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Introduction

High Performance,Superior Quality Equipment

for Dry Solids Metering/Handling

Reliabilty - Durability - Longevity

In the highly technological and specialized field of dry bulk Also, during the late nineteen-sixties, Acrison pioneered and
solids handling… specifically, the precision metering of dry developed the“weight-loss” weigh feeding operational concept
solid ingredients by volume or weight, and the closely relat- as it’s presently known for the precise metering of both dry
ed proportioning, blending, storage and hoppering of such solid and liquid ingredients. Since that time, and because of
materials, Acrison ranks as an International Leader. Since the distinct advantages a properly designed “weight-loss”
1964, Acrison has been applying its skills to the empirical weigh feeder will provide, this major Acrison innovation has
science of dry solids handling. And while scientific to some become the most widely specified type continuous weigh
extent, the complexity and diversity of dry solid materials has feeder in the processing industries, and is now specified in
resulted in the evolution of Acrison’s business to a true art the vast majority of weigh feeding applications, worldwide.
form in actual practice.
Acrison also leads the industry in control system technology
Headquartered in Moonachie, New Jersey, Acrison’s North and capability. In particular, Acrison’s Model SBC-2000
American facilities, totaling over 140,000 square feet, house Family of Weigh Feeder Controllers provide the highest levels
a staff of several hundred employees conducting marketing of performance and flexibility. From their unique operating soft-
and sales, research and development, mechanical and elec- ware and color graphics touchscreens to the latest in interfacing
trical engineering, manufacturing, customer support services capabilities, these controllers offer users cutting-edge tech-
and equipment demonstrations. Additional facilities located nologies for optimum weigh feeder performance.
in Manchester, England serve the European marketplace.
With the diversity of process applications combined with the
Today, Acrison offers, by far, the most comprehensive line of countless number of dry solid materials that processors
volumetric and gravimetric feeders in the industry… feeders regularly handle, Acrison maintains state-of-the-art testing
that are well known for their ability to accurately and reliably facilities to confirm equipment selection and operational
meter an unparalleled variety of dry solid ingredients. And to performance for the product(s) in question. Automated feed-
effectively cope with such an assortment of materials and the er testing procedures are precise and definitive, eliminating
incredible diversity of their individual and varied handling human error associated with physical performance testing,
characteristics, Acrison can match, without compromise, and provide the ability to sample from a fraction of a second
the proper equipment to the endless list of materials that upwards. Acrison offers the services of these facilities to test
processors must handle. your material, usually without cost or obligation, and welcomes
your personal attendance.
In addition to dry solids feeders, Acrison also manufactures
bin discharging mechanisms, continuous blenders, “pre-pack- Acrison, builds equipment to satisfy the needs of its cus-
aged” metering and blending systems, and certain auxiliary tomers. Acrison is proud of its innovations and products, and
components such as bin vent filters, dust collector bag-dump their contribution to the processing industries. Acrison is
stations, refill systems for its “weight-loss” weigh feeders, proud of its people, and most of all, Acrison is very proud of
flow/no flow sensors, plus other related equipment, including a its customers.
variety of controls and control systems.
Acrison also offers equipment to meet the growing needs of Each of Acrison’s various products is fully described in
the various water and wastewater treatment industries by individual bulletins. Acrison welcomes the opportunity to
applying its industrially designed equipment to water treatment make equipment recommendations, demonstrate the
processes. From simple chemical feeding and dissolving pack- selected model, and in general, assist with any of your
ages, to advanced dry and liquid polyelectrolyte preparation dry solids handling requirements, usually without charge
systems, Acrison’s equipment is widely specified for water or obligation.
treatment applications.
For additional information, please contact Acrison or
With a strong emphasis placed on new product development, visit Acrison’s website at www.acrison.com.
as well as on product improvements and enhancements,
Acrison maintains an aggressive staff for mechanical, elec-
tronic and software development…a “think-tank” that boasts
a solid history of successful innovations and industry “firsts”,
2 allowing Acrison to maintain its leading technological edge.
Acrison’s basic philosophy is to produce the most viable and
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reliable equipment encompassing innovative, exceptionally
6 functional, rugged-duty designs, and to provide strong user
8 support.
10 In particular, Acrison developed and perfected a number of
12 unique and novel multiple auger type metering mechanisms
that have revolutionized the industry, primarily because of
14 their ability to meter more dry materials, more accurately and
16 more reliably than any other, and with minimal maintenance
18 requirements.
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