AccuRate
Contact: Sales Manager
746 E. Milwaukee St.
PO Box 208
Whitewater, WI 53190
U.S.
Phone: 888-742-1249
Fax: 262-473-2489
ACCURATE® A PROFILE
The last 30 years have brought dramatic changes to AccuRate® and to the range of bulk solids handling products and controls we offer customers in the food, pharmaceutical, plastic and chemical industries. From a small innovative flexible-walled volumetric feeder manufacturer in south central Wisconsin, AccuRate® has evolved into a major supplier of volumetric and gravimetric feeders, impact plate and coriolis dry material flow meters, weighbelt feeders, belt scales, bulk bag discharging stations, controlled rate bin dischargers, louvered vibratory feeders, controls and custom systems.
Organizationally, since 1994, AccuRate® has been a wholly owned affiliate of 120 year old SCHENCK Process, Darmstadt, Germany. AccuRate® and other SCHENCK affiliates in Europe, UK, China, Australia, Singapore, India, South Africa and Brazil provide sales, service and engineering support to customers worldwide.
Technically and operationally, AccuRate®, is an ISO 9001 certified, fully self-contained manufacturer of bulk solids handling products, systems and controls. Today, numerous patents and awards for technology and innovation are associated with AccuRate® products like SacMaster Bulk Bag Discharging Systems, MECHATRON® Volumetric & Gravimetric Screw Feeders and DISOCONT® Modular Gravimetric Control Systems.
Material testing is ultimately, the surest way to evaluate a feeding systems performance. Thats why AccuRate® offers its customers free access to its fully equipped test lab. Trained and experienced test technicians use a Jenike & Johanson Shear Tester and actual equipment to arrive at the optimum equipment configuration for a given material. With over 30,000 feeders shipped to destinations worldwide, there's a wealth of experience we can apply to each customer's material and situation.
MECHATRON® FEEDERS
By introducing the revolutionary MECHATRON® family of feeders, SCHENCK AccuRate® has not only engineered a superior feeder design that makes so much sense it could obsolete all others, but also brings you automation features that drastically reduce capital investment and installation costs.
MECHATRON® feeders feature "Mechatronics," a new design philosophy used to describe the total integration of mechanics and electronics. Motors and all control requirements are integrated and pre-wired in the feeder so that commissioning is accomplished by simply bringing power and communications to the unit.
Use the new MECHATRON® feeder together with AccuRate®'s revolutionary DISOCONT® control electronics. Integrating your bulk solids metering process into your plant's supervisory control system becomes easier and more cost efficient than you ever imagined.
"MC 3-A-S" MECHATRON® FEEDER
SCHENCK AccuRates USDA/3-A Dairy Accepted MECHATRON® Feeder was designed specifically for use in the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries where equipment and processes must meet 3-A Dairy sanitary levels or equivalent. Using the award winning MECHATRON® Feeder as the basis for the new offering; welds, radii, seals, surface finishes, gaskets and all contact and non-contact materials were reviewed and specified as directed by USDA inspectors. Volumetric and gravimetric feeders compliant with 3-A sanitary standards resulted. Available product features include AC drive packages, an FDA/USDA accepted Coni-Flex flexible conical feed hopper (patent pending), helix configurations for feed rates from 0.30 to 330 cubic feet (8.5 to 9,300 liters) per hour and an unmatched ability to disassemble, clean, reconfigure, and service from the non-process side of the feeder.
"LC" SERIES LOW RANGE CONI-FLEX MECHATRON® FEEDER
Low-range minor ingredient feeder.
Theoretical feed rates from 0.002 to 23 cubic feet per hour (.059 to 650 liters).
Complete disassembly from the non-process side.
The "L" Series Coni-Flex MECHATRON® feeder is smaller in size but feature rich, perfect for the minor ingredient side of compounding lines.
Key features include:
Conical cornerless flexible walled (Coni-Flex)
or stainless steel (Coni-Steel) feed hoppers (patent pending).
The ability to disassemble, clean, reconfigure or service
the feed screw, motor(s) and the internal feed hopper
from the non-process side (patent pending).
Floor or hanging mount configurations.
Totally integrated and pre-wired ("Mechatronic") volumetric
and DISOCONT® gravimetric control packages. Profibus,
DeviceNet or Modbus fieldbus communications are optionally available.
"LS" SERIES CONI-STEEL MECHATRON® FEEDER
Low-range minor ingredient feeder.
Theoretical feed rates from 0.02 to 23 cubic feet per hour
(.57 to 650 liters).
Internal vertical agitator
Complete disassembly from non-process side
All stainless steel construction.
Key features include:
Conical cornerless feed hoppers (patent pending).
The only feeder with internal agitation that allows
the feed hopper and helix to be removed, cleaned,
serviced or reconfigured without removing the internal agitator from the extension.
Floor or hanging mount configurations.
Totally integrated and pre-wired ("Mechatronic") volumetric
and DISOCONT® gravimetric control packages. Profibus,
DeviceNet or Modbus fieldbus communications are optionally available.
"MC" SERIES CONI-FLEX MECHATRON® FEEDER
Mid-range feeder
Theoretical feed rates from 0.05 to 330 cubic feet per hour
(1.4 to 9300 liters).
Completely accessible from the non-process side.
First to offer "Mechatronics".
Can be upgraded from volumetric to gravimetric.
Features a unique conical mass flow hopper design.
Coni-Flex flexible hoppers.
Key features include:
A feeder that logically and completely disassembles
from the non-process side. Augers, hoppers and other
components easily clamp in and out for maintenance,
cleaning, reconfiguration or service. Even extension hoppers can stay in place.
A feeder concept that accommodates both flexible
wall and stainless steel hoppers, conically shaped for better mass flow.
A feeder that can be purchased for volumetric
use and upgraded for gravimetric operation,
supports single screw or twin screw configurations,
internal or external agitation, multiple motor/control arrangements and more.
A control enclosure built into the support structure.
A unique hanging design which reduces costs,
offers multiple mounting alternatives and better load cell protection.
"MS" SERIES CONI-STEEL MECHATRON® FEEDER
Mid-range feeder.
Theoretical feed rates from 0.14 to 330 cubic feet per hour
(4 to 9300 liters).
Stainless steel construction.
Internal vertical agitator.
Unlike the flexible walled Coni-Flex models, Coni-Steel feeders feature all-stainless steel construction and internal agitation systems.
Like Coni-Flex MECHATRON® feeders, the Coni-Steel design features:
Conical cornerless feed hoppers (patent pending).
The ability to quickly disassemble, clean, reconfigure
or service the feed screw, motor(s) and the internal feed
hopper from the non-process side without removing
extension hoppers, inlet valves, and discharge tubes (patents pending).
Floor or hanging mount configurations.
Totally integrated and pre-wired ("Mechatronic") volumetric
and gravimetric control packages. Profibus, DeviceNet or
Modbus fieldbus communications are optionally available.
Additionally the Coni-Steel model features:
All stainless steel construction.
Two-stage internal agitator that can be conveniently removed
from the non-process side of the feeder rather than from the top.
Support for twin screw and vibratory feeding heads.
"HC" SERIES CONI-FLEX VOLUMETRIC MECHATRON® FEEDER
High-range feeder.
Theoretical feed rates from .3 to 1137 cubic feet per hour
(8 to 32,160 liters).
Complete disassembly from the non-process side.
Heavy duty and configurable.
Cast aluminum and stainless steel frame.
Coni-Flex flexible hoppers.
Key features include:
Conical cornerless feed hoppers (patent pending).
The ability to disassemble, clean, reconfigure or
service the feed screw, motor(s) and the internal feed
hopper from the non-process side (patent pending).
"HC" SERIES CONI-FLEX GRAVIMETRIC MECHATRON® FEEDER
High-range feeder.
Theoretical feed rates from .3 to 1137 cubic feet per hour
(8 to 32,160 liters).
Three load cells
Complete disassembly from the non-process side.
Heavy duty and configurable.
Cast aluminum and stainless steel frame.
Coni-Flex flexible hoppers.
Up to 13,300 lb. scale configurations.
Fully integrated and pre-wired controls.
Key features include:
Conical cornerless feed hoppers (patent pending).
The ability to disassemble, clean, reconfigure or
service the feed screw, motor(s) and internal feed
hopper from the non-process side (patent pending).
Totally integrated and pre-wired DISOCONT®
gravimetric control packages. Profibus, DeviceNet
or Modbus fieldbus communications are optionally available.
VOLUMETRIC TUF-FLEX SERIES FEEDERS
In most every industry worldwide, from chemicals to food, plastics, pharmaceuticals and countless others, you'll find AccuRate® volumetric feeders at work, metering fine powders, flakes, granules, chips, fibers, pellets and anything else imaginable.
Instead of incorporating traditional internal stirring or vibration devices to keep material moving, AccuRate® pioneered the preferred Tuf-Flex seamless vinyl hopper, that is externally massaged by two agitation paddles. Material is conditioned to a uniform bulk density, evenly filling the flights of the feed screw, eliminating ratholing and bridging. The result is excellent volumetric accuracy. Volumetric feeding deviations range from +/-0.5% to 3% for most materials.
Food grade and industrial vinyl hopper
Dual paddle action
Feed rates from .000017 to 280 cubic ft/hr
SOLIDSFLOW® FEEDERS
No moving parts, no flow-aid devices and the ability to volumetrically or gravimetrically meter abrasives, friables and even stranded fiberglass are just some of the reasons we invite you to take a closer look at our SolidsFlow® feeder line.
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SOLIDSFLOW® USDA ACCEPTED MODEL 2000 FEEDER
SCHENCK AccuRates SolidsFlow® USDA Accepted Model 2000 Feeder was designed specifically for use in the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries where equipment and processes must meet stringent sanitary levels. Using the SolidsFlow® Model 2000 feeder as the basis for the new offering; welds, radii, seals, surface finishes, gaskets and all contact and non-contact materials were reviewed and specified as directed by USDA inspectors and found to be compliant with the sanitary requirements set forth by the USDA. This mass flow feeder is based on louvered vibratory feeding technology. The feeder utilizes a vibrating drive and tray frame, which contains a removable feed tray. Material flow stops under the action of the angle of repose of the product. With no moving parts, the Model 2000 requires little maintenance. Offered in volumetric and gravimetric models with feed rates up to 341 cubic feet (9,657 liters) per hour.
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SOLIDSFLOW® MODEL 2000 VIBRATORY FEEDER
The SolidsFlow® Model 2000 is a low maintenance, easy to clean feeder that handles materials whose flow characteristics may differ. With no moving parts and very few spare parts needed, the Model 2000 requires little maintenance. The trademark of the feeder is its ability to feed abrasive materials like steel wool, graphite, polyester, and wood pulp just to name a few.
Wide range of sizes
Predictable feed rates
0.2 to 3,100 cubic ft/hr
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SOLIDSFLOW® FIBROUS MATERIAL FEEDER
The ability to handle stranded fiberglass and carbon fibers from 1/8 to 2 long has made the SolidsFlow® fibrous material feeder the feeder of choice for drywall and brake pad producers. A high frequency, horizontal motion applied to the unique feed tray produces a reliable, consistent, uniform flow without the need for flow-aid devices.
Minimizes "clumping"
Simple design, low operating costs
Instant cut-off for optimal batch accuracy
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SOLIDSFLOW® VIBRATORY OFFSET FEEDER
Offset discharge is sometimes required where several units are positioned around a process where headroom is limited. The Model 4000 SolidsFlow® Vibratory Offset Feeder accurately meters bulk solids continuously or in batches through an offset discharge point to accommodate these requirements. A perfect answer to feeding fine powders such as zinc oxides and polyethylene powder as well as plastic pellets to various processes.
Great for cluster feeding applications
Simple no moving parts, no flow-aid devices needed
Outstanding batch accuracies
SOLIDSFLOW® STREAMOUT FEEDER
SolidsFlow® Model 5000 Streamout Feeders deliver a controlled, curtain-like uniform flow across feed tray outlets available in widths up to 60 inches. The Streamout feeder is popular with snack food producers and bakeries that need to continuously and uniformly spread salt, powdered sugar, powdered cheese or some other dry spice over another conveyed product.
Streams 6" to 60" wide
Simple, reliable controlled flow without flow-aid devices
Low initial and operating costs
SOLIDSFLOW® CONTROLLED RATE DISCHARGER
The SolidsFlow® Model 6000 Controlled Rate Discharger is targeted at applications where headroom requirements are critical and the user wishes to control the rate of discharge from silos or bins. No flow-aid devices are required. Reliable, uniform, continuous, non-segregated mass flow.
.8 to 1,500 cubic ft/hr
Eliminates need for secondary feed control devices
Low initial and operating costs
SOLIDSFLOW® AUTOMATED BOX DUMP REFILL SYSTEM
A perfect answer to messy box dumping, conveying and metering of materials, the SolidsFlow® Automated Box Dump Refill System accepts a container hoisted by a forklift and inserted into the box dumper. The container is rotated 180°. The refill hopper is attached to a SolidsFlow® Controlled Rate Discharger, which acts as the refill device for the loss-in-weight feed system, or discharges the proper amount of material for batching.
Totally enclosed system
Continuous loss-in-weight or batching
Automatic refill
