Feeders
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Material Handling with Screw Feeders
October 31, 2018While a traditional screw conveyor is pretty simple in its construction, a screw feeder for feeding and metering applications can become a highly engineered machine. Screw feeders can handle the gamut of delicate, aggressive, corrosive, explosive, sticky, fluidized materials, etc. The most basic...
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Washable Volumetric Feeder
October 31, 2018Vibra Screw offers an easy-to-clean version of its Accufeed volumetric feeder that incorporates a self-draining trough, so the unit can be washed in place. A built-in drain with external connection handles wash fluid disposal. Combined with the feeders USDA- and FDA-approved materials of...
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Feeder for Low Feed Rates
October 31, 2018Designed specifically for low feed rate applications the PureFeed AI-300 feeder includes the following customer-driven features: quick and easy disassembly; a dual-arm external agitation system; and an easy-to-remove EPDM feed hopper that reduces cleaning and maintenance time. The PureFeed AI-300...
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Coperion, Coperion K-Tron Launch Traveling Equipment Display
October 16, 2018Coperion and Coperion K-Tron announce the launch of the new Traveling Equipment Display (TED). The mobile display began traveling directly to bulk material handling facilities throughout the U.S. in early October and will bring the latest solutions for feeding, pneumatic conveying, complete systems...
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K-Vision Controller Now Supports Two Independent Feeder Lines
August 29, 2018Coperion K-Tron has added new features to its K-Vision software. The K-Vision controller is a graphical operator interface for controlling multiple devices such as feeders or feeder refill (vacuum receivers) in a process. With the release of K-Vision Software version 2.0, the K-Vision is now able...
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Feeding Basics
July 18, 2018Over the last 100 years or so, the problems of feeding and handling dry materials have been studied at great length and following intense and wide ranging R&D, industry now offers a broad range of solutions. Thumbing through the pages of Powder & Bulk Solids, those in search of an answer to...
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Brabender FlexWall Plus Loss-in-Weight Feeder
July 17, 2018The FlexWall Plus is a loss-in-weight all-purpose metering feeder with high accuracy weighing that suitable for nearly every type of bulk material. Whether it’s a gravimetric or volumetric application, the FlexWall Plus ensures consistent screw fill levels and proper mass flow thanks to its...
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New Feeder/Airlock Offers Higher Efficiency
July 11, 2018Engineered to solve most common feed problems, FLSmidth’s V-Series feeder/airlock handles dry, fine powder or granular product in dilute phase vacuum or pressure conveying systems and in dense phase convey systems. A robust line charger, the V-series feeder is designed for up to 400°F...
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Kice Industries Introduces Offset Vane Feeder
July 2, 2018Kice Industries introduces a new offset vane feeder to its product line. The new design will result in shorter lead times and lower costs. “There are no transitions with the new design; it can bolt directly to an aspirator and provides a seal to protect against product leakage,” said...
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Vibra Screw Expands Vibrating Feeder and Conveyor Line
June 27, 2018Vibra Screw Inc. has expanded its vibratory feeder and conveyor lines through an exclusive license agreement with Mavi Maquinas Vibratorias Ltda, Brazil. Covering North America, the agreement gives Vibra Screw access to Mavi's 50 years of experience, which has made it the largest...
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