News items November 2020

In his production chain an American manufacturer will no longer use two machines for screening his plastic granulate, but only one: the Rhewum wafl with two screen decks. Pavement markings have been used since the beginning of the 20th century. Today they are part of the modern street scene and without them we would sometimes lose orientation. The line markings create a clear and safe traffic guidance. The products of the world’s leading North Carolina-based manufacturer are not only used on roads and highways, but also on taxiways, take-off and landing runways, parking lots, intersections and in all types of commercial, construction, government, industrial and architectural environments. So these markings help drivers, pilots and pedestrians to move safely in the right direction. The exact process of producing road markings will not be discussed in detail at this point, as it is quite complex. However, plastic granulate is processed in the production of road markings, that must be dewatered. With the help of the Rhewum wafl the water can be perfectly separated from the product and a low residual moisture of approx. 8 percent can

4B WDA sensor used as solution to monitor chain slack or breakage By using a WDA sensor in combination with a speed relay, ferrous steel flights or bolts on plastic paddles are used to monitor for broken or slack chain issues on drag conveyors. The WDA is a non-contacting extended range magnetic proximity sensor, not affected by dust or material build up, used to detect moving ferrous material up to 75mm away from the sensor. The speed relay is used to monitor the speed of a rotating shaft and detect if it rises or falls below a preset safety level.

The last GlobalGypsum Conference confirmed the high interest in the new conveyor skirting system The new conveyor skirting system is getting more and more friends, worldwide and in all industries. The next GlobalCement visual will be beginning of December. If you have interest, please send us a short mail and you will get automatically a link to the registration page for the next GleobalCement.

M.I.P. recently delivered a silo in composite for a brewery in the southwest of France. The brewery will use the silo for the storage of malt. The silo has a diameter of 2800 mm and a capacity of 50m³ and is equipped with a filter, a level measurement, explosion panels and weighing cells. No condensation M.I.P. is specialized in the construction of composite silos with high thermal insulation. This makes our silos insensitive to condensation. They are ideal for the storage of raw materials for beer. Moreover, thanks to the high-tech production process, M.I.P. is able to build seamless one-piece silos with extremely smooth internal walls.

Simple and reliable measurement technology by UWT A level limit sensor has to cope with low bulk density, bridging, caking, abrasiveness, corrosion, leverage forces, high and low process temperatures, electrostatic charging and so on. Rotating level limit switches of UWT have been designed to meet these challenges of different industry sectors and cover various changing approaches, also within extraordinary applications. The rotating paddle switch can be used as full, demand or empty detectors in silos or containers. The trusted, multifunctional and maintenance free unit for level monitoring of bulk goods is versatile and has a modular design. With its simple electromechanical measuring principle it can also be adapted for extreme process conditions. A motor driven shaft causes the vane to rotate. Once the material level reaches the vane, thereby preventing further rotation, this creates a torque, which is converted via a switch to an electric signal. When the vane is free again of the material, the output signal

Cost-efficient LC light tablet coater by Lödige Process Technology, developed for companies producing sports nutricion or nutricional supplements Lödige Process Technology presents an entirely new model range of tablet coaters: The LC light series, which is characterized by its standardized design. These newly developed, standard models are the perfect solution for customers in the food industry or companies specialized in the production of nutritional supplements, sports nutrition or generic medicinal products. The TC Light Lödige coater range is positioned next to the existing LC series which is well appreciated. 5 benefits of LC series * High degree of filling level variability without drum replacement, due to the extremely low height of the mixing elements. * Even coating and short process times due the high number of mixing elements and nozzles. * High drying effectiveness due to the even air distribution throughout the entire drum length. * Optimized air routing, which prevents spray drying, increases service life for campaign production and reduces the cleaning workload. * Sophisticated cleaning system

