Process Heating articles from June 2006

Process Heating archives from June 2006

Thermal fluids, mold temperature control, and more: sharing the secrets.(Commentary)
June 1, 2006... One of my favorite shows is "Unwrapped." For those who haven't seen it, "'Unwrapped' uncovers behind-the-scenes details on classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum," according to the Food...

NPE returns to Chicago.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... NPE 2006, the International Plastics Showcase, will take place from June 19 to 23 at Chicago's McCormick Place exposition center. Among the exhibitors at NPE 2006 will be suppliers of primary processing and auxiliary equipment, including...

Hix supplies oven to firearms maker.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... When Wilson Combat, a Berryville, Ark.-based custom firearms manufacturer, needed more capacity and more control over a wider heat range for curing its proprietary coating known as Armor-Tuff, the company called on Hix Corp., Pittsburg, Kansas,...

Recycled water line to conserve Alberta river water.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... A new recycled water line from the City of Edmonton's Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment plant will reduce the amount of water drawn directly from the North Saskatchewan and provide water for Petro-Canada's Strathcona County refinery. ...

Investment group purchases Novatec.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... A group of private investors led by two plastics auxiliary equipment executives has purchased Baltimore-based Novatec Inc. and aims to double the size of the company in three years by releasing new products such as resin dryers, among other...

Lewco supplies oven to Tier 1 automotive supplier.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... A Tier 1 automotive supplier selected Lewco Inc., Sandusky, Ohio, as its supplier of a custom designed electrically heated drawer oven with trays for curing automotive parts. The oven required four 29.75" by 17.5" trays, each designed to handle...

Rapid Ship program for tubular heaters.(Inner Workings)
June 1, 2006... Standard tubular heaters from St. Louis-based Watlow can be shipped same day, next day or for three-day delivery through the company's Rapid Ship program. Watlow guarantees to meet its promised ship dates from the Rapid Ship program or shipping...

Avatar Instruments.(Web Watch)
June 1, 2006... If you're looking for SCRs, SCR controllers, power controls, thyristors or triacs for temperature control, look no further than www.scrpower.com, the new web site from Avatar Instruments, Broomall, Pa. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... June 19-21 -- Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding Seminar, Lowell, Mass. Sponsored by University of Massachusetts. Call (978) 934-2495 or visit continuinged.uml.edu/plastics. 19-23 -- Injection Molding Seminar, Lowell, Mass....

Using infrared to make oven-skin temperatures surveys: hit or miss-ivity.(Energy Notes)
June 1, 2006... With energy costs in an upward Death Spiral, everybody's getting serious about monitoring their energy use. For many plants, a big part of this is surveying their ovens and furnaces to identify areas for improvement. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Point-and-shoot temperature readings: infrared thermometers.(Heating Highlights)
June 1, 2006... When you have to measure the temperature of the untouchable and have ruled out using the thermocouple and the RTD, your best choice is usually one of the many infrared thermometers (also known as optical pyrometers). The sensing technology is...

Flexible system needed: curing extruded rubber seals.(IRED Spotlight)
June 1, 2006... A manufacturer of extruded rubber seals for the automotive industry needed a curing system that: * Brings instant on/off heating capabilities. * Cures the coating in as little as 30 sec. * Is capable of completely surrounding the...

Managing plastics molding.(Heaters)
June 1, 2006... Temperature-related problems can occur when molding semi-crystalline engineering polymers such as POM (acetal), PA (nylon), PBT and PET (polyesters). However, simple solutions exist that will allow you to mold final parts with the proper...

Thermal fluids: an overview; No one fluid is ideal for all uses. A brief survey of three basic groups--petroleum-based, synthetic aromatic and specialty fluids--outlines the general characteristics of each type.(Heat Transfer Fluids)
June 1, 2006... I have in my office information on approximately 70 different thermal fluids, and every time I think that I have them all, I learn about another. The variety of fluids available to the end user is staggering, and each supplier advertises his...

An alternative to PLC based analog control: applications controlled with a PLC that require accurate single- or multi-loop PID control and handling of discrete loops can add PID control modules supporting the PLC.(Process Control)
June 1, 2006... In recent years, it has become more common to integrate analog control loops and, more specifically, PID control, into a programmable logic controller (PLC) system. This practice is technically feasible but often not as functional or easy to...

