DDW-MS5-FW40/5-50-CB plus0 pages

Brabender Works Standards

Basic
Line!

Brabender Loss-in-Weight Feeder DDW-MS5-FW40/5-50 with
control module Congrav® CB plus / speed control module FC-V1.1

The DDW-MS5-FW40/5-50 loss-in-weight feeder

flow into the screw.

from the "Brabender Basic Line" (see "What is

The control and speed control modules (sup-

the Brabender Basic Line?") is capable of accu-

plied loose for control cabinet installation - see

rately metering bulk ingredients and fibers.

other side) can communicate to most host/PLC

The feeder has the following main components:

systems and/or to one of the Brabender touch

a free-standing mounting base/scale with a high-

screen operator interfaces (see separate works

accuracy strain gauge load cell, an FW40/5

standards).

FlexWall®Plus feeder with a paddle-agitated

Ingredient contact surfaces: housing and screws

flexible polyurethane hopper, and an extension

are SS 1.4301 (304), blade screws 1.4305 (303),

hopper. All components are fully mounted and

flexible hopper and vertical downspout are poly-

wired to junction boxes.

urethane. Mild steel parts are painted light grey

The FlexWall® Plus feeder provides consistent

(RAL 7035).

screw filling and mass flow of ingredient with-

Weight approx. 70 kg (≈ 154 lb). Environmental

out degradation since the trapezoidal shape

conditions: 0-45° C (32-113°F), up to 85% humi-

naturally induces ingredient flow and the motor

dity without condensation.

driven (amplitude adjustable) paddles flex the

Dimensions: see separate drawing.

polyurethane hopper to promote ingredient

The feeder conforms to CE directives.

Mounting Base / Scale MS5

FlexWall®Plus Feeder FW40/5 Plus

• Free-standing mounting base
with vibration isolation feet
and junction boxes
• High-accuracy strain gauge load cell
• Net weighing range
approx. 55 kg (121 lb)

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Stainless steel trapezoidal housing
Feed screw with screw tube
Paddle-agitated flexible polyurethane hopper
Variable frequency driven 3 phase AC motor
(0.37 kW, min. IP65, insulation class F, TEFC)
• Vertical downspout (polyurethane)
• Fixed discharge connection pipe

Available screw sizes and feed rates
Screw
Type

• Trapezoidal extension hopper
• Hopper volume 50 dm³ (1.8 ft³)
• Cover with inlet pipe (diameter
150 mm / 5.9 in or 200 mm / 7.9 in)
and vent pipe

Accessories / Options

Ø (mm)
x p (mm)

Tube
designation

Tube dia.
(mm)

Max. speed
(rpm)

Max. feed
rate (dm³/hr)*

Max. feed
rate (ft³/hr)*

S 20/15 (TA)
S 20/19 (TA)
S 20/24 (TA)
S 24/27 (TA)
S 24/35 (TA)
S 28/22 (TA)
S 28/35 (TA)
S 33/35
S 43/27
S 43/42

210
210
210
260
260
320
320
350
443
443

25.0 x 2.0
25.0 x 2.0
25.0 x 2.0
30.0 x 2.0
30.0 x 2.0
38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 1.5
48.3 x 2.0
48.3 x 2.0

192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz

40
54
72
122
162
134
225
307
368
616

1.4
1.9
2.5
4.3
5.7
4.7
7.9
10.7
12.9
21.6

Pellet
Screw (S)

S 20/15
S 20/19
S 20/24
S 24/27
S 24/35
S 28/22
S 28/35
S 33/35
S 33/50

320
320
320
350
350
443
443
443
443

38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 1.5
38.0 x 1.5
48.3 x 2.0
48.3 x 2.0
48.3 x 2.0
48.3 x 2.0

192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz

72
96
127
189
251
232
385
429
630

2.5
3.4
4.4
6.6
8.8
8.1
13.5
15.0
22.1

Blade
Screw (B)

B 28/28
B 32/38
B 40/32
B 40/46

320
350
443
443

38.0 x 3.0
38.0 x 1.5
48.3 x 2.0
48.3 x 2.0

192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz

132
259
302
451

4.6
9.1
10.6
15.8

Fiber
Screw (F)

F 3322/35-K23
F 3322/35-K12
F 4032/46-K15

350
350
443

38.0 x 1.5
38.0 x 1.5
48.3 x 2.0

192/100Hz
192/100Hz
192/100Hz

101
170
372

3.5
6.0
13.0

Spiral
Screw (S)
(TA = trough
agitation)

Extension Hopper with Cover

* Theoretical values at 100% screw filling level and motor speed. Depending on the flow characteristics the screw filling level
may decrease to 50%. In addition, max. speed should be reduced to allow for bulk density variations.

• Connection kit:
- Flexible sleeve for
discharge connection pipe
(silicone, straight)
- Flexible sleeve for inlet pipe
(silicone, stepped)
- Flexible sleeve for vent pipe
(silicone, stepped)
- Dust filter bag for vent pipe
(alternative use)
• Safety grate in the extension
hopper for manual refill
• Lift off cover with handle
for manual refill
• Maintenance disconnect box
• Screw extension 150 mm / 5.9 in
(not available for blade screws)