PECM Issue 60 2023 | Page 103

Treatt is a natural extracts and ingredients manufacturer with sites across the UK , US and China . Whilst focusing on sustainability , they use groundbreaking technology to create extracts and flavourings for the global beverage , flavour , fragrance and consumer goods markets .

Over the years , AWM has provided Treatt with products and support for their UK headquarters . This particular solution controls the batching of liquid via a peristaltic pump controlled via a 4-20mA output . With each batch , a label is produced to adhere to the container .

The solution consists of a Cardinal 825 weight indicator with batching and labelling software , a P311T label printer and DAC card for milliamp control .

The system stores product data with associated target total values and variable speeds . Once selected and batch information is input , the display shows live weight readings . Once the desired product is selected , a summary of the values is displayed . It ’ s crucial to check these values prior to batching as the cost of the material is high , meaning wastage needs to be minimised . The selectable data includes ;

• Target weight

• Percentage of target weight to run at full speed

• Percentage of the maximum pump speed that corresponds to full speed

• Percentage of the maximum pump speed that corresponds to fine speed

• Free fall compensation – accounting for material in the tubing that cannot be stopped from flowing out after the target is reached . This is minimised by reversing the pump near the end of the fill

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