Featured Equipment
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Vibratory Screener
The Omni-Screener produces superior control and classifying results in bulk material processing applications. Material moves in a spiral flow from a central in-feed point, developing extended residence time for near-size particles. Units can have multiple deck surfaces for variable screening, while...
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Batch/Dump Weighing Systems
The Model 403B(D) Batch/Dump Weighing System consists of a hopper for dry solids integrally mounted onto an overhead-type weighing (scale) system, specifically designed for reliable and accurate batch-weighing applications. For dry solids applications, product is typically fed into the scale-...
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Screening, Classifying, & Separation Focus - October 08
Classifier The Alpha classifier was developed for the production of fine products from 150 down to 6 µm and is especially suited for dry powders—both mineral and chemical. Depending on the fineness required, this equipment can be fed by...
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Technology Review
Sanitary V-Blenders The V-Blender design is most often used for dry blending of free-flowing solids. The solids being blended in these units can vary in bulk density and in percentage of the total mixture. Materials being blended are constantly...
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Editor's Choice
Enhanced Secondary Horizontal Shaft Impactor The Grand Slam secondary horizontal shaft impactor now features a new grinding path and apron adjustment system. This impactor series uses high-chrome metallurgy to increase the wear life of machine...
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Protecting Product Purity
By Kent Potter Bunting Magnetics Co. Kent Potter Foreign matter are dirty words in the food production industry. Meticulous detail must be maintained throughout production and...
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Sieve-Testing Standards, Certification, and Calibration
By Arthur Gatenby Mesh-certified sieve Sieving in its most elemental definition is the separation of fine material from coarse material by means of a meshed or perforated surface. The...
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Things You Should Know Before Splicing Your Belt
By Kevin Finnegan FSK skiver Belt skivers remove a conveyor belt’s cover to prepare a belt for countersunk fasteners. A skiver is specially designed to help ensure quick, safe,...
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Drying and Thermal Solids Processing Spotlight - October 08
Helical Dryer The Pilot HD 40 helical dryer is fully mobile and comes with a PLC-based control panel including wireless data logging for operation in hazardous-material areas. With a batch working capacity of 40 L, the unit can be used as a small...
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Heat Exchangers Spotlight - October 08
Heat Exchanger This heat exchanger uses glycol/water to cool and dehumidify. First, the hot air stream passes through an air-to-air heat exchanger where it is cooled from 200° to 150°F. Then, to dehumidify the air, it is cooled to 50°F...