Abstract: A process and a device are used to process granulated materials such as abrasives for centrifugal wheel cleaning systems or welding powder for welding machines. Operation is based on the suction principle; an adjustable amount of ambient air is drawn in to be used as the conveying air for the granulated material and takes the latter to the processing device. A part of this conveying air is also used to separate foreign bodies from the granulated material. Granulated material and conveying air flow in a stream of material which gradually grows wider and thinner, to an accumulation point from which they trickle in the form of a screen to a hopper. In the process the other portion of conveying air flows through them. The ambient air that is drawn in may also be used to remove dust from an operating compartment before it is used as conveying air. Negative pressure prevails throughout the system to prevent particulate escape into the environment.

Abstract: Built-up or facing material is melted in an electric arc between a parent member and at least one electrode movable relative to the parent member. As the electrode moves, at least one welding parameter is varied in a predetermined zone of movement in order to form an open channel. After passing this zone, the original welding parameters are restored and a former is placed over the channel to complete the cross-section of the channel. Welding continues until the required wall member has been reached. The former can be subsequently removed by dissolving or decomposition. The open channels may receive neutron-absorbent material where the member is used as a cylindrical storage receptacle for nuclear fuel elements.

Abstract: The ribbed article has ribs which are built-up of multi-layer ribs. In the crossing points or overlap zones, some of the weld seams of one rib are continuous or discontinuous while the weld seams of the crossing rib are discontinuous or continuous as the case may be. The overall height of the overlap zone is the same as the ribs forming the overlap zone. A pair of guide beads are also applied to the base member prior to application of the first weld layer of a rib in order to guide the build-up of a rib.

Abstract: The apparatus for the build-up welding of a hollow articles uses at least two rollers for supporting the hollow parent member during application of the build-up welding. The rollers ride on a raceway formed on the hollow parent member.Where the raceway is also formed of built-up welding, the rollers are provided in pairs with each roller being alternatingly relieved of load to permit build-up of the raceway.

Abstract: The collapsible safety element has a polygonal end and a star-shaped end which are interconnected by flat triangular sections. The triangular sections are disposed relative to one another so that the points of the star-shaped end are in line with the corners at the polygon-shaped end. Consequently, when the safety element is closed, the triangular sections extending from the star-shaped end are disposed in parallel relation to each other. This improves and increases the sealing effect of the safety element at high pressure.