Chemical Equipment articles from October 2004

Chemical Equipment archives from October 2004

New look in '04.(Editor's Letter)
October 1, 2004... Chemical Equipment Magazine has been serving the Industrial Chemical Processing Industry for more than 42 years and is now charging full speed ahead into the 21st century with a bold new look and enhanced content aimed at further serving its...

Glare-free luminaire.(Picks Of The Month)
October 1, 2004... * Broad application * Built-in reflectors * Halogen model available USL-08 Ex luminaire is designed to provide illumination for interior of tanks, vessels, mixers, pipelines and visual flow indicators. It is UL 844 for Class I,...

Transformer.(Picks Of The Month)
October 1, 2004... * Useful information when you want it * Built-in web interface * Improves material management ORB 2.0[TM] Transformer provides control of material information. For strategic positions such as IT, CEO, CIO, President, VP, Operations...

Carbon filter.(Picks Of The Month)
October 1, 2004... * Chemically-enhanced carbon * Eliminates odors * 2" and 4" thicknesses available "Fresh Air Supreme" is a combination particulate and activated carbon filter that provides long-lasting odor control in a broad range of commercial...

Vacuum Hose reel.(Picks Of The Month)
October 1, 2004... * Heavy duty design * Ratchet operation * Available with or without hose Series 881 Vacuum Hose Reel provides a practical solution for hose storage. It is suitable for use with central or portable high vacuum systems. Hose reels...

Band screen.(Picks Of The Month)
October 1, 2004... * Panel direct change possible * Channels solids downstream * Stainless steel construction Stormscreen Monster band screen is designed for installation in the pre weir side of wastewater channels or combined storm overflows....

Mixer seals.(Mixing & Blending)
October 1, 2004... * Contain dry powders * Available fully-split * Custom-designed MECO seals are custom-designed and manufactured to each application and can retrofit blenders and most other rotating bulk process equipment without the removal of...

Horizontal blenders.(Mixing & Blending)
October 1, 2004... * Custom built * Variety of agitators * Ideal for delicate mixing Custom-built line of horizontal blenders comes with a wide variety of agitators including single-ribbon, double-ribbon, paddle and scraped surface. The lifting,...

Sealed Tank Mixers.(Mixing & Blending)
October 1, 2004... * Various drive configurations * Wide range of seals * Computerized mixer software * Top Entering DT top-entering, sealed tank mixers offer various drive configurations and a wide range of sealing options. To ensure optimum...

Sanitary ribbon blenders.(Mixing & Blending)
October 1, 2004... * 316 stainless steel * Available from stock * Easy to clean Sanitary blenders are manufactured in type 316 stainless steel and are polished to a 150-grit finish to enable easy cleaning between batches. Shaft seal rings are...

In-line emulsifier.(Mixing & Blending)
October 1, 2004... * Provides continuous mixing * Built-in pumping tool * Wide variety of sizes Ytron[TM] Z Emulsifier with pumping tool has been designed to provide continuous in-line high shear mixing, emulsifying and homogenizing while...

Stainless steel chain hoists for processing lines.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... SSC Stainless steel chain hoists are built entirely from 304 and 316 series stainless steel. All exposed components including the hoist frame, load chain, hooks, gearbox casings and enclosures are built from stainless steel. Hoists are...

"Specify A Rail Tank Car" online tool.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... My Midland is a personalized tool and a continued upgrade of the interactive web site www.midlandmfg.net, featuring the "Specify A Rail Tank Car" online tool. Visitors to the site may create and have confidential access to personalized product...

Industrial pumps provide accurate metering.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... H25 Metering Series Industrial Pumps are hydraulically balanced diaphragm pumps engineered to pump some of the toughest solutions imaginable at up to 1200 GPM while providing 1% steady state accuracy with a 10:1 turndown ratio. Pumps operate...

Multi-lip seal for food and chemical applications.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... PDX Cartridge Seal is designed for food and chemical processing applications. Seal is a unitized kit or cartridge to be installed in specific positive-displacement (PD)-type process pumps. Multi-lip cartridge seal is engineered with a solid...

Double Wall Tank Systems in sizes from 35-360 gallons.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Double Wall Tank Systems are available in a variety of polyethylene materials including FDA and NSF and NSF 61 compliant high-density (HDLPE) and cross-linked high-density (XLPE) resins. Two tanks within one space-saving design provide double...

