News items May 2013

Hose Continuity Tester The OhmGuard® Hose Continuity Tester is designed to test hoses used on vacuum trucks and tanker trucks prior to the transfer of flammable or combustible products. The OhmGuard® verifies that the electrical conductivity of the hose is functioning correctly, ensuring static electricity is not permitted to accumulate on the metal components of the hose which will eliminate the risk of a fire or explosion caused by the discharge of a static spark. The OhmGuard® is easy and quick to use, does not require any specialist operator training and will indicate, within seconds, if the hoses are safe to use.

Looking back on a very successful International Trade Fair POWTECH is the world’s undisputed number one for powder, granule and bulk solids technologies. It reflects the current state of the art in mechanical processing technologies and instrumentation. A top-grade supporting programme rounds off the exhibition concept. 15.498 Visitors and 704 exhibitors from 73 countries attended this important trade fair in 2013. For UWT this is one of the most important trade fairs and UWT was proud to present their latest products and developments regarding level control. New in their portfolio - UWT introduced the Siemens non-touch Radar LR560 and its diverse applications. UWT was chosen by Siemens as the first Solution Partner in Bavaria for the new Radar unit LR560 due to their long establishment and extensive experience within the bulk solids industry. On a more general note, we were very pleased with the large number of visitors who took part in our „Allgäuer Track Challenge“ – a remote control tractor race. We had fun

For the extraction of fumes & gases in the Chemicals Industry With the Master-PE L-EL, Masterflex previously extended its already impressive all-round range with this profile-extruded suction & transport hose made from polyethylene offering an outstanding level of chemical resistance. Now, the product range has been extended even further - this time in the form of an extremely lightweight film hose, which boasts the same excellent chemical resistance and therefore perfect for applications in the chemicals industry. The brand new Master-PE L-F EL is made from electro-conductive polyethylene and is especially suitable for the suction/extraction of chemicals fumes and gases. The PE material offers a much greater chemical resistance in comparison to other hoses made from PU and PVC. A large number of standard materials are quickly deemed unsuitable for the suction and extraction of aggressive solvents, alkaline solutions and fumes. Where similar hoses made from PU and PVC are often limited in their chemical resistance, this

With innovation it is possible to save energy and further exploit the advantages of proven technolog Compressed air technology provides indispensable services – in the modern day, people no longer think of industry and technology without it. It is compressed air technology which enables the filling of widespread PET bottles with compressed air, and compressed air helps in the purification of water in sewage treatment facilities. However, the economic and energy efficiency factors of compressed air as a working fluid are common topics of criticism. Compressed air technology expert Prof. Dr.-Ing. A. P. Weiß, of the Amberg-Weiden university of applied sciences, has conceded. “In the past, it was the efficacy which most came to the fore […] not the expenditure / benefit ratio”. Climate protection and energy conversion have called for people to revise their thinking. “The focus is now on efficiency.” As it is, economic and scientific fields have for a long time pursued new examples whereby proven technology goes hand in hand with innovation. The common aims

This year, the SOLIDS and M+R trade shows were held simultaneously at Antwerp expo. For both events, with a total of 240 exhibitors, this first co-located event proved highly successful. SOLIDS welcomed 1,740 visitors. M+R Antwerpen was attended by 1,370 visitors. Comprehensive conference programme: Market studies were carried out for both events to allow the programme to focus on the sector’s needs and requirements. The need for more information on occupational safety and prevention was considered the top priority both in Belgium and the Netherlands. Other themes high on the agenda of these professionals were process efficiency, sustainability, maintenance and cost savings. This was amply illustrated by the large turnout at the Atex Forum and the Process Engineering Conference during SOLIDS 2013. The themes at M+R Antwerpen were also subjected to a market analysis. This resulted in a total of 12 conferences on such subjects as Atex, flow and level measurements,

MOLLET belongs to the top three of innovative enterprises in the category instrumentation The editorial teams of PROCESS and its sister journals PharmaTEC und Schüttgut were called upon to select the most interesting new products of the companies showing their products at the Powtech/Technopharm 2013 in Nuremberg. After a hard and professional selection process MOLLET received with the MOLOScode-system a place in the top-three list in the in the category instrumentation and automation. With this system confusion at coupling stations of flexible and rigid pipelines belongs to the past. With this technology each pipeline gets its own name. At the pipeline interfaces electronically coded coupling systems with RFID technology are used that give the process control the information which hose is connected to which pipe. Thus significantly increases the production safety and reduces the accident risk.

