EoW March 2010

technology news

New batch blender series Process Control Corporation has announced the second generation of its popular Guardian® series batch weigh blender. First introduced in 1999, the upgraded blender boasts a top to bottom electrical and mechanical redesign. The new colour touch screen operator interface is now standard and can be remote mounted up to 1,000 feet from the blender. The all-new control system features optimised blender control software for improved accuracy and increased total blender throughput.

Supply hoppers are designed as individual weldments, with no dividers, for improved cleanout; each hopper has one 90-degree side and no transition sections for improved material flow. The supply hopper assembly can be rotated 90 degrees for ease of installation. Redesigned and removable cartridge style dispensing gates are equally sized, so any ingredient can be dispensed from any hopper regardless of percentage. Optional dispensing gate restrictor plates are available for optimised performance for very low percentage ingredients. All models offer dual-hinged access doors for weigh hopper/mixer access with quick release latches. A 3-phase mixer motor and starter come standard for sizes 5kg and larger. The base frame weldment has been redesigned for easier manufacturing and improved blender stability, and the mixing chamber scroll has been extended and welded for improved mixing and ease of cleanout. The weigh hopper assembly has been redesigned featuring three-point mounting for easy installation and alignment, and with an optimised dual load cell mounting arrangement.

Process Control Corporation – USA Website : www.process-control.com

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EuroWire – March 2010