Material Handling Case Studies, White Papers, & Application Notes

1. High Speed Mixers For Paints, Inks & Coatings 8/15/2013

   This white paper provides an overview of the different types of high speed mixers utilized in the manufacture of paints, inks and coatings. These machines accomplish a range of processing objectives which sometimes overlap.

2. Case Study: Advanced Industrial Vacuum Cleaning Systems Integrated into Production And Processing Systems Are Paying Dividends By Increasing Productivity, Improving Safety and Protecting Worker Health 1/30/2006
   VAC-U-MAX has developed an innovative way of handling wastewater treatment chemicals, including Potassium Permanganate and Alum, both widely used to neutralize the smell of wastewater in municipal and industrial treatment facilities
3. Case Study: Multiple Tablet Press Loading System 1/30/2006
   Featuring patented Vac-U-Max tube hopper material receivers and microprocessor control, this system is a relatively simple example of how previously manual operations can be cleaned up and automated
4. Ribbon Blenders: A Best Practices Guide

   This white paper presents some basic best practices for efficient processing in a Ribbon Blender. The ideas discussed here are recommendations based on practical and technical experience gained by Ross over several decades as a leading supplier of Ribbon Blenders to the process industries worldwide.

5. Efficiencies In Powder Dispersion For Manufacturers 3/1/2018

   Uniformly dispersing powders into a liquid batch in a practical amount of time is a common problem for F&B manufacturers. This white paper explores five tips for dispersing powders more efficiently.

6. Overview Of Mixing Technologies For The Production Of Low To High Viscosity Adhesives 8/20/2013

   The ideas discussed in this paper are recommendations based on Ross’ collective experience as a provider of specialty mixing equipment to the adhesive industries for over 170 years. Mixer testing and simulation trials are recommended to confirm the suitability of a specific mixing strategy.

7. Improving Gravimetric Feeder Performance 11/28/2018

   How can I improve my screw feeder’s gravimetric performance? In order to get material to feed better volumetrically, understanding material characteristics of what we are trying to feed must be analyzed first.

8. Mixer And Blender Options For Vacuum Drying Requirements 11/12/2012

   Vacuum drying is ideal for processing heat-sensitive materials without risk of thermal degradation. It also allows manufacturers to recover costly solvents or safely dispose of any harmful volatiles removed from the closed system.

9. Key Components Of Pneumatically Conveying Difficult Materials 10/27/2014

   Fine-tuned flow promotion devices, suitable filters and filter placement, as well as vacuum receiver design ensure peak performance in a system.

10. Case History: Vacuum Conveying System Integral To 2000% Growth Strategy Of Food Additives Supplier 9/25/2008
    Automated material handling, including vacuum conveyor system, is the key to Piasa reaching twenty-fold growth, equaling the production capacity of all major competitors combined. By VAC-U-MAX