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DryPro: Metering Options: An Introduction to Bulk Solids Feeding Devices
August 19, 2024
1 Hr View
Date: Sep 18, 2024
Time: 2:00 EDT
Duration: 1 Hr
Sponsored by Acrison, Coperion, Metalfab Material Handling Systems, & Thayer Scale
This webinar will provide an overview of the more common feeding devices used to meter the flow of bulk solids from a storage vessel. Rotary valves, screw feeders, vibratory feeders, and belt feeders will be covered. The various functions of a feeding device will be discussed and some of the relevant material characteristics for feeder selection and design will be introduced.
This information will help attendees select a feeding device for a given material and application, while understanding function, operation, and possible limitations of different feeding devices.
Key takeaways include:
Understanding the relationship between the feeding device and the storage vessel supplying material.
Explanation of functions a feeder can perform.
Overview of rotary valves feeders, screw feeders, vibratory pan feeders, and belt feeders.
Relevant product properties when selecting a feeding device.
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