Three new X-ray scanner have entered into the globally successful product portfolio of OCS Checkweighers. First-class technology at a competitive price: The SC E 3000-D-C is the ideal start into cutting-edge X-ray inspection. Developed for all products in primary and secondary packaging up to a medium size the scanner features a diode array detector with a resolution of 0,4 mm. It is completely made of stainless steel and complies with the protection class IP 65. The SC 4000-C-C has a metal ceramics tube. Its integrated water cooling system replaces the commonly used oil-based coolant with water and doesn"t need any external cooling. Detection of foreign objects, counting as well as checks for correct shapes, completeness and filling level are part of the feature list. The SC 4000-C-C is available as single and multi track system. As the largest model of the range the SC 6000-C-C leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to process reliability and hygienic

Screen panels allow the efficient separation of bulk materials The efficient separation of bulk materials is a basic requirement for a high-quality product. Screen panels from Schenck Process ensure that aggregates and material from the steel industry are correctly graded. And now, in addition to production facilities in Australia, Brazil and China, the screen panels are also manufactured at in-house facilities in Germany. Customers’ requirements specify the screen panel to be used with a particular screening machine. Schenck Process offers system screen modules made from highly wear-resistant polyurethane in hardness ranges between 55 and 90 on the Shore A hardness scale. Production is tailor-made, and mechanical finishing ensures the most precise fit. Depending on customers’ requirements, the system screen modules can be made from various wear-resistant materials in a polyurethane frame. The considerable advantages of screening equipment from Schenck Process: The customer receives a complete screening machine from a single

SMC, the world’s leading pneumatic provider, is the perfect fit for customers thanks to its newly improved KQ2 one-touch, general purpose fittings range. With over 50 body models within the range, the new KQ2 Series offers highly flexible solutions and now includes SMC’s KJ Miniature Fittings Series. The KQ2 fittings require up to 30% less force for inserting and sealing a tube and offer 20% less resistance when being removed, making the fittings even quicker and easier to assemble leading to reduced labour costs. In addition to the compact and lightweight solutions in SMC’s existing range, the new KQ2 Series offers further reduced dimensions for confined spaces providing shorter widths of up to 23% and up to a 24% reduction in height, making the overall fittings 57% lighter than previous models. SMC’s KQ2 Series also has two thread material options of Brass and Brass & Nickel plating and two types of seals, featuring a Sealant or Gasket design, allowing

PENKO Engineering B.V. expands your choice in load cells. Next to the familiar brands Tedea Huntleigh, Utilcell, Flintec and Ascell, PENKO offers as of March 1, 2013 also the brands Revere and Sensortronics. Both suppliers are part of the Vishay Precision Group, which implies an adequate quality assurance. Both also offer a full range of industrial transducers. The wide choice in load cells makes PENKO an all-round supplier within the weighing branch. PENKO’s experience with all kinds of applications under all conceivable industrial conditions, the knowledge of weighing processes and automation in combination with the now arisen collection of weighing sensors, gives you the assurance that you will obtain the right parts for your projects involved. PENKO is your supplier of load cells, weighing instrumentation and the accompanying automation of the weighing process. PENKO Engineering B.V. is a Dutch company within the global ETC Inc. group of companies. We are

PENKO now also distributor Revere and Sensortronic load cells. PENKO Engineering B.V. expands your choice in load cells. Next to the familiar brands Tedea Huntleigh, Utilcell, Flintec and Ascell, PENKO offers as of March 1, 2013 also the brands Revere and Sensortronics. Both suppliers are part of the Vishay Precision Group, which implies an adequate quality assurance. Both also offer a full range of industrial transducers. The wide choice in load cells makes PENKO an all-round supplier within the weighing branch. PENKO’s experience with all kinds of applications under all conceivable industrial conditions, the knowledge of weighing processes and automation in combination with the now arisen collection of weighing sensors, gives you the assurance that you will obtain the right parts for your projects involved. PENKO is your supplier of load cells, weighing instrumentation and the accompanying automation of the weighing process. PENKO Engineering B.V. is a Dutch company within the global ETC Inc. group of companies. We

Anval is delighted to introduce our ‘Try Before You Buy’ (TBYB) offer. This unique service will allow new Anval customers to trial our valves within their own process lines for a given period allowing them to experience, first-hand, the high operational standards that are delivered with every Anval valve. To find out more about our valves or the Try Before You Buy offer please do not hesitate to contact us.

