Dry Processing

Bin activator

Spiroflow Systems’ adjustable bin activator controls the discharge of powders and granules. Whether the material comes from a silo or a bulk material handling system, the activator alleviates material bridging while controlling flow rates. The unit promotes material flow via vibration and regulates the flow of solids with blades that close quickly. The activator’s feeder has blades that are fully adjustable for accurate and repeatable control of solids flow. Energy is imparted directly into the solids by the vibrating blades to maintain flow; the discharger control valve provides close tolerance blades for positive shut off of solids flow.
 
Spiroflow Systems; 866-676-7931; www.spiroflowsystems.com

Did you enjoy this article? Click here to subscribe to Food Engineering Magazine.

Wayne-labs
Wayne Labs has more than 20 years of editorial experience in industrial automation.  Before joining Food Engineering, he served as a senior technical editor for Omega Engineering Inc.  In addition to feature articles, Wayne covers FE’s Manufacturing News, Dry Processing and Field Reports (case histories) sections and writes FE’s twice monthly TechFlash e-newsletter. Email: labsw@bnpmedia.com

Recent Articles by Wayne Labs, Senior Technical Editor

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo 2013

Images from Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo in Naples, Florida, April 14-17, 2013.

Podcasts

Burns & McDonnell Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)-certified corporate sustainability reporting (CSR) specialists discuss:

  • What is a CSR?
  • What is the GRI and the Food Processing Sector Supplement?
  • Why are companies producing CSRs?
  • What are latest CSR trends?
More Podcasts

Plant sanitation

What is the largest barrier to modernizing plant sanitation in your operation?
View Results Poll Archive

THE MAGAZINE

Food Engineering Magazine

fe may 2013 cover

2013 May

Check out Food Engineering’s May 2013 issue, featuring stories on Food Packaging, Lift Trucks and Food Safety.
Table Of Contents Subscribe

THE FOOD ENGINEERING STORE

Food-Authentication-Flyer-(.gif
Food Authentication Using Bioorganic Molecules

This text provides critical tools and data needed to augment routine food analysis and enhance food safety by aiding in the detection of counterfeit, and potentially deleterious, foods.

More Products

Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications,Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

Food Master

Food MasterFood Master 2013 is now available!

Where the buying process begins in the food and beverage manufacturing market. 

Visit www.foodmaster.com to learn more.

STAY CONNECTED

facebook_40.pngtwitter_40px.pngyoutube_40px.pnglinkedin_40px.png