New Sponsor : Springfield Special Products

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

Springfield Special Products (SSP) is a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1985. They are the only company in the United States to manufacture reusable bulk bags, the PermaTainer, that do not require liners and FDA-approved bags without liners. SSP has been the leader in the use and design of PVC bags.

The PermaTainer reusable semi-bulk container can be used for almost any dry flowable material you have to handle, ship or store at a much lower cost than competing methods, including paper, polypropylene, steel, aluminum container and bins. PermaTainers eliminates your products exposure to physical damage and external contamination.

"Better by Design"

Beyond bulk bags, Springfield Special Products' product range includes bulk bag dischargers and bulk bag fill racks. SSP's dischargers are adjustable in height from 112" to 156" so they will accommodate various sizes of bags. With a 3000 lb. capacity, the bulk bag dischargers are manufactured of steel tubing with heavy duty bracing. All equipment comes primed and powder coated. An iris valve is standard on the SSP bulk bag discharger.

For more information contact:
Ms. Sarah Osburn
Springfield Special Products
2045 North National
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: 417-864-8461 or 800-223-7571 toll free
Fax: 417-864-7628
Email: sarah@springfieldspecialproducts.com
Web site:  http://www.sspbulkhandling.com/

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Millpulse Motion Sensor Receives CE Approval

Peterborough, Ont -- Siemens Milltronics Millpulse 600 has received CE approval and is available for sale worldwide. The CE Mark indicates conformity to the legal requirements of the European Union (EU) Directive with respect to safety, health, environment, and consumer protection.

Built to operate in even the harshest condition, Milltronics Millpulse 600 is a heavy-duty 2-wire motion sensor that provides solid state switch output to PLCs. Non-contacting motion sensors detect changes in motion and speed of conveying, reciprocating, and rotating machinery. Typical applications include tail pulley shafts, driven pulleys, motor shaft sensing, and screw conveyor flights.

The Millpulse 600 offers underspeed, overspeed, differential speed and speed indication functions by a PLC. With an all aluminum body, it operates from -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F). It operates with a probe/target separation of up to 100 mm (4") gap between Millpulse 600 and targets.

The Milltronics Millpulse 600 is a rugged unit, impervious to dust, dirt, build-up and moisture, and is ideal for such primary industries as mining, aggregate and cement plants. Operating where other systems are prone to failure, the non-contacting design eliminates the need for lubricating, cleaning and part replacement.

It reduces downtime and clean-up expenses associated with conveying equipment failure. Its pulse output can be used to minimize spillage, prevent damage, detect belt slippage at the head pulley, and warn of other conveyor malfunction. Overall, the Millpulse 600 supplies cost effective equipment protection.

Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. is a Siemens company that designs and manufactures sophisticated measurement instruments used by the water and wastewater, aggregate, cement, mining, chemical, milling, food and other process industries. Principal product lines include level measurement, dry solids flow measurement, and process protection devices.

Products are available worldwide through a network of sales representatives and distributors. The company is based in Peterborough, Ontario, where it employs 300 people.

For more information visit:  http://www.sea.siemens.com/ia

Brabender : New Ultra Low-Rate Feeders

Mississauga, ONT -- New features have been introduced to provide improved flexibility, accuracy, range ability, scale lock out protection and cleanability for this loss in weight vibrating tray feeder.

Vibrating tray feeders have traditionally been desirable for feeding applications based on their Pulsationless flow characteristic. However, at low feed rates, loss in weight feedback control has been a challenge. Since there is a dynamic weighing requirement, the feedback control must be fast; hence weight signal filtering needs careful handling.

Brabender’s new low rate feeders incorporate new techniques in dynamic weighing offered by DigiMASS-2 twin vibrating wire load cell, resonant frequency control with amplitude feedback to linearize the feed rate control over a wide feed rate range up to 100:1.

Combined with superior performance, the easy change feature aids in changing ingredients and cleaning.

For more information contact:
Ms. Glenda Ogley
Brabender Technologie Inc.
Telephone: 888-284-4574 x 1311
Fax: 905-670-2557

Freeman Launches New Software for Powder Tester

Malvern, UK -- The release of Freeman Technology’s Data Analysis software package for the company’s FT4 universal powder tester delivers faster analysis with more flexible reporting options. It incorporates the latest types of test available on this multi-functional powder measurement system, and offers a redesigned and simplified user interface.

Thanks to a program of continual development, new functions and extended measurement capabilities have been added to the FT4. These include compression, permeability and shear testing; the FT4 is now regarded as a universal powder tester.

The new FT4-DA (V4) software enables the comprehensive analysis of all test types and data sets, allowing them to be represented both graphically and in report form. It also incorporates a number of new tools for users that make analysis and data representation and comparison even easier. Enhanced graphics and graphing facilities allow more sophisticated results presentation and full report customization.

Part of the instrument’s system software, FT4-DA enables rapid interpretation and summary of measured data from powder samples. It is a standalone application that can be installed on any computer, allowing analysis away from the laboratory if required. Existing FT4 users can upgrade to the new release free of charge.

More details at http://www.freemantech.co.uk/

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AccuRate Joins Rockwell’s Encompass Program Schenck AccuRate announces that it has joined the Rockwell Automation Encompass™ Program.

Fast Response : Rotex Drive Head Service Program
To minimize costly downtime, the ROTEX Drive Head Service Program provides fast, reliable response to customers' screener drive head repair or replacement needs.

Grapoid : New Filter Bag Removal Device MikroPul’s new Grapoid™ reduces labor and bag replacement costs by providing quick, easy removal of top loading snap-in pleated and felt bags.

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Mr. Roy wants a "feeder - spreader" for aluminum powder:

I'm currently looking for a feeding system which will be able to accurately feed aluminum powder mixture on a 12' x 4' wide surface x about 1/4" to 1" thick, depending of the requirement.

I'm afraid that using a wide vibrating feeder will segregate the mixture.  I thought about using the same kind of method that pavers use to spread asphalt on road, if you know what I mean.

Is anybody know a company that can provide that kind of equipment?
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Can anyone provide good references for values/equations/papers for the stress-strain modulus of corn grain?  (to post reply, click here)

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AEC Engineering, Inc.
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Technical Sales Manager Wanted

Kemutec Group Inc, in Bristol, PA, is a leading manufacturer of Powder Processing Equipment and Systems, supplying an extensive range of Sifters, Mills, Grinders, Mixers and Valves to the Food, Chemical & Pharmaceutical industries.

Following a recent product acquisition and continued growth in our traditional markets, Kemutec are looking for an additional Technical Sales Manager to work from their Bristol, PA facility.

The ideal candidate will have a proven technical and sales background in the powder handling or processing industry along with all the usual communication, computer and inter-personal skills expected in a sales position of this level.

In addition, all candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to take ownership and responsibility for their work, be able to deliver timely and accurate responses and above all, be able to sell the company's products and services at the highest level.

Typical duties will include project design, process testing, quote and cost preparation for enquiries, customer presentations and order negotiation and closing. This will cover the sale of machines through to more complex process systems.

Although there is a strong need for a self starting individual, the candidate must also be able to demonstrate that they can work as part of a team, utilizing other company skills and services to ensure that we always present the best process, technical and commercial solutions to meet our customer's needs.

Benefits include:
- Good basic salary
- Bonus scheme
- 401k plan
- Health Insurance

Reply in confidence with a full resume and a letter of application explaining why you should be considered for the position.

E-mail to Rob Dallow at rjd@kemutec.com

Kemutec Group Inc
130 Wharton Road,
Bristol, PA 19007
Telephone: 215-788-8013
Web site: http://www.kemutec.com/

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