News items January 2013

Nano particles have different properties compared to larger particles of the same material. This also means that they have different effects to the wellbeing of people and to the environment. The risks that nano materials possess have not been sufficiently researched. Yet, there are numerous products on the market in which nano particles are present. The food industry has several applications in which nano particles are present, such as nano sensors that are able to detect if a product has been infected or is rotten, packaging material that kills bacteria’s and nano technology that produces lots of flavor but is low on calories. Examples for the cosmetic industry are nano UV filters in sunscreen and the addition of nano particles to toothpastes, skin crèmes and hairspray to improve their functioning. Although laws and regulations concerning nano materials are not yet established, some new ordinances about nano particles will be executed in 2013. • The

Recently Airtechnic Solutions from The Netherlands has completed two multi-cyclone systems of which the dust emission, without back filter, is less than 5 mg/Nm3. Thus fulfilling local requirements for dust emission. In the course of years Airtechnic has further developed cyclone technology up to the point that with cyclones and multi-cyclones very low emission rates can be achieved, even at very high dust loads. Opposed to alternative dust extraction methods, the main advantages of (multi-)cyclones are that a much wider array of dust types can be handled, no more costly filter exchanges and a constant differential pressure across the entire system during operation. Also for variable flow rates Airtechnic supplies cyclone systems with a guaranteed emission. The fully automated process control system ensures that our robust dust extraction systems are user-friendly, reliable and safe.

Traffic is flowing on the roads without interruption. The column of cars moves forward, motorcycles putter along, heavy goods vehicles rumble their way through - just like always. Yet underneath the road surface something is happening. Almost unnoticed by road users, the sewers and drains are being rehabilitated. With no sign of a road digger! Torn up roads are a thing of the past. Modern sewer rehabilitation concepts have done away with the need for several days of road works, along with the stress for digger operators and impatient motorists. No mess, no jams and no potholes in the road. Today’s sewer maintenance tools are special cameras and milling robots. Günter Meister, managing director of BRM GmbH in Biebergemünd, explains what actually goes on in the darkness of the sewer pipes: “The manhole cover is the doorway into this underworld. First, the maintenance operatives lower a special camera trolley into the pipe. Using this camera they carry out a visual

Masterflex reaffirms its position as the cutting-edge technological leader in the production of food-grade hoses made from highly developed polyurethane. The Master-PUR range was tested by an independent institute according to the most stringent requirements of the food industry. The result: the entire range has been awarded the sought-after accreditation according to the very latest industry regulation (EU) 10/2011. This confirms the almost unlimited applications of the new Masterflex Master-PUR Food hose range for transporting and conveying foodstuffs. This field of expertise sets Masterflex apart from its competitors. The hose range is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, enabling heated conditions of up to 70 °C for up to 2 hours. The food-grade hoses are especially suitable for transporting and conveying solids, liquids and gases. This therefore makes the Master-PUR Food hoses from Masterflex a highly versatile and high quality product – a perfect match

Also in 2013 the Infastaub GmbH is happy about the award from the rating agency Hoppenstedt Also in 2013 the rating agency Hoppenstedt GmbH has awarded the Infastaub GmbH the top rating certificate within the scope of the Hoppenstedt CreditChecks. Therewith the Infastaub GmbH counts once more with a rating index of 1 to the best valued companies in the Federal Republic of Germany. Only 4.9% of the certificated companies receive this ranking. Already last year the Infastaub GmbH was certificated by Hoppenstedt and was distinguished with 1. The Hoppenstedt Kreditinformationen GmbH, Hamburg, checks yearly approx. 4.7 million German companies and determines their creditworthiness on a scale from 1 to 6. The data bank of the CreditCheck rating index includes criteria like finance data, payment behaviour, economic information, etc. According to the company size up to 33 different information flow into the credit rating with a creditworthiness evaluation. In addition, demographic and financial company data are checked as well as more than 650 million data about

For extraction dust, chips and smoke The new Mobex serie is based on an innovative concept with a patent-pending fold system. Its stable plastic sandwich panels ensure low-noise operation. De Mobex series of stationary compact extractors is designed not only for extracting dry, free-flowing dust, but also for seperating welding fumes. The extractors can be used in nearly all industries for single or multiple applications. A direct hose connection enables extraction from machines, circular saws, grinding and milling machines or extraction tables. Hoods or extraction arms can also be used to capture material. A duct system for up to four extraction points turns the newly designed devices into a central extraction system for several machines or manual workstations.

