Appled Weighing - Applied Weighing Ltd Auger Filling Machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Filling dry, free-flowing powders and granules into bags, pouches, or containers.
• Portioning spices, coffee, flour, or chemical powders.
• Packaging non-food items such as detergents or pharmaceutical powders.
• Dispensing precise amounts of product in a production line.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, fill weights commonly range from a few grams up to several kilograms per dispense.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Throughput

Throughput for auger fillers can vary significantly, typically ranging from 10 to 60 fills per minute, depending on product, fill weight, and container size.

Accuracy

Auger fillers are known for their volumetric accuracy, typically achieving fill tolerances of +/- 0.5% to 2% for consistent products.

Materials of construction

Product contact parts are commonly made from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316L) to meet hygiene standards, particularly in food processing.

Footprint

While specific dimensions are provided for this unit, auger fillers typically require a moderate footprint, often integrated into existing packaging lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products are suitable for an auger filling machine?

  Auger fillers are best suited for dry, powdered, or granular products that are free-flowing or semi-free-flowing, such as flour, spices, coffee, sugar, and chemical powders.

• Can this machine handle different fill weights?

• What maintenance is typically required for an auger filling machine?

• Is this machine suitable for food-grade applications?

• What kind of containers can an auger filler fill?