When selecting a feeding system, you need to consider not just its initial cost, but all the costs related to operating and servicing the system over its lifetime. This article explains how to evaluate a feeding system;s total cost by counting up the system's acquisitions, functional efficiency, and support costs in terms of your application. Included are easy-to-follow examples for computing feeding costs, a step-by-step strategy for minimising ingredient costs, and a method for evaluating other intangible factors when making a final decision.
Origin
K-Tron Feeder Group
Journal Title
Powder & Bulk Eng Dec/2004 33-41
Sector
General
Class
G 2926