Latest Bulk Processing News

SOLIDS Dortmund 2026 marks a major milestone for the event: on 18–19 March 2026, the trade fair for granules, powders and bulk solids technologies will celebrate its 20th anniversary, held once again in parallel with the 9th edition of RECYCLING-TECHNIK...

Packaging machinery specialist GREIF-VELOX has announced a strategic partnership with industrial connectivity expert ei³, creating a foundation for secure machine data collection, real-time monitoring, and continuous optimisation. By integrating ei³’s IIoT platform directly into GREIF-VELOX filling and bagging systems, the...

Separation technologies specialists Eriez has unveiled an initiative designed to help food, pharmaceutical and packaging processors modernise their installed Xtreme Metal Detectors without the expense or disruption of full system replacement. The new PrecisionGuard X8-C Upgrade Kit enables existing users...

Ajax Equipment has delivered two new screw augers to AMG Chrome, replacing components that have been in continuous service for nearly two decades at the company’s Rotherham manufacturing facility. The augers form part of an Ajax screw feeder used in...

Lindner has introduced an important initiative in mechanical recycling with the launch of Flexloop, a pioneering solvent-based cleaning technology developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble. Revealed for the first time at K 2025, Flexloop delivers a high level of...

Solids handling specialist Ajax Equipment has supplied Cargill, the leading food and agricultural products manufacturer, with a stainless steel buffer hopper and twin screw feeder to handle filter cake. The system allows spent filter cake to be held as required...

Bolz Intec GmbH has achieved a major milestone in stainless steel surface technology with the successful patenting of its Optimised Grind Finishing (OGF) process. Developed in collaboration with the University of Konstanz, this breakthrough marks the culmination of several years...

Effective conveyor belt cleaning is essential to maintaining system performance, extending belt life, and protecting worker safety. Excessive carryback can shorten component life by up to 30%, while properly maintained cleaning systems typically contribute to less than 5% of belt...

Rotary valves are vital components in bulk solids handling, serving to discharge, convey, and isolate materials while maintaining pressure differentials. They also function as safety devices – acting as flame and explosion barriers in hazardous environments.

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In modern food manufacturing, ensuring product safety through reliable contaminant detection is a critical priority. While single energy x-ray systems have been a mainstay of quality assurance for decades, advances in dual energy x-ray technology – particularly when combined with...