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Coperion has successfully modernised the entire control system of a ZSK production extruder at Tetra, the leading manufacturer worldwide of fish food and water conditioners, within just a few weeks’ time. The ZSK extruder, which has been operating at high capacity for over 30 years producing various types of fish food pellets, has been upgraded with a new control unit and main drive. This…
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Bunting has developed a new Electromagnetic Wet Filter with an ultra-high-intensity, background magnetic field (from 3,500 up to 10,000 Gauss). The magnetic separation technology separates fine iron and paramagnetic minerals from liquids and slurries and is used in the ceramics, mineral processing, and recycling industries, as well as cleaning wastewater in steel production and power…
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ScrapeTec is showcase its dust suppression and material handling solutions at BAUMA China 2024 in Shanghai, from November 26 to 29.
The company is highlighting its AirScrape system, designed to reduce crystalline silica emissions and meet MSHA dust control standards, ideal for the mining industry.
Additionally, ScrapeTec is unveiling its PrimeTracker conveyor belt technology that…
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Solids handling equipment specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied leading black masterbatch producer, Hubron International, with a horizontal screw conveyor for handling fines as part of a new plant. Hubron’s Manchester facility utilises a range of Ajax solids handling equipment including screw feeders, hoppers and four FIBC big bag dischargers.
Commenting, Dave Waterhouse, engineering team…
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Packaging specialists Schütz has introduced the Drumfix load securing system for the safe transport of tight-head steel drums. “The cost-effective, single-use system combines safety, economy and sustainability, thus ideally meeting the increasing demands of the industry”, the company says. It is made from recycled plastic and certified to EUMOS 40509.
Specially developed for the transport…
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Packaging and filling technologies provider Greif-Velox has partnered with the 3D platform Vuframe to showcase innovative digital representations of its main systems. Through the Vuframe app, users can now view the VeloVac packaging line, the A-DOS-P1 filling machine, and the BVP pneumatic packer in lifelike 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) on their smartphone or tablet, from any angle.
Digital…
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According to the German Environment Agency, electric drives in the industry and trade sectors consume nearly two fifths of the total electricity in Germany. Particularly electric drives and the aggregates powered by them therefore have a great and economic energy saving potential. With its latest-generation IE5+ motors, system provider NORD Drivesystems offers a solution to significantly reduce…
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The new “TIP-TITE” mobile drum dumper from Flexicon, with integral flexible screw conveyor is designed for use in hazardous locations. It allows volumetric feeding of bulk material from drums into downstream processes dust free and with minimal operator intervention. The system is mounted on a mobile frame with quick-action floor jacks for stable operation anywhere in the plant.
The…
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IBCs transported on automated logistics and production processes need to comply with very precise specifications. Schütz has designed a new product for in-house transport on conveyor belts and handling in fully automated high-bay warehouses. A prototype of this sustainable pallet solution was presented at Fachpack 2023, and within the space of one year it has been taken to readiness for serial…
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Following the launch of the X2 Series of x-ray inspection systems, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has introduced the new X6 Series, offering a product safety upgrade for medium to large-sized packaged products and multi-lane applications. The X6 Series consisting of the X16 and X36.2 x-ray inspection systems presents a range of new features that provide precise contamination detection across…
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Gericke has long experience in grinding and calibrating agglomerates and bulk solids, with the Nibbler GNB being used in the bulk solids industry for many years. It can deagglomerate dry, greasy or partially moisture containing products in an energy-efficient manner or to bring them to the desired target particle size.
The latest generation of Gericke GNB nibblers is focused is on expanding…
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Advanced Material Processing (AMP) and Automated Handling Solutions (AHS) have appointed Dirk Struppe as the new regional sales manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Dirk is a graduated mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in various sales roles across engineering companies.
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Busch AG recently the 50th anniversary of its foundation in Switzerland.
Employees and their families were invited to celebrate the jubilee. Live music welcomed the guests to a festively decorated tent where candles in the company color created a warm and inviting atmosphere. Sami and Kaya Busch, Co-CEOs and Co-owners of the Busch Group, also attended with their families. The event offered a…
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A new static packaging test centre has opened at Castle Industrial’s facility in Lancashire, UK.
The £500,000 investment sees the company play host to an array of testing equipment that can help customers ensure their products are packaged and transported in a cost-effective and safe manner.
The machinery added to the test centre in Carnforth includes:
Acceleration bench – to…
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Dinnissen’s sampling unit has expanded its ATEX certification to cover a wide range of environments. It is now suitable for hazardous areas with explosion risks, specifically for internal zones 20, 21, and 22, as well as external zones 21 and 22. The ATEX certification, compliant with Directive 2014/34/EU, marks a significant milestone and highlights the unit’s reliable design.
This…
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Swiss technology group Bühler has inaugurated its new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) in Uzwil. The GIC has been designed to enable customers from the food and animal nutrition industries to innovate and improve their processes, ensuring they stay ahead of the latest trends in milling and remain competitive in their rapidly evolving markets. Additionally, customers and partners have access to the…
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The process of handling bulk solids generates carbon emissions but it is also a fundamental “enabling technology” in processes that can reduce carbon emissions through Energy from renewable biomass; Energy from waste; and Recycling and “green” chemical feedstocks.
Organised at its University of Greenwich campus, Chatham , the course will discuss trends and opportunities, with delegates…
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Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has introduced its new name and refreshed logo, marking the evolution of the company into Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions.
This rebranding has been developed to reflect the comprehensive portfolio of Pfeiffer as a one-stop supplier for both vacuum solutions and semiconductor fab solutions. The updated logo incorporates a representation of a…
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Eriez has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK, the research and innovation agency. This funding will accelerate Eriez' research and development efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) for next-generation metal detection systems.
It will support a new feasibility study, designed to transform industrial metal detection in food and pharmaceutical processing, according to…
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ScrapeTec, in partnership with BLT World Inc, recently participated in MINExpo, the world's largest mining event - held in Las Vegas. Thortsen Koth highlighted the event as an ideal platform for industry players to network and showcase innovative products.
The ScrapeTec and BLT World team introduced their advanced dust suppression equipment, designed to tackle issues such as dust…
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