Archive November 2024

assonic presents a closed loop system for reactive metal powders for the first time at Formnext 2024 Up to now, the preparation and further processing of reactive powders for modern additive manufacturing applications, such as titanium, has consumed a large amount of inert gas, which was emitted into the atmosphere after the process. In cooperation with a well-known East German university, German company assonic Dorstener Siebtechnik has now solved this problem and is going to present the first metal powder screening system with a closed gas circuit at the Formnext trade fair in Frankfurt am Main. For the first time, the SPC 500 system not only conveys the powder, but also the respective inert gas by means of a vacuum in the circuit. This closed circuit not only reduces the sometimes enormous costs for inert gases such as argon or nitrogen to a minimum during the pre- and post-processing of reactive materials, but for the first time the sensitive preparation process can also be fully automated and carried out without manual intervention. In this way, the aluminum…

United for hope– supporting st. jude children’s hospital As part of our continued commitment to community service, UWT is proud to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since its founding, St. Jude has tirelessly worked to treat children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, driven by the mission that “no child should die at the dawn of life.” When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, the hospital has made groundbreaking progress in research and treatment, offering free care to children and pushing the overall survival rate from 20% to over 80% within the U.S. Together for Hope and Healing Since the beginning, St. Jude has received enormous support from communities and partners all across the world. This year, UWT is proud to contribute to this mission with a donation of $2,000 for this vital institution. At UWT, we understand the profound impact that community collaboration can have on vital causes like this one. Every contribution, whether large or…

What a date 22.11.2024 = 33 years of SSB Wägetechnik, Innovative weighing technology solutions and continuous development of machines and services A company that has existed for over three decades can look back on a remarkable journey. Since its foundation on 22.11.1991, the company has worked hard and successfully to establish itself on the market. The focus has been on innovative solutions in the field of weighing technology and continuous development of our machines and services. In the late 1990s, we began to enter international markets, with strategic partnerships at home and abroad and the introduction of new product lines to meet additional customer needs. Investing in the training and development of our employees has been and continues to be the cornerstone of our company. Three decades after its foundation, SSB Wägetechnik GmbH is stronger than ever and looks to the future with optimism. Continuous investment in research and development ensures competitiveness, with customer satisfaction always the top priority in every single project. In recent years, our company has established itself as a trustworthy…

NT Service GmbH is revolutionising the removal of deposits in industrial plants with advanced blasting technology. Environmentally friendly technology with high efficiency and considerable savings potential for system operators NT Service GmbH is setting new standards in industrial deposit removal and environmental protection with its intelligent blasting technology. In contrast to conventional methods such as the Cardox system, which can generate CO₂ during cleaning and has a limited effect on hard deposits, NT Service’s intelligent blasting technology offers a more environmentally friendly and precise alternative that also reduces operating costs and increases plant safety. Cardox systems work with pressurised containers that release CO₂ to remove deposits - a process that can generate additional CO₂ emissions and therefore increase the environmental impact. In addition, the range of the Cardox system is limited as it relies solely on mechanical pressure to release blockages. In contrast, NT Service GmbH uses an innovative blast cleaning technology based on precisely calculated blasting processes that are customised to the requirements of the respective system. As a result, deposits…

From November 1st, 2024, Schenck Process is back on the market in Southern Africa. Now under the new name Qlar. Since rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the German-headquartered bulk specialist has a strengthened focus on driving circular transformation in the key industries of cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials. The re-entry in Southern Africa is based on the ending non-compete agreement with Sandvik. After the market carve-out in 2022, every existing client of an installed Schenck Process solution in Southern Africa can now benefit from the aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services of Qlar and new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar solutions. In May 2022, Schenck Process announced the sale of its Mining Business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB. This step also meant the temporary market exit in Southern Africa. Now, Schenck Process is back in the industries cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials under the new name Qlar.…

From November 1st, 2024, Schenck Process is back on the South American market. Now under the new name Qlar. Since rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the German-headquartered bulk specialist has a strengthened focus on driving circular transformation in the key industries of cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials. The re-entry in South America is based on the ending non-compete agreement with Sandvik. After the market carve-out in 2022, every existing South American client of an installed Schenck Process solution can now benefit from the aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services of Qlar and new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar solutions. In May 2022, Schenck Process announced the sale of its Mining Business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB. This step also meant the temporary market exit in South America. Now, Schenck Process is back in the South American industries cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials under the new name Qlar.…

