Sanitary Vibrating Feeder

Volkmann USAProcess equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA, Bristol, PA, has unveiled a sanitary version of its Vibratory Feeder Dosing System. Devised for food, nutrition, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, the sanitary vibrating feeder continuously transfers powders, pellets, tablets, and other bulk materials from its hopper into mixers, extruders, tablet counters, and other machinery within a contained system that guards against contamination. The hygienic design features an enclosed discharge chute, stainless steel construction, and smooth, polished internals, all configured for fast, easy disassembly and complete cleaning.

Often specified as a companion for the company's pneumatic vacuum conveyors, the sanitary feeding system applies a gentle vibrating action that automatically sets the ingredient or mixture in a single, uniform layer and gently advances it toward discharge to protect particle integrity and prevent separation. The bulk material feeder is suitable for installation in FDA-regulated facilities and meets ATEX requirements as explosion-proof by design. 

Built-in sieving, weighing and dosing, and WIP/CIP configurations are offered as options. The feeding system may be tested in the company's Bristol, PA test facility with a fully operating pneumatic vacuum conveying system.