MCF Volumetric Feeder

MCF Feeder Overview

Removable Stainless Steel Hopper

Wide Selection of Dosing Ranges

½” (12 mm) and 1” (25 mm) augers are available with motors ranging from 18 to 130 RPM.
Screw and motor size specified according to application.

Stable, Low Profile Adapter Frame

10” (25.5 cm) square adapter frame with corners support angle iron.
Provides stable platform for existing material hopper (only 3 ½”, 9 cm increase in height).
8” x 8” (20 x 20 cm) as standard to match other Maguire products.

Material Flow Baffle Chamber

Even material distribution due to stainless steel slides formed to produce baffled flow of resin.
Acrylic panels provide clear view of resin and color flow.

MCF Feeder Operation

Automatic Speed Control

Microprocessor detects and automatically adjusts for changing cycling times, varying torque requirements and / or fluctuations in plant voltage.
Monitors screw return time to provide uniform dispensing and consistent color.
Optional remote controller kit available (up to 20 ft, 6 m from processing machine).

Easy Clean Out and Material Changes

Removable stainless steel hopper can be easily removed for color changes or clean out.
No tools required, no pellets cross contamination.
Stainless steel construction assures easy of cleanup.

5 Year Warranty

No Material Wastage

Simple but effective side bar prevents pellets from spilling when hopper is removed.
Bar slides forward when drive unit is engaged, allowing pellets to dispense properly.

MCF Feeder Specification

MCF Feeder Options

Option	Model	Description
Spacer Frames	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Raise feeders above the feed throat of the process machine. To improve access & material change over times.
Swivel Plates	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Allow for easy re-positioning of auger feeder & full rotation of the feeder to any position required.
Hopper Extensions	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Range of hopper extension sizes for different models to increase storage capacity.
Powder Feeder Augers	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	1 1/2″ and 1″ augers for feeding free flowing additive powders.
Clear-Vu Surge Hoppers	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	To easily view material status before material is entering the material line.
Spare Controllers	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Spare automatic speed controller. Also available with Extrusion Following for extrusion applications.
Augers with Couplings	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Augers with 1/2″, 1″ and 2″ coupling.
Auger Tubes	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	1/2″, 1″, and 2″ auger tubes are available.
Low Level Alarm	MCF-4, MCF-8, MCF-16	Reduce monitoring requirements by floor personnel with the LLA alarm system, used to signal HGH or LDW material-supply conditions.

MCF Feeder Overview