Matcon specialise in providing "Lean" solutions for handling and processing powders, granules, tablets and other materials in Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). They have the capability to provide total IBC solutions, from single component level through to complete turnkey powder handling solutions; from concept development, testing and design through to manufacture, installation and training.
Matcon was founded in 1980 in the UK, offering discharger valves for difficult flowing materials. In 1985 they developed the Cone Valve IBC system. Today, with more than 28 years of experience of providing Bulk Solids Handling Solutions, Matcon continues to expand their offices, representation and customer base around the world and has considerable experience in providing for:
- Ingredient formulation systems
- In-Bin Blending
- Prevent cross-contamination of allergenic ingredients
- Preventing segregation of blended materials
- Full batch tracking and traceability
- Gentle handling of delicate materials
- Increased productivity and flexibility
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Extensive Range of Robuschi Blowers
 CAPS Australia is the exclusive distributor for the Robuschi brand of Positive Displacement blowers, one of the world's leading blower manufactures. The Robuschi Blower product range for pressure and vacuum pneumatic conveying applications includes: ROBOX EVOLUTION new generation range with Tri lobe, low pulse RBS blowers for pressure upto 100 kpa and vacuum up to 15 inches Hg. Offers the user improved reliability, higher efficiency, lower noise levels and more...
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Dust Control / Dust Explosion Seminar:
PowderHandling.com.au is pleased to present the Dust Control / Dust Explosion Seminar, an event that will focus on Dust Control and Dust Explosions.
The agenda includes presentations on the following topics:
- Design and Troubleshooting of Dust Control Systems
- Different Types of Dust Collectors and their Correct Application
- A Practical Discussion on the Design of Dust Control Exhaust Systems
- Industrial Dust Explosion Protection and Protection Technologies
- Dust Ignition Risk Analysis
- New Handling and Conveying Technologies to Prevent Dust Generation and Explosion Propagation
At a practical level, this seminar will provide an understanding of dust control systems and the importance of correct design. It will also help to take the mystery out of dust explosions, providing information to allow you to implement strategies for ensuring a safer work place.
For more details of the agenda and the presenters, visit the agenda page of the seminar web site.
When: Wednesday, 24th September 2008
Where: Lachlan's, Old Government House, Parramatta, NSW
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Registration from 8.15am)
How Much: $299.00 (plus GST) per delegate, which includes coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and full seminar notes.
How to Register: Register on-line and pay by credit card (Visa and MasterCard only) by visiting the registration page of the seminar web site.
Full event details are available now on the seminar web site.
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Blow Through Rotary Valves with Enlarged Inlet and R.I.D. System
 For certain applications the inlet size of a rotary valve is more important than the capacity. This certainly applies to spray drier applications, where a large volume of air is used to dry a small amount of product, which tends to bridge at the outlet. The product when dried has to be discharged out of the drier and quite often, is pneumatically transported to its final destination. There are several major companies worldwide that are involved in engineering and supplying ...
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Aims Industrial Celebrates 20 Years in Business
 AIMS INDUSTRIAL - First established in August 1988, Aims Industrial Pty Ltd is pleased to announce their 20th year of operation as a successful family owned and operated business. Aims Industrial is today a very well respected, service orientated company, importing, stocking and distributing only quality products. The company's primary range consists of Vibratory Products and Magnetic Separation Equipment. Aims Industrial work closely with many different industries, including...
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"Instant Success" and Efficiency Improvement at Hero Baby Foods
Matcon are proud to have been part of the significant upgrade at Hero's baby food plant in Alcantarilla, Spain. The primary purpose of the upgrade was to meet increased market demand whilst ensuring the plant was ready to face ever more demanding hygiene, allergenic and ATEX regulations.
New Breakthrough Sonar Transducer for Level Control
Hawk, a leading global provider of level, positioning and flow measurement technology, has introduced a breakthrough in interface level measurement.
Turnkey Ventilation Solutions
Air movement specialist Fanquip now provides complete turnkey ventilation solutions for factories, warehouses and food processing plants.
New FCI Mass Flow Meter Optimized for Wastewater Treatment Digester Gases
Plant engineers responsible for improving digester processes or utilizing the biogas as a fuel source will find the new Model ST51 Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International is designed as an application-specific solution to meet their unique needs.
Baldor Builds Higher Integrity Into Its Industry-Standard SN Series Dodge Bearings
A new range of industry-standard, SN-dimensioned mounted bearings from Baldor includes value-added lubrication and strengthening features.
Data Management Solution for Mining Industry
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its laboratory information management systems (LIMS) offer efficiencies, improved productivity and regulatory compliance for the modern mining industry.
High-Resolution Laser Particle-Size Analyzer
Utilizing a state-of-the-art CCD detector, Mie theory, and unique design and data reduction features, the Micromeritics Saturn DigiSizer 5200 automatically measures particle sizes ranging from 0.1 to 1000 µm in just minutes.
Budpak Automatic Stretch Wrapper at BPS Woolongong
Budpak supplied and installed a DNC model LINE stretch wrapper to one of their existing robot palletizer installations at Building Product Supplies in Beresfield NSW.
Polystone UHMWPE - The Great All-Rounder
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Automation Trends at Interkama 08
A new technology exhibited at Germany's Interkama 2008 exhibition will streamline factory and process device digital communications, solving interoperability short comings caused by the absence of a single standard in HART or fieldbus communications.
Achieve a leadership position in the Fresh Dairy Products Market
Achieving a leadership position in the Fresh Dairy Products market would not be possible without the hygienic, efficient transporting of key ingredients.
Endress+Hauser Celebrates One-Millionth Magmeter
In May 2008, Endress+Hauser, the world's leading producer of electromagnetic flowmeters (magmeters), saw sales of their flowmeters top the one million mark since production commenced 31 years ago.
Latest Developments from BOGE
The CLF series Frequency controlled screw compressors from BOGE is the latest product development to come from BOGE.
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Top 20 Equipment Searches:
The rating for our top 20 equipment searches, isbased on the number of times each equipment category on the EquipmentDirectory of the PowderHandling web site has been viewed by users ofthe web site.
The 20 most popular searches last month on the Equipment Directory were:-
1. Conveyor Systems
2. Augers (Screw Conveyors)
3. Air Slide Conveyors
4. Mixers & Blenders
5. Belt Conveyor Components
6. Slide Gate Valves
7. Pneumatic Conveying Systems
8. Belt Conveyors
9. Roots Blowers
10. Screw Conveyors
11. Blending Systems
12. Bag Fillers
13. Dust Collectors
14. Screening Equipment
15. Bucket Elevators
16. Abrasion Resistant Products
17. Blowers
18. Screw Feeders
19. Pipe & Accessories
20. Vacuum Pumps
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