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Powder and Bulk Dot Com Newsletter
"For the materials handling & processing professional...."
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Vol. 3, No. 86, March 12, 2001
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 1526-9051
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Joseph Taylor, Editor, mailto:jtaylor@powderandbulk.com
Copyright 1999-2001, Powder and Bulk Dot Com
This is a 100% opt-in newsletter with news and information
for the materials handling professional. The Newsletter is
currently sent to 2,597 materials handling professionals at
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Our goal is to provide information to improve your business
by using the resources available on the Internet.
Thanks,
Joe Taylor
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Contents:
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> Press Releases, Show Announcements and Industry News Wanted!
> Chat "Live" With Customers Visiting Your Company Web Site
> Affordable Fire Protection for Your Dust Collector
> New Control System Introduced for Collette Processors
> Top Picks at Amazon.com
> Ask Joe Column!
> Register Online for The Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
> Powder and Bulk Dot Com had over 18,000+ visitors in February!
> Trebor Commissions Recycling Systems in Texas and Canada
> Hot Messages from the Help Forum
> Call For Photographs!
> From the Job Fair
> Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Sponsorship & Archive Information
> ReferWare
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Press Releases, Show Announcements and Industry News Wanted!
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Do you have company news, a new product, new service or other
information you would like to share with our subscribers?
We give full credit to contributing authors.
Deadline for the next issue is March 17th.
Please try to submit articles via e-mail. If you have
photographs to be included with article, post the photo on
your web site and include the URL of the photo with your
article. (We do want "action-shots" for our home page!)
mailto:news@powderandbulk.com
...or visit our news and information submission page at:
Click here to submit a press release
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Chat "Live" With Customers Visiting Your Company Web Site
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Affordable Fire Protection for Your Dust Collector
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GreCon Spark Detection and Extinguishment Systems prevent dust
fires and explosions by extinguishing sparks before they reach
the filter, greatly reducing risk of injury to personnel,
downtime and damage to equipment. The sensors contain photo
elements that detect a spark's infrared radiation. The smallest
spark triggers the sensing element then immediately releases
a fine mist of water (or other extinguishing agent) downstream,
extinguishing the spark without interrupting production or
adversely affecting the filter media.
A variety of configurations can be used to protect different
applications in a plant. GreCon will work with each customer
to determine how many zones need protection and what equipment
is most suitable for their plant. GreCon recently redesigned
their CC-700 console, which is intended primarily for those
applications requiring an affordable single zone of protection
for their dust collection system. It is also applicable for
larger plants that may have a remote location requirement.
GreCon also manufacturers consoles to protect multiple zones,
as well as abort gates, booster pumps and plug up detection
systems.
GreCon's North American operations are headquartered in Tigard,
Oregon, with worldwide operations based in Alfeld, Germany.
GreCon offers global service, research and development, and
distribution capabilities from both locations. Since 1911
they have been a valued partner to industry and have continued
to create and apply innovative technology to maximize customer
production and satisfaction. Their commitment is realized
through continual communication with their customers, quality
control and reliable service after the sale. GreCon Systems
are fully warranted and are approved by Factory Mutual (FM)
and German Association of Property Insurers (VdS). GreCon
is an ISO 9001 company.
For more information please contact:
Ms. Shawne Hoffman
Marketing Director
GreCon, Inc.
15875 SW 74th Ave.
Tigard, OR 97224
Phone: (503) 641-7731
Fax: (503) 641-7508
Web site: http://www.grecon-us.com/
mailto:sales@grecon-us.com
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New Control System Introduced for Collette Processors
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Columbia, MD - Niro Pharma Systems today announced a new
PC-based visualization and control software package for its
Collette Ultima single pot processors and Collette GRAL
high-shear mixer-granulators. The state-of-the-art PROCOLL PRO
system gives a visual image of all important details, including
graphical animations of the mixer and chopper, so that
operators can monitor the complete process and equipment
accurately. This enhancement to the Collette production
units provides the standardization, reliability, and
validation required by the pharmaceutical industry.
The PROCOLL PRO control system is based on Intellution
software packages iBatch and iFIX, which provide standardized,
reliable modules that work together with ease. Niro Pharma
Systems is the only supplier of high-shear granulators and
one-pot systems with a fully batch-orientated control software
based on the ISA S88.01 standard for automation of batch
processes.
With flexibility for complete manual operation or optional
recipe-controlled automatic operation, the PROCOLL PRO
control package is designed to work as a standalone system
as well as a linked system integrated into a production
network. Reports can be generated providing process
documentation through the standard database that records all
inputs, parameters and events.
