Bulk Solids Today February 2018 Issue

BULK MATERIALS BULK HANDLING MATERIALS• HANDLING POWDER HANDLING • MIXERS •BLENDERS QUARRYING & •DRYERS RECYCLING • SSSS & WASTE • VALVES MANAGEMENT

FEBRUARY 2018 2017

VISIT US AT INTERMAT

23-28 April 2018

Hall 5B, stand M 027

Join the Orange Revolution!

The Smart Way to Unload, Convey, Weigh & Mix ®

MODU-KLEEN BIN VENT FILTER

SWITCH RECEIVER

CONVEYING LINE

®

BLENDCON SILO BLENDER

TM

BULKBUSTER BULK BAG UNLOADER

STORAGE SILO

STORAGE SILO

STORAGE SILO

TM

VIBRA-JET BIN AERATOR

BULK BAG

®

GYRO BIN ACTIVATING FEEDER TM

DYNA-SLIDE HIGH PRECISION AIR-ACTIVATED FEEDER

WEIGH HOPPER

®

BAGBUSTER BAG BREAKER ®

BELLA TWIN SHAFT FLUIDIZED ZONE MIXER

®

BLENDCON AIR BLENDING HEAD

TRANSPORTER MANUAL HOSE SWITCH

Less degradation

Cost effective

Move your dry granular materials gently, reliably and with significant reductions in product degradation and/or system wear.

Our high material-to-air ratios reduce energy and compressed air requirements. Our low conveying velocities provide significant process savings in both operation and maintenance. Initial cost is surprisingly affordable too, thanks to our modular design concept and ease of installation.

Proven capability Dynamic Air dense phase pneumatic conveying systems have been proven in over 15,000 installations worldwide. They handle a wide range of materials and bulk densities at rates from less than a hundred kilograms per hour to 400 tonnes per hour, over distances exceeding 1500 metres.

Sixteen concepts Each Dynamic Air system is custom designed from one of our sixteen different conveying concepts. So you get a conveying solution that fits your process perfectly, without compromises.

BellaTM Twin Shaft Fluidized Zone Mixer

GYRO EXTM Bin Activating Feeder

Dynamic Air Ltd. Milton Keynes United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 1908 622344 E-mail: sales@dynamicair.co.uk

www.dynamicair.com

Dense Phase Transporter, J-Series

BulkBusterTM Bulk Bag Unloader

Issue 124 BULK MATERIALS BULK HANDLING MATERIALS• HANDLING POWDER HANDLING • MIXERS •BLENDERS QUARRYING & •DRYERS RECYCLING • SSSS & WASTE • VALVES MANAGEMENT

FEBRUARY 2018 2017

VISIT US AT INTERMAT

23-28 April 2018

Hall 5B, stand M 027

4

NEWS

10

COVER STORY

12 BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

Join the Orange Revolution!

EN_Advert_Doosan_Intermat_2018_Bulk-Solids-Today_210x230_(5).indd 1

CONTENTS

02.03.2018 13:06:29

BST TEAM Sales Director: James Scrivens Production: Sarah Daviner Accounts Manager: Katie Brehm Office Manager: Susan Daley BULK SOLIDS TODAY is published 6 times a year by Abbey Publishing Ltd ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Please contact us at: Tel: 01933 316931 Email: editorial@bulksolidstoday.co.uk

advertising@bulksolidstoday.co.uk Web: www.bulksolidstoday.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/BulkSolidsToday

14 VALVES 18

MIXERS, BLENDERS & DRYERS

20

SIEVES, SIFTERS, SEPARATORS & SCREENING

24

SPECIAL FEATURE - MERCEDES

26

CONTROLS, SENSORS & LEVEL MEASUREMENT

28

SPECIAL FEATURE - BOBCAT

CIRCULATION To receive a copy free of charge, please send your details to subs@bulksolidstoday.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available via www.bulksolidstoday.co.uk/subscribe No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without prior permission from the publishers. The publishers do not accept any responsibility for, or necessarily agree with, any views expressed in articles, letters or supplied advertisements.

SOME MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS HAVE MADE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE COST OF REPRODUCING SOME PHOTOGRAPHS IN BST.

ISSN: 1365/7119 All contents © Abbey Publishing Ltd 2017

www.bulksolidstoday.co.uk Bulk Solids Today

3

COMPANY NEWS

GETTING READY FOR WORK IN THE FUTURE

I

ain Crosley, MD, Hosokawa Micron Ltd joined 150 thought leaders gathered to discuss ‘Innovation, Skills and the Future of Work’ at the opening of Autodesk’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Birmingham. Representing SMEs in the processing sector, Iain was invited to join a panel of representatives from academia, a start-up business and a large manufacturer (#makeanything) to address the perceived skills gap and the steps being taken to bridge that gap.

Here Iain reviews the day and the future of work in the processing sector, ‘With lively discussions from a wide variety of manufacturing backgrounds and demonstrations of how innovative technology is employed to maximise business opportunities, the day was an exhilarating exploration into the future of work.

The discussions reinforced my view that for companies and their workforces to fully embrace and exploit the new technologies it is important to foster an open mindset, throughout the business so that everyone is at ease with technology and the possibilities it represents.

This open-minded approach is vital, ‘business as usual’ is not an option nor is it a strategy for survival. I would suggest that a progressive approach is the only way that processes will be facilitated and gains maximised.

Although most companies do recognise the importance of plugging the skills gap with a sound training infrastructure, simply providing training for

young people may deliver only limited returns. What I’m suggesting is a programme of reverse mentoring whereby the more technically aware younger group collaborate with the more experienced engineers, who may possibly be quite tech-resistant to blend respective knowledge and skills to solve problems and create opportunities. At Hosokawa Micron, we have adopted this novel mentoring approach to good effect, not just in terms of skills but also morale and team building.‚Äô www.hosokawa.co.uk

FARLEYGREENE TEST FACILITIES GET A FURTHER UPGRADE IN THE JOURNEY TO LABORATORY STATUS

F

arleygreene sieving technology has recently undergone a significant upgrade to the test facilities at their Hampshire based factory in the UK. Senior Research and Development Engineer, Matthew Calow, who coordinated the refresh explains: “the aim of the update is to control dust, creating a clean room that is dedicated to high precision testing for the additive manufacturing and similar industries. The segregation of the room will also allow us to run two tests concurrently without disturbing operations in our assembly facility.”

But this recent upgrade is representative of a much bigger picture, following the recent growth of the company into the 3D printing arenas, the updated facilities demonstrate a larger focus on R&D and last year Farleygreene recruited their first R&D Engineer, 4

Bulk Solids Today

Vincent Yang, to help them achieve this. Yang has worked alongside the Farleygreene Engineering

Team to implement significant design improvements. “Within the past year we have been able produce in-depth analysis on the performance of our existing machines, enabling us to implement new design improvements and increase our understanding of powder handling, developing better solutions to fit our customer’s needs”, explains Managing Director Antony Hare.

The test room is now in its next stage to be upgraded to laboratory standard, as Farleygreene address the ever-growing demands of their rapid expansion. They have always welcomed customers to their premises to carry out in-house trials before they make the decision to purchase, and currently offer an extensive range of machinery ready to use for demonstration at their premises. www.farleygreene.com

COMPANY NEWS

PORVAIR ACQUIRES KEYSTONE FILTER

P

orvair Filtration Group, has today 1st March, acquired Keystone Filter, a division of CECO Environmental Corp (CECO).

The Company has acquired the goodwill, business and trading assets of Keystone for cash.

Keystone designs and manufactures a range of filter cartridges and housings for the food and beverage, drinking water, and chemical process markets in the USA. Keystone reported revenue of Size Reduction (2017) Ad (130x180)_Layout 1

approximately $4 million in the year ended 31 December 2017. As part of this acquisition, the Group has entered into a transition services

13/09/2017 15:07 Page 1

agreement with CECO to transfer the business to its plant in Ashland, Virginia, over the next few months.

Ben Stocks, Chief Executive of Porvair plc, said: “The acquisition of Keystone increases [our] presence in the US, broadening [our] markets and providing a range of cross selling opportunities. Keystone brings sales expertise, distribution and a broad customer base for whom Porvair’s wider product range will be attractive.”

Experience the

difference… …in innovative size reduction We have one of the largest ranges of size reduction equipment on the market and provide a single source supply of comminution equipment and expertise: from <1g to multi-tonne.

• From lump crushing and coarse grinding to micronizing, fine grinding and nano-milling

• Wet and dry milling equipment and systems • Unique equipment for small batch milling <1g • Accurate, repeatable particle size reduction Milling systems contained within an isolator/glovebox can operate to meet OEB 6. Hosokawa Micron size reduction equipment can be designed specifically for installation within an isolator for a more bespoke solution.

