Material Handling Equipment

Screw Conveyor
Screw conveyors are the most suitable conveying equipment for conveying
free-flowing material between two points over a short distance, either
horizontally or slightly inclined, where no change in direction is necessary.
The conveying operation is carried out by the thrust of the screw. The Screw
Conveyor consists of a shaft and mounted screw rotating in a U-shaped
trough between the end bearings. Paddles are provided at the start of the
screw except for small lengths. Screw conveyors are fabricated in
convenient lengths with intermediate shafts, to connect the screw sections.
Hanger bearings are provided at every joint for supporting the drive with a
geared motor. To prevent any accumulation of material, an emergency outlet
called overflow flap is provided at the end of the conveyor. A limit switch is
also provided mounted on it so as to avoid tripping of the motor.

Screw Dischargers below the bins

Bucket Elevator
The Bucket Elevator is used for conveying the material from lower level to
higher level in the plant. The material entering at the bottom inlet is carried
to the top by the bucket and discharged centrifugally in the outlet of the
elevator. It consists of a rubber belt fitted with buckets at required intervals
vertically and top and bottom pulley inside a fabricated steel casing
(troughs). Sliding bearings are incorporated in the bottom pulley so that the
tightness of the belt may be adjusted. The top pulley is rubberised to provide
drive without any slip. Pawl-and-ratchet type back stop is provided on the
top pulley to prevent reverse rotation due to the weight of the material on
the active side of the belt. Bucket elevators are driven by a chain drive
provided at the top through a geared motor or a worm reduction gear drive.

Top Drum of Bucket Elevator

Chain Conveyor
The Chain Conveyor is used to convey different dry free-flowing materials
from point to point using the least power and the smallest size of conveyor
chain. The chain speed ranges from 0.5 Meter per second to 1 Meter per
second.

Pellet Mill
Pelletising is a process of compacting finely ground material into a firm
mass of the required shape and size by extruding it through a metallic ring
die. Finely ground material is fed into the Pellet Mill through a feeder and
then pressed into a rotating ring die with the help of two press rolls which
are free to rotate on their respective shafts. The resulting pressure
compresses the material and extrudes it in cylindrical form through the
radial holes in the die.

Pellet Mill (Model PS-520)

Pellet Mill (Model PS-420)

with 3-stage Feeder Conditioner

Spectoms Pellet Mills

Model

Capacity

Drive Requirement

Laboratory

150 Kg/Hr.

7.5 HP Main Motor

& 0.75 HP Feeder

PS-300

1.5-2.0 TPH

50 HP
& 2 HP Dynodrive

PS-300 (W)

2.0-2.5 TPH

50 HP
& 2 HP Dynodrive

PS-420

3.5-4.0 TPH

120 HP
& 3 HP Dynodrive

PS-420 (W)

5.0-5.5 TPH

120 HP
& 3 HP Dynodrive

PS-520

6.0-10.0 TPH

120 HP
& 5 HP Dynodrive

Pellet diameter ranges from 1 mm to 20 mm.

Capacities vary with material characteristics and other factors.

Every Pellet Mill is backed by our efficient Spares Service Cell which
guarantees prompt delivery of any component from dies, press rolls and
knives to even the smallest bolt.
Pelleting Module:
Our specially designed Pelleting Module can accommodate a Pellet Mill
and all its associated equipment Pellet Cooler, Pellet Sieve and Pellet
Crumbler within a very compact space, and on a self-supporting
independent structure. This module can even be installed in an existing plant
without requiring any major changes.

Pellet Crumbler

The Spectoms Pellet Crumbler is an essential equipment for the preparation

of crumbled pellet feed. This is used for breaking the pellets into crumbs
required for chicks which are 2-3 weeks old. Pellets are broken into pieces
of the required size between the two rolls of the crumbler. The gap between
the rolls can be adjusted to regulate the size of crumbs. The roller gap is
adjusted with a hand wheel mechanism. The crumbler is fitted with drive
parts which include drive and driven pulley, belt, guard and slide rails for
the motor.