Niro Inc. is an international company specializing in the
manufacture of equipment for the production of materials in
powder, granulate, agglomerate, or tablet form. Niro products
include spray dryers and coolers, flash dryers, continuous
and batch fluid bed processors, rotary presses, evaporators,
filtration systems, homogenizers, mixers & one-pot processors,
IBCs and powder handling equipment, docking systems & valves,
and packaging systems.
For more information online, see:
http://www.niroinc.com/html/news/nr013101.html
For further information contact:
Mr. McCoy Knight
Niro Pharma Systems
Niro Inc.
9165 Rumsey Rd.
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone 410-997-7010
Web site: http://www.niroinc.com/
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Top Picks at Amazon.com
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Top picks from Amazon.com this week are:
"50 Trade Secrets of Great Design Packaging"
by Stafford Cliff
Hard Cover, 224 pages, April 1999
"The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology"
by Aaron L. Brody (Editor), Kenneth S. Marsh (Editor)
Paperback, 2nd edition, January 1997
"Food Packaging Technology"
by G. Bureau (Editor), J.-L. Multon (Editor)
Hardcover, November 1995
We thank you for your continued support of the Reading Room.
Do you need a book? Can you suggest a book you love, that we
should have in the Reading Room? Let me know and we will
try to include it!
Thank you for your continued support of Powder and Bulk
Dot Com and for our Reading Room. You can visit the Reading
Room at:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/pb_services/readingroom.htm
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Ask Joe Column!
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THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE
"Silo Damaged by Plastic Powder - A Case Study"
Guest article by David Stuart-Dick
Powder Engineering Systems.
You can read David's article at:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/pb_services/askjoe.htm
PAST Ask Joe! ARCHIVED ARTCLES
Web Address for Ask Joe Archive is:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/pb_services/ask_joe_archive/toc.htm
-- WE NEED YOUR GUEST ARTICLES --
Do you have an area of expertise in bulk materials, have you
solved a difficult materials problem? You too, can be an Ask
Joe! guest author!
Share your knowledge with others and promote yourself (the
old publish or perish is true!) by contributing an article
to the Ask Joe! Column.
For more information, please contact Joe Marinelli at:
mailto:shtech@fmtc.net
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Register Online for The Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
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Countdown to the world’s largest and most comprehensive event
for the latest innovations in dry processing and powder
technology.
Powder and Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition is introducing a
series of new enhancements that will certainly stir-up excitement
at the show. The Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
will be held May 7-11, 2001 at the Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, USA. (Exhibition:
May 8-10, 2001; Conference: May 7-11, 2001.)
Strategically located in the heart of the process manufacturing
industry, the Powder event attracts an international audience,
from over 42 countries, who are engaged in the processing,
handling, testing, packaging, transportation and storage of
dry particulate matter/bulk solids.
"Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition is widely
regarded as the definitive training ground for dry processing
professionals, keeping companies in touch with the latest
trends from more than 600 key industry exhibitors," said
Kevin Richards, industry vice president and show manager,
Reed Exhibition Companies, (REC).
Powder & Bulk Solids will attract key buyers and decision
makers from dry-processing industries including: Chemical &
Allied Products, Food & Kindred Products, Rubber & Plastics
Products, Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics, Fabricated Metals,
Stone/Clay/Glass Products, Paper & Allied Products, Petroleum
& Coal Products, Primary Metals, Paints, Varnishes & Allied
Products, Soap, Fats, and Detergents.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Powder & Bulk Solids will host complimentary refreshment
breaks on the Powder show floor. These informal breaks will
give exhibitors & attendees a chance to relax and enjoy their
experience at the show. The breaks will be held on Tuesday,
May 8th from 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and on Wednesday, May 9th
and Thursday, May 10th from 1:15 p.m.- 2 p.m.
The new :Focus On" program, to be held the morning of May 8,
2001 is another complimentary event for all attendees, conferees
and exhibitors. The interactive and informal program is
integral to dry processing professionals’ educational
development. Each personalized session will provide practical
solutions and applications of developments in powder
handling technology, in an interactive format.
The "Focus On" Program, led by a panel of world-renowned
industry experts, include topics:
* Focus On Agglomeration and Size Enlargement
* Focus On Automation and Instrumentation
* Focus On Dust Control, Generation and Environmental Issues
* Focus On Particle Characterization
* Focus On Pneumatic Conveying
* Focus On Solids Flow, Handling and Storage
EXPANDED CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
Conferees wishing to increase their course load will, no doubt,
appreciate the fact that the Powder & Bulk Solids Conference
Program has been expanded into five days.
"We’ve been working hard to create a program in which our
attendees can increase their knowledge of powder handling
and processing," said Richards. "You won’t find this type of
quality course offerings anywhere else in the country."
To register online and more information visit the Powder
Show web site at:
http://powdershow.reedexpo.com/powder/
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Powder and Bulk Dot Com had over 18,000+ visitors in February!
