Chemical Equipment articles from May 2002

Chemical Equipment archives from May 2002

Metering pumps: for chemical applications.
May 1, 2002... JaecoPak industrial grade packed plunger metering pumps assure accurate and reliable metering of chemicals and solutions. Available in both simplex and duplex models, pump capacities range from 0.38 to 150 GPH. By varying piston stroke length,...

Auger/feeder system: handles semi-dry, high solids materials.
May 1, 2002... Moyno 2000 HS System is a cost-effective alternative to expensive, high-maintenance piston pumps and open conveyors for dewatered sludge transfer in wastewater treatment applications. Designed to provide maximum system configuration...

Ultrasonic flow meter: installs quickly.
May 1, 2002... Triton TX10 ultrasonic flow meter is available for monitoring pipe sizes from 1.5-200 inches. Clamp-on sensors enable it to be installed and commissioned in less than an hour. Meter provides an opto-isolated 4-20mA signal that can be loop or...

Control Valve Handbook. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Control Valve Handbook details company's complete product line of general and severe service control valves. Handbook describes valve sizes ranging from 1/2" to 16" with pressure ratings from ANSI 125 to ANSI 4500 class. Leslie Controls Inc.,...

Liquid level gages. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Brochure describes armored liquid level gages. Reflex and transparent gages are available in single or multiple sections up to 144" long. Carbon steel and stainless gage cocks are available for all applications. Archon Inds., 200 William St.,...

From the editor.
May 1, 2002... Chemical Equipment's May 2002 issue is packed full of new product information for CPI professionals in addition to numerous company profiles providing an in depth look at prominent manufacturers in the industry. This is our seventeenth annual...

Ball valves. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Metal-to-metal body joint of the Tufline full-port lined valve family controls compression of valves' lining for heat and stress cracking resistance. Cast-in recesses and machined grooves lock lining to valve body and ball making lining blowout...

Ultrasonic flow meter. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Triton TX10 ultrasonic flow meter is available for monitoring pipe sizes from 1.5-200 inches. Ultrasonic flow meter measures flow velocities from -40 to +40 ft/sec at liquid temperatures up to 400 [degrees] F. Clamp-on sensors enable it to be...

Wye line diverter. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter allows it to be modified to perform various applications where a flapper or tunnel style diverter could not be utilized. Cross over wye line diverter allows added flexibility of being able to pneumatically convey...

Metering injector. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... C-1100X is a high volume, high pressure rated metering injector with a manual mechanical control. Metering injector has pressure ratings to 150 PSI and outputs to 360 GPD. Additional benefits include a heavy-duty double ball valve head...

Flow instrumentation guide. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... Comprehensive guide to thermal mass flow instrumentation is available on a Millennium Edition 4.0 CD, which was, developed to meet requirements of instrumentation, process and plant engineers in chemical processing, wastewater and other...

Gas meter. (Focus On Flow Control Systems & Equipment).
May 1, 2002... CMF400 high flow rate gas meter with MVD Technology[TM] is a practical, rugged instrument coupled with a 4" sensor that provides gas accuracy of 0.35% and repeatability of 0.20% with the capability of measuring natural gas, for example, up to...

Double planetary mixer: from 1/2 pint to 750 gallons. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... DPM double planetary mixer incorporates "HV" blade design. This configuration allows use of mixer for materials having a viscosity up to approximately 6 million centipoise. Charles Ross & Son Co., Box 12308, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Write In...

Paddle units: for bulk solids. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Rotary paddle unit is designed to fit most bulk solid application needs. High temperature unit incorporates all the standard features of the KA and KAX models plus specially designed mounting plates, pipe extensions with air purge connections,...

Point level sensor: explosion-proof. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... RF level controls include RF 9200 and 11000/12000 Series, which offer true explosion-proof rating because cover does not need to be removed for calibration. Applications include virtually any liquid, slurry or solid used in hazardous locations....

Committed to custom solutions in chemical applications: Robinson Industries' 100-year contribution to innovative fan design, manufacturing, repair and rebuilding. (Corporate Profiles 2002).
May 1, 2002... Robinson Industries, Inc., is the nation's leader in custom fan and blower design, repair and manufacturing for a range of applications in the chemical industries. Robinson has built its 100-year history on a willingness and capacity to build...

Air motor driven mixers. (Mixers & Blenders).
May 1, 2002... Model T-T3 3" tri-clamp flange mixers incorporate a dual double sealed bearing for shaft load stability. Air motors are high torque, low CFM and low noise. Electric motors are available optionally. Range is stainless steel and a variable...

Turbine Agitator. (Mixers & Blenders).
May 1, 2002... HT Turbine Agitator is capable of handling virtually any process. Design results in high strength, low wear, quiet operation and minimal maintenance. Agitator is ideal in harsh, demanding environments where reliability is a key consideration....

Homogenizer/agitator. (Mixers & Blenders).
May 1, 2002... Turbo-Shear is a combination of a scraped-surface, counterrotating, double-motion agitator and an independent, bottom-center mounted, high-speed homogenizer head. Counterrotating scraped-surface agitator can be designed to handle products up...

Mixing & control system. (Mixers & Blenders).
May 1, 2002... Biomixer[TM] aeration, mixing and control system reduces power use 75% over traditional surface aerators in the aerobic digestion mixing process while producing improved mixing. Mixer's enormous energy is generated by the "air lift pump" effect...

Cylindrical blender. (Mixers & Blenders).
May 1, 2002... This 150-cu. ft. cylindrical blender incorporates a paddle type agitator to permit its use for a wide range of batch sizes. Paddle agitator design allows a user to blend relatively small batches when compared to a ribbon design. This machine...

Lab size mixer. (Mixers & blenders).
May 1, 2002... Lab/Pilot size counterrotating mixer has been developed for small scale testing of materials and will deliver perfect scale up results for high viscosity and general mixing applications. This mixer features a concentric mechanical sealing...

Dynamic Air Inc.: pneumatic conveying systems & equipment. (Corporate Profiles 2002).
May 1, 2002... Corporate Description Dynamic Air Inc. is a manufacturer of pneumatic conveying systems and process equipment. Our systems are comprehensive and versatile for handling a wide range of dry bulk materials from carbon black to sugar, with...

Quick Release couplings: stainless steel. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... Couplings are constructed of 100% stainless steel and are perfect for any dry bulk application. "Quick Release" handle has many cost saving features. Handle will not "pop off" during vibration and as handle is tightened the threads are...

Paddle dryer: 3000 square feet. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Paddle dryer with 3000 square feet of heat transfer area is used to dry products, by-products and sludge. Paddle dryers from 20-4000 square feet are available. Dryer is used in the chemical, food and other industries. It is indirectly heated...

Drum discharging system: with volumetric feeder. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... Lift & Seal System[TM] lifts and discharges product from drums loaded at floor level. System provides dust-tight seal preventing product loss or contamination. Safety caging protects employees and equipment. Volumetric feeder delivers material...

Flow switch: field adjustable. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... Model 1500 is a high-pressure in-line flow switch, which is designed for accurate field adjustability with flow settings for both liquids and gasses. Also, factory can supply fixed settings for tamper proof units. Model is available with 1/2"...

Metal Detector: protects against tramp metal. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Model 1220 Metal Detector is a rugged, lightweight and compact unit designed for coal, coke, aggregate plants and many other processing facilities where larger pieces of metal must be detected. It fits most standard CEMA conveyors with belt...

Drum handling equipment: for dumping of powders. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Drum handling equipment is designed for mechanized dust free dumping and enclosed transfer of powder materials. Manufacturer can design dust-tight drum dumping equipment based on user specifications. Portable design allows for functionality in...

Cyclone collectors brochure. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... High efficiency cyclone collectors brochure describes, graphs, and illustrates various models and collector sizes this company produces for use in chemical processing, flour milling and plastics. Kice Inds., Box 11388, Wichita, KS 67202....

Refrigerated dryer. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Hydrogard[R] HT Series high temperature inlet air dryer can accept hot compressed air up to 195 [degrees] F directly from the air compressor. Dryer combines an aftercooler, refrigerated compressed air dryer, separator/filter and drain valve...

Screeners. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... MEGATEX[R] screeners combine high capacity screening and efficient, accurate separations. With screen surface area ranging from 100-350 sq. ft., a single machine can provide same capacity as multiple conventional screeners, thus conserving...

Grinding Media. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Finding the right grinding media and replacement blades at the right price just became faster and easier. The International Grinding Media and Spare Parts Office in South Haven, MI offers industries a broad selection of grinding media and...

Gas monitor. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Ultima[R] Gas Monitor is a completely self-contained assembly for the detection of oxygen and combustible and toxic gases. It features 0-10% oxygen detection. Low-level oxygen monitoring is especially suitable for inserting applications. MSA...

Close-coupled pump. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Full color, 4-page brochure describes pre-engineered, cost effective BY pump. This pre-designed close-coupled pump is available in a wide range of sizes. Pump can handle high-viscosity and shear-sensitive materials. Netzsch Inc., 119 Pickering...

Turntable. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... This 360 [degrees] powered turntable is available in standard diameters from 36-72" with capacities up to 5000 lbs. Deck heights are as low as 8 3/4". Chain driven live roller conveyors and adjustable height welded bases are standard options....

Technology Report. (New Literature).
May 1, 2002... Technology Reports are published regularly and contain useful information related to mixing, blending, drying and dispersion. Included are special write-ups covering: "On the Process Line;" "Control System News;" and "Worldwide News Briefs."...

Dual cycle vacuum loader: allows for easy filter changeover. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Hurricane dual cycle vacuum loader design allows easy changeover from filterless to filtered units when handling multiple materials. Replacing the filter is also a quick and easy task. For color pigment batch changes, filters often need to be...

Valve jackets: fabricated. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... Fabricated jackets are designed for all types of valves. There are four basic categories of fabricated jacketed valves. Within each category numerous options are available, such as types and locations of heating medium connections, bonnet...

Poppet valves: two-way. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... SV72 Series 2-way inert balanced-poppet solenoid valves are specifically designed for control of corrosive fluids by isolating all metal components from operating media. These valves are especially suitable for such applications as chemical...

Safety relief valve: low-cost. (Flow Control Product).
May 1, 2002... Series 1400 is a low cost safety relief valve ideal for gas compressors, separators, heater treaters, scrubbers and dehydrators among others. Despite its low cost, valve is designed for hi flow air, gas and liquid service and features a...

Vacuum pump inlet trap: with visual filter indicator. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Visi[R]Trap vacuum inlet trap for acids and organic solvents features a transparent sump and Sodasorb[R] filter element, which has a color indicator that turns purple when saturated. Suitable for a variety of applications, trap is available in...

Mixing/processing systems. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Integrated processing systems are utilized in pilot plants and in production of small batches of high-value products such as pharmaceuticals, intermediates, foods and fine chemicals. Vessel sizes range from 4-200 liters. Pope Scientific, Box...

Magmeters. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Magmeters are designed for extremely low flow applications of corrosive, conductive liquids with full-scale flow rate down to 30 cc/min and up to 12 GPM. Badger Meter Inc., 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224. www.badgermeter.com ...

Dispersing grinders. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Dicon in-line dispersing grinders are durable, versatile, effective mixing machines that combine grinding, dispersing, shearing and emulsifying capabilities with pumping operations. Arde Barinco Inc., 500 Walnut St., Norwood, NJ 07648....

Metal detection conveyor system. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... E-Z Tec Conveyor System is designed to ensure optimal performance of system's integral metal detection equipment. Custom designed metal detection conveyor system is capable of detecting unwanted ferrous and non-ferrous material and can be...

Screening equipment. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Website has company's complete product line of screening equipment including tumbler screeners, multi-frequency adapters, vibratory and safety screeners. Equipment is designed to handle difficult materials. Minox/Elcan, 325 Waverly Ave.,...

Variable orifice steam trap. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Variable orifice in this steam trap effectively removes system condensate, improving system efficiency and reducing trap failure due to blockage. Appropriate trap applications include drip legs and winterizing and process steam tracing, with...

Crusher. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Delumper 1077S4 Sanitary Crusher is specifically designed to meet ultra-sanitary requirements and has CIP capability essential to meeting purity standards. Crusher has the ability to reduce material to a free-flowing condition without...

Mixing system brochure. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Nimix Mixing System is an ideal solution for applications that require higher levels of product purity or those involving noxious, corrosive or toxic substances. System is based upon a fluid diode principle and provides variable batch sizes...

Drum heating cabinets. (Technology Showcase).
May 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...

Double-wall tanks. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Cylindrical double-wall tanks eliminate chemical spills and prevent dome collapse without expense of lined concrete containment. Sizes range from 550-6550 US gallons. Assmann Corp. of America, 300 N. Taylor Road, Garrett, IN 46738....

Proximity switch. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Ferrous-only proximity switch features multi-coil design that provides greater stability and long sensing ranges. Durable stainless steel sensing face prevents aluminum chips from adhering to and embedding in face of switch, ifm efector, 805...

Diaphragm valves. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Series BSD pneumatically operated Teflon[R] diaphragm valves with spigot connections are designed for high purity applications. Valves permit inlet pressures up to 100 PSI and backpressure to 25 PSI. Sizes range from 1/4.2". Plast-O-Matic...

Flange safety shield. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... PPL (VUE) "See Thru" shield combines characteristics of PPL shields with added benefit of clear ECTFE as the "See Thru." In the event of leak or sprayout of hazardous or toxic chemicals, this wrap-around shield permits easy visual inspection of...

Fail-safe valve actuation. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Skillmatic electrohydraulic valve actuators provide a simple, economical solution to spring-return valve actuation. 301/302 model line includes seven different 1/4.turn actuator models for emergency shutdown and more. A-T Controls Group, 11363...

Plastic check valves. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Spring-loaded thermoplastic check valves will not fail due to rust or corrosion. Valves provide positive protection against reversal of flow in piping systems regardless of backpressure. Range is 2-15 PSI. Hayward Industrial Products Inc., 900...

Quadro Engineering Incorporated. (Corporate Profiles 2002).
May 1, 2002... Quadro's recognized leadership in specialized process equipment was launched by a single idea that has stood the test of time. The founders of Quadro originated the concept of the conical mill, or "Comil[R]", and in 1976, were first to bring it...

Electronic switch: with second set point option. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... ONE Series Electronic Switch product line is now available with independently programmable dual switched outputs. Dual MOSFET output is useful when application requires control of two separate devices, each with its own settings, from a single...

Adjustable spray nozzle: offers custom control. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... VDF air-operated, adjustable spray nozzle controls spraying of liquids and/or fine powders for coating tablets, pills, pellets, candy, foods, and more. Spray nozzle is field adjustable enabling operator to control spray pattern, material powder...

Display keyboard: for limited space applications. (New Products).
May 1, 2002... Rack-mount GFA FoldAway[TM] display/keyboard provides an eight port KVM switch, 15" LCD monitor and full-function 105-key keyboard in just one RU of rack space. Built-in KVM switch allows keyboard and monitor to be independent of operating...

Omega Engineering: exceeding your expectations. (Corporate Profiles 2002).
May 1, 2002... Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art products for measurement and...

Denois Inc.: enclosures for process chemicals. (Corporate Profiles 2002).
May 1, 2002... Tightly controlled manufacturing and processing parameters common to today's higher technology operations demand that chemicals used in these operations be applied in a narrow range of temperature or viscosity. Likewise, many chemicals used in...

Drum dumper. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Unit discharges drums of iron powder into a hopper at 42" above grade. Control Link[TM] rotation system provides controlled 180 [degrees] rotation for maximum product discharge. Lift & Seal System[TM] hydraulically seals drum to a stainless...

Centrifuges & dryers. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Catalog provides overviews for continuous and batch-type centrifuges, dryers and integrated process systems for fine chemical and other high volume production applications. Krauss-Mafei Process Technology, Box 6270, Florence, KY 41022....

Volumetric feeders. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Modular volumetric feeders in single screw and twin screw models are designed to handle a wide range of materials and offer flexibility for quick production changeover by exchanging feed screws/tubes or hopper size. K-Tron International, Rts....

Processing plant equipment. (Technology Showcase).
May 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...

Metering pump. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... MacRoy D mechanically actuated diaphragm metering pump is a compact unit weighing just 45 lbs. Flow rates range from 0.018-115 GPH making the pump ideal for meeting demands of a wide range of applications. Milton Roy, 201 Ivyland Road, Ivyland,...

Ball valve. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Ball segment valve has been developed to meet process requirements of both liquids and dry powders operating under full vacuum or overpressure conditions on processing equipment and tank/vessels. Bolz-Summix, 6981 N. Park Drive, Ste. 201,...

Calibration equipment. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Microprocessor-based MFT 4000 is a hand held multifunctional tester that allows users to measure pressure, differential pressure and temperature; to measure voltage or current; and to calibrate field devices. It is claimed to be the only...

Bulk bag discharger. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Bulk bag discharger with variable speed rotary air lock feeder meters material into positive or negative pressure pneumatic conveyor lines and eliminates dust during untying, discharging, retying and other operations. Flexicon Corp., 2400...

Molded-in serial numbers. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Versatile Ship Shape[TM] shipping and storage containers feature permanent, molded-in serial numbers, FDA/USDA codes, company logos, addresses, symbols and other graphics, letters and numbers to speed identification of containers and contents...

Check valves. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... This 4-page folder presents design and operating details for leak tight sealing check and relief check valves. It uses a cross-sectional view to explain construction and narrative test to cover performance. Folder contains complete...

Bulk bag discharger. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Dust-tight bulk bag discharger features Spout-Lock[TM] clamp ring for quick, dust-tight connections to bag spout; Tele-Tube[TM] telescoping tube to continually elongate bag and promote flow and evacuation; and Power-Cincher[TM] flow control...

Sight flow indicator. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... FLO-VU 360L sight flow indicator is a full-view flow indicator with an operating temperature range from -20 [degrees] F to 350 [degrees] F. Each unit is subjected to a 225 PSIG hydrostatic pressure test and a 150 PSIG helium bubble test before...

Cage mill. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Model Y cage mill grinder-blender is a selective crushing, controlled-impact, multi-cage mill designed for sizing minerals and agglomerates, whole grains, chemicals, ores and thousands of other materials. Stedman Machine Co., Box 299, Aurora,...

Vacuum pump. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... Mink MM Series vacuum pump is a compact version of the Mink pressure or vacuum pump. It is especially designed for applications where dust particles are present and for pneumatic conveying. It is a single stage and reaches an end vacuum of 37.5...

Rotor/Stator Mixer. (Technology Showcase).
May 1, 2002... VMS-Vertical Max Shear Rotor/Stator Mixer brochure introduces development of a close tolerance rotor-stator mechanism that provides a powerful combination of both high flow and high shear. Premier Mill, 1 Birchmont Drive, Reading, PA 19606....

Fluid bed drying. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Fluid bed drying system features an integral bag collector unit that captures 100% of entrained product and returns fine material into fluid bed for processing. By placing integral bag collector atop fluid bed dryer at the source of the...

Drying systems. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Sahara drying systems are designed for fine bulk chemical applications. Systems consist of a vertical double walled cylindrical vessel with a top cover equipped with a vacuum draw dome with filters and drive mechanism of a lump breaker. Drive...

Air dryer. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Series 60 heartless dessicant compressed air dryer design is a complete compressed air drying package with such standard features as maintenance free shuttle valves, high efficiency coalescing prefilter and particulate removal afterfilter....

Tornesh dryer. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Tornesh drying device combines many of the benefits of fluid bed drying and flash drying. It will process plastics, resins, chemicals, grains, ores and many other materials from one micron up to 1/2". Simple, tubular design requires little...

Thermal processors. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Thermal processors are ideal for applications such as drying or reactions where mixing/kneading is necessary to process viscous, pasty or crust forming materials. Advantages include large self-cleaning heat transfer surfaces, intensive mixing...

Spray drying. (Dryers).
May 1, 2002... Pulse combustion spray drying offers important advantages over conventional spray drying technologies. Unlike pressure-nozzle or rotary disk methods, pulse drying uses "gas dynamic atomization" which instantly atomizes and dries feed material...