News items July 2022

The Solids European Series is moving to the south of Europe. For the first time, the renowned bulk solids industry trade show will take place in Italy as Solids Parma on 14 and 15 June 2023. At the request of many exhibitors, the organiser Easyfairs is thus bringing the top-class business platform to the heart of the northern Italian economy and is already expecting around 150 exhibitors and more than 4,000 trade visitors. “With SOLIDS Parma, we can finally fulfil our exhibitors’ wish for a trade show in the economically strong north of Italy,” says Daniel Eisele of Easyfairs Deutschland GmbH, who is delighted about the new event location. As head of the Solids European Series, Eisele has been approached many times about an additional event in Italy. As location within Italy the organizer chose Parma in Emilia-Romagna.It is located in the middle of the industries relevant to the bulk solids sector and thus meets the location concept of the experienced organiser: and the needs of the visitors: Short distances and a great demand for technological solutions in the handling of powders, granulates and bulk solids. Exhibitors welcome Parma as the

SSB supplied a container tilt chassis, where weighing equipment is completely separate from the structure. Two tipping stations are controlled by one control system. This equipment is designed to unload bulk containers with plastic granules and repack the products for local needs and logistic handling. The containers are placed on a tipping device with an integrated certified weighing bridge using a reach stacker. The weight of the container is read and then emptied into a hopper located below. After emptying, the empty weight of the container is read and the actual net weight of the batch is determined. Due to the design of the tipping chassis, the weighing equipment is completely separate from the structure. For weighing, a weighing frame with 4 measuring cells is hydraulically lifted to decouple the container from the tipping chassis. The hydraulic lift is provided by special synchronized cylinders and controls. The interlock with the tipping station is ensured. 2 tipping stations are controlled by one control system. The special SSB design of the tipping units with integrated scales guarantees easy and absolutely safe

Freeman Technology, the global leader in powder characterisation, will focus on the industrial value and application of the FT4 Powder Rheometer at POWTECH 2022, at Booth #3-532 (Shared with Micromeritics) Highlighting the industrial application of powder testing and demonstrable ROI. Freeman Technology, the global leader in powder characterisation, will focus on the industrial value and application of the FT4 Powder Rheometer® at POWTECH 2022 (Nuremberg, 27 – 29th September) sharing a portfolio of new case studies and introducing Dr Guy Stimpson, the company’s newest Applications Scientist. “It will be great to be back at POWTECH,” said Mr Jamie Clayton, Operations Director, Freeman Technology, “and we’re looking forward to introducing Guy to customers old and new. Since the last event in 2019 we’ve continued to advance our understanding of how the FT4 Powder Rheometer delivers a healthy return on investment, particularly in developing industries such as Additive Manufacturing and battery production. We’re grateful to FT4 users who help us rigorously explore value added and we enjoy sharing the resulting case studies with anyone wishing to learn

Spiral jetmills enable ultra-fine products with dry processing. The Spiral Type Jetmill of PMT-Jetmill is specialized in optimizing air streams to improve efficiencies and to minimize energy consumption. One application example is Baryte. The material is fed pneumatically to the spiral jetmill and runs spirally through the milling chamber. Grinding media enters the area through the milling nozzles. Grinding media is either compressed air (3.5 to 15 bar and 240°C) or superheated steam (up to 24 bar and 400°C). The air stream fluidizes the material-bed and lifts as much particles as possible into the stream. Comminution is mainly based on shearing forces which result from velocity differences. The integrated dynamic classifier is capable to run at a maximum circumferential speed of 190 m/s. As soon as the particles reach a certain fineness, they can pass the classifier to the final product. The fineness can be easily adjusted by variation of the classifier speed. One application example is Baryte: Sample 1: * 7200 rpm classifier speed * Particle size: d50 = 0,9 µm (Sedigraph) * Particle size: d97 = 2,7 µm (Sedigraph) Sample 2: * 3200 rpm classifier speed * Particle size: d50 = 1,7 µm (Sedigraph) *

