News items September 2010

What lipstick, a fridge, a light switch, and vehicle instruments have in common Screw joint analysis ensures correct fastening torque parameters Almost everyone has used one – a lip balm stick that gives relief to cracked and dry lips. Twist the balm out of the practical rotating sleeve; apply balm onto the lips, done! What appears so easy can actually prove to be a brain-teaser for industrial production. What happens if problems arise in the assembly of the lip balm’s plastic components? What if waste is produced time and again in the screw assembly of the lip balm casing? The error analysis on site may take weeks, or even months. This is when a detailed screw joint analysis from the screwdriving specialists pays off. In his laboratory for screw joint analysis, application engineer Rudolf Schmidbauer is holding three plastic parts in his hands: the casing, the piston, and the spindle for the lip balm. During assembly, the piston is first inserted into the casing. It is actually the second step that leads to most problems. This is

Schenck Process presents a new force sensor shaped by interoperability The InnoTrans trade fair running from 21 to 24 September 2010 in Berlin is focusing on road- and rail-based measuring technology. Schenck Process specialists will be presenting their new MULTIRAIL® InterScan flat sleeper with Y/Q option. The major advantage of this new product is that Q and Y forces are localised when measuring the wheel loads passing over it. High loading in a Q or Y direction can thereby be recognised in good time, making needs-based maintenance possible and delivering major potential cost savings. The special MULTIRAIL® force sensor also ensures increased reliability. Excess axle loads, uneven distribution of loads or impermissible lateral forces can result in tilted vehicles and cause accidents or costly damage. In the worst case scenario, trains can even derail - but thanks to MULTIRAIL® InterScan, such events are consigned to history. MULTIRAIL® InterScan also calculates dynamic wheel forces, most of which are caused by wheel flats. This

Specially designed for the area of application of leaves and grass extraction, Masterflex AG offers a product group for applications in municipal areas in which microbe resistance is an absolute must. The different hose types in the area of microbe-resistant hoses convince with their excellent wear resistance as well as largely smooth inside walls. This reduces swirling of the sucked in material to a minimum which produces maximum suction performances with extreme wear resistance. The metal spiral is cast firmly in the wall of the hose by a special manufacturing method. The wire cannot scrape the wall and there is no deformation of the hose profile even at extreme bending radii. The ultra-light, highly flexible hoses enable user-friendly working. The reduction in weight in comparison with similar rubber hoses is more than 40 %. The different polyurethane hose types are available in all common sizes for all large and small sweeping machines and leaf vacuum

Proven technology + state-of-the-art design = the ultimate solution for feeding solid fuels For more than six decades, Schenck Process weighfeeders have been paradigms of reliability, precision and operational safety. While these long-established products have enjoyed a glorious history, their quality, functional, software and stability features have now been further refined. The Stock Equipment Company* has been part of the Schenck Process Group since 2006. This company has long been a leader in shock pressure-proof systems. The MULTIDOS® High Pressure Gravimetric (HPG) weighfeeder is the result of collaborative work between the two companies. It is a new generation of weighfeeders/coal conveyors resistant to 3.5 bar shock pressure, offering greater efficiency than ever before. The first choice for fuel feeding The gravimetric feeding technologies constructed by Schenck Process for coal feeding since the 1930s are considered highly reliable and as the standard for accurate raw coal weighing and feeding; something proven by the fact that more than

Partnership between weighing technology leader and material analysis innovator creates new possibili Partnership between weighing technology leader and material analysis innovator creates new possibilities for effective process automation strategies across multiple process industries Schenck Process GmbH of Germany (“Schenck Process”) and FCT-ACTech Pty Ltd of Australia (“FCT”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Sales Representation Agreement for the promotion of FCT’s unique Continuous On-Stream Mineral Analyser (COSMA) by Schenck Process in multiple territories including the European Union (excluding Scandinavia), North and South America, Russia, Ukraine, Africa, India and China. FCT have developed and patented the first continuous field-based on-stream mineral analyser based on innovative XRD analysis technology and is set to revolutionise the field of quality control and subsequently the optimisation of production costs in a wide range of industries from cement and fertilisers to steel and non-ferrous metals. Therefore, this co-operation

New basic industrial vacs S2B&S3B are very simple 1ph industrial vacs, ideal for the metalworking industry where metal chips mixed with oil/coolant have to be removed from machine tools. The version FM is recommended for the collection of fine dust as in the B&C field. In such case a Hepa filter KIT can be added as OPTION S2B is fitted with 2 indipendent`by-pass` motors and available with a 50L bin. Mod. S3B has 3 indipendent `by-pass` motors and is available in 50 L or 100L bin. They are both made of metal plate. The manual filter shaker ensures a good efficiency of the filter and the release container system allows to empty the bin without disassembling the other parts of the vac.