Pellet Crumbler
Capacity
Range

Material of
Construction

5-10 TPH

Mild Steel

Material of Construction of Crushing Motor

Rolls
Chilled Cast Iron

10 HP

Hammer Mill
The Spectoms Hammer mill is basically an all-purpose grinder which can be
used for grinding a wide range of feedstuff such as Oil Cakes, Extraction
Meal, Broken Rice, Roots, Dry Herbs, Oat, Hulls and Maize. The material to
be ground is subjected to the beating action of hammers until it is reduced to
the fineness necessary to pass through the sieve. By using sieves with
openings ranging from 0.03 inches to 0.79 inches (0.8 mm to 20 mm) the
granulation of the material can be varied over a wide range.
The Hammer Mill is robustly constructed for high-speed continuous
grinding. It consists of a fabricated body. The grinding chamber is usually
formed by a series of steel plates built up on a shaft and separated
sufficiently to allow the beaters to be mounted between them upon
transverse spindles or pins which pass through the beaters near their outer
edge. The perforated sieves surround the beaters except at the point where
the feed enters the machine. A hinged cover is provided for easy
accessibility to the grinding chamber. The beaters are made from Mild Steel

(hardened) and can be reversed when the tips have worn. The rotor is
dynamically balanced and is mounted on two self-aligned bearings. The
grinding chamber and the motor are directly coupled and are mounted on a
common base frame. Vibration dampers are provided to check all sorts of
vibrations occurring due to the running of the machine.
Ground powder from the Hammer Mill is normally conveyed by Pneumatic
Conveying Systems. In normal operation, the feed to the Hammer Mill is
controlled by a Shaker Feeder or adjustable vibro-feed manually or
electronically. The feed to the Hammer Mill should be controlled in such a
manner that the Hammer Mill is neither overloaded nor underloaded. This
can be judged by observing the current taken by the motor as well as
through the sight-glass provided on the pneumatic conveying pipeline. For
suction pneumatic system the conveying air should be properly regulated.

Hammer Mill (Model HS-100)

Spectoms Hammer Mills

Model

HP

Capacity

HS 40

25

1-3 TPH

HS 80

60

3-5 TPH

HS 100

120

7-10 TPH

Capacities mentioned are with 4-5 mm sieve fitted for grinding maize.
They will vary with material characteristics.

Universal Grinder for Fine Grinding

The Spectoms-Breckner Universal Grinder can handle dry solids, solids in
slurry, greasy solids and fibrous material in dry or moist form (upto 20 %)

and wet fibrous material in slurry form in various sizes. The consistency of
the feed material and the size of the ground output will determine the final
capacity. The Universal Grinder is a vertical disc-shaped grinder utilising
two separate grinding zones. The material to be ground is fed by a screw
conveyor or a hopper to the first grinding zone where it is coarse ground. It
is then fed automatically to the second or fine grinding zone, from which it
is discharged under its own momentum through a top-mounted discharge
chute. The direction of the movement of the material from zone one to zone
two and then to the discharge outlet is controlled by fixed transition guides
mounted at the end of the material flow channel in each zone. An adjustable
grinding zone allows the highest possible output while achieving the finest
grind.

Sieveless Universal Grinder For Fine Grinding

Spectoms Universal Grinders for Fine Grinding
Model

Capacity

Drive Requirement

Laboratory

200 Kg/Hr

5 HP

CS-740

0.5-2.0 TPH

40 HP

CS-1100

5.0-7.0 TPH

120 HP

Material of Construction: Mild Steel / Stainless Steel

Batch Mixer

Batch Mixer
The Spectoms Batch Mixer is suitable for mixing various ingredients in food
processing plants and feed milling plants. A double-ribbon type rotor and
close tolerances between the rotor and the body guarantee a very high
mixing uniformity. The rotor is mounted on heavy-duty bearings fitted on
both sides along with bottom discharge arrangement. Inspection doors are
provided for supervising the activities. The mixer can either be drop bottom
type or emptied through manually or pneumatically operated discharge gates
located as desired. It can function with a mixing efficiency of upto 1 in 1
million. Capacities range from 250 Kg to 2 Tonnes per batch, with mixing
time of approximately 4 to 6 minutes. The machines are supplied with 5 HP,
10 HP, 20 HP or 30 HP drive motors and gear boxes as required. The driving
mechanism is directly mounted on the body. For special applications, mixers
are supplied with Stainless Steel contact parts.
Spectoms Batch Mixers
Model Capacity Drive Requirement
0.25 T

