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Type of machines
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It should be noted that most reactors can be loaded with any of the three types of machines, simply by choosing the appropriate whip design and size. Essentially, the main difference between the three types of machines is the maximum achievable loading rate. Nevertheless, each type of machein has its own area of most appropriate use. By choosing the most appropriate machine, whip design and loading rage, reactors ranging from as small as 400 mm diameter up to 7.5 m diameter can be loaded.
Small machine (barrel size 160 mm)
Maximum loading rate: 11 T/hr
Uses: Used mostly on small diameter reactors and when the catalyst supply rate is limited.
Useful when space inside the reactor is too restricted to allow a larger machine.
Medium machine (barrel size 230mm)
Maximum loading rate: 20 T/hr
Uses: Used for medium sized reactors and where a faster loading rate is required than can be achieved with the small machine.
Large machine (barrel size 280 mm)
Maximum rate: 28 T/hr
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