- Typical capacity
- Storage units for this class of equipment typically range from tens to several hundred litres, depending on the ingredient density and system complexity.
- Power supply
- Units commonly operate on standard industrial three-phase power, typically 400V, 50Hz in the UK, with control circuits often 24V DC.
- Dosing precision
- For this type of system, dosing precision is typically high, often within +/- 0.1% to 1% of the target weight, crucial for delicate ingredients.
- Materials of construction
- Completely made of stainless steel, typically AISI 304 or AISI 316 for contact parts, ensuring hygiene and corrosion resistance.
- Footprint
- The star build arrangement commonly found on units of this type allows for a compact footprint relative to its capacity, optimising factory floor space.
- Loading method
- Loading of storage tanks can typically be manual or automated via pneumatic conveying, depending on system configuration and customer requirements.
- Throughput
- Throughput for these systems is highly variable, depending on the number of ingredients, dose size, and required cycle time, but is designed for continuous or batch operation.