0.25 T

5 HP

0.5 T

0.5 T

10 HP

1T

1T

20 HP

2T

2T

30 HP

Modular Filter For Dust Collectors &

Catch Cyclones

Catch Cyclone for handling Dryer Air Exhaust

Modular Filters are ideal for cleaning dust-laden air generated while
handling powdered materials. They are suitable for intake dumping points,
grinding mill aspiration and dust collection systems. Non-woven felt filter
bags are encased in a compact sturdy sheet metal cabinet which permits easy
access to the elements. Dust collection is at the bottom and there is a hood at
the top for the collection of cleaned air. A motorised beating mechanism,
automatically actuated by an electronic timer, is available for the periodic
cleaning of filter elements. The Modular Filter works generally under a
negative pressure. The dust-laden air enters at the inlet of the bottom hopper.
Air having light dust particles enters into the filter bags. Because of the
pressure difference across the filter element and the mechanised shaking of
the filter bags, dust separated from air falls into the hopper. The cleaned air
escapes from the bag sides and is diverted into the hood at the top from
where a blower sucks it out and discharges it into the atmosphere. Dust falls
into the hopper by gravity. Dust collected in the hopper is discharged by
means of an air lock. The filter bottom may be made suitable for a rotary air
lock or a collection basket. Capacities range from 100 cubic feet per minute
to 5000 cubic feet per minute of dust-laden air. The models available can be
provided with 5, 16 or 25 bags, as required.
For heavy-duty applications cleaning of filter elements is required more
frequently and rigorously. For this purpose pressurised air is blown through
the filter elements periodically in the opposite direction of the clean air
cleaning the filter. The sequence and duration of this blast is controlled by
an electronic sequence controller. These units work as Dust Collectors and
can operate using rinsing air from a high-pressure compressor or a roots
blower and can work under negative as well as positive pressures. These
units are made with 8, 16, 32 and 96 bags, with cleaning for individual bags
or for a group of bags at a time.
Spectoms Modular Filters
Model

Capacity Drive Requirement

Mini

5 Bags

Manual Shaking

Comparative

16 Bags

0.5 HP

Large

25 Bags

0.5 HP

Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Suction Type Pneumatic Conveying System

using twin cyclone separators
Spectoms Pneumatic Conveying Systems are ideal for the bulk handling of
various free-flowing materials in powder or granular form. They are
specially designed and extensively used in the feed milling and food
processing industries. The conveying systems are fabricated from epoxy
powder coated steel, stainless steel or aluminium, as required by the
application. Individual solutions are developed for each customer, based on
the specific conveying problem, the conveying capacity required and the
conveying distance.
Suction Conveying

Suction conveying is ideal for many pick-up points but

one delivery point.
It is the simpler and less expensive solution.
If the system operates without over-pressure, better
dust control is achieved.

Pressure Conveying

Pressure conveying is ideal for one pick-up point but

many delivery points.
It is used for longer conveying distances, bigger
capacities and higher conveying pressure.

Suction/Pressure Conveying Suction/Pressure conveying is ideal for many pick-up

points and many delivery points.
It carries the product directly into silos to avoid any

additional receivers.

