TBMA H-GRD blowing seal sets a new standard in aquafeed

TBMA components have been used in the international process industry for more than half a century. From demanding hygienic to heavy industrial applications and from hi-end valves to dust locks. We also take care of the design and implementation of complete (pneumatic) conveying systems, so we thoroughly know the circumstances under which our rotary valves and diverters have to do their job. We are also happy to use our expertise for a special application or special implementation.

Powtech Technopharm (Nuremberg, 23-25 September 2025) is the international trade fair for process engineering experts and a tailor-made technology platform for the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Its honorary sponsors are the APV (Working Group for Pharmaceutical Process Engineering) and the VDI Association of Process and Chemical Engineering. At this working trade fair, experienced companies and innovative start-ups present a wide range of technological solutions for the production and processing of powders, granulates, bulk solids, fluids and liquids for industries of all kinds. Powtech Technopharm is the gateway to the European market and provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments and industry-specific trends. For exhibitors and visitors from numerous user industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and feed industries, building and non-metallic minerals, ceramics, glass, mechanical engineering and plant construction, recycling and the environment, as well as cosmetics and batteries, Powtech Technopharm provides the perfect platform for sharing information on process and unit operations and GxP-compliant production. Powtech Technopharm is held in Nuremberg in September, with a break every third year. The next edition in conjunction with PARTEC Congress and co-located with Fachpack will take place from 23 to 25 September 2025.

With the Powtech in prospect, we are very pleased to announce that Michael Hampf of MH TecTribution is our representative for the South of Germany. Michael has worked in top positions for several OEM´s in mechanical and plant engineering over almost three decades. Michael Hampf has a wide experience in the plastic, food- and pharmaceutical business and works in cooperation with high-tech European suppliers only. MH TecTribution offers customers how to achieve outstanding quality by using resource-efficient and a unique competitive cutting edge process technology. Michael Hampf: “Representing TBMA is a step ahead to offer my customers access to innovative, high-performance process technologies that set new standards in efficiency and reliability. This partnership allows me to strengthen my portfolio and provide solutions that create long-term value and a clear technological advantage. I am looking forward to meeting the TBMA customers at Powtech, booth H12-337.”

Expert repairs and overhauls are performed within TBMA’s own manufacturing facilities, using original certified parts. TBMA also supports preventive maintenance. Preventative maintenance Preventative maintenance plays a crucial role in keeping a process installation safe and free of break downs. TBMA supports such activity by offering a tailor made maintenance schedule in consultation with yourselves and the possibilities that your company has. Preventative maintenance not only reduces your operational cost or ensures continuity of your production, it also anticipates on the supply of spare parts against reduced rates. Repairs, overhauls and spares Expert repairs and overhauls are usually performed within TBMA’s own manufacturing facilities, using original certified parts. The repaired component is extensively checked and tested prior to returning it to site. If you have any questions regarding technical or operational aspects of TBMA equipment, please do not hesitate to contact us. For a service request, please send us an email including the following information: * machine type * serial number * year of manufacture *

The diverter valve SDTD-C contains a completely stainless steel body and plug making it suitable not only for diverting, but also for converging A major producer of polypropylene and polyethylene granules needed diverter valves for conveying 48 up to 80 tons/hr, depending on the conveying distance. They preferred to use the SDTD diverter, due to its compact design. However, at some locations the diverters also needed to be able to converge to allow a line change in the event of a production line failure. A bit like train tracks, where trains can change tracks in either direction. Compact diverter valve SDTD plug diverters are well known for their clever, value engineered design: the compact, single pipe design allows a large pipe diameter in relation to the size of the diverter. The standard SDTD version, however, is only suitable for diverting. It consists of an LM25 aluminium grade body and plug, lined with a 316 stainless steel tube, creating a rim at the inlet. This is no problem when diverting, but it would lead to product build-up when the diverter is used for converging. Stainless steel body and