News items January 2016

The Danish Jesma Vejeteknik A / S opens by February 1, 2016 an office in the Netherlands. The new company Jesma bv will be responsible for sales and service in the Benelux and will be based in Breda. Jesma A / S, founded in 1917, is a pioneer in the field of accurate- and custody transfer weighing solutions. With its own R & D and production is still one of the few independent companies that thinks in solutions and, where necessary, ”custom-made solutions” can offer. As a manufacturer of static, dynamic and continuous weighing Jesma has references all over the world with a global sales and service network to provide local support. The market is demanding more and more companies to think about the production process, to jointly develop improvements.

Deliver Outstanding Flow Rates in Space-Restricted Applications Parker has evolved its popular Global Filter Regulator Lubricator (FRL) air preparation systems, specifically the integral threaded P31 ¼” ported and P32 ¼” to ½” ported series, to deliver excellent flow to size ratios with a new aesthetically pleasing and modern look to complement the latest machinery designs. This next generation of FRL systems can deliver up to 10 bar of pressure as standard (polycarbonate bowl) and, with the addition of an aluminium bowl, they can deliver up to 17 bar, ensuring high performance pneumatic systems perform at their best. As one of the most compact modular products on the market, the units can now be comfortably specified in applications where larger FRL systems previously could not be accommodated due to space restrictions. Constructed from robust yet lightweight aluminium, the new designs are modularly compatible with the existing Parker Global FRL series using patented modular connection system, with high levels of standardisation

Honeywell has today launched Miller TurboLite TM Edge – a new lightweight and highly durable self-retracting lifeline (SRL), which, at just 1kg*, makes it the lightest 2metre Edge SRL on the market.. The new fall protection system, which is 15 percent lighter than most comparable products, offers users in the construction, maintenance, utilities and oil and gas sectors increased comfort, freedom of movement and immediate arrest in case of fall. “We recognised a growing need for a lightweight, fully edge tested and compliant SRL, that would help workers in demanding conditions and environments feel safe and confident with their fall arrest device,” said Corentin Barbieux, product manager of fall protection solutions for Honeywell Safety Products, EMEA. “The lifeline has been designed to provide workers with a single solution for protection in all working at height situations, including those at foot level.” Miller TurboLite Edge is fully edge-tested and

Grease guns with transparent container and color coding A transparent grease gun with all the grease cartridges visible. Use colored grease guns for the prevention of faulty lubrication. (No misunderstanding possible. Always visual/ provable which greasde is in it. Seven different colors (BLUE, GREEN, GOLD, RED, BLACK, PURPLE, SILVER.

Bag handling machine on high capacity for milk powder MATAM has developed their filling line for 500 bags per hour to a capacity of 550 bags per hour. A goal of 600 bags per hour is possible (13.500 till 15.00 kg per hour). The line is an in-line under level filler. We fill the bag bottoms up on gross dosing to ensure an minimum of dust while filling. By adjustments in the different dosing points we are able to realize a process acceleration of almost one second per bag. This guarantees an output of 550 bags per hour. The Matam non 550-3 filling line can be provided under gas flushing and equipped with every type of bag closure. And of course working in accordance with client specific requirements is our starting point.

Be aware and keep safe – book onto the one day short course now Powder and Dust Containment in the Process Industry; short course 24 February 2016; Chatham Maritime, Kent This course has been designed to be of benefit to those handling powders or dusty materials in industry, particularly those handling hazardous or toxic materials in the pharmaceutical, renewable energy or chemical industries. It looks at how the release of hazardous material can be controlled, by engineered solutions, at source. You’ll learn • Perceptions of dust and the consequences of exposure • Key principles and equipment for airflow capture systems, including H&SE Guidance HSG258 • Health and safety guidance for workplace exposure limit setting • Risk assessment approaches

Bagged goods can be unloaded from containers even faster and easier Containers with jute bags can now be unloaded even faster and easier by the Copal C2 system with Spidergripper. The patented Spidergripper is renewed and fitted with a so-called Auto Pick up system. This means that as soon as the Spidergripper makes contact with the bag, the bag is immediately and automatically lifted by the Spidergripper (for which previously the operator had to carry out an extra action). This achieves a significant gain in time. This also increases the productivity and efficiency of the system.

