24×48 Standard (A71)
OUTLET GATE SYSTEMS
The A71 outlet gate is commonly referred to in the industry as a 13” x 42” DDG gate. With an opening size of 24” x 48” this gate is available in both a 32 or 64 bolt hole pattern, while bolting to a 13” x 42” nominal bolting flange. Typically ATP recommends this gate to convert pneumatically unloaded plastic pellet cars to a gravity unloading process for DDG service. Along with the standard AEROgate features, additional options are available.
Recommended Commodities:
- DDG
- Light, Clumping Commodities
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24×48 Standard (A71) Outlet Gates
Features, Options & Specifications
- Features
- Additional Options
- Technical Specifications
Features
- Bronze Glide Rails:
- Drastically Reduces Doorplate Wear
- Contributes to a Lower Operating Torque
- Automatic Overhead Inertia Lock
- High Endurance UHMW Wiper Seals
- No Ledges or Areas for Commodity to Build Up
- Countersunk Seal Bolts in Gate Hopper:
- Allow Smooth Commodity Flow over Hopper Surfaces
- Simplifies the Hopper Cleaning Process with No Surface Restrictions
- Download AEROgate Features PDF for in-depth details.
- Patent Numbers:
- U.S. 7,171,907 B2
- U.S. 7,367,271 B2
Additional Options
- 32 or 64 Bolt Hole Patterns
- Various Powder Coat Options and Colors including but not limited to:
- BRN – Brown (Federal Standards Color Code: 10076)
- GRY – Medium Grey (Federal Standards Color Code: 26314) Standard Stocked Color
- TGY – Tan/Grey (Federal Standards Color Code: 26559)
- TAN – Tan(Federal Standards Color Code: 13711)
- CGY – Light Grey
Technical Specifications
| Industry Size Reference | 24" x 48" |
| Bolt On Working Points | 27-1/4" x 62-7/8" |
| Actual Gate Opening Size | 24" x 48" |
| Bottom Frame Opening | 27-1/2" x 52" |
| Overall Gate Height | 10-1/2" |
| Number of Bolt Holes | 32 or 64 Holes |
| Weight | 533 lbs. |
| Centerline of Gate to End of Open Door Plate | 45-1/2"" |
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