News items December 2023

Information and practice-oriented event on the topic dust. The seminar provides a first-hand opportunity to share experiences and transfer knowledge in the field of dust filtration and industrial dust removal technology. Target group * Specialists and executives from manufacturing companies * Operators of dedusting plants * Designers, operation managers, technical managers, engineers, workshop managers, safety engineers, experts and evaluators * Further education for qualified person – dust extraction plants – according to DGUV-R 109-002 [INTERMEZZO**L60**Please note**The seminar will be held in German language. Deadline for registration: 15 february 2024**] Seminar contents * Dust, air, dust/air mixture * Dust release with dust collection and dust transport - *NEWLINE*PRACTICE: Measurement and design of a piping * Dust extraction with dust cleaning and dust discharge * Dust handling and air recirculation after the filter system * Fan and measuring technology - *NEWLINE*PRACTICE: Measurements on a filter system * Control and monitoring of a filter system * Solutions for dedusting tasks with higher temperatures and from Additive Manufacturing Processes * WORKSHOP: Questions

Vacuum plow mixers & dryers that were designed to offer simply the ultimate in mixing & drying of powders for the nanotech industry. For R&D facilities and production. What is special about the nanotech industry? Often times, just because of the very nature of nanotech, mixers & dryers must be designed for extreme conditions. From extreme temperatures, rather from a cryogenic state to a super heated state, to changing from vacuum to pressure. PerMix takes our vacuum plow mixers & dryers and integrates systems into them that allow them to lead the industry when it comes to nanotech. Here is our most recent vacuum plow mixer & dryer that is ExP rated, as well as has heating & cooling, vacuum & pressure, as well as is portable and optimized for the Lab/R&D. This 5 liter plow mixer was custom engineered to meet the demands of a company that needed two units, one for production and one for R&D. We all know everything starts in R&D then goes to production and no one does scale-up easier than PerMix.

Minimise maintenance with our high-quality sifter cleaning balls. Where rubber sifter cleaning balls fail over time, our Karolee® polyurethane sifter balls continuously stay active with a very long service life. These sifter balls have a lasting elasticity of 70% and are without adhesion or absorption of the processed product and are bacteriological safe. Because of these properties they comply with the most stringent requirements and regulations in the food and chemicals industry. Opt for optimum production. Do you want to know what more we can do for your installation? Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. [AHREF**SW**mullerbeltex.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ENG_datasheet_Karolee_PU_sifter_cleaning_balls.pdf**Download technical datasheet] [AHREF**SW**mullerbeltex.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ENG_FDA_statement_Karolee_PU_sifter_cleaning_balls.pdf**Download FDA statement]

The last Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in 2023 was also carried out successfully with the customer. The co-customers of Chemikalien-Gesellschaft Hans Lungmuß mbH & Co. KG, Dortmund, specialist for unshaped refractory products, have accepted their new bagging system at Greif-Velox in Lübeck - a gross pneumatic packer BVPV with Valvomat, conveyor belt, conveyor technology and safety equipment.

Austrian recycling experts have joined forces for the consistent recycling of PET. Highest precision in material sorting Schönberg, December 2023 Scarcity of resources, environmental pollution, and global warming, call to rethink new ways to work towards a sustainable economy. The solution is a Circular Economy, in which waste is used as a valuable source of raw materials. As far as plastics are concerned, the EU has already set the recycling targets: plastic waste should be reusable or recyclable in a cost-effective manner and thus become valuable secondary raw materials. The prerequisite for a wide range of possible uses of the recyclates is that the starting material is sorted and free of impurities. In order to achieve the EU recycling targets in the plastics sector, the recycling of PET plays an important role. This is exactly where the newly founded Austrian company Mission PET GmbH starts: PET recycling experts have joined forces on the ground of the Zellinger company’s eco-park in Feldkirchen-Gerling/Austria and have taken the challenges of their circular economy mission. Mission

KALOCER was a proven solution for wear protection. As it can be produced in very thin shapes, the screw conveyor could be lined with precisely shaped parts for all-round edge protection. At the largest copper mine in Europe, ore is transported for processing by means of a screw conveyor. The high silicon content in the rock causes serious abrasive wear to the spiral vanes and edges, which leads to frequent repairs bringing high costs and process downtime. Thanks to good experiences they have had up to now with the wear-proof KALOCER material in outflow hoppers, hydrocyclones and chutes, the company decided to line the screw conveyor vanes and edges with similar KALOCER oxide ceramic. The key improvement over the previously unprotected conveyor is the all-round edge protection, since this is where the worst wear occurs, to the extent that the functionality of the conveyor itself is impaired. One other essential benefit of KALOCER is the capability to manufacture it into very thin shaped forms. This meant the screw conveyor vanes and edges could be lined with accurately shaped pieces, which were also optimised for weight. The shaped pieces were bedded

Examples: moisture measurement of wood chips in free fall; of sawdust mounted in a screw conveyor Biomass - this umbrella term mainly coveres organic and biogenic but non-fossil material that successfully can be used for extracting energy. Mainly this material finds its field of application in biomass heating systems. You can differentiate between, inter alia sawdust, wood chips, wood pellets, straw and so on. Based on the material, on its shape and on the production and funding process different measuring locations have to be evaluated against each other. Especially in the wood pellet branch of Germany, Austria and Switzerland moisture measuring systems made by ACO have become indispensable for the real time determination of the moisture content. Even tricky applications could be managed successfully by using the broad variety of ACO’s homemade integration kits. Frequently requested: * Wood pellets * Wood chips * Sawdust Feasible measuring positions: * Chute * Free fall * Bypass * Drag chain conveyor * Screw conveyor

Four profitable RHEsono® vibrating screening machines equipped with pneumatic vacuum cleaning technology have been delivered to Shanghai, China. These machines are set to advance the sieving process for sorbitol, a widely used sugar substitute and food additive (E 420) in various industrially manufactured food products. Each of the four RHEsono® sieving machines is equipped with three sieve decks and a remarkable processing capacity of 10 tons per hour. The sieving application involves sorbitol with three distinct particle size fractions: 1.25 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.28 mm. Sorbitol, also known as food additive E 420, glucitol or hexanhexol, belongs to the group of sugar alcohols, making it a crucial ingredient in the food industry as a sugar substitute, carrier substance, and moisture retention agent. The Challenge of Sieving Sorbitol Sorbitol processing can be a challenging task due to its sticky nature even when it has low moisture levels. This characteristic can lead to sieving complications, including mesh clogging, which can negatively impact product quality. To address this issue, RHEWUM’s RHEsono®

Moisture sensors provide an accurate and reliable monitoring system that ensures the fertilizer is of high quality and ready for use. In the fertilizer industry, controlling moisture levels is very important to maintain the quality of the final product. Fertilizer that is too dry or too wet can lead to poor germination rates and reduced crop yield, which can negatively impact both the farmer and the fertilizer manufacturer. This is where moisture sensors come in. At MoistTech, we aim to provide you with reliable moisture meters to continuously monitor the process and control moisture content during production. Read on to learn more about the acceptable moisture levels for fertilizer, and contact us to learn how MoistTech fertilizer moisture meters can help. Moisture sensors Moisture meters are used to detect the moisture levels in fertilizer during production. They work by measuring the amount of water in the fertilizer and providing an accurate reading of the moisture content. Fertilizer Moisture Levels The acceptable moisture levels for fertilizer depend on what type of fertilizer is

This practical webinar provides relevant information for day-to-day operations. Discover the power of DustMon in this 30-minute webinar. Are you working with powders, granules or bulk materials and need to quantify the dustiness of your product? The dustiness of powders, granulates and other bulk materials is a common problem that can lead to handling difficulties, health concerns and poor product performance. RETSCH’s free webinar will give you valuable insights on how the DustMon solution can help you to optimize product quality and working conditions. Topics include: * Definition of dustiness * Practical demonstration of a DustMon measurement * Application examples Join us on January 16th for this free webinar.

Greif-Velox continues with the next project for Huber | Martinswerk GmbH and the FAT Clean and compact bagging with our VeloVac and automatic palletizing. Take a look at the successful factory acceptance of the full-line system with vacuum packer. Nothing stands in the way of timely delivery. The project planning was supported by CPE project engineers.

Premium gift bagging in FIBCs Santa Claus himself visited our facility for the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the high-performance filling system VeloBag X-MAS. Witness his reaction in this video. This means that the system can be delivered in time for Christmas and help Santa Claus and his elves bag the Christmas presents.