Clean production of Solar Modules. AVANCIS is one of the pioneers of photovoltaics with CIS technology, and has the longest experience in the commercial-scale production of CIS solar modules. The roots of the CIS technology go way back to 1981. The manufacturing process of the CIS technology is characterized by fewer manufacturing steps and the much lower cost of materials and energy use. A continuous in-line production process reduces the complexity compared to crystalline silicon solar cells significantly. There are only thin glass plates, on which is a two-stage process, the CIS-coating of copper, indium and gallium as well as selenium and sulfur applied. The quality of the entire production process is in part determined by the way the glass plates are dried properly and dust removed before the various layers are applied. For this purpose, the support has been called from Fiktech Production Optimization. Fiktech calculated the required fan power and the amount of heat energy, which would give the

The second generation of a dustiness measurement device The handling of powders and bulk materials for transport, transfer or processing often involves clouds of dust. This may result in disadvantages (e.g. increased health risks, operational safety) and dangers (e.g. dust explosion). For these reasons, it is important to know the dustiness of such materials. The fully automated Palas dustiness measurement device DustView II enables a fast and exact measurement of even smallest propensities of a powder to form airborne dust. The material is released from a small container, free falls a defined distance and impacts on the bottom of the device. The first generation of this measurement device has been used for the last 15 years and has now been modernized thoroughly. Now, measurements can be carried out fully automatically within 40 seconds, displayed and compared on a big, colored touch screen. This touch screen with integrated data logger enables easy and intuitive handling by means of the clearly structured graphical

International Workshop Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing in Berlin, March 7-8 The scientific committee, chaired by Prof. Dr. Lerche, has selected topics for this year’s conference, being of interdisciplinary interest for the academic audience as well as for the industrial community. Dispersions of nanoclay particles in dilute dental adhesives can be stabilized against undesirable fast sedimentation by surface modification using polymers. The real-time settling behaviour was analytically monitored using the Separation Analyser LUMiReader® as presented in a talk by the Persian Polymer and Petrochemical Institute. Polymeric nanodispersions are the basis of a large variety of products in cosmetic, chemical, pharmaceutical, food industries. The correlation between dispersibility and functional performance is discussed in the presentation by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Similar issues are answered by researchers from Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, Nuremberg. Magnetite and magnetic nanoparticles are in

Short Courses for Industry Due to the sell-out of the 2 day course in January, the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology has arranged for another course to be held on 5 - 6 February. Topics covered include: Introduction to Biomass Handling (one day) Learn the basics of: • Biomass macro-economics, subsidies and potential; • Material types, flow properties and handling equipment requirements; • Self-heating, fire, explosion and safety; • Dust and degradation, pneumatic conveying and wear. Advanced Biomass Handling (one day) (requires reasonable knowledge or attendance on the basic course first) This advanced course provides a greater depth of insight into: • Dust control and management; • Explosion protection and ATEX regulations; • Engineering of equipment for storage and discharge; • Ship unloading; • Possible future trends in Biomass Don`t miss out - Book now.

Range of applications in the food industry is further expanded Industrial hose systems used in the food industry are subject to strict hygiene requirements, and their use is also subject to considerable restrictions. Almost all food grade hoses from NORRES were tested by an independent test institute according to the most recent Directive 10/2011. This means the range of possible applications has been expanded even further. Industrial hoses tested according to the most recent directive 10/2011/EC In addition to the AIRDUC® PUR 351 MHF or the AIRDUC® PUR 355 MHF, further food grade hoses from the hose manufacturer NORRES were tested for use in the food industry by an independent test institute according to the current Directive 10/2011 and therefore can now be used in significantly more areas of application in the food industry. In addition to the NORFLEX® PUR 401 MHF, the PROTAPE® PUR 330 MHF and PROTAPE® PUR-INOX 330 MHF as well as the BARDUC® PUR-INOX 382 MHF were tested according to the currently valid directive 10/2011/EC.

A 20m³ KREYENBORG mixing silo with internal pipe auger has been operating successfully for 20 years at the company PONACHEM (Hamburg). KREYENBORG mixing silos are known for their excellent homogenization and longevity. Over the course of time, the requirements of the mixing silo (i.e. materials, mixing quality and performance) often change, whereby adjustments of the process may be possible. By replacing the pipe auger with an open mixing screw with special segments, the company PONACHEM gained a better mixing result, a shorter mixing time - 20 minutes instead of 4 hours - and was able to drastically reduce the energy consumption of the mixer. The results were determined on the basis of plastic regrind. However, this mixing technology is suitable for all free-flowing materials. The KREYENBORG Plant Technology GmbH & Co. KG delivers universal quick mixers as mixing and homogenizing silos for a wide rage of applications in the bulk solids industry. In addition

