Chemical Equipment articles from December 2003

Chemical Equipment archives from December 2003

Laboratory granulator: for small capacity applications.
December 1, 2003... Model 6.5 Gran-U-Lizer[TM] offers chemical manufacturers the ability to achieve superior grind uniformity on a wide range of materials in both the lab/pilot and production environments. Granulator achieves a narrow particle size distribution,...

Sapphire pressure transmitters: provide stability.
December 1, 2003... PX4200 Series Transmitters feature Silicon-on-Sapphire (SOS) sensor technology that uses very stable solid-state silicon strain gages on a Sapphire carrier, which is glass-bonded to a titanium diaphragm. This combination provides a very durable...

Chemical feed systems: combined process control.
December 1, 2003... Chemical feed systems are designed and manufactured with experience and process knowledge. These systems offer everything from standard chemical feed systems to complex process solutions. Turnkey systems provide one source responsibility for a...

Prevent chemical spills: due to pump diaphragm failure.
December 1, 2003... Spill-STOP is designed to prevent toxic and/or expensive chemical spills caused by failure of air-operated diaphragm pumps. Instrument captures any contaminated exhaust air or liquid leaked through a ruptured diaphragm. Device then...

Loss-of-weight feeders.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... Brochure provides a complete overview of metering agitator/conditioner screw technology along with detailed information on company's volumetric screw feeders, feeder/conveyors, belt feeders, loss-of-weight feeders, variable speed feeder drives...

Check valves.(New Literature)
December 1, 2003... Brochure illustrates and describes a complete line of spring-loaded piston type check valves. Many series are available which provide check valves for practically every service application. Sizes range from 1/8" NPT to 20" flanged connections...

Compact pressure gage & switch.(Editor's Choice)
December 1, 2003... Model 220 compact, explosion-proof, differential pressure gage and switch is available with pressure-containing elements in aluminum or 316 stainless steel. Differential pressure range is 0-5 PSID to 0-100 PSID with safe working pressure up to...

Mix high molecular weight polymers.(Size Reduction/Solids Handling)
December 1, 2003... Polymaster[TM] dilutes, mixes and thoroughly activates emulsion, dispersion and solution polymers including high molecular weight products. Gatlin distribution head provides maximum polymer activation, the degree of which is not affected by...

Split shaft seals.(Size Reduction/Solids Handling)
December 1, 2003... Meco air-purged seals effectively contain dry powders and other abrasive materials in crushers, grinders, hammer mills and similar rotating equipment. Seals can increase M.T.B.F. by a factor of four or more over packing and can be quickly...

Pipeline strainer.(Size Reduction/Solids Handling)
December 1, 2003... Model 53BTX double-basket pipeline strainer features patented design for no-hassle strainer basket cleaning or change out. Diverter cartridge isolates and seals the out-of-service basket chamber leak tight, simplifying strainer basket cleaning...

Jaw crushers.(Size Reduction/Solids Handling)
December 1, 2003... Jaw crushers handle a wide range of materials at capacities from 5-1,000 TPH and are offered in 18 different sizes. Crushers accept input sizes up to 40". With a typical reduction ratio of 8:1, nominal output sizes as small as 3/4" can be...

High capacity briquetter.(Size Reduction/Solids Handling)
December 1, 2003... High capacity roll press briquettes produces briquettes sized from 3" x 2" x 1-1/4" up to 6" x 5" x 3" at throughputs ranging from 30-50 TPH. Model DH500 offers roll sizes from 28-54" in diameter, for optimal productivity depending on briquette...

Mission improbable: New Jersey company specializing in transporting and storage of chemicals and hazardous material takes on a new venture.
December 1, 2003... The Linden Companies, comprised of Linden Motor Freight, Linden Warehouse & Distribution and Linden Bulk Transportation, decided last January to become a "one stop shopping center" for the chemical companies of America. Driven by future trends...

