Gilson Performer III Operating & Service Manual

Brand: Gilson

Model: Performer III

Type: Operating & Service Manual

Gilson Performer III is a versatile sieve shaker designed for precise particle size analysis of fine powders and materials in various industries. With its high-frequency electromagnetic vibration (3600 vpm) and variable amplitude control (0-100%), it efficiently separates particles within a size range of 4.75mm to 75µm (No. 4 to No. 200 sieves). The digital timer allows for accurate and repeatable test durations, while the optional tapping action (60 taps/min) aids in dry separations and bulk density tests.

Gilson Performer III

Model SS-3

Operating & Service Manual

PHONE: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 FAX: 800-255-5314

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Gilson Company, Inc. SS-3 Gilson Performer III

Figure 1

Metal Sieves

Acrylic Spacers

(7 Total)

Collection Pan

Sieve Cover

See Charts on page 5 for

available sieves.

Figure 2

Acrylic Sieves

(14 Sieves Maximum)

Acrylic Adapter

Collection Pan

PERFORMER III 3" SIEVE SHAKER

• Quiet, electromagnetic vibratory action

• 0-100% amplitude control

• Switchable tapping action

• Precise digital timing

The Performer III 3" (76mm) Sieve Shaker is de-

signed for small samples of chemicals, minerals,

pharmaceuticals, powdered metals, cosmetics,

abrasives, ores, foods, and other ﬁne powders.

Effective size range is No. 4 to No. 200 (4.75mm–

75μm) using woven wire sieves. Extended size

ranges are possible with some materials.

The High frequency, 3600 vpm, electromagnetic

vibratory action with 0-100% amplitude control

is ideal for ﬁne particle separations. The sole-

noid actuated tapping (60 taps/min) speeds dry

separations and can be used alone for tap-set-

tling and bulk density tests.

The Performer lll holds up to seven full height

metal sieves plus pan or

fourteen acrylic sieves and pan. The digital tim-

er/controller and graduated vibration control

knob allow the Performer lll to give reliable, re-

peatable results. The optional GAA-88 stackable

acrylic spacer is useful for observing sample ac-

tion during set-up or testing.

Sieve Cover

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Position Rubber Locating Bumpers

at rear of Unit

Mode Switch

Timer

Amplitude Control

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Acrylic

Sieve

Adapter

Sieve

Cover

1/4-20x3/8"

Panhead

Screws

Sieve

Base

Tapper

Assembly

Tapper/

Clamping

Assembly

Power

Cord

Base

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Sieve Base

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Sieve Base

Spacers

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Figure 5

Figure 7

Figure 6

Unpacking and Assembly

Carefully inspect the Performer lll as soon as it

arrives and check all package contents. If there

is damage or if parts are missing, contact Gilson

Customer Service immediately at 800-444-1508

or 740-548-7298 for instructions. Save all packing

materials for inspection by the freight claims ad-

juster if damage is reported.

The Performer III is packaged in two pieces to min-

imize potential damage during shipping.

• Toassemble,positionthetapper/sieveclamp-

ing assembly over the four holes in the base

(See Figure 4).

• With the two rubber sieve locating bumpers

positioned at the rear, insert the 1/4-20 x 3/8"

panhead screws into the mounting holes and

tighten snugly (See Figure 5).

• Insert the tapper power cord into the rear of

the tapper housing (See Figure 6) and verify

the connector is locked in place.

• PlacethePerformerIIIonadry,atsurfaceand

connect the main power cord to the power en-

try module (See Figure 7). The 1 Amp fuse and

a spare are located in a drawer in this module.

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Push to Set

Tens of Minutes

Push to Set Minutes 0-9

Programming Buttons

(Locked Out)

Push to Set

Tens of Seconds 0-5

Push to Set Seconds 0-9

Time Set

Remaining Time

Figure 8

The Performer III is now ready for use. Assem-

ble the sieve stack by placing the desired sieves

on the collection pan. Start with the ﬁnest mesh

sieves, placing progressively coarser sieves on

top. A maximum of seven metal-framed sieves

or fourteen acrylic sieves may be stacked on top

of the pan. Use of adapters and spacers will limit

the number of sieves that can be used. The sieve

cover must be placed over the top sieve before

placing the stack assembly in the Performer lll.

The larger diameter side of the cover is for acrylic

sieves, and the smaller diameter for metal sieves.

Check for the best ﬁt and install.

Adjust the captive clamping knobs on the upright

rods to the height that will allow the sieve stack to

slide into place. Position the stack using the rubber

bumpers on the back of the sieve base and tapper

clamping assembly, then tighten the knobs. To re-

move the sieve stack, loosen the knobs a turn or

two and the sieve stack can be slid forward. The

clamping assembly will remain in this position,

ready for the next sieve stack. This is a useful fea-

ture when using the same size stack repetitively.

