Batching and Blending
Batch manufacturing involves sequentially or simultaneously adding one or more ingredients into a vessel by weight and then discharging the batch (sum of all the ingredients) to a downstream process. The vessel can be a simple hopper or tank, or could contain a built-in mixer, an agitator, or heating and cooling jacket. Ingredients are conveyed, extruded, vibrated, pumped, hand delivered, or gravity-fed to gates or valves above the vessel. Process weighing ensures the accuracy of the mix and makes the results highly repeatable to ensure quality control. HESCO is pleased to offer Hardy Process solutions.
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Batching by WeightPrecise measurement is critical for batching and blending of ingredients. Just a fraction of a percentage off and your batch could be ruined, wasting precious money and resources. Introducing batch weighing into the process involves sequentially or simultaneously adding ingredients into a vessel by weight and then discharging the batch (sum of all the ingredients) to downstream processors. |
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Blending by RateBatch blending by rate control is a “loss-of-weight” application where multiple ingredients are added to a single vessel at the same time and the rate that they are added is measured and controlled. |
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Loss-in-Weight by Rate ControlRate by weight is the measurement of an amount of a material which enters into or is dispensed from a vessel over a given period of time. Solids, liquids or gases can be monitored or precisely controlled using screw- or auger-based feeders, vibratory feeders, conveyors, belt feeders, variable valves and pumps. Loss-In-Weight Closed Loop Rate Control can support a variety of applications. |
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Continuous Belt and Feeder WeighingModern manufacturing plants often depend on continuous conveyance systems and feeders to transform raw materials into finished goods. In motion raw materials need to be weighed to ensure the ingredient mix is correct and that the finished goods meet quality standards. |