Fast. Simple. Reproducible. The RBG System. With integrated pump or pressure-proof - The new aerosol generators from Palas GmbH meet all requirements For mass flows from 40 mg/h to 800 g/h, the three new aerosol generators RBG professional, RBG basic and RBG solo meet all current requirements in many areas - from research to quality assurance and calibration. The feed for the storage container filled with dust or powder is provided by state-of-the-art stepper motor technology, which ensures precise feeding to the dispersing brush over a wide mass range. The RBG professional is also designed to be pressure-resistant up to 10 bar and is equipped with automatic volume flow control. This ensures high stability of dispersion performance over a wide range of applications, even with fluctuating supply pressure. A pump for supplying carrier air is installed in the RBG solo. This means that the unit can be used anywhere even without a compressed air supply. All models also offer the option of remote control via PC using the Palas® RBGControl software, which is included in the scope of delivery. The new RBG system

A major manufacturer of soft drinks, both sweetened and light and zero, required several screw conveyors for conveying sugar. The challenge in this case was that the screws would be located in an ATEX 22 (3D) zone and had to have a food-grade finish according to FDA regulations. The project also included several extraction screws for unloading silos and big-bags, and conveyor screws for transport with throughputs ranging from 9 to 36 tons per hour. Some of these screw conveyors would be mounted under inclinations of up to 35º. The design of the screws therefore had to take into account the function of each conveyor. The pitch, power and speed of the drives were calculated specifically for each screw. Since the sugar was very fine, a mechanical air sealing system was chosen to close and seal the conveyors. In addition, hygienic production criteria were considered in the design to reduce or eliminate the risk of the screw conveyor being a source of contamination

Despite the current global logistics crisis and on-going delays for many suppliers, here at PENKO we can still deliver the latest equipment to you with short lead times. As an automation supplier with production in the Netherlands, PENKO is largely independent of supply chains in other parts of the world where the procurement crisis is greatly affecting other businesses. PENKO is able to deliver equipment without delays to our customers, giving them a huge competitive advantage over those who are struggling with the on-going delays in delivery. PENKO’s Omega PLC is an extendable system based on Codesys – a world-wide recognized programming standard. It is available now and can be adaptable for any project. With Codesys, you can easily write your own software or make changes to suit your customer specific program. Find out more about Omega, it’s product features and specifications on our website.

Each month we aim to provide insight into a different bulk materials handling topic. Each webinar will last for 30 minutes, followed by a Q&A session. 30 September:*NEWLINE*Is it possible to predict segregation in large scale industrial silos? Presenter: Dr Susantha (Jeff) Dissanayake Predicting segregation is important for reducing sudden fines spikes during discharge from silos. Jeff, in conjunction with experts at The Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solid Handling Technology, has recently developed Cellular Automata (CA) based modelling to predict segregation in industrial hoppers and silos. Initial results have shown promising outcomes. This session will discuss this technique and the research conducted in Industry. 28 October:*NEWLINE* Prediction of Bulk Flow Properties using Mechanical Surface Energy Tester Presenter: Dr Vivek Garg Measuring forces between particles and surfaces in cohesive powders The webinar will focus on elucidating a unique test technique for measuring forces between particles and surfaces using cohesive powders in a mechanical surface energy tester developed by Vivek in conjunction

A company from the plastics processing industry was looking for a way to detect moisture in the material delivery of its bagging plant to avoid enormous difficulties when discharging material. APPLICATION A company from the plastics processing industry was looking for a way to detect moisture in the material delivery of its bagging plant in order to be able to recognize at an early stage whether material that is too moist is being blown into the following silo. In the past, this led to enormous difficulties when discharging material from the silo. In addition, a solution was sought to be able to monitor the suppliers of the raw material (PE granules) with regard to the permissible moisture limits. PROCESS DATA * Customer: Plastics industry * Material: PE granules * Humidity range: Differentiation dry – humid * Installation: Hopper outlet after bagging plant * Function: Control of the moisture content in the delivered raw material (PE granulate) SOLUTION The robust, easy-to-use M-Sens 2 has been specially developed for online moisture measurement of bulk solids and delivers reliable results. The installation was carried out here in the material

