---
title: "Ingredient Feed Hopper"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-2.0 bar (10-200 kPa) internal pressure, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature, 0.5-5.0 m³ capacity"
    unit: "L"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 3.5
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Von Mises stress exceeding 235 MPa yield strength in 304 stainless steel, polymer creep at temperatures above glass transition point (Tg=80°C), Euler buckling in support columns at 150% design load"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Triboelectric charging of powder particles generating 15 kV electrostatic discharge"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Grounding system with resistance &lt;1 ohm, inert gas (N₂) blanketing at &gt;95% purity, conductive polymer liners with surface resistivity &lt;10⁶ ohm/sq"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Moisture ingress raising relative humidity above 65% RH at 25°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Desiccant drying system maintaining &lt;30% RH, heated hopper walls at 40±2°C, anti-bridging vibrators with 50 Hz frequency and 2 mm amplitude"
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  hopper-body:
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  discharge-gatevalve:
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  level-sensor:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  agitatorpaddle:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:AGITATORPADDLE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 15237:2016 - CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCREW CONVEYORS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/ingredient-feed-hopper.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Ingredient Feed Hopper

## 1. Technical Definition
A storage and controlled discharge component for dry or liquid ingredients in automated food processing systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-2.0 bar (10-200 kPa) internal pressure, -20°C to 80°C ambient temperature, 0.5-5.0 m³ capacity**. Failure boundary: **Material yield strength exceeded at 3.5 bar internal pressure (350 kPa), structural deformation at 85°C polymer components, 6.0 m³ volumetric overload**, Mechanism: **Von Mises stress exceeding 235 MPa yield strength in 304 stainless steel, polymer creep at temperatures above glass transition point (Tg=80°C), Euler buckling in support columns at 150% design load**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Triboelectric charging of powder particles generating 15 kV electrostatic discharge | 8 | Ignition of combustible dust cloud with minimum ignition energy of 10 mJ | Grounding system with resistance &lt;1 ohm, inert gas (N₂) blanketing at &gt;95% purity, conductive polymer liners with surface resistivity &lt;10⁶ ohm/sq |
| Moisture ingress raising relative humidity above 65% RH at 25°C | 8 | Bridging and arching of hygroscopic ingredients with angle of repose &gt;60° | Desiccant drying system maintaining &lt;30% RH, heated hopper walls at 40±2°C, anti-bridging vibrators with 50 Hz frequency and 2 mm amplitude |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | L | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Discharge Gate/Valve](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/discharge-gatevalve.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Level Sensor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/level-sensor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Weighing System**, **Pneumatic Conveyor**, **Control Panel**  
**Downstream Applications**: Baked Goods, Snack Foods, Ready-to-Eat Meals  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are suitable for food-grade ingredient feed hoppers?
**A**: Our hoppers use FDA-approved materials including Stainless Steel 304/316 for corrosion resistance, food-grade polyethylene for chemical compatibility, and aluminum alloy for lightweight applications, all meeting food safety standards.

### Q: How does the agitator prevent ingredient bridging in the hopper?
**A**: The integrated agitator or paddle system gently breaks up clumps and prevents bridging of cohesive ingredients, ensuring consistent material flow and preventing production interruptions in automated food processing lines.

### Q: What control features ensure precise ingredient discharge?
**A**: The hopper includes a precision discharge gate/valve for controlled flow rates, combined with a level sensor that monitors ingredient volume to maintain optimal processing conditions and prevent overfilling or empty runs.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- DIN 15237:2016 - CONTINUOUS MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SCREW CONVEYORS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Ingredient Feed Hopper](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/ingredient-feed-hopper)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: INGREDIENT_FEED_HOPPER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 5e622df1
