Call for Presentations : Powder & Bulk Solids Southeast

Trumbull, CT -- This year we are moving the conference to the Georgia World Congress in Atlanta and co-locating with 5 other Canon Events; AM Expo, SouthPack, Plastec South, ATX South and Design & Manufacturing South.

April 24-26, 2007
Georgia World Congress, Atlanta GA
http://www.southeastpowdershow.com/

This substantially increases the size and scope of the overall event and should be a big help in drawing a quality audience.

You are invited to submit a brief (100-200 word) abstract on one or more topics. Abstracts should be case studies, research, or discoveries. No commercial presentations will be considered.

The educational program at Southeast Powder & Bulk is designed to serve the specific educational and information needs of its audience. We will be covering all aspects of dry processing, including: Pneumatic/Vacuum Conveying, Blending and Segregation, Solids Flow in Bins and Hoppers, Dust Control Systems, Particle Sizing Analysis as well as other topics.

Industry vendors/suppliers are asked to submit case studies or panels to be co-presented with established users/customers. Please do not submit press releases and/or product information, as only non-commercial material will be considered.

Please use our online form at http://www.canonshows.com/CFP/Atlanta/index.asp to submit your proposals.

For more information contact:
Mr. Mike Critser
Powder & Bulk Solids Southeast
Group Conference Manager
Canon Communications
Telephone: 203 601-3740
Email: michael.critser@cancom.com
Web site: http://www.southeastpowdershow.com/

BOSS Tank Names New President

Oswego, KS -- BOSS Tank announced the appointment of John Farris as President, effective October 16, 2006. Farris, a native of Oswego, has more than thirty years experience in the storage industry. He will be responsible for guiding and directing all aspects of BOSS Tank’s business: engineering, sales, marketing and operations.

“John is a true veteran of the tank business,” said Barbara Storment, Sales and Marketing Manager at BOSS Tank. She cited his experience, standards, ethics, vision and leadership. Prior to joining BOSS Tank, he was President of All State Tank Manufacturing in Grove, OK. He has been President of A.O. Smith Engineered Storage Products Company and President of Peabody TecTank, Inc.

“Boss Tank’s quality initiatives and unique manufacturing processes bring exciting new solutions to the storage marketplace,” Farris said. He expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to work with BOSS Tank personnel, many of whom he has worked with in the past. “It’s the people who make a company and the people in this organization are poised to achieve remarkable growth,” he said.

BOSS Tank manufactures field-erected smooth-wall bolted and shop-welded tanks and silos for both dry bulk and liquid industrial storage. Markets serviced by BOSS Tank include the plastics, mineral, chemical and food industries on the dry side and potable water and water treatment for municipalities, industrial process water and fire protection in liquids.

For more information contact:
BOSS TANK
12057 West 59 Highway
Oswego, KS 67356
Telephone: 620-795-2143
Web site: http://www.bosstank.com/

New : DEC Batchmixer for Active Substances

Mountainside, NJ -- Batchmixer, the newest technology from De Dietrich Process Systems and Dietrich Engineering Consultants SA (DEC), was created specifically to fulfill the need for product-friendly mixing of active substances.

Powders can now be transferred, mixed and discharged all in a closed environment. Process cycles are run in batch mode under inert conditions if required, allowing powders with different properties to be blended into a homogenous mixture - even oxygen sensitive, explosive powders, or powders with difficult flow characteristics. In addition, this self-contained system enables contamination-free mixing using no rotating mechanical parts.

The Batchmixer is designed using a Powder Transfer System (PTS) installed on top of a conical hopper. The two tangential inlets on the PTS serve to automatically introduce powders from other equipment. A central deflector in the main chamber of the Batchmixer facilitates equal distribution of the mixture in the tank. The powders are then recirculated in the vessel for a predetermined period of time to ensure thorough blending.

The PTS limits the speed at which powders are circulated, reducing any risk of particle damage during the process. The speed of the mixing process can also be increased or decreased depending on the amount of product involved. For example, powders with large differences in mixing ratio (1/10,000) can have a reduced mixing time.

