A Central Feeding System (CFS), also known as an automated feeding system, is an industrial automation system that centrally stores, transports, and distributes raw materials (such as plastic granules and powders) to provide continuous and precise feeding services to multiple production machines (such as injection molding machines and extruders), achieving intensive and intelligent management of the production process.
Its core design is for the production of plastic products in injection molding workshops, aiming to achieve uninterrupted, unmanned continuous molding operations. The system can flexibly change the type of raw materials according to production needs, realizing automated combination and coloring of multi-color materials, improving production flexibility. The system can regenerate and use cold sprue material in a fully automated manner and centrally control all feeding equipment, effectively preventing silo blockage and ensuring production continuity. The system typically uses a vacuum conveying method, transporting raw materials from storage tanks to a central dehumidification and drying system through a centralized pipeline system, and then distributing them to each production machine. A sealed loop design of "one machine, one pipe" is commonly used to ensure stable conveying and prevent raw materials from regaining moisture. Centralized material supply systems are characterized by high efficiency, energy saving, customization, and the ability to create a modern factory image. They can meet the needs of 24-hour continuous production and significantly improve automation levels and product quality.
