Material Handling & Transportation
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Measuring and Understanding Powder Flow
February 25, 2014Tim Freeman, managing director of Freeman Technology, will talk about the value and importance of relevant powder flow characterization as part of a workshop March 4-6, 2014, in Puerto Rico, organized by Mixing Consultants Inc. Experts and industry leaders from around the world will deliver...
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Desiccants Meet New FCC Guidelines for Cocoa Bean Shipments
February 24, 2014Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Container Dri II desiccant products meet new specifications from the Federation of Cocoa Commerce Ltd (FCC) for protection of cocoa bean shipments in containers. Published in November 2013, the updated FCC guidelines no...
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Extra Heavy-Duty Bulk Container
February 21, 2014Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. now offers the P-341 Ship Shape extra heavy-duty bulk container. Featuring a proprietary internal design combined with perimeter steel bracing, the P-341 bulk container accommodates payloads up to 2000 lb to safely store and transport large amounts of food and beverage...
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FIPA Launches Bernoulli Vacuum Cups for Direct Food Contact
February 20, 2014Bernoulli vacuum cups provide a solution for gentle handling of food and other delicate products. The grippers are made from PEEK, which is a material suitable for use with food products, and meet the stringent FDA requirements. The vacuum cups are based on the Bernoulli Principle. In this process...
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Multirobot Offline Programming Software Allows 3-D Simulation and Programming of 16 Robots
February 12, 2014Denso Robotics introduces its Enhanced Multirobot (EMU) simulation and offline programming software that serves as a master controller for robot project files imported from the company’s Wincaps III application. With EMU, a user can simulate and program up to 16 Denso robots in a single...
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Optical Color Sorters Utilize State-of-the-Art Opto-Electronic Technologies
February 10, 2014Bratney Companies, a leading innovator in seed and grain handling equipment, has added Cimbria SEA color sorters to its line of products. Cimbria SEA’s optical sorters, which come in a variety of models and configurations, utilize state-of-the-art opto-electronic technologies to provide high...
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Material Transfer Celebrates 25th Anniversary
February 10, 2014Material Transfer & Storage Inc. is celebrating its 25-year anniversary. Founded in 1989, the company is an industry leader in the custom design and manufacture of material handling equipment and systems for dry powders and bulk solids. Material Transfer’s product line includes...
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Vortex Loading Spouts Feature Four-Cable Lifting System
February 6, 2014The Vortex loading spout is engineered to handle dry bulk solids like powders, pellets, and granules. Ideal for loading rail cars, trucks, tankers, barges, and ships, it can be used as an open or enclosed loading chute, and is designed with a 4-cable lifting system. Vortex’s 4-cable hoist...
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Pivot-Model Mezzanine Safety Gate
February 4, 2014Benko Products’ Protect-O-Gate pivot gate model is also available in double pallet width size. The pivot gate eliminates the potential for falls and other accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas. Counter-balanced and operator-friendly, the unit features easy access to the staging...
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Robotic Palletizers with In-Feed Conveyors
February 4, 2014All Hamer robotic palletizers feature high-quality in-feed conveyors, designed specifically for industrial plant requirements, as well as easy-to-use operator HMI and complete design and build services. Robotic palletizers increase production and reduce labor. Every palletizer is completely...
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