Discharge Gates. Midland Belly/Bottom Dump Trailer 4.6MB, Belly/Bottom Dump Trailer

4.7 DISCHARGE GATES

IMPORTANT

Before adjusting gates, power unit (truck) must be shut-off and the key removed from the ignition.

The trailers can be designed with a clam or cross dump discharge gate style. Each design fulfills certain requirements by customers.

4.7.1 CLAM SHELL DISCHARGE GATE

The clam shell discharge gate style is designed so the gates are aligned parallel with the trailer body or the direction of travel. Air cylinders on each end of the gate control the gate for opening or closing.

Controls are located in the cab or on the side of the trailer frame. Gate opening width is set by placement of the outboard adjustment locks or by setting the length of the gate chains (Optional EGS available).

Equalizer arms in the gate opening linkage will open both ends of the gate equally.

Use either of these methods to set and maintain a desired opening when windrowing or discharging at a controlled rate.

Inboard cylinder mounting protects from truck debris. Front

Internally mounted rear cylinder.

Externally mounted rear cylinder.

Stops

Fig. 15 CLAM DISCHARGE GATE

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