The Self-Metering Ground Hopper combines a robust ground hopper containing combined with a sophisticated PLC control system that provides touch-screen control of a conveying and metering system to deliver bulk materials to any mixing vessel.

The Self-Metering Ground Hopper that can be calibrated and set to dispense specified amounts of filler in any desired mixing vessel. A touch screen interface allows the user to specify the desired amount of filler to be dispensed or use one of 4 preset amounts.

NOTE: Designed for use for material metering and/or dispensing applications, and are not used with Autocaster casting or Batchmaster batching machines.

Depending upon the user’s requirements, the Self-Metering Ground Hopper can work with either bulk bags (super sacks) or individual bags of filler that have been manually loaded. A Bulk Bag Suspender Frame or a Bulk Bag Gantry can be used to position bulk bags over the Ground Hopper. A Bulk Bag Conveyor (Pallet Conveyor) can be used to easily position pallets of filler under the hoist on Bulk Bag Gantry.

Features:

• 4” tube and durable auger constructed from carbon steel, standard pitch (i.e. pitch = diameter)
• Standard discharge heights of 10’ to 14’ (other heights available)
• Sealed dust tight drive and idler bearings with transmission ratio of 20:1
• Rugged 15 cu. ft. Bin with 12 gauge carbon steel construction
• Includes screen for helping to prevent bag scraps and other debris from reaching auger
• Drive mechanism located near the floor for easy maintenance
• Heavy duty worm gear drive mechanism is sealed in a oil bath
• Includes chain clamps for securing bulk bag hopper support
• Dimensions of 57.5” x 42.5” x 45” (146 x 108 x114cm) (LWH) plus auger
• 1 HP 120/230/460 volt 3-phase motor
• Pneumatic vibrator for anti-bridging control
• Minimum 10’ ceiling height required
• 45 degree incline
• 50 lb/min standard output rate for typical calcium carbonate blends ; optional up to 600 lb/minute
• Volumetric metering with +/- 2% accuracy
• Touch screen user interface
• PLC controls, 4 presets, alarms
• Anti bridging and motor sensors
• Low level alarm

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