Chemical Equipment articles from April 2002

Chemical Equipment archives from April 2002

Metal detector: for bulk solids applications. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Booth 13077. E-Z Tec DSP Metal Detector's state-of-the-art electronic design combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" (1/4 VGA) Touch Screen Interface along with advanced Digital Signal Processing to provide detailed analysis and reporting for process...

Bag sealing technology: prevents product contamination. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Booth 11012. Clean Seal[R] technology provides a solution to product contamination in an FIBC. Featured in the Super Sack[R] container, this technology produces a smooth, clean, clear edge after cutting, rather than the frayed, loose threads...

Spiral elevators: for dry bulk materials. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Booth 13085. Spiral elevators are used worldwide for the processing of materials including solid chemicals, synthetic rubber, minerals, ores, foods, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, polymers, grains, plastics and explosives. Elevators can also...

Level by weight: easy to use. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
April 1, 2002... STAR Line PanCake load cell has a 4-20mA output option directly from the load cell. No calibration or summing box is required. All are factory calibrated. Systems are designed for one or two load cells while the remaining two legs are equipped...

Top 10 feeding FAQ's. (New Literature).
April 1, 2002... Booth 19034. Designed for both new and experienced feeder users, this practical and informative 12-page guide answers the ten most frequently asked questions on feeding bulk solids. Principles and practices behind important questions are...

From the editor.
April 1, 2002... April 2002 is a special date for Chemical Equipment Magazine as it marks our 40th year of publication. For the last four decades Chemical Equipment has been an important information source for CPI professionals in need of the latest news of new...

Screener/elevator. (Focus On Bulk Material Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Sieveflo combines a vibratory screen with a portable screw elevator in one easy to clean machine. Standard features include 316 sst construction, integral vibratory screen, bag support table with loading hopper and quick release clamps for easy...

Feeder. (Focus On Bulk Material Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Posimetric Feeder is designed to provide uniform and reliable feed rates with high accuracy. Feeder will operate for years with only nominal wear, is dust-free and not subject to jams. With about 150 units installed so far in the US, this model...

Fully split shaft seals. (Focus On Bulk Material Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... EAS externally-adjustable seals offer complete containment of dry, abrasive powders, pastes, slurries, corrosives, fluids and solvents on a wide variety of rotating equipment. Seals are custom-designed and manufactured to each application and...

Miniature load cell. (Focus On Bulk Material Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... LCGD series miniature compression load cell is useful in a wide variety of applications with minimal space and high capacity requirements. This miniature load cell realizes excellent long-term stability and reliability in rugged operating...

Drum lifts. (Focus On Bulk Material Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... E-Z Drum Lifts provide an ideal means of lifting 30- and 55-gallon steel drums using a fork truck or overhead crane. Lifts feature a maximum capacity of 1000 lbs. while weighing less than 2 pounds themselves. Two models are available: one for...

Highly sensitive metal detector. (Featured Product).
April 1, 2002... Standard three-coil aperture arrangement on the E-Z Tec Metal Detector sends a signal to unit's control for digital processing. The use of Digital Signal Processing, or DSP, aids in detection of metallic contaminants particularly in wet or...

Separator: handles wet or dry applications. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 16120. Separator has been designed to handle wet or dry applications. Up to four screen surfaces can be mounted on one separator, providing up to five predetermined fractions in a single operation. Vibrator housing has been designed...

Vibratory feeder: saves power. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 13077. Model 68B Heavy-Duty Feeder is designed to accurately feed large quantities of bulk materials in rugged environments. Ideal for handling aggregates, slag, coal, ores or grains, feeder is available in a variety of open and tubular...

Mixer/discharge system: pre-engineered package. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Double Planetary Mixer/Discharge System is available as a pre-engineered package. System is available in sizes from 1-500 gallon capacity. It is typically used with the Ross double planetary to push out viscous materials. Charles Ross & Son...

Tank level sensor. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... Company has combined its non-clogging pressure sensor with a high-sensitivity pressure transmitter to create a new tank level sensor. Unlike ultrasonic and capacitance level sensors, foaming or ice does not affect this level sensor. It can be...

Sonic level detectors. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... Sonic level detectors with SonaTech and SonaMaster are designed for difficult applications associated with solid material. Systems feature vertical technology which allows the use of lower frequencies better suited for long distances,...