Key project for small and medium-sized businesses The Phoenix cement Works Krogbeumker GmbH & Co. KG, a long-established company within the Westphalian cement industry, has decided to introduce the VAS IT logistics system by Axians. "Until now, we have had to manage the processes manually and on paper", said Phoenix plant Manager Kai Wagner in ex-planation of the company"s reorientation. "With the aid of the VAS IT lo-gistics system, the processes within the cement works are now to be au-tomated gradually, and unmanned loading implemented across the plant". The next step will be the integration into a modern ERP system, which would replace the pre-existing solution. In addition, the processes of sack handling and material deliveries are to be integrated into the VAS IT logis-tics system. "The high flexibility and the possibility of stepwise optimisa-tion of our business processes were major criteria for deciding on Axians. In addition, the VAS IT logistics system has already proven its practicability", explained Kai

The GMS 140 C is the latest addition to the assortment of Gericke Multiflux® batch mixers. With a useable volume of 40 to 100 litres, this mixer adds a new option to the lower end of the assortment of double-shaft batch mixers. It offers short mixing times and outstanding accessibility for cleaning. The successful GMS range has a new addition: The new GMS 140 C is the smallest double shaft mixer of Gericke. With a useable volume of 40 – 100 litres, this mixer is ideal for premixing and small production batches. As is standard with the current GMS models, the complete front panel of the mixer can be opened for cleaning purposes. The compact mixer housing means an extremely short mixing time, which offers faster mixing cycles. Easy cleaning The bearings on one side of the agitator allow the complete front panel of the mixer to be opened. The short length of the mixing chamber allows full and easy access to the agitator and mixing chamber. The mixer shafts on

The four professional journals Process, Process Worldwide, PharmaTec and Schüttgut (Bulk Solids Handling) handed out the Innovation Awards for 2013 during the POWTECH trade fair. They were looking for the most innovative equipment and methods in mechanical process technology in six different categories. The criteria for the award were the degree of innovation, the quality and profitability for users, the existing applications as well as the presentation of the product. The specialist jury awarded the winners at the official awards ceremony on the first evening of the fair. VEGA Grieshaber applied for the Innovation Award in the category `Process Measurement and Control Technology / Automation” with the new VEGAFLEX 82 guided radar sensor and won. The decisive factor for the jury`s decision was the instrument’s ease of use in combination with many new features: First, the automatic probe end tracking function that switches on automatically, for example, if

Lb 567 / lb 568 Micro-Polar is the latest online moisture analyzer, using state-of-the-art microwave transmission technology. The measurement is carried out non-contacting, either on a conveyor belt or chute. Without contact to the measured material, the sensors are not subjected to wear and tear and even maintenance is not required at any time. Typical fields of applications are to be found in the mining industry and power plants, in the chemical, pulp & paper and building materials industries. The microwave method is limited for highly conductive materials. However, our application experts will evaluate the applicability of the Micro-Polar system for each individual case. Measuring Principle The representative microwave transmission technology, penetrating the whole material cross-section, allows for the high accuracy and reliability of the system.

Success for Memphis Many congratulation to Matt Hikade, Managing Director of UWT LLC to the 7th anniversary of UWT LLC. The success story started on 1st May 2006 in Memphis, USA as a Joint-Venture. Since then the company has continually expanded and is now well known within the whole of the United States. We are proud to say that UWT LLC has developed into an independant and successful partner. We wish UWT LLC continued success! Carry on the good work!

separates recycling materials APPLICATION: The JOEST AirVibe 2 – Vibratory Air Separator provides a coarse separation of inhomogeneous, mostly dry recycling material with a maximum particle size of 300 mm (12 inches). The material mix is separated by different densities, shapes and surface characteristics into the desired product groups. The unique combination of multistage ballistic and cross flow air separation ensures a very high degree of separation. This opens up new ways in the processing and separation in the recycling industry. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION: The AirVibe 2 is vibrating with a linear stroke using 2 unbalanced motors. This motion is important for the transport, fluidization and even distribution of the infeed material. An adjustable air knife, positioned at the end of the impact area blows through the material stream. Light material particles like paper, plastic and card board are blown into the expansion room of the AirVibe 2 and discharged at the light material fraction