Archive August 2020

‘Collected dust returned into the production flow’ Companies are increasingly prioritizing the development and maintenance of safe and environmentally responsible working conditions. Government rules and regulations are strictly adhered to, and the essential health of employees is paramount. Processors of dust-sensitive products also understand the benefits and necessity of removing, minimising and managing dust emissions to achieve a healthy working environment. For example, a processor of soya beans and rapeseed in the Rotterdam port area equipped a number of loading points in its bulk terminal with sustainable dedusting equipment supplied by Dust Control Partners (DCP). “Previously, it wasn`t really possible to enter the room without respiratory protection. Now, the dust is extracted at source and returns back into the production flow,” says Henrik Baas, account manager at DCP. The project in the port of Rotterdam can quite rightly be called unique. In order to achieve optimal extraction, DCP has fitted four…

Sustainable solutions The brands of a well-known, international manufacturer stand for sophisticated surfaces made of stone material in kitchens, bathrooms or on terraces. Searching for a sustainable solution to minimize emission at transferpoints of conveyor systems, the high-quality requirements led the company to the AirScrape® skirting from Germany. The people responsible in the company had already heard and read about this special Conveyorskirting from Germany. Especially in a silicate conveying plant in southern Spain, a transfer was to be equipped with it on a test basis. Here the dust development and the strain on the employees were particularly high. Via the partner Masanes that provides the equipment with conveyor technology, contact was established with the manufacturer Scrapetec and the AirScrape® was installed at the selected transfer. The measurements of the dust development during the first test run showed a minimization of over 80 per cent. The customer was enthusiastic,…

LC light series by Lödige Process Technology Lödige Process Technology presents an entirely new model range: The LC light series. It is characterised by its standardised design. Lödige passes on the reduced workload in design, engineering and programming – compared with a customised solution – to its customers through a price reduction by approximately 40 percent. Yet another advantage is the significant reduction in delivery times for the LC light series compared to customised special machines. The new LC light series machines are available in three sizes and designed for a clearly defined range of functions: They can be used for standard film coating processes, i.e. for both water-based and organic coating. These completely insulated coaters permit fully automatic production including recipe management. A manifold system is used for liquid addition. Spray rates are determined by a mass flow meter. The nozzle arm, the technological core of the coater, is supplied by the German specialist manufacturer Düsen-Schlick…

Analyse complex problems from a new perspective Rocky DEM and Ansys Rocky DEM is fully integrated with the Ansys Workbench suite of products, allowing engineers to perform various coupled analyses of particle simulation together with other physics such as structural, fluids, and thermal modeling. Making use of this integration enables you to reduce the costs associated with design iteration. By linking together Rocky with other Ansys software, Workbench saves you time by automatically transferring data between the programs and automatically updating linked projects based upon the results calculated. Being fully integrated within Ansys Workbench allows Rocky to: - Maximize the design of your geometry components by using Ansys SpaceClaim. - Parameterize simulation and setup components by using Ansys DesignXplorer. - Conduct FEA analysis of particle forces acting upon geometry components by using Ansys Mechanical. - Study how fluid forces and convective heat exchange affect particle flow and temperature by using Ansys…

For an animal candy manufacturer in Hoogeveen, M.I.P. was commissioned to produce 3 nutritionally suitable 50m³ - Ø 2,800mm silos for the storage of wheat flour. Due to the nutritional suitability of these 3 11m³ high silos, the customer was prepared for the government to tighten the rules for the storage of products intended for animals in the future. If you are also looking for storage capacity, or if you are in doubt whether it is possible, please contact our specialists. They will be happy to visit you to provide you with advice.

The ever-increasing use of plastic and cardboard, as well as the growing mountains of packaging waste, have also increased the demands on recycling. Storage areas need to be used more and more efficiently or are often not available at all. HSM baling presses reduce the volume of recyclable materials by up to 95 % and, with the unmixed bales, produce a secondary raw material, which is reintegrated into the recycling circuit. Positive side effect: the bales have considerable market value when they are above a certain weight. The high compression of the HSM balers saves storage space and reduces the burden on transportation. Another advantage is that less strapping material is required. The HSM V-Press vertical baler models combine the quality requirements of HSM with high profitability. Their performance and longevity make them an economical waste management solution. The HSM V-Press reduces the costs on the usually underestimated "waste disposal" cost centre. An…

To reduce the noise emission of your screening machine RHEWUM now offers an innovative sound insulation cover. Usually screening machines are not the quietest machines in the production chain. Due to impact bar movements the screen cloth is excited to high frequency vibrations. This, in combination with the product to be screened, causes noise emissions which sometimes have to be reduced. The sound insulation tarpaulin for screening machines provides a quick and uncomplicated solution to this problem. The sturdy, custom-made tarpaulin is covered with an acoustic membrane which damps the sound and absorbs sound energy. The sound power level of the machine can be reduced by 8 dB by attaching the sound-insulating tarpaulin, which corresponds to approximately halving the perceived noise level. The tarpaulin is flexible and easy to bend - which in turn ensures simple and quick installation on the machine. Important maintenance openings remain easy to operate, as the tarpaulin can be opened at the crucial points using robust zips. The short implementation time and the cost-effective…

