INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Every processing industry needs flexible connectors and with BFM® you will keep your factory cleaner, safer and more efficient. BFM®'s patented BLUEBAND™ connectors are trusted by many of the world’s largest chemical, food, mineral and pharmaceutical companies to keep their facilities dust-free, improve health and safety, and reduce production downtime. It's a revolution in connector technology [...]

Eriez® introduces its new SenseGuard™ X-ray Inspection Systems, engineered to deliver unmatched accuracy and help elevate product safety, meet compliance requirements, and protect brand reputation. SenseGuard Systems combine high-definition imaging with AI-enhanced analysis to detect metallic and nonmetallic contaminants — including glass, stone, bone, and dense plastics — while also verifying fill levels, seal integrity, and [...]

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) processing and packaging equipment, systems, and projects are built to the specific requirements of each application.  This ensures NBE delivers comprehensive process improvement; upstream and downstream, enterprise-wide, and into the supply chain.  Their approach to liquid applications is rooted Engineer-to-Application (ETA) project delivery. This includes liquid processing, liquid packaging, and liquid [...]

Arguably one of the most important stages in a powder processing system is blending.  Get it right and you are able to accommodate urgent orders and easily handle high product variety.  Get it wrong and it becomes a serious bottleneck.  Choosing the right mixer for your business can be a daunting task, but we are [...]

Keeping screens clean is an important phase of any screening process to maintain efficiency and proper flow rates.  SWECO offers a wide range of solutions to reduce the amount of near-size particles lodged in the opening of the wire mesh (also known as blinding).  Click here for a video that demonstrates several of the most [...]

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) slurry and solution processing systems ensure downstream packaging and processing operations are accurately and consistently supplied homogeneous product at designed rates. These systems condition and supply major dry ingredients from the bulk bag discharger and add minor dry ingredients from the minors addition station. The flash blending skid blends the dry [...]

The Vortex MDU will be in your area during the week of April 7th, bringing the extensive lineup of slide gates, diverter valves, and loading solutions directly to our valued customers.  For facilities not familiar with Vortex, live demonstrations provide an opportunity for customers to discover how these products can enhance process efficiency.  For facilities [...]

After a comprehensive analysis of the their supply chain and market demands, Eriez is launching a new Quick-Ship program for core magnetic separation products (tubes, plates, grates, traps, cartridges, etc.).  Many of these items are now available for shipment within a few days at significantly lower prices than previously listed.  If you are a past [...]

Choice Bagging Equipment (CBE) has recently launched a clever way of supporting your CBE equipment in the field.  By utilizing a QR code on the machine’s ID tag, you will have instant access to manuals, parts lists, schematics and video tutorials for that specific machine.  This information can also be accessed by entering the machine’s [...]

Choppers are an effective tool for breaking down clumps or dense materials in your mix, significantly enhancing the efficiency of your mixer or blender.  Potential obstacles must be addressed, however, such as determining optimal chopper speed and ensuring components are robust to minimize maintenance.  Marion Process Solutions has recently introduced a new chopper design with [...]

Many manufacturers have a huge variety (materials of construction, fitting style, size, shape, etc.) being used throughout their plants.  Large organizations often face a challenge of keeping track of replacement stock and batch-tracking in case of product faults.  Click here to see how you can streamline your inventory and stock control by standardizing your plant [...]

In the paced realm of battery production, there is pressure to drive innovation, expand operations, and uphold strict quality standards. Amidst this flurry of activity, the crucial role of powder handling often goes unnoticed. However, this underestimated aspect can have an impact on efficiency, product quality and overall sustainability.  Click here to read more on [...]

Vortex Global, a leading provider of components for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids,  announces the acquisition of SolidEx, a premier integrator  of rail car loading solutions based in Baton Rouge, LA. SolidEx will now be part of the Vortex family of companies, further expanding Vortex's expertise and capabilities in the dry [...]

To meet Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) and other food safety guidelines, Berryhill relies on nine Eriez metal detectors in its various plant operations. “The Eriez metal detectors are required on all of our lines because they are considered critical control points by our food safety systems, including SQF [...]

Why buy an erector set when you can have a machine ready for use after just a few connections.  National Bulk Equipment (NBE) provides Bulk Bag Dischargers designed for “plug-and-play” installation.  These units come shipped in upper & lower frame sections.  All internal components are assembled, and controls are pre-wired within each frame.  Click here [...]