The FRITSCH Mini Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 29 is the ideal laboratory mill if you regularly grind small sample quantities of materials such as grain, seeds or even plastics and other materials with a low specific density. The Mini Cutting Mill PULVERISETTE 19 is inexpensive, compact and space-saving, completely uncomplicated to use and can be cleaned contamination-free in a few simple steps. Particularly powerful: different rotors with 4 cutting edges and fixed knives enable up to 48,000 cutting processes per minute. Overview of the main features: - Variable rotational speed from 500 – 6000 rpm for optimal cutting speed - Feed size up to 13 mm diameter, volume up to 100 ml - Variable final fineness with sieve inserts from 1 – 6 mm - Grinding chamber completely made of 316L stainless steel - Hygienic Design for easiest cleaning with just a few simple steps - No loss of moisture during sample preparation for determining moisture Ideal for analysis of moisture, raw fibre and ash as well as for IR and NIR Thanks to its variable rotational speed, the FRITSCH P-29 comminutes especially grain and other seeds in an optimal way and with almost no loss of moisture. It thus fulfils

Filling and weighing of high quality metal powders for 3D printing SMS group GmbH approached SSB Wägetechnik GmbH with the following requirements: A solution was sought for filling and weighing high-quality metal powders, which are used, among other things, for further additive manufacturing in 3D printing. The solution: The BE 50 from SSB is a semi-automatic scale (gross scale) for filling metal powders into designated containers with insert bags. In accordance with the German calibration law and in compliance with the relevant safety standards, we have developed, manufactured, tested and documented a weighing system that meets the highest accuracy requirements. Thus, the customer has received a suitable filling and weighing solution from SSB and can now fill and temporarily store the metal powder pure and clean in the suitable drums. The SMS group is a group of internationally active companies in plant and mechanical engineering for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. The SMS group has produced a large number of components

Italian customers, partners, and anyone who wants to learn about Sesotec can now find all the important information about foreign body detection in the food and plastics industry and recycling technology in Italian at Direct contact with the Sesotec team in Italy is also now available. Paolo Mauri, Sesotec’s Italy country manager, explains, ”For our many customers we have increased, in terms of personnel, our presence in the country. With the online version in Italian, all interested parties now have the opportunity to stay up-to-date about us and our offerings for the domestic market. The demand for foreign body inspection solutions is huge in the food and plastics industry in Italy.” Direct contact with customers and maximum service orientation are part of the company’s promise, and for Paolo Mauri this also includes communicating in the national language of one of Europe’s most important economies. Sesotec has already opened a branch in Milan in 2021

A construction company in Sonora, Mexico, contacted Vortex in 2021 to source a chute diverter strong enough to handle the abrasion from limestone processing. Vortex supplied two 400mm (16”) Pivoting Chute Diverters (PCD) each weighing 500 kg (1103 lbs). Lime and limestone are handled through these diverters. The Vortex PCDs are designed to divert heavy-duty and/or abrasive dry bulk solid materials from one source toward two or three destinations in gravity-fed applications. The Vortex Pivoting Chute Diverter offers in-line maintenance features, durable materials of construction, reduced downtime, prolonged service life and many other significant advantages over flap diverters and bucket diverters. The diverters were installed last year, and the client says their process is performing great.

The transport of the containers in the Daxner Container System DCS is carried out either with driverless (AGV) or mechanical transport systems The future of “Automated Ingredient Handling” – especially considering the ever increasing demands in the food industry such as elimination of cross contaminations, hygienic requirements etc. – clearly highlights the advantages of Daxner’s DCS system. Daxner’s versatile technology enables a multitude of different approaches – ranging from three dimensional crane systems all the way to laser guided autonomous robots or AGV’s (automated guided vehicles) – to collecting batches into batch container fully automatically. Daxner Container Systems are now able to combine performance, flexibility and hygienic design into one powerful ingredient storage, handling, transportation and mixing system.

