FlexWall®Plus

FW40/1
Volumetric and Gravimetric

General Information

The FlexWall®Plus FW40/1 feeder is ideal for free flowing bulk ingredients. The
feeder has the following main components: a stainless steel trapezoidal housing,
flexible polyurethane trough with a large cross-section, a screw and screw tube, a 3
phase motor and a trapezoidal extension hopper with volumes of 50 dm³(1.77 cuft)
or 70 dm³ (2.47 cuft).

The shape of the trough provides consistent screw filling and mass flow without
ingredient deterioration.

The FW40/1 features hinged motor for screw change from the rear.

The FlexWall®Plus is easily disassembled for wet or dry cleaning as the

polyurethane hopper that is attached in the housing is easily removed. Moreover,
the compact trapezoidal shape allows up to 6 feeders to be arranged around a
central feed point. Service can is from the front or back.

The gravimetric version includes the analog weighing system MS5, or the digital
weighing systems DLS5 (Digital Load System) or MD5 (for highest measurement
accuracy), both featuring a high resolution robust digital load cell with serial data
transmission and advanced filtering technology.

The unit conforms to CE directives.

Model Specification

Screw drive hinged

Drive power 0.37 kW (0.5 HP)
Screw speed 198 min-1
Screw speed optional 346 min-1
Massage paddles no
Separate paddle drive no

Control modules

Control and speed modules are offered either mounted onto the feeder (Congrav® CM-E) or are available for mounting in a
separate control panel (Congrav® CB-E or Congrav® CB-S ).

Controls can communicate directly to most host/ PLC systems or to Brabender Technologie Congrav® Operator Interfaces.

Technical Drawings and Dimensions

volumetric feeders gravimetric feeder
Control module CB Control module CM
50 dm³ (1.75 cuft) hopper FW40/1-50 DDW-DLS(MD)(S)5-FW40/1-50 DDW-DLS(MD)(S)5-FW40/1-50 CM
70 dm³ (2.48 cuft) hopper FW40/1-70 DDW-DLS(MD)(S)5-FW40/1-70 DDW-DLS(MD)(S)5-FW40/1-70 CM

Brabender Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Kulturstr. 49, 47055 Duisburg, Changes reserved
Tel.: +49(0)203 9984-0, [email protected] status: 2021-05
 FlexWall®Plus
FW40/1
Volumetric and Gravimetric

Available Screw Sizes and Feed Rates

Screw type Designation Ø / p Tube Tube dia. Max. speed Max. feed rate * Max. feed rate*
[mm] designation [mm] [min-1] [dm3/h] [cuft/hr]

Spiral screw (S) S 20/15 210 25.0x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 41 (72) 1.4 (2.5)
S 20/19 210 25.0x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 56 (97) 2 (3.4)
S 20/24 210 25.0x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 74 (129) 2.6 (4.6)
S 24/27 260 30.0x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 126 (220) 4.4 (7.8)
S 24/35 260 30.0x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 167 (292) 5.9 (10.3)
S 28/22 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 138 (242) 4.9 (8.5)
S 28/35 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 232 (406) 8.2 (14.3)
S 33/35 350 38.0x1.5 198 (346) / 100Hz 317 (553) 11.2 (19.5)
S 43/27 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 380 (663) 13.4 (23.4)
S 43/42 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 635 (1110) 22.4 (39.2)

Spiral screw (S) S 20/15 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 74 (130) 2.6 (4.6)
for granules S 20/19 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 99 (174) 3.5 (6.1)
S 20/24 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 131 (228) 4.6 (8.1)
S 24/27 350 38.0x1.5 198 (346) / 100Hz 195 (341) 6.9 (12)
S 24/35 350 38.0x1.5 198 (346) / 100Hz 259 (452) 9.1 (16)
S 28/22 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 239 (418) 8.4 (14.8)
S 28/35 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 397 (694) 14 (24.5)
S 33/35 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 442 (774) 15.6 (27.3)

Blade screw (B) B 28/28 320 38.0x3.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 136 (238) 4.8 (8.4)
B 32/38 350 38.0x1.5 198 (346) / 100Hz 267 (467) 9.4 (16.5)
B 40/32 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 311 (543) 11 (19.2)
B 40/46 443 48.3x2.0 198 (346) / 100Hz 465 (813) 16.4 (28.7)
* Theoretical values at 100% screw filling level and motor speed. Depending on the flow characteristics the screw filling level may decrease to 50%.
Further limitations have to be considered for gravimetric feeding, as max. speed should be reduced to allow for bulk density variations.
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Technical Specification
Ambient temperature: 0°C to +45°C (32°F to 113°F)
* Available options: Conductive or
Humidity of the air: up to 85% without condensation
chemically resistant FDA approval
max. vacuum/pressure: 3 hPa (3 mbar) (1.2 Inches of water) polyurethane
Product temperature: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F)
max. bulk density (volumetric): 1.5 kg/dm³ (96 lb/cuft)
1.1 kg/dm³ (68.7 lb/cuft) for 50 dm³ hopper
Max. bulk density (gravimetric): 0.8 kg/dm³ (50 lb/cuft) for 70 dm³ hopper
Flexible screw trough: polyurethane, food-proof acc. to LMBG*
Housing, extension hopper, hopper lid: 1.4301 (304 SS) ** 3 phase motors are designed for
Screws, screw tubes, outlets: 1.4571 (316 SS), 1.4301 (304 SS) or polyurethane, food-proof acc. to LMBG* a power supply of: 230/400 V, 50
(60) Hz, and for the operation in TT
Non-contact components: Aluminium, plated or painted steel (RAL 7035) networks, TN networks or networks
50 dm³ or 70 dm³ extension hopper Hopper lid for automatic refilling with vent pipe or manual refilling with earthed neutral conductor. For
Screw drive: 0.37 kW (0.5 HP), IP65; ISO class F; TEFC; frequency-controlled different networks adaptation
Power supply: AC 230/400 V (110VAC/460VAC)- 50Hz** or -266/460 V (230/460VAC) - 60Hz measures are necessary.
54 kg (119 lb) for 50 dm³ hopper (1.77 cuft)
Net weighing range DLS5/MD5: 51 kg (112.4 lb) for 70 dm³ hopper (2.47 cuft)
59 kg (130.1 lb) for 50 dm³ hopper (1.77 cuft)
Net weighing range MS5: 56 kg (123.5 lb) for 70 dm³ hopper (2.47 cuft)

Options and Accessories

• Flexible inlet and vent connections • Screw extension 150 mm (exept for blade and fiber screws)
• Flexible outlet connections • Vertical outlet with quick release
• Interchangeable screws and screw tubes • Maintenance disconnect box
• DESTACO clamp fasteners with and without safety switch • Filter bag or JetFilter for vent stub
• Versions for higher and lower temperatures than standard • Turntable or cart mounting
• Explosion-proof versions as per directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) or NFPA • Pressure compensation for the outlet, and/or feeder hopper
• FlexWall®Plus with Hygienic Design (HD) as per directive 1935/2004 or FDA • Cleaning and refill systems upon request

Brabender Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Kulturstr. 49, 47055 Duisburg, Changes reserved
Tel.: +49(0)203 9984-0, [email protected] status: 2021-05