industry innovations
Drum tipper
Tip-Tite drum tipper uses a hydraulic cylinder to raise and
set the drum rim against a discharge cone, after which a
second hydraulic cylinder equipped with a motion-dampen-
ing feature tips the drum to an angle of 45, 60, or 90
degrees. Pneumatic slide gate valve prevents material flow
until the discharge cone is properly seated in the gasketed
inlet port, which then opens and charges the conveyor.
Flexible screw conveyor volumetrically feeds bulk materials
from submicron powders to large pellets. Unit's integral
screw centers itself within the conveying tube as it rotates,
providing ample clearance between the screw and the tube
wall to minimize grinding and reduce dust. Additionally,
the screw is top-driven beyond the discharge point, pre-
venting material contact with bearings or seals. Unit accom-
modates drums from 115 to 200 liters weighing up to 340
kilograms. Optional pneumatically-actuated vibrator on the
discharge cone promotes complete evacuation of non-free-
flowing materials.
Flexicon, Bethlehem, PA
610 814 2400
www.flexicon.com
R&D capsule
Colorista R&D capsules shorten product development time
by allowing manufacturers to progress with technical devel-
opment before deciding on a capsule's final commercial
color. Companies can gather data on potential capsule colors
while conducting compatibility tests, eliminating the need
for further regulatory review between product testing and
final color selection. Hard gelatin capsules are available in
150 colors, and HPMC capsules are available in 50 colors.
Capsugel-Lonza, Morristown, NJ
862 242 1700
www.capsugel.com
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