Sealless pumps offer affordable secondary containment.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... MagMax[TM] sealless centrifugal pumps offer affordable secondary containment in an energy-efficient, easy-to-maintain magnetic drive design. Non-wearing silicon carbide bearings come standard. A field-repairable stator core means operations...

UV analyzer measures multiple wastewater parameters.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... STIP-scan is an in-situ sensor for the continuous batch analysis of multiple parameters in wastewater. Piston draws a sample into a quartz tube, which serves as both a settling chamber and a measuring cell. Sludge parameters are calculated from...

Decontamination System for ambulatory and non-ambulatory decontamination.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... T-Pac Decontamination System is designed for ambulatory or non-ambulatory decontamination, particularly where haz-mat individuals are attending contaminated victims. Users open the self-expanding frames, buckle in liners, snap on privacy doors...

Fluoropure fluoropolymer rotolining system creates a seamless internal lining.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... FluoroPure[R] fluoropolymer rotational-lining system creates a seamless, bonded fluoropolymer internal lining for stainless steel tanks and vessels used in the transport of process of critical materials used in the Life Sciences industry....

Fire Control Communicator for small to mid-size sites.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... IntelliKnight 5700 Fire Control Communicator provides digital fire reporting over ordinary telephone lines. Com_municator supports up to 50 addressable devices that allow the user to pinpoint precisely which device has been activated and/or...

Jacketed divert valves maintain flow temperatures.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Product temperatures can be maintained with these sanitary jacketed divert ball valves. Jacketed flush-bottom, two-way and multi-port divert valves are available in sizes from 1-1/2" to 4". Lee Industries Use InfoLINK 4K1123 or Call...

On-the-spot cleaning in maintenance or repair applications.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... DH436 or DH536 are ideal choices for convenient, on-the-spot cleaning in maintenance or repair applications. Both models have wide, stable bases that support a 300 lb. parts load in a generous 36" x 22" x 9" deep tank. Graymills Use...

PVC Nitrile seals in a variety of shapes and colors.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Company stocks a large line of extruded PVC Nitrile seals for finishing, protecting and sealing applications. High quality PVC Nitrile is available in a variety of shapes and colors. In addition, all products are manufactured in-house for...

High pressure pulsation control in corrosive environments.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... TEF-Guard[R] Pulsation Dampener is designed to meet the needs of pulsation control in high-pressure applications where aggressive chemicals are pumped. Through the utilization of a PTFE diaphragm, the TEF-GUARD is rated with a working pressure...

Ball Valve with PVDF materials.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Type 546 Ball Valve is now available with Beta-PP and PVDF. These materials meet the requirements of chemical processing, food and beverage and other applications. Combined with the existing materials in PVC and CPVC, users can now select the...

Direct-drive cold water pressure washer.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... PC Series compact, cold water pressure washers feature a new look that includes compact design, chrome handles, a handy gun-and-hose rack and fully illustrated operating instructions for convenience and safety. There are seven models of the PC...

Peeler centrifuges.(Centrifuges)
October 1, 2004... * Wide range of applications * Achieve high product purity * Eliminates dead space HZ Pharma Peeler Centrifuges are designed to provide excellent separation of liquid/solid suspensions as well as cake washing, for a wide range of...

Centrifuge station.(Centrifuges)
October 1, 2004... * Optimizes processing * Custom tailored to user needs * Cart mounted Centrifuge station is intended to facilitate and optimize solid-liquid and liquid-solid processing. Each station is specifically designed to meet the demands of...

Batch Centrifugals.(Centrifuges)
October 1, 2004... * Application-specific design * 24/7 technical support Working closely with leading sugar-producing countries to meet the needs of the changing sugar industry, this company has developed the Roberts[TM] Batch Centrifugals which include...

Circular Vibratory Screeners.(Centrifuges)
October 1, 2004... * Affordable price * Fixed rate * Adjustable weight system Syncro-Sieve[R] Vibratory Screeners utilize eccentric weighted motors that are designed to meet the price-conscious demands of industrial processors. A rotary motor with...

Separator.(Centrifuges)
October 1, 2004... * Multi-motion drive * Increased throughput Universal Motion Rectangular Separator features a specially designed drive that can produce round, linear or elliptical motion. Separator employs a system of weights allowing the user to...

