RDF-MII (Rotary Drum Filter - Made in Indonesia)
Hi,
I just came back from a business trip. Our local made RDF is progressing and I think it will be finished by end of next week. Unfortunately one of our staff folded the microscreen and it looks quite ugly now (even it works). Anyway, the allover quality will be at least similar with the imported filters but we also have some additional features which I think are even better than the imported version. The prototype will be our future KC30 model with 30 cbm/h flow rate, suitable for ponds up to 45 tons capacity. In a later stage we will also build other versions with 6, 12, 18, 50 and 100 cbm/h. The smaller versions will also be available with a "built-in" Helix chamber so that they are an excellent alternative to "normal" filter boxes.
Pricewise, I estimate that the KC30 model will cost between 15-17jt. (still need to do final calculations. The smaller models (with simpler set up) might be starting at 7,5 jt.. I am confident that these filters will be "standard" in many new ponds in the future :D
Here is some general info and some pics:
-Casing in PVC
-Bearings are machined flanges or sockets (very strong)
-Sealings are from Teflon
-The drive will be a "toothed" belt (very safe operation)
-Microscreen in stainless steel with 60 micron
-electronic sensor for the water level, easy to set as the sensor is placed
outside of the filter
-easy-to-use control unit for setting the flushing time
The appearance is not yet as it will be for the final product. The final version will look much better :mrgreen:
More news after I get back from my Germany trip :mrgreen:
Filter inlet side
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...s/rdffront.jpg
Filter outlet side
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...cs/rdfback.jpg
View from top
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...ics/rdftop.jpg
control unit
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...rdfcontrol.jpg
control unit with time setting for the flush mode
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...dfcontrol1.jpg
Re: RDF-MII (Rotary Drum Filter - Made in Indonesia)
On process. I could not finish the second prototype on time. Now I am in Japan til Saturday. The filter will definately be ready next week and it looks really sexy :mrgreen:
Re: RDF-MII (Rotary Drum Filter - Made in Indonesia)
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Originally Posted by svenni
On process. I could not finish the second prototype on time. Now I am in Japan til Saturday. The filter will definately be ready next week and it looks really sexy :mrgreen:
keep Us up to date :) .. Can wait ... i'd like to try one of this sexy drummie :)
Re: RDF-MII (Rotary Drum Filter - Made in Indonesia)
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Originally Posted by steamkoi
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Originally Posted by svenni
On process. I could not finish the second prototype on time. Now I am in Japan til Saturday. The filter will definately be ready next week and it looks really sexy :mrgreen:
keep Us up to date :) .. Can wait ... i'd like to try one of this sexy drummie :)
The price will be also very attractive :mrgreen:
Re: RDF-MII (Rotary Drum Filter - Made in Indonesia)
Hi everyone,
the second unit of the RDF is basically finished and we will introduce the filter to the public during the Koi show this Sunday at Hanggar Teras :mrgreen:
We will get the parts for the new casing this Saturday. All new models will be having a collector chamber and can be used for pump fed systems or gravitation (can be adjusted by a switch and cranes). The existing filter was still cut "by hand" and therefore the centering of the bearings was not that good. The new casings will all be machined with a tolerance of 0,2mm and we will not have this problem anymore.
The screen is a 250 mesh screen (53 micron) and we have instlled a support screen inside and outside. The control unit has a button for manual operation (green button), the switch for gravity or pump operation (the switch changes the sensor signal to either falling (gravity) or rising (pump) water level. Furthermore there is an emergency-off-button for security :mrgreen:
The motor was changed to a 12V motor. This provides additional safety as there is no high-voltage part near the water :wink: . Therefore we have one additional casing (IP44) for the transformator).
An additional feature is the installation of hydraulic levers that help opening the filter and keep the cover in an open position (btw, made in Germany he...he).
Here are some pics for info
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069941.jpg
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069943.jpg
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069944.jpg
Casing for the transformator
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069946.jpg
Sensor (the top will be modified and look better later :mrgreen: )
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069947.jpg
Drum with screen and support screens
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069948.jpg
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069951.jpg
Hydraulic levers for the cover
http://www.koi-collection.com/Images...r/P8069952.jpg