Feeders
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Jenike & Johanson Turns 50
August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Jenike & Johanson. Fifty years ago today, Dr. Jerry Johanson resigned from his job at US Steel’s applied research laboratory in Monroeville, PA and joined Dr. Andrew Jenike, his thesis advisor from the University of Utah, to...
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Weighbelt Feeder for Sanitary Processes
August 2, 2016The Multidos open-frame weighbelt feeder is designed specifically for sanitary food, pet food, and pharmaceutical processes. Features include: tool-less, rapid belt removal for frequent cleaning cycles; an IP69K stainless steel load cell manufactured to withstand high pressure spray; a shaft-...
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General Kinematics Opens New Office in India
August 1, 2016General Kinematics (GK), a manufacturer of custom-engineered vibratory process equipment, announced a new company in Bangalore this week. Located in India for eight years, this new company space for General Kinematics India provides the firm with increased ability to meet the needs, at all...
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Food-Grade Electromagnetic Vibratory Feeder for Washdown Environment
July 19, 2016This stainless steel electromagnetic vibratory feeder processes food ingredients into luxury candy products. Based on the test results of several customer ingredients, the feeder design was customized to convey the materials more efficiently. The corresponding electromagnetic drive and Thyristor...
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Advanced Uses for Weigh Belt Feeder Data
July 18, 2016A weigh belt feeder is a device that can control the rate at which a bulk material is metered into a downstream process by weight rather than by volume. A weigh belt feeder normally is equipped with a weight-sensing device such as a load cell, as well as a belt travel device...
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Hapman Partners with Mavind
July 13, 2016Hapman, a designer and manufacturer of tailored conveyors, bulk material handling equipment, and fully integrated systems for more than 70 years, announces a licensee partnership with Mavind Industria Mecanica LTDA, Belo Horizonte/MG, Brazil. Mavind has built strong business relationships in...
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Dual-Outlet, Heavy-Duty Volumetric Feeder
July 12, 2016Metalfab has designed and manufactured a dual-outlet, heavy-duty volumetric feeder that, in conjunction with the Metalfab Posibin, meters powder with near gravimetric accuracy. This combination eliminates the need to disassemble upstream and downstream equipment to reclaim unused powders...
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Feeder Offers Multi-Feed Head Versatility
July 8, 2016Vibra Screw has expanded its Versifeeder line to include multiple feed head units. Now processors requiring several feed points of a particular bulk material can experience high accuracy and flexibility. The multi-head Versifeeder can provide the same or different rates of feed from each outlet. A...
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Perhaps the Feeder Is Causing Your Flow Problems
July 6, 2016As a consultant to the bulk solids handling industry for so many years, I have provided solutions to many solids handling problems. Typically, the problems range from arching or bridging, ratholing, flooding, or erratic flow. Much of the time these problems are caused by improper bin or silo design...
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Schenck Process Names New CFO
June 29, 2016Eric Jaschke has taken over the position of chief financial officer (CFO) in the Schenck Process Group. Jaschke will preside over the Schenck Process Group’s global financial organization, working closely with Andreas Evertz, president and chief executive officer (CEO). Jaschke has...
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