Indirect dryers overview: whether heated in tubes, drums, by paddles or cones, or on pans, indirect dryers extract moisture from the product through conduction rather than convection. What distinguishes one type from another?(Dryers)
June 1, 2006... Indirect dryers employ similar principles of operation to direct dryers. However, the fundamental difference is that the method of heat transfer is predominantly by conduction as opposed to convection. These units are sometimes referred to as...

Pros & cons: cooling alternatives for plastic extrusion.(Chillers)
June 1, 2006... Like many other processes, plastic extrusion requires a substantial amount of cooling capacity. During processing, the plastic is heated, melted and extruded through the die. It then must be cooled so that it will solidify into its new shape....

Equipment overview: heaters.(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... Convection and conduction heaters take the shape, size and configuration you need to get heat where you need it. Find suppliers that will satisfy your process requirements in this print edition or online at www.process-heating.com. ...

Steam generators for pharmaceutical processing.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Steam generators for pharmaceutical processing boost in-plant efficiency; provide a source of high-quality production steam or low-pressure humidification; provide precise temperature and pressure control; and eliminate the risk of steam...

Low-pressure steam boilers.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Boilers have inclined water tube with steam drum, ultra-low N[O.sub.x] emissions at 12 ppm (at 3 percent [O.sub.2'] based on factory high-fire testing), and premix design. Capacities range up to 167 BHP. Other features include ASME boiler and...

Zirconium heat exchangers.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Zirconium provides resistance to chemical solutions even at elevated temperatures and pressures. It resists corrosive attack in most organic and mineral acids, strong alkalis and some molten salts. Zirconium's corrosion resistance is due to the...

Laboratory oven.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... General-purpose laboratory ovens are suited for curing, drying, aging and bake out. HF Series forced convection ovens come with programmable controllers and independent high-limit thermostats. FX Series forced convection ovens are supplied with...

Mini sanitary temperature probes.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... RTDs are designed for applications that require critical temperature measurement for small-diameter lines in sanitary processes. The RTDs cover temperature range from -58 to 392[degrees]F (-50 to 200[degrees]C) with [+ or -]0.10 percent...

DIN-rail controller for single-loop control.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Series 1ZC is stackable to the required number of zones. The CE-approved autotuning controller is designed for precise control of a single control loop with two independent outputs configurable as direct-acting, reverse-acting or alarm. A...

Vacuum oven.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Model SVO-9 provides a 9 [ft.sup.3] capacity chamber and is available off the shelf to reduce customer lead time. The oven automates purge/backfill steps and has custom pump and controller configurations as well as datalogging and...

High efficiency boiler.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Series HECLM is a high efficiency version of the company's CLM Series forced-draft gas hot water boilers. Integrated extended-surface heat extractor boosts performance to 85 percent without complications of condensation. Models range from 900...

Ethernet temperature controller.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Models UT351/UT551 offer features such as autotune, fuzzy logic overshoot, suppression and hunting suppression. Ethernet gateway makes it possible to connect serial controllers and other Modbus devices to the temperature controller through...

Heat exchangers for corrosive applications.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Meeting TEMA standards, shell-and-tube heat exchangers suit highly corrosive environments in the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Fabricated of reactive materials such as tantalum, zirconium, niobium, titanium or...

Compact cartridge heater.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Cartridge heaters have 0.125" body and high watt density to provide a lot of power in a small area. Compact size allows heater to fit where other cartridge heaters may not. Features include max 30W/linear inch power, user-specified cold-section...

Programmable timer.(Product Highlights)
June 1, 2006... Model PTC-13 offers 11 operating modes applied to two timed output relay contacts. When only one of the timers is being used, the other output acts as a set of instantaneous changeover contacts. A single model provides timing from 0.1 sec to...

Industrial ovens & furnaces.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... For nearly 30 years, Epcon Industrial Systems, LP has served the world's industrial heat processing needs through innovative custom industrial ovens and furnaces. We engineer and manufacture a variety of ovens and furnaces for: burn off,...

Infrared burners.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Porvair Advanced Materials introduces MetFlame[TM] PB. A high efficiency infrared burner capable of reaching uniform operating temperatures up to 2100[degrees]F instantaneously. It is robust enough for the toughest commercial cooking or...

