Chemical Equipment articles from June 2002

Chemical Equipment archives from June 2002

Gage guards: protects ultrapure liquids. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
June 1, 2002... Kynar[R] PVDF gage guards are designed for use with high purity fluoroplastic piping systems. Series GGM guards protect ultra-pure liquids from contamination and protect sensitive gages from corrosion, clogging, instrument failure and resultant...

Filter housings: stainless steel. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
June 1, 2002... CX150/CX300 convertible stainless steel sanitary filter housing finishes are available with wetted surfaces and outer housing of the vessels polished to a 32-microinch (3A) sanitary finish. This results in a bright eletropolish finish on...

Butterfly valve: all stainless steel. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
June 1, 2002... Inflatable seated butterfly valve features a polished 316 sst housing and disc. It is suitable for chemicals and foods and available in all standard sizes from 2-30". Inflatable seat design provides a better seal by utilizing air pressure to...

Bag filter housing: provides positive sealing. (Seen First In Chemical Equipment).
June 1, 2002... Over-The-Top bag filter accepts all major brands of bags. Cover is secured to body of housing compressing bag as it seals, eliminating bypass. Rosedale Products, Box 1085, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. www.rosedaleproducts.com Write In 104 or Reply...

Industrial flow products. (New Literature).
June 1, 2002... Catalog A002 contains over 30 pages of flow products for numerous industries. The full color, well-illustrated and indexed catalog describes company's gages, illuminators, scales, tubing, washers, water columns, wrenches, cutters for gage...

From the editor.
June 1, 2002... Welcome to the June issue of Chemical Equipment Magazine. This month we feature products in the area of filtration and separation along with individual spotlights on pumps, pollution control equipment and valves. On May 20, Osmonics, of...

Solids/liquids separation. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... Spiralift SR is a pre-engineered system designed to receive, screen and separate solids from liquids. System incorporates a fine screening shaftless screw system, spray wash, optional press zone and integrated controls. Units ate housed in a...

Three-stage separator. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... Three Stage Kascade internal recycle model of the VibroScreen[R] separator reportedly offers 120-160% higher scalping or dedusting than conventional screeners of equivalent diameter. It contains three screens of equal mesh; a bottom screening...

V-bank filter. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... High-efficiency air filter provides energy efficiency and long service life in a compact, V-bank design. Used in place of box-type filters or other ASHRAE-rated products, Durafil[TM] air filters are ideal for air-starved systems, or any...

Baghouse filter bags. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... Groundwires and other options are available on these baghouse filters designed for use where static electricity and sparking are a problem. Filtration media is fabricated into top quality items. Free quotes and technical assistance is...

High ratio filters. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... Company offers five series of high-ratio filters to cover most every type of application, outdoors or indoors, in capacities from less than one hundred CFM to hundreds of thousands of CFM, and using a broad selection of filtering media....

Separator. (Focus On Filtration & Separation).
June 1, 2002... Series 30L gas/liquid separator can remove +99% of all liquid and solid entrainment, 10 microns or larger, from air, gas and steam lines. Separator is available in 11 different configurations and there are units for both vertical and horizontal...

Fuel storage tanks: double-wall construction. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Double wall above and below ground storage tanks provides sale and reliable fuel storage. Tanks are used at mission-critical facilities such and power plants, data centers, universities and other institutional facilities. These prefabricated...

Long life tubing: for peristaltic pumps. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Tygon[R] Long Flex Life Tubing can last up to 800 hours in a peristaltic pump. It is crystal clear and meets USP Class VI and FDA criteria. Other features include low particulate spallation and broad chemical resistance. Tubing is specifically...

Low profile meters: splash-proof. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Digital panel meters combine a low profile with miniature component-style body. Fitted with a silicon seal, SP Series provides splash-proof protection to IP65 standards when fitted into a panel. Range features 3.5 digit LED and LCD readouts,...

Ball valves: multi-port. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Multi-port ball valves are manufactured from high-strength polypropylene. Two size valves are available, 3/4" and 2". Valves feature Teflon[R] seats and EPDM O-rings, with viton kits available upon request. Valves are pressure rated at 125 PSI...

