Working principle of Gravimetric blender

Schematic diagram of Gravimetric blender	Gravimetric blender console

Characteristics of Gravimetric blender

1. Modular and detachable structure design, saving space and convenient cleaning;
2. It can process up to eight kinds of raw materials at the same time; the built-in suction control program can save the cost of suction control;
3. Adopt PLC controller to ensure stable and reliable performance and convenient maintenance;
4. Adopt advanced control algorithm, independent optimization, automatic adjustment compensation and vibration prevention functions to ensure the best batching accuracy;
5. Color graphic display, touch screen operation, online switching in multiple languages;
6. Weighing, volume mixing and metering mode increase the batching capacity; with formula storage function, it can store more than 100 groups of formulas at most;

7. Hierarchical security password control and alarm history record function;
8. The controller is equipped with a standard USB2.0 interface, which can save the mixing ratio data to the U disk, which is convenient for production quality control;
9. With sound and light alarms, it is convenient for the equipment personnel to quickly and accurately reach the faulty machine site.
10 All parts in contact with raw materials are made of stainless steel to prevent raw materials from being contaminated.
11. It can be directly installed on the machine or can be installed next to the machine with optional tripod.
12.The newly provided weighing mixer can automatically feed materials according to the preset weight ratio and mix more evenly.

Gravimetric blender application

The weight mixer is mainly used to convey powder and bulk materials for continuous conveying, dynamic measurement and control of feeding production and measurement equipment. Conveyors are widely used in the food conveying industry, pharmaceutical industry and tobacco industry. The complete machine automation device for operation calculation and batching can provide accurate measurement data and control methods for on-site management and operation. The spiral batching system is a mechatronic product integrating powder material feeding and conveying, weighing and metering and dosing control; it can be a continuous powder material batching system suitable for various industrial production environments; it adopts a variety of advanced technologies , Reliable operation and high control accuracy. When the weighing feeder is continuously unloading, it is important to ensure the weight error of the unloading. First, the material that is rotated by the screw shaft is continuously pushed forward to reach the discharge port for weighing. In order to make the weight accuracy more accurate, two pairs of screw shafts are designed (in each pair of screw shafts, one screw shaft has a large spiral length, The other spiral rib is small).
When feeding, both shafts are working and rotating. When the value read by the electronic scale is about to be close to some set value, the screw shaft with large diameter stops working, and the screw shaft with small diameter rotates and feeds. When the set value error is reached, how should the weighing blender make this error smaller? It is expected that a precise feeding device will be used to input the weight of the required material on the control panel, and this device can continuously convey the material Until the required value. How to ensure that the required value is reached, and then there should be an electric control device (control panel). Weigh the material while continuously conveying the material (both screw shafts are working). When the input weight value is about to be reached (the big screw shaft is suspended), the electronic weighing sensor transmits the signal to the control panel, and then The control panel analyzes the signal and suspends the power of the large screw shaft. Then use the flow rate of the small screw shaft to approximate the required weighing value (within the specified error range).
Weighing mixers in the food, pharmaceutical and other industries have certain accuracy requirements for the weight of each product material. Therefore, at present, with the intensification of market competition, enterprises have increasingly higher requirements for cost control. The existing production lines in these industries use balances to manually weigh the materials. The labor intensity is high, and the weighing of materials is inaccurate, resulting in scrapped products or waste of raw materials. Therefore, designing a precise feeding and weighing equipment can save raw materials and reduce costs for these industries.

Gravimetric blender operating instructions

1. First plug in the power, then turn on the switch, the machine will start.
2. If the weighing type mixer is not in the position you need, then you must inching until the discharge port stops at the position you need.
3. Before starting the machine, check whether the electrical appliances are normal and whether the cover of the mixing cylinder is tightly closed.
4. The controller is equipped with a standard USB2.0 interface, which can save the mixing ratio data to the U disk, which is convenient for production quality control.
5. Volume mixing metering mode increases the batching capacity; it has the function of formula storage, which can store more than 100 groups of formulas at most; the function of hierarchical security code control and alarm history.
6. The machine should be cleaned after work, especially the inside of the barrel to prevent material residue.
7. Pay attention to add enough lubricating oil to the reducer (usually 30# mechanical oil) and lubricating grease in the transmission chain.
 8. A maintenance should be carried out after six months of use. Replace the lubricating oil of the reducer, check whether the electrical appliances are aging, and replace the aging appliances.
  9. After using for one year or a long period of time, a major maintenance should be carried out to check the gap of each part of the machine and make appropriate adjustments to keep the machine in good condition.
Data collection and reporting
A significant advantage of the weighing mixer is the ability to collect detailed information about the actual situation of the injection and extrusion process. Because each material component is measured in the process, the processor can obtain exact data on "which equipment and which task is consuming which material". But how to collect this data and make good use of it?Kana solves this problem through many standard reports generated at the machine level or collected at the factory. The standard report covers:
1. Current equipment status;
2. Active and recorded alarms;
3. Shifts and total inventory;
4. The amount of resin;
5. Orders and work reports.
The report can be generated according to the schedule or according to the specified time span, and the results can be displayed on the mixer controller, and can also be shared through U disk or Ethernet connection.
What is really interesting about this data collection function is that when you compile it into a separate database, it can perform a deeper analysis of plastic processing operations. In order to make this operation easier, the control output of all mixers can be compatible with standard Microsoft SQL databases, which facilitates enterprise-level analysis, and brings better consistency and higher performance to workshop operations effectiveness. For example, formulas can be recorded and stored centrally, and yield reports can be automatically generated; the use of resins can also be analyzed through formulas, shifts or totals to help manage inventory; for the purpose of ensuring quality, statistical analysis can be performed. Having so much data in one place opens the door to achieving higher efficiency and better process control, which was not possible with the previous generation of plastic processing technology.

Gravimetric blender maintenance

There are many material-related factors in the processing process. Over time, these factors may affect the consistency of the injection or extrusion process. The control and monitoring system of the weighing mixer can help detect and diagnose these Problems, the most important of which is to provide immediate feedback to the operator when a problem occurs.
In actual production, the control system continuously monitors the feeding and mixing process, and can issue alarms for the following situations:
1. Component valve failure: monitor the weight of the batch at the end of each batch to ensure stability, and automatically detect valve leakage;
2. Material flow error: monitor the flow of component materials to ensure their consistency, if there is an error, an alarm will be issued;
3. Discharge outlet failure of the sub-hopper: monitor the weight of the sub-hopper to ensure that it is completely poured out at the end of each batch.
Not only that, the control system can also inform the operator some other information, such as when the material is insufficient, when the bulk density of the material changes, and even when the pressure of the compressed air changes. When a discrepancy with the standard process is detected, the controller will provide an explanation and suggestions on the inspection content. It can also be networked for remote monitoring and diagnosis.
It is worth mentioning that another important factor in ensuring process integrity is the control of humidity. Applications with high temperature and humidity sensitivity require special attention. When the material is in the standard temperature range (below 150°F, 150°F=65.56°C), the Gravimetric blender weighs a batch of materials, mixes them, and prepares for the next feeding of the hopper. However, if the material is heated to a higher temperature (375℉, 375℉=190.56℃) to maintain the heat of the material and prevent moisture from entering, the mixer will not prepare a new batch of material unless the molding equipment has feed demand.
The easy-to-use touch screen can realize the quick setting of the blender, and automatically weigh the materials in the formula according to the order of the system to maintain the precise mixing relationship between the different components
How to achieve more accurate mixing by weighing mixer
A dry air blanket is optional to introduce dry hot air to fill the material mixing chamber. The system
Prevent the material in the mixer from rewetting.