Micromeritics Enhances Speed and Sensitivity of Catalyst Characterization with Release of New AutoChem III Micromeritics Instrument Corp., a global leader in material characterization technology, announced the release of the AutoChem III catalyst characterization system. Dynamic chemisorption and temperature-programmed reaction measurements by the AutoChem III provide performance metrics that are critical to developing the new catalyst materials that will drive technologies for carbon capture and utilization, the hydrogen economy and other net zero technologies. The AutoChem III enables this work through major improvements in laboratory productivity and measurement sensitivity. New patented and proprietary technologies combine to save users hours per day in catalyst characterization. AutoCool is a new integrated air-cooling system that reduces experiment time by 30 minutes or more without the use of cryogenic liquids or external cooling media. The unique AutoTrap provides moisture removal for temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) experiments without the labor-intensive

Germany is one of the countries where M.I.P. is market leader in the agricultural sector with silos and tanks. This has been achieved by closely monitoring market needs and responding to them together with our dealers. As a result, our dealers, together with their own equipment, can offer a strong winning product. In Bavaria (Germany), M.I.P. has thus been able to deliver two 20m³ agricultural silos through one of our dealers. There is a special connection between the filling pipe and the silo, which ensures that the product is evenly blown into the silo. The first-in-first-out principle and the connection with built-in venting facility means that a separate PVC venting pipe is no longer necessary.

ENVEA presents a new continuous indoor air quality monitor sensor for dust exposure. The AirSafe PM is a new measuring instrument to monitor particulate matter exposure such as PM1, PM2.5, PM4.25, PM10 and TSP in indoor ambient air. The AirSafe PM is a new measuring instrument to monitor particulate matter exposure such as PM1, PM2.5, PM4.25, PM10 and TSP in indoor ambient air. The AirSafe PM is used to monitor safety levels of air quality for personnel as well as to optimize process and dust control systems. The measured data can also be used by health and safety departments to be proactive in reducing PM concentration and exposure. Using a high-end optical system, the AirSafe PM monitors the air flowing through the device, counting particles and defining their sizes. The measured data is treated by a combination of processor-based platform and a unique algorithm. Different particle sizes are measured and classified as PM particles or A or E dust fractions. The AirSafe PM housing is made of ABS and aluminum, ensuring the sensor robustness for industrial applications. The sensor has a digital output that alarms when the set limit value is exceeded. As the sensor is designed to be used in

Twin vessel dense phase conveying is the solution when minimal height is available and when at the same time the product needs to be conveyed gently without any creation of fines. A customer had major issues with a belt conveyor that should transport the instant chocolate drink powder from production to a sieve placed right above the filling lines. The installed belt conveyor contaminated the powder with wear which was not acceptable. Because all upstream equipment was already installed, less than 1 m below a discharge rotary valve was available. A lean phase pneumatic conveying system with negative or positive pressure would have been possible. However, because the powder must be treated very gently minimising the creation of fines during the transport, a low velocity dense phase conveying system Gericke PulseFlow PTA with two vessels was selected. The two 20 l pressure vessels were placed side by side and successfully fitted below the continuously discharging rotary valve. The chocolate powder is fed at a rate of 1.5 t/h into one pressure vessel while the other vessel is conveying and alternating. This mode generates a continuous product

The sampler QuickPicker - made of stainless steel or transparent PP plastic - collects samples quickly and channels them directly into the sampling bottle The QuickPicker sampler is particularly suitable in the event bulk goods are taken directly from sacks or bags and are to be filled into the original sample bottle without detours. QuickPicker is uncomplicated to use and optionally available in stainless steel V4A (1.4404) or PP transparent (for aggressive chemicals). Due to the extremely high-quality workmanship - the QuickPicker has no undercuts or edges - no residues of the medium remain in the collection lance that could falsify subsequent sampling. Cleaning is very easy thanks to this quality feature and the removable tip. The insertion depth is 30 cm, the diameter is 25 mm. Quick-Picker complies with the ISTA standard for seed length 10 mm (wheat, oats) and 5 mm (flax, vetch). The scope of delivery of the QuickPicker includes two sample bottles and a cleaning brush, further accessories are offered.

