News items August 2021

We have our own technology center because we do not like to leave anything to chance. We are able to analyze your bulk material at our testing facility. The Schrage testing facility - product specific bulk handling systems for your bulk material. We have our own technology center because we do not like to leave anything to chance. We are able to analyze your bulk material at our testing facility. As a rule, we leave nothing undone and leave absolutely nothing to chance. After all, our bulk handling system will be employed at your site.

Size-reduction of different materials due to variable cutting speed adjustment The Universal Cutting Mills PULVERISETTE 19 from FRITSCH are ideal for comminution of dry, soft to hard, tough to brittle, fibrous as well as temperature-sensitive materials. Due to the variable speed adjustment between 300-3000 rpm, a fast and effective fine comminution is possible. With the slow-speed Universal Cutting Mill with 50-700 rpm, on the other hand, extremely powerful comminution is achieved even for smaller sample quantities. The Top 3 Advantages of the Universal Cutting Mills: -Variable adjustable rotor speed - for fine as well as powerful comminution -Residue-free cleaning – unbeatable fast, simple and efficient -Available as stainless-steel versions for the analytical sector, food and pharmaceutical industry Different rotors with various knife geometries, replaceable blades, practical sieve cassettes and a multitude of patented ideas make daily use simple and your work easier. A particularly effective comminution is achieved by combining

Natusch & Thiedemann specialises in the technical cleaning of tank installations and pipework. Due to the very specific limit value, this can best be described as "laboratory cleaning". Natusch & Thiedemann are specialised in the technical cleaning of PFOA / PFDA contaminated foam agent tank systems and raw pipelines. The term "technical cleaning" is not necessarily familiar to many people. However, based on the very specific threshold value, this term would have to be replaced by "laboratory cleaning". This is because the aim of cleaning is not only to clean the system, but to make it limit value-free. This means reducing the plant load from 500 or 1200 ug PFOA to less than 10 ug. It is easy to imagine that this is not an easy task from a technical point of view. 30ug per 1 litre of water cannot be detected by the human senses. Neither the sense of smell nor the sense of sight can detect an increased value. Taste, perhaps, but you should not try this with PFOA, because even small amounts of PFOA in the blood accumulate in the body over many years and can cause considerable damage. As a master company for silo cleaning and tank access technology, we

Kinder Australia Pty Ltd is adding AirScrape® non-contact side sealing to its range. The AirScrape® Has Landed is the title of the newstory on the website of Kinder, one of the leading providers for conveyor components in the Pacific region. The impressive progress of the AirScrape® with its contact-free and dust-minimizing mode of operation has long been observed by Kinder. They were particularly impressed by the YouTube videos about the use of the innovative conveyor skirting. The AirScrape® as a side seal and the TailScrape® as a rear seal for transfer points effectively complement Kinder’s portfolio in the area of conveyor systems and skirting. With this, Kinder offers its customers in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia a real innovation in the field of conveyor belt seals, which also promises a high level of cost-effectiveness. In addition to Europe, Africa and America, the AirScrape® will now be available in the Asia-Pacific region. At ScrapeTec Trading GmbH from Kamp-Lintfort in Germany, they are proud to have made a “precision landing”

This white paper describes how Dynamic Image Analysis can effectively replace sieve analysis and significantly reduce the user’s workload. Sieve analysis is still a standard method for routine determination of particle size distributions of powders and granulates. On the one hand, it is cost-efficient and apparently easily executed, but on the other hand, it is also prone to error and flawed by various inaccuracies. The time required for one analysis may add up to 15 -30 minutes, including weighing, sieving process and cleaning. The information gained is limited as the number of data points is defined by the number of available test sieves. In contrast, DIA delivers a high-resolution measurement result within 2 - 3 minutes which contains additional information on particle shape and is generated automatically. Not surprisingly, some systematic differences can be observed in the results generated by different measurement techniques. In this article, these systematic differences are discussed for DIA and sieve analysis using application examples with various materials and particle shapes. Finally, we present

