What is the cost of feeders?
The cost of feeders is determined by the type of feeder being considered, consequently, feeder costs have a wide range. Assuming the rated capacity of the flour mill is greater than 50 metric tons of wheat ground per 24 hour period, a volumetric manual operation feeder can cost from US $3,000 to $10,000. For the same mill, the cost for a loss in weight automatic feeder with linked microprocessor control can range from US $15,000 to $35,000. These prices indicate feeder cost and should NOT be used as official market prices. These prices do not reflect the costs of import duties and VAT. Millers should request feeder price quotations from more than two suppliers to ensure competitive prices. When a new mill is being constructed, the additional cost of automatic loss in weight feeders is very low compared to the capital cost outlay for a new mill. New mill owners should always consider the use of loss in weight automatic feeders in this instance.
