Reduced Raw Material Loss by 30% Using Margo’s Batching System

Reduced Raw Material Loss by 30% Using Margo’s Batching System
Reduced Raw Material Loss by 30% Using Margo’s Batching System

In manufacturing industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemicals, raw materials account for a significant portion of production costs. Even small inefficiencies in batching or material handling can lead to substantial losses over time.

Reducing raw material waste is no longer just a cost-saving measure — it’s a critical component of operational efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Margo Industries has developed a state-of-the-art batching system that allows manufacturers to precisely measure, weigh, and process materials, resulting in a 30% reduction in raw material loss.

This article explores how Margo’s batching system achieves these results and why it has become a game-changer for modern manufacturing operations.

Raw material loss in manufacturing often occurs due to:

  • Manual weighing errors: Human error in measuring ingredients can lead to inconsistencies.
  • Spillage during transfer: Material lost while moving from storage to mixers or conveyors.
  • Batching inaccuracies: Incorrect ratios of ingredients resulting in rework or rejects.
  • Poor tracking: Lack of real-time monitoring of material usage.

These losses not only increase production costs but can also affect product quality and consistency, especially in sensitive industries like pharma and food.

Margo’s batching system is designed to eliminate inefficiencies in material handling and weighing. Key features include:

  • Automated weighing and dosing: Ensures precise measurement of each ingredient.

     

  • Real-time monitoring: Operators can track material usage and batch progress on digital dashboards.

     

  • Seamless integration with conveyors and mixers: Reduces spillage and manual handling.

     

  • Flexible batch programming: Supports multiple recipes and production schedules without errors.

     

By automating these processes, Margo’s batching system ensures accuracy, consistency, and minimal waste.

Traditional manual weighing often results in over-measuring ingredients, which ma y seem small per batch but adds up over time.

Margo’s system uses high-precision load cells and automated dosing to measure raw materials accurately. Benefits include:

  • Minimizes excess usage of expensive ingredients

     

  • Reduces rework caused by inaccurate batches

     

  • Ensures consistency across batches

     

In trials, manufacturers using Margo’s system reported up to 30% reduction in raw material loss, translating into significant cost savings annually.

Material transfer between storage, conveyors, and mixers is a major source of loss. Open handling systems often lead to:

  • Dust generation and material wastage

     

  • Cross-contamination of products

     

  • Cleanup and maintenance overhead

     

Margo’s batching system integrates enclosed conveyors and vacuum-assisted transfer systems that reduce spillage, protect product integrity, and maintain a clean production environment.

Real-time tracking and reporting are crucial for identifying and preventing material loss. Margo’s batching system offers:

  • Digital dashboards showing material consumption per batch

     

  • Alerts for deviations in batch weight or ingredient ratios

     

  • Detailed reports for production analysis and auditing

     

By providing actionable insights, manufacturers can optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance accountability across the plant. Auto Batch Weighing

A key advantage of Margo’s batching system is its ability to integrate seamlessly with existing equipment. Whether it’s:

  • Pneumatic or vacuum conveyors

     

  • Mixers, blenders, or reactors

     

  • Silos and storage bins

     

the system adapts to existing workflows, ensuring smooth operation without major downtime or costly retrofitting.

Reducing raw material loss is not just about profit — it’s about sustainability. Key benefits include:

  • Less material wasted translates to reduced environmental impact

     

  • Lower energy and resource consumption for rework or disposal

     

  • Supports regulatory compliance in industries like pharma and food

     

Companies adopting Margo’s batching system have reported a direct reduction in operational costs and improved sustainability metrics.

In a real-world application:

  • A pharmaceutical company reduced ingredient loss by 28–32% after integrating Margo’s batching system.

     

  • A food processing plant achieved consistent batch quality and cut raw material costs by 30%, while also improving hygiene and minimizing cross-contamination.
     

These results demonstrate that precision batching directly contributes to profitability, compliance, and product quality.

Conclusion

Raw material loss has always been a silent profit killer in manufacturing. Margo Industries’ advanced batching system tackles this problem head-on with precision weighing, automated transfer, and real-time monitoring.

By reducing raw material loss by up to 30%, manufacturers can achieve:

  • Lower production costs

  • Improved batch quality and consistency

  • Enhanced sustainability and regulatory compliance

  • Higher profitability and operational efficiency

For manufacturers seeking a reliable, modern, and efficient batching solution, Margo’s system is a proven choice — helping industries save materials, money, and time while maintaining top-quality production standards.

FAQ

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Margo’s batching system uses automated weighing, enclosed material handling, and real-time monitoring to eliminate manual errors and spillage. This precision ensures accurate ingredient usage, minimizing waste and helping manufacturers achieve up to 30% reduction in raw material loss.

Yes. Margo’s system is designed for seamless integration with existing mixers, conveyors, and storage equipment. This means you can upgrade to automated batching without major downtime or costly modifications.

The system is ideal for industries where material accuracy and hygiene are critical — such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemicals. It helps maintain consistent product quality while lowering production and compliance costs.

Manufacturers typically recover their investment within 12–18 months due to reduced raw material loss, improved batch quality, and higher operational efficiency. Over time, the system contributes to significant cost savings and sustainable production.

Pneumatic vs Mechanical Conveying: Which Material Handling System is Right for Your Plant ?

Pneumatic vs Mechanical Conveying: Which Material Handling System is Right for Your Plant ?
Pneumatic vs Mechanical Conveying: Which Material Handling System is Right for Your Plant ?

In modern manufacturing industries, material handling plays a critical role in determining operational efficiency, product quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re in plastics, chemicals, pharma, food, or pigments, how you transfer raw materials from storage to processing units can directly impact your bottom line.

Two major types of conveying systems dominate the market: pneumatic conveying and mechanical conveying. Each has its own set of strengths and limitations depending on the material type, distance, environment, and level of automation desired.

If you’re setting up a new factory or upgrading an existing line, choosing between these systems is not just a technical decision — it’s a strategic one. In this article, we’ll provide a complete comparison of pneumatic vs mechanical conveying and help you decide which one fits your industrial needs.

Pneumatic conveying is a method of transporting powdered or granular materials through a closed pipeline using air pressure or vacuum. It is widely used in industries that handle fine powders or ingredients that require contamination-free transfer.

Pneumatic systems can be classified into two types:

  • Pressure conveying systems – use high-pressure air to push materials over long distances.
  • Vacuum conveying systems – use suction to pull materials, ideal for short to medium distances.

This method is ideal for transferring materials like PVC resin, calcium carbonate, TiO2, pigments, stabilizers, additives, food powders, pharma ingredients, and more.

Mechanical conveying involves the use of physical components like belts, screws, chains, or vibrating trays to move materials. These conveyors are often used for larger or coarser materials that are not easily airborne.

Examples of mechanical conveyors include:

  • Belt conveyors
  • Screw conveyors
  • Bucket elevators
  • Drag chain conveyors
  • Vibratory conveyors

Mechanical systems are more suited to materials like pellets, flakes, grains, and large granules. They are common in sectors like mining, grain handling, cement, and fertilizer manufacturing.

Key Differences Between Pneumatic and Mechanical Conveying

Here’s a deep dive into how the two systems compare across different parameters.

Pneumatic systems are ideal for powders, fine particles, and materials that must remain contamination-free. Mechanical systems are better suited for granular, lumpy, or abrasive materials.

Pneumatic conveying is much more space-efficient. The pipeline can be routed vertically or around tight corners, making it suitable for compact or multi-level plants. Mechanical systems require straight paths, more floor space, and often complex structures to maintain alignment.

Pneumatic systems are completely enclosed, making them far superior in controlling dust and maintaining a clean working environment. Mechanical conveyors often have exposed sections, which can lead to spillage, dust emissions, and higher cleaning costs.

Pneumatic conveying has fewer moving parts and therefore requires less frequent maintenance. Mechanical systems involve rotating components like belts and chains that are subject to wear and tear and need regular lubrication, alignment, and inspection.

While pneumatic systems may consume more energy due to compressors or blowers, modern systems are highly optimized for energy efficiency. Mechanical conveyors can be more energy-efficient in low-speed, high-load applications, but this often comes at the cost of higher maintenance. 

