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Pump Feeder
Mepaco®’s Pump Feeder automates product transfers while preserving integrity and optimizing surge capacity. Designed for demanding food processing environments, it converts traditional batching into a continuous, first-in, first-out metered flow—boosting efficiency and consistency.
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Surge Capacity
Mepaco’s pumping and metering systems are available as single or dual auger feed in a low-profile hopper with optional leveling ribbon or breaker assembly.
The leveling assembly prevents product build-up by moving product away from the discharge end and distributing it along the length of the screw augers, permitting optimum use of available hopper capacity. Each auger and leveling ribbon are driven by a flange mounted angled gear motor – no chains or sprockets – for maximum accessibility and sanitation.
Automated surge. Tailored Performance.
- Single or dual agitators
- Heating or cooling jackets
- Insulation and cladding
- Vacuum construction system
- Optional covers: Split rear or side hinge, and slide
- Electropolished surfaces
- CIP spray balls and sanitation assist
- Load cells and pressure sensors
- Swing-away mounts and quick-release seals
Controls
- NEMA 4x controls: recipe and batch
- Multistep control packages
- Heavy-duty drive upgrade
- Full temperature control
- Storage and data acquisition
- HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Frequently Asked Questions
Mepaco tailors our equipment designs to meet the needs of the application. We have engineered custom designs from small R&D models to 15,000 lb. capacity.
ASME thermal jackets are available on pumping systems for heating or cooling. In addition, thermal screws are available when the application calls for holding temperature.
Common sizes of augers used in Pump Feeders are 9″ and 12″ diameter but are available in may sizes depending on the needs of the application. The pitches can be 1 or 2 full pitch, half pitch or variable.
Load cells can be used in Pump Feeders with flexibility designed into the attached pumping and outlet.
Two augers are best used in applications where the flow is very high or if the product is very dense.
Leveling ribbons are used in applications where the product has the tendency to bridge. Their use keeps the augers fully primed and fully distributed throughout the hopper.
Cavitation occurs when the pump is not properly primed by the auger(s) that are feeding it. The positive displacement pump is the pacing item for the system; therefore, adjust the controls to set the pump for the desired capacity and then dial the augers in to balance the flow.
To evacuate the product out of the line, blow the line with compressed air or use a PIG system.
A pressure transducer is mounted on the transition between the augers and the pump that constantly monitors the pressure. As the pump increases or decreases, the pressure transducers tell the auger(s) to speed up or slow down to maintain the desired NIPR.
The Apache Advantage for Mepaco
Mepaco equipment gains expanded strength through Apache Stainless, adding contract manufacturing, Service 360 lifecycle support, dedicated transport, and food processing vessels for integrated solutions beyond the machine on every line.
Dedicated field service, ASME R-stamp repairs, and audit contracts to protect and extend the life of your vessel.
Specialized air-ride transportation for safe, timely, door-to-door delivery of even the most oversized and high-value equipment.
In-house passivation, pickling, and electropolishing to guarantee the precise corrosion resistance and hygienic finish required.