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May 2020 / 45 Filter media has proprietary nanofiber layer applied to its collection surface ProTura SB nano pleated filter can be used in various demanding applications. Filter uses advanced nanofiber filtration technology and a 100 percent synthetic base media with proprietary nanofiber layer applied to the collection surface, which is proven to increase filter life. Filter provides high efficiency and energy savings with low aver- age differential pressure over the life of the filter. Filter's nanofiber layer is durable against abrasive particulates. Filter is available in both pleated and cartridge form. Parker Hannifin, Overland Park, KS 800-821-2222 www.parker.com Drum dumper provides controlled, dust-free discharge for drums up to 55 gallons Tip-Tite drum dumper transfers hazardous bulk material from small and large drums into down- stream processing equipment or storage vessels automatically and dust-free, maximizing worker safety. Unit can handle drums up to 55 gallons measuring up to 36 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter. Unit can be fitted with a discharge cone adapter (shown) to allow for the dumping of smaller drums. Unit features dual hydrau- lic cylinders working in tandem to raise and seat the container, and then tip it at a 45-, 60-, or 90-degree angle with motion-dampening for material discharge. Unit creates a dust-tight connection that allows for controlled, dust-free discharge through a pneumatically actuated slide-gate valve. Unit has stainless steel material contact surfaces and a galvanized carbon steel framework to resist corrosive materials. Flexicon, Bethlehem, PA 888-353-9426 www.flexicon.com external bearings at both shaft ends that can be lubricated through exter- nal fittings. Sifter's bearing at the discharge end of the shaft can be removed with screw knobs for easy access to change, inspect, or clean the screen and paddles. Sifter's hinged side-door access allows for visual inspection. Sifter can be constructed from Type 304 or Type 316 stain- less steel and finished to sanitary or industrial standards. Munson Machinery, Utica, NY 800-944-6644 www.munsonmachinery.com Mixer features ceramic lining, ceramic coated mixing elements for battery materials Ploughshare mixer is suitable for use in lithium battery production facilities, achieving homogeneous mixing in a short mix time. Mix- er's drum features a ceramic lining and the mixing elements have a thin, extremely tough ceramic coat- ing. Mixer's coating options can be adjusted to suit the application with standard coating materials based on aluminum oxide or tungsten car- bide to provide wear resistance and long-term operation. Mixer prevents fine, toxic powders like cobalt from escaping the mixer at the shaft seal using an application-specific sealing system designed to contain dust bet- ter than a classical stuff box packing. Lodige Process Technology, Florence, KY 859-594-3640 www.lodige-pt.com