New Improved Kalcret Hard Compound from Abresist

Urbana, IN -- Abresist Corporation introduces the new and improved Kalcret® hard compound, cement bonded wear protection for system components and pipes. The new Kalcret features a reduced mixing time of approximately 5 minutes, is easier to handle and offers a faster installation time. The new compound can also be easily applied overhead.

Kalcret is made up of a hard aggregate material, cement binder and micro and nano silica. The hard aggregate provides the high quality wear protection, while the micro and nano silica fill the pores between the cement portions. Kalcret reaches high strength and wear resistance after 8 hours.

Suitable for temperatures up to 1,200°C/2,192°F, Kalcret handles a broad range of abrasive products, including coal, cement, ore, sand and other hard, granular materials. Kalcret is available as a toweled, cast or sprayed-on compound to provide a continuous lining for system components with horizontal, vertical, inclined, curved, flat and large surfaces. Kalcret is also available in prefabricated shaped elements and equipped with threaded studs or weld clips.

Founded in 1977, Abresist Corporation, based in Urbana, Indiana, manufactures fused cast basalt and ceramic linings that provide excellent abrasion and impact protection. Specifically constructed for use wherever wear and abrasion are a problem, Abresist® linings reduce downtime and maintenance. They are highly resistant to the abrasive effects of bulk materials such as silica, ore, glass, slag, fly ash, limestone, coal, coke, feed, grain, fertilizer, salt and other highly abrasive materials.

For more information contact:
Abresist Corporation
P.O. Box 38
5541 North State Road 13
Urbana, IN 46990
Telephone: 800-348-0717
Fax: 888-348-0717
Email: info@abresist.com
Website: http://www.abresist.com/

One Man Handles 80,000 Tons

Uzwil, Switzerland -- The commissioning of the new ship unloader in the port of Durban was no everyday event even for the managers of the Bidvest Group. Little wonder, therefore, that Koos Smith, Director of the Bidfreight affiliate SA Bulk Terminal (SABT), proudly explained to media representatives: “With the commissioning of the new ship unloader, our capacity has increased to 250,000 metric tons per month or 3 million tons per year – more than the total capacity of all other grain terminals in South Africa combined.”

And indeed – the data of the new SABT ship unloader, which handles free­flowing bulk materials in the port of Durban, is impressive. The Buhler Portalink 800 weighs 426 tons and has a boom length of 27 meters. The stunning rail­mounted structure can lift and lower its boom and kick its vertical marine leg in and out to handle 800 tons of grain per hour. It is also capable of discharging rice, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. A single man operates the steel giant from his cab or by radio control from the ship’s deck. In other words, one man unloads a 80,000­ton vessel virtually on his own.

Together with the mechanical unloader also installed on the pier, which has a capacity of 290 tons per hour and was supplied by Buhler in 1976, the total capacity of the SABT installation has now increased to 18,000 tons per day. This means that the berthing time of a Panamax­class vessel has been reduced to a mere 10 days – a massive improvement over the 26 days required up to now that slashes the berthing costs.

Different specifications

SABT ordered the new Portalink 800 in August 2005. Installation work started in May 2006. The facility was commissioned on September 12 and inaugurated on November 6, 2006.  The specialists from the Buhler Grain Handling business unit had to give consideration to a number of peculiarities during the engineering stage.

One particular challenge concerned the special mode of feeding the existing conveyors that move the bulk material to the storage bins. In addition, the substructure of the Portalink – its gantry – had to be adapted to suit the limited load bearing capacity of the pier. To achieve a better distribution of the total weight, the unloader travels on 16 wheels on the waterfront side and on 10 on the land side.

Buhler is a global leader in the supply of process engineering solutions, especially production technologies for making foods and engineering materials. Buhler is present in over 140 countries and employs some 6,600 people.

For more information visit: http://www.buhlergroup.com/

Portable Gain-in-Weight Filling Station

Toronto, Canada -- ARBO Engineering was engaged to design and manufacture a gain in weight filling station for a pharmaceutical supply company. The objective was to speed up the filling of various sized containers with different types of powders and do so with less the 0.5% over set point.

ARBO designed a Pharmaceutical grade feeder/filler based on the AF-14 Stainless Steel Resonant Vibratory Drive, which included a V shaped tray, 1 cu. ft. hopper (all contact materials 316SS continuously welded in and out and ground smooth. The 304SS scale, feeder and hopper are all mounted on a robust 304SS, Electropolished frame rolling on heavy duty casters.

