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Pigments are colorants that are not soluble in the host material and scatter light and are therefore opaque. Pigments can be organic or man-made and derive from animals, plants, rocks or minerals and metal oxides, like for example titanium oxide.

Pigment

Due to their potential hazardous nature, chemicals are classified for proper identification and safety during production. Chemical classification depends on their properties, structures and functions. In the chemical industry, you can regard them as basic chemicals such as acids, chemical products to produce plastic materials and finished chemicals for use in cosmetology. As a manufacturer or engineer, you want to know their reactivity when using chemical processing equipment.

Chemicals

We carry dozens of metals around every day. The ubiquitous smartphone is built with no less than 20 metals, each with specific behaviors and purposes. Metals are a pervasive class of materials that have defined entire eras of human development. It is no exaggeration to say that metal processing equipment is the core of our metallic world. But, paradoxically, this manufacturing technology itself is mainly made of metal.

Metal

The building blocks of matter have driven the imagination of philosophers, scientists, and artists for millennia. But, for manufacturers, these elements have a more concrete existence as powders. Powder processing technology conditions these primary materials to create a vast range of products, from chemicals and foods to pharmaceuticals and ceramics.

Powder

Seafood

Continuous

Industrial

In the coffee production process, maintaining the integrity and quality of roasted coffee during handling and conveying is crucial. Incorrect handling can lead to breakages, loss of aroma, and other quality issues, which makes efficient and gentle systems for transportation essential.
<h2>Ensure gentle handling and aroma preservation</h2>
The Roasted Coffee Handling and Conveying system by IMA is designed to maintain the quality and integrity of roasted coffee beans. Utilizing a combination of bucket elevators, tubular drag conveyors, and pneumatic systems, this setup ensures gentle handling to avoid any breakages. Each method is chosen based on the distance and capacity requirements: bucket elevators for short distances, tubular drag conveyors for longer distances, and special pneumatic systems for flexibility and multiple discharge points. The pneumatic handling systems are self-regulating according to the specific weight of the coffee, ensuring minimal breakage and maximum aroma protection. Receiving cyclones and rotary distributors engineered from special materials further reduce the risk of breakages. Developed by Petroncini, part of IMA, the TPA system® highlights a pneumatic transport system designed for flexibility and efficiency in complex production environments, reducing maintenance needs. This system supports up to 60 meters of suction pipes, making it effective over long distances while preserving the aroma of the roasted coffee.

Roasted coffee handling and conveying system

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Handling

solid

Handling ground coffee to preserve its aroma and prevent demixing requires specialized technology. This is particularly critical when transporting coffee from silos to packaging machines to ensure quality and consistency.
<h2>Preserving aroma during coffee transfer</h2>
The ExtraMAX by IMA is a mechanical extraction system designed to maintain the homogeneity and prevent the agglomeration of ground coffee during extraction from silos. This system employs a flat extraction mechanism which is effective for various coffee types, including filter, Espresso, and Moka coffee. Unlike traditional vibrating systems, ExtraMAX ensures more consistent homogenization and precise control of dosing, significantly reducing issues related to demixing. Furthermore, IMA's Petroncini handling solutions provide advanced transport mechanisms to avoid oxidation and contamination, essential for maintaining the coffee’s aroma and quality. The system includes tangential air flows and vacuum-based methods to handle long-distance transfers and high production rates efficiently.

Ground coffee handling and conveying system

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Industrial extraction equipment unlocks the valuable compounds hidden away in natural materials. Automated extraction equipment is applied in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries to extract active compounds from medicinal plants or herbs. For example, extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants. But the process is also fundamental to the food industry, recovering various components like aromas, oleoresins, and proteins.  Considerations for selecting suitable extraction technology include the type of plant material to be processed, the extract's heat sensitivity, and the production volume.

Extraction

When processing green coffee beans, ensuring product integrity and optimizing productivity is critical. Addressing issues in conveying and handling can significantly impact a plant's efficiency and effectiveness, necessitating specialized solutions designed to maintain product quality and minimize contamination.
<h2>Maintain product integrity and optimize productivity</h2>
The IMA Coffee Petroncini green coffee handling and conveying systems are designed to maximize efficiency by connecting different processes within a coffee processing facility. These solutions maintain product integrity, ensuring the highest quality with hygienic design specifications. Petroncini offers mechanical and pneumatic conveying equipment, bucket elevators, and chain conveyors. Mechanical chain conveyors offer high hygienic transport over long distances, while pneumatic systems are used to handle large quantities with minimal maintenance. Rotary distributors and special dosing devices ensure precise handling and unloading of green coffee beans from silos. Each system is tailored to enhance productivity and avoid product contamination.

Green coffee handling and conveying systems

Unloading

In many industrial settings, efficient and gentle transfer of bulk materials is required to prevent product degradation and maintain process integrity. Traditional mechanical conveying methods may not sufficiently meet these needs, leading to potential material loss or damage during handling.
<h2>Efficiently convey bulk materials with precision</h2>
The pneumatic conveying system by Hosokawa Alpine is designed to transport bulk materials such as powders, granulates, and pellets using controlled air flow. Utilizing components like pneumatic transmitters, blow-through rotary valves, and vacuum cycle suction conveyors, the system is adaptable for both dense phase and dilute phase conveying modes. These methods involve either pressure or vacuum operations, tailored based on the materials' characteristics and process requirements. The system's versatility makes it suitable for use in various industries, including heavy industry, fine chemicals, and food processing. Hosokawa Solids, a specialist in bulk solids handling, offers these components either as part of a comprehensive package or as individual units, designed to meet specific conveying needs.

Pneumatic conveying system for bulk material handling

transportation

In the fresh produce industry, ensuring minimal product damage and maintaining sanitary conditions during storage and handling can be challenging. This is particularly crucial during short-term storage of items like potatoes and raw vegetables.
<h2>Streamline storage with gentle handling and flexibility</h2>
The Gentle-Flo Storage and Handling System by Heat and Control is designed to provide a modular and programmable short-term storage solution for fresh produce. Utilizing a shuttling Bin Filling Auger (BFA), the system ensures that products gently descend into storage bins via a lowerator, minimizing damage and the risk of infection. Its open, expandable design prioritizes sanitation, allowing for less time spent on maintenance. The modular configuration means the system can adapt to changing business needs by easily adding extra storage bins. Additionally, the variable speed discharge facilitates synchronization with downstream processes. Ideal for applications involving potatoes, tuber/root vegetables, and raw produce, this system ensures that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Gentle-flo storage and handling system for fresh produce

Almost all manufacturers will require industrial storage systems and solutions at some point during their production process. The raw materials that go into your products need dedicated storage solutions to protect them from spoilage and contamination before they enter the manufacturing cycle. Storage usually refers to particular storage space. For example, having enough warehouse storage. Or clearing out a production facility for more floor space.  However, in this case, we are referring to the equipment and solutions that make storage manageable and easier. Such equipment includes solutions such as storage racks, pallet racks and shelving systems. These are just some of many storage options available to manufacturers. Advanced technology facilitates the management of heavy duty and high density tank and silo systems by automating the delivery system and linking it with the rest of the production line.

