Hethon 71 Hopper And Screw Feeder

Applications & Use Cases

• Dosing of dry ingredients into mixers or other processing equipment.
• Controlled feeding of powders or granules into packaging lines.
• Transferring bulk materials from storage to processing stages.
• Metering of minor ingredients in food production.
• Handling of difficult-to-flow products due to the screw feeder mechanism.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Hoppers for this class of equipment commonly range from 50kg to 500kg, with this specific unit having a stated 100kg capacity.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V.

Screw diameter

Screw feeders for fine dosing often have diameters between 50mm and 150mm; this unit specifies a 60mm diameter.

Material of construction

For food processing applications, hoppers and screw feeders are typically constructed from stainless steel to meet hygiene standards.

Throughput

Throughput for this type of feeder is variable, depending on product density and screw speed, but is designed for controlled, consistent delivery.

Footprint

The footprint is typically compact, designed to integrate into existing production lines or stand-alone as a dosing station.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of materials can this Hethon 71 unit handle?

  Hethon screw feeders are generally suitable for a wide range of dry, free-flowing to semi-cohesive powders, granules, and flakes. Buyers should confirm suitability for their specific product with the seller.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous or batch feeding?

• 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?