230 Series Auger Packer
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INLET HOPPER ASSEMBLY
There are several types of inlet hopper assemblies which are used to receive and pre-condition product
from the main supply hopper. There are “V” hoppers, spike and ribbon style agitator hoppers. The “V”
hopper does not contain any agitators and is used to simply transition from the main supply hopper to
the auger barrel. This type of hopper is used for free-flowing products only. The agitator hopper contains
a single agitator to pre-condition the product prior to the auger barrel and delivery auger. This type of
hopper is used for products with slight to moderate bridging characteristics. The agitator is powered by a
shaft mounted gearbox driven by its own motor. All hoppers can be equipped with an access door with
access door safety switch to provide maintenance/clean out access. Inlet hoppers can be manufactured
in a wide variety of finishes and materials to fit a particular application.
HOPPER SEAL ASSEMBLY
There are two types of hopper seal assemblies which are used to prevent the escape of product from the
RA-5 agitator shaft. The waste packing box type and the air seal type are used on the agitator hopper as
well as the auger seal assembly.
BELT GUARD ASSEMBLY
A belt guard assembly is provided to cover the auger drives. These guards should always be fully
installed when the packer is in use. If it is necessary to service the V-belts, the rear guard may be opened,
however there is a safety switch which shuts the packer down totally.
BAG CLAMP ASSEMBLY
There are several types of bag clamp assemblies which may be used to secure the bag during the filling
process. The most common of which are either manual or air operated. Manual valve bag clamps are a
simple over-center clamping devise requiring operator actuation prior to starting the filling cycle. Air
operated clamps, however, are actuated automatically whenever the filling cycle is requested.
INFLATABLE VALVE BAG SEAL
This seal is an inflatable rubber boot that is put on the outer fill spout and inflates and deflates with each
filling cycle. This seal is used primarily for dust control situations.
BAG CHAIR ASSEMBLY
There are several types of bag chair assemblies which may be used to support the bag during the filling
process. The most common of which are either manual or air operated, and can be vibrating or non-
vibrating. Manual bag chairs simply support the bag during the filling process and pivot forward to assist
in manual removal of the filled bag. Air operated bag chairs are actuated automatically upon completion
of the filling cycle and are used to discharge the filled bag lengthwise across the take-away conveyor. The
vibratory bag settlers are used to settle and distribute product in the bag during the filling process. Both
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