Material Handling and Storage Systems

Material handling and storage systems ensure efficient transport, storage, and dispensing of powders across industries. From silos and hoppers to big bags and conveyors, these systems optimize flow, reduce waste, and enhance operational safety. Explore the tools and techniques that keep powder processes running smoothly and reliably.

Featured Material Handling and Storage Systems articles

  • Powder Technology Guide

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

    Powder technology is the backbone of precision manufacturing and process optimization. Industries that master it, through deep control of particle size, flowability, and morphology, gain critical advantages in processes like mixing, granulation, milling, and blending. Whether developing pharmaceuticals, producing food powders, printing metal parts, or enhancing materials, success hinges on understanding how powders [...]

  • Advanced Powder Characterization

    Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

    In this article, we will take a glance at the Advanced Powder Characterization techniques, that are currently available. Characterizing powders is a deceptively complex challenge. At first glance, it might seem that measuring particle size, bulk density, or flowability should tell us all we need to know. But anyone working with powders knows better. [...]

  • Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Through the innovative use of Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants, the landscape is changing in a great way. Orthopedic implants, used to replace damaged bones such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, or acetabulum, rely on anatomically designed biomaterials and advanced surface engineering. These innovations ensure implants are durable, biocompatible, and capable [...]

  • Surface morphology analysis using SEM

    Exploring the Microscopic World of Particle Surfaces using SEM

    In this article, we will cover Surface morphology analysis using SEM. The potential to uncover hidden details at the microscopic level transforms a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to aerospace. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) offers this capability, providing critical insights into surface morphology and material behavior. Importance of Surface [...]

  • Assessing Powder Packing Density

    Powder Packing Density: Assessing and Optimizing

    Understanding how particles pack together is crucial across industries like pharmaceuticals and construction, as optimizing this process can significantly enhance product performance and processing efficiency. Powder packing density is a key parameter that influences the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of materials. Powder Packing Density Packing density refers to [...]

newsletter icon

News And Articles In Your Inbox

Sign up and receive PowderTechnology.info news, articles, and content from our partners in a quick and easy monthly newsletter.

Material Handling and Storage Systems - Silo Storage

Material Handling and Storage Systems: Silo Storage

Silo storage is a cornerstone of efficient powder handling, providing safe and reliable containment for bulk materials. Proper silo design ensures optimal flow, prevents clogging, and minimizes issues like arching or ratholing. This section explores the techniques and innovations that make silo storage a key component in maintaining smooth operations across industries.

Featured Silo Storage  Articles

  • Powder Hazards

    Powder Hazards: Safe Powder Storage and Handling Practices

    Understanding your powder’s physical and chemical behavior is essential to preventing accidents. By applying proper storage methods, using enclosed and grounded handling systems, maintaining clean and functional equipment, and preparing for emergencies, you can reduce the risks associated with powder hazards while improving process safety and product quality. Table [...]

  • Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

    Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

    Bulk Powders in Industry: An introduction Bulk powders are fundamental to many of the world’s largest industries. They serve as essential materials for sectors like construction, food production, chemicals, and manufacturing. Technological innovation, urbanization, and global trade have driven their increasing use. As societies expand, so does the need for these powders [...]

  • Storage of absorbents inside a silo

    Some powders are sensitive to air (oxygen) or water (humidity), which can significantly affect their properties. For these samples, knowing the particle size of the produced powder is essential for quality control. However, many particle-size instruments struggle to measure these materials effectively. This limitation arises because they lack an inert measurement option, which is [...]

More Silo Storage Articles

Material Handling and Storage Systems: Hoppers

Granulation is a vital process in powder technology, transforming fine powders into larger, more cohesive granules. This improves flowability, reduces dustiness, and enhances handling properties. Techniques such as wet granulation, fluidized bed granulation, and melt granulation are tailored to specific material requirements and applications. Granules created through this process find extensive use in pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and food industries, where uniform size, density, and performance are critical. Proper control of parameters ensures consistent quality and optimizes downstream processes.

Material Handling and Storage Systems - Hoppers

More Hopper Articles

Featured Hopper articles

  • improve powder flow

    Simple Tweaks to Improve Powder Flow Without Replacing Equipment

    You can significantly improve powder flow by making small, strategic adjustments—like tweaking hopper angles, controlling humidity, tuning vibration, using air pads, and modifying feed rates—without the need for expensive equipment replacements. Table of Contents of How to improve powder flow Introduction to how to improve powder [...]

  • Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

    Powder flowability is critical to efficiency, quality, and safety in industries like pharma, food, and additive manufacturing. This comprehensive guide explains the factors influencing flow, testing methods, flow indices, and troubleshooting strategies. By combining standardized tests (e.g., angle of repose, shear cell, Hausner ratio) with practical examples, it helps professionals diagnose flow issues, [...]

  • Expressions of Powder and Particle Conductivity

    Expressions of Powder and Particle Conductivity

    Energy appears in many forms: light, heat, chemical, fusion, fission, mechanical, and electrical. However, all forms involve electron and proton movements or atom splitting. The basic rules governing electrical forces are surprisingly simple. Conductive forces move electrons and protons between atoms, exchanging energy. This movement drives almost every chemical reaction essential to producing the [...]

More Hopper Articles

Material Handling and Storage Systems - Conveying Systems

Material Handling and Storage Systems: Conveying Systems

Conveying systems are essential for the efficient movement of powders and bulk materials within industrial processes. Whether using pneumatic, mechanical, or specialized conveyors, these systems ensure the safe and reliable transfer of materials while minimizing loss and contamination. Explore the innovations and techniques that optimize powder flow, enhance productivity, and meet the diverse needs of modern industries.

Featured Conveying Systems Articles

  • Powders and Particulate Material in Gases and Liquids

    Powders and Particulate Material in Gases and Liquids

    Powder and particulate material production involves more than traditional techniques like spray drying, precipitation, and crystallization. New technologies, such as microfluidics, now play a key role. These methods provide greater precision and control over particle formation and manipulation. Researchers can fine-tune the size, shape, and composition of powders with microfluidics. As a result, [...]

  • Industrial powder processing plants.

    Designing Industrial Powder Processing Plants

    Designing industrial powder processing plants is an intricate endeavor. It requires a deep understanding of both engineering and chemistry. Therefore, collaboration between engineers and chemists is vital for creating efficient and sustainable systems. This complex process involves several stages, including project assessment and feasibility studies. Additionally, equipment selection, safety, compliance, and automation must [...]

  • Particle technology magic of Christmas

    The Particle Magic of Christmas

    Christmas blends centuries of pagan and Christian traditions with a touch of scientific wonder. This article embarks on a journey through the history of Christmas, exploring the particle science behind its magic. We examine Christmas through the lens of powder technology. The Christian church in Rome adopted December 25th as Christmas in 336 [...]

More Conveying System Articles

More Conveying System Articles

Big Bags (FIBCs)

Big Bags, also known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), are a versatile and efficient solution for storing and transporting bulk powders and materials. Designed for durability and ease of handling, FIBCs are widely used in industries such as construction, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. This section explores innovative loading, unloading, and dispensing techniques that ensure safety, minimize material loss, and enhance operational efficiency.

Material Handling and Storage Systems - Big Bags (FIBCs)

More Big Bags (FIBCs) Articles

Featured Big Bags (FIBCs) articles

  • Powder storage solutions

    Powdered absorbers influenced by environmental conditions during storage

    Environmental conditions, especially moisture, can significantly alter the performance of powdered adsorbents during storage. Delft Solids Solutions conducted a cost-sensitive study for a biogas facility, revealing that traditional big bags offer limited moisture protection. However, PET-lined big bags emerged as a cost-effective alternative, closely matching the moisture resistance of silos. This solution balances [...]

  • Powder-Caking-by-Uni-axial-compact-strength-testing

    Powder Caking by Uni-axial compact strength testing

    Uni-axial compact strength testing helps understand and prevent powder caking by identifying critical factors like particle size, moisture interactions, and consolidation conditions. Using these insights, manufacturers can optimize formulations, storage conditions, and anti-caking agents to maintain reliable powder flow and consistent product quality. Table of contents [...]

  • Powder Flow Properties

    Unconfined powder flow testing

    Understanding and accurately measuring confined and unconfined powder flow are critical for efficient handling, predictable processing, and preventing operational disruptions. Specialized tests like shear testing and the Hosokawa powder tester enable operators to predict powder behavior, optimize storage conditions, and ensure product consistency. Powder Flow Properties Table of Contents [...]

More Big Bags (FIBCs) Articles

Editor’s Picks