With a new system from this company, filled bins can be unloaded from the top without the need to tip the container. Designed for unloading tablets, the system features a smooth-moving suction wand that is controlled by a level-detection mechanism.…
Beumer Maschinenfabrik Innovative solutions for palletizing and packaging palletized goods, such as plastic granulate or high-quality pigments packed in bags, are being presented at this firm’s stand. The solutions are tailored to meet the needs of petrochemical and engineering companies,…
The 4B Watchdog Elite (photo) uses non-contacting, magnetic sensors to monitor belt speed and belt alignment at the head, boot or both. Additional sensors monitor bearing temperature, head pulley alignment and plugged spout conditions. The system incorporates dual microprocessor control,…
The Lime Feeder simultaneously meters and conveys lime to pH neutralization tanks and pools from silos, bulk bags, 50 lb. bags or any source. Equipped with a.c. or d.c. variable speed drives, it conveys lime vertically, horizontally or at any…
The new, improved "sterile as standard" ChargeBag (photo, p. 40D-1) for contained transfer of potent powders ensures maximum product recovery, quality and operator protection. High containment, with operator exposure limits of less than 1 µg/m 3 during the transfer process…
As particle sizing methodologies become more sophisticated, it is becoming increasingly difficult to measure the degree of resolution offered by state-of-the-art instruments. Image analysis methods, for example, offer one of the highest resolutions available, but until now, it has been…
Thayer Scale- Hyer Industries The Model SI Ultra-Sanitary Insertion weigh belt (photo) is designed to enable effective and efficient cleaning for sanitary applications in food processing. The weigh belt features a trough shape to help keep product away from the…
Griswold Pump The HF Series drawer magnets are equipped with powerful magnetic cartridges to handle a wide range of separation tasks in mechanical or gravity flow applications. The cartridges can fully extend outside the housing, and clean “on-the-fly,” with no…
Hapman The PosiPortion feeder (photo) offers a 2-in-1 feed screw option that dramatically improves batch accuracy without compromising speed. A two-speed delivery scheme, consisting of a fast turning “bulk-mode” and a slower “dribble-mode”, are used to meet batch set points.…
This firm has developed and demonstrated a two-step process — using its kneader technology — for the direct devolatilization of temperature-sensitive elastomer-cement solutions. The process was developed to address some of the disadvantages of the conventional steam stripping process that…