Top-mount sifter
The KR3020-SS High-Capacity Batch Sifter features a unique rectangular design, specifically tailored for high-efficiency industrial sifting. The sifter, which is designed to be mounted on top of a mixer or hopper to provide a sanitary gap-free solution for food-grade applications, features a convenient bag-cutting shelf design to assist operators rip and tip. Capable of managing high-capacity processing, it incorporates a magnet drawer beneath the screen. This feature is instrumental in capturing ferrous materials, further guaranteeing product purity and safety. Furthermore, its single-motor design not only reduces power consumption, but also streamlines maintenance.
Kason Corp.; Millburn, N.J.
www.amp-ahs.com
Longer gravity rollers
Two new lengths for heavy duty gravity roller conveyors give processors, warehouses and shipping departments new material handling options for wide, heavy loads. The conveyors work by using the force of gravity and a series of rollers to move products along. The HD gravity conveyors are available in new 5- and 10-ft. lengths, with a width of 48 in. between the frame, which can accommodate a standard-sized pallet.
Ultimation Inc.; Roseville, Mich.
586-771-1881; www.ultimationinc.com
Consider reconditioned mixers
Fully rebuilt to perform like brand-new, Ross-reconditioned Double Planetary Mixers are dependable workhorses for high-viscosity and heavy-duty applications. Especially effective for thick and sticky semi-solids, the patented High Viscosity Blades rotate on their own axes, while orbiting the mixing vessel on a common axis. The blades continuously advance along the periphery of the vessel, pushing materials forward and downward, while transporting product from the sidewalls to the interior. They are lowered and raised from the mix vessel by an air/oil hydraulic lift. Safety limit switches prevent the operation of the drive when the stirrers are in the raised position or when the mix can is removed.
Ross Mixers; Hauppauge, N.Y.
Energy-efficient sterilizing
Continuous Sterilizer solutions promote steam consumption savings between 30-40%, leading to significant energy cost reductions. The new, patented technology enables simultaneous processing of diverse container types, including cans, jars and pouches, in the same equipment.
Surdry North America; Abadiño, Spain
surdry.com
What’s a lamella pump?
Lamella pumps are the unsung heroes of high viscosity product transportation and raw material handling, with their unmatched efficiency, durability and dependability. Lamella pumps prove invaluable for pumping thick and heavy products, such as meat and bones. Despite being overshadowed by more widely known pumping technologies, lamella pumps offer a distinct set of advantages that render them indispensable in numerous food applications. Their simple yet ingenious design enables them to handle larger and tougher particles, such as bones, tissues and fat, making them particularly well-suited for pumping raw materials like animal by-products and industrial fish in the rendering industry. Moreover, the pump can manage cooked products before separating the liquids.
JS Proputec A/S; Hjoerring, Denmark
www.jsproputec.com
Dust-free bag unloader
The BBU big bag unloader features a new, dust-free docking station. A proprietary design with integrated inner ring, outlet spout and cover all establish a sealed connection between the bag and the discharge. Material transfer from bulk bags into a hopper, reactor, pneumatic conveyor or another location moves freely for fast, safe, complete emptying without clogging while any dust is neatly contained within the docking station. Suitable for unloading powders, granules, flakes, pellets and other bulk materials from bulk bags and flexible intermediate bulk containers and offered in a wide range of sizes.
Gericke USA, Inc.; Somerset, N.J.
855-888-0088; www.gerickegroup.com
Dual channel diverter valve ideal for bulk food materials
The dual channel diverter valve is specially designed for use with bulk food materials such as sugar, grains and coffee. The unit has an asymmetric design with approximately 33-36° angle for distributing and collecting in pneumatic conveying lines and in gravity applications, whether transfer from multiple sources or to multiple destinations such as blenders, bins/silos or other process equipment. The rotor has symmetrical channels that can be reversed to extend life, making it suitable for potentially high wear materials such as abrasive types of grains.
Coperion; Sewell, N.J.
609-413-9215; www.coperion.com
Optimize maintenance based on valve condition
Plantweb insight valve health application, a powerful software tool with advanced analytic algorithms, uses custom data analytics to provide timely plant-wide health indicators for improved safety, maintenance and performance. The new app makes it possible for users to visualize an entire connected fleet of valves, while prioritizing actions based on the health index of each valve. This helps plant personnel optimize valve repair activities, resulting in faster and better maintenance decisions, leading to reduced downtime.
Emerson; Marshalltown, Iowa
www.emerson.com
