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Why the use of dosing equipment is important in the feed manufacturing process

This equipment is responsible for the quantity of products added in the processes. The exact addition of a liquid can ensure its incorporation efficiency.

Poultry, pork and beef feed factories prepare feed recipes that meet the needs of each animal at different stages of life. These recipes need to be extremely balanced so that the animal can grow and gain weight in the shortest possible time. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful with the dosage of raw materials, additives and preservatives for the production of the feed, as any change in its composition can cause problems for the animals, such as: weakening of the bones, lack of vitamins, conversion losses food, among others.

So that these manufacturing problems do not occur, the companies work with precise dosages of the ingredients, additives and preservatives that make up each ration produced. Factory systems use different types of dosing equipment. These have a differentiated development concept for each integrating company, according to the nuances of the manufacturing process.

For a given process to present the expected results, it is essential that the components are added with the exact measurements. In industrial environments, accurate and reliable liquid dosing equipment must be used to ensure the efficiency of its incorporation process.

If the dosage is not carried out by appropriate equipment and dimensioned for the process, the added quantity can end up being added in the wrong way and seriously compromising the results obtained, at the risk of jeopardizing the entire production, causing economic and product quality losses.

How to choose the most suitable dosing equipment?

Apply Engenharia provides its customers with dosing equipment that meet different needs. According to the electrical engineer, Félyx Capitanio, responsible for the company’s engineering projects, the dosing equipment can be used:

• For application of additives and disinfection of environments in feed factories
• Application of preservatives in animal meal factories,
• Water treatment in the case of slaughterhouses and wheat mills, among other applications.

“To have an efficient process, high-quality, accurate and reliable dosing equipment is important, but it is also necessary for the company to have a qualified professional who knows the equipment and the process, to ensure that the product is applied correctly”, explains the engineer.

The dosing equipment is easy to handle and has a system that is simple to understand with on-board high technology. The liquids to be dosed can be adapted to production lines and industrial plants through equipment, in order to integrate into production processes. Furthermore, cleaning is easy and practical, and its energy consumption is low.

The customer can choose equipment in different sizes and accurately at different levels, according to their needs. Their construction should be analyzed and will depend on the type of ingredient, additive or preservative and the place of application.

5 points that must be observed for the correct dimensioning of the dosing equipment:

1. Research - for the development of a dosing system, it is necessary to understand the process in which it will be installed, its challenges, and then develop the equipment, carrying out a battery of tests to validate the correct functioning of the system.
2. Sizing accuracy - important item in the development of equipment. It is essential to understand the dosage precision necessary for the product applied to comply with the proposed objective.
3. Quality of components - equipment, parts and accessories must be of reliable origin, with guarantees and origins for better functioning.
4. Automation - For an efficient automation, software that meets the needs that the customer needs regarding the operation of the machine is necessary. Information such as dosage, failure report and other data may be developed for monitoring purposes. The monitoring of process performance can also be accessed by cell phone or daily printing of information via HMI (Human-Machine Interface).
5. Professional - the professional needs to know about the manufacturing process, understand the objective and needs of the customer’s results. It is necessary to know a lot about the product and its purpose when applied in the process.

If you need guidance regarding the dosing system, please contact Apply. We have a team of experts that can help you with your challenge.