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Multiple Ingredients Dosing & Weighing

Industries that demand precise handling of multiple ingredients often face challenges such as inconsistent measurements, batch imbalances, and costly production errors. Our customized Multiple Ingredient Dosing and Weighing systems are specifically designed to address these issues, delivering accurate, reliable, and efficient solutions. Backed by extensive experience in scale and batching automation, our systems integrate seamlessly to enhance performance, ensuring precise dosing and consistent, high-quality results every time.
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KEY FEATURES

Batching
Batching systems operate by measuring predefined quantities of materials (solids, liquids, or powders) using integrated weighing or flow measurement technologies. The system dispenses and combines materials according to a recipe or process specification, ensuring accurate proportions for each batch.
Key Components:
  1. Weighing Modules: Load cells or flowmeters for precise material measurement.
  2. Feeders and Valves: Control material flow for solids and liquids.
  3. Controllers: Automated systems for managing recipes, sequencing, and monitoring.
  4. Mixing Units: Blend materials uniformly after batching.
  5. Material Storage: Silos, hoppers, or tanks for holding ingredients.
Critical Considerations:
  1. Material Properties: Flowability, stickiness, and density can affect batching.
  2. System Calibration: Regular maintenance ensures measurement accuracy.
  3. Integration: Seamless connectivity with upstream and downstream processes is critical.
Loss-in-Weight
A Loss-in-Weight (LIW) system utilizes a weighing mechanism, typically a load cell, to measure weight reduction in a feeder, hopper, or container as material is discharged. This real-time monitoring determines the exact flow rate of material, enabling precise, closed-loop control over feeding rates, even under varying material or process conditions.
Key Components:
  1. Weighing Module: High-precision load cells for real-time weight measurement.
  2. Feeder Mechanism: Devices (e.g., screw feeders, belt feeders) for material discharge.
  3. Controller Unit: Manages flow rate adjustments for consistent operation.
  4. Material Hopper: Storage for bulk material awaiting dispensing.
  5. Refill System: Replenishes the hopper seamlessly without process interruption.
Critical Considerations:
  1. Material Properties: Adaptation to flow characteristics (e.g., cohesiveness, abrasiveness) to prevent issues.
  2. Environmental Factors: Mitigation of external influences like vibrations or temperature changes to maintain accuracy.
  3. Refill Strategies: Ensuring uninterrupted flow and consistent feeding during hopper refills.
Gain-in-Weight
A Gain-in-Weight (GIW) system measures the incremental addition of materials into a container using load cells or similar devices. The system monitors weight gain over time and adjusts material flow to ensure precise delivery. Once the target weight is reached, material addition stops, ensuring batch accuracy.
Key Components:
  1. Weighing Module: Load cells or scales for total weight measurement.
  2. Feeding Mechanism: Devices (e.g., screw conveyors, pneumatic feeders) to transport materials.
  3. Control System: Automates flow rate management and halts feeding at the target weight.
  4. Receiving Hopper: Container for collecting and weighing materials.
  5. Material Flow Devices: Valves or gates to regulate material flow.
Critical Considerations:
  1. Material Characteristics: Variations in density or flowability impact performance.
  2. Environmental Conditions: Vibrations, temperature, and humidity can affect accuracy.
  3. System Calibration: Regular calibration ensures consistent performance.
Liquid Metering
Liquid metering systems use flow measurement devices, such as flowmeters or volumetric meters, to monitor and regulate liquid flow. The system typically integrates sensors, controllers, and pumps to ensure precise dosing or continuous flow based on operational requirements.
Key Components:
  1. Flowmeters: Devices like turbine, ultrasonic, or electromagnetic meters for accurate flow measurement.
  2. Control Units: Automated systems to manage and adjust flow rates in real time.
  3. Pumps: Deliver liquids at consistent pressures and flow rates.
  4. Valves: Regulate or stop flow as needed for dosing or batching.
  5. Sensors: Monitor parameters like pressure, temperature, and fluid level.
Critical Considerations:
  1. Liquid Properties: Factors like viscosity, density, and temperature must be accounted for.
  2. System Calibration: Regular checks ensure measurement accuracy.
  3. Environmental Factors: Conditions like pressure or temperature fluctuations can affect performance.
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