Especially for the food industry MATAM has developed a new frame. The Hygienic Open Construction Frame (H.O.C. Frame) is designed without closed spaces and with contact surfaces which are limited to a minimum. We are meeting the requests of the market to give hygiene the top priority in the design. Guide rails are mounted at distance to prevent contact surfaces. The required construction contact surfaces will be placed at distance of the frame. Hereby the contact surfaces will be minimized and can be easily cleaned. To make visual control and cleaning as easy as possible all open construction parts are faced outside. The frame (stainless steel) can be given a ViwateQ surface treatment to provide for the highest possible smoothness of the complete construction. The open cable housings are welded to the frame, again to prevent assembly contact surfaces. The cables are positioned down on to of each other. The whole construction is fully welded. No closed environments in the machine anymore, no plate covers and no potential contamination

Complied to the indicators financial solvency, legal conformity and safety Since December 2015 UWT GmbH has the certificate AEO C “status for customs simplification” and therefore was acknowledged as Authorized Economic Operator against the customs. The introduction of the so-called authorized economic operators (AEO) is a provision of customs law, which aims to identify potential risks within a supply chain to achieve ultimately a more efficient monitoring of the global movement of goods. A company with the status of AEO is considered to be particularly reliable and trustworthy and therefore can receive special benefits e.g. concerning the customs clearance. (lt. Bundesverband Großhandel, Außenhandel, Dienstleistungen e.V.) Background is the increasing globalization and the changing international security policy, that prompted the World Customs Organization to establish a ”Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade” for a modern and effective risk management in customs administrations. In 2005 the European

for clean and efficient engines Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has improved its range of solenoid valves for vehicle engines to meet Euro 6 environmental standards. The company’s Fluid Control Division has developed a series of valves that contribute to lowering emissions, in particular nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particle matter (PM), improve engine and fuel management and control alternative fuel systems (CNG / LNG). Emission reduction (EURO 6 / Tier 4f) Reducing the level of Particle Matter (PM) and NOx emissions is a constant challenge for the automotive and transportation industry. Parker solenoid valves used around the engine or in the exhaust system offer a reliable solution to reduce polluting emissions. Parker solenoid valves control an actuator ensuring the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), neutralizes particles by injecting diesel upstream of the particle filter hence raising its temperature up to 650°C, controlling the air pressure for AdBlue®

IEP Technologies presents with HOERBIGER at their joint booth their intelligent detection IEP Technologies GmbH is going to present its products under the umbrella brand HOERBIGER for the first time at this year’s Powtech, the trade fair for processing, analysis and handling of powder and bulk solids. HOERBIGER recently acquired IEP Technologies, to expand its own portfolio with the high-quality products of the successful explosion protection specialist. Both companies will present their full range of safety products in the field of explosion protection from the 19th – 21st of April in hall 1, booth 1-319. IEP Technologies offers with its new intelligent detection system SmartDS a solution which provides secure explosion detection with high false alarm immunity: SmartDS uses two dynamic pressure sensors in AND configuration and a “smart” calculation of the expected rate of pressure rise based on experimental data and 25 years’ experience. In the event of an explosion, the SmartDS rapidly analyses the pressure data and actuates the active explosion

New Line of Big Crushers and Grinders RETSCH GmbH – world-leading supplier of lab equipment for sample homogenization and sieve analysis – have enhanced their product range with a complete line of instruments for applications with large feed sizes and high throughput rates. The new program will be integrated into the existing product line under the name of “X-Large” and complement it in many areas. Now RETSCH offer, for example, a series of jaw crushers with feed sizes from 40 mm to 350x170 mm. The new XL models of ball mills, vibratory disc mills and sample dividers provide a substantially higher throughput than the laboratory-scale models. The new portfolio also includes a number of testing equipment to determine the Bond Grinding Indices. This program extension will give RETSCH access to markets like the coal, steel and mining industry which until now could only be served with laboratory instruments for small sample volumes. RETSCH, who celebrate their 100th anniversary this year, is now

Market leader in machines for metallographic applications With the acquisition of ATM the Verder Group extends the portfolio of its Scientific Division in the business segment of sample preparation of solids. The company is a leading manufacturer of machines for metallographic applications. The instruments are used both in industrial processes and research to prepare solid bodies of metal or compound materials, usually followed by microscopic analysis. The headquarters are located in Mammelzen, between Cologne and Frankfurt, where ATM employs 150 staff. Managing Director Heinrich Müller founded the company more than 35 years ago. All instruments are developed, manufactured and assembled at the headquarters in Mammelzen. “We have opted for the Verder group because it is a successful, family-owned group of companies which gives us the possibility to continue operating as an independent company. ATM will greatly profit from the resources and experience of the group, thus obtaining an optimum starting basis for our international

New modular pallet lift for pallets up to 2000 kg With the Prorunner mk10, Qimarox introduces an extremely robust product elevator for pallets of up to 2000 kg. This product lift can transport up to sixty pallets per hour, ten metres upwards. This standardised, modular product lift can be integrated into any end-of-line packaging system or storage system and can furthermore be used in conjunction with the Highrunner mk7, Qimarox’s unique product palletiser. The Qimarox Prorunner mk10 is based on the design of the successful Prorunner mk9 pallet lift. The most important difference is that the new Prorunner mk10 features four instead of two columns, allowing it to easily transport pallets weighing up to 2000 kg. The Prorunner mk10 can easily bridge any difference in height between 0.40 and 10 metres. Even at the maximum height difference of 10 metres, the lift can still easily transport sixty pallets per hour with ease. The Prorunner mk10 is equipped with a lifting platform of 1200 x 1200 mm as standard that

for medical applications that demand smaller, lower power and lightweight solutions Parker, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has unveiled its Latching-X (LX) valve series at the recent Compamed exhibition in Germany; a miniature latching pneumatic solenoid valve typically for air and oxygen delivery. Intended for applications in the medical and life sciences sectors, LX valve is designed especially for safety and security tasks such as agent detection, as well as environmental monitoring – both portable and stationary. Other applications can be found in the patient therapy (NPWT and IV pumps) and respiratory and anaesthesia markets. When it comes to portable/battery powered medical device applications, installation space is at a premium so it is imperative that OEM design engineers seek solutions that offer size savings without compromising on performance. With this in mind Parker engineers have optimised the design of the LX valves to offer a compact size of just 23.4 mm long by 7.9 mm wide by 12.2mm high, thus addressing

New Cocoon Line Engineered with Enhanced Safety, Ergonomic Features for Women Working in Rugged Environments Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announced today Cocoon, a new range of safety footwear engineered specifically for women. Designed to match a woman’s natural foot shape for a better fit and higher level comfort, the new metal-free range is ideally suited for workers in the logistics, production, manufacturing and facilities management sectors. “Women often have to opt for safety footwear that has essentially been designed for men,” said Boris Dodin, product manager of footwear for Honeywell Industrial Safety. “The Cocoon range has been created from the sole up with women’s feet in mind. Wearers liked Cocoon’s combination of sport-chic inspired styling, great fit and the very latest safety features.” The Cocoon range is certified to EN ISO 20345:2011 requirements for general purpose safety footwear, with four of the six styles also S3 Hi ci src and S1P

MOLLET product videos show and explain the functionality and applications of the devices. In these videos our complete product portfolio is illustrated and the functionality of the different devices is demonstrated in an impressive manner. These videos are very well suited to select the best solution for your application. But they can be used very well although for internal product trainings. Please make your own decision and click the videos on our website or visit our new YouTube channel. We hope that you like our videos and they can contribute to convince you of the quality and performance of MOLLET products particularly also in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Effects of electrostatics in bulk materials handling. When handling powders and particulates, you may have experienced the generation of electrostatic charges causing unwanted cohesion or adhesion of materials. This may have then resulted in difficulties such as particle agglomeration, segregation, material build-up on equipment or ignition causing explosions. To help industry understand the reasons for this occurrence experts at the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology have pooled their knowledge and experience to deliver a one day short course which discusses how and why this happens, the resulting hazards, and possible solutions to reduce the risk of repetition. Split into 3 sessions, the following topics will be dealt with during the course of the day.

Building and non-metallic mineral industry assumes a key role Experience the latest developments in mechanical processing technology at first hand: from 19 to 21 April 2016, POWTECH will once again attract trade visitors from a wide range of industries to the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. Around 900 exhibitors will showcase their innovations and best practice solutions for manufacturing, processing and handling bulk solids, granules and powders. The exhibition will focus on technologies that are assuming a key role in the building and non-metallic mineral industry and recycling sector, providing experts from these industries with valuable inspiration for more efficient production and recycling. Mechanical processing technology is not just indispensable when producing new building materials; it also makes a considerable contribution to the recovery and recycling of construction waste. As part of its “Construction Industry Closed-Loop Economy” initiative, the German building industry is striving to further minimise the volume

April 19.-21.04.2016 - Hall 4/Booth 319 In April 2016 the gates of the Powtech exhibition will be opened again! ACO is looking forward to welcome you at our booth at the Powtech exhibition in Nürnberg. Highly attractive for our clients are individually developed solutions for online moisture measuring situations in different application fields. And besides, ACO proudly presents the new developed AMMS-sensor. Best regards from Black Forest ACO – Automation Components Team (hall 4/booth 319)

The EXKOP® system provides safe, economic and easy explosion-, spark and flame front isolation. The quench valves protect interconnected equipment by high speed closure of a fast acting pinch valve. The quench valve is triggered by 100 % reliable signal from the maintenance-free triple-section rupture disc, the Q-Rohr® or by IR-, pressure or temperature sensors. The complete system is failsafe due to an integrated pressure storage tank and self-monitoring controller. In case of explosion the plant personnel can reset the EXKOP® system quickly and easily after inspection. Plant downtime is reduced to a minimum.

