(1).It can automatically complete dosing and filling process.

(2).It is made with all 304 stainless steel.

(3).Combined transparent hopper box, easy to unpick and wash without tools.

(4).It is designed for vertical bagging machine, the various parameter can be made according to your requirement.

Way of filling Spiral / Screw

Packaging weight 500g

Weight accuracy 0.5% ~1%

Packaging speed 10--45 WPM

Hopper Capacity 45L

Power supply 420V 50HZ

Total Power 1.4KW

Dimension(mm) 530(L)*740(W)*910(H)

Weight 150kg

An Auger Filler is a precision volumetric metering device designed to accurately dispense powdery, granular, or viscous materials into containers, bags, or sachets. It relies on a rotating helical screw (called an auger) to convey and measure material—making it ideal for handling non-free-flowing or sticky substances that are difficult to meter with gravity-fed or cup-based systems. Widely integrated into automated packaging lines (e.g., vertical form-fill-seal machines, multi-lane sachet machines), auger fillers are a staple in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries.

Core Working Principle

The operation of an auger filler is based on controlled volumetric displacement, with four key stages:

1. Material Loading & Hopper AgitationThe filler is topped with a hopper that stores the target material (e.g., flour, coffee powder, protein powder, pharmaceutical granules, viscous paste). For materials prone to bridging (clumping and blocking the flow path, e.g., fine sugar or talcum powder), most hoppers are equipped with a vibratory agitator or a rotating paddle. This accessory breaks up clumps and ensures a consistent supply of material to the auger screw.
2. Auger Conveying & MeteringThe auger—a helical screw made of food-grade stainless steel—runs vertically or horizontally from the bottom of the hopper to the discharge nozzle. When the auger rotates (driven by a servo motor or stepper motor), the helical flights displace a fixed volume of material per revolution. The total volume of material dispensed is determined by two variables:
   • The auger diameter and pitch: Larger diameters or wider pitches move more material per revolution.
   • The number of auger revolutions and rotational speed: Controlled by a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) to match the required fill weight (since volume can be converted to weight with consistent material density).
3. Precision DischargeThe metered material is conveyed through the auger to a discharge nozzle, which directs the material into the waiting package or container. Advanced models feature a retractable nozzle that extends deep into the container during filling—this minimizes dusting, prevents material from sticking to sealing edges, and reduces air entrapment in the final product.
4. Cut-Off & CalibrationOnce the preset volume is dispensed, the auger stops rotating instantly. A scraper or wiper at the hopper outlet trims any excess material from the auger flights, ensuring consistent metering for every cycle. For enhanced accuracy, many auger fillers are paired with a checkweigher in the packaging line—this feedback loop adjusts the auger’s rotational parameters in real time to correct for minor density variations in the material.

Key Components

• Hopper: Stores bulk material; available in different sizes (from small hoppers for lab use to large bins for industrial lines) and often insulated or heated for temperature-sensitive materials.
• Auger Screw: The core metering part; custom-designed for specific materials (e.g., narrow-pitch augers for fine powders, wide-pitch augers for granular materials). Made of 304 or 316 stainless steel for hygiene and corrosion resistance.
• Drive System: Servo or stepper motor that provides precise control over auger rotation speed and revolutions—critical for fill accuracy.
• Agitator/Paddle: Prevents material bridging; optional but essential for sticky or cohesive materials.
• Discharge Nozzle: Adjustable in height and diameter to fit different container sizes; some models have anti-drip features to avoid material waste.
• Control Panel: PLC or touchscreen interface that allows operators to set fill volume, adjust rotation speed, and store parameters for multiple product recipes.

Key Features & Advantages

1. Exceptional Accuracy for Non-Free-Flowing MaterialsUnlike volumetric cup fillers (which work best for free-flowing granules), auger fillers excel at metering sticky, clumpy, or aerated materials (e.g., cake mix, toothpaste, adhesive paste). Typical fill accuracy ranges from ±0.5% to ±2%, depending on material consistency and calibration.
2. Versatile Material CompatibilityIt can handle a wide range of material types:
   • Fine powders (coffee, flour, pharmaceutical powders)
   • Granular materials (fertilizer pellets, pet food kibble)
   • Viscous pastes (peanut butter, cream cheese, industrial adhesives)
3. Recipe FlexibilityOperators can switch between different products and fill weights quickly by selecting pre-stored recipes on the control panel. For major material changes, the auger screw can be swapped out in minutes—no complex reconfiguration required.
4. Hygienic Design for Food & Pharma ApplicationsAll contact parts are made of food-grade stainless steel, compliant with FDA, EU 10/2011, and GMP standards. The hopper and auger assembly are designed for quick disassembly, making cleaning and sterilization (CIP/SIP) fast and easy to prevent cross-contamination.
5. Low Dust & WasteThe enclosed auger design and retractable discharge nozzle minimize dust emissions—critical for clean production environments (e.g., pharmaceutical labs). Anti-drip nozzles also reduce material waste by preventing post-fill drips.

Typical Application Scenarios

Auger fillers are used as standalone devices or integrated into packaging lines across industries:

• Food Industry: Filling coffee powder sachets, flour bags, protein powder tubs, and peanut butter jars.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Metering medicinal powders, tablet coatings, and ointment bases into blister packs or bottles.
• Cosmetic Industry: Dispensing facial mask powder, body scrub granules, and hair dye paste into tubes or sachets.
• Chemical Industry: Filling detergent powder, fertilizer, and industrial adhesive into bags or containers.