LIW / GIW METERING SYSTEM

3MT metering systems utilize the same feeder platform used in the PSM pellet mill feeding systems. This modular approach allows batching systems to be scaled depending on the required batch size and material characteristics.

Three primary feeder sizes are typically used within LIW systems.

Used for minor ingredients and smaller batch additions.

Typical batch sizes:

5 – 75 lb per batch

These feeders are commonly used for additives or materials that must be introduced in smaller controlled quantities.

Designed for mid-range batching applications where moderate quantities of material must be metered into the mixer.

Typical batch sizes:

100 – 1,000 lb per batch

Used for large volume ingredient additions in high-capacity batching systems.

Typical batch sizes:

500 – 3,000 lb per batch

Actual batch size depends on material density and system configuration.

In a typical system layout, multiple LIW feeders discharge their measured material into a collection screw conveyor.

The collection screw then transfers the combined batch into a ribbon blender or mixer, where materials are blended before entering downstream processes such as pellet production or packaging.

This layout allows precise ingredient control while maintaining efficient material flow throughout the batching process.

3MT GIW systems utilize the same PSM feeder platforms but operate differently from LIW systems.

Instead of discharging a predetermined amount of material, gain-in-weight systems measure the material as it is added to the hopper or feeder.

Incoming material is supplied by upstream conveyors, and the system automatically stops material flow when the target weight is reached.

This approach allows the feeders to work directly with upstream conveying systems while maintaining controlled batch weights.

3MT batching systems are used across a wide range of bulk material industries including:

• fertilizer blending
• plastic pellet blending
• powder and dry material batching
• soil and compost products
• agricultural and industrial materials

System configuration can be adjusted depending on material density and handling characteristics.

3MT batching systems utilize PLC-based control platforms to coordinate feeder operation, weight monitoring, and batch sequencing.

Operators can select pre-programmed batch recipes through the control interface and initiate the batching process, allowing the system to automatically meter each ingredient according to the specified formulation.

Control panels are professionally designed and built to integrate feeder controls, load cell measurements, and batching logic into a centralized automation system tailored to each installation.