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Ancaster Conveying Systems has a solid reputation over the last 25 years designing and installing bulk materials handling systems. They specialize in the design, manufacture of both dilute and dense phase pneumatic conveying systems and components.

ACS manufactures its own conveying systems components, which include blower packages, baghouse filters, filter receivers, rotary airlock valves/feeders, diverter valves, pressure vessels just to name a few.  Their manufacturing facility is over 25,ooo square feet and is fully equipped with precision machining and fabricating tools.

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Ancaster Conveying Systems
611 Argyle St. North
Caledonia, Ontario
N3W 1M1   Canada

Telephone: 905-765-2004
Fax: 905-765-4491 
Email: tom@ancasterconveying.com 
Web site:  Ancaster Conveying Systems

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NAPLES, FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reported that its March 2003 Booked Orders Index was 203 up 70 points or an increase of 34% from February 2003's Index of 133 (1990=100).  The March 2003 Index represents an increase of 40% from the March 2002 Index of 122.

March Booked Orders Indexes were 107 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 233 for Unit Handling Equipment* (1990=100). The Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 133 in March. Index represents an increase of 5% from February 2003's Twelve-Month Index of 126.

The CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 184 in March up 21 points or an increase of 11% from the February Index of 163. The March 2003 Index represents a decrease of 11% from the March 2002 Index of 204.

March Billed Sales Indexes were 108 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 178 for Unit Handling Equipment* (1990=100).

The Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 168 in March. Index represents a decrease of 1% from February 2003's Twelve-Month Index of 170.

* Since Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported quarterly, they are averaged back to the two preceding months to enable a running monthly index

Source:  http://www.cemanet.org/

Frankfurt, Germany -- Malvern Instruments' new Zetasizer Nano series combines the best technologies to simplify the measurement of particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight of molecules and nano-sized particles. Features include full regulatory compliance and the ability to measure high concentrations and particle sizes below 1 nm in diameter.

The Zetasizer Nano series uses the most advanced technology available for the simplest, most repeatable and accurate measurement of particle size, zeta potential and molecular weight of molecules and nano-sized particles. The series includes the Nano-ZS for measurement of all three parameters, the Nano-S for combined particle size and molecular weight and the Nano-Z for applications requiring only zeta potential measurement.

The Zetasizer Nano series has been designed for exceptional ease of use, and features the first ever entirely disposable cell for zeta potential measurement. Although reusable, the cell is a low enough cost to be replaced regularly, removing the risk of cross-contamination and eliminating cell cleaning. It uses M3-PALS technology for zeta potential measurement.

This is a second-generation implementation of Phase Analysis Light Scattering combined with Malvern's patented M3 measurement technology, which provides the highest accuracy over a wide range of applications and allows full automation of the measurement process. Simply clicking the cell containing the sample into the cell holder enables a complete size and zeta potential measurement to be made using a single SOP.

The use of patented NIBS® (Non Invasive Back Scatter) technology enables particle size measurement at the high sensitivity necessary for small and poorly scattering molecules, such as proteins and polymers. It also allows measurement at high concentrations of up to 20% w/v, so that samples including emulsions, pigments and toners require little or no dilution. The Zetasizer Nano-S and Nano-ZS measure particle size in the range 0.6 nm to 6 micron diameter, using as little as 12 µL of sample, making it possible to conserve scarce or precious materials.

Measurement of absolute molecular weight using the classical Debye plot is supported by a standard operating procedure that guides the user, and can be completely automated using the new MPT-2 autotitrator.

The MPT-2 autotitrator also automates the titration of pH, conductivity or other additives as a function of particle size and zeta potential. Determination of the effect of changes in these parameters is often necessary, as measurements under a single set of conditions rarely provide sufficient information for sample characterization. A titration requires less than 3 mL of sample, and as well as the cell, all tubing in the flow path is fully disposable.

The software package is fully validated. It encompasses the recommendations of the ISO 13321 standard and allows users to meet FDA requirements for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. As well as the standard package that covers all the requirements of routine operation, there is an additional option for applications requiring advanced data manipulation.

