K-Tron International, Inc.
Routes 55 & 553 - Pitman, NJ 08071 - USA
Industrie Lenzhard 5702 Niederlenz
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| Tel. | + 41 62 885 71 71 | | Fax: | + 41 62 885 71 80 |
Mail to: K-Tron International, Inc.
http://www.ktron.com
Contact Persons:
Ms. Kathy Hunter
Director of Global Marketing
Mail to: Ms. Kathy Hunter
Ms. Iris Fischer
Marketing Communications/Event Manager
Mail to: Ms. Iris Fischer
Company Presentation:
The K-Tron Process Group is a global leader in the manufacturing of feeders and vacuum conveying equipment for the plastics, food, chemical, pharmaceutical and other process industries.
For more than 40 years, K-Tron has defined the leading edge of technology for material handling applications in the process industries. The K-Tron Process Group designs, produces, sells and supports its equipment for all process industries under the brand names K-Tron Feeders and Premier Pneumatics. Following the October 2006 purchase of Premier Pneumatics, K-Tron merged its PCS pneumatic conveying line into the Premier Pneumatics brand.
Award Winning Technology and Performance
K-Tron has been awarded best in technology and best company to do business with by major process engineering journals and their readers.
Test Lab Request
Selecting the right feeding or conveying equipment depends on material handling characteristics, required accuracy, rate of material throughput, data communication needs and physical constraints such as plant headroom and the processing environment. K-Tron`s modern material test lab facilities in New Jersey, Kansas, Switzerland and Great Britain are available to help you make the optimal equipment selection.
Hands-on Training
The K-Tron Institute provides hands-on startup, operator and maintenance training for all supplied equipment specific to your application. Training can be conducted in K-Tron classroom facilities conveniently located around the world or may be arranged on site.
Global Service and Parts Support
K-Tron maintains a worldwide network of factory trained service engineers and central parts supply centers to provide on-site solutions to keep your process up and running and minimize costly downtime. 24/7/365 technical assistance is also available to help solve customer problems.
K-Tron Feeders - Overview
K-Tron feeders provide high-accuracy feeding solutions to handle a wide range of ingredients - from chocolate chips to fiberglass and from floodable powders to waxy liquids.
The K-Tron product line includes volumetric feeders, loss-in-weight feeders, weigh belt feeders and mass flowmeters for bulk solids and related controls for continuous or batch processes. These feeders are used in the plastics, chemical, detergent, food, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Feeding by Volume
Every Feeder Starts as a Volumetric Feeder
In principle, volumetric feeding is the simplest, most economical feeding solution available. Bulk material is held in a hopper and constantly fed into a process per unit of time. A gravimetric feed rate may be inferred through a calibration process where a timed sample is taken and weighed, and screw speed adjusted accordingly. Although there is no weight feedback to assure feeding accuracy over time, this may not be a concern for materials with consistent bulk density.
Choosing the Best Volumetric Feeder for Your Process
K-Tron offers a wide variety of single and twin screw volumetric feeders. With exchangeable screw design choices, you can handle a wide range of applications involving prefeeding, feeding or batching of materials with consistent density, particle size and moisture content. Volumetric models of Bulk Solid Pump ( BSP ) Feeders are an economic choice offering excellent accuracy.
Single Screw Feeders
handle free-flowing materials such as pellets and powders.
Twin Screw Feeders handle more difficult materials such as pigments, sticky, bridging or flooding powders, fibers and fiberglass.
Feeding by Weight
Gravimetric Feeders Offer a Window into Your Process
In gravimetric feeding, dry bulk material or liquid is fed into a process at a constant weight per unit of time since weight is a variable that can be captured by a weighing module. Consistent control and complete monitoring are possible. In principle, gravimetric feeding combines monitoring of the feeding process with a feedback loop that enables accurate material control. K-Tron offers both loss-in-weight feeders and weigh belt feeders
Bulk Solids Pump (BSP)
Bulk Solids Pump for precise feeding of free flowing bulk materials in a process
Positive Displacement Feeding
The Features
The new K-Tron Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeders have been specifically designed and engineered to provide gentle, precise feeding of free-flowing pellets, granules, flakes, powders and friable products.
