At SPIRAC, environmental responsibility guides our engineering approach. Our Sliding‑Frame and Live‑Bottom silo systems ensure dependable sludge flow in wastewater and industrial applications while delivering long service life and low energy consumption. Sliding‑Frame Silos / Receival Bunkers A hydraulically driven frame sweeps the flat floor and moves material toward the extraction screw. This design maximises usable storage volume and is ideal where headroom is limited or large capacities are required. Live‑Bottom Silos / Hoppers Using multiple slow‑speed shaftless spirals, these systems keep cohesive, high‑moisture sludges in constant motion. A tapered floor is essential to the live‑bottom geometry and is optimised for difficult, non–free‑flowing materials. Sliding‑Frame vs Live‑Bottom — At a Glance Geometry: Sliding‑Frame suits round or rectangular silos; Live‑Bottom works best in rectangular designs. Floor: Sliding‑Frame uses a flat floor; Live‑Bottom requires a tapered floor. Capacity: Sliding‑Frame is ideal for large volumes; Live‑Bottom for small to medium volumes. Material Type: Sliding‑Frame handles non‑free‑flowing or moderately sticky solids; Live‑Bottom is for extremely sticky, cohesive or wet sludge. Flow Mechanism: Sliding‑Frame uses a hydraulic sweeping frame; Live‑Bottom uses multiple low‑RPM spirals. Bridging Control: Good with Sliding‑Frame; excellent with Live‑Bottom. Maintenance: Sliding‑Frame has very low maintenance; Live‑Bottom remains low with no hydraulics. Cost Fit: Sliding‑Frame suits larger silos; Live‑Bottom suits smaller installations. Typical Materials: Sliding‑Frame handles dewatered sludge and woodchips; Live‑Bottom handles sludge cake and highly cohesive materials. Sustainable by Design Both systems rely on slow‑speed, high‑torque drives to reduce power use, minimise intervention, and support reliable biosolids discharge—helping operators meet sustainability and circular‑economy goals.

Simple, safe, efficient – ​​and in any position The key feature of the Switch&Lock 360 coupling lies in its exceptionally easy handling: The male and female parts are connected almost effortlessly – without any need for precise alignment. The locking process is audibly confirmed and visually verified by a color-coded locking pin – ideal even for hard-to-reach or difficult-to-see areas. A simple pull on the pin is all it takes to release the connection. Mechanically sophisticated for maximum process reliability The design with two guide tubes and radial insertion aids ensures easy and precise coupling, even with hose torsion. The coupling locks securely into place – unintentional disconnection, even under vibration, is virtually impossible. Coupling is possible in any 360° position. Releasing the hose connection is safe, ergonomic, and easy on the joints thanks to a specially shaped spring-loaded pin – either with one or two hands. Even when coupled, the coupling can still be rotated and aligned. Intelligent coding – mechanical, color, and electronic For reliable differentiation of various cable systems, coding rings can be retrofitted – distinguishable both mechanically and by color. With up to 24 possible coding patterns, even complex systems can be clearly and reliably differentiated. Alternatively or additionally, the coupling is also RFID-compatible and can be integrated into digitally networked systems.

Silo conveyor system for bagging road salt Our customer, a logistics company for agricultural products and manufacturer of special road salt, is based in Switzerland. The special thing about this salt is that it retains its effectiveness even at temperatures below -8 degrees Celsius. Two raw materials are mixed and bagged in our facilities on site. Using an intelligent control system, SSB has succeeded in controlling the existing silo discharge screws in such a way that the finished product can be conveyed directly from the conveyor without the need for additional mixer silos. On the customer side, the system conversion required for this only involved the weight recording of the component silos via load load cells and the intelligent control system from SSB. The savings and efficiency are considerable, as the customer can dispense with the mixer and delivery silos in future. The finished product is stored in silos and filled into 25kg sacks or big bags. What can we pack for you? You can find more information about our services here: https://www.ssb-waagen.de/en/product-portfolio/

T3 Premium – Heat Resistance Redefined. DELTATHERM T3 Premium is a next-generation conveyor belt designed for extreme thermal conditions. Its heat-resistant construction protects the entire belt – cover, core, and carcass – ensuring longer service life, safety, and reliability. With continuous temperature resistance up to 240°C (max. 280°C) and short-term peaks up to 400°C, T3 Premium remains stable even under repeated heating and cooling cycles. The belt reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and improves process continuity, while resisting cracking, delamination, and thermal degradation, even during sudden temperature spikes. Proven in real-world application tests, T3 Premium performs reliably in coking plants, cement lines, foundries, metalworks, power plants, and other high-temperature environments, delivering full construction protection, sustained performance, and longer operational life. Its innovative design and tested heat resistance set a new standard for conveyor belts in demanding thermal applications.

