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Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blenders Chapter 2:  Functional Description 
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Ingredient Metering/Transport Auger Assemblies 
Each metering auger assembly consists of a: 
•  Cast aluminum motor mount 
•  Cast aluminum feeder body 
•  Aluminum feeder tube 
•  Gearbox 
•  Inverter-duty AC drive motor 
•  Machined metering auger 
The metering auger assembly accurately meters the material from the ingredient weigh 
hopper at the calculated rate. 
The mass flow weigh hopper design allows more range of the load cell to be used for actually 
weighing the material and eliminates dynamic drive movement and vibrations from affecting 
the load cell readings. 
Figure 3:  Metering Auger Components 
 
 
Cascade Material Chute 
The cascade material chute is a rectangular conduit in which all the metering augers 
discharge.  The materials are cascaded together and directed vertically down into the lower 
mass flow weigh hopper.  A clean out door is provided on the chute above the augers, so that 
any dust can be blown out if it has collected.