The BSP feeders do not use the usual screws/augers, belts or vibratory trays to convey the material. They utilize positive displacement action to feed free flowing materials with astounding accuracy, offering uniform discharge, consistent volume and gentle handling.
The BSP feeders have vertical rotating discs that create a product lock-up zone, conveying the material smoothly from storage hopper to discharge outlet, achieving true linear mass flow.
Gain-in-Weight Batching
Custom Engineered Gain-in-Weight Batching Solutions
K-Tron Gain-in-Weight Batching Stations provide flexible and economical batch prep for applications up to eight components and 100 recipe lines.
K-Tron Pneumatic Conveying Solutions
K-Tron Premier Pneumatics offers both self-contained and central vacuum conveying solutions.
The P-Series receivers offer sanitary design for either dilute or dense phase vacuum conveying applications and can handle powders and other difficult materials at rates up to 4000 kg/hr (8800lb/hr). Applications include simple `up and in` systems to custom central conveying projects.
The K-Tron Premier Pneumatics equipment includes Aerolock® rotary valve, Series II 2400 vacuum receiver, blower package and diverter valve product lines as well as engineered systems for rail car and truck unloading, as well as for its storage-to-production-line transfer systems which are used in the plastics, compounding, food and chemical industries.
K-Tron Systems Engineering
Processors can receive a complete material handling system, engineered by K-Tron`s systems engineering group-- one source for all of you material handling needs.
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Seit über 40 Jahren entwickelt K-Tron International technologisch hochstehende Lösungen für den Materialfluss in der Prozesstechnik. K-Tron Process Group entwickelt, produziert, vertreibt und wartet seine Geräte unter den Markenbezeichnungen K-Tron Feeders und Premier Pneumatics. Seit dem Kauf von Premier Pneumatics im Oktober 2006 laufen die PCS Saugfördergeräte unter der Markenbezeichnung Premier Pneumatics.
Kostenlose Versuche
Die Wahl des richtigen Dosier- oder Fördersystems ist abhängig von verschiedenen Faktoren wie z.B. Fliesseigenschaften des Schüttgutes, Durchsatzleistung, gewünschte Genauigkeit, Bedienungskomfort und die Möglichkeit von Betriebsdatenerfassung. Ebenfalls beeinflussen bauliche Gegebenheiten sowie Schutzart der Prozessumgebung die Wahl des Dosiersystems. K-Tron verfügt über moderne Versuchslokale in der Schweiz, Grossbritanien und Amerika , welche dem Kunde für Materialversuche gratis zur Verfügung stehen, um die optimale Dosierlösung zu finden.
Praktische Schulung
Das K-Tron Institute bietet praktische Schulungskurse für Inbetriebnahme, Bedienung und Wartung von den K-Tron Geräten in Ihrem Prozess an. Mehrere Schulungslokale stehen weltweit zur Verfügung. Auf Wunsch können auch Kurse vor Ort beim Kunden stattfinden.
Globaler Kunden- und Ersatzteildienst
K-Tron verfügt über ein weltweites Netz von gut ausgebildeten Servicetechnikern und zentrale Ersatzteildepots für rasche und effiziente Lösungen, um teure Stillstandszeiten zu verhindern. Für dringende Probleme bietet eine Hotline technische Unterstützung 24 Stunden im Tag.
Manufacturing Plants:
K-Tron America, Inc.
Routes 55 & 553
P.O. Box 888
Pitman, NJ 08071-0888 USA
Tel: +1 (856) 589-0500
Fax: +1 (856) 589-8113
Email: ka@ktron.com
Premier Pneumatics, Inc.
