March 2021

Courtesy of Flexicon Corporation
The BFC model bulk bag discharger, equipped with cantilevered I-beam, hoist and trolley, lifts the bulk bag from the level below. The bulk bag discharger and flexible screw conveyor gently feed the blender which mixes protein powder and other ingredients.
Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

Case study: Hemp processor improves product quality, reduces waste

April 5, 2021
Manitoba Harvest partners with Flexicon Corporation to improve the efficiency of its processing operation.
Volkmamn
Volkmann Pneumatic Conveyorwith Atex Horizontal
Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

Understanding ignition sources to avoid explosions

April 5, 2021
Despite recent attention to combustible dust, many processors operate in dangerous conditions as standard procedure. To support workplace safety, know how to keep sparks from ...
Courtesy of SEPCO
Figure 1: Notice that the sugar is coating every inch of this asset.
Powder & Bulk Processing

Preventing powder problems

March 31, 2021
Following catastrophic leaks, product loss and asset failures, three processors moving aggressive materials realize success with air seal technology.
Courtesy of Quattroflow
Figure 1: Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America Inc., or AKBA, has grown into one of the largest pharmaceutical and bioprocessing companies in North America. One key to its success has been the incorporation of Quattroflow Quaternary (Four-Piston) Diaphragm Pumps into its critical Inline Buffer Formulation (IBF) and Virus Filtration systems.
Pumps, Motors & Drives

Case study: Ensuring everything is OK at AKBA

March 29, 2021
A leading developer of systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocessing applications has found the perfect pumping solution in quaternary (four-piston) diaphragm technology...
Eriez
Metal detectors offer end-to-end protection against dangerous metal contaminants and are used for both raw materials and finished goods inspection.
Maintenance & Safety

Six ways to attack metal contamination to improve product purity and avoid recalls

March 26, 2021
Magnetic separators are very effective in applications where the goal is to extract ferrous and certain stainless steel before the food product is passed through metal detectors...

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Spotlight on pump systems: Top 5 myths debunked

March 25, 2021
Uncovering common misconceptions around pump system design, setup and maintenance.
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Plant process management helps coordinate shift-to-shift collaboration — both during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Maintenance & Safety

Q&A: Optimizing shift handover remotely during continuous plant operations

March 23, 2021
Processing connected with Andreas Eschbach to find out more about plant process management and its benefits for food and beverage processors.
Courtesy of WIN-911
Remote monitoring software utilizes a variety of communication platforms to send notifications from the plant equipment to the person responsible.
Condition Monitoring

Reducing food processing plant downtime

March 22, 2021
Remote alarm notification software is more critical than ever.