Fixer Reduction & Silver Recovery

 
 
 
 

Cpac Imaging RU-4 Electrolytic Silver Recovery Unit

For X-ray, graphic arts, microfilm, and black and white processing. Semi Automatic unit for low volume users.

State of the art digital microprocessor controls, digital display, and keypad for easy calibration and information storage. Automatic control and optimization of plating current as the silver concentration varies in the fixer solution.

  • Digital microprocessor calculates Amp-hours
    (plating activity) from the last cathode
    desilvering
  • Units automatically revert to 'stand-by' mode
    preventing sulfiding during slow production
    periods
  • Flashing 'error' message appears if the unit is
    not plating silver
  • Optional current ring tracks fixer replenisher
    usage
  • All units feature liquid tight Teflon® sealed
    drive shaft bearing assemblies
 

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RU-4 Specifications:

Recovery Capacity 0.5 Troy oz/hr
Typical application (Fixer Only) 1.5 gal/8 hrs
Tank Capacity 1.8 gal
Dimensions 10"W x 10"D x 17"H 
Cylindrical cathodes 51/2"D x 6"H
Shipping weight 15 lbs
Electrical 115/230 VAC 
Power requirements 50/60 Hz 20W max.
UL Listing Yes
Locking Feature Yes
Inlet/Outlet tubing 1/2" ID-10'
Typical plating range 0.5-4 Amps
Inlet height 9 1/2"
Outlet height 8 1/4"

 

 

0.75 Troy oz/hr 1.5 Troy oz/hr 3 Troy oz/hr
2.5 gal/8 hrs 4 gal/8 hrs 8 gal/8 hrs
5 gal 5 gal 9 gal
15"W x 15"D x 201/8"H 15"W x 15"D x 21"H 15"W x 15"D x 271/2"H
8"D x 4"H 8"D x 6"H 8"D x 12"H
33 lbs 42.5 lbs 49.5 lbs
115/230 VAC 115/230 VAC 115/230 VAC
50/60 Hz 20W max. 50/60 Hz 50W max. 50/60 Hz 100W max.
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
3/4" ID-10' 3/4" ID-10' 3/4" ID-10'
0.5-7 Amps 1-12 Amps 1-24 Amps
9 1/2" 9 1/2" 15 1/2"
8 1/4" 8 1/4" 14"