News items September 2021

The handling of bulk solids, especially aggregates and other hard minerals requires highly robust and reliable conveyor equipment. Sinfimasa designs equipment based on product properties. Robust equipment The handling of bulk solids, especially aggregates and other hard minerals requires highly robust and reliable conveyor equipment. Its 100% tailor-made manufacturing is the most recommended in this sector to offer to the engineering companies the most suitable components and features for the user’s working conditions and ensure maximum performance and return on investment. Maximum reliability Total adaptation to customer needs means, not only maximum reliability conveyors to reduce facilities downtime, but also the maintenance costs by assembling top quality brands preferred by the user which are freely accessible in the market, as is the case of motor-reducers, bearings, or instrumentation (motion, temperature, deviations sensors). Proven technology Having proven experience and references, as well as a test bench for testing the behavior of the client’s material, will help the success in the design of the conveyor to be manufactured. At

Meet the Glatt experts at the Vitafoods in Geneva. 5 -7 October 2021 at booth K230 Are you looking for optimal conditions when it comes to optimizing the product properties of your ingredients: better bioavailability, flowability and dust-free properties, improved solubility, tabletable agglomerates, pellet formulations with functional coating, spraying of active ingredients with controlled release, extracts with solvents, drying of solvent-based products, microencapsulation of volatile and sensitive substances? When developing and launching new products, speed is a success factor. But sensitive ingredients and especially solvent-based processes present manufacturers with technological challenges. At the Technology Center of plant manufacturer and process expert Glatt, you will find support – from the initial idea to scale-up to industrial scale. Unique in particle design by the complete supply chain from the product idea to production from one source: Technology transfer, plant design and factory engineering for functional powders, granules and

Capacitance measurement technology at its new level. Say hello to our new Capacitance Level Switch You Asked, We Listened New features - more models - IO-Link technology The capacitive level limit switches are used as a full, demand or empty detector as well as for interface measurement (for example, oil / water or foam / liquid). It can also be used for leckage detection in double walled vessels, tanks and silos or in moldings and collecting ponds. The Capanivo® 7000 sensor is suitable for installations in all kinds of liquids, pastes, foam and slurry. The newly redesigned series now benefits from a new look, amazing new features, a range of new models and latest IO-Link technology on board. Very compact capacitive level detection for flexible use in a variety of applications The electrodes in the sensor form a capacitor. If the product comes into contact with the sensor, the capacitance changes and the electronics converts it into a switching signal. The integrated “Tip Sensitivity” and “Active Shield” technology guarantee a high level of functional reliability

In this article, we outline common scenarios where static charge can build and explain why stainless steel is the only choice for safety. Static charge is the electricity generated when there is friction between two objects, surfaces, or substances. This includes liquids and powders, such as petroleum, solvents, fuels, or other chemicals. Under certain conditions, the buildup of static electricity can pose a significant safety risk. Even in non-conductive containers, something rubbing the outside surface of the unit can cause static electricity to build. Therefore, it is essential that operators assess properly evaluate risk and choose the correct specification for IBCs. In this article, we outline common scenarios where static charge can build and explain why stainless steel is the only choice for safety.

In this whitepaper, we outline why IBC systems provide the midway between batch processing and continuous processing production lines. Bulk solids are composed of many particles or granules of varying sizes, densities and chemical compositions. Operators in bulk solid processing know that getting bulk materials to flow in a controlled manner is difficult, but often, critical to safe manufacturing processes. This is especially the case in the battery industry. The hazardous properties, particle size, sensitivity, and consistency of the materials involved mean that they are hazardous and poor flowing, and therefore, problematic to handle. Therefore, the industry requires contained, safe, secure, and highly controllable equipment. In the past, this has meant making challenging trade-offs between efficiency, safety, and expenditure, but now, there is a solution. Here, we outline why IBC systems provide the midway between batch processing and continuous processing production lines.

