Application Ideas: Capsule Transfer
Empty Capsule Transfer (into Encapsulation Machine)
Empty capsules are manually loaded into a large diameter, low height capsule storage hopper.
When in operation, a tangentially discharged airflow from a multistage fan is forced through a patented venturi. The empty capsules in the storage hopper are gradually picked up by the suction created by the venturi and gently conveyed in a low-pressure, high-volume airflow through the pipework to the receiving hopper on the capsule filling machine.
A fully adjustable optical sensor controls the level of capsules in the receiving hopper on the capsule filling machine, by automatically starting and stopping the convey cycle.
Filled Capsule Transfer (Post-Encapsulation)
The Filled Capsule Conveyor (FCC) features a compact design enabling it to be located adjacent to the capsule filling machine within the process room. This allows the feed chute on the FCC to be positioned directly beneath the outlet of the capsule filler or capsule polisher. From here, filled capsules are gravity fed into the system, where the specially designed venturi creates a cushioning airstream in the pipework, to gently transport the capsules downstream to a bulk container (or similar).
The system uses an easy-clean design, primarily assembled using Tri-Clover clamps; allowing the system to be quickly dismantled without the need for special tooling.
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