Superior technology of the VARISORT COMPACT combined system RecyPET AG was established in 1998 and has operated Europe’s first bottle-to-bottle PET recycling plant in Fraunfeld, Switzerland, since September 2000. RecyPET’s goal is to close the material cycle for PET beverage bottles. The recyclate produced is used among other things for the production of new PET beverage bottles, food packing films, other films, etc. S+S Separation and Sorting Technology supplied a metal separator of the type PETMAG to RecyPET as long ago as 2001. In 2010 the PETMAG metal separator, which during its ten years of operation caused service and spare part costs of barely 2000 Euros, was replaced by a combined system of the latest generation, the VARISORT COMPACT. Colour and metal sensors are combined with one another in this device. The material to be examined is fed by means of specially adapted vibrating trough conveyors and unites the advantages of chutes and belt systems. This also makes it possible for the first time to remove rubber

Reduction of CO2 Emissions: using Rhewum screens Rhewum has been awarded the contract by Geldof N.V. to supply 3 screening machines for a leading Belgian energy supplier. The screening machines type WA 220x538/1 including corresponding distributing feeders have been installed at Electrabel’s site in Nijmegen, Netherlands. With a feed capacity of 120 m3/h (approx. 30 t/h) per each screen it has to be guaranteed that the crushed wood pellets will be separated from any oversize product. Such oversize grains would possibly lead to a clogging of the downstream processing units that blow the crushed wood pellets into conventional steam boilers. The partial replacement of coal dust through crushed wood pellets as a source of emission allows to shift Co2 emissions of conventional energy sources to renewable ones. This demanding screening application is realized by Rhewum WA screening machines with their highly efficient electro-magnetic drive system. The Rhewum electro-magnetic vibrating heads are the optimum solution

Performance Form Fill & Seal machine (FFS) With the FFS packaging systems in the PERFORMANCE series, the company Weber Waagenbau und Wägeelektronik has succeeded in developing one of the most modern and flexible packaging machines of its kind. This systems fully automatic forms sacks, fills with product and seals. Also these systems can be individually modified to meet your needs thanks to their compact construction and modular structure. There are two machines available with the following capacities: •Performance 1600 with an hourly output of up to 1600 sacks. •Performance 800 with an hourly output of up to 800 sacks in conjunction with net weight scales and up to 500 sacks in the gross version (integrated scales). Options •Corner sealing •Labyrinth venting •Machine in mobile version •Machine completely made of stainless steel (only Performance 800) •Integrated sack labelling or direct printing with a thermal transfer printer or inkjet •Labelling of the empty sacks on one or

new pSeries wheel loader scales PFREUNDT presents at the IFAT ENTSORGA beside the current models of the various weighing systems, the new pSeries wheel loader scales. The new electronics are primarily characterized by a new operation concept, optimized weighing, new sensors and a variety of options - from data transmission to the camera connection. The new pSeries wheel loader scales extend the range, adding to the WK50 series models that have been tested and proven in over 10 000 applications. The PFREUNDT GmbH develops innovative weighing systems for waste collection vehicles, construction equipment, conveyors and handling equipment. With the on-board weighing systems e.g. for skip container vehicles, hook lift- and garbage trucks, the weight calculation is done directly on site. This, improves processes, optimize use of capacities and costs are reduced. With a network of own staff, international subsidiaries and trading partners there are always experts for advice and service available for the

For mounting on a marine supply ship AVA could win the third order meanwhile. Those ships are often on route in conflict areas always with the risk of epidemics. To avoid the expansion of those epidemics the marine ships are equipped with AVA package units, basically consisting of a horizontal batch dryer type HTC-T, which is used for the sterilization of excrements under heat and pressure. Similar installations are not only used on marine ships, but e.g. for hospital waste. But get an idea for yourself; visit us at Hall B 2, Booth-No 209