Roto molded tanks.(Tanks & Vessels)
October 1, 2004... * Impact resistant * Offered in four materials of construction * Capacities to 10,000 gallons Roto mold tanks are offered in four materials: polypropylene, polyethylene, PVDF and Haler. Tanks are impact-resistant with high tensile...

Fluoropolymer sheetlining.(Tanks & Vessels)
October 1, 2004... * Flexible * High purity * Customizable to user specifications * Connect to industry standard fittings FluorPure[R] fluoropolymer sheetlining provides very flexible containers that connect to various sizes of industry standard...

Horizontal bulk storage tanks.(Tanks & Vessels)
October 1, 2004... * Chemical Resistance * High specific gravity ratings * Anti-surge baffles LC Series tanks are designed to handle contents that have a maximum specific gravity of 1.5-73[degrees]F. Tanks offer excellent impact and chemical...

Various size vessels.(Tanks & Vessels)
October 1, 2004... * 5-5000 gallons * Custom designed Tanks from 5-5000 gallons need to be properly designed for optimum efficiency, especially if agitation is required. Mixers may vary from bottom entry for buffer solutions to Tri-Mix Turbo Shears for...

Polyethylene tanks.(Tanks & Vessels)
October 1, 2004... * Economical storage * Fully drainable * One-piece construction Conical tanks offer an economical means of storing bulk liquids and are designed to fully drain the contents. Tanks store a wide variety of tough chemicals for many...

Bench-Top weld head for high production welding.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Model 4-500 Bench-Top head is a fully-integrated tube weld head system with an available fixturing plate designed for high-production bench welding of short stick-out fittings, tubes, tube to valve bodies and other similar assemblies. It is...

Continuous level measurement in hazardous locations.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... RPM Resistive Chain Level Measurement Sensors are rated for use in all hazardous locations. These continuous level sensors are custom manufactured to user specifications. As a result, this series precisely satisfies application requirements for...

Heavy duty conductivity electrodes.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Stainless steel conductivity sensors are ideally suited for boiler blowdown and other high temperature conductivity applications. There are two models with 3/4" threaded bodies to provide users with a choice of insertion depths for in-line...

Personal eye wash system for quick first-response.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Vista Eyeshower[R] is designed for use in areas where eye safety is a concern. People in high risk environments both inside a manufacturing facility or out in the field can carry and protect themselves with this portable system which quickly...

Pulse-jet filter handles slag dust.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... A manufacturer of blasting media to remove airborne slag has successfully applied Tube Jet[R] dust collector. Collector was custom-built to accommodate the available space left by a previous generation collector. Because of the abrasive nature...

Plastic tubing offers purity and flexibility.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Polyethylene-Lined EVA tubing is available for immediate delivery and designed to provide the purity of polyethylene combined with the flexibility of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate). Applications include chemical transfer, pharmaceuticals, food...

Benchtop high shear mixer.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Model 100LCI High Shear Mixer is designed as a powerful, versatile bench-top model. A power lift makes raising and lowering the mix head as easy as pushing a button. Standard mixer features include: % of load indication; timer; temperature...

Fully-split shaft seals for extruders.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... MECO custom shaft seals are available fully split for both single and twin shaft polyolefin extruders. These self-adjusting seals are designed to accommodate shaft deflection and temperatures approaching to 500[degrees]F. Nitrogen-purged seals...

One hand sealable drum funnel.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... PIG[R] Burpless[R] one-hand sealable drum funnel's one hand latch makes it easy to open, pour and close. The built-in overfill preventer automatically stops liquid from entering the drum once it is full up to 55 gallons. Vented funnel design...

Liquid tight strain reliefs.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... UL liquid tight strain reliefs are designed to cost effectively seal a wide range of cables and connectors. They are available in PG, NPT and metric thread sizes and have worldwide approvals such as UL, CSA and VDE. They are also available with...

Multipurpose GMP peeler centrifuges.(Process Dynamics)
October 1, 2004... The Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Industry encouraged in the past the development of the Peeler Centrifuges because of their configuration and mechanical arrangement. Fine Chemicals and particularly Pharmaceuticals needed a machine the...

Pneumatic-to-current P/I transducers for hazardous locations.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... P200 and P290 pneumatic-to-current P/I transducers are designed to convert standard 3-15, 3-27 or 6-30 PSIG air pressures into a two wire 4-20 or 10-50 mA signal with a total accuracy up to 0.10%. Explosion-proof design provides accuracy and...