Scrapetec participated on the Global Gypsum/Global Insulation Conference in Chicago, presenting innovative solutions like the AirScrape and DustScrape for dust prevention. The Global Gypsum/Global Insulation Conference, recently held in Chicago, was a mix of innovative thinking and global collaboration. We at Scrapetec are grateful and proud to have been able to participate in this remarkable event and present our innovative solutions, such as the AIrScrape or the DustScrape for dust prevention. Our goal was to demonstrate how we assist the industry in saving energy and costly maintenance work - without neglecting efficiency. We believe that we have successfully mastered this, and the reactions we have received confirm this. Thanks to the conference, we were able to establish valuable new contacts and strengthen our global presence in the gypsum and insulation sector. We took great pleasure in sharing our ideas and concepts with more than 450 visitors from all over the world. And yes, the interest was impressively large. For this, we would especially like to thank the organizers of the conference. The event was excellently prepared

The optimized product is named AS.11 and offers improved position sensing of the slide valve compared to the previous model. Previously, the position of the slide valve (AS.10) was monitored by two end position sensors on the pneumatic cylinder. The smaller switching range and the complex mounting of the end position sensors were a disadvantage and one of the reasons for the product revision. The new version of the slide valve now only has one sensor for position monitoring. Its position is fixed by a threaded hole in the slide valve body. Mounting is very simple and can be carried out without any specific skills. The optional sensor for position monitoring checks the position of the slide plate more reliably and over a larger area. This enables safe and efficient monitoring of the slide valve and ensures greater process reliability. ”With the new sensor for position monitoring, we are offering our customers an optional and even retrofittable monitoring function that increases the reliability and availability of systems,” says Gerd Maass, Managing Director of Siloanlagen Achberg.

On 18 and 19 October 2023, experts from all over Germany met on the topic of tablet coating at the Lödige Coating Seminar Technical innovations from the industry, practical trials and personal dialogue with colleagues on the topic of tablet coating: with this tried-and-tested mix, the Lödige Coating Seminar has established itself as a fixture in the pharmaceutical industry. On 18 and 19 October 2023, experts from all over Germany met again for the latest edition of the format at Lödige’s headquarters in Paderborn. The two-day conference programme once again focused on the latest technologies and trends in the areas of coating processes, coatings and nozzle technology. This year’s programme also focused on cleaning processes for coating systems. In addition to host Lödige, three technology and support partners were represented with specialised presentations: Colorcon, specialist for coating lacquers and functional additives; Düsen-Schlick, expert for spray technology production processes; and Ecolab, solution provider in the areas of water, hygiene and infection prevention. The

Freeman Technology presents a new Application Note on how powder testing can deliver excellent returns in the Food Processing Industry. Understanding the Flowability of Spray Dried Milk Powders Freeman Technology presents a new Application Note on how powder testing can deliver excellent returns in the Food Processing Industry. This new Application Note has something for any scientist or engineer working to understand and control powder behaviour to make improvements to Food Processing, more cost-effectively. Milk powders produced by spray drying are used across the food industry to make products ranging from confectionery and baked goods to soups, sauces, and beverages; they are also supplied directly to consumers. The flow properties of these powders define their utility and by extension their value, notably for efficient and effective food processing. Powders that flow easily and reliably through the production chain maximise industrial throughput, eliminating the unplanned stoppages and inefficiencies that can degrade profitability. Understanding how to make milk powders with superior

Choose your suitable system for level monitoring & visualization from the UWT NivoTec® product portfolio Various technologies are available for level indication. Simple LED digital displays for the evaluation of a 4-20 mA signal for installation in control cabinets or up to wall mounted touch panels and web server modules with visualization software. These can then be configured on a project by project basis and adapted to customer requirements. UWT has standardized product versions of the NivoTec® NT 4000 series, which meet many requirements of a level indicator and monitoring at a cost effective price. The NT 2000 series includes control cabinet modules with local display and control elements, which is useful for a limited number of containers. The NivoTec® NT 3000 series can be individually adapted to the customer’s project. This web server solution meets all requirements of modern silo level monitoring.

The team has decided: Greif-Velox is once again a top company on the employer portal kununu in 2024 Are you looking for a job where you can realize your potential and make full use of your skills? Then we have the right job for you. At Greif-Velox, we are visionaries, partners, teachers and learners - and of course an unbeatable team. We work every day to create a positive working atmosphere alongside pioneering bagging machines and filling systems - for example through flexible working time models, attractive salaries and employee events. Because we know that: Only those who enjoy working in their team can fully exploit their potential. We are a company with a 1000-year history that consistently looks to the future: In addition to efficiency and reliability, innovation is clearly one of the values that drive us forward. Whether in the technical or commercial field or as an apprentice - join us. Start your career at Greif-Velox now. And if you can’t find your position here, we look forward to receiving your unsolicited application. You can find further information

