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A complete range of dosing and weighing systems through 80 years of experience

80 years’ experience has led to a complete range of machines for the animal feed industry. The state-of-the-art machines are extremely robust and unequalled in terms of speed and accuracy. The ALFRA range of systems for dosing and weighing in industrial processes include: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Duplex flow weigher, weighing capacity up to 600 tons per hour Oblong weigher with quick discharge slide and underhopper, weighing capacity up to 6.000 kg Macro component dosing system, weighing capacity up to 2.000 kg Oblong weigher with discharge conveyor, weighing capacity up to 6.000 kg Medium component dosing system, weighing capacity up to 1.000 kg Small component dosing system, weighing capacity up to 100 kg Micro component dosing system, weighing capacity up to 30 kg or 5 kg / 100 kg.

Movable batch collecting system, weighing capacity up to 2.000 kg

From the intake to outloading in bulk, big bags or bags, there are ALFRA dosing and weighing systems for all capacities and accuracies.

Flexible container component dosing system, weighing capacity up to 5 kg / 150 kg 10 Pneumatic transport system, transport capacity more than 100 tons per hour 11 Automatic container transport, transport capacity up to 150 tons per hour 12 Bulk batch transport, weighing capacity up to 6.000 kg 13 Movable weighing mixer, weighing capacity up to 5.000 kg 14 Certified movable bulk weigher for contraset filling, weighing capacity up to 10.000 kg 15 Silo discharge system for finished products, discharge capacity up to 600 tons per hour 16 Certified movable bulk weigher for direct truck loading, weighing capacity up to 10.000 kg 9

If you need to find out more about how ALFRA Dosing & Weighing Technology can help optimize your dosing performance, reduce operator actions, and cut down on overdosing, contact KSE at the address below or go to www.alfra.nl.

KSE Process Technology B.V. | Rondweg 27 | 5531 AJ BLADEL | The Netherlands | Tel: +31 (0)497 383818 | www.alfra.nl | info@kse.nl

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KSE Proven Process Technology

Guaranteed performance improvement for your factory 2013 was a milestone for KSE Process Technology as it celebrated the 40th anniversary of KSE and the 80th anniversary of ALFRA. It was also the silver jubilee for PROMAS software. Some of the first systems still run today, testimony to the future-proof design of this modular automation software.

KSE Process Technology (Bladel, the Netherlands) serves a global customer base in the animal feed, premix, mineral, dry petfood and other industries where powders, granules and pellets products are processed. The company is built on three pillars: equipment (ALFRA); software (PROMAS); and services.

We understand your business KSE’s services include consultancy, design, engineering, project management, service and maintenance. Whether you need a new installation or an upgrade, we strive to optimize performance and quality, increase productivity, reduce costs and extend the economic life.

Robust, fast and accurate equipment ALFRA Dosing & Weighing Technology is a leading manufacturer of robust, fast and accurate dosing and weighing equipment. From the intake to outloading, there are ALFRA solutions for all capacities and accuracies, including fixed and moveable weighers, ingredient dosing systems, dosing slide, mixers and transport systems.

Software that grows with your needs Automation using PROMASST Process Management Software is not only the solution for now but also for the future because it enables you to upgrade, expand or improve process control as your needs grow. In addition to data, reporting, analysis, quality, process control, service and maintenance applications, we also provide remote support with on-line diagnostics and a 24-hour helpdesk.

Visit KSE at Victam on stand C151 VICTAM Asia 2014 is South East Asia’s premier event for the production and processing of animal feeds, specialist feeds, dry petfood and aquafeed. It is held at the Bangkok International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Thailand on April 8 and 9, and KSE Processing Technology are exhibiting on stand C 151, where you can see the ALFRA dosing slide in action.

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KSE Process Technology B.V. | Rondweg 27 | 5531 AJ BLADEL | The Netherlands | Tel: +31 (0)497 383818 | www.alfra.nl | info@kse.nl

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ALFRA Dosing & Weighing Technology

Eliminate hand-tipping with ALFRA’s Flexible Component Dosing solutions Hand tipping of animal feed components is labour intensive and subject to human error. It is also complex to automate because of the need to accurately weigh quantities ranging from a few grams to tens of kilograms.

