News items August 2006

Rotex at Recycling & Waste Management in Birmingham Once the recycling and waste-handling boom started, the applications offered ROTEX the opportunities to adapt the equipment with little effort. Vibratory feeders whether of a fixed or variable speed were complimented by vibratory conveyors, all capable of handling large, volumetric and where necessary heavy products. In addition to the ability to feed and convey products, the ROTEX range of Direct Drive and gyratory motion screeners give the company a series of machines that can separate dry product by size, either simplistically or very accurately. In addition special screen decks have been developed with certain clients to enable specific products to be handled that would normally be extremely difficult to screen. Typical industries where success has been gained include rubber, glass, municipal waste, plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous. Rubber has been a strong success story for ROTEX and will continue to grow as the landfill costs become prohibitive for many companies.

Replacing wood screen frames with all-metal Automatic Tensioning Screen Frames from Rotex improves efficiency, speed, repeatability and cleanliness. Automatic Tensioning frames feature a patented design for attaching screen clothing to unitized frames with unique Quick-Snap spring tension clips. The clips permit quick removal and replacement of screen clothing and ensure constant, uniform tension across the entire screen surface for superior screening. With a one-piece design, the Automatic Tensioning screen frames are easy to assemble, clean and maintain, greatly simplifying maintenance, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for spare screen frames. The screen frames and top covers are constructed of heavy duty mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum. The bottom pans are made of mild steel or stainless steel. Automatic Tensioning frames feature a totally enclosed design with a continuous, one-piece seal and a grooved lip that holds the seal tightly against

The new Parsum IPP70 in-line particle size analyzer is a new addition to the Parsum range available from Malvern Instruments. The new probe extends the variety of applications for which Parsum systems provide ideal solutions for particle measurement. Based on the theory of spatial filter velocimetry, the IPP70 measures particulate materials in the size range 50 to 6000 microns. Robust and easy to use, it is suitable for the continuous monitoring of a range of unit operations, including wet and dry granulation, coating and spray drying. The IPP70 probe is inserted directly into a process line or vessel. It has been used successfully for monitoring both batch and continuous processes, for materials as diverse as polyethylene and washing powder. The instrument continuously tracks Dv(10), Dv(50) and Dv(90) making it ideal for endpoint detection, process control and process optimization applications. The fibre optics at the heart of the IPP70 deliver consistent

X-Ray sorting system XSS disclose complete new sorting possibilities At the STEINERT Open `06 the new x-ray sorting system XSS will be presented by STEINERT GMBH in Cologne, GERMANY, in addition to the redesigned colour sorting system FSS. One day before the Entsorga in Cologne, the leading recycling exhibition in Europe this year, at October 23rd 2006 STEINERT opens its doors for machinery demonstrations, talks and discussions . The STEINERT Open `06 are offering the possibility to look closer at well approved technology as well as to learn more about the latest technologies. The Induction Sorting System ISS, the Colour Sorting System FSS and the all new X-ray Sorting System XSS are ready for tests. Also the major other STEINERT products will be displaced, to get in touch with the STEINERT own high effciency and high availability. Free registration!

Renewable Separate solids from liquids or segregate dry materials into various sizes. Particles as fine as 400 mesh (37 microns) can be screened with up to 4 screen decks incorporated in one Sweco Separator. No special flooring or foundation is needed unless working floor space is required. Simple and efficient design requires less horsepower. No one has more experience creating round separation solutions... we`ve been around for more than 50 years. Since a long time, SWECO offers equipment for better quality of bioethanol. SWECO 48" separator can filter 4000 l/hr at around 0,5 mm. SWECO has helped many plants for recirculation of Digester filtrate. SWECO Vibrating screen takes out all sort of dry undesirable stuff: fibers, sand, hairs... and protects all equipment behind, or reduces the mass of waste.

AkkuPump for simple and safe liquid transfer Bürkle GmbH, the specialist for manual sampling and filling devices, again has an interesting new model in the filling device sector in 2006. AkkuPump for simple and safe liquid transfer The battery-powered universal pump, AkkuPump from Bürkle, now with even simpler handling, is in-tended for applications in which small amounts of liquid are to be filled off. Safe, strength-saving, rapid and accurate dosage – even into small containers with narrow openings. It is quiet-running and the pumping capacity can be set steplessly from a few drops up to 10 liters per minute. Full concentration on the container means that liquids can be safely and comfortably filled off without any effort. The lightweight turns the scales at only 990 g which means that it is well-balanced and not top-heavy like conventional barrel pumps. The AkkuPump parts coming into contact with the medium are made from polypropylene and Hastelloy C, both of which are outstanding materials with

New sampling model in 2006 Bürkle GmbH, the specialist for manual sampling, will again introduce a particularly interesting new model at the Achema 2006 for the building materials, chemical, drugs and food industries. Previously bulk goods with a high density could only be sampled by applying great force while taking a long time. The pneumatic sledge hammer of the PowerSampler makes taking such samples child’s play, even from baked sample material at a depth of up to 2 m. It buries itself, just like a compressed air sledge hammer, deep in the sample. The sample continually flows through the patented chamber lock at the end of the sample chamber while it is being driven in. When the target has been reached the chamber closure seals the collection tube automati-cally. The collection lance can be removed from the pneumatic drive unit with a single action. The field of application for the PowerSampler is with cement and wet sand as well as flour, plastic granules or other loose bulk

