Coperion K-Tron, Niederlenz, Switzerland, has introduced a completely new K3 line of vibratory feeders for dry bulk solids which will be exhibited at K 2019 in Düsseldorf, on stand 14B19 in Hall 14. The innovative new feeder design features a unique, patent-pending drive system combined with an advanced control package.  The K3 vibratory feeder is said to be capable of achieving accuracies on average 35% better than traditional vibratory technologies. This novel latest generation of Coperion K-Tron loss-in-weight vibratory feeders has been designed to offer gentle handling of the bulk material, higher accuracy and faster product changeover, resulting in less product waste, less downtime and better end product quality as well as improved sustainability.

These advantages are possible thanks to groundbreaking new technology. The key to achieving high accuracy is the ability to deliver a continuous, even product discharge with minimal pulsations. The K3 vibratory drive is able to do this thanks to a completely new shock absorber design. Conventional vibratory feeders use rubber or spring shock absorbers, which allow movement of the drive in all directions, resulting in rotational motion. By contrast, the K3 line uses a unique flexible pendulum technology which provides shock absorption only parallel to the desired direction of motion, eliminating rotational movement. This parallel motion ensures an even material flow of the product along the entire length of the tray. The advanced control system and feeder electronics include internal sensors which measure acceleration, displacement, load, current and temperature at rates of up to 25,000 times per second. www.coperion.com

 

Coperion K-Tron’s new line of K3 vibratory feeders features a unique, patent-pending drive system combined with an advanced control package

 

Precise and parallel motion ensures an even material flow of product along the entire length of the feeder tray

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