News items October 2021

Testing of pet food and salmon feed was done to argue why a gravimetric feeding system is preferable when working with mixed meal types. Investigation density and flow properties Variations in both density and flow property often occur in mixed meal types used for the animal, aqua and pet food productions, density variations above 15 % are not unusual – these variations possibly occur due to variations in the recipe and since meal can compact in bins. This article focuses on the differences in meal mixes for pet food and aqua feed production and what type of knowledge testing the product will generate. Testing of two material types: pet food – dog and aqua feed – salmon was done to argue why a gravimetric feeding system is preferable when working with mixed meal types Testing and Results Four types of tests were performed in the Jesma test laboratory: bulk density, angle of repose, particle size, and moisture content. Bulk density can interfere with powder flow, large variations between loose and tapped bulk density may signify a poorer flowing material. Using the compressibility index for

Forming + drying in one step: granulating, coating, encapsulating, drying, functionalizing powders and liquids with fluid bed technologies. Meet the Glatt Experts for Particle Design at Les Rendez-Vous Carnot 2021: 17 - 18 November, Cité - Centre des Congrès - Lyon - France Benefit from particle design and drying in just one process step. Powders and liquids can be granulated, coated, encapsulated, dried and functionalized by fluidized bed and spouted bed technologies. Check out the various fluid bed based processes and how they can be used to create powders and granules with well defined, advanced properties. Encapsulation of flavors, enzymes, vitamins, microorganisms, probiotics or fatty acids (PUFA) is just as possible as encapsulation of essential oils and other active, sensitive and volatile substances to be protected. Learn about how to spray granulate fermentation products as part of the downstream process to generate dust free, good flowable and dry granules with well-defined particle sizes. In addition, the functionalization process of coating of micro-organisms - for example - can achieve

Meet the Glatt Experts Learn more about enhancing the functions of food, feed, chemical, and fine chemical ingredients. Meet the Glatt Experts from 24 - 25 November in Lyon, France. Take the chance and discuss your ideas about innovative particle design with fluid bed and spouted bed technologies. Learn more about enhancing the functions of food, feed, chemical, and fine chemical ingredients. The Glatt fluidized bed and spouted bed technologies have become established as important formulation processes to optimize powder properties by a well-defined agglomeration, granulation, coating or encapsulation as well as by combinations of these processes. Glatt supports your product idea starting at the early stage of the product formulation and the process development to the scale up and the final production line. As a result, production plants for food, feed, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical applications were successfully planned and commissioned under the supervision of the Glatt engineering team. Depending on the requirements the throughput can be scaled to some 100 kg/h to 10 t/h or even

Its innovative design, with a flat mixing head, and its cutting-edge software help the CM i4 achieve excellent mixing quality and flexibility with very little cleaning effort required. Over 45 years ago, the inventor of the container mixer, Mixaco Dr. Herfeld GmbH, laid the cornerstone for an innovative mixing concept. With innovation and ongoing development, especially in the field of container mixing technology, Mixaco has become the leading manufacturer of mixing technology for the plastics, powder coating, and chemical industries. Additional functions The CM i4 is the result of continuous development of MIXACO’s previous container mixer concept, with additional functions that build on its time-tested strengths. Its innovative design, with a flat mixing head, and its cutting-edge software help the CM i4 achieve excellent mixing quality and flexibility with very little cleaning effort required. It is the response to increased requirements from the market for simple, fast cleaning and short downtime periods. Fast cleaning with no assembly required The flat mixing head used in the CM i4 has tremendous benefits when it comes to cleaning.

