At the processing of bulk materials dust formation is a common problem. Dust can lead to material losses, contaminate machines, products and production areas—and last but not least pose a threat to employee health. For improved dust protection of pneumatic piston vibrators, supplier NetterVibration has extended its NTK AL series with the NTK AL MG versions, which have a protective cap with a matched thread.

Accurate sampling is essential in reaction screening to ensure reproducible and reliable data. The new quartz frits for ReactALL improve sample integrity by filtering out heterogeneous particles without disturbing the reaction. Testing the frits with different reactants revealed that, in addition to preserving homogeneous reactants, they also reduced heterogeneous components, ensuring cleaner and more consistent results. This automated approach offers improved accuracy and operational simplicity over manual filtration, making it essential in lab workflows. [read the case studies on the link below]

The Donnelly Research Group, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) published a compelling case study highlighting significant operational and scientific advantages when performing parallel inert chemistry using the DrySyn OCTO 8-position Reaction Station, a compact benchtop synthesis platform. Parallel reaction screening lies at the heart of modern synthetic chemistry, allowing researchers to explore reaction conditions, catalysts and atmospheres simultaneously with high precision. Traditionally, achieving this level of control has required multiple hotplates, gas manifolds and bespoke glassware setups. By contrast, the DrySyn OCTO integrates key reaction parameters including stirring, heating, inert atmosphere control and reflux into a single, space-efficient platform designed to simplify complexity without sacrificing performance. In its impartial evaluation, the Donnelly Group implemented the DrySyn OCTO to conduct multiple inert reactions in parallel under tightly controlled and repeatable conditions, delivering notable improvements in experimental workflow and screening throughput. The system enables eight concurrent reactions in standard 5–6 mL glass tubes with gas-tight closures, facilitating inert atmosphere chemistry without the operational challenges associated with traditional multi-station gas manifolds. Researchers reported improved ease of use, enhanced reproducibility and a more streamlined approach to condition screening, particularly valuable in exploratory synthesis and catalyst development. Dr Liam Donnelly, leader of the Donnelly Group, explained: “We are leveraging the DrySyn OCTO parallel synthesis reactor to screen catalysts and reaction conditions for polymer backbone modification, enabling the design of new degradable polymers. This medium-throughput approach allows us to run multiple reactions simultaneously under precisely controlled conditions, dramatically reducing the time and resources needed to identify optimal pathways.”

Vulcan Seals’ custom design provided a groundbreaking solution for a global manufacturer facing severe slurry substance challenges on positive displacement pumps. This innovation significantly reduced clogging, pump downtime, and maintenance costs while enhancing overall system reliability. Case Study Overview A multinational manufacturer faced persistent issues with traditional cartridge mechanical seal designs that employed multi-spring technology on positive displacement pumps. The application involved a challenging slurry substance of fine, soft, sticky particles interspersed with cellulose-based fibres. As a result, leakage occurred shortly after installation, leading to: - Frequent pump downtime issues - Increased maintenance costs - Inefficiency in sealing performance The Vulcan Seals Approach Our technical engineering department introduced the Vulcassette solution, a groundbreaking design that completely removed the springs used to energise the primary seal surfaces. You can find the entire case study on our website blog post.

Atom Scientific is delighted to announce a new exclusive distributor partnership with EMP Biotech covering the UK and Ireland supporting their high quality reagents for oligonucleotide synthesis. This new partnership is a part of Atom Scientific’s commitment to delivering high-quality product ranges to our valued customers. EMP BIOTECH’s vision is to enable creative science and to improve human health worldwide, changing the lives of people we may never meet. At Atom Scientific, we aim to make our customers experience, friendly, efficient, and focused on their needs. You can explore the EMP Biotech product range on our website.

By employing Vulcan Seals‘ optimised, low-wear sealing solution, a marine equipment manufacturer successfully resolved recurring electrical reliability issues, reduced failures, maintenance costs, and enhanced overall equipment performance without the necessity for significant modifications. Case Study Overview A leading marine equipment manufacturer, specialising in high-performance propulsion and fluid handling systems, was facing persistent electrical reliability issues with the mechanical seals in an unusual, high-pressure, deep-sea marine application. With external pressure exceeding internal pressure, the original European-designed mechanical seal, while suited for short axial length installations, struggled to maintain performance under these demanding conditions, an issue that resulting in: - Short working height limitations - High external pressure impact - Inadequate performance in variable marine conditions The Vulcan Seals Approach The Vulcan Seals engineering experts conducted an in-depth analysis of the application, including a review of used mechanical seals from the system. This evaluation identified opportunities for minor modifications to the mechanical seal chamber, which would enable the use of Vulcan Seals’ shortest-length parallel spring diaphragm bellows mechanical seals. You can find the entire case study on our website blog post.

n the world of manufacturing, safety and quality are paramount considerations. This is especially true in industries where hazardous materials are filled. As companies strive to meet stringent safety standards while maintaining efficiency, the adoption of ATEX- certified machinery has become increasingly prevalent, particularly in the filling machine market. 1.What are the benefits of ATEX Certifications? 2.How do I know if an equipment is designed for an ATEX area? 3.How do you define an ATEX area? 4.How PACK’R gets ATEX Certification for its liquid filling machine? 5.Are PACK’R filling and capping machines EX-Proof certified for the North American market? 6.Videos: 2 Examples of ATEX filling machines

At this time of year, industrial sites face heightened environmental risks ranging from flooding to asset failures. Taking a proactive approach to drainage, compliance audits, and integrity testing can reduce incidents and avoid costly operational downtime.

