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We are back at the solids trade fair in Dortmund. The solids trade fair in Dortmund from 9 to 10 October 2024 promises a variety of innovations, product launches and networking opportunities from the bulk solids industry. SSB Wägetechnik cordially invites you to secure your free trade fair ticket now. Mark the date in your diary, we look forward to welcoming you at our stand A55 in hall 6. Here you will find the ticket link, simply click on the solids banner at the bottom of the SSB website.

The modern production environment requires flexibility, efficiency and speed When manufacturing products with variable grinding properties, multiprocessing systems are crucial. This is because they offer a time-saving solution for complex production requirements. Thanks to the new Speedline series with a shortened delivery time of just 4 months, it is possible to react quickly to customer requirements and expand production capacities. How does a multiprocessing system work? The functionality of the MPA is based on a modular concept. A basic module contains all the necessary components of a grinding and classifying system, while additional modules can be added as required. This enables time-efficient conversion between different processes. The special design also reduces cleaning and maintenance times. Where are multi-processing systems used? The multi-process systems are versatile and are used in a wide range of applications. Particularly, they are used for the flexible production of smaller product quantities, especially in product development.

Weighing technology combines innovation with tradition For 30 years now, SysTec has been a synonym for globally established weighing technology. Ever since SysTec Systemtechnik und Industrieautomation GmbH was founded in 1994, the company’s focus has always been on innovative weighing indicators and software for industrial scales and systems. The company’s anniversary with the weighing technology expertise gained over decades in research, development and practice forms a strong basis for future business activities. ”Flexibility is a key feature that has strongly contributed to our success. Thanks to the free progammability, our weighing indicators can be adapted to a wide range of customer requirements. The ongoing dialog with our customers provides us with important inputs for our agile product and application development,” says SysTec Managing Director Rainer Junglas. ”But the ability to adapt to difficult environmental conditions is also crucial – such as dealing with the challenges of the pandemic or the

...also among young scientists. Three candidates from Europe and India nominated for the LUM Science Prize YSA in June 2024. Get in touch with the finalists at the conference; you are cordially invited to Berlin. On June 10th and 11th, 2024, LUM GmbH will be hosting the 11th International Conference on Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing (ICDAMT 2024) in Berlin. Prof. Dr. Dr. Lerche, Chairman of the Scientific Committee and LUM Managing Director: “Since 2014, we have been advertising the Young Scientist Award (YSA) for outstanding scientific achievements in the areas of particle and dispersion characterization as well as materials testing and awarding it at the conference according to defined quality criteria. Young scientists from Germany, France, India, Norway and the Czech Republic answered the call and applied for the prize. Three finalists from Europe and India were ultimately nominated by the jury for 2024. They are expected to attend the conference with their interesting results upon invitation. Completely independent of the selection procedure, the overarching theme of particle surface properties and their characterization is excitingly visible in all nominated

Poeth hammermils are specialy designed for the grinding of raw materials in the feedmill and associated industries. For the grinding of special ingredients where cleanability and accessibility are important, a new series of hammer mills has been developed especially for smaller capacities. The mills have single-sided bearings and are therefore extra easily accessible. The standard P30 hammer mills can also be equipped with a higher hygiene version. A test setup is available to determine feasibility/capacity and correct configuration. Operation A fully automatic drum-feeder dosis an as large as possible quantity of the material into the mill where it is finely ground through the braker plates and perforated screens. Meal discharge occurs via a separate high pressure fan, or by a mechanical conveying system, with a medium pressure fan. Construction Strong atractively styled welded housing with large access door. Rotor mounted on a robust shaft on ball bearings dynamic balanced motor. Mill and motor are mounted on a platform with vibration absorbers. All worn parts can be

Two GWS 2000 belt throwers have arrived in the USA and have been assembled. The machines will be properly configured and commissioned by an experienced SSB technician at the end of April. The SSB team will support and train the customer in the areas of operation, product set-up and preventive maintenance. Thanks to remote access, we have access to the machine from Germany and can provide the customer with competent technical support on site in the USA at any time. The next GWS project has already been successfully implemented and is on its way to the USA. Our experienced sales team will be happy to answer your questions and help you select the right machines for your projects.

