pusher plate

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pusher plate

A device that moves fluids in a specific direction.

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Instead, the Novacor uses a solenoid-based linear driver that attaches to the pusher plate inside the pump.

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The ejector tray has been designed as a two-stage ejection system so that it will move the pusher plate the entire length of the rear body smoothly and quickly.

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"Because there are two pusher plates, each one travels through half a stroke, which results in a milder deformation of the pusher plate sec," he said.

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The machine also features a 600mm food grade take-off conveyor and pot eject cylinder and pusher plate. Pneumatic cylinders, grippers and vacuum units at each of the stations are pneumatically controlled via Moduflex valve islands.

Modulux pneumatic valve islands for food filling machines. (Packaging Equipment)

During each stroke, air enters the pump behind the pusher plate to keep the system at atmospheric pressure.