Chemical Equipment articles from April 2004

Chemical Equipment archives from April 2004

Quick screen change system: allows fast screen changes.
April 1, 2004... Company claims the Air-Lift system integral to circular vibratory screening frames allows cleaning, inspection and screen changes 400-500% faster and with 75-85% less manual effort. Lightweight device consists of two vertically mounted air...

Offset feeder: for cluster applications.
April 1, 2004... SolidsFlow[R] Offset Feeder is excellent for applications where several feeders are positioned around a process or where headroom is limited. Feeder accurately meters bulk solid materials continuously or in batches through an offset discharge...

Bulk Solids Pump[TM]: feeds bulk materials.
April 1, 2004... Bulk Solids Pump[TM] (BSP) is a new concept for feeding bulk materials. BSP feeder does not use the usual screws/augers, belts or vibratory trays to convey the material. It utilizes positive displacement action to feed free flowing materials...

Elevating platforms: protect operators.
April 1, 2004... G-RAFF Elevating Platforms provide an excellent fall protection system. Platforms are self-supporting and feature a level access platform that raises and lowers to the exact height of the vehicle. Other features include: machine screw...

Piping tech center.(New Literature)
April 1, 2004... Free online technical support center has just been launched providing thermal plastic piping industry a comprehensive interactive resource for technical data on PVC, CPVC and specialty piping products. Website "Harvel.com" features extensive...

Conical mixers & dryers.(Editor's Choice)
April 1, 2004... Conical mixers and dryers offer high mixing accuracy and low shear force to the products mixed while maintaining low energy consumption and the ability for variable volume filling down to 20% of overall volume design on powders, pastes and...

Bulk box replacement.(Bulk Material Handling)
April 1, 2004... FlexiStack[TM] container is a bulk box replacement that combines the best characteristics of a box with all the advantages of an FIBC. Container is ideal for resin pellets and other materials that are currently transported in corrugated boxes....

Stacker/dispenser.(Bulk Material Handling)
April 1, 2004... Automatic stacker/dispenser is designed for open or closed collapsible containers. Model 50-57RP can handle up to four containers per minute. Adjustable units are available to handle multiple sizes, Low level or full magazine detection alerts...

Mobile platforms.(Bulk Material Handling)
April 1, 2004... Redi-Rack Platforms and TC6 Mobile Platforms are proven security inspection structures that enable safety managers to do a faster, yet more complete job of tank and rail car inspections required by today's heightened security concerns....

Touch Screen Controllers.(Bulk Material Handling)
April 1, 2004... Metron 05 Touch-Screen Controller features a backlit touch-screen display with an oscilloscope function that shows the signals coming from metal detector sensing coils. Viewing the signals makes adjusting detector sensitivity, time delays and...

Load cells.(Bulk Material Handling)
April 1, 2004... Company's family of load cells now includes the LD360s and LD3xiC. Both have been refined to deliver high performance for two distinct types of applications. LD360s was designed for the most demanding applications in processing high-risk,...

Industrial AC drive: available in configured models.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... F7 AC drive is designed for rugged industrial applications and is available with numerous configured options. A broad range of configurations includes input breakers, disconnects or fuses, input/output reactors, a variety of feedback cards,...

Gas Monitoring Network: economical, expandable.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... MDS-8 Gas Monitoring Network is a compact, easy-to-install gas monitoring system that provides networked surveillance for multiple locations and/or multiple gases. Network is designed to provide life safety personnel with centralized toxic gas...

Gas detector: monitors several gases.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Dual-gas detector simultaneously monitors a hydrocarbon gas plus carbon dioxide or water vapor. Lineup includes virtually every hydrocarbon gas--propane, butane, and methane--as well as less common gases like xylene and ethylene oxide....

Polyethylene stand: for tanks and drums.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Polyethylene stand vides strength, chemical resistance and forklift accessibility. Built to with-stand 1.9 specific gravity materials, stand supports both the vertical flat bottom and total drain vertical tanks offered by this company in sizes...

Ultrasonic problem solver: for difficult applications.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... BulkSonics[R] can provide non-contact ultrasonic continuous level measurement in difficult bulk solid and liquid applications. Product line consists of two groups of sensors and stand-alone transmitters. Smart transmitters combine transducer...

