Archive September 2014

Focusing on the Essential! Just in time for the POWTECH 2014, VEGA presents the VEGAPULS 69 which comes a good deal closer to the ideal of an all-round radar measuring instrument for bulk solids. The level measuring instrument operates with a frequency of 79 GHz. This enables a much better focusing of the transmission signal. Especially in vessels and silos with many installations, the good focusing helps to reduce the influence of false signals considerably. With new microwave components, even the slightest reflection signals can be measured. Products with poor reflection properties which were previously difficult to measure, such as plastic powders or wood chips, can now be measured reliably. With a measuring range up to 120 m and an accuracy of ±5 mm it has enough power reserves even for unusual assignments such as in mine shafts or for distance measurement in conveyor systems. To make setup and commissioning easier, an intelligent App for smartphones has been developed. It allows…

POWTECH from 30 September to 2 October 2014 in Nürnberg is a must event for anyone wanting to find out how to really handle powder and bulk solids. At the World-Leading Trade Fair for Processing, Analysis and Handling of Powder and Bulk Solids, over 700 exhibitors from more than 25 countries show cutting-edge technology for mixers, mills & co. The large international involvement and the many new products make the trade fair the undisputed number one bulk solids event for process engineers from many industries all over the world. A visit to the parallel TechnoPharm, the Trade Fair for Life Science Process Technologies, is also worthwhile, especially for engineers from pharmacy and the food industry. Every third exhibitor at the trade fair is an international firm. The POWTECH exhibitors travel from a total of more than 25 countries and from four continents. Over 200 other exhibitors at the parallel TechnoPharm supplement the range of products with the latest process…

Masterflex Group presents its latest innovations From 30th September to 2nd October 2014, the Masterflex Group – as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-tech hoses and connection systems – will be presenting the latest product innovations from its renowned brand Masterflex at this year’s POWTECH trade show (Hall A1, Booth 156). The event is the world’s leading trade exhibition for powder, granules & bulk solids technologies. Directly following this show, the Masterflex Group will be jointly showcasing both its Masterflex and Novoplast Schlauchtechnik brands at FAKUMA, the international trade show for plastics processing. This event is hosted in the southern German city of Friedrichshafen from 14th to 18th October 2014, where the Masterflex Group will look forward to welcoming visitors to its booth 3113 in hall A3. Visitors will witness demonstrations of the very latest product innovations. As the high-tech suction & transport hoses form an integral part of almost any industrial production process, there…

For all bulk goods. Individual paddle size. Selectable parameter-sets. Direct drive without a gearbox, powerful motor with miniature wing, pre-adjustable and selectable parameter sets for universal use - these are the main features of the MBA800 with rotating wing for level measurement. This sensor is a real allrounder from light to heavy bulk materials. The idea is old, but it was never implemented. The inspiration for the implementation of these ideas was the MBA-owned patent for magnetic coupling. The idea of the magnetic coupling has now been developed as an integral part of permanent magnetic synchronous motors. The direct drive variable speed motor control, parameters can be coordinated so that the various functions of the sensor can be adapted to different types of bulk materials and their properties in the application. So these individual adjustments of the stepper motor on the switching behavior, speed, detection and arrest-free switching can be selected in the sensor head. It is this parameter selection which makes the…

Matcon’s new and improved intensifier on show at Powtech Matcon is a market leading organisation specialising in intermediate bulk container (IBC) systems for automatic powder handling and mixing, mainly for the Food & Pharmaceutical sectors around the world. Our mission is to work with our customers to deliver Lean Materials Manufacturing systems, helping them to achieve increased productivity, improved process efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs. The Matcon IBC system is ideal for those manufacturers that have a portfolio of products that are high in variety, but maybe low in volume or for those with many recipes that contain allergens. The ability to blend without cleaning between recipe changes and the flexibility to send IBCs to whichever packing line is ready, means that manufacturing flow is optimised and output maximised, providing a good return on investment. This year our stand at Powtech will feature our revolutionary IBC Blender Intensifier which has extended the range of our blending capabilities.…

Zemic Europe recently introduced the Profinet and CANopen version and extended its line for the Top-Sensors T1 weight transmitter. You will find the latest datasheet and manual on our website.

Take the guesswork out of solids measurement Emerson introduces 3D solids scanners for highly accurate continuous level and volume measurement of bulk solids Rosemount® 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide level, volume and mass measurement of bulk solids and powders in large vessels, bins and silos for improved process and inventory control Rosemount 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide highly accurate measurements of stored contents for improved process and inventory control. Unlike laser-based technologies that can take several hours to take measurements and require the process to be shut down, Rosemount 3D Solids Scanners provide continuous volume measurements that are representative of the material’s surface. They can measure practically any kind of material including difficult-to-measure fly ash and materials with a low dielectric that would challenge other technologies. The self-cleaning design requires low maintenance even when used in the dustiest environments.

Qimarox will sponsor the Harderwijk windmill ‘De Hoop’ for the next three years. This tower mill in the Vissershaven is one of the most striking features of Harderwijk’s historic city centre. With the sponsorship, the manufacturer of components for material handling systems demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility and the local community. The Netherlands is world renowned for its windmills. Particularly in the Golden Age, thousands of windmills (many with innovative drive systems) helped the Dutch economy to flourish. As a Harderwijk company, known across the globe for its innovative, patented technology, Quimarox would like to help preserve this Dutch industrial heritage. ‘De Hoop’ is a gristmill that was completely rebuilt in the Vissershaven in Harderwijk, after the old mill was destroyed by a raging fire in 1998. The mill, which is a nationally listed building, is open every Saturday and on other days during the summer. In the mill, the…