Archive March 2009

The Rotor Interference Detection (RID) system can be installed to minimise damage to the rotary valve and warn of possible contamination of the conveyed product in the unlikely instance of the rotor fouling the valve body or end covers. Regardless if the RID system is employed on an easy detachable valve with or without supporting rails, our valve remains easy detachable. By isolating the rotor from the body and end covers, the electrical resistance can be monitored. When a change in resistance takes place due to contact, this will be signalled and the drive should immediately be stopped. The direct drive execution is isolated by the coupling which has a plastic spider. The chain drive is isolated from the motor base plate and the body. The contact points for electrical connection are at the drive end and on the end cover / body. This monitoring is done with an isolated switch amplifier. This will give an instant output signal in case of any contact between the…

Seminar by LUM, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Anasysta Registration till 9 April 2009 Limited number of participants Topics: Colloid- chemical fundamentals and dispersion properties Particle characterization, stability and shelf- life- determination by analytical centrifugation Rheological analysis of stability and structure parameters Colloidal stability - SPOS -Technology vs Dynamic Light Scattering Presentation of analytical measuring equipment Event language German

Silo storage, a short introduction Lünen coal storage project To keep the environmental impacts of the transport and storage of the coal to a minimum, Trianel has chosen to store the coal fully enclosed. The Eurosilo system is not only meeting the world wide strictest environmental and safety regulations, but is also a practical and economically efficient way of storing coal. It was therefore obvious for Trianel to implement the Eurosilo system in their power plant design. The awarded contract consists of the design, fabrication and installation of two 100,000 m3 coal storage silos. The main performances of the Eurosilo coal silo storage system: • Space and capacity considerations: Minimal footprint • Environmental considerations: No dust emissions • Safety and fire considerations: Meeting ATEX regulations • High degree of automation: Fully automatic operation • Investment considerations: Relatively quick return on investment

Hygienic design for MULTIDOS® L Weighfeeder The MULTIDOS® L Weighfeeder from Schenck Process delivers outstanding results in gravimetric feeding tasks or when recording mass flows of special products. If the installation height is very low and transport distances need to be covered, it"s certainly the right system: economic, space-saving and virtually maintenance-free. MULTIDOS® L is available both as an open design and with a dustproof housing variant. It is either supplied in its standard industrial design or special designs for a host of different industry sectors. This weighfeeder has an individual, customised solution for any application. MULTIDOS® L with hygienic design The MULTIDOS® L is now available with a hygienic design which satisfies the most stringent hygienic requirements of the food industry and offers numerous benefits. For example, the weighing module is incredibly easy to dismantle and assemble, saving time and effort for frequent cleaning intervals and wet cleaning. All relevant…

Masterflex AG presents new connecting systems at Hanover Fair and Achema The novel clamping system developed by the Masterflex AG fits many wire-reinforced Masterflex hoses and ensures quick and easy hose installation. Consequently, the hose user can continue using most commercial connecting elements, which translates into direct cost savings. Whether common connectors such as Camlok, Storz, and TW couplings or customized coupling types are in use, all sorts of connectors can be easily screwed to the new clamping system. Moreover, connecting pieces with such geometries may be integrated into the hose. Combining great versatility, prompt availability, high quality standards, and good efficiency, this novel connecting system could become a trendsetter in the field of materials handling engineering. The advantages of the new clamping system at a glance: • The customer may continue using existing connecting pieces with standard or specific geometries. • The customer obtains a hose tailored to the existing connecting piece,…

Masterflex AG recommends hoses with fully incorporated stainless steel helix Hygienic transport of foodstuffs has always been a matter of importance; however, it becomes even more topical in view of the upcoming Anuga FoodTec in March. The Gelsenkirchen-based Masterflex AG, the trusted expert for upmarket hose and connecting systems made of innovative high-tech plastics, fabrics and foils, recommends high-quality hoses with a fully incorporated stainless steel helix. `What matters most in food conveyance is the approval of hose and connecting systems for food-grade applications. Contamination of the foodstuffs conveyed must be prevented by all means,` explains Masterflex Sales Manager Alfons Beitz. Masterflex offers special hoses that are particularly designed for the transport of foodstuffs: Master-PUR Food, Master-PO Food and Master-SIL Food hoses are made of abrasion-resistant polyurethane, polyolefin and silicone. They all feature a fully embedded stainless steel helix and comply with the most stringent food safety regulations. All…