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Mass flow meter IPW S

Mass flow meter IPW S

  • Weighing in vertical process routes
  • For flow rates from 1 up to 6 m³/h
  • For free-flowing, also abrasive bulk materials
  • Very compact dimensions
  • Separate product and measuring chamber
  • Weighing mechanic made of stainless steel
  • Robust housing made of stainless steel
  • No loose parts - high duration of life

 

Can be perfectly used with the control unit ModWeigh PPW.

 

 

Questionnaire  Data sheet

Description

The IPW S mass flow meter IPW S is used for continuous weighing of free-flowing bulk materials. The product flow is gravimetrically measured and evaluated as the material passes through.

Design

The IPW S from MTS consists of a sturdy housing, a measuring chute with a special mounting system and a measuring chamber. The separation of the product chamber and measuring chamber provides special protection for the weighing system and allows for optional use in dust explosion hazard zones.

Advantages and maintenance

The robust mechanics and dustproof housing of the mass flow meter ensure reliability and low maintenance cycles. The height of only 415 mm facilitates quick installation, even in existing and confined conveyor routes.

Areas of application

The IPW S is used for tasks that require precise quantity measurement within a closed conveyor system, for example for

  • determining internal material flows or 
  • inventory control.

Functioning

The IPW S works on the principle of centripetal force. The material flow is fed into the measuring chute housing through the inlet funnel. When the material flows onto the curved chute, it is deflected from the vertical fall axis into a circular path. According to Newton's second law of motion, this exerts a centrifugal force on the product, which generates a counterforce - the centripetal force - at the suspension of the measuring chute.

 

The force is measured by a high-precision strain gauge load cell in the measuring chamber. Compared to impact scales, this measuring principle enables continuous and accurate weighing even of very light bulk solids such as powders or granulates.

 

The IPW S mass flow meter must be installed in the conveyor system in such a way that a uniform discharge speed of the bulk material is ensured. Suitable types of conveyors are screw conveyors, rotary valves, bucket elevators, vibrating chutes, conveyor belts or scraper chain conveyors.