Powder processing systems handle materials ranging from 1μm to 1000μm particle sizes, with bulk densities typically between 0.2-2.5 g/cm³. These systems must maintain precise control over particle distribution and prevent segregation during transport, particularly when handling mixed powders with varying shapes, densities, and flow characteristics.

The fundamental challenge lies in maintaining uniform composition and preventing material segregation while achieving consistent feed rates and final product specifications.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including vibratory feeding systems with specialized trough designs, sequential volumetric filling methods, particle size distribution control, and electrostatic coating applications. These and other approaches focus on practical implementation in industrial settings while addressing both quality control and operational efficiency requirements.

1. Powder Packaging System with Vibratory Feeder Trough Featuring Parallel Concave Grooves

SANKYO CO LTD, 2024

A powder packaging system to prevent variation in composition between packages when packaging a powder mixture containing different raw materials with varying shapes and sizes. The system uses a vibratory feeder with a trough that has parallel concave grooves in the bottom plate. The grooves disperse and hold the powder as it vibrates, preventing segregation and spreading compared to a flat bottom. This maintains a uniform powder composition as it is fed to a weighing section and packaged.

2. Powder Coating Compositions with Chemically Produced Polymer Particles for Metal Packaging

SWIMC LLC, 2024

Powder coating compositions for metal packaging like food cans that provide benefits like reduced environmental impact compared to liquid coatings. The compositions are free-flowing powders that can be applied to metal substrates using electrostatic powder coating methods. The powders consist of chemically produced polymer particles with specific size distributions and molecular weights. The powders adhere well to metal and form hard coatings suitable for food contact applications. The compositions avoid certain additives like bisphenols and provide properties like flexibility, color options, and patterned coatings for metal packaging applications.

3. Powder Distribution System with Overlapping Discharge and Channel Openings for Homogeneous Pouch Filling

EME ENGEL MACHF EN ENGINEERING B V, 2023

Packaging system for producing pouches containing powder products like detergent that have consistent fill composition to improve performance. The system uses a unique powder distribution technique where the powder discharge opening of the distributor overlaps with the channel openings during filling. This ensures that powder flows into all channels simultaneously and fills the pouches with homogeneous powder content. The overlapping movement is synchronized with the distributor and channel motion. The system also has features like cyclical movement, parallel paths, and parking sections to optimize powder flow.

4. Containerized Modular Mixing and Packaging Plant with Interchangeable Processing Modules for Powdered Products

INVERSIONES HIKI6 SL, 2023

Mobile, modular mixing and packaging plant for powdered products that can be transported in a standard shipping container. The plant has interchangeable modules for dosing, mixing, cooling/drying, liquid injection, and bagging. It allows versatile processing of powdered products like food ingredients without fixed infrastructure. The modular design enables customization, scalability, and containerized transport. The plant is controlled by a PLC and can be operated remotely.

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5. Packaging Material Composed of Maize Cob Stone, Natural Resin, and Turpentine Oil with Specific Proportional Composition

DR RAJENDRA PRASAD CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, 2022

Packaging material made from agricultural waste like maize cob stone, natural resin, and turpentine oil. The material provides a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional packaging. The composition is optimized to balance binding strength and hardness for effective packaging. The maize cob stone is mixed with resin and turpentine oil in specific proportions to create the packaging material. The cob stone can be separated into inner and outer parts before powdering. The composition range for resin is 10-40% and for cob stone is 65-87%.

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6. Composite Resin Composition with Calcium Oxide and Biomass Powder

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Powder-containing composite non-biodegradable resin composition with antibacterial and deodorant properties for use in products like tableware and packaging. The composition contains calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide powder, biomass like eggshells, shells, wood, and paper, and biodegradable resin. The calcium hydroxide content is 0.5-10% and calcium oxide is 4% or less. The biomass content is 5-60%. This provides antibacterial and deodorant benefits without silver or chemicals.

