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Powder and Bulk Dot Com Newsletter
"For the materials handling & processing professional...."
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Vol. 3, No. 93, April 30, 2001
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 1526-9051
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Joseph Taylor, Editor, mailto:jtaylor@powderandbulk.com
Copyright 1999-2001, Powder and Bulk Dot Com
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Just a short note to let you know that I will be attending
the Powder Show next week in Rosemont. I hope to run into
a few of you at the Powder Show next week.
Our goal is to provide information to improve your business
by using the resources available on the Internet.
Thanks,
Joe Taylor
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Contents:
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> Press Releases, Show Announcements and Industry News Wanted!
> Would You Have a Trade Show Exhibit With No Salesmen?
> U.S. Demand for Packaging Machinery Expected to Level
> Aljet Introduces Agricultural Chemical Drying System
> Top Picks at Amazon.com
> Ask Joe Column!
> DCE Spotair - Compact Venting Filter
> Powder and Bulk Dot Com had over 22,000+ visitors in March!
> Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems Sponsoring Seminar
> Hot Messages from the Help Forum
> Call For Photographs!
> From the Job Fair
> Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Sponsorship & Archive Information
> ReferWare
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Press Releases, Show Announcements and Industry News Wanted!
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Deadline for the next issue is April 28th.
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U.S. Demand for Packaging Machinery Expected to Level
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2001 U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Plans Study Released
ARLINGTON, Va., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Packaging Machinery
Manufacturers Institute recently released the findings of its
fourth annual U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Plans Study.
Spending for packaging machinery by U.S. domestic companies is
expected to level during calendar year 2001 to approximately
US$4.9 billion in sales (excluding parts, which generally
represent 20% of packaging machinery sales.)
"Year after year, consumer and industrial packaging companies
continue to seek efficient, productive packaging machinery from
machinery manufacturers and 2001 is no exception. The packaging
machinery industry has experienced growth in the area of 3% each
year for the past few years," commented Charles D. Yuska,
president of PMMI. "This year, three of the nine categories we
researched -- foods, pharmaceuticals and paper/non-durables --
which typically account for nearly 60% of annual packaging
machinery sales, will increase their rates of spending."
Packaging machinery expenditures by the foods segment are
predicted to rise by +1-3%; while the pharmaceutical industry
segment will increase by +5-7% and the paper/non-durable products
industry by +4-6%. Of the remaining segments, five segments,
including beverages (-1-4%), chemical products (-1-12%),
consumer durables (-1-13%), personal care products (-1-2%) and
printing/converting (-1-13%), are predicted to reduce spending.
The hardware/industrial/automotive segment has budgeted about
the same as last year.
Respondents indicated that the primary factors driving demand
this year include "the need to replace existing machinery with
current models in order to gain efficiency, productivity" (32%).
Also mentioned was "the need to expand production capacity" (30%).
For the 2001 study, cyclical economic factors are exerting
considerable more negative weight on the outlook for packaging
machinery purchasing than in year's past. The most compelling
reasons to expect a leveling off in sales for 2001 include:
Solid evidence of much slower economic growth is affecting
capital expenditure budget decisions throughout most sectors of
the packaging machinery market.
The most recent cycle of capital spending is now in its later
phase. As a result of heavy spending for machinery over the
past few years, the market's level of packaging capacity has
nearly reached a point of saturation in relation to current
production requirements.
The primary reasons survey respondents provided as to why they
were expecting to reduce packaging machinery spending for 2001
include "existing machinery adequate" (43%), "spent heavily for
machinery in 2000" (30%) and "lower corporate sales, profits and
budget cuts" (23%).
A copy of the complete Executive Summary is available by
contacting PMMI at
mailto:pmmi@pmmi.org
A copy can also be found on PMMI's web site at
http://www.pmmi.org/
The study's findings are based on more than 400 in-depth
telephone interviews conducted with decision-makers from
essentially all sectors of the market. This represents 1,895
plants, up from 1,844 plants last year. Industrial Research
Associates (IRA), Uwchland, PA, conducted the research. The
firm also administers PMMI's annual Shipments & Outlook Study.
The survey is free to PMMI members. There is a US$495.00 charge
to non-members for the complete survey. For more information,
contact:
Paula Feldman
Manager of Statistics
Telephone: 703-243-8555
mailto:paula@pmmi.org
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is a
trade association whose 501 members manufacture packaging and
packaging-related converting machinery in the United States
and Canada. PMMI is committed to improving, leading and
unifying all segments of the packaging industry worldwide.
PMMI provides information, education and services to its
members, users of packaging or converting machinery, the
government and the general public.
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Aljet Introduces Agricultural Chemical Drying System
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Fluid Energy Aljet, a division of Fluid Energy Processing and
Equipment Company, offers a flash drying system designed for
agricultural chemical drying, the Model 14 ThermaJet.
The unit dries a heat-sensitive agricultural product to a
final moisture level of below 0.5 percent. To accommodate
operation in the presence of solvents, the Model 14 ThermaJet
can operate with an inert gas recycling package using a
steam-to-air heat exchanger. A condenser is included in the
system to remove solvent and/or water vapor from the process
air stream before recycling. The system also includes a
process blower, PC or PLC-based controls with instrumentation,
a product collector and an exhaust fan.
The Model 14 ThermaJet can be designed to operate in a
horizontal configuration to meet customer space requirements.
Despite its unique configuration, the ThermaJet utilizes the
same technology used in vertical ThermaJet systems.
Low-pressure hot air is introduced into the dryer ring
through nozzles, creating a high velocity, rotating air
stream that rapidly sweeps the wet feed material into the
drying chamber. The turbulent hot air quickly deagglomerates
the feed stock and instantaneously flashes off moisture
without allowing the product temperature to increase above
a critical level.
Fluid Energy Aljet, the world's largest jet mill supplier,
represents over fifty years of experience in fine particle
process technology. Vigorous product development efforts,
supported by a securely rooted background in its industry,
have made Fluid Energy Aljet a leader in its field.
For more information, contact:
Kim Roetenberg
Director,Sales and Marketing
Fluid Energy Aljet
4300 Bethlehem Pike
Telford, PA 18969
Telephone: 215-721-8990
Fax 215-721-2355
Web site: http://www.fluidenergype.com/
mailto:kroetenberg@fluidenergype.com
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Top Picks at Amazon.com
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Top picks from Amazon.com this week are:
"Packaging: Specifications, Purchasing, and Quality
Control"
by Edmund A. Leonard
Hardcover, 4th Rev edition
"Food Packaging
Technology"
by G. Bureau (Editor), J.-L. Multon (Editor)
Hardcover, November 1995
"Corrugated Shipping Containers: An Engineering
Approach"
by George G. Maltenfort
Hardcover, revised edition, May 1996
We thank you for your continued support of the Reading Room.
Do you need a book? Can you suggest a book you love, that we
should have in the Reading Room? Let me know and we will
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Dot Com and for our Reading Room. You can visit the Reading
Room at:
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Ask Joe Column!
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THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
"Applying Weighfeeders in Blending Operations for Bulk Solids"
Guest article by Sheldon Shepherd
Siemens Milltronics, Inc.
You can read Sheldon's article at:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/pb_services/askjoe.htm
PAST Ask Joe! ARCHIVED ARTCLES
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to the Ask Joe! Column.
For more information, please contact Joe Marinelli at:
mailto:shtech@fmtc.net
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DCE Spotair - Compact Venting Filter
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DCE, Inc - Minneapolis, MN, has introduced the new DCE Spotair
filter - a compact, high efficiency venting filter designed
to reduce costs and improve productivity in material conveying
applications. Using all its 80 years experience in dust control,
DCE has developed this versatile, new range as a direct
response to customer requests. It will provide a simple,
cost-effective solution that minimizes waste and allows
valuable product to be successfully reclaimed and re-used.
Purpose-built for low air volume, venting operations, the DCE
Spotair is ideal for use within industries such as, agrofood
production, cement and minerals processing, flour milling,
food processing, grain and cereal milling and pharmaceutical
manufacturing. The filter is designed for straightforward
direct mounting onto elevators, conveyors, hoppers, and day
bins for effective point of use dust control. Alternatively,
it can be used as an integral part of a larger dust control
system to ensure full compliance with relevant health and
safety regulations.
The DCE Spotair is capable of capturing any dust generated
and returning it directly onto the process stream, while
maintaining a slight negative pressure in the system. This
eliminates wasteful and potentially harmful dust emissions
and ensures the customer can effectively reclaim valuable
material, improving production yield and efficiency. The
DCE Spotair can be fitted with a choice of filter media -
DCE Dalamatic filter media or DCE Unicell spun-bonded
polyester elements. Both have been proven in thousand of
dust control applications across the world and ensure
efficiency, continuous filter operation across a range of
filter areas from 22 ft² to 108 ft².