Tel: +44 (0) 1928 755100 • E.mail: info@hmluk.hosokawa.com • www.hosokawa.co.uk

Bulk Solids Today

5

COMPANY NEWS

NEW COMPANY OFFERS FORKLIFT SAFETY AND LOAD PROTECTION RANGE

W

ith offices in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, SumoSafe Global is a new company offering a range of products that significantly reduce damage to palletised loads during the lift truck handling process and make forklift trucks safer to operate.

“The SumoSafe range includes a number of ingeniously simple yet highly innovative designs that make a real difference to any forklift operator’s business, both in terms of safety and the cost savings that can be made by cutting or even eliminating product damage,” says SumoSafe’s co-founder, Simon Ross.

He continues: “Any company that operates a forklift truck fleet - from a single truck upwards has a duty to ensure that its lift truck operators and the personnel who work around forklifts have

the safest possible working environment.

“And, of course, forklift-related product damage within the supply chain is a significant and expensive issue for a great many businesses. In fact, it is probably a bigger problem than the industry is prepared to admit with companies in a broad range of sectors suffering huge bottom-line losses every year as a result of careless handling.”

The SumoSafe range includes: • SumoSafefork - a radical new design of lift truck fork that takes traditional steel tines and encases the tip within a protective glove. Made from industrial grade polyurethane, the glove significantly limits the impact of a carelessly driven lift truck’s forks against a load. The results of

independent industrial testing may be seen at https:// www.sumosafe.net/ products/sumoglove/and indicate a very short ROI. • SumoGlove - a variation on the SumoSafefork, SumoGloves are fitted to the tips of a lift truck’s existing forks quickly and easily.

They are compatible with all common makes and size of forklift tine; • SumoVision - a system that, as its name implies, improves an operator’s forward visibility even when sight lines are obscured by a large bulky load; • SumoLevel - a new forklift mast tilt indicator system designed to significantly reduce the accidental damage and associated safety risks that are often caused to a pallet, the load and the racking by a lift truck’s forks during the pallet picking and put-away process; • SumoBackbone - a protective device that can be retrofitted to any make or model of lift truck to minimize the risk of an operator suffering a serious spine or whip-lash injury in the event of his or her truck being hit from the rear by another forklift or reversing into a stationery object.

“The benefit to any organisation that installs SumoSafe technology will be quickly realised,” says Simon Ross. “They improve operational efficiency and workplace safety to such an extent that payback is almost immediate.”

Further information on how the SumoSafe range of products can benefit your business visit : www.sumosafe.net

6

Bulk Solids Today

COMPANY NEWS

JCB PROVIDES INDUSTRIAL SETTING FOR BBC ONE’S QUESTION TIME

J

CB was put in the national spotlight last night when the company played host to BBC One’s Question Time.

Programme host David Dimbleby fielded questions from guests including former Labour Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott, Conservative Party Chairman Brandon Lewis, Chief Executive of Siemens UK Juergen Maier, Sunday Express Political Editor Camilla Tominey and Ash Sarkar, of Novara Media during filming in the Innovation Centre at JCB’s World HQ at Rocester.

JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald said: “It was a pleasure to host David Dimbleby and BBC One’s Question Time at JCB. The JCB’s Innovation Centre is where the ideas for our products are brought to life and the industrial setting provided an ideal backdrop for the programme.”

Among those in the audience was JCB Application Engineer Mark Richards, 25, of Derby. He said: “It was a once in a lifetime experience to be involved and it was great to be so close to the programme and see how it is actually made. It was also a very interesting experience to be involved in a live debate, hear different views and get some answers from politicians.”

Global Major Accounts Executive Olivia Grey, 25, of Barton under Needwood, said: “It was a very enjoyable evening and

I was really pleased I applied to manufacturers. Question Time was be in the audience and was able to first broadcast in 1979 and David watch the debate in person.”

Dimbleby has presented it since Question Time has been 1994. an enduring part of the British www.jcb.com television landscape for nearly 40 years during which time JCB has gone from producing almost 7,000 machines a year to more Tuf-Lok ring grip pipe and tube couplings are than 70,000 rugged, heavy duty, self-aligning and self-grounded annually, couplings with a high end pull. They can be used making the for almost any application where pipe or tube ends company one need to be connected. The Tuf-Lok self-aligning couplings install quickly and easily with little effort. of Britain’s biggest Features exporters and • Self-aligning • • • • • • • • •

Self-grounding High pressure rated Full vacuum rated Stainless or mild steel Usable on thin or thick wall pipe or tube Low cost Reusable Absorbs vibration Externally leakproof

Tuf-Lok (UK) Tel: +44 (0) 1706 822512 Email: sales@tuflok.co.uk • www.tuflok.com

Bulk Solids Today

7

COMPANY NEWS

SAFE DRUM HANDLING IN A MATERIAL WORLD

W

hen speciality fabric manufacturer Vlisco approached Hosokawa Micron Ltd seeking a contained drum handling solution to provide a physical barrier between the operator and product to protect their workforce from contact with airborne, fabric dye particles, they were explicit in the challenges that needed to be met.

These including the safe handling of drums of various sizes and the de-lidding, opening and emptying of drums into a reactor vessel within a contained environment.

Hosokawa Micron engineers responded with a bespoke designed drum tipping glovebox, built around the dye reactor vessel, that met all the customer’s requirements including an Operator Exposure Level of <5µg/m³ to protect operators potentially harmful dusts.

Drums and kegs of different sizes and weights are presented to the glovebox on a roller track and manually moved into the glovebox before being connected to the drum tipper. Drums are de-lidded and bags opened before special container clamps suitable for handling a range of weights/sizes attach the drums to the lifting/ tipping device. The drums are then automatically lifted, rotated and dropped onto the reactor where they are located into position to secure and reduce dust creation on discharge.

The system is operated under a nitrogen blanket to minimise dust explosion risk and is engineered for ATEX compliance with drum lifting and rotation operated by intrinsically safe air motors.

As the reactor vessel contains hydrochloric acid, special coatings are applied to the glovebox chamber and plastic parts were used to make up the filter and extraction systems utilising plastic fans, pipework and plastic coated valves and filters.

As an original and heritage 8

Bulk Solids Today

For more information regarding Hosokawa Micron and their innovative process technologies, visit www.hosokawa.co.uk or email info@hosokawa.co.uk textile design company, Vlisco welcomed Hosokawa’s bespoke approach to providing a purpose designed containment solution that reduced both manual handling of drums and operator risk.

Michiel Soolsma, Process & Quality Engineer, Vlisco says, “From the first contact, Hosokawa made a great impression by understanding our problems and coming up with possible solutions.

Although we needed more time before starting the project, Hosokawa showed patience and assisted us when asked.

From the start to the end of the project Hosokawa showed their experience and engineered a glovebox that is operator friendly and could be integrated in our new installation.

I personally enjoyed working together with their engineers on this project with Hosokawa.”

For over 170 years, Vlisco has created more than 350,000 original textile designs. Many of these designs have become cultural treasures, bestowed with special names and meanings by the merchants of Central and West Africa.

COMPANY NEWS

CHOCOLATE DEMAND GIVES PORT OF LIVERPOOL A BOOST The UK’s largest importer of cocoa and coffee beans is to build a major new warehouse at the Port of Liverpool to accommodate growing demand from food and drink manufacturers.

CWT Commodities is leasing the land from Peel Ports and has engaged Mazdon Construction to build the 36,000 sq ft warehouse and new offices, which is in addition to the eight warehouses it has already built on the Liverpool site. Construction has begun and is expected to be completed later this year.

Nearly 65,000 tonnes of cocoa beans, more than two thirds of the UK’s demand, arrive via Liverpool each year due to its proximity to factories in Yorkshire and North Wales. The port also handles around a third of the UK’s annual 150,000 tonnes of coffee bean imports. Approximately 80% of the cocoa and coffee beans arrives in containers, with the remainder in bulk vessels. The cocoa beans largely originate in Africa, mainly Ghana and the Ivory Coast, with the coffee coming mainly from

Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia.

Jason Cross, Director of CWT Commodities UK, said: “The Port of Liverpool is strategically important to us due to its geographical location resulting in reduced inland transport costs and carbon footprint for the supply chain involved in delivering to the factories.

“The continued investment we have made in logistical infrastructure such as the warehouses wouldn’t have been possible without the strong partnerships formed over many years with Peel Ports and Mazdon Construction. We are excited about the completion of the new facilities and the future growth opportunities this will offer.”

