Dr. John Carson Receives IMechE Solids Handling Award

Glasgow, Scotland -- In recognition for his contribution to bulk solids handling technology, Dr John Carson, President of Jenike & Johanson, Inc, the international solids handling consulting engineering firm, is the recipient of this year's Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Solids Handling Award.

Sponsored by solids handling equipment specialist Ajax Equipment, the award was presented to Dr Carson at the recent 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering hosted in Glasgow by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. This award was made in recognition of Dr Carson's many contributions to solids handling technology, membership of various technical and standards committees and his extensive work in technical education in the subject.

In presenting the award, Lyn Bates, managing director, Ajax Equipment, paid tribute to Dr Carson's contribution to solids handling. "Bulk solids technology is a complex subject where the factors involved in processing particulate solids from a pharmaceutical pill to a million tonne stockpile call for professional specialists of a high order capable of blending science with experience and innovation. Dr John Carson has all these qualities", he said. "His technical contributions in this field have been matched by a lifelong commitment to educating engineers in the complexities of solids handling."

Dr John Carson has over 35 years experience of working in the solids handling industry, specializing in bin loads - loads applied to storage vessels, particle segregation and fine powder processing. As President of Jenike & Johanson for the past 20 years he has overseen the company's growth from one to four offices across North America and Chile.

Dr Carson thanked the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for the award. "I am delighted to receive this award. Much has changed since I began working in the bulk solids industry. Yet there is a greater need than ever for specialists in bulk handling where academic knowledge is no substitute for practical experience. Advances in chemical and materials engineering in the process industries have led to increasing use of materials with highly unusually flow characteristics and exceptionally low bulk density, making knowledge of powder flow as relevant today as when I first entered the profession."

Source: http://www.imeche.org.uk/ and http://www.jenike.com/

Conveyor Industry Sees Continued Growth in First Half of 2005

NAPLES, FL -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reports that overall booked sales (new orders) for the first 6 months of 2005 increased 8.8% compared to the same period in 2004, with total new orders of $2.6 billion. CEMA estimates industry shipments of $2.5 billion in the same period.

In the Bulk Conveying area, Screw Conveyors were strong with bookings up 18% and shipments up 24%. Bulk Equipment was also strong with bookings up 30% and shipments up 18%. Orders for Bulk Accessories were up 17% and shipments 14%. Unit Handling Systems were strong with overall bookings up almost 14%, Tow Conveyors up 67%, and Conveyor Chain up 16%.

The executives representing CEMA member companies who attended the fall meeting felt confident that new equipment orders and shipments would continue growing for the rest of 2005. CEMA President, Jim Lamb announced the results at the Association’s Fall meeting in Chicago, Illinois, in September.

CEMA tracks new orders and shipped sales volume in seven classes of unit handling equipment and five classes of bulk handling equipment. The graph shown plots the monthly order and sales trends reported by CEMA member companies from July 2003 through June 2005. Trends are graphed for Total CEMA members. An electronic version of this document and graphs is located on the CEMA web site at www.cemanet.org/press/semi.html

CEMA published the all new 6th Edition of “The Belt Book” – Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials in April of 2005; this valuable engineering resource can be purchased from the CEMA Store at: www.cemanet.org/ecommerce. This book is the authoritative technical manual for bulk belt conveyor design worldwide. CEMA also makes available safety labels for all types of conveyor equipment as well as useful technical information and manuals.

For further information on CEMA or its member companies, or to order safety labels or CEMA publications, visit our web site at http://www.cemanet.org

MegaShear Increases Shear and Flow, All in One Pass

Hauppauge, NY -- The MegaShear represents an ingenious step forward. It is a hybrid rotor/stator mixer the first to combine, high flow rates: up to 500 gpm without an auxiliary pump, extremely high tip speeds: over 11,000 fpm and ultra-high shear.

The combination of high flow and high shear is an important improvement over previous rotor/stator designs, because gains in throughput can produce direct gains in overall production, operating efficiency, and bottom-line profitability. Even for those who are already using an ultra-high shear rotor/stator mixer to produce sub-micron emulsions and dispersions, the MegaShear offers many manufacturers a tool to produce more end-product, faster.

But perhaps the most significant advantage that the MegaShear offers is its ability to disintegrate large particles and droplets in a single pass. With virtually 100% particle/droplet disintegration on the first pass, the MegaShear produces an exceptionally uniform particle/droplet size distribution ? which is critically important for many fine emulsions and dispersions. A extremely narrow size distribution contributes to superior product stability and texture, faster solubilization, greater efficacy in the case of pharmaceuticals, and greater efficiency for catalyzed chemical reactions.

The MegaShear is especially well-suited for applications that include high-quality chemical dispersions, emulsions, suspensions and solutions. Food applications include condiments, sauces, dressings and marinades.

About Ross Mixers

Ross equipment is the first choice for mixers, blenders, dryers and dispersion equipment. The company has a world class reputation for innovative engineering, superb construction and fast delivery. Ross equipment is manufactured on five continents. In the USA alone, we operate five plants and a vigorous R & D program.

Source: http://www.rossmixing.com/

Middlesex, NJ -- The Gemco Sani Valve® has been specifically designed for operations which need to control powders or slurries and are subject to USDA and FDA requirements.

All keyways, threads, and crevices that might slow down cleaning because of concern for cross-contamination contamination have been eliminated. GMP guidelines for cleaning inspection are easily accomplished.

The valve comes apart such that every surface is visible. Gemco even eliminated the need for screws to hold the valve together. Our patent pending design uses standard clamps. The standard Sani Valve is 316L with #4 polish with tri clamp end connections for dust tight applications.

As always, Gemco offer a wide range of options such as flanged or weld neck connections and a range of finishes and automation choices including metering and double dump arrangements.

For more information contact:
Gemco Valve Company
301 Smalley Ave
Middlesex, NJ 08846
Domestic: 800-654-3626
International: +1 732-752-7900 extension 307
Email: sales@gemcovalve.com
Web site: http://www.gemcovalve.com/

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