Newsletter - Issue 54

 PowderHandling.com.au - October 2011 Newsletter:



Welcome to the October issue of the PowderHandling.com.au monthly e-newsletter dedicated to the Powder Handling and Processing Industry in Australia & New Zealand.
 
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Featured Article:

Industrial Checkweigher Partnered with Robotic Palletiser in QLD

AccuweighAn Industrial Checkweigher was recently installed for grading 20kg bags of lime at Unimin's Tamaree plant in Queensland. Supplied by Accuweigh / Budpak's QWM branch in Brisbane, the Industrial Checkweigher was configured for static weighing operation and certified for trade use. Static weighing eliminates the need for random samples to be removed from the conveyor line and weighed on a separate set of trade approved scales to ensure conformance to Weights & M......Read More>>>>

Product of the Month:

New Mastersizer 3000 - Smarter Particle Sizing

ATA ScientificThe new Mastersizer 3000 from Malvern Instruments delivers unique performance and productivity advantages, wrapped in a compact and practical instrument design. With an extended dynamic range that spans 0.01 to 3500 microns, the Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer delivers precise, robust wet and dry measurements right across the milli-, micro- and nano-meter size ranges. Smart design of the new optical core packs high performance into a compact system......Read More>>>>
 
 
Featured Company:

Fresco Systems a Leader in the Bulk Materials Handling Industry

Fresco SystemsDedicated to the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of Bulk Materials Handling and Processing Equipment, Fresco Systems Australasia offers single items, through to turn-key projects, engineered and manufactured in-house in our specialized New Zealand manufacturing facility. With electrical and pneumatic control systems being a vital part of the overall equipment and systems integration and operational efficiencies. Fresco Systems has built up its reputation.........Read More>>>>
 
Latest Industry News:
 

Matcon Open Day Well Attended

Matcon Pacific Matcon Pacific recently hosted their first ever "Open Day" event at their Guildford West facility in Sydney, showcasing the latest in Lean Powder Manufacturing Solutions. The event was well attended across the powder processing industries, with delegates coming from Pfizer, Abel Metals, Nestlé, Symrise and many more. Presentations were delivered on Matcon's Lean Philosophy in Powder Processing, as well as our latest product developments. John Nesbitt .........Read More>>>>
 
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More Articles & News:
 
New Generation of Valves
New from George Fischer Piping Systems are the Ventilating- and Bleed valves, now even more reliable. An innovative PP-H float on the Ventilating- and Bleed valve type 591 ensures complete and reliable venting of the pipe system. At the same time, the valve prevents......
 
Versatility has its Rewards
In challenging economic times more and more Australian manufacturers are discovering that investing in packaging machinery which allows them to change runs quickly and easily, is paying dividends. NUPAC, one of Australia's more respected suppliers......
 
Onboard Solutions Cleanroom Disinfection Equipment
Onboard Solutions are pleased to announce the arrival of the Minncare Dry Fog System in to their portfolio of cleanroom products as an Integral Part of Modern Cleanroom Disinfection Procedures. The Minncare Dry Fog System provides an easy to use, high technology .....
 
Asbestos and Contaminant Removal with Negative Air Fan
Fanquip has developed a new fan technology - complete with safety monitoring system - specifically for use when handling asbestos and other substances that are harmful when airborne. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the Fanquip Negative Air Fan.......

Multi-Channel Wheel Load Scales Ensure SWL for Mobile Crane

Wheel Load Scales pads owned by a crane hire company in Western Australia were recently upgraded by Accuweigh's Perth branch to multi-channel operation. Six digital weight indicators and a digital summing indicator were fitted to the client's original Wheel Load......
 
Specialist with Turnkey Air Solution for Food Processing Sector
Australia's air movement company now has a Food Processing Solutions department to advise, design and manufacture the complete range of fans and air systems required for food processing applications. The Fanquip business model involves total concept.......
 
Stronger Presence in the Indian Market
The Beumer Group has taken over the company Enexco Teknologies India Limited, thus expanding its operations in India. The purchase agreement was signed by both parties on September 20, 2011. With this action Beumer has enhanced its market.......
 
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Receives Innovative Product of the Year Award
Widely regarded as one of the most prestigious awards given in the fluid handling industry, Flow Control Magazine presented Hawk Measurement with its 2011 Innovation Product of the Year Award. Jack Evans, President of Hawk Measurement America, stated.....
 
Bulk Density Chart

Top 20 Most Visited Suppliers:

The rating for our top 20 suppliers, is based on the number of times each company's listing on the Suppliers Directory of the PowderHandling web site has been viewed by users of the web site.

The 20 most popular companies on the Suppliers Directory in September were:-
 
 
 
Visit these and all listed suppliers profiles through the Suppliers Directory on the web site.

Platinum Sponsors:
 
Nu-Con        Kinder & Co        Pressure Systems
 
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Final Thought:
 
Thinker
 
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Benjamin Franklin
 

 
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Platinum Members

Visit GEA Nu-Con Pty Limited's Profile
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Gold Members

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Sponsors

EXPOSOLIDOS 2012Pressure SystemsAccuweigh / BudpakKinder & CoMixing & BlendingEuropean ATEX Directive InformationNu-Con Specialists in Pneumatic Conveying, Weigh Batching & Bulk Materials Handling