The industrial mixing operation in chemical, food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic industries demands a fine balance between power, residence times that guarantee quality without slowing productivity, and similarity criteria that ensure scalability (from lab to plant) without penalising productivity or quality. The hidden challenge: In many agitated tanks, the actual hydrodynamic efficiency is masked by an operation "that works," yet is not optimised.

Atom Scientific is delighted to announce a new partnership with Falc Instruments in the UK exclusively supporting their extensive range of laboratory equipment. Falc Instruments was founded in 1973 in the industrial North Italy and has over 50 years of experience in the manufacture of high-quality Science Equipment in their ultra-modern facility which is Certified to UNI ISO 9001 - VISION 2000. Falc produce high quality, high precision yet affordable temperature control equipment to suit all applications, such as stirrer hotplates, heating mantles, block heaters, ovens and water baths. The range also includes robust and reliable agitation products including shakers, rockers rollers and rotators. Quality is at the heart of every product, supported by a long-standing tradition of technical expertise to meet and exceed customer’s expectations. At Atom Scientific, our aim is to make our customer's experience; friendly, efficient and focused on their needs. And with the addition of science equipment, we are excited to broaden our product offering to the laboratory and industrial sectors, in partnership with Falc. For more information about Falc equipment or to browse the expanding product range available from Atom Scientific, please visit our website.

Powerful and smart Battery Motor for drum pumps with Einhell power! The FLUX FBM 4100 is a 420 W battery brushless motor designed for fast, clean fluid transfer from drums, IBCs and canisters. Weighing only 2.8 kg including batteries, it delivers the same performance as mains‑powered units while enabling use in areas without power supply, such as construction, industry, food production and agriculture. Its robust design also withstands corrosive media used in chemical and electroplating processes. Intelligent features include patent‑pending dry‑run protection and programmable batch filling for defined quantities without a flowmeter. An LCD display allows speed selection in 10% steps and storage of up to six filling volumes. The motor is compatible with FLUX F 400 pumps for fluids such as AdBlue, plant protection agents, concrete additives, oils or hydrochloric acid, and with F 570 progressive cavity pumps for more viscous media. With an optional adapter, it also fits pumps from other manufacturers. The brushless, maintenance‑free drive achieves up to 84 l/min. At 80% speed, one battery charge empties eleven 200‑L drums or 2.2 IBCs. Delivery sets include the motor, two 18 V/4 Ah Einhell PXC batteries, twin charger, protective battery covers and optional pump, hose and nozzle. Available as IP24 (open cooling) or IP44 (closed). Both versions also come as Pro models with a 5‑pin interface for external start/stop and a 24 V supply for sensors or flowmeters, making the FBM 4100 suitable even for harsh conditions like pumping hydrochloric acid.

Barneveld, December 2020. A.Foeth B.V. was recently welcomed as a CSR partner! MVO Nederland is the national knowledge and network organization that stimulates, inspires and supports a large and varied network of CSR entrepreneurs to engage in corporate social responsibility. Since Foeth considers responsibility for the effects of the company's activities on people and the environment an important goal, Foeth is proud to call itself part of this network. Together we make production costs more efficient and sustainable The welcome as a CSR partner supports our commitment to give used process machines for the pharmaceutical, special chemical and food additives industries a second life and thus reduce CO2 emissions. This is how we put the circular economy into practice on a daily basis. Together with our customers, we bring about positive change in the field of climate and energy, raw materials, materials and waste. For more information, visit www.mvonederland.nl or view our online stock of top quality process machines.

Every year, the Financieel Dagblad appoints the Dutch companies with the fastest growth as FD Gazelle. We have achieved this title in the years 2020 to 2023, so three years in a row already! In addition, the Financieel Dagblad appoints the Dutch companies that also grow the fastest on an international scale, i.e. the real frontrunners. Foeth is one of the 53 companies allowed to call themselves International Gazelles, and we are proud of it! Foeth CEO Erik Saat attended the presentation of the trophies, where the outright winner was also announced. We unfortunately did not become this, but it gives us a nice aspiration for next year. In any case, we are happy to still be one of the fastest-growing companies after more than 110 years in business, and that we can also live up to our mission ("reuse to reduce") internationally!

Due to a reorientation of the production of Teknos, the production machines of this leading industrial paint manufacturer will become available for use by Foeth clients in August and September 2022. Within this project, Foeth is taking care of the complete dismantling, transport, and clean-up of the production location in question. As a result, Foeth is providing much-needed additional storage space for finished products for the client. The machines are completely refurbished* by Foeth in its workshop in Barneveld. Afterwards, the machines can immediately be used by Foeth clients worldwide. The machines include A-brands such as: ** dissolvers from Niemann ** hoppers from Gericke ** silos from AZO and ** various tanks from Bolz and Veenstra. Are you looking for such a paint production installation please contact our sales team. They can advise you about the products available or, if desired, inspect the products on location during the project. Or do you have your own surplus production line for special chemicals, food/feed additives or pharmaceuticals? Please contact us via telephone +31 (0)342 415 551 or mail purchase@foeth.com