In applications where flow control is not a key requirement, a more robust total shut-off solution can be more appropriate. Identifying this need, we have developed a range of innovative, yet cost effective, Slide Gate Valves; Harnessing almost seventy years experience in the design and manufacture of valves and other bulk solids handling equipment allows Mucon to continually meet the requirements of an ever demanding market.

The SlideOut rotary valves of the types RES !blow-through rotary valves) and REC !dosing rotary valves) are the ideal solution for dosing powders or granulates in applications that applications that require frequent cleaning of the housing and rotor. Thanks to the easy-to-open slide rail device for pulling out the end shield together with the rotor all internal surfaces that come into contact with the dosing material can be easily cleaned. RES l REC SlideOut rotary valves are suitable for applications with high hygiene standards as required in the food, chemical and plastics industries.

Small component scales type: KKW from KITZMANN. Ideal for raw materials that tend to adhere. True to the motto “what good is the best dosing if the output can’t be ensured?” Various designs available, including with ATEX compliance.

The JOEST small screen is a particularly compact version of a linear vibrating screen, specifically designed for fine and coarse screening of small material quantities. Equipped with JOEST’s proven JD dosing drives, the system is ideally suited for separating oversized particles, fines, or dust – for example, in plastic granulate processing, the food industry, or the chemical sector. Thanks to clamped screen troughs and a modular, easily accessible design, the small screen allows for especially quick and thorough cleaning – a clear advantage in applications with frequent product changes. The infinitely adjustable vibration amplitude is controlled via an integrated thyristor controller, allowing precise adaptation of the machine to the screening material.

Litronic-FMS P30-S planar sensor Small, fine, excellent: The Liebherr P30-S sensor in conjunction with the Liebherr FMS moisture measuring installation has become indispensable for many industrial processes. Measurement by the Liebherr sensor system is based on the physical principle of capacitance determination in the high-frequency stray field. In addition to their high precision and robustness, the measuring devices from Bad Schussenried are characterised by their reproducibility. Once the sensor has been calibrated, further measuring points can be set up or devices renewed on this basis at any time without great effort. The plant thus always remains reliable, regardless of its previous term and age. Increased temperature ranges: For use at increased material temperatures, we offer our P78-ST sensor, which is designed for max. 90 °C material temperature. Weld-on fittings: For sensor installations in pipes for DN40 lines and pipe from 3 inches and up to a wall thickness of 25 mm, we offer you our appropriate brackets.

Ganter is expanding its range of indexing plungers with a technical treat. The newest addition, type GN 817.7, is pneumatically actuated and can be seamlessly integrated into automated processes thanks to state-of-the-art sensors. There aren’t actually any indexing plunger variants lacking from Ganter’s portfolio. Nevertheless, the development team consistently succeeds in integrating new functionality that opens up new application possibilities. The most recent indexing plunger development is pneumatically actuated. Plus, the part also detects both end positions with just a single sensor. This makes GN 817.7 a logical advancement over the manually operated indexing plunger GN 817.6. The new variant can also be used in hard-to-reach locations and can be integrated into automated processes. What’s more, GN 817.7 can be used as a replacement for GN 817.6 without any changes in dimensioning or signal processing. The position detection of GN 817.7 is once again based on proven magnet technology but with some important new innovations. Not only are both end positions now detected but they can also be individually defined. The sensor teaching can be performed directly on-site with a small operating element on the sensor, which is held in place by a clip and supported by a cable. There are even LEDs for visual feedback. The other option for teaching is to use the convenient IO-Link feature via the system control unit. This standardized interface makes teaching a quick affair and also allows for immediate replacement in the case of faults, which significantly reduces downtime. The high signals upon reaching the respective end positions are transmitted directly over the 4-pin M8 cable plug to the control unit of the system. More information on Ganter standard parts can be found on the internet at www.ganternorm.com

Contained system to dock and undock big bags Big bags have many advantages. No cleaning or checking of cleaning is required; there is no empty container transport and no maintenance on inlet and discharge units. However, one sticking point has always been that it is very difficult to fill and empty big bags without causing the release of a significant amount of dust. The docking and undocking procedure was complicated and could scarcely be performed single-handedly. SmartDock provides a solution to this issue.

SmartPack represents the revolution in bagging, sewing/welding and palletizing of industrial bags. Based on the most advanced robotic system in the world, it guarantees efficiency and productivity. SmartPack is a packaging machine for bags of powders and granules completely robotic which not only bags (dosing the product and filling the bag) but also palletises the bag, all this by a single robot which integrates both functions. Its compact layout allows to install it in narrow places or on mobile repositionable platforms The versatility of the anthropomorphic robot allows to reconfigure the layout as required, by repositioning the destination pallets, the picking trays of the empty bag and the dosing heads. The flexibility of the six-axis system allows to change bag size/material in no time and handle more bagging heads by the same robot, even allowing to bag more products at the same time with the same plant. Thanks to the advanced graphic interface, the system can be easily managed by unskilled operators. Once a product has been configured according to type of packaging, packaged weight and type of palletization, SmarPack stores the data in a recipe that can later be recalled also by a bar code. Dosing process can be in different configurations , gross weight, net weight or by screw conveyor, gravity, turbine or vibration feeder. In all cases it's designed paying attention to cleaning needs. SmartPack is offered for two bag types and in different basic configurations that can be customised as required. Robotic solution for micro-ingredients recipes preparation. The most advanced system in the world!

