Materials Handling
Handling materials poses many risks, dust explosions being one of the most serious, reports Eugene McCarthy. New developments in dust handling equipment are helping to mitigate this hazard.
Containing dust contamination
M inimising dust
contamination when filling and shifting millions of tonnes of powdered ingredients
through a factory is challenging for all manufacturers, but there are innovative new solutions available on the market.
One such solution has been developed by Spiroflow. Initially developed for the handling of food and pharmaceutical ingredients, the T2 Angled Bulk Bag (FIBC) Discharger provides an air-tight
operation that empties product with the minimum of residue and has angled framework, not horizontal flat surfaces, which helps reduce settlement and saves time on cleaning.
Improved hygiene This latest equipment is suited for a range of materials ranging from baby formula milk, sugar and flour to pharmaceutical powders and granules.
Its novel construction stops fine dust sticking to any part of the
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