Bulk Tanker
With the use of bulk storage facilities, bulk transportation has become an
essential requirement for any modern feed mill or food processing facility.
Different kinds of powders, pellets, granules and grains can be carried in
bulk all along the distribution chain, and bagged only when absolutely
necessary.
The Bulk Tanker is basically a specially shaped pressure vessel, at the
bottom of which are three or four discharge cones fitted with butterfly
valves to regulate product flow. The discharge valves are manifolded to a
discharge pipe with its outlet at the rear bumper. The tanker can be loaded
by gravity through manholes at the top; it can also be filled pneumatically.
To unload, the tank is pressurised to assist the flow of material to the
discharge pipe when the discharge valves are opened. The material entering
the discharge pipe is conveyed by compressed air to the receiving silo. The
compressed air needed for the operation is supplied by an oil-free twin-lobe
type compressor driven by the tractor engine or by a separate engine. At
large unloading stations, the compressed air is supplied by centralised air
generating units. For powdery materials like cement, the bottom of the
tanker is fitted with a specially designed aerating arrangement to fluidise the
material flowing out of the tanker.
We make 5-Tonne and 10-Tonne Bulk Tankers in MS/SS construction,
complete with pneumatic discharge lines, pressure balancing lines, relief
valve, fluidisation unit, pressure gauge, rotary compressor and other
accessories.
Spectoms Bulk Tankers
Model Capacity

Drive Requirement

Mini

5T

P.T.O. / 7.5 HP Motor

Large

10 T

P.T.O. / 7.5 HP Motor

Storage Silos

Spectoms modular corrugated galvanised steel silos enable the scientific

storage of foodgrains and a wide variety of free-flowing materials such as
animal feed, pellets and granules, oilseeds, etc. They are designed to
withstand extreme weather conditions and wind loads, intense rain and also
the stresses arising out of product movement during loading and unloading
operations. The body sheets have punched holes and are pre-formed for a
given silo diameter. Special bead seals and bolting arrangements with
rubberised washers ensure complete water-tightness. Whenever necessary,
the silos are strengthened with channel-shaped vertical stiffeners to increase
the structural stability. The modular construction facilitates future capacity
expansion. The optional features include: ladder, hand railing near the roof
edge, manhole, solid-state temperature detection system, level indicators,
motorised grain spreader, discharge auger and aeration blower.
Manufacturing Range
Flat Bottom Silo

3 Tonnes to 500 Tonnes

Conical Bottom Silo 5 Tonnes to 300 Tonnes

Larger capacity silos can also be manufactured
Spectoms Corrugated Farm Silos
Model

Capacity

Mini

3T

Comparative

5T

Large

10 T

Extra Large

20 T

Various options for loading and unloading the silos are available.

Storage Silo System at Karnataka

Milk Federation, Dharwad

Storage Silos at Chalthan,

near Surat

Finished Product Storage Silo

System at Western Hatcheries
Ltd., Solapur.

Mobile Poultry Feed Plant

Mobile Poultry Feed Plant

The Spectoms Mobile Poultry Feed Plant has been developed specifically to
serve poultry farmers who produce feed for their own requirements. Farmers
can use the self-sufficient portable plant to make feed exactly according to
their own formulations and at their own poultry farm. The mobile plant can
be operated by a variety of power sources, including the power from a farm
tractor. It can work efficiently even in remote areas close to the raw material
sources and in the vicinity of the bird houses. The cost of transportation of
raw materials and finished goods is eliminated and the feed quality can be
controlled as desired.
Plant Specifications
Capacity

150 - 250 Kg/Hour

Total Connected Power

27 HP

Power Required

30 HP

Power Consumption

100 Watts per Kg of Feed

Power Take-Off Options

Oil Engine
Electric Motor
P.T.O. Shaft of a Tractor

Approximate Weight of Plant

2.0 Tonnes

Standard Equipment Attached

Pellet Mill

Universal Grinder

Pre-Mix Dumping Spout

Batch Mixer

Air Lock

Conveying Pipelines

Blower

Drive Source and Fittings Mobile Chassis with Wheels

Live Bin With Discharger

The Live Bin Discharger, with agitators, is one of the most frequently used
devices for feeding powdery materials for processing in food processing
industries. It is generally used to feed material which tends to settle and
clog. The agitator arms rotate to give a dynamic momentum to the materials
inside the bin. The entire contents of the bin are kept LIVE by imparting
slow agitation. The possibilities of demixing are thus eliminated and batches
of duly mixed powdered ingredients can be discharged through the
discharge chute at the desired rate for further processing. The bin is
generally cylindrical in shape. It has an impeller provided at the bottom, an
inspection door, top cover, and an outlet with a variable opening. Capacities

vary according to requirements, from 500 Kg per hour to 5 Tonnes per hour.
The bin discharger is driven by a 2 HP/40 RPM to 5 HP/40 RPM drive
motor.

