Even flow hopper
The even flow hopper is designed for buffering and dosing. The horizontal belt lowers as it is being filled, or lifted when the machine is emptying. Mostly the even flow hopper is used in front of a weighing machine or an optical sorter.
Types and specifications
Options
Material and treatment (frame)
- Painted mild steelFrame is made from painted mild steel. The bearings and drive/idle rollers are from mild steel
- Stainless steelFrame is made from stainless steel. The bearings and drive/idle rollers are from mild steel
Electrical control
- Stand-aloneMotors, necessary sensors, switch box and control box
- No electricMotors and necessary sensors only. Wiring, additional sensors and/or control panel are not included
- Central control in lineMotors and necessary sensors
Material and treatment (electrical panel)
- Painted mild steelThe electrical panel is made from painted mild steel
- Stainless steelThe electrical panel is made from stainless steel
Dosing sensor
- A dosing sensor detects how much product is on the belt and adjusts the output rate of the hopper accordingly (automatic capacity control)