Pneumatic systems can be easily integrated with PLC and SCADA-based automation platforms. At Margo Industries, for example, we offer Siemens SCADA-powered systems that provide 360-degree control of material movement, inventory levels, batching accuracy, and recipe management. Mechanical systems offer limited automation and often require manual intervention.

Pneumatic systems provide contamination-free transfer, making them ideal for pharma and food-grade applications. Mechanical systems, due to more contact surfaces and open sections, pose higher risks of contamination and cross-material mixing.

When Should You Choose Pneumatic Conveying?

Pneumatic systems provide contamination-free transfer, making them ideal for pharma and food-grade applications. Mechanical systems, due to more contact surfaces and open sections, pose higher risks of contamination and cross-material mixing.

When Should You Choose Pneumatic Conveying?

Mechanical conveying may be a better fit if you:

  • Handle coarse or abrasive materials

  • Need to transport material over very short distances

  • Have simple layout requirements

  • Are looking for low initial investment (with higher operational cost later)

  • Operate in industries like cement, grain, or bulk fertilizer

That said, even in these sectors, plants are increasingly shifting toward pneumatic systems for the sake of cleanliness, space savings, and automation.

When is Mechanical Conveying More Suitable?

If your industry deals with fine powders, high hygiene requirements, complex plant layouts, or requires high levels of automation, pneumatic conveying is the preferred choice. It is particularly beneficial for:

  • PVC compounding and extrusion plants

     

  • WPC board and PVC profile manufacturers

     

  • Plastic masterbatch and additive processing

     

  • Pigment and chemical batch processing

     

  • Pharmaceutical powder blending

     

  • Food ingredient handling in cleanroom environments

     

At Margo Industries, we provide complete turnkey pneumatic systems with vacuum or pressure-based conveying, integrated auto weighing and batching, and SCADA controls for seamless operations.

Across India and abroad, Margo Industries has helped hundreds of plants transform their production lines through advanced pneumatic conveying systems.

Here’s what makes our solutions unique:

  • Resin Cost Savings: Handle raw materials using 1-ton jumbo bags instead of 25kg bags to save packaging and logistics costs.

  • Energy Efficiency: Minimized heat loss, faster batches, and optimized blower control reduce energy bills.

  • Labor Reduction: Fully automatic systems reduce the need for manual material transfer and weighing.

  • Accuracy in Batching: Precision weighing and recipe control improve final product consistency and reduce rejections.

  • Dust-Free Working Environment: Cleaner plants lead to safer working conditions and better regulatory compliance.

  • Smart Factory Ready: Our systems integrate seamlessly with Siemens SCADA and IoT platforms for full plant visibility.

Plant Aesthetics and Customer Impression: Automated plants are cleaner, more organized, and more impressive during audits or client visits.

Our pneumatic systems are engineered to handle a wide range of raw materials:

  • Powders: PVC resin, calcium carbonate, TiO2, wax, stabilizers, impact modifiers

  • Liquids: DOP, CPW, epoxy, tin stabilizers, DBP, DIDP

Based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Margo Industries brings over 50 years of expertise in pneumatic conveying and industrial automation. We serve diverse industries with custom-engineered solutions, from design and manufacturing to installation and training.

Our client-first approach, cutting-edge engineering, and focus on maximizing ROI have helped us become one of India’s most trusted partners in the field of bulk material automation.

Looking to Upgrade Your Plant’s Material Handling System?

If you’re still relying on manual transfer or outdated mechanical systems, now is the time to upgrade. Margo Industries can help you design a modern, fully automated pneumatic conveying solution that cuts costs, improves product quality, and increases throughput.

We offer free plant audits, custom proposals, and live system demos to show you the difference firsthand.

Contact Margo Industries Today
Phone:
Email: sales@margoindustries.com
Website: www.margoindustries.com
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

FAQ

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With proper system design (airflow, velocity, material conditioning), pneumatic conveying can handle a wide range of materials, but very sticky materials may require special treatment or hybrid systems.

Depending on material volume and operational cost savings, most clients see ROI in 12–18 months.

Yes, with ATEX-compliant designs and explosion-proof controls, pneumatic conveying is safe for combustible powders when engineered correctly.

Absolutely. We offer scalable solutions from compact lines to large, multi-silo integrated systems.