News items September 2014

Processing reliability for the assembly of self-forming and self-cutting screws Screwdriving technology is the most popular form of joining technology. More and more complex assembly tasks, increasing requirements for processing reliability and higher quality standards require sophisticated procedures which can fulfil these high specifications. In the automobile industry for example, aluminium, light metals and plastics are used more frequently due to the need for lightweight construction. Housings for pumps, ECUs (Electronic Control Units), airbags, interior components – all these products are normally assembled using self-forming or self-cutting screws. In the processing of these screws a tapping drill hole is used, the screw itself however acts as the thread forming or cutting tool. However for assemblies usually in series assembly, for self-forming or self-cutting screws tightening based on a defined end torque is the established screwdriving procedure. The torque guided screwdriving process is always the most adequate solution if the forming

Focusing on the Essential! Just in time for the POWTECH 2014, VEGA presents the VEGAPULS 69 which comes a good deal closer to the ideal of an all-round radar measuring instrument for bulk solids. The level measuring instrument operates with a frequency of 79 GHz. This enables a much better focusing of the transmission signal. Especially in vessels and silos with many installations, the good focusing helps to reduce the influence of false signals considerably. With new microwave components, even the slightest reflection signals can be measured. Products with poor reflection properties which were previously difficult to measure, such as plastic powders or wood chips, can now be measured reliably. With a measuring range up to 120 m and an accuracy of ±5 mm it has enough power reserves even for unusual assignments such as in mine shafts or for distance measurement in conveyor systems. To make setup and commissioning easier, an intelligent App for smartphones has been developed. It allows

The newly founded NOLL consulting branch. Newly founded ULF NOLL Service & Beratung is the top contact for all those who seek individual consulting in powder processing and support to pursue innovative directions in dry processing technology. Personal consulting and intensive, comprehensive support are Ulf Noll’s trademarks. Whether in toll grinding projects, R & D and testing or in the development of special processing solutions and machine configurations made to measure. With him, special tasks in systems engineering are in the best of hands. Clients benefit from Noll’s striking spirit of invention and from his 35 years of expertise in fine particle technology – an experience going far beyond the ordinary. His core competences as consultant are process optimization, minimizing costs, reducing wear and tear, as well as saving energy and raw material. A wide array of services leaves every option open to the clients of ULF NOLL Service & Beratung. The company provides consulting & engineering as

Feeding solutions for all bulk ingredient processing industries Dependable feeding solutions for all bulk ingredient processing industries are the field of expertise of Brabender Technologie GmbH & Co. KG of Duisburg, Germany. At this year’s Powtech exhibition the company will again exhibit a selection from their comprehensive range of metering feeders. The highlights: • Brabender FlexWall®Plus feeders are universal screw feeders for almost all flowable bulk ingredients and fibers. The operating principle with a paddle massaged flexible hopper ensures ingredient mass flow without bridging, resulting in reliable performance for a failure free production process. Interchangeable screws, paddle agitation adjustment and easy disassembly for cleaning provide for quick ingredient and feed rate changeover. The trapezoidal shape allows circular feeder arrangement, which saves space and reduces platform and steelwork requirements. • Brabender twin screw feeders with stirring agitators are capable of feeding poor flowing or floodable

POWTECH from 30 September to 2 October 2014 in Nürnberg is a must event for anyone wanting to find out how to really handle powder and bulk solids. At the World-Leading Trade Fair for Processing, Analysis and Handling of Powder and Bulk Solids, over 700 exhibitors from more than 25 countries show cutting-edge technology for mixers, mills & co. The large international involvement and the many new products make the trade fair the undisputed number one bulk solids event for process engineers from many industries all over the world. A visit to the parallel TechnoPharm, the Trade Fair for Life Science Process Technologies, is also worthwhile, especially for engineers from pharmacy and the food industry. Every third exhibitor at the trade fair is an international firm. The POWTECH exhibitors travel from a total of more than 25 countries and from four continents. Over 200 other exhibitors at the parallel TechnoPharm supplement the range of products with the latest process

RETSCH’s new High Energy Ball Mill Emax The Emax is an entirely new type of ball mill for high energy milling. The unique combination of high friction and impact results in extremely fine particles within the shortest amount of time. The high energy input is a result of an unrivaled speed of 2000 min-1 and the innovative jar design. Thanks to the revolutionary water cooling system, the high energy input is effectively used for the grinding process without overheating the sample. Due to the special grinding jar geometry, the sample is thoroughly mixed which results in a narrow particle size distribution. Unlike other high energy ball mills, the Emax is capable of continuous grinding operation without interruptions for cooling down. This dramatically reduces the grinding time. The high energy input in combination with the unique cooling system provides perfect conditions for effective mechanical alloying or grinding down to the nanometer range. A wealth of safety features such as the integrated safety