Fluidization of bulk materials with SIPERM aeration components as a sloution to several flow problems Storage, mixing and discharge of bulk materials with average particle sizes of less than 0.2 mm frequently causes problems because these bulk materials do not flow freely and therefore are almost impossible to discharge. They tend to agglomerate and form bridges and tunnels, particularly around the silo outlet, thereby obstructing the free flow of the material from the storage vessel. Such low flowable materials include fine plastic powders, flour, pigments, soot, cement, pesticides etc. Fluidization the solution A proven solution for the problem-free handling of bulk solids with average grain sizes between 10 and 200 µm is the fluidization of the material using pneumatic aeration units made from highly porous SIPERM® materials. You can chose between * Custom-made aeration bottoms, cones or inserts which we manufacture to your specifications * Plate material for adapting to your own systems * Standard aeration pads which can easily be retrofitted into existing systems

Learn more about our radar level transmitters to reliably measure solid and liquid materials in silos and tanks. We have solutions for the most diverse industries. Our radar sensors include a non-contact series NivoRadar® 3000 and a guided wave radar serie NivoGuide®3000 for solis and NivoGuide® 8000 for liquids. Electromagnetic waves form the basis of level measurement with radar. A radar sensor emits a focussed electromagnetic wave that is reflected by objects as an echo and is then evaluated by the sensor. In addition to free-radiating radar sensors, the radar category also includes those based on guided microwave technology, which are referred to as guided radar, TDR (time domain reflectometry) or also GWR (guided wave radar) sensors. The fundamental difference between free-radiating and guided radar sensors is the way the electromagnetic waves reach the medium to be measured. While free-radiating radar sensors use special types of antennas to transmit the waves in the direction of the material without contact, guided radar sensors require a probe (rod or cable) as

The new GMS Laboratory Mixer brings the superb mixing quality and speed of the GMS family to laboratory and R&D batch sizes, with useable volumes from 1 to 20 l. The GMS double shaft Mixers from Gericke are well known for fast and gentle mixing. The new GMS Laboratory Mixer brings the superb mixing quality and speed of the GMS family to laboratory and R&D batch sizes, with useable volumes from 1 to 20 l. Same mixing principle The GMS laboratory Mixers are based on the mixing principle used in the larger GMS Mixers (available in sizes up to 5’000 l). With two horizontally arranged, superimposed mixing tools, a fluidized zone is created. This allows fast and efficient but gentle mixing. It operates at the optimal Froude number of 1.1, helping to preserve your high-quality ingredients. Modular design, easy dismantling With its low minimal filling volume the GMS Laboratory Mixer reduces R&D costs. The modular design supports interchangeable mixing chambers and easy dismantling of the mixing tools giving additional flexibility and making the mixer very easy to clean. The mixing chamber can even be sterilized out of place. Direct

Rules for the Characterisation of Bulk Materials Bulk technology is not rocket science: it’s not that easy. Moreover, rocket scientists agree. A recent paper by NASA: - ‘Granular Materials and the Risks They Pose for Success on the Moon and Mars’, summarizes the uncertainty that surrounds many aspects of bulk handing. The NASA paper states: ‘Working with soil, sand, powders, ores, cement, etc. and using hoppers, are so routine, that it seems straightforward to do it on the moon and mars as we do it on earth. This paper brings to the fore how little these processes are understood and the millennia-long trial-and-error practices that lead to today’s massive over-design, high failure rate, and extensive incremental scaling up of industrial processes because of the inadequate predictive tools for design’. This state of affairs was also confirmed by two well-cited Rand reports that compared the performance of a number of new solids handling installations with others handling liquids and gasses. It should

