Volumetric single-screw feeder for free-flowing products

Optimize your production line with precise feeding and metering of free-flowing powders, granules, and fibers, ensuring consistent product quality and increased efficiency.

Feeds and Meters Powders and Granulates

The ED 65 from Three-Tec GmbH is a robust volumetric single-screw feeder that streamlines precision feeding and metering tasks across diverse industries. Engineered to handle materials like powders, flakes, granulates, and fibers, the ED 65 excels in applications ranging from pharmaceutical granulate feeding to the delivery of plastic granules and detergent powders. Operating with both AC three-phase and servo motors, this feeder offers throughput capacities from 6.7 up to 4,000 liters per hour. Its adaptable speed range ensures compatibility with both continuous and manual operations, catering to specific production requirements. Designed without a discharge aid, the ED 65 is ideal for free-flowing materials, while ensuring intervention protection and options for horizontal or vertical discharge configurations. With materials conducive to high-speed operations, this feeder integrates smoothly into existing processing lines across chemical, food, and agricultural sectors. Moreover, its customizable setup provides an effective solution under various operational conditions, all while maintaining efficient energy consumption in challenging environments.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent material flow with precision feeding, reducing production variability.
  • Accommodates various materials and particle sizes, enhancing flexibility in multi-product facilities.
  • Optimizes energy usage through variable motor speeds, leading to cost savings.
  • Easily integrates into existing lines, allowing seamless upgrading of production processes.
  • Minimizes maintenance needs with robust design and materials suited for continuous operation.

General


Applications
Agglomerates,Fibers,Granulates,Powders,Flakes
End products
Protein powders,Cereal flakes,Laundry detergent powder,Cellulose fibers,Fiberglass strands,Mica flakes,Plastic granules,Pharmaceutical granulates,Detergent pods,Fertilizer pellets,Rubber granules,Soap agglomerates
Steps before
Material Grinding,Grinding,Material Homogenization
Steps after
Material Mixing,Packaging,Quality Control
Input ingredients
free-flowing products,powders,flakes,fibers,granulates,agglomerates
Output ingredients
metered free-flowing products,metered powders,metered flakes,metered fibers,metered granulates,metered agglomerates
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 with AC three-phase motor
160-2,000 l/h
Throughput with servo motor
6.7-4,000 l/h
Metering tool diameter
65 mm
Speed with AC three-phase motor
up to 560 min-1(depending on gearbox)
Speed with servo motor
4-750 min-1

Operating Characteristics


Feeding mechanism
Volumetric,single screw
Discharge direction
Horizontal or vertical
Automation level
Manual / Servo motor
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Particle size suitability
Up to 10 mm
Speed range
AC motor
Servo motor
4-750 min⁻¹

Material Compatibility


Particle Size Compatibility
Up to 10 mm
Compatibility with Free-flowing Products
Powders,Flakes,Fibers,Granulates,Agglomerates
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product form compatibility
Powders,flakes,fibers,granulates,agglomerates

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Horizontal or vertical discharge pipe
Metering tools diameter
65 mm
Intervention protection
Yes

Custom Options


Discharge pipe orientation
Horizontal / Vertical
Motor type
AC three-phase / Servo motor
Speed settings
Up to 560 min-1 / 4-750 min-1
Ø Metering tools
65 mm