News items January 2024

cutting mills (granulators) with force feeding device for max. throughput at size reduction. (PET bottles, plastics bottles, canisters, packing materials, containers,...) TO INCREASE THE THROGHPUT OF A GRANULATOR A SCREW CONVEYOR IS UTILIZED FOR A TECHNICALLY NEUE HERBOLD Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH, D-74889 Sinsheim-Reihen offers a large range of machines and plants for size reduction and recycling of plastics scrap, from production or waste collection. To increase the through-put rate of a granulator used for size reduction of loose, unpressed plastics a force feeding technique was developed. A screw conveyor is utilized for a technically optimized material feed. Via conveyor the material is fed in the feed hopper. The transport to the grinding chamber is now no longer only based on the principle of gravitation - in fact the material is now fed to the grinding chamber by one / or more vertically assembled screws. Depending on the required granulator size the number of screws, the rotation speed as well as the drive capacity can vary. A transport screw equiped with a load-dependent control as well as a frequency converter prevents

Coperion has equipped its ZSK 18 MEGAlab laboratory extruder with numerous new functions that provide significantly greater flexibility and safety in handling Pluggable cartridge heaters instead of hard wired ones now allow for rapid barrel reconfiguration as well as straightforward cartridge heater exchange. An electrically securable maintenance door on the gearbox lantern increases operational safety and at the same time provides quick access, reducing downtimes for screw changes and system maintenance. Moreover, feeders for this laboratory machine can now be placed on a newly developed patent-pending feeding platform which allows up to four feeders to be arranged with maximum flexibility for adding ingredients in myriad ways. The ZSK 18 MEGAlab, with a screw diameter of 18 mm, has a specific torque of 11.3 Nm/cm³ and achieves a maximum rotation speed of 1,200 min-1. It is ideally suited for use in research and development projects as well as for production of minimum quantities. Optimized feeding platform The new, patent-pending feeding platform makes adding ingredients noticeably easier. It is firmly attached to

Accelerate your additive manufacturing with the AMPro Sieve Station connect by Russell Finex Russell Finex is proud to announce our new AMPro Sieve Station Connect. It sets a new standard for scalable and automated powder handling. Since its first launch in 2010, the system has been re-engineered to incorporate the latest technology. Its unique ‘Connect’ concept future-proofs all powder-bed additive manufacturing processes. Ready, Recover, Requalify & Reuse The award winning AMPro Sieve Station has been enhanced with its ‘Connect’ feature, allowing for remote operation and data logging for system optimisation and a new ‘plug-and-play’ platform provide for easy scale-up. Formnext 2023 Keynote Address The new AMPro Sieve Station Connect was launched at Formnext 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, where it received a warm reception. Attendants were excited to learn about its new features and enhanced functionality. Download the brochure here. Richard Kay, Sales & Marketing Director at Russell Finex commented: “The AMPro Sieve Station has been completely

Renowned speakers will share their experiences and present practical examples of solutions for fulfilling environmental protection, general safety and fire protection requirements in tank terminals. Note: The seminar will be held in German. Flat-bottomed tanks and vessels are the backbone of industrial storage. However, the efficiency of these structures can decrease significantly over time. Therefore, their careful refurbishment is essential for maintaining efficiency and safety. With the annual conference ”Upgrading of flat-bottom tanks and vessels”, the HDT (Haus der Technik) has established a highly regarded forum for networking and professional exchange from the perspective of practical application. The full programme and all information on registration can be found on the HDT website. See the link under ”Further information”. Note: The seminar will be held in German.

Active batch balancing & food conformity & CIP suitability In the food industry, absolute hygiene is of crucial importance, with high demands being placed on the measurement technology to be installed in terms of design, functionality and reliability. In the beverage industry in particular, these requirements can be very specific. A Peruvian beer manufacturer was looking for suitable solutions for overfill and running-empty protection for its process tanks with different solid and liquid raw materials. The malt dosing system was designed with innovative RF technology. Capacitive limit switches from UWT were installed, which are designed for high temperatures and applications with highly caking materials such as the viscous liquid of the malt mixture. It tastes better when you know your limits The difficulty in beer production lies in controlling the correct malt dosage during the addition of water for dissolving. This was due to the fact that the grain became very sticky after moistening, which led to false alarms for

Goudsmit Magnetics (Waalre, Netherlands) has developed a new pipe magnet that requires half the installation height of its predecessor and is also twice as strong. Manufactured entirely from stainless steel, the magnetic separator contains a core of neodymium (NdFeB) magnets and creates a flux density of 12,000 gauss. The conical-shaped magnet core contains more pole plates, so even 30 µm particles stick to more engagement points. This results in a higher degree of separation and also makes it possible to capture smaller metal particles in addition to coarse ones. Steel particles present in the product flow such as bolts, nuts, washers, screws, small metal balls, broken threads and clips can be effortlessly separated from grains, corn, flour, wheat flour and other incoming goods flows. The new magnet system is suitable not only for mounting in free-fall pipes, but also for pressure pipes. The stainless steel bullet magnet can be used in food but also other industries. Low installation height & compact design The 12,000 gauss pipe magnet was developed in response to specific market demands. The first requirement was to