Masterflex Group presents its latest innovations From 30th September to 2nd October 2014, the Masterflex Group – as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-tech hoses and connection systems – will be presenting the latest product innovations from its renowned brand Masterflex at this year’s POWTECH trade show (Hall A1, Booth 156). The event is the world’s leading trade exhibition for powder, granules & bulk solids technologies. Directly following this show, the Masterflex Group will be jointly showcasing both its Masterflex and Novoplast Schlauchtechnik brands at FAKUMA, the international trade show for plastics processing. This event is hosted in the southern German city of Friedrichshafen from 14th to 18th October 2014, where the Masterflex Group will look forward to welcoming visitors to its booth 3113 in hall A3. Visitors will witness demonstrations of the very latest product innovations. As the high-tech suction & transport hoses form an integral part of almost any industrial production process, there

Since the startup of J-Tec Thailand they’ve managed to successfully multiply their business opportunities in the Asian region. The demand for high quality installations built and engineered according to European standards continuous to grow as the guaranteed efficiency, cleanability and safety is of the highest level. Recently an international key player in the baby food business chose J-Tec for the execution of a gravity designed blending installation in one of their production plants in Indonesia. The vertical blending tower mainly consists of 4 different levels: On the upper level different ingredients are delivered in small bags and are pre-weighed. The bags are dumped into two separate bag dumping units. One dedicated for discharging the main ingredients and one dedicated for handling the minor ingredients. Before the ingredients are able to enter the production process, a procedure requires the operator to scan every bag. This prevents the chance on human

For all bulk goods. Individual paddle size. Selectable parameter-sets. Direct drive without a gearbox, powerful motor with miniature wing, pre-adjustable and selectable parameter sets for universal use - these are the main features of the MBA800 with rotating wing for level measurement. This sensor is a real allrounder from light to heavy bulk materials. The idea is old, but it was never implemented. The inspiration for the implementation of these ideas was the MBA-owned patent for magnetic coupling. The idea of the magnetic coupling has now been developed as an integral part of permanent magnetic synchronous motors. The direct drive variable speed motor control, parameters can be coordinated so that the various functions of the sensor can be adapted to different types of bulk materials and their properties in the application. So these individual adjustments of the stepper motor on the switching behavior, speed, detection and arrest-free switching can be selected in the sensor head. It is this parameter selection which makes the

Matcon’s new and improved intensifier on show at Powtech Matcon is a market leading organisation specialising in intermediate bulk container (IBC) systems for automatic powder handling and mixing, mainly for the Food & Pharmaceutical sectors around the world. Our mission is to work with our customers to deliver Lean Materials Manufacturing systems, helping them to achieve increased productivity, improved process efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs. The Matcon IBC system is ideal for those manufacturers that have a portfolio of products that are high in variety, but maybe low in volume or for those with many recipes that contain allergens. The ability to blend without cleaning between recipe changes and the flexibility to send IBCs to whichever packing line is ready, means that manufacturing flow is optimised and output maximised, providing a good return on investment. This year our stand at Powtech will feature our revolutionary IBC Blender Intensifier which has extended the range of our blending capabilities.

Our highly elastic coating materials for wear and surface protection ensure that system components, vehicles, mixers, mills, cyclones, etc. last that much longer. PU spray coatings are particularly suitable for wear and tear through sliding abrasion, often in conjunction with a chemical exposure. The required layer thickness is chosen depending on the application and is at least 2 mm. Technical specifications Hardness Shore A 75 ± 5, 90 ± 5 or 96 ± 5 Uses: * Lining of coal, ore and sand bunkers and dust collectors * Corrosion protection for system parts * Silo and tank linings * Screw conveyors and screens * Conveying equipment * Chutes and slides * Pipe linings * Vibratory grinding containers * Mixers and shakers * Pump parts and cyclones Luwispray spray coatings are distinguished by the following: * Highly resistant to wear * Age-resistant * Impact-resistant * Chemical-resistant * Crack-bridging * Permanently elastic * Hydrolysis-resistant *

FRITSCH EASY GTM - Gas pressure and temperature measuring system Transform your Planetary Ball Mill into an analytical measuring system by using two EASY GTM-bowls with special lids and a transmitter as well as a receiver board. The receiver unit needs only to be inserted and adjusted just once – regardless of the number of EASY GTM-bowls used. It enables the simple and easy monitoring of thermal effects, physical and chemical reactions or increase or decrease in pressure due to continuous measurement of gas pressure and temperature directly in the grinding bowl. And the mill is automatically controlled in a manner that the set parameters are not exceeded. The new FRITSCH EASY GTM grinding bowls are available in agate, sintered corundum, silicon nitride, zirconium oxide, stainless steel, tempered steel and hardmetal tungsten carbide with a bowl volume of 80 ml.

Zemic Europe recently introduced the Profinet and CANopen version and extended its line for the Top-Sensors T1 weight transmitter. You will find the latest datasheet and manual on our website.

