Automated scoop insertion system for powder containers

Streamline your container filling operations by ensuring precise scoop insertion for powders, reducing manual errors, and enhancing packaging efficiency.

Inserts Scoops into Powder-Filled Containers

The Scoop Inserter from PLF International is designed to tackle the complexities of precise scoop placement in powder processing industries. This machine features a unique capability to handle various scoop designs without changing parts, thanks to its adaptable bowl depth accommodation. Ideal for applications ranging from protein powder and infant formula to multivitamins and pet food, it ensures consistent packaging accuracy at high speeds of up to 240 scoops per minute. Its efficient design eliminates the need for a lubrication regime, thus reducing maintenance efforts. With the option to integrate PLF’s Camera Detection System and Reject System, you maintain stringent quality control in your operations. This system supports continuous operations, providing reliable performance in food, pharmaceutical, and packaging sectors while adhering to industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

  • Increases operational efficiency with rapid, tool-free scoop changeovers.
  • Minimizes maintenance costs through a zero-lubrication design.
  • Enhances quality control with optional camera detection and rejection systems.
  • Ensures precise dosing for powder products, improving end-product consistency.
  • Supports high-speed production lines, maximizing throughput in continuous operations.

General


Applications
Supplements,Pet food,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Cereals,Spices,Baby food
End products
Cornflakes,Dog kibble,Infant formula,Protein powder,Ground cinnamon,Omega-3 capsules,Multivitamins
Steps before
Filling,Powder Processing
Steps after
Packing,Container Inspection
Input ingredients
spoon-type scoop,flat disk-type scoop,container
Output ingredients
container with scoop
Market info
JBT is known for manufacturing innovative industrial machinery and solutions, particularly in the food processing and air transportation sectors, renowned for their advanced technology, reliability, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions tailored to specific industry needs.

Technical Specifications


Maximum Speed
240 spm
Changeover Time
Rapid
Scoop Design Compatibility
Spoon or Flat Disk
Automation
No change parts required for different bowl depths

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Changeover time
Rapid changeover
Energy efficiency
Low power consumption
Cleaning method
Manual,no lubrication necessary
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous operation

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Spoon / Flat disk-type
Container base type
Any type of container

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen HMI
Integration options
PLC / SCADA
Camera Detection System
Optional
Reject System
Optional