Flexicon Multi-Purpose Filler

A multipurpose filler introduced by Flexicon, dispenses bulk solid materials into boxes, drums and bulk bags, by weight. The unit features a fill head that seals dust-tight against the inlet spout of bulk bags, or connects to transition adapters that seal against open boxes or drums.

The filler is mounted on load cells tied into a PLC that controls upstream devices to fill containers at high rate, and then at trickle-feed rate to maximise the number of containers filled per hour, while still achieving required accuracies. An automated vibratory system raises and vibrates the container deck to deaerate and densify material, stabilising the container. The low-profile configuration of the filler also allows removal of filled containers using a pallet jack, eliminating the need for a fork truck.

Bulk bag filling-related features include manual fill head height adjustment to accommodate all popular bag sizes, pneumatically retractable bag hooks, an inflatable connector to seal the bag inlet spout, and a feed chute outlet port for dust-free air displacement during filling.

A transition hood is connected to the fill head using quick-action clamps, to fill boxes from 915 to 1220 mm on a side and 990 to 1117 mm overall height.

For filling of drums from 114 to 208 L, a pneumatically actuated, telescoping drum-filling adapter swivels inward for rapid connection to the fill head using quick-action clamps, after which an inlet plate is sealed against the rim of the drum.