606 North Front St. /P.O. Box 17
Salina, KS 67402-0017 USA
Tel: +1 785 825 1611
Fax: +1 785 825 8759
Email: premier@premierpneumatics.com
K-Tron (Switzerland) AG
Industrie Lenzhard
CH-5702 Niederlenz
Tel: +41 (62) 885 71 71
Fax: +41 (62) 885 71 80
Email: ks@ktron.com
Sales and Engineering:
Singapore
K-Tron Asia Pte. Ltd.
10 Bukit Batok Crescent
#04-05 The Spire
Singapore 658079
Tel: +65-6899-7255
Fax: +65 6569-7600
Email: kap@ktron.com
British Isles
K-Tron PCS GB
46 Europa Business Park
Bird Hall Lane
Cheadle Heath
Stockport SK3 OXA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (161) 492 24 30
Fax: +44 (161) 492 24 31
Email: kb@ktron.com
Germany
K-Tron Germany GmbH
Im Steinigen Graben 10
D-63571 Gelnhausen
Tel: +49 (6051) 9626-0
Fax: +49 (6051) 9626-44
Email: kd@ktron.com
France
K-Tron France s.a.r.l.
Les Espaces du Chêne
56, boulevard de Courcerin
F-77183 Croissy-Beaubourg
Tel: +33 (1) 64 80 16 00
Fax: +33 (1) 64 80 15 99
Email: kf@ktron.com
China
K-Tron China Ltd.
Shanghai Office
Rm 907 Sinotrans Mansion No.188
Fujian Rd.
Shanghai 200001
P.R.China
Tel: +86-21-6375-7925
Fax: +86-21-6375-7930
Email: kcn@ktron.com
K-Tron Pneumatic Conveying Group
K-Tron Great Britain Ltd.
Europa 46, Europa Business Park
Bird Hall Lane
Stockport, Cheshire SK3 OXA
United Kingdom
Tel +44 161 491 6225
Fax +44 161 491 6229
Email: kb@ktron.com
Colormax Limited
3 Stafford Park 12
Telford, TF3 3BJ
United Kingdom
Tel +44 195 229 2101
Fax +44 195 229 2761
Email: info@colormax.co.uk
More information:
K-Tron in China
http://www.bulk-online.com/Forum/showthread.php?threadid=8658
Additional Information:
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Powder & Bulk Solids Chicago 2008
K-Tron and Premier Pneumatics (K-Tron Process Group) to Exhibit New and Expanded Process Automation Product Line
PITMAN, NJ (February 25, 2008) – The K-Tron Process Group will exhibit several new additions to the K-Tron Feeder and Premier Pneumatics product line at PTXi 2008 (Powder and Bulk Solids Show), May 6-8, 2008, Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, Booth 1328. The recent addition of Premier Pneumatics to the K-Tron Process Group greatly expands K-Tron’s overall pneumatic conveying capabilities to include continuous as well as vacuum sequencing systems. New additions in booth 1328 include:
New Low Rate Micro Cone Feeder
K-Tron Process Group will introduce a new Micro Cone feeder, featuring a highly innovative screw-less feeding mechanism that accurately doses free flowing color, masterbatch or additives into a blending system or directly in the process screw of an extruder. Utilizing a simple induced flow rotating tube/cone, the Micro Cone Feeder doses down to a few granules at a time, with a feed rate range of 0.2 to 2 dm³/hr (0.007 to 0.07 cu ft). With use of an extension tip, the feeder can feed as low as 0.1 dm³. Minimum dispersive rate is approximately 2 pellets per second. With no pockets or screws, the design is simple, providing ease of use and almost zero maintenance. The feeder housing swings open for fast material change. There are no areas for the product to trap, making cleaning very easy.
