Why Modernize Your Feeder?
Modernizing your feeder systems usually results in minimized downtime and reduces maintenance needs, ensuring continuous operation without costly interruptions. Upgraded feeders also consume less energy through which operational costs can be significantly diminished while maintaining optimal material flow and handling. By investing in feeder modernization, you secure a production process that is both cost-effective and high performing. In summary, these measures may improve your system’s reliability, efficiency, and overall performance. Coperion offers several feeder modernization options.
Feeder Modernization Options
1. Motor Technology Upgrade
If you currently use Coperion K-Tron gravimetric feeders with DC or AC motors, switching to servo motors offers significant advantages. Servo motors provide:
- High turndown capability that can eliminate the need for frequent feeder configuration changes such as screws, tubes, and gear ratios.
- Exceptional turndown ratios (up to 2000:1 RPM) without overheating or loss of torque.
- Improved energy efficiency and a much longer expected motor lifespan.
This upgrade streamlines operations and reduces the total cost of ownership.
2. Advanced Feeder Controls
Coperion K-Tron’s feeder controls have evolved continuously to meet modern manufacturing demands. The recently redesigned KCM-III control system introduces:
- Enhanced responsiveness and precise control for improved material feeding.
- Higher accuracy thanks to advanced algorithms tailored for gravimetric feeding.
- State-of-the-art diagnostic features that facilitate predictive maintenance and minimize downtime.
Full compatibility with Industry 4.0, enabling smarter, connected operations. Switching to the latest feeder controls ensures you stay ahead in process reliability.
3. Auxiliary Equipment for Optimal Performance
Depending on your specific feeder, process conditions, and environment, adding auxiliary equipment can further enhance feeding consistency and reduce operational issues:
- Electronic Pressure Compensation EPC: By using pressure sensors to monitor process conditions, EPC helps eliminate the effects of pressure fluctuations on the feeder scale, boosting accuracy.
- Field Evaluation Kit: This toolkit allows our service team to assess pressure variations that might be impacting your feeder’s performance and evaluate how EPC integration could benefit your system.
- ActiFlow Bulk Solid Activator: This device optimizes material flow and reduces blockages, leading to more consistent feeding and less downtime.
Contact our service team if you want to learn more about the different modernization options of your individual equipment.