Level sensor. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... Model MK-1 RF capacitance point level sensor provides reliable and economical point level readings in many applications including free flowing dry bulk materials and many liquids. Sensor's 0.5pF sensitivity is unusually high for such an...

Liquid level/depth monitor. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... Liquid level/depth monitoring system consists of the Model 1810 Level Depth Monitor coupled with either the Model 1890 or Model 1891 Submersible Transmitter. When Model 1810 is paired with either transmitter, result is a highly accurate system...

Point level sensors. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... +GF+ Signet 2211/2212 ultrasonic point level sensors have no moving part and feature redundant ultrasonic transducers for reliability and accuracy in many harsh environments. Point level sensors feature a [+ or -] 1mm accuracy, 6VDC to 24 VDC...

Continuous level system. (Level Indicators & Controls).
April 1, 2002... Ultra-wave[TM] is easy to set up and calibrate with "quick config," which can provide usable level information within minutes. It requires little or no ongoing tuning and can replace guided-dependent level sensing products if using the...

Blind remote option: for filler/ dispenser. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 23016. Filler/Dispenser Controller is available in a blind remote configuration for use in filling, dispensing and IBC applications. Controller can be placed in inaccessible areas and still be programmed and operated via Ethernet with its...

Bulk depalletizer: powerful. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Model 108 bulk depalletizer is constructed with heavy steel "C" channel. Rugged depalletizer frame incorporates over 1600 lbs. of counterweight contained within twin elevator towers, to ensure smooth, accurate and vibration-free performance,...

International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition: May 6-9, 2002 Rosemont, IL.
April 1, 2002... Drum Dumper Booth 17025. Unit discharges drums of iron powder into a hopper at 42" above grade. Control Link[TM] rotation system provides controlled 180 [degrees] rotation for maximum product discharge. Lift & Seal System[TM] hydraulically...

Flexible screw conveyor. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... A single person can now safely and easily handle wash-downs, servicing and auger changeovers in minutes from floor level. High/Low Mobile Helix[TM] is totally portable providing users with unlimited flexibility. Through use of electric actuator...

Metal detection conveyor system. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... E-Z Tec Conveyor System is designed to ensure optimal performance of system's integral metal detection equipment. Custom designed metal detection conveyor system is capable of detecting unwanted ferrous and non-ferrous material and can be...

Low cost timer controller. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... Series DCT500 low cost timer controller for pneumatic conveying systems is designed to provide continuous or on-demand cleaning for receivers and pulse jet systems. Available in 4, 6 or 10 channels, each unit is the same size, minimizing...

Conveyor belt fasteners. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... International 20-page catalog gives full specifying information on three types of Alligator[R] hinged fasteners for light-duty conveyor and flat power-transmission belts, plus hinge-pin alternatives and splicing tools. Catalog opens with an...

Horizontal motion conveyor. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... Slipstick Tube Conveyor uses no internal parts in contact with conveyed material. Instead it uses a gentle-sliding motion and inertia of material itself to move product along length of tube. Conveyor has a long working life and requires less...

Flexible screw conveyor. (Conveyors).
April 1, 2002... Flexible screw conveyor system is designed for applications requiring multiple inlet and outlet configurations. Custom design, which has been used in a number of installations, involves a large feed hopper with multiple conveyor inlets to feed...

In-line mixers: high-shear. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... 3A certified in-line mixers provide efficient, hygienic mixing. Each mixer incorporates a rotor/stator workhead to mix, emulsify, homogenize, solubilize, suspend, disperse and disintegrate solids. Silverson Machines Inc., Box 589, E....

Access & fall protection: for bulk trucks. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Access and fall protection system easily folds down and in one motion provides both access and fall protection along the entire length of loading rack. System is ideal for loading and/or unloading of bulk trucks and railcars. This access and...

Liquid level sensor: digital. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... M-Series digital liquid level sensor provides volume output using magnetostrictive technology. Sensor meets demand for a digital communication interface for vessels from 18" to 60 feet deep. MTS Systems Corp., 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, NC...