Storage cabinets: with Plexiglas[R] inserts.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Visible storage cabinets feature stylish double doors with Plexiglas[R] inserts, permitting visual access to contents without opening doors. Additional features include: three-point locking device for security; "Quiet-Door" design for...

Aerosol can processor: with automatic feeder.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Explosion-proof Super 800 Aerosol Can processor provides an enhanced safety margin and the option of automatic can feeding. It processes up to 800 aerosol cans per hour and has an air/hydraulic logic control system with fewer moving parts for...

Lower cost sensor: resists fouling.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... PEEK[TM] sensor offers a lower cost solution than previous versions for submersion applications. Sensor fits into the same space and has similar specs, making it a drop-in replacement for the existing sensor. Electrodeless sensor design...

Suspended plate magnets: capture tramp iron.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Suspended plate magnets install above conveyors to capture tramp iron from dry, bulk particulates conveyed on trough or flat-belt conveyors and are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate common conveyor belt widths. Options include a...

Sensor housing: explosion-proof.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... TempoGuard II explosion-proof, high-pressure housing (HPH) is designed for Class I, Division I, Groups A, B, C and D areas. Sold as an integrated, IP68 sealed, stainless steel sensor package, the housing prevents ignition of flammable gasses...

Integrated test valve assembly: for steam trap monitoring.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Integrated test valve assembly consists of two stainless steel 63 series general purpose ball valves for isolation and testing and a sturdy CF3M two-bolt universal mount that offers easy installation of a steam trap. Valves features oval...

Universal Pipe Gaskets: for chemical process pipe.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Universal Pipe Gaskets enable users to standardize gasket applications across steel, glass-lined steel and FRP systems wherever a non-metallic gasket can be used. Unaffected by even the most aggressive chemicals, gaskets provide high...

Flexible tubing: for pneumatic and fluid applications.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Polyurethane, Vinyl, and Vyplas tubing is manufactured in an ISO 9001 registered facility using digital monitoring equipment to ensure strict tolerances are maintained. Standard packaging options include bulk spools ranging from 200-2500 feet....

Temperature controllers: microprocessor-based.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Series CV microprocessor-based temperature controllers allow users to view or adjust an application's desired set point temperature value while the controller is operating in its normal steady state. To use the new option, operators simply...

Pulsation dampener: does not need metal fasteners.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Revolution pulsation dampener features threaded housings that screw together eliminating the need for metal fasteners that are subject to the damaging effects of corrosive environments. Dampener is available in PVC construction with a PVC...

Centrifugal blowers: low maintenance.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... VR Series centrifugal blowers utilize precision, no maintenance, ceramic hybrid bearings rated at 40,000 RPM. Blowers meet low-noise and vibration standards required by the US Navy and automotive manufacturers. Compact design allows for maximum...

Gas-tight blowers: provide long life and reliability.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Omega blowers feature double piston ring, hardened-steel gas and oil seals for reliable sealing and long service life. The input shaft features double lip type seals with an oil barrier to prevent air ingress and fugitive emissions. This unit...

Custom vacuum lifter: handles products from inside.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Inside vacuum lifter features a lightweight aluminum articulating handle and a custom fabricated end-effector that reaches down into products and lifts them from an interior surface. Featuring fingertip up/down and vacuum attach and release...

Bulk bag unloader: mobile.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Bulk bag unloader is combined with the Series 400 Helix[TM] conveyor and a mobile frame. Result is a versatile system that can be moved to any number of processing stations for charging as needed. Transfer rates of up to 3-4 cu. Ft./min are...

HPLC injectors: high pressure.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Cheminert[R] C2XH series injectors are designed for use at pressures greater than typical HPLC use. These injectors are rated for use at up to 10,000. They feature Valco 1/16" fittings and are available with .010" or .016" bore in 4, 6 and 10...

Investigating causes of severe vibration in a 3000 HP titanium chemical process blower.
April 1, 2004... Two titanium process blowers at a major U.S. chemical manufacturer were exhibiting unacceptable levels of vibration. Both were employed to move wet chlorine gas, each increasing the gas pressure by approximately 6.5 PSI while circulating a...