High-tech metal separation, material analysis, and service ensure product purity and increase profitability Schönberg, September 2021 From October 12 to 16, Fakuma 2021 is coming to Friedrichshafen, Germany and Sesotec GmbH will be in attendance at Booth 1302 in Hall B1. Under the motto “Material purity in all process steps of the circular economy”, Sesotec will be presenting technologies and services that help plastics manufacturers, processors, and recyclers achieve circularity and efficiency in their production. Trade show highlights include the FLAKE SCAN material analysis system and the debut appearance of the mobile RE-SORT metal separation unit. In addition, Sesotec will present its PROTECTOR metal separator in combination with a SAFEMAG magnet system and GF metal separator. The trade show booth will also feature information about using OPC UA to network production landscapes as well as information about Sesotec’s comprehensive services. Ensuring highest flake quality with the FLAKE SCAN material analysis system The quality of plastic flakes and regrind

The Universal Grinder in the laboratory for every application: versatile use, gentle fine grinding, simple working, easy cleaning, practical cryogenic grinding. Thanks to its special mode of operation, the Fritsch Mortar Grinder Pulverisette 2 is the ideal universal grinder in the laboratory – for analysis, quality control and materials testing as well as for the mixing and homogenisation of pastes and creams on a laboratory scale. Its particularly gentle grinding by friction with almost no thermal load is ideal for the preparation of tablets in galenics. Using liquid nitrogen it also grinds difficult-to-mill samples with moist, fibrous or elastic structures. And the Pulverisette 2 is also ideally suited for mixing of solids or liquids and solids. With brief, reliably reproducible grinding and mixing times, it is loss and dust free. For a final fineness’s between 10 and 20 μm, with a feed size of 6 – 8 mm and a max. sample quantity of up to 190 ml. Areas of application Pharmacy, foodstuffs, chemistry, mining and metallurgy, geology and mineralogy, glass and ceramics industry, agriculture and forestry. The Fritsch

The CLS-680 indicator is specifically designed for forklift scales; powerful and easy to use, creating a forklift scale system ideal for demanding applications. Rice Lake Weighing Systems has released a new scale indicator specifically designed for use with forklift scales. The CLS-680 indicator is powerful and easy to use, creating a forklift scale system ideal for demanding applications. Featuring a machined aluminum anodized enclosure with IP69K rating, vibration protection and surge suppression, the CLS-680 stands up to tough warehouse environments. Forklift operators can easily position the indicator with flexible RAM® mounts. Rounded corners and a compact size keep the CLS-680 out of the way of operators. Additionally, the CLS-680 features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity, a bright LED display and full numeric keypad. Learn more about the CLS-680 indicator and all of Rice Lake’s forklift scale solutions for warehouse operations.

The Gericke GFT Sleeves are ideal for flexible connections using standard Tri-Clamp fittings in many food, chemical and pharmaceutical applications. It is the small details that can make the difference. Gericke has a number of components and accessories in the range, specifically developed for powder handling applications. Whether as part of a system or as individual components: Gericke has a broad range of accessories that increase the performance and reliability of powder handling systems. The Gericke GB Elbows are often used to increase the lifetime of pneumatic conveying lines when working with abrasive materials. Due to the special vortex chamber, the wear rate of bends for pneumatic conveying is drastically reduced. The lifetime cycle will be extended, and your maintenance and downtime costs will be reduced. Highly flexible, hygienic and easy to use. The Gericke GFT Sleeves are ideal for flexible connections using standard Tri-Clamp fittings in many food, chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Available in sizes from DN 65 to DN 200 mm, they are made of VMQ Silicone and comply with ATEX regulations

The new pilot valve box HE 5700 makes it possible: With immediate effect, the filter controls from HESCH can also be integrated as standard in dust extraction systems with pneumatic valves. Valve controls from HESCH ensure the optimum triggering of compressed air pulses on industrial dust extraction systems, thus enabling highly efficient filter cleaning. Until now, however, the controls could only be installed on systems with pneumatic valves by using special solutions. The reason was that there was no standardized housing solution for the required pilot valves. Now the HESCH engineers have developed a compact pilot valve box which is suitable for all dust extraction systems with pneumatic valves. This means that the pilot valves and the associated control system can be installed very easily – there is no need for costly special solutions. The pilot valve box fits perfectly into the new generation of modular valve controls from HESCH. It requires significantly less installation space and can be mounted directly near the cleaning valves. This saves users having to lay long compressed air hoses. HESCH is also the only manufacturer on the market

