Archive November 2023

High-quality measurement technology with exclusive 6-year warranty; The UWT quality promise: Modern - Durable - Sustainable The UWT Group is considered an expert for simple, safe and accurate level measurement, point level determination and interface detection in any type of bulk solids and liquids. The many years of success are based on the high quality of the products, innovative thinking and close cooperation with customers. That is why the company is the first manufacturer of measurement technology on the global industrial markets to offer a warranty extension to 6 years for all UWT sensors. The UWT quality promise Modern - Durable - Sustainable; Plant builders and end customers around the world appreciate the customer-specific and user-friendly technologies of the German medium-sized company as well as the easy handling and longevity of the UWT sensors. With many years of experience, the company knows that high-quality and maintenance-free sensor technology is an important aspect for plant operators in all industries. Measurement technology at the highest level Guaranteed quality…

Suppliers of Krall Kunststoff-Recycling receive proof of their contribution to CO2 savings By issuing sustainability certificates, Krall Kunststoff-Recycling, manufacturer of high-purity regrind, is now confirming to its suppliers from industry, trade and local authorities that they handle plastic waste responsibly, promote the circular economy and thus help to reduce CO2 emissions into the environment. The documents state the quantity of plastics delivered to Krall by the end of the year and, based on studies by “SKZ - Das Kunststoffzentrum”, the emissions generated during grinding, which, thanks to the photovoltaics used in the company, are significantly lower than with conventional energy supply. They also indicate the amount of greenhouse gases produced during the manufacture of a corresponding quantity of virgin material. Krall’s sustainability certificates thus document the environmental awareness of suppliers and give them the opportunity to demonstrate and evaluate this commitment to third parties. Authorized signatory Louis Krall: ”Studies…

New Coperion Test Center for optimizing plastics recycling. In this high-tech test center for plastics recycling applications, every recycling process step can be tested. Coperion has successfully launched operation of its new Recycling Innovation Center. In this high-tech test center for plastics recycling applications, every recycling process step – from material handling and feeding to extrusion, compounding, pelletizing, material postprocessing and deodorization – can be tested. Extensively equipped recycling systems are available that can be modified in myriad ways, depending upon the specific requirements of the recyclate to be produced. Coperion’s new Recycling Innovation Center is the perfect complement to the Herbold Meckesheim Test Center, where customers can simulate and test the mechanical pretreatment of plastic, allowing customers to experience first-hand the significant reduction in organic impurities by using Herbold Meckesheim’s hot washing system, as an example. Herbold Meckesheim has been part of Coperion’s Recycling Business Unit since 2022. Recycling Machinery on the Cutting Edge of Technology The Recycling…

Quick delivery program for standard devices with extensive configuration options for use in the plastics industry Schönberg, November 2023 Sesotec, one of the leading developers and manufacturers of detection, separation and sorting systems, has achieved a remarkable increase in efficiency in the record year 2023: An optimized alignment of production processes, including lean methods, makes it possible to produce the proven metal separators of the PROTECTOR, RAPID VARIO-FS and GF series as ”fast lane” products ready for dispatch within just five working days from order placement. Sesotec COO Stefan Feldmeier comments: ”The fast delivery program, which is unique in the industry, not only reflects the continuous development of our company, but also the decades of experience and extensive expertise of our employees. The combination of all factors is the basis for our success.” This achievement underlines Sesotec’s market leadership and reliability in the plastics industry. ”If our customers have problems with metal contamination during the production or processing…

With the new brand ”On”, the Hosokawa Micron Group is increasing its focus on solutions for the production and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Hosokawa Micron Group is increasing its focus on solutions for the manufacture and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. For this purpose, the group of companies has founded an international, group-wide competence team and created the brand ”On”. ”On” stands for the energy and power behind the project. The new brand identifies a new product line for systems for the production of energy performance materials and enables interested parties from the battery industry to get started quickly and access the group’s extensive range of solutions. This information can be found on a dedicated website: technologies play a key role in the production of lithium-ion batteries for which we have extensive know-how in the Hosokawa Micron Group,” explains Marco Hauk, team leader for the project and Vice President Powder Segment at Hosokawa Alpine. Combined fields of expertise of the Hosokawa Micron Group Hosokawa Alpine’s Chemical Division is a specialist in processing…