This program consists of 3-part ("screwed") pinch valve housings and 1-piece ("not screwed") pinch valve housings. The pinch valves are particularly suitable for the flour silo and bakery sector ("bakery valves"). These pinch valves complement the KVT product range, especially in the area of pinch valves with aluminium housings with socket connection. Further information about these pinch valves can be found on the product page pinch valves type AKV. Further information on flour silo plants can currently still be found under https://akv-volkmann.de/. We will of course be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Tamtron Precision is an internationally operating system supplier that has been designing and delivering weighing and dosing solutions for the process industry for over 40 years. The company’s expertise encompasses everything from individual devices to comprehensive system deliveries, which combine customer-specific design, high-quality components and equipment, as well as modern automation systems. Tamtron Precision has particularly strong experience and numerous references in handling dry powdery materials across various industries.

Do you frequently struggle with dust and material spillage at the loading point? By quickly replacing the existing idler rollers with our adapter units and impact bars, the conveyor belt receives a continuous, smooth support surface — eliminating sagging between rollers. This allows the material flow to be adjusted with millimetre precision, significantly reducing dust emissions and material loss. - excellent dust sealing in the loading zone - reduced material loss - effective cushioning of material impact on the conveyor belt - lower cleaning and maintenance costs - extended conveyor belt service life - improved workplace safety - easy installation - no welding required - impact bar dimensions: approx. 1240 × 100 × 75 mm (L × W × H) - adapter units replace existing idler rollers - impact bars mounted using the supplied bolts - precise adjustment of the side sealing rubber on the conveyor belt

The merger of Mütec Instruments GmbH and DYNA Instruments GmbH has created one of the most comprehensive ranges of solutions in bulk solids measurement technology. For users, this primarily means greater flexibility in selecting suitable measurement technologies – from throughput measurement, moisture content, and particle size to dust monitoring – all from a single source. Individual product adaptations and developments also remain a high priority. At the same time, the merger combines decades of experience in bulk solids measurement technology. This expertise is particularly valuable and offers users in-depth technical support, as varying material properties, fluctuating conveying conditions, or challenging installation situations often require specific consultation and measurement solutions. Visit the bulk solids measurement experts and see for yourself!

The Gyraton® mixer from amixon® represents a new era in bulk solids processing. It combines storage and precision mixing within a single vessel, achieving batch volumes up to 100 m³ with outstanding homogeneity and energy efficiency. At the heart of the Gyraton® is a uniquely designed mixing shaft. Its center point is positioned above the vessel, enabling a precessional movement combined with gentle rotation. This superimposed, cycloidal motion ensures that every particle is uniformly blended – efficiently and with minimal energy input. The cylindrical mixing chamber is compact and space-saving. The process is remarkably gentle: the bulk material experiences minimal heating, while particle integrity and structure are fully preserved. Trials conducted in the amixon® technical center have confirmed the exceptional performance. 1,500 kg of feed material were mixed with just 15 g of a color-intensive additive (ratio 1 : 100 000) – achieving a coefficient of variation below 5 %. These results demonstrate reproducible and consistent mixing quality even at very large batch sizes. The Gyraton® processes dry, moist or cohesive bulk materials with bulk densities ranging from 0.01 to 3 kg/dm³. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of industries – from food and feed production to pharmaceuticals, chemicals, metals, and recycling applications. For this outstanding engineering achievement, amixon® was honored with the ifie Innovation Award “Batch Size 1+” 2025 – recognizing the Gyraton® as a milestone in efficient, sustainable powder processing technology. The Gyraton® mixer embodies precision, efficiency, and innovation – true to the amixon® promise: Industrial mixing technology made in Germany.

Future-proof alternative The new JACOB's E-Drive series combines maximum energy efficiency with modern electric drive technology – the sustainable alternative to pneumatic solutions. With this expansion of our standardised product portfolio, we offer 500 additional high-performance solutions in our range of throttle valves and 2-way distributors. Our new E-Drive series impresses with fast changeover times, high drive power and tool-free setup – maximum flexibility with minimal effort.