Custom shaft seals.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Original MECO seals are designed for rotating process machinery handling dry, abrasive powders and bulk solids. Low-maintenance seals are available fully-split to retrofit without removing bearings. Woodex Bearing Co. Use InfoLINK 4D2650...

Fluorinated lubricants.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Krytox[R] Fluorinated Greases and Oils are chemically inert and insoluble in common solvents. Temperature stability is to 800[degrees]F. Lubricants are compatible with plastics, rubber, ceramics and metals. They are non-flammable and contain no...

Industrial catalog.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... 2004/05 Cole-Parmer[R] Industrial Catalog contains everything needed for fluid handling and test, measurement and control needs in 448 pages. Inside, readers will find all the leading engineering and maintenance products. Request a free copy at...

Drum Hot Boxes.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Industrial oven catalog describes the full line of Sahara Hot Boxes, energy-efficient ovens designed to safely heat drums and totes. Hot Boxes are available in capacities from one to 32 drums and replace inefficient home made hot rooms and...

Drum & tote filling machine.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Palletized drum and tote filling machine fills 55-gallon drums, totes and pails. Company manufactures heavy duty equipment for filling and conveying products in a variety of industries. Specialty Equipment Use InfoLINK 4D2654 or Call...

Access & fall protection.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Company provides access and fall protection equipment. Complete line consists of patented elevating platforms, stationary platforms with/without canopies, portable platforms, safety systems, access equipment and horizontal lifeline. G-Raff...

Designer CD.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Up to 64% of a process or manufacturing application costs are spent on system configuration and development time. With the FREE measurement and control designer CD users can select the best software and hardware for system requirements. Visit...

Flexible Screw Conveyors.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Convey-All[TM]/FSC Flexible Screw Conveyors feature a rugged modular design for powder or granular material and are available in 10-20 ft. lengths. They offer a choice of a 3" diameter helix screw that conveys up to 150 cu. ft./hr, or a 4"...

Dry solids processing.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Brochure describes company's full line of equipment for storing, discharging, metering, weighing, conveying, sizing and blending. Applications include chemicals, foods, plastics, pharmaceuticals, environmental control and others. Vibra Screw...

Gas/liquid flow meters.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Flo-Gage[TM] direct reading flow indicator with a large 3.5" dial is available in sizes through 8". Catalog includes a full description of meter selection and application guidelines, sizes, ranges, materials of construction and specifications....

On-site wastewater treatment.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... ADI provides anaerobic (and aerobic) wastewater treatment systems for industrial processors. Our treatment technologies offer low energy consumption, a high level of flexibility, robustness and the potential for biogas energy reuse to offset...

Packaging Guide.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Packaging Guide details Hoover's full-line of liquid and dry material handling products. Company is North America's premier supplier of IBCs, spare parts and accessories, and backs them with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Hoover Materials...

Oxygen analyzers.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Brochure is 6 pages and describes the manufacturing of Trace and Percent Oxygen Analyzers with ranges from 0-25% to 0-2 PPB, available with up to 75-PPT sensitivity. Also described are advancements in non-depleting sensor technology. Delta F...

Mercoid catalog.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Includes over 150 pages of pressure, flow, level temperature and valve products including FM, UL and CSA approved controls for petrochemical, utility, boiler and other industrial applications. Catalog includes technical and application...

Decanter centrifuge gearboxes.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Rev Tech L.C. has new and reconditioned gearboxes available for sale, rental or exchange. We maintain the largest inventory of gearbox parts in the U.S. critical for the operation of your centrifuge. Rev Tech is the premier provider of decanter...

Dust colllection & pneumatic conveying.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Catalog covers dust collection and pneumatic conveying applications. Featured are reverse pulse jet timer board controllers for continuous on-demand cleaning; differential pressure switches; gages and transmitters and more. Dwyer Instruments...

Grinders.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Catalog describes the large range of Muffin Monster grinders. From the low flow Mini Monster to the super-sized and super tough 10-foot tall Macho Monster 70000 grinders, JWC's family of low speed, high-torque grinders is legendary for quality...

