Trantec Solids Handling Ltd

Trantec also offers Gravimetric feeder systems. These are sometimes known as ‘Loss in Weight’ feeders. These consist of a weight system and a control scheme.

The main purpose of a Gravimetric screw feeder system is to discharge process material a controlled weight-based rate and must also meet three main requirements.

1. Material Handling
2. Weighing
3. Control

Trantec offers a range of Volumetric screw feeders. These feeders have a superior design and consist of automation features.

Volumetric feeders are used in a lot of industries worldwide. These range from Chemicals, Food, Plastics and Pharmaceutical

Volumetric feeders are known or metering fine powders, chips, flakes, granules and pellets.

Used widely across the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and plastics industries, a flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) discharger ensures the complete discharge of FIBCs under controlled conditions, maintaining complete safety. Trantec bulk bag dischargers are suitable for both free and poor-flowing materials and can be supplied standalone or in multiples. Configurations may vary due to the product's flow properties and application specifications.

At Trantec, we manufacture auger powder samplers that provide accurate and reliable specimens of both free-flowing and poor-flowing dry bulk solids and are most suited to sampling materials from hoppers and gravity chutes.

The sampler is configured for volumetric feeding and can be programmed to manually or automatically take samples in continuous operation or in batches to suit the customer’s needs.

Our powder samplers boasting a low power consumption and simplistic design, Trantec powder samplers require minimal maintenance, alongside providing a cost-effective solution.

Designed to allow safe deposit of boxes and sacks, our Trantec’s Sack Tip Stations provide a health and safety aid in any application. Simply place the sack onto the front rest to be cut open and emptied accordingly, falling into the hopper. The hopper will then feed the contents to your conveyor, screw feeder, or other process machinery.

Dry bulk solids are kept fully contained with the addition of dust curtain taking away any risk of cross-contamination. Available upgrades include:

> Keg-tip mechanism powdered by a Belimo actuator
> Mobile sack tip on wheels.
> Door with safety interlock and switch.
> Metal detectable silicone gaskets.

Trantec Flexible Screw Conveyors offer efficient, low-cost transport of powders and dry bulk solids. Suitable materials include fine powders, granules, large pellets, flakes, and pills. We have considerable knowledge and experience in the solids handling industry, working alongside some of the best-known brands and OEMs spanning over twenty years.

Construction:

Trantec’s Flexible Screw Conveyors are constructed in mild steel, 304, or 316 stainless steel with a variety of polish finishes to choose from. These include welds as laid, standard, crevice-free, and mirror (0.2Ra). These materials include construction of any inlets, outlets, hopper, lids, agitators, connection flanges, and drive shafts.

Mild steel (or low-carbon steel): A composition of iron, carbon, and manganese, it is a low-cost construction material. Known for its ease in shaping, making manufacturing this steel alloy cost-effective and easy to manipulate. Not suitable for food contact or pharmaceutical processes.
304 stainless steel: An alloy composition containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel, 304 stainless steel is the most common construction material around the world due to its resistance to acidic and caustic solutions, combined with reduced risk of intergranular corrosion and high ease of fabrication.

316 stainless steel: Greater resistance than 304 stainless steel. Easier fabrication, welding, and cleaning properties. Increased resistance to sodium chloride (NaCl) based substances. Typically used for the construction of food and pharmaceutical solutions.

Trantec supply a full range of replacement parts for Flexible Screw Conveyors for use in the Bulk Powder Handling industry. With over 20 years experience, serving some of the largest companies in the food, pharmaceutical, environmental, chemical, and plastics industries, Trantec’s Flexible Screw Conveyor spares can be seamlessly integrated into your existing process.
Our parts are manufactured to the highest specifications and to the same, exacting standards as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), providing guaranteed interchangeability, at a sensible price. We have seen a large increase in spares sales, with newer and more diverse applications relying on our services regularly. Transferring to Trantec’s Flexible Screw Conveyor spares has made a difference to many small businesses, universities, multinational companies and household brands, helping them save money and further improve their processes, omitting the need to return to their original OEM.
Trantec’s Flexible Screw Conveyor parts include:
Conveyor Spiral - made from stainless or carbon steel, available in round, flat or square section. We can provide custom-made spiral to your exact requirements, or you can buy many standard sizes ex-stock.
Conveyor Tube - UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) Tube is extruded from FDA and EC approved food contact material and is available in a range of sizes with many sizes ex-stock.
Fabricated/Machined Parts - our in-house fabrication and CNC machining facilities enables us to offer better pricing. We manufacture specialist stainless steel parts in a range of finishes including mirror finish.
Auxiliary Components - Electrical Controls, Flexible Connectors, Dust Socks and custom manufactured parts are also available. Please contact us for a quotation.

Does your application require ultra-low dosing of powders, flakes or granules? Trantec micro screw feeders are designed to deliver highly accurate and consistent feeding of small amounts of material, offering significant benefits in applications where precise dosing of small quantities of material is required, such as in pharmaceutical, chemical and food processing industries.