Contamination-Free Docking for Dosing and Weighing
The AZO CleanDock® automatically connects mobile containers such as BATCHTAINER®s, containers, drums, or big bags to stationary dosing units. The dust-tight connection keeps the bulk material within a closed system during product transfer. During undocking and docking, both the container and the dosing station are securely resealed. This prevents product leakage and cross-contamination between different dosing stations.
Precise dosing thanks to integrated scale decoupling
During weighing, the container resting on a scale is mechanically decoupled from the dosing mechanism. As a result, forces generated during the docking process do not affect the scale, and dosing and weighing accuracy are maintained. The switch from coarse to fine flow, achieved by reducing the speed of the dosing drive, helps ensure that the specified target weight is reached with precision.
Closed System for Operator and Product Safety
The AZO CleanDock® enables a closed-loop product transfer with low dust emissions. This reduces the release of bulk material into the surrounding environment. Because of the low dust emissions from the CleanDock®, it is not necessary to define an ATEX zone for the product transfer point.
Quick cleaning for less downtime
Quick-release fasteners and appropriate handling aids allow the AZO CleanDock® to be cleaned and inspected directly at the production line. Optionally, the system can be designed to be mobile and moved out of the production line for cleaning. This allows cleaning to take place while the active dosing lines remain in operation.
