Solids Handling
Overcoming Material-Transfer Challenges in Food Processing Applications
A customized material-transfer unit was designed for the in-house supply and transport of raw materials, seamlessly linking the process steps of dietary supplement manufacturing while minimizing contamination and dust The stringent demands of the food industry create significant challenges for…
Bulk-Solids Storage and Flow: Silos and Stockpiles
This article provides guidance on the selection and sizing of silos and stockpiles in bulk-solids-handling operations, and clarifies misconceptions surrounding gravity-reclaim storage systems for bulk-solids materials Gravity-reclaim systems for bulk-solids handling rely solely on gravity to withdraw material from storage…
Stop the Cake Before It Starts
A Multiphysics Approach to Moisture-Induced Caking in Super Sacks Discover how to identify and prevent powder caking before it leads to product rejections, discharge failures, and costly rework. This white paper presents a multiphysics engineering approach combining material…
Jenike & Johanson celebrates 60th anniversary
Jenike & Johanson (Tyngsboro, Mass.; www.jenike.com) is celebrating its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of engineering innovation, scientific leadership, and problem-solving in bulk solids handling. Since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Andrew Jenike, the company has helped transform bulk…
Staying Ahead of the Curve: What the Latest Global Pharmacopoeia Updates Mean for Your Lab Balance Program
Regulatory requirements for laboratory balances in the pharmaceutical industry have undergone their most significant overhaul in years, with all four major pharmacopoeias — most recent USP 41 & 1251, Ph.Eur., JP, and ChP — now moving in concert toward clearer,…
Precision Where It Matters Most: Advanced Lab Balances for Pharmaceutical Quality Control
In pharmaceutical quality control, the margin for error is essentially zero — and the regulatory landscape governing how labs weigh, document, and report data is only growing more complex. This eBook provides a comprehensive look at the critical role that…
Know Your Numbers: Understanding Measurement Uncertainty in Precision Weighing
Even a perfectly calibrated laboratory balance raises an important question every scientist in a regulated environment must be able to answer: how confident can you be in the weight value displayed? This technical white paper, authored by Sartorius metrologists, walks…
Rethinking Lockhopper Design for Large-Capacity Coal Gasification
Dry-coal-feed systems (DCFS) deliver pulverized coal to a gasifier. A study of the feed system with a lockhopper revealed findings that are contrary to conventional design approaches, including that increasing the number of lockhoppers offers operational and cost advantages Several…
Hapman announces expansion of manufacturing for bulk-solids-handling equipment
Hapman (Kalamazoo, Mich.; www.hapman.com), a global leader in custom bulk-material handling equipment, is proud to announce a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility. As demand for Hapman’s solutions continues to grow, the company is investing in an additional 18,500 square…
Facts At Your Fingertips: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers
Flexible intermediate bulk containers (fIBCs) are large, collapsible woven containers designed for transporting and storing of dry, flowable materials, such as powders, grains and granules, in industrial settings. This one-page reference summarizes the available options for flexible IBCs. Normally made…