SHowes
Welcome to Howes, where we design and manufacture processing equipment.
- Mixing
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Our proven designs provide a superior uniform mix, complemented by a robust construction. Numerous standard models are available from 7 to 476 cubic feet. (3/4 full). Custom models available up to 1,500 cubic feet.
Mixing or reacting is accomplished using either a ribbon or paddle agitator. The S. Howes Double-Ribbon Agitator, with the original reverse-spiral design, delivers uniform, high-capacity blending at low power cost. The mix is held in constant suspension providing for excellent uniform mix of the product. Paddle assemblies mix using a tumbling motion and have less product shearing during the process.
A variety of shaft seals, discharge gates, and custom inlets are available to match your application. Thermal treatment can be provided through a thermal fluid jacket on the mixing vessel. A vacuum can also be applied to reduce the vapor pressure of the water which improves atmospheric drying.
- Mechancal Conveying
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Howes screw conveyors are built to handle most non-liquid materials and are significantly more robust than flexible tube conveyors. Split-tubes mechanically convey dry, free flowing and sluggish materials with ease of cleaning without tools. Most conveyors are custom designed, however standard models are available. Thermal treatment can be provided through a thermal fluid jacket on the vessel and/or through the transfer auger.
- Screening
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Howes offers both vibratory and rotary screening to cover a wide range of products. Snappy Shakers using a linear vibratory motion can provide up to 3 screening decks for separation of sizes for products ranging from grain to ground rubber and beyond. For dusty materials, our Snappy Air Finisher aids in removal of dust where the vibratory action alone cannot. The Howes Centrifugal Power Sifter with its paddle action provides effective screening of powdery materials in a variety of industries. Our sifters have been used to process bakery powders such as flour and sugar to the construction industry for screening of grout and cement.
- Size Reduction
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Howes offers several standard size reduction solutions:
Our Knife Cutter units are powerful rotary cutters that have been used for particle size reduction in products ranging from corn to solid surface.
Howes Lumpbreakers are designed to break up large pieces of material into smaller, more easily handled materials.
Power Graters use rotating paddles to engage product and work it through a unique aperture screen.
The Howes Granulator has its roots in the agricultural industry for milling corn and other grains.