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Superior Industries' New iPhone App for Conveyor Users
 Morris,
MN – Superior Industries, a leading American manufacturer of
conveying equipment and conveyor components, announced
completed development today of the company’s first ever
iPhone app. Known as “ConveyCalc,” the free app is available
for download in the App Store.
Notable features include:
• Operating Cost Calculator - Input
variables like operator salary, fuel costs, conveyor
horsepower and annual repair expenses to compare costs of
operating a conveyor versus a loader.
• Stockpile Volume Calculator - Input
two variables, conveyor length and radial arc travel angle,
for this calculator to determine stockpile volume in cubic
tons, short tons and metric tons.
• Belt Capacity Calculator - This
calculator helps bulk material handlers maintain accurate
levels of material on belts. Inputting a few common
variables will return a conveyor’s maximum capacity.
• Horsepower Calculator - Knowing
a conveyor’s length, width, lift and belt capacity will
calculate minimum horsepower requirements for the given
application.
• Conveyor Lift Calculator - Input
two variables, the angle of the conveyor and its length, for
this calculator to reveal a conveyor’s center-to-center lift
in feet.
ConveyCalc is available for free download in
the App Store and is compatible with iPhones running iOS 5
software. Visit www.apple.com/ios to learn how to upgrade
your iPhone for free.
Source:
http://www.superior-ind.com/
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Vortex's Product Line at PBE Southeast Conference
 Salina,
KS -- Vortex Valves will display its expansive product line
at Powder and Bulk Engineering’s 2012 Southeast Conference
and Exhibition, March 13-15, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in
Atlanta.
“The Regional Powder Show in Atlanta is an
excellent venue to showcase our industry-leading line of
gates, valves and diverters,” said Vortex President Jeff
Thompson. “In addition to displaying our product line-up,
Vortex Regional Sales Manager Bryon Smith will be on hand to
meet with customers and to help prospective customers find
innovative engineered solutions to their bulk handling
requirements.”
Vortex has handled thousands of dry materials
for more than 10,000 clients worldwide. With 21 product
lines and more than 8 million design variations, Vortex
offers the best valve and modifications for the most
demanding applications.
“In this tough economy, bulk handlers are
continuously seeking more efficient and reliable equipment
and with our strong engineering team and economical
manufacturing processes, we are well positioned to meet such
challenges,” Thompson added. “We specialize in providing
proven, innovative valve solutions for the dry bulk
industry.”
Vortex Valves will be located at the Adams
Brothers Inc. Booth #101 in the Cobb Galleria Centre. Vortex
will display a Vortex Quantum® Orifice Gate™, Roller Gate™,
Quantum® 2-Way Wye Line Diverter™, and a 2-Way Seal Tite™
Diverter.
PBE's 2012 Southeast Conference & Exhibition
is designed to benefit plant managers, process safety/risk
managers, facility managers, process engineers, scientists,
and others who need to be kept abreast of advances in
processing, handling, packaging, storing, and transporting
dry particulates and related materials.
Source:
http://www.vortexvalves.com
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Celsimix for Brittle Candy Production
 Drunen,
The Netherlands -- During Interpack in Germany a Celsimix
was displayed on the stand of the Tanis Group from Made (the
Netherlands). This Celsimix is part of a brittle candy
production line engineered by the Tanis Group.
Celsimix for brittle candy production
"Brittle candy" is a crunchy but brittle type
of confectionery. In a fully continuous process the Celsimix
boils the pre-heated glucose syrup to form caramel, adding
almonds to this and mixing it to form a homogenous mass.
The Celsimix is heated using thermal oil to a
temperature of 280 degrees. The mixer is fitted with two
screws and has a capacity of 400 kg/hour. To prevent the
product sticking and to facilitate cleaning, everything that
comes into contact with the product is polished to a high
gloss. Both screws can also be removed completely for
thorough cleaning. The Celsimix is suitable for a MAWP
(Maximum Allowable Working Pressure) of 5 bar and complies
with the PED standard (Pressure Equipment Directive) and
EN-13445 (European standard for unfired pressure vessels).
Source:
http://www.celsius.nl/ |
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NBE Bulk Bag Filling Process System
 Holland,
MI -- A complete NBE bulk bag filling process system,
including: automated pallet introduction; automated metering
of material supply; NTEP-certified, precision bag weighing;
and automated, filled-bag accumulation conveyors enables a
single operator to process up to 20, 4,500 lb.-capacity bulk
bags per hour; or 90,000 lbs. of dry bulk material per hour.
NBE integrated automation uses a single,
menu-driven HMI, designed and built by NBE, to centralize
system-wide operations; including legacy, upstream material
supply equipment. NBE integrated automation directs all
equipment controls, communication, sensing, monitoring, and
data reporting using UL listed panels built by NBE. NBE
integrated automation reduced material loss, increased
overall equipment effectiveness, and dramatically improved
labor efficiency and safety.
Process line optimization begins immediately
upon the introduction and staging of the first pallet. The
NBE cantilevered fill head / bag hanger carriage uses
pneumatic actions to bring the fill head and rear bag hooks
to well within the operator’s reach; no need for the
operator to step or lean into the equipment. The 8 GPM
hydraulic carriage easily and safely lifts bag capacities up
to 4,500 lbs., far exceeding the lift speed and capacity of
ball screw designs. This physical ergonomic design maintains
optimal operator posture for safe and efficient operation.
NBE NTEP-certified weigh systems provide
valid, accurate, and repeatable weighing of the bulk bags to
an accuracy of +/- .01% of the 4,500-pound bag weight. NBE,
NTEP-certified, precision weighing improves total process
efficiency by eliminating re-working of over- and
under-filled bags, and reducing material loss. The NBE bag
densification platform uses 3 Gs of high-speed,
low-intensity vibration to settle material in the bag to a
dense, stable, and safe load.
Source:
http://www.nbe-inc.com/
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