News items September 2019

Used in a variety of industry sectors, the Jel rrm drum hoop mixer from the bulk solids specialist Engelsmann is now available as a new Hygienic Design version. The Jel rrm drum hoop mixer is used for the mixing, homogenization and coloring of a variety of bulk solids and fluids. Available with a mixing container capacity of 50-400l, the gravity mixer covers a broad spectrum of tasks. To meet the growing demand for high-value and hygienic mixing solutions, Engelsmann is now offering the Jel rrm in a new hygienic version that has been specially developed for use in hygiene-conscious sectors such as the pharmacological and food industries. Here, along with making the mixer easy to clean, our top priorities were the avoidance of dead spaces and stopping product residues from accumulating. Therefore, all of the hygienic version's surfaces are especially flat and all internal parts are very easily accessible. As the drum hoop mixer can be completely dismantled, it can

this year’s LUM Young Scientist The 9th International Conference on Dispersion Analysis & Materials Testing took place in Berlin, Germany. Since 2014 the LUM Young Scientist Award (YSA) recognizes outstanding scientific work by young researchers in the areas of particle and dispersion characterization and materials testing. Three candidates from Europe and North America were nominated this year. They presented their results during the session. Dr.-Ing. Richard-Sebastian Moeller, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, was awarded this year’s LUM Young Scientist for his research work on the adhesion phenomena in the bakery trade, forming part of his dissertation. With his nominated research work ”From the Life of Proving Cloths“ [1] Moeller significantly contributes to a better understanding of particle adhesion on surfaces. He issues hands-on instructions for the hygienic design of woven cloths, and for cleanly maximizing their service life. The LUMiSizer is used here for the determination

For our client CWT Commodities (Amsterdam) BV we place new lines of supply for cocoa beans at Dutch Cacoa in Amsterdam. The project consists of 21 silos and 42 chains. The silos have a capacity of 56 m³ each and are places in two rows, one of 11 and one of 10. - capacity: 100 m³ / hour / 50 tons per hour - operating hours: app. 30.000 per year - product: cacoa - practical bulk density: 550 kg / m³

Sesotec makes the circular economy efficient when it comes to plastics Schönberg, September 2019 Sesotec GmbH, a leading manufacturer of metal detectors and sorting systems for the plastics industry, will be showcasing its contribution to a circular economy at K 2019 (hall 10, stand E60). The company will present tailored solutions that help to conserve resources and increase production efficiency at the most critical points in the plastic cycle: manufacturing, processing and recycling. Sesotec plans to unveil its Rapid pro sense 6 metal detector and the Flake scan plastic material analysis system to industry visitors. Information about the company’s wide range of services will also be available at the stand. The circular economy presents manufacturers, processors and recyclers of plastic with a wide range of challenges as well as numerous opportunities. Virtually everyone knows that the raw materials to make new products are available in limited quantities. Yet plastic is still a valuable commodity at the end of its life cycle.

Dortmund's trade show attractions in 2020 (Dortmund) Solids to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For its decadal edition, the trade show Solids (previously Schüttgut) will once again take place alongside Recycling-Technik. On 1 & 2 April 2020 in Dortmund, the trade show duo will once again become a high-calibre platform for all aspects of bulk materials and recycling technologies. At the heart of the Ruhr metropolis, trade visitors can obtain comprehensive information and swap ideas about the latest trends and solutions for the industry. In addition to established specialist congresses, in-depth expert lectures and presentations will enhance the range of information on offer. The show organiser, Easyfairs, has once again employed its successful trade show concept. Competent premium partners further strengthen the attractiveness of the industry event. "With Dortmund as its location, the trade show duo has established itself auspiciously in the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region, Germany's core industrial

Modular design of Varisort weee multisensor sorting systems meets diverse requirements Schönberg, September 2019 Established about 100 years ago as a small recycling company by Albert G. Sims in Sydney, Australia, “Sims Metal Management“ (SMM) has developed into a leading metal recycling enterprise with numerous locations all over the world. As part of the complete SMM group, “Sims Recycling Solutions“ (SRS) is responsible for the environmentally compatible separation and utilisation of electrical and electronic scrap and mixed metals. The company is one of the world‘s biggest e-scrap utilisation and recycling enterprises. SRS relies on Sesotec At its plants in the UK, in the Netherlands, in Germany and in Austria SRS has already been using Sesotec‘s Varisort sorting systems for many years. Integrated in the recycling processes these sorters are flexible solutions for the processing of electrical and electronic scrap. At its location in Eindhoven, Netherlands, SRS has expanded its capacities and now runs one of the region‘s biggest

One of our Brazilian customers - active in production of beverages and tea - and a food production company from South-Central Africa recently purchased Foeth’s new conical nauta mixers for expansion of their food production capacity. Since 2019, Foeth expanded its scope for its new conical nauta mixers. The assortment now covers sizes from 50 to 5.000 liters. Also, the specifications of the standard models have been upgraded to full stainless steel. The conical mixers have obtained new attractive pricing, which is proven successful with the recent deliveries to customers in South America, Africa and the rest of the world. Our new conical nauta mixers demand little floor space and can mix intensely through the conical shape. The mixer provides accurate mixing results in a relatively short period of time. Our small conical nauta mixer the Foeth HV-50 is typically used by our customers for product development and product testing purposes. Our larger editions the Foeth

AirSafe 2 with fan control Monitoring of dust concentration in control system areas, silo areas, boiler houses or work stations. - The creation of dust explosion zones can be prevented - Possible dust escape from system parts is quickly detected - Can be used as early detection for dust which could endanger the workplace New in this version: AirSafe 2 features a new mechanical and electronic design that significantly simplifies sensor cleaning and maintenance. Fan, exhaust grid and electronic enclosure can be easily removed for cleaning and replacement. The second important feature is the complete monitoring of the fan. This will ensure that the fan is working and that it is generating the right flow velocity. Significant improvement in sensor reliability allows use in safety-related applications. The fan monitoring is especially important for a possible monitoring of the hazardous area or for process safety.

The new Emergency Equipment Tag from Brady The new Emergency Equipment Tag from Brady increases inspection efficiency while also improving safety and compliance. Increase inspection efficiency The Emergency Equipment Tag includes a practical holder and inserts. The holder can easily be attached to a wide range of emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, first aid kits and spill kits. The insert can include inspection records and information on who to contact after use of the emergency equipment. The tag can easily be combined with the Safetrak equipment inspection software to facilitate inspection planning and auto-generate reports on inspection completion. Better safety Authorised inspectors will be able to add the date of their inspection and their signature on the tag's insert attached to the equipment. If the equipment does not pass the weekly check, the insert must be removed, which leaves a clear 'inspection required'-message on the empty holder. This will inform employees to use other

From 01 August 2019 Spanish RHEWUM customers will be served by Lödige España SA. From 01 August 2019 Spanish customers and interested purchasers of RHEWUM screening machines and conveyor systems will be served by our new partner Lödige España, SA based in Barcelona. In order to guarantee international customers the best possible customer service and to provide a direct contact person on a regional level, RHEWUM relies on competent cooperation partners worldwide. In Spain, this service will in future be offered by professionals from the company Lödige España, SA. The company was founded in 1973 as a subsidiary of the German industrial company "Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH" and now represents a wide range of machine and plant manufacturers in the field of process engineering for solids, granulates, powders, dusts, pastes and slurries. "We are looking forward to working with the established quality-oriented manufacturer RHEWUM and are confident that we will be able to offer customers in the Spanish market further added value by expanding

Polish RHEWUM customers now serviced by ENERWIS Anyone in Poland who is interested in a RHEWUM screening machine in the future will be professionally advised in Polish by Marek Jankowski of ENERWIS. The Polish economy has developed remarkably since the 1990s. Since its entry into the EU, the country has also become increasingly attractive for foreign investors, which has contributed, among other things, to a consistently positive economic growth in recent years. Germany is by far the most important trading partner, accounting for 28 percent of total Polish exports and 22 percent of total imports. With a trade volume of 119 billion euros, Poland ranks sixth among Germany's largest trading partners. In order to be able to continue optimally serving this growing and important market, RHEWUM is now working together with the local company ENERWIS. The Warsaw-based consulting company with 100 percent Polish capital has numerous references in the field of renewable energies, gas technology as well as metallurgy. This technical

Timely recognition of flow disturbances with microwave technology In many processes with e.g. pneumatic conveying of bulk solids flow controller are used, that monitor free of contact the flow of bulk solids in pipelines. Mollet füllstandtechnik has enhanced the offer in the product sector Bulk Solids Handling with the MOLOSflow FSM and closed consequently an essential gap in the product portfolio. With the MOLOSflow FSM flow disturbances, congestions, lack of bulk solids during conveying of powders, dusts, pellets and granulates are timely and reliably recognized. Thereby, cost and problems that arise due to a plant shutdown can be avoided. The variable adjustment of sensitivity, signal damping, switching hysteresis and filter function allow an optimal adaption to any kind of application. Due to the contact-less flow control the use in aggressive media is possible as well. Maintenance-free continuous operation, easy installation and parametrization at the device are additional advantages of the device. The measuring device operates

The bookmaking process requires individual sheets of paper be stitched into a spine and cover. The resulting stack of paper is then trimmed so that all pages are perfectly aligned with each other. The paper trimmings must then be collected for disposal or recycling. A printing company contacted Vortex searching for a method to convey the wasted materials away from the trimmer through a vacuum system toward two collection points. When conveying material away from the trimmer, each type of trimming poses an issue. The individual strips of paper are light and can be conveyed long distances through a dedicated line. The spine pieces are heavier and can only be conveyed shorter distances. Previously, the company was able to run a direct line to transfer paper strips toward the bailer, but sometimes the long strips of paper collected in various areas of the diverter, causing it to seize up and not work properly. The spine pieces also had to be removed from the trimmer by

The Universal Grinder for every application Thanks to its special mode of operation, the Fritsch mortar Grinder Pulverisette 2 is the ideal universal grinder in the laboratory – for analysis, quality control and materials testing as well as for the mixing and homogenisation of pastes and creams on a laboratory scale. Its particularly gentle grinding by friction with almost no thermal load is ideal for the preparation of tablets in galenics. Using liquid nitrogen it also grinds difficult-to-mill samples with moist, fibrous or elastic structures. And the Pulverisette 2 is also ideally suited for mixing of solids or liquids and solids. With brief, reliably reproducible grinding and mixing times, it is loss and dust free. For a final fineness’s between 10 and 20 μm, with a feed size of 6 – 8 mm and a max. sample quantity of up to 190 ml. Areas of application Pharmacy, foodstuffs, chemistry, mining and metallurgy, geology and mineralogy, glass and ceramics industry, agriculture and forestry. The Fritsch

Increase Production Efficiency by 400% Moisture measurement and control can: •Reduce Dryer Usage and Energy Costs •Proper Control of the Infeed and Dryer Exit •Better Quality of Final Product •Consistency of your final product •100% Product Inspection •Dust and Fire Elimination •Reduce Purchase Costs from Water Weight Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to waste alternatives, excess moisture can ruin products. And what’s worse than a wasted effort? Economical losses and decreased productivity. With continuous online moisture measurement, waste-to-energy plants will find huge money savings. From savings in transportation due to weight of excess moisture, to savings in water usage for dust suppression and clean-up. Plants also reduce the amount of wear and tear on equipment due to the dust and ash build up and prevent blockages on the conveyor resulting in shutting down the boiler. In waste-to-energy facilities, controlling the ash residue is a critical

Very minimal installation height Mini Z and C Conveyor for compact EX transport Poeth Soldis Processing from Tegelen presents the Mini Z and C Conveyor type FS2020 for the gentle and explosion-proof horizontal and vertical transport of powders, granules and granules. The extra compact chain conveyor achieves capacities of up to 20 m3 / hour. The costs for making explosion-proof, for example, a cup or container elevator are up to three times higher than the transport system itself. The Mini Z and C Conveyor from Poeth, on the other hand, can gently advance materials so that no Atex facilities are required. The transport capacity is 0 to 20 m3 / hour. Explosion proof Dry, organic substances can pose an explosion risk if they are transported at speeds of more than 1 m / s. This is the case with cup or bucket elevators because they only function well at speeds of around 2 m / s or higher. Such installations are subject to Atex laws and regulations. They must meet a series of requirements that require

for materials that are difficult to convey and pose a risk of explosion Screw conveying is based on a screw that turns around to convey products through a system of pipes. Dinnissen supplies systems with single or double screws and even concave screws (i.e. 2 to 4 screws that overlap) that allow you to convey products that are viscous or sticky or cake easily, such as cheese spread, filter cakes and wood chips. We supply screw conveying systems suitable for conveying tiny quantities to very large quantities per hour. For environments subject to rigorous hygienic requirements, Dinnissen supplies special systems fitted with screws that can be easily removed or with shaft-free screws, which can be cleaned quickly and easily. A screw conveying system with a low loading factor is extremely well-suited for conveying fragile products. Conveyor belt systems offer the advantage that they convey products without shaking them. This makes them suitable for conveying ingredients that are fragile or sticky or pose an explosion risk. The conveyor belt

Different industries require different solutions Alexandra Woloschin from UWT on tour in Moscow, Team UWT Russia supported by Markus Schalk, Basilius-Cathedral at red square, Breathtaking sights around Moscow, Alexandra Woloschin warmly welcome the new colleague Stanislav Biryukov, Stanislav Biryukov for UWT at customer visit, Moscow City, the business district, Portfolio of UWT GmbH - measurement solution for lots of industries, Rotonivo® from UWT the safe Allrounder

Thielmann whitepapers Thielmann engineers were recently presented with a complex challenge by a client: to design and develop a containment system for pyrophoric substances, which cannot be exposed to air at any given point, given their volatile nature. Our client could not find any suitable solutions already in the marketplace to safeguard their product and their workforce, so our team of engineers gladly rose to the challenge , given that our objective is to not only just sell containers, but to also provide tailormade solutions. But how did they end up solving the complex problem? Find out the answer to this question, as well as full details on the technical solution here in our Case Study.

DEPRAG Cockpit ensures greater data transparency All the big names in the industry are represented at the MOTEK international trade fair for automation in production and assembly at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre between the 7th and 10th of October 2019. Designers and operators will find cross-sector approaches, ranging from detailed solutions to turnkey system solutions. The unique industry platform showcases a wide range of cutting-edge solutions and the latest trends for optimisation in assembly processes. In hall 5, at stand 5302, trade visitors can discover in-depth the latest innovations from DEPRAG. In addition to their diverse range of components, Deprag schulz gmbh u. CO. is presenting new highlights to support the interconnected digital factory: pioneering “Smart Tools” which can be connected to the newly developed Deprag cockpit software solution. All assembly tasks can be supervised, analysed and optimised centrally. Digital communication platform DEPRAG Cockpit is the new digital service facilitating

Foeth staff will be present at Feed Additives Europe 2019 in Amsterdam from the 25th to 27th of September. Feed Additives Europe 2019 is the essential speciality event for animal feed ingredients and additives. The event will be hosted by Feedinfo at the Park Inn by Radisson in Amsterdam. The conference will bring together leaders from the producers and buyers of feed additives for networking and learning. Foeth has chosen to sponsor the event as the feed additives market in Western Europe and beyond is experiencing steep growth. Foeth, with its large inventory of ready to be deployed stainless steel process machines such as mixers, dryers and feeders, is ready to help the sector realize these steeps growth projections worldwide. At the event, 60 expert speakers will offer business-critical information and insights for the hundreds of expected visitors. Are you planning on attending this event as well? We hope to see you there.

Promati is now an official partner for SiTec safety switches The new SiTec product line consists of four core products: • Double-sided and single-sided pull wire emergency stop switches • Position misalignment switches • Position limit switches • Service switches SiTec switches are modernized switches at a competitive price. The switches offer product options unavailable elsewhere in the market: • Multiple cable entry • Plug and play Promati and SiTec share the common philosophy of being customer-driven, agile and quick to adapt to customer ideas and requests, flexibility and of course fast delivery.

without compromising productivity Manufacturers must prevent workplace accidents by guarding against safety risks, but reaching the desired safety level can be challenging as it can add complexity and reduce productivity. Download our white paper that reveals how a unique approach known as zoned safety reduces complexity in the design of redundant pneumatic safety circuits and improves machine productivity. It clarifies the benefits of the concept over the traditional method of pneumatic safety circuit design using dump valves, and lists the advantages for both equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.

food and beverage industry The event series “REMBE Safety Days” will continue this year. After the event topics Explosion Safety for spray dryers and Explosion Safety in the woodworking industry in the past, this year’s focus is on the food and beverage industry, specially the daily challenges in the food-, sweet-, grain- and convenience product plants as well as soft drink factories and breweries. The REMBE Explosion Safety Days combine the latest topics and presentations, top rank speakers as well as extraordinary evening events. It is a two-day networking event to exchange experiences and protection approaches. A broad range of perspectives are required to obtain a holistic picture regarding Explosion Safety in the food and beverage industry. This is why the speakers at REMBE Safety Days 2019 include operators, OEMs, insurance companies and authorities. One of the highlights at the event is the live explosion demonstration carried out by REMBE Research + Technology Center GmbH. The