Chemical Equipment articles from September 2002

Chemical Equipment archives from September 2002

High efficiency dryer: mixes air and material.
September 1, 2002... Forberg mixer, cooler and dryer offers a faster method of high efficiency drying and/or cooling by mixing air and material. Materials like precipitated calcium carbonate can be taken from a moisture content of 35% to less than 0.1% with a...

Pressure sensors: for sanitary applications.
September 1, 2002... Sanitary sensors are designed to monitor pressure in food, beverage, dairy and other applications. Sensors meet 3A, FDA and EHEDG requirements and carry an IP67 rating. Transmitter output is accurate to 0.6% of range with a repeatability of...

Pressure transmitters: for multiple applications.
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 3609. Multirange gage and differential pressure transmitters provide functionality and performance of two transmitters in one, simplifying selection and inventory. Multivariable transmitters provide pressure, differential pressure and...

Configurator CD-ROM: for instrumentation selection.
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 201. 2002 Product Catalog & Configurator CD-ROM puts instrumentation selection at the user's fingertips and features intelliCHOICE[TM], an integrated product configurator that enables users to specify pressure and temperature...

Lab viscometer course. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Intended for QC technicians, production personnel, R&D lab personnel, supervisory personnel and process engineers, the one-day "Practical Course For Laboratory Viscometer Operators" features a combination of theoretical and practical classroom...

Control valve handbook. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Manual details complete product line of general and severe service control valves, which includes linear, rotary, 3-way and electric actuated valves. Handbook describes valve sizes ranging from 1/2" to 16" with pressure ratings from ANSI 125 to...

Valve Web-site. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Web-site is a helpful resource for finding valve and engineering solutions. Visitors can search by application, market or product for answers to tough valve application problems. Site also features an expansive listing of product literature and...

From the editor.
September 1, 2002... Chemical Equipment's September Issue includes a spotlight on ISA 2002 to be held in Chicago, IL October 21-24. This major industry event provides access to the latest developments in automation and instrumentation systems to thousands of...

Digital test gage. (Instrumentation & Process Controls).
September 1, 2002... DTG-6000 Digital Test Gage features a 300 Series SS case and high resolution 5-digit LCD with oversized 0.65" characters for ease of use even under low light conditions. Gage incorporates 316 stainless steel pressure sensors to 5000 PSI and...

Pressure transmitter. (Instrumentation & Process Controls).
September 1, 2002... SITRANS[TM] P, DSIII Series pressure transmitter is being configured and distributed in the United States. Pressure transmitter incorporates software that provides excellent diagnostic capabilities and simulation functionality. Diagnostic...

Sensor indicators. (Instrumentation & Process Controls).
September 1, 2002... External LED lights allow users to see the alarm and functional status of a level sensor. Roto-Bin-Dicator, Pulse Point and RF Series level sensors offer models with two externally visible LED lights with external function test. Green LED...

Level gage transmitter. (Instrumentation & Process Controls).
September 1, 2002... Level Plus[R] M-Series Magnetic Level Gage Transmitter for mounting to most sight glass gages is designed for use in power plants, refineries and other applications. Transmitter is approved for both explosion proof and intrinsically safe usage...

Portable flow meter. (Instrumentation & Process Controls).
September 1, 2002... Language translation files are now available for the PT878 TransPort[R] Portable Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter. Based on XML, a universal format for structured documents and data originally designed for the web, translation files are...

Indicator/controller: programmable. (ISA Exhibitors).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 2508. The 920i programmable indicator/controller is designed for material handling, batching, vehicle scale, data acquisition, multi-scale and industrial automation applications. Indicator/controller features a large LCD screen that...

DIN controller: can be user configured. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 1422. Series 96 controller is a powerful 1/16 DIN dual display controller that offers many advanced functions. The controller can be tailored to perform hardware and software needs with hardware modules that are plugable and...

Pocket calibrators: expedite weigh system start-up. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Model 125 Pocket Calibrators expedite weigh system start-up and annual recalibration procedures. These portable, lightweight simulators supply millivolt-per-volt level signals for testing, calibrating and troubleshooting load cell/scale...

