New Sponsor : Ivan Semenenko Ltd.

Jacksonville Beach, FL -- We are pleased to announce that Ivan Semenenko Ltd. (ISL) has become a sponsor of Powder and Bulk Dot Com.

Ivan Semenenko Ltd. (ISL) is an ISO 9001 registered firm providing bulk material and powder handling solutions. ISL's Cone Valve Technology provides clean, trouble-free, discharge of bulk solids from IBC’s, FIBC’s, sacks and even silos. Offering you accurate dosing control from process to packaging.

Since it's 1979 patent, the cone valve has been used in the controlled flow of powders and particulates. While the original system had some difficulties in meeting hygiene standards, a simpler cone valve actuator was developed in 1998 culminating in ISL's new ‘Rolling Seal’ actuator.

"Ultimate Solutions in Powder Handling"

Ivan Semenenko Ltd. today manufactures a full line equipment utilizing the ISL Cone Valve Technology including; bulk bag fillers & discharge systems, tablet valves, high containment systems, dosing systems, IBC fillers & dischargers, silo dischargers, IBC's, IBC blenders and washers. Offering complete systems for raw material intake to processing to packaging in the foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metals and mineral processing industries.

International: ISL supports their customers from their offices worldwide in the US, Britain, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Italy and Australia.

For more information contact:
Mr. Vic Godding
Ivan Semenenko Ltd. (ISL)
Wolford Lodge
Great Wolford Rd.
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 OPE
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1608 652 123
Fax: +44 8704 602 236

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Koch Dryers : Now with Enhanced Software

Ispringen, Germany -- The driving force behind the development of a touch panel control system for the dryers produced by Werner Koch Machinentechnik was a desire for simplification. A 6-color screen offers users a convenient overview of the whole system. Functions like drying temperature, regulation of the air volume, hold time monitoring, throughput calculations and energy saving are shown clearly and it is easy to adjust the settings.

The most recent development is the integration of enhanced software to record the dew point over 24 hours. Users now have a window with a clear image of dew point readings for the past 24 hours. Analyzing these readings shows the actual load on the dryer and indicates problem-free operation. Koch offers an optional Ethernet interface to link the system to your company’s data network.

For more than 30 years, the name Koch-Technik has been synonymous with innovation, precision, modular flexibility and cost-effectiveness in the mixing, dosing, conveying and drying of plastic granulates and plastic powders. Use of our equipment and systems in more than 4,000 plastic processing companies around the world document the acceptance and high efficiency of these systems in everyday production work.

For more information contact:
Werner Koch Maschinentechnik GmbH
Abt. Vertrieb
Industriestrabe 3
D-75228 Ispringen
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)7234 +49 8009-0
Fax ++49 / 07231 / 8009-60

The New Standard in Peristaltic Pump Technology

Finland -- Larox Flowsys, the preferred supplier of cutting-edge flow control technology, announces the launch of its product range expansion, the Larox LPP80 peristaltic pump.

“The purpose of the LPP80 product development was to meet demands for a high-volume pump designed for heavy industrial duties as required in most mineral processing and metallurgical applications. The process has resulted in a peristaltic pump with exceptional performance and reliability,” says Matti Riihimдki of Larox Flowsys Pump Products.

The Larox LPP pumps incorporate a unique patented rolling design, which is the first real change in the industry in over 30 years. This advanced design eliminates friction, maximizes hose life and lowers energy consumption. The roller is mounted on a crankshaft creating eccentric rotation during the 360 degree operating cycle. Compared to conventional peristaltic pumps, the LPP pumps generate 100% more flow per compression. This significant benefit cannot be overstated.

Highly robust and reliable, these pumps can handle abrasive, corrosive, viscous or crystallizing media and slurries with high solid content. The new LPP80 pump has a flow capacity of up to 40 m3/h and a maximum operating pressure of 7.5 bar.

Larox LPP peristaltic pumps are equipped with in-line pipe connections; an optional hose leak detection unit and a patented adjustment mechanism that senses hose wear when compression is readjusted. This helps to maximize hose lifetime and minimize the risk of over-compression. The compression adjustment is based on measuring the compression force making readjustment easy.

About Larox Flowsys Oy

Headquartered in Lappeenranta, Finland, Larox Flowsys Oy is the preferred supplier of cutting-edge flow control technology. Our product range includes pinch valves and peristaltic pumps. We focus on abrasive, corrosive and other demanding shut-off, control and pumping applications serving a wide range of process industries worldwide.