How to recycle and upscale profitably This producer of recompounds uses rejected parts accumulated from plastic components manufacturing as primary raw material and processes it into recycled, new-product-quality plastic compounds. After a major fire in their production area in 2017, this plastics company decided once again to rely on ZSK twin screw extruders from Coperion. Those three ZSK 45 Mc18 twin screw extruders have been in successful operation since early 2019, and with their high throughputs and their reliability, they have fulfilled every requirement that the company needs for their innovative business plan. Technology for First-Rate Compounds In manufacturing technical plastic parts, typically there is approximately a five percent rejection rate. The company purchases this production waste, then examines the precise composition and varietal purity. Once they pass quality control, the single-variety plastic parts are ground, fed into the compounding process and pelletized. The result is pellets…

One step ahead Gericke`s unique experience in continuous mixing and feeding has resulted in a new family of mixing solutions. With the TCM Turbo Compact Mixer it is possible to continuously, and fully automatically, feed and mix up to four streams with minimum space requirements and high accuracy. In many applications, the demand for flexibility in production is increasing, but without compromising on hygiene and cleanability. This often leads to complex systems that require extremely time-consuming and costly dismantling and cleaning. The new TCM compact mixer from Gericke is aimed precisely at such processes where demanding additives such as colours or flavours are added. Due to the "end-of-line" addition strategy, only a few equipment parts need to be cleaned. This also makes the TCM ideally suited for products that must guarantee zero cross-contamination handling of allergens. The complete disassembly allows easy and quick cleaning. Even the mixing chamber is removable. Downtime…

Glatt Fluidized Bed and Spouted Bed Processes @ Virtual Process Show 8-11- September 2020 Drying and granulation of solutions, suspensions, emulsions and melts in a single process step. Generation of functional, dust-free granules with homogeneous component distribution and adjustable particle sizes. Your benefits: * Greater functionality, stability and protection for your products during processing, handling and storage * Improved flowability and dissolution properties, no separation of components, compact form for coatings * Safer for operators and the environment: Prevents contact allergies and burns

Glatt Process and Plant Engineering @ Virtual Process Show 8-11- September 2020 Unique in particle design: complete supply chain from the product idea to production from one source - Technology transfer, plant design and factory engineering for functional powders, granules and pellets. Your benefits: * Your access to innovative technologies with interdisciplinary know-how and many years of expertise * Extremely short development times for new particle designs and seamless scale-up * Customized production processes. Minimal risk. Maximum flexibility

Glatt Fluidized Bed Layering and Coating @ Virtual Process Show 8-11- September 2020 Drying and protective coating for bacteria and other fermentation products: Alternative process approach for successful formulation of temperature-sensitive probiotics by layering and coating in the fluidized bed Your benefits: * Drying fermentation products to dust-free granules in one step * Enteric coatings for lactobacilli to improve protection and increase bioavailability and delivery * Stable storage of immobilized microorganisms over long periods of time with minimal loss in activity

Glatt Powder Synthesis @ Virtual Process Show 8-11- September 2020 Narrow PSD spherical particles in micron range by drying / core-shell coating / calcination in one step by Glatt Powder Synthesis. Generation of particles with precisely definable chemical composition in narrow particle size distributions. Your benefits: * Long-term stability for battery materials through precise, even coating of anode/cathode materials * Unique new optical effects and maximum protection for your paint and coating pigments * Applying even, homogenous catalytic coatings to cores using the minimum amount of active material

Register free of charge and meet the Glatt experts in Live Chat Dear customers, uncertainties continue to dominate the world of trade fairs. Events are being postponed, curtailed or cancelled altogether. But still, we like the atmosphere at trade fairs where we can talk to you personally. So we’re simply moving our trade fair booth online – to the Virtual Process Show from 8 to 11 September 2020 We would like to invite you to go on this new path with us. Visit us at the first virtual online trade fair for process and production technology in chemistry, biotech, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages. Your advantage: participation is entirely free of charge, can be planned at short notice and is possible from anywhere. Our stand personnel is available for you via live chat.

Reproducible Analysis of particle shape and size Whether in the field of production and quality control, research, development or the analytical laboratory, particle measurement is essential in many areas. This requires reproducible results, as with the Fritsch particle Sizers. But the choice is not always easy and must be specially adapted to the application. You can distinguish between different measuring principals. On the one hand for example the Static Light Scattering, ideal for particle sizing from 0.01 to 3800 µm. On the other hand for example Dynamic Image Analysis, for analysis of particle shape and size in an extra wide measuring range of 20 µm – 20 mm. Static Light Scattering With the completely revised Analysette 22 NeXT you choose according to your requirements: The Analysette 22 NeXT Micro with a measuring range of 0.5 – 1500 μm for all typical measurement tasks or the high-end instrument Analysette 22 NeXT Nano with an extra wide measuring range of 0.01 – 3800 μm for maximum precision…