Seal Design Guide.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Seal Design Guide features 14 information-filled sections including formulas to calculate specification, such as determining maximum and minimum O-ring cross section, maximum O-ring volume and more. Apple Rubber Products Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Drierite desiccants.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Catalog offers solutions to all types of drying problems. Drierite products dry the air to--100[degrees]F dewpoint even at elevated temperatures. Products can be used to dry air and gas lines, solids such as chemicals, organic solvents,...

Expansion joints.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Proco inventories sizes ranging from 1" to 72" in diameter and materials such as: Chlorobutyl, EPDM, Neoprene, Nitrile and Hypalon. Proco carries a ready inventory of molded PFA and food grade expansion joints. Proco Products Inc. Use...

Liquid ring vacuum pump packages.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Our single and two-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps are the perfect solution for many applications. BOC Edwards' liquid ring pumps have proven their ability to handle condensable vapors or even small slugs of liquid entrained in the incoming gas...

Steel silos.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Catalog details information for selecting and specifying epoxy-coated and factory welded silos for dry bulk storage of chemicals minerals and petroleum products. Contents include design standards and material flow considerations. Columbian...

Point level sensors.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Interactive Guide to Point Level Products is a six CD multimedia experience not to be missed. Never before has finding the right point level sensor been so easy. First two CDs are available now. Monitor Technologies LLC Use InfoLINK 4D2672...

Tank cleaning.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... NLB water jetting can take hours off tank and reactor time, while personnel stay safely outside. High-pressure water jets, to 20,000 PSI, rotate on telescoping lances to reach all interior surfaces. No chemicals or solvents are required. NLB...

Industrial pump specialists.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Vertiflo Pump Company's vertical, horizontal and self-priming pumps are delivered fast, usually in half the typical lead-time! Vertiflo's vertical sump pump line offers up to 3000 GPM, 250-foot heads and 26 foot depths. Vertiflo Pump Co. ...

Dust/leak monitors.(A Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Brochure features FilterSense's virtually maintenance-free, ProFLOW series particulate flow sensors. The Continuous DustGauge and Filter LeakGauge offer a range of continuous dust monitoring and fabric filter leak detection capabilities....

Coriolis Flow Meter: provides direct viscosity measurement.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Promass 83 I Coriolis Flow Meter uses a patented torsion mode balance system (TMB[TM]) for optimum balance and isolation from external influences. A pendulum is attached to the middle of the oscillation measuring tube to provide a balancing...

Vacuum pump inlet traps: protect against fluid contamination.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... MV Vacuum Pump Inlet Traps are available for processes with flows up to 2500 CFM at 1 Torr and can protect systems from fluid contamination, failures and downtime. They range from the 4" dia. PosiTrap[R] which houses one filter element to the...

FIBC: internally baffled.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... MaxSack[TM] internally baffled FIBC with spread strap lift loop design can contain 25% to 30% more than a conventional Super Sack[R] container of the same height. Designed to stay square after filling for maximum use of shipping and storage...

FIBC.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... FlexiStak[R] container is a bulk box replacement that combines the best characteristics of a box with all the advantages of an FIBC. Container is ideal for resin pellets and other materials that are currently transported in corrugated boxes....

Flexible screw conveyor.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Low profile flexible screw conveyor positions motor drive at inlet end of conveyor tube, allowing discharge end to fit above weigh hoppers, receiving vessels or other limited headroom areas. Flexicon Corp. Use InfoLINK 4D1621 or Call...

Particle reduction equipment.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... IMD 69.5 Gran-U-Lizer[TM] has been expanded to five stages which provide excellent control of final particle size with a "fines" reduction of up to 75%. Modern Process Equipment [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Use InfoLINK 4D1622 or Call...

Pneumatic conveyors.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Dense phase pneumatic conveying sys-terns have been proven in over 10,000 installations worldwide. They handle a wide range of materials and bulk densities at rates from 500 lbs. to 450 tons per hour over distances to 6000 feet. Dynamic Air...

Rotary displacement blower.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Full line catalog contains photos, descriptions and charts for each rotary positive displacement blower. Includes Equalizer[R] models and other standard models, custom blower packages and vacuum boosters. M-D Pneumatics Use InfoLINK 4D1624...

