News items October 2024

A pioneering company specializing in the development and manufacturing of equipment for the recycling industry has launched an innovative project in the Netherlands. The goal was to process burned soil as a valuable supplement for building materials. This challenging application, primarily involving dust and ash from burned solids like earth and sand, requires ultra-fine screening at 60 μm (230 Mesh) with highest purity demands. Soil is burned to eliminate harmful organic contaminants, pathogens, and invasive species, which otherwise render the soil unsuitable for construction purposes. By eliminating these impurities, the recycling industry transforms this cleaned soil into a valuable, sustainable raw material for building applications, contributing to a circular economy and meeting high environmental and safety standards. To realize this transformation, the facility was designed to achieve high-precision separation with a throughput of 20 t/h. The fine grain size, along with the abrasive and corrosive nature of the material, and temperatures reaching up to 200°C, required advanced solutions. RHEWUM’s extensive screening trials proved successful, delivering machinery that achieves product purity of nearly

International chocolatier Godiva safeguard product quality with self-cleaning in line filters for chocolate Godiva Chocolatier was founded 80 years ago in Brussels, Belgium and supplies its range of luxury chocolates to over 80 countries. Using only the finest chocolate and highest quality ingredients, Godiva chocolates are found in some of the most prestigious stores around the world, from Wanamaker’s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Department Store in central Tokyo. As with many chocolate processes, foil is commonly used to wrap chocolate because of its decorative/luxury appearance and ease of wrapping varying shapes. However, this complicates rework processes, since the foil must be removed beforehand and as a result pieces of foil can contaminate the chocolate. Godiva identified two areas where foreign bodies could enter the chocolate and looked at how they could eliminate this. Following a visit to their chocolate supplier who were using Russell Finex self-cleaning filtration units, Godiva contacted Russell Finex for a solution. Following

SODIMATE supplied in 2024 silo dosing and conveying units for demonstration plant for phosphorus recovery for the AMPHORE project in Bottrop Sodimate Deutschland GmbH has supplied a silo system for discharging, dosing, weighing and conveying sewage sludge ash for the AMPHORE project in Bottrop - regional sewage sludge and ash management for phosphorus recycling: * 3 silo discharge and dosing systems * 1 intermediate container designed as a weighing container * Several screw conveyors * 1 injector for conveying the sewage sludge ash into an on-site reactor filled with acid. The system has been in operation for several months and is running smoothly.

At the end of Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2024, the participants can look back with satisfaction on a successful event. event. The Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund trade fairs kicked off two eventful days with a spectacular live explosion on 9 October 2024. Around 400 exhibitors, a good 35% more than last year, impressed visitors with their solutions and 4,150 trade visitors took the opportunity to talk to experts or follow the interesting supporting programme. The new exhibition area for process automation was just as popular as the separate start-up area with nine innovative young companies. The fresh side event, the ‘Bulk Masters’ hackathon, left a particularly deep impression. At the end of Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2024, the participants can look back with satisfaction on a successful event. Compared to the previous year, the number of exhibitors had grown by a good third to a total of 400 and 4,150 trade visitors found their way to the trade fair duo. ‘We have been an integral part of Recycling-Technik Dortmund for years and have witnessed the impressive development

With our new subsidiary in Barcelona, we are strengthening our local presence and offering direct support to our customers in Spain: Local Support, Global Expertise We are pleased to announce the establishment of UWT Level Control España S.L. With our new subsidiary in Barcelona, we are strengthening our local presence and offering direct support to our customers in Spain. This expansion is a significant step toward being even closer to our customers and providing a more personalized and tailored service. We look forward to developing and strengthening even stronger partnerships with UWT Spain. Why UWT Level Control España S.L.? Having a dedicated subsidiary in Spain offers numerous advantages for our clients: * Local support; Benefit from direct assistance by experts who understand the specific needs of the Spanish market. * Faster service; With a local team in Barcelona, we can respond quickly to technical inquiries, product configurations, and on-site support. * Tailored solutions; Our product range is designed to meet the needs of various industries, including food, chemicals, water management, and many more. Branch

