Filling hopper D 3850

for feeding systems

Belt-driven hoppers are the ideal supplement to feeding systems to dramatically increase the required refill intervals. A fill-level sensor that is installed in the feeding system sends a signal to a controller when the minimum fill-level is reached. The controller activates the hopper and the feeder will be refilled through the outflow-chute until the fill-level sensor signals that the desired fill-level has been reached. According to the required fill-volume, the refill intervals may be reduced to once or twice per shift which frees-up your personnel for other duties. Consistent Fill-Volume A hopper assures the consistent fill-volume in your feeding system. Especially when using a vibratory feeding system, a hopper is advantageous. A vibratory feeder actually requires a certain fill-mass to work properly. This means: If the vibratory bowl is too full and therefore heavy, the feeding system slows down. If the vibratory bowl is getting empty, then the vibration intensity increases. Both conditions reduce the feed-volume and increase wear and tear. Only a consistent fill-volume allows the optimized adjustment of your vibratory feed-system. Gentle Part Handling The vibration-duration of a feeding system can be reduced to a minimum when using a belt-hopper. A gentler handling of the feed-component is possible if the vibratory bowl is not too full and the feeding-process is fast. A hopper supports those conditions by evenly refilling a vibratory bowl with just the right volume