Automatic Microdosing

High-Precision Dosing for Micro & Minor Ingredients

VOLDE Automatic Micro Dosing Systems are engineered for the accurate, repeatable and fully automated handling of micro and minor ingredients used in small quantities within production recipes. Powders, granules, pigments, stabilizers, additives and other low-percentage ingredients are automatically selected, weighed and prepared according to the defined recipe before being transferred to the main production process. Each system is engineered according to the number of ingredients, dosing range, material characteristics, required weighing accuracy and production capacity. By combining high-resolution weighing technology with recipe-based automation, VOLDE provides reliable batch preparation, complete traceability and consistent formulation accuracy while minimizing operator intervention.

| Micro-Ingredient Weighing & Dosing

Each micro ingredient is stored in a dedicated hopper and automatically dosed according to the selected production recipe. Depending on the system configuration, ingredients can be sequentially weighed into a common weigh hopper or independently dosed using dedicated gravimetric weighing units.

During each dosing sequence, the actual weight is continuously monitored by the control system. Coarse and fine dosing can be applied to combine short dosing times with accurate final weight control. Once the defined target and tolerance are achieved, the system automatically proceeds to the next ingredient..

• High-resolution gravimetric weighing
• Coarse and fine dosing control
• Individual target weight and tolerance settings
• Gain-in-weight or loss-in-weight configurations
• Application-specific dosing screws and feeding devices
• Engineered solutions for free-flowing and poor-flowing materials

Mikro Katkıların Tartımı ve Dozajlanması

| Integration with Main Batching Systems

Once weighed, micro and minor ingredients are automatically integrated into the main batching process according to the production recipe. Depending on the plant configuration, the prepared micro batch can be discharged into a common collection hopper, transferred directly to the mixer or conveyed pneumatically to the main weighing and mixing system.

The transfer sequence is synchronized with the main ingredient batching system, ensuring that micro ingredients are introduced at the correct stage of the production cycle.

• Integration with main ingredient batching systems
• Recipe-synchronized micro-batch transfer
• Direct feeding to mixers or intermediate hoppers
• Mechanical or pneumatic transfer options
• Fully enclosed transfer for clean material handling
• Flexible integration with existing production lines

| Modular System Configuration

VOLDE Automatic Micro Dosing Systems are designed as modular process systems and can be configured according to the required number of ingredients, available plant space and production capacity. Ingredient hoppers can be arranged in linear or application-specific layouts and individually equipped with the appropriate dosing and flow-assistance technology.

Hoppers can be replenished manually or integrated with bag, big bag and pneumatic feeding systems. Level monitoring and automated refill functions ensure reliable material availability throughout production.

• Modular configuration for multiple micro ingredients
• Different hopper volumes and dosing capacities
• Material-specific screw and feeder configurations
• Vibration and flow-assistance options for poor-flowing materials
• Level monitoring and automatic refill options
• Stainless steel and hygienic design alternatives
• ATEX-compliant configurations where required
• Expandable design for future ingredients and capacity requirements

Modüler ve Kompakt Tasarımlı Otomatik Mikro Katkı Dozajlama

| Key Advantages

_ High Weighing Accuracy

High-resolution weighing technology combined with controlled coarse and fine dosing provides accurate and repeatable preparation of micro ingredients across successive production batches.

Otomatik Mikro Dozajlama Reçete Gizliliği ve Yetkiler

_ Recipe Security & Access Control

Recipe data, dosing parameters and formulation details can be protected through user-level access rights. Operator interfaces can be configured to display only the information required for production, helping protect confidential formulations.

Otomatik Mikro Dozajlama Yeni Katkı Eklemeye Uygun

_ Modular & Expandable Design

Additional ingredient hoppers and dosing modules can be incorporated as recipes evolve or production requirements increase, providing flexibility for future system expansion.

Otomatik Mikro Dozajlama Reçete ile Tam Uyum

_ Process Reliability & Traceability

Ingredient selection, target quantities, tolerances and dosing sequences are automatically controlled and recorded, reducing the risk of incorrect material selection, dosing deviations and sequence errors.

| Recipe-Based Automation & Traceability

The complete micro-dosing sequence is managed through the PLC according to the selected production recipe. Ingredient selection, dosing order, target weights, tolerance limits and batch release criteria can be individually defined for each formulation. The control system verifies every dosing step before allowing the sequence to continue. SCADA integration provides centralized monitoring, batch records and production reporting, while user-level access management protects critical recipe and process parameters.

• Automatic recipe-based dosing sequences
• Ingredient identification and selection control
• Target weight and tolerance monitoring
• Alarm and interlock management for dosing deviations
• User-level access and recipe protection
• Batch-based weighing and dosing records
• Complete batch traceability
• SCADA monitoring and production reporting
• MES and ERP integration