Metal detector: ergonomic design. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Series 1200 metal detector features rugged, ergonomic design with a tilted control panel and bright and vacuum fluorescent display for easy operator interface. Detector is available in conveyor mounted, pipeline and gravity feed styles....

Level transmitters: provide continuous measurement. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The 8250 ProcessPro[TM] level transmitters are designed for use with company's pressure, magnetostrictive and ultrasonic level sensors and provide a turnkey continuous level measurement system solution. Transmitters feature single or...

Butterfly valves. (Control Valves & Actuators).
September 1, 2002... Mucon butterfly valves are designed for powder handling and excellent for food, dairy and pharmaceutical applications where CIP is essential and product damage is unacceptable. Valves are available in standard, flexible disc, quick disassembly...

Solenoid valves. (Control Valves & Actuators).
September 1, 2002... Range of solenoid valves is designed to provide compact and rugged industrial solenoid valves with contemporary designs. Features of these valves includes: 2-way and 3-way functions; normally open or normally closed design; pressures from 0-300...

Pneumatic actuator. (Control Valves & Actuators).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 3842. Model 30 1/4-turn pneumatic actuator produces a maximum torque output of 174,000 inch-pounds at 100-PSI air supply pressure. Vane design provides a long maintenance-free life of up to 2 million operations and fast acting...

Shut-off valve. (Control Valves & Actuators).
September 1, 2002... Hi-Temp Shut-Off valve is designed for use with sampling systems to shut off flow when sample temperature becomes too hot. Valve responds automatically to temperature, requiring no reset or operator involvement. Under normal operation valve is...

Orifice gate valve. (Control Valves & Actuators).
September 1, 2002... Hand Slide Quick Clean Orifice Gate[TM] can be easily taken apart in minutes without tools for applications that require periodic cleaning. Gate is a perfect solution for industries with applications that require a valve to be cleaned daily or...

Fluid applications.
September 1, 2002... Booth 435. FVM viscometer technology has a successful track record of improving process control for a range of fluid applications with in line analyzers. Viscometers are FM approved and feature a piezoelectric ceramic drive and sensing system....

Remote smart sensor access.
September 1, 2002... Booth 820. Thermox Smart Sensor and Series 2000 products are upgradeable for remote service capability. In addition to all sensor data and functions currently provided, Thermox RS247 allows users to gather process trends and analyzer...

Chemical resistance guide.
September 1, 2002... Booth 2038. Company offers an on-line elastomer-evaluation tool that provides property and product information about specific elastomer performance in select chemicals. It is a user-friendly resource that combines experience with knowledge of...

Custom manifold systems.
September 1, 2002... Booth 4020. Fabrication capabilities specialize in multi-outlet PVC and CPVC manifolds built to specifications for a wide variety of inlet, outlet or reductions with socket, flanged or threaded connections. Spears Mfg. Co., 15853 Olden St.,...

8000 catalogs online.
September 1, 2002... Booth 726. By visiting this web site users can find needed technical products and services fast. Access more than 8000 catalogs from manufacturers like Parker Hannifin, Warren Rupp and Watlow and over 900 product categories from pumps, valves,...

Corrosive gas detector: for harsh environments. (ISA Exhibitor).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 2707. Corrosive gas monitoring system is rugged yet sensitive and designed for the detection and measurement of chlorine, fluorine, HC1, HF and other corrosive gases. Designed to respond quickly to potentially hazardous leaks and...

Backpack vacuum. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... BPV-50 vacuum offers mobility in a comfortable, easy to carry package. It is ideal for cleaning congested areas, stairs, warehouse shelving and other applications where using upright and canister vacuums would be impractical. Goodway Techs....

Multi-gas monitor: compact, rugged. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The pm-2000 is a rugged, compact, personal multi-gas monitor that simultaneously measures up to four gases from a selection of seven toxic gases, oxygen and combustible gases. Current concentration levels, peaks, averages, TWA's, STEL's, peak...

Rotary lobe vacuum packages. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Omega-paK vacuum systems offer low noise levels. Vacuum packages are available with full size enclosures or compact clamshell "Vac-PaKs" for cost conscious buyers. Flows range as high as 4500 ICFM and vacuums to 15" Hg. Kaeser Compressors, Box...