Bag laundering: removes residuals. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Laundering service for FIBCs is ideal for applications that require clean recycled bags. Laundering removes nearly 100% of residual product. Program is designed to help companies lower packaging costs and reduce environmental impact. B.A.G....

3-roll mills: for lab applications. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Laboratory Three Roll Mills ate available in three standard sizes. Mills ate offered in 2-1/2 x 5, 4 x 8 and 5 x 12" sizes. The smallest model is offered for bench-top mounting whereas the larger models ate standalone designs for floor...

Valve actuator: fire safe. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... During a raging fire, the Watchdog valve actuator will turn off fire-safe valves. This actuator is a self-contained, spring-loaded unit that automatically shuts off or opens 1/4" through 4" fire safe ball valves in dangerous situations. Essex...

Gear drive mixers: rugged performance. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Gear-driven portable mixers provide dependable performance in a wide variety of mixing/blending applications from wastewater treatment to batch chemical preparation. Mixers feature heavy helical gears for powerful mixing to 350 RPM. Neptune...

Level switch: non-invasive. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Visi Vue[TM]/Sonic Eye[TM] provides a means of monitoring a predefined high/low-level point in liquid storage vessels non-invasively with continuous self-check. System utilizes two sonic transducers with stainless steel housings. Complete...

Digital process drive. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Masterflex[R] I/P digital process drive brochure describes this ideal drive for the process lab or production floor. It features a maintenance-free brushless motor controlled by a precise PWM digital signal processor. Maximum flow range if 26...

Static-protective FIBCs. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Handling dry bulk products in FIBCs can produce electrostatic discharges, which cause explosions. This line of conductive and anti-static bulk bags is designed for use in electrostatically sensitive processing industries where there is a need...

Gravity conveyor. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Dyna-Slide[TM] air activated gravity conveyor efficiently combines low air pressure and gravity to fluidize and convey most types of fine dry granular materials. Low profile design is totally enclosed and dust-free. Dynamic Air Inc., 1125...

Water filters. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Recent studies have shown that accumulation of dirt on a screen filter can improve efficiency by providing a finer mesh. Particles smaller than original screen apertures can be removed. These self-cleaning filters provide an ideal solution for...

Centrifuges. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Continuous centrifuges for liquid/solid separation are designed to make continuous processes more efficient. Versatile test units and experienced technical support are available for pilot plant evaluations. Tema Systems Inc., 7806 Redsky Drive,...

Bulk material handling equipment. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Website details flexible screw conveyors, bulk bag fillers/dischargers, weigh batching/blending systems, bag/drum dumping stations, volumetric feeders and automated systems for plant-wide handling/processing of pellets to sub-micron powders...

Processing plant equipment. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Full color catalog offers an array of flow monitoring equipment including level gages, sight flow indicators, flow monitors and accessories for boilers, heaters, tanks and other vessels. Ernst Flow Industries, 116 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ...

Cartridge baghouses. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Giant Cartridge Baghouses are ideal for high capacity, high flow applications. These housings, which accept 4-1/2" OD cartridges, are available in a wide selection of materials including 10" and 20" clear styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) bowls....

Explosion-proof lift trucks. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Sichelschmidt announces FM certification of its electric explosion-proof walk behind product line for use in Class 1, Division 1, Group C&D hazardous areas. Company offers an extensive line of walk behind and rider forklift trucks. Servolift...

Fast homogenous mixing. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... XE Fluidized Zone Mixer achieves fast, high-capacity, low shear, precision mixing of either dry bulk solids or liquids with solids. Regardless of particle size, shape or density, materials are mixed with a fast, efficient and gentle action....

Chemical pump. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Sealless design of the Eccentric Disc C-Series pump provides for constant self-adjustment during operation. This insures a consistent flow rate and volumetric accuracy in variable pressure situations. Pump is rated for 176[degree]F and flow...

Plate dryers. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Plate dryers combine conduction heating with continuous product flow to provide efficient drying of friable products up to 80% faster than standard methods. Krauss-Maffei Process Technology, Box 6270, Florence, KY 41022. 877-957-2877 Write...

Live loaded valve. (Valves).
June 1, 2002... With this valve users are able to replace stem packing without removing the valve from line, increasing productivity. The live loaded stuffing box is repackable without removing the valve from the line. Applications include silo and bin...

