8 Container objects for the components of an extruder

8.7 FeederType

8.7.7 Mode

The Mode Property provides information, how the throughput of the feeder is controlled.

Table 4 – FeedingModeEnumeration Definition

Name	Value	Description
ONLY_CONVEYING	0	The throughput is not controlled. The feeder only transports the material (e.g. by screw, conveyor belt) or the material is only falling through a feed opening
OTHER	1	Throughput is controlled, but in another mode than these below
GRAVIMETRIC	2	The throughput is controlled by a gravimetric dosing system.
VOLUMETRIC	3	The throughput is controlled by a volumetric dosing system.
LIQUID	4	The throughput of liquid material is controlled by a pump.
BATCH	5	The throughput is controlled by a batch dosing system. Note In this case, each material has an own feeder although there is only one physical system.