A WHOLE NEW STANDARD OF HYGIENE, CLEANING AND SAFETY Make a rotary valve easier to clean and it will lead to better and deeper cleaning than ever before. Our engineers took on the challenge and surpassed all expectations. The result? A rotary valve that is all about easier access, opening on both ends instead of one for unprecedented cleanability. FUTURE-PROOF INNOVATION FOR A BROAD RANGE OF INDUSTRIES The new MZC-II is designed around intuitive cleaning and incredibly easy access. This allows for cleaning at an unseen level of hygiene. Which in turn, makes the MZC-II rotary valve a perfect fit for all sectors inside the dry bulk industry from dairy, pharma, food, cosmetics to the paint industry. With the hygiene regulations becoming stricter over a broad range of industries. ABSOLUTELY SPOTLESS IS THE NEW STANDARD Due to the nature of materials being handled small particles will always remain trapped within the rotary valve. From now on, the new MZC-II makes it easier than ever to get rid of every trace of powder residue. Truly deep, safe and hygienic cleaning will be the new standard that this new rotary valve concept is bringing into the world.

Granulatwerfer Transport zum Kunden in die USA. For a major petrochemical customer from South Carolina in the USA, we have manufactured two belt throwers (GWS 2000) for the best possible and most effective filling of plastic pellets into containers. Special guidelines and standards apply in many places in the USA. SSB Wägetechnik has acquired machine certifications in accordance with UL standards in order to be able to serve customers in the USA. Careful preparation and compliance with all relevant regulations, including during transport, are a matter of course for SSB and our many years of experience help to ensure that machines are shipped internationally. In about 2 months, the next belt throwers will go to another customer in North Carolina/ USA. Do you have a similar project and would like to entrust us with it? Do you need expert advice? Click here for more information on our contacts and machines: Please also read the following articles on our website: Filling test of a 53′ Container Machine certification according to UL standard

It is a familiar situation for designers: The space available for a closing mechanism is tight, there is no opposing surface for a latch bar or cam latch, but the closing action must be reliable and intuitive. Ganter offers ready-made solutions for such challenges, which can be flexibly adapted to individual requirements. Hook-type latches, for example. These use a different principle than a classic cam latch. Instead of a latch arm that moves behind a frame, they have a hook that engages with a mating catch by moving radially to the axis of rotation. The GN 115.8 series of hook-type latches has now been expanded – with versions in stainless steel and versions that reliably meet the requirements of protection class IP 69k. When operated with a socket key, the latches can be used even in extremely wet environments. The principle is always the same: When the socket key, bit key, knurled knob, wing knob or lever is turned by 90 degrees, the hook moves along with it. As it can be installed in either orientation, the hook will engage with either a left or right turn, making the latch easy to adapt to any situation. Thanks to its integrated lead-in chamfer, the standard part tolerates a lateral misalignment of up to four millimeters. A practical application example: Hook-type latches positioned to the side are used to lock a horizontal box lid to keep out the weather while dispensing with disruptive framing. The classic latches with cam latch are still good solutions for applications with latch arm and frame geometry. The chamfered end of the latch arm produces contact pressure when the latch arm is turned by 90 degrees, ensuring tight, reliable closure. More information on Ganter standard parts can be found on the internet at ganternorm.com

The raw material lime is of enormous importance to the economy. It is used in various industries — for example, in iron production and in the manufacture of plastics, glass, paper, and pharmaceuticals. Kalkwerke Oetelshofen GmbH & Co KG mines the raw material in the Osterholz quarry in Wuppertal and has highly efficient lime kilns. Lump lime or limestone powder can be transported directly from the kilns to the customers via a rail network. W&M approved processes are essential for billing procedures. For safety reasons, it is also important that the wagons do not exceed a certain target weight. Therefore, Kalkwerke Oetelshofen have their own railway scales, which were recently replaced by SysTec partner Waagenbau Dohmen GmbH with a larger scale (15 m long) and upgraded with the SysTec IT8000E weighing terminal. The railway scale is approved as non-automatic weighing instrument (NAWI). Installation process of the weighbridge Due to a new purchase of wagons by a customer of Kalkwerke Oetelshofen, the existing scales were 1.25 m too short for the longer wagons. Therefore, the existing weighbridge had to be replaced and the weighing pit extended. Due to the complicated installation situation under a loading system, the existing weighbridge could not be dismantled using cranes. The weighbridge had to be lifted using hydraulic presses and placed on cross beams. These cross beams rested on several heavy-duty rollers. With the help of these heavy-duty rollers, the weighbridge could be pulled out from under the loading station and pushed to the crane ready for loading. The crane was then able to load the old weighbridge and later lift the new weighbridge into the track bed. Benefits: - The SysTec IT8000E weighing terminal transmits the weight values to the existing ERP system via PROFINET - Robust SysTec weighing electronics for harsh environments (IP69K) - W&M approved for billing processes - High operational reliability - Durable and low-maintenance scale design