3-way & 4-way valve. (Valves).
June 1, 2002... The 3L/T2S00 Series is a Class 150/300, 3-way and 4-way valve that will lower overall costs by allowing replacement of two or three conventional straight-line valves, eliminating excess fittings and simplifying automation. Valve is a versatile,...

Teflon[R] isolation valves. (Valves).
June 1, 2002... Manufacturers employing aggressive chemicals or high purity fluids can select from a wide variety of standard 2-way or 3-way solenoid-operated Teflon[R] isolation valves designed to provide a fast, reliable response to meet continuous duty...

Ball segment valve. (Valves).
June 1, 2002... Ball segment valve is designed to meet the process needs of both liquids and dry powders operating under full vacuum or overpressure conditions on processing equipment, tanks and vessels. Industry applications include chemical, food and...

Valve sizing software. (Valves).
June 1, 2002... Enhanced version of Alpha I software allows users to select the most suitable DeZurik valve for a wider range of process conditions. Version 6.4 also provides specification sheets, calculations, characteristic curves and outline drawings. Users...

Plastic filter chambers: for high capacity filtration. (Filtration/Separation).
June 1, 2002... Series GC filter chambers are designed for high flow filtration of chemical, and other solutions. Featuring non-metallic solution contact, chambers are constructed of PVC for temperatures up to 140 [degrees] F or CPVC for temperatures up to...

Steam separator: low maintenance. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Eliminator Steam Separator is a low maintenance, low cost solution for removing entrained moisture, condensate, dirt, scale and other contaminants in steam, compressed air and gas systems. Separator utilizes an internal baffle system, has no...

Steam trap management: for small-to-medium companies. (Filtration/Separation).
June 1, 2002... PenCheck[TM] System Package is a complete trap management program specifically designed for small-to-medium size companies. Package provides accurate judgement to greatly simplify trap testing. It includes one PenCheck[TM] precision testing...

Separator. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Separator is guaranteed to double through-puts, improve accuracy, improve separation, be quieter, give five full material control on all four decks and increase capacity. It features an off-the-shelf motor and is excellent for liquid or dry...

Process solutions handbook. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Booth 12026. Company has assembled this handbook of proprietary solutions to share with its customers so they can learn how manufacturing or product development can benefit from years of challenging assignments. Artisan Inds. Inc., 73 Pond St.,...

Safety relief valve. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... The 500 Series pressure relief valve is ASME Section VIII certified for steam, air/gas and liquid service with pressure settings to 900 PSIG at 800[degrees]F. Safety relief valve provides overpressure protection and a wide range of options....

Drum heating cabinets. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... These 8-drum heating cabinets are available in vertical or horizontal configurations. HEAT-PRO[TM] product line includes cabinets to accommodate from 1-32 drums per batch or up to four 350-gallon IBC tanks. Steam, electric or thermal fluid heat...

Process pump. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... R400 high temperature, heavy-duty process pump features a steel case and is centerline mounted with back pull-out design for pumpage temperatures to 850[degrees]F. There ate 27 different sizes available. Applications include high temperature...

Centrifugal pump. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Fybroc Series 1500 pump is designed for broad corrosion-resistance through use of high quality materials and state-of-the-art engineering. It is an ANSI standard pump featuring high strength casings with integral flanges. Capacities are to 5000...

Modular metering pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... Modular metering pumps include sealless diaphragm or sealed plunger designs available with manual, electric, or pneumatic stroke adjusters and a wide selection of drive elements. Featuring metering accuracy of [+ or -] 0.5% based upon a...

Mag drive pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... Texel[R] MEH Series lined mag-drive pumps provide leak-free handling of high purity fluids. Mag-drive design does not require conventional shaft seals thus eliminating fluid contamination and reducing excessive downtime common to mechanically...

Gear pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... The 2000 Series offers maximum flow rates of 1.01 GPM, maximum pressures of 240 PSI and maximum fluid temperature capabilities of 180[degrees]F. Three different sizes of PPS Polymer gears are available depending on flow rate and pressure...

Intelligent metering pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... PZi Series intelligent pumps feature microprocessor controls enabling them to accept both pulse and analog signals. Pumps are ideal for accurate, reliable injection of a wide range of liquid materials, including chemicals, nutrients and...