Alex Hemmings, Managing Director of Mazdon Construction, said: “Having designed and built CWT’s previous warehouse schemes at the Port of Liverpool, we are pleased to be undertaking our third phase of warehouse construction with adjoining offices on three levels. Our successful

relationship with CWT over the last 10 years has been founded on our ability to understand their commercial and operational needs, providing them with a bespoke design and build service here in the UK and ultimately delivering value engineered storage and handling facilities to meet their growing requirements.”

Andrew Martin, Peel Ports Group Land and Property Director, added: “This further investment

by CWT reinforces the Port of Liverpool’s premier position as the logistics hub that connects food and drink manufacturing and processing centres across the northern half of the UK. “CWT has been a highly valued customer for many years and we’re delighted to support them in the next stage of their growth in the UK market. We thank them for investing in the Port of Liverpool.

We would also like to thank Sefton Council and Natural England for their support in making this development happen.” www.peelports.com Bulk Solids Today

9

ON THE COVER

40 YEARS AND 400,000 UNITS FOR DOOSAN AT INTERMAT 2018 One of the main themes at Intermat 2018 of the Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment stand in Hall 5b and outside in the demonstration area will be a celebration of both the company’s 40 years in excavator manufacture and the sale of the 400,000th machine since the company started in the construction equipment market. These milestones will be marked by a series of special events at Intermat, which will take place alongside a presentation of several new developments in the Doosan excavator range.

The first of these will be seen on the top-of-the-range 52 tonne DX530LC-5 crawler excavator on the stand in Hall 5b which in the near future will incorporate Doosan’s innovative D-ECOPOWER technology for the first time. Previously only available on the DX380LC-5 model, the D-ECOPOWER system will be available on both the DX530LC-5 and the next model in the range - the 50 tonne DX490LC-5 - and provides operators with increases in productivity and fuel efficiency, as well as smoother controls.

There are several new innovations available to customers from Doosan Smart Solutions that will be shown for the first time at Intermat. To meet increasing demand for grade control systems, all Doosan crawler excavators will soon be TrimbleReady and incorporate 3D grading systems as an option, as well as the latest updated version of the company’s DoosanConnect state-of-the-art, wireless fleet and asset management system as standard.

Another development from Doosan Smart Solutions is the availability of factory-mounted SVAB joystick tilt rotor management systems for Doosan excavators. At Intermat, the Doosan SVAB system will be shown on a DX165W-5 wheeled excavator in the outside area, equipped with a tilt-rotator from Steelwrist, the preferred range for Doosan excavators. Doosan is also offering new factory-mounted options for electrical steering and digging brake systems.

Other developments just launched include a new articulated boom for the DX160LC-5 High Track crawler excavator, providing a wider working environment and more convenience when working on tough applications.

Doosan will also be presenting the company’s extended mini-excavator range for the first time at Intermat 2018. Doosan will be showing the DX19, one of three models recently added to the range along with the new DX10Z and DX17Z models in 2017, which form part of full range of nine Doosan mini-excavators from 1.1 to 8.6 tonne.

DOOSAN D-ECOPOWER TECHNOLOGY The D-ECOPOWER technology available in the near future 10

Bulk Solids Today

on the DX490LC-5 and DX530LC-5 excavators utilises an electronic pressure-controlled pump within a closed centre hydraulic system to accomplish increases of up to 26% in productivity and up to 12% fuel consumption improvements, depending on the mode selected. A closed centred main control valve minimises pressure loss, while the electric pressurecontrolled pump manages and optimises engine power more effectively.

The D-ECOPOWER system uses nine sensors to detect the amount of hydraulic oil necessary to accomplish a specific task and precisely meter the amount of oil required rather than continuously forcing a fixed amount of oil through the system, thereby improving efficiency. Software is utilised to electronically reproduce the full benefits of an open centre hydraulic system with very little energy loss. The hydraulic system and engine horsepower are fully optimised and synchronised, further reducing losses within the system.

Improved feedback to the operator through the joystick results in improved machine control and less operator fatigue.

The acceleration and deceleration of the excavator workgroup functions are smoother, allowing operators to perform repetitive swinging and digging motions with less jerking movements.

The DX490LC-5 and DX530LC-5 are both powered by the Scania DC13 diesel engine, providing 283 kW of power at 1800 rpm. The engine meets Stage IV emission regulations without the need of a diesel particulate filter (DPF), through the use of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR) after-treatment technologies.

DOOSANCONNECT ENHANCED Doosan is now offering an enhanced version of its DoosanConnect system, a web-based fleet management solution which is very useful for monitoring the performance and security of machines and promoting preventative maintenance.

It is available as a standard feature on all new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant excavators (from 14 tonne), all new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant wheel loaders and the new generation Doosan Stage IV compliant ADTs.

ON THE COVER

The new service allows owners and dealers to remotely monitor and communicate with Doosan machines via the DoosanConnect telematics website. Also available for retrofitting in a kit form, the DoosanConnect system is supplied with a free 3-year subscription and customers are provided with their own account so that they can manage the machines in their fleet using the system. Once the 3-year complimentary period expires, customers have the option to purchase a service extension.

According to Doosan, the DoosanConnect telematics system provides significant benefits for customers through the use of operational data that help improve efficiency, such as altering machine idle times based on fuel usage, machine security and safety. The system can support multiple Doosan machines in different locations, helping customers to monitor machine utilisation rates to assess that the right mix of machines is being used.

NEW HIGH TRACK EXCAVATORS Doosan Construction Equipment has recently launched the new DX160LC-5 HT and DX180LC-5 HT Stage IV compliant High Track Crawler Excavators, complementing the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling standard configuration DX140LC-5 14 tonne and DX180LC-5 18 tonne mid-range excavators.

The new DX160LC-5 HT excavator combines the upper structure from the DX140LC-5 14 tonne model with an 18 tonne class high track undercarriage system, increasing the ground clearance from 410mm in the DX140LC-5 to an impressive 615mm. The DX180LC-5 HT is an enhanced version of the DX180LC-5 excavator, incorporating a reinforced structure and a carefully re-engineered, high performance braking system, offering the same ground clearance of 615mm, compared to 460mm in the DX180LC-5.

The new High Track models have been designed to meet

the needs of customers requiring a combination of higher ground clearance, a reinforced track frame and a strong traction system with reinforced upper rollers for work in harsh environments and on projects where larger travelling distances are involved.

The new machines are particularly suited for constructing roadways, mounding, earthmoving and other duties in the forestry industry, where the higher ground clearance, durable travelling system and the traction force allow them to move with ease over rough terrain, negotiate obstacles such as fallen tree trunks and to pull trailers loaded with wood.

Doosan has announced a new articulated boom option for the DX160LC-5 HT crawler excavator that provides a wider working environment and more convenience when working on tough applications.

DOOSAN EXPANDS MINI-EXCAVATOR RANGE !

Representing the expanded mini-excavator range from Doosan at Intermat will be the DX19 model. The optimised hydraulic system in the DX19 mini-excavator makes the best possible use of the engine power available from the Kubota D722 diesel engine providing an output of 9.9 kW at 2500 RPM (ISO 9249). This results in fast cycle times, which are combined with smooth control of class-leading breakout forces, which include a digging force over the bucket (ISO) of 20.8 kN. Equipped with a cab, rubber tracks, long blade and bucket, the DX19 has an operating weight of 1894kg. With the long arm, the maximum digging depth of the DX19 is 2565mm, the maximum dump height is 2693 mm and the maximum reach at ground level is 4214mm. This working range provides maximum performance and versatility in operating a wide range of attachments and the overall smoothness of the hydraulic system is further enhanced by boom and arm cylinder cushioning.

For more information about Doosan construction equipment, visit www.doosanequipment.eu Bulk Solids Today

11

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

TRANTEC DELIVER BESPOKE AUGERS TO CANADA IN JUST 7 DAYS

T

rantec Solids Handling Limited is a leading supplier of Powder Dosing and Metering equipment to the worldwide Solids Handling industry. With over 20 years of experience designing augers for our Metering Feeder equipment, we decided to take on the challenge of manufacturing our own Augers in-house.

Traditionally, auger manufacturing techniques were more of an art than a science. Production was slow and in the hands of very few highly skilled craftsmen. Trantec have worked hard to develop modern methods of auger-screw production, opting instead for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) as our method of production and to cut costs.

Adopting ‘aerospace’ methods of manufacture produces a superior product. Quality and reproducibility is inherent to our production process. Fractions of a millimetre in accuracy are typical and can be maintained across batches. Trantec’s advanced manufacturing techniques save costs and our methods are not labour intensive. Once the design is finalised, production can begin with minimal human intervention. These cost savings are then passed onto our customers, producing a quality product at a sensible price.

