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Auger fillers are used on free flowing powder and granular products which are not highly abrasive. The auger provides a reliable method of feeding the product at a predictable flow rate. This kind of filling machine is typically used on products like flour, maize meal, sugar, salt etc.
One of the benefits of an auger filling machine is that the product is contained within the auger and therefore dust that emanates from powdery products will be contained except at the point of discharge. An agitator is often used at the inlet of the auger to assist with the flow properties of the product and to prevent bridging and rat-holing from taking place. Auger fillers are used for both volumetric and gravimetric filling applications for both low and medium speed operations.
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