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Spotlight On Material Handling
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Case Study: Bag Handling, Check Sieving, Weigh System
In this installation, materials are received in 50-pound bags and semibulk bags and are security screened for foreign objects while being conveyed to a weigh hopper, where they then are automatically hatched in predetermined weights and discharged into process drums.
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Application Example: Metering Ingredients For Snack Mixes
Multicomponent snack mixes are becoming popular quick snack options. K-Tron has supplied a variety of weigh belt feeder/system combinations for the metering of these components into the mix prior to the packaging line.
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Brochure: Bulk Material Handling Products
Schenck Process MoveMaster Belt Conveyors are used throughout the world in various industries to convey bulk materials. They are capable of carrying a variety of products in large and small capacities at required speeds for the application.
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White Paper: Mitigating Dust Explosion Risks In Solid Powder Processing
Dust explosions are a risk in many processing environments, but they pose a special risk when the product being processed is a fine, solid powder. Combustible substances with an average particle size smaller than 420 micron are generally considered to be explosive.
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Featured Articles
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The Quest For Clean Mixing
By Charles Ross and Son Company
Mixing is one of the most ubiquitous unit operations in the processing world. And oftentimes, improvements specific to the mixing step lead to overall big rewards that translate well in the balance sheet. The usual challenges include maintaining batch-to-batch uniformity and optimizing blend times, but they could be as simple, yet equally important, as improving cleanliness.
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The Evolution Of X-Ray Inspection Systems
By Eagle Product Inspection
Over the past few years, X-ray systems for food manufacturers have matured. Gone is the day when food was painstakingly inspected by hand, a time-consuming process. Today, technologically advanced machines identify a multitude of contaminants in a variety of foods, products, and packages.
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Foam Detection In Fermentation Process
By Endress+Hauser, Inc.
During the fermentation process in beer brewing, wine making, or alcohol production, there is a risk that the fermentation will get out of control. This can result in foam overflowing or getting into the CO2 vent.
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SPONSOR
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IFPAC-2012: Food Quality, Safety, And Analysis Symposium
PAT Applications in the Food Industry
January 22 to 25, 2012
Baltimore, MD
There is an increased global focus on food quality, safety, and analysis. The use of Process Analytical Technology — PAT Applications to monitor food quality and food safety — is an important area that will be covered during this symposium including new policies, technologies, case studies, and a look to the future in the food industry. Visit www.ifpacpat.org/food for the program and registration.
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