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7. Automated System with Blending Unit and Rotary Packaging Table for Customized Powder Mixing and Container Handling

BeoBeo, BEOBE CO LTD, 2022

Automated powder blending and packaging system that allows customized blends to be packaged in small quantities. The system has a blending unit to mix powders in specific ratios, followed by a rotary packaging unit. The blended powder is fed into containers on the rotary table, which opens, fills, seals, and discharges the containers. A transfer unit receives discharged containers and erects them for further handling. This enables automated subdividing and packaging of customized blends in small quantities using one system.

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8. Vertical Automated Weighing and Packaging System with Air-Based Material Transport and Integrated Control Unit

OH DONG JIN, 2021

A compact automated weighing and packaging system for industrial materials that uses air transport instead of screw conveyors to improve efficiency, hygiene, and economics compared to traditional systems. The system has a vertical arrangement with a hoist, sieve, metering unit, mixing unit, production unit, and packaging unit connected by air pipes. A control unit regulates material flow between the units. This allows fully automated, dust-free transportation of powdered materials without screws or augers. The vertical layout reduces footprint and allows more compact installation compared to horizontal systems. The air transport also eliminates the need for augers which can clog and wear out.

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9. Circular Mold Conveyor System for Multi-Compartment Bag Formation with Sequential Powder and Liquid Filling Mechanisms

EME ENGEL MACHF EN ENGINEERING B V, 2021

Packaging system to produce bags with multiple compartments containing different materials. The system uses a mold conveyor that moves the molds in a circular path. A powder filling device sucks powder into dosing cavities on a rotor, and a nozzle pushes against the rotor to discharge the powder into the mold compartments. An additional filling device fills the second compartment with powder or liquid. The molds move first through the additional filling device, then through the powder filling device. The system allows separate filling of the compartments to create bags with different materials inside.

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10. Dosing and Packaging Device with Segmented Hopper and Movable Disk-Integrated Measuring Cups

National University of Food Technologies, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, 2021

A dosing and packaging device for accurately dispensing and mixing multiple bulk products into individual packages. The device has a hopper divided into separate containers for each component. Measuring cups are attached to a movable disk above the containers. Product pipelines feed each component separately into its container. This allows precise dosing and uniform distribution of each component into the packages.

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11. Method for Producing Polymer Pellets by High-Temperature Blending of Phytoncide-Infused Wood Powder, Zeolite-Nanoclay Mixture, and Polyolefin

KOREA CONFORMITY LABORATORIES, 2020

A method for producing an eco-friendly polymer for freshness keeping containers and packaging materials containing phytoncide, nanoclay, and zeolite. The method involves mixing wood powder containing phytoncide with polyolefin, preparing a zeolite-nanoclay mixture, and blending the wood powder mix, zeolite mix, polyolefin, compatibilizer, and lubricant at high temperature. The resulting mixture is extruded and cooled to form pellets for making containers and packaging with antimicrobial properties and durability.

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12. Modular Shipping Container-Compatible Plant with Integrated Powder Mixing, Packaging, and Liquid Injection Systems Controlled by PLC

INVERSIONES HIKI6 SL, 2020

Mobile mixing and packaging plant for powdery products that can be transported in a standard shipping container. The plant has modules for receiving, loading, mixing, and packaging powders. It also has options like liquid injection and big bag packaging. The mixing module has cooling and drying capabilities. The plant is controlled by a PLC connected to a server for configuring the end product. The modular design allows easy transportation and assembly.

13. Foamed Plastic Composition with Phase Change Mixed Powder Masterbatch Containing Sodium Chloride, Silicate, Celite, and Moisture Absorbent

AU Corporation, AU CO LTD, 2020

Foamed plastic composition and frozen food packaging container using a phase change mixed powder masterbatch containing sodium chloride, silicate, celite, and a moisture absorbent. The phase change powder absorbs and holds moisture to prevent ice crystal formation in frozen food during transportation. The powder is blended with a polyolefin resin to make the foamed plastic for the packaging. The composition minimizes ice crystals that can occur during distribution and thawing to improve the quality of frozen products.

