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Volumetric Feeders vs. OLDS ELEVATOR™

Volumetric screw feeders are a commonly used method of metering bulk materials into a process with reasonable accuracy. They utilize an auger, oriented in the horizontal position, driven by a motor with a variable speed drive to feed material at a controlled rate. In order for the auger flights to remain full the feeder is fed by gravity from a hopper mounted above the auger. This hopper must be filled by another means, often a bucket elevator. Typical accuracy rates of 2-5% error at 2 Sigma are realized with volumetric screw feeders.

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Checklist of OLDS ELEVATOR™ and Volumetric Feeder Performance Features

OLDS ELEVATOR™ Comparison Capabilities Volumetric
Screw Feeder
Yes Convey Product at 90° Elevation No
Yes Convey Product at 45° Elevation No
No Convey Product at 0° Elevation Yes
Yes Volumetric Flow Control Yes
Yes Gentle Handling No
Yes Dust Minimization No
Yes Explosion Risk Reduction No
Yes Footprint Minimization No
Yes Low Maintenance No
Yes Product Feed at Lowest Level No
Yes Quiet Operation No
Yes Variable Flow Rate Yes
Yes Minimize Product Segregation No
Yes Non-Pulsating Discharge No
Yes Multiple Discharges Possible (without valves) No
Yes Mobile Option No

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An OLDS ELEVATOR™ can perform the same functions as a volumetric screw feeder while eliminating the need to elevate material to fill the feed hopper. The OLDS ELEVATOR™ simply takes the material from floor level, elevates and meters it directly into the process. One OLDS ELEVATOR™ does the job of two pieces of conventional equipment. And the accuracy of the OLDS ELEVATOR™ meets or exceeds that of conventional volumetric screw feeders. Typical accuracy rates of 1-3% error, at 2 Sigma are realized with OLDS ELEVATORS™.		 Engineering and Support

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