Solids and Powder Processing Equipment Reference Materials

Description: Dry, granular solids can be conveyed using two common devices: angular-pitch vibrating conveyors and horizontal differential-motion conveyors. Angular-pitch vibrating conveyors consist of an ...

Description: Triple/S Dynamics designed a custom Texas Shaker screening system for a major Middle East potash producer to handle 750 metric tons per hour of granular potash with precise 2 mm fines removal. The ...

Description: This technical article explains dry separation methods for processing industries, focusing on fluidized bed separators, stoners, and air classifiers. It details how complex granular mixtures are ...

Description: Do you have to slow your automatic batching system's material flow down to a trickle as it nears the batch setpoint? Would you like to shorten your batch cycles to 10 seconds or less? Would you like ...

Description: Do you have to slow your automatic batching system's material flow down to a trickle as it nears the batch setpoint? Would you like to shorten your batch cycles to 10 seconds or less? Would you like ...

Description: Many of the products that we purchase every day, such as dog food, cat litter, or breakfast cereals, are packaged by volume but sold by weight. Implicitly, this means that for many dry bulk products ...

Description: Dry separation equipment first appeared over a century ago when Edwin Steele and Henry Sutton, principals at Sutton, Steele & Steele, Dallas, Texas, invented the fluidized-bed separator, then ...

Description: While most engineers in the dry process industry know what a gravity separator does, precisely describing how it works can be difficult. ...

Description: When manufacturers invest in filling equipment, the decision often comes down to price. However, focusing solely on upfront costs can lead to significant long-term expenses that outweigh the initial ...

Description: In today's fast-paced economy, expertly designed and engineered volumetric filling systems significantly boost operational efficiency and profitability through enhanced reliability, accuracy, and ...

Description: In our rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, a smart and straightforward system is transforming the production and packaging of products that come in a variety of formulations like colors, scents, ...

Description: The secret behind this success isn't just in the type of fertilizer used but in how it's mixed and applied. Fertilizer mixing is an important but often overlooked part of farming. It helps distribute ...

Description: Demand for fast production and quick time to market is higher than ever. However, the product must also be flawless and error-free – the solution – leveraging robotics to improve ...

Description: Do you need to ensure a uniform mix for your production project? Are you looking for the right drum mixer or agitator to meet your specific industry requirements? Understanding these tools' ...

Description: Spiroflow recently partnered with Tennant Specs in order to help a major North American energy technology company implement a bulk bag unloading and mixer feed-in solution that met strict safety and ...

Description: If you must convey carbon black in its powdered form ("fluff"), then a fully enclosed conveyor design that can effectively move this very low density, fine powder with maximum dust mitigation will be ...

Description: Case History: Showing Why the Wyssmont Turbo Dryer is the Best ...

Description: Frying is a popular cooking method worldwide with many cuisines across the world developing fried specialties for a wide range of applications. At the same time, consumer demand is gradually reshaping ...

Description: A northeast food processor turns its activated biological sludge waste from its manufacturing process into income. ...

Description: Gummy candies, also known as gummies, are truly unique. Typically, a mixture of gelatin, corn syrup, sweeteners, flavourings, and colourings, it can be moulded into thousands of shapes, sizes and ...

Description: This paper traces the process used in the selection of a sludge dsiposal method, and a full report on the chosen method, its installation, and long term operating characteristics ...

Description: Frustrated with the performance of your food drying equipment? Wishing there was something faster, more energy efficient, or less labor intensive? Now there is. Check out what people are calling the ...

Description: To take full advantage of the market's potential, food manufacturers need quality equipment that is able to produce and package their goods efficiently and suits both their current and future ...

Description: The RENU™ Drying & Milling System simultaneously extracts moisture from food and organic materials and micronizes them into high quality powders in a fraction of the time and space of ...

Description: In candy production, tails cause product loss and unscheduled downtime, which we estimate at 88 to 123 hours a month on average dependent on production run time. In this blog we analyse the main ...

Description: The global confectionery industry is seeing stable growth in volumes and values after recovery in 2021. Beyond 2022, the market is forecast to grow by 6% year-on-year to 2026 in value terms. The ...

Description: Ensuring food safety in today’s ever-changing climate is an enduring challenge for food producers the world over. Increasingly long and complex supply chains, a growing world population and the ...

Description: Over 1/3 of all food, and about ½ of all fruits and vegetables, produced are thrown out. Food waste is the single largest contributor to landfills. Breaking it down further, nearly 90% of ...

Description: When it comes to processing equipment like mixers and blenders, it's often not a question of if, but when a crucial component will start to wear out. ...

Description: Just like death and taxes, one thing is certain about screeners and sifters: Some of their internal components won't last forever. ...

Description: A checklist can ensure you're getting exactly what your equipment needs and help you save money in the process. ...

Description: Before you place your next parts order for a mixer, blender or related type of processing equipment, there are a few things you should check to make sure you are getting the right parts - and the most ...

