The Triple-Sealed Bag-In/Bag-Out (BIBO) system ensures dust containment during filter replacement operations in chemical and pharmaceutical applications. The containment bags are made of a rugged, proprietary material, Armorflex, which is designed to withstand tough handling operations. To avoid cuts, tears or holes in the bags, the system’s design does not expose the bags to the inside of the dirty air plenum, where abrasion is likely.

Designed for controlling the feed of needle-like materials in a mixing process, the Live Bottom Bin Discharger operates as a storage hopper, providing even flow to a vibratory feeder. It measures 36-in. in diameter and has a capacity of 10 ft3. The entire self-contained system is supplied with dust-tight covers and dust boots, and can be made portable for moving from one area to another.

The Spiroflow Type 3 bulk bag discharger accurately dispenses batches weighing from 22 lb to 3,300 lb. It uses electronic load cells directly below the top bag-holding frame, ensuring that the bag and load cells are safely off the floor and out of the way of facility hazards. An optional integral transfer conveyor, such as a flexible screw discharge conveyor, can also be suspended from the holding frame for a totally self-contained discharge and loss-in-weight dispensing system that is dust- and contamination-free.

The TEM Series 26-mm twin-screw extruder is a direct scale-up to production size equipment, making it ideal for use in laboratory trials and small production runs. It is said to feature the highest torque-per-free-volume and the highest screw speed in the market. Typical applications include engineering plastics, fiber compounding, filler compounding, color concentrates, polymer alloy, direct extrusion and reactive extrusion.

Size reduction in the SM 2000 centrifugal mill takes place by impact and shearing effects between the rotor and fixed ring sieve. This two-step process ensures gentle, but fast processing. The final particle size is determined by the aperture size of the easily interchangeable ring sieves, which are available in sizes from 0.08 mm to 10 mm. Accessories include an automatic vibratory feeder, collection systems for larger quantities, and a special kit for the processing of very small quantities.

Measuring only 18.5 in. in diameter and 63.5 in. high, the Model RP-1 Twister compact dust collector has a capacity of 1,000 ft3/min. It features a 99.999%-efficient fire-retardant cartridge filter and employs Roto-Pulse cartridge-cleaning system, which cleans 100% of the cartridge area, thus providing more-efficient dust collection. It provides quiet, 72-dBA operation. Options include a 100% spunbound-polyester washable filter and wall-mounting kit.

The expanded line of CB1 blenders for continuous blending of two or more powders, pellets or flakes now includes five models with feed rates from 150 to 2,500 ft3/h. They feature a unique mixing blade design that proportionally blends and mixes different types of dry bulk materials of varying densities fed from volumetric feeders, at a rate equal to the total rates metered by the feeders. They are constructed of high-quality carbon steel, carbon steel with special coatings, Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, or other materials.

 The PureFeed AP auger feeder features a flexible hopper and programmable external dual-arm agitation system to maximize material handling versatility. The feed hopper is made of FDA-accepted EPDM, and is disposable and recyclable — which makes for simpler and shorter cleaning cycles and virtually eliminates the chance of cross-contamination when changing from one material to another. Type 316L stainless steel is used for most other parts and for 4-L and 36-L extension hoppers and covers. Contact surfaces have standard 16-min. RA finishes, with lower RAs available.

Designed to deliver high air pressures/vacuums to satisfy material handling applications, the IntelliGen variable-speed brushless blowers feature an advanced electronic drive controller to promote high performance and reliability. Their electronic drive further incorporates a state-of-the-art factory-programmed digital signal processor (DSP) offering the capability to customize for specific end-user requirements. Weighing less than 7 lb, the blowers provide compact solutions with a maximum diameter size of 5.7 in. and heights ranging from 5.30 in. to 6.87 in., depending on model.

The Better-Weigh Continuous Feeders are designed for gravimetric feeding of dry bulk materials where it is necessary to determine actual feed rates on a loss-of-weight basis. Available in seven models with feed rates from 1 to 550 ft3/h, the units provide feeding in either batch or continuous mode, depending upon the arrangement of the feeder’s control electronics. In batch mode, the batch controller is used to control the fast (bulk) and slow (dribble) speeds of the feeder.