News items January 2024

Next succesful Factory Acceptance TEs Efficient and safe filling of thionyl chloride and sufurl chloride into 200-liter drums with an impressive output of 17 to 20 drums per hour - we offer our R-Dos-F system with explosion protection as a solution for this. Our customer CABB has successfully accepted it at our factory. We are delighted about the successful meeting with the team from Switzerland.

Coperion has equipped its ZSK 18 MEGAlab laboratory extruder with numerous new functions that provide significantly greater flexibility and safety in handling Pluggable cartridge heaters instead of hard wired ones now allow for rapid barrel reconfiguration as well as straightforward cartridge heater exchange. An electrically securable maintenance door on the gearbox lantern increases operational safety and at the same time provides quick access, reducing downtimes for screw changes and system maintenance. Moreover, feeders for this laboratory machine can now be placed on a newly developed patent-pending feeding platform which allows up to four feeders to be arranged with maximum flexibility for adding ingredients in myriad ways. The ZSK 18 MEGAlab, with a screw diameter of 18 mm, has a specific torque of 11.3 Nm/cm³ and achieves a maximum rotation speed of 1,200 min-1. It is ideally suited for use in research and development projects as well as for production of minimum quantities. Optimized feeding platform The new, patent-pending feeding platform makes adding ingredients noticeably easier. It is firmly attached to

Accelerate your additive manufacturing with the AMPro Sieve Station connect by Russell Finex Russell Finex is proud to announce our new AMPro Sieve Station Connect. It sets a new standard for scalable and automated powder handling. Since its first launch in 2010, the system has been re-engineered to incorporate the latest technology. Its unique ‘Connect’ concept future-proofs all powder-bed additive manufacturing processes. Ready, Recover, Requalify & Reuse The award winning AMPro Sieve Station has been enhanced with its ‘Connect’ feature, allowing for remote operation and data logging for system optimisation and a new ‘plug-and-play’ platform provide for easy scale-up. Formnext 2023 Keynote Address The new AMPro Sieve Station Connect was launched at Formnext 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, where it received a warm reception. Attendants were excited to learn about its new features and enhanced functionality. [AHREF**SW**russellfinex.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AMPro-Sieve-Station-Connect-Product-Guide-Brochure.pdf**Download the brochure

In this blog, we will explore the different types of mixers used in mixing carbon black powders and their specific advantages. Carbon black powders are widely used in various industries, including rubber manufacturing, plastics, and paints. he process of mixing carbon black powders plays a crucial role in achieving desired product quality and consistency. 1. Ribbon Blenders Ribbon blenders are commonly used in the mixing process of carbon black powders. With their unique design, these mixers consist of a cylindrical container with a rotating agitator. The agitator, shaped like a ribbon, moves the powders in a horizontal direction, ensuring efficient mixing. Ribbon blenders are ideal for blending carbon black powders with other dry ingredients due to their high capacity and uniform mixing capabilities. 2. Paddle Mixers Paddle mixers are another popular choice for mixing carbon black powders. These mixers feature paddles attached to a rotating shaft, which agitate the powders in a vertical and radial motion. Paddle mixers are known for their versatility and ability to handle both dry

Muller Beltex is a service supplier of high-quality components for elevators. We help you to secure the mechanical side of your elevator. An important next step in this process is monitoring to make sure continuity is guaranteed. Considering an elevator is an enclosed system, knowing what is going on inside the elevator is a must. After all, prevention is the better cure. Both preventive and curative measures must be taken to ensure full and safe monitoring. To guarantee this, Muller Beltex offers a total solution with “fail safe” products it has developed and engineered itself along with external components to be able to supply a complete elevator in conformity with the latest ATEX directives. Muller Beltex’ monitoring systems oversee the entire production process thus ensuring a sustainable, problem-free bulk processing and optimum reliability. Product overview * Belt misalignment monitoring * Bearing temperature monitoring * Speed monitoring * Junction boxes, controllers, indicators & transmitters * Level instruments * Data acquisition & SCADA systems * Explosion vent panels & flameless

2024 kicks off with a high-speed start The customer FOSFA a.s. from the Czech Republic visited Greif-Velox in Lübeck right at the beginning of the year for the FAT of their new BVP gross pneumatic packer. The BVP 4.40 high-speed pneumatic packer with a bandwidth of 4 KG bags up to 40 KG bags adapts flexibly to customer requirements. The system efficiently bags up to 400 bags per hour and can be supplemented with additional spouts, making it possible to bag up to 1,600 bags per hour.

The Masterflex Group’s consulting and solutions expertise is to be expanded by 2035 and products transferred to the circular economy. With the Hero@Zero vision, the Masterflex Group is embarking on the path as a ”first mover” in the industry. In this way, we will also be one step ahead of the expected legislative changes - whether it is a plastics tax or the pricing of CO₂ emissions. For us as a group of companies focusing on hose and connection solutions made from high-performance plastics, however, this also means another challenge: in the interests of our customers, this should be as economical as possible. As Dr. Andreas Bastin, CEO of the Masterflex Group, outlines in an interview with Technischer Handel: ”This means developing overall concepts that prevent hoses from becoming exorbitantly expensive. By combining requirements management, the right choice of materials and ideal processing, we want to be able to supply cost-effective products that are as ecologically clean as possible in a circular economy.” Our strategists have recognized the economic and political development

With its special suitability for media such as chlorine gas, hydrofluoric acid and sulphuric acid, the ChemFlyer | CST from ChemValve-Schmid fits perfectly into the valve portfolio of Warex Valve Warex Valve is known for its high-performance shut-off valves, which guarantee safety and tightness even in explosion-protected areas. Customer-specific configurations play a decisive role for the valve expert in ensuring process-optimised functionality. The cooperation with ChemValve-Schmid was therefore an obvious choice: the Swiss manufacturer has been world-renowned for its modular, PTFE-lined butterfly valves for more than 30 years. Like Warex Valve, the Swiss company relies on flexible production by its own team of employees. The ChemFlyer | CST PTFE butterfly valve is in demand internationally, is manufactured in Welschenrohr to the highest quality standards and is now also distributed by Warex Valve. Design advantages The ChemFlyer | CST offers smooth functionality when used with corrosive media and plenty of scope for modifications. These result from the advantageous design: the rounded and polished sealing surfaces of the disc reduce the torque and allow

A fail proof solution for the production line is a NIR moisture measurement solution that allows for full monitoring. Ideally there would never be an accident report on the job and every safety precaution would be followed to a T by the team. But usually that is not the case and far too often we read reports of on-site accidents with equipment. Safety and quality are both main concerns when it comes to the manufacturing and production process. Ensuring the team members are efficient in their job while being safe ensures that everyone goes home at the end of the day. Excess moisture within a product can cause more issues than just quality control, in some instances, excess moisture in the product creates issues with equipment function that can possibly lead to human intervention. In those cases, huge safety concerns arise as large pieces of equipment can be very dangerous to work with and around. Accidents happen every day on the job and if we can find ways to eliminate them by implementing proactive measures, we can decrease the number of accidents and increase workers’ safety

On April 25 an 26 renowned speakers will share their experiences and present practical examples of solutions for fulfilling environmental protection, general safety and fire protection requirements in tank terminals. in German Flat-bottomed tanks and vessels are the backbone of industrial storage. However, the efficiency of these structures can decrease significantly over time. Therefore, their careful refurbishment is essential for maintaining efficiency and safety. With the annual conference ”Upgrading of flat-bottom tanks and vessels”, the HDT (Haus der Technik) has established a highly regarded forum for networking and professional exchange from the perspective of practical application. The full programme and all information on registration can be found on the HDT website. See the link under ”Further information”. Note: The seminar will be held in German.

We are exhibiting our mixers in hall 10.1 at stand G40. Visit our stand to learn how gentle mixing technology can improve the quality of your product output. Gentle Mixing Technology for Highest Quality Output Achieve excellent homogeneity within a short mixing cycle in a clean and energy-efficient machine. Our proprietary gentle mixing technology ensures total particle integrity is preserved. Engineering solutions for food, chemical, polymer & pharmaceutical processing. Proven Processing Solutions for Powders, Granulate & Natural Products Sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter and get free entry tickets to the fair.

PROBAT is a manufacturer of coffee roasting equipment and wants to control the volume flow to ensure high roaster efficiency through optimal energy transfer. APPLICATION PROBAT is a manufacturer of coffee roasting equipment. PROBAT’s roasters are operated according to a special procedure to make the roasting process as efficient as possible. This procedure enables PROBAT to use a large part of the hot air generated to support the process and thus save energy. The company saves money through lower energy costs while maintaining the same product quality. In order to be able to operate these roasters in an energy-efficient manner, it is important to know which air volume flows through the roaster. Depending on the type of coffee and roasting profile, different volume flows may be required. A correctly set and controlled volume flow ensures high roaster efficiency through optimal energy transfer to the coffee bean. If the volume flow is set incorrectly, the energy transfer to the bean would have to be adjusted via the temperature of the roasting gas, which would have a significant impact on the roaster’s efficiency. The

NetterVibration presents variety and innovation at EXPOSOLIDOS 2024 NetterVibration announces its participation in the next EXPOSOLIDOS, which will take place in Barcelona from 6 to 8 February 2024. The company, known for its wide and established range of products and tailor-made solutions in the field of vibration technology, will present for the first time in the Spanish market the ePKL, its latest innovation, at booth E255. The ePKL, a product ’Made in Germany’, stands out in the market for its versatility, performance and unprecedented compact design. This purely electric impactor maintains the quality and efficiency of NetterVibration’s proven PKL pneumatic series, with the additional advantage of being able to operate without a compressed air supply, if for economic or technical reasons it is not available. In addition, its electric operation facilitates its portability, as it can be powered by a simple battery, and allows for a more efficient integration into modern control processes and the possibility of using renewable

our partner with foresight and experience in the provision of packaging machinery. From budgeting and planning to complete logistics. With over 32 years of experience, SSB is the industry expert in the field of bagging, weighing and control technology and offers complete bagging lines in addition to an extensive delivery programme. We supply complete systems from the silo outlet to the finished pallet. SSB products are manufactured according to the most modern and highest quality standards. Our production chain is characterised by high precision. Take a look at our website for an overview of our machines.

Foundries face the challenge of efficiently separating casting molds and sand cores from cast metal parts. This sand must be recycled. What is Cast Shakeout and Sand Shakeout? After the molten metal is poured into the molds and solidified, these molds need to be removed to obtain the finished castings. This process is called shakeout. Cast Shakeout specifically refers to the separation of casting molds or cores from the cast metal parts. Cores made of materials such as ceramics, which have a different composition than the surrounding sand, are often used. To obtain the final shape of the casting, these cores need to be removed. On the other hand, Sand Shakeout involves the separation of sand molds and sand cores from the cast metal parts. Sand is commonly used as a molding material in the foundry industry. Once the metal is cast and solidified, the sand molds need to be removed to expose the castings. RHEtrans for efficient Cast Shakeout RHEtrans by RHEWUM is an oscillating chute with an unbalanced drive, known for its economical conveying capability and robust, reliable construction. RHEtrans

Active batch balancing & food conformity & CIP suitability In the food industry, absolute hygiene is of crucial importance, with high demands being placed on the measurement technology to be installed in terms of design, functionality and reliability. In the beverage industry in particular, these requirements can be very specific. A Peruvian beer manufacturer was looking for suitable solutions for overfill and running-empty protection for its process tanks with different solid and liquid raw materials. The malt dosing system was designed with innovative RF technology. Capacitive limit switches from UWT were installed, which are designed for high temperatures and applications with highly caking materials such as the viscous liquid of the malt mixture. It tastes better when you know your limits The difficulty in beer production lies in controlling the correct malt dosage during the addition of water for dissolving. This was due to the fact that the grain became very sticky after moistening, which led to false alarms for

Big bags are increasingly used to fill products. Poeth offers a wide range of solutions for filling these big bags: - automatically closing big bag - vibrating bottom for compacting powders/granulates - automatic unloading of big-bag loops - roller conveyor or chain conveyor - tilting filling head for improved ergonomics - big bag suspended in a chain conveyor to allow extremely watery powders such as soy to settle.

Goudsmit Magnetics (Waalre, Netherlands) has developed a new pipe magnet that requires half the installation height of its predecessor and is also twice as strong. Manufactured entirely from stainless steel, the magnetic separator contains a core of neodymium (NdFeB) magnets and creates a flux density of 12,000 gauss. The conical-shaped magnet core contains more pole plates, so even 30 µm particles stick to more engagement points. This results in a higher degree of separation and also makes it possible to capture smaller metal particles in addition to coarse ones. Steel particles present in the product flow such as bolts, nuts, washers, screws, small metal balls, broken threads and clips can be effortlessly separated from grains, corn, flour, wheat flour and other incoming goods flows. The new magnet system is suitable not only for mounting in free-fall pipes, but also for pressure pipes. The stainless steel bullet magnet can be used in food but also other industries. Low installation height & compact design The 12,000 gauss pipe magnet was developed in response to specific market demands. The first requirement was to

The optimal solution for dust-free material feeding and product guidance. Our BLU-TEC Proload product transfer points are completely dustproof. With a relatively new customer in the limestone industry, we were once again able to demonstrate our expertise. At an existing conveyor belt, the customer had a very challenging area where the entire space around the conveyor system was filled with product. Even without lateral sealing rubber, we achieve a loss-free material transfer. Available in standard modules of 2 meters in length, it is often immediately ready for complete installation. Advantages: - Minimal maintenance intervals - High efficiency - Long lifespan - Great reliability The BLU-TEC Proload system, developed by Promati has been proving itself for many years with numerous satisfied customers. If you have problems such as: - Product loss - Contamination of equipment and surroundings by the product - Workplace safety due to piles of product, slippery surfaces on pathways in connection with moisture - Dust is harmful to humans,

