All specialists under one roof Systems for the Rubber and Tire Industry: Innovative technologies for economic raw material handling. Rubber-Tire-Manufacturers 1
The Zeppelin group 100 years of meeting your tasks has helped us gain strength through experience. 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. 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. 2
Zeppelin has been the leader in the international market for decades. Thanks to our own modern manufacturing plant and the international experience of our assembly staff and service engineers we guarantee quality of the highest level. Competence in bulk solids handling you can rely on Zeppelin. The industrial Zeppelin group and the number of divisions belonging 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 companies, 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. 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. 3
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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 knowhow and in particular experience. Zeppelin as technology leader in this demanding 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. 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. For Raw Material Intake, Storage and Conveying Technologies, Polymer Feed, Weighing & 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. 5
Turn-key systems: Turn-key Systems from the Mixing Room Specialists. 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 responsibility for the Complete Batch Preparation Processes and Guarantee the Batch Weights and product Quality by using specially developed techniques and components. The Control of the whole Spectrum of Material Handling is the base for a complete 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. 6
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 Concept 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 Arrangement 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 particular concept: the Profitability and Operational Security of Your System 7
Product Intake and Storage Always on the Safe Side with the Technology Leader in Silos. 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 & technologies 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. Deliveries 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 accommodate the Material Characteristics. 8
Pneumatic Conveying Dust Free, Reliable, Low Fines Generation. To ensure an absolutely Dust Free System and Workplace, the powdery raw materials have to be conveyed pneumatically in closed systems. Depending on the Characteristics 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. In modern Rubber Compounds in the tire industry 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 operate reliably, dust free and with the specified performance at all times. For Dense Phase conveying we use our patented by-pass conveying systems (Overflow) where a controlled quantity of secondary air is put into the pipe at defined intervals, preventing material plugs from blocking the line. For the air regulation we can utilise our patented intelligent air management systems (AQU) which regulate the airflow automatically. These optimize the system to suit the flow characteristics of the carbon black and silica grades for Minimum Fines. Secondary Air Injection with Overflow Valve. 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. 9
Feeding / Dosing and Weighing High Precision Mixer Feeding 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. Weigh Hopper with fully fluidised cone Mixer Feed Chute with Off-Spec Discharge Feeding / Dosing are affected by Dosing Screws, Rotary Valves, or Conveying Lines which are adapted to the products and work with adjustable frequency controllers. Our Weighing Systems, 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 sticking in hoppers, drop chutes and mixer feed chutes. This in turn ensures the Accuracy of the Batch Formula right to the mixer. Dosing screws can only work effectively 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. 10
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 combination 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. 11
Oil and Small Components Systems with Maximum Reliability. For Liquids and Minor Chemical Additives we have our own specially designed products 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 developed by Zeppelin for use with i.e. Plasticizers, 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 Automatic 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. 12
Controls Everything in View and Under Control. The Controls Package is the central nervous system of a Modern Automated Mixing Room. We can provide everything you need: Power Distribution, Weigh Controllers, Central Servers, Material & Formula Database, Archiving, Local Operator 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 Serviceable 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. 13
Test Center Leading edge technology is not accidental, but earned. 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 Development 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 contribute to your success. Ensuring that you obtain 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. 14
Powders or pellets nothing is left unexplained. 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 uncertainties 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 15
All specialists under one roof www.lake-of-consens.com The Zeppelin group of companies: All specialists under one roof. Presented by: Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbH Leutholdstr. 108 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany Phone: (+49) 75 41 20 2-02 Fax: (+49) 75 41 20 2-491 E-mail: zentral.fn@zeppelin.com Zeppelin Materials Handling GmbH Leutholdstr. 108 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany Phone: (+49) 75 41 20 2-02 Fax: (+49) 75 41 20 2-581 E-mail: info.fn@zeppelin.com Zeppelin Belgium N.V. Munsterenstraat 9 3600 Genk, Belgium Phone: (+32) 89 62 94 00 Fax: (+32) 89 61 18 31 E-mail: zeppelin.belgium@zeppelin.be Zeppelin Technolgy Far East Pte, Ltd. #18-06 Odeon Towers 331 North Bridge Road Singapore 188720, Singapore Phone: (+65) 63 36 33 20 Fax: (+65) 63 39 99 29 E-mail: buero@zeppelin-zfe.com.sg JMB Zeppelin Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. Rua João XXIII, N 650 CEP 09851-630 Jardim Nazareth São Bernardo do Campo, SP São Paulo, Brazil Phone: (+55) 11 43 93 94 00 Fax: (+55) 11 43 92 23 33 E-mail: diretoria@jmbzeppelin.com.br Zeppelin Systems India Pvt Ltd. F411-414, Kailas Industrial Complex Godrej Park Site Off L.B.S. Marg Vikhroll (West), Mumbay 400 079, India Phone: (+91) 22 25 18 16 14 Fax: (+91) 22 55 97 49 05 E-mail: zeppelin@mtnl.net.in Zeppelin Solid Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. 111#, Parkview Center No. 5, Fangyuan West Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100016, China Phone: (+86) 10 64 32 48 59 (+86) 10 64 32 48 69 Fax: (+86) 10 64 32 48 29 E-mail: office@zeppelin-china.com Zeppelin Systems USA, Inc. P.O. Box 40501 Houston TX 77240-0501, USA Phone: (+1) 71 38 49 56 66 Fax: (+1) 71 38 49 56 55 E-mail: zeppelin-usa@zeppelin-usa.com Zeppelin Plast Tech S.r.l. Centro Direzionale Summit Palazzo C /Via Brescia 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio, Italy Phone: (+39) 02 92 10 69 05 Fax: (+39) 02 92 10 42 19 E-mail: info@zeppelin-zi.it Please visit our web site: http://www.zeppelin-industry.com Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbH, SD 03/06. Any changes are reserved.