NBE bulk bag filling process system
22 January, 2014NBE has launched a complete bulk bag filling process system, which includes automated pallet introduction, automated metering of material supply, NTEP-certified precision bag weighing and automated filled-bag accumulation conveyors.
National Bulk Equipment automated bulk bag filling system
08 January, 2014National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has introduced an automated bulk bag filling system which has been designed to ensure extended duty cycles in demanding operating environments.
Actisafe double and triple scissor-lift tables
17 December, 2013Actisafe has introduced double and triple scissor-lift tables that have two-tonne load capacities. They can be custom designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of the manufacturing, handling, retail and food sectors.
NBE ProductSaver product recovery system range
12 December, 2013The ProductSaver line of product recovery systems from National Bulk Equipment (NBE) has been designed to provide automated, controlled removal of free-flowing liquids or flow-resistant wet contents from their packaging.
Bakery mix-up has great results
12 December, 2013As part of a £2.5 million project to improve its production flexibility to accommodate its broadening portfolio of bakery ingredient premixes, British Bakels looked to Matcon for a solution.
Dust Hood for Flexicon Bulk Bag Dischargers
14 November, 2013Toyota opens Tasmanian forklift branch
25 September, 2013Toyota Material Handling has opened a new forklift branch in Connector Park, Kings Meadows in Launceston. Toyota forklifts were previously sold and serviced in Tasmania by an independent dealer.
VSS VacMount vacuum-mounted vibrator
02 September, 2013Vibration Systems & Solutions has a method of holding a vibrator securely to the hopper wall by vacuum. This means that it can be used on any solid-walled container just as a normal vibrator.
Supplement producer mixes with the best
26 August, 2013In 2004, Manumixx was producing around nine tonnes of product per week, with seven operating personnel. Looking to aggressively expand its operations, Manumixx purchased an IBC Blending & Discharge System from Matcon.
CHEP reduces carbon emissions with new compressors
05 August, 2013Installing energy-efficient Atlas Copco compressors at its pallet production and repair sites in the UK has saved CHEP more than 1000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Solimar fluidisers for removing powder from silos
25 July, 2013When removing powder from silos, the powder can pack down. The finer the powder, the more difficult it can be to remove. Solimar fluidisers offer a solution to this problem.
BEUMER paletpac 2500 layer palletiser
12 July, 2013BEUMER has re-engineered its high-capacity layer palletiser, the BEUMER paletpac 2500. According to the company, the upgraded palletiser offers better accessibility, a shorter assembly period and higher flexibility.
Graco SaniForce 2:1 sanitary piston pump
10 July, 2013Graco has added the SaniForce 2:1 piston pump to its SaniForce line of FDA-compliant sanitary transfer pumps for product evacuation out of drums and bins.
Tetra Pak Hygienic Powder Bin Aerators
02 July, 2013Tetra Pak’s Hygienic Powder Bin Aerators can be installed on powder bins, silos and batch hoppers to promote powder flow during discharge and prevent powder compaction during long-term storage. The working principle is based on introducing food-grade compressed air between the bin wall and the powder.
Inline Postgasser by Tetra Pak
02 July, 2013The Inline Postgasser by Tetra Pak is used for fat-containing powders packed into 25 kg powder bags or cartons with plastic inner liner. The postgasser can be integrated into new or existing filling lines with different levels of automation.