Storage

Batch

Manual

In many industrial environments, the handling and transportation of heavy containers such as Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and drums pose significant challenges. Issues like operator strain and inefficient handling processes are common, especially in sanitary and hygienic settings requiring repetitive operations.
<h2>Automate lifting and handling of heavy containers</h2>
The Hanningfield Uni-Hoist lift systems provide a sophisticated solution for handling containers, drums, and IBCs. Designed for safe and repeatable operation, these lifts eliminate operator strain and enhance process efficiency. Available in various models, the Uni-Hoist can be powered electrically, pneumatically, or manually and can be either stationary or mobile. Customized attachments such as lifting forks, clamp arms, and platforms ensure flexibility to suit different load types. Constructed with 304 stainless steel and compliant with hygienic GMP environments, the lift system includes fail-safe features preventing load slips in malfunctions. The Uni-Hoist's design also includes validation documentation ensuring regulatory compliance.

Industrial container and drum handling solution

Lifting

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

liquid

In pharmaceutical and food industries, manual handling of heavy drums can lead to operator strain and inconsistent positioning, making the process inefficient and unsafe. Automating drum handling to ensure safety and precision is essential in these high-integrity applications.
<h2>Automate safe and precise drum handling</h2>
The Drum Tipper from Hanningfield Process Systems is designed to automate the lifting, inverting, and positioning of drums, eliminating manual handling processes. It features stainless steel construction with 316L contact parts, suitable for sanitary applications. Multiple tipping heights provide process flexibility, while ATEX (ex-proof) versions ensure safe operation in explosive environments. The Drum Tipper can accommodate various drum sizes and types and is available in both fixed base and mobile trolley executions. Complete with outlet chutes or cone/valves if required, it is equipped with full validation documentation and certificates conforming to GMP standards for pharmaceutical, food, and allied industries.

Drum tippers for precise and safe drum handling

Handling laboratory animal cages manually during the washing process increases the risk of operator exposure to harmful airborne dust and allergens. Animal research facilities need a more efficient and safer approach to manage this task.
<h2>Automate cage handling, reduce exposure risks</h2>
The Getinge Cage Handling System is a robotic solution designed to automate the handling of laboratory animal cages in the washing process. This system minimizes operator exposure to potentially harmful airborne dust and allergens, enhancing ergonomics and maximizing throughput. Utilizing industrial robots, it combines with tunnel washers to process larger quantities of cages efficiently. The system operates continuously, leveraging a gripper that can handle up to four cages simultaneously, thereby increasing productivity. Essential components such as conveyors, a cage gripping tool, a sorting table, and safety barriers contribute to a seamless and secure operation. Getinge's extensive knowledge helps in planning optimized processes that manage operating costs and increase throughput.

Robotic cage handling system for tunnel washers

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

Handling bulk materials from sacks often leads to significant dust emissions and ergonomic challenges in various industries. Ensuring operator safety and maintaining a dust-free environment is critical in processes involving food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and minerals.
<h2>Ensure safe, ergonomic, and efficient material handling</h2>
The Gericke Sack Tipping Station provides a robust solution for safe and ergonomic handling of bulk materials from sacks and boxes. Designed to control and reduce dust emissions, it features an integrated aspirator and filter system that ensures clean air within the working area. The main door, hinged at the top and supported by telescopic gas springs, provides easy access while a safety mesh prevents contact with downstream rotating machinery. Optional magnets remove any metal contaminants from the material. Additionally, the unit can be combined with other Gericke equipment such as nibblers, rotary valves, sieving, or conveying systems, offering greater operational flexibility. The system includes an automatic compressed air reverse jet cleaning mechanism for the filter cartridges, activated only when the main door is closed, which enhances operator safety and maintains a dust-free environment.

Sack tipping station for dust-free bulk material handling

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

In the handling and processing of powders, granules, and pellets, ensuring efficient and safe transfer between different stages is critical. Standard metering solutions often struggle with issues like product leakage, system isolation, and maintaining airlock integrity—especially in high-demand industrial settings.
<h2>Secure and efficient transfer of bulk solids</h2>
The heavy-duty rotary valves by Gericke are engineered to address these common challenges. These rotary valves have a highly modular design, making them adaptable for various product characteristics and applications. Specifically, these valves function as a metering device, airlock, explosion containment, flame barrier, and system isolation. They are suitable for gravity, positive pressure, and vacuum conveying systems, effectively handling powders, granules, pellets, grains, feed, and chips. Manufactured in their production facility in Chippenham, UK, these valves are designed for use in industries such as dairy, food, pharmaceutical, minerals, plastics, and power plants. Their robust construction ensures minimal product leakage and optimum system isolation, making them reliable for demanding environments.

Heavy duty rotary valves for powder handling

The essential objectives of containment systems are personnel protection and preventing the release of toxic or infectious material into the environment. Containment is also used to prevent a product or sample from contamination by the external environment. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, containment solutions are used to protect the personnel from the leaking of airborne particles of hazardous substances, as powders or liquids are handled or transferred during processing.

Containment

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

Pharmaceutical production requires efficient handling and storage solutions to maintain product integrity and streamline processes. Ensuring proper storage and transport of pharmaceutical tablets involves addressing challenges such as ease of movement, secure containment, and compatibility with existing process equipment.
<h2>Facilitates safe storage and easy transport</h2>
The IBC Tablet Bins from Freund offer practical solutions for handling and storing pharmaceutical tablets. Designed with versatility in mind, the bins come in two main types: wheeled and palletized. The wheeled bins include a removable trolley for easy transport and alignment with process equipment. Palletized bins are optimized for movement via forklifts or pallet jacks. Both types boast sloped upper heads for superior drainage, rounded edges to prevent product retention, and smooth surfaces suitable for high hygiene standards. Additionally, the 110° discharge cone and manual butterfly discharge valve make unloading straightforward. Constructed from AISI 316L stainless steel with FDA-approved silicone gaskets, the bins are robust and meet stringent pharmaceutical regulations. Available in various capacities from 150 to 350 liters, these bins offer flexible storage options.

