DRYIT Semi-Continuous Tray Drier
Practical Action
Upper Frame
The upper frame supports the lifting mechanism and is made almost entirely from 40 x 40 x 6
mild steel angle.
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Figure 10: Upper frame
Part Name
Qty Dimensions (mm)
1 Short beam
2 40x40x6 MS Angle x 6548 long
2 Centre beam
1 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1150 long
3 Bearing block support
2 40x40x6 MS Angle x 40 long
4 Front centre support
1 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1098 long
5 Leg
4 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1350 long
6 Centre Legs (LHS & RHS)
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40x40x6 MS Angle x 1350 long
7 Right finger support
4 40x40x6 MS Angle x 90 long
8 Bottom beam
2 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1110 long
9 Left finger support
4 40x40x6 MS Angle x 90 long
10 Top beam
2 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1408 long
11 Rear centre support
2 40x40x6 MS Angle x 1122 long
Construction
The upper frame can be divided into 3 sub assemblies – the top rectangle and two sides –
and the following construction procedure can be used:
1) Cut the top beams (1 and 10) with snub ends (see figure 4, base)
2) Weld the rectangle (overall dimensions 1110 x 1420 mm)
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