Inventors:
Donald R. Vinson - Tamaqua PA
Bernard J. Dargay - Milnesville PA
Assignee:
Atlas Powder Company - Tamaqua PA
International Classification:
B65B 304
Abstract:
A system for loading a predetermined quantity of a compressible fluid into tubular cartridges or the like is provided which includes filling apparatus having filler tubes with ball valve means adjacent the outlet thereof, the outlets comprising flow constricting means for receiving the ball valve means and further including automatic means for opening and closing the ball valve means after a predetermined quantity of compressible fluid has been delivered to the tubular cartridges through the filler tube.