Chip Metering Feeder
Precision screw feeder that accurately meters wood chip flow into digesters, controlling inventory and digester filling for consistent pulp production from cellulosic material. Variable speed drive for process control. HTS 8439.10.00 pulp preparation equipment.
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If for agricultural seed metering
8436 agricultural machinery; chip feeders specific to pulp process.
If for general pneumatic conveyors
8428 fluid transfer; chip metering controls pulp inventory.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide chip bulk density and flow rate specifications (20-50 tons/hour)
• Include variable frequency drive range for speed control
• Specify screw flight design for chip compression ratio
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