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Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced its Compass optical sorter for nuts .The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material, such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks. It is suitable for sorting walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts, pecans, cashews and others.
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Solids handling specialist, Ajax Equipment, has supplied a leading waste plastic processor with a heat exchange screw for cooling a polymer solution from high temperatures.
Based on an Ajax Equipment screw feeder, the stainless steel machine uses a water-cooled auger and casing to rapidly reduce the temperature of the plastics from over 100degC.
www.ajax.co.uk.
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In mid-October, Brenntag, the chemicals and ingredients distribution company, held a celebration to mark its 150-year anniversary.. The ceremony, which took place in Essen, Germany, where the DAX40 company is headquartered, included many guests from the chemical industry, customers, suppliers and other business partners - as well as Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
In his speech the…
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UK Bulk handling and processing solutions provider, AHS & AMP (Automated Handling Solutions/Advanced Material Processing), has opened its new, 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Darwen, Lancashire. The new site was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Brian Taylor of Blackburn with Darwen.
This new facility is a significant upgrade from the company’s previous site in Clitheroe, now…
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Vienna-based machine manufacturer Starlinger, with production plants in Austria, Germany and China, has sued a number of Chinese machine manufacturers and their customers (packaging producers) based on infringement of several of Starlinger’s patents. The legal proceedings have been settled with strict obligations for the machine manufacturers.
“Starlinger is strong in research and…
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At the SOLIDS 2024 trade fair, Secopta will introduce its new MineralLIBS analyzer for automatic inline material analyses. The new system has been specifically adapted to the conditions prevailing in lithium extraction and processing operations as well as the recycling of batteries for e-mobility and electricity storage.
Secopta MineralLIBS (Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) measures the…
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Bulk handling solutions specialists, Martin Engineering, recently celebrated its 80th anniversary.
During a month of celebrations in September 2024, the firm invited customers, local communities, and employees’ families to its flagship “Center for Innovation” in Neponset, Illinois and see Martin’s investment in engineering research and technological advancement over eight…
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Bunting has developed three designs of Permanent Crossbelt Overband Magnet (PCB), with different magnetic polarity, to suit an ever-expanding range of applications. Overband Magnets are mounted over conveyors to separate ferrous metal from non-magnetic material and are commonly used in industries including mining, quarrying, recycling, and wood.
PBC Single Pole installed in an e-waste…
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Whether dusty grain or heavy rocks, bulk material is conveyed vertically or horizontally, upwards or downwards – and over long distances. NORD Drivesystems offers individual drive solutions that enable smooth operation and meet the industry´s special requirements. The industrial gear units of the MAXXDRIVE series are particularly advantageous here.
For storing and conveying, weighing and…
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In times of skilled labour shortages, automation technologies offer companies the opportunity to compensate for bottlenecks in personnel. In particular, physically demanding or highly standardised tasks can be taken over by using machines, robots and intelligent software solutions.
Technical requirements must be observed: With new directives on machine safety and explosion…
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Dutch pumping and scientific solutions specialists Verder has acquired Sauermann, the HVAC-R supplier.
Sauermann’s expertise in HVAC-R technologies, particularly in condensate removal pumps and air quality measurement & control instruments, complements Verder’s range of solutions.
www.verder.com
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Demand for carbon black is expected to grow by about 6 percent annually in the coming years. This ultralight powder is used in a variety of applications across different industries.
For example, it is used as a highly effective pigment and dye in the printing industry, as a reinforcing agent in rubber and other polymer materials, in electronic components and batteries due to its electrical…
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Lödige Maschinenbau's Ploughshare Batch Mixers of the FKM series are designed for the treatment of powdered, granular or fibrous bulk solids. According to Lödige, their main advantages are “short throughput times, excellent mixing quality and high batch reproducibility”.
Like customised machines, the new FKM mixers of the "Light Series" are manufactured entirely at the Lödige…
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Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has supplied a leading snack producer with two stainless steel twin-screw mixers to expand production. One of the mixers is mounted on a mobile stand enabling the height and angle of the mixer to be adjusted to meet the plant configuration required for each product, as well as helping to drain the mixer after cleaning operations.
When handling…
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Dinnissen, a system integrator specializing in process technology of powders, granules, and granulated products, has opened a new regional hub: Dinnissen UK Ltd.
In addition to its two locations in the Netherlands, one in Germany, and one in Jakarta, will this be the company’s fifth branch. The daily management of Dinnissen UK Ltd. will be handled by Dan Baxter, who has over 30 years of…
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Granutools is organisation a free webinar on on September 26, 2024, entitled: "How to Improve Powder Processing: The Role of Permeability."
The Session will show why understanding powder permeability is crucial for optimizing processes across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food production, and additive manufacturing.
The Webinar will guide participants through the…
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On 23 & 24 October, the international bulk terminals community will gather in Antwerp for the 8th Annual ABTO Bulk Terminals conference, where industry experts will provide analysis and advice on a range of thought-provoking topics covering everything from geopolitical events to environmental improvements.
Bulk Terminals Antwerp’s full programme offers sound practical solutions to…
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Coperion has developed a new discharge gate valve for controlled bulk material flow from storage bins and hoppers to downstream process steps. This valve is suited for a variety of applications in the chemical and plastics industries.
One particular feature of this new discharge valve is that it closes securely and reliably while material is flowing, but usually also when the product column is…
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Food and dairy processing solutions specialists GEA has introduced its CONTA dual block valve technology for spray dryers. This new system is designed to reduce microbiological risks, ensuring safer and more efficient processing operations.
The CONTA dual block valve receives feed from the feed supply system and distributes it to multiple atomizer nozzles, which then spray the feed into the…
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Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced high-capacity vibratory conveyors for advanced food handling applications.Conveying up to 100,000 lbs. (45,359 kg.) of product an hour and available in widths more than 10 feet (3 meters), these extra-large, high-capacity conveyors can be engineered for grading, aligning, distributing and…
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