Now also available with stainless and galvanised steel flanges In addition to flexible connections with aluminium flanges, Euro Manchetten & Compensators now also supplies sleeves with galvanized steel and stainless steel flanges. Dutch and German market The sleeves have been introduced, because there is an increasing demand for steel flanges in the Netherlands and standard versions that connect better to the German market. In addition, the sleeves are more in line with the profiles that are used to make air ducts. On top of that; these versions have a higher airtightness than the sleeves with aluminum profiles. Produced in the Netherlands By adding special sawing and drilling machines for metal and stainless steel to our collection of machinery and production techniques, we also produce these products locally; in Kaatsheuvel. Versions and specifications * The cuffs comply with airtightness class LUKA C or DIN EN 13180: 2002 class C. * Available in fire class DIN 4102-B1 and B2. * The flexible connections are available in

APK Relies on Coperion ZSK Extruder Technology for Newcycling® Stuttgart, October 2020 – For its innovative, solvent-based plastic recycling process Newcycling®, APK AG in Merseburg, is relying on the high-performance ZSK extruder technology and technical process expertise from Coperion. Using the Newcycling® process, multi-polymer and multi-layer plastic packaging, that previously could not be recycled, can now be separated and processed into homogeneous regrind using ZSK twin screw extruders. In contrast to chemical recycling, the polymer in this process remains unchanged and does not require energy- and cost-intensive re-polymerization. Newcycling®, therefore, is highly efficient from a cost and from an environmental perspective. Thanks to the innovative, solvent-based Newcycling® treatment, as well as the excellent devolatilization performance and gentle material handling in the ZSK extruder, the quality of the recyclates is close to that of virgin product. Plastic Waste as Challenge and Opportunity The amount of plastic

The design of the Q-Bic isolation system for explosion safety is not only functional and hygienic, but also award winning visual. When it comes to the winners of design awards, most people think of futuristic automobiles, furnishings or everyday objects. However, for the first time, protection systems have now also received an award. Two in-house developments from the German safety manufacturer REMBE, known as the world market leader on the explosion safety scene, have received the Red Dot Design Award: the Q-Bic extinguishing barrier and the design study for a new generation of the EXKOP quench valve, both products for explosion isolation. The REMBE engineers have thus demonstrated that, besides the highest standards of safety and reliability, they also have an eye for the visual. However, not only does the new Q-Bic isolation system look good but the design has been developed with functional and hygienic aspects in mind. The Q-Bic extinguishing barrier offers a variety of visible and invisible highlights: the firmly attached transport handles, which allow safe installation and transport of

Customers Strive for Quality Products and ROI Moisture control in the manufacturing process can determine the quality of the final product. MoistTech`s state of the art equipment and superior customer service outshines the competition in providing the diamond standard in process and quality control. 40+ years of moisture control experience gives us the ability to provide expertise across many industries including Food, Minerals, Paper & Plastics, Wood, Tobacco, Biomass & Renewable Energy and more. The manufacturing process can benefit from proper moisture control in numerous ways which create an instant return on investment. Eliminating wasted product or downtime from production due to adjustments Optimizing dryer usage to ensure they are not wasting energy and perform properly Automated measurements in real time display instant and accurate results for immediate online adjustments 100% product inspection Zero contact with the product, retaining all quality control standards Little to zero maintenance to maintain

An automotive industry plastics manufacturer contacted Vortex Global because they needed to replace a cumbersome hose manifold system with an automated process. The system was used to convey different grades and colors of plastic pellets from individual storage bins into an extruder, where the pellets were heated and molded into automotive parts. For this plastics manufacturer, the process of conveying plastic pellets was a production and safety ordeal. The hoses took space on the production floor, employees had to be aware of the constant relocation of the hoses, and production slowed as hoses were relocated to different source bins. On occasion, hoses were connected to the wrong source bin, causing the extruded parts to be made with the improper materials – therefore creating waste. The company had installed Vortex Wye Line Diverters in other parts of their facility earlier with great success. They were pleased with the valves’ performance and the lifecycle

