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All specialists under one roof
Systems for the Rubber and Tire Industry: Innovative technologies for economic raw material handling.
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The industry sector of the Zeppelin group is among the leading
manufacturers of plants for the storage, conveying, blending,
and proportioning of high-quality bulk solids. Thanks to our
world-wide activities and locations in all important industrial
centres we can always provide our clients with the latest, most
innovative and secure process technology – to ensure maximum
economic success.
As the direct successor of Earl Ferdinand von Zeppelin who,
more than 100 years ago, turned the human dream of flying into
reality by building his legendary air ships we are used to looking
ahead. Constantly innovating, striving for perfection and maximum
functionality in our products has turned us into the company
that Zeppelin is known as today: the technological leader for
handling high-quality bulk solids.
100 years of meeting your tasks has helped us gain strength – through experience.
On site world-wide – always near our customers. Production plants in Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and China as well as partners and representations all over the world enable Zeppelin to serve our customers with speed, flexibility and the utmost closeness to our customers. More than 200 engineers – including specialists in chemical engineering – guarantee innovative and economic design of plants.
The Zeppelin group
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The industrial Zeppelin group and the number of divisions belong-
ing to it orient themselves strictly to the requirements of their
different groups of clients – all activities have, however, one thing
in common: the economic handling of high-quality bulk solids.
Silogistic: turn-key plants for plastics producers, engineering com-
panies, and forwarders from the world-wide leader in the planning
and construction of logistic centers and manufacturing plants.
Silo plants for the plastic, food, and chemical industry integrated in
the general logistics concept – starting with consultation and design
up to manufacture, assembly, and after-sales service.
Turn-key plants for the plastics processing and chemical industry
as well as for rubber producers and tiremakers.
Conveying components for any application: for powders or pellets,
for high or low pressures, for products with good or poor flowability,
for standard or special applications.
Competence in bulk solids handling – you can rely on Zeppelin.
Zeppelin has been the leader in the international market for decades. Thanks to our own modern manu-facturing plant and the international experience of our assembly staff and service engineers we guarantee quality of the highest level.
Pulling all the strings: the central office for the industry sector is located in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Here, in the largest Test Center in the world for pellets and powders tests are carried out on an industrial scale – the results of which are available to the subsidiaries. On this basis our clients are always on the safe side – no matter where their plant is located.
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Systems for the Rubber and Tire Industry
Innovative technologies for first class mixing results.
The operating success of companies in the
rubber and tire industry rises and falls with
the exact mixing of the raw materials and
the reliable and highly accurate weighing
and dosing. The quality of the mixture is a
decisive factor – one that requires purpose
designed technologies, specialist know-
how and in particular experience.
Zeppelin as technology leader in this de-
manding area not only provides the rubber
and tire industry with more than 20 years
experience but also with expert knowledge
that was gained through the realization of
more than 500 systems.
For Raw Material Intake, Storage and Con-
veying Technologies, Polymer Feed, Weig-
hing & Dosing of Carbon Black/Silica/Oils &
Additives and Minor Chemical Ingredients
Zeppelin delivers everything from individual
components to complete mixing room
systems from a Single Source.
Technical innovations such as our patented
dense phase conveying process for beaded
Carbon Black and Silica, point the way for
the rubber industry and stand as testaments
to Zeppelin’s commitment and outstanding
reputation worldwide.
Skilled staff: For such complex systems we
rely on in house capabilities for all the
Key Functions - Development, Production,
Quality Management, Installation and
Commissioning are executed by our own
Experienced Zeppelin specialists.
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Turn-key systems:
As the Technical Leader in the field of Raw
Material Handling, over the years Zeppelin
has become accustomed to meeting the
exacting standards of our customers in the
Rubber Mixing Room.
If required we can take over the responsibi-
lity for the Complete Batch Preparation Pro-
cesses – and Guarantee the Batch Weights
and product Quality by using specially deve-
loped techniques and components.
Turn-key Systems from the Mixing Room Specialists.
The Control of the whole Spectrum of
Material Handling is the base for a com-
plete system that is Cost Effective and an
operation that is Accurate, Reliable and
Repeatable. Zeppelin as a system supplier
will provide Sound Advice, show Alternatives
and guide you to the Optimal Arrangement
tailored to your Individual Requirements.
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Profit from the Experience and Know-How
of the Market Leader by involving our Project
Engineers in the very early phases of the
system conception. As the technology
leader we see ourselves as in Partnership
with our customers – consulting with a focus
on both the current and long-term view.
The Decision about which System Con-
cept is the most suitable depends on what
Products you make, what Batch Recipes
you use, Quality Assurance requirements
and Cycle Times. These frame conditions
influence directly the arrangement of your
system.
From advise on the Preliminary Arrange-
ment and Building Requirements to the
Final Design and Layout of the system, at
Zeppelin you are looked after by competent
specialists who set great store in one parti-
cular concept: the Profitability and Opera-
tional Security of Your System
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For 40 years Zeppelin has been the market
leader in silo manufacturing, World-Wide.