Ibc tablet bins for pharmaceutical storage and handling

In PCB production lines, efficient handling and routing of circuit boards is critical to ensure smooth operations. Typical challenges include accommodating varying board widths and maintaining seamless integration with other equipment in the line.
<h2>Automates board transport and routing</h2>
The GENIUS PCB Handling System by FlexLink, part of the Coesia Group, is an extensive module range designed for transport, accumulation, handling, and routing of PCBs. Its standardized design allows for exceptional flexibility in any PCB production line. The system includes automatic width adjustment to handle PCBs of different sizes and a SMEMA interface for easy integration with other devices. Additionally, FlexLink offers a laser marking cell that can mark various non-metallic surfaces, such as plastic and FR4 PC Board, for tracking and recognition purposes. This comprehensive solution is ideal for industries including electronics, industrial goods, and automotive & racing, accommodating product widths from 80 mm to 522 mm.

Pcb handling system for electronics production

In high-precision manufacturing industries like electronics and pharmaceuticals, precise and reliable component assembly and material handling are critical. Conventional manual processes often lead to inconsistencies, which can delay production and reduce quality.
<h2>Achieve precision handling with Scara robots</h2>
The FANUC Robot SR series offers a range of SCARA robots designed to meet the stringent demands of modern manufacturing environments. These robots feature 3 or 4 controlled axes, with payload capacities ranging from 3kg to 20kg, making them suitable for various precision assembly and handling tasks. The robots' X and Y motion ranges differ across models, with the SR-3iA, for example, providing a range of 400mm to 800mm, while the SR-20iA offers up to 1100mm to 2200mm. This versatility allows for a wide range of applications, from small-scale precision tasks to larger, more complex operations. The SR series is equipped with the R-30iB Compact Plus controller, ensuring seamless integration and control. Additionally, these robots can be installed on the floor or walls, adding to their adaptability in different workspace configurations. The precision of FANUC’s SCARA robots is highlighted by their repeatability, with J1 + J2 axis repeatability within ±0.01mm and J4 axis repeatability of ±0.004° to ±0.005°, ensuring consistent and accurate performance. These features make the FANUC Robot SR series ideal for handling and assembly applications in demanding environments.

Scara robots for high-precision assembly and handling

Assembly platforms combine different parts into one final product. Components are inspected for quality and joined or affixed together into the goods. Assembly lines automate the process to ensure consistent quality and integrate into other technologies, such as packaging equipment. But a primary consideration for assembly solutions is their capacity to scale manufacturing processes. Assembly platforms must be adaptable to your long-term volume requirements.

Assembling

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

In manufacturing environments where high precision and versatility are crucial, traditional robotic solutions can struggle with speed and accuracy. These challenges are particularly evident in industries requiring complex assembly and delicate handling tasks under strict tolerances.
<h2>Optimize precision handling and assembly tasks</h2>
The FANUC Delta Robots, compatible with the R-30iB controller, are designed for high-precision assembly and handling applications. Unique in their design and capabilities, these robots offer models with 4 or 6 controlled axes, accommodating various payload capacities and motion ranges. The DR/05-3A-6X and DR/05-4A models, for instance, provide a maximum payload of 0.5kg (optionally up to 1kg) and motion ranges up to φ420mm, with repeatability of ±0.02mm. Heavier-duty models like the DR/12-14A-3X support payloads up to 12kg with a motion range of φ1350mm and repeatability of ±0.03mm. Their design supports multiple installation options, including floor, upside-down, and angled setups, enhancing operational flexibility. These robots are ideal for handling and assembly tasks in a range of industries, and they integrate seamlessly with controllers like the R-50iA Mate, ensuring reliable performance and ease of use. Manufacturer: FANUC.

Delta robots for high-precision assembly and handling

In environments where precision handling and assembly are crucial, traditional industrial robots may pose safety and flexibility challenges. Engineers often seek solutions that not only increase efficiency but also safely operate alongside human workers.
<h2>Enhance precision handling and assembly processes</h2>
The FANUC Collaborative Robot CRX series offers versatile handling and assembly capabilities with models supporting payloads from 5kg to 30kg. With 6 controlled axes and repeatability as high as ±0.03mm, these robots are designed to operate safely next to human workers. The lightweight models, such as the 25kg CRX-5iA, are easy to install in various orientations, whether on the floor, upside-down, or at an angle. Supported by the R-30iB Mini Plus controller, the CRX series integrates seamlessly with peripheral devices and software interfaces for diverse industrial applications, including arc welding. High repeatability and adaptable installation options make the CRX series a practical choice for enhancing operational efficiency in handling and assembly.

Collaborative robot for handling and assembly applications

In modern manufacturing environments, there is a need for automation solutions that can safely interact with human workers. Traditional industrial robots can be too inflexible or potentially dangerous for close-proximity tasks, highlighting the demand for collaborative systems.
<h2>Robots for handling, assembling, and arc welding</h2>
The FANUC CRX series offers a range of collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside human operators. These robots come with controlled six axes and can handle payloads ranging from 5kg to 30kg, with a motion range up to 3778mm depending on the model. Known for their repeatability and precision, varied installation options including floor, upside-down, and angled placements make them versatile in different production settings. Each model is equipped with the R-30iB Mini Plus controller, making them suitable for applications in handling, assembling, and arc welding. The lightweight design (25kg to 135kg) ensures easy relocation and setup.

Collaborative robot for precision handling and assembly

Welding

In industries where large-scale food production is essential, manual mixing and handling of bowls can lead to inefficiencies and an increased risk of contamination. Automation in these processes helps maintain consistency and meet high production standards through precise and controlled operations.
<h2>Optimize mixing and bowl handling</h2>
The fully automatic mixing and bowl handling system from Escher Mixers (Middleby) integrates robotic technology to streamline production processes in industrial settings. This system supports linear and Cartesian movements, facilitating precise and efficient bowl stacking and mixing. Being modular, it offers the flexibility to adapt to different production scales and requirements. With its emphasis on automation, the system minimizes manual interventions, thereby reducing the risk of contamination and increasing operational efficiency. Suitable for a range of applications, it ensures consistent quality and output, making it an ideal choice for large-scale food manufacturing.

Automatic mixing and bowl handling system

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

In many craft businesses, the need for efficient handling of large dough batches is critical. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and physically demanding, requiring a more streamlined solution to enhance productivity and safety.
<h2>Transport and tip dough automatically</h2>
The Diosna HKV 224 is an elevator tipper designed for maximum flexibility in dough handling. Its primary feature is a flexible column that can operate in both vertical and inclined positions, allowing for versatile usage. This unit can be configured as either a mobile or stationary system and integrated into an automated setup if required. It is engineered for space efficiency, featuring an overhead drive and roller chains for enhanced safety. Available in either stainless steel or a painted finish, the HKV 224 supports various bowl sizes and offers a maximum dumping height of 3.50 meters. Designed to enhance operational efficiency, the HKV 224 is ideal for craft businesses that need reliable and adaptable dough handling solutions. Diosna, the manufacturer, ensures high standards, providing options for different vat types and additional features like a bowl scraper device.

