News items May 2021

The possibility to close a conveyor transfer point completely. with the new conveyor skirting TailScrape. The problem with the conveyor belt transfer is known. Even if you get the sides and tail of a transfer point closed, the corners are still totally open. The corner where the side seal does not match the tail seal. The combination of the new AirScrape seal skirting with the TailScrape is the perfect solution for your transfer points. The corners are completely closed and the advantage is that the TailScrape also works without contact to the belt, the seals no longer wear and do not need any maintenance. Perfect conveyor skirting solution for your transfer points. Call us and let us suggest a solution.

A total of 4 stirred tanks with a mixing volume of 10 m³ each including temperature control. A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG has completed a completely new mixing center for liquid chemicals at its location in Schöneck near Frankfurt am Main. A total of 4 stirred tanks with a mixing volume of 10 m³ each including temperature control. These, consisting of heating up to a temperature of 80 ° C as well as cooling and downstream fine filtering, ensure that temperature profiles, including quality assurance, are run upstream of the downstream storage tanks. The system also has a large osmosis system with a large storage tank and tanks for liquid raw material components and dosing of powders. Here, A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG tested new technologies in order to produce optimal mixtures in addition to the screw dosing via injector systems. The filling center, which is also connected, can fill IBC containers and tankers. With this system, A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG is expanding its portfolio in addition to its specialist field of powder processing

At Masterpack, we believe that sustainable solutions should be the standard - not an exclusive exception. Easy accessibility and expert advice are two key factors in achieving this. That’s why we’re proud to announce that the main products of our Modified Atmosphere solution will be made available for everyone under the new product label: Somsix. Masterpack will remain your partner for all your packaging needs and will be the reseller of the Somsix product-line. ‘’With Somsix, we aim to increase the positive impact of our solutions by making MAP more accessible. Our goal? Less food waste and cleaner supply chains.’’ The Six drivers for sustainability Somsix offers a specialized service, delivering the products needed to create Modified Atmosphere packaging under a neutral MA specialty brand. From vacuum & gassing machines to valves, at Somsix you’ll find everything you need to make your supply chain more sustainable with Modified Atmosphere. The 6

A sustainable future starts with what you do today. With that in mind, Masterpack embarked on a mission that started in 2019. We wanted to improve our sustainability score. Today, let’s see how far we’ve come. Who is ecovadis? EcoVadis is the world`s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. They provide intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. On their platform, we can assess our environmental and social performance as well as those of our suppliers. In 2014 we did our first assessment with EcoVadis, and we came out with bronze. We saw that many companies in our sector bear this quality mark, so we could not stay behind. After all, sustainability should be a group effort. Silver score in sustainability As a company we are assessed on various facets such as: Labor and Human Rights, Environment, Business Ethics and Sustainable Procurement. With the help of our sustainability partner Nexio projects

Gericke designed and delivers an ergonomic reactor filling system utilising vacuum and positive pressure pneumatic transport systems Filling of powders into a reactor vessel can represent quite a challenge. The questions that you need to find an answer for are numerous. Gericke has answered such questions by designing and delivering an ergonomic reactor filling system utilising vacuum and positive pressure pneumatic transport systems. Bad flow, dust clouds How can you load a reactor with the correct amounts of different powders, some even showing bad flow characteristics, without creating dust clouds, in a safe way for both the process and its equipment but also for the operators minimizing material handling operations of the bulk raw materials? Small bags into large reactors For a global player in specialty chemicals Gericke were challenged to unload different powders delivered in small bags into several large reactors with volumes of more than 100 m3. The traditional filling method of tipping directly above the reactor through an inlet required lifting all the bags from ground floor up

Lödige Process Technology developed a process engineering solution for the production of monocalcium phosphate (MCP). Lödige Process Technology developed a process engineering solution for the production of monocalcium phosphate (MCP). The powder, which is an essential component of feed and phosphate fertilizers, can thus be produced economically in an "all-in-one" process. Monocalcium phosphate (MCP) is formed by the reaction of pure phosphoric acid and calcium carbonate. Powerful process technology is just as important to the production of high-quality MCP as the quality of the raw materials used. Lödige offers a solution that is specially designed for this application, based on a type KM Ploughshare® Mixer for continuous operation. Ploughshare® Mixer with application-specific design The Ploughshare® Mixer for continuous operation uses the mechanically generated fluid bed system that was introduced to mixing technology by Lödige: Ploughshare® shovels in their basic shape patented by Lödige in 1949 rotate close to the walls of a horizontal, cylindrical drum. The circumference

The vibrating unit NHW shakes the containers of wagons during the unloading process resulting in faster, residue-free emptying and thus a larger loading volume afterwards. Ready for the next operation: After successful and scheduled maintenance, 2 hydraulic vibrating units of the NHW just left the workshop of NetterVibration and go back to the customer. A German logistics company uses a total of 3 NHWs to completely empty and clean container rail wagons. How? The NHWs are mounted on a front loader and moved easily to the wagons. Instead of labour-intensive knocking by hand, the vibrating unit NHW shakes the containers during the unloading process. The result: faster, residue-free emptying and thus a larger loading volume afterwards.

