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THIRROUL MENS SHED NSW
Research
Purchase
Install
President: Bob Ascoli Treasurer: Charlie Taylor
AUTOMATIC DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM
THIRROUL MENS SHED (TMS) - HISTORY ▪ 2008 - Idea raised by Lions Club Members
▪ 2010 - Public Information meeting held
▪ 2010 - Incorporated in NSW
▪ 2010 - Operated from Thirroul Bowling Club
▪ 2011 - Rented a members large garage
▪ 2016 - New building leased
NEW PREMISES: Thirroul Railway Depot
OCCUPANCY : September 2016
OFFICIAL OPENING : November 2016
OUR NEW “HOME”
Former signals shed at Thirroul Depot Leased 2016 – 5yrs from NSW Rail Corporation
Colorbond 20m x 9m
Internal reconfiguration needed
Overall Area - shed and compound - 1200m2
NEW SHED 1st Priority
DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM
Design Criteria:
Service 6 machines simultaneously
Meet noise limitations
Meet Environmental Standards
Operate automatically
Steel pipe construction – min. 100mm Dia
Be simple
Be cost effective and within budget
INSTALLATION
Workshop Machinery Layout
Individual machines
Compatibility of machines
Age of Machinery
CHALLENGES TO INSTALLATION
• Floor space and layout • Noise • Machinery age eg table saw – No dust
collection outlet • Sanding station (spindle, belt, disc) • Wood lathes/Compound Mitre Saw –
Dust and solids • Size of catchment bin • Floor sweep vacuum • Visual inspection panels
Approved Supplier:
Ezi Duct Pty Ltd, Auburn,
New South Wales
CYCLONE DUST EXTRACTION
SYSTEM
COMPONENTRY SUPPLIED: Polex Centrifugal Fan, Econo 3kw 415v
Galvanised Cyclone (Cv400) Extractor with Collection Bin And Silencer
Steel Pipework from 250mm to 100mm in Lengths 0.5m to Max 2m
Manually Operated Blast Valves
TMS CONTRIBUTION
ELECTRICS Blast Gates – Control Units 240 Volt Power outlets wiring Operating Rams – Compressed Air lines 415 Volt supply and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Solenoid Valves, Fittings and Pressure Hose clamps
INSTALLATION Original quote from Supplier included installation TMS installation saved $4,500 Progressive modifications to system Machinery location adjusted to suit
Blast gate as supplied
25 mm air ram fitted
Automation added
Needle valves Needle valves
Air supply
2 position shuttle valve
PIPEWORK Flared steel sections – Sealed with
Duct tape
Max size : 250mm Dia.
Min size from machine : 100mm Dia –
Exception – Table Saw – 150mm
90 deg bends at 250mm Dia junction
45 deg bends - all other junctions
EXTERNAL ENCLOSURE
Inclusions:
Cyclone Extractor
50 L Catchment bin
Motor
Fan
Starter
Electrical system
Compressor
Dimension: 2m x 1.2m x 1.2m
Colorbond
Sound Proofing
External muffler
EXTERNAL ENCLOSURE
BENEFITS Machinery Effectiveness High
Workshop Noise Reduction High
Environmental Impact Low
Workshop Dust Reduction High
Member Welfare High
Operating Costs Minimal
Power Consumption Low
Purchase and installation within budget of $17,000
Volunteer manhours for installation = 560 HOURS
WHO WOULDN’T SMILE ????
THIRROUL MENS SHED NSW
