摘要 |
<p>There is provided a method of loading a container with a defined quantity of product (30). The method comprises closing off a perforation (12a, 12b) in a perforated plate (10); directing powder (30) into said closed-off perforation by the sweeping action of a first director blade (40) spaced from said perforated plate; and transferring the contents of the perforation to said container. The method is characterized by relative rotary motion of the perforated plate (10) and said first director blade (40). Suitable apparatus is also provided.</p> |