Dry Processing

Considerations for Selecting Dry Bulk Material Feeders

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Selecting the right feeder features can mitigate challenges, improve process efficiency and enhance operational safety.

PPG Completes Sale of Silicas Business to QEMETICA

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:10:00 -0500

PPG’s silicas products business manufactured and supplied precipitated silica products to major companies around the world.

Checkweighers of the Past, Present and Future

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:12:22 -0400

Delve into the origins of checkweighing systems, how the technology evolved and why these machines continue to remain integral.

All About Air Filtration Part 4: Care and Maintenance of Dust Collector Cartridge Filters

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Learn how long cartridge filters last, how to know when they need to be changed and what you can do to extend their life and performance.

Is Your Facility Safe In Processing Dry Products?

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Unlike wet ingredients, the handling of dry powder ingredients and products usually requires specifically designed process areas to prevent dangerous situations that could result in worker injuries or death.

How Silicas Can Improve Dry Processing Production

Thompsona@bnpmedia.com (Alyse Thompson-Richards) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Jordan Talmadge, PPG’s global commercial director, silicas, recently spoke about the role silicas can play in preventing caking and optimizing the flow characteristics of food products, as well as improving product performance and manufacturing productivity.

All About Air Filtration Part 3: Choosing the Right Filter Media

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In this four-part series on dust collection for the food industry, we’ll cover everything you need to know about air filtration.

PPG Highlights Performance of Precipitated Silica as Carrying Agent

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:22:00 -0400

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.

Bulk Bag Filler Upgrade Targets the Bottom Line

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

An expert integrator offers best practice strategies to increase productivity and profit by upgrading critical bulk bag filling equipment.

Conveyors: Keeping Them Clean and Running

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.

Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine for Large Volume Filling

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:06:42 -0500

The eight-lane machine provides auger filling of 40 grams of powder at 75 cycles per minute.

New Dust-Free Docking Station

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Gericke’s dust-free docking station is included as standard equipment on the bulk bag unloader.

Air Treatment Systems by Aeris in the New ‘First One’ Pet Production Line

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:56:16 -0500

Dust removal, air treatment, heat recovery, air balancing and conditioning systems by Aeris for the packaging department at the new “First One” industrial site in San Vito al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Italy.

Panhandle Milling Debuts Onsite Flour Mill at Campbell Soup Company Manufacturing Facility

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:15:00 -0400

The $100 million facility will be largely dedicated to Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm production.

Clark Logic Announces Rehab Project

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The $1.9 million investment includes Blendco as a future tenant with help from Cornerstone Alliance.

Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors Collaborates with Oat Co.

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:29:13 -0400

Operating as part of Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors provides the Scottish oats producer with a bespoke conveyor system.

METTLER TOLEDO Introduces HazLoc-Compliant Metal Detectors

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Designed for manufacturing environments where dust-producing products can create an explosive atmosphere, the cETLus-certified systems adhere to construction standards and fulfill the requirements for Class II, Division 2 Hazardous locations.

BFM Global Introduces Venting Surge Hopper

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:08:27 -0400

The company’s flexible, transparent Seeflex 040E material is designed as a bridging solution for processing bulk powders.

Tetra Pak Introduces Powder Handling Equipment

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:17:49 -0400

The equipment is designed to augment food safety and production rates and improve operator working conditions.

Mini Bag Dump Station

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:48:29 -0500

The Volkmann Mini RNT is designed to reduce manual bag handling for improved worker safety.

Controlling Combustion Beyond Dust Hazard Analysis

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:30:00 -0500

Nixon helps in guiding your facilities' assessment of agricultural and food processing risks through dust hazard analysis, NFPA 61 compliance, and leading options to address the risk of combustible dust explosions.

Key Technology Introduces New Air Cleaner

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:29:00 -0500

The system cleans product of debris to improve product quality and line efficiency.

Focus On: Controlling Dust

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Dust can occur during any stages of processing—here are products to help control it.

Dry Processing Products | August 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This month’s dry processing product focus covers bulk bag handling equipment.

Sanitary Conveyor Boosts Food Safety and OEE for Nutrition Bar Maker

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A tubular chain conveyor helps TruFood increase line efficiency and safety, nourishing the manufacturer’s bottom line.

ADM, Benson Hill Partner to Scale Ultra-High Protein Soy for Food Ingredient Markets

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:05:00 -0400

Through the collaboration, ADM will process and commercialize a portfolio of proprietary ingredients derived from Benson Hill Ultra-High Protein (UHP) soybeans through an exclusive North American licensing partnership.

The State of Food Manufacturing

costam@bnpmedia.com (Michael Costa) — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

I recently toured our 2022 Plant of the Year in preparation for next month’s announcement and cover story reveal of our winner. While there, I had our July cover story in my head and filtered everything I saw through this question: “What is the state of food manufacturing today?”

Cablevey Conveyors offer tubular drag conveyors

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:15:56 -0400

Designed for food processors seeking a safer, more energy-efficient means to convey product with less spillage, breakage or downtime due to necessary cleaning and maintenance, the company offers 8" diameter tubular drag conveyors that provide these advantages with essentially double the volumes of 6" units.

Flexicon offers mobile sanitary IBC unloading-conveying system for contamination-sensitive transfer

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:39:06 -0400

Designed to transfer contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dust-free, the system’s discharger frame is mounted on casters for in-plant mobility.

Education through Experience

costam@bnpmedia.com (Michael Costa) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In January 2020, I started as the Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING’s sister publication, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods. At the time, I was looking forward to touring cold foods processing plants and learning about the industry firsthand, which in turn, would make our editorial content stronger, because I’d be writing from experience rather than second-hand information delivered via email and phone calls.