Driessen Food Extrusion is very satisfied with the Poeth Z-belt Conveyor, used for sensitive, abrasive products in the new Food Extrusion filling line. Driessen Food Extrusion is very satisfied with the result of the new Food Extrusion filling line. Extrudates are sensitive, abrasive products that, for example, serve as the basis for the crispy exterior of oven croquettes. Gravimetric feeders feed the raw material for the crispy end product to an extruder. The extrudate is dried and then broken up, after which the fragile, abrasive product is packed into large bags via a vibrating screen. Poeth Solids Processing designed and installed a custom big bag unload station and Easy Clean Z-belt to then move the product from the big bags to a packaging machine. In view of the limited height of the building (to just below the roof), assembly was a critical point. Big bag unloading system The hygienically designed big bag unloading system offers space for two bulk bags that can be emptied alternately. Both unloading positions are equipped with a vibrating base and a pneumatic docking system. This makes it possible to connect

Solutions in the dam - Compact limit switch for process optimisation for hydropower plants as a backwater detector for wood chip conveyance. One of the largest energy supply companies in the UK was looking for modern equipment for its northern dam with flexible metering technology. The electricity and natural gas supplier for local households and businesses has been focusing on hydropower generation for several years, in addition to wind power. The centrepiece of the dam’s hydropower plant is the installed wood chip system, which was recently implemented to curb pollution in the dam. Accumulated wood chips are transported to a designated storage area via a series of chain conveyors. These chain conveyors need to be monitored with modern and robust measurement technology. Namely, an indicator that functions as a full detector is required in the transfer chutes in order to detect a blockage with the wood chips in good time. Together with the subsidiary UWT (UK) Ltd in Shrewsbury, a safe solution was found after several tests with oscillating probes that work according to the vibration principle. The Mononivo®

Assurance of an economic product manufacturing with high quality. An end-to-end automation is the precondition for an economic product manufacturing with high and reliable quality. In this process the detection of the actual situation at the coupling points of the process pipe is a frequent weakness. In order to close this gap reliably, MOLLET Füllstandtechnik offers different intelligent hose coupling systems based on Storz, modified Camlock and road tanker couplings. For the use in potentially gas or dust explosive atmospheres there are suitable coupling-systems with limit switch available. For the signal delivery at the coupling points of silo or tank filling pipes as well as on coupling stations the MOLOSswitch coupling systems with limit switch or with RFID-technology are used. When the hose is connected, the limit switch will be actuated and an I/O signal will be transmitted. The provided blank cap does not activate the limit switch. Where MOLOScode reading devices with RFID-technology are used, the connected hose with a

Dense phase conveying shows less product damage and lower air/gas consumption levels. It can be realized with both negative and positive pressure. Greater precision and maximum hygiene When conveying bulk goods, there`s an ever increasing need for ‘greater precision’ and ‘maximum hygiene’. One of the most common techniques used to transport bulk goods pneumatically is using air or gas by means of either negative or positive pressure: known as dense phase conveying. Less product damage and lower air/gas consumption levels With dense phase conveying you transport a large quantity of product with relatively little air. This is done at lower speeds than with conventional conveying methods. The biggest advantage of dense phase conveying? Less product damage. There is also an energy advantage; you can bridge longer distances at lower air and gas consumption levels. Customization Every project is different and always requires customization. A basic pneumatic transport system is usually a good solution, but we always try to see if and how it can be done even smarter. Dinnissen process technology -

Grain and milling moisture control creates unsurpassed process quality in the manufacturing line with MoistTech technology. Unsurpassed in performance, stability, reliability, maintainability, and cost of ownership, the MoistTech series of moisture analysis sensors can increase both the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Product quality and consistency are forefront with MoistTech in the development of the IR3000 sensor to accurately provide moisture measurements in grains throughout the process, yielding a consistent quality product from lab to line that immediately reduces down-time, wasted energy, and product loss Moisture measurement and control sensors are located in countless applications all over the world, saving manufacturers time and money by quickly detecting variables in the manufacturing process and allowing corrections to be made in real time. Near-infrared (NIR) technology is best suited for instant on-line, off-line, and laboratory moisture instrumentation; the technology is unsurpassed in performance and accuracy over competing equipment. Moisture

