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Gravimetric Batch Blenders w/AB Control Chapter 2: Functional Description 16
Note: The touch-screen panel display on your unit may be slightly different than
shown.
Slide Gate & Auger Blender System Component Description
This section describes the various components of the blending system. The Slide Gate &
Auger blending system is made up of the following components:
• Material Supply Hoppers
• Slide Gate Metering Assemblies
• Auger Metering Assemblies
• Weigh Hopper
• Weigh Hopper Dump Valve
• Mix Chamber
• Operator Control Panel
Material Supply Hoppers
The material supply hoppers are located on top of the blender frame. These hoppers store a
supply of material for the individual metering devices. They are sized based on the total
throughput of the blender.
The blending system does not include any level indication devices on the unit. Optional low-
level sensors are available. The blender controller will
alarm if it runs out of material while
trying to make a batch, but low-level sensors will alert floor personnel to the problem sooner.
Each hopper is equipped with a sight glass and/or access door.
Figure 4: Typical Material Supply Hoppers
DRAIN PORT WITH PLUG
HINGED POLYCARBONATE
ACCESS DOOR
PNEUMATIC SAFETY SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED- OLDER
MODELS ONLY)
DOOR LATCH
SIGHT GLASS (IF EQUIPPED)