Auger Powder Sampler
Quality Control Solution
SAMPLING MADE SIMPLE
At Trantec, we manufacture auger powder samplers designed to provide accurate and reliable specimens of both free-flowing and difficult-to-handle dry bulk solids, capable of ensuring consistency and precision in production quality control. Ideal for critical points such as hoppers and gravity chutes, auger samplers are crucial for ensuring the product meets the correct criteria and for determining if the manufacturing process is operating correctly or if remedial action is needed.
Trantec powder samplers are highly cost-effective due to their ultra-low power consumption and produce fast and effective specimens. The sampler is configured for volumetric feeding and can be programmed to take samples manually or automatically in continuous operation or in batches to suit the customers requirments.
Sampling Systems Built for Reliability
At the heart of the system is a rigid stainless steel auger screw, precision-machined from a solid bar and powered by a motor gearbox, therefore requires minimal maintenance. The screw auger is designed in-house using 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design)/CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) construction techniques and is manufactured in either mild steel, stainless steel 304 or 316, depending on the application requirements. In addition, we also supply auger screws in various sizes and in several finishes to suit any industry requirements. Finishes available include standard, weld as laid, 240 grit polished, bead blasted, crevice-free, or mirror (0.2Ra) finish for pharmaceutical.
Clean, Consistent, and Contamination-Free Sampling
An open ‘gutter’-style collection tube is mounted to a flange, allowing for direct attachment to external pipework and simplifying installation and integration with existing systems. The auger draws the material from the product stream, while the gearbox and adjustable speed settings provide precise control over sample size and flow rate, offering the flexibility needed to meet a range of production requirements. To further enhance performance, the auger briefly reverses rotation before each sampling cycle to clear any residual material or build-up, ensuring clean, uncontaminated samples and maintaining overall system hygiene. This setup ensures consistent, controlled sample delivery, even with materials that have challenging flow properties.
Versatility with Universal Bottle and Auger Compatibility
Trantec samplers feature a precision-engineered universal bottle thread system that ensures a secure, leak-free connection with the client’s specific sample bottles. This tailored design minimises the risk of contamination or sample loss during collection, preserving sample integrity. To enhance operational flexibility, the system includes interchangeable thread inserts, allowing seamless transitions between different bottle types and sizes, without the need for additional adapters or modifications.
In addition to bottle compatibility, Trantec samplers also support a range of interchangeable augers designed to handle various material types. From free-flowing powders to difficult, cohesive, or smeary substances, each auger is engineered to deliver reliable and accurate sampling. These augers are developed by our dedicated division, Augers UK, specialists in the manufacture of augers for all types of auger-based machinery, including screw feeders, dosing systems, and filling machines. Augers can be custom-configured with features such as centreless spirals, variable pitch, stepped or tapered core and more. This high level of customisation ensures optimal material handling and performance across a broad spectrum of industries and sampling protocols.
Hygienic and Durable Powder Sampling Solutions for Regulated Industries
For pharmaceuticals, chemical handling, and other regulated sectors, Trantec provides hygienic, easy-clean sampling systems engineered to meet the highest industry standards. A key feature across our product range is the quick-release mechanism, designed for rapid disassembly and effortless auger removal, enabling thorough cleaning with minimal effort. This not only streamlines routine maintenance but also significantly reduces downtime, making it ideal for environments that require strict hygiene standards.
The quick-release system is a core design principle integrated throughout our equipment, from our volumetric feeders to flexible screw conveyors. It allows for fast and simplified strip-down, ensuring consistent, problem-free cleaning across your entire process and supporting uninterrupted, compliant operation.
We also offer micro auger samplers, purpose-built for applications requiring extremely small and precise sample volumes. These units are ideal for sensitive processes such as pharmaceutical formulation, research and development, and laboratory-scale production where maintaining the integrity of even the smallest sample is critical. Despite their compact size, micro samplers maintain high accuracy and repeatability, ensuring consistent performance without compromising process quality.
Additionally, Trantec supplies ATEX-rated versions of our samplers and other auger-based equipment, specifically engineered for use in explosive or hazardous environments. These models comply with the ATEX Directive, which ensures safe operation in zones where flammable dusts or gases are present.
Automated Sampling with Advanced Control Panels
To streamline operations and improve process control, Trantec offers a range of advanced control panels, including models equipped with intuitive PLC touchscreen interfaces. These panels are designed for seamless integration with our auger samplers, enabling precise configuration of sampling parameters with ease.
Key features include timed pulse functions, variable speed adjustment, built-in safety interlocks, and programmable sampling sequences. Each control panel can also be custom-configured to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring optimal functionality for both manual and fully automated sampling environments.
This high level of flexibility and control supports consistent sample integrity, enhances operator efficiency, and contributes to smooth, uninterrupted production workflows.
Why Choose Trantec Auger Samplers?
Trantec offers precision-engineered auger samplers specifically designed to handle a wide variety of challenging materials with ease and reliability.
Constructed from stainless steel and finished to hygienic standards, our samplers deliver long-lasting durability while maintaining strict contamination control, ideal for regulated environments.
Advanced features include adjustable auger speeds, sample-clearing rotation, universal bottle compatibility, and interchangeable augers, enabling seamless adaptation to various materials, sample volumes, and process requirements.
Integrated automated control panels with intuitive interfaces ensure easy operation, efficient process control, and straightforward integration into existing systems.
These solutions are tailored to meet the demands of diverse industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, and environmental monitoring, where precision, reliability, and regulatory compliance are critical.