Metering & Dosing
WHAT IS METERING AND DOSING EQUIPMENT?
Metering and dosing equipment refers to devices and systems that accurately measure and dispense specific quantities of bulk solids or substances in powder, pellet, grain and other forms. These machines ensure precise control over the flow and amount of materials being used in process systems and are crucial in various industries, including:
Pharmaceutical Industry – Screw feeders are used to accurately dose drugs and chemicals to ensure correct formulations.
Water Treatment – Dosing equipment such as metering screw feeders are widely used in the water treatment industry, ensuring the precise and efficient addition of chemicals like activated carbon and lime into water treatment processes, enhancing the quality and safety of treated water.
Food, Beverage and Snackfood – Screw feeder ensuring that each product batch meets the same high-quality standards and prevents material from being overused and underused. Designed to provide uniform, precise addition of ingredients, seasoning, flavours, or preservatives onto snack products like chips, popcorn, pretzels and nuts.
Chemical Industry – Dosing equipment provides constant, controlled dosing of reactants and various chemical compounds in chemical processes, critical for maintaining product quality, process efficiency, and safety.
Plastic Applications – In plastic processing and recycling plants, conveyors are commonly used to transfer plastic from one point or process to another. Screw feeders are also widely used to provide accurate dosing of colourants and additives in recycled plastics to achieve the desired colour and improve material properties in final products.
BENEFITS OF TRANTEC METERING AND DOSING EQUIPMENT?
Reduced Waste – Designed to optimise the usage of costly and potentially hazardous raw materials and ensure precise dosing to minimise material wastage. Preventing overdosing reduces overall production costs and mitigates the environmental impact by lowering hazardous waste generation. This is particularly beneficial when handling expensive or environmentally sensitive substances.
Precise and Consistent Dosing – Trantec equipment is engineered to deliver exceptional accuracy in dosing, ensuring that each batch receives the exact amount of material required. This precision is critical for maintaining product quality, consistency, and efficacy, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemicals, where even slight deviations can affect the end product.
Uniform Flow – Equipment is designed to provide a steady and controlled flow of materials, which is crucial for processes that require high precision, such as tableting, encapsulation, or any operation where consistency in material distribution is vital. This uniform flow ensures that each product meets stringent quality standards, reducing defect risk and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Gentle Material Handling –Trantec equipment is engineered to handle materials gently, minimising the risk of degradation or damage during feeding or conveying. This is particularly important for delicate or sensitive materials, where maintaining integrity is crucial.
Cost Savings – By minimising the overuse of expensive additives and reducing scrap material through accurate dosing, Trantec equipment contributes to substantial cost savings. This efficiency not only lowers production costs but also enhances overall profitability.
VOLUMETRIC SCREW FEEDERS
Principle – Volumetric screw feeders dispense materials based on volume per unit time.
Consistent Bulk Materials – Ideal for handling materials with consistent bulk density and flow properties.
General Applications – Commonly used in applications where precise weight accuracy is not critical but consistent volume delivery is sufficient.
Cost-Effective – Generally more cost-effective and easier to implement compared to gravimetric systems.
GRAVIMETRIC FEEDING
Principle – Gravimetric screw feeders dispense materials based on weight. They continuously measure the weight of material being fed and adjust the feed rate to achieve a desired weight over time.
Precision Required – Ideal for applications where precise weight control is critical, such as in batching processes or where material cost or quality depends on exact quantities.
Varied Materials – Suitable for materials with varying bulk densities or flow properties.
Quality Control – Often used in industries where quality control and consistency are paramount, such as pharmaceuticals or food production.
MICRO DOSING BATCH PREPERATION
Principle – Trantec Micro-batch feeders are designed to dose down to factions of a gram.
Precise Dosing – Available in both volumetric and gravimetric versions with monitoring and control options making them ideal for applications where precise small quantities of material is critical.
Sanitary Design – Constructed with smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and D-designed with minimal crevices to prevent material buildup and facilitate thorough cleaning.
Durable and Corrosion Resistance – Manufactured from stainless steel making our micro feeders highly resistant to corrosion, which is essential for handling a wide range of chemicals, including aggressive and corrosive substances.
HYGENIC SOLUTIONS
Our commitment to hygienic solutions is across all our dosing equipment, ensuring that pharmaceutical, food and chemical manufacturers can maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and contamination control. By using high-grade materials, incorporating easy-to-clean designs and ensuring regulatory compliance, we provide equipment that enhances product quality, safety, and efficiency in many applications.
Stainless Steel Construction – Trantec metering and dosing equipment is manufactured from 304 or 316 stainless steel, which is highly corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, making it ideal for hygienic applications.
Smooth Surfaces – Smooth polished surface finish with welds ground crevice-free to minimise the risk of material sticking and bacterial growth.
Food-Grade Materials – Use of food-grade plastics such as UHMWPE, PTFE and blue metal detectable gaskets that comply with FDA and other international food safety standards.
QUICK RELEASE FEATURE
Trantec equipment can be supplied with a quick release mchanisam which is designed to promote easy cleaning of our equipment. The quick-release mechanism enables complete dismanting of our machines in under three minuets without the need for tools.
Improved Hygiene – Our equipment is deisgned to enable thorough cleaning of all parts, featuring easy-clean surfaces and easy acess to all parts.
Operational Efficiency – Trantec quick-release feature dramatically minimises downtime for cleaning and maintenance.
Flexibility – Enables rapid changeover between products or batches.
Cost Savings – Reduces downtime and maintenance, leading to cost savings.
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AUGER SCREW SOLUTIONS
Augers UK is a division of Trantec Solids Handling Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier specialising in screw augers for all types of auger-based machinery and various applications including:
Ingredient Handling – Transport and mix ingredients like flour, sugar, and spices, ensuring consistent mixing.
Dosing and Dispensing – Provide accurate dosing of ingredients, crucial for recipe consistency.
Material Transport – Move food products efficiently between processing stages.
Sanitary Material handling – Made from stainless steel and food-grade materials for easy cleaning and contamination prevention.
Mixing and Blending – Ensure uniform mixing of chemicals for consistent product quality.
Powder Handling – Handle fine powders and granules while maintaining sterility and preventing cross-contamination.
Encapsulation and Tableting – Used in capsule filling and tablet production for consistent material flow.
CONVEYING SOLUTIONS
Alongside designing dosing equipment, we also manufacture conveying equipment to complement our other products. Powder Conveyor is a distinguished division of Trantec, focusing primarily on the designing specialised conveying equipment for the efficient handling of powders, pellets and other materials.
Improved Efficiency – Consistent material flow ensures reliable material flow, enhancing process efficiency.
Quick-release mechanism – Reduced Downtime, Minimises interruptions and maintenance, boosting productivity.
Enhanced Accuracy – Provides accurate volume and rate control, reducing waste and ensuring product quality.
Hygiene and Safety – Sanitary Design Constructed from stainless steel, UHMWPE conveyor tube and other food-grade materials, easy to clean and prevents contamination. Dust-Free Operation, Minimises dust, enhancing workplace cleanliness and safety.
Versatility – Handles various powders, granules, and pelletised materials, from food to pharmaceutical applications
Customisable Solutions – Tailored to specific operational needs and constraints.