SmartPick is the most advanced robotic solution that picks bags from one or more pallets, opens and empties them, SmartPick is covered by five exclusive patents. SmartPick is a patented robotic bag-opener, offered worldwide by F.lli Sacchi only. The bag is handled and cut by an articulated robot, this guarantees the reliability, traceability and high production levels. SmartPick is a robotic cell where bags are de-palletized and opened with a cutting system and it is composed of : One or more fix pallet stations or roller conveyors to make pallet enter the robot area One articulated robot that, thanks to a patented gripping head equipped with sensors system and to SmartPick-AT software, can recognize, depalletize and pick one bag at a time One or more bag cutting and emptying station (bag cutting hopper) One or more compacting units for empty bags Dedicated SmartPick-AT software with a simple and intuitive interface - depalletizes and cuts bags in automatic mode from one or more pallet positioned in one or more cutting stations. - manages, stores, sets recipes. - manages the traceability of raw material. - manages pallet call from the warehouse. - it's now protected by five patents which include bag-cutter system, bag gripping, bag cleaning, bag opening/cutting, bag emptying, and software. - It's currently the only bag-opening / bag-emptying system in the world certified by - several corporations in food, baby food, and pharma sector. - hundreds of customers, looking for bags lifter, have chosen SmartPick. It replaces standard bags lifter and also automatizes bag cutting. i- t's easy to clean (production change involves only suction of a hopper) and by installing more hoppers, cleaning is no more necessary! - it's modular and can be configured to handle from 1 to 20 pallet at the entry side and as many emptying stations.

SmartPick&Mix is an integrated robotic platform for the production of powder additives with complex recipes, designed to deliver maximum precision, flexibility and safety. The configuration combines a robotic SmartPick system, two high-performance industrial mixers and two SmartPack stations for controlled bag emptying, creating a compact, efficient and fully traceable production line. At the core of the system is SmartPick, which automates depalletizing, bag picking, cutting and emptying, completely eliminating manual powder handling. Robotics ensures absolute repeatability, reduced dust emissions and maximum operator safety. A SmartPowder unit feeds micro-ingredients directly into the mixer. The two SmartPack stations guarantee progressive and clean emptying, even with fine or critical powders, maintaining full flow control and preventing cross-contamination. The two mixers enable extremely flexible process management. Different recipes can be processed in parallel, pre-mixing and final mixing phases can be separated, or cycle times can be optimized to increase overall productivity. High mixing efficiency ensures consistent homogeneity, even when handling ingredients with very different physical properties. SmartPick&Mix is fully managed by a centralized automation system with recipe management, process parameter control and complete batch traceability. Every batch is repeatable, fully documented and compliant with the highest quality and regulatory standards. Designed for food, plastics, chemical and specialty industries, SmartPick&Mix is not just a system, but a true competitiveness accelerator. It reduces operating costs, improves product quality and makes the production of complex additives faster, safer and more sustainable. A solution ready for today and designed to grow with the future.

SmartTipping is a robotic solution for micro ingredients recipes preparation. Unlimited flexibility and modularity thanks to multi-patented robotic Smart technology designed by Sacchi. SmartTipping system coordinates dosing of "n" small containers with feeding capabilities into the robot working area, in order to execute the dosing sequence, set in the recipe. The mini-batch is collected into a bucket or in a bag, codified by bar code printing or by RFID and finally conveyed to the process machines or directly poured into the mixer. Containers-feeders can be of different types and are selected according to category of products to be dosed. Screw feeder Twin-screw feeder Belt feeder Gravity feeder Containers-feeders can be fixed or removable when necessary (they can be placed in the warehouse and taken back to the production line when necessary) SmartBatch software manages all the process. The system can be directly interfaced to the factory MES software using both standard and customized protocols.

Ex zone 1 and 21 Thermoplastic enclosure Wiring compartment Spring-to-lock or power-to-lock principle Two Ex switch inserts in one enclosure Double insulated Locking force 1000 N Actuator can be repositioned by 90° on request Special version only for gas Ex zone 2 and dust Ex zone 22 available

PM series (FK type) Technical Data Our solids ball valve in two-piece design is for installation between flanges according to EN 10921, the ball is centrically counter-bearing. The solids ball valve is particularly suitable for difficult applications where dry and abrasive solids such as powder, ash, granules, etc. are used. Sizes DN 25 - DN 200 Passage Full bore Pressure ratings PN 10 - 40, ASME Class 150/300 lbs (other pressure ratings on request) Operating temperature -60 °C to +650 °C Special features Designed for demanding applications with dry, abrasive solids (powder, ash, etc.), only one preloaded spring seat ring, bearing and spring chamber sealed against contamination Mounting flange DIN EN ISO 5211 Test DIN EN 12266-1

Sanitary Fluidizer Kit assemblies are ideal for installation in hoppers or bins that contain contaminant sensitive products and require frequent inspection and maintenance. Once installed, you can perform regular inspection and cleaning as required by any preventive maintenance program. All done from the outside, without confined space entry requirements, saving time and money

Solimar´s Mini Fluidizing Disk, all the feartures of our standard disk to prevent brdging, rat holding and compacting in tight curvature situations where standard disks will not fit. Perferct for: - Tight Curvature Chambers - 100mm Diameter - Chutes, Pipes, Small Hoppers - Corner Hang-ups