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Powder and Bulk Dot Com Newsletter
"For the materials handling & processing professional...."
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Vol. 3, No. 95, May 21, 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
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Joe Taylor
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Contents:
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> Press Releases, Show Announcements and Industry News Wanted!
> Add Live Customer Service To Your Web Site for only $200
> Magnetic Rota-Grates® Reduce Process Interruptions
> New Conveyor Ideal for Compactible Materials
> Top Picks at Amazon.com
> Ask Joe Column!
> JBLCo Acquired by Compro Systems, Inc.
> Powder and Bulk Dot Com had over 22,000+ visitors in April!
> Monitor Introduces the Next Generation of Rotary Paddle Units
> 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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Magnetic Rota-Grates® Reduce Process Interruptions
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Rota-Grate® Permanent Magnetic Separators can eliminate the
need to shut down production lines should fine particle ferrous
contamination be discovered in dry, free-flowing products
under gravity flow. They are particularly effective in
separating ferrous contamination in finely ground cohesive
materials like flour and corn starch.
Eriez offers Rota-Grates in manual, easy to clean and self
cleaning models. Diameters of 12", 16" and 22" are standard
with widths ranging from 4 to 32 inches wide.
All models consist of tube magnets rotating on a reel keeping
difficult products flowing freely. At regular inspection
intervals, manual clean models must be wiped down to remove
ferrous contaminants that have been attracted to the magnetic
tubes. With the easy to clean option, individual tubes may
be removed from the reel for more efficient wipe down. An
easy to clean Rota-Grate is shown in the accompanying
picture.
http://www.eriez.com/resources/images/products/RotoGrat(72).jpg
The self-cleaning models provide easier, more frequent
cleaning to prevent excessive iron contamination build
up on the magnets, assuring maximum performance. At preset
intervals, the product flow is halted and the self-cleaning
cycle is activated. The control box includes a programmable
timer, which is adjustable for frequency of the cleaning
cycle. The reel assembly is pneumatically retracted to a
ferrous discharge area outside the product area. The one-inch
diameter tube magnets are cleaned automatically. Ferrous
material is then discharged into a chute and the reel is
returned to the housing.
To receive a copy of Eriez Brochure SB-200,
Telephone: (814) 835-6000 or
Call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 345-4946
Source: http://www.eriez.com/
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New Conveyor Ideal for Compactible Materials
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For handling difficult-to-convey materials that tend to cake
or compact while being conveyed, Triple/S Dynamics introduces
the Slipstick Conveyor with a patented system for breaking
up compacted dry materials. At controlled intervals, the
surface of the horizontal conveyor is arched upward to break
up accumulated material, allowing it to continue moving down
the length off the conveyor.
The trough of the conveyor, which may be covered and clamped
for dust control, is lined with a UHMW sheet. UHMW exhibits
excellent abrasion resistance and release characteristics and
works even better when it is distorted to break up accumulations
of caked fines.
The arching motion is induced in the UHMW liner by inflating
a collapsed tube that extends along the length of the conveyor,
beneath the UHMW liner. A timer is used for controlling the
interval at which compressed air is alternately fed into the
tube and then released after the accumulated material bed is
broken up for conveying.
For horizontal conveying of green foundry sands or other
sticky or compacting materials, the Slipstick Conveyor provides
a better solution for tackling difficult material handling
problems.
For more information contact:
Mr. Jim Tatum
Triple/S Dynamics
1031 S. Haskell
Dallas, Texas 75223
Phone: 214-828-8600
Toll Free: 800-527-2116
Fax: 214-828-8688
Web site: http://www.sssdynamics.com/
mailto:sales@sssdynamics.com
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Top Picks at Amazon.com
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Top picks from Amazon.com this week are:
"Material Handling Engineering Handbook and Directory,
1997-98"
by Bernard Knill (Editor)
Paperback (1997)
"Batch Control: Practical Guides for Measurement and
Control"
by Eli Nisenfeld, A.E. Nisenfeld, H. Leegwater (Editors)
Hardcover, May 1996
"Particulate Flows: Processing and
Rheology"
by D. A. Drew, D. D. Joseph and S. L. Passman (editors)
Hard Cover, January 1998
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:
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Ask Joe Column!
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THIS MONTH'S ARTICLE
"Applying Weighfeeders in Blending Operations for Bulk Solids"
Guest article by Sheldon Shepherd
Siemens Milltronics, Inc.
You can read Sheldon's article at:
http://www.powderandbulk.com/pb_services/askjoe.htm
PAST Ask Joe! ARCHIVED ARTCLES
Web Address for Ask Joe Archive is:
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to the Ask Joe! Column.
For more information, please contact Joe Marinelli at:
mailto:shtech@fmtc.net
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JBLCo Acquired by Compro Systems, Inc.
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Knoxville, Tennessee USA - April 30, 2001 - JOHN B. LONG Co
(JBLCo), a market leader in the design, manufacture and sale
of patented bulk material sampling systems and mine safety
equipment for worldwide industry, has been acquired by COMPRO
SYSTEMS, Inc. (COMPRO).