Looking for ways to save storage space in your warehouse or factory? Stack your bulk goods in big bags / FIBCs safely with our Indus Neva. Looking for ways to save storage space in your warehouse or factory? Safely stack your storage in big bags on top of each other with our Indus Neva pallet system. Held together by the stacking tubes in each corner of the bottom deck, the Neva system is very steady. The system keeps the jumbo bags perfectly balanced, up to 7 meters or 6 tons. The Neva offers a very efficient and safe support for big bags /FIBC’s. Stacking big bags increases the capacity to a maximum of 4 times 1,500 kg. Easy and quick to assemble and disassemble. The system is also known as big bag stacking rack, big bag container, big bag storage rack or big back storage system. Storage space savings in numbers The maximum stack height is 7 meters high and 6 tons in weight. By using the Indus Neva pallet system, the following space can be saved compared to a 100×100 big bag: * Stacked 2 high: 40.50% * Stacked 3 high: 60.33% * Stacked 4 high: 70.25% Takes up very little space when temporarily

We turn our ideas into reality and create innovative and solution-oriented products for conveyor plants of bulk materials Based on more than 3 decades of know-how in the area of materials handling technology, we have been analyzing critical points in conveyor systems and developing new cost-efficient solutions for improvement and optimization. With this innovation strategy we have been creating unique products like the AirScrape, DustScrape and SpeedScrape. Our new developments are economic and easy to assemble but allow a significant prevention of dust formation, spill and a more careful and efficient belt cleaning at critical sections along the conveyor route and transfer points. To optimize the use, we offer individual advice for planning and implementation of projects. In this way our customers receive solutions that are exactly meeting their requirements. For you as a customer it means cost reduction, longevity, increase of safety, reduction of breakdown risks and thus sustainability when operating your conveyor system. We are continuously working on new ideas that we want to launch

Lockout/ Tagout procedures were implemented to improve safety during maintenance activities at production sites of Groupe Lactalis in the Netherlands Groupe Lactalis is the world’s largest dairy company. Safety is one of the top priorities in all factories of the group. In its production sites in the Netherlands, called Royal Lactalis Leerdammer B.V., where Leerdammer cheese is produced, Lockout/ Tagout procedures were implemented to improve safety during maintenance activities. Read the inspiring case study Royal Lactalis Leerdammer B.V. wanted to increase maintenance safety by reducing machine intervention risks in its production sites in the Netherlands. The company wanted to implement Lockout/Tagout, a proven safety procedure that enables the complete isolation of machines from their entire energy supply while maintenance is ongoing. The procedure can remove all safety risks related to moving machine parts, premature machine energisation, and residual machine energy. Royal Lactalis Leerdammer B.V. wanted to set up their very own Lockout/Tagout programme, and sought guidance from an established expert. Learn

Van Gink Trading BV is specialised in Flip-Flow screens for all types and brands of flip-flow screening machines. Made of wear resistant Githan polyurethane and well priced. Also interesting: short terms of delivery. A variety of holes is possible (square, round etc.). Also lining tiles for silo’s and bunkers. Mat lengths up to 3000 mm. Visit our website for our other wear resistant products.

The Augsburg-based machine and plant manufacturer is delighted to receive the international award. The German Agricultural Society (DLG) has announced the winners of the International FoodTec Awards 2024. The award honours 14 innovation projects, including the Sugarplex SX Flow from Hosokawa Alpine AG with a silver medal. It is the ideal solution for the one-step production of shelf-stable icing sugar. Icing sugar has a wide range of applications within the confectionery and bakery industry. When granulated sugar (sucrose) is ground with conventional methods, icing sugar tends to clump together again immediately after leaving the mill. ”This leads to difficulties with further processing and also when used as decoration for confectionery,” explains Dr Stefan Klettenhammer, Sales Manager at Hosokawa Alpine. As a rule, additives such as starch to prevent agglomeration are required to obtain and store stable icing sugar or systems such as mixing containers that keep the icing sugar in motion. ”Complex downstream conditioning processes such as cooling and heating

Ladders to success and plenty of freedom for new customer projects at Greif-Velox Following the punctual delivery of all customer systems last year, the tidy assembly hall in Lübeck once again offers sufficient space for upcoming projects. Depending on the respective equipment, up to 5 customer systems can be assembled here at the same time and prepared for customer acceptance (FAT).