GKM Vibratory Tumbler Screen KTS-VS the ideal solution: various stainless steels and surface qualities; quick-clamps; screen cleaning systems; etc Batteries, especially as accumulators, are nowadays a key supplier of electrical energy. For the production of these batteries, the individual metallic raw materials such as, amongst others lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel and manganese must be dedusted, fractionated and/or control screened and therefore qualified for further production. For screening these raw materials, the GKM vibrating tumbler screening machine KTS-VS is the ideal solution. This machine can be manufactured according to the customer’s requirements with various surface-contacting stainless steels and surface qualities. The machine is certified according to the latest standards, such as ATEX. Various features as quick-clamps facilitate and accelerate the handling and maintenance of the machine enormously. Furthermore, the machine can be equipped with various screen cleaning systems to ensure a smooth continuous production. According to customer requirements, the machine can be equipped with

Gravity settling drives the solid-liquid separation: Optimize your discharge process Large volume thickening tanks are used in the mining industry to concentrate ore or minerals. Gravity settling drives the solid-liquid separation, which concentrates the solids at the bottom of the tank. The concentrated slurry is removed via an underflow outlet and should have a high solids content. However, care must be taken to monitor slurry solids content, as too high solids content can clog or damage pumps and pipes. Berthold‘s SmartSeries LB 414 The SmartSeries LB 414 has been designed for the harshest of environments and is best suited for density measurements in the rough mining industry in non-hazardous and non-explosive environments. The solids content in the underflow is monitored continuously by the SmartSeries LB 414 radiometric density measurement system. The robust and cost-efficient device provides a reliable measurement with excellent accuracy and reproducibility for many years. The local user interface with display and software focused

Siloanlagen Achberg offers an inexpensive solution for retrofitting a suction nozzle to plastic containers as commonly used in industry. This significantly improves handling and at the same time avoids contamination. Especially in plastic injection moulding plants, plastic containers (material bins, waste bins) are ubiquitous. Working without is almost unimaginable, although the disadvantages are well known: electrostatic charging, tipping over and poor residual emptying. Siloanlagen Achberg has developed an easily retrofitted suction nozzle to reduce the risk of tipping over and to enable optimum emptying. Retrofitting is very simple: a template is used to cut an opening in the rear wall of the plastic container so that the suction nozzle can be inserted and screwed to the screw-on counter plate. Easy installation The retrofit system, made of stainless steel, consists of the suction nozzle, the screw-on counter plate and the necessary screws. The counter plate is equipped with threaded rivets so that there are no nuts inside that could come loose and fall into the granulate. The suction nozzle is available for all common pipe system diameters and has a flap to prevent contamination

In the manufacture of foodstuffs, getting the moisture content right is paramount. So, what do we need to consider in moisture measurement in food production - and what moisture sensors will be suitable in this demanding application? Too little moisture in the ingredients and the product might go stale too quickly or have an incorrect consistency. Too much moisture content and certain foods could develop moulds. Texture, weight, colour, taste, shelf life – all can be affected by incorrect moisture content, with the risk of costly product recalls and lost production time. Getting ingredients to the right moisture content often involves drying them, so moisture measurement is vital if manufacturers are to avoid using excess energy. So, what do we need to consider in moisture measurement in food production – and what moisture sensors will be suitable in this demanding application? 1. When and where do I measure moisture? Moisture measurement of foodstuffs is carried out at various stages depending on the processes used. For example, ensuring the moisture content of coffee is controlled precisely will give a more consistent product quality and reduce wasted materials. The next stage is

