News items April 2015

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Ensuring safe processing of foodstuffs In these times of rising costs, companies are increasingly reliant on pre-processing in automation. Even in the food industry automated production processes have gained in significance - hygiene is of equal importance as efficiency for the mechanical processing of foodstuffs. Whether for the production of fruit juice drinks or the preparation of kebab skewers, the handling of flour, the cutting of dough or the use of packaging machines, air motors are the perfect solution for all these varied drive applications. High quality stainless steel air vane motors are especially suited to these challenging applications. DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO. is an international leading supplier of air motors, automation, screwdriving technology and air tools. The DEPRAG engineers have spent decades developing and continuously improving their pneumatic motors. Their ADVANCED LINE motor series provides systems engineers with quality stainless steel drives which combine many beneficial

Focus on continuous processing For many years now, continuous processes in pharmaceutical production have been the focus of the special machine builders of L.B. Bohle Maschinen + Verfahren GmbH. With the inauguration of the Technology Center, the engineers, scientists, pharmacists and IT developers for the first time closed the loop control circuit of a modular system along the entire process including production, sensor technology and controlling. Two basic ideas are at the core of the successful development project: first of all, the best machines for the individual process steps must be optimally linked to each other, both physically and technically in terms of data. ”We have leveraged our acknowledged premium quality in the areas of granulation and coating and, with the companies of Gericke and Korsch, have taken on board another two technology leaders for continuous blending/dosing and tablet press technology,” said the initiator Lorenz Bohle. Secondly, the machines had to be equipped

ACHEMA 2015 - Hall 4.1 • Stand J 49 FRITSCH, an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing, is again one step ahead. Convince yourself and discover the FRITSCH innovations live during ACHEMA 2015: Hall 4.1 • Stand J49! - high-tech laboratory mills for a wide range of applications - efficient sieve analysis - innovative particle sizing - well-conceived sample dividing, feeding and cleaning FRITSCH innovations in the field of size-reduction - Knife Mill PULVERISETTE 11 Ideal for fast gentle grinding and homogenising of moist, oily and fatty samples as well as of soft, medium-hard and fibrous materials – especially in the food industry. - Variable Speed Rotor Mill PULVERISETTE 14 premium line The new extra powerful Variable Speed Rotor Mill PULVERISETTE 14 premium line offers impact, shearing and cutting comminution in one instrument with extremely fast sample throughput of up to 15 litres and more

One Platform - 5 milling heads FREWITT, world leader in powder size reduction technologies, presents FreDrive, an innovative technology combining multiple, milling processes in a single, milling platform dedicated to the pharmaceutical, chemical and food products industries. MODULARITY – A distinctly avant-garde, modular concept: FreDrive allows you to alternate, depending on your production requirements, between 5 milling heads for size-specific crushing, fine grinding, de-agglomeration, or controlled sifting. FLEXIBILITY – Incomparable versatility: FreDrive allows you to adapt your milling platform easily and quickly, to suit your current or future production requirements, regardless of your manufacturing environment or production site. PERFORMANCE – Enhanced by a factor of 5: FreDrive proves its capabilities with the same degree of flexibility across the entire range of your processing needs, from small batch to large-scale production. SAVINGS – Enhanced return on investment

GKM Siebtechnik presents with the Ultra Vario Sonic System a new way of clean and efficient screening. This ultrasonic method is different because it is not operating with continuous resonance vibrations. The electronically controlled generator provides a permanently changing frequency through the transducer which is connected to a transducer ring on which the screen mesh is glued. This simple and patented system avoids the influence of permanently high resonance modes. They could be the reason for high temperatures (hot spots) and high stress to the transducer ring, its fixations to the screen frame and the mesh cloth. An innovation of GKM is the Ultrasonic product evacuation and dry cleaning of surfaces. This system prevents the sticking to the pipes of badly flowing bulk materials. Find more information: http://www.gkm-net.de/en/news.html#news17.

Russian Agriculture Offers New Opportunities for the Bulk Solids and Powder Industry Because of the problematic situation in the Ukraine, the European Union and the US, Canada, Australia and other countries have imposed sanction upon Russia. In turn, Russia has responded with counter-sanctions. Even though it is not possible yet to provide a full statement on the macroeconomic impact of the sanctions, many experts share the opinion that they will not lead to a dramatic worsening of the economic relation between Russia and the European Union in the long run. During the conference in Berlin on the 27th February 2015, Dr. Rainer Seele, president of the German-Russian Foreign Chamber of Commerce and CEO of the biggest German oil and gas company Wintershall emphasized the importance of the economic partnership especially in times of a crisis. He also pointed out that German companies have not left Russia. At the moment, 6000 companies with German involvement are active in Russia. His concern is currently investing 500 million Euro in projects in Russia.

