Material dosing & preparation

In all types of primary production processes, metering and other preparatory operations on the materials to be processed are becoming increasingly important and interdependent, from a perspective of centralised and rational management of raw materials employed in production. Raw materials are one of the heaviest cost items for processors, but also the item which offers greatest scope for savings through the adoption of more targeted equipment, and the optimisation of material and energy consumption in the various metering, feeding, drying, crystallisation phases etc. Consequently, at a critical economic juncture such as today's, investments in next-generation technology for the preparation of materials prior to moulding, extrusion etc. can significantly contribute to reducing all types of waste, and improving the efficiency of the entire production process. The following article describes some innovative offerings from Italian companies specialising in the manufacture of this type of equipment.