The Chilean partner of ScrapeTec will present the AirScrape, the unique contactless side seal, at the "Expomin" in Chile. ScrapeTec Partner Dank Consultores will be presenting the AirScrape and other ScrapeTec innovations for dust-spill-free transfer points on conveyor belts at Expomin, the most important trade fair for mining in Chile in Hall 2, Stand J-56 on October 2 and 29, 21. For the first time the company ScrapeTec from Kamp-Lintfort is represented with its products at a trade fair in Chile. The Chilean partner of ScrapeTec will be presenting the AirScrape, the unique contactless side seal, which is continuously installed over the belt for chute sealing without touching it, at its booth at the "Expomin". Some also define the AirScrape as a conveyor belt seal or conveyor skirting. Regardless of how the area of ​​application is described, the advantages are important: no wear and friction, no maintenance, no dust and no spillage - for years. The way the AirScrape works without contact and the TailScrape rear seal ensure that neither dust nor bulk material can escape through

With an advanced powder synthesis process, particularly high-quality nano- and microscale powders can be produced or refined – for example, for dental implants. The composition and homogeneity of the raw materials used are becoming increasingly important in medical technology. With an advanced powder synthesis process, particularly high-quality nano- and microscale powders can be produced or refined – for example, for dental implants. To make the properties of zirconium oxide powders, which are also used in other medical and technical products, even more specific, the particles can be coated, for example. Glatt powder synthesis, a further development of the spray calcination process, is suitable for this purpose. At its headquarters in Weimar, the plant manufacturer Glatt Ingenieurtechnik operates various synthesis reactors and develops processes for highly complex powder systems. The process enables the targeted adjustment of chemical as well as mineralogical compositions of material systems. (Article in German language) » Author: Dr.-Ing. Viktor Drescher, Product Manager Thermal Powder Synthesis, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik

From dust till none: Rich in ideas and low in dust How an innovative skirting performs extremely clean work at conveyor transfer points A typical problem in gypsum and cement production and a real cost factor: At most transfer points, material spillage and dust generation as well as the wear and tear of conventional sealing solutions cause additional work and long-term additional costs. A simple and effective innovation provide an uncomplicated remedy. With the contactless skirting AirScrape®, the developers at ScrapeTec offer a perfect solution that is convincing more and more customers in practice. The company Rump & Salzmann Gipswerk Uehrde GmbH & Co KG with its dolomite quarry in Uehrde has been one of these customers from the very beginning. Scenario: Transfer from rotor crusher to belt. Uwe Schridde, Operations Manager at Rump & Salzmann in Uehrde, describes the situation at the time as follows: "Especially at this transfer point, we had to struggle regularly with problems relating to dust and material loss. There were material spills in the ton range. The spilled material then had to be removed

Research into new Industry 4.0 solutions for the production of lithium-ion batteries, Coperion as a research partner of the Technical University of Braunschweig As a project partner, Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, supports the Technical University of Braunschweig in the research of smart production solutions in the extrusion of battery compounds. The overriding aim of the "DaLion 4.0" project (data mining in the production of lithium-ion battery cells) is to develop new Industry 4.0 approaches for the production of lithium-ion batteries and to use the findings for more efficient and more effective manufacturing. To this end, concepts for cyber-physical production systems are being developed and integrated into the production of battery cells. Continuous production with Coperion twin screw extruders The research project is divided into various areas of activity and is supported by several industrial partners. One key aspect of this research is the investigation and conversion of the mixing process of the electrode slurry from a batch process to continuous extrusion. The continuous extrusion process using a twin screw extruder

Vibration dampers made of metal offer many advantages - their durability, freedom from maintenance, resistance to non-pH neutral substances as well as high temperatures. Our main-product, the damping cushion made of stainless steel is knitted and pressed in a special process. Depending on size, density and design it can be loaded in a range between 5 and 20.000 kg. It can be pressed e.g. in conical or rectangular shape. Versions with bunches and steps are available, also. Standard materials are 1.4301 and 1.4404. Additional materials and special designs are on demand. RG+ offers the following damping cushions as standard elements: * GKK as a vibration damper in conical form * GKR as a vibration damper in rectangular form * GKB as a vibration damper with a bunch