Source:  Malvern Process Systems

Blomkest, MN -- Christianson Systems has long been an industry leader in the development of mobile combination vacuum and pressure dry cargo pneumatic conveyors. They introduced pneumatic grain conveying to USA agriculture back in the early 70s and have been spearheading wider uses, higher capacity, efficiency, less noise, less dust and less product degradation in its line of mobile pneumatic conveying systems for inland use.

Customers call the VacBoss the most ideal mobile pneumatic conveyor for all types of inland applications: emptying storage bins, filling silos, hot-spot removal, cleaning around grain terminal, rail car unloading and general grain conveying.

Keeping dust out of the blower allows VacBoss to handle a wide variety of flowable products besides grains that include fly ash, sugar and even cement. The Reduced Velocity Inlet and general handling characteristics of the VacBoss make it ideal for grain seed and difficult to handle oily sunflowers or milo.

VacBoss is available with either PTO drive or diesel engine in three capacity ranges; 5” VacBoss Junior with max rating at 2,900 bushels (70 MT) per hour, Model 4066 rated 4,000 bushels (100 MT) per hour, and Model 5068 rated at 5,500 bushels (140 MT) per hour.

Christianson went for the additional cost of the filtration system and silencing explaining that customers would rather pay a little more to have the machine last several times longer than competitive machines giving it an overall lower cost in the long run.

For more information contact:
Christianson Systems, Inc.
20421 15th Street Southeast
P.O. Box 138
Blomkest, MN 56216 USA
Email:  sales@christianson.com
Web site:  http://www.christianson.com/

People post their requests for help and offer their suggestions to others in our open forum.

Mr. Syafii needs help with feeding alumina:

I am designing alumina feeding on the reduction cell hopper (4 feeders), but alumina out going are not continuous and quantity are not same from each feeder in the same of time

My question as :
1.  What caused this problem ?
2.  Do you have drawing to solve this problem ?
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Thank you,
Gatot Syafii
gatotsyafii@yahoo.com

Mr. Lachover is looking for a coal handling system:

We would be interested to get your assistance in finding a supplier able to offer a coal handling system for a new coal fired power station 2 X 600 MW which will be shortly tendered. Estimated budget price ca. US$ million 20.- including civil etc. The tender supposed to be issued as a turnkey.

Appreciate your assistance.  (Click here to post a reply)

Thanks and best regards,
E. Lachover
Swiss Electric Representation Ltd.
P.O.B 538
Or - Yehuda 60254
Israel
Tel: 972-3-5332830
Fax: 972-3-5332810
E-mail : efil@swiss-electric.co.il

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TOLLING SERVICES: Micronizing & Processing

Custom Processing Services is a contract manufacturer/toll processor specializing in micronizing ultra-fine particle-sized materials for use in a wide range of products, including chemical powders, waxes, polymers, flame retardants, minerals, metals, fillers and pigments. Food-grade 21 CFR 110 processing is also available.

Wet media milling by CPS can achieve particle sizes in the nanometer range. Blending, coating and compounding services, plus custom packaging, allow CPS to ship materials processed to customer specifications anywhere in the world from their Southeastern Pennsylvania facility.  Click photo for more details

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Powdered Metals : Production & Lab Manager Wanted

I have been engaged to find two positions in precious metals powder; one is a Production Manager spot and the other is a Lab/R&D Manager position.

The R&D Manager will work on formulation of materials and new product development and will have experience with pure silver, while the Specialty Powders Manager will work more toward manufacturing and commercialization of the product and can have experience making other powder/flakes besides silver (gold, platinum, etc.).

Both require experience with making metal powder or flakes via co- precipitation or aqueous metal reduction methods.

If interested, please forward an updated resume to skelley@empire-internl.com

Regards,
Sandy Kelley
Empire International
1147 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, PA 19312

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This weeks photo is of a Columbian TecTank storage facility located at a major food company.  Installation consists a cluster of four silos, 60 feet tall and 12 feet in diameter.

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