Explosion-proof filling of solvents from IBCs

A company in the paint and coatings industry fills various solvents from IBCs into canisters. Filling is performed using a preset quantity to prevent overfilling or underfilling. 


Solution
F 430 S Ex drum pump with FLUXTRONIC® filling system

Task

Transfer various solvents from IBCs into canisters with a specified fill volume. Previously, the solvents were emptied manually via the IBC valve, which regularly resulted in overfilling or underfilling.

Requirements
  • Maintain an exact, reproducible fill volume  
  • Safe handling of flammable solvents  
  • Automated filling process  
  • Use in hazardous areas (ATEX)
Solution in Detail

A semi-automatic ATEX filling system featuring an F 430 S Ex drum pump, a commutator motor, a flow meter, and FLUXTRONIC® controls the filling volume. The preset volume is dispensed at the push of a button, after which the system shuts off automatically.

Result

Precise filling volumes through automated volume preselection

No overfilling or underfilling thanks to automatic shut-off

A Reproducible Filling Process at the Push of a Button

Safe Use with Highly Flammable Solvents (ATEX)

Products used

ATEX filling system with drum pump, flow measurement, and control for reproducible filling processes—accessories can be configured for specific applications.

Series 400 Drum Pumps

For pumping low-viscosity fluids from any type of container

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