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New
Sponsor : Nol-Tec Systems Inc.
 Jacksonville
Beach, FL -- We are pleased to announce that Nol-Tec Systems
Inc. has become a sponsor of Powder and Bulk Dot Com.
Nol-Tec is a leading global ISO
9001:2000 certified single-source supplier of high-quality,
custom-engineered pneumatic conveying, bulk material
handling and integrated process control systems.
Headquartered in Lino Lakes, MN, with regional offices in
North Carolina and Indiana, associate companies in Italy and
Singapore, along with a worldwide representative network,
Nol-Tec has the experience, resources and personnel to
tackle the toughest projects.
Nol-Tec’s personnel are experts
in pneumatic conveying and all other aspects of bulk
material handling. At the front end of a project, they can
analyze and solve problems with existing systems, develop
concept options, create bid specifications, and conduct
material handling process studies.
"Celebrating 25 years in
Business"
Their offices in the US and Italy
each have a complete modern materials testing facility on
site in which they can reliably and accurately determine a
system’s rate, air consumption, material flow
characteristics, product degradation statistics, and more by
replicating the application’s specific field conditions.
Noltec supplies each customer with a comprehensive testing
and reporting, indicating air usage, system settings and
other applicable information unique to their application.
Nol-Tec offers a wide range of
installation supervision, start-up, training and field
services. Our support staff will address any concerns and
provide technical assistance wherever and whenever needed.
Electrical controls can be equipped with a modem to allows
Nol-Tec to access system operation and make changes
remotely. A full-time parts department carries a complete
inventory of commonly-used spare parts and can arrange
same-day shipments of stock items.
See the Nol-Tec's banner ad on
our "Material Handling Systems Links" page:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/turnkey/materialhandling.htm
For more information contact:
Nol-Tec Systems, Inc.
425 Apollo Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Phone: 651-780-8600
Fax: 651-780-4400
Email: sales@nol-tec.com
Website:
http://www.noltec.com/
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Manufacturers Rely on Vacuum
Conveying Systems
 Belleville,
NJ -- With an ever increasing intensity to improve
manufacturing operations a growing number of processors are
turning to customizable ready-to-go pneumatic conveying
systems that are pre- packaged to deliver flexibility,
integration and efficiency to their operation.
Visit
us at the PTXi Show in Booth #7625
Users
of vacuum conveying systems often assume they need a custom,
one-of-a-kind solution when their application actually calls
for a pre-engineered product that offers option capabilities
to best fit their application.
From
innovative systems to transfer chemicals for wastewater
treatment plants including Potassium Permanganate and Alum
to food packaging and reloading applications as well as
pharmaceutical packages such as Tablet Press Loading systems
that are complete, ready-to-operate systems for mounting on
customers' presses.
VAC-U-MAX combines modern electronic technology with
innovative mechanical and pneumatic design to customize
pneumatic handling systems that perform sophisticated
operations with little human assistance, deliver
flexibility, integration and efficiency that have long been
sought after.
The
primary technology for conveying is vacuum, but positive
pressure pneumatic systems as well as mechanical conveyors
are used as applications dictate.
For
more information about pre-engineered customizable pneumatic
systems and support equipment for conveying, weighing and
batching of dry materials visit VAC-U-MAX at the PTXi Show
in booth 7625.
Web
site:
http://www.vac-u-max.com/
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New Filling System for Bulk
Bags, Boxes and Drums
 Perkasie,
PA -- Finally a filling system that can accommodate most of
the common container types such as gaylord boxes, bulk bags
or open top drums. The low profile scale platform allows for
loading and unloading with pallet trucks.
Vibration system isolated with inflatable air bags isolates
vibration and allows for very quick densification of the
product in the container. Rotating removable chute controls
the filling of up to four drums in sequence. Unit includes
four pneumatically actuated release hooks to hold bulk bag
straps and includes an inflatable seal for the bulk bag fill
chute.
Allen
Bradley PLC with operator touch screen interface gives the
operator all the control they need for accurate filling and
selection of features as needed. The operator simply selects
the Mode of operation and the specific parameters are put
into place.
Standard unit requires 120 VAC and 80 PSI plant air
connections. Placing two units side by side allows for
almost continuous filling of containers and the controller
includes diverter controls to switch product from one stand
to another once filling is completed.
System
is designed to be portable via fork truck so it can easily
be moved from station to station as needed.
Source:
http://www.hartmanscale.com/
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CEMA : Equipment Sales down 11% in February
 Naples,
FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
reported that its February 2008 Booked Orders Index was
130 down 1 point or a decrease of 1% from January 2008's
Index of 131 (1990=100). The February 2008 Index
represents a decrease of 11% from the February 2007
Index of 146.
February Booked Orders
Indexes were 198 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 106
for Unit Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for
Booked Orders was 153 in February. Index in February
represents a decrease of 1% from January 2008's
Twelve-Month Index of 154.
The CEMA Billed Sales
(shipments) Index was 139 in February. Index in February
is up 9 points or 7% from January 2008's Index of 130.
The February 2008 Index represents a decrease of 8
points or 5% from the February 2007 Index of 147.
February Billed Sales Indexes
were 196 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 131 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The Twelve-Month Index for
Billed Sales was 147 in February. Index in February
represents no change from January 2008's Twelve-Month
Index of 147.
* Since Bulk Handling Systems
booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are
averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a
running monthly index.
Source:
http://www.cemanet.org/
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An industrial blog for the bulk
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I already know how to
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| From the Job
Fair Sales
Engineer needed for Florida!
Regional Sales
Engineer needed in Florida to call on established customer
base and follow up on sales leads directly with customers.
The Regional
Sales Engineer will be responsible for achieving established
company goals. Additional duties will include and are not
limited to; set and achieve territory goals, directly
service customers in order to attain establish goals,
forecast sales volume and closely monitor status of
outstanding quotations. The Regional Sales Engineer
will participate in trade shows, directly participate and
formulate market penetration plan in assigned territory,
review all contracts for acceptance and insure compliance
with established policies and procedures, maintain accuracy
of quotations, equipment selection, pricing and commercial
terms.
Knowledge of
selling processes, marketing techniques and handling solid,
bulk and powder material applications (e.g. plastics, food,
chemical, and pharmaceutical process industries) is a must.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and must be
PC proficient with Windows and networked systems.
Minimum of 5
years experience in dry bulk powder handling required.
Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and
pass criminal background check.
We offer
competitive salary and benefits to qualified candidates.
Only candidates
local to Florida will be considered as no relocation is
available. Candidates must be able to successfully pass a
background check and drug screen. Qualified candidates will
be contacted for interview.
Please send
resume to
Stacy.Miller@Adeccona.com
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::
New Sponsor : Nol-Tec Systems
::
Manufacturers Rely on Vacuum
Conveying Systems
::
New Filling System for Bulk Bags,
Boxes and Drums
::
CEMA : Equipment Sales down
11% in February
:: From the Powder and Bulk Weblog
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