In addition, a wide range of components have to be stored in bags or big bags close to the manual weighing station. Fortunately ALFRA has three proven solutions that enable the complete automation of hand tipping on one compact form factor that often fits in the currently available space.

Manual dosing of additives in the form of powders and granulates involves hand weighing a range of different ingredients in widely varying quantities. Although this can be partially integrated into a process automation system using barcodes for batch- and ingredient identification, it remains susceptible to error. The answer lies with the ALFRA Flexible Component Dosing systems that not only eliminate hand tipping but also reduce the risk of contamination, guarantee accurate dosing and provide reliable traceability data. They also contribute to a safer working environment because operators are not exposed to toxic or unpleasant ingredients.

Setting the standard with the FCD Accommodating 4 to 48 different ingredients in rigid silos or ALFRA’s unique flexible silos, the original Flexible Component Dosing solution uses a ‘weigher-in-weigher’ system for extremely accurate dosing of amounts ranging from roughly 10 g to 100 kg. Working in combination with an ALFRA dosing slide for each silo and the ALFRA dose&weigh control system, this automated solution is ideal for factories that have sufficient height and space to house the silos.

Weigher-in-weigher system The weigher-in-weigher system achieves such a high degree of accuracy over a wide dosing range by combining two weighing scales in one hopper. Large quantities are dosed directly into a 100 kg weigher, while smaller quantities are initially dosed into a 5 kg weigher before being emptied into

the hopper. The combined weighing system is mounted on a movable frame (with X- or X/Y-axis movement) that precisely locates it under each dosing position and above the discharge position to eliminate traditional horizontal transportation. To simplify cleaning, the FCD has an additional cleaning position that provides easy access to the hoppers of the combined weighing system.

Introducing the compact FCD-C The all-new FCD-C is a compact execution of the FCD that has been specially developed for applications where floorspace is limited yet the accuracy and flexibility of the weigher-inweigher system are still required. It saves precious space by replacing the cleaning position with fold-out access to the weighing system and hopper. The FCD-C is also available with fewer silo positions than the FCD, and thanks to a re-designed hopper that works in combination with a simplified movable frame for the weighing station (pneumatically driven with X-axis movement only), it is an attractively priced solution.

Dosing directly from containers Both the FCD and FCD-C solutions require sufficient height to be available in the factory to accommodate silos.For applications where this headroom is not available, ALFRA has developed a unique system that doses directly from interchangeable containers. Called the FCCD (Flexible Container Component Dosing system), this configuration greatly increases operational flexibility and simplifies switching between recipes. The accurate weigher-in-weigher system is also used on the FCCD. The versatility of Dosingtainers Ingredients are first discharged from bags or big bags into the interchangeable containers (called ‘Dosingtainers’), which are either positioned on the FCCD or stored until needed. Every Dosingtainer has a unique ID and is recognizable both visually and via RFid for the control system. Like a silo, data such as content, possible residue, parameters and track-and-trace information are stored in

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Manual addition stations in animal feed, petfood and premix production present specific challenges for process automation.

To meet these challenges in existing as well as new production plants, ALFRA Dosing & Weighing Technology offers three Flexible Component Dosing solutions: the original FCD silo-based installation; the innovative container-based FCCD; and the compact new FCD-C silo-based version that offers cost benefits where floor space is limited.

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the computer and always available. Dosingtainers are easily swapped using a fork-lift truck or overhead hoist and the unused product remains in the Dosingtainer. This rapid interchangeability in combination with the possibility to clean, fill and store wherever it is most convenient reduces the risk of contamination. It also means that materials are not left for too long in silos. The containers are made of durable, flexible material and can be equipped with special activators to prevent non-free flowing products staying in the container.

Automated, fast, safe and contamination-free All ALFRA Flexible Component Dosing systems meet today’s requirements for accurate, fast and safe dosing with minimal labour costs and a reduced risk of contamination. They make more efficient use of available floor space and the FCCD also fits in factories with a lower roof. To find out more, contact KSE at the address on the back page or visit www.kse.nl.

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