Chemical Equipment articles from January 2004

Chemical Equipment archives from January 2004

Compact load sensor: fits in tight spots.
January 1, 2004... Compact motor load sensor gives valuable information such as mixture viscosity, tool condition, pump or fan flow and optimum feed rate. TP-2 is designed to fit in tight spots and small enough to go in size one motor starters. Rather than...

Silicone Jacketed Hose: easy to handle.
January 1, 2004... Silicone Jacketed Hose features a cover of pure silicone encasing stainless steel over braided PTFE hose to protect personnel from high temperatures during handling. At the same time, it keeps the outer surface clean and smooth. With a core of...

Impeller Packer: handles difficult materials.
January 1, 2004... Impeller Packer is designed to handle heavy, dense, and difficult to feed powders and fine granular mixtures or particle sizes of 10 mesh and smaller. It is ideal for products which tend to retain air fluidization such as limestone, gypsum,...

Ultrasonic flow meters: for demineralized water.
January 1, 2004... Each UFM flow meter is calibrated at the factory and recognized as an extremely accurate instrument. Flow meter is trouble free, easy to install and easy to operate and maintain. Meter does not wear or built up scale, and is not subject to...

How to choose feeders & conveyors.(New Literature)
January 1, 2004... "How To Choose & Use Vibratory Feeders & Conveyors" cover all the basic information needed to determine the right type equipment for an application. The booklet reviews the mechanics of vibratory equipment including drive systems, controls,...

Chemical processing pumps.(Editor's Choice)
January 1, 2004... The 600 Series peristaltic pumps are highly resistant to chemically harsh or corrosive environments, which ensures contamination-free transfer of abrasive and aggressive fluids like acids, paints, inks, dyes and alcohol. Capacity is 5 GPM and...

Duplex strainer.(Corrosion Resistant & Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Model 950 fabricated duplex pipeline strainer can be easily adapted to meet the requirements of complex applications in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, wastewater treatment and other industries. Fabricated strainer removes...

Thermoplastic pressure gages.(Corrosion Resistant & Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Industrial process thermoplastic pressure gages monitor vacuum and positive system pressures to 15000 PSI in chemical and other general industries. Featuring 4-1/2" and 6" dial sizes in lower-back mount and lower mount configurations, gages can...

Harsh environment connectors.(Corrosion Resistant & Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Wire management products and molded connectors are specifically designed to withstand the extremes of water, caustic materials, substrates, detergents or surfactants. These products are manufactured to operate at peak performance in harsh...

Container pumps.(Corrosion Resistant & Equipment)
January 1, 2004... GoatThroat pumps fit any container from 1-55 gallons and can be transferred quickly and easily from one container to another. Three models are available to pump nearly any liquid: BT100 with Nitrile seal for petroleum-based products; GT200 with...

CPVC industrial piping.(Corrosion Resistant & Equipment)
January 1, 2004... Corzan[TM] Industrial Systems are comprised of durable chlorinated CPVC pipe, sheet, duct, fittings and valves. These components are designed to deliver excellent resistance to highly corrosive fluids in a wide range of industrial environments....

Seals: broad chemical resistance.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Chemraz seals combine the chemical compatibility of PTFE with the resilience of rubber. Chemraz SD585 and SD625 have a broad chemical resistance, excellent compression set characteristics, and are well suited for a variety of applications. Both...

Plastic pumps: rugged mag-drive.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Completely immune to failure due to rust or corrosion, a line of all-plastic magnetic drive pumps is warranted against failure for two years of even the most demanding service. These Webster Series R Mag Drive Pumps are designed to stand up in...

Feeder: provides precision feeding.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The AccuFeed Vibrating Volumetric Feeder is designed for low-cost precision feeding of water and wastewater treatment chemicals. Available in sizes from 1-60 screw diameters and feed capacities from 2.8 to over 600 cu.ft. per hour, AccuFeed is...

