Latest Bulk Processing News

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...

BIO-UV Group has developed and successfully tested a new containerised ballast water treatment (BWT) system aimed at supporting the growing floating offshore wind industry. The innovation addresses the specific compliance challenges faced by floating platforms, which must manage ballast water...

NexKemia Petrochemicals, a specialist in expandable polystyrene (EPS) production, is expanding its manufacturing capabilities using Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder technology. The system enables continuous, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly production of white and graphite-enhanced EPS (GPS), as well as products...

Fike Corporation, specialists in industrial safety solutions, has partnered with Hobré International, a process analytics company, to improve fire and explosion prevention in industrial drying systems. The collaboration focuses on mitigating the risks associated with spray dryers – common in...

Industrial sifting may appear straightforward, but the process varies greatly depending on the material, application, and desired outcome. From food and pharmaceuticals to plastics and chemicals, selecting the right sifting technology is essential for ensuring product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Kaeser Kompressoren presented its latest energy-efficient compressed air and blower technologies at the recent Powtech Technopharm, highlighting sustainable solutions for the conveying of powders and bulk materials. The company’s portfolio focuses on cost-effective air generation, dependable supply, and long-term energy...