From November 1st, 2024, Schenck Process is back on the Brazilian market. Now under the new name Qlar. Since rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the German-headquartered bulk specialist has a strengthened focus on driving circular transformation in the key industries of cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials. The re-entry in Brazil is based on the ending non-compete agreement with Sandvik. After the market carve-out in 2022, every existing Brazilian client of an installed Schenck Process solution can now benefit from the aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services of the experienced Qlar team in São Paulo and new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar solutions. In May 2022, Schenck Process announced the sale of its Mining Business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB. This step also meant the temporary market exit in Brazil. Now, Schenck Process is back in the Brazilian industries cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials under the new…

– rebranded as Qlar From November 1st, 2024, Schenck Process is back on the market in Australia and New Zealand. Now under the new name Qlar. Since rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the German-headquartered bulk specialist has a strengthened focus on driving circular transformation in the key industries of cement, steel, chemicals and performance materials. The re-entry in Australia and New Zealand is based on the ending non-compete agreement with Sandvik. After the market carve-out in 2022, every existing client of an installed Schenck Process solution in Australia and New Zealand can now benefit from the aftermarket, spare parts and maintenance services of Qlar and new digitally enabled and sustainable Qlar solutions. In May 2022, Schenck Process announced the sale of its Mining Business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB. This step also meant the temporary market exit in Australia and New Zealand. Now, Schenck Process is back in the industries cement, steel, chemicals and performance…

Precise Level Measurement and Innovative Signaling With increasing demands for process automation and safety, UWT expands its portfolio with innovative solutions for precise level detection and visualization. The Vibranivo® VN 7, a compact vibrating level switch designed for confined spaces; the NivoRadar® sensors NR 3 and NR 8 for non-contact measurement of bulk solids and liquids in the most challenging applications; and the NivoLED® signal lamp for clear status visualization offer the highest precision, reliability, and effortless integration into industrial processes. Compact Precision The Vibranivo® VN 7 vibrating fork is designed for reliable liquid detection, performing exceptionally even in tight installation spaces such as tanks or pipes. Its compact design and adaptability provide maximum flexibility for various industries – from food production and pharmaceuticals to wastewater management. This one-piece stainless steel sensor offers high resistance to aggressive media and withstands extreme temperatures…

A.B.S. Silo- und Förderanlagen GmbH from Osterburken celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024 as an internationally active manufacturer of textile, high-strength fabric silos for agriculture, industry and for the storage of wood pellets. The company from Osterburken in Baden-Württemberg has been manufacturing stable, flexible silos made of high-strength polyester fabric since 1984, which enable particularly gentle storage of bulk goods. 40 years of A.B.S. silo and conveyor systems When the word “silo” is mentioned, some people still think of huge, heavy and immovable metal towers. But it can also be more compact, lighter and more flexible: with the Flex-Silos from A.B.S. In the 1980s, company founder Adolf Lesk specialized in a new silo technology. The idea: to use textiles instead of metal. The fabric is just as stable and resilient, but significantly more sustainable and flexible. A design that proved successful. The company grew rapidly. In 2006, A.B.S. Silo- und Förderanlagen moved into a new company building in Osterburken with 1,300 square meters of office and production space. In terms of sustainability, the energy concept for heat and power supply has consisted of a heat pump, photovoltaics…

Particle characterization of energy storage materials with analytical centrifugation on the way to a successful energy transition CENIDE is a research center representing the main research area ”Nanoscience” of the University of Duisburg-Essen. The experience of more than 85 working groups spreads across our six research areas [1]. This year, CENIDE is once again honouring young researchers with the “CENIDE Best Paper Award”. The nominated papers must be published in an international peer-reviewed journal in 2023 or 2024 and must not have already been awarded the “CENIDE Best Paper Award” [2]. The paper ”Key Control Characteristics of Carbon Black Materials for Fuel Cells and Batteries for a Standardized Characterization of Surface Properties” by Amin Said Amin et al., published as open access in Particle and Particle Systems Characterization, (Early View), [3], won the CENIDE Best Paper Award 2024. LUM GmbH warmly congratulates. First author Amin presented partial results in June at the International Conference for Dispersion Analysis & Materials Testing (ICDAMT 2024, Berlin)…

