An auger filler machine is a device commonly used in the packaging industry to accurately dispense and fill powdered or granular products into containers such as bags, bottles, or boxes. It utilizes an auger, which is a spiral-shaped screw, to measure and dispense the desired quantity of the product.
Here’s a general overview of how an auger filler machine works:
- Product Hopper: The machine has a large hopper where the product is stored. The hopper volume type of most of the auger filling machines made in China is 15L, 20L, 50L, and 100L. The function of the hopper is a temporary storage of materials and feeds the product into the auger system.
- Auger System: The auger consists of a long, metal screw housed inside a funnel tube. It extends from the bottom of the hopper to the filling area. The auger is connected to a filling motor that drives its rotation.
- Filling Area: The filling area usually consists of a funnel or a nozzle where the containers to be filled are placed. The containers can be positioned manually or automatically, depending on the machine’s design.
- Rotation and Measurement: As the auger rotates, it draws the product from the hopper and conveys it along its length. The spiral design of the auger pushes the product forward while also creating a void space behind it.
- Product Dispensing: As the product moves along the auger, it reaches the end where it encounters a cutoff blade or a valve mechanism. This mechanism controls the product flow and determines the desired amount to be dispensed into the container.
- Container Filling: When the cutoff blade or valve mechanism opens, the product is released from the end of the auger, allowing it to fall into the container. The auger’s rotation can be synchronized with the container’s movement, ensuring precise and consistent filling.
- Repeat Process: The auger continues to rotate, drawing more product from the hopper and filling subsequent containers until the desired number of containers are filled.
The auger filler machine’s accuracy in the filling is achieved by controlling various factors. Including but not limited to such as auger speed, auger size, product density, and the time the cutoff blade or valve mechanism remains open. These parameters are adjustable to accommodate different product types, container sizes, and fill quantities.
It’s important to note that the specific design and operation of auger filler machines can vary depending on the manufacturer and the intended application. Therefore, it’s always advisable to refer to the machine’s manual or consult the manufacturer for detailed instructions and guidelines.
