Material Handling Case Studies, White Papers, & Application Notes

1. 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

2. 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
3. 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.

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. A Guide To Nanomixing Technology 8/21/2012

   This white paper presents an overview of mixing technologies employed in the dispersion of nano-sized solid particles into liquid. By Christine Banaszek

6. 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
7. 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.

8. 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
9. Case Study: 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
10. Case Study: Bulk Bag Unloader Facilitates Safe Handling Of Toxic Materials 1/30/2006
    Several years ago, the ITT Surprenant Division in Clinton, MA, now the Surprenant Wire and Cable Division of FL Industries, faced a major materials handling problem