The Batchmixer is virtually maintenance free, portable, easy to install, and clean-in-place (CIP). This technology is suitable for many applications and can be integrated into most production lines.

For more information contact:
De Dietrich Process Systems Inc.
Telephone: 908-317-2585
Web site: http://www.ddpsinc.com/

Gough Econ : Twin Rotary Vibratory Screens

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Use of two vibratory motors to power the Gough Econ line of small and large capacity twin rotary vibratory feeders/screens assure economic and energy efficient operation for added reliability, gentler handling and optimum flexibility.

According to Gough Econ, vibration energy is one of the most economic methods of conveying and storage if applied correctly. The result is added savings in productivity as well as energy efficient operation.

Gough Econ twin rotary vibratory units are ideal for a variety of applications from food to industrial, salt, batteries, chemicals, fertilizer, glass cullet, metal powders, soap/detergents, ceramics and a variety of other materials.

Gough twin rotary units are typically used when applications are beyond the scope of an electromagnetic drive and in particular when units require lengths in excess of five ft and widths greater than 18 in. Material is processed at speeds that vary from 50 to 3,500 cubic feet per hour.

Four coil springs located on the frame assembly minimize vibration transfer and assure gentle handling of the material. Since product weight is typically in suspension, self-propulsion energy is used in the operation for added efficiency. The motors consume minimal amps. Since no major foundation is required, installation is easy and inexpensive.

"Vibratory energy is part of a technology and drive combination we offer that can be used to feed, convey, screen and even elevate material," according to Gough Econ. "Our equipment is tough, gentle and clean with flexibility and reliability that makes us one of the premier manufacturers of bulk material handling solutions."

About Gough Econ

The company specializes in the design and manufacture of standard and engineered material handling systems that move and protect its customer's products. Gough Econ also provides a variety of technical services including product testing, product engineering, control systems design and installation management.

For more information contact:
Gough Econ
P.O. Box 668583
Charlotte, NC 28266-8583
Telephone: 800-264-6844
Fax: 704-392-8706
Email: sales@goughecon.com
Web site: http://www.goughecon.com/

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Liad to Demonstrate Gravimetric Dosing System Liad Weighing & Control Systems will be demonstrating the ColorSave 1000 gravimetric dosing unit at this week’s FAKUMA Show.

Bag Dump System with Built-In Delumper
The Delumper Bagstation is a pre-engineered bag dump system designed for unloading, de-agglomerating and freshening of lumpy bagged solids.

Columbia Machine Announces New President and CEO Columbia Machine is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Goode as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Ms. Tucker wants the best humidity for bagging whey:

Quick question, my engineers have come to me with a question that either no one has bothered to answer, or no one has bothered to ever put it down on paper. No one seems to know the best relative humidity for a whey powder bagging room.

To me it seems that we would want it somewhere between 20-60%. Of course, I am not an engineer and this is simply from my own readings that I came up with these numbers.

Does anyone here know what the "typical" or "rule of thumb" is for this type of environment?  (to post reply, click here)

Very truly yours,
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SJO Consulting Engineers
ltucker@sjoeng.com

Mr. Maclean wants to know about wet screening:

We are looking for advice on selecting a wet screen to cut silica slurry cleanly at 250 microns at around 20 TPH.  (to post reply, click here)

Thanks,
Jeff Maclean
Index Mineral Processors
jeff@indexgroup.com.au

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Commercial Manager - Charleston, SC

Serve as the primary commercial representative for Kinder Morgan's Charleston area facilities and participate in the commercial activities for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Manage existing customer base and develop new customer business & service contracts for the loading, unloading, handling, warehousing, staging and transporting of various products associated with the dry & liquid bulk terminal industries. Through extensive customer contact, effectively market and sell company services.

Review requirements and qualified applicants may reply at:
http://www.kindermorgan.com/work/careers/job_posting.cfm?job_id=1575

Kinder Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V

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

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