Shuttle Feeder

A Dry Cast filling system designed for use with a Coote Pallet Handler

Ideal for the manufacture of Dry Cast concrete products, the Shuttle Feeder is a unique system that allows the operator to travel with the feed tray directly in their line of sight. It also has the ability to travel directly under the mixer to receive a fresh batch of concrete after every cycle while the Pallet Handler is demoulding the mould.

Production Run
1. The concrete holding hopper is filled with concrete.
2. The operator moves the Shuttle Feeder over the mould that is clamped to the vibrating table.
3. The operator lowers the feed tray to the vibrating table and then starts the hopper belt. This runs the concrete from the hopper into the feed tray. Agitators located in the feed tray assist in the dispersion of the concrete and increase concrete flow.
4. The feed tray and hopper are then move along the mould in order to completely fill the mould with concrete. The vibrating table is running at this stage in order to help consolidate the concrete into the mould.
5. Once the mould has been suitably filled, the feed tray is raised and the finishing disc / screed bars are lowered. The disc rotates at a high speed and is moved along the top of the mould several times. The screeding bars move back and forward in order to cut and smooth the concrete to leave a fine finish.
6. Once the operator is satisfied with the finish given, it is raised and the entire unit is moved out of the way for the Pallet Handler to remove for demoulding. The vibration will be finished and the clamps will be open.
Shuttle Feeder Specifications
Shuttle Feeder XL