A choice of five DCE Spotair units is available to suit air
volumes from 200 ft²/m up to 560 ft²/m. Both horizontal and
vertical mounting casing options can be supplied to suit
customer requirements. All units incorporate a low noise
1HP fan set and are designed to operate within a wide
temperature range of 14F to 140F and to a pressure of +/-8"WG
Compact in size, the DCE Spotair is supplied fully assembled
ensuring easy installation, even in confined industrial
environments. Units are manufactured in stainless or mild
steel.
For further information contact:
Ms. Gloria Gordon
Marketing Communications Manager
DCE, Inc.
Donaldson Company
Dust Collection Group
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Telephone: 952-887-3991
Fax: 952-887-3377
Web site: http://www.dceinc.com/
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Powder and Bulk Dot Com had over 22,000+ visitors in March!
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Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems Sponsoring Seminar
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Pharmaceutical Powder Processing and Solid Dosage Form
Manufacturing
Tuesday, June 19th, 2001
Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
OR
Thursday, June 21st, 2001
Hosokawa Manufacturing
150 Todd Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95402*
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
*Note: Santa Rosa seminar will also include the display and
demonstration of several types of process equipment
Pharmaceutical demands are increasing every day for new products
and technologies to meet process challenges and Hosokawa Micron
Powder Systems can provide companies with cost-effective
solutions to develop, test or manufacture new pharmaceutical
products. Hosokawa’s industry experience makes us effective in
dealing with issues that confront pharmaceutical producers
worldwide.
This seminar will:
-Explore issues and techniques related to the processing of
pharmaceutical powders;
-Educate you about sanitary design considerations and product
containment matters
-Provide you with the practical knowledge and industry insight
you need to handle these issues.
-Give you the opportunity to investigate solutions for your
pharmaceutical powder processing applications.
This seminar will be a focused, interactive learning experience.
Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems has assembled a team of
industry specialists to share their expertise in design and
application matters related to the powder processing of
pharmaceuticals.
Participate in stimulating discussions with representatives
from leading companies to share their insights and concerns on
this important topic.
Our hands-on seminar will probe these topics:
-Comparisons of Various Milling and Micronization Techniques
-Product Containment and Isolation
-API Isolation during Powder Handling/Transfer Processes
-Innovative design and process options for pharmaceutical
milling systems mixing/vacuum drying/roller compaction
Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems, a 9001 ISO certified facility,
is responding to the pharmaceutical community’s needs for
products and technologies specifically designed to meet the
challenges of milling and micronization, isolation,
containment, mixing, roller compaction and powder handling.
Our brand names of Alpine, Bepex, Mikro, Micron, Vrieco-Nauta,
Stott and Vitalair are known to provide value-added
technology to your operation. Come spend a day with us.
It will be time well spent.
For more information contact:
Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems
10 Chatham Rd.
Summit, NJ 07901
Toll free: 800-526-4491 Ext. 9265
Fax: 908-273-6344
Web site: http://www.hosokawamicron.com/
Register on-line at:
http://www.hosokawamicron.com/REGISTRATION.HTM
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Hot Messages from the Help Forum
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People post their requests for help and offer their suggestions
to others in our open forum.
Mr. Hentschel has too many supersacks:
We are looking for someone to take metric ton supersacks. The
bags we have used to contain titanium dioxide CaCo3 polymers
elastomers
If you know of anyone e-mail me.
J Hentschel
Vinyl Building Products
1 Raritan Road
Oakland, NJ 07436
mailto:jhentschel@tkvbp.com
Mr. Conner needs help transferring sodium hydroxide:
I am looking for a way to transfer Sodium Hydroxide powder
from a fiber drum to charge a tank without the operators
being exposed to the dust?
Bob Conner
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Telephone: 800-552-7623 ext133
mailto:rconner@parker.com
These and other messages can be found in the Help Forum.
Share your expertise with others:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl
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Call For Photographs!
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This week's photo is of Columbia Machine's HL8000 palletizer
with its special high-mainframe design ensures optimal use of
transportation space, with the ability to stack 135" high
loads to fill up 140" height capacity vans and railcars.
The HL8000 palletizer is equipped with slip-sheet, tie-sheet
and cap sheet feeders, plus pallet dispenser and stretch wrap
machine to accommodate a variety of load configurations.
Photo courtesy of M'Lyss Maygra, Columbia Machine, Inc.
Web site: http://www.palletizing.com/
We would love to have your photo of a bulk materials process,
packaging, conveying or handling "action shot" for our home page.
If you have a favorite photograph of bulk materials handling
at its best, please e-mail us a jpeg or gif of the photo with
a description of what is in the photo for our home page.
Full credit and the description of the photo will be given.
Photographs are be changed every two weeks to give everyone
a chance to be included.
Send your photograph and description to,
mailto:news@powderandbulk.com
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