News items March 2013

POWER LINE air motors are distinctive for their high power density Motors should be small and light - yet they must also achieve high torque values! DEPRAG are currently lauching their enhanced POWER LINE air motors on the market and the name says it all. With their unbeaten low power-weight ratio these powerful air motors score top marks. They reach the high torque value required the instant they start. The engineers put the pneumatic motor on the test bench and gave it a complete design overhaul. From this rigorous process emerged an air motor that is a shining light of economy: an attractive price and fast delivery lead times speak for themselves. The 54, 55 and 65 motors have been completely redesigned. The designers have standardised the structure with the aim of enabling a more effective, and thus more economical, manufacturing process for these drives. DEPRAG’s product manager, Dagmar Dübbelde, said: “With this redesign we have achieved our aim and we are passing on the benefits directly to our customers. We are now able

Focus on the BRC 100 L.B. Bohle to Host Webinar on Innovations in Continuous Dry Granulation for Pharmaceutical Processing for INTERPHEX 2013 at April 11th at interphex.com Presented by Dejan Djuric, Ph.D., L.B. Bohle’s manager of scientific operations, the one-hour webinar will cover the theory of dry granulation, review roller compactor designs, and introduce Bohle’s new BRC 100 dry granulator.

for sale at Surplus Select Metal detector, Safeline Gelan, stainless steel, gravity fall metal detection system with diverter reject device for free falling powder and granules in bulk, 95 mm drain, overall height 1160 mm, without cone 930 mm

Infa-Micron cartridge filter MPR in pressure shock resistant design for hybrid mixtures Filter manufacturer Infastaub proves in explosion tests that the pressure shock resistant designed cartridge filter Infa-Micron MPR is also suitable to be run with hybrid mixtures. While processing combustible dusts plant operators need competent partners who offer security in explosion protection. Infastaub as one of the leading manufacturers of dust removal units supplies suitable filters in explosion-protected design. For the filtration of sticky and lung-current, harmful or toxic dusts as well as suspended matters or powders with active substances (API) Infastaub developed the cartridge filter series Infa-Micron type MPR. An extended risk potential is caused by hybrid mixtures that might result from solvent-containing substances in the pharmaceutical industry. It was now proved by explosion tests that the pressure shock resistant cartridge filter Infa-Micron MPR also copes with such extreme explosion conditions and can be operated safely. The filter is

Known in the industry for its quality and reliability, PENKO Engineering BV has officially released the SGM700 series of weight amplifiers to its range of sophisticated high precision instruments. The SGM700 is a replacement of the current SGM400 series, presenting a modern compact design using state of the art technology and offering additional features. The SGM700 Series is especially suitable for automatic and non-automatic weighing applications for example in silo areas since it requires very little space. The SGM700 Series serves as an interface between a load cell and a data processing system, a controller or a pc. With the high measuring speed of 1600 A/D samples per second, together with a high internal resolution of 24 bits, a fast and accurate data transfer is guaranteed. As a standard, all models are provided with a RS485 field bus and USB connection to facilitate setup and backup functions. Additional models include RS232/422, analogous output (0/4 –

the perfect innovative weighing solution The PENKO 1020 indicator is the perfect innovative solution for simple as well as complex weighing systems in the process industry. The weight indicator reduces the misuse of your product / raw materials. The use of the revolutionary digital filters will increase the speed of your machine (compared to standard filters). The fast and accurate weighings make this compact instrument suitable for a wide variety of applications, including platform and silo weighing, check weighing and dosing systems.

Non-contact and maintenance-free sensor for measuring volume flow The Bulkscan® LMS511 uses time-of-flight technology for non-contact measurement of volume flow on conveyor belts. Using the multi-echo technology, the Bulkscan® LMS511 can combine time-of-flight data with the belt speed to generate a reliable volume flow signal, regardless of the bulk material"s properties or weather conditions. Aside from calculating total quantities and mass flow, the Bulkscan® LMS511 can monitor the operation of the conveyor belt without coming into physical contact with it and promptly gives warning of any belt slippage. The integrated center-of-gravity calculator can be used to detect uneven loading of the bulk material and avoid excessive belt wear. Its tough industrial housing is well suited to rugged operating conditions. An integrated heater also ensures safe operation at low ambient temperatures. Discrete signals as well as Ethernet TCP/IP can be used to connect the measuring system to a host communication system. At a glance -

zone collector specifically designed for heavily compacted substances The all-layer drill is a special zone collector specifically designed for heavily compacted substances. Often it is very difficult or impossible with conventional zone collectors to penetrate media of this type and take a sample extending through all layers. By contrast, the drilling blades of the all-layer drill burrow easily and quickly to the required depth without expending any great force. This makes it easy to take samples of media, even those with high density, and every type of highly compacted powders and granulates. The all-layer drill thus allows you to take a representative sample through all the layers, even with greatly compressed media. It is ideal for larger containers, mixed containers, big bags, etc. in the building materials, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and luxury items industries.