Augers are widely used in many types of industrial machinery and are often subjected to adverse conditions, which ultimately cause them to need replacing. Often the replacement part has to come from the original equipment manufacturer, who charges a premium for such a bespoke component.

Trantec now offer a bespoke auger manufacturing service and specialise in supplying replacement parts for existing auger-screw based machinery such as Bulk Solids Filling or Dosing equipment.

Although Trantec produce auger-screws for use across industries such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical and plastics, our enhanced manufacturing techniques can be adapted to produce augers for even the most unusual applications and occasionally we are presented with a new auger manufacturing challenge.

12

Bulk Solids Today

In July 2017, Trantec, based in Clayton-le-Moors in Lancashire, were approached by Wild Flag Studios in Montreal, who were looking to purchase 2 auger-screws for a design project they were working on. Their task was to design and build a kinetic sculpture/machine for a famous cosmetics brand, to be filmed for a 60 second video advert to promote their facial cream.

The machine was designed to be clean and beautiful, while still maintaining aspects of a highly accurate science aesthetic. The augers would be shown feeding glass beads through clear Perspex tubes, enabling he process to be visible to the audience. It was therefore important that Trantec produced 2 auger-screws with a smooth, clinical finish, giving that clean, sharp, beautiful look that was required.

The target for production was to manufacture and deliver to Canada in just one week. Short deadlines can easily deter suppliers, however at Trantec, we adopt a ‘cando’ attitude, however large or small an enquiry. We were therefore happy to take on the challenge, with no hesitation.

We manufactured our client’s augers from 316 stainless steel bar which was selected due to its excellent machinability. As this was a highly visible application, the appearance of the stainless steel was a critical design element and with the wrong finish, the desired effect would not be achieved. With this in mind, Trantec took the decision to polish our augers to a 240 grit finish, in order to achieve the desired effect. Once completed, we were ready to ship our augers.

Gareth Harrison, Director at Trantec, said: “Meeting the demands of this project was extremely challenging. With our knowledge and expertise, together with our state-ofthe-art facilities, we were able to deliver our augers to Canada on time, with no complications.”

David Gardener at Wild Flag Studios, said: “We were very happy with how the film turned out, and the Augers were especially beautiful and well made, hopefully we can work together again.” www.augers-uk.com www.wildflagstudios.com/project/hyaluronmechanical-sculpture/

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING

DELLNER ACQUIRES PINTSCH BUBENZER

Sweden’s Dellner Group with its subsidiary Dellner Brakes has signed an agreement to acquire German industrial braking manufacturer Pintsch Bubenzer in a deal that will pave the way for the companies’ rapid global expansion.

This acquisition is being carried out in partnership with investment company Active Ownership Capital and comes just four months after Dellner Brakes acquired US brake and clutch company Gummi USA. It is a significant step in the Swedish company‚Äôs focused ambition to become the world’s leading supplier of brakes and related power transmission products.

Pintsch Bubenzer is a globally leading manufacturer of brakes for harbour container cranes and has around 300 employees. Dellner Brakes and Pintsch Bubenzer will continue to operate both brands from their existing global location. Furthermore, the enlarged group plans to open several new offices around the world over the next 12 months.

Dellner Brakes CEO Marcus Aberg said: “This acquisition is a strategic decision and marks the start of a new era for our organisation. It will facilitate major global expansion for both companies and will also enable us to build the Dellner Brakes and Pintsch Bubenzer brands in the industrial market sector. This is the ideal match for us - Dellner Brakes is a key player in the marine braking market and, with Pintsch Bubenzer’s industrial prowess and leading position in the container cranes brake system market, our two companies complement each other perfectly. We certainly have an exciting future ahead.”

Both companies operate globally offering braking products for a range of applications including materials and container handling, industrial automation, ports and shipping, mining, wind energy, oil and gas.

The companies share a strong focus on innovation, technological leadership, high quality products and customer service, and both offer bespoke, tailor made solutions alongside their standard product ranges.

Dellner Brakes are pioneers of the ground-breaking ‘stopping, turning, locking’(STL) system including a world first, patent pending all electric version. Notable products from Pintsch Bubenzer include its new, patented BUEL ® electro hydraulic thruster.

Pintsch Bubenzer CEO Markus Topp said: “We are delighted to become part of such an ambitious, well-respected company as Dellner. Together we will continue to develop our companies to the benefit of our customers, our suppliers and our employees. This

partnership provides a strong and stable platform from which to realise our full growth potential. We look forward to driving the business forward to achieve our expansion goals and serve our global customer base an even wider product and service portfolio.”

For more information, see www.dellner-brakes. com and www.pintschbubenzer.de/en FEB Ad Iss1_Layout 1 06/02/2018 13:48 Page 1

Not all metering screw feeders are the same... Innovation matters...

Trantec

Solids Handling Limited

Call us on 01282 777566 visit www.trantec.info

Bulk Solids Today

13

VALVES

PUMP AND VALVE INNOVATOR FINDS A TEST RIG TECHNOLOGY THAT TALKS THE TORQUE To analyse the long term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency based torque transducers from Sensor Technology Ltd for two of its specialist test rigs.

An inter-generational commitment to advancing science and engineering has seen Bifold transform from a 19th century mining lamp maker into a leading manufacturer of instrument valves and accessories, piping valves and pumps for the oil, gas and wider industrial markets. It has particular expertise in subsea and wellhead control systems and has also developed market leading technology in areas such as solenoid valves with ultra-low power requirements.

Its corporate development is just as impressive as its technical advancements. Over the last 1015 years it has consistently grown profits by 50% a year, and is on course to clear £33m this year.

During this period it has moved into bespoke premises, created about 250 high value jobs, developed new products and technologies and entered high tech markets around the world. Today 95% of its output is exported.

By using the power of computer aided design many of Bifold’s products are built to custom designs, yet they are produced to very short lead times thanks to the efficiency of internet communications. To maintain this standard, sample products and components are comprehensively tested so that their reliability and capabilities are never in doubt.

Bifold is as innovative in developing its test regimes as it is in advancing its product technologies and business systems. So when it wanted to assess the effects of wear on its long-life valves it set about designing a special test rig.

Engineer Andrew Laverick recalls: “We wanted to measure the power required to operate the valve to see how it changed over time and with long term use. It was clear that the best way to do this was to measure the torque input over an extended period.”

“We were open to any design concept for the test rig, but soon found ourselves gravitating towards a TorqSense solution because the Sensor Technology engineers were so helpful and really knowledgeable about test rigs.”

TorqSense transducers lend themselves to test rig uses because they are non-contact measuring devices. Attached to the surface of the transducer shaft are two Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) devices, when torque is applied to the shaft the SAWs react to the applied strain and change 14

Bulk Solids Today

their output. The SAW devices are interrogated wirlessly using an RF couple, which passes the SAW data to and from the electronics inside the body of the transducer.

Sensor Technology’s Mark Ingham explains: “All you have to do is set up a TorqSense transducer in the test rig and fire it up. The SAW frequencies reflected back are distorted in proportion to the twist in the test piece, which in turn is proportional to the level of torque. We have some clever electronics to analyse the returning wave and feed out torque values to a computer screen.

“TorqSense has been used on many test rigs over the years and I was delighted to hear the Bifold engineers say how easy it is to use and how robust the software is.”

Laverick again: “As a test engineer you are almost resigned to long set up procedures and software that falls over at the drop of a hat. But Sensor Technology has designed these problems out of their TorqSense equipment, with the result that we were able to complete our long term test procedures with the minimum amount of fuss and heartache and well within the allotted time schedule.”

In fact Bifold has since bought a second TorqSense which is being fitted to a new test rig used to assess the performance of mission critical chemical injection pumps, as used at oil and gas wellheads and on process pipelines.

“This project is proceeding well,” says Laverick, “and is allowing us to further develop our abilities to quickly provide bespoke equipment for ultra demanding applications, safe in the knowledge that it will perform faultlessly over a long working life.” www.sensors.co.uk

VALVES

WEIR VALVES RECEIVE TOP GOVERNMENT AWARD FOR UNIVERSITY KTP

W

eir have been working with University of Huddersfield for a number of years The latest research collaboration between a University of Huddersfield professor and a world-leading engineering firm has been hailed by a Government body.

Professor Rakesh Mishra, an expert in fluid dynamics, has formed a sequence of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with Weir Valves & Controls UK, part of the UKbased multi-national Weir Group. The projects have led to massive sales increases and cost savings.

KTPs are part-funded by the Government-backed body Innovate UK and every project is assessed by an independent grading panel. The recently-completed collaboration between Weir Valves and Professor Mishra has now been given the highest grade of ‘Outstanding’ and joins a shortlist that is used to prepare case studies illustrating Knowledge Transfer Partnerships at their best.