Intensiv-Filter, specialist for industrial dust removal, received the tender Within the scope of industrialization in Turkmenistan, the Japanese company Kawasaki Plant systems with headquarters in Kobe has been ordered for the planning and installation of a fertilizer plant. From 2013 on, 1,200 t/d ammonia and 1.925 t/d urea are produced there. The generated emissions of the process need to be cleaned. Consequently Intensiv-Filter, known worldwide as a specialist in the field of industrial dust removal and reliable supplier of Kawasaki plant systems, received the tender. The order encloses two process filters for the capture of dust in the loading and silo system. The bag filters of the type IF JC are designed for a volume flow of 30,000 m3/h n.c. and a gas temperature of -19 °C to 54 °C. In the raw gas inlet before filter entry warmed up air is added. The heating registers necessary in addition also are included in delivery. All product-touched parts of the filters must be carried out in stainless steel to prevent corrosion. The climatic

Complete system for level measurement monitoring UWT is now offering alongside its well level measurement control sensors complete systems for fill level and trend display, data storage and remote fill level enquiries. The product range Nivotec provides all the necessary fill level data on the spot to the plant operator, either to the PC on his/her desk, or to the control room or directly to the supplier. Continuous real information about the actual fill level, as well as the comprehensive and user friendly visualisation software facilitate easier material planning and sufficiently early recognition and elimination of bottlenecks The Nivotec system can evaluate analogue 4-20mA, Modbus RTU from continuous measurement technology and digital signals from full and empty detectors. Available within the Nivotec series is a 5.7” touch panel, digital display in a control cabinet, or fill level visualisation via a web server module. All options are customised to the customer requirements and are delivered with project

Since establishing the company on the Henegouwerweg in Waddinxveen in 1917, Van den Berg has passed many milestones. The trust and confidence shown by a number of longterm relationships now allow us to add a further special occasion to our rich history. From September 20th 2010 we shall relocate from our present location on the Henegouwerweg to a modern facility, also in Waddinxveen, at Coenecoop 13, NL-2741 PG. After leaving the current urban location, all our activities will continue on this industrial estate. We would like to welcome you to visit there in order to assist you with our comprehensive expertise, innovative solutions and high quality products. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or wish to discuss new projects. We look forward to hearing from you.

Optimisation of the Original Material "S"® product family is key focus Murtfeldt Kunststoffe is showcasing its complete range of semi-finished technical and high-performance plastics at the Motek 2010 in Stuttgart in hall 1, stand 1327. Furthermore, using the example of screw manufacturing, the plastics manufacturer from Dortmund presents the versatile applications of the high-class plastics, which are individually processed into machined parts in accordance with customer drawings at Murtfeldt`s in-house production halls. Following the economic crisis in 2009, many customer investments and developments were postponed or completely discarded - innovations in which Murtfeldt had also collaborated - but now, however, all signs are clearly pointing to an upward trend once again at Murtfeldt. `From Motek 2010, we are hoping for a further revival and upturn for machine construction and therefore also for our business`, said the authorised representative and sales manager Andreas Balla, outlining the expectations of the Dortmund-based

PULVERISETTE 5 classic line With this modified universal mill the sample preparation and the sample analysis have again equal rights on the laboratory bench. The well-known and reliable Planetary mill reduces hard to soft sample dry or in suspension down to final fineness of < 1 µm and now with the following new and very interesting modifications. - Synchronous toothed belt drive of the bowls to guarantee a slip-free and constant transmission ratio between the bowls and main disc - automatic reverse (direction of rotation reversed periodically) to improve the grinding results - unbalance detection. If the unbalance is too great, the instrument switches off - New smaller housing in the equipment family design with most innovative technology - bench top model with 25% smaller footprint - lighter in weight - Integral fan located in the grinding chamber for additional cooling permits longer grinding process. Naturally, the tried and tested features of its predecessors, like maintenance-free

further expansion for E&R / Netzsch Grinding & Dispersing in Benelux Netzsch USA, a member of the Netzsch Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing, has recently acquired Premier Mill from SPX Corporation. Premier Mill, based in Delavan, Wisconsin, is specialized in grinding and dispersing equipment. As of August, 2010, the combined products and services of Netzsch and Premier are available under the new company name Netzsch Premier Technologies, LLC. (Exton, PA). “The addition of Premier Mill to our comprehensive product line will advance Netzsch’s position as the leader in wet and dry fine grinding technology not only in the USA but worldwide,” says Dimitrios Makrakis, managing director of the German based Netzsch Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing. “With this acquisition we complement and extend our ability to meet any challenge in mechanical process engineering.” The combined product line enables Netzsch to offer a broader range of solutions to both current and new customers. Netzsch will build on Premier’s customer