Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Improving manufacturing flexibility with IBCs and parallel processing

Dec. 5, 2024
By using intermediate bulk containers, bulk solids processors can decouple process steps so that formulation, blending, packing, and cleaning can all occur simultaneously to speed...
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Powder & Bulk Processing

How material properties determine the optimal bulk solid conveyor: Part 2

June 24, 2024
Part 1 of this two-part series focused on particle size, particle size distribution, particle shape, explosivity, and toxicity. Part 2 examines the other key material characteristics...
Powder & Bulk Processing

Material testing delivers critical insights for packaging that impact conveyor selection, performance

June 20, 2024
Comprehensive lab testing and material characterization are necessary before conveyor testing to ensure optimal packaging throughput and quality on a wide range of products.
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Powder & Bulk Processing

VAC-U-MAX, GEMCO, and VORTI-SIV collaborate on metal powder recovery and reconditioning system for additive manufacturing

June 7, 2024
The new AM-MPRR metal powder recovery and reconditioning system extends the lifecycle of metal powders used in powder bed laser fusion and binder jet printing.
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Dust Control

Safeguarding against combustible dust explosions in bucket elevators

June 5, 2024
A comprehensive explosion protection approach considers the specific risks and requirements of each application.