The Drum Inverter system (photo, p. 40D-4) allows discharging drums of iodine powder in a closed and controlled way into a reactor. The system uses the patent-pending Pow derflex system in order to avoid any contact with air during the…
This circular vibratory bag dump screener removes oversize particles from manually dumped bulk materials while protecting against dust contamination. The 40 in.-dia. Vibroscreen separator (photo) causes bag scraps, agglomerates and other oversize material to travel across the screen and discharge…
The Megatex XD Screener provides high-capacity throughput for large-volume applications in agriculture, plastics and chemicals. The screener has a unique elliptical-linear motion designed for high screening performance with low energy consumption. A single-screen deck change can be completed in 10…
The Kek Centrifugal Sifter offers efficient processing of powders, granules and slurries, and allows rapid screen changes — under 30 seconds in most cases — and easy access for cleaning. It is available for gravity and fully inline pneumatic conveying…
With a new system from this company, filled bins can be unloaded from the top without the need to tip the container. Designed for unloading tablets, the system features a smooth-moving suction wand that is controlled by a level-detection mechanism.…
Beumer Maschinenfabrik Innovative solutions for palletizing and packaging palletized goods, such as plastic granulate or high-quality pigments packed in bags, are being presented at this firm’s stand. The solutions are tailored to meet the needs of petrochemical and engineering companies,…
The 4B Watchdog Elite (photo) uses non-contacting, magnetic sensors to monitor belt speed and belt alignment at the head, boot or both. Additional sensors monitor bearing temperature, head pulley alignment and plugged spout conditions. The system incorporates dual microprocessor control,…
The Lime Feeder simultaneously meters and conveys lime to pH neutralization tanks and pools from silos, bulk bags, 50 lb. bags or any source. Equipped with a.c. or d.c. variable speed drives, it conveys lime vertically, horizontally or at any…
The new, improved "sterile as standard" ChargeBag (photo, p. 40D-1) for contained transfer of potent powders ensures maximum product recovery, quality and operator protection. High containment, with operator exposure limits of less than 1 µg/m 3 during the transfer process…
As particle sizing methodologies become more sophisticated, it is becoming increasingly difficult to measure the degree of resolution offered by state-of-the-art instruments. Image analysis methods, for example, offer one of the highest resolutions available, but until now, it has been…