Low profile screener: allows rapid cleaning.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Vibroscreen[R] Flo-Thru low profile, high capacity screener features an Air-Lift device that allows rapid disassembly, cleaning, inspection and screen changes. The screener employs two unbalanced-weight gyratory motors mounted on opposing...

Wastewater treatment: for pressure washer wastewater.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... PressureClear is designed to treat pressure washer wastewater. It will remove free oil, settleable solids, suspended solids and emulsified oil. The Influent pump on the unit will automatically pump into the oil/water separator which will remove...

Counter flow mixer impeller: for high viscosity polymer blending.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The CF (Counter Flow) Mixer Impeller is designed for high viscosity polymer blending and/or shear-thinning fluid applications. The impeller's design promotes strong up and down pumping action with a single impeller, while helping to control the...

Control valve.(Valves)
January 1, 2004... Multi-Z severe service control valve is designed to handle high-pressure drop applications where entrained solids are a problem and is ideal for system start-up and boiler-feed water recirculation. Valve's trim design is available as unbalanced...

Diverter valves.(Valves)
January 1, 2004... Diverter valves are constructed with cast iron body and end plates and with one-piece ductile iron rotor to hold critical dimensions and resist abrasion. Standard features include guarded actuators to protect personnel against pinch points,...

Sanitary ball valves.(Valves)
January 1, 2004... Fluid-Flow sanitary, flush-bottom, in-line and multi-port valves are available in standard configurations, aseptic, or jacketed. These valves are designed exclusively fur sanitary applications. Valves consist of 1-1/2" through 4" flush-bottom,...

Control pinch valve.(Valves)
January 1, 2004... Series 5400 Control Valve features centerline closure, true feedback positioning and repeatable variable venturi flow control. The elastomer sleeve isolates the valve body from the process, is abrasion-resistant, and provides a full-port...

Check valves.(Valves)
January 1, 2004... Check valves' heavy-duty design provides for longer and enhanced performance with operating pressures from 0-10,000 PSIG with zero leakage. Valves are offered in sizes from 1/8" to 2" in a wide variety of connections for both gases and liquids....

Tumbler mixer.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Model MX-10-SS gently tumbles and folds batch materials providing a completely uniform mixture in two minutes. Sizes range from 7-500 liters with larger capacities available. Munson Machinery Co. Use InfoLINK 4A1625 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Homogeneous mixing.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Bella mixer achieves fast, high-capacity, low shear, precision mixing of either dry bulk solids or liquids with solids. Materials are mixed with a fast, efficient and gentle action in 60 seconds or less. Dynamic Air Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Butterfly valves.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Butterfly valves utilize an inflatable seat to seal with air pressure, not friction like conventional valves. Sizes range form 2-30" in a wide variety of materials of construction. Posi-flate Use InfoLINK 4A1627 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Double wall tanks.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... IMT 250/150 double wall day tank system provides primary and secondary containment in one integral, space-saving unit with secondary capacity of 120% of inner primary tank. Capacities range from 50-6550 gallons. Assmann Corp. of America ...

Vibrating feeders.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Natural frequency feeders, with fixed or variable rates, handle high capacities with minimum stress, resulting in efficient, low-cost operation over a longer service life. Carrier Vibrating Equipment Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1629 or Call...

Instrumentation ball valves.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... A spring loaded valve seat exerts constant pressure against the ball of 60 series ball valves, providing a reliable seal in low-and high-pressure conditions. Sizes available range form 1/4" to 2" with a variety of handle and vent port options....

Bubble-tight shutoff.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Inline check valves feature Flexible Seal Seat[TM] for reliable bubble-tight shutoff against reverse flow and long service life. O-ring is positively secured. Working pressure is up to 6000 PSI. Kepner Products Co. Use InfoLINK 4A1631 or...

Metering pump.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Model STRH is designed to provide precision fluid control in analytical and process instrumentation. It will dispense 0-100ul per stroke up to 50 ml/min continuous metering at pressures to 100 PSIG. Fluid Metering Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1632...

Gear pumps.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Max-Series gear pumps are available in sealed and mag-drive versions. Features include the ability to handle system pressures to 500 PSI, differential pressures to 350 PSI and flow rates to 22 GPM. Liquiflo Chemical Processing Pumps Use...

