When a major food manufacturer went looking for a Dry materials feeder to feed powdered cheese they approached Acromet for a solution.

Typically, the cheese rat-holed and became a solid lump when left to sit, so the food manufacturer was doubtful if a feeder would be successful. It was therefore imperative for a trial be held.

With Acromet’s comprehensive test facility, a number of feeder models and auger types were able to be trialed and it was soon determined that the best feeder configuration was with their model 1501X feeder and a steep walled hopper.

The model 1501X utilises Acromet’s patented COAXOR gearbox with a concentric conditioning auger. The conditioning auger provides a large live inlet to the feed auger to prevent bridging and also works to maintain a uniform bulk density, delivering a continuous and volumetric feed accuracy of between 0.5 to 1.0%.

With the initial trials successfully completed, the client was invited to Acromet’s Clayton factory to witness further trials for themselves. This included feeding cheese that had been left to sit overnight. Once again, the trials were successful.

After witnessing the successful trials and overwhelmingly filled with confidence, the client awarded Acromet with an order the same day.

As is the norm for equipment supplied into the food industry, the feeder was supplied with a quick release feed-tube assembly, CIP wash-down capability, IP66 motor and all 316 stainless steel construction.

Acromet always welcomes the opportunity to trial products prior to any commitment being made, removing risk and doubt from the purchase.