Material Handling Case Studies, White Papers, & Application Notes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Blender Loading System Upgrade Meets New Production Requirements

   Desired increases in production rates and some changes in products forced a major food processor and packager in the Northeast to consider upgrading some of its material handling and processing operations. By VAC-U-MAX

4. 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.

5. Dual Purpose Vacuum Conveyor Triples Company’s Production Throughput 3/10/2015

   Whether it’s a start-up scaling up production to meet demand for a new technology that is taking hold in the marketplace, or established manufacturers developing new product offerings, the ability to react quickly to changes in demand depends greatly on a highly-efficient production process. This case study shows how one company introduced an innovative pneumatic conveyor to load and dispense its blended product into packaging. This endeavor led to reduced lead time, physical efforts, and dust from its loading operations.

6. 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.

7. Inline Mixing Of Gases And Liquids 1/31/2013

   Efficient mixing of gases and liquids is a critical step in many chemical and biological process technologies.

8. 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
9. Tech Brief: Conserve Raw Materials In A Scalable R&D Mixer 8/25/2011

   Developing a new formulation at the R&D stage can require multiple iterations to arrive at the optimal quality, functionality, cost or a combination of these and other factors.

10. 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