The document discusses various types of feeding, handling, transfer, storage and conveyor equipment used in automation systems. It describes feeders, explaining how they are classified and engineered to handle specific materials. The selection of feeders is influenced by material characteristics, required precision and throughput. Control and motor drive modules are also discussed. Advantages of feeders include increased production and lower inputs through continuous development, while disadvantages include maintenance costs and initial high costs.

1. Prepared by : Muhammad Fais Bin Abdul Rahim
Matrix no. : 620033
Department : Industrial Mechatronics
Prepared for : Mr Muhamad Fauzi Bin Anuar

2. 1) Define the term feeder, handling, transfer, storage and conveyor
equipment.
2) Explain the equipment use in automation system.
3) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each equipment.
4) Distinguish the three standard industrial machines that have been
discussed.
5) Demonstrate competence in communication including writing and
speaking / presentation skills.

3. Feeders are often classified by the metering
device employed to discharge material into the
process. Each feeding device is engineered to
handle specific types of materials and the
challenges they present. Most of these material
delivery methods may be configured for use in
volumetric or gravimetric modes.
Process equipment manufacturers have developed
a vast body of expertise and a wide range of
feeding technology options to address the
multitude of challenges that can arise for process
operations involving bulk solids.
Your feeder selection, and the success of your
application, will be greatly influenced by the
specific characteristics of the materials you must
feed, the recipe precision needed for your process
and the throughput required.

4. Our story begins in 2005, with an on-farm experience stirring a curiosity
within our MD, Gerard Roney, that led to the development of the
revolutionary, and often copied, Next Generation Feeders. Gerard bought 700
ewes in 2005 and found that the feeders he bought to ration feed to them
could not offer a low enough allocation.
He wanted to feed 250g/head/day, but the feeders only offered one adjusting
slide. The lowest consistent ration he was able to feed was 600g/head/day.
This inability to feed a low ration meant that Gerard was finding the cost of
feed excessive and was perpetually filling the feeders.

5. A feeder equipment and a method for operating the feeder equipment are
disclosed. The feeder equipment comprises a first domain comprising a first
slave station. A second domain comprising a second slave station and a tie-
switch provided between the first domain and the second domain.
Accurate metering of bulk solids is achieved using a
spiral helix, screw, rotary valve, rotating agitator,
vibrating tray or cylindrical stator. Even in the volumetric
mode, the feedrate remains constant under the condition
of a repeatable fill level and an even bulk density of the
powder which provides a continuous filling degree of the
metering helix.

6. Feeders for a Wide Range of Applications
Micro Ingredient and Low Rate Feeding
The T-12 loss-in-weight micro-feeder may be used for feeding
micro ingredients in a continuous or batch operation. The T-12
provides gravimetric feeding of free flowing to difficult
powders, such as lumpy, moist, or bridge building materials.
While optimized for low feed rates and low headroom these
are robust, fully functional feeders that are ready for the
most demanding process lines.
Screw-less, low rate additive feeding
With no pockets or screws, the design is simple, providing
ease of use and almost zero maintenance. The feeder housing
swings open for fast material change. There are practically
no areas for the product to trap so cleaning is very easy.

7. Control and Motor Drive
The Coperion K-Tron Control Module (KCM) combines feeder control and motor
drive modules into a compact new housing, offering more flexibility and excellent
performance. Each feeder has its own KCM, generally mounted directly on the
feeder, which is available in various configurations depending on the application:
• KCM/DC for screw feeders, weigh belt feeders, flow meters and PID devices
• KCM/VIB for vibratory feeders
• KCM/Stepper for BSP feeders and the Micro-feeder
• KCM/AC for interfacing with external motor drives such as frequency inverters
or servo drives
Control and motor drive modules are combined into one component and may
be mounted at the feeder or remotely. Each KCM version comes with all the
software needed for continuous or batch applications. Connection between
feeders and operator interface is via a network. The KCM can also connect
directly to the plant’s automation network.

8. KCM Connectivity
KSC Connectivity

9. Continuous Gravimetric Extrusion Control System
Coperion K-Tron's Continuous Gravimetric Extrusion Control
package is abie to control extruder speed so that its output has a
predictable and repeatable mass flow. By accurately measuring
material throughput, gravimetric extrusion control can compensate
for material and process variations and provide more consistent
end product quality.
KCM with full display and keypad is an Operator Interface
with Display, Control Board and Motor Drive.The KCM
combines feeder control and motor drive modules into a
compact new housing, offering more flexibility and excellent
performance. Each feeder has its own KCM, generally
mounted directly on the feeder, which is available in various
configurations depending on the application.
Control and motor drive modules are combined into one
component and may be mounted at the feeder or remotely.
Each KCM version comes with all the software needed for
continuous or batch applications.

10. Advantage
• Advantage Feeders' focus is to increase the production of farms with lower inputs.
This is achieved by a continual development and release of innovative products.
• Feed to your required feeding plan or to the weather conditions.
• Saves time and labour
• Reducing injury to stock, waste and labour.
Disadvantage
• A skilled maintenance department is often required to service and maintain the
automation system in proper working order.
• Failure to maintain the automation system will ultimately result in lost production
and/or bad parts being produced
• Initial costs are relatively high.
• Unpredictable development costs.

11. Animal Feed Project
Equipment for Poultry and
Livestock
Mechanical High Speed Roll
Feeder Machine
Hotsale poultry pan feeder for
chicken
Rotary Marking Machine
With Bowl Feeder

13. The conclusion of this topic is we know type of the feeder equipment
and a method for operating. The feeder equipment that used in industrial
and we need to know how the principle of operation the machine. We
also know the function of the feeder equipment and the system that used
to control the machine.
Lastly, the advantage feeders ensures that our customers experience
great results by offering extensive user information, sharing the results
of farmers in similar situations and executing follow up with all
customers.