Greif-Velox strengthens its presence on the Eastern European market with the Czech production and sales company Greif-Velox is further expanding its sales network in Europe: In a strategic partnership with Sopack s.r.o., the packaging machine manufacturer and the Czech sales and production company are using synergy effects to position Greif-Velox’s innovations on the Czech, Slovakian, Polish and Hungarian markets. With immediate effect, Sopack, based in Pardubice, will be distributing the Greif-Velox BVPV 4.40 air packer and the vacuum packers of the ”VeloVac” family, which enable clean and efficient bagging of ultra-light powders. Network meets innovative machine technology For Greif-Velox, the partnership is a further step in the company’s consistent internationalization strategy. To date, the company has supplied customers in 89 countries worldwide. ”In Sopack, we have found the perfect partner for market expansion in Eastern Europe,” says Sebastian Pohl, Director Sales & Marketing at Greif-Velox. ”The young, fast-growing Czech company has exactly the network

High throughput with automatic discontinuous totalizers for bulk weighing of grain Totalizing hopper scales are designed for accurate and versatile monitoring of material flows. Various process steps can be managed effciently, such as raw material receiving, unloading, and dosing. FLINTAB is an expert in this field and has been using SysTec IT8000E weighing electronics and customized BULK E software for years to master these demanding applications flawlessly. Recently, FLINTAB has sucessfully realized two projects with automatic discontinuous totalizers in Romania for the companies AMEROPA / CHIMPEX and TTS. The goal was to carry out the loading of ships/barges with bulk material with high throughputs and metrological accuracy. Facts: AMEROPA / CHIMPEX project - 4 hopper scale systems located in Constanța - Up to 1,200 cubic meters of grain per hour are weighed with the totalizing hopper scales and then transported to the final destination by sea Facts: TTS project - 3 hopper scale systems located in cities near Danube river (Giurgiu, Braila) -

High-performance bagging, robot palletizing and sled loading: our innovative VeloBag X-MAS system is designed for the efficient bagging of Christmas presents. The CEO of our customer Santa Claus Ltd. explains in an interview why this development is necessary for them: Which bagging issues? Dear Saint Nick, you approached us with a bagging issue – could you tell us why?*NEWLINE*We are an internationally renowned and popular non-profit organization in the field of seasonal gift distribution. We are constantly growing and especially this holiday season, my experienced team and I anticipate a very high volume of orders. Have you ever wrapped and bagged two billion gifts? That requires an extremely reliable, high-performance facility tailored to our needs. Any drop in performance or unplanned downtime, leading to delayed deliveries, would be absolutely unacceptable to our ”end customers.” What exactly were your requirements? During the winter months, the schedule is tight. The elves and I have known for a while that manual bagging simply cannot deliver the performance we need to bag bulk goods of various sizes in

SSB Wägetechnik has expanded its sales structure for the USA and acquired machine certifications in accordance with the UL standard. The USA offers enormous economic potential and a wide range of industries in which machines and devices are used. In order to gain a foothold in this demanding market, careful planning and compliance with the relevant regulations are of the utmost importance. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certification is of great importance in the USA, particularly in the mechanical engineering and electronics sectors. UL is an independent organisation that tests and certifies products for safety and compliance with US regulations. In order to sell machines and devices in the USA, they must pass UL certification. Expanding the sales structure and obtaining UL certifications are interrelated challenges and therefore important steps to gain customer confidence in the safety of your products and facilitate market access.

Redoing missing tags and flagging up cables on the fly has never been easier. Brady introduces new UHF and NFC RFID labels which can be printed as and when needed. The New UHF Label Brady’s new label is not just a barcode label but also contains a UHF RFID chip and antenna. Portable printers such as the tried and tested Brady M610 recognize this label as one of the standard labels and perform printing as usual. Two gaps are closed with this product: Firstly, this is an easy emergency solution which allows warehouse staff to replace an RFID label that has fallen off. They quickly redo one label rather than an entire batch of labels. Secondly, this label also represents a comfortable entry into the world of RFID for users who have not used it so far. “It‘s a plug and play kind of application”, explains Louis-Emile Lammertyn, EMEA Senior Product Manager at Brady. “This way, customers can start testing the possibilities of RFID without having to buy all the expensive hardware for a complete installation.” A Two-Step Process The UHF RFID label works in conjunction with a portable printer and a handheld reader. In