The singold gerätetechnik gmbh has a new sales base for Great Britain and Ireland. Powder Process Design Services is now the point of contact for customers in the region. The continuing expansion of singold gerätetechnik as a manufacturer of pneumatic knockers and flap locks led to the decision to provide customers in Great Britain and Ireland with a personal contact on site. Powder Process Design Services was chosen for a good reason: “The company is specialized in plant engineering and process technology and has installed our knockers in the past,” explains the operation manager of singold gerätetechnik, Oliver Lüer. “Therefore, our contact person, Bradley Thomas, is familiar with and has an appreciation for our products.” singold gerätetechnik worldwide Powder Process Design Services compliments the network of singold gerätetechnik’s worldwide sales force. Additional business partners can be found internationally in Australia, Israel, Sweden, South Africa, and Switzerland.

In cooperation with biologists, Rhewum has developed a new screening machine for sorting mealworms. Screening mealworms poses unique technical challenges with regard to animal health and safety. Rhewum joins the Food Revolution, with a newly gentle sieving developed method for use in large mealworm farms In cooperation with biologists, Rhewum has developed a new screening machine for sorting mealworms. Mealworms are gaining importance in the food industry as a sustainable source of high quality protein, and screening them in an animal friendly way poses unique technical challenges. Top quality protein Mealworms have long been regarded as unwanted additions by the food industry, but they have enormous potential for making our future more sustainable. Mealworms may not look like much, but they contain top quality protein and unlike other animals raised for meat, their impact on the environment is much less and they have few requirements for a healthy existence in accord with their needs. Increasing demand for sustainable, climate friendly alternatives to conventional animal protein means an increase in the demand for mealworms. Highly specialized sieving Mealworms

ENVEA presents the FlowJam T, the new sensor for powder flow monitoring in flexible pipelines. Due to its small size, the FlowJam T can be easily mounted around thin hose lines. It can be used for all pipelines made of electrically non-conductive material, such as plastic or rubber, with outside diameters between 4 and 25 mm. The FlowJam T detects all types of solid streams that move through the detection area. Detection is achieved, regardless of the direction of movement, by the triboelectric discharges of the particles. The material movement in non-metalic pipelines is displayed as a trend at the analogue output and as a switching state at the relay. Via the trend output, whether more or less material is conveyed through the tube, for example, can be displayed. The material flow can also be observed for uniform distribution. In addition, the relay contact output provides additional Flow/No Flow information. The FlowJam T is a compact device and is connected via an 8-pin plug. For parameterisation of the sensor, a Modbus-USB converter and software can be provided.

The 4B Milli-Speed Switch, a loop powered 4 - 20 mA analogue output speed switch for PLC, DCS or stand-alone controllers is now available as ATEX version. The Milli-Speed switch is designed to detect belt slip, belt underspeed, stop motion, low speed or zero speed on bucket elevators, conveyors, airlocks, mixers, fans, grinders and many other rotating machines. An inductive sensing device located in the nose of the Milli-Speed enclosure will detect a metal target. This target can be an existing bolt head or device attached to a shaft, such as 4B’s Whirligig® sensor mount. During installation, the Milli-Speed is set to the normal running RPM by simple magnetic calibration. Additionally, 4B’s SpeedMaster™ can be used with the Milli-Speed to test the functionality after the initial installation and during routine maintenance procedures. The SpeedMaster™ is the only device that accurately tests the calibration of a speed switch, and allows testing of the alarm and shutdown features of the sensor while installed on the machine shaft.

The AirScrape is a non-contact concept, meaning no friction, no wear. Transfer points free of dust and spillage, without maintenance. After some mining companies, cement plants and ports had tested the AirScrape, the TailScrape and also the DustScrape for a trial at their conveyor transfers, they now wanted more of that. Non-contact concept The new chute seal impresses with its non-contact concept. Without contact and without friction, the AirScrape conveyor belt seal skirting does not wear out and can thus keep the transfer points free of dust and spillage, without maintenance. The benefits can be seen after just a few weeks, pleasing everyone responsible for the conveyor systems. AirScrape and TailScrape First, the transfer is equipped with the AirScrape and the TailScrape, and then, should dust still escape to the front, the calming zone is extended with the DustScrape. The DustScrape tunnel is completely equipped with a filter cloth and thus only allows the excess air to escape. The fine material remains in the calming zone or on the belt. Deliveries to Indonesia A simple and