Pellet Cooler
The Pellet Cooler is used for cooling hot feed pellets from 80 o C to ambient
temperature. It consists of an intake box made from Stainless Steel plates
with the top cover of bolted construction. It contains SS wedge plate for
pellet distribution on both sides of the cooler column with SS flap supported
on bearings. On one end there is provision for a mercury switch and on the
other end a suitable balancing weight is provided for automatic operation of
the discharger. When the column becomes full, the flap gets lifted and the
mercury switch operates the auxiliary contact of the starter for the
discharger motor and the discharger. Cooling columns are on either side
with central duct for conveying hot air. SS wire mesh separates pellets from
air. Set of louvers (flaps) regulate flow of cold air inside the cooler. The
pellets while falling operate inside portion of the flaps and cold air is passed
through stock of pellets. Pellet discharger has an arrangement for pellet
collection and flow adjusting through a mechanism. The discharging
mechanism with Spring Steel strips vibrates by means of eccentric drive
with pulleys fitted with weights.
Spectoms Pellet Coolers
Model

Capacity

Drive Requirement

Single Cooling Column (V)

1.0-2.0 TPH

0.75 HP

Double Cooling Column

(V)

5.0-10.0 TPH

0.75 HP

Vertilift

Vertilift with Bag Dumping Hopper

and Turbo Sifter
The Vertilift is a versatile vertical conveyor for economic, efficient and dustfree handling of powdery and granular materials. The Vertilift consists of a
dump hopper with a stirrer, a material flow regulator and a vertical screw
with drive and controls. The screw runs freely in the pipe, and is mounted on
shielded anti-friction bearings. The screw and the stirrer have a common
drive.
The bulk material is tipped in the dump hopper and the stirrer moves the
material to the intake of the screw for positive feeding. A grill is provided in
the hopper to ensure that empty bags, rags, etc., do not hamper the function
of the stirrer, or clog the screw. The screw conveyor carries the material
upwards and discharges it through an outlet. The upper end of the screw is
designed to facilitate smooth discharge of material from the outlet. A
reversible switch facilitates quick cleaning of the screw by opening the
cleaning flap at the bottom of the screw and reversing the direction of
rotation. The rigidly fabricated enclosed base platform supports the screw,
hopper and the drive motor. Drive parts are enclosed in the platform. A
vertical flange-mounted motor is rigidly fitted on the base platform. The
drive motor can also be mounted on the top of the screw conveyor.
The Vertilift can handle material at any rate from 0 to 5 Cu. M./Hr. It can lift
material upto a height of 2.5 M with a single screw, and more with multiple
screws. The machine avoids segregation of material and ensures dust-free
conveying. It avoids the need for making holes in the floor or for digging
pits for dump hoppers. The unit is offered in MS or SS. For pharmaceutical,
food and similar industries special designs are available which allow easy
dismantling of all contact parts for thorough and quick cleaning. Various
accessories like mobile chassis, hopper cover and dust collection hood for
the hopper are also offered.
Among the many materials which can be handled by the Vertilift are :

 Baking
powder

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals

Powder for tablets

Detergents

PVC and other plastic

powders

Dyes

Soap powders

Fillers

Starch

Flour

Sugar

Milk powder

Tea

Overall Dimensions
Hopper

1000 mm x 900 mm x H (upto 2500 mm)

Bag Tipping Height

710 mm

Conveying Capacity

Adjustable from 0 to 5 Cu. M./Hr.