Meet the Glatt experts at Chemspec DIGITAL 2021 Processing of liquids and powders at 40 - 1300 °C: Drying, granulation, coating, calcination in ONE process step. Batch and continuous mode. Hotmelt Processing. Solvent Recovery. High-performance powders, granules and pellets. Homogeneous. Dustfree. Unique. Adjustable properties. Functionalization. Unique in particle design by the complete supply chain from the product idea to production from one source: Technology transfer, plant design and factory engineering for functional powders, granules and pellets. Customers will benefit: * Access to innovative technologies with interdisciplinary know-how and many years of expertise. * Quickly competitive by extremely short development times for new particle designs and seamless scale-up. * Solutions due to specific needs: Customized production processes. Minimal risk. Maximum flexibility. For more than 30 years, Glatt Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals plans and carries out international projects from

Hydro-View a touch screen interface to view Hydronix sensor data, and configure, calibrate these. It has a built in web server with a web API for machine data requests. The Hydro-View provides a simple interface to view Hydronix sensor data in addition to sensor configuration, diagnostics, calibration and data collection. The Hydro-View can be used either as a stand alone unit for recording sensor data or integrated into a control system. Up to 16 sensors The Hydro-View connects a network of up to 16 Hydronix sensors with multiple systems simultaneously. Connections can be made using TCP/IP, existing RS485 networks implementing the Hydro-Link Protocol or through the Fieldbus option. Built in web server The Hydro-View has a 10.1” touch screen for local configuration and viewing and features a built in web server with a web API for machine data requests. Its web browser interface gives it the flexibility to be used with tablets and PCs when a remote connection is required. For systems that have already implemented the Hydro-Link protocol, the Hydro-View adds the full functionality of Hydro-Com software via the web browser

With the rapid development of the economy and technology, the demand for electricity is constantly increasing. Watch our Webinar on Demand anytime - in English Our Product Manager N. Oppenberger has been looking into the very specific requirements for measurement technology within the power industry. Together with J. Bareth, Area Sales Manager Central Europe, he explains solutions for overfill protection, empty notification as well as continuous level measurement of bulk goods and liquid media required for the different production processes. What is the main focus of this webinar? In line with the rapid development of the economy and of technology we have a continuously growing demand for electricity as mankind invents computers, intelligent home appliances, electric cars, intelligent robots and many more products that use electricity. To produce the power required many challenges have to be overcome, some of which we would like to cover in our webinar. In this live special you receive an insight into choosing the right level measurement sensors for the different processes and sub-processes of the power sector. Our

ENVEA presents the AirFlow P, the new sensor for volume flow measurement even in dust laden applications. The AirFlow P is a new sensor for volume flow measurement, especially in dusty applications. Irrespective of whether the sensor is used in an environment with low dust loads or under harsh conditions (e. g. high dust loads), the AirFlow P always delivers reliable measured values. This makes the AirFlow P the perfect measuring device for volumetric flow measurement at positions where differential pressure measurements cannot be used due to excessive dust loading or where duct conversions are not possible or desirable. The AirFlow P can be easily installed on existing ducts, there is no venturi or similar conversions required. Via two antennas that protrude into the air duct, the AirFlow P is able to perform a very accurate speed measurement. If the area of the duct is stored on the evaluation unit, the AirFlow P system supplies a signal at the analogue output cubic metres per hour (v x A). By using the latest technologies, it is possible to measure a volume flow

Machine homogenisation of sensitive, high-quality vegetable seeds on a large scale, without damaging the seeds. It seemed an ambitious project: homogenising large quantities of fragile, high-quality vegetable seeds by machine without causing any damage to the seeds. Nevertheless, in collaboration with Rijk Zwaan, a global player in vegetable breeding, Lindor successfully developed a mixer which homogenises and blends seeds and fruit crops while maintaining a consistent quality. “Cucumber seed is very fragile which, once damaged, you can’t sell. Lindor’s gentle touch technology is a perfect match for our products”, says René Hendriks, team leader of Operations Support at Rijk Zwaan. Homogenise shape and size Continuous innovation is essential if, as an international player, you want to deliver top quality and participate in the development of new varieties, a company philosophy that Rijk Zwaan embraces. However, it becomes a lot more challenging when you’re dealing with a delicate product that also has to be packed precisely to the gram. “We pack spinach seeds