S+S provides several technologies for removing contaminations from food bulk materials At the POWTECH 2014 trade fair in Nuremberg (hall 4A, stand 125) S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH of Schönberg, specialist for individual contaminant detection solutions, presents magnet systems and inductive metal separators for applications in the bulk ma-terials industry. The trade fair highlight is the enhanced RAYCON BULK product sorting system operating with X-ray technology. Product purity is imperative in the food industry. Food producing and processing companies therefore must take measures to guarantee product purity. The S+S RAYCON BULK product sorting system is especially suited for the inspection of bulk materials and for contaminant sepa-ration for example in the incoming goods area. Guaranteed raw material purity eliminates dangers for consumers. Perfect product quality also ensures that complete batches of food that may contain contaminations no longer have to be returned and destroyed (`Save Food!`). Such product recalls are expensive

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a new bag emptier with an integrated automated pallet handler especially for companies looking to process large numbers of bags. This latest version of the popular Dima 1200 can empty between 200 and 1500 bags per hour quickly, safely and efficiently. In addition, it helps companies to comply with stricter standards of hygiene and to minimize product spillage/waste in a wide range of industries. Emptying a large number of bags with various ingredients in the feed, food, pharma and chemical industries is a labour-intensive, unsafe and expensive activity. In response to the needs of such clients, Dinnissen developed the new Dima 1200 bag emptier with integrated automated pallet handler. With this fully automated facility, a forklift operator can empty between 200 and 1500 bags, (i.e. 200 kg to 50 tons, per hour). All the operator has to do is to feed the pallets with the bags into the facility. The pallets are first tipped

Global demand for premium-quality baby milk powders is rising, and milk production in Europe is expected to increase due to the elimination of milk quotas in the EU. This will create opportunities for European milk powder producers. Dinnissen has now developed an innovative technology specifically for the purpose of filling Big Bags hygienically in clean rooms in order to control the end quality of the production process and extend the shelf life of the final product. The new concept focuses on optimizing and maintaining the cleanliness of the clean rooms, implementing extra hygienic measures during the filling process, and preventing contamination via pallets. The process of filling Big Bags with baby milk powder starts with ensuring that the clean room is ultra clean and remains ultra clean. The Big Bag filling concept created by Dinnissen therefore starts by ensuring that dirt-sensitive pallets are kept out of the clean room. During the filling process, Big Bags

From 30.09 to 02.10.2014 the Powtech in Nuremberg takes place and presents over 700 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and make POWTECH the world’s number one trade fair for processing, analysis and handling of powder and bulk solids. This yearly international event is the undisputed mecca for numerous powder and bulk solids processing industries, including chemical and pharmaceutical producers, manufacturers of foodstuffs and animal feed, processors of glass, ceramic and other minerals as well as plant engineers. Eskens is proud to inform you of our exhibiting producers; Willy A. Bachofen AG Machinenfabrik – Hall 4A/4-32A high efficient grindig DYNO®-MILLs for finest dispersion and wet milling down to nano size particles Rhewum GmbH – Hall 1/1-342 screening machines to process any kind of powder, granulate and bulk goods. In this wide field of application the main focus of Rhewum lies on mechanical process engineering Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau

Qimarox will sponsor the Harderwijk windmill ‘De Hoop’ for the next three years. This tower mill in the Vissershaven is one of the most striking features of Harderwijk’s historic city centre. With the sponsorship, the manufacturer of components for material handling systems demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility and the local community. The Netherlands is world renowned for its windmills. Particularly in the Golden Age, thousands of windmills (many with innovative drive systems) helped the Dutch economy to flourish. As a Harderwijk company, known across the globe for its innovative, patented technology, Quimarox would like to help preserve this Dutch industrial heritage. ‘De Hoop’ is a gristmill that was completely rebuilt in the Vissershaven in Harderwijk, after the old mill was destroyed by a raging fire in 1998. The mill, which is a nationally listed building, is open every Saturday and on other days during the summer. In the mill, the

Take the guesswork out of solids measurement Emerson introduces 3D solids scanners for highly accurate continuous level and volume measurement of bulk solids Rosemount® 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide level, volume and mass measurement of bulk solids and powders in large vessels, bins and silos for improved process and inventory control Rosemount 5708 Series 3D Solids Scanners provide highly accurate measurements of stored contents for improved process and inventory control. Unlike laser-based technologies that can take several hours to take measurements and require the process to be shut down, Rosemount 3D Solids Scanners provide continuous volume measurements that are representative of the material’s surface. They can measure practically any kind of material including difficult-to-measure fly ash and materials with a low dielectric that would challenge other technologies. The self-cleaning design requires low maintenance even when used in the dustiest environments.

How to avoid design errors and save money Right from the initial selection of a drive, a designer has to make careful considerations when looking for the optimal motor for their application. Determining the torque and speed, selecting a pneumatic motor from suppliers’ catalogues and clarifying the size and connections required for the machine – sounds simple. But unfortunately it is not that easy, a rude awakening may follow if, after installation, the selected pneumatic motor does not produce the power required. Determining the problem may take weeks, in the worst case scenario the entire drive may have to be redesigned and purchased again. Therefore it is worthwhile to talk to the specialists at the beginning of the drive design phase. Product Manager for air motors at DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO, Dagmar Dübbelde, has developed a simple guide with 6 steps to follow so that nothing is forgotten. “The selection of a pneumatic motor is not difficult. But particularly with pneumatic systems there are many