Hopper Volume

0.15 Cu. M.

Drive Power

2 - 5 HP, 3-Phase

Spectoms Vertilifts
Model

Capacity Drive Requirement

Mini

1 TPH

2 HP

Comparative

2 TPH

3 HP

Large

3 TPH

5 HP

Dryer-Cooler (Single-Pass/Double-Pass)
The Spectoms Modular Type Single-Pass/Double-Pass Dryer-Cooler is
frequently used in the food processing, feed milling and oilseed processing
industries. It is a composite unit finished with spray galvanised or Stainless
Steel slat conveyor of perforated sheets fitted on the chain with a ventilation
arrangement and moving over the sprockets with a variable-speed drive. The
product to be dried is evenly spread on perforated apron links forming a bed
of uniform height. Drying air is percolated through the contents of the bed

causing the heat transfer needed for moisture migration. The dryer also
includes blower, steam radiator and steam control valves. The length and
width of the dryer depend on the product to be dried and cooled. The unit is
provided with driving and driven sprockets built with a chain tensioning
device and an overload protection shear pin and panels fully insulated to
minimise the heat loss. The exhaust fan is mounted on the drier while the
cooling fan is installed at the side. The air from the cooling chamber moves
to the pre-heating zone and consequently to the drying zone and finally to
the exhaust line. Air circulating fans circulate the hot air through the product
on an apron conveyor. The exhaust fan takes the required quantity of air and
exhausts it into the atmosphere. Dryer conveyors are driven by a suitably
sized varispeed unit with gear box at the desired speed. Temperature sensors
are provided in the heating zone which control the steam inlet to the heating
coils. At the bottom two fines-collection conveyors are provided to collect
the fines and remove them out of the dryer. A mechanically or hydraulically
controlled oscillating spreader is provided at the inlet to uniformly spread
the product on the apron conveyor if required.
The Dryer-Cooler consists of:
a) Pre-heating

zone, drying zone and cooling-cum-discharge zone

b) Hot-air circulating fans
c) Exhaust fan
d) Cooling fan
e) Discharge conveyor / Fines conveyor
f) Main drive motor (variable speed) for the dryer
The entire unit is built from standardised modules which permit flexibility in
construction of the dryer/cooler to suit a range of duty requirements.
Capacity augmentation is possible at a later date in such modular designs.
Specifications
Heating zone area : 6 to 20 sq. m.

Width : 2 to 3.7 m

Pre-heating zone area : 2 to 10 sq. m.

Total length : 3 m onwards

Cooling area : 6 to 20 sq. m.

Capacity of cyclones : 5000 to 20,000 CFM

Flow Meter: Positive Displacement

Type
The Positive Displacement Type Flow Meter is an oscillating-rotary-piston
type device. It has a measuring chamber and an annular piston. The liquid
pressure causes the piston to rotate in the chamber. The rotary motion is
transmitted to a vertically positioned indicator by means of a gear train. The
piston displaces a fixed volume per revolution which is shown on the
indicator. A six-digit mechanical counter continuously accumulates the total
volume. If required, electronic signals can be generated for process control.
Specifications
Model

PDM 1.1/4"

Flow

5-30 Litres/Minute

Fluid

Molasses of Specific Gravity 1.4 and viscosity 200 Seconds

Redwood 1 at 20o Celsius

Pressure

10 kg./cm

Specific Gravity

1.4

Viscosity

200 Seconds Redwood 1 at 20o Celsius

End Connection

Flanged as per British Standard H Table

Material of Construction Bronze/Stainless Steel body and fibre rotor

Temperature

80o Centigrade maximum

Indication

250 mm vertical dial major graduation 10.0 Litres a

revolution. Minor graduation 0.1 Litre.
Continuous six-digit mechanical counter to accumulate
volume in Litres least count 10 Litres.