Operation

To begin testing, set the mode switch to MANUAL

(See Figure 4). Adjust the amplitude control for

optimum performance with the material being

tested. Due to varying sample characteristics,

the user should observe the minimum vibration

level and time period necessary to sift particles

without breaking them down. It is possible for

excessive vibratory action to degrade the sam-

ple particles by abrasion.

The next step is to set the timer by using the

four buttons on the timer face to set the min-

utes and seconds (See Figure 8). Each depres-

sion of these buttons increments the individual

digit. Start the test by setting the mode switch

to TIMED. The unit will run for the set time and

stop. The timer need not be reset unless a dif-

ferent test time is required. Simply cycle the

mode switch from OFF to TIMED to run addi-

tional tests.

Speciﬁcations

Overall Size: 8x11x22” (203x279x559mm)

Vibratory Frequency: 3600vpm

Tapping Frequency: 60 Taps/min.

Designed Particle Sizing Range: 4.75mm to

75μm (#4 to #200 Sieve)

Extended Particle Sizing Range: 9.5mm to 25μm

(3/8” to #500 Sieve)

Power Requirements*: 115V, 50/60Hz, 2A

*For 230V/50Hz operation, the TR-200 step-

down transformer or equivalent must be used.

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Gilson Company, Inc. SS-3 Gilson Performer III

DIGITAL HEATED ULTRASONIC BATHS

Model for 120V, 50/60Hz: UB-1 UB-5

230V, 50/60Hz: UB-1A UB-5A

SS-3 REPLACEMENT PARTS

Acrylic Sieve Adapter SSA-17

Sieve Cover SSA-18

Clear Acrylic Spacer SSA-15

Model

3" DIAMETER ROUND TEST SIEVES

Brass Cloth Stainless Cloth Stainless Cloth

Brass Frame Brass Frame Stainless Frame

Coarse Series Full Ht. Half Ht. Full Ht.* Half Ht. Full Ht. Half Ht.

