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Improved, Smaller Insertable Dust Collectors
 Neponset,
IL -- Martin Engineering has introduced an upgraded version
of the Martin® Insertable Dust Collector, featuring improved
filters and a smaller footprint, to control airborne dust at
belt conveyor loading points and other bulk material
handling operations.
The improved Martin Insertable
Collector features smaller filter elements that are
approximately one-eighth the size of the filter envelopes of
the previous system. The mesh-like material filters better
and last longer while consuming less energy than
conventional filter bags.
The upgraded filters allow a
reduction of the size of the fans used to move air through
the filter elements and so reduce the power consumption of
the collection system.
The smaller filter elements allow
a significant reduction in the dust collector’s “footprint,”
allowing the insertable collector to be installed in
locations where tight quarters complicate the installation
of the other systems.
The Martin Insertable Collectors
feature a pulse cleaning system where a short pulse of air
is sent back through the filter to dislodge accumulated
material. Filter change is a one-hand, no-tool procedure
from the clean side of the dust collector.
Installation of insertable dust
collectors will eliminate many of the problems seen with
central “baghouse” collection systems, including long runs
of ducting, large enclosures, maintenance difficulties, and
high power consumption.
New Martin Insertable Collectors
are suitable for applications with non-explosive materials
in non-hazardous locations.
Source:
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CEMA : Month to Month sales up
2% in February
 Naples,
FL. -- The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
reported that its February 2009 Booked Orders Index was 98
up 2 points or an increase of 2% from January 2009's Index
of 96 (1990=100).
The
February 2009 Index represents a decrease of 32% from the
February 2008 Index of 145. February Booked Orders Indexes
were 171 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 71 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The
Twelve-Month Index for Booked Orders was 122 in February.
Index in February represents a decrease of 3% from January
2009's Twelve-Month Index of 126.
The
CEMA Billed Sales (shipments) Index was 116 in February.
Index in February is up 6 points or 5% from January 2009's
Index of 110.
The
February 2009 Index represents a decrease of 21% from the
February 2008 Index of 146. February Billed Sales Indexes
were 169 for Bulk Handling Equipment* and 107 for Unit
Handling Equipment*(1990=100).
The
Twelve-Month Index for Billed Sales was 142 in February.
Index in February represents a decrease of 2% from January
2009's Twelve-Month Index of 145.
*Since
Bulk Handling Systems booked and billed sales are reported
quarterly and are averaged back to the two preceding months,
the booked and billed indexes for non-quarter ending months
for Bulk Handling Equipment and Category X, total of all
categories, are adjusted quarterly.
Source:
http://www.cemanet.org/
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Remote-Controlled Conveyor
Spillage Cleanup Device
 Perth,
Australia -- The Dugless Machinery Company produces the
patented, remote-controlled Dugless 900 Conveyor Spillage
Cleaning Device. Designed and built in Western Australia,
the Dugless 900 was created to improve the safety and
efficiency of mining environments.
Proven to be cost-effective, the
Dugless 900 prevents unplanned and costly shutdowns caused
by broken conveyor drives, achieving a return-on-investment
within one month.
With a multitude of applications
in mining and industrial environments, the Dugless 900 is an
invaluable workplace safety and preventative maintenance
tool. Spec sheets and specific information can be downloaded
from the Dugless web site.
The Dugless 900 was engineered
specifically with the mining and mineral industries in mind.
The unit is compact in size
(560mm high), allowing access to many environments where
material must be removed or recovered from inaccessible
places, including drains, tanks, pipes and similar confined
areas.
Source:
http://www.dugless.com.au/
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Growth spells move for Vortex
Valves Europe
 Salina,
KS -- A recent move to larger headquarters has followed
another solid year of growth for Vortex® Valves Europe. The
dry bulk solids handling company retains its UK presence in
Darlington but now operates from a new facility with twice
the capacity.
Since launching its European hub
in 2006, USA-based Vortex has seen the operation make steady
sales gains, particularly in UK and Ireland. By the end of
2008, trading arrangements were in place in The Netherlands,
Italy, Poland and Greece. Business in Asia and The Middle
East is also handled from Darlington. This year the company
is confident of adding to the roll of mainland distributors.
European Managing Director, Jon
Naylor, takes a measured view of progress: “From what was
virtually a cold start in Europe, establishing Vortex
products here was always going to be a steady process. The
market is not geared to a sudden influx of new valves but we
have a key advantage in that our range is based on
award-winning designs that stand out from others. It is our
belief that many existing dry bulk solids handling valves
are over-engineered, often deriving from high pressure valve
design and heavy construction that adds cost and
difficulties for both installation and maintenance.”
The company’s flagship valve
designs are named “Quantum”. Unlike a conventional
cast-bodied valve, the Quantum Orifice Slide Gate, for
example, is constructed from just 12 lightweight components,
simplifying its construction and maintenance.
The blade and seal design allows
the valve to self-clean on the opening stroke. This prevents
material from packing on the internal seals. In addition the
hard polymer seals are protected from blast abrasion,
compensate for wear and are easily maintained with the valve
still in-line.
Source:
http://www.vortexvalves.com/
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