Dust-tight docking for dosing units to bulk solids containers
Ensure seamless, dust-free transfer and dosing of bulk solids with flexible docking systems that maintain product integrity and operator safety.
The Dust-Tight Docking System offers a specialized solution for manufacturers in the fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food industries by ensuring seamless integration and operation within production lines. This system from AZO ensures a secure and contamination-free transfer of materials during the docking, dosing, and filling processes. The flexible, dust-tight connections form a critical element in safeguarding both product and operator by preventing foreign matter contamination and maintaining air quality within facilities.
This system excels in the handling of bulk solids containers, providing efficient decoupling between the dosing unit and the weighing scale to avoid force bypasses that could affect measurement accuracy. It is particularly beneficial for industries dealing with powders, supplements, and fine particles, maintaining high standards in product integrity and hygiene compliance.
Typical applications include dietary supplements, protein powders, enzymes, and mineral supplements, optimizing batch production lines with automated, dust-free filling solutions. Designed with the option for customization and engineering support, it integrates well into existing setups, accommodating varied operational needs. The system supports easy cleaning operations, reducing downtime and ensuring continual optimal performance, tailored to bulk material handling demands.
Benefits
- Maintains product purity by preventing contamination and dust escape.
- Enhances operational safety with dust-tight and decoupled docking.
- Improves batching accuracy by eliminating force bypass during weighing.
- Increases production efficiency with quick and secure container docking.
- Ensures hygiene compliance through easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Applications
- Supplements,Metal powders,Fine chemicals,Detergents,Pet food,Nutraceuticals,Minerals,Bulk solids containers,Food ingredients,Enzymes,Spices,Powders,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Mineral supplements,Encapsulated fine chemicals,Protein powders,Spice mixes,Pharmaceutical tablets,Seasoning blends,Tablet coatings,Industrial detergent powders,Pet nutrition blends,Bulk ingredient mixes,Enzyme supplements,Powdered vitamins,Food additive powders,Metallic alloys,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Purification,Drying,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Transport
- Input ingredients
- bulk solids,product for dosing,containers with materials
- Output ingredients
- dosed bulk solids,sealed containers,clean product transfer
- Dust-tight docking
- Yes
- Flexible connection
- Yes
- Scale decoupling
- Yes
- Automation
- Automatic lid removal and replacement
- Trickle guard slider
- Yes
- Residual material aspiration
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy
- Working mechanism
- Dust-tight docking
- Integrated steps
- Automatic lid removal and replacement
- Automation level
- Automatic
- Cleaning method
- Easy cleaning
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch operation
- ATEX certification
- Yes
- FDA compliance
- Yes
- FDA materials
- Yes
- CE marking
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- EHEDG certification
- Yes
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- No
- Docking Type
- Dust-tight,Flexible Connection
- Decoupling Mechanism
- Scale Decoupling
- Container Sealing
- Lid Removal and Replacement
- Connection Type
- Flexible
- Discharge Method
- Trickle Guard Slider
- Control panel type
- HMI / Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- AZO ShuttleDos® / AZO COMPONENTER®
- Connection type
- Dust-tight docking
- Decoupling mechanism
- Scale decoupling
- Market info
- AZO is renowned for designing and manufacturing automated bulk material handling systems, specializing in mixer feeding, ingredient automation, and process control, known for their reliability and tailored solutions in the food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries.