The new ProFlex V vibratory feeder (photo) features two alternative discharge lengths to offer maximum flexibility in process integration. By turning the feed hopper of the new chute feeder in 90-deg steps, it is possible to achieve four different discharge…
Like most of the world, weighing instrumentation has gone digital and gotten connected. Not only do today’s scales, weight transmitters, check weighers, and other weighing equipment include more modern technological advances, but the up-to-date improvements also provide contemporary solutions for…
Gear units play a critical role in a diverse array of chemical process industries (CPI) facilities, to match the speed of a selected driver with the speed of the driven equipment. Today, they are used extensively in pumps, turbines and…
The Models 205 and 210 Storm weight indicators now offer four bidirectional serial ports, USB-B (standard) and USB-A (optional) for additional connectivity interfaces. Also, the 210 Storm indicator now features eight-channel I/Oa, digital fill control, 25 IDs and alphanumeric keypad.…
Milling is a mechanistically driven process that breaks solid material into smaller pieces. Selection of the optimal mill is a daunting task that often leaves engineers relying on vendor suggestions to decide which mill is right for their job. This…
Calculating volumes of solids in piles as they are poured into various shaped containers can be important information for solids-handling applications. The following set of equations represents guidance to help determine solids volume in these cases. Solids in containers Solids…
The Rotoform G4 builds on more than 30 years’ process experience and introduces a number of features relevant to hygiene-critical applications, including easier cleaning, enhanced bearing seals and a lubrication-free drive-belt option. The core process combines the Rotoform drop depositor…
Mixing and blending of bulk solids is a common processing step in many industries. For example, in pharmaceutical manufacturing of solid dosage formulations (tablets or capsules), small amounts of a powdered active drug are carefully blended with excipients, such as…
Great Western Manufacturing All screening needs are contained in this mobile trailer The Mobile Quality Assurance Sifter (photo) is said to be ideal for inline sifting on product delivery or receipt; sifting at a trans-loading location; silo evacuation or load-out;…
This company has combined inline mixing with its granulation technology to help fertilizer producers add value to their products. Production begins with accurate dosing and weighing of the materials to be combined, followed by mixing and, if necessary, grinding. The…