The perfectly sealed swivel bearing, wear-resistant diamond profiled rollers and a sophisticated design make that the CenTrax belt alignment system remains operational under all conditions. CenTrax Operating principle See the video for a graphic display of mounting options and working principle. As soon as the conveyor belt starts to mistrack, the two tapered rollers on the sides will show a difference in the rotation speed. When this happens, the CenTrax belt tracker immediately engage and guides the conveyor belt back to its correct position. Unique swivel bearing The heart of any tracking system is the pivot. A common problem is that dirt, dust and moisture is blocking the pivot, which makes the belt tracker stops working. With our expertise, based on 60 years of experience, we have developed a pivot point – which we call a swivel bearing – that is insensitive to the influences of dirt, dust and moisture. Low in maintenance The swivel bearing is oil bath lubricated and completely maintenance free. Due to wear-resistant diamond profiled rollers and a sophisticated design that prevents build-up of dirt, CenTrax remains operational under

Due to their design, fluidised bed technology systems can be used very flexibly. Fluidised bed technology processes benefit from: * the intensive mixing of the original solids * the large available particle surface * the fine distribution of liquid droplets A fluidised bed consists of a bed of solid particles that are lifted by an upward flow of air and thereby converted into a liquid-like state, i.e. fluidised. By spraying a solid-bearing liquid with an average droplet size of 50 µm (1 liter of water = 15 billion droplets) onto the fluidised bed, granules or agglomerates can be produced. Further possible steps are coating or matrix encapsulation phases. After any subsequent drying or further thermal treatment, the finished product can easily be discharged from the system. Addition of liquid is carried out with a positive-displacement pump by spraying, using a two-substance nozzle. Compressed air is generally used for nebulization. The use of other gases (for example: steam, nitrogen) is possible. The filtered and heated supply air

Ebbecke has commissioned an environmental engineer to analyze the current CO2 footprint, and develop a concept to become CO2 neutral within 5 years A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik AG takes its environmental responsibility in cooperation with its customers very seriously. As part of the comprehensive environmental concept of our company, Ms. Gülsah Deniz was commissioned as an environmental engineer to analyze the CO2 footprint of our company and to develop a comprehensive concept of how the company can become CO2 neutral in the next 5 years. The concept contains concrete measures that will include time-defined steps. The concept is embedded in the environmental measures that have already been carried out at the company’s various locations and will be available in digital form on our website in the media library after completion. The concept will be linked to membership in EcoVadis and down sustainability. In accordance with the voluntary commitment of the board of directors, A. Ebbecke Verfahrenstechnik takes on a pioneering role in the medium-sized service industry of our customers and will further develop

The new ACM 5 NEX offers numerous advantages of a simplified design – and is ATEX-compliant and tested for explosion protection. The classifier mills of the ACM series are reliable partners for ultra-fine grinding with integrated classifying of powder coatings. The new ACM 5 NEX offers numerous advantages of a simplified design – and is ATEX-compliant and tested for explosion protection. ACM 5 NEX classifier mill Hosokawa Alpine, a leading supplier in the field of powder and particle processing and film extrusion, introduces the ACM 5 NEX classifier mill: pressureless design, cost-effective and explosion-proof solution for the powder coating industry. Powder coatings are used in many different ways in the industry; the starting point for their production are raw materials such as pigments, fillers, resins, etc. By specifying a recipe, the raw materials are mixed, extruded and then rolled out on a cooling belt and broken into chips. To grind the chips, the grinding system must be pressure-shock resistant as powder coatings of explosion classes ST1 & ST2 are explosive. The maintenance of technical