Find out about a new pump? Discuss the hydrogen economy virtually with CEOs from all over the world? Or listen to a research lecture on the simulation of fluids? ACHEMA Pulse offers all this and much more. The spectrum of offers within the live programme of ACHEMA Pulse on 15-16 June 2021 ranges from overarching questions that concern the whole process industry to product presentations and scientific lectures. Prospective participants already find a treasure trove of lectures, panel discussions and workshops on the website and more topics will be added daily. To ensure that participants always have an overview, the programme is structured in different strands: The three live stages broadcasting from Frankfurt provide space for overarching trends and innovations. The line-up of board members from industry leaders who will comment on current issues in chemistry, plant engineering, laboratory and pharmaceutical production in interviews and panel discussions includes Jürgen Nowicki (Linde), Martin Vollmer (Clariant), Klaus Schäfer (Covestro), Melanie Maas-Brunner (BASF), Eckard Eberle (Siemens Process Automation), Jörg Pieper (Romaco) and Andreas Widl (Samson).

Hosokawa has developed a process for the sustainable recovery of Carbon Black from used car tyres, resulting in dust-free, free-flowing rCB granules. The Hosokawa Group has developed a process for the sustainable recovery of Carbon Black from used car tyres. By performing a number of steps after pyrolysis, the process results in dust-free granular material that can be dosed accurately. It is ready for immediate use in the manufacture of new car tyres or other rubber-based products. Many recycling companies that handle car tyres are keen to find a way to recover Carbon Black from the rubber. This ’black gold’ must undergo several processing steps after pyrolysis before it can be used as recovered Carbon Black (rCB). "We’ve developed an efficient and sustainable process for that," says Marc Jacobs, Team Manager Chemicals, Minerals & Metals (CMM) at Hosokawa Micron in Doetinchem, the Netherlands. "Our new processing line makes it easy for recycling companies to recover top-quality Carbon Black from car tyres. Manufacturers of car tyres and other rubber-based products can then immediately use the resulting granules

The new autosampler by Bettersize fully automatically dispenses up to 60 samples, whether in the form of a powder or as a pre-dispersed liquid dispersion. 3P Instruments, with over 30 years of expertise in particle characterization, now offers all customers a time-saving way to sample for particle size determination (wet or dry) using laser diffraction. The autosampler can be connected to Bettersizer S3 series models and Bettersizer 2600 and dispenses up to 60 samples. The included barcode printer ensures that results are stored to the appropriate, correct sample. The sampler is cleaned ultrasonically to prevent contamination.

Attendance on this on-line short course will give delegates the opportunity to learn how to control or minimise unwanted caking in particulate materials For many industries controlling or minimising unwanted caking/ agglomeration of powders and particulate materials is a significant challenge which, in worst case scenario, can result in a halt in production. This course aims to explain how and why caking/ lump formation occurs and how to avoid or minimise the risk. Over the 2 sessions you will learn about: * Occurrences of caking in processes: A discussion of the methods that can be useful in predicting or trouble shooting unintended agglomeration of bulk materials in industry * Types of caking and methods for laboratory evaluation: A review of the range of caking mechanisms that can occur in processes and options for quantifying the ‘strength’ of agglomerates. * Common plant and operational issues: A session focussing on how various types of caking problems are created or exacerbated by the use of some types of standard equipment for handling bulk solids. Common design mistakes are highlighted and

For the corrosive nature of the material handled all internal areas of the valve are Halar coated. Material contact is 316L stainless steel, polymer, and rubber. In this application, the customer specified Halar coating on a 254 mm (10”) Vortex Seal Tite Diverter over other liner options due to past success with this product on chutes and other equipment they have in service. All internal areas were Halar coated to address the corrosive nature of the material being handled. The valve body, with a straight through flow design and one offset leg, is made from 316L stainless steel. Material contact is 316L stainless steel, polymer, and rubber. The valve has a removable access cover for quick inline service or cleaning without removing the valve from the line. The customer also requested an epoxy coated double acting air cylinder to protect from chemical corrosion. The epoxy coat is a more economical option and requires a shorter lead time than a stainless steel air cylinder. The piston rod, tie rod and tie rod nuts are stainless steel.