Diaphragm metering pumps.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... ProCam MD diaphragm metering pumps are easy to operate and reliable. They are ideal for medium duty chemical metering and wastewater treatment applications. Bran + Luebbe Use InfoLINK 4A1634 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Level gage.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Model EFI-PVC polyvinyl chloride liquid level gage is lightweight and more resistant to corrosive environments and solutions than many other materials. Sizes are 1/2 or 3/4 NPT connection. Ernst Flow Industries Use InfoLINK 4A1635 or Call...

Flow meters.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Flow meters are designed for liquids, gases and steam service. These models are pressure differential and come in large dial display or digital total and rate LCD with connections of 1/4" NPT through 8" wafer style. John C. Ernst Co. Inc. ...

Material handling equipment.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Company manufactures material handling equipment, including container and drum dumpers, bulk bag discharging and filling systems, bulk bag conditioners and custom-engineered systems to meet specific applications. Material Transfer & Storage...

Pressure controls.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Company's 16-page brochure, "A World Of Pressure Controls," offers standard and custom pressure regulators, valves and eletropneumatic controllers for gas or liquid control from sub-atmospheric to 20,000 PSIG. Tescom Corp. Use InfoLINK...

Pipe & fittings CD.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... A broad range of corrosion resistant pipe and fittings is covered in this piping design CD which can be requested at the company's web site. Smith Fibercast Use InfoLINK 4A1639 or Call 808-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Sight flow indicators.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Series FIS units are provided with NPT threaded ends per ANSI B2.1. Sight flow indicators offer inline, on-the-spot viewing of pipeline contents. ANSI pressure class 150 is available. Papailias Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1640 or Call 800-287-0093...

Low profile screener.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... VIBROSCREEN[R] FloThru, low profile, high capacity screener with Air-Lift device allows rapid disassembly, cleaning and screen changes. Diameters are 18-84." Kason Corp. Use InfoLINK 4A1641 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bulk bag discharger.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Automated bulk bag discharger is equipped with an activated surge bin and flexible screw conveyor that allows continuous loss-of-weight discharging directly from bulk bags. Flexicon Corp. Use InfoLINK 4A1642 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Homogenizer.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Maximizer is an integrated system that lets users gather, analyze and control key process parameters. A PC records parameters used ensuring maximum efficiency and scale up. Arde Barinco Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1643 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Portable mixers.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Gear-driven portable mixers provide dependable performance in a wide variety of mixing/blending applications from wastewater treatment to batch chemical preparation. Neptune Mixer Co. Use InfoLINK 4A1644 or Call 800-287-0093 ...

Adhesive bonding.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Kalbond high-strength adhesive bonding system has been used with pre-engineered Alresist alumina ceramic tiles and outlasted steel in an auger conveyor system. Abresist Corp. Use InfoLINK 4A1645 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION...

In-line disperser.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Ytron[TM] ZC Powder Disperser is engineered to incorporate and disperse extremely difficult-to-wet gums into a liquid stream in a single pass. Design provides for intense shearing of gums prior to hydration. Quadro Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1646...

Autoviscometer.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... AV571 high throughput autoviscometer accurately measures up to 30 samples per hour and permits fully unattended operation. Results can be sent to other databases to match up with other parameters. Cambridge Applied Systems Use InfoLINK...

Dewpoint transmitters.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Wall or duct mount, Models RHCM-10, RHCM-10T, RHCM-20 and RHCM-30, are low cost, high performance, chilled mirror dewpoint transmitters that provide accurate, long-term repeatability and high reliability performance in process control and...

Conveying equipment and more.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Company's comprehensive web site details their full line of products including dilute and dense phase conveying, efficient dust collection, world class testing, project management for on-target results and customized process controls. MAC...

Corrosion resistant grating.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Molded and pultruded grating was developed to withstand corrosive acids, alkalis and other chemical compounds. It is ideal for all chemical facilities and provides long service life and low life cycle costs. Fibergrate Use InfoLINK 4A1650...

