Matcon supply a range of Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) system solutions designed with Lean manufacturing in mind. The product offering is tailored to meet the demands of your particular application; which might include the need to accommodate varying order sizes, a widening of product portfolios and increasingly stringent regulations. We can supply a fully integrated system from Formulation to Packing, or integrate individual items depending on your specific business needs.
Created as modules, each one provides a proven solution for solids materials handling. The Matcon IBC system solutions offer users:
As all the modules are stand-alone they can easily be expanded as demand grows. Each one is fully factory-tested prior to supply for a low-risk installation. Please take the opportunity to visit your industry page where you will find Case Studies and Articles relating to your industry.
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Lean & Efficient Powder Handling
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Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) The IBC container is at the centre of the Matcon powder handling system. Designed to be filled and emptied quickly, with washing off-line, the IBC container enables all the manufacturing processes to happen simultaneously for optimum production efficiency. With the unique Matcon Cone Valve technology inside each one, our IBCs offer controlled discharge and protection against product segregation. |
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The Matcon IBC container is available in a range of sizes from 500L to 3500L, but smaller or larger sizes are available on request. In addition to the �S Series� stainless steel IBCs, we also supply a range of polyethylene IBCs. If you would like further information on this range, please do contact us.
For pilot scale production why not use the SmartDrum IBC container system which offers all the benefits of the larger IBCs but for volumes of 150L-450L.
There are various ancillary pieces of equipment that are used alongside the Matcon Product modules and Matcon IBCs. Click here to see these IBC Components. |
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Sack Tip Module Commonly known as a bag dump station, the Sack Tip Module provides a simple means for filling Matcon IBCs off-line, decoupled from the manufacturing process flow. |
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Formulation System The Matcon Flexi-batch Batching system provides automatic preparation of recipe ingredients off-line. Ideal for delivering an accurate and cost effective flexible recipe batching system, whilst reducing the time-consuming weighing processes and minimising the risk of human error. |
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Matcon supply a range of different batching systems to accommodate a wide diversity of dosing ranges.
The design of the Formulation System is dependent upon the throughput rates, number of raw ingredients involved and accuracy levels required. |
The concurrent batching system provides a rapid filling of multiple IBCs The sequential batching system provides the automatic filling of a single IBC |
IBC Blending Module The Matcon IBC blending module eliminates the time-consuming cleaning associated with traditional static mixers such as ribbon blenders or cone blenders. As product is blended within the IBC itself the Blender is considered to be a �non-contact� part requiring no cleaning between recipe changes. |
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Powder Packer Module The Matcon Powder Packer module compares favourably for performance with the auger filler packing systems. Change recipes faster than ever before with direct dosing from the Matcon IBC and using simple change out parts. |
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Packing Line Refill Module Designed for discharging IBCs directly to high speed packing lines without the need for additional screw feeders. Because the discharge is automatically regulated, and delivers a consistent, controlled feed, the packing machines are able to operate efficiently, thereby maximising their throughput. |
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IBC Cleaning Module The IBCs are designed to be washed off-line, thereby reducing cleaning down-time. We supply washing systems that are suitable for a food grade IBC through to pharmaceutical applications. We also have a range of solutions from simple manual operations to fully automated wet & dry washing stations. |
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