Evonik Degussa uses Shear Testing in Powders Liable to Caking

A unique powder testing procedure has been developed by Evonik Degussa GmbH, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, using instrumentation from Stable Micro Systems, a world leader in powder flow assessment. The test, which is conducted with a newly-designed powder cartridge, allows Evonik Degussa GmbH to gauge more accurately the effects of its AEROSIL® and SIPERNAT® silica products on the caking and flow properties of powdered products in the food, feed, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

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Major Spillage Problem Solved

Recently a North Queensland ship loading facility conveying Lead Concentrate, replaced their existing skirting system with ESS 2000 Lay-In Skirting. The application required stainless steel materials to prevent corrosion due to the over ocean location.
With a capital outlay of approximately $7000 for the ESS-2000 Skirting system, the return on investment is expected to be only three and a half months, given that the clean up costs were $260 per hour.
Reduced spillage means that there is less wear and tear on components and a safer, sleaner, more productive bulk materials handling facility.

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Silo Monitoring Systems Eliminates Raw Material Shortages

Silo Monitoring Systems were recently commissioned for Poly Products based in Regency Park, SA by Accuweigh’s Port Adelaide branch in South Australia. The silo monitoring systems ensure the company’s manufacturing processes are not likely to be disrupted by inadvertent shortages of raw materials.

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