Hethon 61 Hopper And Screw Feeder

Applications & Use Cases

• Dosing of dry ingredients into mixers or other processing equipment.
• Controlled feeding of powders or granules in baking and confectionery lines.
• Transferring bulk materials from storage to packaging machinery.
• Accurate dispensing of minor ingredients in food production.
• Integration into automated production lines requiring precise material flow.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Hoppers for this class of equipment commonly range from 50kg to 250kg, with this unit specifically noted as 100kg.

Screw diameter

Screw diameters on units of this type typically vary from 50mm to 150mm, with this unit specified at 60mm.

Power supply

Units of this nature commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply for robust operation.

Construction material

For food processing applications, stainless steel construction is standard for hygiene and durability.

Feed rate

Feed rates are typically adjustable, depending on the screw design and motor speed, allowing for precise dosing.

Footprint

The footprint for hopper and screw feeder combinations can vary; buyers should confirm exact dimensions with the seller.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of materials can this feeder handle?

  This type of screw feeder is typically suitable for free-flowing to semi-free-flowing powders, granules, and small particulate materials commonly found in food processing.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What maintenance is typically required for a screw feeder?

• Can the feed rate be adjusted?

• What are the benefits of a screw feeder over other feeding methods?