VACUUM STUFFER

VACUUM STUFFER

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Mepaco® Vacuum Stuffer is engineered to maintain a full vacuum of 29” Hg, enhancing product density and yield by exposing more area to deaeration. It is suitable for preparing products for gas or vacuum packaging, improving color and shelf life.

Adaptable Feed Pressure
The metering pump speed is adjustable from 0 to 100% to maintain the desired feed pressure, accommodating the needs of downstream devices.

Operation and Control
The system features a Deaeration Enhancing Inlet Valve (DEIV) that automatically adjusts based on product levels, ensuring efficient vacuum exposure. The product is spread out in the vacuum chamber for optimal deaeration.

Standard Equipment
  • Power-operated cover with vacuum fitting and safety interlock
  • Onboard load sensing system
  • Hi/Lo level control system with conductance style probe
  • Combination solid flight/paddle agitator
  • 3” stainless steel feed pump
  • Stainless hydraulic oil reservoir and base frame
  • Large capacity hydraulic oil heat exchanger (water cooled)
  • NEMA 4X control enclosure, 230/460 VAC, 3 phase, 60Hz
  • 115 VAC control package with Power On/Off and Feedscrew On/Off

Application Customization
  • Clean-in-place (CIP) spray ball/system
  • Non-standard deaeration chamber size
  • Installation supervision and start-up service
  • Parts cart

Specifications
  • Size: Length 98 inches (2489 mm), Width 47 inches (1194 mm), Height Open 86 inches (2184 mm), Closed 64.38 inches (1626 mm)
  • Deaeration Chamber Capacity: 24 cu ft (.68 cu m), 1200 lbs (544 kg) nominal
  • Maximum Pressure: 150 psi (10.34 bar)
  • Electric Power Unit: 20 HP gearmotor on the feedscrew
  • Vacuum Pump: 5 HP (3.7 kw)
  • Air Required: 2 cu ft (.056 cu m) at 100 psi (6.89 bar) per cover opening
  • Outlet Size: 3 inches (7.62 cm)

*Maximum throughput is dependent on product, screw type, and drive.
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Catalog excerpts

VACUUM STUFFER-1

Mepaco RELIABLE BY DESIGN The Mepaco® Vacuum Stuffer is designed to pull and maintain full vacuum (29" Hg.) The stuffer gently agitates product in its vacuum chamber to expose more area to deaeration, which results in greater density and yield. It also prepares the product for gas or vacuum packaging with better color and shelf life. Adaptable Feed Pressure The speed of the metering pump is adaptable from 0 to 100% in order to maintain the set feed pressure for satisfying the demands of downstream devices. Simple Operation and Control The product continuously feeds through a Deaeration Enhancing Inlet Valve (DEIV) connected by 6"tubing to any upstream device. The inlet valve automatically opens and closes according to the level of product in the chamber. Product entering the vacuum chamber is deflected by the cone-shaped DEIV and is spread out to expose more area to vacuum. Product feed rate can be set for various operations. The metering pump will generate the required pressure needed to maintain the set feed rate within hydraulic drive parameters. STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Power operated cover with 1.25" FPT vacuum fitting, Lexan view windows and safety interlock • Onboard load sensing system • Conductance style probe Hi/Lo level control system • Combination solid flight/paddle agitator • 3" stainless steel feed pump • Stainless hydraulic oil reservoir and base frame • Large capacity hydraulic oil heat exchanger (water cooled) • NEMA 4X control enclosure, 230/460 VAC, 3 phase, 60Hz • 115 VAC control package with Power On/Off and Feedscrew On/Off • Clean-in-place (CIP) spray ball / system • Non-standard deaeration chamber size • Installation supervision and start-up service • Parts cart Pumping - Stuffing

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  1. FEEDING

    2  Pages

  2. PUMPING

    2  Pages

  3. DUMPING

    2  Pages

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