Depending on their size, the IDV safety valves with inline design from Bormann & Neupert by BS&B offer up to three times the flow capacity of conventional safety valves and are particularly compact and lightweight. Pressure relief valves protect production, transport and storage facilities in the chemical industry and process engineering from the dangers of unauthorised overpressure. Precise response behaviour and high flow capacities are decisive factors for functional safety, efficiency and economy. Thanks to its inline design, the IDV safety valve from Bormann & Neupert by BS&B offers up to three times the capacity of a conventional API safety valve that fulfils the same regulations and standards. Thanks to the increased flow capacity gained, engineers and operators are able to optimise their pressure safety systems and reduce the pipe configuration by one or more nominal sizes in many applications. Less weight, dimensions and costs Both connection flanges of the IDV valves - available in accordance with ANSI/ASME B16.5 or DIN - have identical dimensions and are in line. They can be mounted both horizontally and vertically, which further increases application flexibility.…

The remanufacturing of used machines is to Herbold Meckesheim like steel to its plants Herbold Meckesheim has been thinking about the circular economy from the very beginning. When the special machine builder offered its first solutions for plastics recycling some 40 years ago, not everyone understood its mission. Today, a world without plastics recycling is hard to imagine – and certainly not the future. From the very beginning, Herbold Meckesheim’s recycling solutions also took into account the life cycle of the machines themselves. They should not only contribute to a functioning circular economy, but also be part of it. With increasing scarcity of resources, rising energy costs, and growing environmental awareness, this perspective may become even more important in the upcoming years. Herbold Meckesheim had durability and sustainability in mind when considering its machine design four decades ago. Examples: From the beginning, no machines were made of cast iron because the material could break. The insides of the welded steel housings are covered…

Optimum screening results thanks to the OptiScreen HS harp screens from Curt-Ebert-Siebtechnik; self-cleaning; avoids blockages; sharp grain separation The screen panels consist of individual continuous longitudinal wires corrugated in the screening plane with square screen openings in a diagonal hole arrangement. The individual longitudinal wires lying flat next to each other are held in place by PUR strips melted in at defined intervals so that the longitudinal wires between these cross-connections have a springy freedom of movement. OptiScreen HS harp screens have the advantage that the longitudinal wires lie exactly in the screen plane, particularly in the case of cross-tensioned screen panels. This makes it possible to increase the spacing of the PUR cross-connections and improve screen cleaning. The spacing of the PUR cross connections should be designed so that there is one cross connection on each of the cross supports of the screening machine frame. OptiScreen prevents blockages OptiScreen HS harp screens have square screen openings. The resilient freedom of movement of the individual longitudinal wires…

We have been rated “very good” as an employer and awarded the TOP Employer. The certificate is valid for two years. The basis for the certification was an independent and representative employee survey and an HR interview. In the survey, employees were able to indicate, among other things, whether they would recommend their employer to others. Additional services provided by the employer as well as further development opportunities within the company and benefits were also used as evaluation criteria. “Taking part in the anonymous and independent survey was particularly important to us, as we value our employees highly and wanted to gain an insight into how we operate as an employer. We are naturally delighted with the rating. Our employees do a great job every day and we want to help them feel valued and comfortable with us,” says Christina Neubauer, Head of Human Resources at the Masterflex Group. The certificate is valid for two years.

Munters desiccant rotor improves Sensus Zwolle spray drying process Based in Zwolle, Sensus makes optimal use of chicory root to manufacture inulin, or oligofructose. As a proud entity of the Royal Cosun group, Sensus is committed to a healthier future. Inulin: The Natural Sweetner Inulin is known in the food world as a powerful sweetener, whose sweetness exceeds sucrose by 10%. Naturally present in chicory roots - the main source of inulin - it is used to create nutritious and flavourful products. It not only serves as a sugar alternative, but also replaces fat and increases fibre content, optimising flavour. Moisture control in spray drying: 40% Production increase During the August and September harvest months, Sensus turns its focus to chicory root, as the basis for their inulin production. Their spray-drying technology plays a crucial role in converting the concentrated inulin solution into a manageable powder. Given the inherent sticky nature of inulin, extreme precision is required to avoid potential system contamination.…