Processing technology.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Comprehensive website outlines the company's various operating divisions and overall structure. Visit www.kmpt.net. Krauss-Maffei Use InfoLINK 4D1625 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Distillation equipment.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Extremely heat-sensitive biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, inter-mediates, extracts, etc. are safely and efficiently separated with this Wiped Film Still. Typical examples include purification of pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals and more. Pope...

High shear mixing.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... 3A certified in-line mixers are designed to provide efficient mixing. Each mixer incorporates precision engineered rotor/stator work head which has the capability to mix, emulsify, homogenize, solubilize, suspend, disperse and integrate solids...

FIBC: FlexiStak[R] container is a bulk box replacement that combines the best characteristics of a box with all the advantages of a bulk bag.
April 1, 2004... FlexiStak[R] container is a bulk box replacement that combines the best characteristics of a box with all the advantages of a bulk bag. It has an internal PVC frame that ensures stability and stackability. B.A.G Corp. Use InfoLINK 4D1629...

Sampling equipment.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Company factures manual and automatic sampling equipment for liquids, gases, slurries, powders, gels and more. Sentry Equipment Corp. Use InfoLINK 4D1630 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bulk bag unloader.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Half-frame, low cost unloader relies on forklift to lift/position bulk bags. Seals clean side of bag spout to clean side of hopper dust-free. Unloader is equipped with a rotary airlock valve. Flexicon Corp. Use InfoLINK 4D1631 or Call...

Solids pump feeder CD.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Free video CD demonstrating the Bulk Solids Pump[TM] (BSP) feeder shows how the BSP uses positive displacement action to feed free-flowing materials with high accuracy, uniform discharge, consistent volume and gentle handling. K-Tron Feeder...

ANSI pumps.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... ANSI dimensional pumps are machined from solid CPVC. Series HA horizontal pumps provide flow rates to 650 GPM and feature non-metallic solution contact for excellent resistance to aggressive chemicals. Serfilco Ltd. Use InfoLINK 4D1633 or...

Rotary positive blowers.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... Room[TM] Ram[TM] WHISPAIR[TM] rotary positive blowers are heavy-duty units designed with integral-shaft ductile iron impellers that have involute profiles. Blowers reduce noise and power loss through the use of an exclusive wrap-around plenum...

Vacuum dense phase.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... VDP system offers the flexibility of a vacuum conveying system with the product protection properties of dense phase conveying system. It provides minimized pipe friction and maximum product protection. MAC Equipment Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Weigh information management.(Product Display)
April 1, 2004... JAGXTREME[TM] Graphical Operator Interface provides visual representation of a weighing application, allowing users to rapidly and intuitively manage a process. Interface meets industry's demand for information tools that help manage data and...

Tank content monitor.(Level Indicators)
April 1, 2004... Echo-Scale[TM] ultrasonic sensor allows operators to accurately monitor the amount of chemical used and how much remains in bulk tanks. Monitor up to four separate tanks on a single indicator by combining the Echo-Scale with the Wizard 4000[R]...

Wireless measurement system.(Level Indicators)
April 1, 2004... TankScan W Series wireless measurement system is comprised of wireless measurement monitors, indicators, communication controllers and a full-featured PC-based host software package. Among features included in this hi-directional,...

Level gage.(Level Indicators)
April 1, 2004... Microflex BM 102 level gage is an FM and CSA-Approved instrument featuring two wire Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Gage is ideally suited for liquid and solid applications in chemical, water and wastewater and all process...

Level system.(Level Indicators)
April 1, 2004... 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...

Level indicator.(Level Indicators)
April 1, 2004... LI 44-1001 general-purpose MicroPoint[TM] 4-channel indicator interfaces with up to four 2-wire analog level sensors. A single pushbutton allows users to scroll through active sensor channels and view data on a 4-digit LCD. Alarms can be...

Disperser/homogenizer: inline mechanical.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... MEGATRON[R] MT 361 processor is an in-line machine rated for 10 GPM. Depending on the application, it can be fitted with one to three rotor/stator shear generators. It is fitted with a gearbox that increases the electric motor's 3600 RPM to...

Constant level oiler: meets API 610 standards.(New Products)
April 1, 2004... Opto-Matic[R] Closed System oilier is designed for all types of equipment where a constant level in an oil sump must be maintained. Closed system design prevents contamination and spillage. Adjustable collar allows oil level to be externally...