Elevator tipper for flexible dough handling

When operating in a high-demand environment, managing the vertical transportation of heavy materials efficiently is crucial. This often involves challenges such as limited space, heavy loads, and the need for robust, reliable machinery capable of handling continuous operation.
<h2>Efficiently lift and tip heavy loads</h2>
The HK 1200 by Diosna is a high-performance elevator tipper designed for industrial applications. Its space-saving vertical column design allows for optimal use of floor space, making it an excellent choice for facilities with limited room. With a robust construction suitable for 3-shift operation and a two-speed motor providing optimized lifting, this elevator tipper ensures durability and reliability. The tong locking system securely holds bowls of various sizes, and its stainless steel build enhances longevity. Capable of handling loads up to 1,200 kg, it has a maximum dumping height of five metres and can perform up to 16 tippings per hour, ensuring efficient and continuous production flow. Suitable DIOSNA hoppers and bowl scraping devices further enhance its functionality, making it a versatile and effective solution for heavy material handling in various industries.

Industrial elevator tipper for efficient material handling

Handling large quantities of bulk materials can be challenging, requiring efficient solutions that ensure safety and minimize product loss. Operations involving hazardous or high-volume substances necessitate specialized systems to handle, empty, and dispose of bags proficiently, while maintaining operator safety and reducing emissions.
<h2>Streamlined bag emptying for safe and efficient operation</h2>
The DIMA® Bag Emptying System by Dinnissen is designed to handle bagged products efficiently, offering solutions that can manage between 1 and over 1,200 bags per hour. The system ranges from manual to fully automatic versions. The DIMA®-MAN allows operators to manually cut and empty the bags, enhancing flexibility for low-capacity operations. For semi-automatic functions, the DIMA®-100 cuts the bags automatically, leaving the operator to empty and discard them. The DIMA®-200X caters to more critical applications, featuring emissions lower than 0.1 mg per m³, ideal for toxic product handling. For high-volume applications, the DIMA®-300, DIMA®-600, and DIMA®-1200 can process up to 40 tons of product per hour. All models can be fitted with ATEX-certified components, integrated extraction systems, and empty bag compactors. The system's durability is ensured with reinforced structural components, minimizing maintenance needs.

Bag emptying system for bulk material handling

Bagging is the process of packaging measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of bagging equipment depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers. Bagging systems are often the last processing step that is generally integrated into a production line.

Bagging

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

In industrial settings where powders must be transferred from large bags to process equipment, maintaining control and safety is crucial. Efficient emptying of bulk materials minimizes contamination, spills, and product loss.
<h2>Discharge powders safely and efficiently</h2>
The Big Bag Emptying Station from De Dietrich Process Systems offers a contained, controlled environment to empty powders from Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) into subsequent processing steps. The station can handle everything from easy-flowing to highly consolidated powders and is customizable to meet unique plant requirements, whether for new installations or retrofits. Integration with the De Dietrich Powder Pump allows for seamless material transfer, while optional components like a fluidizing hopper, automatic bag tensioning, and high-containment cabinets enhance functionality. The station is controlled via PLC and HMI, suitable for hazardous areas, and can include batch weight monitoring. It’s an adaptable system designed for diverse industrial applications involving raw or intermediate powdered products.

Big bag emptying station for powder handling

Emptying

Integration

Handling toxic powders during industrial processes requires a safe and contained transfer system to prevent contamination and ensure operator safety. Efficient and secure transfer methods are essential in environments where powder containment is critical.
<h2>Securely transfer powders with advanced containment</h2>
The Drum Dock Station by De Dietrich is designed for the safe and contained transfer of powders from drums into other processing systems. Utilizing DIT® Drum Iris Technology, this station allows operators to handle reactive or toxic powders with minimal exposure and contamination risks. The station is available in single and double chamber configurations, providing varying levels of containment, up to OEB 6. The body is constructed from high-grade materials such as AISI 304, AISI 316, and HASTELLOY C-22, ensuring durability and compatibility with different chemical processes. The integration with multiple powder transfer systems, including the De Dietrich Powder Pump, enhances its flexibility. Additionally, features like pneumatic lifters for drum inversion, customizable glove ports, and a double Push-Push H14 filtration unit for maintaining negative pressure during the transfer process make it suitable for high-containment applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Powder handling drum dock station

When handling heavy pallets in food processing environments, ensuring efficiency and maintaining hygiene standards is paramount. Challenges like lifting heavy loads and requiring the equipment to withstand frequent washdowns demand reliable and robust solutions.
<h2>Efficiently lift and move heavy pallets</h2>
The Cozzini Pallet Lift (CPL) is a robust handling solution featuring heavy-duty stainless steel construction, designed for easy washdown and past rigorous hygiene inspections. With a ground-level loading capacity of up to 2500 lbs (1,134 kg) and the ability to raise loads to a height of 48″ (1.22 m), this lift operates through a self-contained hydraulic unit. Cozzini offers customizable options, including taller lift heights or a side-loading design upon request. The center-mounted, single cylinder design enhances stability, and the system is available in both stationary and portable configurations. The CPL is built in accordance with USDA and CE standards, conforming to AMI's sanitary design principles. This ensures that it meets the regulatory requirements for food processing facilities. For environments with low ceiling heights, a combination hydraulic cylinder/chain-lift system is available. The Cozzini Pallet Lift can also be upgraded with a larger hydraulic power unit for heavier lifting applications.

Pallet lift for food processing handling

In bulk material handling, ensuring a continuous material flow and managing buffer storage efficiently is critical. Industries like plastics, food, and pharmaceuticals often face challenges with material bridging, inconsistent flow, and space constraints.
<h2>Optimize storage and flow of bulk materials</h2>
The Coperion K-Tron Aluminum Surge Bins are designed to optimize storage and flow of bulk materials in various industrial settings. With working volumes from 425 to 2125 liters, these bins feature a steep 60-degree sloped hopper to encourage material flow and minimize material bridging. Equipped with steel support legs, a sight glass in the hopper section, and quick-release hold-down straps on the lid, these bins are user-friendly and efficient. The internally filtered vent and standardized lid drilling make it compatible with Coperion K-Tron's Series 2400 receivers, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems. Ideal for industries such as plastics, food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, the aluminum construction provides a durable, long-lasting solution.