Overall Dimensions

250 mm long x 350 mm high x 150 mm wide

Rotary Valves / Air Locks

The Rotary Valve is a device which performs a vital function in the feed
milling and food processing industries. It discharges powdered materials
from the cyclones of pneumatic systems without allowing air to leak past the
openings. In a pressure system, it permits material to be injected in the

conveying system at the feed point where there is consequently a tendency

for the air to leak to the atmosphere. Besides loss of pressure, this results in
considerable dust nuisance and necessitates a larger air pump and a higher
power consumption than would otherwise be required. In order to overcome
this problem, a rotary valve is used as an air lock. The air lock action is
achieved by means of a vaned rotor rotating within a housing with a very
close tolerance (maximum 0.076 mm or 0.003 inch). It either feeds materials
into the conveying system or discharges materials from it without allowing
the conveying air to lock nut.
The main features of Spectoms Rotary Valves are:

Sturdy housing allows no distortion due to aged castings or stressrelieved fabrication.

Precise tolerance between rotor, housing and covers prevents air
leakage while allowing free material movement.
Smooth operation and long life are ensured by special bush or antifriction bearings which support the rotor.
Dust seals protect bearings from impurities.
Air seals on side covers prevent leakage across bearings.
Bridging of material within rotor cavities is eliminated to give smooth
and uniform throughput.
Specifications

Housing

MS fabrication with hard chrome plating on the inside

Rotor

MS fabrication, vane type

Cleaning Bush

Nylon wires
Available in MS as well as SS construction

Blow-through and/or gravity discharge air locks are also available

Spectoms Air Locks

Model

Capacity

Drive Requirement

15/15

1 TPH

0.5 HP

22/19

2-3 TPH

1 HP

28/22

5 TPH

1 HP

28/30

5-10 TPH

2 HP

The capacities indicated are for free-flowing powders with 0.5 Bulk Density

Molasses Mixer
The Molasses Mixer is used to mix the required quantity of molasses or
other liquid ingredients in premixed batches. Its horizontal design ensures
that the mix coming out is of uniform composition and free from lumps or
balls. The design allows for the injection of two liquids synchronised with
the feeding material. The maximum percentage of single liquid that can be
injected is 10 % of the throughput. The capacity of the molasses mixer
ranges from 5 Tonnes per hour to 10 Tonnes per hour.
Spectoms Molasses Mixers
Model

Capacity

Drive Requirement

Junior Model

2 - 3 TPH

15 HP

Senior Model

5 TPH

25 HP

Aspiration System
A lot of dust emanates from the material transfer points while handling
grains and powders in almost all feed milling, food processing, chemical and
pharmaceutical plants. This dust tries to escape from any open joints in the
machine, thereby creating a lot of inconvenience to operating personnel.
This fine dust is also prone to catch fire. In order to contain this dust and
keep the working environment clean, all material transfer points are
connected with pipes to a central point. This central point is either a
cyclone-and-blower combination or a bag filter. The dust from the various
points is sucked through the pipeline and collected from the dust-and-air
mixture by the filter and discharged in the system, and clean air is let off
into the atmosphere. This aspiration system generally consists of horizontal
or vertical pipelines, bends, Y joints and air valves made from 22 SWG
Galvanised Iron sheets to prevent corrosion and make it light in weight.

Bin Activator / Vibratory Discharger

Bin Activator
The Spectoms Vibratory Bin Discharger is ideal for the uniform discharge
of non-free-flowing materials such as high-oil-content flours, baby foods,
high-protein blends, etc., from storage bins or silos. The discharger has a
specially designed body, adequately reinforced to mount an eccentrically
loaded discharger motor. Special flexible rubber connections isolate
vibrations completely from the main discharge bin while permitting
unrestricted movement of the discharger cone, which is supported by a
special arrangement of forged links and rubber bushings. The Vibratory Bin
Discharger is available in capacities ranging from 1 TPH to 15 TPH, in
either Mild Steel or Stainless Steel construction, depending upon the
application.

