DEVICE FOR THE REMOTE FEEDING OF CYLINDRICAL PIECES TO AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE, SUCH AS A MACHINE PLUGGING THE TUBES OF A STEAM GENERATOR OF A PRESSURISED-WATER NUCLEAR REACTOR

摘要

Device for the remote feeding of cylindrical pieces to an automatic machine, such as a machine plugging the tubes of a steam generator of a pressurised-water nuclear reactor. The feed device comprises a housing of sufficient size to contain a cylindrical piece, equipped with a removal cover, through which passes a nozzle connected to a compressed-air distribution means. A flexible pipe is fastened at one of its ends to the housing. A loading unit consisting of a fixed part and of a rotary arm is connected to the end of the flexible pipe opposite the housing. The pieces can, in particular, be plugs for plugging the tubes of a steam generator of a pressurisedwater nuclear reactor.