Discharge Gate System
AssemblyBottom gates under each outlet that open to release the lading by gravity, driven manually or by a pneumatic actuator through a rack and pinion. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Discharge Gate System
9 top-level lines as of r83650| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gate Frame | hopper-car-gate-frame | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 2 | Sliding Gate | hopper-car-sliding-gate | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 3 | Gate Rack | hopper-car-gate-rack | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 4 | Gate Pinion | hopper-car-gate-pinion | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 5 | Operating Shaft | hopper-car-operating-shaft | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Capstan Wheel | hopper-car-capstan-wheel | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 7 | Pneumatic Gate Actuator 5 parts | hopper-car-pneumatic-actuator | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 8 | Gate Lock | hopper-car-gate-lock | 3× | 3 | · | part |
| 9 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 3× | 3 | · | part |