Bag packing system. (Bulk Containers & Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Force Flow Bag Packing System utilizes fluidization to rapidly fill bags by supporting particles in an upward air stream. During operation, powder is fluidized forcing product through a filling tube. Unit is designed for 24-hour/day operation...

IBC. (Bulk Containers & Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... OTP-All-Plastic IBC features a one-piece, rugged plastic base for safe shipping and storage of heavy weight products with specific gravity ratings up to 1.6. Rotomolded of rugged LLDPE, IBC accommodates 4-way lift access, stacks two high when...

Folding container. (Bulk Containers & Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... ROPAK[TM] 3230 reusable, folding container with a 32" x 30" footprint offers a return ratio of 3:1. Container collapses to 1/3 of its assembled height and weighs 2000 lbs. It is ideal for high-density small to medium-size parts such as textiles...

Baffled bag. (Bulk Containers & Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Clean Seal[R] baffle in a MaxSack[TM] container is designed to provide a solution to product contamination due to interior baffles of an FIBC. Container's interior baffles and half-moon shaped slits are constructed using "Clean Seal"...

End effector. (Bulk Containers & Handling Equipment).
April 1, 2002... Adjusting bag end effector provides ability to simultaneously palletize multiple bag types and sizes from up to three production lines. When attached to company's robotic palletizer, this tooling design gives end user ability to add new bag...

Multifunctional processing: for large volume applications. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 12135. Large-volume mixing/kneading reactors can be used to achieve processes in a combined single-step that would otherwise require several individual operations. Technology enables material to be processed in a viscous or highly...

Hard durometer tubing: available in additional sizes. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... SUPERTHANE[R] hard durometer tubing is available in 3/4" OD size as well as 9/16". Also available are 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12mm ODs. Shore A 95 hardness polyurethane tubing is ideal for instrumentation lines and mates easily with push-to-connect...

Drum handlers. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Company offers over 100 items to handle steel, fibre and plastic drums and provide numerous operations. Users can move, pour, agitate, mix, palletize, open, heat, lift, weigh, tilt and stack. Custom versions for specific applications are...

Reusable container. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Fold-down, reusable Fold-A-Tote IBC features a single trip, four mil poly liner in a polyester bag set within a rugged plastic base and a collapsible steel frame that folds down for cost-efficient, empty returns. John J. Pape, 535 N. Midland...

Butterfly valve literature. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... The 800 Series Butterfly Valve is a strong, lightweight valve that is chemical resistant. Company specializes in the manufacture of fluid handling and sealing products designed for chemical processing. Pureflex, 4617 E. Paris Ave., Kentwood, MI...

Chemical hose. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Smart-Hose Safety Shut-off system uses an internal cable connected to special valves that are unseated during normal operation. If hose separation occurs, valves instantly shut off material flow in both directions. Goodyear Engineered Products,...

Fluid flow products. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Fluid flow and liquid level switches, level controls and shut down controls are featured in a 72-page online catalog which is also downloadable in PDF format. Pipe sizes range from 1/2" to 48". Visit www.harwil.com. Harwil Corp., 221 Lombard...

Mixer brochure. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Double Helix Positive Mixers feature dual, intermeshed stirrers that are capable of mixing high-viscosity materials faster. This design stirs, kneads, disperses and mixes. Helical blades create a positive folding action that results in fast,...

Radar level gages. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 26016. Sanitary process industry can achieve continuous, non-contact level measurement in inventory and storage applications with the Micropilot line of radar level gages. Endress+Hauser, 2350 Endress Place, Greenwood, IN 46143....

Ceramic tube magnets. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 13077. Grates, traps, rolls, tubes and plates brochure covers super strength ceramic tube magnets that provide 100% more strength than previous circuitsSat at the same price. Eriez Magnetics, 2200 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16514....

Digital weight indicator. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 20121. Model 220 digital indicator is designed to perform many tasks without need for custom application programming. Flexible functionality of this indicator supports digital fill control and checkweighing. Cardinal Scale, Box 151, Webb...

Blower catalog. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 23010. Full line catalog contains photos, descriptions and charts for company's rotary positive displacement blowers. These include Dominator[TM] and other standard models, custom blower packages and vacuum boosters. Tuthill Pneumatics...

