Operator safety is of paramount importance in any manufacturing facility and there are simple solutions available to reduce manual handling and ensure a safe environment.
Lifting and Handling
Hoists and Lift Systems
To reduce operator strain when manoeuvring containers, such as IBCs and drums, a variety of hoist and lift systems can be used. They can also be used to position process machinery, such as vacuum conveyors.
Drum Tippers
Drum Tippers are perfect for the manoeuvring and positioning of drums. Whether docking or simply inverting, the drum tipper will automate the process delivering a safe, accurate and repeatable action.
Dust & Powder Containment
Contained Milling
Although cone mills often produce less dust than alternative forms of milling, there is still some level of dust generation. To protect both the operator and the process environment, solutions include in-line vacuum transfer, container-to-container milling and isolator / glove box milling.
Silicone Dust Caps
To maintain a safe and dust-free environment, a flexible silicone rubber seal / cap can be used for the dust-tight transfer or containment of powders. This cost-effective solution can be easily fitted or retrofitted to any process, enabling the contained charging of process machines or to seal off the inlet.
Silicone Connector Sleeves
Another solution to containing dust during powder transfer is flexible silicone connector sleeves. The rubber seals are designed to provide quick and hygienic connection for dust-tight powder transfer between interfaces, which can easily compensate for misalignment between process machines.
Conveying and Transfer
Vacuum Transfer Systems
The Hanningfield Uni-Vac vacuum conveyor is designed as a safe and convenient method of transferring powder. The system utilises a combination of vacuum and air (known as ‘Lean-Phase’ or ‘Dilute-Phase’) to transport powders, granules and other materials.
Capsule Transfer Systems
As another means of reducing operator strain and improving safety, capsule transfer systems are specifically designed for the automatic loading and unloading of capsule filling machines. It will automatically keep pace with capsule filling machines, ensuring it remains supplied with empty capsules.
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