ANSI & ISO pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... M-Series sealless, magnetically driven pumps are available in Group II (ANSI) and Group B (ISO) designs. Group II and Group B designs were developed simultaneously, utilizing common technology across two standards to create a global appeal....

Diaphragm pumps. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... Air operated diaphragm pumps are available in polished stainless steel, PTFE, PP and aluminum. Non-metallic pumps machined from solid blocks of PP and PTFE to ensure highest possible stability of shape with less stress on body. Polished...

Infrared thermometers: handheld. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Family of OS520 and OS530 series infrared thermometers offer solutions for many non-contact temperature measurement applications up to 2500[degrees]F. Thermometers provide many features such as adjustable emissivity, dual digital backlit LCD,...

Smart motor controllers: compact housing. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Bulletin 150 SMC-3[TM] and SAMC-Delta[TM] smart motor controllers provide integrated features and advanced functionality in a compact 45-mm housing. Controllers provide flexible, cost-efficient solutions for a wide range of motor control...

Container dumper: for flex screw systems. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... With a 60[degrees] discharge angle and 150[degrees] rotation, dumper provides complete discharge of most non-free flowing material. Lift & Seal System[TM] hydraulically seals container to pour hood, eliminating dust and product contamination....

Universal loop display: for rugged environments. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... SPD Programmable Field-Mount Loop Display (NEMA 4X IP66) accepts a 4-20 mA input and indicates real-time process status in mA, percent, or any designated engineering unit with an accuracy of [+ or -] 0.012% of input scale. Configuration can be...

Fiber drum liner: keeps drums clean. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Smooth-walled liner, PRO100, is designed for 55 gallon, open-head, fiber drums with a 21.5" diameter. Made from blow-molded FDA approved LDPE, with an average wall thickness of 18 mils, liner protects fiber drum from contaminants and keeps it...

Feeders. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Brochure outlines company's air- and electric-powered feeders, screeners, conveyors and rabies for bulk material applications. Feeders and screeners are available in various trough shapes, mild- and stainless steel construction and various...

Mixing valve. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Model TM-5100 high capacity, emergency mixing valve is designed for multiple drench or combination emergency showers. ANSI Standard Z358.1-1998 compliant, valve provides tepid water up to 126 GPM and includes an integral cold water by pass....

Separation Technology. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Advanced Separation Technologies Brochure offers several technical bulletins describing company's capabilities in the application of highly advanced separation technologies for purification of non-aqueous process streams such as glycols, amines...

Tank cleaner. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Automated tank washing offers many benefits: safety, cost savings and lower maintenance. "A Guide To Safe And Effective Tank Cleaning" makes selection process simple to get the best results. Users can clean any tank better, faster and easier....

Filter products. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Company provides custom liquid filtration equipment engineered and built to ASME code plus filter bags, filter cartridges and absorbent materials. General Brochure provides detailed information on all products. FSI, 100 Anchor Road, Michigan...

Metering pumps. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Nemo[R] NM mini metering pumps are optimized for metering of low and highly viscous materials. Key features include flow ranges from 0.25-160 GPH, pressure ranges of 0-180 PSI and low shear rate. Netzsch Inc., 119 Pickering Way, Exton, PA...

Radar transmitters: easy to operate. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... MT2000 radar transmitters offer the traditional advantages of radar level measurement, such as measuring both liquids and solids, with no moving parts. Transmitters employ a metallic probe to effectively act as a wave-guide to direct the...

Electric actuator. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Failsafe electric actuator uses a simple integrated spring unit that works in conjunction with an electro-hydraulic vane actuator. The failsafe, 1/4-turn actuator comes in six models with failsafe torques up to 4000 inch-pounds. Kinetrol USA...

Bimetallic thermometers. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Bimetal thermometers feature case, bezel and threaded connection of 304 stainless steel as standard with 316 stainless available optionally. Thermometers in 3", 4" and 5" sizes incorporate a true anti-parallax, easy-to-read dial. Ametek U.S....

Chip classifier software. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... GRADEX[R] chip classifier software is based on a Windows[R] upgrade that improves operator productivity in three ways: by providing greater flexibility in data analysis; allowing larger samples to be analyzed at a time; and through greater...

