Vogelsang's XRG, High-flow Grinder Series
Vogelsang has taken its XRipper twin-shaft grinder technology to a new level with the XRipper Giant (XRG). An extension of the company’s XRipper line, this design was developed for the harsh operating conditions and high flow rates encountered in headworks and lift stations. Our patent-pending design delivers consistent grinding on a larger scale than traditional grinders, in a rugged yet maintenance-friendly unit.
Patented Monolithic Cutting Elements & Easy Maintenance
The patented technology used in the XRipper XRG are Monolithic (One-Piece) Ripper Rotors. Precision-machined from high-quality, hardened alloy, this cutter assembly is easy to remove in one piece without removing the entire grinder. This is a vast improvement over other twin-shaft grinders whose rotors are a column of stacked individual blades and spacers that can break down or wear unevenly. Maintenance time and costs for these traditional units are much higher than for the XRipper. Service technicians attending Vogelsang's recent Service School commented on how easy it is to service an XRipper, and that traditional cutter stacks in competitors' units are extremely time-consuming.
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Key Comparative Feature:
Shaft Design and Shaft Deflection
Other manufacturers use smaller-diameter hex-shafts, which can’t deliver the torque that Vogelsang’s design does. For XRipper XRG models, Vogelsang allows the one-piece rotors to serve as the shafts, which are driven by larger-diameter keyed shaft hubs. This design virtually eliminates shaft deflection, one of the primary causes of stress, wear, and cutting system failures. Want a better-performing unit with longer service intervals? Choose the technology that has the least shaft deflection--Vogelsang XRipper.
*Illustrative Representation
A Closer Look at Shaft Deflection:
Key Comparative Feature:
Vogelsang Doesn't Require a Center Bearing
The heavy-duty, one-piece ripper rotors from Vogelsang don’t require a center bearing, as needed for support by other units--meaning one less common point of failure and less maintenance.
Channel grinders often require longer cutting stacks to compensate for high flows. In these cases, competitor units require a center bearing for stack heights of 24 inches and above. However, Vogelsang’s XRG series features one-piece ripper rotor, which are sturdy enough to not necessitate center bearings or extra support. Not only does this cut down on additional wear parts and maintenance work, but it also results in a more rigid cutting assembly.
*Above is a competitor unit, where a center bearing is failing
XRipper as a Replacement Solution
The XRipper XRG can be a drop-in replacement for other twin-shaft grinders. Below is a successful replacement installation at a wastewater treatment plant in Minnesota.
Screening Drum Options
The XRipper Giant comes in single- or double-drum configurations, with maximum flows ranging from 2,000 gpm/2.8 MGD to 31,000 gpm/45.0 MGD. Minimum channel width required for the single drum unit is 21”/533mm and 42”/ 1372mm for the double drum unit.
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Grinder in Action
Handling 9 Tough Solids
See how the Twin Shaft Grinder is able to handle the most difficult solids.
CASE STUDY
Porter Township WTP, Union Michigan
At this plant, a XRC 136-560QD was installed to accommodate a large number of solids. As a result, the X-Ripper saves the plant time and money by reducing maintenance and downtime.
