News
Sly Introduces Sim-Pleat Filter Bag
Sly is now offering a new style of core-less pleated bag. Manufactured by GE, the Sim-Pleat bag is a lower cost pleated bag, appropriate for most Sly applications at standard pressure and temperatures to 180 F. It cannot be used for filter receivers or high pressure applications. For high temperatures and pressures Sly continues to recommend standard pleated bags with internal cores. For more information, contact us or visit Sly.
SMICO Acquires a New World Headquarters
Smico Manufacturing relocates headquarters to Oklahoma City, where they acquired another 43,000 sq ft of production space. The new facility also allows for expansion of their screeners, feeders and vibratory conveyor lines, as well as room for a High Def Plasma cutter with one of the larger tables in the industry, measuring 15 ft wide by 45 ft long. Visit Smico.
Harvey Kinsey Joins TEC Engineering
Please join us in welcoming Harvey Kinsey to the Atlanta, GA branch of TEC Engineering. Harvey comes to us with a wide range of engineering experience in both bulk material handling equipment and in industrial plant management. You can reach Harvey at 770-517-1350 or harvey@tecengr.com
Horizon Systems Joins Forces With TEC Engineering
We continue to grow in 2012, adding Horizon Systems, an industry leader, to our line of manufacturers. Horizon Systems is both an engineering and a manufacturing company. They specialize in pneumatic conveying and material handling, as well as providing process solutions and system integration for the plastic, chemical, mineral, food and pet food industries. Visit Horizon Systems website here, or contact your TEC representative for more details.
Tim English Promoted to President of DCL
DCL has a new president -- Tim English. Congratulations, Tim! DCL, provides dust control and loading systems for the food, chemical, mineral and energy industries.
Greg Buric Promoted to President of Meyer & Sons
Congratulations to Greg Buric, who assumes the role of President for Meyer & Sons. Meyer, is a world leader in the manufacture of dry bulk material processing equipment.
Dennis O'Leary Promoted to General Manager at IMI
Congratulations to Dennis O'Leary, the new General Manager at Industrial Magnetics. IMI, is an industry leader providing both permanent magnets and electromagnets for work holding, lifting, fixturing, conveying and magnetic separation. Headquartered in Boyne City, MI, they celebrate their 50th anniversary this year.
Lorenz Series "C" Control Gate Now Offered With Seals
Until recently, the Series "C" Aggregate Control Gate, typically used for controlling dry, gravity flow aggregates, was an unsealed gate. Now the Aggregate Control Gate is also offered with seals, for those applications requiring them. For more information, visit Lorenz Series C Control Gate
Munson Introduces New Compact Pin Mill
Only 18 inches (457 mm) in diameter, the new Centrifugal Impact Mill model CIM-18-SS from Munson Machinery provides coarse to fine (400 mesh) grinding of friable materials into controlled particle sizes, as well as de-agglomerating and conditioning of dry solids. The direct drive system allows installations in restricted areas. For more information, visit New from Munson Machinery
Lorenz enhances slide gates and diverter valves
Lorenz incorporated new design changes in their slide gate and diverter valves. Now, regardless of their size, all Lorenz slide gates & diverter valves are designed for up to 15 psig in pressure conveying systems. For more information, visit Lorenz Conveying Products
Dust Collector Video Training Series Now Available in P&B's Online Training Center
Bill Kurtz of Sly, Inc. describes in-plant applications for dust collectors and the typical industries relying on dust collectors and baghouses. The three-part lecture series covers the application criteria for the types and modes of dust collection systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition to the "three c's" of dust collection: capturing, conveying and collecting, you'll learn particulate collection theory and how to properly size and select a dust collector. For more information, visit Powder and Bulk here.
New Powder Coating Paint System from American Fan
Beginning November 1, 2010, American Fan Company will begin powder coating fans. The high quality, durable polyester/chemical resistant finish is offered as a standard feature. Green is the standard color with black or off-white options available at no additional cost.
IMI on PBS Online - Magnetic Separators, the Value Proposition
IMI's Director of Sales & Marketing tells why today's magnetic separators make financial sense and have become a mainstream equipment choice in designing a new or retrofitted plant. Read his article on powderbulksolids.com
AF-18 Coming Soon
American Fan prepares to launch the new AF-18. Specs will include:
- CFM From 250-5000
- Static Presures up to 26"
- Temperatures up to 250 degrees F
- Spark Resistant AMCA/ATEX available
- Arrangement 4/direct drive
Release date to be announced soon.
Meyer Discontinues HDT Series Rotary Valves
Effective September 13, 2010, Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. discontinued the HDT Series of Rotary Valves. In their place, UDV or HDX series valves are recommended, as warranted by the application.
