Gravimetric Batch Blenders w/AB Control Chapter 2: Functional Description 14
2-3 Typical Features & Components
Mechanical Features
Slide Gate Blenders
• Exclusive diamond design slide gate metering assemblies meter a large range for free
flowing pellet materials
• Slide gate stroke limiting restrictors provided for accurate metering of minor
ingredients
• Electro-polished 304 SS stainless steel weighing and blending components
• Removable stainless steel weigh hopper
• Mild steel material supply hoppers with clean-out doors and material drains
Auger Blenders
• Efficient Opti-Mixer
®
and “HC” mixer designs promote homogeneity
• Precision auger metering (standard on Auger Blenders, optional on Slide Gate
Blenders)
• Removable stainless steel mixer agitator and mixer wrap (Opti-Mixer
®
only)
Both Blender Styles
• Precision
1
/10% span accurate cantilever load cell weighing system
• Safety-interlocked system shuts off compressed air and
electricity if mixer is opened
• Compressed air hose with nozzle for clean-out
Figure 2: Slide Gate Blender (Shown on Left), Auger Blender (Shown on Right)