Spotlight on … MATERIALS HANDLING


CONCETTI Concetti, Bastia Umbra, Italy, has introduced Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), to their fully automatic bagging systems, but in an interesting and innovative way. This is designed to help dry pet food and animal feed producers offer the best quality of product and improve profitability. This technology dramatically extends the shelf life of animal feed and pet food, and preserves taste and freshness in each bag. The Concetti company, a manufacturer of high quality packaging


machinery, has just tested a fully automatic “IGF 1200” with a double feeding system, designed for gusseted open mouth paper bags with inner PE liner, from 4 to 20 kg. The MAP application designed by Concetti consists of the


replacement of air with a single gas, like nitrogen or a mixture of gases, during the entire filling process, not only in the package itself. Then, while still under a blanket of nitrogen, a device closes and seals the bags tightly. By replacing the breathable atmosphere in a package with a pure gas or a gas mixture, including nitrogen, the shelf life of products can be significantly extended, helping them look, smell, and taste good far longer than they would otherwise. t.mitford@concetti.com +44 115 9777219 www.concetti.com


CROSTON ENGINEERING From the time that the Company was formed in 1976 Croston Engineering has been closely involved in the design and building of process plants for the animal feed, human food and associated industries, that also include grain, brewery, distillers, pet food, fertilisers etc. for clients throughout the U.K. A major part of this work relates to providing mechanical handling


equipment that is in accordance with the throughput requirement of production equipment such as mixers, grinders, pelleters, etc. The Company’s involvement begins at the mechanical intake of


raw materials via elevators, conveyors, rubble separators and magnets into storage bins, plus the pneumatic conveying of powdered ingredients


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into their designated additive storage bins which are fitted with correctly sized dust filter units. Bin hoppers and dischargers are designed to suit the materials


being handled and their associated weighers sized to maximise weighing accuracy before being transferred to blending. Then on via transit bins and associated conveyors through the production cycle to finished products storage prior to packing and bulk outloading. Many projects involve upgrading and extensions to existing


plants which may, as a consequence, require reassessment to ensure continued compliance with DSEAR/ATEX Explosion Regulations as may be applicable. Crostons will advise and implement should action be required. In addition to its 42 years’ service and experience in serving the


industry the Company’s standing is enhanced by being an Approved SAFEContractor, a recognised standard of competence in the industry.


Tarvin Mill, Barrow Lane, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8JF Tel: 01829 741119 Fax: 01829 741169 E-mail: admin@croston-engineering.co.uk Web: www.croston-engineering.co.uk


DINNISSEN PROCESS TECHNOLOGY Hamex®


production capacity Like its predecessor, the newest Hamex®


Hammermill


with (semi)automatic screen changing system has a completely new design for housing the screens and hammers inside the hammermill. This results in a 20% higher production capacity at the same level of power consumption. The new Dinnissen hammermill has a very robust design and operates at a maximum speed of 1800 RPM. This relatively low speed combined with the robust design result in a very low noise level. This is not only beneficial for the operator but also makes the new hammermill extremely reliable in operation and very user-friendly in terms of maintenance. In its newest hammermill, Dinnissen has improved the inflow of


ingredients by integrating stone trap and magnet into the design. This innovative feature prevents damage to the screens from iron particles or hard objects. In the new Hamex®


Hammermill, the screen holder is


also fitted with an extra-wide screen opening that opens automatically, making it easier to carry out maintenance and/or replace worn-out screens and further minimising downtime. All these optimisations have


Hammermills: reliable, low-maintenance, and increased


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