New Sponsor : Flexicon Corporation

Jacksonville Beach, FL -- We are pleased to announce that Flexicon Corporation has become a sponsor of Powder and Bulk Dot Com.

Flexicon Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of bulk handling equipment and custom-engineered and integrated plant-wide systems that transport, discharge, fill, weigh, blend, deliver and/or feed a broad range of powder and bulk solid materials.

Flexicon products range from individual equipment to automated systems that source bulk material from interior and exterior plant locations, transport it between process equipment and storage vessels, weigh it, blend it, feed it to packaging lines, extruders, molding machines and storage vessels, and load it into railcars and trailers.

An extensive research and development program continually sets new standards for bulk handling equipment performance with entirely new designs, product improvements and equipment that complies with certifications required by governmental and industry associations for chemical, food, dairy and pharmaceutical applications - both nationally and internationally.

Flexicon's design engineering staff devises efficient solutions to the most unusual problems with highly custom equipment, basing solutions on unique customer requirements, not merely on existing product line offerings. This approach provides each customer with the most efficient solution to his or her individual problem.

See the Flexicon's banner ad on our "Spiral Conveyors Equipment Links" page at:  http://www.powderandbulk.com/conveying/spiral.htm

For more information contact:
Flexicon Corporation
2400 Emrick Blvd.
Bethlehem, PA 18020-8006

Telephone: 888-353-9426 or +1-610-814-2400
Fax: 610-814-0600
Email: sales@flexicon.com
Web: http://www.flexicon.com/

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Polyurethane Belting Takes the Bull by the Horns

Charlotte, NC -- Fenner-Dunlop Lightweight Conveyor Belting (FDLW) is pleased to announce the introduction of its new line Polyurethane belting products designed for today’s toughest and most abrasive applications.

“Our new Polyurethane products are performance engineered solutions that deliver reliability, safety, and value, meeting the challenges of the toughest applications,” stated David Schempp, VP of Sales & Marketing for FDLW. “Our extensive product range offers both Interwoven and plied fabric carcasses in tension ratings up to 210 lbs./inch, foodgrade and non-foodgrade Polyurethane and Polyurethane blended compounds in durometers of 85 and 90 (Shore A), and cover thicknesses up to 2mm.” FDLW’s unique extrusion process provides smooth and consistent belt covers that are the best in the industry and easy to fabricate using typical thermoplastic techniques.

FDLW’s Red Polyurethane products have been specifically designed for the demanding applications typically found in the metals stamping, general stamping, recycling, and foundry industries where abrasion, cutting, and gouging prematurely destroy lesser products.

The Clear and White Polyurethane products have been designed to stand up to the toughest applications in the food industry where extended belt life and the ability to maintain sanitary conditions are essential to efficient production and reduced downtime.

The Green Polyurethane products are produced from the most abrasion resistant thermoset Polyurethane compounds that are proven winners in high abrasion applications in the automotive and steel industries.

Web site: http://www.fennerdunlopamericas.com/

Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors for Abrasive Materials

NEWTON, KS - Bunting Magnetics Co. has used 3-D solid-model technology to design its line of beltless MagSlide(TM) Chip and Parts Conveyors to handle sharp, abrasive parts and scrap that can damage conventional conveyors with belts.

Permanently lubricated drive chains move permanently charged high-energy Ceramic or Rare Earth magnets inside the conveyor housing. These magnets, in turn, move ferrous materials along the conveyor's heavy-gauge stainless steel slider beds. Bunting MagSlide Conveyors are built to be economical to operate and economical to maintain.

The rugged twin-roller drive chains that hold and move the conveyor magnets travel in oil-impregnated Bunting SlideTrack(TM) channels made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) that provide continuous lubrication. Friction and noise are minimized. To further extend chain life, built-in oil fittings permit manual or automatic supplemental lubrication.

MagSlide Conveyors are CAD engineered and manufactured on advanced CNC punching, milling, and turning equipment for precision fit and long-term reliability. Models include horizontal, inclined, and angled units with both fixed and mobile bases, as well as low-profile conveyors. Except for the electric motor, all moving parts are totally enclosed.

Optional watertight housings can be submerged. Bunting also makes a wide range of magnetic belt conveyors, conveyor systems, and conveyor components.

For more information and a FREE copy of MagSlide(TM) Permanent Magnetic Chip and Parts Conveyors, Catalog #1050, write:
Bunting Magnetics Co.
500 S. Spencer Avenue
P.O. Box 468
Newton, KS 67114-0468
Telephone: 1-316-284-2020 toll free 1-800-835-2526
Email: bmc@buntingmagnetics.com
Web: www.buntingmagnetics.com

New Product : Hoover's Universal Lab Blender

Alpharetta, GA -- Hoover's Universal Lab Blender employs tried and true processing technology in a unique fashion. We offer 4, 8 and 16 quart capacity lab blenders with or without a High-Speed Agitator.

Drive station can accommodate various vessel sizes. Perfect for R&D purposes and fully-scaleable to production size units. Great for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, vitamin, soap, chemical and sugar applications.

As an innovator in industrial packaging, Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc. celebrated its 50th year of manufacturing in 1999. We supply the highest quality products and service programs available for the chemical, petrochemical and food markets.

Hoover is the only IBC manufacturer in North America to become a Responsible Care® partner with the American Chemistry Council. Hoover’s participation in this program assures customers of continuous improvement in the areas of pollution prevention, product stewardship and safety, as well as health issues involving workers and the public at large.

For more information contact:
Doug Silverman
Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc.
12725 Morris Road, Suite 310
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: 678-228-3108
Fax: 770-664-2850

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Gottwald Launches Generation 5 Harbor Cranes You Name it, We Crane it – this is Gottwald’s central message about the new Crane Generation 5.

Introducing the Richwood Belt Cleaning System
The new 1C-ITC Belt Cleaner from Richwood combines extra long life blade media with a shock absorbing tension system and heavy duty support frames.

SiloPatrol SE : Level Measurement Made Easy The SiloPatrol SE combines the best of the first edition sensor with new technology to handle even dusty, dirty, hot and nasty silo conditions.

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Mr. Crear wants a dust collector for aluminum stearate:

I am interested in dust collection systems for aluminum stearate and a means to mitigate explosive dust hazards associated with this type of material.
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Thanks,
LaRitza Crear
Solutia Inc.
llcrea@solutia.com

Mr. Houtorski wants to find a granulator for EPS:

I am looking for a special granulator to grind the foam (EPS) coffee cups in to a small powder (less then 1mm). Please let me know if there is such equipment for sale and what company does that or sells it.  (to post reply, click here)

Thank you in advance,
David Houtorski
Norshell Industries
norshell@rogers.com

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National Sales Manager Needed ASAP

Looking for a National Sales Manager to sell our Schade and B&W stacker and reclaimer lines. This position requires that you have good bulk material handling experience.

Direct experience with stacker and reclaimer equipment is beneficial. This is a permanent position with full salary, bonus scheme and full benefits, $100,000 +

Email resume or call.

Ron Shepard
678-294-3226
ron@berkshirerecruiting.com

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Characterisation of Bulk Solids
by Donald McGlinchey
Hardcover: 264 pages, 2005

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Handbook of Pneumatic
Conveying Engineering
by Mills, Jones & Agarwel
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by Edward L. Paul, et al
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Solids Handling Technologies, Inc.

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This week's homepage photo is of The Marumerizer™ (spheronizer) from LCI Corporation is being used to produce smooth, uniform spheres in a wide range of applications, such as: controlled release pharmaceuticals, enzymes catalysts and food products. 

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