Now with a new optical design - simple operation – fully automatic measurement! With the FRITSCH Laser Particle Sizers ANALYSETTE 22 NanoTec particle measurement becomes a simple matter, for professionals as well as for any employee – in production and quality control or in research and development. No prior knowledge is required. Just start the programme, select a SOP and add the sample – the rest takes place completely automatic. Fast. Reliable. Efficient. New optical design The very large measuring range of 0.01 µm up to 2100 µm of the ANALYSETTE 22 NanoTec results from the combination of two lasers with two different measuring cell detector spacings: Large particles are detected using an infrared laser with a large distance to the measuring cell, for small particles a green laser with a small distance to the cell is used, which permits the detection of the forward scattered light up to a scattering angle of 65°. The measurement of smallest particles down into the nano range is performed by the green laser light for backward scattering.

For different kinds of goods and applications Depending on the field of application and the properties of the materials, the requirements of samplers for bulk goods are varying. Bürkle is specialized in this field and offers a great range of samplers, especially for pharma and food sampling. Zone samplers are used for taking samples of bulk goods of any kinds, from the finest powder to large grains such as corn or nuts. For this, the sampler is plunged directly into the good or the container (bag, box, big-bag, etc.) and the sample is taken by opening and closing the chambers. It is differentiated between multi samplers for multi point sampling from several predetermined sampling depths, and all-layer samplers for samples through all the layers of the sample. These models are also available as Jumbo samplers with extra large sample chambers. If only a point sampling is needed, this can be taken with a sample lance or a core sampler. Taking samples from sacs or boxes produces holes. These can be closed with

FROM POWDER MIXING TO FINISHED GRANULATE IN THE ISOLATOR Three-Tec develops high-quality volumetric and gravimetric feed units and extruders together with peripheral equipment such as spheronizers, granulators, hot die faces, conveyor belts and water baths. They impress due to their easy cleaning, simple handling and flexible adjustment to process requirements. Versatile options to integrate them into the production processes or test and laboratory applications of research and development make Three-Tec machines very popular products. Three-Tec machines are produced as custom-made designs to meet customer requirements and are largely used in the testing and laboratory sectors of the pharmaceutical and food industries. Three-Tec has now reacted to the growing demand for a production process for granulates in an isolated environ-ment and realised an isolator with integrated gravimetric feed unit, extruder, conveyor belt and granulator in accord-ance with ISO 14644-7 in collaboration with ART-Reinraumtechnik. As a result,

make climbing ladders comfortable and safe Honeywell announced today a new range of innovative, guided type fall arresters to offer workers using Söll® GlideLoc ladders or rails effective protection against dangerous backward falls as well as enhanced comfort. Fully compliant with the latest EN 353-1:2014 EU standards (personal fall protection equipment - guided type fall arresters), Honeywell’s new Söll® BodyControl shuttles are ideal for workers in industries such as telecommunications, utilities and general industry. “Ensuring protection against the risk of falling backwards with potential very late or upside-down arrest is a key concern for safety managers across a range of industries. Workers want to be as safe as possible when climbing ladders and vertical guide-rails, but they don’t want to give up comfort,” said Konrad Soergel, product manager of Fall Protection Systems for Honeywell Industrial Safety, EMEA. “The new Söll BodyControl shuttles are the only guided type fall arresters available

for continuous monitoring of hydraulic fluid condition Parker Hannifin the global leader in motion and control technologies has announced a new addition to its Condition Monitoring range. The Fluid Property Sensor (FPS) has been designed especially for mobile applications calling for cost-effective but high quality verification of hydraulic fluid condition. The FPS is a novel fluid property sensor that directly and simultaneously measures the viscosity, density, dielectric constant and temperature of fluids. The quality of hydraulic fluids is determined by monitoring the direct and dynamic relationship between multiple fluid properties. The FPS provides in-line monitoring of fluids for a wide range of first fit OEM applications and upgrades of installations. A universal CAN J1939 protocol provides an easy to connect interface to the main system controller. A major advantage of FPS is that it does not use a “fingerprint” principle. Sensors using a “fingerprint” principle requires up-front calibration in the

A MUST for manufacturers of pneumatic conveying systems An in-depth exploration of detailed calculations and design for pneumatic pipelines and specifying associated plant Pneumatic Conveying System Design: Advanced Course; 2 – 3 February 2016; Kent £765 per delegate There is a tradition of different companies using different design equations and assumptions. There has in recent years been a lot of new information generated using improved methods for measurement of material conveying properties, the use of these for design and the effects of design details such as bends and stepped bore sizes. The ultimate aim will be to share the most up-to-date knowledge on how to obtain pipeline designs that work reliably, delivering the required throughput without unplanned maintenance and undesired impact on quality of the powder being handled . Rotary Valves; Design, Selection and Operational Issues; 4 February 2016; Kent £490 per delegate Rotary valves are widely used to feed pneumatic conveying pipelines, and for