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Editor’sSpotlight
16 Powder & Bulk Solids

Januar y 2019 • Feeders

Weigh Screw Feeder
Providing continuous dry flow measurement, this cantilevered feeder has a
pivot centered under the inlet and is suspended on the discharge end by a
load cell assembly. ProFlo is to dry products what a Coriolis meter is to liq-
uids. It measures the actual mass of any flow-able solid such as whole and
ground grains, extruded products, snack foods, nuts, rice, dried beans, and
spices. Unlike existing technology that calculates based on weight, speed,
belt tension, or volume, the CentriFlow meter measures flowable solids in
process for ±0.25% accuracy full scale on virtually all flowable solids. Bin Activating Feeder
APEC, Lake Odessa, MI 616-374-1000 www.apecusa.com The Gyro EX bin activating feeder
is a bin discharger and an ac-
curate feeder, with up to a 100
to 1 turn down ratio. It produces
Micro Ingredient Feeders a controlled gyratory motion to
The Coperion K-Tron Microfeeder has been designed to include interchangeable 12 and 16mm positively withdraw granular ma-
twin- and single-screw feeding modules. The interchangeable twin- to single-screw terials from bins, storage silos, and
feed modules provide versatility to handle a broad range of powders or granular hoppers at any desired feed rate
materials over a wide range of feed rates. The design includes an extended screw for a more consistent and reliable

profiles and a smaller overall mounting footprint that allows for closer discharge discharge. At the heart of the bin
dimensions in multi-ingredient cluster arrangements. The unit is easy to take apart, activating feeder is the drive that
clean, and maintain. It is ideal for applications feeding high-value/high-cost addi- produces a radial force creating a
tives in pharmaceutical processes that require second-to-second performance with a uniform circular motion on both
high degree of accuracy. the upper activation cone and the
Coperion K-Tron Salina Inc., Salina, KS 785-825-3830 www.coperion.com lower discharge cone. It is this
annular radial vibratory motion
that imparts the force to the mate-
rial, assuring a more reliable and
Vibrating Feeder for Quenching Applications predictable material discharge.
This also minimizes any material
The Carman vibrating feeder features a steam vent cover to control steam release,

stratification in the storage silo or
chromium carbide overlay in the trough for abrasion resistance and water overfl ow
bin and provides a better material
pipe to maintain optimal water level in the quenching trough. The feeder is mounted on lockable
mass flow discharge for a fi rst in,

caster wheels for easy portability. It is a solution for impact loading, wet materials, corrosive atmo-

first out discharge.
spheres, and many other difficult operating situations. It features a rugged design for operation in

Dynamic Air Inc., St. Paul, MN
adverse conditions, a force vector drive for reliability and flexibility, a steel coil or rubber isolation

651-484-2900 www.dynamicair.com
system to reduce force transmissions and simplify installation, and variable capacity control for
easy adjustment of feed rate.
Carman Industries Inc., Jeffersonville, IN 800-456-7560 www.carmanindustries.com
Micro Batch Feeders
The term micro batch
feeder is related to the
integration of
Easy-Clean Volumetric Feeder these feeders for
Vibra Screw offers an easy-to-clean version of its Accufeed volumetric feeder. It in- minor ingredients
corporates a self-draining trough so the unit can be washed in place. A built-in drain in batch processes.

with external connection handles wash fluid disposal. Combined with the feeder’s But they are not
USDA- and FDA-approved materials of construction, as well as quick-disassembly fea- limited to that.
tures, the unit is ideal for food processors or anywhere that frequent, thorough clean- Modern processes
ing is required. The Accufeed uses molded composite components and a modular demand accurate
design to reduce cost and delivery time. Available in capacities up to 600 cu ft/hr, the feeding of several
patented Accufeed employs controlled vibration to achieve accuracies of +/-1 to 2%. products in batch, as
Accufeeds may also be scale mounted for batch or continuous weigh feeding. well as in continuous
Vibra Screw Inc., Totowa, NJ 973-256-7410, www.vibrascrew.com processes. In its basic ver-
sion the feeder is
a volumetric screw
feeder with a separate
homogenizer tool to
assure a
Air-Powered Vibratory Feeder proper and
The CF-A air-powered vibratory regular fi ll-
feeder with a removable feed tray ing ratio of
enables quick cleaning between dif- the extract-
ferent material processing produc- ing screw.
tions. The unit is powered with a In combination with weighing equipment
VMSAC air cushion piston vibra- and computer aided control, this feeder
tor that allows for safe operation range turns into gravimetric dosing units,
in hazardous areas and provides used in batch processes for minor and/or
lower noise levels than traditional major components up to fully controlled
pneumatic vibrator options. With master/slave feeding units for multiple
safety in mind, the framework and ingredients in percentage related dosing
conveying surface tray use pins for processes in continuous manufacturing.
attaching and locking toggle clamps to secure the feed tray in place. The lightweight feed tray construction makes it WAM USA Inc., Ft. Worth, TX
manageable for one person to detach and install between productions. 817-232-2678 www.wamgroup.com
The Cleveland Vibrator Co., Cleveland, OH 216-241-7157 www.clevelandvibrator.com