MTS developed the CDW, the conveyor discharge weigher, for low and medium flow rates from 200 to 5,000 kg/h. Weighing is very accurate because it is static. The recovery and recycling of valuable materials into raw materials is becoming increasingly important in order to conserve resources and reduce the final disposal of waste. Special weighing solutions are required in such applications in order to precisely record the individual recyclable materials with low flow rates. Recyclable materials from waste should not only be separated by type, but also precisely recorded in terms of quantity. Belt conveyors are usually used to transport the waste. The use of a built-in belt scale for weighing the recovered recyclable materials during transport on the belts is an obvious solution - but often fails as a solution, especially in the area of slag processing and separation, due to the low flow rates. The MAV Group operates plants at several locations in Germany for the processing of waste incineration grate ashes, which also contain valuable metals. These valuable materials are separated in several process stages and returned

The continuously operating Type CM CoriMix® Ringlayer Mixer from Lödige Process Technology is the ideal solution for moisture-sensitive powder batter mixes. Moisture-sensitive powder batter mixes, such as those used to make crisps and other savoury snacks, require a high degree of homogeneity combined with precisely controlled and extremely stable moisture levels. The continuously operating Type CM CoriMix® Ringlayer Mixer from Lödige Process Technology is the ideal solution for this demanding process engineering task. The machine must also comply with all current hygiene and ATEX specifications. Powdered batters for crisps, for example, consist of potato powder and other powdered ingredients. Water is then added to the dry premix. This process step is decisive for the quality of the end product. As only when the defined degree of moisture of the batter mix is guaranteed precisely and continuously, it can be deep-fried or baked perfectly and with a stable shape. The special challenge here is that the "return material", which is produced when the crips are cut out, is also continuously fed into the mixer. The task of

Sodium carbonate is difficult to screen as its hydrophilic properties cause agglomerations. RHEWUM’s high quality sieving technology increases production. Soda ash is obtained from sustainable production sources, such as the processing of wood. Soda ash is an indispensable raw material in partticular for the glass industry, but also used as a bleaching agent in the chemical industry and not least in the lye of Bavarian pretzels. The demand for high-quality soda ash is high. The quality of the soda granulate is significantly influenced by the performance, and thus the quality, of the screening machine in use. Soda ash is considered to be a difficult material to sieve, which easily sticks to the screening mesh and tends to form lumps due to its hydrophilic properties. The screening mesh can quickly become clogged and the entire production come to a standstill. Thus, the reliable supply of soda ash for important industrial sectors, and with it the capacity of soda ash producing plants, depends on the screening machine. With the RHEWUM WA, RHEWUM offers a state-of-the-art screening machine with direct excitation of the

A very large chemicals processer increased the efficiency of asset safety inspections with inspection templates and automated reporting using Brady’s reliable Unitags and SafeTrak software. Challenges: Easily manage thousands of asset inspections A large chemical processing plant was keeping track of asset inspections on paper. With thousands of ladders, handrails and floor gratings on the list of assets that need regular safety inspection, the paper trail became exceedingly complex and time intensive to manage. The plant was already using Brady’s Unitag to communicate which assets were inspected, and deemed safe, or out of use. To keep employees safe and the facility compliant in an efficient way, a solution was needed to replace time-consuming handwritten inspection reports. Solutions: A digital asset inspection trail Brady proposed the SafeTrak software to replace the entire inspection paper trail with an online tool. All assets that need inspection can be set up in SafeTrak to make inspection planning and follow-up a lot more practical. Asset inspections can be planned at regular intervals, and to each type of asset a standard or custom inspection

Our workshop is dedicated to disperse systems and their physical properties. Characterise the particle size and shape of your products with us. Take part in our workshop and gain insight into the physical properties of disperse systems, which essentially determine the quality of your end product. Learn in a one-day workshop how to measure particle size and shape of your products correctly, reliably and reproducibly with our modular instruments, which can be flexibly adapted to the specific needs of your products and processes. In the morning, we will take a look at the basics of characterising particle size and shape as well as our analysis systems and their areas of application. In the afternoon, we will demonstrate our instruments and analyse samples together with you. You are welcome to bring your own samples, which we analyse on site or at a later date. We look forward to your visit. Register here PM-Tour. Dates * Berlin: 14. September, 09:00 – 17:00 * Hamburg: 16. September, 09:00 – 17:00 * Wien: 14. October, 09:00 – 17:00

