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News Release from: Aetna UK | Subject: Powder De-aeration loading system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 September 2002
Vertical screw improves powder filling
in bags
A vertical screw system, designed to transfer and de-aerate the powder product from the weigher discharge hopper into the bag, will revolutionise de-aeration technology for bag filling of powders.
The Powder De-aeration loading system comprises a special vertical screw system, which is designed to transfer and de-aerate the powder product from the weigher discharge hopper into the bag This is a very important development and will revolutionise de-aeration technology for bag filling of powders
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Although tests are being carried out on many different products, this system has already proven its capable, in some cases, of doubling the product bulk density from weigher to bag.
The Continuous Carousel model WRF 2000 is a 4 or 6 spout carousel designed for handling powders and flour based products.
It can achieve speeds of up to 2000 bags per hour through the development of a continuous carousel.
The bag is placed upon the bag spout whilst the carousel remains in motion offering the ultimate in bagging speed.
Most other carousels are index type introducing many start stops, and the damaging shocks affect maintenance and wear and tear.
The Weitek WFO 1200 is a state of the art pre made bag filling system designed for handling pillow or gusset bags of all constructions at up to 1300 bags per hour.
This machine features:- * High capacity bag magazine.
* High speed bag separation.
* Swinging dust tight bag clamp.
* Bag top management and control.
* Flexibility of bag closure device fitted integrally within the machine.
The MFM 600 - is a low speed bagging machine offering all the technical advantages and benefits normally associated with high speed and price:- Multi station bag magazine.
- total bag top management and control including gusset retention Optional bag mouth cleaning prior to seal.
In most bagging plants, the bag bottom is the datum point causing the ullage of the bag top to vary.
This effects the presentation of the bag in terms of the bag top seal ( variable height and not always horizontal ).
For the MFM, the bag top is the datum, ensuring the bag top closure is reliable and repeatable offering the best presentation available.
Flexibility of bag closure device.
For products of a powdery and fluid nature, the considerations of dust and de-aeration are very important for effective bag filling.
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