Screen changes have never been easier, faster, or safer than with this operator friendly enhancement from Sweco.  With options available for smaller machines (lift assembly connected to the base) and larger machines (floor-mounted lift assembly), screen changing becomes a one-man operation.  Click here for a brief animation or click here to read more about this [...]

KWS continues to lead the bulk material handling industry by providing artificial intelligence (AI) to the KWS website as a resource for its customers. Designated as “Ask Captain Conveyor”, the website AI is designed to search for content and provide answers to thousands of questions.  Click here for the full press release and to access [...]

Effective on 8/1/2024, Schenck Process Food & Performance Materials will complete its legal name change to Coperion.  Click here for a recent press release.  More importantly, PME Equipment will be able to support the full range of technologies that both Coperion and Schenck Process FPM offer.  Click here for the process technologies offered by Schenck [...]

Based in Totowa, NJ, Dericks Sheet Metal Works (DSMW) has been helping customers with their fabrication needs since 1936.  With quality workmanship and excellent customer service, PME Equipment is excited to partner with them.  From small transitions and chutes and large mezzanines, DSMW is at the cutting edge of industry technology.  Working with all types of [...]

For the past 60+ years, Monitor Technologies has built a reputation as a global leader in level indication instrumentation.  It is worth mentioning how much more Monitor can offer: Inventory Management Moisture Measurement Massflow Measurement Solids Flow Detection Particle Emission Detection Bin Aeration Of course, our range of point level (click here) and continuous level [...]

If you are producing and drying food ingredients or additives at your locations, then VetterTec can help with different drying solutions, specifically proven spray drying solutions.  Our portfolio includes different spray dryer configurations, single-stage or multiple-stage dryers, and different atomization systems for various applications (nozzles, twin-fluid nozzles, or rotary atomizers). Our services also cover product-specific [...]

At SpaceVac USA, we offer a range of high quality cleaning solutions for difficult to reach, high up areas. We manufacture both internal and external systems and are pioneers in the industry of high level cleaning. We have over ten years of experience in creating cutting edge equipment with the aim of making you high [...]

PME Equipment is proud to represent BFM Fittings care of Flexible Fittings (the largest BFM Distributor in the United States).  The BFM fitting is a system of specially contoured stainless steel spigots with a snap-in, tool-free connector that can be made in a variety of materials to suit specific applications.  BFM Fitting’s patented connectors provide [...]

Selling, servicing, and supporting used bagging machinery has been the heart and soul of Choice Bagging Equipment (CBE) since the company began 40 years ago.  They began as a service company and worked on everyone else’s machinery long before building their own equipment. This created an organic and deep knowledge of what worked and what [...]

DenTech has a long-standing relationship with a packaging solutions company where we’ve provided safety guarding in their facility.  The packaging company wanted to update safety measures on three of their production lines that produce metal cans for oil and paint. DenTech worked with them to provide a complete solution from design through installation.  Each machine now [...]

METO Systems, a pioneer in material handling solutions for over 50 years, proudly unveils its latest innovation: the MetoFit Low-Ceiling Bulk Bag Column Lift. This groundbreaking solution addresses the pressing challenge of integrating bulk bags into manufacturing processes with restricted ceiling heights. Designed specifically for low-ceiling applications, MetoFit offers businesses a safe and efficient method [...]

Vortex® Loading Solutions provide fast and steady material flow during the loading of dry/bulk solid materials in open and/or enclosed vessels such as trucks, railcars, tank vehicles, ships, barges, and stockpiling. These loading spouts are designed to capture fugitive dust, prevent material waste, and ensure plant and environmental safety, with low maintenance and service expenses. [...]

When considering all the components that go into building your industrial mixer, the agitator you choose can either add unnecessary time and costs to your process or speed things up and help you make more money. Generally speaking, you have four different types of agitators to choose from: paddle agitators, fluidizing paddle agitators, ribbon agitators [...]

Finding new ways to improve efficiency and decrease overheads are key to the success of any manufacturing company, which is why investing in the right powder handling system for your needs, is so important.  To meet the needs of today’s market, your process needs to be flexible, intuitive and efficient. That’s where a decoupled Intermediate Bulk Container [...]

