Powder & Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Innovations
When tasked with selecting the right equipment to handle your packaging process there are three main areas to take into consideration. First, what style of package is right for the product? Second, what characteristics does the product have? Finally, what performance criteria is required of this particular process? This Technology Zone offers an insight into the latest innovations in packaging and bagging system design.
BETHLEHEM, PA – A new BLOCK-BUSTER® Bulk Bag Conditioner from Flexicon Corporation features a laser safety curtain that automatically stops the system’s hydraulic rams, scissor lift and turntable if the laser beam is obstructed, eliminating the need for safety-hinged doors and interlock switches for operator safety.
Read moreWHITSTABLE, KENT – A new TIP-TITE® Drum Dumping System from Flexicon automatically rolls drums containing bulk material into position, dumps the material into downstream equipment and rolls empty drums out of the dumping station, allowing safe, high-capacity transfer from drums of all popular sizes weighing up to 340 kg.
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ACCRINGTON – The Bulk Powder Handing Industry is known to be problematic and therefore requires safe, reliable, durable equipment. At Trantec, our most recent challenge was to design, manufacture and supply a FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) or ‘Big Bag’ Discharger for a new client who use combustion as part of their industrial process.
Read moreFlexicon BULK-OUT® Bulk Bag Dischargers, also referred to as bulk bag unloaders, FIBC unloaders and FIBC dischargers, are offered in numerous frame configurations, the two most popular of which are: BFF Series dischargers with bag lifting frame for forklift loading and unloading of bulk bags (FIBCs), and BFC Series dischargers with cantilevered I-beam, electric hoist and trolley for loading and unloading of bulk bags without the use of a forklift.
Read moreSTERLING – Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc. is pleased to announce that its line of bulk bag unloading systems is available with integral dust containment. The integral dust containment system provides operator access to the bag spout for connecting a new full bag or disconnecting an empty bag, within a Dust Containment Box.
Read moreWith rising energy costs and environmental issues high on the agenda for most businesses, powder handling and dry solids processing experts, Spiroflow, has implemented an initiative that will not only provide customers with cost savings in operating their machinery, but will also benefit the environment.
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Simon Bates (Rotolok)Simon is the Technical Director at Rotolok Ltd with a 25+ year background in the design, development and function of their full product range. Starting out as a Draughtsman Simon has progressed to his current position with a willingness to learn and an aptitude in understanding mechanical engineering and its application to the solids and bulk material handling industry globally. One particular skill is applying technical knowledge to create practical and cost effective solutions having spent many hours on site helping customers. Rotolok being part of a group of companies working in a variety of sectors within the industry allows Simon ready access to application and process data in addition to the Rotolok product range knowledge. Simon holds a BEng(Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering and is based in Tiverton, Devon, UK.
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.Flexible bulk materials receptacles such as big bags have become firmly established for handling powders in a variety of branches. They have clear advantages over sacks when it comes to transporting and storing bulk materials. They are environmentally friendly, require less operating staff and storage space and reduce costs for transport and processes.
Read moreBUFFALO, NY – PVS Process Equipment, Inc. offers a departure from the traditional methods of unloading bulk bags with the introduction of their Model 14V Direct from Bag Unloader.
Read moreMore and more companies are using automation to promote improvements in production levels and reduce overall labor costs. The market’s demand for filling machines is on an upward trend. In recent years, as the technology advancements have increased, so have the filling industry’s performance, quality and designs.
Read moreHONEY BROOK, PA – A potential customer came to AMS with an existing auger filler with outdated parts and controls. They needed to update their equipment to improve their fill weight accuracies and reduce waste.
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Designers and manufacturers of magnetic separation equipment for metal fragment control and food safety. Certified by HACCP International.
For over 60 years we have provided protection solutions that can suppress, isolate and vent combustible dust or vapor explosions in process industries.
Fox Venturi Systems: conveying with: no moving parts, no blowback, no maintainance to 10 tph. Since 1963
Progressive Products specializes in abrasion resistant products. Stop Wear
Rotolok are global leaders in the manufacture of Rotary Valves and other high quality engineered powder processing & bulk materials handling equipment.
Process automation systems for receipt-to-process bulk material transfer and Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Systems for high volume recovery of many materials including combustible dusts.
Individual advice and efficient solutions for the whole weighing technology process
WAMGROUP offers the one-stop-solution for Bulk Solids Handling & Processing and Waste Water Treatment Equipment.
We have successfully provided bulk material engineering solutions for over 55 years
High-performance rotary valves and airlocks for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing and pneumatic conveying applications. Fully NFPA and OSHA compliant.
Solid Particle Flow Meters and Feeders. Where accurate flow control is required.
Developer and manufacturer of top of the range pressure relief and explosion safety products
Klinkenberg BV is specialized in internal transport and bulk handling using screw conveyors
International specialist in the world of bulk materials and process technology
Flexicon equipment conveys, conditions, discharges, fills, dumps and/or weigh batches powder and bulk materials dust-free.
Dec is a leading provider of powder handling systems and an expert in process containment technologies