The new location is in the heart of downtown Shanghai and will serve Vortex’s customers in China and a variety of countries on the Asian continent. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Vortex Asia-Pacific, a solids and bulk handling components company, is pleased to announce it has reopened a physical office location in Shanghai, China. The new location is in the heart of downtown Shanghai and will serve Vortex’s customers in China and a variety of countries on the Asian continent. “We are extremely pleased that we can start to move on from the past 18 months and that our Asia-Pacific customers are getting all the support they need from our new Shanghai office and Tony Zhang,” said Laurence Millington, managing director at VortexGlobal. Vortex Asia-Pacific was established in 2009. Now in its 12th year, the Asia-Pacific office is responsible for the corporation’s many business activities occurring throughout China, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, and Taiwan. In addition to the Shanghai office, Vortex’s American headquarters is located in Salina, Kansas and the company staffs additional international

The CU 120 is a new and innovative in-line solution designed to ensure the quality of each individual tablet, by combining two main control methods: API’s fraction and weight. The CU 120 is a new and innovative in-line solution designed to ensure the quality of each individual tablet, by combining two main control methods: API’s fraction and weight. The CU-120 analyses individual dosage from each single tablet up to a speed of 120.000 tablets per hour. The data can be used to control an upstream process application, e. g. a tablet press, continuous mixer in a QbD (Quality by Design) approach and all non-compliant products will be rejected. The ideal tool for Content Uniformity Inspection and RTD (Real Time Decision).

Brabender Technologie’s feeders controllers Congrav® CM-E 3.0 and Congrav® CB-E 3.0 allow for realtime data analysis, monitoring, diagnoses and predictive maintenance. Smart controls, for present and future feeding solutions * New, high-performance generation of feeder control modules * Prepared for IoT and Industry 4.0 integration * Allowing realtime data analysis, monitoring, diagnoses and predictive maintenance Brabender Technologie’s next generation of feeders controller, the Congrav® CM-E 3.0 and Congrav® CB-E 3.0, provide a high-performance foundation for the future in which the Internet of Things (IoT), predictive maintenance and equipment monitoring will play major roles. “Processor performance and the new controller’s memory were developed with the future in mind, not just for today,” is how Jörg Pawlik, Head of Electronics Development at Brabender Technologie, describes the objective of the program. The new controller features multiple advanced RISC processors. These processors form the basis of an energy-efficient, high-performance platform and provide the necessary computational power to enable a high

Save time and money when entering orders with the customer-specific barcode that Masterflex now prints on its delivery bills. Customers can now save time and money when entering their orders: Masterflex prints customer-specific barcode information on its delivery bills on request. This makes the ordering process even more convenient: on delivery, the barcode simply has to be scanned and the data is already in the customer’s merchandise management system. No more tedious typing, no more sources of error - and more time for other orders. Want to know more? In our latest YouTube video, Ingo Dehne, an internal sales representative at Masterflex, explains the advantages of individual barcodes on delivery bills - and how customers can start using them right away.

Atik Metal and a renowned vehicle manufacturer both invest in quality and the environment Foundry technology is highly advanced. In recent decades it has formed the basis of countless further developments, particularly in the field of automotive construction. Cast components are integral to almost all industries. For casting with lost molds, metal foundries often use the important raw material sand as the molding material, together with clay as a binder. This molding sand needs to be specially prepared for the casting process, where it is subjected to high temperatures. Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich is the technology leader for cost-effective and eco-friendly sand preparation and offers a sustainable solution to the industry: a molding sand preparation system that reduces the number of rejected castings, saves energy, and reduces emissions. For foundries that want to achieve optimum molding material quality with a highly cost-effective solution, the environmentally friendly EVACTHERM® process from EIRICH for cooling of the old sand and preparation of the

Static Binder has extended her assembly hall to 5000 square meters, incorporating 19 office workstations and a warehouse for spare parts. The construction of our new assembly hall at our headquarters in Gleisdorf has been successfully completed. We have recorded the most important steps of the project for you – from the construction site to the finished building. See the video for the construction of the hall in a fast motion. On 5000 square meters the bagging and palletizing systems are now assembled and tested for our customers. The existing assembly hall has been doubled in size – 2500 square meters of floor space have been increased to 5.000. This has also resulted in a significant increase in assembly capacity. In addition, 19 office workstations are now in the extension as well as the warehouse with the dispatch of spare parts. The old and new buildings are now housed together in one large hall, thus combining the entire assembly process at one location.

