PRESS RELEASE

Release date: January 2003

AccuRate®'s new USDA accepted SolidsFlow® Feeder is excellent for food and pharmaceutical process applications
SCHENCK AccuRate's USDA Accepted Sanitary SolidsFlow® Feeder was designed specifically for use in the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries where equipment and processes must meet stringent sanitary levels. Using the SolidsFlow® Model 2000 feeder as the basis for the new offering; welds, radii, seals, surface finishes, gaskets and all contact and non-contact materials were reviewed and specified as directed by USDA inspectors. Volumetric and gravimetric feeders were found to be compliant with the sanitary requirements set forth by the USDA. The sanitary SolidsFlow® louvered vibratory feeder is offered in volumetric and gravimetric models with feed rates up to 3,000 cubic foot (84,960 liters) per hour. Additional product attributes of the USDA accepted feeder includes the following:
  • Smooth (32 micro-inch RA or better) and crevice-free product contact surfaces, which helps prevent the formation of bacteria. • Polished interior tray surfaces and discharge cone
  • Dual tray stack up allows for easy access and quick disassembly of product contact components for cleaning and sanitizing
  • Nitrile rubber flexible connector and silicone gasket seals are chemically compatible with food, dairy and pharmaceutical products as well as the cleaning/sanitizing solutions used.
  • Domed hopper covers speed and optimize drainage during and after wash-down cycles.




746 E. Milwaukee Street, P.O. Box 208, Whitewater, WI 53190
(888) 742-1249 • (262) 473-2441 • Fax: (262) 473-2489
e-mail: mktg@accuratefeeders.com

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