Metal detector: highly sensitive. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... E-Z Tec[R] DSP metal detector's design combines an easy-to-use 4" x 5" touch screen interface along with advanced digital signal processing to provide detailed analysis and reporting for process applications including food, chemical and others....

Point level control. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... RF Series offers flexible, rugged point level indication with no moving parts. This low maintenance point level device is not affected by material coating. Some models can be safely tested in place without removing the cover. Bindicator, 150...

Potentiometer: multi-function. (ISA Exhibitor).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 1721. Accu-Dial multi-function potentiometer with integrated digital display features a 4-digit LCD that assures greater accuracy from operator to operator by providing visual confirmation of set points. Potentiometer is a precise...

Oil filtration system. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... MV VisiFlow[R] oil filtration system extends life of mechanical vacuum pumps using fluids such as Fomlin, Krytox and Halovac in highly corrosive applications by up to 200%. Available with two extra filter assemblies to instantly replace...

Volume flow measurement: chemical applications. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... PROline Prosonic Flow 93P is designed for volume flow measurement of liquids in chemical or process applications. System operates on principle of transit time difference; an ultrasonic signal transmitted bi-directionally from one sensor to...

Network interface: available for weight controller. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... ControlNet network interface is now available for HI 3030 Multi-Scale Weight Controllers. ControlNet allows fast transfer of time-critical application information at 5 Mbit/sec in a redundant, deterministic and predictable manner. Information...

Dissolved oxygen monitor: low maintenance. (ISA Exhibitor).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 1038. Auto-Clean D.O. Monitor provides maintenance-free monitoring of dissolved oxygen in any wastewater aeration system. D.O. monitoring and control can provide large power savings and improved process operation. Automatic sensor...

Sampling valve: ideal for chemical applications. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... The accuracy and convenience of this sampling valve makes it ideal for the chemical industry. Valve's minimal moving parts and ease of operation eliminates potential difficulties associated with diaphragm valves. Product doesn't become trapped,...

Digital controllers: auto-tuning. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... SR80 series digital controllers are available in three package sizes: 72mm, 1/4 DIN and 1/8 DIN. All units have user selectable inputs and ranges for thermocouples and RTD's. The 1/4 DIN SR83 and the 1/8 DIN SR84 is available with dual outputs...

Displays/workstations: touch screen. (ISA Exhibitor).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 631. RuggedTouch and RuggedTouch Plus industrial touch screen displays and workstations are designed for harsh industrial environments. RuggedTouch is available with 12", 15" and 18" LCD. Bezel options include stainless steel for NEMA...

Temperature transmitters: easy to use. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Temperature transmitters and switches are designed for versatility and ease of use. They are compact and employ a one-way only, screw on, watertight connection that tightens by hand. This eliminates time-consuming problems associated with...

Dispersing grinders. (Technology Showcase).
September 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....

Tanks Website. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Company's plastic tanks and water tanks provide a responsible solution to difficult chemical storage, handling and processing problems. Fast, economical shipping from 12 factories across the continental US and Hawaii is available. More details...

Mixing valve. (Technology Showcase).
September 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....

Grease kettles. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Grease kettles feature a double motion agitator, consisting of an anchor-style stirrer with wall scrapers and pitched cross arms, which assist in creating a top-to-bottom flow pattern for liquid. Patterson Process Equipment Corp., 1103 Drummond...

Process Solutions Handbook. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... 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., Waltham MA...

Lock-out/tag-out system. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Chainwheel Lock-out/Tag-out system secures chainwheels against unauthorized use whenever product processing or downtime requires valve not be operated. Plant operators will no longer be concerned about chainwheel operated valves being...

Pressure regulator. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Designed specifically for ultra pure processing needs, Series PRU features a convoluted Teflon[R] diaphragm to sense and control downstream pressure in a piping system. Capacity is 5-100 PSI. Valve body materials are Kynar[R], PVDF or natural...

