Flour Pre-Mixing & Bagging System
The Process Challenge
A food processor contacted S. Howes, who needed a new system to batch-mix various ingredients into a flour base and package the product for final delivery. The customer requested S. Howes assist in designing the entire system and provide all key components of the process. Although S. Howes, Inc. has nearly 150 years of experience designing and manufacturing many types of processing equipment, the design of this system was particularly challenging due to space constraints and low ceilings in the facility.
The Solution
The project was conducted in two phases. The first phase consisted of building the system’s core components, such as the mixer, surge bins, and bagger. The second phase required S. Howes to specify and provide conveying equipment, support frames, and mezzanines. The system was installed on-site.
Components
- Bag Dump Station
- Pneumatic Conveyor – A
- Surge Hopper w/High-level Indicator
- ES-4810 Double Ribbon Blender
- Centrifugal Sifter
- Pneumatic Conveyor – B
- Surge Hopper w/ Level Indicators
- Bagging Scale
- Bag Closer
- Belt Conveyors
- PLC Control Panel for Complete System Operation
- Mezzanine & Two Support Frames
The Result
S. Howes’ team of engineers designed a custom system that allowed the desired processing capacity within the building’s physical constraints. The customer can now produce 15,000 lbs. of flour mix per hour.