The supply hopper is located above the bagging scale is about 14’ above the floor. Often a supply conveyor, sometimes called feed conveyor, is needed to get the processed product up and into the supply hopper.
Feed conveyors can be supplied from a variety of upstream process equipment (i.e. mixers, blenders, dryers) or bulk bags (FIBC). Most supply conveyors require a consistent, controlled infeed so that the product doesn’t overflow or back up.
There are 4 types of industrial supply conveyor systems: auger (screw), bucket, cleated belt, and pneumatic. Which type of supply or feed conveyor is used is dependent on the characteristics of the product, available floor space, and funding.
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Auger Supply Conveyors
Auger conveyors are good for semi-fluid and non-abrasive applications like powders where crushing or grinding the product is not a concern.Belt Supply Conveyors
Incline belt supply conveyors sometimes have cleats or side rails to contain the productBucket Supply Conveyors
Bucket conveyors, sometimes called elevator conveyors, have a small footprint can delivery most products like: feed, grain or pellets.Pneumatic Supply Conveyors
Pneumatic conveyors, also known as vacuum conveyors, can be used with dry powders, granules, and low density productsSupply Conveyors FAQs
A supply conveyor provides a continuous, metered stream of product from a low-level dumping station up into the surge hopper of a bag filling scale.
- Incline cleated belt conveyors are best for fragile, non-abrasive products like pet food kibble, wood pellets, or granular fertilizers.
- Bucket elevators (Z-conveyors) are Ideal for vertical material transport in tight floor spaces. They lift food-grade items, grains, or fragile seeds with zero product degradation.
- Screw conveyors (augers) are best for dense, non-friable powders like cement mixes, flour, or industrial chemical powders. The enclosed tube completely seals the product path to eliminate dust emission.
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- Smooth belt conveyors are limited to shallow inclines of 15 to 20 degrees to prevent material from sliding backward.
- Cleated or pocket belt conveyors can transport bulk solids up steep angles ranging from 30 to 60 degrees, depending on the material’s angle of repose.
- Vertical bucket elevators & screw feed conveyors can transport materials at a 90-degree true vertical angle, offering the smallest physical machine footprint on a packaging floor.
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Yes, proximity level sensors or ultrasonic transmitters mounted inside the bag filler’s surge hopper send a signal to the supply conveyor’s variable frequency drive (VFD) to turn on or speed up or slow down to prevent material overfill or spillage.
Yes, upgrades are available. Contact our technical engineers with your requirements and they can recommend a model that meets your needs.
Yes, installation, training, and/or service contracts are available. Contact us for additional information.
The warranty period is established by the manufacturer and is typically 12 mos.