The well-known impact scales of ImpactWeigh series has been expanded to include the compact IPW S for small flow rates from 1 to 6 m³/h. The IPW S is particularly suitable for continuous quantity measurement of powdery and fine-grained bulk materials, even with low bulk weights, such as seeds and grains, as well as granulates and powders. The product flow rate is recorded and evaluated gravimetrically during the throughput. The mass flow meter from MTS has a separate product and measuring chamber as well as two inspection doors. The robust mechanics and dust-proof housing of the IPW S guarantee high reliability and low maintenance cycles. The IPW S is used for numerous tasks where exact quantity measurement is required within a closed conveying system: for determining in-process material flows, for inventory control or also for use in fast control processes. Advantages of the mass flow meter IPW S: - Durability: Design and robust construction of the IPW S ensure a long durability of the scale (no moving parts). - Protection for impact plate/ measuring chute: Special coatings (special plastic,

The Gericke Group supports the Winter Universiade because of commitment, a good organisation of training and studies as well as discipline. 58 nations have announced their participation in the largest winter multisport event after the Olympic Games. The games will take place from 11th to 21st December 2021 at various locations in Switzerland. University sports have a long tradition. Sport balances the body and mental condition. It is a source of friendship trust and teamwork. Universiades foster international sports activities and offer young athletes a fantastic podium to compete and to network with other colleagues. Doing sport on such a high level ask for an extra engagement, a proper organisation of training and study and discipline. Our society needs citizens who are willing do more, to create, to act as entrepreneur and to shape our world in a sustainable way. This is why the Gericke Group is supporting this great sports event.

singold has the ideal pneumatic knocker for every system: high temperatures, special hygiene requirements, very large silos, etc. Even Distance-Knockers when direct mounting is not possible. Just as the application scenarios for pneumatic knockers are diverse, so too are the requirements. Whether high temperatures, special hygiene requirements or very large silos, singold gerätetechnik gmbh offers a wide range of pneumatic knockers so you’ll have no problem finding one perfectly suited to your specific needs. Application temperature is crucial The most important factor in selecting the optimum knocker is the application temperature. For temperatures up to 60 °C, a standard version with a plastic piston can be used. For applications above 60 °C, the piston is made of aluminium. Cover and anchor plate, tube and striker are made of aluminium, steel or stainless steel, depending on the individual application situation. The pneumatic knocker can even be used with wall temperatures of over 140 °C. A T-shaped welding plate to increase the distance to the hot wall, a heat-dissipating plate and a heat insulation plate are available as accessories in this

Leading herbal medicine manufacturer uses the Russell Compact Airswept Sieve™ for efficient vacuum sieving As the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in Brazil, Natulab has been met with increased demand following the rapid growth of the pharmaceutical market. To meet this demand, the company wanted set up a new production line in their Brazil plant, requiring a fully sealed and enclosed screener that could fit into their vacuum conveying line. Natulab’s screening requirement meant they would need to eliminate oversize contamination, lumps and foreign particles from their end product. Previously, they used a vibrating sieve, but found it to be an inefficient solution due to poor performance and frequent mesh replacements. To meet Natulab’s needs, Russell Finex recommended the Russell Compact Airswept Sieve ™ as an alternative solution. Utilizing a vacuum conveying system, ingredients are passed through to the sieve where good product is passed further down the line while waste and oversize is separated into a discharge outlet. Thanks to the Russell Compact