Profit from our experience in handling
demanding products like Carbon Black, Silica,
Kaolin, Zinc Oxide, Sulphur and other
cohesive and non free-flowing powders.
Whether at the bulk silos or the smaller day-bins
and receiving hoppers – special designs & tech-
nologies for Mass Flow, Filtration, Discharge Aids
and Dosing guarantee reliable storage of the raw
materials for your Rubber Compounds as well as
a Dependable Discharge, Accurate Dosing and a
working environment free from Dust Emissions.
Right from the Product Intake you will profit
from Zeppelins System Competence. Delive-
ries of material in many variations of Bulk or
FIBC transport must be managed and unloaded
flexibly, quickly, reliably and free of emission.
It must be transported by special conveying
methods Optimized and Adapted to accom-
modate the Material Characteristics.
Always on the Safe Side – with the Technology Leader in Silos.
Product Intake and Storage
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Pneumatic Conveying
To ensure an absolutely Dust Free System
and Workplace, the powdery raw materi-
als have to be conveyed pneumatically in
closed systems. Depending on the Charac-
teristics of the Product, QA requirements
and Equipment Configuration we can offer
vacuum or pressure systems and Dilute,
Dune or Dense Phase Conveying Processes.
For conveying with Minimum Fines generation
the Conveying Velocity is critical. For Sensitive
Products like beaded Carbon Black or Silica
we target the lowest possible velocities
(< 10 m/s). For less sensitive products (i.e.
zinc oxide) or less stringent fines (< 125µ)
limitations we can utilise simpler high speed
technologies.
Dust Free, Reliable, Low Fines Generation.
In modern Rubber Compounds in the tire in-
dustry very different qualities of Carbon Black
and Silica are used. Despite the very different
characteristics and flow properties of these
raw materials the conveying system must ope-
rate reliably, dust free and with the specified
performance at all times.
For Dense Phase conveying we use our pa-
tented by-pass conveying systems (Overflow)
where a controlled quantity of secondary air is
put into the pipe at defined intervals, prevent-
ing material plugs from blocking the line.
For the air regulation we can utilise our pa-
tented intelligent air management systems
(AQU) which regulate the airflow automatical-
ly. These optimize the system to suit the flow
characteristics of the carbon black and silica
grades for Minimum Fines.
The AQU (Air Quantity Unit) is a key element of the system as it Regulates the airflow according to the Product, Conveying Distance and Pipe route. Stored data allows the operator to select the product and target hopper and the Velocity is Automatically Controlled independent of line pressure.
Carbon Black with High Fines Content after conveying with too high a velocity. Below: Carbon Black with a Minimum Fines Content after optimized conveying.
Secondary Air Injection with Overflow Valve.
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Feeding / Dosing and Weighing
Dosing screws can only work effec-tively if the product characteristics, product intake and cycle time are considered and matched to the screw size, geometry and design. The system must also be able to isolate the influence of pressure variation and in-flight material.
A Prerequisite for short Cycle Times and High
Productivity is the exact and quick Dosing of
the formula Components (Polymers, Powders
and Liquids) as well as the Reliable & Complete
Discharge of the scale contents into the mixer.
Of course the system must also avoid dust
emissions into the workplace while minimizing
product losses.
Feeding / Dosing are affected by Dosing Screws,
Rotary Valves, or Conveying Lines which are
adapted to the products and work with adjust-
able frequency controllers. Our Weighing Sys-
tems, including the down-stream mixer feeding
chutes, guarantee accurate batches and rapid,
complete emptying into the mixer.
This is Ensured by use of suitable Weigh Hopper
designs, Discharge Aids, Fluidisation, Venting
techniques and Non-Stick materials. This makes
it possible to empty the scales in a very short
time without the risk of residual material stic-
king in hoppers, drop chutes and mixer feed
chutes. This in turn ensures the Accuracy of
the Batch Formula right to the mixer.
High Precision Mixer Feeding
Weigh Hopper with fully fluidised cone
Mixer Feed Chute with Off-Spec Discharge
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The decision of which system is used to feed
the scale is the starting point for the design
of your system. In principle 3 methods are at
your disposal.
· intake by Vacuum conveying
· intake by Pressure conveying
· intake by Gravity (from day-bins
via dosing screws)
Independent of which method, or combina-
tion of methods, is the most economical for
individual requirements – Zeppelin guarantees
the highest levels of accuracy and operational
security in each case. We are always at your
disposal, to advise and guide you to the most
Cost Effective Solution for You.
High Spec Weighing: Flexible Hopper with pneumatic rappers wind barriers and auto calibration.
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For Liquids and Minor Chemical Additives
we have our own specially designed pro-
ducts that we can Manufacture, Deliver,
Install and Commission on a Turn-Key
basis.
Bulk Storage, Day-Tanks, Drum Heating /
Discharge Stations, Plasticizer Scales and
Pumps – each component for handling Liquid
Additives – is specially developed or selected
by Zeppelin with years of experience.
