Material Handling Case Studies, White Papers, & Application Notes

1. 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
2. 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

3. Improve Safety In Your Mixing Room

   In the processing world, safety management cannot be overemphasized. The mixing room, in particular, is a source of many potential health and operational hazards.

4. 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.

5. Blender Loading System Upgrade Meets New Production Requirements 9/25/2008

   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

6. 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
7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.