UWT Launches New Ultra-Compact Vibrating Level Switch for Efficient and Economical Liquid Detection Vibranivo VN 7 Betzigau, October 1, 2024 – UWT GmbH, the leading provider in the field of level measurement technology, is launching the Vibranivo® VN 7, a new solution for reliable liquid detection. The vibrating level switch is particularly suited for confined installation spaces in tanks, pipes, bypasses, or containers, while offering high flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The VN 7 enables precise measurements in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and water and wastewater. 35 Years of Pioneering Development and Innovation UWT draws on over 35 years of in-house experience in the development of the new VN 7 series. This innovative sensor benefits from extensive expertise, combining excellent industry knowledge, years of practical experience, and continuous product improvement. This is reflected in the impressive range of over 2,000 configuration options, including various thread sizes, hygienic adapters, and temperature versions up to 100

The IRX200 from Brady combines powerful RFID reading with integrated edge computing and native OT & IT connectivity to support greater warehouse and production efficiency. Maximise real-time visibility on industrial processes with cutting edge RFID performance. Instantly see the status and evolution for both work-in-progress in production, and stock levels in the warehouse, using the same hard- and software. Reduce production interruptions. Track inventories automatically with an RFID reader that can pick up 1000 items per second. Streamline processes and enhance output using accurate, real-time, automated and programmable data that enable fast, accurate decision making and effective continuous improvement. Unique, all-in-one tracking Read battery-free RFID tags right out of the box with the IRX200’s all-inclusive functionality. An integrated, high gain RFID antenna makes the IRX200 easy to install and maintain. The RFID reader does not require external antennas. Native OT & IT connectivity, including Profinet IO and OPC UA, enable smooth, reliable data throughput. Before sharing, data can be processed by a built-in edge computer

The latest generation of ucs sensors is now equipped with two Push-Pull switching outputs. They feature an IO-Link interface in version 1.1.2 and Smart Sensor Profile. In addition to the measured distance values, identification, status and diagnostic values can be transmitted at the same time via IO-Link. Maximum range or switching points can be easily set via IO-Link, which significantly increases operating comfort. Two detection ranges are available: 250 mm and 350 mm. ucs ultrasonic sensors detect all types of objects, whether solid, liquid, powdery or transparent, without contact. The ucs ultrasonic sensors in a robust metal housing are mechanically compatible with the industry standard for opto-sensors. This makes it easier to switch to ultrasonic sensors for critical applications in harsh environments.

Process monitoring: recipe for success for high-quality bulk solids What do customers in the food, chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed and building materials industries have in common? They all expect high and consistent product quality from their powders, granulates and bulk solids. In order for manufacturers to deliver perfect results, two constants are required: safe processes and reliable systems. However, blind trust is not enough here - control in the form of continuous monitoring is better. In the bulk solids industry, efficiency, safety and, above all, quality in the processing and handling of granular or powdery materials are crucial. However, the plant operator only knows whether everything is really running smoothly if he regularly monitors the process and plant. In the past, he was largely dependent on manual sampling and visual inspections. Technicians had to carry out regular inspections to check the condition of the components and identify potential problems. Today, thanks to automation, the

Good wear protection is important because the materials are often abrasive. Conveyor screws play an important role in various recycling processes and offer efficient solutions for transporting and handling materials. Good wear protection is important because the materials are often abrasive. The selection of wear-resistant materials depends on various factors, such as the material being conveyed, grain size and conveying speed. Our KALOCER aluminum oxide ceramic is often used. It protects against extreme abrasive wear, promotes sliding and is characterized by a very high operating temperature. It is also corrosion-resistant and can be manufactured precisely in thin walls for a weight-saving overall lining. KALMETALL hardfacing welding is extremely impact and abrasion resistant and is used to produce long-lasting conveyor screws. Kalenborn uses the wear-resistant material to manufacture the screw flights and the shaft. The variety of our own wear-resistant materials enables us to produce the right lining for every requirement.