Outdoor public warning sirens project in all directions.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Early Warning Signal (EWS) sirens project a clear and powerful decibel level in all directions simultaneously. This 360[degrees], omni-directional advantage means that emergency warnings are communicated for greater safety, avoiding the...

Round separators prevent product trapping.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... SanASep[TM] round separators are designed to improve product purity. Separators have minimized gaps within the processing vessel, which prevents the product from being trapped, thereby eliminating the possibility of lodged product aging or...

Split shaft seals for dry powders.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... AH-Series custom seals are ideal for dry, abrasive powder processing in chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries, where frequent product changes and wash-downs are required. Available split or unsplit, these seals are designed to simplify...

Flare flow meter features in-situ calibration verification.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... GF03 Flare Flow Meter features VeriCal in-situ calibration verification kit designed to meet emerging extensions to environmental agency regulations that will require installed calibration checks of flow instrumentation used in flare gas...

Non-powered carts improve use of modular tube frames.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Non-powered carts are designed for delivery of small to medium sized parts for line-side assembly. Carts may be built with modular tube frames configured for gravity flow conveying or outfitted for kitting/sequencing assembly. They can be...

Separator achieves 35% higher output.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Universal Motion Rectangular Separator features a patented drive that can produce round, linear or elliptical motion. The wide range of motion, combined with g-force capability of up to 5 G's, enables the unit to increase processing throughput...

Resolve material flow problems noiselessly.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Flo-Pad bin aerator promotes the flow of any dry bulk powder or granular material from bins, hoppers and silos. Such materials are highly aerated when entering the storage vessels and flow quite easily entering the vessel by pneumatic or...

Chromatography to go with portable GC.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Voyager[TM] portable gas chromatograph is designed for on-site identification of common VOCs in air, water and soil. Completely self-contained and truly portable, the portable GC brings fully enabled gas chromatography to field applications. It...

All-plastic simplex basket strainer.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... All-plastic basket strainer protects expensive system components from damage by particulate matter in the process media. Damage causing particles are removed as the process media passes through a perforated or mesh lined basket contained inside...

Low-cost barrel style sensor.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Virtu 18[TM] is a low-cost, high-performance ultrasonic Virtu sensor in an 18 mm barrel body style. Barrel style has all the features of the original dual-mount body style, expanding ultrasonic sensor technology into industry standard...

Low temperature fluid pressure switches.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... The 18D series pressure switches are now available in a low temperature version. Designated the 18D LT, switches are ideal for indoor and outdoor fluid applications that require a wide operating temperature range. Devices are suitable for...

Non-stick fabric ideal for release sheets and protective matting.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... SlipGrip Fabric has a fiberglass substrate coated with slippery Teflon[R] (PTFE) on one face and silicone rubber on the opposite face. This combination provides a slippery, non-stick surface on one side and a grippy silicone rubber surface on...

Modular fuseholder for global applications.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Bussmann[R] CH Series Modular Fuseholder is designed for global use and has IEC, CSA and UL recognition. Optional remote and local open-fuse indication is available. A neon indicator lamp identifies the location of the open-fuse so the fuse can...

Customizable Clean Air Booth.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Clean Air Booth combines simple modular design and allows customizable size and configuration, offers whisper-quiet operation, includes the Roto-Pulse[TM] cartridge cleaning system and features very high CFM as well as an optional regain air...

Rack & pinion, double acting, pneumatic actuators.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... The 100 Series actuators are pneumatically driven rack and pinion devices available in double acting and spring return designs, both providing a 90[degrees] rotation. Actuators represent a compact, economical package incorporating many standard...

Aeration evaluation tests target aeration costs.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Treatment Time[TM] test targets aeration costs, the single largest expense in operating a wastewater treatment plant. Test is a thorough and cost effective way of evaluating the efficiency of a plant's use of aeration and provides a very...

Lo-temp refrigerating/heating circulators.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... 9700 Series Circulators provide precise temperature control for cloud and pour point testing, low temperature reactions, sample tempering, viscosity studies and general laboratory cooling applications. Designed with a 13 liter reservoir,...

Rugged actuator for rotary valves.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Series 73, R5 is a rectangular electric actuator for rotary valves that delivers reliable service and an economical price. Actuator is available in three ON-OFF models with 100, 300 or 600 lb-in output torque. It is waterproof, rated NEMA 4, 4X...

