Bulk Bag Filler Selection Guide

Control and Metering offers two distinct styles of bulk bag filler: cone table densification and 'through-pallet' densification.

The main distinguishing feature between these styles is:

* Cone table densification is a proprietary technology that provides maximum densification. This ensures that even the most difficult to fill products can be safely packaged in bulk bags so that they are stable. This also ensures that maximum bagging rates up 35+ bags/hour can be achieved.

* 'Through-pallet' densification requires that the bulk bag rests on a pallet throughout the filling cycle and that vibration energy is injected into the product through the pallet. This is very inefficient and is only suitable for products that require minimal densification to achieve bag stability.

CTE	Model AC	Model AV	Model S

Product
Easily aerated Difficult to compact Powders, granules, pellets Products requiring maximum densification	Easily aerated Difficult to compact Powders, granules, pellets Products requiring maximum densification	Products requiring minimum to moderate densification Some powders Granules, pellets, prills	Products requiring minimum to moderate densification Some powders Granules, pellets, prills
Bagging Rate
Automatic filled bag removal High speed 30 - 35 bags/hr possible	Forklift filled bag removal 10 - 15+ bags/hr	Automatic filled bag removal 15 - 20+ bags/hr	Forklift filled bag removal 10 - 15+ bags/hr
Weighing Accuracy
Hang weighing +/- 1-2 lb repeatable accuracy possible Hi-resolution weighing system	Hang weighing +/- 1-2 lb repeatable accuracy possible	Gross weighing +/- 2-5+ lb repeatable weighing accuracy	Gross weighing +/- 2-5+ lb repeatable weighing accuracy
Bag Type
Lined or unlined With or without outlet spout	Lined or unlined With or without outlet spout	Lined or unlined With or without outlet spout	Lined or unlined With or without outlet spout
Selection Criteria
Best bag stability Best stacking Best weighing accuracy Highest bagging rate Best increase of weight in bag	Better bag stability Better stacking Better weighing accuracy Better increase in bag weight	Only for products that require minimal densification to achieve stability Minimal stacking ability Reasonable weighing accuracy Moderate bagging rate	Only for products that don't require any or only very little densification to achieve stability Minimal stacking ability Reasonable weighing accuracy Moderate bagging rate