Storage
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Bolted RTP Tank Construction
February 13, 2013Tank Connection designs, fabricates, and installs dry bulk storage systems. The company specializes in all types of custom steel designs, including bolted RTP, field-weld, shop-weld, and hybrid tank construction. Shown is a bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel) tank construction, designed for mass...
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USA Tank
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SmartBob AO Continuous Level Sensor
December 20, 2012The SmartBob AO level sensor features an integrated 4-20 mA analog output to a PLC for monitoring bin level measurement data. A simple push-button user interface built into the SmartBob AO circuitry is used to configure the settings for each SmartBob AO. To set up the SmartBob AO, the user opens...
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Collapsible 60-Gallon Drum
December 13, 2012This patent-pending, collapsible 60-gal plastic drum is recyclable and designed specifically for the food and powder handling markets. The new drum has a 40 x 24 x 20 in. footprint, and includes three main components: a base, sidewalls, and lid. All parts are designed with offset surfaces and...
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Bulk Material Storage System Provides Integrated Mixing System
November 28, 2012Designed specifically for fully automated storage, introduction, transfer, mixing, and blending of multiple, sluggish materials, this bulk material storage system uses an integrated mixing system to produce such homogenous blends that downstream production scrap is virtually eliminated. An NBE lift...
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Guided Wave Radar Continuous Level Sensor
November 27, 2012The GWR-100 Guided Wave Radar level sensor measures powders and bulk solids in vessels up to 78 ft tall. The GWR-100 provides highly accurate level measurement utilizing time domain reflectometry (TDR) to continuously measure the distance, level, and volume of material contained in bins, tanks, and...
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The Importance of Understanding Property Flow in Hopper Bottom Bins
November 20, 2012Hopper bottom silos are prevalent in commercial and industrial storage. A hopper bottom silo has a coned top and bottom with wall sections between. Support structures or the legs of the silo, combined with a leg ring or structural skirt, allow the unit to be free standing. External options or...
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Top-Removal Filter for Storage Silos
November 19, 2012The new Modu-Kleen Series 725 top-removal bin vent filter allows vented discharge air to be exhausted but prevents any outside atmospheric air from entering the storage silo or surge bin. This is ideal for venting storage bins and silos that contain hygroscopic materials that absorb moisture from...
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Considerations for Choosing a Storage Tank
November 13, 2012If you’re in the market for a new storage tank, you may find yourself faced with several questions: What are the differences between welded silos and bolted tanks? Why is a tank’s coating so important? What is the average construction timeline? Should maintenance be considered in the...
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Disk Fluidizers
November 12, 2012Solimar offers disk-type fluidizers for the discharge of powders and bulk solids. This complete line offers long-wearing aeration devices for many applications including silos, hoppers, bins, and trailers. The fluidizers are particularly effective at preventing rat-holing and bridging by utilizing...
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