Chapter 2: Functional Description
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual
This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for 1 and 2 component additive feeders. Model numbers are listed on the serial tag. Make sure you know the model and serial number of your equipment before contacting the manufacturer for parts or service.
Our additive feeders are designed to precisely feed up to two components before being used in the injection molding, blow molding or extrusion processes. Additive Feeders are configured to meet the specific requirements stated by the Customer at the time of purchase.
2-2 General Description
Our additive feeder is a highly accurate unit designed to feed one or two additives into a stream of virgin plastic pellets prior to injection molding, blow molding, or extrusion. Such additives may include color, regrind, or other
2-3 Standard Features
Mechanical Features
Transport Tube
•Stainless steel augers available in ½”, ¾”, 1”,
•Augers/insert assemblies are interchangeable without tools
•UHMW polyethylene auger insert is durable and easily cleaned
•Calibration hatch opens without tools
•Cleanout hatch below the flood zone opens without tools and allows the supply hopper to dump completely.
•Lightweight aluminum casting
Main Throat
•Low profile design adds only 6 inches to supply system headroom requirements
•Accomodates one or two transport assemblies
•Sturdy steel construction
Supply Hopper
•
•Design based on dynamic/static material flow characteristics
•Angled hopper geometry allows use with 60º machine supply hoppers
•Easy, fast, and complete cleanout
•Sight glasses give visual level indication
•Manual fill cover standard
Additive Feeders | Chapter 2: Functional Description | 10 of 50 |
