Archive January 2018

Save time and money with the innovative filter hose replacement system In the past the choice made by companies purchasing dust filter systems was in general limited by the type of plant they already had: Basically, if the height of the building made filter change possible a Top Removal System was chosen, as such systems always have a lower residual dust content compared to Side Removal Systems. However, if the building was too low, then a Side Removal System was always chosen, although these always meant longer stoppages for changing filter hoses and cleaning. This was seen as the lesser evil compared to the high costs required for modification work to the production facilities. This dilemma inspired the design engineers at NETZSCH Trockenmahltechnik GmbH to look at the problem of filter hose changing from the customer´s point of view. The resulting worldwide innovation, SmartRemoval, was developed and aroused considerable interest in the branch. This new type of filter hose changing system combines the advantages of conventional Top-…

New generation of Höfelmeyer process stations supports optimally connected production Despite increasing automation, the value creation chain in manufacturing companies relies on a wide variety of manual tasks. The trend towards small batch sizes and product individualization further reinforces this. To ensure quality, safety and efficiency, manual work stations too must be seamlessly integrated into the process chain and information systems. With its process stations, Höfelmeyer Waagen GmbH also supports complex and variable operations in production, packaging, logistics, laboratories and clean rooms, etc. Thanks to their modular structure, the platforms are specially adapted for the manual work to be performed. Furthermore, these can be embedded in the overall chain of operations in terms of processes and information technology, which enables real-time process controls and seamless traceability. Höfelmeyer’s many years of industry experience yield optimally tailored solutions for the food and animal feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare…

As published by the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) 10 new ISO 7010 Safety Signs have been internationally published by the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO). The new signs are already available from Brady on high performance materials for optimal durability and compliance in a range of industrial contexts. Internationally understandable signs A simple safety sign can prevent costly workplace accidents if it is clearly visible, draws attention and is easy to understand. Because of this, it is advisable to comply with the international ISO 7010 standard whenever new facilities become operational, or when worn and faded safety signs are replaced. The new, expanded ISO 7010 list of internationally published safety signs now includes a standard sign for Fire Protection Doors, Arc Flash, Protection Shelters, 3 mandatory safety signs for toboggans, 2 prohibition signs for toboggans, one for intoxicated people and a sign prohibiting smart glasses. Available on durable materials Brady Corporation…

As of December 2017, Vortex Global Limited has been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Vortex Global’s parent company, Salina Vortex Corporation, made a recent announcement that it too had obtained ISO 9001:215 certification. Previously, Vortex Global was certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and has been ISO-certified since its establishment in 2007. ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a management system. By gaining ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 9001 acknowledges that Vortex Global has demonstrated the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. In essence, the ISO 9001 standard acknowledges Vortex Global’s credibility as a reliable and consistent supplier of material handling equipment and technical services to the dry bulk solids industry. Among the major changes of ISO 9001:2015 was a transition of emphasis from “preventative actions” and “required…

Design any label or sign with Brady Workstation Companies in the European Union are required to identify and label all chemicals in the workplace in line with the GHS/CLP regulation. Brady Corporation, an international provider of identification solutions, now offers an app to easily design and print GHS/CLP labels using predefined chemical descriptions, symbols and signal words. Quickly design GHS/CLP labels The Brady Workstation GHS/CLP label app enables users to select chemicals by name or CAS-number. The app then automatically populates all required fields to create a compliant GHS/CLP label. The required fields include the product name, a signal word, CLP-pictograms, hazard statements and precautionary statements. Hitting ’print’ can send the design to a Brady label printer in order to create a compliant, self-adhesive CLP-label that is ready to be applied. Design any label or sign Brady Workstation enables you to easily design any label or sign to identify products, cables and…

Common Problems with Powder Transfer Typically, there are two major problems which arise during the powder transfer; excess dust and waste. Excess dust is a hazard to operator health, as well as to the working environment (and can even result in fatal explosions when mismanaged). Meanwhile, waste material results in poor overall efficiency; a problem also caused by excessive manual handling during processing. Hence in this regard waste is two-fold, it is physical waste (loss of material) and it is time waste (loss of production) both of which negatively impact the overall efficiency of a process. Thus, if an engineer can overcome the problems associated with excess dust and waste, then the efficiency of a process can be maximised to improve hygiene and ultimately profitability. Solutions for Powder Transfer There are three simple solutions to improve powder transfer; vacuum transfer, gravity feed and the use of valves – all of which…

Rub-Block with a PT100 temperature sensor Belt misalignment monitoring – Sensors for conveyors and bucket elevators Our own product Rub-Block with a PT100 temperature sensor is designed to report the misalignment of a conveyor belt or elevator belt. The advantage of the Rub-Block is the fact that it will send a continuous output signal to the PLC. We also offer other brands belt misalignment monitoring solutions such as the well-known product Watchdog produced by 4B. Please involve us at an early stage so we can offer you the right solution for your specific issue.

Polysur® 275 K NBR elevator belt Flame-retardant NBR elevator belt increases safety in elevator The demand for safety in and around the elevator is an issue subject to adaptations of the relative applicable directives. Statistics describe the elevator as one of the most hazardous pieces of equipment because of real risk of explosion. 30-40 percent of dust explosions involve elevators. An enclosed system combined with the conveying of flammable bulk material, oxygen and possible ignition sources explain this risk of explosion. Research has shown that this can be prevented and damage can be effectively limited with various preventive and curative process monitoring systems. To prevent the spread of fire and further limit the risk of explosion one can opt for an antistatic ISO 284 and flame-retardant ISO 340 (= DIN–K-) elevator belt. In addition to our Polysur® types 272 and 278, which are already flame-retardant and own other properties, we’ve extended our range of conventional elevator…

Weighing with an accuracy up to 0,017% Load cell type 300 is a popular bending beam sensor. Thanks to the compact design, high reliability and accuracy this type finds many applications, both in automatic and non-automatic weighing equipment. The reliability is guaranteed by the stainless steel construction and the hermetic sealing of all electrical parts, resulting in the protection classes IP68 and IP69K. Therefore, type 300 proved its qualities too in types of industry, such as the chemical and food, with unfavourable operating conditions. The accuracy is/was in accordance with the ”industrial” standard, so suitable for weighing instruments of 3 000 d or, in other words, with an accuracy of 0,03 %. In the carrying capacities of 50 kg up to and including 500 kg the sensors are now also available with an accuracy that allows applications of 6 000 d or 0,017 %. For weighing systems used for determining the mass of objects with great variety in weight this offers new possibilities. The improved accuracy…