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Shortstop
Loading System Specifications
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Mfg:
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Ernest Industries, Inc.
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Model:
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Shortstop Loading System
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General:
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Self-contained loading system designed specifically for loading rotating drum
concrete mixers. The unit is equipped with a 1.5 cubic yard aggregate hopper,
cement bag breaker, operators platform and conveyor loading belt. Simple
to operate and ships completely assembled.
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Dimensions:
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Approximately 14' long, 7' wide, and 6'4" tall.
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Weight:
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Shipping weight, 3,000 lbs.
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Production:
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The unit is capable of delivering aggregate and cement at a rate of 3 minutes
per cubic yard to the rotating drum trailer.
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Hopper:
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The unit features an aggregate hopper fabricated from 1/4" steel electrically
welded at all joints. Each hopper has a volume of approximately (1.5) cubic
yards. The hopper is reinforced internally to prevent bulging and features
a baffle plate to prevent overloading the metering conveyors. The hopper
is equipped with wing wall on three sides to prevent material spillage
when loading.
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Frame:
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The main frame of the Shortstop Loading System is fabricated from heavy duty
structural steel tubing, rigidly reinforced and electrically welded at all
joints. The frame features a folding platform for access to hopper and
cement bag breaker. The platform is fabricated from non skid grating
and structural steel.
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Conveyor:
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The conveyor is a slider type conveyor fabricated from structural steel
channel and equipped with replaceable UMHW wear strips. An 18" wide, 220 lb,
2 ply 3/16" rubber belt designed specifically for aggregate environment and
equipped with snag free joint is provided. A hydraulic motor directly
coupled to the drive pulley powers the conveyor belt. The conveyor is
equipped with safety guarding compliant with OSHA guidelines.
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Water Meter:
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The Shortstop Loading System features a digital re-settable water meter.
When activated, water is delivered to the mouth of the rotating drum trailer.
The water system also features a wash down hose located near the conveyor
discharge for cleanup of mixers and slump control. The water system features
a single garden hose connection for operation.
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Cement Bag Breaker:
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The provided cement bag breaker is accessible from the platform on the rear
of the unit. The bag breaker features a knife to easily split cement bags
along with a screen to prevent bags from getting into the mix.
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Engine & Power System:
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The Shortstop Loading System is completely self contained, powered by a Honda
8 HP gasoline engine and integral hydraulic system. A gear pump is directly
coupled to the Honda engine and features a hydraulic reservoir with return
filter and filler/breather/strainer assembly. A sheet metal shroud is
installed above the engine to prevent any materials from building up on the
engine.
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Controls:
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A single control panel is conveniently located on the frame near the conveyor
discharge and engine recoil. The controls consist of conveyor (on/off),
water meter, and water valve.
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Shipping:
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Units can be shipped common carrier, flat deck ltl.
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Warranty:
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The unit carries a one year warranty against defective parts and workmanship.
See attached "terms of sale and warranty" for detailed information.
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