Loss-In-Weight Feeder Connections: More Flexibility Equals Better Feeding Performance

Properly connecting your loss-in-weight feeder to your process equipment can help ensure that the feeder will reliably weigh and dispense dry bulk material to your process. The trick is to install the feeder in a way that prevents external components from interfering with the feeder's weighing ability. This article describes various types of connections and how to install them to ensure that they are flexible and don't impair your loss-in-weight feeder's performance.

Author
T D Fahlenbock
Origin
Brabender Technologie, Ontario
Journal Title
Powder & Bulk Eng Dec/2001 15-16, 17-18
Sector
General
Class
G 2489

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Loss-In-Weight Feeder Connections: More Flexibility Equals Better Feeding Performance
Powder & Bulk Eng Dec/2001 15-16, 17-18
G 2489
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