- with the disposable samplers from Bürkle In many applications rapid and absolutely con-tamination-free sampling is essential. In such cases the disposable DispoSampler is the right tool for the job. The qualitatively correct cleaning of a sampler is very difficult, which means that it is very time-consuming and therefore expensive. The clean-ing procedure is normally also complicated, particularly with greasy, strongly adhesive or toxic substances. For such problems Bürkle GmbH, supplier of the widest range of manual samplers in Europe, can offer suitable solutions. The disposable DispoSamplers from Bürkle are made from environmentally-compatible PE or PP and can be recycled without any problems. Indi-vidually packed in plastic film under dust-free clean room conditions, they are always abso-lutely clean and ready for immediate use. There are five different types: for liquids, bulk goods and viscous media. The disposable sam-plers are available in 2 different lengths and have a diameter of 25mm. On

from Bürkle The glass dipping bottle, for taking samples in sewage treatment works and for testing liquid lubricants, is now equipped with Easy-Click, the safe and practical closure for rapid bottle exchange. In anticipation of future EU directives we no longer use toxic lead. The dipping bottle Ex, for flammable and highly flammable liquids, is made from non-sparking brass with a robust carrying handle. We no longer use a lead jacket for it. The new screw-off bottle head allows easier cleaning. With the new immersion cylinder Target liquid samples can be accurately collected from a specific target point. It is lowered on a tension-proof and sealed tube. When it reaches the target an air valve is opened which ventilates and fills the immersion cylinder. The improved immersion cylinder impresses with its new one-cable operation, with which the cylinder can easily be lowered. The immersion cylinder is primarily used in the crude oil sector. Easy cleaning is also guaranteed

The Jet Streamer is able to clean EVERY belt, also in difficult fields of application, where conventional stripper systems cannot be applied. Features: -long service life -low maintenance -low operating costs -quick and simple installation -low space requirements at the conveyor belt. Available for belt widths up to 3,000 mm.

BPC2006 - Stand 22R Freeman Technology will be demonstrating the FT4 Powder Rheometer at the British Pharmaceutical Conference and Exhibition 2006, which takes place from 4-6 September at the Manchester International Convention Centre (Manchester, UK). The exhibition takes place in the adjacent G-MEX hall. The FT4 characterises powders using dynamic methodology, complemented by shear testing and the measurement of bulk properties. A state-of-the-art system, this universal powder tester builds the most complete picture of powder behaviour. Comprehensive testing regimes can be undertaken easily and offer insight into powders and their suitability for specific processes. Pharmaceutical industry applications range from early stage formulation through to optimising tabletting processes and troubleshooting production problems. Automated testing is fast, typically a test program is completed in around 4 minutes.

The CAMSIZER provides high precision particle size and particle shape analysis of powders and granules in a measuring range from 30 µm to 30 mm. The latest developments in camera and light source technology have been integrated into the new CAMSIZER which was presented at Achema 2006 for the first time. The new features at a glance: · New optics with 100% higher resolution and extreme depth of sharpness allow for even better size and shape analysis throughout the entire size range · Optimized, process-oriented software in various languages · Excellent compatibility to sieve analysis thanks to newly developed fitting algorithms The CAMSIZER provides measuring results which are 100% compatible to those of traditional sieve analysis, regardless if the size distribution is close, wide or multi-modal. Moreover, it offers some important advantages such as additional information about particle shape and storage of the measuring results in

Trade Fair Aandrijftechniek 3-6 October 2006 The Aandrijftechniek sees the launch of Emotron BV’s new generation of variable speed drives, which have grown in terms of function but reduced in size. The new Emotron FDU is developed for applications such as pumps, fans, compressors and blowers, while Emotron VFX is adapted for dynamic applications such as cranes, crushers and mixers. Emotron’s new variable speed drives, FDU and VFX in the 0.75-1,500 kW output range, offer efficient, reliable and user-friendly control. Among the new features are: • An integrated shaft power monitor that detects deviations from normal operation over the whole speed range. • New compact I/O boards allow connection of up to four options, for example communication, pump control and crane control. Virtual connection of logic functions, comparators and timers means that more options can be used. Different logical functions can be combined without cables or external I/Os. • Integrated temperature control and extended motor

Adding micro-ingredients to animal feed demands the highest possible degree of precision in order to obtain the right effect in each ration. Adding too many micro-ingredients wastes valuable additives while adding too few micro-ingredients or not utilising them effectively, fails to reach the required results. A challenge for animal feed producers who have to meet the high quality standards expected by their customers. Magicon, Dinnissen Process Technology’s new feed concept, provides producers with the solution. Magicon sophisticated combination of feed technologies Magicon is a new feed concept from Dinnissen Process Technology which allows manufacturers to make and supply multi flexible animal feed. The concept consists of a range of technical solutions which each represent an extra link in the animal feed production chain. The idea behind Magicon is that feed manufacturers can easily create and produce a wide assortment of animal feed customised to suit the

The radar measuring system for measuring mass flows of solids in an absolutely easy way. Either in free fall or pneumatic transportation. The sensor is working according to the latest microwave technology. It is exclusively used in metallic pipes. A measuring field is produced by special linking of the microwave together with the pipe. The microwave energy is being back scattered by the solid particles and received by the sensor. These signals are evaluated in frequency and amplitude. The sensor works like a particle counter, which counts the quantity of the moving particles per time unit. Due to the selective frequency evaluation only moving particles are measured and deposits are suppressed. The calibration of the sensor will be made in the inserted condition, simply by pushing a button and entering of the reference quantity.