Low-cost option for Case Drain Monitoring.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Case Drain Monitor is a low-cost alternative to using a standard flow meter for case drain applications. Available for 1/2" to 1" pipe sizes and designed for convenient vertical, horizontal or inverted installation, it provides dependable...

Precision Sampling Syringes in a wide range of sizes.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Precision Sampling Syringes are available in a wide range of sizes and models for gas, liquid or high-pressure sampling. Plunger tips are fabricated of PTFE, stress formed by a special process to insure a leak-tight seal. Syringe barrels up to...

Solvent free coating for floors.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... PM210 is a zero VOC floor coating that is 100% solids pigmented and meets all VOC regulations. With excellent color stability and gloss retention, coating has good impact and abrasion resistance as well as high bonding strength to concrete. It...

High Output batteries offer higher ratings.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Maintenance-free Premium High Output (PHO) batteries also feature Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) capability for a variety of industrial and other heavy-duty vehicle applications. Higher CCA capability is available for Battery Council International...

3- and 4-way multi-port ball valves in standard and full port.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Multiport Series Ball Valves offer 3-way and 4-way flow control and are available in two different body styles: A compact standard port and a block style full port. Valves features multidirectional flow combined with shutoff capacity in one...

Ergonomic rotary hammer drills.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Model TE 16 and TE 16-C Rotary Hammer Drills feature a powerful motor, long life and quiet operation. An optimized, regulated motor, improved gearing and efficient cooling system provide an increase of up to 50% in drilling speed and chiseling...

Bulk Bag Weigh Batch System.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Bulk Bag Weigh Batching System feeds ingredients to a central weigh hopper at mezzanine level using four flexible screw conveyors and transports pre-weighed batches to a downstream blender using a pneumatic conveying system. BFC Series bulk bag...

Patch and resurface frozen concrete.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Artic Freezite[TM] mortar will not crack, shrink or lose its bond when applied in cold temperatures. Mortar has excellent flexibility, impact resistance and provides a strong, chemical resistant surface in temperatures as low as -10[degrees]F....

On-site bioremediation for contaminated soil and water.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... SpillRemed biodispersion product quickly and efficiently remediates accidental oil spills in industrial and other settings. Product offers safe and environment friendly onsite remediation with no removal of soil or water necessary to achieve a...

Fittings and valves reduce maintenance and labor costs.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... I-line fittings and valves are an ideal way to contain maintenance costs while cleaning in place on process line operations. Fittings and valves include clamps, end caps, ferrules, elbows, tees, laterals, reducers, valves and gaskets and...

Oil & grease remover.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Oil Master 2000[TM] stain remover is an effective, non-hazardous and nontoxic oil and grease remover for any surface. It is an aqueous cleaning solution that softens and penetrates all forms of oil, grease and grime. It even removes oil trapped...

Glass-lined Clean Valve.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Clean Valve is a bottom flush valve designed for use on glass-lined reactors where batch-to-batch cleanability is important. This easy-to-operate, easy-to-clean, self-draining valve allows for a variety of functions without the need to...

Vacuum inlet traps.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... PosiTrap[R] vacuum inlet traps protect pumps in smaller environments up to 50 CFM by removing corrosive and abrasive particles from the vacuum stream. Filter elements include Sodasorb[R], activated charcoal, stainless steel and copper gauze....

Infrared chamber heater.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Model 4069 infrared heater is designed for test specimens or products in continuous processes. Infrared heater provides a clean and efficient heat source, which does not contact the product being heated. Typical applications for this heater...

Solenoid control module provides "Hit and hold" power control circuit.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... Energy-efficient CoolCube[TM] solenoid control module has been designed to allow the placement of an overdrive voltage on a solenoid valve, which can decrease valve response time, increase operating pressure and reduce power consumption....

Easy and full access to leading edges of fall hazards.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... ParaRail is a nonpenetrating, self-supporting system that allows workers full access to a leading edge on a flat roof or the roof's parapet. Rail provides fall protection for a variety of maintenance tasks for security cameras, antennas,...

Modular I/O products with improved diagnostics.(New Technology)
October 1, 2004... FLEX[TM] family of modular I/O products provides system designers and end users with improved diagnostic capabilities, greater design flexibility and a broader selection of cost-saving I/O options. Rockwell Automation Use InfoLINK 4K1213...