Metering pump drive.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Integrated DC motor and controller is available for small metering, dosing and transfer pump. The 120 VAC powered controller provides current and internal circuitry for low-flow, run-dry and high-pressure protection devices. seepex inc. ...

IBCS.(Product Display)
January 1, 2004... Liquid IBCs are a cost effective and safe way to transport, store and dispense hazardous liquids. Features include a slope bottom design for maximum drainage. Tote Systems Use InfoLINK 4A1652 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Ionization gage: with range from [10.sup.-10]-[10.sup.-2] Torr.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The IGE-3000 Ionization Gage Electronics and Sensor provides accurate, repeatable pressure measurement for applications such as thin film coating, sputtering, lighting manufacturing, vacuum furnaces and calibration systems. The gauge features a...

Vibratory conveyors: available with a variety of accessories.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Company's expanded product line includes a wide array of vibratory products to compliment its conveying and elevating equipment. Portfolio of products includes vibratory feeders, vibratory conveyors, single and twin rotary classifiers, tubular...

Pipe saddles: pre-insulated.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Consisting of a rigid lock-joint pipe insulation, an excellent vapor barrier and a flared edge Rib-Eye metal shield, these pre-insulated saddles (also called pipe insulation supports) allow insulation to pass uninterrupted through the hanger...

Air pad: rectangular.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... This rectangular-style air pad bin aerator is used to promote the flow of dry bulk powders from a storage vessel. By continuously introducing air into the body of a dry powder, the air pad is able to maintain the fluid like characteristic of...

Pressure Data Loggers: in stainless steel.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The PR500 Pressure Data Loggers feature a waterproof stainless steel case, which can monitor pressure ranges from 0-500 PSI and can operate in temperature ranges from -40 to 185[degrees]F. The PR500 features a five-year battery life and can...

Gas leak detector: portable.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Qualicheck 196 portable electronic gas leak detector provides precise yet fast location of leaks in any location, saving costs by reducing material waste, increasing safety and improving product quality by identifying defects. An ergonomic...

Instant concrete: repairs potholes in 1 hour.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Hy-Speed 500[TM] repairs potholes without costly downtime. Once water is added, the mix pours like syrup. In one hour this emergency repair cement becomes a concrete-hard mass ready for traffic. It expands as it sets, "locking in" a permanent...

Software: shows performance tradeoffs.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Optimizing control loops is a tradeoff between loop performance, robustness and valve wear. The Performance Summary lets the user see all these at a glance: performance increase, robustness increase, valve travel, and valve reversal indices....

Ethernet modem: dial-in.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... This dial-in Ethernet model expands remote connectivity to control systems beyond that of a standard serial model by enabling access to an entire Ethernet network, rather than a single device. As manufacturers continue to standardize on faster,...

Sealed-vessel mixers.(Mixers)
January 1, 2004... Use InfoLINK 4A1610 or Call 800-287-0093 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

In-line mixer.(Mixers)
January 1, 2004... Jongia dynamic in-line mixer is designed to achieve intensive mixing while maintaining short residence times. As a result small quantities of additives can he mixed with a relatively high, continuous process stream in a brief time. When an...

Side entry mixer.(Mixers)
January 1, 2004... Cutlass fixed-angle, side-entry mixer offers of 10[degrees] fixed position that effectively handles homogenizing, blending and temperature uniformity of crude oils and refined products in storage tanks. Swivel angle mixer provides 60[degrees]...

Vacuum mixer homogenizer.(Mixers)
January 1, 2004... The 25 liter unit is a complete vacuum and homogenizing plant. System includes a self-contained vacuum system as well as a hot water heat transfer system. Independently controlled inner and outer counter-rotating agitators and a bottom entering...

Batch mixers.(Mixers)
January 1, 2004... Battaggion batch mixers for chemical processors are designed to handle liquids and solids. Mixers are suitable for a wide variety of applications and come in sizes from 5 liters up to mixers with capacities of over 30,000 liters. These machines...

