Machine Protection During PVC Granulation
Metal separator RAPID VARIO-FS PRIMUS+ from Sesotec detects metal particles in free-fall applications
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Screening & Separation
Innovations in screening and separation in dry material handling operations
Screening separates a flow of material into multiple grades by particle size, these grades are then either further processed to an intermediary product or a finished product. Screening is an integral part of many dry material handling processes. In the context of screening or sieving equipment selection, the machines are evaluated on their ability to optimize product quality and screening efficiency. A sieve is used to process individual batches of a product, and a screen is used on a continuous flow of a product. There are many factors that are affecting the effectiveness of screens and sieves, for instance moisture, blinding, mesh size and wire diameter, capacity, cohesion, adhesion and the direction of approach of particles to the screen surface.
Magnetic separation systems are designed to remove metal contaminants from from bulk streams. Magnetic separators result in practically no product loss and are suitable for removal of regularly occurring and larger quantities of metal contamination in processing operations.
Articles about Screening & Separation
Heatable Control Screening Machine for Screening of Chocolate Mass
During the production or treatment of chocolate, the use of a control screening machine is one of the key elements of the process.
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Recent Screening and Separation e-newsletters
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Screen Applications in the Glass Industry
Glass can be found in almost all areas of daily life. Starting in the construction industry, through telecommunications, household, food, automotive, and aircraft construction to optics.
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German metal detection technology for American flour mill
Metal detector GF 4000 from Sesotec detects metal particles in pressure conveying line
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FLO-THRU Low-Profile, High-Capacity Screener from Kason Improves Product Quality in Low-Headroom Areas for Food Production
Kason’s FLO-THRU low-profile, high-capacity screener offers efficient and powerful performance with reduced height requirements as compared to traditional vibratory screeners.
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EHEDG Membership for Bunting
Bunting has joined the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) following a rise in magnetic separator and metal detector projects for the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
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Aristidis Melios (Vraykos & Associates Mechanical Limited)Aristidis Melios is the General Manager at Vraykos & Associates Mechanical Ltd. He holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from National Technical University of Athens, and has more than 30 years of experience in design, engineering and manufacturing of bulk materials handling systems in food industry in Greece and Balkans area. Mr Melios is an expert in managing industrial projects that concern mechanical or pneumatic conveying, weighing & dosing, mixing, dedusting, screening and storaging of food bulk products. He has the experience needed to create a cost efficient turn-key solution for every bulk materials industry. The last years leads the Vraykos company engineering team with success, inserting new ideas and technologies in the field of bulk materials handling systems.
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.
Matt Calow (Farleygreene Ltd)Matt Calow is the Senior Applications Engineer at Farleygreene Ltd, manufacturer of sieving machinery based in Hampshire, UK. He holds a Masters of Engineering from the University of Southampton and has worked up through Farleygreene’s Engineering and R&D Departments since 2014. He has led the development of new models of sieve and redeveloped machines across all our ranges, whilst being hands-on with product testing, both in our Test Facility and on customer sites around the world. He is a technical adviser for Sales and Marketing, along with our network of agents, and leads training across the company
Russell Grotto (Elcan Industries Inc.)Russell Grotto serves as the Director of Operations for the Toll Processing sector of Elcan Industries’ sieving business. He graduated from Union College with a BA in Managerial Economics. His father, Bob Grotto, is the founder of Elcan Industries and served on the board of PEMA for over a decade. Russ works closely with customers to help them develop catered sieving solutions to their specific products and needs. Before becoming the Director of Operations, Russ served as an operator in the toll processing plant and has hands on experience running screening machines. Russ also works closely with the manufacturers of the sieving equipment Elcan sells and was an integral part in bringing their newest line of equipment, the Hi-Sifter, to the US market place.
Steve Massman (General Kinematics)Steve Massman received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Steve has been with General Kinematics for over 20 years, starting as a Design Engineer, holding several other titles before reaching his current title of Technical Director. Since his start at General Kinematics Steve has been a member of the General Kinematics R&D Committee since 2011, designed over 200 pieces of equipment, and has 9 assigned and pending patents. He is instrumental in the development of GK's grinding technologies. When Steve is out of the office he spends his time with his family in the great outdoors; kayaking, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Contact GK for more at info@generalkinematics.com
Johan Lucas (Kemutec – Part of the Schenck Process Group)Kemutec B.V. was founded a few years ago, to enable dedicated service to Kemutec customers on the mainland of Europe. Johan Lucas, who is responsible for the Sales & Business Development of Kemutec in the Benelux, started his career 30 years ago as product manager of Kemutec. During these decades he created a long track record of projects and joint process developments in the Confectionary, Spices, Flavours, Dairy, Cereals and Bakery Ingredients. In addition to Beverages, Detergent, Pharmaceutical and the Chemical Industry with elements like feasibility studies, conceptual design, system integration, etcetera - delivering advice, components, systems or total solutions. Due to his cooperation with many leading suppliers, he developed expertise in Powder Process & Handling technologies such as sieving, classifying, breaking, crushing, milling, conveying, mixing/blending, feed/dosing & weighing. Johan’s specific knowledge in powder process applications includes crushing/de-agglomeration after dryers/spray towers, QA at filling & emptying - small/big bags, dry/wet cleaning - hygienic design, trouble-free feeding of liquid processes - dissolving & filtration. Johan enjoys a challenge to solve any kind of powder process problem. Contact him on +31 (0) 653 86 77 06, Johan.Lucas@schenckprocess.com
Jeff Seeger (Great Western Manufacturing)Great Western Manufacturing, based in Leavenworth, Kansas, is a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of custom gyratory industrial sifting equipment for dry, free-flowing, powders in food, chemical and mineral industries. Jeff Seeger has been with Great Western for 21 years and has experience in the flour milling industry. He has the most longevity in his experience with Great Western equipment among the representatives on the organization’s team of sales professionals. He helps lead the team on selecting and engineering custom sifting equipment to suit specific application requirements as well as provide on-going service and support for all Great Western customers.
Peter Raeven Ing. (Dinnissen Process Technology)More than 30 years' experience in development and realisation projects as a project manager for feed, aqua feed and petfood. Working at Dinnissen for 20 years as account manager in feed, aqua feed and petfood division. Specialist in developing major projects with added value focussing on pneumatic conveying, mixing, drying, grinding and coating with liquid and powder systems.
Contract Manufacturing Services and Toll Processing at Elcan Industries
Elcan Industries offers a wide range of toll manufacturing services to help meet particle separation needs for many companies and in various industries.
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Gericke Unveils Line of ATEX-Certified Sifters for Safe Operation in Hazardous Environments
Process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA, Somerset, NJ, has unveiled a line of ATEX-certified centrifugal sifters that permit safe operation with combustible materials in explosion-hazard environments.
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Distillery Turns Stillage Waste Into Revenue With Centrifugal Sifter
Bendt Distilling Company, a maker of handcrafted whiskeys, uses a centrifugal sifter to turn spent grain byproduct into saleable livestock feed while recovering the liquid sour mash, a valuable component in the distilling process.
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Sifting in the Wet Granulation Process
Granulation is a common process used in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of tablets and capsules. This article will focus on the production of tablets through wet granulation, and how the addition of a Hanningfield Kwik-Sift can safeguard and improve the process.
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