Auger Filler Working Principle

 Auger Filler Working Principle

Powder stored in the hopper is fed into the auger tooling. The tooling consists of an auger, an agitator blade, and a funnel. Two motors mounted atop the filler offer separate precise control over the rotation of the auger and the agitator blade. The auger rotates to move the product down to the funnel, while the agitator blade works to prevent any product buildups or leftovers in the hopper.

The auger directs the product to the funnel, where it is dispensed into the container. The fill volume is controlled by adjusting the auger speed and the fill cycle. And then, the conveyor transports the filled container to the next station of the packaging line.

After bulk materials are fed into the hopper, the auger drive keeps the auger rotating at a constant speed to move the materials down to the funnel.

The agitator blade is operated and controlled separately. The agitator blade rotates in the opposite direction of the auger. It works to get rid of air in the powders, making the mixture more uniform.

Further, the agitator blade is designed to go all the way down to the funnel. This keeps rat-holing and cavitation from happening and ensures that the auger flights are always packed with the products.

The auger flights are spaced at the same distance. This ensures that each flighting pitch is filled with ingredients of the same bulk density and particle size. It helps achieve precise dosing as the auger rotates.