CRG

LOGICS, INC.
Q U A L I T Y M A C H I N E RY AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS

The CRG Logics, Inc. line of Weigh Hoppers provide a reliable highly
precise measure of throughput. The hoppers come standard with
cast acrylic sidewalls for material viewing and simple clean-out.
Optional proximity sensors can be included to provide a manual fill
back-up. CRG Logics, Inc. line of weigh hoppers can come with optional
knife gates to control the filling of the weigh hopper. Communication
and I/O options can be included for integrating into a control system.

CRG Logics, Inc. manufactures a full line of vacuum convey, blending,

gravimetric, and control equipment for the plastics industry. CRG
Logics, Inc also offers a full line of PLC based controls for gravimetric
extrusion control, vacuum sequence control, and blender control.
CRG Logics, Inc. offers PLC based control retrofits for any blender
on the market.

Our goal at CRG Logics, Inc. is to exceed our customer's

expectations on price, quality, and delivery. Weigh
Hopper

THROUGHPUT MONITORING
AND CONTROL
• Stand Alone Throughput Monitors
Through Multi-Layer Control Systems
• Integration with Blending Systems
• 5 to 5,000 PPH Extruder Mount
Throughput Hopper Available
• Integral Surge Hopper with
Gate Feed
• Clear View Hoppers for Resin
Level Detection
• Drain Ports Available
• PLC Based Controls
• Network Option

1831 W. Winnebago St. Appleton, WI 54914

P 920.731.2175 F 920.731.2177
www.crglogics.com
 Ordering Information
Enter the letter or number in each box which corresponds to the specifications you want when ordering a Weigh Hopper.

Style
WH – Weigh Hopper
WHP – Weigh Hopper with manual
Prox fill back-up

Size
A – 1/2 cf
B – 3/4 cf
C – 1 cf
D – 1 1/2 cf
E – 2 cf
F – 2 1/2 cf
G – 3 cf
U – Custom
Z – 1/4 cf

Option
KG3 – 3" Knifegate
KG4 – 4" Knifegate
KG2 – 2" Knifegate

Control Voltage*
24 – 24V DC
120 – 120V AC
N – None

Communication Option
DN – DeviceNet
CN – ControlNet
EN – EtherNet
N – None
CATEGORY EXPLANATIONS
* Control Voltage column for knifegate option only.
STYLE
WH – Weigh hopper. The CRG Logics, Inc. line of weigh hoppers are used for monitoring rate
of flow of material. This feedback can be used by a control system to adjust the speed of
the take-away device to maintain a constant flow.
WHP – This Style includes proximity switches that can be used for filling the weigh hopper
in the event of a loadcell failure.

SIZE
This describes the amount of material the weigh hopper will hold by volume.

OPTION
The weigh hopper can come with a orifice knife gates to control when material is allowed
to refill the weigh hopper.

CONTROL VOLTAGE
This describes the control voltage for the knife gate option of the Weigh Hopper.

COMMUNICATION OPTION
When the weigh hoppers are used on a multilayer system it is often advantages to pick-up
the I/O via a distributed I/O network. This option describes what communication will be
used for communicating to a central control system.
If a communication of None is selected all the I/O will be terminated to a junction box
mounted to the weigh hopper frame.

CRG Publication: CS-100.3

LOGICS, INC.
Q U A L I T Y M A C H I N E RY AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS June 2003