With the Vuframe app, you can explore the entire VeloVac bagging line including vacuum packer in impressive 3D and 360-degree perspective directly on your smartphone or tablet. Supported by augmented reality (AR), this is even possible in life-size. Thanks to the partnership between Greif-Velox, the leading paper sack manufacturer dy-pack and the innovative 3D platform Vuframe, the technology behind our VeloVac Full-Line vacuum packer system becomes accessible in a revolutionary digital format. By simply downloading the Vuframe app, interested parties can discover the bagging line from anywhere in a photorealistic 3D representation - generated in detail as a digital twin directly from the original design data. The Vuframe app offers three immersive experiences: * 3D view: interact with the installation by rotating, zooming and launching specific actions directly on your touchscreen. * on-table AR: project the entire system onto your table in augmented reality and view it from all angles. * life-size AR: Explore the VeloVac Full-Line in its true size. By scanning your surroundings in advance, the system can be projected life-size into your room. Vivid, impressive and resource-saving ”The Vuframe app

FUCHS Maschinen AG presents itself at the ACHEMA. Visit the FUCHS stand at ACHEMA: Hall 5.0 / Stand: B57 FUCHS is presenting two exhibits from its very extensive MIXOMAT drum mixer programme at ACHEMA: The laboratory unit MIXOMAT A with a capacity of 10 litres and the standard tumbling drum-blender MIXMOMAT B. Four families MIXOMAT # MIXOMAT mini (laborato-ry unit for container sizes up to max. 2 litres); # MIXOMAT A (laboratory blender for con-tainer sizes up to max. 26 litres); # MIXOMAT B (upright blender for container sizes up to max. 400 litres) and # MIXOMAT C (tiltable drum blender up to max. 400 litres, with two subgroups: the MIXOMAT C-HE for cleanroom applications and the C-SE for all other appli-cations). In principle, the blenders are configured to order from standard modules. This means that 1 or 2 containers can be blended at the same time. For larger drums, it is possible to grip them directly from the pallet or other drum transport equipment and lift them into the blending position (tiltable versions). The blenders for drum sizes up to 200

High visitor numbers and great interest at the Wanggo Gummitechnik stand Networking hub and knowledge exchange: The MAWEV Show in St. Pölten, Austria is a leading trade fair for construction for construction machinery, construction equipment and construction vehicles. It gives industry experts the chance to explore the latest technologies. An important platform for knowledge transfer. ScrapeTec trading was able to gather a large number of customer contacts, exchange experiences and gain new insights. Representatives from large gypsum and cement plants met with exhibitors Scrapetec Trading GmbH and Wanggo Technik. Interest in the latest developments and solutions was noticeably high, as the companies presented their innovations and demonstrated ways to increase efficiency in the industry. Wanggo Technik is a company in Austria that specializes in the development and production of technical solutions for various industries. Satisfied customers are their industry recognition. Products and solutions are tailored to the individual requirements

Due to the immense increase in fire damage in industry, insurers are increasing their requirements: they demand certified fire protection for production facilities. Companies can often only obtain fire insurance for their production if they install certified fire protection solutions. Fire protection with a seal of approval is therefore not a luxury, but often makes the difference between survival and insolvency. As with all insurance policies, the same applies here: Maximum possible prevention is a prerequisite for a high damage class. This is because maximising prevention also makes claims less likely. Fortunately, this coincides with the goal of every company to keep operations running without interruption. This means that people are not put in danger by fire or explosion, material assets are pre-served and the environment is not unnecessarily polluted. With its new system for the early detection of potential fire risks based on an infrared camera, T&B electronic GmbH from Alfeld in Lower Saxony remains true to its principle of always realising the safest fire prevention. The system fulfils today’s enormously increased

Level detectors detect media at a predefined position depending on the installation position. Level detectors are mainly installed as full or empty detectors in the upper or lower part of a silo or container. This prevents the silo from overfilling or running empty. In combination with a level sensor, this results in a redundant system which additionally increases plant safety. If a certain fill level is of particular interest, the sensors can also be used as demand detectors. There are different technologies for level detection, which have their advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. For the selection, numerous process conditions have to be considered, which the sensor technology has to cope with. In addition, the requirements for bulk solids sensors differ from those for liquid sensors. For this reason, UWT offers a broad portfolio of different technologies such as rotary paddle switches, vibration level switches and capacitive sensors. This allows us to individually address their requirements in order to always provide them with the

