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Designed to meter ‘strand’ type materials

Model 905-18 Feeder

Operational Overview

In operation, the Model 905-18 Volumetric Feeder variable speed gearmotors. The output feed rate is
maintains a specific volume of material on a meter- controlled by the speed of the belt.
ing/conveyor belt, thereby producing a given In addition, a rotating dispersing mechanism, in-
volumetric output based on the speed of the belt.
stalled at the discharge of the belt, ensures a uni-
An ‘active’, specially designed five cubic foot inte- form flow of material off the belt. Also, a slowly
gral supply hopper ensures reliable product flow rotating wiper mechanism, operating on the under-
into a uniquely configured distribution trough and side of the metering/conveyor belt, removes any
onto a slow-speed metering/conveyor belt where residual material that may remain on the belt. Side
two rotating pile depth leveling drums produce a guides prevent product spillage off the belt.
consistent depth and width of material. Both the Gravimetric metering is obtained by utilizing the
metering/conveyor belt and the two leveling Model 905-18 Feeder as the metering mechanism of
mechanisms operate independently, but in a pro- an Acrison Model 402 ‘Weight-Loss’ weighing system.
portional relationship to each other, powered by

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