A Proper Moisture Control System Can Improve the Efficiency of the Production Line Immediately Reducing front end expenses and increasing quality and efficiency has always been a top priority for producers, highlighting the need for companies to thoroughly evaluate their current methods of reducing waste – wasted efforts, wasted energy and wasted product. Evaluating and implementing lean manufacturing principles assists in eliminating waste and improving overall plant production. With implemented moisture control, manufacturing plants can find large money savings in a short amount of time. When considering the many challenges plant operators are tasked with, moisture control plays a large role. Moisture content can affect the product quality and equipment function, making it a crucial implementation in proactive avoidance of quality control issues. Dryer effectiveness is critical as they consume a large amount of energy to operate, the implementation of moisture measurement before and after the dryer provides immediate control over the temperature and operational

Thesis on blending in large silos This thesis focuses on the applicability of large-scale homogenization in mammoth silos. Mammoth silos are frequently used for the storage of both free flowing and cohesive materials up to volumes of 100,000 m3. For the upgrading of free flowing bulk materials blending piles can be used. However, to date, an upgrading facility for cohesive bulk material is not available. Adding the functionality of homogenization to a mammoth silo means that both free flowing and cohesive materials can be stored and homogenized under climatological controlled circumstances. The competitiveness of homogenizing in mammoth silos versus blending piles depends on the achievable rate of homogenization and the required homogenization efficiency for successive processes. Investment costs and available space are also relevant factors: there is an increasing market for compact and indoor storage facilities in densely populated areas. Experiments were set up to investigate the suitability

Rapid, simple and reliable particle size measurements in suspensions and emulsions without using consumables - that is possible with the unique probe technology used in the analyzers of the Nanotrac series. The compact units Nanotrac FLEX and Nanotrac WAVE II operate with the Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) method over a wide concentration range, usually without dilution, to measure particle size, zeta potential, concentration and molecular weight. Thanks to the unique, flexible probe design and the use of laser-amplified detection in the Nanotrac FLEX, any suitable vessel can be turned into a sample cell. For Nanotrac WAVE II, a wide selection of measurement cells is available. This design enables sample measurements without dilution and without prior knowledge about the particle distribution, based on the Frequency Power Spectrum (FPS) method instead of classic Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (PCS). The revolutionary fixed optic design of the Nanotrac FLEX probe allows for measurement, for example, in 1.5 ml Eppendorf Tubes® down to one single droplet. As any vessel can be turned into a measurement vessel, the probe can be used at-line as well as in-line to monitor

Goudsmit has recently produced a rotating magnetic separator for the metal-free processing of lithium-ion powder for batteries, to guarantee optimum quality of cathode powders; nickel, cadmium and lithium. Any metal contamination present in the powder reduces the quality of the material mix and leads to a battery’s short life. The automatic cleaning rotating magnetic separator filters metal particles as small as 30 µm from the poorly flowing lithium powder. Lithium is extracted from salt lakes such as the Salar de Atacama in Chile, where there are huge reserves of brine containing lithium. Some large producers process this lithium into a powder that serves as a raw material for batteries used in electric cars, laptops and mobile phones, among other things. Operation The magnetic separator contains nine strong, rotating magnetic bars that prevent the fine powder from sticking to the bars like a bridge. The rotating movement ensures that the product does not block on the bars, so that good deferrization is possible. The contact with the magnetic bars is therefore optimal. This is important because weakly magnetic particles in particular must touch the magnetic

Gericke RotaVal rotary valves have an option that makes pressure wash cleaning of the exterior surfaces to IP X6K (Powerful water jets with increased pressure, DIN 40050) possible. Gericke RotaVal have launched an option for their class leading modular fast clean range of rotary valves which allows for the pressure wash cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the valve to IP X6K (Powerful water jets with increased pressure, DIN 40050). For many years Gericke RotaVal has continuously improved its modular range of valves. This latest option enhances the in-situ cleanability of rotary valves in demanding services and environments to enhance plant cleanliness, assist in improving maintenance processes, increasing reliability, and reducing downtime and operational costs. This function is available in addition to the current CIP internal cleaning option which is already well proven in service. This option is available for new manufacture valves and additionally as a bespoke retrofit kit that can be fitted in the field. The first systems have been delivered and are in full operation, protecting the process equipment and the products every day. As

