Energy Efficiency and Reduction of Variants
Individually tailored drive concepts based on the LogiDrive system solution from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS represent an optimal compromise between energy efficiency and a reduction of variants.
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Mechanical Conveying
Mechanical handling equipment for efficient and effective bulk material movement
Many kinds of mechanical conveying systems are available and are used according to the various needs in dry material processing operations. Selecting the best mechanical conveyor for an application is essential to processing success and for business profits. Mechanical conveyor systems, for instance belt conveyors, (flexible) screw conveyors, vibrating conveyors, bucket conveyors (and elevators), aero-mechanical conveyors, spiral conveyors and cable & tubular drag conveyors are often the lifeline to a company’s ability to effectively move its bulk product in a timely fashion. This Technology Zone offers an insight into the latest innovations in mechanical conveying solutions for dry material processing industries.
Articles about Mechanical Conveying
How To Find The Ideal Conveying System For Bulk Meat And Poultry Applications
Conveying systems are an integral aspect of any bulk food processing line. However, finding the right system isn’t always straightforward. Meat and poultry manufacturers face a myriad of challenges; one of the most prevalent relating to preventing contamination.
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Acid-Treatment Screw Conveyor
THISTED – The screw conveyor is integrated into the ship reception section and is designed to primarily treat potentially problematic products that are imported for the production of animal feed.
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Archimedys™ Obtains the MAPAQ Classification for Flour Bags Emptying in Canada
Our modular auger solution has obtained the MAPAQ classification in Canada. Archimedys™ was chosen by one of our Canadian customers to improve the emptying flour bags operations.
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Simply Overcoming Obstacles
In the mining industry, modern technologies require systems capable of transporting bulk materials efficiently from the quarry to their destination, through rough terrain and populated areas.
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6 Reasons to Choose a Frazier & Son Bucket Elevator
Providing quality bucket elevators and conveyors is what we at Frazier & Son have been perfecting throughout four generations. Let us show you how We Convey Quality™.
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Andreas Schlenker (IPCO)Andreas Schlenker is Senior Sales Manager for scattering applications at IPCO Germany GmbH – Subsidiary Göppingen. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Fachhochschule Esslingen and has more than 20 years of experience in the design, engineering and marketing of scattering equipment. He has worked for IPCO since 2001 and is the specialist for the handling of bulk materials in the flooring, composite, automotive, non-woven, textile, recycling, electronic, filter, food, furniture, and wallpaper industries. Over the years he has accumulated a lot of experience with worldwide projects involving individual scattering units, complete process solutions involving IPCO’s ThermoPress technology and customized process solutions.
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.
Doan Pendleton (VAC-U-MAX)Doan Pendleton is Vice President of VAC-U-MAX located in Belleville, New Jersey. With over 20 years of professional experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing and marketing of dry bulk material transfer systems, Doan’s experience includes strong application knowledge of bulk ingredient handling systems for the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, as well as extensive experience with portable and central industrial vacuum cleaning systems. Mr. Pendleton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from Suffolk University. As Executive Manager, Mr. Pendleton manages Global Sales and Marketing.
Chris Brennan (Spiroflow Ltd)Chris has been working at Spiroflow for over 10 years and is currently in the role of technical sales manager. He handles all the technical drawings and specifications during the sale and aides our drawing office while the equipment is designed, he also assists the manufacturing department with the build. His vast knowledge of powder handling and mechanical design is why he is involved in every aspect of designing our powder handling solutions.
Archimedys™: Innovative Solution for Agricultural Machinery
PARIS – The Archimedys™ modular auger has been chosen by the leader in cereals distribution and storage in Spain. Archimedys™ was the perfect solution to renovate their corn conveyor.
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Luxme’s SaniLux USDA-Accepted CIP Conveyor Eliminates Risk of Contamination
BROSSARD – In response to industry demands for an enclosed, hygienic, certified solution for conveying all types of bulk food ingredients, Luxme International has launched a food-grade tubular chain conveyor, believed to be the only USDA-accepted solution for transporting large quantities of dairy, meat, and poultry using this specific method.
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Engineering Flexible Screw Conveyors
A quick Google search for images of flexible screw conveyors produces a screen full of seemingly identical images: a shaftless auger, typically inside of a plastic tube, driven by a motor that spins the auger, moving material from an inlet to an outlet.
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Affordable, Reliable, Easy to Maintain
VERNON – The Metalfab screw conveyor requires minimal maintenance for operation making it an affordable and reliable solution to your material handling needs.
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