Feeders
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Vibratory Loss-in-Weight Feeder
August 20, 2014The K-PH-ML-D5-KV2 is a vibratory loss-in-weight feeder designed for the low rate addition of difficult-flowing bulk ingredients. The vibratory loss-in-weight feeder offers an easy-to-clean design suitable where quick and easy cleaning is essential. The removable tray and end covers allow...
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Sanitary Weigh Belt Feeder
August 20, 2014Tecweigh expands its line of weigh belt feeders for the food industry. The redesigned sanitary feeder offers a fully wash-down, open-design unit to fit most sanitary environments. Whether its whole produce, pasta, or powders, the flexibility in the design offers the customer different belt...
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Self-Cleaning Rotary Airlock Feeder
August 20, 2014The Rotoscoop is a self-cleaning rotary airlock feeder that can feed or discharge wet, sticky materials that tend to build-up on most surfaces. The synchronized cleaning blades sweep each pocket on every revolution to clean any remaining material and guarantee that the pocket is emptied. This...
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Volumetric Feeder Features Easy Clean, Rear Screw Removal
August 20, 2014The Vibra Screw Versifeeder now offers rear screw removal, permitting cleaning and screw size changes away from the process side. Disassembly is accomplished without tools and in a matter of minutes. All drive train components maintain their alignment and integrity during disassembly and reassembly...
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Versatile Tubular Screw Feeders and Conveyors
August 14, 2014TX-Type tubular screw feeders and conveyors are versatile with a suitable surface finishing grade appropriate for application in the food industry. Manufactured from stainless steel, these feeders ensure minimum material residue. They are usually installed beneath silos or FIBC dischargers to feed...
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Refilling Continuous Loss-in-Weight Feeders
July 31, 2014Loss-in-weight feeders have evolved from the crude devices of the late 1940s to sophisticated machines capable of feeding at continuous accuracies down to 0.2 percent of sample size at a 2 sigma confidence level (depending on material). Due to the nature of their operation, loss-in-weight feeders...
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Alumina Powder Silo Retrofit Improves Product Quality
July 28, 2014The Need Alumina is a fine powder that is used in the manufacture of aluminum, abrasives, refractory material, and various household products. Large users of alumina often arrange to have it shipped to their plants in 100-ton capacity railcars. The quality and consistency of the alumina, which...
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What Is the Best Type of Feeder for My Application?
July 22, 2014There are many types of feeders available today. The most widely used include rotary valves, vibratory trays/tubes, belts, and screw feeders. The type of feeder to be selected for a particular application is dependant upon several factors. First, it is essential to clearly define the application...
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Selecting Metal Detection, Magnetic Separation, Material Handling Equipment
July 21, 2014Through its Orange University educational program, Eriez offers a series of “How to Choose and Use” brochures designed to assist readers in selecting and utilizing the appropriate equipment to conquer their toughest metal contamination and material handling challenges. These guides are...
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Integrated Bin Filling Hopper for Tablet Dedusters
July 15, 2014Pharma Technology Inc. introduces an integrated bin filling hopper for its PharmaFlex family of tablet dedusters. The hoppers, which come in sizes of 50 or 100 l, allow for the accumulation of tablets until in-process weight, thickness, and hardness control checks have been completed. These hoppers...
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