Mobile, flexible and simple - with the JacBox you have a professional solution at your disposal with which you can quickly and easily produce JACOB-quality flared edges to suit your specific situation. Would you want someone to maltreat your pipe with a hammer just because it is too long? We wouldn’t want that. Neither for our pipes nor for others, because pipes are far too sensitive for that. Cutting them to length with an angle grinder and flaring them with files, hammers or heavy machinery also takes far too long. But what can you do if individual fitting lengths of pipes are required on the construction site? With the JacBox, you now have a professional mobile solution with which you can easily and quickly produce flares in high JACOB quality directly on site: * No retooling: flares tubes from 80 to 315 mm in diameter * Convenient mobility: castors and ergonomic handles for easy pushing * Precise overview: With the JACOB platform, you can view machine usage online with 100% transparency. * Simple energy supply: Can be operated using a standard household socket * Comprehensive service: In the event of problems, you will receive a replacement immediately

Operating temperature, granularity, and other characteristics determine what the best option is for a bulk solids elevator. This item describes different types of bucket elevators: chain or belt. Chain or Belt Bucket Elevator Typically, in the industry and handling of bulk solid products, belt-anchored bucket elevators are used for vertical material lifting due to their higher performance in terms of load capacity and lifting speed. However, a chain bucket elevator emerges as a robust and reliable solution for lifting materials under certain specific conditions. Comparing them with the former, we observe significant differences that influence the implementation decision according to the needs of each project. Heavy-Duty applications Chain bucket elevators stand out for their ability to handle bulk materials of large size, high density, abrasiveness, and under high-temperature conditions. This type of elevator uses robust chains as a means of support and traction for the buckets, which gives it superior resistance to wear and slippage. This feature makes them ideal for applications where materials such as minerals, coal, and chemicals need to be transported

The new EDW speed monitoring device from Kiepe impresses with its many new options for your conveyor belt. The industrial division of Kiepe Electric specializes in the control and monitoring of conveyor belt systems. Our newly developed speed monitoring device EDW 600 offers more efficiency and flexibility for conveyor belt systems. It replaces six different variants of EDOs and JMNCs, and offers: - Overspeed and underspeed detection up to 6000 rpm - Multi-supply voltage - Suitable for 2-wire and 3-wire encoders - Uncomplicated manual setting directly on the device - Temperature range from -40°C to +70°C The development is complete, now it’s your turn. Discover how the EDW 600 can make your systems safer and more efficient. We look forward to hearing from you.

At ACHEMA, Bormann & Neupert by BS&B is presenting the first ”green” reverse rupture disk for industrial applications - also for the increasingly important market of hydrogen applications. Whether alternative drives for the vehicle fleet or a photovoltaic system on the company building - the highly topical trend towards greater sustainability as well as environmental and climate protection also has many manifestations in the business environment. Sustainably manufactured components for plant, equipment and machinery are another building block for greater sustainability in the process industry. With the new LSR reverse rupture disc, Bormann & Neupert by BS&B now offers the first ”green” pressure relief for industrial applications in new and existing installations. The LSR manufacturing process is consistently designed for low resource consumption, reduced CO2 emissions and low energy requirements. For example, no water is used in the production of the rupture disk, the packaging consists exclusively of recyclable cardboard and the one-piece design significantly reduces the amount of material required. The BS&B production facilities have environmental

Making the hydrogen world greener – that is the stated goal of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam. As the leading global platform, the summit brings together manufacturers and governments once again in 2024 to tackle challenges and seize opportunities collectively. Because the central focus is on making production processes efficient, safe, and futureproof, VEGA is also present in Rotterdam with the latest level and pressure measurement technology. ”VEGA has decades of experience and specific expertise that we can strategically contribute to the transformation of the hydrogen industry,” announces Sebastian Harbig, VEGA Global Projects Manager, about the trade show appearance. Numerous demo applications focus on topics such as performance under high pressure, optimal material selection, such as gold coating of pressure transmitters, and the precision fit of sensors for their application. It is precisely these factors that contribute to making hydrogen more competitive and scalable. Meet the VEGA level and pressure experts LIVE at the World Hydrogen

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Lindor draws on extensive expertise in the tea industry to provide a customized industrial tea mixer to another satisfied German client. This medium-sized, rotary drum mixer has a batch capacity of 2000 liters (about 71 cu ft). It is equipped with our unique Gentle Touch mixing technology and retractable inlet and outlet for easy cleaning and inspection. For this special order, we modified the standard Lindor tea blender by exchanging the outlet for a bigger one. Due to the atypical properties of the client’s product, we had to engineer a special solution that fit their needs. Enlarging the outlet will ensure the ultimate outflow of product. The retractable inlet and outlet enable the speedy replacement of seals by a single operator. This advanced system is called a Quick Seal Release (QSR), which allows quick and easy access to the inside of the rotary drum. This convenient system along with the hygienic design of the tea mixer helps producers attain the

