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September 2020 / 35 Automated bulk batching system provides lot traceability Automated bulk batching system streamlines bulk material handling, storage, and batching. System provides increased product consistency, increased output, and reduced waste and generates production data for lot traceability compared to manual or semiautomated systems. System uses off-the-shelf hardware and software to prevent issues with proprietary equipment and platforms and to facilitate maintenance. System's metering systems and powder blender provide high reliability during processing. System features custom-designed bulk bag lifting frames to reduce staging- headroom clearance requirements and dry bulk ingredient dispensers. Ingredient Masters, Batavia, OH 513-231-7432 www.ingredientmasters.com Inline metering system unaffected by differing material densities, other challenges C-Lever inline mass flow metering system accurately measures bulk solid materials and isn't affected by different material densities, irregular material flows, or extreme friction. System can handle high-temperature material, abrasive material, and materials requiring hygienic treatment. System's patented measuring technique is based on the laws of centripe- tal force, measuring the bulk material as it passes across a radial-shaped sensor surface. System's measuring tolerance can be reduced to about 0.2 percent, depending on the application. Rembe, Charlotte, NC 704-716-7022 www.rembe.us Weighbelt feeder meters fragile materials at 1,680 ft 3 /h DEA weighbelt feeder precisely weighs and meters dry materials. Feeder provides weight-controlled feeding, weight indication, and totalization for fragile materials such as cereals, snack foods, kibble, and fruits. Feeder is available with 12- and 24-inch belt widths, features belt-weight-influence compensation, provides accuracies of ±0.25 to 1 percent of set rate sigma, and handles feedrates up to 1,680 ft 3 /h. Feeder is also available in open- frame models for sanitary applications. Schenck Process, Whitewater, WI 888-657-3094 www.schenckprocess.com/us Batch weighing system automatically batches ingredients to precise weights Batch weighing system can be custom designed to deliver multiple ingredi- ents from drums, bulk bags, totes, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to a weigh hopper. System automatically batches ingredients to precise weights via preprogrammed formulations. System uses the supplier's controls tech- nology to provide automatic, accurate, and controlled material dispensing to the process. System is constructed from stainless steel and is USDA-accepted. Vac-U-Max, Belleville, NJ 800-822-8629 www.vac-u-max.com