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Universal mixer allows time and cost efficient workflows
Uni tec® is a newly developed, individually designed general-purpose mixer provided by MTI Mischtechnik for manually or fully automatically controlled preparation of bulk materials in the chemical, plastics processing, and other industries. Depending on its configuration, uses of the new mixer unit range from homogenizing bulk stock of diverse material characteristics to performing complex processing cycles aimed at providing specific product properties. MTI launched this vertical mixer, which delivers an outstanding mixture quality, at Powtech trade 2011. The design criteria of the mixing vessel, mixing tool and optional chopper systems are variable over a very broad range. As a result, the unit can be optimally adapted to specific application needs – from gentle homogenization of the most sensitive starting materials to the pre-dispersion of, e.g., cohesive pigments. Further options – including spraying systems for fluids, a double jacket for temperature-controlled process management, and a vacuum-proof or pressure shock resistant design of the mixing vessel – are available to handle even coating and granulating tasks with high accuracy and repeatability. Thanks to the particularly operator-friendly design of the new Uni tec® universal mixer, it ensures convenient filling, evacuating and cleaning in every situation. According to Christian Honemeyer, MTI’s
CEO, the benefits of the new system can be summarized thus: “The new Uni tec® system combines high ease of use, maximum process reliability and safety, as well as application- focused configurability in one single unit. This standard-setting combination enables users to obtain high-quality mixing results with remarkably superior efficiencies compared to most conventional mixers.”
Apart from the new Uni tec® universal
mixer, MTI’s product range comprises an easy- to-clean horizontal mixer, the application- focused MTI Flex®-line and MTI Eco®- line heating-/cooling mixer combinations, and highly efficient dehumidification and aspiration systems. In late 2010, the company launched its Cool tec® mixer, pioneering direct cooling by means of a refrigerant rather than with cooling water. The technology has been widely acclaimed for its much- enhanced cooling
performance and
concurrently reduced energy
demand.
www.mti-mixer.de 6 Bulk Solids Today
Using and choosing made easy
As you’d expect from FDL, everything on the site is geared to be user – and chooser – friendly, with straightforward navigation making the selection and ordering process simplicity itself. There are separate areas for both existing and new product ranges. While the site also emphasizes FDL’s status as the UN-approved packaging specialist with sections providing useful advice on UN regulations and packing classes governing the transportation of hazardous materials. The new online catalogue is just one of the ways in which FDL seeks to help its customers breathe a little more easily. Another is in providing a single packaging resource solution to meet all manner of requirements across its incredibly diverse client base, ranging from the delicate small specialist containers used in laboratories to large bottles and drums for the safe transportation and storage of all manner of substances including hazardous materials. In fact, FDL Packaging offers well over 1,000 different product lines from its four-acre Haydock site. The FDL Packaging service can accommodate direct full vehicle load deliveries, mixed full load deliveries and virtually any part load combination from stock. While, to ensure that all forward orders and ‘just in time’ requirements can be met, sufficient stock levels are constantly maintained at the FDL Packaging site.
What this all means of course, when taking into account reduced warehousing, transport, processing and other associated administration
Nitrogen and Carbon in Steel with Improved Mobile Analyser
The latest version of SPECTROTEST from SPECTRO Analytical is the only mobile OES Spectrometer capable of segregating Duplex steels by Nitrogen content, and also the only one that can measure Carbon in steels down to 0.1% without the need for argon flushing. This is the latest step in a continuous process of product improvement since the first SPECTROTEST was introduced in 1979. A number of advances in technology have made this possible. The “Plasma Generator” totally digital spark control accurately defines and controls the energy in the plasma, which significantly improves precision, reproducibility and measuring speed. The sample probe is new too: it is lighter, slimmer and more convenient to use when space is restricted. The patented new scrubbing system improves the optical performance to permit the measurement of Carbon in low alloy steels in air. An optional UV probe permits the measurement of light elements such as N, P, S, Be and B and can be interchanged with the standard probe in seconds. This advanced
technology is combined with a rugged, compact but high performance optical system that uses the latest CCD detector technology. The SPECTROTEST also uses ICAL, SPECTRO’s Intelligent Calibration Logic, that monitors the instrument’s performance and automatically corrects for any calibration drift using a single control sample. For PMI, alloy grades are quickly identified against the instrument’s internal libraries. Another feature that makes the user’s task easier is APF (Automatic Programme Finding) which uses the measured spectrum to ensure that the best measurement parameters and programme are used for the sample. For more information on the new SPECTROTEST call 0116 2462950, Email:
spectro-uk.sales@
ametek.com or visit
www.spectro.com
costs, is that the FDL approach can help the average company to reduce its annual packaging bill by a remarkable 25%. While, just as importantly, removing the packaging imperative from the procurement department’s day-to-day workload can produce greater efficiencies elsewhere.
Operating to ISO9001:2008, FDL
Packaging offers the highest standard of expertise in paper converting and access to all current legislation affecting packaging worldwide. The company has developed a whole range of packaging solutions that meet stringent UN regulations for the safe storage of hazardous materials. With an extensive knowledge of the ‘Granular, Powder and Ingredients’ packaging industry, covering hazardous chemicals through to pharmaceutical powders and food-related ingredients, FDL Packaging is also a major packaging supplier to the international wire and cable industry as well as the agricultural, construction and extrusion sectors. Tel: +44 (0) 1942 722299 Email:
sales@fdlgroup.co.uk www.fdlgroup.co.uk
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