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Volumetric Feeders

Model 120 Series

Model 120 Series Dry Solids Volumetric Feeders… with Dissimilar Speed, Double Concentric Auger Metering Mechanism and Flow-Inducing Hopper

Overview

The Model 120 Volumetric Feeder features a flow-inducing “Recipro-Pivotal” (R-P) Hopper mounted above a feed chamber housing Acrison’s unique Dissimilar Speed, Double Concentric Auger Metering Mechanism.  The integral oscillating (R-P) Hopper produces a positive downward flow of dry solids ingredients into the feeder’s feed chamber where the Dissimilar Speed Double Concentric Auger Metering Mechanism  conditions the material to a very consistent state, while very effectively and reliably filling the metering auger from a full 360º.

Features/Benefits
Unique “Recipro-Pivotal” (R-P) Hopper and Double Concentric Metering Mechanism combine to produce an extremely versatile and effective dry solids feeder capable of metering a wide variety of  ingredients accurately and efficiently
All Steel Construction – provides long-term reliability with minimal maintenance requirements
Feed rates from 0.6 to 160 cubic feet per hour

Specifications
Standard Construction
All product contact parts are 304 stainless steel including the feeder’s drive shafts and seal components.
All models typically equipped with a constant speed gearmotor for the slow speed agitator and a variable speed AC or DC gearmotor drive for the metering auger with either a  30:1 or 50:1 speed range.
The flow-inducing R-P Hopper is driven at a constant speed by a separate gearmotor
Dry Solids Volumetric Feeder


Dry Solids Volumetric Feeder
Options
Various materials of construction
Sanitary construction to meet USDA and FDA codes and requirements
Quick-disconnect construction for ease-of-cleanout
Various AC and DC variable speed motor controllers and control modes
Integral (R-P) Hoppers up to 5 cubic feet in capacity

Request Literature

Click here to request our brochure in PDF format, Acrison’s Model 120 Volumetric Feeder Series.

Click here to request standard engineering drawings in PDF format: Acrison’s Model 120 Volumetric Feeder Series.

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