LMC Model 401 Gravity Separator
A reconditioned used gravity separator in excellent running condition. Rated at 100 to 125 bushels per hour on wheat, with one 5 HP motor running the fan and the shake.
I. A Used Gravity Separator Ready for Work
This LMC Model 401 is a used gravity separator that has been reconditioned and is in excellent running condition. It finishes seed and grain by weight, pulling out the light, damaged, and heavy material that screens and aspirators leave behind because it's the same size as good product.
The 401 is the second of five sizes in this LMC gravity series, rated at 100 to 125 bushels per hour on wheat. That makes it a good fit for a farm seed plant or a smaller processing line that needs a cleaner, heavier final product.
One 5 HP motor drives both the fan and the eccentric shake, so there's a single motor to wire and maintain. It's on sale this fall at $26,250 CAD from our Saskatoon shop.
- Separates by specific gravity
- Rated 100 to 125 BPH on wheat
- Single 5 HP motor runs fan and shake
- Ripple deck for better traction
- Adjustable light product discharges
- Counterbalanced to reduce vibration
- Rock, heavies, mids, and lights outlets
- Reconditioned, excellent running condition
II. How a Gravity Separator Works
A gravity separator sorts kernels of the same size by how heavy they are, in four stages.
Infeed
Product enters at the infeed and spreads across a sloped, rippled, perforated deck surface.
Air Lift
The fan blows air up through the deck. Lighter foreign material lifts and floats on the air, while heavier kernels stay in contact with the deck.
Shake and Stratify
The eccentric shake walks the heavy kernels uphill on the ripple deck, while the light kernels drift downhill. The product spreads into bands from heavy to light.
Discharge
Each band leaves through its own outlet: rock, heavies, mids, and lights.
III. What This Used Gravity Separator Removes
This used gravity separator works on any dry, free-flowing product. It catches what sizing equipment can't.
Light and Shrivelled Kernels
Immature, shrivelled, and frost-damaged kernels weigh less than good seed and move to the lights outlet.
Insect and Disease Damage
Hollowed-out and diseased kernels are lighter than healthy seeds, so they separate out even when they are the same physical size.
Stones and Heavy Material
Stones, dirt clods, and other heavy contaminants travel to the high side of the deck and leave through the rock outlet.
Higher Germination
Keeping the heaviest, best-filled kernels raises the germination and seed weight of the finished lot.
IV. Specifications
| Specification | LMC Model 401 Gravity Separator |
|---|---|
| Condition | Reconditioned, excellent running condition |
| Manufacturer | LMC |
| Model | 401 |
| Rated capacity, wheat | 100 to 125 bushels per hour |
| Brochure capacity, small seed | 55 bu/h (1,497 kg/h) |
| Brochure capacity, medium seed | 128 bu/h (3,484 kg/h) |
| Brochure capacity, large seed | 160 bu/h (4,355 kg/h) |
| Drive | Single 5 HP (4 kW) motor for the fan and eccentric shake |
| Length | 116 1/4 in (295 cm) |
| Width | 64 1/4 in (163 cm) |
| Height | 58 1/2 in (149 cm) |
| Weight | 2,350 lb (1,066 kg) |
| Deck | Ripple deck |
| Outlets | Rock, heavies, mids, and lights |
Size, weight, and the small, medium, and large seed capacities are from the LMC gravity separator brochure. According to the brochure, capacity varies with the specific gravity and particle size of the product and how close a separation is required. Contact us to confirm voltage, phase, and other details for this used gravity separator.
V. Questions About This Used Gravity Separator
Where is this used gravity separator located?
It's at Vistasort's shop at 835-58th Street East in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Contact us to arrange a time to see it.
How much can the LMC 401 handle?
This unit is rated at 100 to 125 bushels per hour on wheat. Capacity changes with the crop, the size of the seed, and how close a separation you need, so tell us what you're running and we'll confirm.
What power does it need?
A single 5 HP motor drives both the fan and the eccentric shake. Contact us to confirm the voltage and phase before you plan the electrical hookup.
Can I see the used gravity separator running before I buy?
Yes. You're welcome to make an appointment to inspect it in person in Saskatoon before you buy.
Do you deliver, and can you install it?
Yes, delivery is available if you need it, though most buyers pick up from our Saskatoon shop. Installation can be arranged.
What does a gravity separator remove?
It separates product by weight when kernels are about the same size and shape. It pulls out light, shrivelled, immature, and insect-damaged kernels, and removes stones and other heavy material, which screens and aspirators can miss.
Interested in This LMC 401 Gravity?
This reconditioned used gravity separator is on sale this fall at $26,250 CAD. Ask us about the unit, arrange a viewing, or get help fitting it into your line.