Automated systems for batch weighing can improve overall product quality by raising the accuracy and consistency of the mixture compared to what can be achieved with the manual addition of pre-weighed bags. Automated batch-weighing systems integrate load cells with connections,…
Quite often, during the design of conveying systems, not enough attention is paid to the design of the conveying pipeline and its components. This disregard often leads to some major conveying system problems such as low conveying rates, conveying line…
Pneumatic conveying of solid material provides advantages over mechanical conveying systems in many applications, including those that require complex routing, multiple source-destination combinations and product containment. Routing of pneumatic piping offers process operators great layout flexibility, but taking advantage of…
The PTXi / Powder and Bulk Solids Exhibition and Conference will take place from May 8–10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference is organized into four tracks: pneumatic conveying; material storage and handling; particle…
To obtain a representative sample for particle size characterization, adhere to the golden rules of sampling and follow these best practices In the chemical process industries (CPI) it is often necessary to verify material specification at various points in the…
The 42 NSD-1S is a new multipurpose ribbon blender equipped with interchangeable double-ribbon and paddle agitators. With a maximum working capacity of 1 ft3, the 42 NSD-1S is ideal for most laboratory and pilot-scale blending requirements. This vacuum-rated blender also…
The Material Master Bulk Bag Discharging System provides dust-tight discharge of non-free-flowing materials. A breaker bar bag-massaging system promotes product discharge, while an actuated discharge-spout-closure system can halt material flow for partial bag discharge. The unit includes a 24-in. square…
This company’s latest retrofit containment project included a Bosch capsule-filling machine that was completed for a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer. The design included the gloves being held in special gloveport retainers with integral safety interlocked guards. The operator required less than…
Recently optimized product features of the Mogensen sizer include the output ports, the vibration absorption system, the screen tensioning system and redesigned dust covers. The output ports have been redesigned for material flow optimization, and also feature larger inspection ports…
This company has recently optimized product features for its Mogensen particle sizer. The Mogensen sizer has sloped screen decks to allow particles to have freedom of movement while maximizing the capacity of screen area. For example, the output ports have…