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Handle fluidizable materials with this rotary feeder

The LWY-SC-RF Loss-In-Weight (LIW) Rotary Feeder (photo) is designed to handle extremely free-flowing and fluidizable materials. Ideally suited for applications discharging into pneumatic conveying systems, the feeder system is available in a range of sizes and can be configured for…

This screener now has side access doors

Rotex Europe The APEX Screener (photo) is a self-contained production screening machine that retains the gyratory motion and efficient processing characteristics of the Rotex Screener, yet incorporates new, ergonomically designed performance and service features. As its predecessor, the APEX features…

This vibrator has permanently lubricated bearings

Cleveland Vibrator The new CVT-P-22 Mini Turbine Vibrator (photo) delivers twice the force outputs of other miniature models above 50 psi. Constructed with an acetal plastic and stainless-steel exterior parts, the vibrator is suitable for cleanroom environments and is U.S.…

This square bin blender accommodates common bins

This company’s new square bin blender can be configured to blend square-shaped bins of any design, such as those used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The square bin blender provides homogeneous mixing of dry powder batches using patented blending elements mounted to…

This disc mill touts improvements over its predecessor

Perten Instruments The new Disc Mill LM 3310 (photo) offers improvements over its predecessor (LM 3303), including: reduced noise with a new built-in motor; easy disc-distance setting and start/stop on the front of the mill; and improved procedure for disc…

Improved drying leads to quality powders

    GEA Niro   This firm has developed a new (patent pending) Dual Feed System for its Swirl Fluidizer dryers (photo). The new system allows very-low-viscosity and thixotropic feeds to be dried to produce a powder with consistent moisture…

Coded Labeling Improves Product Safety, Combats Counterfeiting

Labeling and especially wrong labeling has become a major reason for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) complaints and recalls. One way to approach this challenge is to put a code onto each and every container, and to verify the codes…

This New Way to Feed Granulators Provides Advantages Over Gravity Feeding

Material to be size reduced no longer needs to be gravity fed into the grinding chamber, but is evenly and horizontally fed into the rotor with the help of feeding screws. This way of feeding presents the following advantages over…

These load cells monitor static or dynamic forces

DLRx Load Cells (photo) are sensors designed to measure force in a range of harsh industrial environments. Featuring IP65/IP67 protection and stainless-steel housings, this new load cell line delivers extremely fast dynamic signal processing and accuracy to 0.3%. Designed to…

These strainers are available in a choice of fluropolymers

A line of fluoropolymer strainers with Tri-Clamp connections is now available for ease of removal and cleaning. Available in both PTFE and Kynar PVDF, the product line encompasses both Y-strainers in nominal pipe size up to 4 in. and basket…