Surge bins for material handling

In the research and development phase, especially in chemical and pharmaceutical processes, maintaining strict separation between the operator and hazardous materials is crucial. Proper containment ensures both the safety of the personnel and the integrity of the research environment.
<h2>Ensures operator safety during manipulation processes</h2>
The Six Stage Research and Development Isolator from Comecer is designed to provide maximum protection for operators during material handling. Featuring six glove box chambers, it includes designated areas for reactors, prechambers, synthesis, and drying. The isolator utilizes a turbulent flow system with nitrogen and maintains negative pressure relative to the laboratory environment, ensuring containment. Fully PLC controlled, it features an integrated vacuum dryer, oxygen monitoring, and a continuous liner system. The internal sliding door and glove ports make it user-friendly while ensuring operational safety.

Six stage r&d isolator for safe material handling

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

In industries where handling hazardous substances is frequent, ensuring operator safety is paramount. Challenges include preventing exposure to dangerous materials and maintaining a clean separation between the external environment and the workspace.
<h2>Maximizes safety during hazardous material handling</h2>
The Dispensing Isolator - Glove Box System from Comecer is designed to protect operators during the handling of hazardous substances. The system features negative pressure and turbulent air flow to ensure the separation between the external and internal environments. It includes bag-in/bag-out filter replacement to maintain cleanliness. Fully PLC controlled and washable, with two glove box chambers, it provides comprehensive safety while allowing efficient operation.

Dispensing isolator for hazardous substance handling

Weighing

In scenarios where manual handling of bulk powder is impractical or unsafe, maintaining process alignment and containment becomes challenging. This is particularly true in hazardous environments or where production scale demands consistent docking accuracy.
<h2>Automates docking for process alignment</h2>
The PowerDock™ system by Chargepoint Technology is an automated docking solution designed to integrate seamlessly with any ChargePoint® valve. It addresses the challenges of manual handling by automatically raising and lowering the active unit during docking. A unique bearing arrangement corrects any lateral misalignment between the active and passive units, ensuring repeatable accuracy. The flexible EPDM connector compensates for vertical movements while maintaining secure containment. The system is ideal for environments that do not permit manual handling, such as hazardous areas or large-scale production settings. Compatible with valve sizes ranging from DN100 (4”) to DN300 (12”), it features pneumatic or electrical proximity sensors and uses 316L and EPDM materials for product contact.

Automatic docking system for bulk powder handling

When dealing with pharmaceutical production, handling heavy loads and reaching high docking points efficiently is critical for maintaining workflow and safety standards. Manual lifting solutions often fall short, leading to inefficiencies and potential safety risks.
<h2>Lift and dock heavy loads with ease</h2>
The PuroVaso® Mobile Lifters, developed with Muellers Agilo range, provide a reliable solution for lifting and docking PuroVaso® containers with pharmaceutical process equipment. Suitable for reaching heights up to 1750mm, these lifters are manually operated via a simple hand crank, making them user-friendly and efficient. With compliance to GMP and FDA regulations, the lifters ensure pharmaceutical compatibility while offering a variety of pickup systems tailored to different load types. The mobile lifter can handle loads up to 150kg, with dimensions ensuring it fits within typical facility constraints. Additionally, non-marking polyurethane or polyamide rollers make it suitable for ATEX zones 1, 2, 21, and 22, providing versatility across different work environments. Chargepoint Technology supplies this piece of equipment, ensuring both abiding by industry standards and ease of use.

Mobile lifter solutions for pharmaceutical handling

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, handling and transferring biopharmaceutical powders can present challenges related to cross-contamination and the need for extensive cleaning and validation processes.
<h2>Ensure containment and sterility with single-use bags</h2>
The ChargeBag® PE-S is a high-integrity, single-use powder transfer bag designed by ChargePoint Technology. Made from HiPure™ ULP7, a pharma-ready LLDPE film, this bag offers robust mechanical strength and anti-static properties. Manufactured in an ISO6 cleanroom environment, each bag is 100% pressure decay tested and gamma sterilized for aseptic conditions. The ChargeBag® PE-S minimizes the risk of cross-contamination and eliminates cleaning and validation expenses. It features a non-migrating anti-static additive for effective powder recovery and transparent characteristics for easy visual inspection. Additionally, its HDPE reinforced handle and hygienic tri-clamp ferrule ensure safe and convenient connectivity to existing systems, including ChargePoint’s split butterfly valves.

Single use powder handling bags for pharmaceutical ingredients

Handling beverage containers and bins in high-capacity production lines can present challenges, such as ensuring precision and efficiency, while also maintaining safety standards. The complexity increases with the need to manage varying container types and configurations in a fast-paced environment.
<h2>Automate and optimize container handling</h2>
The CFT Group offers custom-engineered robotic handling systems designed for trays, bins, kegs, and other containers. These systems include specialized models like the Robokeg, Loading/Unloading Robots, and Bins Dumper, which deliver targeted solutions for specific tasks. The Robokeg model features keg-seizing heads for handling multiple kegs, making it ideal for high-speed beverage lines. Loading/Unloading Robots excel in autoclave sterilization production lines, managing cans, glass jars, pouches, and tin plates with a customized vacuum gripper. The Bins Dumper is engineered for efficient bin emptying, using self-adapting gripping tools to handle various bin sizes. Each system is equipped with reliable components, easy-to-install modules, and advanced technology like 3D vision modules for automated recognition and 6-axis movement to ensure precise, efficient operations. These robots are suitable for numerous industries including beverage, fruits, vegetables, and more.

Robotic handling systems for beverage containers and bins

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

Industrial plants frequently face the challenge of efficiently handling various types of containers such as pouches, cans, jars, and bottles. Manual operations can lead to inconsistencies, unnecessary labor costs, and frequent downtime.
<h2>Automate container palletizing with precision</h2>
The robotic palletizers by CFT Group excel in automating the palletizing process for diverse container types, including bottles, cans, jars, and pouches. These palletizers offer seamless integration with existing production lines, enhancing workflow efficiency. The robotic systems are designed to adapt to different container sizes and shapes, delivering consistent and precise placement, which minimizes errors. They come equipped with specialized grip heads like vacuum, pneumatic bells, and magnetic types, with lifting capacities ranging from 200 kg to 500 kg based on the model. These robots operate at various max capacities, from 3 cycles/min to 8 layers/min, ensuring they meet the demands of high-volume production environments. Industries such as beverage, dairy, edible oil, and other food sectors will find these palletizers particularly beneficial.

