Feeder Conveyor

Seamlessly transfer and feed bulk powders, granules, tablets, capsules, and other solid materials. Ensure a clean, efficient production workflow in various industrial settings.

Automated Feeding and Conveying Equipment for Dry Materials

These systems are designed to safely move everything from poorly flowing powders to fragile capsules to downstream processing and packaging machines. Often referred to as bulk material handling equipment, they include vacuum conveyors, flighted belt conveyors, and screw feeders. These conveyor feeder systems greatly reduce manual errors and contamination across your production line.

Anxine’s solutions feature smart level sensors that automatically sync with your production speeds, ensuring you never overfill or run dry. Coupled with tool-less designs and completely dust-free transfer pathways, you can effortlessly clean the machines between batches while keeping your facility cGMP-compliant.

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Our Complete Range of Feeders & Conveyors

Explore Anxine’s full range of dry bulk material handling systems to safely transfer your powders, granules, or empty capsules to the next process stage.

Pneumatic Vacuum Conveying System – QVC Series

Handles bulk solids with care. This vacuum conveyor series connects easily to tablet presses and other equipment—clean, quiet, and efficient.

Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor – ZKS Series

Delivers clean, efficient handling of powders, granules, and even metal chips. Features versatile and flexible discharge modes.

Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor CZS-200

Reliable, low-maintenance incline conveyor with hopper. Integrates seamlessly with tablet counting machines.

Pneumatic Capsule Conveyor – SE Series

Transports all types of capsules with ease. These vacuum conveyors streamline feeding to capsule filling machines.

Inclined Screw Feeder – HZF-S2 Series

Offer cost-effective, reliable feeding solutions for powders of all types. Great for both free-flowing and tricky materials.

Why Choose Anxine Bulk Material Feeder Conveyors

Our material feeding and conveying machines are engineered to reduce manual handling bottlenecks for you. All the models deliver reliable material transfer and integrate flawlessly into your layout.

Comprehensive Conveying Technologies

Available in a full range of bulk material transfer options like vacuum, cleated belt, screw, and pneumatic to match the flow characteristics of various products.

Automated Downstream Synchronization

Work in sync with automatic tablet counters and pouch packing machines. Use photoelectric sensors to automatically detect real-time material levels for uninterrupted operations.

Flexible Layout Customization

Tailor equipment lifting heights, adjust operating inclines, and custom hopper geometries to fit your floor plan constraints.

Tool-Less System Maintenance

Utilize quick-release connections and easily removable components to perform rapid, complete cleaning between batches without specialized tools.

Specifications Overview

Model Series	Equipment Type	Conveying Capacity
QVC	Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor	350-9,000 kg/h
ZKS	Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor	400-6,000 kg/h
CZS-200	Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor	Max. Belt Speed: 2 m/min
SE	Pneumatic Capsule Conveyor	200,000-300,000 pcs/hour
HZF-S2	Inclined Screw Feeder	2-12 m³/h

How to Choose the Right Feeding and Conveying Machine

Not sure which bulk material transfer system fits your process? The selection matrix below can be helpful.

Selection Criteria	Production Needs	Recommended Model(s)	Reasons
Material Form	Powders prone to clumping and bridging	HZF-S2 Series	Features adjustable vibration to evenly distribute powder in the hopper for easy transfer
	Dusty fine powders and granules	QVC Series & ZKS Series	Uses vacuum suction to pull materials in an enclosed pathway to avoid dust leakage
	Solid tablets	CZS-200	Equipped with a fully enclosed elevating track to convey solid materials gently
	#00-#5 empty hard capsules	SE Series	Uses gentle fluidized airflow to transport fragile capsules
Capacity & Layout	Moving heavy materials or transferring over long distances	ZKS Series	Powered by a high-performance motor that generates strong suction for conveying up to 6,000 kg/h across up to 20 meters
	No access to a high-power electrical supply	QVC Series	Features a pneumatic vacuum generator that runs entirely on compressed air
	Power conveying in tight spaces	HZF-S2 Series	Highly customizable for 1-5 m lifting heights and 30°-60° inclines
Maintenance & Cleaning	Frequent product changeovers and complete washdowns	HZF-S2 Series & SE Series	Features tool-less auger removal, reverse discharge, and quick-clamp fittings
	Filter clogging	QVC Series & ZKS Series	Equipped with pulse blowback to force powder off the filter

Types of Bulk Material Handling Solutions

Within a bulk material handling ecosystem, feeder conveyors used on a packaging line can be classified into several types. Each is powered by specific technologies and built for different material-handling tasks.

Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor

This transfer system uses negative pressure to pull dry materials through an enclosed pipeline and transfer them between processing steps. It's a dust-free solution that helps reduce airborne contamination and keeps your facility strictly cGMP compliant.

Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor

The flighted belt elevator is usually set at steep angles. It lifts bulk dry solids and moves them to the next production stage. This unique design saves floor space and handles materials more gently.

Inclined Screw Feeder

This conveyor feeder uses a rotating auger enclosed in an inclined tube to transfer materials. The helical screw breaks up clumps while forcing materials upward to convey them into receiving hoppers.

Pneumatic Capsule Transfer System

This automated system is designed to convey hard gelatin capsules through piping. It relies on low-velocity airflow to move fragile shells safely.

