advanced metering AND dosing equipment
Trantec is renowned for its cutting-edge metering and dosing solutions, meticulously crafted to meet the rigorous demands of the seasoning industry. For over two decades, we have been serving the seasoning and flavouring industry with clients based around the globe, to which we continue to provide a range of equipment including screw feeders, flexible conveyors, sack tip stations, auger screws, and more. Constructed from stainless steel 304 or 316 and materials that meet all EC and FDA food contact regulations, Trantec equipment is built to the utmost of standards and designed with a focus on the following:
Precision Dosing – Trantec’s dosing equipment utilises advanced technology to provide precise and consistent dosing, reducing variability and ensuring that each batch meets exact specifications.
Hygiene Standards – Adhering to stringent hygiene standards to prevent contamination is essential for safeguarding the quality and safety of food products. Trantec’s equipment features easy-to-clean surfaces and is manufactured from materials that comply with food industry regulations.
Minimised Downtime – Innovative features like our quick-release mechanisms enable rapid removal of parts and rebuilding of our machines, reducing downtime, thus enhancing productivity and ensuring continuous production flow.
Enhanced Product Quality – Our precision dosing technology ensures that the exact amount of seasoning is dispensed every time, maintaining the final product’s consistent flavour profile and quality.
Increased Productivity – Our systems are designed for fast and efficient changeovers between different seasoning types, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity.
CUSTOMISATION AND FLEXIBILITY
Understanding that the seasoning industry often requires specific and unique solutions, Trantec offers tailored equipment and services, including:
Product Testing and Evaluation – Trantec offers a comprehensive service to test and evaluate the compatibility of our equipment with your specific seasoning materials to ensure that our equipment performs optimally with your products. We conduct detailed analyses of your seasoning materials, considering particle size, flow characteristics, and moisture content to help select the most suitable machine configurations.
Equipment Modification – If standard equipment does not meet the precise needs of your application, we offer modifications to enhance performance, ensuring our equipment is ideally suited to your requirements. Modification can include altering our equipment’s design, components, and functionality to better suit your requirements. For unique applications, our engineering team can design and build custom equipment from scratch, ensuring that every aspect of our machine is optimised for your production process.
iNNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Trantec is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, striving to stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements. Our focus areas include:
Technological Advancements – Integrating the latest technology to enhance precision, reliability, and ease of use.
Sustainability – Developing solutions that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, contributing to sustainable production practices.
Comprehensive Support – At Trantec, we understand that investing in new equipment can be a significant decision. That’s why we offer extensive support to ensure that our clients can maximise the potential of our equipment.
AUGER METERING APPLICATIONS
Augers UK, a division of Trantec, focuses on manufacturing bespoke and replacement augers specifically designed for seasoning and snack food applications. This division caters to a diverse range of industries, including food processing, and supports all brands of screw feeders, filling machines, and other auger-based machinery.
High-Quality Materials – Constructed from a solid bar stock of 316/316L (1.4401/1.4404) stainless steel, all augers are highly robust and capable of withstanding the demands of food processing environments.
Bespoke Flight Arrangements – Our engineers can design augers with customised flight arrangements to optimise the handling and metering of seasonings and snack food ingredients. This ensures consistent distribution and precise measurement, which is crucial for maintaining product quality.
Hygienic Finishes – All food-grade augers feature an easy-clean, crevice-free design with smooth brushed or mirror-polished finishes to prevent material build-up, promote thorough cleaning, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. This is essential for maintaining hygiene in seasoning and snack food production.
Quality Assurance – Every auger is manufactured to meet EC and FDA food contact regulations, ensuring they are safe and compliant for use in seasoning and snack food processing applications. We also maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure every auger screw meets our high standards for performance and durability.
Conveying solutions
Trantec’s flexible screw conveyors are a top choice in the snack food industry due to their simple, reliable, and versatile design. Flexible conveyors, available in both stationary and mobile configurations, are designed to meet the specific needs of snack food production, ensuring efficient, hygienic, and low-maintenance operation. For more information on Flexible screw conveyors, head over to Powder Conveyor, our dedicated division for conveying solutions.
Low Maintenance – With only one moving part, the spiral auger, flexible screw conveyors are relatively low-cost and low-maintenance, providing a cost-effective solution for transporting bulk solids in snack food production.
Versatile Design – Trantec offers both stationary and mobile flexible screw conveyors, allowing for adaptable and flexible integration into various production setups.
Durable and Hygienic Construction – Featuring high impact and stress resistance UHMWPE tubing with a super smooth finish inside and out, making them easy to clean and ensuring material flows smoothly through the system.
Delicate Handling Of Materials – The stainless steel spiral, also known as the pigtail screw, promotes gentle handling of materials, reducing damage to delicate snack food ingredients.
