Extrusion International 1-2018

25 Extrusion International 1/2018 However, where automation and subsequent operating cycles are concerned, the AZO CleanDock ® compared with the familiar split valve system is far superior. Modular big bag discharge station – cost-effective and versatile Flexible bulk materials receptacles such as big bags have become firmly established for handling powders in a va- riety of branches. They have clear advantages over sacks when it comes to transporting and storing bulk materials. They are environmentally friendly, require less operating staff and storage space and reduce costs for transport and processes. AZO DOSITAINER ® and discharge base for highly flammable dusts The AZO DOSITAINER ® is a container with integrated dos- ing screw. It is an ideal transport and storage bin for bulk solids at medium throughput. As a mobile storage con- tainer that can be automated, it is also used in automatic processing plants. The integrated dosing screw makes it possible to dose accurately into automatic weighing processes.The bulk solids are emptied from the AZO DOSITAINER ® by means of a discharge base. This AZO DOSITAINER ® and the discharge base are designed to be suitable for highly flammable dusts with a minimum igni- tion energy of 1mJ ≤ MIE < 3mJ. Key advantages: • The AZO DOSITAINER ® and discharge base can be used for highly flammable dusts with a minimum ignition en- ergy of 1mJ ≤ MIE < 3mJ • Low-dust, reliable emptying of AZO DOSITAINERS ® us- ing patented docking collars, optionally with vibration discharge • The AZO DOSITAINER ® can be changed over without in- termediate cleaning • Integrated dosing screw with frequency-controlled drive acts as a very accurate dosing unit with coarse/fine dosing for downstream weighing processes • The AZO DOSITAINER ® is rigid and stackable • Can also be used for bulk solids with poor flow charac- teristics • Optional identification systems prevent confusion be- tween containers and enable exact batch tracing and documentation Secure product feeding through integrated screening The hopper serves to feed bulk solids in powdered and granular form into closed materials handling systems, such as pneumatic conveying systems. Products can be fed from sacks, boxes, barrels or similar receptacles. As different branches will have very diverse requirements regarding quality and hygiene, the feeding hoppers are available in a variety of materials and surface finishes. AZO cyclone screening with ultrasonic assistance AZO cyclone screeners combine operationally safe tech- nology with high performance and easy maintenance and cleaning. The screeners can easily be integrated into existing systems thanks to their compact design. AZO COMPONENTER ® : Batch and minor quantity automation During the manufacture of food, pharmaceuticals, chemi- cal and plastic products, precise adherence to the recipes is decisive for the product quality. As the producer, you must have absolute confidence in the exact supply of your raw materials. Each ingredient must be meticulously doc- umented. Reasons for the automation are: • High precision for small and large weight units • Product and operator protection through contamina- tion-free solutions • Reliable batch traceability and permanent documenta- tion • User-friendly control and visualisation • Great flexibility, meaning weighing various weights from 10 grams up to several hundred kilograms, variable design possible, simple to ex- pand, easy to change recipes • Minimised non-productive times, e.g. through process- optimised collection of components results in high speed • Sustainable, economic solutions with high energy effi- ciency • Safety thanks to experience and fully developed tech- nology • Global service AZO GmbH + Co. KG Rosenberger Str. 28, 74706 Osterburken, Germany www.azo.com AZO COMPONENTER ® , circular for manufacturing crisps