Description: Successful material processing equipment installations don't happen by osmosis. It takes careful planning and a keen understanding of how your equipment works to avoid the kinds of hiccups that can ...

Description: Having your material processing equipment installed correctly the first time doesn't happen by chance. It requires diligent planning and a thorough understanding of how the equipment works within a ...

Description: While we'd love it if everyone bought new mixers and blenders all the time, the truth is it's not always necessary. In fact, there are a few situations where it makes more sense to refurbish an older ...

Description: Products Used: Marion 60 Cubic Foot Paddle Mixer, Piab Pneumatic Conveyor, Kason Vibratory Sifter ...

Description: Read the informative article to learn how Origin Nutraceutical Inc. significantly increased mixing capacity, while reducing batch mix times! ...

Description: Before you place your next parts order for a sifter, screener or related type of processing equipment, there are a few things you should check to make sure you are getting the right parts - and the ...

Description: A successful test starts from the beginning. ...

Description: For those who haven't tested with us in the past, we wanted to give a step-by-step guide of what to expect. ...

Description: Successful material processing equipment installations don't happen by osmosis. It takes careful planning and a keen understanding of how your equipment works to avoid the kinds of hiccups that can ...

Description: Kason fluid bed dryers, coolers, and moisturizers employ an innovative circular processing unit which is inherently stronger, lighter, and less costly to build—and finish to sanitary ...

Description: Application Notes for Implementing Equipment and Processing Systems involving Vibratory Screeners, Centrifugal Sifters, Static Sieves, and Fluid Bed Dryers/Coolers/Moist urizers ...

Description: Kason VIBROSCREEN circular vibratory screeners (also called separators and sieves) separate bulk solid materials from solids and solids-laden slurries using multi-pane, inertial vibration that causes ...

Description: Achieving Greater Efficiency, Consistency, Repeatability and Sustainability in Chemical Mixing ...

Description: Biovation Labs produces nutraceutical and vitamin supplements for the Nugenix® brand, the top seller at GNC, along with other product lines. As Biovation grows and pursues manufacturing excellence ...

Description: A leading North American nutraceutical company uses two different configurations of a Marion mixer and a Kason sifter: one for powders and one for tablets. ...

Description: Sifting the ingredients is a necessary part of producing a quality mixture. Dolan says more than a dozen centrifugal sifters have been doing that job for many years. However, the increased incidence ...

Description: A rectangular sifter pre-screens the bulk ingredients, which gravity discharge into the mixer. When the customer’s process dictates it, liquid is added and the mixture is blended until uniform. ...

Description: Bendt Distilling Company, a maker of handcrafted whiskeys, uses a centrifugal sifter to turn spent grain byproduct into saleable livestock feed, while recovering the liquid sour mash, a valuable ...

Description: Consumers seeking healthier snack options or better-for-you plant-based proteins have been steadily increasing the demand for nuts for decades. ...

Description: To rework off-spec chocolate bars, one European producer separates the chocolate from nuts and other solid ingredients using heat and two VIBROSCREEN model K30-1-SS 30" Diameter Circular Vibratory ...

Description: While the cannabis industry continues its rapid growth (with global sales expected to reach $33.6 billion during the next three years), the fact remains that raw cannabis is inherently difficult to ...

Description: Facing a dwindling budget for capital expenditures? Need to improve the performance of your existing equipment? Even firms with the capital to spend find supply chain issues can delay new plant and ...

Description: We will explore the most common chemical mixers - V-Cone Blenders, Double Cone Blenders and Batch Mixers ...

Description: When Dr. Stephen DeFelice coined the term "Nutraceutical"in 1989, he likely never imagined the word would come to represent such a large and fast-growing industry segment. ...

Description: The patented diaphragm in the Plast-O-Matic True Blue Check Valve is designed to re-seat with a bubble tight seal regardless of mounting position or reverse flow. Ball style check valves require two ...

Description: This blog post will focus on the value of industrial sifting, sorting, and screening equipment within the cannabis processing industry. ...

Description: 8 Feathers Distillery explains how Kason Corporation treats their waste stream to eliminate sewage surcharges, decrease solid waste disposal fees, and provides a "free" food source for local livestock ...

Description: There are two major types of dryers: Direct and Indirect Dryers. Direct Dryers utilize hot air as the mechanism of water evaporation while Indirect Dryers utilize rotating heated surfaces to transmit ...

Description: We explain the advantages of circular fluid bed dryers and coolers versus those that are rectangular in shape. ...

Description: Getting the right equipment for sorting oysters or clams gives shellfish hatcheries and nurseries a tremendous boost in their output capability while drastically reducing labor and manual handling ...

Description: Screen failures can be caused by a number of factors. Just some of the reasons that we’ll cover today include screen fatigue, improper installation, corrosion, shock, and abrasion. Understanding ...

