The hopper is designed to feed processing or packing lines and can act as a buffer. The hopper can be fed with produce via boxes and big bags. After the machine is filled, a moving floor conveys the produce diagonally up towards the outfeed. The angle of the floor ensures an even product flow. Additionally, a frequency inverter is installed on the machine to allow for adjustable product flow.
This hopper is mainly used in combination with a box tipper to feed processing or packing lines. The angle of the hopper can be adjusted according to different products to provide optimal flow.
On demand, a sensor can be installed to detect and control the produce output. This sensor sends a signal to start or stop the moving floor, thereby controlling the output of the hopper.
Options
- Material and treatment (frame)
Painted mild steel
Frame is made from painted mild steel. The bearings and drive/idle rollers are from mild steel
Stainless steel
Frame is made from stainless steel. The bearings and drive/idle rollers are from mild steel
Hot dipped galvanized
Frame is made from hot dipped galvanized steel. The bearings and drive/idle rollers are from mild steel. The plating is from stainless steel
Stand-alone
Motors, necessary sensors, switch box and control box
No electric
Motors and necessary sensors only. Wiring, additional sensors and/or control panel are not included
Central control in line
Motors and necessary sensors
- Material and treatment (electrical panel)
Painted mild steel
The electrical panel is made from painted mild steel
Stainless steel
The 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)
Dosing mill
A dosing mill seperates the sticking product and prevents the product from coming out in large numbers or not coming out of the machine at all
Wheels
The machine can be fitted with wheels, to make transportation of the machine easier