Dinnissen Process Technology receives new ISO45001 certification in work-related health and safety. ISO 45001 replaces the former OHSAS 18001 certification Dinnissen Process Technology received a new ISO 45001 certification from an independent certification institute. ISO 45001 replaces the former OHSAS 18001 certification, and is the world’s most recognized standard for work-related safety and health. By having this certificate, the company demonstrates its commitment to policy, structure and planning in the field of health and safety at work. This company certification demonstrates that the organization works according to generally applicable safety procedures and that its employees have the necessary knowledge and skills.

Due high-frequency vibration of the screen deck, the screen is self cleaning. Other benefits: Screen change within 30 sec; High screening efficiency. Poeth ZHM The principle of the Poeth ZHM sieving machine is based on high-frequency vibration movements. This is possible because only the screen deck is vibrated and not the entire machine. Only the necessary mass inertia (screen deck) is vibrated. Sieve efficiency Because the screen deck is set in a high-frequency vibration, it is possible to achieve a much higher screening efficiency in comparison with conventional vibrating or protective screening machines. Vibrations on building / steel construction nil Because the mass that is set into vibration is very small, the vibrations that are transferred to the steel construction and/or building are virtually nil. Thus, no heavy support with great rigidity is required. Sieve change in < 30 sec The flexible screen deck is automatically tensioned and can be changed in less than 30 seconds. Self cleaning / automatic cleaning The unique thing about this system is that, after “x” operating hours, the

REMBE Inc., the American Branch of REMBE GmbH Safety + Control, headquartered in Brilon, Germany has just moved into its new premises in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The brand name REMBE is worldwide renowned for superior quality and performance in industrial safety solutions such as Turn-Key Dust and Gas Explosion Protection Systems and Pressure Relief Devices like rupture discs or breather valves. Keep your process running REMBE has successfully protected numerous sites across the U.S. and Canada ranging from wood manufacturing factories to critical processes in chemical, food and pharmaceutical industry. „When we started our operations in 2006 we faced tough times to convince American Prospects to rely on a non-American product“ reflects Stefan Penno, CEO of the parent company in Germany. „However, the REMBE Quality convinced not only multi-nationals but local producers as they quickly recognized how much money they save with a tailor-made solution that keeps their process running without unwanted interruptions“ adds Stefan Penno. Flameless venting REMBEs approach is not just selling commodity items but develop

Scrapetec presents successful a new tracking system against belt misalignment. New to Scrapetec’s range of conveyor components is the PrimeTracker belt tracker, which eliminates problems associated with conveyor belt systems, including misalignment, abrasion, and belt damage. “For optimum performance of a conveyor system, it is critical that the belt always runs straight on the conveyor, without sideways movement. Our new PrimeTracker belt tracker has been designed to automatically guide a conveyor belt back into the correct straight-line position, to prevent costly downtime and component replacement,” explained Thorsten Koth, sales and distribution for Scrapetec. “An advantage of the Scrapetec PrimeTracker is that it is operates in the idling position at all times, unless there is sideways movement of the belt. This system corrects misalignment immediately by guiding the belt back into the correct position, with no damage or abrasion to the belt or tracker. Perfect for reversible operation. “This is unlike conventional belt trackers

Custom RFID labels and integrated forklift scanners RFID can help locate forklifts quickly. This considerably increases the efficiency and effectiveness of any large warehouse with forklifts. Internal logistics control is still often based on pen and paper and print-outs from WMS and ERP. These time-consuming procedures cost a lot of money, have numerous disadvantages and entail inefficient operations, such as the incorrect placing of products and random driving around of forklifts. So how to get rid of these, while staying in control of ongoing operations? Read how Brady solved the challenge. Custom RFID labels and integrated forklift scanners RFID can help locate forklifts quickly. Location detection can take place in real time and continuously, or at crucial places such as zone changes, or when items are scanned, picked up and dropped off. The data generated enable pick-up and drop-off location control, efficient route calculation and route registration. On top of that, forklifts can also be equipped with detection equipment to read RFID packaging labels on your warehouse pallets, boxes or containers. Brady can supply its L-2588-26B UHF packaging

