FFE Minerals Acquires KOCH

Bethlehem, PA -- FFE Minerals, the minerals processing arm of FLSmidth, has acquired KOCH Transporttechnik of Germany and Austria.  KOCH Transporttechnik is a world leader in materials handling systems for various industries and is the worldwide market leader in pipe conveyors.

KOCH designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of mechanical transport equipment and systems in the minerals and cement industries as well as in pulp and paper.

The company is very well known especially for the transport of minerals such as iron ore and coal and is very active in cement as well. KOCH Austria is just now handling the pipe conveyors for the world’s largest cement production line, St. Genevieve in USA, - a plant designed and currently under construction by FLSmidth. KOCH Germany is completing the world's longest pipe conveyor of 8.2 km for Cementos Lima in Peru.

KOCH’s global reputation in conveying equipment application, design, and engineering will now be reinforced by FFE Minerals’ direct operating presence in eleven countries. FFE Minerals will greatly benefit from the experience of KOCH and together they will build a very strong position in the marketplace by creating a new Materials Handling technology Center within the FFE Minerals Group, headed by Heinz Kanel, current General Manager of MVT, who worked for KOCH for 18 years prior to his service with FFE Minerals.

The sales of KOCH are expected to surpass 80 million euros in 2007 and will have a positive effect on the FLSmidth Group’s earnings in 2007.

“KOCH Transporttechnik has a proven record as a solid supplier of materials transport systems and brings to us technology, experience and a strong brand name that will strengthen our strategy of growth in the minerals processing industry. KOCH also has numerous references in the cement industry, thereby, demonstrating the synergies between our cement and minerals businesses” says, Group CEO Jorgen Huno Rasmussen, FLSmidth.

Source: http://www.ffeminerals.com/

Martin Engineering to Build Coal-Handling Systems

Neponset, IL -- Martin Engineering Services Group, LLC, a business unit of Martin Engineering, the international supplier of systems and services for controlling dust and spillage from bulk material handling systems, has been awarded a $3,700,000 contract to supply 34 custom-engineered Martin Inertial Flow Chutes to a project for a leading Italian utility company.

The Martin Engineering chutes are part of a major investment to develop a clean coal-handling facility for one of Italy’s largest power companies. The contract was awarded by the project’s principal contractor, Voest Alpine Materials Handling, (Sandvik Mining and Construction) of Austria.

Martin Inertial Flow Transfer Chutes are custom-engineered chutes used in the loading or unloading of belt conveyors. Developed with the use of sophisticated material testing and computerized flow-modeling, Martin Inertial Flow Transfer Chutes carry a written guarantee of up to a 98% reduction of dust and spillage, and also reduce problems with impact damage, off-center loading, belt mistracking, and chute plugs.

Martin Engineering’s contract represents the largest engineer/procure/construct project for the company’s European business unit Martin Engineering GmbH. Located in Walluf Germany the European unit will work in close collaboration with the company’s engineering and project management unit Martin Engineering Services Group, of Kirkland, Washington, with support teams in Brazil, Germany, and South Africa.

“We are pleased to have been awarded this project as it represents our commitment to improving bulk materials handling systems around the world, said Ed Peterson, chairman of Martin Engineering. “We feel it recognizes both the success of our Martin Inertial Flow™ Transfer Technologies, and the integration of our global network. We see it as a sign of things to come for us in the global marketplace, where our engineering expertise, superior technology, financial strength, and personalized project management come together to delight our customers.”

Founded in 1944, Martin Engineering is the world’s largest and most experienced company offering engineered systems for conveyors and transfer points custom designed and guaranteed to handle bulk solids in a clean, safe, productive way.

Web site: http://www.martin-eng.com/

Contamination-Free Powder Transfer System

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- Powdered products that are either hazardous or subject to contamination when exposed to the workplace environment can be transferred safely by a self-contained Powder Transfer System (PTS). Designed for such products as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and metal powders, the totally sealed pneumatic system requires no external filters or vents, allowing dust-free charging of powder directly into closed vessels, including those under vacuum or pressure.

Manufactured by Dietrich Engineering Consultants and distributed through De Dietrich Process Systems, Inc., the system transfers materials at velocities up to 5 m/sec, and can reportedly move non-free-flowing powders, including some wet cake, and handle flammable and explosive products safely.

The system employs a sealed transfer vessel that is connected to the feed container and mounted on the vessel to be charged. Product is moved into the transfer vessel and then charged into the receiving vessel with no escape of dust or air into the environment.

The PTS is equipped with four valves, one each for product inlet, product outlet, vacuum source, and pressure source. The inlet valve is connected via sealed tube to the product source, and the outlet valve is similarly connected to the receiving vessel. Inside the PTS cover is a membrane that can filter particles down to 1 µm.

When a transfer cycle is initiated, a valve is opened to create a vacuum inside the transfer vessel. After a predetermined time interval, the inlet valve is opened and powder is drawn into the chamber. As soon as the vessel is full, the inlet valve is closed, while the vacuum remains open briefly to remove air that has been drawn in with the product. The vacuum valve is then closed and the pressurizing valve is opened, creating slight overpressure in the PTS chamber.