From MAJOR WIRE Industries Ltd and HAVER & BOECKER Self-cleaning screen media have become the ones to use especially for processing loose, bulk materials. With the FLEX-MAT from our partner company Major Wire, Haver & Boecker now offers a new screening media generation where the design significantly improves the self-cleaning effect. As opposed to the currently available products, the horizontally crimped warp wires are fixed not by weft wires in the FLEX-MAT screen media, but exclusively by recyclable PU connections. In doing so, each wire can individually vibrate throughout its entire length so that caked up material and jammed particles are more effectively prevented. In addition to the high flexibility of the wire, the smooth screen surface provides a considerably longer lifetime when compared to conventional screen sections. Clean: from very coarse to very fine: Self-cleaning screen media up to now have been available with opening sizes of 2 mm to 28 mm and are traditionally suited only for difficult to screen

HAVER Industrial Wire Screens When screening loose, bulk materials, and especially when handling abrasives products such as stone, gravel or crushed stone, screen decks are subjected to extreme loads. This leads to more frequent replacement of the wire mesh, which in turn results in undesirable downtime. An alternative is using polyurethane screen decks. Although they have longer lifetimes, they also have less open screen area and so there’s a loss of screening capacity. To compensate for this an additional screening machine often has to be put into operation. One solution offers all the advantages: TY-WIRE Hybrid screening decks combine all the advantages of wire and polyurethane screening decks because TY-WIRE consists of wire mesh that is encapsulated in polyurethane using a special process. The result is a screening deck with a significantly greater open area when compared to conventional PU screening decks. At the same time, they have a lifetime that is 4 to 6 times longer than wire screen

innovative, high performing Tyco Environmental Systems has announced the release of the new innovative, high performing GOYEN 4 Series Pulse Jet Valve. Demonstrating continued leadership in innovation and performance, Goyen has once again moved the goal posts with extremely rapid response, and very high flow rate delivered by the Series 4 pulse jet valve. This high performance valve is suitable for reverse pulse jet filter cleaning and may be used for new dust collector builds or to replace existing 1” valves in a dust collector refurbishment. A range of convenient mounting styles are available including the highest flowing FS valve, and are easily incorporated into new or existing dust collector designs. Better control of air usage Very fast open and closing rates means excellent control of compressed air usage. The new 4 Series Valve responds to electrical signals as short as 50ms. Better pulse cleaning than ever With class leading performance coupled with extremely rapid

Pentair Environmental Systems proudly introduces the Mecair 500G series Full Immersion reverse pulse jet filter cleaning systems for dust collector and gas turbine intake filter applications world-wide. Initially available in the 1.5” port configurations (512G, 514G, 562G and 564G models), these systems boast excellent compressed air control and durability beyond 1 million cycles. Pentair Environmental Systems will premiere the 500G series at the SOLIDS exhebition on 27 + 28 march 2013 Pentair engineers will be available for discussion on the exhibition floor to personally introduce you to the new 500G series Full Immersion filter cleaning systems and answer all your questions and provide you with more information.

New ultra heavy duty elevator bucket line 4B Braime Elevator Components, a worldwide manufacturer of material handling and electronic components, has designed a new large sized ultra-heavy duty elevator bucket line intended for the most severe agro-industrial uses, such as port and river terminals, ethanol and fertilizer plants, or frac sand and aggregate operations. The new super strong JUMBO CC-S® bucket offers greater carrying capacity, along with ultra-durability and wear resistance. It has the thickest front lip, front corners and walls available for longer life. The JUMBO CC-S® is a High-Efficiency™ elevator bucket, and comes in six sizes ranging from 14x8 to 24x8 with additional sizes pending. As an extension of the proven and successful heavy duty CC-S® elevator bucket, the JUMBO CC-S® also incorporates the long lasting Iceberg® Edge front wear lip and the unique tapered bottom. Designed for the closest possible vertical spacing (up to 4.6 buckets/metre) the tapered bottom ensures efficient

Magnetic field of 10,700 Gauss At the “Powtech” Trade Fair in Nuremberg (Hall 1, Stand 339),Goudsmit is introducing a recently developed fast-cleaning clean flow magnet that reaches a magnetic field of 10,700 Gauss on the bars in the product. The magnet system removes iron particles and weak magnetic particles from powdery substances (e.g. milk powder, sugar and flour). With the application of a new generation of Neoflux® magnets, it is also possible to capture weak magnetic particles such as 304 stainless steel. Because the grill of this new type of clean flow magnet can be drawn outwards via a rail, the magnet ensures a smooth operation and full safety (CE mark) for the operators. The casing is made of 304 stainless steel and the entire machine has a smooth finish (Ra≤0.8ų) thus complying with the HACCP/ EHEDG requirements. VERTICAL PIPE The fast-cleaning clean flow magnet is intended for vertical pipes and can be used in the foodstuffs, ceramic and chemical industries. Available

World Premiere: Universal-Voltage-Electronic From now on, the rotating paddle switches of renowned series Rotonivo RN3000/6000 and 4000 are offered with universal-voltage-electronic without jumper. This guarantees worldwide applications without reconnecting. In the future, these products run with an internal heating system. As a result, applications up to -20°C without further options are possible. The ideal sealing arrives from the addition of a flat gasket with sealing shoulder- so without the usage of a teflon tape. Moreover, negative pressure improved from -0.5 to -0.9 bar in order to prevent restrictions for any kind of production. The series Rotonivo RN4000 gains enhanced stability and more space for connection range. Furthermore, it can be switched towards the process connection- thus, does not need to be fixed. An overview of diverse news and specials: • New generation cover screws allow easy handling • Shaft seal of plastic socket prevents fissure formation • Threads now with 1 ¼’’ •

Interesting talks about the economy of Mainland China Uwe Niekrawietz, Managing Director of UWT GmbH meets Tao Bailiang, the economy consul of China stationed in Munich and Wei Li - IHK international for China at the IHK event in Augsburg for talks regarding the economic situation of Mainland China.

Online tickets now available More than 700 exhibitors from 26 countries are expected at POWTECH, the leading European exhibition for mechanical processing technologies, which takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany, from 23–25 April 2013. Exhibitors offer the broadest range of technology in the world for mixing, size reduction, screening, conveying and analysing. Tickets are now available, see the link below, POWTECH goes mobile The mobile site of the PowTech gives visitors useful information about all exhibitors, the extensive supporting programme and services on the exhibition site. The mobile website runs on any smartphone and offers many services: user find an exhibitor search by alphabetical order or stand position, interactive site and floor plans, opening times and entrance prices. Smarter event planner: ask-POWTECH.de POWTECH visitors can use the ask platform to compile their own personal calendar of events at the exhibition. The practical online database makes

The most precise way of sample division - guaranteed of up to 99.9 % A perfect sample preparation is the indispensable foundation for every analysis – because any errors will be reflected in the results later on. Therefore the reliable creation of guaranteed representative subsamples plays an absolutely central role. The FRITSCH Rotary Cone Sample Divider LABORETTE 27 offers the ideal conditions: it is the only sample divider on the market dividing your samples with up to 3,000 dividing steps per minute centred over a rotating dividing cone into up to 30 separate channels. Each individual sample with identical chemical and physical properties – and with 99.9 % accuracy for many more sample materials than any other similar method. The best sample division, possible today. The FRITSCH ADVANTAGES - The sample delivery funnel guides the sample material exactly centred on the tip of the rotating cone – for even more accuracy during sample division. - Division of liquid samples – without modification – by simply repositioning

10 - 11 April, Krakow, Poland The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology sponsors the up and coming conference European Biomass to Power on 10 – 11 April in Krakow, Poland. The Centre’s Director, Prof Mike Bradley, will be presenting Storage, Handling and Flow of Biomass Materials on 10th April. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about the important issues faced such as • Economic challenges; • Quality control; • Self-heating, fire and explosion; Contacts, clients, ‘friends’ of the Wolfson Centre will be able to register at a discounted rate. To get the special code, use the email link:

NSV type level monitors of KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim, are almost free of maintenance and abrasion, because they operate without mechanically moving parts. The devices especially designed for use in powdery and fine-grained bulk solids work according to vibrating fork principle. Thereby a fork especially optimised for use in bulk solids is continuously put into vibration. When it is covered by a medium, the vibration behaviour changes. Mountable evaluation electronics are well protected at upper device ending in a protection class IP 65 plastic terminal box. It detects vibration change and displays it using a red LED. An additional relay output is provided for signal transmission. The rugged limit level detectors of stainless steel have compact construction and high insensitivity against material humidity. They don’t need calibration and are suitable for solids with low mean density. Mounting is possible from the top and from the side so that devices are not

Short Courses in April. If you would like to learn more about the causes and effects of Electrostatic charging in Powders, you would benefit from attending the one day short course at the University of Greenwich in Kent, UK. Course date: 16 April 2013. Electrostatic charges generated during industrial powder handling processes may give rise to unwanted particle cohesion or adhesion, which in turn results in difficulties such as particle agglomeration, segregation, material build-up on equipment and ignition of explosion, etc. Its impact is felt in terms of lower production yields and increased process downtime, or high risks to safety in manufacture. The course discusses the causes and effect of electrostatic charge in bulk solids handling, and the hazards caused to product quality control and risk assessment. Topics include: o Influences of electrostatic charge on physical properties of powders o Charge hazards in material handling processes o Evaluation and measurement techniques

Short Course in April Dust Explosions: How to Demonstrate DSEAR/ATEX Compliance: A one day course at the University of Greenwich campus in Kent, UK. Course date: 17 April 2013 This course gives an introduction to the subject and the simple measures that can be taken to reduce the hazard of a dust explosion. It includes a brief overview of current legislation and the safety precautions required to demonstrate compliance and provide a safe working environment for employees. Course content o UK dust explosion statistics o What is an explosion? o Standard explosion tests o Generic vs actual test data o Hazardous area zoning – 20, 21 & 22 o Fundamentals of DSEAR risk assessment o Explosion prevention methods o Explosion protection methods