The TouchSwitch is a mechanical pressure sensor without moving parts. It functions as a misalignment monitor for conveyors and elevators. 4B Touchswitch - side view, Touchswitch installed on elevator, Touchswitch detecting misaligned belt, Test button allows easy testing of Touchswitch

Also for storage feed stuffs, Polem always offers a suitable solution, with composite silos and tanks in diameters of up to 9.0 metres and capacities up to 1,500m³. Like the composite silos, the horizontal or vertical composite tanks are also ideal when you want to store your liquids hygienically. After all, these composite tanks also have a seamless, smooth interior, which means they can always be emptied with almost no residue. In addition, they are very resistant to chemicals, are corrosion-resistant, are effective at temperatures from -40 to +100 ºC and are very durable, which in turn means a favourable price-quality ratio. Needless to say, under certain conditions extra insulation or heating may be required to keep the stored products at the desired temperature. Or do you want to include other options such as cage ladders, top rail, work platforms, transfer platforms or special agitators? Polem can help you. With composite tanks in diameters of up to 9.0 metres and capacities up to 1,500m³.

Meeting safety and process requirements at the same time is sometimes a challenge, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. Dust-handling equipment has to be equipped with explosion protective systems, which must also comply with all hygiene and sanitary requirements in production. The solution: Vent panels that can be used to produce hygienically sensitive powders. The EGV HYP vent panel is an economical solution to the problem described, according to the strict criteria of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group). Specially designed for hygienically demanding processes, it protects the vessel in the event of an explosion by releasing flame and pressure. The smooth surface with the patented, full-flat, chamfered gasket system prevents deposits during the production process and during the cleaning of the system and thereby cross-contamination between batch processes. The EGV HYP can be used without hesitation in critical systems such as spray dryers with / without CIP cleaning, fluid bed dryers and mixers and therefore offers a cost-effective safety solution according

Spillage of conveyor belts caused wear and tear, contamination, extra maintenance and extra time. TBK Spillage Control solves this by installing an impact bed and bars, sealing blocks and skirt liners. Material spillage has long been a thorn in the side of a large company processing coal and iron ore. It caused wear and tear, pollution and a maintenance-intensive way of working at the dumping point. TBK Spillage Control brought the matter back into line by implementing an ImpTek impact bed, impact bars, Spill-Ex sealing blocks and ProTek ceramic skirt liners. Efficiency and optimisation The more than 30-metre-long conveyor is located under dumping points of three other conveyor belts. Because the bulk material has to make a right-angled turn at this point, dropping several metres, this point is subject to extra stress. The result? Belt wear, spillage and dust contamination. TBK Spillage Control was able to eliminate the contamination by installing a custom-made dumping point in combination with an ImpTek impact bed and corresponding impact bars. In addition, TBK implemented sustainable Spill-Ex sealing blocks provide a more efficient, less labour-intensive and

NETZSCH LabPilot is particularly suitable for product development, for flexible use in the laboratory and for production of smaller sample quantities. Brief description NETZSCH LabPilot is particularly suitable for flexible use in the laboratory and for production of smaller sample quantities. The compact system consists of an operating module with dosing, cyclone, filter, blower and electrical control as well as two positions for fine grinding and classifying, which allow the operation of different machine types. If required, the CFS 5 HD-S high-performance fine classifier can be installed at the second position after the mill to ensure even greater fineness. In addition, it is possible to operate both machine modules alternately – giving the operator even more flexibility. --- Grinding and classifying are important process steps in the industrial production of various products concerning the food and luxury food sector as well as in chemical, pharmaceutical and general bulk materials industries. This applies not only on a production scale, but also on a laboratory scale, for the development of new products