Combustion control.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Combustion control gas valves, control motors, flame safeguards, electronic burner management systems, temperature and leak test controls approved for use world-wide. Component compatibility assures low operating costs, safe operation and...

Fluid circulating temperature control units.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Technical information describing how Advantage fluid temperature control units maintain constant fluid temperatures to heat and cool industrial processes. Visit www.advantageengineering.com for free download and for online pricing. Advantage...

Chiller controls.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... For 30 years CAREL has been a leading manufacturer of OEM chiller controls. LCD graphic displays, communications, and brand labeling are just the beginning. See our chiller controllers at www.carelusa.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Process air heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... A leader in industrial process heating and manufacturing equipment since 1951. Design, Manufacturing, Renovation, Installation, Service, Component Part Sales & Repair. Process air heaters for dryers, direct or high efficiency indirect fired....

Heat transfer system cleaners.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Full line of System Cleaners easily remove sludge and varnish from heat transfer systems of all types. The only one able to clean and run long term production at the same time! Duratherm Extended Life Fluids, Ph: 800-446-4910....

Process heating equipment.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Comprehensive brochure presents the entire line of process heating equipment and systems from the Eclipse family of brands. Our global powerhouse of industry-leading products includes combustion burners, packaged burners, integrated combustion...

Infrared product line.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Introducing a NEW, brochure on our IRtec Infrared product line, consisting of non-contact, infrared temperature thermometers in either a Portable or a continuous monitoring system. These are ideal tools for high performance and efficiency in a...

Exothermics Inc.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Exothermics' complete air-to-air heat exchangers bro-chure is available in English, French, German and Spa-nish. Contact: Exothermics Inc. (USA), (800) 662-3966; or Exothermics LTD. (United Kingdom) 1 905 794671. Internet: www.exothermics.com....

Fulton thermal fluid.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... (Hot Oil) Heaters Fulton thermal heaters are available to 14,000,000 BTU/hr with operating temperatures to 750[degrees]F. Customized skid mounted heater system packages available. Fulton Thermal Corporation, Ph: 315-298-8500; www.fulton.com ...

Over-the-side heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... TruHeat over-the-side heaters offer maximum corrosion resistance. Our focus on quality and customer service makes us the most sought after immersion heater manufacturer in the United States. 800-879-6199; www.truheat.com [ILLUSTRATION...

Thermal fluid heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Our DH series, available in sizes from 400,000 BTU/hour to 100MM BTU/hour, provides an efficient means of supplying indirect heat to one or more industrial heat consumers. GTS Energy Inc. www.mindspring.com/~gtsenergy. [ILLUSTRATION...

Electric heating elements for 50 years.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Hotwatt has expanded our product line to 50 various items including cartridge, air process, immersion, strip and fin strip, tubular and finned tubular, band, foil, flexible glasrope and ceramic heaters. We are dedicated to the design and...

Gas safety and control.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... DUNGS has been developing and manufacturing high-quality components for gas safety and control systems for over 50 years. The American versions are tested and approved to UL, FM and CSA standards. European designs are tested to EN and DIN...

Industrial process chillers.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Koolant Koolers manufactures a complete line of standard design, and custom engineered, industrial process chillers, from 1/8 to 700 ton capacity. Fully packaged chillers include controls and circulating pumps. Ph: 269-349-6800; Fax:...

Building Automation & HVAC systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Dwyer's new catalog for the Building Automation & HVAC markets. Products are grouped together by application: water-cooling systems, boilers, air quality & control, test equipment and signal processing. Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Ph:...

Intelligent Valve Actuator.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... SMARTLINK[TM] Intelligent Valve Actuator Assembly provides precise and repeatable flow control in industrial applications. The actuator assembly is user-programmable at up to 800 adjustment steps with 0.1[degrees] accuracy. Valve bodies...

Central chillers line.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Mokon introduces its new line of Iceman central chillers, designed to provide efficient and reliable centralized cooling. These air-cooled or water-cooled units, with capacities from 30 to 80 tons, feature both single and multiple-circuit...

HVAC coil selection program.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... MultiTherm LLC has developed a state of the art HVAC coil selection program. The program calculates performance on existing coils as well as makes selections on the most efficient coils for your job. It offers the lowest pressure drop along...

Process heat and control systems.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Ogden's newest brochure describes their capabilities in supplying turnkey heat and control systems with ratings from just a few kilowatts to megawatts of power. Component options, accessories, along with ASME coding and testing procedures are...