Mass flow measurement for early detection of blockages and control of the material flow for the downstream dryer. In the milk production, the refinement of the raw milk is an crucial process step. An important part of this is the handling with casein. Our customer in the milk powder industry has different storage containers with the casein standing on weighing cells. Those containers are emptied via rotary valves. From there the casein is transported to the dryer and to the following processes. Process data Customer: Casein manufacturer (milk refining) Material: Casein Installation: In a pneumatic line downstream of a storage container Function: Material flow monitoring of the upstream rotary valve. Early detection of blockages and control of the material flow for the downstream dryer. Solution The SolidFlow 2.0 measures a continuous mass flow up to 20 t/h in free fall and in pneumatic conveying. In the application described, the SolidFlow 2.0 sensor is installed to measure the output of casein from the upstream rotary valve. By knowing the flow rates a clogging

Capacitance measurement technology RFnivo® 3000 for conveying process optimization for a silicon metal manufacturer A silicon metal production facility in Iceland was looking for a suitable level measurement technology to coordinate the filling of sea containers with silicate rock. Due to the very abrasive material, a heavy-duty capacitive probe should be used. With the project planning of a proven point level switch from UWT with the innovative RF technology, a compatible solution, which is robust and delivers reliable results, could be found. Silicon metal is used in a variety of applications in the chemical industry, e.g. in the manufacture of siloxane and silicones, as well as in the production of high-strength aluminum alloys for the automotive industry. It is also often a primary raw material in the manufacture of photovoltaic modules. In the production processes of a manufacturer in Iceland, an above-average sustainability balance is strived for, which includes equipping its system with modern and efficient component technology. Therefore, the implementation of innovative

singold gerätetechnik gmbh produces and sells the world’s most powerful pneumatic knocker. While competitor models can at best cover a wall thickness of up to 12 mm, the K160 can knock walls with a thickness of up to 25 mm. This makes it suitable for massive, heavy-duty containers. For example, it is used in the mining industry for discharge chutes, in the building materials industry for gravel bunker outlets, in the chemical industry for mixing plants, in the lime industry for silos with a capacity of over 200 tonnes and in the fertiliser industry. Supernatural Strength The powerful model has an impact energy of 423 newton metres. This corresponds to the energy generated when a weight of 42.3 kg is dropped from a height of 1 metre. This high impact energy cannot be achieved with human forces, even if a 20 kg sledgehammer were used. The reason? The acceleration and, consequently, the final velocity of the impact weight in the knocker is far higher than the final velocity that a human being can generate. When the piston, which is designed as a magnet, is

The flow of Sorbitol, a sweetener used in foods, oral care products and pharmaceuticals, is sometimes hard to stop. A Vortex Roller Gate is fit for this task. A client who manufactures chocolate, candy and chewing gum in the United Kingdom had a special application for a roller gate. In this application, the dual cylinder Vortex Roller Gate would be used to stop the material flow of sorbitol in the client’s process. Sorbitol is a sweetener used in foods, oral care products and pharmaceuticals. This Vortex Roller Gate was designed with double-acting air cylinder actuators and was constructed with a 150mm (6”) special service inlet to match the customer’s pattern. The valve body is 6061-T6 aluminum with a 304 stainless steel blade and seal retainers. Material contact is 304 stainless steel and polymer. The valve blade is electropolished to address the stickiness of the product being handled. The air cylinders are equipped with magno-pistons for use with magnetic reed position indication switches. Milled access slots in the side frame allows removal and replacement of bonnet seals while the gate remains in service.

We AHR together; Köllemann GmbH has donated a generous amount to the Rotary relief fund for flood victims. Images of the devastating floods in the Eifel and Ahr valley region and news about the tragedy of so many people are going around the world. Our company, located in what was until recently known the picturesque Ahr valley region, has also been impaired. Even though our manufactory has not been flooded, most our employees are affected badly, as almost all of them live in the disaster area. Some of them have lost everything, others still have a roof over their heads, but they have to live with the traumatic view day to day. The destroyed infrastructure does have not only tremendous impact on the people but also for the companies of this region. Between feeling completely helpless and our overwhelming wish and unconditional will to stand together in this crisis, Köllemann has been active. Our company acquired new company cars and provided them to our employees, whose cars were just washed away in the flood. Today, Köllemann GmbH has donated a generous amount to