Karlsruhe, Germany, Booth E35 On display- The unique PTS Powder Transfer System for safe conveying of difficult powders, especially suitable for reactor feeding. Daily presentations of the Batchmixer technology on action stage A19 for innovative blending of powders and Dec"s UniDock system, the ideal transfer solution for filling and emptying big bags. New: DosiValve for accurate dosing. In combination with the PTS system and with an integrated fluidization cone also efficient for difficult powders. Learn more about our powder handling and containment solutions:​​: Transferring - DISCHARGING- Filling - dosing - mixing - micronization and containment. We look forward to your visit. More information and free registration on. http://www.dec-group.net/news/messe-events.html

Versatile use - gentle fine grinding - simple working - easy cleaning - practical cryogenic grinding Thanks to its special mode of operation, the FRITSCH Mortar Grinder PULVERISETTE 2 is the ideal universal grinder in the laboratory – for analysis, quality control and materials testing as well as for the mixing and homogenisation of pastes and creams on a laboratory scale. Its particularly gentle grinding by friction with almost no thermal load is ideal for the preparation of tablets in galenics. Using liquid nitrogen it also grinds difficult-to-mill samples with moist, fibrous or elastic structures. And the PULVERISETTE 2 is also ideally suited for mixing of solids or liquids and solids. With brief, reliably reproducible grinding and mixing times, it is loss and dust free. For final finenesses of between 10 and 20 μm, with a feed size of 6 – 8 mm and a max. sample quantity of up to 190 ml. The FRITSCH Advantages: - Easy setting and re-adjustment of the pestle pressure on the mortar wall – for perfect grinding. - The essential downward pestle pressure

Qimarox: new name for a proven strategy Nedpack has transferred the development and manufacture of standard components to a company with a new name: Qimarox. The reason for this is the different approach of Nedpack and Qimarox. Whereas Nedpack will mainly focus on end users of end-of-line packaging systems in The Netherlands, Qimarox will set its sights on system integrators and original equipment manufacturers world-wide. ‘We are certain that Qimarox will be a great success’ says Nedpack founder Peter Hannessen. This strategy is embodied in the huge success of the Prorunner mk5, the vertical conveyor that has developed rapidly in recent years and been nominated for the Logistica Award recently. Pieter Hannessen and his team have succeeded in significantly reducing the cost of this machine, which has led to the exponential increase of demand for this vertical conveyor. System integrators from different industries use the Prorunner mk5 in their projects. The machine with the patented drive system is

Newson Gale chooses for ATHEX in the Benelux ATHEX Industrial Suppliers is authorized by Newson Gale as one of their channel partners, based on our expertise and specialization in static earthing. The mission of Newson Gale is offering technical top-quality products, and giving a good global service. This they achieve through a unique partnership with a worldwide network of channel partners. In this network, ATHEX Industrial Suppliers is your contact for the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). For over 25 Years, Newson Gale has been in the business of protecting people and assets from static hazards serving industries where processes that generate significant amounts of static electricity have the potential to ignite flammable or explosive atmospheres.

Fike announces the expansion of its G2 Technology with the introduction of the versatile ATLAS line of bursting (rupture) discs. G2 is a patented, state-of-the-art technology used to manufacture bursting discs without the use of hard score tooling. The process builds bursting discs that are free of stress zones that can fatigue and offers premium performance in all facets of rupture disc technology. The ATLAS series offers even higher pressure capability than was previously available, further extending the capabilities of the G2 line of products. The ATLAS range of bursting discs is available in Hastelloy® C276 and 316/316L Stainless Steel in sizes DN25 (1”) through DN100 (4”). Consistent with other G2 Technology discs such as the AXIUS® and AXIUS® SC, the benefits of the ATLAS bursting disc include a 95% operating ratio, liquid or vapour service, back pressure resistance and unrivalled cycling capability. The addition of the ATLAS series of discs

Programmable microwace flow transducer with interface The new MIC - transducer of Hense Wägetechnik GmbH is based on the latest microprocessor technology from mobile phones. The microwave transducer measures the flow of solid particles in pipes. The sensor operates maintenance free and without contact to the product. The stainless steel sensor tube (V4A) can additionally be protected with a ceramic coating. A high temperature version up to 200C is available. The transducer design is independing from the diameter of the measuring pipe. A confortable software is provided for calibration and service via the USB - interface. The transducer can be calibrated for 2 different products. The sensor can be equipped with the following interfaces: Analogue output: 2 x 4 - 20mA, pulse output (counter pulses / kg), Modbus or Can Bus... An additional evaluation electronic is not required. During calibration the flow signal can be displayed on the screen of the notebook. The influence of the new calibration can be displayed

Award for Top 5 Whitepapers Best of Process 2012 What were the most read whitepapers on process.de in 2012? The users of process.de have voted with their feet (or fingers in this case). The top places have been awarded to the most popular whitepapers, ie the ones which have been viewed the most by the users of the PROCESS.de. We are very happy to have been awarded with 3rd place for our whitepaper "Level control in bulk solids" (Source: PROCESS - Best of Products 2012).