Residential Gravity Chute

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Description

Trash chutes are an integral part of most multi-story residential buildings and they enable tenants on each floor to dispose of their trash and recyclables conveniently and quickly without having to carry it down to the trash room.

Each R.D.I. chute system is custom designed and manufactured to fit our client’s specific building using our state of the art 3-D design software. Once the design has been completed and approved the fabrication begins. Unlike our competitors our chute riser is “spiral formed” and not rolled on a set of plate rolls. This manufacturing technique allows us to create chute systems that are much stronger than seam welded chutes and more importantly significantly quieter. The unique spiral seam that runs the full length of the chute riser helps mitigate the transfer of noise through the chute wall itself; which eliminates the need for the application of a sound deadening membrane on the outside of the riser. Want proof? Let Reaction Distributing Inc. design and fabricate your next chute system.

Spiral Helix Formed Chutes video
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RDI chute specification 2019 for USA
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RDI sorter specifications 2019 for Canada
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RDI standard chute installation guide
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RDI standard rolled 24 inch chute drawings
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Technical Details

Standard Features

  • UL/CSA Approved Design
  • Meets/exceeds ANSI Z245.2 regulations
  • Meets/exceeds OSHA regulations
  • PLC “flex-design” based control systems
  • NEMA 4 rated enclosure
  • Internal timers prevent system run-on
  • Self-diagnostic indicators
  • 24-volt controls
  • Adjustable multi-cycle timer
  • 75% and 100% full light
  • Auto-alert maintenance mode
  • Heavy duty oil-tight pushbutton controls
  • Key lockable start pushbutton

Mechanical Specifications

SPH28SPH30SPH32
Charge Chamber Volume1.73 cu yd1.73 cu yd1.73 cu yd
Charge Chamber Opening Size42″ x 60″42″ x 60″42″ x 60″
Ram Face Size24″ x 60″24″ x 60″24″ x 60″
Ram Penetration6″6″6″
Compaction Force Normal39,250 lbs39,250 lbs39,250 lbs
Compaction Force Maximum43,175 lbs43,175 lbs43,175 lbs
Cycle Time47 seconds47 seconds47 seconds
System Pressure Normal2000 psi2000 psi2000 psi
System Pressure Maximum2200 psi2200 psi2200 psi
Pump Capacity10 gpm10 gpm10 gpm
Motor Size10 hp10 hp10 hp
Cylinder Size2 x 5″02 x 5″02 x 5″0
Cylinder TypeDouble ActingDouble ActingDouble Acting
Ram Face Pressure Normal23.4 psi23.4 psi23.4 psi
Ram Face Pressure Maximum25.7 psi25.7 psi25.7 psi
Oil Tank Capacity30 gal30 gal30 gal
Shipping Weight (Head only)9,860 lbs10,050 lbs10,460 lbs

Electrical Specifications

Control System110 volt 60 cycle powered by step-down transformer
Control PanelFully wired. Keyed start button, emergency stop, full lights, reset button, PLC, dual current sensors
Power208/230/575 Volt, 3 Phase 60 Cycle

Dimensions

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SPH28264″102″102″45″42″60″
SPH30276″102″102″45″42″60″
SPH32306″102″102″45″42″60″

Optional Equipment

  • Advance-warning light
  • Fluid-filled pressure gauge
  • Oil heater
  • Odour control system
  • Open hopper (for top or loading dock)
  • Fully enclosed hopper with door
  • Through the wall installation kits
  • Walk-on or drive-on decks
  • Safety gate
  • Hydraulic cart-dump systems

Electrical system upgrades

  • System monitor: SCADA panel (add-on panel or integrated upgrade) provides cell-based monitoring of all systems including container fullness, safety circuit devices, container positioning, hydraulic system devices including reservoir fullness, oil temperature and system in-use time
  • Remote start/stop station
  • Auto-start system (photo-eye or sonic sensor)
  • Wireless remote control
  • Biometric interface
  • HMI based operator interface for tie into building monitoring systems

Hydraulic system upgrades

  • Single phase and three phase power units
  • Hi-lo hydraulic pumps for reduced cycle time applications
  • Regen circuit for improved hydraulic fluid circulation
  • Over-sized oil reservoirs to accommodate ancillary devices and improved heat sink
  • Oil cooler for high duty cycle applications
  • Bio-degradable oil
  • In tank oil heater
  • Sonic sensors for oil fullness monitoring
  • Low temperature oil (as low as -60 Celsius is available)

Compactor upgrades

  • Custom chute systems
  • Custom weather enclosures
  • Drive-on deck systems (certified up to 20,000 lbs.)
  • Tongue and grooved floor designs
  • AR plate floors and sides for reduced press head/compactor shell wear
  • Pad-less set-up for installation on asphalt
  • Custom hydraulic cart tipping systems
  • Light curtain-based safety sensors
  • Custom steel safety barriers
  • Custom hydraulic lift systems
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