Peeler Centrifuge: for fine chemicals.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Horizontal Peeler Centrifuge was developed specifically for fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The process area can be separated from the drive unit to facilitate clean room operation. HZ-Ph Peeler's automatic heel removal system...

Diaphragm pumps: air-operated.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The "G" Series is a double diaphragm pump certified CSA to meet those specifications. While fully groundable, it is claimed to be the only diaphragm pump in the world that can be driven safely by both sweet and sour natural gas. Pump materials...

Ribbon blender: for vacuum and pressure applications.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Blenders are constructed in materials to suit the application for which they will be used. Special finishes up to a mirror finish are available for the exterior and interior surfaces. A variety of standard or special discharge valves may be...

Wastewater pumps.(Slurry Handling Equipment)
December 1, 2003... NS Series non-clog wastewater pumps are designed for use in preliminary, primary and secondary treatment facilities. Horizontal and vertical mounted models are available and are designed to handle wastewater and other non corrosive liquids...

Butterfly valve.(Slurry Handling Equipment)
December 1, 2003... Valves utilize an inflatable seat to seal with air pressure, not friction like conventional valves. Valves are ideally suited for dry bulk solids or liquid slurry applications. Posi-flate[R] butterfly valves, available in sizes from 2-30" are...

Metal detectors.(Slurry Handling Equipment)
December 1, 2003... Metal detectors and detector-separator are designed for both magnetic steels and nonmagnetic metals including stainless steel, aluminum, lead, copper and brass. Single-coil and multi-coil detectors include models specifically designed to...

Pinch valve.(Slurry Handling Equipment)
December 1, 2003... Series LAF pinch valve for on/off or modulating control is pneumatically operated and fully enclosed. Valve features a pre-pinched design that provides linear flow characteristics. It is available with fail-open, fail-closed and fail-in-last...

Abrasive liquid pumps.(Slurry Handling Equipment)
December 1, 2003... High wear stationary components are now offered with three hardened material options on abrasive liquid pumps. Material options include the proprietary Vitek[R]-hardened cast iron, Austempered Ductile Iron and Tungsten Carbide Coated Cast Iron....

Air activated feeder.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Dyna-Slide[TM] high precision air activated feeder with dribble feed control will provide up to 100:1 turndown ratio when feeding most fine fluidizable powders and granules. Dynamic Air Inc. Use InfoLINK 3M1625 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Wafer control valve.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Mark 75 is an ultra-compact and lightweight wafer control valve with short stroke, low force requirements and excellent turndown rations. It is available in sizes from 1-6". Richards Industries Use InfoLINK 3M1626 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Washdown printer.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Survivor[R] SST2 is ideal for applications such as box labeling in chemical and pharmaceutical environments and many more. NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure seals out moisture and humidity. Rice Lake Weighing Systems Use InfoLINK 3M1627 or...

Batching/blending system.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Filter receiver of this weigh batching/blending system is mounted on load cells, allowing incoming materials to be weighed in sequence by starting/stopping the pneumatic conveyor. Flexicon Corp. Use InfoLINK 3M1628 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Low torque gaskets.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Gaskets are an excellent choice for plastic piping systems that require low torque sealing. Dual convex sealing rings allow for low sealing forces when tightening down flange connections. Proco Products Inc. Use InfoLINK 3M1629 or Call...

Dustless grinding of friables.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Rotocage Lump-breaker grinds friable lumps uniformly without generating heat or fines. Sizing screens are often not necessary. Material is not overworked as in hammer mills, pin mills or other types of grinders. Wyssmont Co. Use InfoLINK...

Explosion-proof lights.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Series SLEX-100 and REX-100 are compact, explosion-proof lights that provide lighting and viewing through a single port. UL-844 and CUL/CSA C22.2 No 137 listed, these electric lighting fixtures are used in hazardous (classified) locations....

Metal safety shields.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... RAMCO[R] Shields ensure environmental safety for personnel and equipment from sprayouts of hazardous chemicals or steam. Available in 24 gauge steels, galvanized, 304 and 316, these shields have overlapping slotted edges that prevent lateral...

