K-Tron Introduces a Proven Batch Weigh / Vacuum Conveyor to U.S. Market

Pitman, NJ, USA - April 20, 2006 - The K-Tron Process Group introduced the K-Tron PCS batch weigh vacuum receiver to the U.S. market at the Powder Show, May 9-11, in Booth 1117. The batch weigh receiver offers multi-material batching into a common weigh vessel by a single vacuum source. The conveyor / weigher package combines a vacuum conveying system with a very accurate weighing system. The resulting combination allows individual ingredients to be conveyed and weighed so that accurate batching of ingredients can take place on either a cumulative or sequential basis. This type of system provides the best method for loading mixers and bulk bin filling when the ingredients are stored at a remote location such as bulk silos or day bins. A vacuum weigher/conveyor can be designed to suit any size mixer up to 2000 liters (71 ft3) with batch sizes (depending on product density) up to 1500 kg.

This batch can be made up of several major ingredients, each conveyed from its own storage silo or big bag. It can be combined with use of K-Tron loss-in-weight feeders for dispensing minor ingredients, generally fed in smaller batches of 1 to 50 kg.

The range of batch sizes handled by the PCS system starts at 20 kg and extends to 1500 kg, three times per hour. The weighing accuracy is +/- 0.25% of full scale. The system offers powerful PLC control options to allow stock control, material usage display and multi-recipe storage. The batch weigher features totally dust free operation, and throughput rates up to 5000 kg per hour. The system can handle up to eight ingredients.