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High level role (1st January 2012)
Introduction of a combination bulk bag discharger with access platform by Flexicon Europe creates a suitable mechanism where controlled overhead release of material is required for load pick-up direct into drums, boxes,
From Plant process control
Pneumatic bulk bag discharging (1st January 2012)
A Bulk Bag Discharger with integral Pneumatic Conveying System has been engineered by Flexicon to enable companies to stock-pile bulk material such as powders, flakes and granules in storage silos positioned alongside p
Bulk bag filling line (1st November 2011)
Simplifying and reducing bag filling times, Flexicon Europe has developed a new Bulk Bag Filling Line that provides an efficient system for automating bag fill and palletisation in preparation for fork truck transfer of
Go with the flow (1st September 2011)
Flexicon Europe has added a hydraulic Bulk Bag Conditioner to the recently expanded test facility at its production plant in Kent. The new equipment overcomes problems that can occur when bagged bulk materials – such as
Bag compactor (1st July 2011)
An integral part of its range of Bag Dump Stations, Flexicon Europe has developed a Bag Compactor, enabling operators to easily and safely discard and compress up to 80 used bags into a compact neat bundle for subsequen
DUST-TIGHT SEAL (1st January 2011)
Flexicon has launched an all-new TIP-TITE Drum Dump Feeder that seals drums against a discharge cone, tips the drum and feeds bulk material into downstream equipment, dust-free at controlled rates. The drum platform is r
Starquad layout for latest cables (1st January 2011)
Horst Messerer of Nexans explains why a starquad configuration is key to the success of the company's new Type C Profinet cables targeted at dynamic industrial automation installations
Dump system collects dust (1st November 2010)
A new Bag Dump System from Flexicon (Europe) collects dust generated during manual dumping and compaction of bags and conveys bulk material downstream. The unit is intended to reduce material waste and eliminate the nee
Tilt-down base (1st September 2010)
Flexicon (Europe) has introduced a new bulk conveyor with tilt-down portable base to fit through tight spaces and provide easy access for removal of the flexible screw.
Bag discharger (1st July 2010)
Flexicon (Europe) has introduced to its permanent portfolio of bulk bag dischargers a dedicated option for processors or movers of bulk solids who receive raw material in flat bottomed, single trip, bulk bags.
Discharge of bulk solids (1st July 2010)
New from Flexicon (Europe) is an Open Chute Box Dumper that offers a safe, low cost method of discharging bulk solid materials from boxes, totes and other containers when dust containment is not a requirement. The un
Loosens solids (1st March 2010)
Flexicon (Europe)'s Sanitary Bulk Bag Conditioner is designed for loosening bulk solids material that has compacted during storage and shipment, allowing discharge from bulk bag unloaders through the bag spouts. The sta
Drum dumper (1st January 2010)
Flexicon (Europe)'s new sanitary high lift drum dumper allows drums to be loaded at floor level, sealed against a discharge cone, elevated and tipped, mating the cone to a gasketted receiving ring on downstream proces
Conditioner for shampoo manufacturer (1st January 2010)
Flexicon (Europe) has solved a material transfer problem for Fillcare, a subsidiary of French producer Fareva which has a production plant in Mid Glamorgan and specialises in shampoo and skincare products.
Dust tight seal (1st January 2010)
From Flexicon's TIP-TITE range of dumpers, the new Box-Container Dumper forms a dust tight seal between the container and the equipment, tips the container and discharges bulk material through a chute at controlled rate
From Handling storing
Drum dumper (1st September 2009)
Flexicon (Europe)'s new TIP-TITE, drum dumper accommodates drums from 115 to 210L. The drum platform is raised by a single hydraulic cylinder, creating a dust-tight seal between the rim of a drum and the underside of th
Bulk solids systems verified (1st July 2009)
At this year's The PPMA Show, in Hall 5 on Stand No. D38, Flexicon (Europe), will be exhibiting a range of products for bulk solids handling applications.
From Premises management maintenance
Bulk bag filler (1st May 2009)
A new basic Bulk Bag Filler from Flexicon performs low capacity filling operations at minimal cost and can be upgraded to include a material delivery system integrated with the user's process equipment or bulk storage v
Dust collector (1st March 2009)
Flexicon (Europe) has developed a sanitary bag dump station for pneumatic conveying systems. The station collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials from bags, boxes, and other containers and allows
Conveying dust collection (1st March 2009)
Bulk solids handling specialist, Flexicon, has developed a new Sanitary Bag Dump Station for pneumatic conveying systems.
Butter, but no jam (1st November 2008)
When Sanitarium Health Foods switched from whole to broken nuts for its peanut butter, its conveyor system couldn't cope. A flexible screw provided a free-flowing solution
Bulk discharge system without the hazard (1st September 2007)
Flexicon has provided a bulk discharge system for Brayton Fire Training Field in the USA that is more efficient and eliminates the potential for dusting and the health and safety concerns that arise from this
Packaging line improved (1st May 2007)
A new room designed for improved cleanliness and control in loading surfactants and a rotating drum and bulk bag filler system from Flexicon has upgraded BASF's manufacturing plant
Drawing on experience (1st January 2007)
A mechanical bulk solids handling system from Flexicon (Europe) has enabled the Cumberland Pencil Company to improve its working environment The Cumberland Pencil Co manufacture something like 750,000 fine art and graphic p
Drawing on experience (1st November 2006)
At Cumberland Pencil Co, materials handling, particularly the handling of China clay, a semi free-flowing powder with a tendency to fluidise and aerateused, needed reviewing. A number of options were considered and the compa
Bulk bag discharger helps boost productivity (1st July 2005)
Keen to address both safety and productivity issues, Manchester-based M & I Materials approached Flexicon (Europe) for help with handling monopentery-thritol used in the manufacture of its Midel 7131 synthetic compound.
From Production engineering
New Flexicon bulk bag filler (1st March 2005)
Flexicon will show its Swing-Down bulk bag filler at Interpack 05 (21 to 27 April, Düsseldorf).
