Process challenge · Feeding & Dosing
Powder Feeding & Dosing Systems
Powder feeding and dosing systems for accurate volumetric and gravimetric feeding, loss-in-weight dosing and difficult-flowing bulk materials.
- Application Engineering
- Material Testing & Technical Proof
- Integration, Controls & U.S. Support
Dust should be addressed where it is generated. Properly designed discharge points, enclosed conveyors, docking systems, extraction hoods and filtration reduce escape into the work area.
Which feeder can deliver the required rate and accuracy when bulk density and flowability change?
Applications we are building this market around.
Use the material characteristics, process objective and site requirements to determine the right equipment and level of system integration.
- AM / 3D Printing
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Nickel Alloys
- Stainless Steel
- Powder metallurgy
- Graphite
- Rare earths
- Lithium
- Cobalt
Control dust at the source
Dust should be addressed where it is generated. Properly designed discharge points, enclosed conveyors, docking systems, extraction hoods and filtration reduce escape into the work area.
Contain valuable or hazardous materials
Sealed transfers and contained handling can limit operator exposure and prevent contamination of the surrounding plant while improving product recovery.
Integrate dust collection with the process
Central or local filtration can be coordinated with bag dumping, bulk bag discharge, conveyors, packaging and other equipment to create a cleaner overall system.
Typical system elements
Depending on the application, Tiermax can integrate unloading, storage, feeding, conveying, process equipment, screening, valves, dust collection, instrumentation, controls and packaging as one coordinated system.
What Are You Trying to Improve?
Tiermax reviews the material, required duty, upstream and downstream equipment and operating environment before defining the equipment configuration.
Volumetric feeding
Engineer the process around the application rather than selecting equipment in isolation.
Loss-in-weight dosing
Engineer the process around the application rather than selecting equipment in isolation.
Bridge-resistant discharge
Engineer the process around the application rather than selecting equipment in isolation.
Minor ingredient dosing
Engineer the process around the application rather than selecting equipment in isolation.
How the Application Is Engineered
Translate material behavior and the production problem into the process steps needed before selecting the final equipment.
- 01 Define feed rate and accuracy
- 02 Characterize flowability and bulk density
- 03 Choose volumetric or gravimetric mode
- 04 Select screw / flexible-wall / vibratory technology
- 05 Integrate refill and downstream controls
Equipment That Can Form Part of the Solution
Typical equipment used in this process. The final selection depends on the material, capacity and plant layout.
Proof Before Final Selection
Use case studies, test results and engineering review to support the equipment recommendation and reduce application risk.
Tiermax engineering path
From Material Data to an Integrated System
- 01 Understand Define material, capacity and process objective.
- 02 Test Trial uncertain or difficult materials where useful.
- 03 Select Choose technology and configuration.
- 04 Integrate Engineer interfaces, controls and automation.
- 05 Validate FAT and application verification.
- 06 Support Commissioning and U.S. service.
Information that helps us engineer the right solution.
Material
Name, composition, bulk density, particle-size distribution, flow behavior, moisture and temperature.
Process
Required capacity, upstream and downstream equipment, batch or continuous operation, transfer distance and operating schedule.
Site & Compliance
Available space, utilities, controls interfaces, hygiene or hazardous-area requirements and applicable project standards.
Application data
What We Need From You
- Material and bulk density
- Required feed rate and turndown
- Target dosing accuracy
- Particle size and flow behavior
- Upstream hopper geometry
- Process control requirements
Buyer questions
Before Selecting Equipment
Yes. We can supply a standalone feeder or a complete system with feeding, conveying and downstream interfaces.
When the material is cohesive, sticky, very light or variable, or when the required accuracy is tight. A feed test confirms the right feeder type and size before purchase.
Yes. Feeders can be supplied with local control panels or integrated into the plant PLC, including refill sequencing and recipe management.
Common Industries
Reduce Selection Risk Before You Commit
Send representative material and your process objective. Testing can help establish equipment suitability and generate application evidence before final selection.