Archive March 2018

Indus Integrated Bulk Logistics BV, known from the Indus Neva Big Bag Handling and Storage Systems will move into their new location in Zegveld on April 1st. 2018 (near Woerden, Utrecht province). The reason for this move is the growth of business and bringing together their development, sales, administration and production departments (at its sister company Promatrix, also located in Zegveld). As a result of this move, Indus will also have access to a more extensive showroom and a center to conduct internal filling and unloading tests for their customers. The new address: Indus Integrated Bulk Logistics BV Nijverheidsbuurt 13c NL-3474 LA Zegveld Tel .: +31 (0) 318 627 117 (unchanged) Fax .: +31 (0) 318 627 101 (unchanged) Mail: info@indus-bulklogistics.com Website: www.indus-bulklogistics.com

Special slide gates were required for this application. Because of the solvent nature of vapors created in the mix tank below, it was unacceptable for the sourced valve to feature silicone rubber seals. In addition, all switches and solenoids had to be rated for hazardous duty (NEMA 7/9). The Vortex HDPV2 Gate met each of these requirements. The gate’s unique “lifting” action of the blade seating into a top-mounted o-ring offers many advantages over traditional knife gate valves that pack and jam material into an end seal. A Class II / Div. 1 pre-wired terminal box was also provided to meet the client’s hazardous duty standards. Two years after installation, one of the gates was handling red pigment when it experienced a slight blade sticking problem. To solve the issue, Vortex supplied quick exhaust valves that were installed on the gate’s air cylinder actuator to increase the speed of the gate’s opening stroke.

Poeth has developed a special compactor for Big-Bag’s. Often use is made of a bag compactor, but this often causes interference with the use of big-bags instead of bags. The system can be implemented with various options such as: - integrated exhaust filter - mobile implementation - lid on top with gas springs and / or cylinders - input funnel at the top so that big-bags can be thrown down from platform level.

We invite you to visit us at the booth 2027 From 24.-26.04.2018 we are part of the IPB in Chicago, please visit us at booth 2027.

Renewable energies are today more important than ever. SUEZ focuses on sustainability and therefore produces high-quality biogas and compost! In Montpellier, SUEZ supports its subsidiary Amétyst with 10 million euros for the development of its processing plant for domestic waste and biowaste with the aim of increasing the process capacity as well as the product quality. After optimizations, including in the field of methanation, SUEZ concentrates on the issue of efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards for compost production. For this purpose Amétyst uses RHEWUM screening machines type WA with feeders type AV at the end of the separation process. After the organic waste has completed various procedural steps and has been treated for 2 to 3 days in a bioreactor, the fraction of 0- 20 mm is separated from it by using four screening machines with direct excitation of the screen cloth (see video from minute 1:10). These screening plants have been specially developed for the integration into the production…

RHEWUM participates with an expert presentation at the conference in Morocco From 12 to 14 March 2018, the well-known conference of the phosphate industry will take place for the 11th time in a row. RHEWUM advises on screening technology in the phosphate sector on site. Already in 2012 the CRU Phosphates conference has taken place in Morocco and has been a successful event with 500 international industry experts. This year, the conference will once again be held in Morocco, the country with the world’s largest phosphate reserves and leading phosphate exports. The international conference will provide decision-makers from various areas of the fertilizer, feed and industrial phosphate sector with important insights and detailed market information on raw phosphates, as well as on intermediate and end products. In addition to an exhibition, the conference includes a comprehensive lecture program, which covers commercial and technical topics. RHEWUM participates with an expert lecture, which will inform about screening technologies in the…

From 20-23 March 2018, RHEWUM presents efficient screening solutions at the ANUGA FoodTec. Every three years the international supplier fair for the food industry offers decision-makers of this sector an ideal platform for information and purchasing. Anuga FoodTec is the only trade fair in the world which covers the entire spectrum of food production – even across all food industries. More than 45,000 professional visitors from 139 countries took the opportunity in 2015 and enquired the1,500 exhibitors about the newest developments and possibilities from the following areas: - Process technology - Packaging technology - Automation, controlling and regulation technology - Safety and quality management - Operating materials and environmental technology - Ingredients - Components and accessories - Services firms, organizations and publishers RHEWUM develops and manufactures machines for the entire field of screening, sifting, dedusting and classifying especially of sugar, salt, ground cereal products and other powdery food products, fruit and vegetables…

Residues of packaging waste found in sea salts On behalf of the NDR-consumer magazine “Markt”, Scientists at the Institute for Biology and Chemistry of the Sea at the University of Oldenburg have examined samples of the most popular Fleur de Sel brands. The results are concerning. After English scientists were able to prove the contamination of sea salts by microplastics last year (see article dated 10.08.2017), the NDR turned its attention now to the analysis of different varieties of Fleur de Sel and compared them with conventional sea salts. Fleur de Sel is considered as the noblest and most expensive sea salt, because it is skimmed by hand from the water surface. All the more frightening are the results of the current study for consumers: The content of microplastics in all samples was between 130 and 1,800 micrograms per kilogram. In one case, plastic fibers were even visible to the bare eye. In the conventional sea salts tested, ”only” 14 to 59 micrograms were found. The residues found are…

Silo filling level indication VA with LED displays of the MOLOSvisu series Measuring devices, that measure the filling level in silos and bins, provide as a result often only an output signal. This signal is a certain current level that correlates with the measured filling level. In order to visualize these signals, so called indicating devices are needed. These include the LED devices of the MOLOSvisu series from MOLLET Füllstandtechnik, that illustrate the continuously measured filling levels with a measured value input of 0/4-20 mA in percentage. These LED devices ideally complement the level measurement devices of the MOLOSbob- and MOLOSwave series. Depending on the number of filling levels that shall be indicated, a corresponding amount of LED displays will be incorporated in the cabinet. Thereby a clearly arranged indication of all filling levels in the complete silo installations is enabled. As required special indicating devices can be used that additionally provide the possibility to switch relays on two separate filling levels…

in combination with ball cleaning system When using screening machines in a production process, efficient and exact screening is very important for the downstream processing steps. To achieve this, the mesh cloth used in the machine must not clog with the material to be screened. The blocking and clogging of the meshes is a common problem that occurs especially with difficult to screen and fine powders. This can lead to outages and production loss. To prevent this and to keep the mesh cloth clear, GKM Siebtechnik offers different cleaning systems depending on the characteristics of the product. A mechanical and economical process is the ball cleaning system. This involves the use of balls under the screen which knock against the mesh cloth and thereby displace particles that adhere. Another option for the cleaning of the mesh cloth is the use of an Ultra-Vario-Sonic System. This system delivers a much more efficient sieving action especially with very fine mesh sizes. The throughput rate increases significantly…

Since many generations, you can find Minoterie Degrange, the flour mill of the Degrange family, at the beautiful shores of the Lac du Bourget. Forward-looking, the family invested in the mill, including in square silos. Progress as a tradition The many previous generations – Minoterie Degrange was established in 1704 – all left their mark on the flour mill, always looking to the future. Progress as a tradition, indeed. The current owner, Philippe Degrange, also has a forward-looking view in the blood. Plans were made to expand the mill. Additional process and storage capacity was required to face future challenges. In the immediate vicinity of the flour mill was however limited space available. The location itself, near the centre of Le Bourget-du-Lac town, proved to be an extra difficulty. There is a strict limitation in height and the municipality imposed that the building shape architecturally had to fit into the landscape. To top the challenges all off has…