G Webb Automation - Auger Filler Powder Filling Machine

Applications & Use Cases

• Filling powdered food products such as flour, spices, and coffee into bags, pouches, or rigid containers.
• Dispensing pharmaceutical powders and granules into bottles or sachets.
• Packaging chemical powders like detergents, pigments, or agricultural products.
• Filling cosmetic powders, including make-up and talcum powder, into various containers.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, fill weights typically range from a few grams up to several kilograms, depending on the auger size and product density.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase electrical supply is required, often with a frequency of 50Hz for UK operation.

Throughput

Throughput rates typically vary from 10 to 60 fills per minute, influenced by fill weight, product characteristics, and operator interaction or automation level.

Construction materials

Units are commonly constructed from stainless steel for product contact parts, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance, particularly important for food applications.

Footprint

The footprint for a standalone unit of this type typically ranges from approximately 800mm x 800mm to 1200mm x 1200mm, plus space for product feeding and container handling.

Accuracy

Auger fillers are known for their high accuracy, typically achieving fill weight tolerances of ±0.5% to ±2%, depending on the product and machine calibration.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can an auger filler handle?

  Auger fillers are primarily designed for dispensing dry, free-flowing to non-free-flowing powders and fine granular materials. This includes products like flour, spices, coffee, sugar, and chemical powders.

• Is this machine suitable for liquids or pastes?

• What maintenance is typically required for an auger filler?

• Can this machine be integrated into an existing packaging line?

• What factors influence the filling accuracy?