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A vacuum conveyor that is GMP-compliant

Piab Vacuum Conveyors The UC Series of vacuum conveyors (photo) comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and are suitable for pharmaceutical processing applications, including loading and unloading coating pans, manufacturing tablet cores and handling or transferring pharmaceutical powders. Fully…

Transfer problematic solids with this robot

Kokeisl Industrial Systems The Picking Robot (photo) is a new, automated guided vehicle with weighing scale to collect components directly from a silo or container that is equipped with this firm’s Discharge and Dosing Device. Picking of even sluggish and…

An all-in-one dispersion laboratory

L.U.M. The Dispersion Analyzer LUMiSizer (photo) is said to be a complete dispersion laboratory in a single instrument. The LUMiSizer simultaneously determines the demixing of 12 different dispersions at original concentration, based on a patented STEP Technology. Due to acceleration…

Reference standards now available in single-shot format

Sub-sampling of reference standards by users is not recommended because of the possibility of introducing errors, and thus deviating from the certified size value. To avoid the need for this, a new set of 10 image-analysis, particle-sizing reference standards are…

A bridge breaker for progressing cavity pumps

Netzsch Mohnopumpen The aBP-Module (photo) is an intelligent feeding system for progressing cavity pumps for the prevention of bridging. It consists of a top hopper with two inner spoked wheels, which create the effect of moving hopper walls that impart…

Make your Own Wireless- Weighing Wystem with this Kit

This wireless-measurement kit enables product designers and end users to build an accurate and reliable weight-measurement system. The kit contains four of the firm’s patented CS Series capacitive sensors (50 or 100 lb capacity), one DS-2100 WiFi display and summing…

This Pneumatic Valve Now Comes in a New Size

This firm has launched a 1.5-in. version of its Type 350/800 Power Pulse valves. Specifically designed for the dust collector market, the valves feature a patented piston design that enables significantly faster opening and closing times, quieter operation and lower…

Comprehensive rheological solution for the petrochemical sector

In December, this firm introduced a comprehensive portfolio for the petrochemical industry that enables analyses of crude oil through refined products, such as bitumin. The firm offers a range of accessories for its rheometers so customers can, for example, simulate…

A weighing terminal with functions that improve filling accuracy

The IND226x weighing terminal, with IP66-protected stainless-steel housing, is able to withstand tough operating and cleaning conditions in chemical and pharmaceutical facilities. It guarantees exact container filling with a LED display and integrated over/under control weighing mode. The MinWeigh function…

In field tests, this grit washer achieves 95% grit retention

The Pista Turbo grit washer contains new technology that can achieves grit retention of 95% down to 140 mesh particle size. It can produce drier and cleaner grit with less putrescible organic material. The new technology, called Tri-cleanse, features intense…