The measuring system for the continuous flow measurement for densephased-conveyed materials and high The measuring system for the continuous flow measurement for densephased-conveyed materials and high flow rates. In the measuring pipe a homogeneous measuring field is produced by special linking of a high frequency, electromagnetic alternating field. Solids, which are within this measuring field, absorb the energy of this alternating field. This leads to a measuring signal according to the concentration of the material to be conveyed in the measuring pipe (kg/m3). By means of the same sensor technology within the measuring tube on two further places the change of the alternating field is measured. These two sensors have a defined distance to eachother. The evaluation unit with its integrated correlator determines the time of the conveyed material between the two sensors. With the known distance the velocity of the solid is then determined (m/sec). From the two measured sizes concentration (K) and velocity (V) as well as the known cross section (A) of the

All-Metals-Catcher removes ferrous and non-ferrous particles from chemicals By combining both a magnet with a metal detector in a single system, Goudsmit Magnetic Systems of Waalre has recently made it possible to remove both ferrous and non-ferrous particles from flows of materials. This system, called the All-Metals-Catcher and removes ferrous particles from 25 microns and non-ferrous particles from 0.6mm from powered (bulk) goods, for example in the chemical industry. This type of magnet system is shown at the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt (Hall 4.2, Stand K20). The magnet has a strong magnetic force of 12,000 Gauss and checks materials for iron upon the commencement of production, or the end product just before it leaves the production hall. Thanks to its low overall height, it is possible to incorporate the magnet in an existing production process. This magnetic pre-sorting means that considerably less product is lost than with detection alone. 70% of metal pollution is often caused by iron and can be removed by magnets. The metal

Since August 1st. Bomiltech Recycling Systems is located in Arnhem the Netherlands. Bomiltech is supplier of machinery and systems for the treatment of waste materials. The programm: shredders, granulators, wood chrushers, briquetting presses, balers and de-wateringpresses. A hot item is the briquetting of secondary raw materials, such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals. For more information contact: Bomiltech Recycling Systems Groningensingel 519 6835 ET Arnhem T 026 321 88 50 F 026 321 85 52 M 06 2044 7291

One-day Filter Testing conferences are amongst the most popular events organised by the Filtration Society. They usually attract in excess of 100 delegates and around 25 exhibitors from all over Europe. This year’s event, which will be held on 3 October 2006 at the Coventry Transport museum (UK), may prove to be the most popular ever, as it revolves around ISO test methods. The conference, organised by Dr Graham Rideal, chairman of the Society and MD of Whitehouse Scientific, will discuss all the major pore size measurement methods for wet and dry filtration. The sessions will be presented by leading European experts. As well as the seven principal lectures, a poster session comprising ten short presentations and a comprehensive exhibition will ensure delegates are made fully aware of all the latest filter testing technologies. As a bonus, delegates will receive free entry to the museum where they can see vehicles ranging from the first cars ever produced

The ability to produce different particle sizes in animal feeds is currently of great interest to feed manufacturers all over the world. While a growing number of stock farmers demand specific animal feed consistency and structure for their businesses, more and more animal feed manufacturers have come to appreciate the advantages of being able to produce animal feeds to different particle sizes on their production lines. Dinnissen Process Technology (based in Sevenum, the Netherlands) has developed a new and extremely innovative solution that allows feed producers and their customers to react efficiently and quickly to the increasing demand for this type of product. Correct feed particle sizing leads to optimum digestibility Sharply increased demand for animal feeds with different, coarser particle sizes is a recent market trend. This development has been fuelled by efforts to improve the digestibility of animal feeds. Animals require different food particle sizes

Measuring limestone powder in the VW - powerplant In the VW Powerplant in Wolfsburg limestone powder is use for the fluegas desulfurization. The limestone powder is stored in silos and dosed via a rotary valve into the pneumatic feed line. The flow rate of the limestone powder was measured by an impact meter. Due to the moving parts and the fact, that the material sticks to the impact plate, this system requires continously maintenance. Looking for a safe and maintenance free measuring method, the microwave sensor "MIC" from Hense Wägetechnik was tested directly in the pneumatic feed line. The MIC sensor is simply clamped to the conveying pipe - the microwave field detects only moving particles. The electronic unit displays the actual flow ( kg/h ) and the total flow ( kg ). The calibration of the microwave system was first done in relation to the impact meter - later on the unit was calibrated in relation to the inventory of the storage silo. At the end of the test 4 ea MIC had been installed in the plant.