Analog display flow meters. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... FL-W7100 series uses two basic variable area flow meter designs: low flow models to one GPM have a plug and orifice configuration, while meters with capacities greater than one GPM utilize a float and tapered tube design. Omega Engineering, Box...

Solid state sensors. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Leveltrak solid state sensors are designed for continuous level indication in fluid sensing applications. LK8 Series sensor with four switching outputs can replace up to eight float switches. LK3 Series offers a 4-20 mA or 0-10V analog output...

Bag dump station. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Bag dump station system features an integral dust collector, single shaft lump breaker and pneumatic bag compactor. It is available in carbon steel, 304 stainless steel and an option for 3A/USDA sanitary construction. Vac-U-Max, 37 Rutgers St.,...

Delumper. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Pipeline Delumper[R] is an inline, fully enclosed pipe-tight machine that operates in liquid, pneumatic or dry systems. Unit has a compact, flanged body with straight through design. It is pressure rated for full capacity of the pipe. A choice...

ANSI process pumps. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... The 3298 Series heavy-duty, magnetically driven, lined ANSI process pumps are available in frame mounted, close-coupled, vertical in-line and self-priming configurations. Pumps feature low operating costs with efficiencies equal to...

Metal safety shield. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... RAMCO[R] shields ensure environmental safety for personnel and equipment from spray outs of hazardous chemicals or steam. Designed for flanges, valves and special connections in all sizes and configurations, they are suitable for high pressure...

Fiber packing. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... GFO[R] fiber packing is a high-performance composite material designed and engineered specifically for use as compression packing. Temperature range is -400[degrees]F to +550[degrees]F. It is chemically inert over entire 0-14 pH range. W. L....

Bulk bag dischargers. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Material Master[TM] bulk bag dischargers feature automatically sequenced Flo-Master[TM] bag massagers and Power-Flo[TM] bag impactors to promote material flow, while a Flo-Lock[TM] discharge spout closure system provides complete product flow...

Cozzoli Machine Company plans new corporate headquarters. (New Facilities).
September 1, 2002... Cozzoli Machine Company plans to change their address in the near future. Ground breaking will commence on a new, state of the art, 100,000 square foot facility before the end of March. This new facility is scheduled for completion by the end...

Liquid level switches. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Modular range of horizontal and vertical liquid level switches features ANSI flanges and square flanges; modular three-piece design; and electrical, on-off pneumatic and proportional pneumatic controls. Granzow Inc., 2300 CrownPoint Executive...

PH/ORP sensors. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Type 2750 pH/ORP sensors feature a self-contained, fully integrated transmitter with built-in pre-amplification to reduce costs while providing signal integrity to 1000 feet. GF Signet, 2882 Dow Ave., Tustin, CA 92780. 800-854-4090;...

Pipe couplings. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Tuf-Lok ring grip pipe couplings are low cost, heavy-duty, self-aligning couplings for either high pressure, to 150 PSIG or full vacuum rated applications. Couplings install quickly and easily, reducing installation costs. They are made for use...

Flow control valve. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Magna[TM] Flow Control Valve with an easy-to-read micrometer dial offers 1100 precise set points to accurately control flow of gases or liquids. Linear flow characteristics provide easy to set and precise metering of gases and liquids....

Pressure fittings. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Company manufactures thermoplastic injection molded pressure fittings and valves for industrial applications. Materials include PVC, Corzan[R] CPVC, PP and PVDE Catalog contains the latest information on products and applications. Colonial...

Positive displacement pump. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Engineered to fit specific user needs, the Tornado rotary lobe pump is capable of handling viscous materials and large solids particles all in a compact, space-saving design. Netzsch Inc., 119 Pickering Way, Exton, PA 19341. www.netzschusa.com...

PC pump. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Brochure describes progressive cavity pumps made in a vertical construction for custom installation into pits and sumps. Pump casings and universal joints are designed to accommodate pressures to 175 PSI and capacities up to 1300 GPM. Pumps can...

Hard compound. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Kalpraxis catalog describes KALCRET[R] cement-bonded wear-protective hard compound that delivers excellent wear resistance with high compressive strength. It can be cast or trowelled and provides protection for a variety of equipment. A bresist...

