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54 / March 2021 powderbulk.com Bulk bag unloader unit discharges two bulk bags into single hopper Twin bulk bag unloader integrates dual bulk bag unloading stations into a single unit that discharges into a single hopper. Unloader allows both bags to be discharged simultaneously for fast emptying or sequentially to allow an empty bag to be removed and reloaded while the second bag is discharged without stopping the operation. Unloader is suitable for powders, granules, pellets, and other dry material loading into a pneu- matic vacuum conveying system. Unloader features a single, cen- tralized hoist to safely raise each bag for emptying and dual, patent- pending dust-tight discharge chute connectors to safely contain the material flowing into the hopper and prevent dust release during bag changeover. Unloader can be constructed from heavy-duty, all-stainless steel or carbon steel with Type 316L stainless steel in material contact areas. Volkmann, Bristol, PA 609-265-0101 www.volkmannusa.com Sanitary rotary batch mini mixer washdown rated Model MX-5-S316L sanitary rotary batch mini mixer on a mobile frame deagglomerates and blends up to 5 cubic feet of dry bulk ingredients with or without liquid additions. Mixer achieves total batch unifor- mity in 2 to 3 minutes, regardless of disparities in the bulk density, particle size, flow characteristics, or ratio of batch ingredients down to 1 part per million. Mixer is equally efficient for dry materials down to 15 percent of rated capacity, allow- ing small-scale batch testing prior to scaleup. Mixer's proprietary mixing flights within the vessel turn, cut, fold, and tumble mate- rial onto a rotating intensifier that reduces soft agglomerates into discrete particles. Mixer's vessel has a 1-horsepower gear- reduced drive and its intensifier has a 2-horsepower drive that are both washdown rated and adjusted by variable-frequency controls housed in a NEMA 4X stainless steel wash- down enclosure. Munson Machinery, Utica, NY 315-797-0090 www.munsonmachinery.com PRODUCT NEWS Horizontal shaft impactor's design allows easy break bar maintenance, repair Grand Slam horizontal shaft impac- tor uses an engineered jack screw wedge design to simplify breaker bar maintenance and repair. Impac- tor's design allows for streamlined breaker bar rotation or replacement to minimize downtime and max- imize ease of use, requiring only a single operator to perform this task. Impactor's hinged front or rear housing allows unobstructed access to all areas of the crushing chamber and rotor, which allows for removal of the H-retainer, insertion of the rotor lock table, and then removal of the breaker bars after taking out the jack screw wedge. Stedman Machine, Aurora, IN 812-718-4471 www.stedman-machine.com