Loss-In-Weight (LIW) Feeders

Loss-In-Weight (LIW) Feeders

We is the only Weigh Feeder equipment supplier to offer a controlled vibration feeder design. This means minimal loss of accuracy during the volumetric refill cycle and unprecedented accuracy in the gravimetric mode. This makes our feeders much more accurate than competitive designs. Thousands of Feeders have proven over the years that gentle vibration to assist flow provides extremely accurate and repeatable feed of even the most difficult dry bulk materials. There is no need for paddles or internal agitators that are less effective, complicate the design, and degrade the product.

A continuous Loss In Weight system includes a supply hopper or tank, a metering feeder or pump, a supporting scale system, and a microprocessor controller. The system electronically balances tare weight so the controller senses only the weight of the material in the supply hopper.The diagram below describes how it works. At time zero, the hopper is full (high weight) and the operator enters the set point or desired feed rate into the controller.

As time and discharge advance, the actual sensed “loss in weight” follows the decreasing scheduled weight ramp whose slop is a direct representation of the desired weight of delivered material per unit of time (set point). The controller makes frequent comparison of sensed vs. desired rate and alters the feeder’s output, keeping it at set point.Once the sensed weight reaches the hopper refill level (low weight), the controller locks the feed system into volumetric control. The hopper is recharged with material, and the loss in weight cycle repeats. The controller rate disturbance mode protects against any outside weight disturbance that might cause an upset and provide the unique ability to manually load the hopper at anytime without disturbing the feed process.