The Qube blower package (photo), featuring the new Qx blower, is a quiet, low-cost, quick delivery solution for pneumatic conveying applications and more. Benefits include high efficiency with low noise (< 75 dBA); pressures up to 18 psi; a compact…
This firm now offers a new line of filter regulators, regulators and mini filters (photo). The four filter regulators are offered with flowrates from 16 to 72 ft/min. The filter regulators are designed with a rolling diaphragm for extended life…
Dinnissen The new Pegasus Mixer (photo) is capable of adding up to 18 different liquids — very precisely and in all possible types of combinations and quantities — to dry materials, such as powders, granules and granulates. These liquids can…
The FlexWall loss-in-weight batching feeder (photo) is designed for use in applying snack food flavorings, including onsite movie-theater popcorn. After mixing, the flavorings are transferred, either manually or in an automated process, into a bulk bag that is emptied into…
The volumetric version of the gravimetric ProFlex C feeder can be used to feed additives and fillers in powder, granulate or fiber form. The system requires no maintenance, and is available in two feeder sizes and three container sizes. Up…
Designed for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries, the Batch Weigh Vacuum Convey System (photo) delivers powders and granules to process vessels with accuracies of 0.5% of the batch size. This type of vacuum conveying system allows for…
Netzsch Mohnopumpen The Taskmaster twin-shaft macerator (photo) does not have individually installed cutting blades, but single elements made of special steel comprising six cutters and six spacing rings. To achieve the required particle size, different blade designs are available. The…
Agglomeration is the process of converting fine powder particles into larger particles by the introduction of external forces. Agglomeration is often desirable because the process yields a product that has a higher bulk density, contains less dust, and has improved…
Question: Should we convert from manual dumping of sacks to discharging from bulk bags? Answer: Dry, bulk chemicals have long been purchased in 50-lb (23-kg) paper and plastic sacks for several reasons. In volumes smaller than rail and truckloads,…
An improved understanding of air classifier systems and their application can help in selecting the right device Mechanical centrifugal air classifiers are used extensively to process aggregates, ceramics, chemicals, foods, minerals, metals, plastics, flyash and other materials. They are normally…