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CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Double-Planetary Mixer

The company reports that this mixer excels in rugged applications that require enormous torque.
October 26, 2021
According to Charles Ross & Son Co., its double-planetary mixer is used for high-precision mixing, granulation, and vacuum drying.
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CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Inline Shear Mixers

The close tolerance of the rotor and stator exposes 100% of liquid product to high shear and exerts a secondary pumping effect.
September 16, 2021
Charles Ross & Son Co. reports that its inline SLIM high-shear mixer solves three processing steps with one machine.
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Case Study

Improving Supply Chain Visibility through Digitalization

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.

 


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Excelitas Completes PCO Acquisition

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.
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GRACO INC.: Electric Diaphragm Pumps

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.
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Eliminating Adhesive Buildup with Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pumps

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.
Erik Solfelt
August 11, 2021
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. 


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Case Study

Solving Glue Transfer Challenges with Peristaltic Pumps

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.
Simon Hooton
August 4, 2021

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.


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