K-TRON Product Specification K-ML-KT20

Twin Screw Loss-in-Weight Feeder

Ext. communication to Host System Each K-TRON Weigh feeder consists
A
D A Feeder of the components A, B, C and D.
B C B Weighing System
C Control Module Component A is specified here.
D Operator Interface

Application
Gravimetric feeding of free flowing to very poorly flowing powders (e.g. lumpy,
moist or bridge building materials) as well as fibers, flakes and other bulk
materials.

Design
Twin screw feeder with interchangeable feeding tools suspended in a three-
point weighing system. All parts in contact with the material being fed are
stainless steel. Feeding equipment is easy to disassemble. The horizontal
agitator gently moves the bulk material to the large throat and then into the
screws. Feeder screws are easily interchangeable.
This equipment conforms to CE standards regarding EMC and safety.

Controller: (see separate spec sheets)

The SmartConnex® control system allows individual or multi-component
control. Interface-modules for computer communications are installed in the
control module.

Hazardous Location Options: (see sheet I-000002)

NEC Class I, Div. 1 & 2, Group C & D
Class II, Div. 1 & 2, Group F & G
ATEX 3D/3D, 3D/2D, 3G/3G, 2GD/2GD (outside/inside)

Feed Screws and Feed Rates

Actual feeder screws are determined based on the material being fed.
Attention: The following rates are theoretical values for free flowing materials being fed volumetrically. Actual feed rates depend on indivi-
dual material characteristics. The feed range for loss-in-weight feeders is somewhat smaller. For feed rates at the upper or lower limits of
the theoretical range, check with a K-Tron Test Lab.

Type Twin concave Twin auger Twin spiral Double auger Speed Gearbox
Pitch
of drive screws screws screws screws range type
dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr rpm
coarse 2 - 200 0.07 - 7.1 3 - 200 0.11 - 7.1 2.5 - 200 0.088 - 7.1 1.7 - 170 0.06 - 6 8 - 746 A
pitch 0.7 - 70 0.025 - 2.5 1.2 - 115 0.042 - 4.1 0.9 - 82 0.032 - 2.9 0.7 - 70 0.025 - 2.5 4 - 357 B
0.3 - 20 0.011 - 0.7 0.5 - 45 0.018 - 1.6 0.3 - 30 0.011 - 1.1 0.6 - 26 0.021 - 0.92 2 - 154 C

12 - 200 0.42 - 7.1 12 - 200 0.42 - 7.1 12 - 200 0.42 - 7.1 10 - 170 0.35 - 6 52 - 910 A
~ 6 - 95 0.21 - 3.4 6 - 95 0.21 - 3.4 6 - 95 0.21 - 3.4 4.5 - 81 0.16 - 2.9 25 - 435 B
2.5 - 41 0.088 - 1.4 2.5 - 41 0.088 - 1.4 2.5 - 41 0.088 - 1.4 2 - 35 0.071 - 1.2 11 - 188 C

dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr dm3/h ft3/hr rpm

fine 0.7 - 70 0.025 - 2.5 1 - 90 0.035 - 3.2 1 - 90 0.035 - 3.2 0.8 - 76 0.028 - 2.7 8 - 746 A
pitch
0.3 - 27 0.011 - 0.95 0.4 - 40 0.014 - 1.4 0.4 - 40 0.014 - 1.4 0.4 - 34 0.014 - 1.2 4 - 357 B
0.1 - 9 0.004 - 0.32 0.15 - 16 0.005 - 0.56 0.15 - 15 0.005 - 0.53 0.2 - 13 0.007 - 0.46 2 - 154 C

4 - 70 0.14 - 2.5 5.2 - 90 0.18 - 3.2 5.2 - 90 0.18 - 3.2 4.4 - 76 0.16 - 2.7 52 - 910 A
~
2 - 33 0.071 - 1.2 2.5 - 43 0.088 - 1.5 2.5 - 43 0.088 - 1.5 2.2 - 36 0.078 - 1.3 25 - 435 B
0.35 - 6 0.013 - 0.21 0.6 - 10 0.021 - 0.35 0.6 - 11 0.021 - 0.39 0.5 - 9.5 0.018 - 0.34 11 - 188 C

DC-motor with speed controller / Range 1 : 100 / Max. motor speed 2000 RPM
Pre-reducer with a reduction of 1:4 available for use with B orC gearboxes and DC motor.
~ AC-motor with frequency inverter / Range 1 : 17 / Max. motor speed 2440 RPM /
NOTE: in USA AC motor range is 1:12 with max. motor speed of 1725
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 K-TRON Product Specification K-ML-KT20
Twin Screw Loss-in-Weight Feeder

Configuration Description Selection Remarks Weight kg (lb)

KS: 230/400 VAC KA: 115/230 VAC
Vertical agitator 0.18, 0.25 kW 0.25, 0.33 HP 4D (50 L, 80 L) 25 (55)
IP55 or 100/200 VDC
6D (110 L, 180 L) 36 (79)
0.33 HP
Cover 4D 2 (4.4)
6D 3 (6.6)
Weigh bridge 30 kg 60 kg 90 kg 120 kg IP65, NEMA 4
3 x K-SFT: 66 lb 132 lb 198 lb 264 lb Gross weigh bridge
capacity = 3 x K-SFT
Extension hopper 4D or 6D see below
Horiz. agitator 0.7 (1.5)
Trough 5L 2.5 (5.5)

Gearbox
A B C 6 (13.2)

100 or 180 VDC 3 phase AC

Motor 200 VDC 0.095 kW freq. inverter standard: 0.45 kW 12 (26.4)
0.45 kW IP 65 KS: 230/400 V
IP 65 KA: 230/460 V
0.55 kW, IP 55
Screws see page 1 2 (4.4)
Horiz. Vertical Pressure
Outlet outlet outlet compensation standard: horiz. outlet 1 (2.2)

Materials: Weighing Range:

Material contact parts*: Stainless steel Gross weighfeeder capacity (e.g. 3 x 60 = 180 kg) less 10-15% and less
DIN 1.4404, 1.4435 (AISI 316L) feeder weight, according to the chosen configuration.
DIN 1.4409 (ASTM A743 CF3M)
*Horiz. agitator: DIN 1.4034 (AISI 420) standard Temperature-Limits:
DIN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) option Ambient: 0 to 40.5 °C (32 to 105°F)
Seals: PTFE, Neoprene, Silicon Material: standard: -20 to 55 °C (-4 to 130 °F)
Painting: Light grey RAL 7035 option: -15 to 150 °C (0 to 300 °F)

Dimensions mm (in) US frame for 4D hoppers US frame for 6D hoppers

D
698.4 (27.5)

H
1066.8 [42.00]
68 (2.68)

579 (22.8)
164 (6.45)

60.3 (2.37)
680 (26.8)
135 (5.3)

European frame for 4D/6D hoppers 1003.3 [39.50]

139 (5.47)
Asymmetrical Hoppers
114.3 (4.5)
2”: 154 (6.06)
Volume
H D1 Weight
4”: 181 (7.13) 318 (12.52) dm3 (ft3) mm (in) mm (in) kg (lb)
584 (23) 50 (1.8) 615 (24.2) 400 (15.7) 7 (15.4)
680 (26.8)

80 (2.8) 869 (34.2) 400 (15.7) 11 (24.2)

Options 110 (3.9) 922 (36.3) 600 (23.6) 17 (37.4)
1 Hopper 180 (6.4) 1176(46.3) 600 (23.6) 23 (50.6)
2 Frame 320 (11.3) 1684 (66.3) 600 (23.6) 35 (77)
3 Vertical outlet Symmetrical Hoppers
4 Special paint 80 (2.8) 727 (28.6) 400 (15.7) 11 (24.6)
5 Extended screws 584 (23)
180 (6.4) 889 (35) 600 (23.6) 23 (50.6)
Caution: these measurements are for general reference only. Please consult dimensional drawing for exact measurements
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