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This Pneumatic Valve Now Comes in a New Size

This firm has launched a 1.5-in. version of its Type 350/800 Power Pulse valves. Specifically designed for the dust collector market, the valves feature a patented piston design that enables significantly faster opening and closing times, quieter operation and lower…

Comprehensive rheological solution for the petrochemical sector

In December, this firm introduced a comprehensive portfolio for the petrochemical industry that enables analyses of crude oil through refined products, such as bitumin. The firm offers a range of accessories for its rheometers so customers can, for example, simulate…

A weighing terminal with functions that improve filling accuracy

The IND226x weighing terminal, with IP66-protected stainless-steel housing, is able to withstand tough operating and cleaning conditions in chemical and pharmaceutical facilities. It guarantees exact container filling with a LED display and integrated over/under control weighing mode. The MinWeigh function…

In field tests, this grit washer achieves 95% grit retention

The Pista Turbo grit washer contains new technology that can achieves grit retention of 95% down to 140 mesh particle size. It can produce drier and cleaner grit with less putrescible organic material. The new technology, called Tri-cleanse, features intense…

Mix solids as if they were fluids with this blender

Vibra Screw The Vibra Blender (photo) uses a unique combination of a rotating paddle and material fluidization to blend dry solids with the ease of liquids, according to the manufacturer. Gentle, controlled vibration of the mixing trough fluidizes ingredients on…

Get improved precision in batching and filling applications

This company’s Rotary Scalpel technology (photo) can deliver small increments of a wide variety of solid materials with precisions of ±0.5 g. The technology consists of a large inlet area designed for consistent material flow feeding into a rotary feed…

Shred and grind bales of plastic in a single machine

Herbold Meckesheim This firm’s range of granulators has been expanded with the addition of the HB Series (photo), which will be launched for the first time at the K-Show. With this new granulator, it is now possible to size-reduce whole…

This Solids-Dosing System Handles Sluggish Materials

The new, third-generation of the Kokeisl "automatic shovel" guarantees the regulated discharge of even sluggish and bridge-prone bilk materials from silos and containers, regardless of the outlet diameter. The device is easy to clean, and product changes can be made…

This In-Line Sifter is Designed for High-Production Volumes

The QA36, a pneumatic in-line sifter, is designed with a high net screening area and is ideal for operations with moderate to high production volumes. The capacity is over 500 lb/min on soft wheat flour and over 650 lb/min on…

Shred big parts with this compact system

Herbold Mechersheim HR 102 P (photo) is a new single-shaft shredder that requires minimal space for shredding bulky hollow bodies, such as barrels (up to 220 L), purgings, tops and tails occurring during the production. Another application is bulky thermoforming…