Air Blast Assembly

Powdered ingredients when stored in bins and hoppers tend to stick to the
walls of the vessel. There are many methods to loosen the fine dust sticking
to the walls. One of the effective ways is to create an impact with a highpressure air pulse. Dry, demoisturised, high-pressure air from the receiver
flows to the ventury of the blast system and always keeps the rubber
diaphragm pressed. When the timer-operated arrangement triggers the
solenoid coil, the air jet pulse gushes inside the vessel and creates vibrations
inside the stockpile. This impact loosens the layer sticking to the walls of the
storage vessel. The pulse rate of the air jet can be varied by adjusting the
timer. The arrangement is very effective in loosening and breaking the
briges formed inside the storage vessel.

Load Cell Type Electronic Batching

System

Electronic Batching Scale with Pneumatic Flap.

The picture shows the feeder (above) and the mixer (below).
The Load Cell Type Electronic Batching System is used for the preparation
of a batch of upto 20 ingredients discharged and weighed accurately in a
Batch Hopper. It facilitates pre-programmed intake of feed ingredients, their
weighing and then their discharging to the conveying system. The Batching
System consists of a Batch Hopper of 1 to 2 MT capacity with a
pneumatically operated gate. The hopper is supported on load cells and is
provided with a weight indicator. The material is fed from ingredient bins
provided with the dischargers according to the process formula pre-stored in
the memory. As many as 100 feed formulae can be stored in the memory and
batches can be prepared accordingly. The accuracy of the system is 0.2 %.
The machine ensures faster weighing cycles, increased batch to batch

consistency, tighter tolerance and accuracy, more efficient use of manpower

and reduced unscheduled down time.

Drum Sieve
The Drum Sieve is generally used for separating large fibres and big lumps
from materials. A horizontal overhung sieve drum rotates in an enclosed
casing. This drum is made of perforated sheet metal and is kept open by a
brush scraper. The product is fed via the inlet spout into the interior of the
drum and is revolved so that the fines drop through the sieve, while the
rolling motion causes the coarse impurities to move to the outlet channel
below the inlet. The guide spiral located in front of the outlet assists the
discharge of the coarse impurities and prevents the inclusion of fines. The
sieve drum is subdivided into a feed cylinder and a discharge cylinder.
Optimum adaptation of the perforation to the product, throughput capacity
and the separating efficiency can be obtained with different sieving
combinations.
The main features of the machine are:

High throughput capacity with minimum space requirement

Reliable removal of long fibres
Rugged maintenance-free construction
The sieve drum can be changed easily within minutes
Easy accessibility
Simple erection

Catch Cyclone

Catch Cyclone for handling Dryer Air Exhaust

The Catch Cyclone replaces the conventional cyclone and can be installed
wherever there is a space constraint. The biggest advantage is that no
maintenance is required as there are no moving parts (the Catch Cyclone is

based on the principle of centrifugal force and inertia). The inspection doors
on both sides allow for easy cleaning. At the entry the dust-and-air mixture
is pressed into the turbo separator by means of the fan and passed into a
helical type casing. The form of the casing causes the air to rotate. The dust
particles are pressed against the inner wall of the casing and directed into the
secondary separator. The nearly dust-free main air stream flows through
passing along the lamillars. Due to the sudden change in the air stream
direction, the residual dust is passed into the main stream. The main stream
air is purified and let off into the open atmosphere along with the part
stream. The secondary separator works like a cyclone and consists of a
central pipe, a cyclone head and cylindrical casing. The efficiency of the
catch cyclone is considerably higher than that of the conventional cyclone.

Load Cell Type Bagging Machine

(Bagging-Off-Weigher)

Load Cell Type Bagging Weigher

The Load Cell Type Bagging Machine or Bagging-Off-Weigher is an
electronically controlled bagging machine. It is a heavy-duty machine for
the repeated and accurate weighment in bags of products like pelleted or
mashed feed, grains, sugar and cereals. It consists of a hopper, a belt feeder
with slow-speed and high-speed drives, a weighment chute supported on
load cells and a pneumatically operated bag clamp. The operation of the
machine is controlled by a solid-state controller. The weight indicator can be
connected to a printer. The accuracy of the machine is 0.2 %. The machine
ensures faster weighing cycles, increased bag to bag consistency, tighter
tolerance and accuracy, more efficient use of manpower and reduced
unscheduled downtime.