Innovation "LUMiSpoc® - Forward and Sideward Particle Scattering Analyzer" nominated for the Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Prize 2021 The company LUM GmbH submitted the innovation as part of this year’s competition from the states of Berlin and Brandenburg and was nominated as one of ten companies for the innovation award. The LUMiSpoc® is a sophisticated single particle analysis system, similar to a flow cytometer, that measures the particle size distribution and particle concentration of nano- and microparticles in suspensions and emulsions with unprecedented resolution and an unprecedented dynamic range. The development was started by LUM GmbH Berlin in cooperation with the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) Berlin. Among other things, nanoparticles are of interest in medicine to specifically transport drugs or vaccines deep into the body. Based on SPLS-Technology® (Single-Particle-Light-Scattering), an innovative laser module with integrated micro-optics generates a tiny, non-spherical focus. The particles are separated by means of microfluidics and pass through the detection focus

A loop powered analogue sensor with 4-20 mA linear output that is scaled across a temperature range for continuous bearing and surface temperature monitoring. 4B’s Milli-Temp, a loop powered analogue sensor with a 4-20 mA linear output that is scaled across a temperature range for continuous temperature monitoring - is now also available as an ATEX-certified version. Applicable everywhere The Milli-Temp series can be used on any application where bearing temperature monitoring is needed. The sensor has been designed to allow the depth of the probe to be adjustable depending on the application. This adjustability allows the tip of the probe to be placed in the optimal position for monitoring bearing temperature and also enables verification using the 4B ADB Tester. Using existing grease zerk threads The sensor screws directly into the bearing housing using the threads of the existing grease zerk. The body of the Milli-Temp has an integrated zerk, allowing lubrication of the bearing without the need to remove the sensor. The sensors are supplied with a 3m cable. The connections are not polarity sensitive therefore

GKM Control-Screening Machine KTS-V2 800/ KTS-VS2 800 was specifically developed for raw materials delivered in sacks or bag, removing all impurities at high throughput rates. If spices, flavors, sugar, flours, milk powder, etc. have to be processed further, such raw materials are often delivered in sacks or bags. The KTS-V2 800/ KTS-VS2 800 control screening machine, specially developed for these tasks, ensures the quality of the raw materials by removing all impurities, foreign and coarse grains from the product at high throughput rates. Your main benefits include: - The Bag tipping platform has an integrated dust hood it is possible to connect a dust extraction unit for quick removal of dusts - The machine is in a mobile design for a flexible product intake Screens with twin-clamp rings for fast re-meshing on site and easy dismantling - Optional designable for the food- and chemical industry with FDA or ATEX conformity

To assist in the breakdown of conglomerated product during conveying, rotating cutter bars have been added to Spiroflow’s iconic flexible screw conveyor Spiroflow’s flexible screw conveyor (FSC), the mainstay of many global conveying operations, now includes a new patented feature. To assist in the breakdown of conglomerated product during conveying, rotating cutter bars have been added to the device, which are powered by the FSC’s drive motor. The addition will not only result in less agglomerated material in the end process, it will also prevent foreign objects from progressing through the conveyor and stalling or damaging the apparatus, thereby creating downtime. Spiroflow has been synonymous with flexible screw conveyors for over 45 years. The brainchild of Michel Podevyn, Spiroflow’s president, who pioneered its early development, the FSC continues to offer a system that’s hygienic, low on installation and maintenance costs and high on efficiency and performance. In explaining the FSC’s early development, Podevyn said: “We tried various systems such as a rigid screw, which deposited metal contaminants

