Problem Solving
Automated Bulk Material Handling for Tile Adhesives and Plasters
The automated system enables the end-to-end processing of up to 50 raw materials for the production of tile adhesives and plaster—from storage through dosing and weighing to feeding the mixers and filling containers. Up to 50 formulations, each with up to 20 components, can be managed and documented in the process control system. This supports reproducible production processes and consistent batch quality.
Precise Dosing of Bulk and Fine Components
15 silos automatically supply the mixing lines with bulk components. Various discharge aids, along with a combination of large conveyor screws and small dosing screws, enable on-demand dosing tailored to the flow properties of the raw materials. For medium- and small-volume components, the AZO COMPONENTER® handles the flexible formulation of recipes. AZODOS® gravimetric dosing units enable a range of dosing and weighing accuracies—from minute quantities to larger components.
Flexible recipe changes with minimal cleaning effort
Interchangeable components are supplied in AZO DOSITAINER® containers and can thus be quickly deployed for different recipes. The simple product change reduces cleaning effort and supports flexible production of various tile adhesive and plaster recipes. Two separate drive units on the AZO COMPONENTER® also enable the parallel filling of bulk material containers. This increases throughput and reduces wait times.
Seamless process control and flexible filling
Barcode identification monitors the direct addition of selected components to the mixers and ensures that the intended raw materials are used. The Kastor process control system documents the manufacturing process from raw material storage to mixer feeding via batch records. After the mixing process, the modular plant design enables filling into bulk containers, big bags, or sacks—to meet a variety of production and packaging requirements.
