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CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Custom-Built Heated Storage Vessels

A recently completed vessel features a full holding capacity of 20,000 gal, measuring 10 ft, 6 in. x 30 ft long.
April 30, 2020

Charles Ross & Son So. recently announced that it has the capacity to manufacture ancillary storage tanks, pressure vessels, and reactors up to 100,000 gal at its Ross Engineering fabrication plant. 


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Case Study

Controlling VOC Emissions from Silicone-Based Coatings

For processes such as tape manufacturing, a recuperative thermal oxidizer specially designed for high levels of silicone may be most effective.
Stephen H. Klostermeyer
April 23, 2020

Silicone-based coatings are among the most versatile materials used in a variety of industrial applications, including pressure-sensitive tapes, protective coatings, and the protection of printed text on packaging.


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four-head automatic filler

Understanding Net Weight Filler Configuration and Performance

Gravimetric or net weight fillers have replaced other fill methods in the CASE industry due to their ease of automation, flexibility, and accuracy.
Steve Schmidt
Steve Schmidt
March 27, 2020

While many filling technologies exist, gravimetric or net weight fillers remain a predominant fill method in the CASE industry. These fillers utilize a scale to measure the precise amount of product dispensed to a container.


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Ross double planetary mixer turnkey sanitary

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Double-Planetary Mixer Sanitary Turnkey System

The company reports that the unit’s jacketed mixing vessel and special high-viscosity blades are a dynamic combination for producing thick gels, pastes, putties, and other semi-solids under precise temperatures.
February 27, 2020
Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced that its double-planetary mixer is available in a “super sanitary” turnkey configuration, featuring a common stainless steel workbench for both the mixer and matching discharge system.
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Henkel Fero Labs

Henkel Invests in Machine Learning Software Start-Up Fero Labs

Henkel will support Fero Labs to grow its existing customer base while leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0 applications in its own production sites.
February 10, 2020
Henkel recently announced that it has participated in the latest funding round of Fero Labs, a U.S.-based start-up aiming to optimize industrial processes by using explainable machine learning.
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Nouryon and Semiotic Labs

Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.
January 31, 2020
Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.
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Scheugenpflug LiquiPrep

SCHEUGENPFLUG: Material Preparation and Feeding Unit

According to the company, the new LiquiPrep system allows for the reliable preparation and feeding of self-leveling adhesives and potting materials with a viscosity of up to 70.000 mPa∙s.
January 28, 2020
Scheugenpflug recently announced that it has launched a new generation of its A310 material preparation and feeding unit.
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Ross mixer with powder induction manifold

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Triple-Shaft Mixer with Powder Induction Manifold

According to Ross, SLIM incorporates powder or liquid phases directly into the rotor-stator mix head, causing instant wet-out as it rotates at 3,600 rpm.
January 21, 2020
The latest 600-gal Ross VersaMix model VM-600 is reportedly capable of high-speed subsurface powder induction with the proprietary Ross solids/liquid injection manifold (SLIM).
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Surface Treatment with Atmospheric Plasma

The chemistry of an atmospheric plasma surface treatment must be adopted to the targeted process.
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Nicolas Vandencasteele
January 21, 2020

Most polymers have a low surface energy, which results in difficulties when further processing (e.g., coating, printing, or gluing) and requires the use of surface treatment to increase the surface energy.


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