Dust-Free Packaging Filling Lines

When producing mixtures of loose materials and filling packaging with small portions, very high accuracy and filling speed are required. It is important to use a universal system that meets customer requirements in a practical way – it is ideal for dust-free filling of various types of packaging, such as cardboard boxes or barrels, to the required weight – from 10 to 100 kg. At InterProcess, we approach each project individually, taking into account all customer wishes and needs, with attention to the smallest details. The lines for dust-free filling of cardboard boxes and barrels meet strict hygiene requirements and guarantee easy operation. Depending on customer requirements, it is possible to design the device in accordance with the ATEX directive or FDA requirements.

The dust-free filling station can be placed directly under mixers or buffer tanks, or the material can be fed from a BIG-BAG. The main element of the entire line is a volumetric screw feeder, which controls the filling process, together with a hopper with a geometry that facilitates material flow. The hopper is equipped with two fill sensors – minimum and maximum. When the minimum value is reached, the system automatically fills the hopper to the maximum value without interrupting the operation of the device. Thanks to various types of screens, we can be sure that no foreign particles will end up in the final packaging. Depending on the type of container being filled (bags, boxes, barrels), the station can be equipped with various heads with an inflatable seal, which ensure a tight connection and a dust-free filling process. In addition, the line is connected to a dust extraction system. Thanks to its modular design, it is extremely easy to adapt to customer needs. It is a universal solution for different container sizes thanks to a system that allows for quick adjustment of the distance between the rollers and the head. Our lines can be equipped with wheels, allowing them to be moved freely around the plant. In the model presented, we have equipped the device with an additional, certified scale at the customer’s request.

Principle of operation—lines for dust-free filling of containers

In the case of bags or boxes with inserts, the filling process is performed manually. The operator places the bag or film from the box on the head, closes the clamp, and activates the seal pumping process with a foot switch, which ensures a completely tight connection. Then, the dust-free filling process is started using a second foot switch. Dosing takes place automatically until a specified weight is reached, after which the system unseals the connection, allowing the container to be freely disconnected. The system can also be designed to operate fully automatically when filling rigid containers, such as barrels.

Versatility

Thanks to the use of a screw feeder with different types of feeding elements depending on the material being fed, no challenge is too great for us. We can feed virtually any type of dry bulk material – both free-flowing and difficult-to-flow, easily aerated, prone to uncontrolled flow or clumping.

Advantages – dust-free packaging filling lines

• Dust-free and accurate filling of various types of packaging
• Automated line operation thanks to PENKO SGM800, 1020, FLEX, and 2100 controllers with MFL (Mono Fill) software or custom-developed software
• Screens ensure that no foreign particles end up in the packaging
• Universal solution – can be used for a wide range of products thanks to the use of a screw feeder
• Modular design allows for custom configuration and expansion of the line
• Legalized scales in the range from 10 to 100 kg
• Can be adapted for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) or made of materials compliant with FDA requirements
• Individual approach to the project