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Integrated batch controller system is programmable for any equipment configuration BatchBox integrated batch controller system pro- vides easy setup and opera- t i o n f o r e q u i p m e n t configurations. System's startup program asks the op- erator questions, including the number of scales, me- tered liquids, ingredients, and mixers in the process. System automatically sets up a graphic screen and Input/Output with the correct configura- tion. System can be reprogrammed to change equipment and material options. APEC, Lake Odessa, MI USA +1 616 374 1000 www.apecusa.com PBEI | March 2017 19 Feeders handle various fine powders, flakes, granules, chips, pellets Feeders have a TufFlex vinyl hopper that's agitated on the exterior by two alternating paddles. Feeders' paddles gently massage the material down into the metering screw, elimi- nating ratholing and bridging while conditioning materials, including fine powders, flakes, granules, chips, and pellets, into a consistent bulk density. Feeders' helix flights uni- formly fill with material to achieve feeding accuracy. Feeder models can accommodate feedrates from 0.00048 to 7,928 dm 3 /h. Schenck Process, Darmstadt, Germany +49 61 51 15 31 0 www.schenckprocess.com Vibrating feeders maintain constant stroke under heavy, varying load conditions Brochure describes the compa- ny's Ampli-Flow natural-frequency and brute force vibrating feeders. Natural-frequency feeders' internal spring system supplies the energy required to maintain constant stroke under heavy and varying load conditions. Brute force feeders' con- stant rate is suitable for severe envi- ronments. Feeders' features include various trough configurations, abra- sion-resistant pans and liners, stainless steel and other special construction materials, and more. 16 pages. Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Louisville, KY USA +1 502 969 3171 www.carriervibrating.com Focus on: Feeders This is a survey of available feeders and related equipment. Information is furnished by the manufacturers; no product endorsement is intended. Feeder-hopper features crack-, ledge-free design Flex-Feed feeder-hopper has a polyurethane hopper that provides strength, resiliency, and abrasion re- sistance versus vinyl. Unit's hopper features a crack- and ledge-free de- sign that doesn't collect material and interlocks with the cabinet for a tight seal. Unit's patented auger and feed- tube design allows for quick, tool-less removal and reassembly. Tecweigh, Saint Paul, MN USA +1 651 777 4780 www.tecweigh.com