Twin screw feeder for poorly flowing powders

Optimize your process with precision feeding for powders that easily clump or cake, ensuring reliable and efficient material flow without interruptions.

Feeds and Dispenses Poorly Flowing Powders

The ZD 55 FB from Three-Tec is a specialized gravimetric twin-screw feeder that addresses the challenges of handling poorly flowing and cohesive powders such as those used in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and nutraceuticals. Featuring a differential weigher and an innovative bottom scraper, it ensures the complete discharge and precise dispensing of materials that prevent formation of bridges or clumping within the hopper. The ZD 55 FB is ideal for applications such as tablet powder blends and laundry detergent powders, providing consistent metering for both continuous and manual operations. With a throughput capacity ranging from 17 to 5,565 liters per hour, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, enhancing process reliability. Driven by an AC motor, the unit offers dependable performance with minimal energy consumption. Constructed to support stringent processing conditions, it meets the rigorous standards required in chemical and pharmaceutical environments, ensuring safety and compliance for a wide spectrum of products. Additionally, its design facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance, reducing downtime and maintaining productivity in high-demand settings.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent feed rates, minimizing material wastage and optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Prevents clumping and bridging, maintaining smooth and reliable material flow.
  • Supports diverse powder handling in various industries, enhancing production versatility.
  • Reduces maintenance needs with easy cleaning access, minimizing downtime.
  • Meets stringent compliance standards, ensuring product safety and quality.

General


Applications
Supplements,Metal powders,Detergents,Fine chemicals,Mineral powders,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder
End products
Herbal extract powders,Iron oxide powder,Calcium carbonate powder,Vitamin supplements,Tablet powder blends,Api granules,Energy drink powders,Laundry detergent powders
Steps before
Mixing,Weighing,Material Handling
Steps after
Blending,Packaging,Quality Control
Input ingredients
poorly flowing powder,free-flowing powder,powder with clumping tendency,powder with caking tendency,powder forming bridges
Output ingredients
discharged bulk material
Market info
Three-Tec is known for its expertise in manufacturing precision dosing and feeding systems for industrial applications, with a strong reputation for customizable engineered-to-order equipment and innovative solutions tailored to specific customer needs.

Technical Specifications


Throughput
17-5'565 l/h
Diameter metering tools
55 mm
Motor type
AC motor
Weight
approx. 265 kg with control and frame
Dosing type
Gravimetric
Feed type
Poorly flowing and free-flowing powder

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Twin screw feeder
Feeding system
Gravimetric
Integrated steps
Bottom scraper
Suitable for
Poorly flowing and free-flowing powder
Clumping prevention
Active with bottom scraper
Bridge formation control
Incorporated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Mild
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Cleanability
Easy
Biological compatibility
No

Physical Characteristics


Machine weight
Approx. 265 kg with control and frame
Diameter of metering tools
55 mm
Screw type
Twin screw
Discharge method
Bottom scraper
Footprint
N/A

Custom Options


Drive type
AC motor
Control system
Differential weigher
Material discharge
Bottom scraper
Feeder type
Twin screw