Dinnissen Process Technology has developed a new pneumatic feeder device for providing a constant inflow of powders, particles, and granulates in vacuum transport systems. The feeder device works completely automatically on the basis of the transport pressure that has been set. Mechanical dosage devices such as sluice valves or screws are superfluous. Dinnissen’s new feeder device plays a crucial role in its innovative Slow Flow Conveying transport system which can be used to pneumatically transport even the most fragile, sticky, and soft products quickly, easily and effectively. Slow Flow Conveying is the pneumatic transport system developed by Dinnissen especially for the transport of fragile, sticky, and soft products. Slow Flow Conveying works according to the principle of underpressure or overpressure transport. Powders, particles, or granulates are transported from one or more inflow points to a single compact receiving unit with the help of a controlled

Cost-efficient mixing without concessions to quality At the Achema in Frankfurt, Dinnissen Process Technology is presenting its latest Pandora End of Line Mixing concept for high-quality applications in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors that require fast, gentle, and cost-efficient mixing solutions. The Pandora End of Line Mixing concept is especially suited for situations in which costs have to be carefully managed without making any concessions in terms of quality. The new concept is suitable for mixing a maximum of 10 (micro) components and has a capacity of between 50 kg and 100 tons per hour. Pandora End of Line Mixing works according to the principle of continuous mixing, whereby raw materials are continually added and removed from a compact mixer. The concept is based on a combination of several accurate gravimetric feeders and the well-known Pegasus® mixer supplied by Dinnissen. The special feeders accurately measure the supply of ingredients to the Pegasus® mixer, which can consist of micro-ingredients

Increase the capacity of you current vacuüm belt filter We are proud to announce our new innovation in the field of DLW (Double Layer Weave) filter cloth for your vacuum filter. Sefar Tetex DLW High Capacity A new weave pattern has ensured we can create quite more pores for polypropylene fabrics compared to our current double-layered filter cloth. This results in much more air permeability. The fineness of the pores remain the same and means separation of equivalent sizes of solids from liquids. Several tests in the laboratory and at relations in the field have proven higher capacity, because the filtration time decreases. If you are interested it’s possible to request A4 samples, which we will send by mail after your request.

All In One spares kits The service department of Hansen Industrial Transmissions nv (HIT) has introduced its ‘All-in-One spares kits’. These kits contain all of the spare parts and accessories that are necessary to replace critical components in a gear unit, such as a shaft or a gearwheel. In April 2015, this innovative concept from HIT services will also be presented visually and fully explained at the Maintenance Antwerp and Maintenance Next Rotterdam trade fairs. When the requirement arises to replace a faulty shaft or a damaged gearwheel, users can obviously attempt to order the original spare parts. However, in addition to the shaft or the gearwheel, it is usually the case that bearings, seals, etc. also need to be replaced. Consequently, the user’s purchasing department will most likely have to contact several vendors to secure the various parts. From there, they have to request and compare quotes, prepare orders and start up the internal logistics to ensure that everything is

UWT showes since April 2015 the new look at the homepage About UWT UWT GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of measurement technology for the detection and monitoring of levels, limit levels in any kind of bulk materials and solids. We have successfully demonstrated that over the decades a family owned business can, with with clear principles, dedicated employees and innovative thinking, make a difference. Reliability, quality and flexibility - these are the core values which underpin the UWT ethos. The production facility is sited within the head office in Betzigau, Germany. With an additional production facility in Malta and its own dedicated sales offices in the US, the UK and in the growth regions of China and India, customer requirements from around the world can be met with maximum flexibility. In addition, UWT is represented in more than 50 countries via a network of exclusive distribution partners. From the design concept to production and to final installation and comprehensive

dual-shaft mixer with 2 discharge screws Paddle mixer, 350 litre, stainles steel AISI 304, heated dual-shaft stainless-steel paddle-mixer for viscosity products, 2 discharge screws, jacketed mixing trough and discharge, suitable for warm water heating (2 bar, 95°C), 2 hinged covers with safety switches, a 7.5 kW SEW drive with 62 rpm for each mixing arm, a 4 kW SEW drive for the discharge screws, dimensions 1.45 x 1.84 m (lxw), not much used, used in the food industry

BEUMER systems efficiently load bulk material and bags on ships, lorries and wagons As leading supplier in this segment, the BEUMER group designs, manufactures and installs complete systems for loading bulk material and bags on lorries, ships and trains. These systems meet the individual needs of the customer. Using sophisticated technology, bags and bulk material can be loaded and unloaded virtually dust-free, with fewer personnel and minimal effort. Bulk transporter vehicles can be loaded quickly and free of dust with the BEUMER bulk loading head, which has been designed according to the double-wall system. The material inlet and the dedusting unit are separated from each other. The bulk loading head is connected to a dedusting air system. The hoist equipment consists of a powered winch. When placing the bulk loading head on a filler neck, the sealing cone is lowered and opens the outlet spout. The fill level can be adjusted using a fill level meter in the vehicle. In order to balance out any minor positional deviations of the vehicle, the bulk

ULT AG introduces its next generation systems ULT 1500 and ULT 2500. The units have been designed for removal and filtration of hazardous substances in dust, laser fume and welding smoke. They are based on an ideally configured device and filter concept that provides users critical space and cost benefits within their production lines. Both systems appeal through the utilisation of conic filter cartridges, which enable increased filter performance and better cleanability due to their geometry. Easy dust discharge is another decisive benefit, because dust deposits are collected directly in a 70 l removal container for low contamination disposal. ULT 1500 and ULT 2500 can be flexibly adapted to various process conditions for extraction and filtration of dust, welding fume or laser smoke. It is possible to select the extraction position, i.e. raw gas intake can be executed on the systems’ right or left sides, which means variable installation conditions. Furthermore,

Attractive MOLLET products presented in an even more appealing way! MOLLET Füllstandtechnik expands their market presence more and more. The outstanding products for level measurement and silo accessories are appreciated by many customers worldwide. Nevertheless the company and their products are not as well-known as some larger competitors. Due to this reason the marketing activities has been increased significantly. A new and very interesting internet presence substituted the outdated website of MOLLET. The new product names introduced along with the 30 years anniversary have outreached the positive expectations by far. Thereby the awareness level of the different products groups could be sustainably increased. Although the actual lunched advertising campaign with professional models will further strengthen this positive development. In this new advertising campaign the already attractive MOLLET products are presented in an even more appealing way. With this photos used for exhibitions, print advertisements in professional magazines

Thursday, 30 April 2015 @ 14:00 CET Efficiently drying materials is an important and often underestimated step in many processing applications. There are numerous factors to be considered in drying applications, such as desired product results, raw material characteristics, safety, energy consumption and evaporation rates. These factors need to be carefully evaluated in order to select the optimum drying process and avoid a weak link in your production. Hosokawa Micron B.V. will host a free educational webinar, focusing on several thermal drying principles from low to high temperatures. Some topics we will review: •Basics of drying principles •Flash, atmospheric, vacuum and freeze drying •Batch and Continuous drying processes •Review & evaluation of drying systems for a variety of material applications This webinar is recommended for professionals in the chemical, mineral, metal, food and pharmaceutical industries with an interest in learning more about drying equipment and systems. The

FRITSCH Planetary Mills premium line Discover with the new FRITSCH premium line a completely new dimension in high-tech milling. For the first time ever, never known before, rotational speeds and ultrafine grinding results down into the nano range are achieved. Due to the time-saving premium grinding bowl locking-system, the automatic checking of the locks in the mill, the blocking in event of impermissible operating states and the new automatic shut-off function in event of an imbalance, man and the machine are kept safer than ever. Grinding has never been as fast and safe! Your advantages with the FRITSCH premium line: FASTER With the FRITSCH premium line you can achieve for the first time revolutionary rotation speeds of up to 1100 rpm and a sensational acceleration of 95 times the force of gravity. The resulting energy application is roughly 150% greater than classic planetary mills. Your practical advantage: Tasks are more economical and considerably finer grinding results in shorter times

Ultra Vario Sonic system with frequency sweep technology Especially very fine, good as well as badly flowing bulk materials are sticking to the pipes, silos and container walls. Many customers in all industries are facing this problem when transporting or storing their products. The conventional solution of this problems are Vibrators, knockers, air canons, air nozzles and airation pads, air membranes and as well as the hammer in the hands of the operator. The diadvantages are the high noisel level, expensive noise protection measures ore damages on parts and buildings. GKM Siebtechnik offers the ultimate solution the ultra sonic vibrations with frequency sweep technology. The advantages of this system is that there is no sticking and adhering of dry bulk materials to the inner metal surfaces, the ultra-sonic system can be used continuously or pulsing without load and annoying noise and is simple to install and retro fitting by welding an angular waveguide to the critical parts. A one single generator can drive up to

The OscilloWitt - a mobile specialist Everyone knows that OscilloWitt can be used as a rotating or oscillating sieve mill for gentle grinding of heat-sensitive products. Few know that the OscilloWitt was developed for mobile, thinking, multi-filling process professionals. NEW FLEXIBILITY: The OscilloWitt was built to meet the standards of the pharmaceutical industry, offering the operator an unparalled flexibility, enabled by its user-oriented, mobile, height adjustable design. The user has the option of docking the mill, which is mounted on a mobile lifter, anywhere in the production area. He can bring the device to the desired height with a touch of a button, easily integrating into an existing or new system in an open or closed application. As a milling system, the OscilloWitt: The monoblock design of the grinding chamber without cracks and dead space is ensures easy cleaning while, also preventing product build-up in the milling process. The oscillations with slightly graduated rotation ensures

The correct choice for the weighing of small amounts The JesBelt-Mini is specially designed for weighing of small amounts of bulk material at low speed. Through careful design and a thorough selection of parts the JesBelt-Mini provides excellent reliability and optimum lifetime. With the limited space requirement the JesBelt-Mini is suitable for a wide range of process industries where high accuracy and linearity form the basis of an efficient production line. The Jesbelt-Mini is equipped with a high signal rate incremental encoder (Tacho). The Tacho is mounted to the idle drum of the conveyor, thus continuously monitoring the speed of the belt and alarming the operator by the slightest irregularity in the operation of the weigh feeder. The JesBelt-Mini is very compact and can be built in where only a limited space is available. The weigher is delivered including a scraper on the outside of the belt to ensure that all adhesive material is removed from the belt thus not influencing the weighing accuracy. The