The latest University of Huddersfield-Weir Valves KTP began in October 2014 and concluded in October 2017.

Its official remit was “to design, develop and launch a new range of products for multiphase, multicomponent flow applications”.

Professor Mishra supervised the research and postgraduate student Antonio Carlos Oliveira who was embedded within Weir Valves as the KTP Associate at the firm’s manufacturing and design centre of origin in Elland. The latest fluid dynamics knowledge was used to help the company improve the design accuracy of valves that are heavily used by the oil and gas industry around the world.

“We found that we can have the same performance with a smaller valve following the research findings, meaning economies of scale and reduced manufacturing costs,” said Professor Mishra. The “astonishing improvement in sizing calculations” – as the company describes it – has contributed to a 640 per cent increase in sales for valves in multiphase applications.

This was the second successful KTP formed by Professor Mishra and Weir. The first focused on the company’s need to embed complex flow knowledge into its design, operation and sales teams. It was able to enhance valve performance and fully comply with the latest international standards.

Now, a third KTP is under way. It began in January and is being backed to the tune of £211,000 over three years, with half of the investment coming from the company and half from Innovate UK, while the University of Huddersfield contributes its research expertise.

This time the goal is to develop SMART valves, embedded with sensors that can estimate the remaining useful life of the product, leading to cost and operational savings for manufacturers and end-users.

16

Bulk Solids Today

THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD – INSPIRING TOMORROW’S PROFESSIONALS

The University of Huddersfield has a growing reputation as an inspiring, innovative provider of higher education of international renown. Recognised as a leader in enterprise and innovation, the University has been the recipient of the Times Higher Education’s University of the Year Award and Entrepreneurial University of the Year and was awarded a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. In the 2015, the University achieved 5 star status from international ratings organisation QS Stars in the areas of teaching, internationalisation, employability, and for facilities and access. It is currently number one in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications and recently became one of the few universities in the UK to be awarded the ‘Gold’ standard in the Government’s new Teaching Excellence Framework.

The University annually welcomes over 19,000 students to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across subjects covering… …the sciences, engineering and IT …health, education and the social sciences …business, management, law and accountancy …architecture, design, humanities and the arts.

The University of Huddersfield’s researchers are dedicated to solving the problems and answering the questions posed by industry, science and society as a whole. Its research is showcased by internationallyrecognised centres of excellence, strategic industry relationships and a commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

The Chancellor of the University is His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG, and the Vice-Chancellor is Professor Bob Cryan CBE. www.global.weir

VALVES

VORTEX EUROPEAN OFFICE OBTAINS ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION As of December 2017, Vortex Global Limited has been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Vortex Global’s parent company, Salina Vortex Corporation, made a recent announcement that it too had obtained ISO 9001:215 certification. Previously, Vortex Global was certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard, and has been ISO-certified since its establishment in 2007.

ISO 9001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a management system. By gaining ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 9001 acknowledges that Vortex Global has demonstrated the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. In essence, the ISO 9001 standard acknowledges Vortex Global’s credibility as a reliable and consistent supplier of material handling equipment and technical services to the dry bulk solids industry.

Among the major changes of ISO 9001:2015 versus ISO 9001:2008 was a transition of emphasis from ‘preventative actions’ and ‘required documentation’ toward more open communication with customers and suppliers, and greater information transparency within the organisation and its shareholders.

To ensure the continuous improvement of its quality management system, Vortex Global has been utilising turtle diagrams to assess the effectiveness of their Enquiry, Stock Control, and Works Order processes.

These diagrams are revised annually to better Vortex Global’s processes and, ultimately, improve customer satisfaction from more efficient operations.

To improve internal transparency, Vortex Global’s top management created a document to assess both short-term and long-term opportunities and risks for the company’s operations, and developed strategies for how those opportunities and risks will be approached to improve the business. Created in unison with Vortex Headquarters in Salina, Kansas, USA, Vortex Global’s top management also assisted in the development of a long-term business plan to provide Vortex employees and stakeholders with a clear understanding of the company’s goals and strategic objectives for the future.

Vortex Global has demonstrated that within their small staff, cross-training efforts have been effective, job roles have been well-defined, and project information and product knowledge is recorded in a way that it is transferrable among the entire staff. As a result, Vortex Global has constructed an efficient and high quality management programme.

“Maintaining ISO compliance is a leading objective for Vortex Global, as it ensures the quality of our management system and allows us to continue our relationships with Blue Chip companies,” said

Laurence Millington, managing director at Vortex Global Limited. “By clearly defining, monitoring and measuring our company objectives - and emphasising the importance of meeting those objectives - Vortex Global Limited has seen rapid growth since its conception ten years ago and continues to be wellrespected among the industries in which we operate.” www.vortexglobal.com

Other Valves Fight Friction, We Designed it Out Unlike other valves that seal with friction, Posi-flate’s unique butterfly valve uses an inflatable seat to seal with air pressure. Thus it requires less torque and a smaller actuator, resulting in lower cost.

Plus, the seat automatically compensates for wear, providing longer life. Some users have reported over six million cycles and the valves are still going strong.

• • • • • •

Less friction Low torque Low maintenance Lower actuator costs Longer valve life More reliable Tel: +44 (0) 1908 622366

www.posiflate.com

Bulk Solids Today

17

MIXERS, BLENDERS & DRYERS

BOONE MIXERS AT NOVIDON WORK TOGETHER FOR PERFECT SCALE-UP Wrexham-based Novidon have chosen Boone Mixers for both laboratory test and factory production of carboxymethylated starch products, for use in oil and other drilling applications. The performance of the production unit, a 4000 litre Horizontal Paddle Blade Mixer, is accurately modelled in the laboratory by a Boone Universal Lab Mixer. Both mixers feature contraflow paddle blade design, and each is designed to allow pressurised steam injection, a critical part of the process.

Boone’s relationship with Novidon dates to 2007, when the company needed to replace a mixing system that was beyond repair. Engineering Manager Mike Shoemark approached Boone. The highly viscous nature of the materials suggested a horizontal mixer and Boone proposed a Horizontal Paddle Blade Mixer (HPBM) complete with pressurised steam addition, which ‘cooks’ and gels the starch mix, at five points in its semi-omega shaped mixing shell. The semi-omega is a ‘short and tall’ shape shared by all horizontal Boone mixers that ensures highly efficient mixing with easy clean and energy efficiency. Mike Shoemark commented “Despite the batch size going from 1300 to 4000 litres, the drive power reduced from 110Kw to 18

Bulk Solids Today

55Kw, with obvious energy savings, and were able to reduce from 24 batches per day to 11.”

To meet research and development challenges, Novidon subsequently purchased a Boone Universal Lab Mixer (ULM). The variable speed ULM allows process conditions to be replicated perfectly, so that quality checks, formulation adjustments and research can be conducted on a manageable scale without taking up valuable production time. To allow Novidon to fully create the conditions encountered by the production mixer, Boone supplied the ULM as a pressure rated unit complete with steam addition.

The lab mixer allows Novidon to research different methods of carboxymethylation, of potato starch for the production of oil well and other industrial drilling fluid loss inhibitors/lubricants. Mike Shoemark said “We are very impressed with the mixer. The cooked starch is very high viscosity and the lab mixer turns it with ease.“ The on-going success of both the Boone mixing systems and of Novidon themselves has been further underlined with the recent award of an order for a further 4000L HPBM mixer to double production at the Wrexham site. www.jrboone.com

MIXERS, BLENDERS & DRYERS

AJAX ANNOUNCES HIGH VOLUME, COMPACT SILO CASCADE MIXER Space saving alternative to conventional conical hoppers

Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, announces a new type of silo cascade mixer enabling batch powder processing in squat, square mixing containers in place of tall conventional conical hoppers, for plants where space is limited. The mixer combines mass flow and intake recycling screw technology that minimises power consumption whilst providing efficient mixing.

The Ajax silo cascade mixer uses vertical screws to elevate the powder, cascading it on the bed contents and down the hopper section. The recycling screws have a large entrainment diameter and a twin inlet scoop that reduce the headroom requirement of the hopper section, enabling relatively large volumes of solids to be held within the squat mixer.

The recycling screws are fitted with variable pitch, varying diameter flights and have conical centre shafts. This construction captures product in a progressive manner to accentuate the mixing process and avoid shearing through a static bed. The mass flow mixer construction ensures that a reliable and predictable flow pattern is attained to counter any tendency for segregation, which is a potential hazard on recycling equipment handling dry granular products of

FAST, HIGH CAPACITY PRECISION MIXING The new Bella XN double shafted Fluidized Zone Mixer

by Dynamic Air includes access doors which not only increase accessibility but also make it much easier to clean when necessary.