Process systems. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 14005. Company has addressed the needs of fine chemical manufacturers with centrifuges, dryers and complete component process systems including application optimized controls. Krauss-Maffei Process Technology, Box 6270, Florence, KY...

Cage mill. (Powder Show Exhibitors).
April 1, 2002... Booth 18044. Model Y cage mill grinder-blender is a selective crushing, controlled-impact, multi-cage mill designed for sizing minerals and agglomerates, whole grains, chemicals, ores and thousands of other materials. Stedman Machine Co., Box...

Modular loading systems: for bulk liquids. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Company creates prefabricated new systems that replace the need for time-intensive, piece-by-piece construction of truck and rail car loading/unloading sites. Each module serves a singular, customized purpose. By assembling each station or skid...

RF point level switch: no calibration. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... No-Cal[TM] technology has resulted in a true RF point level switch that will not require setpoint calibration. IntelliPoint RF's software continuously monitors application for changes in composition, dielectric or conductivity. Ametek...

Bulk bag discharger: dust-free. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 20004. Bulk bag discharger is designed for operation in-line with pneumatic conveyor systems. It eliminates dust during untying, discharging, collapse, retying and removal of bulk bags while increasing safety and promoting complete...

Tubular container: for fine and hygroscopic materials. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 11012. Tubular Super Sack[R] container is ideal as a linerless option for fine and hygroscopic materials. It is also an excellent alternative to the original Four-Panel Super Sack[R] construction. Tubular construction eliminates side...

Weight sensor: for bulk inventory monitoring. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 14098. L-Cell weight sensor is designed for use on legged vessels. "Bolt-on" sensor that was traditionally used on skirted silos can now be applied to legged vessels to create an accurate and affordable weighing system. Palm sized sensor...

Feeder software: improves accuracy. (Powder Show Exhibitor).
April 1, 2002... Booth 19034. Screw speed modulation algorithm improves short-term feeder accuracy on single screw feeders by up to a factor of two. Single screw feeders, particularly at low rates, can have an unsteady feed rate within one revolution of the...

Economical load cell: single point. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... LCAE series is a low cost, highly accurate single point load cell that is ideal for electronic scales and weighing machines. Single point design allows direct mounting to scale base and weighing platforms eliminating need for multiple load...

Change can mixer: in 1-200 gallon sizes. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... VersaMix Model VMC is offered in change can sizes ranging from 1-200 gallons. Air/oil lift system is totally sheathed and finished in either painted steel or stainless steel for use in sanitary environments. Charles Ross & Son, Hauppauge, NY...

Pressure gages: for processes. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Pressure gages are designed for process industry applications. Economical gages are available from 1.5" to 6" dial. Construction is 316 stainless steel or brass internals with custom or standard ranges. Reotemp Insts, 10656 Roselle St., San...

Valve spacers: protect valves. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Spacers replicate fact-to-face dimension of valve they temporarily replace. When used during installation, they assure a perfect fit, and eliminate risk of damage due to overheating from brazing or welding. CPV Mfg. Inc., 851 Preston St.,...

Heat exchanger: handles many jobs. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Terlotherm vertical scraped surface heat exchanger handles heating, cooling, crystallization, aseptic sterilization, polymerization and more. Terlet, 6981 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. 856-317-9960; www.terlotherm.com Write In 214...

PTFE Liners: for 55-gallon drums. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... LFP[TM] Liners are made entirely of PTFE and are available for many styles of containers, including 55 gallon and 30 gallon drums. Excellent release properties of PTFE material allow for easy cleaning of the liner. Textiles Coated...

Measurement devices: low-cost. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Low cost Lo-Co series is an inexpensive turbine flow meter for liquid service. Meter is constructed of 316 sst and NPT type end fittings. It provides an economical solution to applications that cannot accommodate more expensive equipment....

IBC: all-plastic. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... OTP-All-Plastic intermediate bulk container features a 1-piece, rugged plastic base for safe shipping and storage of heavy weight products with specific gravity ratings up to 1.6. Sizes are 275 and 330 gallons. John J. Pape, 535 N. Midland...

Screeners: available in two sizes. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The 2-deck Megatex M2120 model features 120-sq. ft. of total screen area while the 3-deck M3180 offers 180-sq. ft. of total screen area. Both are available in MG and MA configurations. The MG handles capacities of 200-500 TPH. MA configuration...

