Cartridge Case Washing
Cartridge Case Washing Machine
Purpose
Efficiently washes cartridge cases
Caliber range
Small arms ammunition
Theoretical rate
- Maximum 500 kg/hr
Basic Data
- Machine overall dimensions
8,000 (L) x 1,400 (W) x 2,000 (H) mm - Hourly capacity:
20,000 ~ 35,000 cases/hr - Drive system: geared motor and roller
- Feed system: feed chute and screw drum conveyor
Machine description
- Cases are fed into screw drum conveyor that allows a continuous and regular transfer of cases.
- Cases undergo pickling, cold water washing, alkalization and warm water washing processes.
- Cases are dried by blowing hot air inside drum.
Main Features
Dryer
Circulates hot air
Tank
Controls flow of liquid
| No. | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickling | Cleans cases with an acid solution |
| 2 | Cold water washing | Rinses remaining acid solution with cold water |
| 3 | Alkalization | Cleans cases with an alkali solution |
| 4 | Warm water washing | Regulates steam valve with controller |