The Bella mixer achieves fast, high capacity, low shear, precision mixing of either dry bulk solids or liquids with solids. Regardless of particle size, shape or density, materials are mixed with a fast, efficient, and gentle action - typical mixing times are 60 seconds or less. A weightless zone created by low-speed counter rotating shafts generates very low friction without shear. This makes it ideal for fragile products that cannot tolerate rough handling. Even flakes or spray-dried bodies remain intact.

The Bella XN mixer includes twin bomb-bay door openings for fast, efficient discharging and to minimize segregation during discharge. The Bella mixer is available in stainless steel for sanitary applications. Custom sizes, finishes and materials of construction are available upon request.

Dynamic Air Ltd. E-mail: sales@dynamicair.co.uk www.dynamicair.com

variable particle sizes.

The recycling screw casings are fitted with a hinged inspection/access door on the sidewall of the mixer. The doors are equipped with safety switches that are interlocked with the drive motors.

Plastics Powder Processing Ajax has supplied multiple 5.5 metre cube silo cascade mixers for blending a plastic compound. These were designed for installation in an area rated as ATEX Zone 22 (dust) with the internal of the blenders designated as Zone 21 (dust). The mixers also included two alternative discharge ports, each of which were required to totally empty the contents within 5 minutes. In addition, a number of replacement recycling screws were also supplied to replace unsuitable screws on 10 Tonne capacity mixers that had been supplied by others.

For further details contact sales@ajax.co.uk or see www.ajax.co.uk.

High Efficiency Drying or Cooling of Bulk Solids The Bella dryer/cooler offers thermal efficiencies to 80 percent or better because air flows around material while it is suspended in the weightless zone.

The result is a more consistent material.

Dynamic Air Ltd. â&#x20AC;˘ +44 (0)1908 622344

www.dynamicair.com Bulk Solids Today

19

SIEVES, SIFTERS, SEPARATORS & SCREENING

SIEVING SYSTEM FOR AM POWDERS

N

ew Balance adopts revolutionary vibratory sieve with ultrasonic screening technology in production of new 3D-printed trainer New Balance is one of the world’s largest athletic shoe manufacturers. The company aims to bypass conventional industry practices and provides state-ofthe-art products to professional athletes and everyday consumers. One of New Balance’s latest innovations is the addition of an additive manufacturing laboratory; boasting the production of the world’s first laserprinted shoe. The ‘Zante Generate’ is the world’s first running shoe with a 3D-printed midsole. Composed of Duraform® TPU Elastomer, the revolutionary sneaker is made using a laser sintering process.

A dual-purpose laboratory used for new product

20

Bulk Solids Today

development and research, the 3D printing facility processes a variety of additive polymers. Initially, New Balance’s laboratory began by processing small-batch work. However, looking to up-scale to larger levels of production, New Balance turned to Russell Finex for a solution. A Russell Compact Sieve® with Vibrasonic ® Deblinding System was the answer. This combination not only fulfils the need to increase throughput, but also ensures the purity of processed powders.

Daniel Dempsey, New Balance Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer, was delighted with the solution - “To sieve 20kg of material using our previous equipment would take approximately eight hours. With the Russell Finex sieve, we can do the same amount in roughly ten minutes.”

Now an integral part of New Balance’s 3D additive manufacturing lab, the Russell Compact Sieve® with Vibrasonic® Deblinding System is relied upon every day. For New Balance, using this industrial screener is critical to aerate powders before the material is loaded to a laser sintering machine. Aerating powder increases the flowability of the material, which is required for stable processing of prints running over 24 hours in duration.

SIEVES, SIFTERS, SEPARATORS & SCREENING Aside from increasing flowability, this screener with ultrasonic sieving system has also been credited for freeing time for the additive manufacturing lab’s engineering team as it screens powders much faster than traditional all-day monitored sieves. The addition of the Russell Finex vibratory screener for AM powders has also allowed New Balance to experiment with powder and complete custom batch work in a much quicker fashion.

Dempsey continued, “I’ve never had to do a single thing with this machine other than use and clean it.

It’s fantastic. The system allows us to speed up the sieving process, and we’ve drastically increased our ability to iterate or prototype within the company due to prototyping the article directly and skipping a couple of rounds of injection moulding before commercialization. If you think about how that affects things like time to market or the product quality, the more iteration you can do the better product you’re going to end up with.”

Established in 1934, Russell Finex has over 80 years of experience in working with manufacturing powders.

The company, having worked within the 3D printing sector since its beginnings, has built relationships with key equipment manufacturers and end-users, to ensure its separation equipment meets the current and future needs of 3D printing technology. Get in touch with Russell Finex to find out more. www.russellfinex.com

STADLER UK DELIVERS IMPROVED BALLISTIC SEPARATION FOR THE NATION

A new range of high-capacity ballistics separators has been launched by Stadler UK, designed to achieve a higher throughput to meet market demands.

The company has updated it’s STT2000_8 range and made its STT6000 model available to the UK market for the first time, in direct response to growing customer demand for units that offer higher capacity, simple maintenance and flexibility when processing a wide range of material. Manufactured at its stateof-the-art production facility in Altshausen, Germany, the separators are suitable for a range of applications including municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial waste, co-mingled and single stream material.

Stadler’s STT6000 is a heavy duty ballistic separator which can be used as a pre-sorting unit in recycling facilities separating the waste stream in three different fractions. The infeed material requires no pre-sorting or shredding, making the STT6000 suitable for landfill mining and construction & demolition waste.

Complementing the STT6000 is Stadler’s updated STT2000_8 model which has eight paddles and is 3m wide for higher capacity processing. The angles of the paddles can be adjusted on site providing flexibility to process different types of material without ever changing the machine.

Dr Benjamin Eule, director of Stadler UK commented: “Our two new models provide customers with a next-generation ballistic separation solution, delivering exceptional flexibility, high capacity and easy accessibility for maintenance.

“We specialise in the design of tailored products that enable MRF operators to reduce downtime and save valuable plant space with complete sorting solutions.”

Stadler introduced the first ever ballistic separator to the recycling industry in the 1970s and has since designed, built and implemented hundreds of recycling plants globally. www.w-stadler.de/en Bulk Solids Today

21

SIEVES, SIFTERS, SEPARATORS & SCREENING

ECLIPSE MAGNETICS SHOWCASING MAGNETIC SEPARATION AND METAL DETECTION SYSTEMS AT CFIA RENNES 2018

E

clipse Magnetics is exhibiting a selection of products from its comprehensive range of high performance magnetic separation and metal detection systems at CFIA Rennes from 1315 March on Stand 5 - D12.

Eclipse Magnetics’ separation systems satisfy the high performance, manufacture and surface finish standards demanded by the food industry. Eclipse also has ATEX type approval, and regularly supplies full certified ATEX compliant separators directly from its factory, significantly cutting costs and shortening turnaround.

Magnetic separation systems are used in almost every processing industry to remove ferrous and para-magnetic contamination from process lines, preventing product contamination and damage to machinery. Eclipse produces high-quality, high-power magnetic 22

Bulk Solids Today

separators for most applications, including bulk, grain, dry powders, damp powders, liquids and syrups and a comprehensive range of metal detectors and vibratory sieves. Manual clean or fully automated systems for 24/7 operations can also be provided.

Laurent Pirez, Technical Sales Manager (France) at Eclipse Magnetics said: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at CFIA this year. As experts in magnetic technology, Eclipse Magnetics knows that one of the greatest challenges to processing industries is ensuring the maximum integrity of the finished product. Contamination risks exist at most stages of production and we offer high performance, high quality solutions for each stage; from incoming ingredients to out-going finished product.”

To find out more about our magnetic separation systems and metal detection products, please visit at Stand 5 - D12 at CFIA Rennes from 13-15 March or visit www.eclipsemagnetics.fr.

Global sieving & filtration specialists The Russell Compact SieveÂŽ

Improves product quality

Fits into smaller spaces

Reduces maintenance costs

Eliminates dust and fumes

What makes us specialists..?

Customized solutions - Applying innovation to meet your requirements Comprehensive customer service - Technical support & global stocking Specialized testing facilities - Trial your products for total peace of mind Call us on: +44 (0) 20 8818 2000

Email: sales@russellfinex.com

SPECIAL FEATURE

MERCEDES-BENZ LAUNCHES UK LIMITED EDITION ACTROS1, THE ULTIMATE DRIVER’S TRUCK Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has unveiled an exclusive new model which elevates driver appeal to a new level.

A maximum of 100 Actros1 tractor units are being built and go on sale in March, loaded with optional technology, comfort features and visual enhancements.