Robotic palletizer for material handling

If storing and transporting products easily is a problem for your industrial production, then you need palletizing solutions. A pallet is a flat structure, on which containers of the packaged products are stacked to consolidate the product and to make it easier for a forklift to lift the goods for warehousing and transportation. A palletizer is a machine that automates or simplifies the process of stacking product containers onto a pallet. The choice of an industrial palletizer depends on the type of product packaging such as bags, drums, or boxes, the level of automation required, and the in-feed to the palletizer. Palletizers find applications in all major industries including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical.

Palletizing

In food production environments, waste management can involve high labor and equipment costs. Traditional methods using forklifts, wagons, or conveyor belts can also contribute to inefficiencies and safety concerns.
<h2>Streamline waste handling in food production</h2>
The CabinVac from Cabinplant is an advanced vacuum waste handling system designed for various food production applications, such as meat and poultry abattoirs, fish processing, and fruit and vegetable processing plants. By using vacuum technology, the system efficiently conveys waste products through closed pipe systems, minimizing manual handling and transport equipment. It operates exclusively on water, making it highly energy-efficient and climate-friendly. Customizable to specific needs, it can either be set up as a simple system or as a comprehensive turnkey solution with electronic control. The system's low noise level of 70 dBa contributes to a better working environment, and its small footprint saves valuable floor space in production facilities.

Vacuum waste handling system for food processing

In the grain industry, efficient and accurate handling processes are crucial to maintaining product quality and reducing waste. Challenges include ensuring uniform grain flow, minimizing spillage, and protecting the product from contamination during transfer and storage.
<h2>Enhance grain flow and product integrity.</h2>
The grain handling technology from Buhler is designed to optimize grain transfer and storage operations. This system features advanced mechanical components that ensure consistent and uniform grain flow, reducing bottlenecks and spillage. The enclosed design protects grains from external contaminants and minimizes degradation. With automated controls, the technology allows for precise adjustments and real-time monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and reducing manual labor. It is suitable for a wide range of grains, including wheat, rice, corn, and more, providing versatility for various grain processing facilities.

Advanced process technology for grain handling

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

In pasta manufacturing, efficient handling and precise batching of flour and micro-ingredients are paramount. From reception to storage and mixing, the process includes numerous steps that must be synchronized to achieve consistency and quality.
<h2>Automates flour handling and batching processes</h2>
The flour product handling plant by Brambati is designed specifically for pasta factories. It automates the entire process starting from the reception of semolina from tankers, moving through storage, weighing, batching, blending, and cleaning. The system also accommodates automatic batching of micro-ingredients such as powdered or liquid egg. The flow rate of the lines ranges from 1 to 10 tonnes per hour. This process is controlled via an electric panel with a PLC and PC with a supervisor system, ensuring precision and reliability. The plant's efficient design minimizes manual intervention while maximizing operational accuracy and quality control, making it a comprehensive solution for high-volume pasta production.

Flour handling plant for pasta production

Batching

Blending

When maintaining efficient operations in gas compression systems, valves play a critical role in ensuring performance and durability. Specific challenges like liquid hammers caused by condensates and maintenance without immediate service support necessitate reliable valve solutions.
<h2>Reliable performance for various operating conditions</h2>
The BORSIG ZM plate valves are engineered to handle all types of gases and are adaptable to various applications. Depending on operating conditions, the valve plates are made from materials such as PEEK, PA, GFK, and steel. Non-metallic valve plates provide higher durability against liquid hammers, such as those caused by condensates, ensuring long-term reliability. The straightforward installation process allows for prompt overhauls, crucial for remote sites lacking nearby service support. Additionally, non-metallic plates minimize consequential damage to valves, cranks, and cylinders when they break. The design features valve seats with variable slot widths, ensuring proven reliability, even under extreme conditions with heavily polluted gases.

Plate valves for compressors handling all gases

In production environments where bulk materials need to be handled efficiently and cleanly, traditional discharge methods can result in significant dust generation and require extensive setup for specific material types.
<h2>Configurable system for efficient material discharge</h2>
The modular big bag discharge station from AZO offers a customizable approach to managing bulk materials. The system includes components such as a frame, traverse, chain hoist, and discharge aids. It allows for configuration tailored to specific requirements without additional design costs. This modular setup ensures reliable discharge of various big bag sizes and types, minimizing dust generation and allowing for the accommodation of poor-flowing materials with optional vibrating discharge aids and massager devices. The docking system ensures low-dust connections. It is also ergonomically designed for ease of use, making it well-suited for a range of applications including powders and other bulk materials.

Modular big bag discharge station for bulk material handling

In industries that involve handling bulk materials, there is a common challenge of discharging materials reliably and with minimal dust. This is critical in processes where maintaining cleanliness and efficiency is paramount.
<h2>Ensure reliable, low-dust material discharge</h2>
The Big Bag Discharge Station from AZO is a robust solution for handling bulk materials effectively. Designed to facilitate the low-dust discharge of materials into the process, it accommodates big bags, including those with inner liners. The station features a frame with a hoist to suspend the big bag, facilitating movement to the discharge station. The system includes a support table where the big bag is placed, and a discharge sleeve that fits over the discharge pipe, fastened using a clamping disc. For materials that are difficult to discharge, the station comes equipped with a vibrator or bag massager. Additionally, low-level indicators alert operators when the material level is low, ensuring timely bag changes. The big bag discharge station integrates smoothly into various downstream processes, making it suitable for industries that require efficient bulk material handling.

Big bag discharge station for bulk material handling

Discharging

In automated production processes, handling bulk materials efficiently and accurately can be challenging. Proper tracking of batches and dust-free feeding systems are crucial for maintaining quality and reducing downtime.
<h2>Automates bulk material handling with precision</h2>
The AZO BATCHTAINER® from AZO is designed for the automated handling of bulk materials, especially for those with poor flow properties. This system allows for precise batch tracking and efficient material handling in automated production processes. The BATCHTAINER® can be easily mounted on a docking station and locked pneumatically. An electronic ID system eliminates identification errors, while its patented docking sleeve ensures dust-free product feeding. The container remains on the docking station as long as needed, and changing containers is straightforward, requiring only the closing of a gate and release of the pneumatic restraint. This system is particularly useful as a transport and storage container for medium throughputs and in systems where bulk materials are received in bags.

