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Tablets & Capsules April 2017 55 Material handling hoses dissipate electrostatic charge Tigerflex Voltbuster hoses transfer powders, pellets, and gran- ules while dissipating electrostatic charge to ground, preventing static buildup and reducing chance of electrical discharge. Abra- sion-resistant polyurethane eliminates risk of contamination, extends hose life, and reduces operating costs compared to rub- ber or PVC. Photo shows Volt series hose and VLT-SD series hose that includes fabric reinforcement. Both remain flexible in sub-zero temperatures. Kuriyama of America, Schaumburg, IL. Tel. 847 755 0360 www.kuriyama.com Pressure compensation system improves feeder accuracy EPC electronic pressure compensation system improves accuracy of loss-in- weight feeders by detecting change in hopper air pressure and sending data to feeder control module, which adjusts weight signal. System is more reli- able and accurate than traditional mechanical compensation. It is also easier to install, costs less, and can be retrofit. Sensors install on feeder hopper and, if required, on material discharge tube. Software implements self-optimizing compensation algorithm to fine-tune performance. Pressure fluctuation that exceeds 50 millibars triggers alarm. Coperion K-Tron, Salina, KS. Tel. 785 825 1611 www.coperionktron.com product update Laboratory ribbon blender varies speed in forward, reverse PB laboratory ribbon blender produces 145 foot-pounds of torque, has single- or double-walled 0.25-cubic-foot vessel, and lets you vary speed in forward and reverse. Options include separate heating and cooling controls, liquid spray bar, high-speed choppers, and vacuum system. Acrylic cover allows you to observe blending and manually add ingredients. Other covers and customized blenders are available. Burrow Industries, Temperance, MI. Tel. 419 206 0112 www.burrowindustries.com Contained screener protects product, operator DA Vario contained screener has flexible liner with integral glove that allows you to examine screen without contacting product or allowing dust to escape. Liner also lets you replace screen basket and dosing screw under containment. As you remove drive unit lengthwise with screen cylinder, screener's extraction device supports and guides them into tubular plastic film. You can then remove the old screen while it's inside plastic liner and install new screen while main- taining containment. Dosing screw exchanges in similar manner. AZO, Memphis, TN. Tel. 901 794 9480 www.azo.com