New Continuous Gravimetric Extrusion Control Software
K-Tron’s new extrusion control package offers the ability to control the extruder speed so that its output has a predictable and repeatable mass flow. By accurately measuring material throughput, gravimetric extrusion control can compensate for material and process variations and provide more consistent end product quality. It is primarily targeted for use with single screw flood fed extruders in both mono- and co-extrusion applications such as profile extrusion, cast sheet, blown film, cable coating and laminating. Gravimetric extrusion control is virtually a necessity for multi-layer co-extrusion systems. Its benefits include exact control of end product quality, significant savings in material costs, highly accurate multi-layer co-extrusion of films, longer production runs due to consistent extruder output and the ability to detect problems before the product goes out of specification.
New Premier Pneumatics Series 4 Microprocessor Controller (Series 4 MPC)
Premier Pneumatics introduces the new Series 4 Microprocessor Controller (Series 4 MPC) for operating up to 24 vacuum receivers on one blower. The controller consists of a central control unit which features an easy-to-use, touch-sensitive keypad. The operator controls the whole system, including turning receivers on and off, setting draw times, etc from one central location. The Series 4 MPC can be integrated into the K-Tron Smart Connex feeder controls, providing one simple control solution for both feeders and vacuum sequencing receivers. The unit is shipped pre-programmed, eliminating complex logic programming. Additional features include CE conformity, LED visual indicators, easy on-screen system setup, back-up blower capability, blower shutdown for automatic bag filter cleaning, password protection, built in networking capability, and computer interfaces for data acquisition.
New Premier Pneumatics ProBlendTM Zone Blender
Premier Pneumatics introduces its ProBlendTM Zone Blender for blending or homogenizing free flowing bulk material within a hopper or silo. With its special geometric shape, the compact and simple Zone Blender provides multiple flow zones in which the material can pass through at different velocities and residence times. As a result, the discharged material contains a uniformed blend of material from the hopper or silo. The Zone Blender uses a combination of mass flow (first in – first out) with funnel flow (last in – last out) to help homogenize the blend and reduce the effect of segregation in re-circulating, batch or continuous systems, or any application requiring the blending of materials.
Other Equipment on Display in Booth 1328:
• MT12 Micro ingredient Feeder: for extremely low rate feeding of free flowing to difficult powders and micropellets.
• K-Vision: a new Human Machine Interface (HMI) for controlling up to 16 feeders in a single process line. The K-Vision offers advanced trending and logging capabilities, and supports all of the different feeding control types for both continuous and batch operation.
• Bulk Solids Pump Feeder™ line: a patented feeder line specifically designed and engineered to provide gentle, precise feeding of free-flowing pellets, granules, flakes, powders, and friable materials. The BSP feeders do not use screws/augers, belts, or vibratory trays to convey materials. These feeders utilize positive displacement action to move material uniformly, from storage hopper to discharge outlet. Units on display include the BSP-100, BSP-135, BSP-150P and a running BSP-150S with Premier P10 receiver.
• Smart Weigh Belt (SWB-300): for gravimetric batch and continuous applications or for wild flow metering. Typically used where headroom is limited, or when feeding friable material that may be damaged by other feeders.
• Aerolock™ Rotary Valves (HD, MD, QC): units on display include the Heavy-Duty (HD), Maximum-Duty (MD), and Quick-Clean (QC) Aerolock. Designed for heavy-duty industrial service and high-volume efficiency, HD Aerolock performs at up to 15 PSI pressure differential and temperatures up to 225° F. The MD Aerolock is engineered for heavy to severe industrial service with pressure differentials up to 20 PSI and temperatures of +450°. The QC Aerolock is well suited for use in the food, chemical, plastics, and pharmaceutical industries where contamination is a concern.
• Premier Pneumatics Receivers (2410 Vacuum Sequencing Receiver, Filter Receiver): On display will be the 2410 stainless powder receiver and the Filtair Series filter receiver demonstrating continuous vs. sequencing system flow.
• Premier Pneumatics Bin Vent (Modular Cartridge Bin Vent): Premier’s Modular Cartridge Bin Vent for conveying applications requiring air filtration. This unit traps fine airborne particles with its large cartridge filter while material is pneumatically conveyed into a storage tank.
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