The eye-catching newcomer has been designed specifically for owner-drivers. However, the Actros1 name reflects the fact that it is also destined to become the ‘number one’ vehicle in fleets run by family-owned, long-distance hauliers that choose highly specified trucks, and larger operators seeking a flagship vehicle, perhaps to incentivise and reward staff.

Based on the 6x2 chassis with range-topping GigaSpace cab, Actros1 comes in either distinctive black or silver/black colour schemes. Most customers are likely to choose the 2563LS variant with mighty 460 kW (625 hp) version of the state-of-the-art OM473 15.6-litre, six-cylinder engine, but the 2553LS model with second-generation 12.8-litre OM471 with 390 kW (530 hp) output is also available as a highly fuel-efficient alternative.

Actros1 showcases Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ technological leadership. As well as a Safety Pack that includes the ground-breaking Active Brake Assist 4 and Proximity Control Assist systems, and a driver’s airbag, it comes with a high-performance engine brake and tyre pressure monitor. Meanwhile, fuel efficiency is enhanced by the well-proven Predictive Powertrain Control system and Fleetboard telematics hardware.

The vehicle also comes with revolutionary

24

Bulk Solids Today

Mercedes-Benz Uptime maintenance technology.

Thanks to an array of sensors which monitor the condition of the vehicle constantly, the customer’s allocated Dealer knows precisely what is required before the truck reaches the workshop and can order parts in advance while allocating sufficient time during a single visit to complete all tasks.

Inside, the luxurious Style Line interior design is complemented by a leather-trimmed steering wheel and Comfort leather massage seats for driver and co-driver, an uprated multimedia entertainment system and a Premium Comfort mattress. Practical features such as automatic climate control, an electric sunroof and sunblind, a microwave and pull-out refrigerator, and rear overhead lockers also contribute to the ‘feelgood factor’ for drivers.

The Actros1 logo appears on cab and door plaques, and serves as a constant reminder to drivers - as if one were needed - that this is a truck like no other. Colour-coded mats and bed linen are also included.

SPECIAL FEATURE

Externally, the specification includes painted side guards and catwalks, Alcoa Dura-Bright alloy wheels (wider than standard at the front) with painted hubs, and roof-mounted air horns. Bi-xenon headlamps, LED tail lights and an illuminated grille-mounted star complete the striking look.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Marketing Communications Manager Ben Grayson declared: “Actros1 brings together the very best Mercedes-Benz has to offer in terms of performance, comfort, safety, economy and maximised use, in a stunningly designed package which will make it the envy of every other driver on the road.

“With this exciting new model we’re laying down a marker which says that we intend to get even closer to drivers. We’re determined to ensure that for those who’ve previously favoured other brands, a vehicle bearing the three-pointed star is now at the top of their ‘wish list’.”

Ben added: “Actros1 has been crafted from start to finish with the driver in mind and, with a maximum of 100 being built, demand is sure to be strong from discerning customers who desire the ultimate in premium exclusivity.” www.actros1.com

Bulk Solids Today

25

CONTROLS, SENSORS & LEVEL MEASUREMENT

SICK NEXT-GENERATION PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS PILOT THE FUTURE OF SENSING

L

aunched in a global release today, SICK’s next-generation W16 and W26 smart sensors with “BluePilot” alignment are at the helm of a streamlined portfolio of photoelectric sensors, radically-upgraded to optimise ease-of-use with complete object detection reliability.

The W16 and W26 proximity, reflex and through-beam sensors are manufactured at a purposebuilt, fully-automated production facility in southern Germany. They mark the culmination of a two-year, €multi-million research and development project involving extensive consultation with SICK customers worldwide. “When we asked our customers what was most important for future development of photoelectric object detection, they put usability top of the list; they already

26

Bulk Solids Today

expected our sensors to be robust, 100% reliable and always available,” says David Hannaby, SICK’s UK Product Manager for Presence Detection. “So, we set out on a journey to achieve the best of all worlds in one family.

We developed the new operating technologies our customers wanted, as well as bringing together all of SICK’s leading optical sensing capabilities to produce a consistent highflier.” For usability, the W16 and W26 sensors are launched with SICK’s new BluePilot assistant, which features a line of five LEDs mounted on top of the sensor for quick, easy and accurate alignment of the light spot even over long distances.

The BluePilot combines a potentiometer and teachin button to simplify set up, range assessment and application mode selection, and provides a realtime on-sensor status display.

Manufactured in new robotic production facility to ensure consistent plug-and-play alignment of every device, SICK W16 and W26 sensors bring together the best of SICK’s optical sensing technologies to meet any detection challenge: SICK’s patented Twin-Eye technology achieves reliable detection for reflective materials such as films, foils, contrast-rich or uneven surfaces. The Twin-Eye’s unique second receiving channel builds in high process stability reducing the risk of false or missed signals due to deflections of the light beam.

SICK has incorporated LineSpot linear optics to provide highly-reliable detection where the object has mesh, perforations, integral gaps or breaks.

SICK ClearSens optical filter technology makes light work of semi-transparent and transparent objects, such as bottles and plastic trays. Intuitive mode selection on the device make it easy to set up the sensor according to the characteristics of object to be detected.

CONTROLS, SENSORS & LEVEL MEASUREMENT

With SICK’s revolutionary OptoFilter technology onboard, the sensors are immune to interference from unwanted light sources and reflections, including LED lighting, hi-viz safety workwear or reflections from machinery.

SICK’s AutoAdapt function means if the reflector or the front screen of the sensor becomes contaminated, the photoelectric sensor automatically adjusts its switching thresholds for reliable detection.

An industry-first in-built Bluetooth option allows easy monitoring and advanced commissioning from smart phones or tablets.

Smart IO-Link two-way communication is standard on all devices to enable easy set up and parameter cloning of replacement sensors, addressability and diagnostic functions, as well as

opportunity to incorporate sensor-level smart tasks such as counting and time measurement.

Every W16 and W26 comes in a robust Vistal housing to withstand all chemical, thermal and mechanical environmental conditions as well shocks and vibrations. The casing is laser-etched with all product identification so that the sensor remains easily identifiable even after years of service. A 2D barcode enables easy identification and access to product manuals via mobile phone.

For more information on SICK’s W16 and W26 sensors, contact Andrea Hornby on 01727 831121 or email andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk. www.sick.co.uk

BulkBulk Solids SolidsToday Today

27 27

SPECIAL FEATURE

BOBCAT BUILDS ON 60 YEARS OF CONTINUING SUCCESS This year Bobcat celebrates the 60th Anniversary of both the company and the Bobcat skid-steer loader. Sixty years ago, Melroe Manufacturing Company, the forerunner to Bobcat Company, introduced a compact front-end loader that evolved quickly into the M-400, the world’s first true skid-steer loader. The M-400 later adopted what became the world famous ‘Bobcat’ brand and its success created the global compact equipment industry we know today.

O

ver the last sixty years, Bobcat has gone through many changes, but one thing has not changed: Bobcat’s commitment to outstanding quality, workmanship and innovation that has helped to maintain its market leadership, so that one in every two skid-steer loaders sold is still a Bobcat machine. Bobcat products have changed the way the world works and today the Bobcat brand and influence is as strong as ever.

In 2018, the range of compact loaders including skid-steer, compact track and all-wheel steer models that Bobcat has developed over the last six decades, continues to dominate the market, combined with a host of attachments to meet every specific customer’s needs. Bobcat has also diversified its portfolio with a full line-up of compact excavators and telehandlers that match the same tough internal requirements on reliability and productivity that Bobcat applies to the company’s loaders.

Bobcat in EMEA In Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the company’s passion and customer commitment has been invigorated by the development of a fully integrated structure based in the region, capable of defining, designing and manufacturing machines, products and services to meet the

28

Bulk Solids Today

specific needs of local markets in EMEA. In 2007, this culminated in the opening of the first new Bobcat manufacturing plant outside the US at the heart of the EMEA region at Dobříš, south of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. Together with the existing telehandler plant at Pontchâteau in the Loire-Atlantique region in North-West France, the Dobříš facilities form part of a prominent manufacturing footprint in EMEA for Bobcat, which the company has used to produce over 80% of the products it markets and sells in the region.

Shortly after the Dobříš plant opened, Doosan Infracore purchased the Bobcat machinery business from US industrial conglomerate, Ingersoll Rand. Under Doosan, Bobcat has continued to invest in and increase its operations in the EMEA market.

In 2008, the first Bobcat office in the Middle East opened in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and in 2015, Bobcat opened a new Dubai-based Parts Distribution

SPECIAL FEATURE

Centre to support the company’s products in the Middle East and Africa. The same year the company also opened the Innovation Center at Dobříš. This is a European Engineering Centre of Excellence, serving as an expert R&D centre for all Bobcat engineering teams across EMEA, with specific responsibility for small loaders and compact excavators from 1-3 tonne.

