B
Bulk Density
Bulk density describes the ratio between a bulk material's mass and the volume it occupies in the poured (or freely settled) state.
Batch Feeding
In batch feeding, also called discontinuous feeding, a predetermined amount of material is measured out into a single batch.
Bridging
In bulk material technology, bridging refers to the formation of a stable material structure across a container opening or outlet.
Bulk Material
Bulk materials are free-flowing or flowable solid materials in loose form that can be stored, conveyed, discharged, or fed in large quantities.
Bulk Material Feeding
Bulk material feeding refers to the controlled feeding of a defined quantity of a solid, loose material into a production process.
Bulk Material Flow
Bulk material flow refers to the movement of bulk material within a conveying or feeding process, such as during discharge from a bin or transport through a feeder.
C
Continuous Feeding
Bei der kontinuierlichen Dosierung wird einem Produktionsprozess fortlaufend eine definierte Materialmenge zugeführt.
D
Discharge Aid
A discharge aid is a technical measure or device that facilitates the reliable discharge of bulk material from a silo, bin, or hopper.
F
Feeding Accuracy
Precise feeding is crucial for consistent product quality and reliable compliance with formulations.
Feeder
A feeder supplies a production process with a defined quantity of a material in a controlled and consistent manner.
Feeding Technology
Feeding technology comprises methods and technical systems used to introduce materials into a production process in a defined quantity.
Flowability
Flowability describes how well a bulk material can be moved, discharged, and conveyed under specific conditions.
G
Gain-in-Weight
Gain-in-weight (GIW) is a gravimetric feeding method in which a container's weight gain is measured during material feed.
Gravimetric feeding
In gravimetric feeding, a material is measured out based on its weight or mass.
H
Hygienic Design
Hygienic design refers to the hygienic design of machines, systems, and components.
L
Load Cell
Load cells are sensors that detect the weight force of an applied load and convert it into an electrical signal.
Loss-in-Weight Feeder
A loss-in-weight feeder is a gravimetric feeding system that consistently and precisely feeds bulk materials into a production process.
Loss-in-Weight
Loss-in-weight (LIW), also known as differential feeding (Differenzialdosierung) in German, is a gravimetric feeding method in which the weight loss of a feeding system is measured continuously.
S
Screw Feeder
A screw feeder is a feeder that introduces bulk materials into a production process in a controlled manner using a rotating feed screw.
V
Vibrating Feeder
A vibrating or vibratory feeder is a feeder that uses vibrations to feed bulk materials into a production process in a controlled manner.
Volumetric Feeding
In volumetric feeding, material is fed based on its volume.
W
Weigh-Belt Feeder
A weigh-belt feeder is a gravimetric feeder that continuously transports bulk materials via a conveyor belt while simultaneously measuring the feed rate.