Powder Handling Systems
Streamline your plant processes with customized THIELMANN solutions
From transport, filling and storage to mixing, dosing, discharging and packaging, THIELMANN powder handling systems can be designed, customized and integrated to streamline and simplify operations at your plant.
Whatever your requirements, whatever your industry, THIELMANN IBC containers and systems can be fully integrated into solutions that optimize operations.
All THIELMANN powder handling systems are engineered with precision to exceed quality standards to preserve your bulk materials and ensure the safety of personnel.
THIELMANN solutions can be:
- UN approved
- ATEX certified
- GMP appropriate
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS
YOU START WITH AN IDEA. WE MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Here at THIELMANN we don't believe in 'one size fits all'. Your operations are unique, your production line should be also.
Whether you operate in the food, chemical or pharmaceutical industry, we have the expertise to fully customise, equip and integrate a production line for your plant. Starting with evaluation of the product blend formulation and flow characteristics of your materials, our engineers will configure a system that provides:
- A smooth work flow
- Safe transport and storage of all materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous
- Dosing system automation for precise, repeatable results at scale
- Safety interlocks to confirm exact docking of containers at each stage
- The correct interfaces for an integrated solution
- The right mixing solution for your materials, whether a tumble mixer or stirring unit
- The optimal cone valve for your materials for zero segregation and rat-holing
- Dispensing and discharging equipment and processes that eliminate cross-contamination
- Precision engineered container systems that deliver the highest standard of quality and safety
- Validatable precision
- Hygienic, cleanable and durable containers containers made from Type 304 or Type 316, Type 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy and 6-moly alloy
how does it work?
Understand how THIELMANN can meet your IBC-based powder handling requirements
Filling
IBC filled with raw materials via either manual process or automated process managed by the control panel
Dosing
Accurate dosing of materials according to recipe using the correct valve to ensure precise measurements
Blending
Materials blended together using the correct agitator to suit the materials in use and ensure an evenly blended product
Packing
End product dispensed into packaging container using the correct valve to eliminate bridging, rat-holing and segregation
Cleaning
Easy cleaning processes for all IBCs, valves and interface systems to ensure hygiene and eliminate cross-contamination
Solutions for common problems
Industry leading solutions
THIELMANN valve technologies are engineered to deliver efficiency, reliability and repeatability throughout your entire powder handling plant processes from start to finish
Products
Advanced cone valve system
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Chemical
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Food
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Pharmaceutical
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UN / ADR Approval - Suitable for Hazardous Material
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GMP Adequate
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ATEX Certificate - Suitable for Explosive Atmospheres
Chemical cone valve system
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Food
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Chemical
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Pharmaceutical
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UN / ADR Approval - Suitable for Hazardous Material
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ATEX Certificate - Suitable for Explosive Atmospheres
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GMP Adequate
Pharma cone valve system
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Chemical
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Food
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Pharmaceutical
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GMP Adequate
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UN / ADR Approval - Suitable for Hazardous Material
Butterfly valve system
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Chemical
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Food
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Pharmaceutical
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Beverage
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Paint and Coatings
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CE Marking - Pressure Resistant
Split Butterfly Valve System
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Beverage
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Chemical
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Food
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Paint and Coatings
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Pharmaceutical
Our Test Plant
Designing the right customized powder handling solution begins with testing and analysis of the raw materials you are working with, to ensure the best equipment for the job is selected.
Send our engineers a sample of the materials you work with, and they will test it to recommend the best solution to meet flowability, cleanliness and containment requirements.
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Chemical Cone Valve | Advanced Cone Valve |
Pharma Cone Valve |
Standard Butterfly Valve |
Split Butterfly Valve | |
Rigidity /Rough operation |
★★★ | ★★ | ★ | ★★ | ★ |
Cleanliness | ★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★ | ★★★ |
Employee health protection |
★ | ★★ | ★★★ up to OEB 6 |
★★ | ★★★ up to 1 µg/m³ |
Un approval possible |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
ATEX certification available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foodgrade materials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cleanability | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ |
Dosing accuracy | ★★ | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ |
Industry Fit | |||||
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Preferred | Chemical | Coatings Metal Powder Food Stuff |
Pharma | Metal Powder Food Stuff |
Pharma |
Useful | Pharma | Chemical Coatings |
Pharma | Chemical Coatings |
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Also used for | Metal Powder Food Stuff |
Chemical | Metal Powder Food Stuff |
Chemical Coatings |
Metal Powder Food Stuff |
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Knowledge base
As the worldwide leader in stainless steel container solutions, THIELMANN has accumulated significant expertise across a wide range of industries over many years. Our experts regularly compile educational material and analyses such as our Whitepapers and Case Studies, which are an excellent way to share in our knowledge and expertise and to find out more about our industry, product and application-specific insights and experience. We invite you to peruse our informative material and welcome any questions or enquiries you may have.
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