E101 3234 - IK 700 Retractable Sootblower
E101 3234 - IK 700 Retractable Sootblower
E101 3234 - IK 700 Retractable Sootblower
Retractable sootblower
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IK-700® retractable sootblower
Available from Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), the Diamond Components
Power® IK-700® retractable sootblower is designed
A. Lance Tube
specifically for low maintenance, reliability, versatility The IK-700 lance tube is engineered with a forged lance
flange to minimize stress. Lance tubes are available in a
and maximum cleaning performance. variety of materials to match strength, temperature and
corrosion requirements for each unique region of your boiler.
Sootblowers over 25 ft (7.6 m) are equipped with lance and
feed tube articulated center support. This maintains the lance
Incredibly rugged, this sootblower stands up to the and feed tube on the carriage centerline, increasing packing
and feed tube life. Lance tube runout or “bowing” from heat
most severe environments and can be used in the set is prevented which reduces load on the traveling carriage.
industry-leading service, the IK-700 sootblower is the C. High Performance Nozzle (not shown)
The cleaning medium is delivered through a high performance
solution for today’s boiler cleaning demands. venturi nozzle. The investment cast stainless steel nozzle assembly
converts high pressure air or steam into a high velocity jet –
conveying maximum energy to remove tenacious slag deposits.
The helix pattern ensures an even cleaning path.
Benefits
• Reliable low maintenance design with minimal
lubrication points D. Carriage Options for All Applications
• Unparalleled maintenance access with low side The IK-700 retractable sootblower is equipped with a severe
height and no bottom straps duty gearbox to match your application. No chains, greasing
points or adjustments are needed for indexing. A common
• Parts migration and interchangeability with Diamond lubrication reservoir for the drive gear and lance hub provides
Power IK-525 and IK-545 models a full circulating bath during operation. All Diamond Power
carriages undergo final fit tests with gear rack alignment,
• Proven to have excellent ROI and long service life
assuring proper gear alignment and maximum service life.
• Mechanical reverse indexing without the need of a
clutch
E. Mechanically Operated Poppet Valve
The IK-700 retractable sootblower is equipped with a solid mount
Low maintenance poppet valve, hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the operating
pressure. The poppet valve mounting is separate from the feed
Reliability tube mounting. A 2-bolt attachment allows quick removal of
the feed tube without disconnecting the poppet valve. Not only
Return on investment does this reduce the labor involved to remove the feed tube,
but it isolates the steam source to prevent detrimental effects
Safety to the feed tube or packing. This unique design gives IK-700
sootblowers the industry’s highest steam piping load capacity.
Interchangeable parts
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F. Proven Dual Rack and Pinion Gear Drives
A. Lance Tube
B. Indexing Mechanism
H. Field Mounted
D. Carriage Options for All Applications Control Box with
Quick Connect Plugs
E. Mechanically Operated Poppet Valve
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Specifications
Blower coverage Up to and including 45 ft - 6 in. (13.9 m)
Carriage configurations Available in a variety of speeds, rotation and configurations to meet
customer requirements
Motor configuration Available in a variety of horsepower, insulation, enclosure, voltage and
frequencies to meet customer requirements
Feed tube material 304 stainless steel (Diamonized® feed tubes are optional)
Lance tube material Available in a variety of materials and sizes to meet specific applications
Power supply Standard PowerLink cable system with traveling limit switches
(Optional Expanda cable with beam mounted limit switches)
Blowing medium valve Diamond Power® poppet valve with removable flexible seat and
(steam or air) disc and integral adjustable pressure control; valve seats are hard faced
Limit switches Proximity and mechanical limit switches are available
Mounting arrangements Pivot mounting standard; wallboxes available for either pressurized
or balanced draft firing
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