Description: At Marion Process Solutions, we work with hundreds of food processors worldwide to fir the right mixer to their application. Sanitation is always the most important factor when it comes to food ...

Description: When it comes to mixing and blending, as in any established industry, the fundamentals can easily be taken for granted or, worse yet, completely overlooked. ...

Description: Choosing the right mixer needs to be a balance of acquisition cost and cost of ownership ...

Description: When it comes to mixing and blending, as in any established industry, the fundamentals can easily be taken for granted or, worse yet, completely overlooked. ...

Description: Key Considerations When Choosing the Right Mechanical Conveyor ...

Description: Indirect heating methods have played an important role in industrial thermal processing for more than a century. ...

Description: Find out the differences between four different types of food mixers. ...

Description: 3-A Symbol Authorization program is a certificate that represents the pinnacle of quality for hygienic standards of processing equipment in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries ...

Description: When making a purchase of a mixer for any type of industrial processing, there is only so much you can read and learn. In the end, you want to know how the mixer will perform ...

Description: To solve supply-chain and product-quality problems, Adagio Teas purchases a batch mixer and brings production in-house. ...

Description: The following tips help avoid wastage due to overheating and underheating in thermal processing. ...

Description: Tips to finding the right mixer for your application. ...

Description: The agitator is the heart of your industrial mixer. Agitators have different qualities that are appropriate for different mixes. ...

Description: Selecting the proper thermal processing equipment is a critical decision for companies in the burgeoning cannabis and hemp market. It's not just about the immediate capital cost of the machine,... ...

Description: Purchasing CIP equipment is a major investment, so it is important to take into account both the benefits and the potential problems with CIP before making the investment. ...

Description: The first commercial microwave oven was officially introduced in 1946. Commonly referred to as the Radarange, it was an innovation derived from short-range radar technology originally developed in ...

Description: The top tips for getting that extra edge when mixing and processing perishable food products. ...

Description: The top 3 considerations in food processing are sanitation, sanitation, and sanitation ...

Description: Say Heinz and everyone thinks of ketchup. Their innovation team finds a novel use for familiar mixing technology ...

Description: SITRAPLAS GmbH is a producer of high-performance engineering plastic compounds. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in the city of Bünde in the East Westphalia region of Germany. Their ...

Description: Drying is one of the most energy intensive processes in any manufacturing setting. Learn about a solution that is designed to gently turn and level material, enabling it to dry evenly and... ...

Description: Previously, operators manually dumped 25 kg sacks of the mineral powder (particle size of 10 µm) into a hopper from which the material gravity fed into an extruder along with the recycled material. ...

Description: Almi, an Austrian company headquartered near Linz, and one of the leading manufacturers of quality flavourings and additives for sausage, meat, ham and fish products, uses Sesotec "Hygienic Design" ...

Description: The Fish, Poultry and Meat (Protein) Industries present a series of challenges when it comes to foreign material, it can be said based on current knowledge that one of the highest risk food groups in ...

Description: Flakes are the dainty little slivers of material often used in plastics recycling. ...

Description: To run an efficient plant, it's important to keep plant energy levels and costs low, while keeping employee energy levels high. ...

Description: Moving powders, pelletized materials, or granular bulk materials to processes from bulk bags, bag dump stations, silos, feed bins, hoppers, totes, supersacks or other sources is done very efficiently ...

Description: Traditional Medicinals finds pneumatic conveying the answer to move blended product gently. With over 34 years in the herbal supplement arena, Traditional Medicinals has combined the ancient art of ...

Description: Moulded chocolate will generate static charges. This will also transfer to the moulds. The static charges will prevent the chocolate from being de-nested from the mould adding additional manufacturing ...

Description: Flakes are the dainty little slivers of material often used in plastics recycling. That is, they're dainty until they get stuck somewhere along your conveying line, where they melt together and form a ...

Description: Measurements of wall shear stress in water were carried out in the ARDE Barinco reversible homogenizing mixer CJ-20 in Lenterra laboratory. There were made two holes in the mixer stator for sensor ...

Description: Process description: Mechanical feedstock processing system designed for size reduction and material reclamation HDPE, IBC and Post-Consumer Bottles. ...

Description: Process description: Mechanical feedstock processing system designed for size reduction and material reclamation of plastic parts to feed downstream granulators. ...

Description: The machine has been installed in 2004 in order to recycle used timber from the area of Melbourne to wood chips, which can be used in fort he production of chip boards. ...

Description: Multiple Grinders Work Best For Penn Pallet Operations: Pennsylvania Company Upgrades Two Vecoplan Grinders at Main Plant ...

Description: The disposal plant of OFFNER wood industry is designed for the separate collection of sawdust and wood chips in between the Johann OFFNER Holzindustrie GmbH Neuhäuslweg A-9400 Wolfsberg profi le ...

Description: Process description: Mechanical feedstock processing system designed for size reduction and material reclamation of PE, PCs, PP and ABS purgings, garbage cans, pallets and totes. ...