Gilson Performer III
Model SS-3
Operating & Service Manual
© Copyright 2008
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
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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 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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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.
• Toassemble,positionthetapper/sieveclamp-
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.
• PlacethePerformerIIIonadry,atsurfaceand
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
TankDimensions, 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.
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