Together with the Digital Data Chain Consortium, VEGA wants to further advance the digital twin of its instruments Transparent data exchange between manufacturers and users is an almost limitless topic, also in the process industry. To make progress in this area, many individual solutions, including some proprietary ones, have to be brought together under one roof. The Digital Data Chain Consortium, with VEGA as a founding member, wants to make documents and data accessible to all by means of a digital type label. Many different manufacturers What looks like a complete system out on the factory floor rarely turns out to be a unified whole when viewed up close: In every production system there are mechanical, electrical, electronic and software components from many different manufacturers. A complex multiplicity that makes itself felt particularly when things are not running smoothly. For example when a sensor needs to be re-parameterised, a valve sealed or a fuse replaced. How efficiently a machine or even an entire system can be repaired or serviced depends largely on how quickly

Presentations also planned at upcoming Milling Conferences After a two-year Corona break, the annual presentation of the graduation projects of the DMSB class of 2021/2022 took place for the first time again in front of an interested audience in presence as well as a hybrid event. On the scene, in addition to the first-year class of DMSB and the faculty, many external guests were present; an additional 25 viewers followed the event from their computers. As in previous years, companies from industry were won over for specific topics of projects for which the students had to find innovative solutions. In a casual atmosphere, three groups consisting of three graduates each presented their results. They reported on the challenges of the projects to be planned, described the specific problems and explained their individual approaches to solving them. In addition to the technical aspects and legal as well as normative questions, the costs and energy requirements of the respective plants also played an important role. Afterwards,

Trantec’s quick-release feature ensures that production times are maximised and downtime is reduced to minutes Due to machines needing regular cleaning, maintenance, or product changeover, manufacturing businesses are heavily impacted by downtime. This can have a drastic impact over time on profit margins from having to halt production. Trantec’s quick-release features were designed to provide a cost-effective solution that offers rapid dismantling and non-problematic cleaning of their machinery. Downtime is reduced to under five minutes for complete dismantling of their screw feeders and below ten for a complete product changeover. Few screw feeder manufacturers offer a similar easy-release feature. However, the feeder body usually remains in place. This can be problematic, making the cleaning process longer and more troublesome. Trantec’s quick-release screw feeder sets itself apart from its competitors as almost the whole feeder can be dismantled, including the feeder’s body. Developed, tested and proven over the past ten years, Trantec’s unique design offers

WEMO technique supplies a complete package of equipment and the know-how to obtain representative samples - automatically or otherwise - in order to guarantee the quality of production processes. Based on its decades of experience with worldwide projects in the feed, food and chemical industry, WEMO-techniek is in a position to recommend the optimum solution for every sampling challenge. Whether it is a fine powder or coarse grain, a raw material or end product, one or more positions; the systems of WEMO-techniek ensure representative samples. The programme varies from manual or air-operated sampling at one position to fully automated sampling at several positions, including transport, collection, packaging and labelling. Sampler With a range of standard samplers, most customers can be served directly. For a special application, it is possible to adapt a standard sampler or design a customised solution from a blank sheet. Automation In easily accessible places, a sampler can be operated manually, whereby the material is collected via a hand slide in a bag or container, or in a screwed-on sample container. It is a small step to automate sampling from this

Masterpack have extensive experience in dealing with delicate products in many industries. Masterpack works with Class 10.000 and Class 100.000 Cleanrooms, which is the equivalent of ISO 7 and ISO 8. More than just clean Cleanrooms play a big part in our production process and are a big factor in keeping food and pharmaceutical products safe. In this blog, we explain more about Cleanrooms and how they make a difference in our packaging solutions. A different kind of clean A cleanroom is defined in the ISO standard 14644-1 as: “A room in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled, and which is constructed and used in a manner to minimize the introduction, generation, and retention of particles inside the room and in which other relevant parameters, e.g. temperature, humidity, and pressure, are controlled as necessary” In other words, it is a facility ordinarily utilized for industrial production or scientific research. They are designed to maintain extremely low levels of particulates such as dust, airborne organisms or vaporized particles, keeping products and technology safe. Cleanrooms are therefore not only used for packaging purposes.