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PPG’s silicas products business manufactured and supplied precipitated silica products to major companies around the world.

Delve into the origins of checkweighing systems, how the technology evolved and why these machines continue to remain integral.

Learn how long cartridge filters last, how to know when they need to be changed and what you can do to extend their life and performance. 

Unlike wet ingredients, the handling of dry powder ingredients and products usually requires specifically designed process areas to prevent dangerous situations that could result in worker injuries or death.

Jordan Talmadge, PPG’s global commercial director, silicas, recently spoke about the role silicas can play in preventing caking and optimizing the flow characteristics of food products, as well as improving product performance and manufacturing productivity.

In this four-part series on dust collection for the food industry, we’ll cover everything you need to know about air filtration.

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.

An expert integrator offers best practice strategies to increase productivity and profit by upgrading critical bulk bag filling equipment.

Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.

The eight-lane machine provides auger filling of 40 grams of powder at 75 cycles per minute.