Granulator.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... IMD 69.5 Ultra-Precision Gran-U-Lizer[TM] is now available in five stages, which provide excellent control of final particle size with a "fines" reduction of up to 75%. Modern Process Equipment Inc. Use InfoLINK 3M1633 or Call 800-287-0093...

Diaphragm metering pumps.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Series 7000 pumps are able to handle viscosities in excess of 5000 cps and can pump chemicals that off-gas without binding. All models in the line are self-priming and provide suction lift to 20 feet. Neptune Chemical Pump Co. Use InfoLINK...

High speed dispersers.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... High-speed dispersers feature a rugged design in many standard sizes from 1/2 through 200 HP to handle batches as large as 2000 gallons. Wetted parts are type 304 stainless steel. Charles Ross & Son Co. Use InfoLINK 3M1635 or Call...

Pneumatic conveying systems.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Vacuum Dense Phase (VDP) pneumatic conveying systems offer the flexibility of a vacuum conveying system with the product protection properties of a dense phase conveying system. MAC Equipment Inc. Use InfoLINK 3M1636 or Call 800-287-0093...

Sight flow indicators.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Series 2000 sight flow indicators feature full ANSI rating with investment castings in carbon or stainless steel. Tempered glass and Teflon[R] gaskets are standard in all units. Ernst Flow Industries Use InfoLINK 3M1637 or Call 800-287-0093...

Feeder/receiver unit.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Combined feeder/receiver unit is engineered for special applications and compact spaces. Unit is a combination of feeding and conveying technology, based on Soder K2 modular feeders and Hurricane P-series vacuum receivers. K-tron Use...

Single gas analyzer.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Model 909 analyzer is specifically configured for monitoring single gas stack emissions on a mass rate basis. AMETEK Process Instruments Use InfoLINK 3M1639 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Roll mills.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Model 1010 Roll Mills provide dependable reduction of a wide variety of solids to a tightly controlled particle size. Mills are capable of milling or cracking within a narrow output range without degrading material quality. Franklin Miller Inc....

Process pump.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... R400 high temperature, heavy duty process pump features a steel case, centerline mounted, back pullout design for pumping temperatures to 850[degrees]F. There are 27 different sizes available. Dean Pump/Met-Pro Corp. Use InfoLINK 3M1641 or...

Double wall tanks.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... IMT 250/150 double wall day tank system provides primary and secondary containment in one integral, space-saving unit. Secondary containment tank has a capacity of 120% of inner primary tank, exceeding EPA standards. Assmann Corp. Use...

Continuous gas supply.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... NA-3 Changeover System embodies a comprehensive design that provides continuous fluid pressure management and eliminates system downtime caused by depleted gas supplies. Maximum inlet pressure is 3000 PSIG and outlet pressure ranges are 0-100...

Pharmaceutical vat handling.(Product Display)
December 1, 2003... Gregory explosion proof trucks are designed for pharmaceutical applications. Many WREX applications include transporting oversized heavy vats from processing to mixing areas in pharmaceutical facilities. American Specialty, Equipment Inc. ...

Continuous emission monitors.(Product & Literature Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Ducon 5000 IR flow monitor handles Sox, Nox, CO and Opacity. Correlation technique provides direct non-contact measurement of mass flow in corrosive and dusty flue gas streams. It is a non-contact flow monitor providing real time analysis for...

Rotary airlock feeders.(Product & Literature Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Kwik-Klean[R] series of rotary airlock feeders permits fast and simple disassembly/reassembly for quick cleaning inspection or maintenance without the use of tools or removal from service. Level IV feeders are furnished in 304 or 316 SST with...

Solid/liquid separation.(Product & Literature Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Visit www.pannevis.com. This is the most informative web site available about solid/liquid separation equipment. It includes: * Hundreds of applications easily accessed. * No-holes-barred comparison between Pannevis separation equipment...