The Doosan Bobcat Campus at Dobříš is now unique among the company’s many facilities around the world, combining the manufacturing plant, the Innovation Center, a training centre and a distribution centre at the same location, and is the development point of new products and technology, their production and the delivery of training for dealers and customers in EMEA. In 2016, further expanding its operations in EMEA, Bobcat launched a new range of backhoe loaders for sale in markets in the Middle East and Africa. In 2017, the company also launched a backhoe loader range for markets in Russia and CIS. Increased Focus on Compact Excavators and Telehandlers Built around the success of the Bobcat skid-steer loader, the diversification of the Bobcat product range has happened progressively. In the last twenty years, in particular, the company’s operations in EMEA have played a key role in the transformation of Bobcat from a producer of skid-steer loaders only into the world’s leading compact equipment manufacturer.

The contribution from Europe has continued to gather pace. The opening of the Innovation Center in 2015 and expansion of R&D at the Pontch√¢teau plant have provided new cutting edge engineering and technology for the compact excavator and telehandler lines,

respectively.

Last year, Bobcat marked 30 years of success in the compact excavator market and the latest product developments using technology derived from the Innovation Center - the ground-breaking new 2-4 tonne compact excavators – will be shown for the first time at the Intermat Show in April 2018.

The Bobcat telehandler plant at Pontch√¢teau celebrates its 55th anniversary in 2018, as the company increases its focus on the telehandler lines with new ranges for both construction and agriculture. To demonstrate its confidence in product quality and performance, Bobcat is now offering a three year warranty on all of its telehandler models.

Bulk Solids Today

29

BUYERS GUIDE Aero Mechanical Conveyors

Conveyors & Elevators

Mixers & Blenders

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often copied NEVER matchedâ&#x20AC;?

Suppliers of the Original EnteconÂŽ Aero Mechanical Conveyors Other Products: â&#x20AC;˘ Sack Openers â&#x20AC;˘ FIBC Fill / Discharge Tip or Automatic â&#x20AC;˘ Pneumatic Conveyors

Sales office for UK & ROI: SGH Equipment - EnteconÂŽ Agent

Tel / Fax: 01270 651611

E: sales@sghequipment.co.uk â&#x20AC;˘ www.sghequipment.co.uk

Bulk Storage & Handling

MANUFACTURERS OFSILOS,TANKSAND CONVEYINGSYSTEMS

Bulk handling with complete confidence Designers and UK manufacturers of:

Dynamic Air Ltd. Milton Keynes, England

+44 (0) 1908 622344 www.dynamicair.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Bucket elevators â&#x20AC;˘ Chain & flight conveyors â&#x20AC;˘ Screw conveyors & bin dischargers â&#x20AC;˘ Belt conveyors

www.perryengineering.com Redbrook, Barnsley S75 1HR Tel: 01226 730037 Fax: 01226 730066 Email: info@eb-equipment.com Web: www.eb-equipment.com

Tel: 01404 891400 Fax: 01404 891402

Powder Handling Systems Powder Handling Specialists 6SHFLDOLVWV VLQFH LQ GHYHORSLQJ EXON PDWHULDOV SURFHVVLQJ DQG KDQGOLQJ SURMHFWV ZLWKLQ WXUQNH\ GHVLJQ DQG SODQW VROXWLRQV Â&#x2021; 'HVLJQ (QJLQHHULQJ Â&#x2021; 3URMHFW 0DQDJHPHQW Â&#x2021; %HVSRNH 0DFKLQHU\ 0DQXIDFWXUH Â&#x2021; 6LWH ,QVWDOODWLRQ &RPPLVVLRQLQJ Â&#x2021; 7XUQNH\ 6ROXWLRQV Â&#x2021; &$' Â&#x2021; $QLPDO )HHG Â&#x2021; 3HW )RRG Â&#x2021; *UDLQ 6HHG Â&#x2021; %LRPDVV +DQGOLQJ )XHO *HQHUDWLRQ Â&#x2021;:DVWH 5HF\FOLQJ Â&#x2021; +XPDQ )RRG

Pack Off Stations

Tuf-Lok (UK) +44 (0) 1706 822512 www.tuflok.com

*Accurate automatic filling by weight *Fills Bags/sacks/drums/kegs *Dust tight system *Easy clean facility *Recipe system for different pack sizes *Rapid fill option

*$0( (QJLQHHULQJ /WG 7HO (PDLO VDOHV#JDPH HQJLQHHULQJ FRP ZZZ JDPH HQJLQHHULQJ FRP

Cleaning

Web: www.processlink.co.uk

FIBC / Big Bag Filling Powder Handling Specialists

FIBC/Big Bag Filling

*Controlled Feed System *Filling by Weight *Auto loop release *Dust Tight Inflatable Seal *Compaction for improved fill *Adjustable frame for various bag sizes

Dust Tight

Web: www.processlink.co.uk Tel: 01608 662878

Remote Silo Monitoring

FIBC Dischargers Powder Handling Specialists

NEW Patented Varicone

FIBC/Big Bag Discharging

To process

*Automatic Agitated Discharge *Dust Tight Connection *Control Feed System *Discharge by Weight *Load by Hoist or Fork Lift *Adjustable frame for different Bag sizes

Web: www.processlink.co.uk Tel: 01608 662878

34

Bulk Solids Today

Tel: 01608 662878

BUYERS GUIDE Sieves & Sifters Contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Sack Filling

*OREDO 6LHYLQJ DQG )LOWUDWLRQ 6SHFLDOLVWV

Manufacturers of semi/fully automatic weighing and filling machines into valve/open mouth sacks.

7\YP[` [OYV\NO PUUV]H[PVU

T: +44 (0)1487 711114

E: enquiries@atsackfillers.co.uk www.atsackfillers.co.uk manufactured in the UK

&DOO XV RQ

ATEX

W-0729a CLASSIFIED.qxd

5/15/08

1:33 PM

Page 1

Screeners

6:(&2 (XURSH Vibratory & centrifugal Solids/solids or liquid/solids separations Standard and custom designs Industrial, food, pharm. designs

:RUOGZLGH OHDGHUV LQ YLEUDWRU\ VFUHHQLQJ DQG VHSDUDWLRQ HTXLSPHQW

Bella 19 Dynamic Air

2

Hosokawa Micron

5

&RPSOLDQFH ZLWK )RRG (& 5HJXODWLRQ &RPSOLDQFH ZLWK $7(; 'LUHFWLYH (&

ISO 9001: 2000

W-0729a

Tel: +44 (0)1782 597540 Fax: +44 (0)1782 597549 sales@kasoneurope.co.uk

www.kasoneurope.co.uk

INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

Screw Feeders, Mixers & IBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Systems

,QQRYDWLYH GHVLJQ WR JXDUDQWHH DQ HIILFLHQW UHOLDEOH DQG VDIH SURFHVV

NORD 36

7HO )D[ (PDLO XNVDOHV#VZHFR FRP ZZZ VZHFR FRP

Vacuum Cleaning

AJAX

Posi-flate 17 Russell Finex

23

Screw Feeders, Mixers & IBC Systems

Trantec 13

Ajax Equipment Ltd Tel: 01204 386723 Fax: 01204 363706

Tuf-lok 7

www.ajax.co.uk email: solids@ajax.co.uk

Sieves & Sifters

ntitled-2 1

Valves 22/10/2013 14:56:57

Vortex Valves

15

Posi-flate Milton Keynes England +44 (0) 1908 622366

www.posiflate.com

Intermodal dry bulk logistics for polymers, chemicals & minerals Cost effective Environmental savings Reduced C02 emissions

www.InterBulkGroup.com

InterBulk GROUP

Bulk Solids Today

35

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Intelligent Drivesystems, Worldwide Services

Maxx MaxxDrive Drive The MaxxDrive TM range of Industrial Gears are designed to our tried and tested Unicase principle of a one piece housing, into which all the bearings are integrated providing the highest levels of precision, rigidity and strength. This produces a compact, lighter unit that can be mounted in any position and with the use of larger roller bearings guaranteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a long operating life.

There are 9 sizes in the range with ratings of 25,000...250,000Nm, covering motor powers 2.2...2,200kW and with gearbox ratioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of 5.54...1,600 : 1.

Shown below on a base frame with a fluid coupling between motor and gearbox for soft start functionality. The product is fully flexible and can be adapted to suit all applications.

NORD Gear Limited

11 Barton Lane, Abingdon, OX14 3NB Tel. No.:+44 (0) 1235 534404 Email: GB-Sales@nord.com Web: www.nord.com

Member of the Global NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group