Set up, switch out and print faster than you ever imagined with the BradyPrinter i5300 Industrial Label Printer. It’s intuitive, auto-calibrating and precise, printing barcodes and small fonts on labels as small as 5,08 mm. With a solid, metal frame construction, it can handle both high-volume and high-mix labeling applications: electronics and product ID, wire and panel ID, lab ID and safety and facility ID. Features & Benefits: - No waste: prints on the very first label to maximise material use (and cut costs) - Fast setup: 20-second material changeovers with no calibration, sensor or print setting adjustments - Precision printing: either 300 or 600 dpi models align and print on labels as small as 5.08 mm - Saves time: prints fast, and pauses, resumes and stores jobs in a write-protected list - Prints thousands of label types: options for both stock and custom parts"

Flexco Europe: The new Novitool Pun M NDX mobile finger punch, used in combination with the compact Aero 325 splicing press, gives users superbly efficient tools for on-site belt assembly. An unbeatable duo Flexco Europe: Fast conveyor belt assembly with PUN M NDX finger punch and the Aero 325 mobile splice press. Users now have superbly efficient tools for on-site belt assembly – the new Novitool Pun M NDX mobile finger punch in combination with the compact Aero 325 splice press. Used together, these two new developments from Flexco Europe speed up the professional preparation and splicing of reinforced thermoplastic drive belts – enabling a fast return to full operation. Roller conveyor belts are sturdy and economical. They are mainly used in shipping, logistics and distribution, for example to transport boxes, totes or polybags. Preventing downtimes is essential if the products are to reach customers on time, so maintenance staff must repair damaged belts as quickly as possible and get them up & running again. Flexco Europe has now launched the Novitool Pun M NDX mobile finger punch for faster belt repair. Technicians can now punch precisely

Matcon released the Manual Cone Valve (MCV). Designed primarily to avoid problems with butterfly valve IBCs in the Food, Beverage and Chemical sectors. The original Cone Valve inventor and renowned for their innovative Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Systems, Matcon released a new product in their range – the Manual Cone Valve (MCV). Designed primarily to help customers who experience problems with butterfly valve IBCs in the Food, Beverage and Chemical sectors. Effective alternative for butterfly valve The manually operated Cone Valve promotes mass-flow discharge of free-flowing powders, preventing segregation of powder mixes and ensuring product quality. It is tested and proven as an effective butterfly valve alternative, overcoming the issues of core flow and particle rolling that can be experienced with standard butterfly valves. Easy installation The Manual Cone Valve can be easily retrofitted to any existing flanged IBC outlet, providing a cost-effective way of delivering superior powder handling capabilities to an entire IBC fleet.

Rotary Floating Shoe or RFS Valves form an integral part of the Anval range and are specifically designed for handling limestone, clinker, coal, fly ash and other highly abrasive materials in cement industries. RFS Series Valves, composed of a cast iron body with bolt-on side plates and a webbed rotor, can be used in both positive and negative pressure applications. These valves are designed to create additional sealing performance through the use of “Floating Shoe” to transport even the most abrasive material and still have a prolonged lifecycle when compared to its rivals. * Ultra heavy-duty cast iron construction * Ceramic embedded rotor * Adjustable, hardened SG iron shoe The testing conducted by the University of Western Australia (UWA) on RFS valves has proven that the ceramic embedded rotor with the hardened SG iron shoe, efficiently traverse all manner of materials with minimum wear, extended life, lower running costs, minimized maintenance requirements, and also has proven its ability to outperform effectively in any hard-wearing environment.

With the acquisition of the Buderus building, the company A. Ebbecke expands Verfahrenstechnik AG in the Wetterau. A decisive turning point has been achieved with the establishment of an industrial company in Buderus Park. The Wetterau was able to convince with a mix of location factors and the suitable building. High technology in Hirzenhain: With the acquisition of the Buderus building, the company A. Ebbecke expands Verfahrenstechnik AG in the Wetterau. A key reason for the choice of location was the structure of the industrial monument, which perfectly meets the company’s requirements. “In Hirzenhain we are going to build plants for spray drying and special processes”, explains Axel Ebbecke. Such installations required high ceilings and high ceiling loads, both of which are provided by the building. The wooded surroundings are another plus point. “A lot of air is sucked in for production, agriculture in the vicinity could contaminate the air via germs”, explains the entrepreneur. In the production halls of the industrial company, headquartered in Bruchköbel,