Volumetric Feeders
Efficient material handling solutions: S. Howes’ Custom Feeders & Process Systems
S. Howes’ feeders convey, distribute, and transport materials from one step in a process line to another in a controlled and efficient manner. Our bulk solids and material handling feeders feature a proven screw design to provide a continuous uniform flow of materials to downstream processes.
Screw feeders can be customized with several shaft seals, including mechanical, double lip, standard or packing gland, and packing gland with lantern ring. Hopper design options include our standard hopper, thru-flow, conical, and other custom designs, such as self-unloading hoppers. Standard agitator designs include single-spiked, twin-spiked, or ribbon-style agitators, and custom-engineered agitators are available.
S. Howes delivers custom feeding solutions and complete process systems for the most demanding materials.
Features & Benefits
- Volumetric feeding design meters a specific amount of bulk solids for discharge.
- Robust, heavy-duty construction exceeds CEMA standards.
- High quality components provide long-lasting durability.
- Tight Auger-to-Trough clearance for maximum efficiency.
- Direct or chain drive.
- Sectional covers.
- Customer specific inlets/discharges to meet product requirements.
Sample Applications
Meter a wide variety of bulk materials at a controlled feed rate with S. Howes’ volumetric feeders. Our expert engineering team will custom design feeders to meet your exact process requirements.
Options & Accessories
- Totally portable option
- Accessible auger
- Cover options
- Available in carbon or stainless steel and high grade finishes
- Special abrasion resistant seals
- Packing gland seals, rotating mechanical seals
- Variety of liners available
- Custom drive arrangements
- Custom hoppers & hopper agitators
- VFD or starter controls mounted on base
- Heat & cooling options
- Self-contained dust collector
Test Lab & Innovation Center
Your Material Product. Our Thermal Processing Equipment.
Make sure your new process equipment delivers your desired final material requirements.
Lab Testing
Leverage the CPEG Innovation Center and expertise in process engineering to test material product prior to the design or purchase of bulk solids and material handling equipment.
Testing With Rental Units
When material testing in the Innovation Center is not feasible, S. Howes provides rental equipment that can be shipped directly to your site for reliable testing of powder and bulk solids materials.