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Top Cover Inspection Caps – Introducing an Upgraded Solution

March 27, 2023

Rotex Global has redesigned top cover inspection caps for its line of industrial screeners, separators, and sifters.

Order your new inspection caps today by calling (513) 542-PART (7278) or emailing parts@rotex.com.

Download a PDF version of this brochure here.

Upgraded Metal Inspection Caps

The new and improved metal inspection caps provide an upgraded solution that makes them easier to fit than the original rubber caps. These new inspection caps are impossible for an operator to install incorrectly.

Existing Plastic metal cap for industrial machine   Upgraded Metal installation cap for industrial machinery

The new metal caps cannot be pushed or sucked into the machine resulting in damage and downtime.

Replacing Your Top Cover Inspection Caps in 5 Easy Steps

Follow the five easy steps below to replace your top cover inspection caps with Rotex’s new metal inspection caps.

The removed existing ring from the top cover.

STEP 1: Remove existing ring from the top cover.

 

Industrial worker inserting the formed inspection ring into the hole and drill 8 x 5.5mm (7/32”) holes.

STEP 2: Insert the formed inspection ring into the hole and drill 8 x 5.5mm (7/32”) holes.

 

Industrial worker removing the ring and applying a bead of silicone RTV around the hole in the cover to seal the new inspection ring.

STEP 3: Remove the ring and apply a bead of silicone RTV around the hole in the cover to seal the new inspection ring.

 

Industrial worker fixing the formed ring with 8 rivets.

STEP 4: Fix the formed ring with 8 rivets.

 

The new metal inspection cap.

STEP 5: Install the new metal inspection cap and the upgrade is complete.

For further instruction, watch the top cover inspection cap installation video below or click here to watch this video and other Rotex Global videos at YouTube.

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