The next evolutionary level of explosion safety: REMBE iQ Safety Cockpit - smart home for factories Visualisation of safety-relevant faults in the control room are only half the battle. In order to appropriately react to such faults, pre-defined counter measures have to be initiated – what sounds simple is a true challenge for plant operators in practice. Although protective systems and plant components react autonomously, the right behavior of employees in critical situations is mandatory. Given the risk of human error, the REMBE iQ Safety Cockpit was developed and launched: Similar to a process control system, the REMBE iQ Safety Cockpit offers an overview of all relevant protective and equipment system status, which can also be monitored in real time from any location remotely via smart phone. However, in addition to the PLC, detailed and automatic and semi-automatic action plans can be linked and initiated: In case of an event in a certain area, sending an email or an SMS to a pre-defined distribution group can be automated to bring the incident to their

By optimizing the manufacturing process, we were able to reduce our manufacturing costs, all while maintaining our high levels of Engelsmann quality. As part of our internal program to increase efficiency, four of our most popular vibration screening machines were brought up to the latest state of the art technically – but that’s not all. By standardizing the individual parts and optimizing the manufacturing process, we were also able to reduce our manufacturing costs, all while maintaining our high levels of Engelsmann quality. Those four screening machines cover a wide range of screening applications: from simple protective screening to fine and coarse screening or even grading into multiple fractions. You can find out how you can benefit from this on the 2020 Efficiency Program information page.

Faster visual check Brabender Technologie continues to adapt their wide portfolio of bulk dosing solutions to the wishes of the market. In addition to visual control via the control panel, visual control at the dosing unit itself will soon be possible even faster. Brabender Technology brings a transparent vertical spout on the market for this purpose. The new transparent vertical spout of PETG is a non-flexible plastic that remains dimensionally stable up to 90°C. The material is food grade, FDA compliant and therefore ideally suited for the food industry. Because the vertical spout is transparent, you can visually check at a glance whether there is a dosing flow. The new transparent vertical outlet will be available in phases over the coming months, starting with the famous FlexWall FW40 and FW80. This will be followed by the other types of dosing units

Founded in 1982, Sports Direct International PLC is today the UK‘s largest sporting goods retailer, and operates a diversified portfolio of sports, fitness, fashion and lifestyle fascias and brands. Retailer Sports Direct acquired HSM machines at their Shirebrook headquarters to help manage their waste from across 1,000 stores across the UK where it’s arranged and recycled e¬fficiently. Recycling plays a major part within the organisation’s corporate responsibilities. The company’s “strict” recycling standards means all UK stores are monitored closely ensuring there’s no cross contamination between recyclable materials such as wood, cardboard, plastics etc. The Facts The Facility Manager at Sports Direct, Martyn Joyce, has been responsible for the management of waste in the company for more than 14 years. With around 800 to 1,000 tonnes of cardboard collected each month, due care and attention must be enforced at all times, especially with the large volumes

The new conveyor belt skirting, the AirScrape runs on high performance 12 months now. The mine confirmed and appreciate, the high cost savings and the clean dust free working places at the conveyor belts. A new user, operator of the processing plant of a large mine, had to readjust the conventional conveyor skirting at belt transfer points every 2 weeks and replace them completely every 4 months, causing enormous downtimes and costs of the equivalent of € 240 000 each. The plant managers hoped to stretch these cycles. They discovered the AirScrape at the Perumin 2019 trade fair and decided to test the conveyor skirting at one of the most critical transfers at the highest point of the plant. From there, dust not only trickled into the entire plant, but was also carried by the wind in the direction of the lower situated nearby village. After the test installation of the AirScrape of 10 m per side of the conveyor, the effectiveness was immediately apparent. Only 2 weeks later, the main manager approved a large AirScrape order. In the meantime, elements for 150 m (both sides) have been purchased to convert a total of 5 belt transfers to AirScrape. Furthermore, there are

Short course: Rotary Valves; Design, Selection and Operational Issues 15 – 16 December 2020 On-line delivery: 14 :00 – 17:00 hrs UK time Which type of Rotary Valve should I select? Faced with a large choice of rotor type, drive type, venting arrangements, bearing pattern, seal choice, clearances, cleaning features etc, never mind the choice of materials of construction, how does an engineer decide which type of rotary valve to select? The course is aimed to help delegates understand the reasons for the different options and how to choose them and is recommended for engineers involved in the design of pneumatic conveying systems. Held over two short sessions, we have prepared the following programme. Programme * Application areas for rotary valves, and their different demands (feeding, explosion protection, isolation etc) * Basics of rotary valve performance – air leakage, feed rate etc * Materials of construction linked to issues of wear and build-up * Seals and bearings, options, functions and selection * Special

