Valves for bulk powder flow control
Ensure efficient and controlled discharge of diverse powder forms while minimizing flow issues like bridging and segregation, optimizing your production line performance in demanding environments.
Controls and Discharges Powders for Optimal Flow
The Cone and Discharger Valves from Matcon are engineered to optimize the flow of powders across diverse industrial applications. Leveraging Matcon’s renowned Cone Valve Technology, these valves ensure precise, controlled powder discharge, mitigating issues like bridging and segregation. Ideal for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food industries, they support batch and continuous operations by integrating seamlessly into your production line. The internal cone’s lifting and vibrating actions promote mass-flow, allowing for the consistent handling of powders, including cohesive and free-flowing types. Available in 316L stainless steel, they ensure robustness and hygiene, meeting industry standards. The valves feature automated operations with PLC integration for remote monitoring and precise flow control, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual handling. Easy to retrofit into existing systems, they support CIP cleaning for swift maintenance and minimal downtime, making them an adaptable solution for manufacturers aiming to optimize their powder handling processes.
Benefits
- Enhances powder flow consistency, reducing production downtime from blockages.
- Improves product quality by preventing powder segregation during discharge.
- Minimizes contamination risks with dust-free handling and containment.
- Lowers maintenance costs with easy installation and CIP cleaning capability.
- Adapts to varying production demands with configurable lift heights and vibration settings.
- Applications
- Supplements,Vitamins,Beverages,Flavourings,Fine chemicals,Plant based foods,Infant nutrition,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Bakery,Snacks,Animal nutrition,Biopharmaceuticals,Chemical,Sweets,Battery production
- End products
- Protein powders,Granola bars,Gummy candies,Bread mix,Infant formula,Soda mix powders,Vitamin supplements,Chemical compounds for coatings,Animal feed pellets,Seasoning blends,Plant-based protein powders,Lithium-ion battery cathode powders
- Steps before
- Blending,Formulation,Mixing
- Steps after
- Packing,Cleaning
- Input ingredients
- bulk powders,cohesive powders,free-flowing powders,blended materials,fragile ingredients,flakes,candy,gum
- Output ingredients
- homogeneous blend,discharged bulk materials,segregation-free powders,material for downstream processes
- Market info
- Matcon Limited is renowned for its expertise in providing powder handling and processing equipment, particularly focusing on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) systems, offering efficient and flexible solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical processing.
- Automation
- Automatic / Manual
- Material Type
- Cohesive to Free-flowing
- Diameter Range
- 500 mm to 2.5 m
- Material Construction
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Control Type
- Automated discharge procedure
- Air Supply
- Compressed Air
- Flow Aid
- Pneumatic Vibrator
- Shut-off Type
- Gravity-based Valve Closure
- Discharge Method
- Mass-flow Discharge
- Valve Type
- Cone Valve Technology
- Vibration Transmission Control
- Rubber Isolators
- Powder Flow Handling
- Bridging,Ratholing Solution
- Discharge Control
- Metered,Controlled Dosing
- Homogeneous Blend Maintenance
- FIFO Flow
- Handling Capability
- Fragile Ingredients Protection
- Containment
- Dust-free Handling
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Discharge method
- Gravity flow / Cone Valve
- Valve type
- Cone Valve / Discharger Valve
- Valve size
- 500mm to 2.5m diameter
- Material of construction
- 316L stainless steel
- Actuator type
- Pneumatic
- Lifting mechanism
- Pneumatic actuator
- Installation method
- Mounted to silo/hopper/bin outlet
- Mass-flow capability
- Yes
- Containment level
- Dust-free handling
- Control panel type
- PLC / Touchscreen
- Discharge method
- Cone Valve / Mass-flow
- Integration possibilities
- Level probes / downstream equipment integration
- Variable lift height
- Customizable
- Automatic discharge
- Configurable