Selecting the right pipe diverter reduces the risk of shortened service lives and failures, and optimises the product flow. In this way, supposedly critical plant components become key factors for the company’s success. Anyone who attaches importance to environmentally friendly and product-friendly conveying of bulk materials and maximum flexibility in pipe routing when planning or expanding a plant, chooses pneumatic conveying for good reasons. Pneumatic conveying is preferred where a closed system is necessary due to the presence of dusty bulk materials or where high hygiene standards must be maintained. Despite its comparatively high energy requirements, it is widely used in many industries, but especially in processing and manufacturing processes in the food, building materials and chemical industries. If the available space is one of the major challenges, in the form of long distances, differences in height or cramped conditions, the advantages of pneumatic conveying become clearly apparent. Whether horizontally or vertically, on straight or winding paths - there are few limits to creativity when it comes to routing the pipelines, and efficient transport even over long distances

Fluidised bed spray granulation produces granules of the desired particle size and high chemical stability through targeted particle structure and temperature control. Granulating creates free-flowing solids, directly from the suspension / solution. Pesticides are often produced in the aqueous phase as a suspension. A dust-free product (application safety) must be created. Targeted grain structure results in granules in the desired grain size and optimal temperature control enables high chemical stability. Fluidized bed spray granulation has become firmly established as a drying process in recent years, because it can convert a solid-containing liquid into a dry product in a single process step. Advantages of spray granulation (1) the possibility of influencing the resulting particle size and bulk density (2) the extremely precise control of product temperature as well (3) the generally low process temperature contribute to this success. A characteristic of the process is that the liquid is sprayed onto its own particles, which are intensively mixed and dried in the fluidized bed. As a result of the spraying, the particles

Expansion of the European LUM competence teamfor device qualification of analytical measuring devices for particle and dispersion characterization The implementation of the system qualification is an important part of the quality management system for manufacturing companies in the pharmaceutical industry. As part of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), there are similar requirements in the food and cosmetics industries. Along with the increasing use of the stability analysers LUMiFuge and dispersion analysers LUMiSizer beyond the research area also in production and quality control in these industries, the demand for installation (IQ) and operational (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ) for these LUM measuring devices is increasing. The responsible European competence team at LUM GmbH and its European sales partners has now been strengthened. After successfully passing the exam, the sales partners NGLAB in Poland and Oleinitic in Scandinavia can now carry out IQOQ independently and provide direct customer support for PQ. LUM GmbH and LUM France have also qualified additional employees and are thus

Glatt has expanded its range of services and capacities at the company’s Technology Centre in Weimar for trials and sample development When developing and launching new products, speed is a critical factor. However, sensitive ingredients and solvent-based processes often present manufacturers with technological challenges. In process expert and plant manufacturer Glatt’s upgraded technology centre, support from initial idea and scale-up to industrial production is readily available. At the company’s Technology Centre in Weimar, Glatt operates a unique fluid bed system that processes solvent-based products in a vacuum or using nitrogen as the process gas. As such, demand is high for scale-up tests, product sample production or short-term contract manufacturing services until the client’s own production plant has been commissioned. However, a new fluid bed granulator and coater for innovative solvent-based processes has recently become available. The batch-mode apparatus is ideal for small and medium campaigns that include frequent cleaning cycles. Special explosion protection measures, a 12

Ajax included a number of features to ensure reliable handling in this waste-to-energy process. With four 11-metre-long screws in a casing 3.6 metres wide, Ajax’s biggest multiscrew feeder truly is an impressive piece of solids handling machinery,” said Eddie McGee. The mild steel feeder will transport refuse derived fuel from a hopper as part of a waste-to-energy process. As waste can be irregularly shaped as well as poor flow, Ajax included a number of features to ensure reliable handling. Eddie commented, “The feeder’s design pays special attention to screw geometry and clearances. While over the outlet section the feeder includes relief overload flap plates should the subsequent conveyor fail to take the product away. In the event of maintenance, the feeder’s design allows one of the four screws to be removed and the machine to continue to operate at full plant rate .”