The principle of helicoid motion as a processing and production conveying method is widely used. Yet, National Bulk Equipment has advanced this science by combining our application-specific bulk material handling expertise with market-dominant build specifications and materials of construction. NBE flexible screw conveying systems provide sustained conveying performance, at designed capacities, of the most demanding [...]

SWECO PharmASep™ Filter/Dryers were designed for the aseptic batch filtration and washing of pharmaceutical solids and for their further de-watering and drying. All processes are completed within the sealed chamber without any need for intermediate transfer, handling, or exposure to the external environment. The PharmASep uses gentle, patented Vibro-Energy motion to promote fluid separation at [...]

Eriez' unique Hi-Vi magnetic drive circuit provides a simple yet powerful solution to difficult material feeding applications. These feeders, with their totally enclosed magnetic drive, can feed practically any bulk material from micron size to bulky chunks. Solid-state controls operate the feeders with “watch–like” precision. In addition, you get all the features that for years [...]

Coperion FX (full access) extraction devices for rotary valves have been developed especially for applications with strict hygienic requirements in food production. These systems offer free, unimpeded access to the rotary valve’s interior, for fast and easy cleaning or inspection. Coperion's newly developed full-access linear (FXL) extraction system allows for secure, simple, and reliable handling. [...]

Choice Industrial Construction, located in Garden City, KS is a turnkey solutions company catering to a multitude of animal protein plants. Choice is well known in the industry for their quality work at any hour or time of day. When seconds and minutes count, Choice rises to the challenge. Working closely with IBT, they provide [...]

PME Equipment that we now represent is proud to announce that we now represent DIOSNA’s range of Pharmaceutical Processing Technologies.  DIOSNA enables its customers to produce the highest quality products with specific GMP-compliant solutions.  Customers also appreciate DIOSNA high-performance machines for their uncompromising practicality: space-saving, flexible and effortless to operate.   21 CFR PART 11-compliant software [...]

 Combustible dust is a hazard in many industries and poses fire and explosion risks.  Simply having a dust collection system in your facility is not enough.  Under the right circumstances, small dust particles that are combustible may create a fire hazard or explosion.  Dentech Industrial works with companies in various industries to develop custom solutions.  [...]

Drum Inverters are used in various manufacturing environments to transfer powders, pellets, & tablets from drums to downstream processes in a closed & controlled manner.  Vast experience, superior designs, & a personalized sales approach have elevated Meto Systems to a world leader in drum handling equipment.  With emphasis on safety, containment, & complete product discharge, [...]

After nearly two years of development, Monitor Technologies is pleased to launch its 80GHz RadarRight continuous level monitoring solution.  This instrument emits a microwave pulse from its antenna, which travels to the surface of the target medium below.  Measuring this pulse can be directly related to the material level in a vessel.  With a more [...]

We are pleased to announce the release of a new version of Choice Bagging Equipment’s Bagger Selector Tool.  Visit the CBE Website and click on the “Bagger Professor Tool” at the top of the homepage or just click here.  This interactive tool will narrow down the best bagging machines for your application after answering two [...]

The history of the donut, or doughnut as it is also known, dates back to the 19th century. This sweet treat has its roots in many cultures, but it's most commonly associated with Dutch immigrants in America.  Today, donuts are a beloved treat around the world, available in countless flavors and variations.  For well over [...]

When it comes to processing equipment like mixers and blenders, it’s often not a question of if, but when a crucial component will start to wear out.  The impact of downtime can be substantial, eating up 1-10% of production time, according to Processing Magazine. Overall, downtime costs industrial manufacturers as much as $50 billion a year.  To avoid [...]

For the last 40 years, Matcon’s Discharger Valve technology has repeatedly proven to solve problems with the flow of difficult-to-handle materials in storage silos and hoppers such as ratholing, bridging, flushing and segregation.  Designed as a 3 in 1 valve, it is a discharge aid, metering device and shut off valve all in one and [...]

NBE bulk bag discharger systems are designed for rigorous duty in critical applications. Every NBE bulk bag discharging system, regardless of it's particular design or application, operates on a process-specific, fully welded structural framework chassis; unlike the bolt-together unloader designs typical in the market. The NBE integrated construction and controls infrastructure enables all automation and [...]