No. 4 4.75mm V3BF#004 V3BH#004 V3CF#004 V3CH#004 V3SF#004 V3SH#004

Fine Series

No. 5 4.00mm V3BF#005 V3BH#005 V3CF#005 V3CH#005 V3SF#005 V3SH#005

No. 6 3.35mm V3BF#006 V3BH#006 V3CF#006 V3CH#006 V3SF#006 V3SH#006

No. 7 2.80mm V3BF#007 V3BH#007 V3CF#007 V3CH#007 V3SF#007 V3SH#007

No. 8 2.36mm V3BF#008 V3BH#008 V3CF#008 V3CH#008 V3SF#008 V3SH#008

No. 10 2.00mm V3BF#010 V3BH#010 V3CF#010 V3CH#010 V3SF#010 V3SH#010

No. 12 1.70mm V3BF#012 V3BH#012 V3CF#012 V3CH#012 V3SF#012 V3SH#012

No. 14 1.40mm V3BF#014 V3BH#014 V3CF#014 V3CH#014 V3SF#014 V3SH#014

No. 16 1.18mm V3BF#016 V3BH#016 V3CF#016 V3CH#016 V3SF#016 V3SH#016

No. 18 1.00mm V3BF#018 V3BH#018 V3CF#018 V3CH#018 V3SF#018 V3SH#018

No. 20 850μm V3BF#020 V3BH#020 V3CF#020 V3CH#020 V3SF#020 V3SH#020

No. 25 710μm V3BF#025 V3BH#025 V3CF#025 V3CH#025 V3SF#025 V3SH#025

No. 30 600μm V3BF#030 V3BH#030 V3CF#030 V3CH#030 V3SF#030 V3SH#030

No. 35 500μm V3BF#035 V3BH#035 V3CF#035 V3CH#035 V3SF#035 V3SH#035

No. 40 425μm V3BF#040 V3BH#040 V3CF#040 V3CH#040 V3SF#040 V3SH#040

No. 45 355μm V3BF#045 V3BH#045 V3CF#045 V3CH#045 V3SF#045 V3SH#045

No. 50 300μm V3BF#050 V3BH#050 V3CF#050 V3CH#050 V3SF#050 V3SH#050

No. 60 250μm V3BF#060 V3BH#060 V3CF#060 V3CH#060 V3SF#060 V3SH#060

No. 70 212μm V3BF#070 V3BH#070 V3CF#070 V3CH#070 V3SF#070 V3SH#070

No. 80 180μm V3BF#080 V3BH#080 V3CF#080 V3CH#080 V3SF#080 V3SH#080

No. 100 150μm V3BF#100 V3BH#100 V3CF#100 V3CH#100 V3SF#100 V3SH#100

No. 120 125μm V3BF#120 V3BH#120 V3CF#120 V3CH#120 V3SF#120 V3SH#120

No. 140 106μm V3BF#140 V3BH#140 V3CF#140 V3CH#140 V3SF#140 V3SH#140

No. 170 90μm V3BF#170 V3BH#170 V3CF#170 V3CH#170 V3SF#170 V3SH#170

No. 200 75μm V3BF#200 V3BH#200 V3CF#200 V3CH#200 V3SF#200 V3SH#200

No. 230 63μm V3BF#230 V3BH#230 V3CF#230 V3CH#230 V3SF#230 V3SH#230

No. 270 53μm V3BF#270 V3BH#270 V3CF#270 V3CH#270 V3SF#270 V3SH#270

No. 325 45μm V3BF#325 V3BH#325 V3CF#325 V3CH#325 V3SF#325 V3SH#325

No. 400 38μm V3BF#400 V3BH#400 V3CF#400 V3CH#400 V3SF#400 V3SH#400

No. 450 32μm — — V3CF#450 V3CH#450 V3SF#450 V3SH#450

No. 500 25μm — — V3CF#500 V3CH#500 V3SF#500 V3SH#500

No. 635 20μm — — V3CF#635 V3CH#635 V3SF#635 V3SH#635

Regular Pan V3BFXPN V3BHXPN V3BFXPN V3BHXPN V3SFXPN V3SHXPN

Extended Rim Pan V3BFXPE V3BHXPE V3BFXPE V3BHXPE V3SFXPE V3SHXPE

Regular Cover V3BFXCV V3BFXCV V3SFXCV

Cover with Ring V3BFXCR V3BFXCR V3SFXCR

*3" Stainless/Brass sieves are 1" stacking height.

PERFORMER III SIEVES

(Acrylic Frames, Mesh As Indicated)

Standard Sieves with stainless

steel mesh in US Standard sizes

US Std Size

No. (µm/mm) Model

4 4.75mm GAA-21

5 4.00mm GAA-22

6 3.35mm GAA-23

7 2.80mm GAA-24

8 2.36mm GAA-25

10 2.00mm GAA-26

12 1.70mm GAA-27

14 1.40mm GAA-28

16 1.18mm GAA-29

18 1.00mm GAA-30

20 850μm GAA-31

25 710μm GAA-32

30 600μm GAA-33

35 500μm GAA-34

40 425μm GAA-35

45 355μm GAA-36

50 300μm GAA-37

60 250μm GAA-38

70 212μm GAA-39

80 180μm GAA-40

100 150μm GAA-41

120 125μm GAA-42

140 106μm GAA-43

170 90μm GAA-44

200 75μm GAA-45

UB-3, UB-5 Baths

shown with Cover & Pan

UB-15

Model for 120V/50-60Hz: UB-15 UB-18

220V/50-60Hz: UB-15A UB-18A

240V/50-60Hz: UB-15B UB-18B

ULTRASONIC SIEVE CLEANERS

Dimensions,LxWxD

Internal, In. 9.4x5.4x4 14x12x12

(mm) (239x137x102) (356x305x305)

External, In. 12.5x8.1x9 15x13x16

(mm) (318x206x229) (381x330x406)

Capacity, Quarts (liters) 3.4 (3.2) 32 (30.3)

Electrical,Watts   320 1500

Amps @ 120V 1 7

Shipping Data: lb (kg) 16 (7.3) 55 (25)

Cu. Ft. 0.8 3.0

Sieve Holder/Basket UBA-100 Included

TankDimensions, LxWxD

Internal, in. 12x10x9 20x12x16

(mm) (305x254x229) (508x305x406)

External, in. 15x13x13 22x14x20.5

(mm) (381x330x330) (559x356x521)

Tank Capacity, Quarts (liters) 16 (15.1) 55 (52.0)

Generator Dimensions, 13.8x11.5x7 18.9x13.4x9

(351x292x178) (480x340x229)

Electrical: Watts     720 2400

Amps @ 120V 5 15

Ultrasonic Frequency, kHz 80 80

Shipping Data: lb (kg) 60 (27) 130 (59)

Cu. Ft. 10.5 14.5

Accessories

Extra Holder Rack for UB-1 UBA-1 —

Detergent Concentrate, per Gal. UBA-4 UBA-4

* For 220v/50hz application order TR-350 or TR-750 transformers for UB-1A and UB-5A

respectively.

Gilson Performer III Operating & Service Manual

Gilson Performer III Operating & Service Manual

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