The presentation of Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH at IFAT focuses on the efficient and reliable conditioning sewage sludge. An ongoing project demonstrates the potential of continuous Ploughshare® mixers in mixing and texturing. The processing of highly heterogeneous material flows, e.g. from sewage treatment plants, power stations, recycling plants or mining operations, to enable their safe and marketable reuse is a highly demanding process engineering task. Application-specific Ploughshare® mixers manufactured by Lödige Maschinenbau offer good results for sludge, dust and other bulk materials. One of Germany’s biggest sewage treatment plants Every year 220,000 tonnes of sewage sludge are generated by the Bottrop sewage treatment plant and neighbouring plants of the Emschergenossenschaft and Lippeverband water boards. In order to guarantee an optimum thermal process, this sewage sludge must be conditioned prior to incineration. The focus is thereby placed on dry matter content (DM content). This means that a specific mixing ratio of moist and dried sewage sludge and a high degree of homogeneity are essential for the quality of thermal utilisation. In addition, requirements exist regarding

Gericke has announced the launch of its innovative AirCIP system that enables complete discharge and cleaning of horizontal shaft mixers without the need for bomb doors or manual intervention. Horizontal mixers are impressive due to their excellent mixing efficiency and low height requirements. In certain applications, there is an interest in emptying the mixers completely after a mixing process. This may be the case when changing recipes. Bomb doors are a common solution to facilitate discharge, but there could be a risk of leakage and they require frequent cleaning and maintenance. In addition, the instantaneous discharge flow created by bomb doors can lead to undesirable demixing effects. Bomb doors make large discharge hoppers under the mixers necessary. They are critical for cleaning and inspection. Gericke’s AirCIP system solves these problems by using a minimal amount of compressed air to create a pulsating effect that pushes the material out of the mixer through the discharge valves. The system also cleans the paddles and the inner walls of the mixer, ensuring no residues are left behind. The AirCIP system can be tailored to different products

DKSH has further fortified its strategic partnership with LUM GmbH across key markets in the APAC region. DKSH Business Unit Technology has expanded its partnership with LUM GmbH, a leading provider of world-class instruments in the fields of Dispersion Analysis, Stability Analysis, Separation Analysis, Particle Sizing and Materials Testing. DKSH will provide sales, marketing, application support, and after-sales services in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, in addition to our existing partnerships in Malaysia and Singapore. LUM is a renowned authority in scientific and measurement-technology expertise, specializing in particle characterization, stability evaluation of suspensions and emulsions, determination of adhesive strengths and quality assurance and process optimization. Their solutions extend across diverse sectors including industrial, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical enterprises, and academia. ’Made by LUM’ analytical instruments are standard in R&D and QA/QC departments, enabling successful product development and formulation. Recognized for

Analytical centrifugal filtration (ACF) is an efficient alternative approach to constant pressure dead-end (ultra)-filtration. It is based on photocentrifuges (LUMiFuge®, LUMiSizer®). It is applicable for filter media / membrane testing using pure liquids as well as for the characterization of filterability of macromolecule solutions, nano- and micro-suspensions and -emulsions, extracts, juices, slurries etc. Join the shortcourse on 12 June and learn more from the expert. Perform your own analytical centrifugal filtration. The shortcourse can be booked in addition to the International Conference for Dispersion Analysis & Materials Testing 2024 (ICDAMT 2024) in Berlin, Germany. Maximum four participants for intense experiences. Registration and more details via LUM website.

Solution-oriented: Side-mounted radar sensor for continuous level measurement on fly ash hoppers In a coal power plant in South Carolina, continuous level measurement for fly ash hoppers was required. This specific challenge was effectively addressed by installing a side-mounted guided radar sensor with a 90° elbow shaft. In the energy sector, where environmental protection and safety are of high importance, UWT has once again demonstrated its ability to shine with thoughtful solutions and technical expertise. The challenge: Promoting environmental safety through precise level measurement. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion and is an environmental hazard. Coal-fired power plants are obliged to collect this material for disposal or reuse. Precise level measurement is of the utmost importance in this context in order to avoid overfilling, which can lead to safety risks, high cleaning costs and possible fines. Proven methods, innovative approach In such situations, free-radiating sensors such as the NivoRadar® 3000 or NivoRadar® 4000 are usually