PosiFlo Automatic Chub Loader

PosiFlo Automatic Chub Loader

With configurable sizes, the PosiFlo chub feeder is an automated solution for chub filling.

  • Consistent, controlled product flow
  • Sanitary, maintenance-friendly design
  • Flexible automation and integration
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Continuous Feeding

The PosiFlo Automatic Chub Loader is a continuous feed auger system that can be integrated with most types of chub forming machines. It was engineered with a pump design that improves product consistency and flow to chub forming packaging equipment. With modifiable sizes and speeds available, the PosiFlo solves for increased chub forming production and efficiencies in maintenance and sanitation.

Features:

  • Engineered for continuous feed and metered flow
  • Pump design creates a positive displacement and flow to downstream equipment
  • Anti-bridging leveling ribbon
  • Open frame, wash-down design
  • Stainless motors, gearbox and pump
  • Electropolishing product contact surfaces
  • Swing away pump base for ease of sanitation and pump alignment
  • Quick release shaft seal
  • Various rates and sizes available depending on application
  • Automatic pressure sensing adjustment
  • Open controls for customizable speeds, timing
  • Ethernet handshaking with downstream equipment
  • Optional HMI (Human Machine Interface) for multiple recipe selection

Standard Specifications

  • Capacity: 28.5 cubic feet
  • Hopper Dimension: 48” x 55”
  • Shaft: 12” diameter, 12” pitch auger with 19” diameter leveling ribbon
  • Pump: Fristam 250A Horizontal Pump
  • Motors/Gears: Nord Gearmotors
  • Finish: Bead blast exterior, electropolished interior
  • Modifiable sizes and speeds available, depending on the application

Standard Controls

  • Stainless Steel 4X Enclosure
  • Fused Disconnect, with Incoming Line Voltage Indication on exterior of panel door
  • SOLA 24VDC Power Supply
  • Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC
  • Allen Bradley Panelview 10” HMI
  • Allen Bradley PowerFlex 525 VFDs for Auger, Leveling Ribbon, Pump
  • Allen Bradley Guardmaster Safety Relay and Sensaguard Switches
  • Programming Port, with 120VAC Outlet, on exterior of panel door
  • PLC and HMI options available, depending on the application
  • Secure Remote Connection is also available
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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.

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Specialized air-ride transportation for safe, timely, door-to-door delivery of even the most oversized and high-value equipment.

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In-house passivation, pickling, and electropolishing to guarantee the precise corrosion resistance and hygienic finish required.

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