Materials Handling/Processing

Mixing Technology Facilitates Automated Adhesive Development

Fully automated plant for formulating new adhesives designed by Füll Lab Automation uses mixers integrated into the robotics operations.

March 16, 2023

A fully automated adhesive dosing-mixing-and-filling system for an adhesive research laboratory uses mixers that can function under vacuum without the use of stirring tools.

The Benefits of Pigging in Adhesive and Sealant Manufacturing

From increasing yields and capacity, to lowering costs and improving environmental sustainability, the use of modern liquid product recovery technology is set to increase in sealant and adhesive manufacturing.

Peter Elgar

March 9, 2023

Liquid product recovery technology, more commonly referred to as “pigging,” is in wide use by companies that process liquids, and it can help an adhesive or sealant manufacturer improve their environmental sustainability.

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SIEMENS: Severe-Duty Motor

February 15, 2023

Siemens has launched the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor portfolio.

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FLEXICON: High-Volume Bulk Material Dumper

February 14, 2023

Flexicon’s new high-volume, open-chute dumper allows discharging of non-dusty, free-flowing, and/or agglomerated bulk materials from multiple drums or boxes simultaneously, as well as from Gaylords, totes, or bins individually.

HAUSCHILD: Gallon-Sized Liquid Mixer

February 6, 2023

Hauschild Engineering is expanding its equipment portfolio with three devices that can now hold and mix a gallon in a bucket.

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GRACO: Electric Double-Diaphragm Pump

February 2, 2023

The QUANTM pump is suitable for nearly any fluid transfer application and offers a wide range of materials of construction to support multiple industrial and hygienic applications.

Proactive Strategies to Get Ahead of the Non-Stop Supply Chain Disruptions

Companies must develop proactive and clear strategies that help them stay ahead of the ever-changing disruptions within the supply chain.

Lisa Anderson

January 24, 2023

It is no longer sufficient to successfully navigate supply chain disruptions. Only the resilient and strong will survive, whereas the proactive will thrive.

Inching Towards Normal: Experts Weigh in on Chemical Supply Chain

ASI recently reached out to several key companies to assess the current state of the supply chain and find out how they are managing challenges and planning for the future.

Karen Parker

January 6, 2023

Key companies in the adhesives and sealants industry give their input on the current state of the supply chain.

Dover Acquires Precision Gear Pumps Manufacturer

December 27, 2022

The manufacturer, Witte, is based in Tornesch, Germany, with offices in the United States and China. Witte is a specialized manufacturer of gear pumps and associated spare parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

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NACD Welcomes New Chemical Safety Board Chairman

December 27, 2022

Eric R. Byer, National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) president and CEO, released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm the nomination the new chairman of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB):