Chemical Equipment articles from March 2005

Chemical Equipment archives from March 2005

The ubiquitous valve: our silent partner.(Editor's Letter)
March 1, 2005... Valves are everywhere in a myriad of configurations and sizes. They are a big part of our lives that we seldom think about and probably take for granted most of the time. There are valves in our heart, in our house, in our cars, dishwashers and...

High shear batch & in-line mixers.(Picks Of The Month)
March 1, 2005... * Incorporate hydraulic shearing action * Increased durability and reliability * On-target dispersions within fewer passes Utilizing FDM rotor/stator technology designs, Maelstrom[R] line uses hydraulic shearing actions by creating...

Bulk bag conditioner.(Picks Of The Month)
March 1, 2005... * Hydraulically compresses bulk bags * Custom engineered to specific applications * Available in different configurations Bulk Bag Conditioning System hydraulically compresses bulk bags to break up material which has hardened or...

Thermo-dynamic steam trap.(Picks Of The Month)
March 1, 2005... * Reduced maintenance requirements * Ceramic insulated cap * Reduced flash steam losses Cool Blue TD-52[TM] thermo-dynamic steam trap is claimed to offer reduced life cycle energy consumption and maintenance requirements compared...

Solenoid pilot valve.(Picks Of The Month)
March 1, 2005... * Manages complex flow operations * Compact manifold-mountable design * 2- or 3-way configuration Inert, space-saving, manifold-mountable solenoid operated pilot valve features a low internal volume design in a 2-way or 3-way...

Butterfly valves.(Valves & Valve Actuators)
March 1, 2005... * Resilient seat design * Large diameter * Comply with ASME/ANSI 125/150 flange drilling standards The Series 410/412 large diameter, resilient seated butterfly valves feature bi-directional, bubble tight shut off pressure rating...

Multi-port ball valves.(Valves & Valve Actuators)
March 1, 2005... * Simplify piping connections * Designed for easy actuator mounting * Rust- and corrosion-proof Plastic, corrosion-resistant, lateral three-way ball valves simplify piping system layouts by replacing conventional valve/tee...

Electric actuator.(Valves & Valve Actuators)
March 1, 2005... * Ideal for a wide range of applications * Carries a 10-year standard warranty * Easily serviceable Limitorque SMB multi-turn actuator's strength and durability makes it ideal for chemical processing and numerous other...

Valve positioner.(Valves & Valve Actuators)
March 1, 2005... * Choice of manual or automatic tuning * Replace electronics without re-tuning * Low current consumption SIPART PS2 electropneumatic positioner is can be used to control the final control element of pneumatic linear or part-turn...

Mini valves.(Valves & Valve Actuators)
March 1, 2005... * T-316 stainless steel construction * Ideal for sanitary applications * Easy to disassemble for cleaning Fractional size in-line, two-way and three-way divert, fluid-flow ball valves are precision made of T-316 stainless steel....

Vacuum degassing chamber.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Vacuum degassing chamber features a 304 stainless steel vessel and a 1-1/2" thick clear acrylic top which accepts an optional rotary motion feed through for stirring or manipulating batch contents from outside. Impossible to over- or...

Impact resistant abrasion compound.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Wear Guard[TM] High Impact is high-density epoxy putty for repairing and protecting equipment subject to extreme impact, flexing or abrasion. A special nonVOC formulation containing a flexible acrylate and micro-alumina ceramic beads, it...

Spill recovery kit.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Model 6901 Spill Recovery Kit, when used with the stainless steel Reversible Drum Vac, makes spill clean-up and liquid transfer a fast, easy task. Kit connects directly to any closed head 55 or 30 gallon drum. Compressed air powered Reversible...

Digital pressure gauge.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Model CK battery-operated, digital pressure gauge uses a high-impedance sealed pressure transducer compatible with liquids and gasses and delivers a highly repeatable sealed pressure measurement with 0.25% accuracy. Constructed of 313 stainless...

Gasoline vapor recovery hose.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... VRU Hose is made from clear polyurethane that is reinforced with a bright orange ABS helix for safety. Fully compliant with EPA requirements for use recovering hydrocarbon vapors during tank loading and drop to storage tanks, it is UV-resistant...

Low flow membrane nitrogen generator.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... NR-4000 is specifically designed for low flow nitrogen applications for analytical instruments. It produces nitrogen by utilizing a combination of filtration and membrane separation technologies. System operates off of compressed air combined...

Canned motor slurry pump.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Canned motor slurry pump overcomes many of the solids handling and operational limitations of traditional sealless pumps. With its heavy duty shaft and bearing design, pump offers a B-10 bearing life in excess of 40,000 hours, shaft deflection...

Mass spectrometer.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Finnigan[TM] Surveyor MSQ Plus[TM] single quadrupole LC/MS detector is targeted at chromatographers in pharmaceutical and drug discovery environments. Spectrometer extends HPLC detection sensitivity and has been designed for the separation...

Shredding & screening of solids.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... SPIRALIFT SL screens, conveys and separates solids from liquids in channel or pipe systems. This unit can separate liquids from such items as tomatoes, lettuce, citrus, apples, wood, septage, wastewater and more. It combines the effective...

Aggregate diverter.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Aggregate Diverter[TM] offers users a heavy duty, maintenance friendly diverter capable of handling abrasive materials such as coal, sand, gravel and whole grains, in gravity flow applications. Available in a complete size range from 6-24",...

Compressed air dryer.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... User-friendly SCD10 Series dryer can be on-line and operational in just minutes. Off-the-shelf microprocessor controller is easy to use. Air enters the system through a solenoid and is filtered through a large particle compressed air filter...

Pipe saw wrap track.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... WrapTrack[R] is a stainless steel band assembly that clamps around outside of pipe from 6-60 inches, up to 4-3/8" thick and provides a mounting trolley for the APS-438 Air-Powered saw. Easy to install and use, track eliminates need for a user...

Electromagnetic shakers.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Impluse[TM] Compact electromagnetic shakers are designed specifically for tight fitting processing and packaging distribution lines that require precise metering and low maintenance drives. They are ideal for product mixing lines, ingredient...

Miniature portable gas detector.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Mini-G Portable Gas Detector is designed to enhance employee safety in hazardous areas requiring prolonged work or with low lighting conditions. Detector operates longer and shines brighter in its compact, lightweight package, due to...

Air/gas flow meter.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... ST75 Series Fi0w Meter measures and monitors air or gas flows in line sizes from 0.25 to 2.0 inches with a single instrument and provides three outputs of the mass flow rate, totalized flow and media temperature. Meter provides [+ or -] 2% of...

Increase pneumatic conveying system reliability.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Air Assist[TM] technology, in dense phase transfer, increases system reliability and performance while reducing overall conveying pressure and air usage. Potential for plugged conveying lines is virtually eliminated. Design allows maximum...

Dust collector field services.(Dust Collectors)
March 1, 2005... * Help plant operators meet specific needs * Services customized to individual needs * Free estimates Company offers a wide variety of on-site services to help plant operators meet needs for most common types of dust collection...

Portable dust collector.(Dust Collectors)
March 1, 2005... * Compact, easy to use * Ideal for powder mixing and weighing * Welded steel construction Collection of nuisance dust from manufacturing operation is fast and easy this "plug & play" compact, portable dust collector. With a...

Dust collection companion.(Dust Collectors)
March 1, 2005... * Monitors emissions from bag houses * Rugged NEMA 4 housing protects electronics * Helps eliminate unscheduled downtime DustAlarm[TM] broken bag detector uses triboelectric technology to monitor dust emissions from bag houses and...

Downdraft dust collector.(Dust Collectors)
March 1, 2005... * Low air velocities * Easy maintenance * Safe and fast filter element removal With the Modu-Kleen[R] downdraft dust collector, the air enters at the top of the dust collector housing and flows downward to the cartridge filters,...

Baghouse conversion service.(Dust Collectors)
March 1, 2005... * Converts old reverse air or shaker baghouses * Provides cost savings * Increases air volume 30% Old reverse air or shaker baghouses can be converted to a reverse pulse design baghouse with walk-in plenum or roof door for filter...

Long reach flex hose attachment.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Long reach flexible hose attachment is now available for the TM 1000 TaskMaster Air Cleaner. Flexible hose is available in 15 or 25 foot lengths to reach across obstacles or into tight areas. Attachment also includes a removable hood. It is...

Semi-rigid tubing.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Nylon 11 tubing resists crushing and abrasion and is more flexible than Nylon 6/6 and much less affected by moisture absorption. Tubing will not become brittle or swell because of water and does not exhibit extreme variations in mechanical...

IFC heated parts.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... IFC (Interference Fit Construction) heated parts are designed to withstand high process temperatures such as applications that exceed the temperature capabilities of cast aluminum. Parts can be customized into a wide range of shapes and sizes...

Plastic Filters.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Black or white polypropylene filters are ideal for air, liquid or vacuum service. These quickly disassembled filters are easily serviceable by replacing the filter materials. Filters are offered in filtration of 15, 30, 70, 110 and 170 micron...

Cage mills.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... H Series multi--cage mills are available in 2-, 4- or 6-row design in fours sizes up to 250 TPH. Design features include air cannons, heaters and hydraulic ram. Air cannons are mounted at the intake and discharge to help prevent build-up of...

Pressure relief valves.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Compact, color coded, pressure relief valves can be pre-set from .5-150 PSI. Settings are accurate to [+ or -] 5%. The PSI setting is stamped on the valve. Brass relief valves are standard with optional materials of aluminum or 316 stainless...

Flanged heaters.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Flanged heaters can be used to hear air, gas and aqueous solutions. Heaters are manufactured in more than 4300 different configurations with capacities from 1-1200 kW. Each configuration is available in NEMA 12, 4 and 7. Heater flange comes in...

Explosion-proof gauges.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... A variety of explosion-proof differential pressure gauges and switches is available CSA and UL listed. Features include Dp ranges from 0-5" [H.sub.2]O through 0-6000 PSID; NEMA 4X weatherproof, Class I, Division II design; SPDT/DPDT switching;...

Solenoid valves.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Solenoid valves are 2-way valves available in sizes from 1/4" through 3" to control the flow of water, oil, gas, steam, brine, solvents, cryogenics and oxygen. Packless construction with continuous duty coils for all voltages is used. There is...

Plastic components.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Precision machined plastic components can be produced to exact user specifications. Custom parts are available in a number of chemical-resistant materials such as Acetal, CPVC, Nylon, Polypropylene, PVC and UHMW. They can be alkali, grease,...

Hypochlorite metering pump.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... GLV Series valve-less metering pump is designed to eliminate gas locking during sodium hypochlorite injection. Pump is designed specifically for 12% to 15% sodium hypochlorite or other chemicals with severe off gassing problems encountered in...

Eight year reference reveals a solution to tube cracking problems in recovery boilers.(Special Report)
March 1, 2005... Cracking in water tubes in black liquor recovery boilers, especially in boiler floors and lower waterwalls, has been the source of unscheduled downtime for many years. These problems may finally be over or, at least, substantially reduced, as...

Electric valve operators.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Electric valve operators are designed for the automation of ball, butterfly and other types of valves. High performance electric operators are made in sizes from 902700 lb-in and are available in On/Off or modulating versions. Each model...

Economical personnel transportation.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Business cycles are designed to provide a low cost solution to personnel movement around the plant. Cycles are fuel-free, fume free tricycles that can haul significant payloads. Workers can get from place to place efficiently while also...

Polyethylene tanks & containers.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Corrosion and chemical resistant tanks and containers are constructed from virgin high-density crosslink or FDA-compliant linear polyethylene. Tanks and containers are used to store and transport corrosive and hazardous materials such as...

Sanitary sight glasses.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... In-line and end-cap style sanitary-sight glasses are engineered to meet the process requirements of food, dairy, pharmaceutical and beverage plants. End-cap style sight glasses are available in Lexan[R] or acrylic material and are designed for...

Thermoplastic Air Release Valve.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Valve is designed to expel unwanted air from a pipeline at system start-up. It is also ideal for venting air from a tank or vessel during filling. Air occurs naturally in liquid piping systems; even small amounts can damage pumps and...

Solid state pressure switch.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Model 1000 pressure switch is designed for the measurement of gases and liquids in process applications that are compatible with stainless steel. Offering long term stability, switch features a compact design and a one-piece diaphragm free of...

Double cartridge pump seals.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... The 1700 Series double cartridge seals, used in Stan-Cor centrifugal pumps, are hydraulically-balanced and feature a cassette-within-a-cartridge design that reduces costs with a removable inner cassette that allows the gland to be reused with...

Gas flow calibration systems.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Cal=Trak[TM] SL-500 and SL-800 portable, low-maintenance primary standard gas flow calibrators offer very high accuracy performance with [+ or -] 0.4% to [+ or -] 15% of reading, depending n which model is selected. Applications include...

Blower packages.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Centrifugal and regenerative blowers, custom blower packages and enclosures, air knife systems and numerous accessories are available from this manufacturer. Company carries 2-4" stainless steel knives that are used in food applications or...

Mid-size range fractional distillation systems.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Mid-size range stainless steel fractional distillation systems are designed for batch or continuous high purity chemical processing or solvent recovery. With 1" through 12" column sizes and throughputs from 1-100 gal/hr, these systems are...

Ultrasonic proximity sensor.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Superprox[R] SM300FP extended-range, ultrasonic proximity sensor offers a combination of a small, 33mm x 7.62mm x 19.05mm flat-profile housing and sensing ranges from 6.35mm to 102mm. In contrast to other proximity sensing technologies, this...

Portable tank cleaning system.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Portable tank cleaning system eliminates the need for permanent CIP installations in a wide range of applications. PTC Portable Tank Cleaner combines a pump, hoses, inlet adapters, filters and a choice of cleaning machines, all mounted on an...

Dust collector accessories.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Supplier of dust collectors for product recovery/pollution control, offers initiatives such as remote monitoring, alarming and control systems; onsite baghouse field services; lease-to-own programs; and a new dust collector timing control, the...

Nozzle placement system cleans tankers.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... SpanJet[TM] is a nozzle placement system that cleans tanker and rail car interiors quickly and thoroughly while eliminating the need for people to enter confined spaces. System directs high-pressure water jets into hard-to-reach areas through a...

Ship unloading solutions.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Mechanical or pneumatic ship unloading solutions are designed to suit the particular requirements and size of the vessels being unloaded. Portanova is capable of unloading even Panamax-size vessels up to 65,000 DWT. Mechanical and pneumatic...

Industrial syringe pumps.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Heavy duty industrial syringe pumps provide an accurate metering of liquids at constant output pressure and constant output flow irrespective of the viscosity of the fluid. Consistent and pulse-less flow is delivered at discharge pressures from...

Turbulent mixer/reactor.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Horizontal turbulent mixers/reactor is used for various mixing, drying and reaction processes. Mixer/reactor is available in batch or continuous designs, with mixing capacities ranging from 2.5 liters up to 50,000 liters. Mixing elements are...

All-welded process gauge.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... All-welded process gauge and diaphragm seal offers users a lower cost alternative to an individual gauge and diaphragm seal with the added benefit of a reduction in potential leaks. The rugged SOLFRUNT[R] 1981 process gauge with stainless steel...

Radial-mounted connector.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... GHSAR/GHSDR 750 series of rugged, spring-loaded, AC/DC-operated LVDTs is designed for dimensional or position measurement in industrial process automation applications and all types of motion control systems. Constructed entirely of stainless...

Molded grating.(Flooring & Grating)
March 1, 2005... * For ultra-harsh chemical facilities * Non-conductive * Variety of depths, sizes and mesh patterns FRP molded grating is fabricated from a matrix of corrosion-resistant resins and structural J fiberglass. Grating is resistant to...

Self adjusting stair.(Flooring & Grating)
March 1, 2005... * Accesses all height vehicles * Provides safe access to trucks * Moveable to any spot along the walk way This stair swings down from an elevated walkway with level treads to provide a safe access any height truck. Stair pictured...

Interlocking floor tiles.(Flooring & Grating)
March 1, 2005... * Four surface profiles available * For virtually any facility or application * Resistant to most fluids and other materials Tuff-Seal interlocking floor tiles are designed for use in chemical and other facilities. Tiles utilize a...

Fiberglass grating.(Flooring & Grating)
March 1, 2005... * Stiffer design reduces supports * Available in a variety of resins * Withstands harsh service environments DeltaGrate[TM] high-strength, molded fiberglass grating is designed for maximum stiffness and is ideal for walkways or...

