News items April 2014

Product Range for Materials Handling enhanced When a valve which is used to shut off the discharge volume of a medium with challenging flow characteristics is operated infrequently, a bridging effect often results. This initially tends to occur between valve disc and liner, but often progresses so far that the material flow is blocked through to the silo. The valve disc and liner are then exposed to disproportionately high frictional forces when the valve opens. Time-consuming countermeasures can be avoided in advance in many cases by using a ViDos valve: a vibrator mounted on the lower shaft causes a light linear vibration of the valve disc. The frequency of the vibration is controlled via the air pressure. The vibrations keep the medium in motion and effectively reduce bridging. Substances that are already compressed or have adhered to the disc are loosened and detached. A mounted positioner enables different coarse/fine dosing positions to be reached, so that the medium can still be discharged with high precision

High-tech manufacturer provides optimal screwdriving technology for any application In order to discover the latest trends in screwdriving technology, I visited the AUTOMATICA trade fair; the leading platform for automation innovations. In Hall A6, Stand 310 at the DEPRAG exhibition stand three slogans caught my eye: “Technical – Clean – Screwdriving – DEPRAG”, “Intelligent – Manual – Assembly – DEPRAG”, “Sheet Metal – Direct – Screw Assembly – DEPRAG”. This seemed to be the right place to get all my questions answered. At the exhibition stand I met Jürgen Hierold, long-standing Sales Manager at DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO. Q: Mr Hierold, can you answer my questions about the latest trends in screw assembly? A: Yes, you’ve come to the right address. To be able to appreciate the current trends in screw assembly you need also to have an understanding of past innovations and developments. I have been specialising in screwdriving technology and automation since the end of the seventies and so can look back on years

Kreyenborg Plant Technology and ps: perfect solutions develop innovative drying process Drying is one of the standard processes in the food industry. In contrast to conventional drying processes, the infrared rotating drum dryers developed by Kreyenborg operate with electromagnetic waves. The light energy thus generated penetrates directly into the inside of the food to be dried and is transformed into heat. The moisture to be evaporated is drawn out directly without cornification of the material to be dried. A direct comparison between the two drying processes reveals the advantages of short-wave infrared technology on several different levels. One decisive aspect which influences the quality of the food products is that the drying process is controlled directly by the product temperature rather than via the drying air. Temperature regulation with an accuracy down to a single degree, together with minimal dwell times inside the dryer, promote extremely gentle treatment of the product. The energy balance of infrared dryers is also very positive because

The brochure contains detailed product information about available instruments and possible configurations along with a selection guide offering the possibility for a pre-selection of a applicable system including sensors. Furthermore it shows a selection of already existing applications. Here available: https://www.berthold.com/en/pc/news/new-microwave-brochure-moisture-dry-substance-and-concentration

The mechanical engineering specialist SEGLER created a complex Big Bag station for a company in the chemical industry. The goal was the efficient and reliable processing of urea with a capacity of 10t/h and the following requirements: - Continuous opening of Big Bags - Providing a product template for a possible transition from batch to continuous operation - Product dispersion - Destruction of agglomerates - Continuous dosing - Dissolution of the solids in a suspension Implementation: A stable receiving frame receives the Big Bags filled with free-flowing, slightly lumpy raw material. Using a piercing pyramid, the Big Bags are efficiently pierced by their own weight. The directly connected material buffer with dispersing agitator and vibration discharge aid ensures a smooth friction-free feed of the material into the lump breaker. Its task is to destroy possible agglomerates to enable a uniform product flow to the metering screw. The single-shaft screw-conveyor

amixon® Conical mixer Type AM The real innovation of the amixon® AM-type mixer does not only lie in the conical floor, but also in the patented SinConvex®-mixing tool. The design allows ideal mixture qualities to be achieved even from a filling level of just 5 percent. The upward screwing of the mixture takes place forcibly by means of the helical spring mixing tool, while the downward flow takes place naturally due to the effect of gravity. The changing of places within the particle system takes place at the interfaces in between. The flow effect takes place in the same way, independently of the filling level. All amixon® mixers bear superb hygiene characteristics: the machines can be used as sterile mixers in compliance with FDA regulations. They also fulfil EHEDG requirements and the 3a Sanitary Standards. amixon® ensures comfortable accessibility and a view inside the mixing chamber by means of its generously sized inspection doors. Hence, manual dry cleaning can be carried out quickly

Flexible metal bellows Metallic Bellows is an important and regular supplier to the growing Indian aerospace industry, but also to various other sectors. In house facilities include the manufacture of corrugated multi-ply bellows and edge welded bellows in a variety of materials. Quality assurance is perfected as shown in their AS9100B including ISO9001:2008 certification for the aircraft industry. Several dedicated testing machines for optimum result and life endurance performance were developed over the years. As shown here Metallic Bellows has a regular production of stem bellows for valves, conforming to present and future emission regulations. Other typical and regular supplies are for vacuum applications, accumulators, pressure sensors, load cell protection, servomotor couplings, aerospace and exhaust gas systems. In addition to that complete bellow systems with hydro-formed tubes are produced for various applications. The intensive R&D work in design and manufacturing has given

PENKO introduces a series of digitizers for automatic and non-automatic weighing systems for trade applications. Digitizers are in fact interfaces between the strain gage load cells and systems for data processing, controllers and so on. The unique PENKO way of measuring high speed 1600 conversions/s, and high internal resolution, 24 bits, guarantees a fast and accurate data transfer. These characteristics allow application of the instruments for static and dynamic weighing as well as for fast applications such as filling and check weighing. As a standard, all models are provided with a RS485 field bus connection and USB to facilitate set-up and back-up functions. Additional models include RS232/422, Ethernet, CANBUS and Profibus. The range is completed with an analogous output, 0/4 – 20/24 mA. Easy and fast calibration is done digitally. This procedure is supported by a 6 figure digital read which also allows trouble shooting. The SGM800 series features the innovative

In March 2014 the Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing of the NETZSCH Group purchased the business of the company “VAKUMIX Rühr- und Homogenisiertechnik AG” and is going to resume the business activities as of March 1, 2014. With this step the Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing expands their product range in the field mixing, dispersing and homogenizing. Under the new name “NETZSCH Vakumix GmbH” business will be continued from the current premises in Weyhe-Dreye near Bremen, Germany. The company “VAKUMIX Rühr- und Homogenisiertechnik AG” had been founded there back in 1995. The product range comprises customized systems like fluids mixers, homogenizers, homogenizing mixers and process systems from the laboratory size up to a complete production plant. The machines are mainly used for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, specialty chemical and food applications. „The product portfolio of the “VAKUMIX AG” and of the Business Unit Grinding & Dispersing

Special preventive measures are necessary to prevent contamination spread of radioactive materials. This includes also firm housings to protect employees in their job against external and internal radiation exposition. The term „caisson“ is also used for such a housing. The exhaust of the housings is sucked through filter units, which prevent employees and evnironment from radiation exposition by particles in the exhaust air. At „Nuclear Engineering Seibersdorf“ (NES) in Austria two identical cassette filters of type INFA-MICRON MKR were installed by a German plant contractor for nuclear technology. The filters made of stainless steel are used for the de-dusting of two stainless stell caissons in which radioactive waste is disaggregated, sorted and reconditioned. The dust particles which mainly originate from medical area, e.g. from radiation therapy and nuclear medicine, are led through the pre-filter into a central filter unit. The cassette filters were

Now available for ATEX After successfully passing the relevant laboratory tests the Gericke feeder control unit has been approved for use in explosive atmospheres containing combustible dust. It fulfills the requirements for category 3. Thus Easydos PRO is certified to be used in ATEX zone 22. About Easydos PRO The Easydos PRO was developed taking into account more than 40 years of practical experience in the design of gravimetric feeders and uses the unique TrendTec algorithm for controlling the feeder mass flow. The control unit achieves remarkably high accuracy and stability – even in rough industrial environments. Easydos Pro and Loss-in-Weight-feeders The key to success when it comes to pinpoint requirements in feeding and weighing processes is in the combination of the Easydos PRO with matching Gericke Loss-in-Weight feeders, e.g. the hybrid feeders of the DIW-E series. Utmost feeding precision This combination of advanced control and up to date mechatronic gravimetric

Welcome at the exhibition ”Schüttgut 2014” in Dortmund Our presentation at the exhibition in hall 4 booth A:08 will unfortunately not be as spectacular as this fire performance. However, following our slogan “MOLLET is rotating for you” we will do everything in order to make your visit on our booth valuable for you. Beside the well-known devices for level indication in bulk goods MOLLET shows you the two new series for continuous level measurement MOLOSbob and MOLOSwave. Of course all presented devices will be in operation. The innovation for more safety in the factory internal product distribution MOLOScode will be shown and explained to you as well. We are looking forward to your visit and hope that we will be able to inspire you in a similar way as the fire performance artist has done!

Complete PET pelletizing plant - largest ever built Maag Automatik (a Dover Corporation Member) is proud to announce that M&G Finanziaria (Italy) has chosen the German manufacturer to supply the equipment needed for a complete PET pelletizing plant. Not only will Automatik deliver a number of its production proven underwater SPHERO® pelletizing systems but also corresponding melt pumps, screen changers and the company`s highly innovative direct crystallization CC-PET® process. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the new operation is designed for a capacity of 1 million tons per year and as a consequence will be the largest PET production site ever built. Commissioning is expected to commence by the end of 2015.The M&G Group is among the world`s three largest producers of PET resin for packaging applications, and the second largest in the Americas. The company expects that the project will both consolidate and strengthen its dominant position. Maag Automatik is particularly pleased that the M&G group has decided

Themed to the companies’ slogan Mixers.Dryers. Evaporators. Any size. World Wide. AVA ushers in a new era with the delivery of 3 Vertical mixers, Type HVW, with a volume of each 50m³ - a new dimension in this model range. Machines of this type consist of a conical vessel with a cylindrical upper part. On top is the vessel closed with a flat cover. Core part of the Vertical mixers is a helix, which is in an overhung position above the top cover. The close to the wall operating helix moves the mixture along the vessel wall to the top where it flows down again in the centre to the bottom. In this way each particle of the mixture takes part in the gentle mixing process until a perfect homogeneous product is reached. To achieve an optimal residual emptying AVA waives on a bearing in the lower part of the vessel. The new dimensioned upper bearing as well as the shaft sealing now allow building this design bigger than 35 m³. The main advantages of this model range

Ciments de l"Atlas automates processes with Axians With the introduction of the IT-Logistic solution VAS of Axians, Ciments de l"Atlas (CIMAT) which is located in Casablanca, will continuously automatize the processes in its Moroccan plants. The implementation is carried within the scope of a KPI-Project, in which all processes have been analysed initially. Following, VAS is used to identify and eliminate weak spots by illustrating the potentials of optimisation. This for example can be achieved by detailed VAS reports e.g. about the length of stay of trucks at all kinds of locations within the plant. The next step is the systematic conversion of fully automating the logistics of the two Moroccan cement plants - including the integration of the central SAP systems. Another plant, which is currently in construction in Nador, is to be equipped with the IT-Logistic solution VAS after its completion. „For CIMAT this is a big step in the optimisation of our processes, as with VAS we have found a system that covers our conceptual,

constantly measurement of inline electric conductivity of flowing light oils Installed directly in pipelines, the new MLA1000 constantly measures inline the electric conductivity and the temperature of flowing light oils, for example Jet A-1 kerosene, and is consequently able to control continuously the dosing of additives. “Utilising the MLA1000 enhances significantly the safety in handling aviation fuel,” declared MBA Instruments CEO Hans-Heinrich Westphal, who added “At high flow speeds and simultaneous low conductivity for example kerosene can be electrostatically charged and ignite.” To prevent this, the conductivity is increased by dosing additives to dissipate the electrostatic charge to the tank or pipeline wall. “Until now conductivity has been measured at longer intervals using either individual laboratory samples or our own hand-held MLA900 device. “The dosed volumes of the required additives were often estimated,” explained Hans-Heinrich Westphal. “Regularly we received enquiries from airports and operators of tank

Applications up to +1100 °C The limit switches of the Rotonivo® series RN3001 and RN3002 can handle even extreme temperatures up to +1100 ºC safely and reliably. Especially for applications in cement plants or the wood sector there are very high temperatures during the processes. From now on this easily can be managed by the paddle switch RN3001 and RN3002.

New EX-Protection Certification INMETRO UWT is once more extending their international approvals with the Brazilian certification INMETRO. INMETRO is the certification body responsible for the certification of EX-Protection products in Brazil. The classification into zones follows the European ATEX-Guidelines.

After Roquette France and Roquette China, the world-renowned company Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. now completely relies on RHEWUM sieving technologies, too. Here the company is taking particular care to the separation of sugar and sugar-like products. In the following weeks RHEWUM will deliver two screening machines type RHEWUM WA 150x269/3/V according to FDA standards (Food and Drug Administration) to China. The three-deckers will be used for separating sweeteners. Special features of the machines are the adjustable inclinations and the air drilling fluid circulations. Viewed over the long run, these unique designs of process-related components will guarantee efficient workflows. True to the RHEWUM-slogan — enjoy the difference. Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: Zhejiang Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leading functional polyols manufacturer, specializing in the production and selling of xylitol, maltitol, refined xylose

The premium version with very high throughput The most powerful FRITSCH Jaw Crusher ever: up to 3 kW drive power ensure an exceptionally high throughput during pre-crushing of hard or very hard, brittle materials. For easy cleaning, the crushing jaws can be completely swivelled out or removed. The integrated dust exhaust channels provide optimal working conditions. And with two models, you can choose the Jaw Crusher that is perfect for your feed size and your sample quantity. Ideal for pre-crushing in the areas: Mining and metallurgy, chemical industry, geology and mineralogy, glass and ceramics industry and soil research. As with all of the instruments in the FRITSCH premium line, we’ve put a great deal of thought into how to make your daily work even easier and time-saving: FRITSCH premium advantage: Only the PULVERISETTE 1 premium line has a completely accessible grinding chamber, because the fixed crushing jaw is mounted in a guide and can be removed with a single motion. Also the movable crushing

complete modular kit of flat belt conveyors made from stainless steel Either with normal reversing roller or knife-edge - optionally with or without quick cleaning flap - for stainless steel belt conveyors of type GES 25, any conveyor end is feasible from now on. As a result, belt conveyors can now be integrated into each production process with more flexibility. In total, 16 varying equipment versions, with individual measurements between 50-400 mm belt width, and 500-6,000 mm distance between axes, are available. The total belt load can be up to 30 kg depending on the equipment. And because all belt conveyor components of the modular system are in stock, even production of specific dimensions is possible within 24 hours. A particularly high hygiene standard is achieved with the equipped CleanTec quick cleaning flap. For cleaning the conveyor and the belt, the reversing roller swings away upwards with only one grip. The belt lies loosely on the conveyor, and both the conveyor and the belt can easily be cleaned all around. Depending

Kreyenborg Plant Technology focuses on multiple process competence Drying processes are standard production steps in many different industries. The fields of application for the Kreyenborg IRD infrared rotating drum dryer are virtually unlimited. In plastics processing, for example, the IRD is used for crystallization and pre-drying of virgin material or regrind. Treatment with dry air, which is extremely high in energy consumption, is completely dispensed with by using infrared drying instead. Therefore this system lends itself primarily to applications with high initial moisture content, such as is normal in recycling processes. Ideal fields of application besides material drying are gentle heating processes. The continuously operating Kreyenborg infrared rotating drum dryer heats the material directly with short-waved infrared light, so that the evaporating moisture is drawn out of the core of the material. The material passes through the machine in a continuous, even flow, is gently rolled around by the rotation of the tube and

The UWT GmbH with headquarter in Betzigau has great plans for the international market. With the beg Good forecast for Asian market Having a successful Joint Venture in Shanghai/ China with UWT Int. Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. since 2004, the development on the Chinese market is consistently positive. In particular the ingenious simplicity as well as the reliability even under difficult conditions has been appreciated there. As the UWT headquarter decided to concentrate on the Markets in China for 2014, in order to skim off present potentials, the company received 100% of the sales subsidiary in Shanghai. Full power for China Today China is more exciting than ever and focuses more and more on the economy sector. Because of the huge growth potential of the Asian markets UWT will increase investments for China and will spread capacity in the South East Asian area from there. UWT Int. Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is led by Teoh Seng Guan as overall responsible Managing Director. The aim is to carry on the outstanding results, that have been generated in China and

Acquisition of Schüttgutveredelung NOLL GmbH und integration into the Business Unit NETZSCH Grinding Bobingen, March 10, 2014 – Schüttgutveredelung NOLL GmbH changes hands and its corporate name. As of March 10, 2014 with effect from December 31, 2013 the NETZSCH Group has acquired the powder processing division of NOLL and continues its business at the location in Bobingen near Augsburg. The new name of the company will be NETZSCH Lohnmahltechnik GmbH. This change does not affect processing technology unit Aufbereitungstechnologie NOLL GmbH with its focus on plant conception, engineering and machine engineering – it remains in the hands of Ulf Noll and family. After the sale of all Schüttgutveredelung GmbH company shares, the toll dry grinding becomes part of the Grinding & Dispersing Business Unit of the worldwide operating NETZSCH Group. The business founder Ulf Noll has retired from powder processing for reasons of age. He will now focus on managing Aufbereitungstechnologie NOLL GmbH, as well as dedicate himself to the newly created ULF NOLL Beratung &

SMC, the world’s leading provider of pneumatics, is proving to customers that it delivers a fluid, flexible and fast service with its universal 2 port fluid valve range. Recognising that automation occasionally requires non-pneumatic solutions, SMC has, over the years, used its engineering and design expertise to develop a conventional range of fluid control valves. The broad range on offer – from compact and light designs to more complete solutions for medium flows and options for applications requiring zero differential pressure to large flows – is showcased in SMC’s comprehensive brochure with technical data and parts directory plus an online 2 port valve selector. SMC’s European Fluid Control Project Manager, Sebastian Fabio Agnello said: “We have an enviable global reputation for our pneumatics expertise but we do recognise our customers also require alternative, non-pneumatic options. Increasingly customers wish to work with one, trusted partner