BENEFITS OF CONTINUOUS FLOW SYSTEMS

Precise, efficient metering and mixing systems are crucial to the manufacturing process of so many products—from livestock feed to beer, spices, tea, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, and much more.

Traditional systems process one ingredient at a time, making the process very time consuming. The stop-start nature of traditional mixing—where every batch means a new start—can also increase the chances of batch-to-batch variation and decrease efficiency.

What If There Was a Better Way Than Batching?

Ruiter Innovations specializes in continuous flow metering and mixing systems.

As the name implies, this setup meters and mixes your product continuously. Individual ingredients are processed separately but simultaneously and fed together into the collection auger. The steady production provides greater efficiency, is easier to troubleshoot, and achieves a superb quality of mix every time.

All components are controlled by one central computer.

From this workstation, you determine the raw material supply and how to process each ingredient.

Then ingredients are weighed as they move through the system and are metered into a common collection auger.

The entire system is designed to be precise, reduce waste, and promote efficiency.

Another advantage of continuous flow? The system is flexible and customizable. You choose the metering units, mills, blenders, augers, and other components needed for your operation.

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What Industries Can Utilize Continuous Flow Systems?

Livestock feed (poultry, swine, cattle)
Brewing
Distilling
Fertilizer

Pet food
Potting soil
Flour/baking
Spices

Pet food
Potting soil
Flour/baking
Spices

What Benefits Does a Continuous Flow System Bring to Your Operation?

Precise, automated mixing.

This technology delivers precise amounts of each ingredient based on the recipe you input. Because it’s an automated process where ingredients are handled once, you can count on batch consistency and quality.

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Flexibility and customization.

Your system is built according to your current needs, and future expansion is much easier than with traditional batching equipment. Component-based continuous flow systems can easily be expanded to accommodate more ingredients, recipe changes, or increased production rates.

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Cost savings.

A continuous flow system requires a lower capital investment than an equal capacity traditional batching system. Accurate ingredient control also minimizes waste, making sure you get the most out of your material investment.

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Data-driven insights.

The system is equipped with sensors that monitor ingredient inclusion and rate. With this data, you can make informed decisions about your output. For example, in a livestock operation our AGTRONIX® FeedPro® system uses this data to provide valuable insights into ingredient usage and feed patterns, allowing farmers to make informed decisions for better livestock management.

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Smaller space requirement.

A continuous flow system requires less space than a traditional batching system. It uses smaller handling equipment, since each ingredient runs continuously. The system can also save space by building up vertically, with ingredients gravity-fed from overhead tanks.

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Remote monitoring.

You can monitor and control your continuous flow system through a mobile app or web interface, which means you have control even when you’re not on-site.

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Labor efficiency.

The automation of the system reduces the need for manual labor, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your operation.

Ready to Reap the Benefits of Continuous Flow?

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