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Disc Pelletizers

March 5, 2012

The Disc Pelletizers convert powdered materials into spherical pellets 500 µm to 20 mm in diameter. They can agglomerate fine, dry feed materials, such as chemical powders, limestone, fertilizer, coal fines, cement/lime kiln dust and flyash, as well as wetter materials, such as filter/centrifuge cake, minerals, ores and pond tailings. These pelletizers are constructed of a heavy, welded, reinforced carbon steel plate, and the bottom internals of discs 6 ft and larger are lined with expanded metal to reduce abrasive wear.

Automated Bulk-Bag Discharger

March 5, 2012

This automated bulk-bag discharger can be programmed for batch or continuous operation directly from the bulk bag station. Providing safe and efficient operation, the system reduces human involvement to placing full bags into the discharge system and removing empty ones. The automated discharging technology provides a consistent and reliable supply of a wide range of materials, ranging from free-flowing to non-free-flowing.

TGH-2 drawer grate

March 5, 2012

The easy-to-clean TGH-2 drawer grate uses a powerful rare-earth magnet circuit to provide superior separation of fine tramp-metal contamination. Designed for easy push-pull operation, it works well in applications where the process is stopped for grate magnet cleaning. This grate features a unique tube-scraper design that ensures removal of accumulated tramp iron, enabling the operator to clean all the tubes in each bank without having to hand-wipe them individually. It has a stainless steel housing and a chute that discharges ferrous contamination.

XP DeDuster

March 5, 2012

The XP DeDuster separates particles as small as 1 µm, as well as long streamers, paper and other contaminants. This technology is suitable for handling all types of granular products that need to be cleaned before packaging, shipping or processing. It features an electromagnetic field, which breaks the static bond between electrostatic-charged plastic pellets and the small dust particles. The units are designed for installation on injection molding machines, extruders or silos, or as free-standing units.

Phantom gravity metal detector

March 5, 2012

The Phantom gravity metal detector utilizes the latest digital signal-processing technology to detect and reject ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, in powder and bulk applications. The system is suited for inline inspection of dry, powdered or granular products that are free-flowing. Models are available with an aluminum or stainless steel casing. The detector’s diverter valve reject system redirects contaminated product into a reject tank.

Custom Filtration Devices

March 5, 2012

Designed for pneumatic conveying applications, these filters can be used with various products and solids-loading rates. The filters can be made out of carbon steel, stainless steel, or a combination of both. With an absolute gas-tight design, the units maintain their reliability even under extremely high loads. Their jet-pulse system, which has an externally mounted receiver, can be operated with compressed air or inert gas. Their quick-opening diaphragm valves are connected directly to flanges on the receiver.

CB 110 and CB 130C tri-lobe blower packages

March 5, 2012

The CB 110 and CB 130C tri-lobe blower packages deliver up to 434 ft3/min at pressures to 15 psi and vacuum to 15-in. Hg, and have footprints smaller than previous models. Each blower includes a removable front panel for easy access and a simplified check valve for onsite customization. All maintenance points, including the automatic belt-tensioning device, oil drains and filter elements, are accessible from the front. Both blowers feature an angled inlet filter for quicker cartridge changes.

GO-A13-HA gate opener

March 5, 2012

Part of the Workmaster line of pneumatic, electric and manual hopper-car gate openers, the GO-A13-HA has a self-regulating, no-reaction torque output of 1,000 to 13,000 ft-lb, enabling it to power even tightly jammed gates in seconds. This air-powered opener on a wheeled cart can pneumatically control its height and pivot-wheel features. Its precise weight distribution allows excellent balance and control, and its ergonomic controls support safety and convenience.

Earth-Rite Multipoint monitoring system

March 5, 2012

For plants that include several potentially isolated conductive parts, the Earth-Rite Multipoint monitoring system provides protection against dangerous static-electricity buildup in various components. Typical applications include powder handling equipment, filling/discharging devices, fluidized-bed dryers, pipelines, conveyors and ducting, especially where one or more parts of the assembly must be disconnected periodically.

FlowCAM particle analysis system

March 5, 2012

The automated FlowCAM particle analysis system provides high-resolution, full-color digital images of every individual particle analyzed. This enables plastic resin manufacturers, compounders, testing laboratories and processors to verify and document whether a batch of material meets quality specifications prior to shipment or upon arrival.

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