Automated Feeding & Batching System for Food Production Line
Project Background
A food processing company in Russia, specializing in cakes, bread, and specialty snacks, faced significant challenges in their raw material handling process:
- ❌ Manual batching errors – inconsistent ingredient ratioses affecting product quality
- ❌ Dust emissions – flour, starch, and sugar powder escaping during dumping
- ❌ High labor intensity – operators manually lifting and weighing bags
- ❌ Low production efficiency – slow batch turnaround times
To achieve higher automation levels, ensure food safety, and standardize production, the client decided to implement an integrated feeding and batching system for ice water, flour, starch, sugar powder, and edible oil.
System Components
Dust-free unloading for flour, starch, and sugar powder – eliminates dust emissions during manual bag opening.
Closed-loop vacuum transfer of flour, starch, and sugar to buffer hoppers or batching bins.
Low-temperature chiller with temperature control (±1°C) ensures precise ice water delivery at 2°C ±1°C.
Sanitary stainless steel pumps and flow meters for accurate edible oil batching.
Automatic weighing and proportioning for both powders and liquids, meeting recipe requirements.
Centralized PLC + HMI control with multi-recipe storage and automated batching sequences.
System Process Flow
Flour / Starch / Sugar
Closed-loop transfer
Temporary storage
PLC controlled dosing
Final dough/batter
±1°C temperature control
Flow meter metering
Multi-point, multi-ingredient synchronized feeding
System Advantages
Centralized conveying and batching for multiple ingredients – reduces manual intervention and labor costs.
Weighing accuracy within ±0.3% – meets strict food processing standards for recipe consistency.
Fully enclosed conveying prevents dust emissions and cross-contamination – meets food safety standards.
All product contact parts in SS304/316L stainless steel – fully compliant with food hygiene regulations.
PLC system stores multiple recipes for quick changeover – reduces production switch-over time.
Client Benefits & Results
After commissioning the new feeding and batching system, the client achieved measurable improvements across their production line:
Labor Reduction
Batching Errors
Production Efficiency
Passed Food Safety Audit
The system significantly improved product consistency, reduced ingredient waste, and created a cleaner, safer working environment. The client now meets all food safety regulatory requirements with full traceability.
“The automated feeding system from Guanjiang has transformed our production floor. We've reduced waste, improved product consistency, and our operators are now focused on quality control rather than manual handling. The system is reliable, easy to clean, and fully compliant with Russian food safety standards.”
— Production Director, Russian Food Company
This project demonstrates Guanjiang’s expertise in delivering integrated, turnkey feeding and batching systems for food production. By combining vacuum conveying, sanitary liquid handling, and precise PLC control, we helped our client achieve higher automation, consistent product quality, and full regulatory compliance.
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