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A packaging system gets a containment retrofit

This company’s latest retrofit containment project included a Bosch capsule-filling machine that was completed for a U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturer. The design included the gloves being held in special gloveport retainers with integral safety interlocked guards. The operator required less than…

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Pipe Bends in Dilute-phase Pneumatic Conveying

Pneumatic conveying of solid material provides advantages over mechanical conveying systems in many applications, including those that require complex routing, multiple source-destination combinations and product containment. Routing of pneumatic piping offers process operators great layout flexibility, but taking advantage of…

PTXi / Powder and Bulk Solids Exhibition and Conference Show 2012

The PTXi / Powder and Bulk Solids Exhibition and Conference will take place from May 8–10 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The conference is organized into four tracks: pneumatic conveying; material storage and handling; particle…

Sampling Particulate Materials the Right Way

To obtain a representative sample for particle size characterization, adhere to the golden rules of sampling and follow these best practices In the chemical process industries (CPI) it is often necessary to verify material specification at various points in the…

Agitators are interchangeable on this pilot-scale blender

The 42 NSD-1S is a new multipurpose ribbon blender equipped with interchangeable double-ribbon and paddle agitators. With a maximum working capacity of 1 ft3, the 42 NSD-1S is ideal for most laboratory and pilot-scale blending requirements. This vacuum-rated blender also…

This bulk-bag system allows dust-tight discharge

The Material Master Bulk Bag Discharging System provides dust-tight discharge of non-free-flowing materials. A breaker bar bag-massaging system promotes product discharge, while an actuated discharge-spout-closure system can halt material flow for partial bag discharge. The unit includes a 24-in. square…

A look at screeners

If you were to ask chemical processors what they’re looking for from their screening equipment, it’s likely that the answers would be as varied as the chemicals they produce because screening requirements are entirely dependent upon the material being screened.…

This well-known sizer now has new features

Recently optimized product features of the Mogensen sizer include the output ports, the vibration absorption system, the screen tensioning system and redesigned dust covers. The output ports have been redesigned for material flow optimization, and also feature larger inspection ports…

Optimized features for this screener

This company has recently optimized product features for its Mogensen particle sizer. The Mogensen sizer has sloped screen decks to allow particles to have freedom of movement while maximizing the capacity of screen area. For example, the output ports have…

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Condition Monitoring for Rotating Machinery

Rotating machines, such as pumps, compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines and electric motors, play crucial roles in most chemical process industries (CPI) facilities. Increasingly, advanced condition monitoring is being used to improve the operation and maintenance of these workhorse components.…