Discuss the product ideas for YOUR food and feed ingedients with us at Fi Europe 2024 booth 3.0 J60. Isn’t it amazing what Fluid Bed Technology is able to achieve? Changing properties of your materials only by blowing more or less hot air into a container made of steel. Sounds like a miracle? Yes, but we make it feasible. Thanks to the expertise of Glatt and its 70 years of experience in this field we support you in order to fulfill your product requirements and to make your end customers happy. Some examples? * Solubility – How about a nicely and quickly soluble protein or collagen powder without any residues? * Protecting active ingredients? No problem. Beside the protection we also can help with a defined release of such ingredients. * Dust? – No, nobody would like to open a bag and face the dust. We make your product free-flowing and not dusty. * Protect your substances in the material? – Sure, we have got different possibilities, like coating or micro-encapsulation. Establishing customized process parameters and creating defined product properties…

Maximum service life, minimized downtime, effortless handling - that’s the innovative UltraRubberBellow sealing sleeve for the VeloVac vacuum packer from Greif-Velox. With a service life of up to 125,000 cycles instead of the previous average of 5,000, the newly developed sealing sleeve sets new standards. Fewer unplanned failures and easy handling make all the difference. The video shows how it is easily fitted to the new filling spout using the equally innovative EasyBell tool.

On the kununu employer rating portal, Greif-Velox is once again among the top 5% of companies. A big thank you to the entire team for their trust and great feedback. All employees are the driving force and show what Greif-Velox is all about. Kununu is an independent platform that encourages and inspires people to work together to improve the world of work by offering companies and employees a place to understand and learn from each other even better - with anonymous reviews and the opportunity to respond to them.

Visual Signal Indicator for Level Monitoring for Safe use in Hazardous Areas UWT, the leading provider in level measurement technology, expands its level monitoring range with the NivoLED® NL 9000 – a new, highly durable, and versatile signal light. Specifically designed for demanding industrial conditions, this LED signal light combines international certifications for hazardous areas with standard connection threads and various supply voltages. These features make the NivoLED® unique and ideal for applications that demand the highest safety standards as well as clear and reliable visualisation. Maximum Safety The NL 9000 signal light ensures reliable and secure operation in demanding environments with explosion risks, thanks to its advanced protection features. The LED light is compatible with level sensors as well as all common relay and transistor outputs, allowing easy integration into existing systems such as control cabinets and process installations. With its flexible integration into a wide range of industrial systems and processes,…

BAUMA China, the most important platform for the construction and mining machinery industry in Asia, will open its doors in Shanghai from November 26 to 29, 2024. Scrapetec, a specialist in advanced dust suppression systems, will also be present at this world-leading trade fair. This together with its partner Qingdao Quaddro, booth E6.768. QMH is a German-Chinese solution provider in the field of bulk material handling technology and offers services and products related to conveyor belt systems. Escpecially with the new contacless conveyor belt skirting system, ScrapeTec is taking the opportunity to present its latest developments to an international trade audience. More than 2,800 exhibitors from all over the world are expected on an exhibition area of 400,000 m², providing an ideal platform for Scrapetec to present its solutions. Innovative products in the spotlight The spotlight will be on Scrapetec’s AirScrape, a system that greatly reduces the emission of crystalline silica and thus meets the strict requirements of the MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) for dust control. This solution is particularly relevant…

Your solution for efficient bulk material loosening and fast bridge breaking Intelligent blasting technology has a long tradition in German industry, dating back to around 1980. After years of almost forgotten use, blasting technology for bulk material loosening is now making a comeback. Efficiency is the top priority for plant operators, as nobody can afford unwanted production downtimes these days. This is where blasting technology sets new standards and offers unbeatable advantages in terms of cost savings and time efficiency. Compared to conventional methods, blasting technology trumps with its superior performance. Where previously heavy equipment and increased personnel fatigue were required to remove build-up from silo systems and bulk storage facilities, blasting technology usually does this in a fraction of the time. Our aim is to offer you a quick solution to your problem with one of the most efficient processes in the bulk storage sector. The decision to use blasting technology lies in the hands of experienced blasting experts…