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Introducing the GEMCO Brush Guard: Protecting Your Process, Protecting Your People In powder processing environments—especially those involving hazardous or sensitive materials—small design gaps can lead to significant risks. Whether it’s preventing contamination, protecting operators, or ensuring reliable operation, every component in your equipment matters.At GEMCO, we listen closely to our customers. Often, defense industries working with explosives, propellants and ammunition have much higher risk and require different safety solutions. So when a propellant manufacturer pointed out a critical vulnerability in…

The Art of Reclamation and how APS perfected it ✨ When one of the most advanced 3D printing companies in the industry needed a reliable, repeatable way to blend high-value metal powders, they turned to our affiliate company, Advanced Powder Solutions (APS). And not just once. This innovative manufacturer—known for both building binder jet 3D printers and offering contract printing services—has come back to APS multiple times for one simple reason:The ability to deliver ultra-uniform powder blends, even when combining…

Keep Your GEMCO Equipment Running Like New: A Guide to Preventative Maintenance 🛠️ Your GEMCO mixers, blenders, and dryers are built for durability—but even top-tier equipment needs regular care to operate at peak performance. Implementing preventative maintenance safeguards your investment, minimizes downtime, and ensures consistent blend quality. Here’s how to create an effective maintenance strategy: 1. Schedule Regular Inspections 🔍 Routine Visual Checks – Inspect seals, hoses, fittings, safety interlocks, electrical connections, and sampling ports at least monthly. Early detection helps avoid…

Built to Last, Engineered to Evolve: How GEMCO Retrofitted a Legacy Dryer for a Highly Explosive Powder 💥 Some machines are built to last. At GEMCO, we build them to evolve, too. When a client approached us to retrofit a vintage GEMCO dryer, originally manufactured in 1968, for a modern, high-risk application involving an extremely explosive powder, we knew this was more than a tune-up. This was a transformation. Understanding the Risk The powder’s characteristics presented a serious engineering challenge:…

6 Essential Strategies to Prevent Cross Contamination In the world of powder production, cross contamination is a serious issue that can disrupt entire operations. Whether you’re working with pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or food products, even a small amount of unintended contamination can lead to major problems, including compromised quality, safety risks, and expensive recalls. For industries dealing with metal powders—like additive manufacturing, aerospace, and medical devices—the stakes are even higher. Contaminants such as ceramic fragments and talc can sneak in during…

Efficiency and Sustainability in Baking with GEMCO Tumble Blending Solutions Commercial bakeries are under constant pressure to enhance their production methods as more consumers seek out convenient, high-quality baked goods. Tumble blending technologies, which promise improved consistency, efficiency, and product quality, surpass traditional mixing methods. A Scientific Approach to Baking A more scientific approach to baking is an essential aspect of this change. Many commercial bakeries are adopting precise, formula-based methods to ensure uniform results, rather than relying on traditional…

GEMCO blenders have proven to deliver superior yields, consistently achieving up to 99% efficiency compared to the 80-90% typical of traditional ribbon blenders. This efficiency is due to GEMCO’s innovative design, which minimizes material loss and dust. Recent customer success stories highlight significant improvements in yield, safety, and cost savings, with one client saving $3.2 million annually. GEMCO’s robust, long-lasting equipment and advanced features like recipe management and moisture measurement further enhance production efficiency and consistency.

At GEMCO, we lead the industry in industrial mixing and drying equipment. Our machines, tested rigorously and used daily, provide unmatched reliability and efficiency. Discover how our engineering expertise and trusted partnerships, including with Advanced Powder Solutions, make us the global authority in powder processing.

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GEMCO’s Sampling Device Ensuring Contained and Safe Sampling Maintaining the integrity of the product during the sampling process is very important. GEMCO’s innovative sampling device offers a solution that ensures contained sampling, preventing any exposure to the exterior atmosphere. This advancement is especially beneficial for pharmaceutical manufacturers who need to perform in-process safety checks without compromising their batches. The device is welded into the side of the blender or the cover. It features a small fringe attached to a valve,…

Powder Processing Optimization: Overcoming Common Challenges with GEMCO Solutions While people love the efficiency and quality that advanced powder processing can bring, there are some common pain points: Dust and Contamination: Powder processing can generate a lot of dust, which can lead to contamination and health hazards if not properly managed.Equipment Downtime: Unexpected breakdowns or maintenance can halt production, leading to costly delays.Inconsistent Quality: Variability in the final product can be frustrating, especially when precision is crucial.Complex Setup and Calibration:…

GEMCO Lip Seals vs. Rope Packing: Superior Sealing for High-Speed Shafts Discover why GEMCO lip seals outperform traditional rope packing in pharmaceutical applications, offering superior sealing efficiency, contamination prevention, and ease of maintenance. In pharmaceutical environments, traditional high-speed shaft sealing methods, such as oil-impregnated Teflon packing and mechanical compression, often fall short despite their cost-effectiveness. This blog post explores the performance of these conventional seals compared to GEMCO lip seals, emphasizing the superior sealing efficiency, contamination prevention, and ease of…