DMN-Westinghouse : New USL Airlock for Powders

Memphis, TN -- At the Powder Show in Chicago, DMN Incorporated will be introducing the new USL air lock, which has been designed for many applications in the metering and pneumatic conveying of products in powder and granular form. Standard features for the USL valve will include square inlet and outlet flanges, high filling efficiency, sheared angle inlet and minimum air leakage.

Booth No. 1738 in Chicago

The USL valves are ideal for vacuum conveying applications, bulk bag unloading, cyclone applications and general purpose applications. They can be delivered ex stock from Memphis, TN, and are available in three consecutive sizes: 8”, 10” and 12”, covering a capacity range of .19 to .67 CFR at 100 % filling. All three sizes will be on display at the show.

The material of construction of the valves is cast iron. They are equipped with an 8 vane chamfered rotor and are chain driven. The end covers have outboard bearings and shaft sealing is by means of packing gland with the option of air purge. The USL valve is suitable for handling powders up to a temperature of 302 °F, and a maximum pressure differential of 21 PSI.

DMN-Westinghouse have been designing and manufacturing rotary valves, diverter valves and other related components for the bulk solids handling industry for more than 30 years. Offering tailor made solutions for chemical, food, plastics and pharmaceutical industries, DMN-Westinghouse products are distributed world-wide.

Besides an extensive range of standard components, USDA approved sanitary versions and ATEX-approved explosion-proof models are supplied. An extensive network of subsidiaries, distributors and representatives ensures a high level of service and support all over the world.

For more information contact:
DMN Incorporated
Telephone: 901-360-1537
Email: dmnfo@dmn-inc.com
Web site: http://www.dmn-inc.com/

Malvern Instruments wins Queen’s Award

Malvern, UK -- It is with great pleasure that Malvern Instruments announces that the company is to receive the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the UK’s leading accolade for business success.

Details of the winners of the 2006 Awards were announced today on the occasion of Her Majesty The Queen’s 80th birthday. Malvern Instruments’ award is in the category of International Trade, reflecting the company’s increased export earnings, up by 76% through sustained growth over the past six years.

Malvern Instruments is a leading supplier of analytical solutions for particle characterization and rheological applications. Trading since 1971, this is Malvern’s fourth such honour, having received: The Queen’s Award for Technology in 1977; The Queen’s Award for Export in 1981; and The Queens Award for Export and Technology in 1988.

Managing Director, Paul Walker, praised the efforts of Malvern’s teams throughout the world. “I am pleased and very proud that the achievements of Malvern Instruments and everyone who works in and for the company are being recognised publicly. We operate in a highly competitive global marketplace and serve a wide range of industries. Maintaining a leading position requires us to stay ahead, not only in terms of technology, but also in the way we interact with and support our customers in their activities. I would like to thank everyone who has played a part in achieving this honour for the company.”

Malvern products feature advanced technologies combined with robust mechanical designs and comprehensive software, to provide systems for material characterization (particle size distribution, particle shape, zeta potential, molecular weight) and bulk material properties. Operating from headquarters in the UK, Malvern has an established network of subsidiary organisations, local offices and distributors worldwide, and provides world class applications and technical support to its customers.

Web site: http://www.malvern.co.uk/

Overhung Decanter for Clean in Place Applications

Cincinnati, OH -- TEMA Systems, Inc. products are used in the Chemical, Dairy, Food, Coal, and other markets that require solids/liquid separation. Sales and service of all products are handled from our factory in Cincinnati, Ohio.

TEMA is proud to introduce the SBD over-hung design centrifuge to North America. This design utilizes a short bowl decanting section to effectively settle high density solids from their mother liquor. The SBD decanter will produce comparable separation results to a standard double pillow block style unit with less gravities and less maintenance downtime.

This style centrifuge is designed to replace the dual bearing style units where cleaning is most critical such as food and dairy manufacturers that need to meet FDA and USDA cleaning standards.

The SBD is an innovative product in the liquid/solid centrifugation field that will allow TEMA to better serve a wider variety of markets in the United States.

TEMA industrial and chemical centrifuges are manufactured and supplied in accordance with machine designs from Siebtechnik GmbH. Located in Mulheim, Germany, Siebtechnik GmbH has designed and supplied processing equipment for more than 75 years.

TEMA Systems, Inc.
7806 Redsky Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: 513-489-7811
Web site: http://www.tema.net/

New : American-Newlong's EC-201 Robotic Palletizer

Indianapolis, IN -- American-Newlong's EC-201 Robotic Palletizer has a payload capacity of 440 lbs. and a palletizing capacity of 1600 cycles per hour. The EC-201 palletizes bags, cases, pails and other various products. It also has four axes for maximum flexibility.

The weight of the mechanically balanced arm can be supported by a single finger. This unique design allows the EC-201 to use less energy and reduce stress on the arm joints, bearings, pivot points and floor supports.

A standard touch-screen allows personnel to change palletizing programs in under 5 seconds, utilize onboard warning systems, review error occurrences and take corrective measures, monitor I/O in real time, track inventory by specific programs, compare running and powered up hours and monitor the machine in real time.

American-Newlong, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of automated, open-mouth bag packaging and closing systems and equipment. American-Newlong equipment is proven to perform reliably in the food, fertilizer, grain, feed, powder and chemical industries, among others.

For more information contact:
American-Newlong
5310 South Harding Street
Indianapolis, IN 46217
Telphone: 317-787-9421
Fax: 317-786-5225
Email: newlong@american-newlong.com
Web site:  http://www.american-newlong.com/

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Bunting's New Machine-Mounted All-Metal Separator Bunting Magnetics Co. has introduced a new Machine-Mounted Separator (MMS), which is an electronic metal detector designed for the plastics industry.

Material Master : Bulk Bag Discharger
Modular Material Master™ Bulk Bag Discharger offers patent-pending features which maximize production efficiency.

Suncombe Introduces Micro-Mixes for Small Volumes Suncombe has added ‘Micro-Mixing’ to their range of Bio/Pharma vessels. Designed to provide a solution for mixing of low volumes of product.

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Field Service Representative / Technician

Since 1925, Prater-Sterling Inc. has been known in the powder and bulk solids industry as the premier provider of material processing equipment. We are a manufacturer of components and systems that enable our customers to grind, sift, and meter products in a wide variety of food, chemical, and mineral applications throughout the world. Our product offering includes PLC based solutions for batch, micro ingredient handling systems, and complete processing automation.

About the Opportunity

Prater-Sterling is currently seeking a Field Service Representative / Technician. The individual will work closely with the Prater-Sterling Customer Service Manager and will interface regularly with Engineering, Product/ Systems Development, Manufacturing and Sales. This individual will be cross-trained on Prater product lines and pneumatic systems, offering the incumbent a wide variety of experience. This job is based in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Perform start-up and maintenance of Prater-Sterling equipment & systems.
2. Provide on-site training and trouble shooting services.
3. Up to 80% travel.
4. Prepare written field service reports.
5. Provide technical support to customers.
6. Participate in company product training.

Required Qualifications
1. Minimum 5 years of relevant pneumatic conveying experience.
2. Ability to navigate and modify PLC based programs and controls.
3. Understanding of high-speed vibration analysis and balancing.
4. Experience in mechanical/ electrical installations.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits plan, which includes vacation, 401K, medical and dental insurance. Please forward your resume with salary history/ requirements to rpasteris@praterindustries.com

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