Former Chairman, Armistead Long will remain with the company
in an active sales and business development capacity from its
Austin, Texas office while company founder, John B. Long,
will continue to provide product research & development
services to JBLCo under a consulting agreement.
In announcing the acquisition, Armistead Long noted that "We
are excited about becoming a part of the COMPRO family. Our
two companies not only have highly compatible products but
they also share highly compatible product philosophies. I
believe that makes it an excellent combination with
extraordinary potential."
COMPRO President Mike Shafer commented that, "I have known
JBLCo for many years and have always recognized it as an
innovative, quality driven and dynamic organization run by
dedicated, high caliber professionals. Their capabilities
are a perfect match with our own and we look forward to
demonstrating these benefits to the market."
Current JBLCo President, Steve Campbell retains his position
and joins Mr. Shafer as an owner of COMPRO. Speaking to
the combination of the companies, Mr. Campbell stated "In
bringing together two great companies like COMPRO and JBLCo,
we offer our markets comprehensive state-of-the-art solutions
to their weighing and sampling needs. Beyond this, I expect
the integration of these groups of very talented people
will allow us to provide a superior level of flexibility &
responsiveness to an ever evolving marketplace."
Concluding his remarks about the JBLCo acquisition, Mr.
Shafer noted that "We pledge to continue the JBLCo tradition
of product leadership and are excited about supplementing
their proven abilities with our own. Our customers and the
markets we serve can expect a broader range of innovative
offerings along with enhanced installation and service
capabilities."
For more information contact:
COMPRO SYSTEMS, INC.
200 Smiley Drive
St. Albans, WV 25177
Phone: (304) 755-3880
Fax (304) 755-3883
Web site: http://www.comprosystems.com/
mailto:sales@comprosystems.com
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Monitor Introduces the Next Generation of Rotary Paddle Units
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ELBURN, IL. - The SafePoint fail-safe bin level monitor is the
state-of-the-art in rotary paddle technology. Utilizing patent
pending magnetic sensing technology and a new unique housing
design, the SafePoint bin monitor is the most reliable,
technician-friendly, rugged and economical point level control
sensor of its kind.
The SafePoint bin monitor provides the ultimate in performance
wherever critical continuous operation must be ensured. Not
only does this paddle unit detect material presence on a
continuous basis; it also checks its own operational status.
Material sense and fail-safe outputs are provided on all models.
The operation of the SafePoint rotary paddle bin monitor uses
Monitor¹s magnetic sensing technology to detect both material
presence and operational status of the unit. The rotation of
the unit¹s shaft is continuously monitored by detection of a
magnetized rotating disk (patent pending). Use of these magnetic
sensing techniques eliminates problems that may occur with
fouling of the optical systems used by other brands.
The unique housing design features a twist on/off cover, so
there are no more bolts to drop or lose. A local status
indicating light is located on the top of the unit for most
models. Additionally, the SafePoint unit also has two conduit
entrances for wiring access.
In addition, unlike most paddle units, the SafePoint incorporates
a feature that automatically shuts off the motor when the paddle
is impeded. This extends the life of the unit and minimizes
maintenance.
The SafePoint fail-safe bin monitor is also available with
hazardous location approvals.
For more information contact:
Monitor Technologies LLC
44W320 Keslinger Rd.
P.O. Box 8048
Elburn, IL 60119-8048
Telephone: 630-365-9403
Fax: 630-365-5646
Web site: http://www.monitortech.com/
mailto:m.sales@monitortech.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. Typoco needs help finding silo parts suppliers:
Good morning! I am looking for the following spare parts for
replacement in our Chief grain silos. Our farm is in the
Philippines, but I may conveniently take shipments originating
from the USA, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
1. 17 meters of Caldwell Pintle Conveyor, Chain type, D667K
for Conveyor CICC 4000/5000
2. 120 meters of Caldwell Pintle Conveyor, Chain type, D667H
3. 83 meters of Caldwell PVC-CBS Elevator Belt, 254mm width
at 61.3N/M-PIW for Model BEG 4000/5000 (102 MTH)
4. 77 meters of Caldwell PVC-CBS Elevator Belt, 245mm width
at 43.8KN/M-PIW for Model BEG 2000/2500 (25.5MTH)
5. 28 meters of Caldwell PVC-CBS Elevator Belt, 330mm width
at 61.3KN/M-PIW for (102MTH)
6. 10 pieces of Tapco Elevator Bucket, 9"x6", Style CCHD
Please provide availability and pricing information.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jay C. Typoco
mailto:jaytypoco@yahoo.com
These and other messages can be found in the Help Forum.
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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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MANUFACTURE'S REPRESENTATIVES AND DISTRIBUTORS
We are currently looking for Manufacture's Representatives
and Distributors for an innovative new line of thermoplastic
valves.
Please contact
Mr. Antonio Reis
Telephone: 01-209-834-1900
or mailto:Reis@vitrom.com
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