Applications & Industries

Conveying and feeding machines provide reliable, hygienic material transfer while reducing costly labor, human errors, and contamination risks. That’s why they have become essential compliant equipment in many sectors.

Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), coated tablets, hard shell capsules, granulated medicinal powders

Food and Beverage Processing

Milk powder, whey, sugar, salt, spice blends, coffee beans, loose tea leaves, bulk cereals, dry snack foods

Chemical and Agrochemical Production

Agricultural pesticide powders, chemical additives, synthetic resins, detergent granules, dry bulk fertilizers

How Bulk Material Feeders and Conveyors Work

A feeding and conveyor machine typically works using either a pneumatic or a mechanical method. Here are the core operating principles of the main system types:

1. Pneumatic Method

Suction or Blowing: The system uses vacuum or positive pressure within the enclosed pipelines to create an airflow.
Conveying: Low-velocity airflow pulls fine powders or pushes fragile capsules through pipelines.

2. Mechanical Method

Screw Feeding
- Vibration: The hopper vibrates to break up clumps of cohesive powders.
- Agitation and Elevation: The auger forces materials upward at steep inclines.

Belt Elevating
- Loading: Solid dosages are loaded into a sealed hopper.
- Lifting: Flighted belts carry materials and elevate them at fixed speeds to the downstream equipment.

Compatible Upstream & Downstream Equipment

Link these feeders and conveyors directly to your packaging lines for continuous, bottleneck-free material flow.

Linear Weigher

Accurately weigh and dispense free-flowing and semi-free-flowing dry products into diverse containers for a wide range of industrial packaging applications.

Industrial Powder Blender

Powder blenders achieve fast, uniform mixing of materials across batches and are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.

Powder Grinder Machine

A powder grinder is a machine that crushes solid materials into fine powder for use in industries such as pharmaceutical, food, and chemical production.

Granulator Machine

A granulator is a machine that turns powder materials into uniform granules for easier handling, mixing, and further processing.

Capsule Filling Machine

Capsule filler machines are used to efficiently fill empty capsules with precise amounts of powders, granules, pellets or liquid in pharmaceutical and supplement production.

Tablet Press Machine

Tablet press machine is a specialized machine for producing tablets and pills.

FAQs about Feeder Conveyors

Q: What is the difference between a feeder and a conveyor?

A conveyor simply moves material from point A to point B at a fixed speed. A feeder is a specialized conveyor that integrates a hopper and regulates the flow rate of material to deliver a metered volume for processing.

Q: Are pneumatic vacuum conveyors better for dust control?

Yes. Because pneumatic vacuum conveyors operate under negative pressure. If a leak occurs, air is pulled into the sealed pipeline rather than blowing dust out. This makes them the cleanest option for fine powders.

Q: What is the maximum angle for inclined screw feeders?

Screw conveyors typically move materials at a 45-degree angle. Most applications stay below it because feeding efficiency drops as the angles steepen. For optimal performance, the Anxine HZF-S2 Series is custom-engineered for 30 to 60-degree inclines based on your specific materials.

Q: What products are best for cleated belt conveyors?

Flighted belt conveyors are best for loose, bulk materials that might roll back. This includes solid dosage forms, grains, plastic resins, and small food products. The cleats can move them up a steep incline while preventing sliding backward.

Q: How do pneumatic capsule conveyors prevent breakage?

These systems use low-velocity airflow to cushion empty capsules during transport. This gentle handling reduces impact and ensures a soft landing of delicate shells in the receiving hopper.

We Offer

Explore cutting-edge pharmaceutical and packaging machinery with Anxine. Supported by expert custom solutions and a robust global service network.

Capsule Filling Machine

Capsule filler machines are used to efficiently fill empty capsules with precise amounts of powders, granules, pellets or liquid in pharmaceutical and supplement production.

Tablet Press Machine

Tablet press machine is a specialized machine for producing tablets and pills.

Softgel Encapsulation Machine

A softgel encapsulation machine is designed to fill and seal liquid or semi-liquid materials into soft gelatin capsules.

Gummy Making Machine

Gummies making machines are automated systems used to produce gummy candies and supplements for the confectionery and pharmaceutical industries.

Industrial Powder Blender

Powder blenders achieve fast, uniform mixing of materials across batches and are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.

Pill Counting Machine

Engineered to rapidly and accurately count tablets, capsules, and gummies. Automate your pharmaceutical packaging process with diverse solid dosage counting solutions.

Blister Packaging Machine

Engineered for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production, this equipment reliably forms and seals Alu-PVC and Alu-Alu packs for tablets, capsules, and softgels.

Cartoning Machine

Creates an extra protective layer for your product and makes shipping easier. Accurately inserts bottles, blister packs, pouches, and tubes into boxes for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food packaging.

Pouch Packing Machine

Automated pouch filling and sealing systems. Precisely dose powders, granules, liquids, and solids to streamline your pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food packaging lines.

Liquid Filling Machine

Precision equipment engineered to accurately dispense liquids, pastes, creams, and gels for efficient pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical production lines.

Empty Capsules

We provide a variety of capsule shells in different sizes and materials for diverse formulations and target groups. They are suitable for the pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement, and functional food industries. We offer immediate-release, enteric-coated, and sustained-release solutions.

TiO₂-Free Capsules

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