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can be scrolled to read “NAT” (natural), “RGD” (regrind), or “ADD”
(additive). The selected label will be displayed for the ingredient hopper
with an arrow next to the abbreviation.
Component #3 is designed to handle regrind and most models
come equipped with a larger, square gate to reduce the likelihood
of bridging. If regrind is being used, it should always be run
through component #3. If you don’t have regrind, another major
ingredient can be run through component #3.
The ingredient labels (names) selected will be displayed on the recipe
menu so the operators will know what material is being blended. The
natural or virgin (component #1) ingredient will not be shown on the
recipe menu.
If additive is designated, the weighed ingredient will be metered as a
percentage of the natural or virgin.
If regrind is designated (component #3), the ingredient will be metered
as a percentage of the total batch. It is assumed the regrind has been
generated from pre-blended production, and already contains the same
color and/or additives.
Please see next page for example calculations (setup).