The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition will be held April 29–May 1 in Rosemont, Ill. The event will host over 350 exhibitors who will showcase the latest technologies for handling and processing all types of powders and bulk solids. The event will feature product demonstrations, educational sessions and numerous networking opportunities. The following Show Preview highlights a small selection of the products that will be on display at the event.
Integrated recipe management for smarter blending processes
This company is showcasing a “smart” powder-processing system that integrates recipe management with cutting-edge blending equipment (photo). With this streamlined system, users can easily build and store recipes that are customized for a variety of powder-processing applications. It provides real-time insights into the mixing process, ensuring the attainment of desired outcomes and helping users to find the optimal process for different materials while enhancing efficiency, consistency and safety. Booth 1421 — GEMCO, Middlesex, N.J.
Use this mixer for pressurized and serialized applications
This company’s plow mixer (photo) provides medium-to high-intensity mixing action and excellent heat transfer for drying operations. Its cylindrical body lends itself to pressurized reactions and serializing applications. Units can be tailored for specific applications and manufactured to meet all industrial and sanitary standards. The design allows for multiple processes in a single vessel and is provided in volumes ranging from 5 to 30,000 L. Booth 1200 — B&P Littleford, Saginaw, Mich.
Automatic bulk-material transfer with quick and easy switchover
At its booth, this company will demonstrate the latest VS Series pneumatic vacuum-conveying system’s (photo) capabilities for transferring seeds, flour, salt and other dry, bulk materials from one point in the booth to another, automatically, at the press of a button on the control panel. Live demonstrations are also planned to include switching the conveyor from dense-phase to lean-phase very quickly to suit different materials, and disassembling the vacuum pump for easy cleaning with no tools. In addition, the company plans to feature its RNT bag dump station at the booth. The dust-control companion for loading the pneumatic vacuum-conveying systems, the RNT bag dump station enables powder processors to safely load bulk materials into a powder transfer or production process without allowing dust or fine particles to escape into the workplace. Booth 1537 — Volkmann, Inc., Bristol, Pa.
A stainless-steel feeder for poor-flowing powders
The NXT loss-in-weight twin screw feeder (photo) is engineered for poor-flowing and challenging powders. It features an all-stainless-steel construction, a high-precision scale, self-wiping twin concave screws and a negative-angled trough for natural flow. A diagonal internal agitator prevents bridging, ensuring consistent performance. Available in two sizes, the NXT delivers reliable, precise feeding for diverse powder characteristics at low- to mid-range feed rates. Booth 2113 — Kubota Brabender Technologie Inc., Mississauga, Ont., Canada
Enable one-step mix-granulation processing with these mixers
K-Series mixers (photo) combine mixing quality with the convenience of a one-step mix-granulating process. These mixers work with a variety of materials, including powders, slips and pastes, as well as high-viscosity materials, and can easily blend powders of differing densities or ratios into homogeneous mixtures with short cycle times. Available in working capacities from 15 to 6,000 L, this company’s mixers can accommodate prototyping, small production and high-throughput applications. Booth 2412 — Lancaster Products, Lebanon, Pa.
Mary Page Bailey