Archive July 2015

Level measurement in explosive atmospheres requires know-how provided by MOLLET Before level measurement in a potentially explosive atmosphere could be operated the potential risk of explosion has to be evaluated in a risk assessment. Part of this is the evaluation of the formation of explosive atmospheres. This will occur only, if atmospheric oxygen in sufficient quantities, an effective ignition source and combustible material appear at the same place. Combustible material could be flammable dust, gas and hybrid mixtures. Flammable dust means dust, fibers or suspended particles which can burn or glow in the air and could explode in atmospheric conditions. Products like coal dust, aluminium powder, powdered sugar, wheat flour or dust caused by grain are included. These dusts occur permanently by transportation, filling and discharging of bulk solids and are often been spread over the entire premises. Depending on the danger of explosion the premises is classified into different potentially explosive atmospheres according to the ATEX guidelines.…

On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, the world market launch of the ‘Bags handling line’, was organized by Copal Development B.V., in close cooperation with Symach B.V. and Wemo-Techniek. This specially designed solution was demonstrated exclusively to a select group of invited guests. Automatic unloading of jute bags The bags handling line unloads jute bags from containers effortlessly, detects humidity, takes samples of the content and automatically palletizes the bags with a high stacking quality. Next to that, rejected bags, due to humidity or damage, will be automatically separated from the line. This is a unique and innovative solution for a well-known worldwide problem: heavy physical work when unloading and palletizing bags out of containers. Increase productivity and cost savings The bags handling line is operated by just one employee, which ensures process optimization, reduces operation costs and increases productivity. Contract Nestlé Nestlé,…

Award for user-friendly electronics of RFnivo® & paddle switch with SIL2 The Industry award “Industriepreis 2015” is awarded to the most advanced and innovative industry solutions in 14 categories - from automotive and medical technology to suppliers. Within the exclusive compendium of “the best” most advanced and most powerful solutions of German industry are united. The Huber Verlag für Neue Medien GmbH (Huber Publishing House for New Media Ltd) awarded this industry award to companies with high economic, social, technological and environmental values. The expert jury - made up of 30 professors and trade journalists - awarded UWT with the prestigious title ’BEST OF 2015’ for its development of the capacitive sensor RFnivo® 3000 with its user-friendly operation and additionally of the world’s first rotary paddle Switch with safety Integration Standard SIL2.

Hydronix is delighted to announce that it has updated its range of sensors with a complete internal redesign which takes advantage of increased microprocessor speeds and memory. Our new models retain the existing and proven exterior design of our current sensors but we have included some new features for enhanced functionality. New fatures include: • A second analogue output: this is now available on all sensor models including the Hydro-Probe. This enables the user to simultaneously output moisture and temperature or any other combination of two configurable outputs. • Improved calibration functions: individual calibration points may now be loaded directly into the sensor making it much easier for engineers to instantly diagnose the quality of a sensor’s calibration. • On-Board Event Log: to improve diagnostics and assist with customer support. • Simultaneous measurement modes: sensors with additional measurement modes (all models apart from the Hydro-Probe)…

New force measuring instruments must have more functions and features, be smaller and offer more value for money. PENKO responds to this with a new product range, type 1020-FMD. The instruments are suitable for automatic as well non automatic applications. They are a perfect interface between load cells with an integrated controller to the system for data processing. The unique PENKO way of measuring high speed 1600 conversions/s, and high internal resolution, 24 bits, guarantees a fast and accurate data transfer and/or cut off. These characteristics allow application of the instruments for static and dynamic force measurement as well as for destructive material tests. These applications are supported with zero adjustment, track recording, hold/peak hold/valley hold and overload protection. As a standard, all models are provided with USB to facilitate set-up and back-up functions. Additional models include RS232, RS485/422, Ethernet, CANBUS and Profibus. The…

The explosion isolation flap valve type CARZ is mounted in the suction line of a filter. The valve is able to prevent a transmission of dangerous effects of explosion pressure wave and flames from upstream areas. - Simple and robust design - Available from ø 160 - ø 400 mm - Available with various connectivity options - Suitable for dust class ST1 - ATEX certified FTZU 15 ATEX 0128X - According to EN 16447: 2014

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Task: A high voltage cable should be layed under the Rhine. The resulting drilling spoil is transported via a belt conveyor. Basically, it is extremely important that the volume of subsidized soil is not greater than the volume of the drilled cylinder. If this exceeds a certain limit, the work must be stopped immediately. The operator of the drilling system wants to use a conventional belt scale for this application. The accumulated weight value (t) should then be converted by a correction factor in m³. This approach only provides satisfactory results, if the density of the soil and the loosening factor are reasonably constant. Solution: Instead of a gravimetric belt scale an optical ”belt scale” was used. This type of scale works with a high-speed scanner, that scans the surface of the belt with optical sensors and thus determines the volume delivered directly and maintenance-free. A robust ”CAT - smartphone” is provided for data exchange…

The close connection between its two areas of expertise of Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals and Process & Plant Engineering is being spotlighted at this year’s Achema trade fair by Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH of Weimar, Germany. In the area of Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals, the specialists for fluidized bed technology and spouted bed technology are working on ”Particle Design”, i.e. not only the development and production, but also the optimization and refinement of bulk materials such as powder, granules and pellets on the basis of the innovative Glatt technologies. Examples include the spray granulation of liquids and the agglomeration of powders to create coatings for the functionalization of particles or to encapsulate liquids for the stabilization of sensitive substances. The specialists from Process & Plant Engineering become involved whenever questions regarding industry-scale production arise. The engineering service provider…

A very nice step towards the future As from July 6, 2015, the engineering and manufacturing operations of the company’s (high pressure and low pressure) cleaning systems and the supply of professional cleaning equipment specifically Nilfisk, Dynajet and Kärcher, will be operating from a new, state of the art, modern facility located at Overschieseweg 111, 3044 EH in Rotterdam. This new location will continue to reflect Gröninger’s core values of reliability, quality and service. It is an essential change for Gröninger’s 40+ head office staff who have welcomed the announcement of the move with enthusiasm. The new facility is situated in a prime location for both customers and suppliers in Rotterdam’s industrial area Spaanse Polder near the junction of highways A20 and A13. The location also can be easily reached from the nearby airports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam and all modes of public and private transport. In addition there is plenty of on-site parking. The new plant has double the…

Bladel – 15 June 2015 – KSE Process Technology B.V. hands out the “Golden Dosing Slide’ to the customer with the best performing ALFRA dosing and weighing system Last Thursday Rene Smulders, Commercial Director at KSE Process Technology, handed out the ‘Golden Dosing Slide’ during the VICTAM 2015 in Cologne – Germany. The ‘Golden Dosing Slide’ was handed out to the customer with the best performing ALFRA dosing and weighing system. The Norwegian company ‘Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder Avd. Stavanger’ ran off with this prestigious award. The Dutch premix producer Twilmij became close second with an average dosing accuracy of 0,01 %. The Dutch compound feed producer ‘De Heus Nijkerk’ finished third. The winner is chosen on different parameters, including accuracy, speed and alarm frequency. In total there were 28 companies nominated worldwide. It was the first time that the ‘Golden Dosing Slide’ was handed out and can be won every VICTAM…