MARK BECKMANJON BROCK

ERIK VAN KAMPENTYLER WIERS

ATLAS|LIFT Team 8

The Team

Jon Brock Erik Van Kampen Mark Beckman Tyler Wiers ME ChE ME ME

Outline

Project DescriptionDesign NormsDesign ProcessObstacles and IssuesSolutionsTo Do ListConclusionAcknowledgementsQuestions

Project Background

Project Description

Vertellus Specialties Inc. Maker of Mouthwash and Gum

FlavorImprove Employee Safety

Manual to Automatic Lifting of Barrels

Less Strenuous More Efficient

Design and Build a Machine to Lift and Pour Fiber Drums Pour Powdered Chemicals into

Reactors

Design Norms

Transparency Easy to Understand and Operate Donated Parts are for Profit End

User

Trust Improved Employee Safety Task Efficiency Operation Safety

Design Process

Decision MatricesResearch and Consult with

Hydraulics ExpertsFEA

Hydraulic Actuator: Linear v Rotary

Motor: Air v. ElectricFrame MaterialFrame Geometry

Pour Angle, Loading Angle, Motor-Tank position

Design Decisions

Obstacles and Issues

3D CAD ≠ Real Thing Assumptions, double checking

Screw-ups

Hercules Parts Salvage Design Changes Budget

SolutionsSimple Frame

SolutionsNew Hydraulic Circuit

Old System Upgraded System

SolutionsSalvaged Parts

Explosion Proof Electric Motor

Transformer Electrical Box

Electrical Housing

Hydraulic Pump

Hydraulic Cylinder

SolutionsPrototype

Solutions

Manual Control Valve Bi-directional Hydraulic Operation

(No) Electrical Shut-Off Switch Mobility

To Do List

Minor WeldsHook for Electrical CordStop GuardsPaint

Conclusion

Goals Budget Functionality Safety

What We Learned Teamwork Hazardous Environment Metalwork Client, Supplier Relations

What We Would Do Different Measure Twice Cut Once Build Earlier More Deadline Based Scheduling

Acknowledgements

Randy Ellenbaas, Vertellus Specialties, Inc.

John Deurloo, Custom Design Components

John Bekker, Monarch Buker Hydraulics

Dan Vander Heide, Williams&Works

Professors Sykes and Nielsen Phil Jasperse,

Calvin Metal Shop Paul Pennock,

Calvin Physical Plant Genzink Steel

Questions