Used Gerhart PTF Semi-Automatic Top Palletized Drum Filler

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Gerhart
Model: PTF
Equipment Type: Semi-Automatic Top Palletized Drum Filler
Condition: Used

Main Product Description

Used Gerhart Model PTF semi-automatic top palletized drum filler equipped with two reversible powered infeed conveyors and one reversible powered filler conveyor. The conveyors provide a 51" effective width and include a pop-up section designed to provide 12" garage door clearance between the infeed conveyors. The filling system features a carbon steel filler frame with powder-coated finish, a 1" tri-clamp product inlet, 1" 304 stainless steel product flow control, and 304 stainless steel wetted parts. Filling controls include bulk and dribble flow modes, a no-container/no-fill safety interlock, lance up/down controls, start and stop controls, and an end-of-fill purge cycle. The system also includes alpha-numeric lot-number entry at the beginning of a fill cycle and a 12" color touchscreen operator interface.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gerhart
• Model: PTF
• Type: Semi-automatic top palletized drum filler
• Filling configuration: Top fill
• Infeed conveyors: (2) powered
• Infeed conveyor operation: Reversible
• Filler conveyor: (1) powered
• Filler conveyor operation: Reversible
• Conveyor effective width: 51"
• Conveyor feature: Pop-up section
• Garage door clearance: 12"
• Filler frame material: Carbon steel
• Frame finish: Powder-coated paint
• Product inlet: 1" tri-clamp
• Product flow control: 1" 304 stainless steel
• Wetted parts: 304 stainless steel
• Fill controls: Bulk and dribble
• Safety feature: No-container/no-fill interlock
• Lance control: Up/down
• Operator controls: Floor mounted
• Control functions: Lance up/down, start, and stop
• End-of-fill feature: Purge cycle
• Lot tracking: Alpha-numeric lot-number entry at start of fill
• Operator interface: 12" color touchscreen

Applications

• Drum filling operations
• Palletized drum filling
• Liquid packaging lines
• Bulk liquid filling
• Chemical processing facilities
• Industrial liquid handling
• Batch production operations
• Manufacturing and packaging plants
• Process liquid transfer and filling

Suitable Products / Materials

Suitability depends on product characteristics and compatibility with the 304 stainless steel wetted parts.

• Industrial liquids
• Process liquids
• Chemicals compatible with 304 stainless steel
• Water-based products
• Oils and other pumpable liquids, subject to viscosity and equipment configuration
• Cleaning products compatible with the wetted materials
• Other bulk liquids requiring controlled bulk and dribble filling

FAQs

• What is the Gerhart Model PTF used for?
  The Gerhart PTF is a semi-automatic filling system designed for top filling palletized drums and similar containers with liquid products.
• Does this Gerhart drum filler include conveyors?
  Yes. The system includes two powered reversible infeed conveyors and one powered reversible filler conveyor with a 51" effective width.
• What materials contact the product?
  The wetted parts are 304 stainless steel, and the product flow control is also constructed of 304 stainless steel.
• Does the filler have bulk and dribble filling controls?
  Yes. The Gerhart PTF is equipped with bulk and dribble flow controls for improved control during the filling cycle.
• Does this machine have a no-container/no-fill feature?
  Yes. A no-container/no-fill safety interlock is included.
• What operator interface is included?
  The system includes a 12" color touchscreen operator interface as well as floor-mounted lance up/down, start, and stop controls.
• Does the filler have an end-of-fill purge cycle?
  Yes. The equipment includes a purge cycle at the end of the filling process.
• Can lot numbers be entered into the filling system?
  Yes. Alpha-numeric lot-number information can be entered at the start of the fill.
• Can Aaron Equipment help determine whether this drum filler is right for my application?
  Yes. Aaron Equipment can help review your product, container size, production requirements, materials of construction, and facility needs to determine whether this Gerhart drum filling system is appropriate for your process.
• Does Aaron Equipment offer shipping for this Gerhart drum filler?
  Aaron Equipment can assist with shipping and logistics for used industrial equipment. Contact Aaron Equipment for current freight options, preparation requirements, and shipping information based on the equipment destination.