Material Handling Case Studies, White Papers, & Application Notes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Pneumatic Conveying Systems Prescription For Maximizing Material Delivery 1/10/2010
   Whether it is direct loading of blenders, mixers and other vacuum tolerant vessels, gentle handling of empty or filled capsules, the dust-free transfer of ingredients to table presses, or clean up of materials, pneumatic conveying systems and vacuum technology have become an indispensible tool in streamlining pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines. By VAC-U-MAX
4. Bag Handling, Check Sieving, Weigh System 1/30/2006
   In this installation, materials are received in 50-pound bags and semi-bulk bags and are security screened for foreign objects while being conveyed to a weigh hopper, where they are automatically hatched in predetermined weights and discharged into process drums
5. Do's And Don'ts When Using A Ribbon Blender 10/23/2012

   To help ensure a long service life out of your capital investment and obtain high quality blends in every single batch, consider the following tips on ribbon blending.

6. Pneumatic Conveyor Provides Competitive Edge For New Bio Based Detergent Expansion 5/31/2013

   Sticky powders present manufacturers and processors with unique material conveying challenges involving volumetric auger fillers that dispense powders, granulars, and flakes for packaging. This article demonstrates how a proprietary vacuum conveying design prevents a sticky material handling problem. 

7. New Blade Design Gives Double Planetary Mixer A Bright Future 12/15/2011
   In this age of technological marvels and Internet madness, it's refreshing to see an innovation that isn't the product of an exotic new technology.
8. 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.

9. Ultra-High Shear Mixing Strategies For Manufacturers

   This white paper presents four advanced rotor/stator technologies for ultra-high shear mixing of fine dispersions, emulsions, and other applications beyond the capabilities of traditional single and multi-stage rotor/stator devices.

10. 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.