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July 2020 / 25 Flexible screw conveyor system customizable for conveying efficiency Flexible screw conveyor and hopper system can be customized for harsh applications and demanding environments. System's gear drives and motors are specified to ensure optimal output torque and motor horse- power, promoting maximum power and conveying efficiency for various applications. System features application-specific flight designs for convey- ing even the most rugged, high-bulk-density materials at designed capaci- ties. System can be equipped with supplier's control and integration system, material flow devices, and multiple gear drive and motor combinations. National Bulk Equipment, Holland, MI 616-399-2220 www.nbe-inc.com Low-profile screw conveyor handles difficult-to-convey materials Flexible screw conveyor has a low profile and integral bin and caster- mounted frame that can roll below mezzanines and other low- headroom areas. Conveyor's specialized Bev-Con screw within a straight conveyor tube handles difficult-to-convey materials that tend to cake, pack, smear, or plug, or are fragile, with no blend separation. Conveyor features a "push- type" drive system positioned at the lower intake end of the conveyor ver- sus a standard "pull-type" drive positioned at a unit's upper discharge end. Conveyor's 9-cubic-foot bin accommodates about one-third of a bulk bag. Flexicon, Bethlehem, PA 888-353-9426 www.flexicon.com Vibrating conveyor gently handles various materials Vibrating conveyor offers a sanitary design, including angled base covers to prevent material buildup; fiberglass leaf springs for easy washdown; and a smooth, polished stainless steel bed for gentle material handling. Conveyor has efficient flowrates, low power use, and minimum main- tenance. Conveyor can handle foods, chemicals, mined materials, wood products, tobacco, foundry materials, metals, and other bulk materials. Conveyor can perform a number of processes, including screening, sort- ing, cooling, orienting, drying, quenching, and others. Carman Industries, Jeffersonville, IN 800-456-7560 www.carmanindustries.com Conveying system designed for powder unloading, transport in small spaces Vibrating tube conveyor feeds a single incline screw conveyor to create a conveyor system that provides high-capacity, gentle transport and contin- uous operation with minimal maintenance. System is custom-designed to allow powder unloading and transport in small spaces. System includes two bulk bag unloading stations and stainless steel construction for the conveyors. System can be customized with conveying lengths from 4 to 200 feet, and test runs can be performed at the supplier's facility or at a plant. Powder Process-Solutions, Chanhassen, MN 877-933-2556 www.powder-solutions.com