Hand crimper: durable, long life.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Hand crimper is designed for durability, long life and consistent, dependable performance. It provides smooth and simple operation and is available painted, plated or coated for maximum corrosion resistance. All parts that contact the container...

Metering pump: for thin liquids.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Tri-wing rotor design of the AccuLobe[TM] series pump provides higher pressure and greater metering accuracy on low viscosity liquids. Tri-wing rotors provide greater sealing surfaces and reduced clearances to minimize slip on water like...

Couplings: cam-operated.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Cam-Operated Couplings are used in such industries as chemical, material handling, waste handling, general industrial uses and more. Nuglass couplings are manufactured from glass-fiber reinforced nylon with an EPDM gasket and 302 stainless...

Breathing Air Systems: meet OSHA Grade D.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Stationary and portable Breathing Air Systems (KBS) allow a compressed air system to be a source of purified air. Typical applications are facemasks, hoods, helmets and other supplied-air breathing apparatus. Units are available with capacities...

50th Chem Show attracts 15,000 CPI professionals.(Show Wrap-Up)
December 1, 2003... With indications that the troubled economy and Chemical Process Industries are finally starting to show signs of recovery, the thousands of 2003 CHEM SHOW attendees came away from this year's Show with renewed optimism. The 2003 event...

Central Controller: user-friendly.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... [Series.sup.3] 2400 PLC Central Controller consists of two models: The controller has one model that operates up to 24 vacuum receivers on one or two blowers and another model that controls up to 48 vacuum receivers on two, three or four...

Vibrating Conveyor: with quenching trough.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Vibrating Glass Quenching Conveyor features a replaceable abrasion-resistant chrome-carbide conveying/quenching trough. After quenching, solidified culler settles to the trough bottom and conveys along the length of the trough until emerging...

Mini Feeder line: handles higher rates.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Screw and hopper sizes have been expanded in company's Mini Feeders for dry material feeding. New size ranges are designed to accommodate materials that require more retention and conditioning time to ensure proper control and accuracy. Larger...

Swing check valve: for water and wastewater.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Upgraded swing check valve is ideal for use in water and wastewater treatment plants, landfills and more. Enhanced valve features a top bonnet O-ring seal design that allows for improved pressure rating performance when using elastomeric seal...

IBC: for liquids.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Liquitote[R] metal IBC featuires 10-gage stainless steel or carbon steel construction and a 1-piece sloped bottom making it an excellent choice for storage and transportation in chemical applications. It is reusable, easy to clean and can be...

Bulk bag filler.(Feeders/Fillers)
December 1, 2003... Bulk hag filler is designed to handle all sizes of FIBC's up to 72" tall. An extended height adjustable carriage frame with a motorized screw lift easily moves up and down to accommodate various bag heights. In addition, a gain-in-weight system...

Cross feeders.(Feeders/Fillers)
December 1, 2003... HS (high Speed) and HD (High Deflection) vibratory feeders feature low energy, AC electromagnetic drives to provide reliability, precise cycling and low operating cost. High deflection series is recommended when leading extremely lightweight...

Feeders.(Feeders/Fillers)
December 1, 2003... MECHATRON[R] feeders have the ability to precisely meter powders, prills, flakes, friables, cohesives and adhesives in feed rates ranging from .002-1100 cu. ft. per hour. Feeders offer chemical processors the flexibility needed in bulk solids...

Rotary auger fillers.(Feeders/Fillers)
December 1, 2003... Rotary auger fillers feature a gear driven rotary base and product settling system. Gear driven base instead of a chain driven base, virtually eliminates backlash and significantly reduces maintenance. Filler also features a servo driven auger...

Quick Change feeder.(Feeders/Fillers)
December 1, 2003... Quick Change/Quick Clean T35/$60 feeder allows users to quickly change from a single screw $60 screw configuration to a twin screw T35 screw configuration, as material needs change, making it ideal for customized runs. Feeder is available with...