Now even more efficient with the Fritsch cyclones The Fritsch Variable Speed Rotor Mill Pulverisette 14 classic line is the ideal mill for fast, effective comminution of soft to medium-hard, brittle and fibrous materials as well as temperature-sensitive samples – proven worldwide for the use in trace analysis. The motor speed can be varied between 6,000 and 20,000 rpm in increments of one-thousand – making it possible to adapt the mill to each specific application. An automatic speed compensation feature ensures an ideal adaptation of the grinding to the specific comminution behaviour of the sample. At the same time, reduces the fast, effective grinding through the efficient air routing inside the Pulverisette 14 classic line significantly the thermal strain on the sample. Efficient cooling The ingenious air routing of the Pulverisette 14 classic line ensures a constant airflow to cool the rotor, all motor components and the grinding material in the collecting vessel. At the same time, a large fan blows the

With its new website, Gericke opens a big window into the world of powder processing, handling and services At your fingertips: Everything you always wanted to know about powder processing. With its new website, Gericke opens a big window into the world of powder processing, handling and services. Besides product specifications, visitors can also find useful background information about applications and systems in various industries. The expectations from a website have dramatically changed over time. From a quite basic information tool about a company’s offering it has often grown into a multimedia platform. With a complete redesign of its online presence, Gericke has also upgraded its website to become a comprehensive collection of technologies and solutions in the powder processing industries. From food, chemical and pharma to raw material and environmental industries, a mix of case studies and multimedia content together with information about Gericke’s offering showcases many proven solutions and the expertise of the company. The complete range of rotary and diverter

Online mass flow measurement with SolidFlow 2.0 Fly ash does have the tendency to create blockages in the cone of the hopper and screw feeder. Our customer was looking for a solution to provide information about the quantity of material flow behind the hopper to control the flow condition. Process data Customer: Cement plant Material: Fly ash Installation: After hopper and screw feeder Function: Online information about the quality of flow condition Solution SolidFlow 2.0 is specially designed for mass flow measurement of solids up to 20 t/h in free fall and in pneumatic applications and has an active roping compensation. This allows measurement errors that occur due to roping to be compensated. In the described application SolidFlow 2.0 is used to measure the quantity of fly ash behind the hopper and screw feeder. The flow measurement will give online information that provides important conclusions about the quality of the material transport. For example, blockages in the silo cone and in the rotary

Dinnissen Process Technology sets a new industry standard for information security with renewed ISO 27001 certification. This month, Dinnissen Process Technology received a renewed ISO 27001 certification from an independent certification institute. ISO 27001 is the world’s most recognized information security standard. Wondering why we value the security of data so much? Read it in this article. ISO 27001: For the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data In 2017 we were, to the best of our knowledge, the first and only machine manufacturer in the Netherlands to achieve this integral certification for cybersecurity. ISO 27001 focuses on the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of data; an exceptional quality mark to have as a machine manufacturer. During a recent audit, the certification institute found that Dinnissen has an extremely robust ISO management system. Keep on reading to find out why we invest heavily in data security. Far-reaching automation demands far-reaching security Together with our customers, we continuously innovate to make production

Impact Grinding without Metal Contamination With the CERAMIC-execution of the CSM classifier mill, dry fine grinding is possible without metal contamination of the grinding product. All machine parts in contact with the grinding product are completely made of ceramic or have a ceramic lining. The classifier mill CSM combines an impact grinding mechanism with an integrated dynamic air classifier. Using this air classifier a very fine final fineness of less than 10 μm can be obtained, without the disadvantage of an external grinding and classifying circuit. The internal circulation of the coarse product in the classifier is self-adjusting, which ensures a steady, energy and space saving operation. The grinding is carried out between a peripheral milling track and the beating tools. Thanks to the highly-developed classifier technology with vertical classifier wheel, a rotationally symmetrical classification can be achieved, which guarantees a very high fineness with precise upper particle size limit, as well