The dispersing system is especially suitable for fine particles, poorly flowing, fine-agglomerating or sticky materials that do not react in water or other liquids. The proven particle sizer ANALYSETTE 28 ImageSizer in combination with the NEW automatic and powerful wet dispersion is especially suitable for fine particles, poorly flowing, fine-agglomerating or sticky materials that do not react in water or other liquids. Simple wet measurement For perfect dispersion the sample material is fed into a closed liquid circulation system and is pumped with high power through the measuring cell between camera and LED strobe light. The continuously obtained images are the basis for the analysis with a variety of evaluation possibilities. Choice of 3 lenses for highest resolution For wet measurement, choose from 3 different bi-telecentric lenses for optimum adaptation of the total measuring range from 5 μm to 3 mm to your measuring task. In combination with the powerful industrial camera, they guarantee the highest accuracy of the imaging of each individual particle always at the same imaging scale and the highest shape accuracy

PrintFace: a complete padlock personalisation, up to printing coworkers` pictures directly on their padlocks, to highlight that Lockout/Tagout is about protecting people. Safety is personal A Lockout/Tagout padlock is often the last obstacle to prevent a premature machine energisation, and a potential maintenance accident with impact on professionals and on their personal lives. To strongly highlight that Lockout/Tagout padlocks protect people, Brady Corporation now offers PrintFace: a complete padlock personalisation, up to printing coworkers` pictures directly on their padlocks. Personal padlocks By printing a face on padlocks, each Lockout/Tagout padlock can clearly show who it is protecting. PrintFace will help deter padlock tampering and will highlight that safety is very personal. Removing padlocks in Lockout/Tagout should only be done by the padlock owner, who is shown on the lock. Team leaders, or a site safety manager, can step in if necessary, by following an agreed on procedure that maintains safety. Next to adding a picture, other personalisation options are available including adding a company logo, serial number,

Our new customer is now relying on Promati’s expertise when it comes to safety issues on their conveyor systems. Our new customer is now relying on Promati’s expertise when it comes to safety issues on their conveyor systems. We delivered an impressive range of belt misalignment switches, one-sided and two-sided pull-cord safety switches and associated accessories, ensuring a safe work environment on our customer’s conveyor belts. Delivery, installation and maintainance Our sales and service teams can deliver, install and maintain custom conveyor pulleys, support stations, rollers as well as belts and side seals. With a superlative customer satisfaction rate, our clients keep coming back. Promati would like to thank our new customer for the trust they have placed in us to address all their conveyor safety requirements. Further projects are already in the works. Contact us to find out how we can make your workplace safer.

Lafarge Zementwerke GmbH in Mannersdorf, Austria, has commissioned BEUMER Group to install a conveying system for alternative fuels and raw materials. The customer benefits from an optimum price-performance ratio and state-of-the art technology. For an economical and sustainable operation, the Austrian plant Mannersdorfof Lafarge Zementwerke GmbH relies on plastic waste as an alternative fuel and raw material. When the old conveying system was irreparably damaged after a fire in June 2020, the owner commissioned BEUMER Group to supply a new and more powerful system. The order includes two Pipe Conveyors, which convey the material. The first conveyor has a diameter of 200 millimetres and a length of 87 metres. Its conveying capacity amounts to ten tons per hour. The second Pipe Conveyor is 192 metres long, has a diameter of 250 millimetres and a conveying capacity of 22 tons per hour. The lifting heights amount to approx. 39 metres and the maximum angle of inclination is 15 degrees. There are also three buffer bins and a weigh feeder. In addition to the delivery and installation, the BEUMER team also handles engineering and commissioning. "As a team, we were able to convince the persons responsible of our

Meet the Glatt experts in an online course about Fluidized Bed Technology, from May 19 - 21, 2021. Part of the Seydlitz Engineering Courses Fluid bed equipment design Do you want to learn more about fluid bed equipment design and what options it allows in terms of dust removal and material recycling, feed and product discharge, or residence time and residence time distribution? Lecture on fluid bed design and operation In his lecture on "Fluid bed granulation/coating - equipment design and operations", Didier Schons, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik, will explain these topics, presenting the differences between batchwise and continuous operation, as well as various aspects for particle and product flow. You will learn more about open and closed process gas systems as well as about the premises for the use of multi-purpose plants. The explanations will be illustrated by means of selected case studies. More information on the full event of the Seydlitz Engineering Courses can be found through the link under ’More information’. Outcome Through alternating presentations, exercises and plenum discussions

New COO at A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG Due to the steadily growing production volume, especially in the area of ​​complex outsourcing, we are continuously expanding our options in the area of ​​quality management, laboratory analysis and now also production management at management level. We are pleased to join the team with Mr. Schneider as an experienced managing director, quality manager and professional soldier. The experience in the field of leadership through various training courses within the Bundeswehr is important to us, as the training and further development of our staff is important to ensure the quality required by our customers. Please also contact Mr. Schneider directly if production-related topics are important to you. You can call up the contact details under the heading Contact on our homepage.