Simplicity for the user – that’s an important guiding principle at VEGA. It also applies to the many tools that are available for operating sensors and other devices. From October 2023, the range of capabilities will be considerably expanded. What’s new? VEGA is making the previously chargeable ’full version’ of its DTM Collection the free ’standard version’ for everyone: “We want to provide our customers with everything they need for quick and easy setup, diagnosis and maintenance,” explains product manager Ralf Höll – i.e. a comprehensive range of operational and maintenance functions at no additional cost. The DTM Collection comes with many valuable functions, including a calculation assistant for complex vessel geometries, extensive instrument documentation, diagnostics, recording and storage onto VEGA DataViewer. What are the biggest advantages? The VEGA DTM Collection is an entire software package that includes many useful features. For example, it enables saving or printing simple instrument set up overview documentation into PDF format. “Another valuable tool is the DataViewer,” emphasises product manager Philipp Ketterer. This Windows-based software is used to conveniently…

An animal feed manufacturer in Ireland was looking for reliable level indicators including overfill protection and empty protection as part of the modernization of the plant equipment. When installing the sensors in different pressure conveying containers for seaweed meal, the high dust intensity had to be considered in particular. By planning a capacitive level switch from UWT with innovative RF technology, a compatible solution that is robust and delivers reliable results was found. It is also advantageous for this application if the sensors have small connection threads and can implement precise switching with a quick response. Excursus: Seaweed meal in animal feed Since 1994, feeding animal meal to pets and farm animals has been banned throughout the EU because it is a potential transmitter of the BSE pathogen. That’s why seaweed flour is now used as an alternative. Seaweed meal is added to the feed of pets such as dogs or farm animals such as cattle as a dietary supplement. It is rich in various nutrients, vitamins, fiber, proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and minerals such as iodine, potassium or sodium. All of these nutrients have positive…

Screening machines optimize the quality of lignin by removing impurities and dust, classifying lignin pellets by size and eliminating lumps. Lignin is the second most common biopolymer on earth after cellulose. In the industrial processing of wood, especially in paper production, lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product. In the past, this by-product was often burned to generate energy, but due to its chemical structure and properties, it is now used as a filler, additive, binder, reinforcing agent or adsorbent. The use of lignin in these and other applications is in line with the trend towards the bioeconomy, in which renewable, plant-based raw materials are used instead of fossil resources. Improved lignin quality Screening machines help improve the quality of the produced lignin and prepare it for specific applications or further processing steps: - Cleaning and separation: Lignin obtained from the pulping process of lignocellulosic materials may contain impurities or undesirable solid components. Screening machines can help to remove these impurities. - Classifying: Lignin particles…

4B has introduced the Encoder-Flex 1024, designed to monitor the position of rack and pinion gates, as well as shaft speed and angular position of distributors. 4B Group has introduced the Encoder-Flex 1024, designed to monitor the position of rack and pinion gates, as well as shaft speed and angular position of distributors. The new, ATEX-approved Encoder-Flex 1024 is changing the way slide gates are monitored. This compact rotary shaft encoder uses advanced technology to deliver a precise position from 0 to 100%. With a compact, sleek design, the Encoder-Flex 1024 removes the bulkiness associated with traditional shaft encoders and adds the benefit of easy calibration. There is no need to open up the unit; simply apply an external magnet briefly to calibrate. Providing even more flexibility, resolution can be programmed for 1 to 1024 pulses per rotation. All electronics on the Encoder-Flex 1024 are housed in a sealed stainless steel enclosure and are encapsulated in epoxy, protecting the device from moisture and the elements and providing maximum reliability in the field. In addition, the Encoder-Flex 1024 provides…

Reliable and precise sorting with multisensor sorting systems from Sesotec Schönberg, November 2023. Croatia‘s accession to the European Union has also given a significant boost to the topic of recycling, among other things. Since then, the aim has been to implement the EU‘s waste directives and current targets and, above all, to drive forward the circular economy to a national level. The EU target of recycling more than 65 percent of the municipal waste generated by 2035 has paved the way for a sustainable circular economy. Plastic packaging manufacturers in the circular economy An example from the field of plastic packaging shows that especially the distributors and manufacturers of such packaging who see it as their duty to make their contribution to the circular economy and thus to environmental protection and resource conservation. The aim is to use recycled PET material in the production of PET beverage packaging and to continuously increase its share. When using recycled PET, purity is the decisive factor. Only pure and highquality…

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