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14. Conveyor-Based Packaging System with Rotary Powder Filler and Sequential Mold Filling for Multi-Compartment Bags

EME ENGEL MACHF EN ENGINEERING B V, 2019

Packaging system for producing bags with multiple compartments containing different materials. The system uses multiple filling devices arranged on a conveyor to sequentially fill compartments in molds with powders. The filled molds are sealed with sheets and cut into separate bags. A rotary powder filler with interconnected rotors is used to precisely dispense powder into compartments. The conveyor moves molds through the fillers in sequence to produce bags with a filled compartment for one powder, then a second filled compartment for another powder.

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15. Modular Plant with Container-Fitting Weighing, Loading, Mixing, and Packaging Modules

INVERSIONES HIKI6 SL, 2019

A modular, portable plant for mixing and packaging powdered and granular products that can fit in a shipping container. The plant has separate modules for weighing, loading, mixing, and packaging that can be easily transported. The modules are designed to fit inside a standard shipping container. The plant also has an automated loading module for adding formulas and raw materials. It uses a container as a transport structure for the packaging module. This allows a compact, portable plant that can be moved to different locations for mixing and packaging products.

16. Modular Plant with Interchangeable Dosing, Mixing, and Packaging Modules for Container Transport

INVERSIONES HIKI6, S.L., 2019

Mobile, modular plant for mixing and packaging powdery or granular products that is easily transportable in a standard container. The plant has a compact structure with interchangeable modules for dosing, mixing, and packaging. The modules connect via a control system. The plant can be customized by adding modules like automatic dosing, liquid injection, or large bagging. The modules have features like load cells, stirrers, valves, and heating systems. The plant allows flexible configuration for different applications while maintaining compactness for container transport.

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17. Containerized Modular Mixing and Packaging Plant with Integrated Cooling, Drying, and Expandable Functional Modules

INVERSIONES HIKI6 S L, 2019

Modular, mobile mixing and packaging plant for powdery or granular products that can be easily transported in a container. The plant has modules for receiving, loading, mixing, and packaging the products. The mixing module has cooling and drying capabilities. Additional modules for dosing, liquid injection, and bagging can be added. The plant allows remote operation and tracking. The modular design allows customization and expansion.

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18. Composite Resin Composition with Calcium-Based Powders and Cellulose for Enhanced Functional Properties

RICKY CHRISTIAN JONCER, 2019

Powder-containing composite non-biodegradable resin composition with multi-functionality. The composition contains calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, cellulose powder (wood, paper) and biomass (shells, rice husks) mixed with a non-biodegradable resin. This provides antibacterial, antiseptic, deodorant and biodegradable properties to products like tableware and packaging. The composition reduces cost compared to using silver powders. The calcium oxide/hydroxide and carbonate powders are obtained from biological sources like shells and wood.

19. Modular Mobile Mixing and Packaging Plant with Foldable Design for Standard Shipping Container Transport

INVERSIONES HIKI6 S L, 2019

A modular, mobile mixing and packaging plant for powdery and granular products that can be easily transported in a standard shipping container. The plant has modules for receiving, weighing, mixing, and packaging the products, as well as automated dosing, liquid injection, and formula loading. The modules interact to mix and package the product. The foldable design allows compact transport.

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20. Container-Compatible Modular Plant with Integrated Dosing, Mixing, Cooling, and Packaging Modules for Powdery Products

INVERSIONES HIKI6 S L, 2018

Modular, mobile plant for dosing, mixing and packaging powdery products that can be transported in a standard shipping container. The plant has modules for receiving, loading, mixing, and packaging the products. The mixing module has cooling and drying capabilities to maintain product properties. Additional modules for automated dosing, liquid injection, and bagging can be added. The plant is controlled by a PLC and can receive instructions from a central server.

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