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Automated Bulk Solids Handling System Increases Productivity, Market Growth

From Flexicon Corporation

Multisorb Technologies Inc. increased productivity at its new European facility for producing silica gel granule adsorption packets with an automated multi-line bulk solids handling system that simultaneously feeds four form/fill/seal machines. The system, under PLC control, consists of a bulk bag discharger, four flexible screw conveyors, and four feed hoppers gravity discharging material simultaneously to the form/fill/seal machines. Multisorb chose this layout over a simpler, lower capacity single line of flexible screw conveyors supplying the form/fill/seal machines one at a time.

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Bulk Material Loaders and Unloaders
Bulk materials loaders and unloaders are used to fill and remove powders, granular substances and other bulk solids from bags, bins, boxes, carts, drums, hoppers, railcars, trucks, and silos. They often include solids feeders and break down clumps or arches to allow for the more uniform distribution of bulk materials.
Vertical Conveyors
Vertical conveyors are used to lift or lower loads between various levels in intermittent flow operations and where horizontal space is limited.  There are two types of vertical conveyors, reciprocating and continuous.
Bulk Handling Conveyors
Bulk handling conveyors carry materials such as grain, coal, pellets or any other powder, granular or bulk media.
Dumpers, Tilters, and Inverters
Dumpers, tilters and inverters are used to reposition or empty material handling containers.
Industrial Conveyors
Industrial conveyors are horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machinery that transports bulk materials or discrete units from one place to another at a controlled rate.
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