Sampling valve. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Accuracy and convenience of this sampling valve makes it ideal for the chemical industry. Valve's minimal moving parts and ease of operation eliminates potential difficulties associated with diaphragm valves. It is fabricated from 316L...

Positive displacement pumps. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... R-Series 150 frame positive displacement plunger pumps are large capacity, energy saving models available with flow to 320 GPM. They have been specifically designed for RO desalination applications. Cat Pumps, 1681 94th NE Lane, Minneapolis, MN...

Flow products. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Ernst Flow Industries represents a strategic alignment of two companies that will allow it to offer users a broader range of products in the areas of liquid level and fluid monitoring instruments. Brochure provides details on this merger and...

Drain valves. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Rising and lowering disc type drain valves feature a sturdy construction of 316 stainless steel. Both valves have been tested to ASME, ANSI and ASTM standards and are PED compliant. They are designed for on-off bottom drain tank applications....

Weigh batching/blending. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Automated, self-contained, gain-in-weight batching and blending system receives bulk ingredients from multiple upstream sources. It then weigh-batches, blends and discharges the material into a surge hopper for subsequent conveying or gravity...

Automated tank cleaning. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Automated tank washing offers many benefits: safety, cost savings and lower maintenance. "A Guide To Safe And Effective Tank Cleaning" makes it simple to get the best system for your application. Spraying Systems Co., North Ave. & Schmale Rd.,...

RF system. (Technology Showcase).
September 1, 2002... Orion[R] is a RF based automatic meter reading system that users can easily upgrade. System is designed for maximum flexibility to meet various system and application needs of even small water municipalities. Badger Meter Inc., Box 245036,...

Material handling equipment: for specific applications. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Company designs and builds material handling systems that provide gentle handling of delicate products. Each problem is approached with a commitment to help manufacturers move a product through a particular production process with minimal loss,...

Product suite: for embedded wireless networking. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... ISA Booth 2031. EmberNet product suite is a family of hardware, development tools, and software products, designed for embedded wireless networking. Optimized for sensing and control applications requiring speeds of less than 192 Kbps, suite...

Spiral roll separator: self-cleaning, magnetic. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Direct contact continuous cleaning magnetic separator is designed to provide maximum magnetic strength for product purity and to eliminate high maintenance self-cleaning separators. Spiral roll separator uses fewer parts and replaces less...

Oil skimmer: removes oil, grease from water. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Model 6-V oil skimmer removes all oil, grease, animal and vegetable fats from water in all types of manufacturing and production facilities with tanks, ponds and sumps. Fats and oils adhere to a specifically formulated closed-loop tube, which...

Metal safety shield: protects against spray outs. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... RAMCO[R] Shield ensures environmental safety from spray outs of hazardous chemicals or steam. Designed for flanges, valves and special connections, it is suitable for high pressure and temperature systems. Shield is available in 24 gage steels,...

Flexible screw conveyor: for multiple products. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Mobility of this flexible screw conveyor allows operator to use it for diverse applications and different areas of a plant. System design also allows for easy change over, permitting different products to be conveyed using the same conveyor....

Sleeved plug valves: for hi-temp applications. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... XeniTH sleeve plug valves are aimed at a wide variety of high temperature process applications including chemical, food and other hot air industries. Plug valves use Tufline-600 as a primary and secondary seal material as well as a tertiary...

Submersible level transducer: for oil & gas. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Series 735 submersible KPSI[TM] level transducer is designed for oil and gas tank farms and related industry applications. Transducer is available in pressure ranges from 0-2 PSIG through 0-100 PSIG. Expressly designed for precise level...

Cross feed conveyor: for use with auger fillers. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Augflo is an easy to clean, special purpose cross feed conveyor designed specifically for use with auger filling machines. When linked to a level sensor in the filling machine hopper, conveyor provides uniform hopper loading and improved...

Digital transmitters: with 0.1% accuracy. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... DTE1000 digital transmitters are based on silicon piezoresistive sensors. An all welded stainless steel construction provides excellent media compatibility. Pressure read-out as well as all control functions are accessible via RS485 interface....