Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Innovations
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.
Solea Belgium N.V., a Dupont company, recently introduced a new type of magnetic separator in their powder line; the Easy cleanflow magnet from Goudsmit Magnetics of Waalre (NL).
Read moreWAIBSTADT – To produce very precise grain sizes within tight tolerances and special sugar types, the GKM tumbler screening machine is increasingly finding its way into sugar factories for a wide range of applications (fineness, throughput capacities, etc.). Depending on the requirements, the tumbler screening machines are equipped with up to six screen decks.
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Revenue in the Cosmetics segment amounts to US$89,670.8m in 2020. The market is expected to grow annually by 6.3% (CAGR 2020-2023).
Read moreWith the rise in the consumption of raw materials, plastic processors are facing higher political and social demands to use a greater proportion of recycled materials.
Read moreElcan Industries’ new line of Hi-Sifter screening machines have proven to be perfect fit for the Advanced Battery Materials Market.
Read moreAIR-VEY Magnets are designed to remove ferrous metal contaminants from products in dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems operating at 15 psi or less.
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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.Industrial Magnetics, Inc.’s magnetic separator for powder and bulk processors, the Pneumatic Line Housing (PLH), now comes standard with The Opti™ Series of circuit options.
Read moreFaster, easier, tool-free screen exchange, optical screen control and thorough screen cleaning of control screening machines with just one push of a button.
Read morePlainfield, IL – Spec Engineering, a Gray company, is excited to introduce a bold and innovative piece of equipment to our brand of SMART Products.
Read moreA gentle screening machine ideally suited to separate and de-dust dry, powdered and granular products. Particularly suitable for high feed rates and multi-deck separations of fine, lightweight and difficult to screen products.
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Having 40 years of experience, Polimak provides bulk solids handling, conveying, storage, feeding, dosing, discharging, filling solutions from a single equipment to complete turnkey systems.
Since 1915, EXEN has been providing the best solution for clogging problems with our Pneumatic hammer "Air Knocker" and a wide range of flow aid devices. For material flow problems. No more banging!
Spec Engineering offers custom engineering solutions, providing the latest technology to manufacturers in the food, beverage, plastics, and chemical industries.
For over 60 years we have provided protection solutions that can suppress, isolate and vent combustible dust or vapor explosions in process industries.
Highly efficient industrial sieving, screening, sifting and separating solutions for processing bulk material. Hygienically designed, crevice free, constructed from FDA approved materials. ATEX rated as standard.
Progressive Products, optimizes pneumatic conveying systems by reducing waste and cost, minimizing downtime, and improving productivity with high-performing components.
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
Newson Gale; Manufacturers of static control equipment and solutions for hazardous area explosion protection in industrial processes.
WAMGROUP offers the one-stop-solution for Bulk Solids Handling & Processing and Waste Water Treatment Equipment.
Jenike & Johanson is the world's leading company in powder and bulk solids handling, processing, and storage technology
High-performance rotary valves and airlocks for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing and pneumatic conveying applications. Fully NFPA and OSHA compliant.
Smart Elbow® deflection elbows stop material from impacting the elbow wall, preventing: abrasive wear, degradation & heat-related build-up & plastic streamers. 45° & 90° in 1.25 to 18” dia.
Eastern Instruments feeders allow for both accurate, real-time flow measurement, as well as very precise control of flow rate and total for nearly perfect batching or blending.
REMBE® is a safety specialist in explosion safety and pressure relief. It provides customers in all industries with safety systems for their plants and equipment.
Coperion and Coperion K-Tron are system and equipment suppliers, including extruders, feeders, pneumatic conveying and components, who understand the importance of process efficiency.
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 global provider of powder handling systems and process containment technologies. It has been supplying the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and cosmetic industries for over 30 years.
