Advanced powder dosing system for continuous production

Achieve precise powder integration into your liquid processes, enhancing consistency and flexibility in your production line with high-precision dosing and versatile material handling.

Precisely Doses and Mixes Powders into Liquids

The zoatec® CPU from AZO is designed to revolutionize continuous powder dosing and mixing in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, and chemical industries. This unit excels in processing by integrating precise metering of powders into liquid streams without premixing. Employing variable shear rates, it efficiently processes powders, granulates, and pellets continuously, thus eliminating batch processing challenges. Its applications range from producing pharmaceutical powders and nutritional food blends to cosmetic emulsions and chemical additives. Engineered for seamless system integration, the zoatec® CPU is equipped with intelligent process control, allowing for superior automation and feedback system capabilities. It accommodates multiple plants in series, enhancing operational flexibility and capacity. The design aligns with EHEDG regulations, promoting hygiene and safety standards ideal for sensitive production environments. Available in robust materials, it addresses corrosion resistance, making it suitable for diverse operational conditions. Additionally, the optional CIP (clean-in-place) system ensures hassle-free maintenance, supporting sterile processing requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with high-precision powder dosing.
  • Increases operational efficiency by eliminating the need for premixing.
  • Adaptable to varying materials, reducing equipment changeover time.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines for streamlined processes.
  • Complies with EHEDG regulations, ensuring hygiene and safety in operations.

General


Applications
Food,Chemicals,Pellets,Cosmetics,Granulates,Powders,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Detergent powders,Powdered milk,Instant soup mixes,Granulated sugar,Nutritional food powders,Flavoring pellets,Chemical additives,Cosmetic emulsions,Vitamin supplements,Pharmaceutical powders
Steps before
Raw material preparation,Grinding,Purification,Drying
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Quality control,Coating
Input ingredients
powders,granulates,pellets,dry substances,liquids,paste-like substances
Output ingredients
mixed and dispersed substances,high-quality product,consistently processed materials
Market info
AZO is renowned for designing and manufacturing automated bulk material handling systems, specializing in mixer feeding, ingredient automation, and process control, known for their reliability and tailored solutions in the food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
High-precision powder dosing
Dosing type
Powder into liquids
Feed type
Powders / Granulates / Pellets
Automation
Intelligent control engineering
Batch vs. continuous
Continuous
Shear rate
Variable depending on raw material
Design compliance
EHEDG regulations

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Optimal process control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Simultaneous processing
Powders,granulates,pellets
Process efficiency
High
Changeover capability
Series configuration possible
Dosing accuracy
High-precision

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product consistency
High

Custom Options


Series configuration
Possible
Shear rate adjustment
Variable
Intelligent control engineering
Yes
Process unit combination
Continuous / Series