Drum Scale: monitors hypochlorite. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Drumm-Scale[TM] is a simple and reliable way to accurately monitor the amount of sodium hypochlorite fed from a day tank and the quantity remaining. Super low-profile platform permits easy on and off loading of tanks without need to pit mount...

Stand electric mixers. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Literature lists major specifications for a dozen different electric mixers available from this company. Sizes range from 1/4-1 HP with single- or three-phase motors. Units have one or two 4" or 5" propellers for efficient and thorough mixing....

Injection molded valves & fittings. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Company manufactures thermoplastic injection molded pressure fittings and valves for industrial process piping systems. Fittings are offered in sizes from 1/4" through 12" in PVC and Corzan[R] CPVC. Colonial Engineering, 6400 Corporate Ave.,...

Pneumatic conveying system. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... System is designed for water treatment applications with Potassium Permanganate. System eliminates workers from manually scooping and lifting material into a treatment process. Receiver is heavy-duty 304 stainless steel. Unit comes fully...

Diaphragm valves. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Series BSD pneumatically operated Teflon[R] diaphragm valves with spigot connections are designed for high purity applications. Valves permit inlet pressures up to 100 PSI and backpressure to 25 PSI. Sizes range from 1/4-2". Plast-O-Matic...

Mixing/processing systems. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Integrated processing systems are utilized in pilot plants and in production of small batches of high-value products such as pharmaceuticals, intermediates, foods and fine chemicals. Vessel sizes range from 4-200 liters. Pope Scientific, Box...

Safety shield. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Clear PVC Econo-Gard[R] safety shield permits easy visual inspection of a pipe joint, even in the event of a chemical leak or sprayout. Shield is appropriate for systems carrying certain chemicals at low temperatures and PSI. Ramco Mfg. Co.,...

Gages & sight flow indicators. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Catalog 2005 features liquid level gages, sight flow indicators, gage glass, gaskets and accessories for boilers, heaters, tanks, pipelines and other vessels. Eugene Ernst Products, 116 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ 07727. 732-938-5641;...

Screening equipment. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Booth 16012. Website has company's complete product line of screening equipment including tumbler screeners, multi-frequency adapters, vibratory and safety screeners. Equipment is designed to handle difficult materials. Minox/Elcan, 325 Waverly...

Lab scale mixer. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Lab/Pilot size counter-rotating mixer has been developed for small scale testing of materials, which will deliver perfect scale up results for high viscosity mixing applications and general mixing applications. Jongia, 6981 N. Park Dr.,...

Spiral elevators. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Elevators are used worldwide for processing of materials including synthetic rubber, minerals, ores, foods, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, polymers, solid chemicals, grains, plastics and explosives. Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Box 37070,...

Heat exchanger. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... TherMax2 heat exchanger features enhanced turbulence created by its spiral design. Unit features all welded stainless steel construction and a compact modular design. Process Technology, Box 660, Mentor, OH 44061. 440-946-9500;...

Grease kettles. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Grease kettles feature a double motion agitator, consisting of an anchor-style stirrer with wall scrapers and pitched cross arms, which assist in creating a top-to-bottom flow pattern for liquid. Patterson Process Equipment Corp., 1103 Drummond...

Multi-language mixers. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Web site allows users to select from a variety of language options including French, Spanish, Japanese and Portuguese as well as English. Site also boasts an easy to navigate format which allows access to information that is timely and relevant...

Pump seal chamber. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Vogel IC Series chemical process pumps now feature a patented seal chamber design called the Cyclone seal chamber that has been proven to extend mechanical life for chemical process applications. Goulds Pumps, 240 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY...

Drum lift. (Technology Showcase).
April 1, 2002... Model DL-1 compact, economical, hydraulic powered drum lift will run off 110VAC, 12 VDC or air and turns drums of 800 lbs. to 500 lbs. half full. Grip-Rite adapters are featured for fiber drums. Wheels and casters are replaceable....

40 years of excellence: 1962-2002.
April 1, 2002... In 1962 visionary Ted Gordon saw the need for a product tabloid to serve the industrial chemical process industry. A magazine that brought CPI professionals news of the latest equipment and services available seemed to be just the right thing....