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A major player in the aluminum automotive components industry was frustrated by the capabilities of an integral part of their die casting process: the use of belt conveyors. Although extremely common to handle scrap material in die casting facilities, this type of conveyor in this environment is renowned for causing production shutdown and maintenance issues. […]

Researching processing equipment but not sure what questions to ask? In a recent article published in Powder and Bulk Solids, General Kinematics’ Technical Director, Oscar Mathis explains the 12 key factors to consider when purchasing new equipment. With insights into materials testing and more: Don’t miss the full article here!  

When it comes to choosing the optimal drum technology for your foundry, there are two basic options available: vibratory drums and rotary drums. Both technologies offer advantages in certain applications, so what factors should you consider in determining the best solution for your process?     Vibratory Drums   Vibratory drums come in two varieties: […]

  General Kinematics’ Vibratory Process Equipment is engineered for specific material and process objectives. A review of the process objectives with the end user enables GK Engineers to identify the most appropriate Vibratory Technology for the process. Product feed temperatures, moisture content, drying and cooling rates, temperature sensitivity, as well as particle size and shape […]

Separating recyclables by density is nothing new. For many years, the use of wet tanks to remove heavy materials from lights has been very successful. Unfortunately, the disadvantages of this technology are increasingly apparent. With stringent and increasing environmental regulations, use of water quickly becomes a messy proposition. When material enters a wet tank, any […]

While most people think about the construction industry when they hear the word aggregate, the truth is that nearly every product manufactured contains one or more aggregates as their base ingredient. There are even some aggregates — such as barite, bentonite, and calcite – that are valuable to the medical and health industries. Aggregates are […]

What is the perfect sorting system? Do you offer the best solution for every material stream? Can you effectively manufacture and support every piece of equipment your customers demand? While there may be no perfect single solution, together we can offer the best possible option for the widest variety of applications as well as offer […]

In the increasingly vital struggle to capture recyclable materials, automobiles and major appliances represent a treasure trove of metals. But these larger, heavy duty items have proven a difficult part of the recycling process. It takes a lot of force to break down these goods for recycling and the machines that do that work are […]

The FINGER-SCREEN™ 2.0 Primary Screen is the newest technology from General Kinematics. This vibratory separator can be used to improve the effectiveness of your resource recycling processes. The new design has all the benefits of the original FINGER-SCREEN™ Vibratory Separator, which is used in hundreds of applications all over the world, with an enhancement to […]

Our very own Technical Director, Steve Massman discusses his new research in High-Frequency equipment design in this recent article published by Powder and Bulk Solids magazine. Steve will be available for questions on his new design at the Powder & Bulk Solids show on April 24th at General Kinematics booth #1436. The High-Frequency Screen will […]