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Automatic PU Feeding and Premixing Station | IBC Supply

A raw material conditioning and automatic replenishment system connecting standard IBC containers to downstream polyurethane metering equipment for polyol and isocyanate. Manual drum transfer is labor-intensive and can introduce contamination and temperature variation. Design follows the material TDS, chemical properties, temperature requirements and uninterrupted-changeover needs.

Direct Standard IBC Connection

Use standard industrial IBC containers directly. Inlet circuits, seals and transfer configuration are selected for viscosity and chemical compatibility and confirmed in the technical agreement.

PLC + HMI Automatic Replenishment

Monitor downstream day-tank levels and automatically replenish when levels fall. Intermittent recirculation and agitation settings follow the material TDS and technical agreement.

±2°C Material Conditioning

Recirculating heat exchange maintains polyol/isocyanate processing temperature and reduces settling or stratification, stabilizing material delivered to the metering unit.

Optional Back-to-Back Buffer System

Optional back-to-back buffer tanks keep the line supplied while an empty IBC is replaced; configuration follows the production cycle.

Availability on Request 4–6 Week Delivery 1-Year Warranty
HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑I / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑II / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑III

Automatic PU Material Feeding & Premixing Station

IBC-connected automatic polyol/isocyanate replenishment with temperature-controlled conditioning and homogenization.

This modular raw material conditioning and feeding system transfers polyol and isocyanate from IBC containers to downstream casting or foaming units, with temperature control and recirculating homogenization. Manual replenishment increases labor, contamination risk and temperature fluctuations that can affect ratio stability. Engineering follows the TDS, chemical properties, temperature window and line-continuity requirements.

Specifications are product-family selection references, not a promise that one configuration maintains identical feeding quality under all conditions. Replenishment flow and recirculation settings are commissioned for actual viscosity and line consumption. Finished-product properties depend on the complete material, feeding, metering and molding system; connected trials are required before production.

Automatic PU Material Feeding & Premixing Station

Configured

To Your Production Brief

Commissioning and Production Start-Up

Confirm Material and Line Boundaries

Confirm IBC size, polyol/isocyanate grade, hourly consumption, downstream unit specifications and the TDS. Determine whether back-to-back buffering is required.

Prepare Materials and Equipment

Set temperature from the TDS and inspect IBC connection seals, circulation pumps, agitators, level sensors, filtration and safety components.

Calibrate Levels and Feeding Flow

Connect the downstream metering unit and calibrate day-tank high/low levels. Check replenishment flow with the actual material and temperature and confirm stable pump operation.

Run and Validate Automatic Feeding

Apply preset conditions and observe automatic replenishment and intermittent recirculation. Check temperature and level-alarm logic, keep operating records and sample downstream material.

HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑I / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑II / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑III

Technical Specifications

The values describe optional product-family configuration ranges. Final equipment configuration, capacity, accuracy, power, material compatibility and acceptance methods are defined in the technical agreement.

Technical ParameterHF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑I / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑II / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑III
ComponentsPolyurethane polyol and isocyanate; highly filled or strongly corrosive materials require prior compatibility confirmation
Output Range (g/s)0.05‑1 t/h; customized to downstream consumption
Mixing Ratio RangeDosing and operating settings follow the material formulation and technical agreement.
Ratio AccuracyActual transfer flow is calibrated on site.
Tank Capacity (L)Standard 1000L IBC containers; twin-container configuration with optional back-to-back buffer tanks
Series ModelsHF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑I / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑II / HF‑PPS‑2X10‑P&I‑III
Processing Capacity0.05‑1 t/h; customized to downstream consumption
Feeding Output5‑30 kg/min; model-dependent and affected by material viscosity
ContainersStandard 1000L IBC containers; twin-container configuration with optional back-to-back buffer tanks
Temperature Accuracy±2°C; set within the polyol/isocyanate material processing window
Operating ModeLevel-triggered automatic replenishment; intermittent recirculation/agitation homogenization; manual/automatic switching
Transfer and CirculationDedicated transfer pumps and circulation pipework; intermittent operation reduces settling and stratification; wetted materials matched to PU raw materials
ConnectionsDirect standard IBC connections and supply to downstream metering-unit day tanks
Buffer SystemBack-to-back buffer configuration enables uninterrupted production during IBC replacement
FiltrationInlet filters intercept contamination and protect downstream metering pumps
Installed Power10‑20 kVA; determined by actual transfer pumps, heat exchange, sensors and auxiliaries
Control SystemPLC + HMI touchscreen; level logic configuration, operating records and exportable alarm logs
Compatible MaterialsPolyurethane polyol and isocyanate; highly filled or strongly corrosive materials require prior compatibility confirmation
WarrantyStandard 12 months; commencement date, coverage, wear parts and service boundaries are defined in the contract.
Compliance and DocumentationCE and accompanying documents are supplied according to the sales region, final configuration and contract. ISO9001 is a company management-system certificate, not certification of an individual machine.
Why Choose Haifeng

Core Equipment Capabilities

Engineering for production efficiency, material consistency and operating conditions.

Direct IBC Connection

Standard industrial IBC containers serve directly as material containers, eliminating intermediate transfer and simplifying workshop logistics.

Automatic Level-Based Replenishment

Continuously monitor downstream day-tank levels and start replenishment below the threshold, reducing manual intervention and operator error.

Temperature-Controlled Recirculation

±2°C temperature control and intermittent recirculating agitation reduce polyol settling and stratification for consistent inlet material temperature and condition.

Uninterrupted IBC Changeover Option

Optional back-to-back buffer tanks supply material while empty IBCs are replaced, avoiding line waiting time and improving OEE.

Flexible Modular Configuration

Versions range from simple feeding to comprehensive conditioning, sensing and alarms, matched to budget and operating requirements.

Downstream Metering Protection

Upstream filtration intercepts IBC contamination. Stable temperature and transfer conditions reduce metering-pump wear and ratio drift.

Technical Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Which feeding-station factors should be checked when the downstream mixing ratio fluctuates?
Check material temperature, recirculation/agitation logic, blocked filters and free IBC discharge. After correction, conduct connected trials. After corrective action, run connected trials and check material temperature and downstream product properties. The station supplies and conditions materials; the final ratio also depends on downstream metering and requires system-wide validation.
How should temporary feeding disruption after an IBC change be handled?
Check IBC connection seals for air leaks and pipework for trapped air. With back-to-back buffering, ensure sufficient buffer level. Perform an air-purging circulation sequence before restarting normal production. After corrective action, run connected trials and check material temperature and downstream product properties. Buffering reduces changeover disturbance, but the changeover procedure must still be followed.
How can the station reduce polyol settling and stratification?
Adjust intermittent recirculation/agitation timing, confirm temperature settings meet the TDS and avoid prolonged stagnant storage. After corrective action, run connected trials and check material temperature and downstream product properties. Recirculation reduces settling but cannot change inherent storage stability; raw material storage conditions must also be controlled.
How can low feeding flow be distinguished between pump selection and site conditions?
Check actual viscosity, IBC liquid head and filter differential pressure. Measure flow at the actual material temperature. Select flow with margin above peak line consumption. After corrective action, run connected trials and check material temperature and downstream product properties. Capacity depends on material viscosity and pipework losses.
When is a back-to-back buffer-tank configuration recommended?
It suits 24h continuous production where IBC replacement must not interrupt the line. Intermittent small batches can use a basic version. Conventional polyol/isocyanate is supported; highly filled or unusually reactive materials need prior compatibility confirmation. After corrective action, run connected trials and check material temperature and downstream product properties. Buffering addresses changeover downtime, not changes in intrinsic material properties.