Effective protection for industrial plants: putting a stop to incipient explosions in the process. Constructive explosion protection through pressure relief - even flameless if required - is an essential factor in minimising the risk of secondary explosions and flame jet ignitions between two or more process vessels connected by piping. For this purpose, IEP Technologies, the safety experts of the HOERBIGER Group, has developed the IsoFlap check valve. The passive decoupling valve enables effective, passive explosion decoupling for plants with combustible dusts to prevent explosion propagation into upstream plant areas. The protection system fulfils the requirements of DIN EN 16447 and can be ordered and delivered immediately in various sizes between DN 100 and DN 1000. Up to DN 200, the IsoFlap valves are also certified for St 2 and metallic dusts. The IsoFlap and IsoFlap-M both have a durable carbon steel valve body and a flap blade of high quality stainless steel alloy. The valve is designed to withstand high maximum reduced explosion pressures (Pred) listed

The comprehensive approach of hygienic design takes into account construction details as well as production peripherals and employee behaviour. Process technology machines and machine line parts in pharmaceutical production or food manufacturing, including those from Lödige Process Technology, are known to have to meet the highest hygienic standards. But how can these be implemented in practice? In other words: What are the potential risks and how can they be systematically avoided? Answers are provided by the comprehensive approach of hygienic design, which takes into account construction details as well as production peripherals and employee behaviour. Hygienic design in process technology The example of mixing shows what hygienic design in process technology means in concrete terms: Mixing is one of the elementary processes in the process industry. Mixers guarantee the quality of food products as well as the consistent dosage of ingredients or pharmaceutically active components. An important aspect of hygienic design is therefore the cleanable layout of the mixer, including all parts coming in contact

The new Gericke Sifter has been designed for complete ease of use and is packed with features to allow easy access for internal inspection without the use of any tools. The Grocery Manufacturer’s Association claims the average product recall can cost a food manufacturer $10m in direct costs alone but indirect and reputational costs can be much higher. To fall in line with HACCP requirements ensuring that products are of high quality and foreign body free; Gericke has developed its range of Centrifugal Sifters to ensure the final product leaving the factory is the highest quality. Not only are Gericke’s sifting solutions designed to give the maximum efficiency with yields of 99.99% often expected, they serve and protect the manufacturing process. There are many types of foreign bodies that can appear in a factory and an effective HACCP can work to minimize these to a certain extent. Examples are; hair nets, pens with metal detectable parts and general GMP and also there are a number of technical solutions such as magnets and Xray that can be utilised. However, not all foreign bodies are the same. Insects, paper, string and fragments

The ultra-compact FRITSCH Mini-Mill PULVERISETTE 23 is the ideal assistant for fine comminution of smallest quantities – for wet grinding as well as for dry or cryogenic grinding. Its special, spherical grinding bowl ensures much better performance in grinding, mixing and homogenising compared with similar models. With a footprint of just 20 x 30 cm and a weight of 7 kg, it easily fits anywhere. It’s smart, extremely user-friendly, inexpensive, and convinces with impressive results: small, fast, effective. For perfect, loss-free grinding results in shortest times. Ideal for Chemical analysis: Comminution and homogenisation of grinding samples for creation of compacts for x-ray fluorescence and infrared spectroscopy (e.g. potassium bromide tablets) Environmental research: Soils in contaminant analysis, humic acid determination, botanical materials in residue analysis of fertilisers and pesticides, pulping of seeds Pharmaceuticals and medicine: Kidney and gallstone analysis, breaking up tablets, pharmaceutical ingredients Forensic analysis: Hair analysis for genetic testing and drug tests, preparation of extremely small particles for chemical

Utilizing industrial Ethernet and cloud connectivity to share real-time sensor data, alongside historical analytics, with your PLC of choice. 4B’s IE-Node is the future of hazard monitoring. Utilising industrial Ethernet and cloud connectivity to share real-time sensor data, alongside historical analytics, with your PLC of choice — the IE-Node is truly intelligent. Sample code for a variety of PLC brands is available to help you connect your entire system and keep every component in constant communication for unprecedented hazard protection. The IE-NODE operates by reading its sensor inputs and sending processed data when requested by another system (e.g. PLC). The units are equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet socket and supports PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP protocols for easy integration with Siemens, Allen-Bradley Rockwell, Modicon and other PLC’s or automation devices. The IE-NODE’s network configurator software provides a visual view of all devices on the network. It allows for easy identification of each unit on the network and allows for network settings to be changed as needed.

