Even flow hopper is mostly used to feed the packing machine, electronic sorter, and optical grader. This machine helps in giving a constant supply of produce to the next piece of equipment in your line.
The even flow hopper is a combination of transport conveyor and hopper. When there are no hiccups in the production line or packing line, it works as a transport conveyor. Whenever any hiccup arises (for example, packing material not available on the packing machine or better production of steam peelers), the horizontal conveyor creates a product storage area, and the hiccup from the process is removed and then the end of the transport conveyor is lifts back up.
The even flow hopper is also used to provide a constant supply of produce for sorting (manually or electronically) so that it can be worked at 100% capacity.
On demand, a dosing sensor can be included which detects how much product is on the belt and adjusts the output rate of the hopper accordingly.
Characteristics
- Models are available in 60, 80, 120, 140, 180, and 200 cm belt widths
- It is generally used to feed packing machines in front of sorting and grading machines
- Act as a small buffer in line to provide a regular supply of products
- A variable-speed conveyor allows feed rate control for soft starts
- To compensate for the height difference, the machine can be supplied with subframes on demand
- Heavy-duty and robust construction
- Available in electrical and hydraulic-powered versions
Specifications
| EF 60-0.4 | EF 80-0.6 | EF 100-0.7 | EF 120-0.9 | EF 140-2 | EF 160-2.5 | EF 180-2.7 | EF 200-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width of the belt (cm) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| Approximate content (m3) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3 |
Options
- Material and treatment (frame)
- Electrical control
- Material and treatment (electrical panel)
- Sensor
- Sensor bracket
- Material and treatment (subframe)
- Height of subframe