Automated bulk material handling system

While handling highly toxic or pharmacologically active drugs, maintaining a controlled and safe environment is crucial. Workers need systems that ensure containment to avoid cross-contamination and exposure, meeting different operational exposure bands and ensuring sterile conditions.
<h2>Ensures safe, sterile environments for toxic drug handling</h2>
The glove box isolator from Austar provides a flexible solution for maintaining controlled environments under adjustable positive or negative pressure. Equipped with HEPA filters for both inlet and exhaust air, it can filter and collect air containing toxic dust, ensuring protection for operators and the environment. The system supports laminar air flow for sterile processes, and can be customized to work with material transfer systems like RTP, continuous bag devices, or split butterfly valves. Capable of meeting OEB3 to OEB5 containment levels, this isolator also offers the option of SMEPAC testing to verify system performance in actual use cases.

High containment isolator for toxic and active drug handling

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

In industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing, handling and transporting heavy drums safely and efficiently is crucial to maintain productivity and prevent cross-contamination. There is a need for equipment that can be easily moved and controlled within different production areas.
<h2>Automate vertical and horizontal drum movement</h2>
The Colonna Carrellata Girafusti from Agierre is designed for the lifting and movement of vacuum conveyors and drums. Featuring an internal support structure made of galvanized carbon steel and an external AISI 304 stainless steel enclosure, it ensures durability and cleanliness. The column's automatic control system allows easy management of all functions, including horizontal and vertical movement. This ensures precise positioning and minimized manual labor. Suitable for dusty and classified environments (At.Ex.), it adheres to cGMP standards and safety directives. The system can be customized to support various applications, including the transportation of powder systems and plastic crates, making it highly versatile for different industrial needs.

Mobile lifting column for drum handling

Industries often deal with the challenge of accurately blending multiple materials, especially when dealing with regrind materials or those difficult to meter. Achieving high precision is critical to maintaining material consistency and process efficiency.
<h2>Ensures precise material blending</h2>
The OA Series Gravimetric Blender by AEC (ACS Group) is designed to handle challenging blending applications requiring precise metering. This system uses precision auger feeders to ensure accurate ingredient delivery and features machined metering augers, precision load cells, and cast aluminum feed auger assemblies. Its robust design ensures reliable operation even with difficult materials. With its PLC-based control system and color touchscreen interface, you can easily enter recipes in percentage, EZ mode, or parts mode. Safety interlocks and alarm outputs enhance operational security. The OA Series is suitable for various processes, offering features like a compressed air clean-out hose, target versus actual setpoint verification, and hopper lids compatible with AEC receivers and loaders.

Gravimetric batch blender for precise material handling

In food and pharmaceutical industries, handling sensitive products without causing breakage can be challenging, especially in confined spaces. Ensuring product integrity during downward movement often requires specialized equipment designed to manage the flow while minimizing damage.
<h2>Reduce breakage and improve product appearance</h2>
The Smooth-Flo Spiral Chute by AC Horn Manufacturing represents a patented solution for gentle product handling in restricted spaces. Unlike standard spiral chutes, the Smooth-Flo Chute features a seamless, smooth design that eliminates cross seams and ridges, which can impede product flow and cause degradation. Its constant velocity design controls product acceleration, virtually eliminating breakage during descent and transfer. Ideal for the food and pharmaceutical industries, the chute supports first-in/first-out product flow, ensuring high-quality appearance and customer satisfaction. Each Smooth-Flo Chute is custom-made to meet specific dimensional targets and product flow characteristics, making it an optimal choice for various applications, including handling popcorn, roasted nuts, and blanched peanuts.

Spiral chute for gentle product handling in limited space

In modern production environments where high-speed, accurate, and low-maintenance operation is required, traditional robot systems with gears and oil-based mechanisms often fall short. These systems need frequent maintenance and may lack the precision needed for delicate tasks.
<h2>Achieve high precision with direct drive motors</h2>
The ABIflexx Delta Robots with direct drive motors from ABI are designed to overcome the limitations of traditional gear-based systems. The direct drive motor offers energy efficiency and precision, eliminating the mechanical constraints and maintenance demands of oil-filled gear reductions. These robots are particularly useful in hygiene-sensitive production processes such as picking, placing, and sorting both packaged and unpackaged products, as well as food cutting. The modular design allows for customizable configurations, including the patented Wide Delta robot that saves up to 50% space while maintaining efficient operational range. Additionally, gripper rotation can be easily added for increased flexibility, enhancing the robot's applicability in various settings.

Direct drive delta robots for precision handling

Cutting

In industries such as packaging, food processing, and high-care environments, there is a need for robotic systems that can handle tasks with high precision and speed. Conventional handling methods may fall short in environments requiring stringent hygiene standards and rapid cycles.
<h2>Achieve high-speed, precise handling in hygienic environments</h2>
The ABIflexx Delta Robots by ABI offer a modular approach to robotic handling systems, built to meet diverse industrial needs. These robots are designed in compliance with FDA and EHEDG guidelines, featuring titanium parts that are suitable for both open food and high-care environments. The modular structure allows for various custom configurations, from the robot arms to its reach. The robots are driven by high-quality servo motors that ensure long lifespan and high precision. The advanced KEBA KeMotion control system integrates safety PLC and HMI extensions, offering robust performance. With open software architecture based on Linux, the ABIflexx Delta Robots provide easy on-and-offline programming and real-time simulations for thorough pre-project analysis. The system is capable of achieving very high speeds and short cycle times while maintaining precise pathway control. Additionally, private label branding options are available for ABIflexx partners.

Modular delta robot for high-speed precision handling

Containers for handling pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical powders may be disposable, to avoid cross-contamination with other products. However, they must also be able to resist pin-holing and other accidental damage leading to powder loss. Their design should facilitate easy docking to related equipment enabling efficient transfer of powder.
<h2>Disposable Chargebags for Handling Powder Efficiently</h2>
Ezi-Dock’s single-use pharma charge bags are not only an ideal solution when it comes to convenience and cost-effective use. They also compete well with rigid containers owing to their special easy-docking rings. Moreover, their robust 2-ply design makes them easier to connect to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical equipment, as well as being an effective defence against pin-holing.

This versatile product is available in a variety of sizes including   2, 5, 10, 15, 25 and 40 litre capacity. It interfaces with a wide variety of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical equipment, and uses triple clamping rings for secure connections. They are supplied in individual sleeves, packed 25 bags per carton for easy storage and handling.

Single-use powder handling bag

Modern metal smelting operations involve extremely harsh conditions that present a challenge for process equipment reliability and service life.  Successful operators in this industry rely on proven material handling experts to provide robust equipment designed specifically for the particular application.


