Archive October 2018

Product distributor replaces vibratory chute and prevents clogging The conveyor feed recently developed by Goudsmit Magnetics consists of a conveyor belt feed that is supplied by a product distributor. This prevents clogging of the vibratory chute during the recycling process and increases the yield of non-ferrous metals. Sticky or damp product streams, such as incinerator bottom ash (IBA) and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) adhere to the surface of vibratory chutes, preventing them from distributing the product evenly. The product takes on a preferred orientation (the path of least resistance) preventing formation of a homogeneous layer, which results in reduced yield of non-ferrous metals. Until now, a common solution to this problem was to clean the feed belt or vibratory chute at weekly or monthly intervals. This, however, means unnecessary downtime and extra maintenance. The true cause of the problem is the encrusted vibratory feeder. This newly developed conveyor feed with product distributor prevents this problem by creating a mono-layer…

After Regional Sales Meeting in India – Partner look into a promising future This year, the ”Regional Sales Meeting” with UWT Level Control India Pvt. Ltd. in Calcutta was very inspiring. Therefore, amongst others, Managing Director of UWT GmbH Uwe Niekrawietz and Markus Schalk, Managing Partner UWT ISM GmbH, from Germany came together with the team from Gurugram-Haryana. Additionally further sales representatives of several partner companies from different regions of India were invited to exchange their experience consider the temporary situation on the local and international markets for measurement technology and accordingly discuss sales strategies. After looking back on the very positive development of the UWT subsidiary over the past two years, particularly interesting applications from different industries and their successful solutions were reviewed. Moreover there were some exciting news. The event was held under the main idea “Fit for Liquids“. After 40 years of experience in the field of bulk solids UWT is now ready to…

On the 07th and 08th November 2018 the trade fair SOLIDS also took place in Dortmund This year we were represented twice at the SOLIDS (SOLIDS Antwerp). On the Dortmund fairground 500 companies presented their latest products and solutions for the processing, handling and storage of fine-grained to coarse-grained materials. The special: Dortmund SOLIDS illustrates the whole value chain of the branch. We presented our screen recirculation system consisting of mobile WA (U)-sieving machine, high-speed conveyor tube and spiral conveyor type SC.

On the 17th and 18th October 2018 the trade fair SOLDIS Antwerp took place This year we were represented twice at the SOLIDS (SOLIDS Dortmund). About 120 enterprises will presented their latest products and solutions for the handling and processing of granulated materials, powders and dry bulk goods in Antwerp. We were located in hall 4, booth A 024 with our screen recirculation system consisting of mobile WA (U)-sieving machine, high-speed conveyor tube and spiral conveyor type SC.

Free tool for calculating purity and yield Test how the selection of the screen cuts of your screening machine affects the results of your screening process. The new RHEWUM Screen Efficiency Calculator determines the respective purity and yield quickly and easily – without irritating formulas. Every producer aims to extract the greatest possible quantity of his product from the feed quantity without sacrificing the high level of quality. So in the ideal case yield and purity should both be 100 percent. But in practice, this is not technically possible and therefore testing is required to choose the right screen cut for your screening machine in order to extract a product with high yield and at the same maintaining the required purity. The RHEWUM Screen Efficiency Calculator uses the grain size distribution of your feed material, the chosen screen cuts and also the efficiency of the used screening machine to calculate not only the yield and purity, but also the massflow of the different fractions and to…

Foeth is constantly evolving and growing. Foeth continues to grow their inventory of quality used process equipment, but also continues to evolve as a company. This development has resulted in a new design for Foeth, which has now been implemented on their website. Visit the website to see the new design.

From 16th – 18th October 2018 SEPEM Industries organizes also this years VRAC TECH About 300 companies will present their product portfolios on the fairground ”Parc expositions de Mâcon”. The subjects security, connected machines and the yield concern all enterprises of the bulk industry and, therefore, is center of the three-day-long exhibition. After a successful participation last year, we will also be at the VRAC TECH this year. Come visit us and our competent colleagues. We are happy to consult you about our needs-oriented sieving technologies which you can experience with our mobile MDS 500x1400/4 sieving machine immediately in the application. The sieving machine MDS is constructed in a modular system, so that it can be put together individually. You can find us in hall A, booth A12.

In this client’s application, the Vortex HDPV2 is installed alongside a second pre-existing slide gate. The two gates operate in tandem to be used as a diverter. The HDPV2 is 355 mm per the client’s request. The HDPV2 is capable of handling material temperatures up to 121°C continuous service, with modifications available to accommodate material temperatures up to 232°C. Thus, material temperatures were not a concern. Though cement powder can be abrasive, the HDPV2 has proven capable of handling this material. Therefore, material characteristics were not a concern. In this application, a greater concern was convey line pressure. Although the 356 mm HDPV2 valve is capable of sealing against convey line pressures up to 3.10 barg, there was initial concern that if both gates were closed at once, undue stress may be put on the HDPV2 and could test the gate’s sealing capabilities. The client assured at least one gate would be open at all times; therefore,…

“Fit for Liquids“ – UWT presents new product line in Memphis This year, the ”Regional Sales Meeting” with UWT Level Controls LLC of USA was very inspiring. Therefore, amongst others, Managing Director of UWT GmbH Uwe Niekrawietz and Markus Schalk, Managing Partner UWT ISM GmbH, from Germany came together with the US-American team in Memphis, TN. After looking back on the very positive development of the UWT subsidiary over the past two years, particularly interesting applications from different industries and their successful solutions were reviewed. Moreover there were some exciting news. The event was held under the main idea “Fit for Liquids“. After 40 years of experience in the field of bulk solids UWT is now ready to head for new shores with a brand new product series in the field of liquids measurement. As part of an intensive product training the new capacitance measuring sensors for continuous and point level detection were introduced and it was discussed which new options on the international markets will…

Their Use in Enhancing Quality in the Manufacture of Magnets Neodymium-iron-boron-magnets (Nd-Fe-B) are so-called rare earth magnets distinguished by their very high energy densities. A decisive factor for the quality and properties of permanent magnets is a narrow particle size distribution with the lowest possible fraction of finest- (< 2 µm) and coarsest particles (> 8 µm). The NETZSCH company offers innovative solutions to this application problem with a patent pending grinding process with downstream classifying of rare earth powders. The design of this process led to the development of jet mills and ultra-fine classifiers with which sensitive Nd-Fe-B-compounds or other rare earth alloys can be ground reliably to fine powders under inert gas operation giving a narrow particle size distribution and defined upper particle size limit with reproducible results. With NETZSCH m-Jet, a combination of a spiral jet mill with a dynamic air classifier, highest reproducible finenesses independent of the load in the gas jets are…