Matcon launches direct powder packing system

Matcon has unveiled the Powder-Packer system, which packs powders into bags, sacks or drums directly from IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) without requiring any secondary packing equipment.

The system includes Varistroke technology with cone valve discharge, enabling it to handle just about any kind of powder, however free-flowing or cohesive.

It also has a sack gripper (or drum support) system, complete with high-speed shut-off gate and integral dust extraction.

Everything is directly in-line and simple to clean.

The system is suitable for business-to-business applications, where efficiency, simplicity, lean and clean are the driving factors, rather than high throughput.

Operating speeds and accuracies vary, depending on pack size and material characteristics, but typically a 25kg sack will be filled in between 30 and 90 seconds, at an accuracy between 50 and 200g.

In-line sieving or sifting can also be incorporated if required.

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