Vibrating feeder for food and pharmaceutical industries

Optimize your production line with precision dosing and gentle material handling, ensuring minimal product degradation while maintaining high sanitary standards for sensitive powders and granules.

Doses, Feeds, and Weighs Powders and Granules

The GEA Scan-Vibro Feeder is an expertly engineered solution designed by GEA for precise material handling across multiple industries. This vibrating feeder stands out for its capability to dose, feed, and weigh powders, granules, and pellets with accuracy and minimal product degradation. Utilizing a balanced oscillation and vibration mechanism, it efficiently handles fragile materials, such as pharmaceutical tablets or food flavoring agents, ensuring gentle processing and maintaining the integrity of the product.

Commonly applied in the food, chemical-technical, and pharmaceutical sectors, the GEA Scan-Vibro Feeder is particularly suited for processing cornflakes, animal feed pellets, and instant coffee granules, among other products. Its versatility is evident in applications ranging from dosing and feeding to extracting and regulating materials. With a capacity to operate in both continuous and batch modes, and dosing precision from 0.5 kg/hr to 500 kg/hr, it enhances productivity while adapting to various operational requirements.

The system is PLC-controlled with Ethernet IP compatibility, allowing seamless integration into existing line management systems, and supports compliance with industry standards like USDA 3A and EHEDG for high sanitary applications. Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, the feeder includes features such as tool-free access for cleaning and optional materials for corrosion resistance, ensuring durability and performance under diverse production conditions. Customization options and engineering support enable tailoring to specific process needs, accommodating unique operational demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances precision in material handling, minimizing product waste and ensuring consistent quality.
  • Streamlines operations with seamless integration into PLC systems, reducing setup times and manual intervention.
  • Complies with high sanitary standards, ensuring readiness for sensitive food and pharmaceutical applications.
  • Lowers total operational costs through reliable, low-maintenance design and easy-to-clean construction.
  • Customizable configurations meet specific production requirements, optimizing performance across diverse applications.

General


Applications
Food,Feed,Ingredients,Pellets,Granules,Additives,Chemical-technical,Powders,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Gelatin capsules,Spice blends,Cornflakes,Pharmaceutical tablets,Baking additives,Nutraceutical supplements,Food flavoring agents,Vitamin powder,Protein powder,Animal feed pellets,Detergent granules,Instant coffee granules
Steps before
Blending,Mixing,Granulation
Steps after
Sifting,Conveying,Dosing
Input ingredients
powders,granules,pellets,additives,ingredients
Output ingredients
flow-extraction,aligned products,regulated flow,dosed materials
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Dosing range
0.5–500 kg/hr
Compliance
USDA-3A,EHEDG
Operation
Batch and continuous
Conveyor type
Open or closed
Communication
Ethernet IP,SCADA
Load cells
High precision
Vibration control
Oscillation,frequency,stroke length
Sanitary design
High-sanitary specification available
Automation level
Stand-alone,or integrated

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vibrating
Integrated steps
Dosing and Feeding
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Continuous
Automation
Stand-alone / Central process control
Cleaning method
Easy Clean

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Handling type
Powders / granules / pellets

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Customizable
Shape
Rectangular / Tube-shaped
Discharge method
Open / Closed Conveyor
Custom design
Tailored to project needs
Control panel type
HMI Control Panel
Weighing cells for LIW
Included

Custom Options


Custom design
Tailor-made to project needs
Conveyor type
Open or closed
Hygienic finish
USDA-3A and EHEDG compliant
Automation level
Ethernet IP / Central process line control system SCADA
Integration possibilities
Stand-alone or integrated with process lines