Next, the outlet valve is opened and the PTS overpressure causes the product to discharge into the receiving vessel. The overpressure also serves to clear the filtration membrane and restore vacuum capacity, readying the system for another cycle once the outlet and pressurizing valves are closed.

The PTS can transfer powder to or from virtually any process or storage vessel contamination-free, and can be programmed to dose either volumetrically or gravimetrically. Due to its compact design, the system can be mounted on a vessel, saving floor space, or on a caster-mounted frame to service multiple vessels.

The equipment has few mechanical parts and is reportedly easy to sanitize between product changeovers.

For more information contact:
De Dietrich Process Systems, Inc.
244 Sheffield St.
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Telephone: 1-908-317-2585
Email: sales@ddpsinc.com
Web site: http://www.ddpsinc.com/

New "Quarry-Pro" Pedestal Boom

BOCA RATON, FL - - Tecman, the largest independent manufacturer of pedestal booms in Europe, introduces its highly successful Quarry-Pro range of hydraulic pedestal booms into North America. Tecman currently supplies boom systems to some of the largest quarry and mine operators in the world, as well as some major OEM's globally

The Quarry-Pro range, which has been selling in Europe for the past five (5) years, offers features that are at the leading edge of pedestal boom design. This includes a standard slew ring with 350° rotation, electronic pilot control systems, variable displacement axial piston pumps, excavator type rotary frame and boom structures that are purpose built for the harsh quarry and mine working environments. Horizontal ranges cover 10' - 45' and will support a hydraulic hammer with the capability of 750 ft.lb. – 12000 ft.lb. impact energy class.

With over 450 installation worldwide, Tecman's vast experience in the design, manufacture and installation of pedestal boom systems, will serve it well in North America. A large part of Tecman's success has been their custom design facility, with the ability to custom build boom systems to adapt to all types of crushers including jaw, gyratory, impact and portable plants. The use of this facility will be immediately available to all North

American customers and dealers, thereby, offering exactly what is needed and not forcing them to adapt their plant to what's available.

Leading edge technology is not the only advantage Tecman brings to North America. Quality and value complete the total package being offered to the American market, which includes an unprecedented warranty. The slew ring rotation system will be covered by a three (3) year warranty. In addition, the revolutionary Integral Column System, allowing for a totally integrated boom, column and power pack system, is only available from Tecman.

The focus for Tecman is to offer a price competitive, advanced pedestal boom system package that will structurally and operationally exceed customers expectations.

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My company is having a problem with a loss in weight feeder. We are producing fish feed, and are using a loss in weight feeder to feed an agglomerator with fine powder. The feeder should give about 160 Kg/h into the agglomerator.

We are running batches of approximate 700 Kg. The hopper levels are set to be: low level: 7.5 Kg and high 36 Kg. When the hopper comes to low level, the screw goes from gravimetric feeding to volumetric feeding while the hoper is filling.

The screw is set to be in volumetric feeding for 1 minute. The filling of the hopper from 7.5 Kg to 36 Kg takes approximate 20-30 seconds.

And here comes the problem: When the screw is going back to gravimetric feeding it goes out of boundaries (> 160 Kg/h) and is just escalating upwards. We will then stop the screw for some seconds and start it again. This is done 3-5 times. And it takes up to 3 minutes to get the feeding stable at 160 Kg/h again.

When it is stabilized, it will stay stable until next time the hopper is filled and the same thing occur.

We are wondering on two scenarios.

1. There is no valve over the hopper, so there is possibility that there is material dropping into the hopper after it is finished filling from the screw that is on the top over the hopper.

2. Would it be possible that the larger mass introduced (36 kg) and that the screw is still going in volumetric feeding, is enough to bring the system out of balance?

Note: The system is 3 years old and was installed new at place.  Any answer much appreciated. (to post reply, click here)

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Tore.abodsvik@oddberg.no

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Fluid Energy Processing and Equipment Company, an industry leading chemical processing and manufacturing company for over 50 years, is located in Hatfield, PA manufactures high quality jet mills, flash dryers and services for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries.

This facility is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill a Technical Sales Manager position. The candidate must have prior technical sales experience in the chemicals, polymers, additives, or bulk powder industries. This individual is responsible for key account sales growth and technical sales/service initiatives with new/existing customers.

Strong writing and communication skills are a must. This candidate must have the ability to identify new opportunities, collect facts and data, and be able to aggressively pursue sales opportunities to increase market share. The candidate should be organized, and be able to multi task.

Duties:
- Reports directly to the Director of Sales and Marketing
- Maintain service to existing accounts and identify and produce new customers
- Regular communication and technical support with the Processing and Equipment Manufacturing Division

Requirements:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
- High energy and enthusiastic individual
- Team player
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and establish relationships
- Ability to travel up to 40%
- Skills in the follow areas: planning, organization, customer focus, results and relationship building

We are an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V.  Benefits include: excellent health care package, 401K, and profit sharing.

Please forward resume to: jgutkind@fluidenergype.com 
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