The Source for Dry Processing and Bulk Handling Technology
Rotary Paddle
Bin Level
Indicators:
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Instrumentation Focus
The Sartorius PMD300 moisture analyzer
series is designed especially for online
analysis that provides a complete and
accurate overview of a production process.
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Mixing & Blending
Kinematica Inc. offers the Megatron
MT-VP powder dispersing/induction
machine that is used to disperse
powders into a flowing liquid.
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Mechanical Conveying
S. Howes’ thermal screw conveyor line
is ideal for applications requiring product
streams to be cooled, heated, dried, or
conveyed from one location to another.
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Constant-Discharge Valve

The Vacu-Valve Platypus is a constant-
discharge valve for dust collectors,
h oppers, cyclones, and other equipment
operating under negative pressure. Its
unique duck bill design allows it to dispense
free-flowing material continuously. The
Platypus is low maintenance, requiring no
lubrication or power source and has no
controls. It is ideal for empty dust collection
units and is available in carbon or stainless
steel. The replaceable duck-bill sleeves are
available in neoprene, Viton, or white nitrile,
making the unit suitable for general use,

high-temperature, or food-grade applications. Typical appli-
cations include foundry, mining, cement, pharmaceutical,
dry foods, plastics, chemical, and manufacturing.
Aerodyne, Cleveland, OH 800-358-7546
www.aerodyneus.com

Smart Bulk Solids Activator The ActiFlow smart bulk solids activator prevents bridging and ratholing of cohesive bulk materials in stainless-steel hoppers. ActiFlow is a non-product-contact device, consisting of a patent-pending vibratory drive and intelligent control unit. In applications involving difficult flowing materials, it eliminates the need for mechanical agitators with secondary motors and gearboxes, as well as the need for flexible sidewall agitation devices or aeration pads. The patent-pending self-tuning algorithm implemented in the control module monitors the system continuously and adjusts the frequency and amplitude of the unit to maintain flow within the hopper. Bridges and ratholes are prevented before they can form. K-Tron America, Pitman, NJ 856-256-3265 www.ktron.com