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The application of automation technologies in the field of bulk solids transport - comprising both mechanical systems (screw conveyors, bucket elevators, chain conveyors...) and also pneumatic systems (conveying under overpressure and by vacuum, fluidized bed chutes...) - has a very strong impact on production and productivity. It allows to transport even very large bulk quantities in a reliable and safe manner over great distances without human intervention.
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For large-scale facilities producing PVC pipes, SPC flooring, or PVC wall panels, an advanced automatic weighing, compounding, and conveying system is an absolute necessity. Historically, production lines relied heavily on manual labor where operators physically weighed, batched, and transported materials to the extruder. While this traditional mixing method might suffice for small-scale operations, it introduces severe bottlenecks and risks for modern, high-capacity plants. This manual approach has three critical defects:
In order to solve these exact problems, our engineering team designed this PVC automatic mixing, weighing, and conveying system. By integrating an advanced PLC touchscreen and recipe management software, the computer can automatically control the weighing and batching, seamlessly feeding the compound directly to the extruder. Transitioning to this digitalized management system allows facilities to record production data in real-time, ensure complete traceability, and connect with factory ERP or MES networks. Furthermore, the enclosed negative-pressure design and efficient pulse dust collection mechanisms guarantee zero dust pollution, protecting worker health and meeting strict environmental regulations. The complete PVC mixing system consists of:
By completely replacing manual batching, this system dramatically cuts labor expenses, eliminates material waste from human error, and noticeably boosts the final yield of qualified products, ensuring rapid economic benefits and a strong return on investment.
Managing massive volumes of bulk solids requires a strategic approach to containment and material flow. The storage of large bulk solids quantities is realized in customized silos, heavy-duty big-bags, and specialized containers. Each unit is equipped with automatic discharge aids for a safe, consistent extraction of the required product amount from the container to the next processing phase.
In the case of larger capacities, the big-bags emptying process is made automatically, eliminating physical strain and accelerating cycle times. At smaller discharge capacities, the manual discharge process is intelligently supported by mechanical devices like hoists and specialized handling frames. Recognizing that every production floor is unique, we provide professional 3D plant layout planning. This allows us to tailor the material storage footprint to your specific spatial constraints and production targets, maximizing every square meter of your facility while ensuring smooth operational flow.
The application of automation technologies in the field of bulk solids transport has a very strong impact on overall production and productivity. Our architecture comprises both mechanical systems—such as precision-engineered screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and heavy-duty chain conveyors—and also advanced pneumatic systems, including conveying under overpressure, by vacuum, and fluidized bed chutes.
This comprehensive network allows the facility to transport even very large bulk quantities in a reliable and safe manner over great distances without human intervention. To guarantee round-the-clock stability, core components like load cells, pneumatic valves, and drive motors are sourced from internationally recognized brands. All conveying pipelines are constructed from high-strength, wear-resistant, and anti-corrosive materials, ensuring they withstand the constant, abrasive friction of compounds like calcium carbonate over years of continuous operation.
In the critical field of metering and weighing, automation allows significantly higher metering accuracies. This precision has—besides an obvious productivity increase—mainly a profound impact on the final product quality. Our system is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of continuous, large-batch extrusion lines by incorporating highly sensitive weighing modules. This guarantees that the ratio of primary raw materials to micro-additives remains flawlessly consistent across every batch.
Every micro-gram is accounted for, ensuring uniform color, structural strength, and flexibility in your PVC or WPC profiles. Of great importance are the production records and batch protocols recorded and filed by the recipe management system. These digital files are securely stored, providing plant managers with transparent, actionable insights into material usage and batch consistency, effectively eliminating guesswork from the compounding phase.
Transitioning to a fully automated feeding and mixing system is a significant operational upgrade. We deliver a complete, end-to-end turnkey solution designed to integrate flawlessly into your existing extrusion lines. Our dedicated service covers every phase of implementation to ensure your facility achieves maximum efficiency without delay:
