Oklahoma City, OK -- Smico Manufacturing pleased to announce installation of their new Vibroset screener.  Their customer, a large cereal manufacturer, wanted to increase production. The problem they faced was that they would have to add more round, Sweco-type screeners to do the job. So they thought!

In after in house testing, Smico determined that the customer could indeed increase production by switching to the Virbroset screener. One Smico 3' x 6' Vibroset vibrating screen was installed, replacing all four 48" diameter round screeners.  The manufacture also found that the installation not only reduced needed floor space, but also cut maintenance time to minutes rather than hours for screen changes.

"I couldn't believe it myself - it was amazing" said Jim Robbins, of Jim Robbins & Associates, the local Smico sales representative, "The customer had never heard of Smico before and they had their doubts. By working closely with Smico, we were able to engineer the project to fit their plant. Our customer is so pleased, we are now working on expanding their second and third production lines."

Smico Manufacturing Co., LLC designs, manufactures and markets dry and wet screening and separation equipment and systems. Established almost 100 years ago, Smico serves the manufacturing, agricultural, mining, construction and environmental markets.  They offer 13 different models of vibratory screening equipment have unit capacities ranging from 500 pound per hour to over 1300 tons per hour.  Get to know Smico!

For more information contact:
Mr. John Murray
Smico Manufacturing Co. LLC
500 N. MacArthur
Oklahoma City, OK  73127
Telephone:  1-405-946-1461
Fax:  1-405-946-1472
Web site:  http://www.smico.com/

Malvern, UK -- Outokumpu Technology and Malvern Process Systems, a division of Malvern Instruments Ltd, have announced the successful completion of a major collaborative project. The work has resulted in the development of a new laser diffraction-based on-stream particle size analyzer for use in slurry applications and is ideal for use in minerals operations.

The new PSI 500, which will be marketed world-wide exclusively by Outokumpu, uses Malvern's established Insitec real-time on-line particle sizing platform, incorporated into a system that allows automatic sampling direct from the minerals processing line every 10 to 30 seconds. It includes a fully automated, highly sophisticated diluter unit that ensures delivery of appropriate sample concentrations to the optical sensor.

Commenting on the collaborative development, Matti Kongas, Product Manager for Outokumpu Technology said: "Many of our clients have indicated the need for a broadband on-line particle size analysis solution. The partnership with Malvern Process Systems allows us to extend our product offering to lower sizes, with the phenomenal resolution and accuracy of laser diffraction. Doing so complements well our current on-line sizer, the PSI200, which has currently over 300 installations world-wide."

Craig Howarth, Business Director, Malvern Process Systems, said: "Malvern Insitec on-line particle sizers are now in widespread use across many industrial processes. It has been a pleasure to work with Outokumpu Technology and this collaboration exemplifies Malvern Process Systems' successful partnering strategy, which sees us working with companies who share both our vision of technology leadership and our focus on meeting the real needs of our customers."

About Malvern Process Systems

Malvern Process Systems is a division of Malvern Instruments (part of the Spectris Plc group) and focuses on the development, production and implementation of intelligent process solutions for particulate systems. Malvern has over 30 years of experience in particle size analysis by laser diffraction. The on-line dry powder particle size analyzer, Malvern Insitec, has currently over 300 installations world-wide.  www.malps.com

About Outokumpu Technology

Outokumpu has wide experience in the discovery and refining of base metals. The company has developed a comprehensive line of metallurgical processes and related advanced equipment, from grinding to metal production. Outokumpu TankCell and automation technologies are used by major mining companies around the world. www.outokumpu.com

HELSINKI, Finland, July 23  -- Metso Corporation's fiber and paper technology business area Metso Paper will supply a complete woodyard system at the new pulp mill of Veracel Cellulose S.A. in Eunapolis, state of Bahia, Brazil. The value of the order is approximately EUR 25 million, including deliveries from sub-suppliers. The start up of the mill is scheduled for mid 2005.

Metso Paper's delivery consists of a complete wood processing system for eucalyptus wood produced in Veracel's forest plantations. The system, which will be one of the largest in the world, will include two chipping lines, a chip handling system as well as a bark and fuel handling system.

Veracel Cellulose is a joint venture of Stora Enso and Aracruz Cellulose S.A. The new greenfield pulp mill will be built in Eunapolis in the state of Bahia. The mill will produce 900,000 tonnes of eucalyptus based kraft pulp a year.

Metso Corporation is a global supplier of process industry machinery and systems, as well as know-how and aftermarket services. The corporation's core businesses are fiber and paper technology (Metso Paper), rock and mineral processing (Metso Minerals) and automation and control technology (Metso Automation).

Source: Metso Corporation, http://www.metso.com/

BINGHAM CANYON, Utah – Controlling tension is one secret to a longer life. So, when the operator of the world’s largest open pit copper mine replaced its conveyor belt system that had lasted 50 percent longer than expected, it did what any satisfied customer would do. It went back to the original manufacturer – Goodyear Engineered Products – for more tension control.

The first Goodyear conveyor belt was retired at Kennecott Utah Copper after 15 years service and 700 million tons of copper ore transported. The replacement – a Goodyear Flexsteel ST3500 conveyor belt – is living up to its predecessor’s reputation, and then some, according to Mike Braucher, Goodyear’s conveyor belt marketing manager.

"We kicked the belt’s performance up another notch with technological advances in our manufacturing process," said Braucher. Goodyear’s proprietary tension control system was used for the first time during the large-scale production run to individually tension 106 steel cords running the length of each belt segment.

"Equal tension across the width of the belt during production gives a higher quality product with longer life expectancy," said Braucher.

Assembled on site in 24 spliced sections, the 35,000-foot long, 72-inch wide belt transports 10,000 tons of copper ore per hour.

"After installation, a value-added service Goodyear provides is periodic electronic belt inspections," said Braucher. "This on-site technology helps determine cover wear and predict life expectancy, and has shown the belt is exceeding expectations once again."

Mining success depends on the reliability of many operating components, he explained. So, Goodyear Sensor Guard 2000, an electronic monitoring system, was installed to quickly shut down the system to minimize belt damage if a belt rip or tear is detected. To reduce downtime during the belt changeover, the work was coordinated with a relocation of other mining equipment.

"The entire belt was spliced in advance and layered near the installation site to expedite the process," said John Henley, vice president for National Belt Service, Inc., a Goodyear Authorized Distributor. Five of the 24 splices performed by National Belt Service, Inc., involved Goodyear’s patented Splice Preform – a technology used to decrease splice time by reducing cord lay-up and cement drying time. "Completing the splicing operation prior to the scheduled shutdown reduced downtime from 18 to four days," explained Henley, "which translated into a lot more copper mined for the month."

Kennecott’s excavation site is listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, measuring 2.5 miles wide and three-quarters of a mile deep. Goodyear Engineered Products, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty and lightweight conveyor belts, is also a leading producer of industrial hose and power transmission products.

For additional information, call (800) BELT-USA or visit www.goodyear.com 

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I need to place dry sand in a concrete test trench that is 5 ft by 5 ft by 50 ft length. The sand must be placed as homogenous (uniform density) as possible and within a practical amount of time.

My idea is by gravity–fed air pluviation through some sort of hopper system suspended above the trench.  It would be ideal if the hopper system could trolley back and forth over the length of the trench during deposition.  The variables I would want to control are intensity of sand pour and drop height from hopper exit valve/gate to top of sand bed.

Any insight on how to do this and who could help with the design and fabrication of a system out on the West Coast would be appreciated.
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Mark Tufenkjian
mtufenk@calstatela.edu

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