Goudsmit Magnetics has recently made a series of magnetic filters that are suitable for removing baling wire from paper pulp. These steel wires hold bales of cellulose together and –when everything goes as it should– are removed before t This is done in an automated process followed by human inspection. In practice, the process is never perfect and steel wire still occasionally ends up in the paper pulp. This causes damage to the pulp processing equipment, as well as production downtime. Placing a magnet in the paper line prevents equipment damage, downtime and therefore significant losses. MAGNETIC FILTER The magnetic filters for paper pulp have a large bore for product flow, ranging from DN100 to DN400. This passage is completely surrounded with very strong magnetic bars with a high flux density (also referred to as the Gauss value), making it possible to capture the steel wire even at a relatively high flow rate. In addition, the magnetic insert is fitted with a sturdy guide and pneumatic rods, which simplifies handling for operators. This is not only ergonomic but also ensures that regular inspection takes place.” It is surprising that magnetic filters are not yet standard in paper lines.

We are excited about launching an innovative Product Configurator along with our new website. Whilst the new website brings the user better security, navigation, mobile responsiveness, and product details to navigate the images and specification details. Anval an ISO 9001: 2015 company has built a reputation as the market leader in the design and manufacture of valves, feeders and airlocks for Bulk-Material handling applications. Born from the Australian thermal processing specialist, Anval is able to draw from over 35 years of industry experience to deliver the highest quality equipment into some of the most demanding applications across industries, worldwide. From simple powder to raw coal, from sticky biomass to abrasive alumina, Anval’s in-house engineering teams have provided solutions to a dazzling array of material handling problems. Committed to customer satisfaction, Anval not only provides an effective design solution but also ensure after-sales support throughout the lifetime of the product. Our products and solutions have proven themselves across a wide range of industries and in some of the most demanding applications. We are proud to be the preferred supplier of valves for the world’s top Cement,

For the first time, T&B is preparing a certified protection concept in cooperation with VdS The drying of materials is often the prerequisite for their further processing. The drying process, i.e. the thermal removal of water and other liquids, makes the dried goods durable, mixable, grindable or otherwise usable for further process steps. Drying processes have been industrial standard for many decades already. The first belt dryer in Europe, for example, went into operation as long ago as 1907. These days, belt dryers are used in a wide range of different branches. Examples include belt dryers for timber, pharmaceuticals, food, plastics, wastewater sludge and many other organic substances. All these substances have one thing in common: they are combustible and, in combination with a belt dryer, result in a high fire load. The importance of belt dryers in industrial applications has increased significantly over the past few years. Generally, standard series belt dryers have a modular design. They are made up of a product feeding module, a drying module

Replacement of manual material sampling For the production of cement, sand is taken as raw material either directly from ship delivery or from internal storage facilities. Experience shows that the material has a higher moisture level when delivered by ship. Previously, the material moisture was checked manually in the laboratory. The customer was now looking for a continuous moisture monitoring system for the sand transportation. Process data: Customer: Cement manufacturer (Germany) Material: Sand Moisture range: 0 – 10% Installation: Conveyor belt (installation with shuttle) Function: Online moisture measurement during sand conveying Solution: The M-Sens 3 is a sensor for continuous measurement of the material moisture of bulk solids. It measures very accurately and is reliable, robust and easy to operate. In the application described, the M-Sens 3 is installed directly on the conveyor belt with a shuttle. In this way, the moisture content of the sand can be measured continuously. The

NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing to launch digital application months starting in September The production steps of size reduction, fine grinding and classification are crucial to the success of many manufacturing processes. For the mechanical treatment of raw, auxiliary and finished materials in a wide variety of industries, the NETZSCH Business Unit "Grinding & Dispersing" offers efficient solutions with state-of-the-art machines and production systems. With a variety of innovations and further developments, we also support you in optimizing or redesigning your production. Starting in September, we will present these new developments from the various focus areas to you in a webinar series in the form of digital application months. Each webinar will last about 30 minutes, after which the presenters will be available to answer your questions. The first focus topic of the webinar series is Paints & Coatings. The focus in the following months will then be on topics such as: Pharma & Cosmetics, Battery Applications, Food & Confectionery Applications, Minerals

Glatt series with plant solutions that enable both types of process control The discussion pro and contra continuous versus batch production is conducted as if there were only these two alternatives. However, with the Glatt series, plant solutions have long been available that enable both types of process control. A look at the requirements of two customers shows which issues are really decisive. The advantages of a continuous system are undisputed: A continuous production plant delivers very good, reproducible product quality with extremely high efficiency during continuous operation, since process interruptions due to batch changes and cleaning intervals are eliminated. Small quantities, frequent product and formulation changes, limited batch sizes, traceability or longer coating processes speak in favor of batch production. However, as soon as customer-side manufacturing conditions or specific product properties come into focus - usually the USP of every ingredient manufacturer - the really important arguments come into play: On the

Joint Press Release of PTB - The National Metrology Institute of Germany & LUM GmbH In Braunschweig and Berlin, time comes from atomic clocks, lengths are measured far into the nano-world, scientists do research on fundamental questions concerning the physical units, and the employees in the laboratories calibrate measuring instruments, meeting the most demanding requirements. Therefore, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt is among the top names in metrology worldwide. As Germany’s national metrology institute, PTB is Germany’s highest authority when it comes to correct and reliable measurements. It is the supreme technical authority of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and employs a total of approx. 1900 staff members. LUM GmbH is a leading international provider of innovative measurement technology for particle characterization in the nano and micro range, for dispersion analysis and for materials testing, headquartered in Berlin. The company has a branch in France and three subsidiaries, in the USA, China and

Meet the Glatt experts from November 8 - 11, on site in Hamburg /online Dr. Michael Jacob, Head of the Process Engineering Department at Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH, will give a lecture on “Vacuum drying in fluidized beds”. This will be part of the 4-day program around fundamentals and applications in drying, granulation and agglomeration. In this course we focus on the drying as well as on the spray granulation, coating and agglomeration in uidized beds. The particle formulation processes play an important role in the manufacturing of powder granules from liquid educts in the food, fine chemicals, biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries as dust-free and free- owing particles with improved particle properties, like a de ned particle size distribution, porosity or desired mechanical strength, can be produced in a process with intensive heat and mass transfer conditions and good solids mixing. This course highlights the fundamentals and applications of va rious types and different scales of uidized bed processes for drying,

The new Z-Bulkloader from Poeth enables dust-free unloading of big bags and sacks without unnecessary loss of raw material. The requirements for unloading raw materials in bulk trucks are increasing. To respond to this demand, Poeth has developed the new Z-Bulkloader with the following advantages: * Virtually no product carry-over or contamination * 85% less energy consumption * Fully ATEX safe (< 1 m/s) * Compact design => no platform required * Lower purchase costs * Unloading dust-free Big-Bags and bags The principle is based on the Z-Conveyor chain transport. The Z-Conveyor has really taken off in recent years and is used in a wide variety of industries. Two Z-Conveyors are available to test the most diverse products in Poeth’s test room. Unloading big-bags and bags dust-free The big-bag unloading station is equipped with a big-bag outlet hose clamping system, which guarantees a tight connection of the big-bag hose. The optionally integrated bag dust cabin is equipped with extraction and ensures an ergonomic and dust-free discharge of bagged goods. Because