Thermally stable heat transfer fluid.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Paratherm NF[R] heat transfer fluid is highly efficient, thermally stable and cost-effective. The fluid is non-fouling and capable of continuous film temperatures to 650[degrees]F. NF fluid is non-toxic, odor-free, human-safe and well suited...

New catalog of solid state controls.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Short form catalog describes the most complete line of solid state motor and power controls with ratings to 1,200 amps, 600 volts. Single phase and three phase, zero-fired and phase angle controls, relays, motor soft-starters, reversing...

Protectofier Service Manual.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... This comprehensive Service Manual covers all Protectofier combustion safeguard units. Infor-mation on installation, service guides, testing and trouble shooting as well as specifications, features and application on single and multi-burner...

Industrial temperature control.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... QPC Systems Inc. designs and manufactures a broad range of industrial temperature control equipment. Located in Holland, Michigan, QPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of IdraPrince. QPC Systems, Inc. Tel 616-394-6988 Fax 616-394-6986....

Research Inc.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Research SpotIR[R] heaters offer the capability to heat a circular area as small as .25 inches with infrared technology. An air-cooled reflector coupled with rapid response T3 lamps offer users the benefit of a high density heating solution and...

Control equipment catalog.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... FREE catalog from RKC Instrument, a worldwide leader in temperature and process controls since 1937. Complete control equipment catalog includes single loop and multi-zone controllers, indicators, power controllers, heater break alarms, and...

Panel heater brochure.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... This new piece of literature displays the many panel heater options available. Heater dimensions, styles, shapes, mounting, termination, watt densities, and voltage are reviewed. Solar Products Inc., The Infrared Heater Co., (800) 616-2601. ...

Stock and custom heaters.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Catalog describes units with insulation of silicone rubber or flexible Kapton; die-cut or stamped flat units; and heaters bonded to mating metal parts or molded to 3 dimensions. Technical Heaters Inc./Thermo-lab, (818) 365-9435; fax (818)...

Industrial heating solutions.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... This brochure provides a unique overview of many kinds of industrial heating solutions, demonstrating that there is a wide range of applications where electrical heat can not only meet manufacturers' needs, but provide uniform and...

We'll Keep You in the Loop.(Free Literature)
June 1, 2006... Watlow's product catalog CD, We'll Keep You in the Loop, now contains all four books in Watlow's catalog series including the heaters, sensors and controllers catalogs and reference guide. To receive your free copy of the CD contact Watlow at...

Grieve Corp.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... Grieve Corp., Round Lake, Ill., promoted three members of the management team. P.J. "Pat" Calabrese was named chairman; Doug Grieve was named president; and Frank Calabrese was named vice president, sales. Grieve manufactures ovens, furnaces,...

Omega Engineering Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... "BlueCat New Horizons in Data Acquisition Systems" catalog from Omega Engineering Inc., Stamford, Conn., was released and includes 120 "Dilbert" cartoons as well as more than 130 pages describing products for data acquisition systems. The...

Eclipse Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... Rockford, Ill.-based Eclipse Inc. acquired the intellectual assets and brand name of Laidlaw Drew Ltd. Previously headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, Laidlaw Drew was an international supplier of burners and complete combustion systems to...

Alstom Power, Air Preheater Co.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... The offices of Raymond Operations of Alstom Power, Air Preheater Co. have moved to 4525 Weaver Parkway, Suite 250, Warrenville, IL 60555. Its toll-free phone remains (877) 661-5509, but its local phone changed to (630) 393-1000 and the fax...

Spirax Sarco Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc named Mark E. Vernon, president and general manager of Blythewood, S.C.-based Spirax Sarco Inc., its U.S. subsidiary, to its board of directors. Vernon will join the Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc board as divisional...

Marsden Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... Dalum Papir of Odense, Denmark, awarded an order for a gas infrared drying system to Marsden Inc., Pennsauken, N.J., in cooperation with UMV Drying AB. The system will replace an existing electric infrared system and will be installed following...

Ameritherm Inc.(Places & Faces)
June 1, 2006... Scottsville, N.Y.-based Ameritherm Inc., an Ambrell company, promoted two staff members. Tom Giglia was promoted to vice president and chief operating officer and has overall responsibility for Ameritherm and its subsidiary, Cheltenham...