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Dosing technology sum-up

This ULTRACOLOR dosing and mixing unit, shown in the medical version, is a gain-in-weight system.
mo explains: There are so many dosing and mixing concepts that it’s easy to get confused. …
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How do volumetric synchronous dosing units work?

A dosing and mixing unit for one main ingredient and one auxiliary ingredient
mo explains: Synchronous dosing stations meter all components simultaneously. The mass flow corresponds to the recipe at all times, and there is no need to actively blend the ingredients using a downstream mixer. …
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Why do volumetric dosing units need calibrating?

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mo explains: In volumetric dosing, the output is not weighed – which is why it is important to establish a link between the volume of material being dosed by the unit and the actual mass of material. …
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What is the difference between volumetric and gravimetric dosing?
mo explains: A volumetric system doses material according to the space it occupies i.e. its volume; a gravimetric system determines the amount of material to be dosed by weight. …