The Dinnissen Process Technology Company, based in Sevenum, the Netherlands, has introduced a new system which makes it possible to feed ingredients into a processing line directly from the big bag. The big bags are fed into a big bag emptying station and automatically connected to a dosage/weighing station and a pneumatic Slow-Flow transport system. After the ingredients have been automatically dosed or weighed out, they are fed into the mixer via vacuum-assisted or blower type transport. To accomplish this, the Slow-Flow transport system uses low air speeds and a relatively high loading factor, making it very energy-efficient. As a result, Slow Flow Conveying is very suitable for the hygienic, carefuly and efficient transport of bulk solids that are fragile, sticky or sensitive to wear and tear. Feeding the ingredients directly from the big bag prevents contamination and build-up of residual materials in transport lines and cells. Users have the option of feeding ingredients into the system directly from 25 kg bags. The bags are then firstly placed into a Dima bag discharge station. The maximum infeed capacity for feeding ingredients directly from big bags or bags varies somewhat, but is between 10 to 20 t per hour. For further information: www.dinnissen.nl.

© Dinnissen