An ongoing, award-winning project highlights next-generation possibilities for the raw materials and chemicals supply chain.
September 16, 2021
Earlier this year, BASF received the German Innovation Award 2021 in the Excellence in Business to Business-Chemical Industry category for a project involving the use of smart intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). These awards are presented by the German Design Council to recognize aspects of product innovation within different industries that offer additional benefits compared with previous solutions.
The acquisition expands Excelitas’ technological scope and its geographic footprint in Europe, North America, and Asia.
September 14, 2021
Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of PCO AG, a leading manufacturer and innovator in digital imaging for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.
Graco reports that the Husky 3300e pump is made in the U.S. with long-wear, high-quality components.
August 31, 2021
The Husky™ 3300e electric double diaphragm pump transfers a variety of industrial fluids, offering high-volume fluid transfer (up 220 gpm) while reducing power consumption.
Next-generation diaphragms have been designed to meet the pumping challenges inherent in the sticky and viscous materials that are the foundation of adhesive and coating manufacturing.
It’s simple: without adhesives, the world would literally fall apart. They are utilized in almost every industry in the world and in the manufacture of millions of unique products, with the highest concentration in the packaging, automotive, electronics, building and construction, home goods, textiles, and transportation markets.
ViscoTec reports that ViScaFeed is suitable for abrasive, filled, or shear-sensitive fluids and pastes, regardless of their viscosities.
August 5, 2021
ViscoTec recently announced the availability of ViScaFeed, a material treatment and supplying system for use with the two-component ViscoDuo-VM dispenser in automated applications.
A world-renowned paper tissue manufacturer is enjoying multiple benefits following the selection of peristaltic pumps for the transfer of a glue/ink mixture used in its manufacturing process.
Careful consideration must be taken with pump selection when handling the transfer of glues. Depending on the type, these adhesives can be highly viscous and often harden and solidify when exposed to air. Glues are typically either water or solvent based; in this instance, the former is relevant.
Applications include automotive coatings, powder slurry, paint/pigments slurries, fillers and extenders, gums, thickeners, starches, stabilizers, and polymers.
July 13, 2021
The Dynatrol® Teflon®-coated liquid level switch, CL‐10GH, is the latest addition to the Dynatrol line of high, intermediate, and low point level detectors for liquids or slurries.
Powder wet-out and dispersion, temperature control, emulsification, homogenization, and degassing are accomplished in one vessel.
July 1, 2021
Triple-shaft mixers from Charles Ross & Son Co. are reportedly easily adapted to suit a variety of challenging viscous applications requiring hygienic and sanitary handling.