Analytical Balance: offers rapid, accurate weighing.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The XS Analytical Balance permits rapid and accurate analytical weighing by allowing air to freely pass through the slotted grid weigh pan, resulting in rapid stability without adversely affecting the results. The SmartGrid weigh pan is...

Remote Closure Shutdown System: for tank farms.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Remote Closure Shutdown System is designed to help meet NFPA 58 requirements for emergency shutoff in bulk tank farms from a remote location. The NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code requires emergency shutoff and product containment at the...

Bulk bag discharger: maximizes production efficiency.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... This unit features type 3.4 stainless steel construction with continuous TIG welds, a FM-Master[TM] bag massaging system with tubular massaging arms for positive material flow, a dust-tight Seal-Master[TM] spout access chamber, and a...

Predictive maintenance sensor: monitors air consumption.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Compressed air sensor, elector Metris, continuously monitors compressed air systems to identify leakage areas and to improve energy efficiencies. Sensor can be mounted in a supply pipe to monitor one machine or mounted in a plant zone to...

Condensate polishing resin line: expanded.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Ion exchange resins have been introduced for condensate polishing. Company is expanding its DOWEX[TM] MONOSPHERE[TM] ion exchange resins portfolio to provide solutions to more specific user needs. DOWEX MONOSPHERE 575C is a high-capacity,...

Safety Systems: safe access & fall protection.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Safety Systems provide safe access and fall protection from loading platform to an elevated dome during the loading/unloading process. The systems are designed with a primary access gangway or stair in the center with a wider panel positioned...

Pipe sealant stick: convenient and portable.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... An anaerobic pipe sealing product in semi-solid stick form is available to simplify and improve industrial maintenance. Convenient and portable, 561 PST Thread Sealant Stick with PTFE delivers proven performance, yet will not leak or drip and...

Bag sealer: completely washdown.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Supersealer SS1 is a completely washdown bag sealer. The newly designed air flow system allows the sealer to seal many varieties of bag materials with optimum seal quality. The Supersealer has a small footprint and has many options...

Custom portable vessel: offers single-source accountability.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... This 300-liter portable process vessel represents the manufacturing capabilities for custom-designed vessels from Pure-Flo[TM] Precision. The vessel is ASME code-stamped, with a pressure rating of 100 psig at 300[degrees]F and full vacuum....

Plastics take the heat from chemical processors: corrosion resistance, performance and price make plastic pipes sing in the chemical industry.(Feature Article)
January 1, 2004... The thing about plastic is that it is cheap. Not the cheap kind of cheap, the other kind of cheap. It's the shave-a-hunk-off-operating-costs kind of cheap. And it's not just the cost savings that make plastic so attractive. Plastic performs...

Steel Tank Institute eyes the advantages of steel in the chemical industry.(Feature Article)
January 1, 2004... The 14,000-member Steel Tank Institute is considering a further push into the chemical equipment sector. The use of steel tanks may be particularly useful in harsh environments and other difficult applications, especially at high temperatures....

Vibration level switch: for liquids.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Liquiphant FTL 10 is a low-cost point level switch for liquids level measurement. The smaller size permits the tiny measuring fork to fit inside pipes as small as 1/20. Process connections are also available in 3/40. The FTL 20 is a level...

Metering injector: smaller diaphragm.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... CHEM-FEED C-1500N metering injector has a diaphragm 50% smaller than Standard C-1500N units. This design provides excellent accuracy when injecting small amounts of chemical and is particularly well suited for metering highly concentrated...

Programmable drive: offers flexibility.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... With programmable capabilities and numerous pump head options, the MCP-Z programmable drive offers a wide performance envelope that stretches across a variety of applications parameters. The programmable function allows users to program the...

Water-born coating: removes with alkaline cleaners.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Using advanced green chemistry, VpCI[R]-391 provides a water-borne coating for medium to long term outdoor protection. Classified as a temporary coating because it can be removed with alkaline cleaners, the product features excellent salt,...