Volumetric twin-screw feeder for poorly flowing powders

For manufacturers dealing with powders that clump or cake, this feeder ensures precise and complete material discharge, optimizing your production efficiency.

Feeds and Dispenses Clump-Prone Powders

The ZD 32 FB volumetric twin-screw feeder from Three-Tec GmbH is engineered to address the challenge of accurately feeding powders that tend to clump or cake. Featuring a flat-bottom design and a bottom scraper, it ensures efficient and thorough discharge, preventing material bridging and allowing for a consistent flow of difficult-to-handle materials such as pharmaceutical powders, fine chemicals, and metal powders.

With throughput capabilities ranging from 8.7 to 3,135 liters per hour depending on motor configuration, it integrates seamlessly into continuous processing lines across the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and food industries. The feeder offers flexibility with both AC three-phase and servo motor options, enabling precise control over feeding rates. Constructed from robust materials, the ZD 32 FB is available in options that cater to specific regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Maintenance is straightforward with easy access to components, while its compact design supports integration into both processing and pre-processing stages. This feeder is an ideal solution for applications such as vitamin C powder production, detergent blending, and mineral supplement dosing.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent powder flow, preventing clumping and bridging in critical processes.
  • Supports high precision dosing, enhancing product uniformity and quality.
  • Integrates with existing production lines, simplifying installation and minimizing disruption.
  • Offers flexible motor options for tailored throughput management.
  • Maintains compliance with industry standards, ensuring safe and effective operation.

General


Applications
Vitamins,Supplements,Metal powders,Fine chemicals,Detergents,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Spices,Minerals
End products
Detergent powders,Mineral blend capsules,Multivitamin complex,Curry powder blend,Iron powder,Tablet granules,Zinc dust,Fine chemical additives,Vitamin c powder,Protein supplement powder
Steps before
Material Collection,Pre-Mixing,Pre-Grinding
Steps after
Material Transfer,Quality Control,Packing
Input ingredients
poorly flowing powder,free-flowing powder,powder that clumps,powder that cakes,powder with tendency to form 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 with AC three-phase motor
8.7 to 2'460 l/h
Throughput with servo motor
2.6-3'135 l/h
Diameter metering tools
32 mm
Weight
≈ 55 kg
Dosing hopper capacity
14.5 l
Speed with AC three-phase motor
up to 750 min-1 (depending on gearbox)
Speed with servo motor
4-750 min-1

Operating Characteristics


Feeder type
Twin-screw
Material flow
Volumetric
Suitability for material type
Poorly flowing and free-flowing powders
Prevention of material clumping
Bottom scraper
Discharge method
Complete and gentle
Operational speed
4-750 min-1
Motor type
AC three-phase / Servo motor

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Clumping tendency
Yes
Bridge formation tendency
Yes
Free-flowing powder
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Feeding system
Twin screw feeder

Physical Characteristics


Machine Weight
≈ 55 kg
Diameter of Metering Tools
32 mm
Dosing Hopper Capacity
14.5 l
Feed/Discharge Method
Flat-bottom,twin-screw with bottom scraper
Device Type
Volumetric Twin-Screw Feeder

Custom Options


Discharge method
Bottom scraper
Construction material
Stainless steel