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Did you know that the over 18,000+ professionals visit our
web site last month? They spend on average 12-15 minutes
looking for companies, equipment and services they need!
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Trebor Commissions Recycling Systems in Texas and Canada
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Jacksonville, FL - Trebor Resource Recovery, L.L.C. recently
completed the commissioning of an electrostatic separation
system for Lopez Scrap Metal, Inc. in El Paso, Texas. The
system recovers the metallic material from dry, granulated,
liberated and free flowing materials with a particle size
between 3mm and 100 mesh.
The electrostatic system is designed to process complex scrap
and chopped telecommunications cable and has a capacity of
up to 2500 lbs./hr. Trebor supplied the material handling
devices, separation equipment and start up services that
will be used; in conjunction with grinding and other material
handling equipment.
The Lopez Project is an example of Trebor’s ability to work
closely with the client to solve their particular separation
dilemma by combining consultative problem solving with
technical project management.
Also, Trebor commissioned another recycling project for B & M
Metal Recycling in Ontario, Canada. The equipment processes
chopped wire tailings at a rate of just over a ton/hour.
Trebor engineered the layout and provided the general
arrangement drawings for the recovery circuit. We also
provided the location for platforms and access areas,
material-handling devices, as well as the electrical and
air specifications for the multipass aspirator and the
electrostatic separator.
With over 20 years of addressing physical separation
problems Trebor Resource Recovery, L.L.C. is proud to
be servicing the wire and cable, computer scrap and
other recycling industries. Our dedicated staff has
the ability and knowledge to assist you in many aspects
of recycling and material handling of recycled materials.
Our goal is to offer our customers the ability to
maximize profits by increasing the recovery of
recyclable materials.
From more information contact:
Mr. Robert Carver
Trebor Resource Recovery, LLC
8563-2 Argyle Business Loop
Jacksonville, Florida 32244 U.S.A.
Phone: +904-777-8400
Fax: +904-777-8040
Web site: http://www.trebor-rr.com/
mailto:trebor@trebor-rr.com
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Hot Messages from the Help Forum
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People post their requests for help and offer their suggestions
to others in our open forum.
Mr. Cameron needs help with powder residue cleaning:
Does anyone have any suggestions on ways to remove powder
residues from the inside of bins (approx 3m3)? Using high
pressure air or water isn't really an option due to dust
concerns and the need to refill the bins with powder
immediately afterwards.
From my first impressions some sort of vibrating/ultrasonic
device may be the solution (although I wouldn't know any
suppliers or where to find that kind of thing)... any help
with this would be greatly appreciated.
Matt Cameron
mailto:mattcameron@mail.com
Mr. Cox wants info on discharge augers:
I wish to discharge a square "cage" full of fertilizer sideways
from the base to a conveyor running along each side, but have
some problems with uneven discharge.
Mike Cox
mailto:mccox@supanet.com
These and other messages can be found in the Help Forum.
Share your expertise with others:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl
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Call For Photographs!
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This week's photo is of Columbia Machine's HL8000 palletizer
with its special high-mainframe design ensures optimal use of
transportation space, with the ability to stack 135" high
loads to fill up 140" height capacity vans and railcars.
The HL8000 palletizer is equipped with slip-sheet, tie-sheet
and cap sheet feeders, plus pallet dispenser and stretch wrap
machine to accommodate a variety of load configurations.
Photo courtesy of M'Lyss Maygra, Columbia Machine, Inc.
Web site: http://www.palletizing.com/
We would love to have your photo of a bulk materials process,
packaging, conveying or handling "action shot" for our home page.
If you have a favorite photograph of bulk materials handling
at its best, please e-mail us a jpeg or gif of the photo with
a description of what is in the photo for our home page.
Full credit and the description of the photo will be given.
Photographs are be changed every two weeks to give everyone
a chance to be included.
Send your photograph and description to,
mailto:news@powderandbulk.com
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From the Job Fair
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DESIGNER/DRAFTER
Near Allentown Pennsylvania- Designer/Drafter for small
engineering firm. AUTOCAD14(or more recent, 3-D a plus) and
mechanical design a must. Responsibilities include design,
layout of equipment, detailed drawings, bill of material,
and manuals.
Salary to commensurate w/experience, along w/comprehensive
benefit program. Please fax resume w/ cover letter and
salary requirements to:
Tammy Klock
Fax: 215-541-1966 or
mailto:tammyklock@enter.net
The Job Fair is a free service of Powder and Bulk Dot Com.
You can post job opening for managers, engineers, sales, reps
or other talented people you need. ...Or one can post their
resume for companies who are looking to add talented people
to their staff.
Do you have a position you need to fill, visit the Job Fair:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/jobs_toc.htm
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Joseph Taylor, Editor
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Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Phone: 904-280-4656, Fax: 904-273-1399
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