Technical Features

Technical Features

A roundup of recent technical features and articles published by Powder & Bulk Solids

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Valves, Gates, & Airlocks

Rotary Airlock Valve Maintenance & Safety Rotary Airlock Valve Maintenance & Safety

To prevent costly down time and repairs, it is vital to perform routine maintenance on your rotary airlock valve.

Apr 18, 2024

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7 Min Read

Material Handling & Transport

4 Ways to Cut Costs with Bulk Material Container Shipments 4 Ways to Cut Costs with Bulk Material Container Shipments

Apr 18, 2024

2 Min Read

Mechanical Conveying

Maximize Conveyor Uptime with Total Preventative Maintenance Maximize Conveyor Uptime with Total Preventative Maintenance

Apr 9, 2024

5 Min Read

centrifugal sifter

How to Achieve Particle Size Distribution Goals Through Unconventional Means How to Achieve Particle Size Distribution Goals Through Unconventional Means

Mar 20, 2024

5 Min Read

Why Dry or Wet Milling?Why Dry or Wet Milling?

Mar 15, 2024

5 Min Read

Ducting and hoppers for dust collection system

Dust Collection

Dust Collection Basics for Powders & Bulk Solids Dust Collection Basics for Powders & Bulk Solids

Mar 13, 2024

12 Min Read

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Mechanical Conveying

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Weighing Systems & Scales

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Mixers & Blenders

A Custom-Engineered Ingredient Batching System Can Be a Game-Changer

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Mixers & Blenders

Common Mixing Problems and How to Solve Them

Common Mixing Problems and How to Solve Them

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Mixers & Blenders

Optimizing 3D Printing: High-Quality Feedstock and Advanced Mixing Solutions

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Particle Enlargers & Formers

From Nanoparticle Agglomeration Problem to Perfect Tungsten Powder Flow

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Industry Trends

40 Years of Dry Processing and Bulk Solids Handling: Challenges, Changes, and Successes

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Pneumatic Conveying

Vacuum Conveyor Yields Higher Wages at Milling Operation

Vacuum Conveyor Yields Higher Wages at Milling Operation

sterility

Pharma & Medical Products

Building Quality into Biologic Production to Meet Regulations

Building Quality into Biologic Production to Meet Regulations

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Pneumatic Conveying

Understanding Multiple Pneumatic Conveying Methods

Understanding Multiple Pneumatic Conveying Methods

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Transforming Waste Tires into Sustainable Carbon Black

Transforming Waste Tires into Sustainable Carbon Black

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Dust Collection

Prioritizing Safety in Heavy Industrial Environments

Prioritizing Safety in Heavy Industrial Environments

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Instrumentation & Control

Precise Instruments and Calculations are Key for Powder and Bulk Solids Safety

Precise Instruments and Calculations are Key for Powder and Bulk Solids Safety

Jack Osborn

Regulations & Standards

Update on NPFA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids

Update on NPFA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids

Dust Collector Flameless Vents

Safety & Compliance

Understanding Flameless Venting Application and Design Considerations

Understanding Flameless Venting Application and Design Considerations

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Packaging Systems

FIBC Dischargers: Streamlining Bulk Material Handling

FIBC Dischargers: Streamlining Bulk Material Handling

Particle Sensor

Dust Collection

Improving Dust Collection with Intelligent Automation

Improving Dust Collection with Intelligent Automation

Unloader access chamber

Bags & Bag Handling

The ROI of Providing Optimum Dusting Mitigation When Discharging Bulk Bags

The ROI of Providing Optimum Dusting Mitigation When Discharging Bulk Bags

Bridge Breaker

The Cost and Risks of People Entering Bridged Silos

The Cost and Risks of People Entering Bridged Silos

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Screening & Separation

How Rice Mill Reduced Downtime with “Intelligent” Magnets

How Rice Mill Reduced Downtime with “Intelligent” Magnets

byPowder Bulk Solids Staff

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Screening & Separation

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Pneumatic Conveying

Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying: Is it Right for Your Process?

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Mixers & Blenders

Five Key Factors of the Perfect Powder Blending

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Industrial Feeders

Independent Equipment Validation Reveals Differences Between Sensor Data and Actual Production

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Industrial Feeders

Design Considerations for an Efficient Volumetric Screw Feeder

Design Considerations for an Efficient Volumetric Screw Feeder

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Dust Collection

Solutions for Dealing with Tough and Challenging Dusts

Solutions for Dealing with Tough and Challenging Dusts

Mixers & Blenders

The Significance of Powder Density: Knowing Your Material Before Blending

The Significance of Powder Density: Knowing Your Material Before Blending

Overs Milled

Roller Compaction - When to Consider an Overs Regrind Loop

Roller Compaction - When to Consider an Overs Regrind Loop