Modbus and Limiter Function in Hazardous Areas The eltherm electronic temperature controller Ex-TC has a wide control range of 0°C up to + 450°C and an ambient temperature range of - 40°C up to + 50°C. It has been developed for use in hazardous areas. Typical applications are frost protection and temperature maintenance. For different applications we offer different versions for wall mounting or for mounting on pipelines. You can choose between a temperature controller with alarm relay, with RS 485 interface with Modbus protocol or a temperature controller and limiter combination with alarm relay. The device can switch high rated currents and its round shape ensures optimum mechanical safety. The quick closing lid with snap lock is easy to use. All versions are suitable for our self-regulating heating cables (ELSR), as well as resistance heating cables (ELK, ELP). Designs: - Ex-TC/ A: Temperature Controller with Alarm Function - Ex-TC/M: Temperature Controller with Modbus - Ex-TC/AL: Temperature Controller

Problems with flow? Bridging, funnel flow, stagnant zones can be counteracted with a pneumatic knocker, when vibration is not enough. The pneumatic knocker is used for bulk goods with material flow problems for instance bridging, funnel flow and residue formations, when high speed shakers and vibrators with soft sine-shaped oscillations are no longer effective. The effect of the knocker is comparable to that of the famous “silo hammer”, but without distorted silo spouts additionally impeding the material flow. The knocker is normally controlled by an electrical control system with a solenoid valve. Within the area where the knocking takes place there should be enough space for the impact to expand in all directions. Reinforcements of the silo walls and additional ribs should be avoided, as this increases the weight and the strength of the silo walls and thus reduces the effect of the knocker. The Pneumatic Knocker produces an ideal elastic shock that is specified as the impact energy E = m/2 × v2 [kgm/s2 = Nm] and as impulse J = m × v [kgm/s = Ns]. There is no impact force or out-of-balance

Very fine screening of products for the growing petfood market A French manufacturer of dog and cat food decided to use a RHEWUM screening machine type WA for the screening of animal meal. Animal meal is often added to animal feed as a source of protein and used as food for pets as well as zoo animals. Under strict conditions, it is also suitable as a fertilizer in agriculture. For the feed capacity of 20 tons of animal feed per hour the customer now bought a screening machine type WA with suitable feeder type SV from RHEWUM which replaces an outdated screening machine of another machine manufacturer. The separation is at 1 mm for removing lumps and impurities. The type WA is excellently suited for sieving powder and meal in the finest to medium grain range and can be easily integrated into existing plants. The direct transmission of the vibrations to the screen mesh via powerful electromagnets is not only energy-efficient, but also enables extremely high accelerations of more than 15 g and thus guarantees a sharp separation even

We take you with us on an exciting tour through our application technology laboratory in Idar-Oberstein Be our guest. Go on a virtual tour of discoveries and find out new things and many exciting facts about sample preparation and particle sizing. Explore our laboratory and get to know our instruments from all angles on the interactive 360°tour. What is the principle behind the ball mills? Why is it so easy to clean Fritsch cutting mills? Which processes are used to measure the shape and size of a particle and how exactly does this work? You can discover all this and much more during the tour. Experience our products live. Uncertainties continue to determine real working life. These are times when actual trade fairs are unthinkable and travelling also becomes problematic. Nevertheless, we do not want to forego the dialogue with you and simply present our new products online. With our virtual product presentation, you can experience our products for milling, sizing, sieving and dividing directly at your workplace. This is how it works. Simply fill out the form by briefly

It looks the same but works totally different. 360 degrees movable, totally free means for you ... The new tracking system is now available. The PrimeTracker works directly against all kinds of mistracking, brings your conveyor belts directly back to the middle. Check the PrimeTracker diameter and you will easily see and understand the difference to the other tracking system and to the advantages of the PrimeTracker. More infos? Please let us know.