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I’m looking for general advice on existing technologies/suppliers that specialize in vacuum packing of ultrafine powders. We run a process producing fine powders (D10 =2 micron, D50 = 7.5micron, D90 = 12 micron). For all intents and purposes, it can be considered akin to carbon black; quite light and fluffy. Our customers desire that we provide our product in 15kg,...
Equipment for toasting soybeans?
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Minimum conveying velocities for various particle types
I am currently in the process of designing a dust collector. One of the first steps involves specifying the correct minimum conveying/pickup velocity at the inlet of the hood. It is to be used in the baking industry and can see anything from different flours, sugar, salt, seeds, whole buns, etc. After a couple hours of research I’ve realized it...
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Ron has worked for Coperion K-Tron in a variety of roles for over 20 years. Ron earned his BS in Computer and Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from Rowan University and a MBA from Drexel University. He has worked in field service, project engineering, internal sales, as a regional sales manager working with world class sales representatives, business development manager and Senior Manager – Americas Sales for a variety of products including feeding, pneumatic conveying systems, components such as rotary valves and diverters and packaging.
Ian has 35 years’ experience in Engineering and is registered as an IEng Engineer in a variety of disciplines including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation and is a fellow of the IMechE and member of the IET.
He studied at Canterbury College of Technology in the Department of Engineering and Mining, followed by a technician apprenticeship in aerospace. He then made a move into heavy engineering in a wide range of industries from paper mills and power generation to quarrying and dredging specializing in bulk material handling with conveyors, size reduction and heavy trommel equipment
Chair of the IMechE Bulk material handling committee and IMechE Process industries board
He now works for Bradley Pulverizer Company as Vice President sales and operations, managing pulverizing, air classification, acidulation and granulation projects from quote to commissioning worldwide as well as managing upgrades and modernization of existing plants. Specializing in Phosphate fertilizers, fine powders production and size classification for a wide range of industries as well as specialized small-scale milling and classification of unusual materials.
After gaining his degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Southampton in England, Neal spent 10 years developing and commissioning control systems for a major international food process system manufacturer. In 2007 he started working for Hydronix as a Customer Service and Software Development Engineer before becoming Sales Manager in 2011. Neal was promoted to Sales Director in January 2025.
Weighing Expert at Hense Wägetechnik GmbH. Know-How and experience: Extensive experience in development of different types of belt scales, solid flow meters and smart electronic systems for retrofit able weighing systems for silos on steal constructions and skirts. Describe your requirements to Andreas and he will assist you both in planning new systems and in improving the efficiency of existing processes.