The system is controlled by a HARDY Instruments model 3010 filler dispenser controller which is ergonomically placed in front of the filler to allow for easy selection of the particular feed rate.. The operator uses a foot pedal to actuate the filling cycle which is automatically terminated when the desired weight is dispensed.

Once the filling cycle is complete, the hopper can be removed by removing two quick connect clamps for cleaning and reuse. The entire filling station can be moved from one part of the plant to another which reduced the occurrences of spillage from moving the materials within the plant.

The 1000:1 turndown ratio of the AF-14 drive allows for the quick dispensing of small and large quantities of material into various sized bottles and vessels all with one machine. Simple, robust, easy to use, versatile and accurate, this machine has applications in foods, packaging, pharmaceutical and industries as well as specialty metals and a wide variety of other application.

For more information contact:
Mr. Dave Gicza
ARBO Engineering
Telephone: 1-800-689-2726
Email: dgicza@arbo-feeders.com
Web site: http://www.arbo-feeders.com/

ISL : New Activation Frame for Bulk Bags

United Kingdom -- Ivan Semenenko Ltd. (ISL) has further enhanced the design of the unique “Bulk Bag Bin” (BBB) to accommodate the range of FIBC’s from 1250mm, whether square, rectangular or circular section down to 600mm square, all on one standard, multi purpose activation frame. The BBB also enables the fitting of long and short socked outlets from 200 to 600mm diameter, as well as flat bottomed FIBC’s, with or without liner.

At the heart of the latest Bulk Bag Bin enhancement is the patented Activation Frame, which utilizes, in the initial discharge sequence, the product weight to push a support plate progressively lower and simultaneously move a series of Urging Plates into the sides of the Bulk Bag. This simultaneous operation continues with the Bulk Bag following the support plate down allowing it to form into a hopper and at the same time the Urging Plates lift any static product into the flow path.

With many cohesive products a hollow core or stable rathole can be the result when static hopper discharge systems are used but with the ISL Bulk Bag Bin even as a ‘core’ forms the dynamics of the Activation Frame will overcome the problem.

With ISL developed software, which detects zero flow, the cone valve is brought into operation and raises the support frame to the desired height and frequency. In sequence the bag is lifted and the Urging Frames automatically move into and away from the Bulk Bag as determined by the control software. The use of a pair of support frames to hold two loops of the FIBC assists in retaining the bag and ensures there is a requisite degree of tension whilst the manipulation process is underway.

ISL, (Ivan Semenenko Ltd), manufacturer of powder handling systems is synonymous with Cone Valve Technology and the utilization of the cone valve principle for use in IBC’s, Silos, Hoppers as well as upgrading and simplifying traditional, complex cone valve equipment for existing users.

For further information contact:
Ms. Heather Knight
Ivan Semenenko Ltd (ISL)
Telephone: +44 1608 652 123
Web site:  http://www.conevalve.com/

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Regional Sales Manager Wanted

Fluid Energy Processing and Equipment Company, an industry leading chemical processing and manufacturing company for over 50 years, is located just north of Philadelphia, PA. We provide powder processing equipment and systems and high quality custom powder processing services for a variety of customers and industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Regional Sales Manager. Prior technical sales experience in the pharmaceutical, chemicals, polymers, additives, or bulk powder industries will be helpful. This individual is responsible for key account sales growth and technical sales/service initiatives with new/existing customers.

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

* Interaction with all functional areas of the Company.
* Regular communication and technical support with the Processing and Equipment Manufacturing Divisions.
* Work in conjunction with Account Managers and Customer Service personnel.
* Develop, coordinate and maintain sales channels including training and development.
* Initiate and maintain customer relationships
* Overcome challenges and remove road blocks to generating and close profitable business opportunities
* Lead all marketing functions including trade shows, literature, direct mailings, technical meetings, etc.
* Maintains high standards and professional image of the company on a customer level
* 30-40% travel

Requirements:
* Degree in a technical (pharmaceutical, chemistry, polymer or related) or business related field (Marketing, Business Admin.)
* Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
* High energy and enthusiastic individual
* General knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and GMP regulations
* Team player
* Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and establish relationships
* Skills in the follow areas: planning, organization, customer focus, results and relationship building

Considered a plus:
* Knowledge of dry chemical processing
* Fluid Energy offers a competitive compensation package including base and variable components.

Please send Resumes to:
Jeff Gutkind
Fluid Energy Processing and Equipment Company
4300 Bethlehem Pike
Telford, PA 18969
215-721-8990
Email:  jgutkind@fluidenergype.com
Web site:  http://www.fluidenergype.com/

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