Sentry D2 Automatic Strip Sampler
The Sentry Model D2 takes a sample when a solenoid-operated actuator rotates a slotted sample tube through the product flow. Simultaneously, a motor-driven auger draws the sample to the discharge point.
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Instrumentation & Control
Instrumentation and process control for powder and bulk solids handling operations
All powder and bulk solids processing and handling equipment or systems require some degree of monitoring and control. The more complex an industrial process becomes, the more important it becomes that it is correctly controlled and monitored. This is where instrumentation and control systems are crucial.
Silo contents measurement is a key area. Because the bulk density of silo contents may vary, level indication and level detection instrumentation is vital to prevent overfilling. In other industrial processes, controls need to be able to react to explosions, system blockages, sifter screen breakages, metal detectors, over-heated mills, etc. and take the appropriate action to prevent system damage or compromise to product quality.
Articles about Instrumentation & Control
Sentry ISOLOK SAK Automatic Sampler
The Sentry ISOLOK SAK automatic point sampler provides a simple, reliable means of collecting representative samples of flowable powders, flakes or granules.
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Online Moisture Measurement of Bulk Materials
As a manufacturer of various online moisture measurement systems in the field of process control and diverse sensors, we can offer you the optimal solution for your application, even for very demanding measuring tasks.
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Monitoring and Control of Multiple Static grounding Channels
Eliminating all potential ignition sources in hazardous atmospheres is the obvious starting point for designing plant and machinery, which includes electrostatic spark protection.
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BinMaster Licenses Emerson’s 3D Solids Scanner and Software
BinMaster, an operating division of Garner Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, has entered into a new direct license agreement with Emerson, a global engineering and technology company.
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Control Unit for Vibratory Feeder LABORETTE 24!
Vibratory Feeder LABORETTE 24 is ideal for automatic, uniform feeding of free-flowing materials into sample dividers, mills or mixers in your laboratory.
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Süleyman Salihler (Polimak)Süleyman is General Manager of Polimak with more than 20 years of experience in design, engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of bulk solids handling systems. He leads the organization to provide problem-free solutions from single equipment to complete turnkey systems for a wide range of industries. Pneumatic conveying systems, dust collectors, rotary valves, big bag dischargers, batching & dosing systems, storage silos are some of the components designed and produced by a highly qualified engineering team in the organization. Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Süleyman's background includes software development, industrial automation, and IoT technologies. This facilitates Polimak's vision of providing data-driven smart process technologies for the bulk solids handling industry in the new digital age.
Josep F. Sànchez (Coscollola Engineering)Josep F. Sànchez is the Director of Coscollola Engineering, S.L. and head of the Extrusion Division of Coscollola Comercial, S.L. with more than 35 years of expertise in the plastic sector, he has progressed from the manufacture of injection moulds and the commercialization of IMM and extruders of the KraussMaffei brand, to the design of handling systems for solids. He has a great experience in vertical storage, pneumatic and mechanical transport, dosing systems in continuous process and batch, mixing, dust collection and process automation; his specialties are compound and PVC. He is a technical advisor for the Industria Química magazine and a founding member of Techsolids (Spanish association of technology for solids).
Brad Vos (SPEC Engineering)Brad Vos is the Director of Automation at SPEC Engineering, a process engineering company located in Plainfield, Illinois. Brad has over 10 years of experience in plant process design, mechanical design, electrical design, and automation. Working alongside SPEC’s engineering team, the Automation department provides solutions for quality control, data collection, process stability and plant or machine automation utilizing PLC and HMI control systems. Brad holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Adrian Fordham (MoistTech Corp.)Adrian is currently the President of MoistTech Corp and has been with MoistTech Corp. since 2010 starting as the Sales Manager. Bringing to the company many years of experience and expertise in multiple industrial moisture applications, Mr. Fordham has vast knowledge in Near-Infrared moisture sensing and detection technology.
Todd D. Messmer (Schenck Process Group)Todd Messmer is the Applications Engineering Manager for Schenck Process North America. He has 20 years of experience as a Senior Applications Engineer customizing and designing Screw Feeders, Weighbelts, Vibratory Feeders, Flow Meters, and Bulk Bag Unloaders into customers’ processes. Todd has worked with a diverse range of companies in the Food, Plastics, Chemicals and Pharmaceutical industries and has written several articles for key industry publications. He holds degrees in both Electronics and Marketing and currently manages a team of Applications Engineers for Schenck Process. Expert in Screw Feeders, Weighbelts, Vibratory Feeders, Flow Meters, and Bulk Bag Unloaders
James Seagraves (Eastern Instruments)James is an veteran of solids flow measuring process design with over 27 years of experience under his belt. He is a recognized expert in flow-metering and feeding applications in a wide variety of sectors across a multitude of industries, including the food, chemical and building supply industries.
Nathan Grube (BinMaster Level Controls)Nathan Grube is Regional Vice President of Sales for BinMaster covering the central United States including a ten-state area stretching from North Dakota to Texas. He joined BinMaster in 2001, already equipped with five years of experience in agricultural equipment. Grube has worked with end users, distributors, and OEMs across the US. His vast expertise covers many industries including agriculture, aggregates, cement, plastics, and mining, among others.
Moisture Measurements to Suit Many Applications
MoistTech uses its 40 years of expertise to enhance clients’ manufacturing processes and protect their products.
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Emerson Introduces New Level Switches to Optimise Operations and Increase Safety in Solids Applications
Rosemount™ vibrating fork, paddle, capacitance and vibrating rod switches provide users with flexible level monitoring and overfill prevention solutions in all silo types.
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Vibratory Sieving Dust Containment and Control
Sieving and screening powdered products greatly contribute to dust generation, not only when the product is poured or dumped on to the sieve screen, but when the sieve applies high powered vibration to the mesh screen.
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Solids Measurement in Silos with SmartBob
Highly configurable for your needs, the SmartBob continuous level sensor does away with climbing silos, making managing inventory easy.
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