<h2>Dust and concentrate handling solutions for the harshest of environments</h2>
Raumaster has been working in industrial material handling applications for over 30 years and offers customized conveyor and feeder systems for handling both dust and concentrate in metal smelting plants.  Concentrate that has been treated with sulfuric acid is fed to concentrate dryers suing Raumaster’s equipment with little risk of corrosion or other maintenance issues due to the tightly sealed conveyor design and careful consideration of the equipment’s resistance to abrasion, high temperatures, and chemical exposure from the very beginning of the design process.  The company also provides dust handling solutions which help recycle dust from downstream processes back to the smelting furnace.  The dust handling equipment is designed with the same eye toward robustness and worry free operation in the harsh smelting plant environment as the concentrate feeders.  Raumaster’s engineers work with customers to find optimal solutions to their smelting plant material handling needs and conveyors can be integrated directly into customer equipment to minimize connections and other areas vulnerable to damage and wear.

Dust and concentrate handling in smelting plants

Filling of transportation bags and discharging them into mix tanks or reactor vessels is often a source of contamination and there potential exposure of personnel to harmful substances.  Inadequate measures to avoid these issues often slow production and reduce profitability.  Experienced biopharmaceutical manufacturers know that equipment designed for general industry use often falls short and rigid containment and transfer solutions for the biotech industry are often awkward and inefficient. Producers that embrace flexible solutions designed specifically for the challenges of our industry will find an advantage over competitors.


<h2>A fast and clean flexible powder transfer system</h2>
ILC Dover is an industry leader in contained material handling solutions for high-tech manufacturers and end users including NASA. The company's EZ BioPac is a single use solution to contamination free powder transfer for the bioprocessing and pharmaceutical industries.  The system consists of a rigid polypropylene stand with an integrated plastic bag.  The stand holds the bag in an open funnel shape for filling and doubles as a lifting point when the bag is ready to be emptied from the bottom.  The bag is oversized and includes enough material to fold back over the stand during filling to protect the stand from any spillage during filling.  The funnel shape of the supported bag in the filling configuration allows for easy manual addition and subtraction of material to ensure accurate fill weights.  A charge neck at the bottom is clamped to your reactor vessel or fill the tank for discharging and a system of clamps is used to manually control material flow and seal the bag for disposal after it is empty.  Isolation of the contained material is thus maximized, greatly reducing cross-contamination of the powder by substances from the work area, and of the work area by the handled powder.

Flexible contained handling of powder transfer bags

Biotech equipment is used for cellular and biomolecular processing to develop products that improve our lives and the planet. With the help of specialized lab equipment, the active substance is manufactured or extracted from biological origin materials and typically produced in bioreactors by plant cells, microbial cells, yeast cultures, or mammalian cells. Cell isolation, cultivation, cell banking, and culture expansion are called upstream processes. After harvest, the production process moves into a downstream process to meet purity and quality requirements which is divided into cell disruption, purification, and polishing. Biotechnology equipment makes use of various laboratory machinery such as bioreactors, centrifuges and incubators.

Biotech

When producing bathroom and household tissue towel rolls, efficient and consistent wrapping is crucial for ensuring product quality and reducing operational downtime. Handling various pack configurations and materials presents a challenge without the right wrapping technology.
<h2>Wrap tissue rolls at high speed</h2>
The XWRAP from IMA is an automatic wrapping solution designed for bathroom and household tissue towel rolls. This high-speed servo sequential multi-roll packaging system is capable of wrapping both single- and double-layer formats using thermo-sealable materials such as PE or PPE. The operator can seamlessly manage and perform changeover operations via the HMI (Human-Machine Interface), with full-size adjustments stored in recipes for quick and repetitive setups. The XWRAP provides wide flexibility and minimized downtime during pack configuration changes, thanks to a reduced number of changeover parts and simple adjustment mechanisms. Additionally, IMA has engineered the XWRAP to process sustainable materials like recyclable plastic and heat-sealable or kraft paper, supporting eco-friendly packaging needs.

Automatic tissue wrapper for bathroom and household rolls

Packaging

Wrapping is the final step before your finished products are ready to leave the manufacturing site. Packages are bundled tightly together with a low-density polyethylene wrapper to secure the goods inside during transportation and distribution. Automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines cloak the palleted load in expandable film at high speeds and precision.

Wrapping

In pharmaceutical production lines, ensuring aseptic conditions while minimizing manual intervention is critical. This necessity becomes even more pressing when dealing with high-volume vial handling and packaging.
<h2>Automates vial loading onto trays</h2>
The V-VL Series from IMA Life offers a range of automated tray loaders designed to efficiently handle vials for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. These tray loaders are capable of loading vials onto plastic, metal, or paperboard trays, including lyophilizer trays, with minimal operator intervention. The series includes various models to meet specific customer needs, from single to double stations and compact inline versions. These systems can handle both small volume (SVP) and large volume (LVP) vials at high speeds while ensuring no mechanical parts contact the vial mouth or cap, thereby avoiding contamination. With user-friendly HMI, operators can easily set output rates, select format, and determine the number of rows on each tray. Designed for clean room environments, these tray loaders feature stainless steel finishing and components compatible with sterilizing agents.

Tray loader for pharmaceutical vial packaging

In advanced pharmaceutical production, particularly in aseptic processing, the need to eliminate and control human contamination is paramount. Challenges include maintaining sterility while efficiently handling large volumes of vials at the loading and unloading stages.
<h2>Automate vial loading and unloading with precision</h2>
IMA Life's fully automated vial fixed and flexible loading systems address these challenges by providing precise vial handling solutions. These systems are designed for integration with industrial freeze dryers, ensuring consistent and sterile loading and unloading processes. The systems, available in fixed (CLU and MINILOADER), flexible (TCAR, LAT, LUAT, and UAT), or mixed configurations, use conveyors or transporters to move vials seamlessly. Featuring a frameless design, they maintain a constant vial level and support multiple freeze dryers. They are compliant with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) standards and come pre-arranged for cRABS and isolator applications. With a modular design and loading speeds of up to 600 vials per minute, these systems significantly reduce operational costs and process time.

Automatic vial loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers

In pharmaceutical and packaging industries, efficient and error-free bottle handling is crucial. Challenges include ensuring proper orientation of bottles and optimizing line efficiency while avoiding the potential for bottleneck situations.
<h2>Efficiently separates and orients bottles</h2>
The Rotary Unscrambler by IMA is an automatic bottle unscrambler designed to manage a wide range of plastic bottles efficiently. This unit is equipped with a large storage hopper where bottles are randomly loaded and then conveyed into a starwheel that separates and automatically orients them. Upside-down bottles are detected and ejected using compressed air. The system integrates seamlessly with line outputs and includes container backup controls to manage the start and stop of the system as needed. Changeovers between different bottle formats can be executed swiftly, in under five minutes, without any tools, thanks to the quick-release change parts. The machine adheres to the latest GMP requirements, ensuring operational safety and minimal energy consumption.