Manual Screen Changer (MSC)

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Manual Screen Changers (MSC) are an ideal solution for minimizing labor and downtime for screen changes during routine line shutdown. The compact design eliminates the need for line disassembly and uses a hand lever or optional ratchet to manually index the slide plate for screen change. The heart of the Manual Screen Changer is a pressure-activated sealing system. During screen change when the line is at rest, the slide plate coasts between the relaxed seals. Once the new screen is indexed online and the line is restarted, the seal system activates to press the seals tightly against the slide plate for reliable leak-free performance. Manual screen changer model sizes accommodate rates to 2,450+ lbs/hr (930+ Kg/h) and can accommodate extruder screw pull-through for feed screws up to 5.5″ (139 mm) diameter.

PSI Manual Screen Changers can be custom designed for specific applications and processes including higher pressures, integrated divert, and special materials.

Specifications

Temperature °F [°C]	Up to 650 [343]
Max oper. pressure PSI [bar]	max. 10,000 [670]
Control zones (housing)	One (1)
Heating	Electric/Fluid

	Max. Throughput*		Max. Clearance Bore Diam.		Screen Diameter		Screen Area		Body Heater	Weight
Model	lb/h	kg/h	inch	mm	inch	mm	in2	cm2	kW	lb	kg
MSC-046	250	114	1.58	40.14	1.83	46.3	2.7	16.9	1.1	40	19
MSC-058	380	173	2.03	51.57	2.30	58.3	4.2	26.7	1.0	60	28
MSC-076	650	295	2.68	68.08	3.01	76.3	7.2	45.8	1.5	85	39
MSC-096	1,050	477	3.55	90.17	3.80	96.3	11.4	72.9	2.6	150	69
MSC-116	1,500	681	4.21	106.94	4.58	116.3	16.5	106.3	4.0	210	96
MSC-125	1,750	794	4.80	121.92	4.94	125.3	19.2	123.4	4.0	225	103
MSC-148	2,450	1112	5.49	139.45	5.84	148.3	26.8	172.8	4.8	322	147
* Throughput rates are estimates and are subject to material, viscosity, pressure, and filtration level.

Features

Pressure activated sealing system
3-position, removable swing handle
Compact design
Extruder screw pull-through
Bolt-on or bolt-through extruder connection
Low restriction breaker plate (standard pressure rating: 1500 dP)

Options

Ratchet gear-drive slide plate shift (approx. 1/4 of the force needed for the standard handlebar design)
High temperature, patented all-steel pressure seal
Integral adaptors
Integral material divert position

Application-specific materials of construction
2 piece seal for color changes
High-strength breaker plates rated for 3000 dP: recommended for high viscosity materials
Larger breaker plate holes to reduce pressure drop
Super plates for improved screen utilization
Special heater voltage

Accessories

Adaptors
Heat control
Support cart
Pressure Instruments