Pitman, NJ -- The K-Tron Feeder Group will premier a revolutionary new concept for feeding bulk materials at Chinaplas, December 4-7, 2003 in Beijing. Known as the K-Tron "Bulk Solid Pump" (BSP), this new K-Tron feeder does not use the usual screws/augers, belts or vibratory trays to convey the material. It utilizes positive displacement action to feed free flowing materials with astounding accuracy, offering uniform discharge, consistent volume and gentle handling.

The BSP feeder has vertical rotating discs that create a product lock-up zone conveying the material smoothly from storage hopper to discharge outlet, achieving true linear mass flow. Utilizing a simple design and the principle known as "lock up," the material in the feeder is moved together in true positive displacement, producing excellent linearity and breakthrough accuracy levels. With no pockets or screws and only one moving part, the compact feeder is cleaned in seconds, making it ideal for applications with frequent material changes.

Both gravimetric and volumetric versions of the BSP will be available for free flowing materials, such as pellets and granules. Two models will be introduced initially. The BSP-100 will feed from 2 to 200 cubic dm/hr (0.07 to 7 cubic ft/hr). The BSP-125 will feed from 9 to 900 cubic dm/hr (0.32 to 32 cubic ft/hr). K-Tron will also introduce a new gravimetric blender utilizing BSP feeder modules.

For more information contact:
K-Tron Feeder Group
Routes 55 and 553
Pitman, NJ 08071
Phone +1 856-589-0500
Fax +1 856-589-8113
Email to info@ktron.com
Web site:  http://www.ktron.com/

Uzwil, Switzerland -- The acquisition enables the Buhler Group to further expand its line of plant and equipment for printing inks, coatings, and specialty chemicals.

DraisDM is the name of the new Buhler center of competence for dispersion and wet micromilling technology in Mannheim, Germany. Legally, DraisDM is a branch of Bühler GmbH Braunschweig. Its operations are an ideal complement to the activities of the Buhler Grinding & Dispersion business unit. Whereas Buhler provides competencies in engineering and automation with a focus on printing inks, DraisDM can boast traditional strengths in the coatings and chemicals business.

Both are specialists in their respective fields of process engineering. In the areas of specialties, ceramics, electronics, cosmetics, pigment preparations, inkjet inks, paper coatings, and nanotechnology, Buhler and DraisDM together offer an attractive range of special-purpose equipment tailored to the needs of the relevant industries. This range comprises products especially suited for fast product changes, high cooling efficiency, freedom from contamination, and easy manageability.

Thirty qualified employees of DraisDM continue to offer their know-how in micromilling technology and size reduction to customers from their base in Mannheim.

What is new is the international sales and service organization of Buhler that complements these services. Buhler and DraisDM each operate an engineering laboratory in Uzwil, Mannheim, Minneapolis, and Yokohama. This ensues that they are always close to their customers.

Buhler is a global Technology Group and System Partner for plant and equipment and for process expertise in the fields of Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, and Die Casting, with a worldwide payroll of about 6,000.

Editor's note:  The Unit Mixing and Reacting Technology group from Draiswerke Mannheim was acquired by the Gebr. Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH.

Source:  http://www.buhlergroup.com/

Paducah, KY -- One of the world's largest aggregate operations prefers PEBCO clamshell gates in their North American facilities. Since 1995, forty-one (41) of these specially designed units have been purchased for this limestone quarry facility. These totally automated gates provide the necessary control to allow accurate blending of material to meet customer specifications.

These PEBCO clamshell gates serve as gravity feeders from stockpiles to conveyors. The crushed limestone weighs approximately 90 pcf and flow rates vary from 500 to 4,500 tons per hour. These particular units have a 24" x 48" opening and are operated hydraulically. They feature A-36 carbon steel construction with abrasion resistant steel strips on door edges and ends of the gate. The sides are lined with AR 400 BHN because of the abrasiveness of the crushed limestone.

PEBCO's Clamshell gates have a proven rugged design and offers limited entrapment areas for material to hang up. Clamshell gates are typically used for cutting off or regulating material flow when loading hopper bins, conveyors and other containers. The dual cylinder version optimizes structural integrity and closing force. Optional seals can be purchased for fine or wet materials.

For further information, please contact:
Edward Barker
PEBCO, Inc.
Phone:  270-442-1996
Fax:  270-442-5214
E-mail: barker@pebco.com
Web Address:  http://www.pebco.com/

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Date:  April 22 - 23, 2004

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The transportation theme is continued in the next two sessions, Conveyors & Elevators, and Tunneling The final Session of the first day, Mobile Crushing & Screening Plant, looks at the necessary technology and business opportunities associated with the physical processing of bulk and powdered materials.

The first session of Day two is Waste Handling & Recycling which outlines current and emerging business prospects for the materials handling industry.

The final Session of BULK2004 opens up the subject of coal fired Power Station Refurbishment. As all of the UK fossil fuel thermal power stations have now exceeded their design life, the requirement to extend the life of mechanical handling systems of these stations is a topical issue.

TOPICS: Transport & Storage, Conveyors & Elevators, Tunneling, Mobile Crushing & Screening Plant, Waste Handling & Recycling and Power Station Refurbishment

To offer a paper or to register interest in this event, e-mail hw@mhea.co.uk now.

Source:  http://www.mhea.co.uk/

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This week's homepage photo is of the new K-Tron Bulk Solids Pump (BSP).  The BSP uses positive displacement technology and a unique operating principle - the use of a product "lock-up zone" so that it smoothly conveys material from hopper storage to discharge.

Photo courtesy of Kathy Hunter of K-Tron Feeder Group

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