Novelties presented at EXPOSOLIDOS 2012

ConeValves™ by Tetra Pak -
For automatic discharge and dosing of powder directly from big-bags and containers
In any industry where you have to handle powder, bulk packaging seems to be the optimal solution to get rid of simple bags.

Once you have decided to go for bulk, you still need to find the right solution to unload powder from this form of packaging.

The main worry is dust emission during unloading.

How can you really make sure that your unloading stations and the handing operations are really dust-tight?

Who knows, in the future you may have to use different packaging for your raw materials.

Today, if you work with big-bags, you cannot switch to containers unless you change unloading stations. The solutions usually proposed for dosing powder from bulk packaging are frequently quite “heavy”: butterfly valves, dosing screws or rotary valves. All of these devices must be dismounted and cleaned, wasting a lot of time.

A new solution exists today to overcome all these problems: ConeValves™ by Tetra Pak

For the first time, common bulk packagings and containers can now be fully integrated into automatic and contained production processes, enabling considerable savings in building investment, process equipment, packaging material and standardization to be achieved.

Packaging costs can be reduced thanks to the reuse of passive closure valves and the selective recycling and disposal of packaging components

• One- or multi-way FIBC with one- or multi-way passive ConeValvesTM
• Internal fluidization and Integrated discharge aid
• Metering and dosing feature
• Closed Installation and Containment transfer
• Fully automatic handling
• Dust-tight connection
• Automatic docking

Tetra Guerin Vibrating Conveyor
Tetra Guerin Vibrating Conveyor is specifically designed to convey and/or dose any type of granulated or powder components over short distances.

Depending on the application, the centre distance can be customized. Maintenance can be carried out easily thanks to the double-door access (one on each side).

The fully stainless steel sanitary design is suitable for food, plastic and chemical industry for products with MIE > 3mJ.

Tetra Guerin Vibrating Conveyor can be used for all Food categories but it is not recommended for fluidizable products or free flowing products (for example starch, flour or tapioca dextrine…).

Tests can be made in our Test Centre in Le May.

Tetra Guerin Vibrating Conveyor brings a new generation of conveyors that will handle powders or granulated products in a very gentle manner. This equipment offers flexibility thanks to the customized centre distance, depending on the customer application.

Tetra Guerin Vibrating Conveyor design innovation will allow you efficiency and technology improvement (more maniable, more precise…)  for a safety installation (no product retention, easy cleaning system, no dust emission…) to preserve food quality.

►   Improves performance
►   Secures food safety
►   Reduces maintenance needs
►   Ensure optimal product quality
►   Directives and regulations

• Machine Directive 2006/42/CE
• Atex Directive 94/9/CE
• Regulation 1935/2004
• (for door seam) = food safety

Innovation and performance:

• More maniable, more precise than a screw conveyor (with electromagnetic motor), mechanical system, easy outflow calculation
• Hygienic design (easy to clean thanks to the 2 access doors, all stainless steel…)
• No product retention, no mechanical part in contact with the product, gentle conveying
• Safety sensor : stops the machines when the door is opened. Ensures there is no dust emission while opening the door + ensures the operator works in a safe environement during maintenance
• There is two types of motors for the vibrating conveyor: the unbalanced motor and the electromagnetic vibrator.
• Choice is made according to the process :
• unbalanced motor = for transport
• electromagnetic vibrator = for transport + dosing or for multi-products 

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