Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Innovations
The extensive range of valve types that are available reflects the challenges of controlling, directing and metering the flow of dry bulk materials in processing operations. Not all valves just control the flow by gravity of materials from storage vessels or through mechanical conveying systems, many are used to direct the flow through pneumatic conveying systems. Others are used in dense phase pneumatic conveying systems to release pressurized materials from the blow pots that provide the motive power. The actuation of valves can range from manual, pneumatic, electric to hydraulic. Each type offers particular benefits or is designed for a specific application. Slide valves are perhaps the most widely recognized, but butterfly, disc, dome, diverter, iris and rotary valves are widely used too. This Technology Zone offers an insight into the latest innovations in valves, gates and airlocks that are used for bulk material processing & pneumatic conveying applications.
STUTTGART – At Powtech 2019 (April 9-11, 2019, Nuremberg/Germany), Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will present their versatile bulk materials handling solutions for various process steps at their booth no. 4-290 in Hall 4.
Read moreLUCCA – Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilization-In-Place systems (SIP) are an essential part of every manufacturing of pharmaceutical, chemical and food products and validation of cleaning procedures is of utmost importance.
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The Vortex Clear Action Gate can be used in many applications, but is the ideal slide gate to be used in conjunction with an airlock. Because the Clear Action Gate is designed to seal against pressures below, it is able to prevent air loss and maintain convey line pressures – to ensure efficient material movement.
Read moreThe importance of testing and certification when manufacturing a RotaVal valve is paramount to ensuring equipment and site safety and standards. RotaVal manufactures valves for a wide range of industries and therefore a wide range of safety and quality standards need to be met.
Read moreThe Global Cleanable Airlock (GCA) is ideal for applications where dry raw or finished products are being handled in the process and where inspection or system clean-out are required. Because the GCA is designed for high process rates and possesses a number of features suited for sanitary processes the airlock is perfect for food and pet food applications.
Read moreRotolok always strive to meet industry and customer requirements. Over the past few years, there has been an ever-increasing demand for large Rotary Valves and to accommodate this, we have expanded our standard cast equipment range to include our 750mm & 915mm Rotary Valves. Even larger fabricated valves can be supplied as necessary.
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Paul Bailey (Rota Val Ltd)Paul Bailey is the resident expert for Rotary Valves at Gericke RotaVal. He has over 24 years’ experience in the manufacturing of Rotary Valves for all types of industries. As Technical Manager, Paul advises on any challenges that might be faced with bulk & solid handling.
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.
Megan Thompson (ACS Valves)Megan Thompson is President and COO of ACS Valves, an industry-leading rotary valve manufacturer located in Caledonia, Ontario. Megan is responsible for setting and guiding the direction of the company’s global operations, sales, marketing, and product development initiatives.
Travis Young (Vortex Global Limited)Travis has 20 years of experience in the dry bulk solids industry and is the Vice President of Global Business Development at Vortex, an engineering and manufacturing company that specialises in process valves and loading solutions specifically for solids handling. Travis has worked on solution-driven installations across six continents and has a strong knowledge of market-specific regulations and requirements within the industry. He is based in York, United Kingdom.Coperion optimized its ZVB rotary valve design to better handle food and pet food products and maintain sanitary standards.
Read moreWEST MEMPHIS, AR – One of the main advantages of DMN’s newly designed High Pressure Rotary Airlock Valve is that the special configuration of the body and rotor not only protects product against degradation, but it also prevents any axial air leakage.
Read moreBecause cocoa nibs are the product of whole cocoa beans being roasted and crushed, often times, the properties of cocoa nibs can be jagged and abrasive. At the stage of production where this diverter is being used, cocoa nibs are being pneumatically conveyed upward via positive pressure.
Read moreThe Mucon SD-P provides the latest in advanced Slide Gate Valve technology for the powder and bulk solids handling industries. Its robust but simple design boasts a patent application with more than 53 innovative claims; making the Mucon Slide Gate Valve one of the most advanced valves of its type on the market today.
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Designers and manufacturers of magnetic separation equipment for metal fragment control and food safety. Certified by HACCP International.
SPEC Engineering offers custom, turnkey engineering solutions, providing the latest technology to manufacturers in the food, beverage, plastics, and chemical industries. SPEC is ‘Process Engineering Simplified’.
For over 60 years we have provided protection solutions that can suppress, isolate and vent combustible dust or vapor explosions in process industries.
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
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.
We have successfully provided bulk material engineering solutions for over 55 years
Sturtevant, Inc. is the leading family-owned manufacturer of material processing equipment.
High-performance rotary valves and airlocks for metering, feeding, and airlock in bulk material processing and pneumatic conveying applications. Fully NFPA and OSHA compliant.
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.
Spiroflow, a global leader in powder handling and dry solids processing and an emerging leader in control systems integration.
