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Guarantee the quality of your AM powders with the fully automated Russell AMPro Sieve Station Connect

The AMPro® Sieve Station Connect offers versatility and automation to future-proof your powder handling strategy. It is designed to provide optimum sieving efficiency, ensuring your powder is ready for use or reuse whenever you require it.

New plug-and-play functionality enables you to easily expand your printer fleet or increase powder consumption with additional peripherals. Cloud monitoring allows remote access to information and support.

Features and benefits

1

Prevent cross-contamination

Russell Compact Sieve® style technology for tool-free, easy cleaning of minimal contact parts

2

Maximum powder recovery

Remove all out of spec powder, recovering all usable powder quickly

3

Fully modular system

Can be connected now or in the future to multiple peripherals like printers, bulk storage tanks, de-powdering stations and delivery hoppers

4

Minimize operator involvement

Fully automated and enclosed system minimizing operator exposure

Meeting the powder recovery needs of the additive industry

Redesigned from the ground up, the new AMPro® Sieve Station Connect, offers top-tier system monitoring and control, enhanced ergonomics, maintenance efficiency and performance.

Plug-and-play and advanced connectivity

The new ‘connect’ design has two key components:

Plug-and-play functionality, enabling adaptable system configuration enabling you to expand your printer fleet or increase powder consumption with ease.

Advanced connectivity, enabling remote optimization and monitoring. Connect to plant communication protocols like OPC-UA and data logging to optimize your powder usage remotely and achieve end-to-end powder traceability.

With an integrated storage hopper and convey system, this all-in-one powder management system includes Smart Flow™ technology for autonomous sieving as well as data logging capabilities for process validation. This also includes options for connecting directly to your 3D printer for a fully closed-loop powder handling system.

Typical uses

  • Sieving virgin powders – Guarantee the quality of virgin powder before it enters your production process
  • Build chamber evacuation – Quickly evacuate and screen loose powder from your build chamber, minimizing production downtime
  • Closed-loop powder recovery – Connect directly to your 3D printer, allowing you to transport your powders quickly and safely to the sieve station, and return immediately to the printer ready for re-use
  • Powder vessel transfer – Easily connect to your loading container to guarantee the quality of your AM powder before use

Enhanced features

The AMPro® Sieve Station Connect also offers:

  • Hygienic robust sieving system – Incorporating industry proven Russell Compact Sieve® technology
  • Smart Flow™ technology – Patented automated feed control with intelligent weigh system for complete automation
  • Seamless user experience – User-friendly larger HMI touchscreen for easy navigation and monitoring
  • Enhanced mobility – Re-engineered layout with enhanced accessibility, improved movement control, and maintenance simplicity

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