Screens are the component of the SWECO Round Separator that does the actual separation/sizing of the material. Screens come in multiple diameters and mesh size, selected for each customers’ application needs.   Depending upon the application, there can be a risk of the screen being blinded with particles of your product.  This can drastically impact screening [...]

Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies and a driving market force in several key technology areas, including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection and material handling equipment.  The company’s 900+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate and other processing industries.  Click here [...]

After over half a century of supplying feeding equipment using predominantly DC (Direct Current) Motors, Coperion K-Tron is entering a new era with a move to servo technology. Technological advances in the industry, customer feedback, and various other factors have moved us to re-evaluate the situation and as a result, we have decided to change [...]

Founded in 1972, KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. is the leader in the design and manufacture of conveying equipment for the bulk material handling industry.  We are dedicated to providing the highest quality equipment and service to our customers.  Their product offering includes screw conveyors, belt conveyors, and bucket elevator among other conveying and processing technologies.  [...]

SiloTrackTM Cloud web-based application places inventory management at your fingertips! Securely access bin and silo material inventory data from continuous level sensors using any device with Internet connection. Set level alarms and receive e-mail and text notifications. Create & export configurable reports for accounting purposes and to improve inventory efficiencies. Ideal for Remote Managed Inventory [...]

In recent years, industrial companies have increased their spending for automation and robotics. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the number of operational robots around the world is at a record high of about 3.5 million units, valued at an estimated $15.7 billion. Challenges from the pandemic, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are driving [...]

At the state-of-the-art Cablevey Testing Facility, food processors can verify the performance of their product and receive expert consultation on tubular disc and cable conveyors. Even when people love the look of an automobile, most would not complete a purchase before a test drive to confirm how the vehicle performs on the road. Similarly, today [...]

There are several factors to properly define the right solution for a Bagging Machine.  Product characteristics as well as the pack out requirements (containers, weights, rates, accuracy, etc.) are only part of the puzzle.  The Bagger Professor Tool from Choice Bagging Equipment (CBE) can tell you where to start and identify the right bagging machine [...]

Facing a dwindling budget for capital expenditures? Need to improve the performance of your existing equipment? Even firms with the capital to spend find supply chain issues can delay new plant and processing equipment purchases or force a change in plans. There is another solution for companies striving to remain competitive in a challenging business environment [...]

Drum Conditioners also referred to as Drum Massagers, are used to break up packed or solidified material. When drums of dry powder become interlocked through road transport, heat, humidity, or simply from storage over time, it becomes difficult to produce material flow, or sometimes, any flow at all.  Drum conditioners apply pressure through horizontal and [...]

The more proficiently and quickly a manufacturer can produce multiple batches in a variety of sizes without compromising on quality, the more successful they will become. You only need to be more flexible than your competitors in order to remain on top. That flexibility depends on the technology and manufacturing equipment you are using. Click [...]

Handling spices and other bulk solid food products can be complex and challenging. Among the primary concerns when handling these products are dusting to atmosphere and the viscosity of the materials being handled.  Click here for a recent article published in Processing Magazine, which discussed how Dust-tight valves (such as those designed by Vortex Valves) [...]

Pull Test Kits from Eriez offer a quick and accurate method of verifying the health of your magnetic separator. While flux density (Gauss) is the standard measure for evaluating a magnetic design, conducting a pull test is a more practical measurement to assess the relative effectiveness of a magnetic separator. Check out our latest video [...]

Four-post bulk bag fillers from National Bulk Equipment (NBE) are engineered for bulk material packaging applications where reliable, repeatable performance is crucial and where safety and throughput are worthy of investment. With engineered-to-application framework design and construction, NBE bulk bag fillers enable project owners, plant operations, and production personnel to run production at designed rates [...]

As a dual channel diverter valve, our WZK made a name for itself as a reliable component which is used for diverting powders and granular products within a pneumatic conveying system. Thanks to its versatile design and hygienic options, it can be applied in plastics, chemicals, minerals, as well as the food industry. What makes [...]

Properly maintaining your separators and keeping spare parts on-hand will increase your odds of sustaining a continuous operation. The vibratory round separator is ideal for separating solids from liquids or segregating dry materials into various particle sizes. Depending on the size of the machine, as many as four screen decks can be incorporated into a [...]