Venturi Loaders - OptiLoad
The efficient, mechanically simple and quiet way to convey material to your molding machine.
Venturi Loaders information (PDF)
OptiLoad Venturi Loader Features
Efficient Loading
- Quickly and efficiently conveys virgin or regrind material to the molding machine
Sturdy and Lightweight
- Hopper constructed from brushed stainless steel material
Easy to Install
- Just supply compressed air and electrical power and you’re ready to load
Fully Automatic
- A material sensor starts and stops the conveyance of material automatically
Quiet
- Motor less design results in quiet material loading with no motor brushes to replace
Reliable Service
- Service, manuals and spare parts available at our website: www.optitemp.com
OptiLoad Products
OTL-1 Single Entry Loader
- 1-1/4” venturi material loader and 20” wand
- Single entry hopper design
- 1000#/hr maximum material through-put capability
- Multiple options for your loading application
- 120V and 220V, 60Hz and 50Hz electrical configurations
- Adjustable air control
- Material sensor
- 10’ material and (1) 10’ air hose included (additional length available)
OTL-2 Dual Entry Loader
- Two 1-1/4” venturi material loaders and two 20” wands
- Dual entry hopper design
- 2000#/hr maximum material through-put capability
- Multiple options for your loading application
- 120VAC and 220VAC, 60Hz and 50Hz electrical configurations
- Two adjustable air controls
- Material sensor
- (2) 10’ material and (2) 10’ air hose included (additional length available)
OTLM-1 Single Entry Micro Loader
- 1-1/4” venturi material loader and 20” wand
- Micro hopper designed to convey clean material
- 25#/hr maximum material through-put capability
- Small envelope ideal for tight locations
- 120V and 220V, 60Hz and 50Hz electrical configurations
- Adjustable air control
- Material sensor
- 10’ material and (1) 10’ air hose included (additional length available)
OTL-G Granulator Exhaust Loader
- 1-1/4” venturi material loader and 20” wand
- 1000#/hr maximum material through-put capability
- Multiple options for your loading application
- 120V and 220V, 60Hz and 50Hz electrical configurations
- Adjustable air control
- On/off switch
- 10’ material and (1) 10’ air hose included (additional length available)
OptiLoad Options and Spare Parts
Remote Filter
- Ideal for easy filter replacement or cleaning at machine level
- Transports dust to remote location away from the machine
Sight Glass
- Provides visual indication that material is at the machine
- Reduces the amount of material at the machine for quick material change time
- Equipped with material level sensor mount bracket
Bag Filter
- Ideal for dusty virgin or regrind or material loading
- Reusable/washable bag
- Compatible on OTL-1, OTL-2 and OTL-G series loaders
- Customize and cut to desired length
OPTI-ALERT - Visual or Audible & Visual
- Direct acting option for early warning of a low material bin
- Reverse acting option for early detection of a full granulator bin
- Two output options: “visual” or “audible & visual” alarm
- Out of material option available which triggers an audible alarm
Remote Bag Filter
- Ideal for dusty virgin or regrind or material loading
- Washable bag
- Compatible on OTL-1, OTL-2 and OTL-G series loaders
- Easy filter replacement or cleaning at machine level
- Transports dust to remote location away from the machine
Bullet Magnet
- Magnetic safely traps loose ferrous metal in the material stream before it has a chance to reach the machine
- Unique design prevents accidental release of ferrous materials into the machine
- Provides visual indication of trapped ferrous objects
Suction Box
- Easy to clean stainless steel suction box
- Universal design can be modified to attach to your drying hopper, bin or other material storage device
- Coupler for all OPTILOAD equipment
- Multiple outlet ports available (contact factory)
Granulator Exhaust Assembly
- Universal design can be modified to adapt to any granulator box
- Coupler for all OPTILOAD equipment
- Rugged stainless steel construction
Replacement Parts
Suction Wand
- 1-1/4” standard air venturi, optional sizes available
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- 20” standard length, optional lengths available
Air Controls
- Multiple options available:
- Load timer for continuous loading after the material sensor is met for a specified time frame
- Out of material alarm
- Simple design with dependable solenoid valves
- Adjustable air control knob
Material Sensor
- Capacitive level switch
- Automatic adjustment to the medium being detected
- HIGH TEMPERATURE Rated for up to 230°F (110°C)
- Easy to program