Web site: http://www.larox.fi/flowsys/

Outokumpu to Deliver World's Largest Flotation Cell

Finland -- Outokumpu Technology has agreed the delivery of three TankCell®-300 flotation cells to OceanaGold's Macraes operation in New Zealand. TankCell®-300, with an active capacity of over 300m3, is the largest mechanical flotation cell in the world. The Macraes delivery will be the first such installation and represents a significant development for flotation technology in general.

Outokumpu Technology will provide the complete flotation circuit at Macraes and is responsible for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the three cells, with completion scheduled for mid 2007.

OceanaGold's Macraes mine is New Zealand's largest producer of gold, with the annual capacity to process 6 million tonnes. A single train configuration of 1/1/1 TankCell®-300s, combined with two existing TankCell®-150s, will replace the site's original three trains of column flotation, representing a significant reduction not only in footprint, but also in operational costs such as maintenance and spare parts. The larger TankCell® design also offers optimized froth stability for low-grade ores, as well as ongoing savings from lower air and power consumption.

The TankCell®-300 units at Macraes will also feature the latest field-proven and patented FloatForce(TM)mixing technologies developed by Outokumpu Technology.

Outokumpu Technology is renowned for the performance, innovation and efficiency of its flotation technology and this contract further underlines its position as the global leader in flotation. In today's buoyant concentrates and metals marketplace, there is an ever-growing need for improvements such as increased throughput in low-grade ores, enhanced metal recoveries and operational efficiencies, and the introduction of a 300m3 cell is a long-anticipated response to this market need.

In the past ten years alone, Outokumpu Technology has installed a total of more than 1600 TankCell® units globally including the world's largest single train of flotation cells by volume, 10 x 200m3, installed in 2006 in Australia.

For further information please contact:
Mr. Sami Grцnstrand
Global Technology Manager - Flotation
Outokumpu Technology
Minerals Processing
Telephone: +358 (0)20 529 2722
Email: sami.gronstrand@outokumputechnology.com
Web site: http://www.outokumputechnology.com/

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Mr. Clementi wants to find flow measurement funnels:

Can anyone help me find a source for flow measurement funnels for solids? I'm thinking of a set of glass funnels with progressively larger necks that are used to measure the flowability of a powder.

A quantity of the powder was placed in a #6 funnel and it would either flow out or bridge. If it bridged it would be tried with the next larger funnel until it did not bridge. These funnels looked like they were made of Pyrex.

Does anyone know a source for buying these sets of funnels? Fisher, C-P, others don't seem to have them. (to post reply, click here)

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Robert Clementi
Akzonobel
robert.clementi@akzonobel.com

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I am a student Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands. I have read almost every Ask Joe article. But now I have a question.

For a project I have to design an apparatus that doses small quantities of powder with a accuracy of +/- 0.1 micrograms. With this application should I also consider the effect of ratholing, mass flow and arching?

We don't have equipment at hand to define things as particle size and shear strength. Is it possible to build test equipment ourselves? Does anybody have information about it? (to post reply, click here)

Kind Regards,
Danny van Gils
Avans University
djamgils@hotmail.com

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Regional Sales Manager Wanted - NBE, Inc.

National Bulk Equipment is a Holland Michigan based manufacturer of automated material handling systems and equipment for the food, chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, pet food, dairy, rubber, tobacco industries.

Our equipment is used to unload, discharge, store, meter, move, mix, weigh and fill raw materials used in manufacturing and packaging processes. Our solution oriented sales and marketing approach has resulted in the NBE name being synonymous with the market leader.

We have an immediate opening for a Regional Sales Manager, to develop business with end customers and OEM accounts. Duties include interacting with customers and sales agents to develop solutions to material handling issues, preparing technical proposals, proposal presentations, processing orders, and assisting in conducting factory tests.

Applicant will need to be self motivated, aggressive, detail oriented, have excellent communication and computer skills. A strong mechanical aptitude and technical background is required. Industry experience, sales and application experience, and experience working with reps and OEMs, are all preferred but not necessary.

Excellent salary and commission package. 2-4 years in an industrial process equipment environment and a Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

For immediate consideration, please forward resume to:
Human Resources Manager
National Bulk Equipment, Inc.
12838 Stainless Drive
Holland, MI 49424
Fax: 616-399-8164
Email: ellen@nbe-inc.com
Web site: http://www.nbe-inc.com/

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