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Remove very small stainless steel and iron particles Solae Belgium N.V., a Dupont company, recently introduced a new type of magnetic separator in their powder line; the Easy cleanflow magnet from Goudsmit Magnetics of Waalre (NL). This magnet checks soya powder for metal contaminants, such as stainless steel wear particles. The metal particles get into the product as a result of friction at the dryer drum and are absolutely undesirable. No operator needed Solea`s design requirements for the magnetic separator were that no operator would be required and that cleaning of the unit could be performed safely and efficiently. The unit also had to be dust-tight, food-proof and fitted with food-safe EC1935 seals. The magnetic separator placed under the vibrating sieve meets all the requirements and removes minuscule metal particles and weakly magnetic stainless steel particles as small as 30 µm from powders.How the magnet works. Stainless steel particles Solae is a food producer and, among other things, they process a residue…

M-Sens 2 in food industry A customer in the Food industry was looking for solutions to improve dryer efficiency and fuel consumption. The drying process is considerably important for the final product quality and material processing. Dryer systems can be placed in different parts of the process, according to specific requirements, e. g. before material processing to comply with recipe specifications or between the material processing and packing areas. To control the dryer performance, some parameters indicate whether it is necessary to adjust the process settings. Process data Industry: Food Material: Cereals (wheat, corn, canola) Moisture range: 10 - 20 % Installation: Hopper after dryer Function: Dryer efficiency control Solution Specifically developed for online moisture measurement of bulk solid materials, the M-Sens 2 is very accurate, reliable, robust and easy to use; essential requirements for the purchase decision. The sensor was installed on the hopper directly after the dryer,…

on-line short course 21 - 25 September 2020 14:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time The drawing up of specifications and correct design of hoppers, silos, bunkers and other large-scale bulk storage schemes is of fundamental importance for the optimal operation of plant. This short course has been developed with specification writers and equipment designers/suppliers in mind. Topics covered include: •Minimising project risk through characterisation of bulk materials; •How to characterise bulk materials using firmly established methods and the latest test equipment; •How to use shear cell measurements to design for reliable discharge; •Detail design for storage equipment; •Best Practice for bulk handling plant design and operation; •When should discharge aids be applied and appropriate types; •Methods for correct interfacing. Book now and pay on-line: £675 per person; discounts available for returning delegates and/or multiple attendances from one company. This course can also be delivered…

Screen your ammonium nitrate safely and without risk by using RHEWUM screening technology. Ammonium nitrate is considered to be oxidizing but cannot ignite itself - unless large quantities are close together. Then it starts to work and heats up. The ammonium nitrate catches fire. This releases oxygen and the fire spreads. In fertilizers, it may only be used in mixtures due to its latent danger. But what does this mean for screening? Possible risks that could arise during a screening process of ammonium nitrate are, for example, high dust generation, which can lead to dust explosions and damage to health. In conformity with the ATEX directives RHEWUM screening machines are equipped with a dust-tight housing with connection to a dust extraction system to avoid high dust concentrations. A further risk is the required vibration during screening. All moving parts of a screening machine (e.g. the excitation axles, springs or bouncing balls for cleaning the meshes) which come into contact with ammonium nitrate can potentially cause an effective force. This friction…

Easily draw straight lines of reliable floor tapes with the ToughStripe Floor Tape Applicator to increase safety and efficiency in your facilities. With just one tool, you can create heavy traffic forklift lanes, traffic lanes for pallet trucks and safe walking areas for coworkers on foot in your facilities. The ToughStripe Floor Tape Applicator works with Brady`s complete good, better, best floor marking tape offer. •applies thin and temporary up to thick, heavy duty floor tapes •ergonomic and lightweight for comfortable use •winds spent floor tape liner on an extra core •easy to store in tight spaces

Instruct, review and document with Deprag operator Guidance In almost any production environment, there are small, inconspicuous sources of error. All manufacturers dread the appearance of such errors in their assembly, because they can have such far-reaching consequences. If they result, for example, in product recalls, huge costs are incurred and significant damage can be caused to the company reputation. Alongside the selection of the optimal assembly tool, the use of high quality materials and the definition of processing parameters, error-free assembly plays a decisive role in guaranteeing reliability in production processes. Whilst at the same time, a high degree of flexibility is also a requirement in assembly. Businesses must be able to react quickly to changing quantities, models or degrees of automation. Even if systems are ready and available for operation within a short space of time, new sequences need to be integrated correctly into the production process and employees need to be trained. As a consequence, assembly…

French animal feed manufacturer gets suitable RHEWUM screening machine for screening of meat and bone meal. Animal meal is often added to animal feed as a source of protein and used as food for pets as well as zoo animals. Under strict conditions, it is also suitable as a fertilizer in agriculture. For the feed capacity of 20 tons of animal feed per hour the customer now receives a screening machine type WA with suitable feeder type SV from RHEWUM which replaces an outdated screening machine of another screening machine manufacturer. The separation is at 1 mm for removing lumps and impurities. The type WA is excellently suited for sieving powder and meal in the finest to medium grain range and can be easily integrated into existing plants. The direct transmission of the vibrations to the screen mesh via powerful electromagnets is not only energy-efficient, but also enables extremely high accelerations of more than 15 g and thus guarantees a sharp separation even when screening fine powders. Further convincing advantages of the Rhewum wa are the high availability and reliability.…