A Core Component of a system for liquid
dosing is the liquid scale especially develo-
ped by Zeppelin for use with i.e. Plasticizers,
Systems with Maximum Reliability.
Oil and Small Components
Oils, Melted Waxes, Stearic Acid and other
liquid additives. Heated, Easy to Access,
with Coarse and Fine Dosing Valves for exact
weighing, Over-Charge Safety device and Au-
tomatic Calibration options. Available as field
proven standard solutions – or individually
adapted to your special requirements.
Our Small Component Systems are designed
to limit operator error and provide material
traceability. Manual, Semi-Auto and Fully
Automatic arrangements customized to suit
the Number & Type of Additives, Storage
Capacity requirements, Batch Weights,
Cycle Times and your Manpower needs.
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The Controls Package is the central ner-
vous system of a Modern Automated
Mixing Room. We can provide everything
you need: Power Distribution, Weigh
Controllers, Central Servers, Material &
Formula Database, Archiving, Local Ope-
rator Stations and Remote Visualisation /
Programming Stations and Modem Fault
Finding facilities. Whether you simply
require a Functional Description or a
Complete System we work to your
specifications and actively support you
to achieve the control system you need.
We think Long Term – and advise you with
this in mind. In the end the control system
must be Operator Friendly and Serviceab-
le as this bears directly on your operating
results. Our comprehensive Batch Reports
will also allow you to easily identify how you
can Improve your Products in future and arm
yourself for the Markets of Tomorrow.
Everything in View and Under Control.
Controls
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Test Center
Your investments, both in individual
components and complete systems, must
be profitable, with the right product for
each specific job – readily available and at
a fair price. Being the technological leader
Zeppelin provides a powerful Develop-
ment and Test Center supporting different
technologies for handling bulk solids.
Our Test Center, encompassing the entire
Zeppelin product range, is yet another factor
which we place at your disposal to contrib-
ute to your success. Ensuring that you ob-
tain sound information on your product and,
therefore, the best possible component or
plant design.
Our Test Center is built on an industrial scale
to meet the wide range of demands of our
customers. For this reason we are geared to
provide tailored answers to your individual
tasks, with trials on an industrial scale and
special configurations that can be quickly
installed.
Leading edge technology is not accidental, but earned.
Two Test Centers – one specially designed
for pellets as well as the requirements of
the large scale chemical industry and one
for powders and additives (for the rubber
and plastics processing industry) form
the hub of our research and development
activities.
Whether commercial sized installation or
processing plant – whenever possible we
conduct full scale tests to avoid the uncer-
tainties of scale-up. The Zeppelin Test Center
offers an impressive range of options. As our
customer you naturally expect maximum
performance reliability – Zeppelin provides
results with no “ifs and buts” as a sound
basis for investment decisions.
For this reason the results that Zeppelin
provides leave nothing unexplained.
· competent result analysis by our specialists
· conclusive test reports and documentation
· determination of relevant design
parameters
Powders or pellets – nothing is left unexplained.
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Test Center
Your investments, both in individual
components and complete systems, must
be profitable, with the right product for
each specific job – readily available and at
a fair price. Being the technological leader
Zeppelin provides a powerful Develop-
ment and Test Center supporting different
technologies for handling bulk solids.
Our Test Center, encompassing the entire
Zeppelin product range, is yet another factor
which we place at your disposal to contrib-
ute to your success. Ensuring that you ob-
tain sound information on your product and,
therefore, the best possible component or
plant design.
Our Test Center is built on an industrial scale
to meet the wide range of demands of our
customers. For this reason we are geared to
provide tailored answers to your individual
tasks, with trials on an industrial scale and
special configurations that can be quickly
installed.
Leading edge technology is not accidental, but earned.
Two Test Centers – one specially designed
for pellets as well as the requirements of
the large scale chemical industry and one
for powders and additives (for the rubber
and plastics processing industry) form
the hub of our research and development
activities.
Whether commercial sized installation or
processing plant – whenever possible we
conduct full scale tests to avoid the uncer-
tainties of scale-up. The Zeppelin Test Center
offers an impressive range of options. As our
customer you naturally expect maximum
performance reliability – Zeppelin provides
results with no “ifs and buts” as a sound
basis for investment decisions.
For this reason the results that Zeppelin
provides leave nothing unexplained.
· competent result analysis by our specialists
· conclusive test reports and documentation
· determination of relevant design
parameters
Powders or pellets – nothing is left unexplained.
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Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbHLeutholdstr. 10888045 Friedrichshafen, GermanyPhone: (+49) 75 41 20 2-02Fax: (+49) 75 41 20 2-491E-mail: zentral.fn@zeppelin.com
Zeppelin Materials Handling GmbHLeutholdstr. 10888045 Friedrichshafen, GermanyPhone: (+49) 75 41 20 2-02Fax: (+49) 75 41 20 2-581E-mail: info.fn@zeppelin.com
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