Urethane-based flooring.(Flooring & Grating)
March 1, 2005... * Withstands aggressive chemical attacks * Abrasion and slip resistant * Installs easily Poly-Crete flooring system is formulated to withstand aggressive thermal and chemical attacks. System is abrasion and slip resistant....

Dispensing pump.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 284. Model SMTRH is designed for sub-micro liter dispensing making it ideal for medical diagnostic, biomedical and analytical instrumentation. Pump utilizes the patented CeramPump[R] valveless piston pumping principle and has a fluid path...

Gastight blowers.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth C301. Gastight Competitor GT[TM] is ideal for closed-loop pneumatic conveying systems using nitrogen or other gases. It is available in 3.5", 4" and 5" gear sizes, and with mechanical seals. Flow ranges are 20-825 CFM; pressure up to 15...

Particle size analyzer.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 842. Partica LA-950 Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzer features a measurement range of 0.01-3000 [micro] m; one minute sample-to-sample analysis time; and a powerful sample dispersion system. Built-in automation in the hardware and...

Polypropylene overbraid.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 1637. Polypropylene overbraid for fluoropolymer hose offers protection from heat to both handlers and equipment. With its seamless convoluted core of PTFE, Polypropylene Overbraid provides better bend radii than smooth-core hose....

Capillary rheometers.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 951. A range of low temperature control options has been introduced for Rosand capillary rheometers. These low temperature control options, designed for RH7-D/RHIO-D and RH2000 rheometers enable capillary rheometry to be applied to an...

Chemical feed pumps.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 861. Duplex chemical feed pump systems provide a complete package with easy installation. Standard systems are available in various configurations, including manual control system with duty standby pump, 4-20 mA control system with duty...

Control system.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 1967. Type 8630 TOP Control System and Type 2712 pneumatically operated globe valve result in a complete, intelligent process control/proportional valve system designed to meet and exceed chemical industry requirements. Control system is...

Feeder system.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 782. Topping Feeder System is specifically designed to convey bulk dry materials from drums, a bag dump station or bulk bags to topping machines in the food and candy industries. Topper feeder incorporates a vacuum conveying system...

Compactors.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 967. PowerPactor [TM] line of roller compactors is designed primarily for chemical applications. Production scale compactors feature product throughputs from 100 kg/hr up to 50 tons/hr. With high capacity throughput rates, all four sizes...

Globe control valves.(Interphex 2005[TM] Conference & Exhibition)
March 1, 2005... Booth 1681. Modulating globe control valves have been designed for precise flow control and are available in both pneumatic or electric in body materials of PVC, PP, PVDF and PTFE, and in sizes from 1/2" to 4". Valve feature light weight...

Bin & Silo Systems.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Flowmaster Bin & Silo Systems are available with standard hopper bin sizes of 20, 40, 60 and 80 cubic feet and feature an all-plastic base with leg extension capabilities. Custom design options are available using company's design engineers to...

Pneumatic inductors.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... These Turbo-Inductor Systems provide a fast and efficient way to speed up the process of unloading bulk materials, at high rates, over long distances, from pneumatic railcars and trailers. The inductors are completely self-contained systems...

Pulse jet filters.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Pulse jet filters are designed to ' handle demanding dust collection jobs, have no moving parts to wear out, and come in compact, top- and side-access modular housings that fit a wide range of facility layouts. Filters...

Digital pressure gauge.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Model CK battery-operated, digital pressure gauge uses a high-impedance sealed pressure transducer compatible with liquids and gasses and delivers a highly repeatable sealed pressure measurement with 0.25% accuracy. Constructed of 313 stainless...

Calibrator interface.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... Field calibrator interface with SmartPlan[R] Instrumentation 7.0 software enables the software to communicate with the Fluke 743B and 744 documenting process calibrators. Maintenance personnel can upload or download calibration data to and from...

On-line process analysis.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... IntelliMill is an intelligent milling system that demonstrates how the synergy between on-line particle sizing and advanced process control can be fully exploited in complex dry particulate handling applications. Using this mill, material is...

Vacuum conveyors.(New Technology)
March 1, 2005... P-Series vacuum conveyors meet the requirements of 3-A Sanitary Standard for pneumatic conveyors for dry milk and milk products, Standard Number 39-00. Very high standards of the 3-A Symbol Council were originally designed for the dairy...