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Filling characteristics and dosing accuracy of volumetric dosing devices in vertical form—fill—seal machines
Author(s) -
Hohmann H. J.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
packaging technology and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1099-1522
pISSN - 0894-3214
DOI - 10.1002/pts.2770010304
Subject(s) - dosing , seal (emblem) , materials science , product (mathematics) , mechanics , mechanical engineering , engineering , mathematics , geometry , chemistry , physics , organic chemistry , visual arts , art
Abstract A Study has been made of the physical characteristics of the participate products to be filled in vertical form‐fill‐seal machines and the configuration and dimensions of the filling and dosing devices commonly employed. Filling from cups with different opening mechanisms and filling systems using an auger have been examined, and the dosing accuracy found in all instances to be more dependent on variations in the bulk density, general particle shape and size etc. of the product being filled than on the dimensions etc of the filling device. Results are reported on many of the possible characteristics in an attempt to find the relevant one(s) but it is concluded that our knowledge of product characteristics is insufficient and that more research is required.