Hopper Dosing
AssemblyPrecision volumetric feeder delivering consistent powder weight (5–12 grams) to each press cavity. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Hopper Dosing parts and their functions
6 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopper Body | 1× | Conical aluminum feed hopper, 20 L capacity |
| 2 | Vibration Feeder | 1× | Electromechanical 200 Hz vibrator |
| 3 | Metering Wheel | 1× | Rotating 12-cavity wheel, programmable fill |
| 4 | Metering Motor | 1× | Stepper motor 0.5 kW, variable speed |
| 5 | Density Sensor | 1× | Capacitive load cell on metering chamber |
| 6 | Air Release Valve | 1× | Pneumatic vacuum / positive pressure |
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Bill of materials for Hopper Dosing
6 top-level lines · 6 rows shown · 6 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopper Body | cosmetic-powder-press-hopper-body | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Vibration Feeder | cosmetic-powder-press-vibration-feeder | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Metering Wheel | cosmetic-powder-press-metering-wheel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Metering Motor | cosmetic-powder-press-metering-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Density Sensor | cosmetic-powder-press-density-sensor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Air Release Valve | cosmetic-powder-press-air-release-valve | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the hopper dosing is used
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |