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title: "Feeder"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-15.0 mÂ³/h volumetric flow rate, 0.1-2.5 MPa pressure range, 0-60Â°C material temperature"
    unit: "kg/h"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 0.3
    unit: "mÂ"
    consequence: "Bearing seizure due to lubricant breakdown at 85Â°C, impeller erosion from cavitation at NPSH below 0.5 m, gear tooth fatigue at 10â· cycles with 400 MPa bending stress"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Volumetric flow rate exceeds 16.5 mÂ³/h causing impeller overspeed"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 16.0 mÂ³/h flow limiter with 0.1 mÂ³/h hysteresis and overspeed sensor at 1750 RPM"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Material viscosity increases to 5000 cP at 10Â°C ambient temperature"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement viscosity sensor with 3000 cP cutoff and preheater maintaining 25Â°C minimum material temperature"
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  screw:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SCREW"
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  hopper:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HOPPER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  drive-motor:
    type: "part"
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
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  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Feeder

## 1. Technical Definition
A mechanical device that supplies raw materials or components to a processing system at a controlled rate.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15.0 mÂ³/h volumetric flow rate, 0.1-2.5 MPa pressure range, 0-60Â°C material temperature**. Failure boundary: **Material flow rate drops below 0.3 mÂ³/h or exceeds 16.5 mÂ³/h, pressure exceeds 2.8 MPa, bearing temperature reaches 85Â°C**, Mechanism: **Bearing seizure due to lubricant breakdown at 85Â°C, impeller erosion from cavitation at NPSH below 0.5 m, gear tooth fatigue at 10â· cycles with 400 MPa bending stress**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Harmonic Vibration Force Generation**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_e = m \cdot r \cdot \omega^2 \sin(\omega t)$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Calculates centrifugal force for vibratory sifters/feeders.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| m | Eccentric Mass | Engineering Constant |
| r | Radius | Engineering Constant |
| \omega | Angular Frequency | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Volumetric flow rate exceeds 16.5 mÂ³/h causing impeller overspeed | 8 | Impeller shaft shearing at 1800 RPM with 450 NÂ·m torque | Install 16.0 mÂ³/h flow limiter with 0.1 mÂ³/h hysteresis and overspeed sensor at 1750 RPM |
| Material viscosity increases to 5000 cP at 10Â°C ambient temperature | 8 | Motor overload at 125% rated current for 30 seconds | Implement viscosity sensor with 3000 cP cutoff and preheater maintaining 25Â°C minimum material temperature |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Hopper](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/hopper.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Drive Motor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/drive-motor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Conveyor System**, **Vibratory Bowl Feeder**, **Material Handling Robot**  
**Downstream Applications**: Packaged Food Products, Pharmaceutical Tablets, Electronic Components  

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

### Q: What materials is this feeder compatible with?
**A**: This stainless steel feeder is designed for handling various raw materials and components in industrial settings, including powders, granules, and small parts, while maintaining corrosion resistance and durability.

### Q: How does the drive motor control the feeding rate?
**A**: The drive motor provides precise speed control through variable frequency drives or gear mechanisms, allowing adjustable feed rates from 0.1 to 100 kg/hour depending on material density and process requirements.

### Q: What maintenance does the hopper and screw assembly require?
**A**: Regular inspection for wear, cleaning to prevent material buildup, and lubrication of bearings. The stainless steel construction minimizes corrosion, but periodic checks of screw alignment and hopper seals are recommended.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)
- CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)

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### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FEEDER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 06957223
