The Drum Inverter system (photo) 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 transfer phase,…
Mettler Toledo The redesigned user interface of the NewClassic balances (photo, p. 32D-2) allows for more intuitive operation, with “SmartKeys” that directly access preferred applications, and a high-contrast display for easier reading. NewClassic balances also feature a new metal housing…
Flexicon A new bag-weigh-batch system can loosen bulk solid material that has solidified during storage and shipment before discharging the material by weight and blending it into a liquid stream. The skid-mounted system (photo) incorporates two bulk-bag unloading frames, each…
The CS-1 gyratory sifter is a stacked-deck sifter designed to save time and labor in screen changes. Screen inserts can be switched within minutes using only standard hand tools, without the need for glues or tensioning machines. The CS-1 provides…
Gough Econ Known as the Go Anywhere Conveyor (photo), this unit uses cantilevered buckets that move vertically and horizontally and can turn any direction up to 90 deg. without having to transfer the load being conveyed, making it very flexible.…
Filtersense A new loop-powered particulate matter (PM) transmitter (photo) from this company can function in harsh environments and applications, such as coal flyash, carbon black, cement kilns, spray dyrers and chemical processing. The EPA-compliant product features heavy-duty construction, single-piece mounting,…
Until now, the use of air-jet mills was mainly limited to high-grade products with a high added value due to the high-energy consumption. The new e-Jet System opens up completely new application areas for this type of dry fine grinding…
Introduced last month at Powtech 2008 (Nuremberg, Germany; September 30 – October 2), the Picojet opposed jet mill is one of the manufacturer’s minimachines that have been downscaled from the well-known standard machine range that will gradually be added to…
This firm has developed a PFA version of its Deep Flow sampling system (photo) as an economical alternative to corrosion-resistant metals such as titanium, tantalum or alloys. Deep Flow uses a magneto-pneumatic drive to circulate the product to be analyzed…
Dietrich Engineering Consultants Although especially designed for safe reactor charging, the PTS powder-transfer system (photo) has proven itself in many applications of a much wider spectrum than traditional reactor charging. The PTS-System is exempt from ATEX 95, and therefore does…