Sanitary air diaphragm pumps. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Air driven double diaphragm pumps are manufactured in polished 316 stainless steel with diaphragms of food grade EPDM or PTFE. Pumps are available in 1", 1-1/2", 2" and 3" sizes and supplied with a stainless steel stand. Granzow Inc., 2300...

Stainless steel pumps. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Model 5CP plunger pump offers high performance in a compact, lightweight frame. It delivers 6 GPM up to 2000 PSI and features a 316 stainless steel corrosion-resistant split-manifold for easy servicing. Cat Pumps, 1681 94th Lane NE,...

Vacuum belt filter. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Vacuum CI-BF belt filter is designed for filtration, washing and drying of gypsum, fly ash and other environmental/process applications. Filter eliminates carrier and guard belts and maximizes production efficiencies with less water usage and...

Bulk bag dischargers. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Material Master[TM] bulk bag dischargers automatically sequenced bag massagers and impactors promote material flow. Flo-Lock[TM] discharge spout closure system provides complete product flow shut off. Material Transfer & Storage Inc., 1214...

Grinder. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Annihilator[TM] twin-shaft grinder ensures that harsh solids in primary flow stream ate ground uniformly and efficiently. It is designed with cutting teeth on the spacers which increases cutting capability of rags over other twin shaft grinders...

Teflon[R] sightglass. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Sight glasses with Teflon[R] PTFE connectors are designed for use in stainless steel piping systems. Sight glasses permit safe and quick viewing of clarity and color of process liquids and also immediately identify if any foreign matter is...

Seamless polymer flooring. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Manufacturer of seamless polymer flooring provides aesthetic, durable and corrosion resistant floor systems. Chemical resistant flooring systems withstand years of abrasion, impacts, spills, thermal cycling and shock. Stonhard, 1 Park Ave.,...

Beaker centrifuge. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Beaker centrifuge facilitates testing of products using research quantities of formulations prior to scaling up to manufacturing quantities. Centrifuge allows for testing at the same G-forces using various filter cloths and wash ratios. Heinkel...

Portable batch sifters. (Technology Showcase).
June 1, 2002... Flo-Thru VIBRASCREEN[R] separator line scalps oversize particles from small batches of bulk material being loaded into drums, blenders or other process equipment and storage vessels. Units are offered in diameters of 18, 24, and 30" with a...

Filter-dryers: produce dry solid. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... RT[R] Filters can be used in all configurations as a filter-dryer to produce a dry solid from the end of the filter. For hot gas drying, the segmented tray design makes it easy to use specific tray sections as a custom designed hot gas drying...

Compressed air filters: for intermediate pressures. (Filtration/Separation).
June 1, 2002... OIL-X-50 Series is an efficient and cost-effective range of intermediate pressure compressed air filters that combine OIL-Xplus filter elements with specially designed housings to provide high efficiency filtration for applications up to 725...

Filter bags: multi-layer. (Filtration/Separation).
June 1, 2002... PROGAF[TM] filter bags allow users of expensive cartridge filtration systems to take advantage of all the benefits afforded by bag filtration including lower initial cost and easier, less expensive disposal of used filtration media. Bags...

Powerful mixer: for dry solids. (Filtration/Separation).
June 1, 2002... PowerMix is designed for mixing of dry solids requiring high shear to break up agglomerates. Mixer combines a slow speed planetary stirrer with a high-speed chopper blade. Sizes range from 1/2 to 500 gallons. Charles Ross & Son Co., Box 12308,...

Wastewater pump. (Pollution Control).
June 1, 2002... K-Series wastewater pump permits industrial wastewater processors to gain extended flow output from a smaller space-saving pump. Compact pump is designed for safety, performance and economy. Electric motor and pump unit is built as a single...

Dust & particulate collector. (Pollution Control).
June 1, 2002... Whirl/Wet Dust Collection System is manufactured using a patented fabrication technique that radiuses welds so that material cannot accumulate in the unit under any condition. Unit's 100% polypropylene construction makes it structurally strong,...

Scrubber for heated kettles. (Pollution Control).
June 1, 2002... This eductor venturi scrubber has been successfully applied at chemical manufacturer to remove resins and vapors from the manufacturing process. Recirculated water is introduced into the eductor vessel at 100 PSIG, which, by travelling through...