Chemical Equipment articles from September 2003

Chemical Equipment archives from September 2003

Prevent chemical spills: due to pump diaphragm failure.(Seen First In Chemical Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Spill-STOP is designed to prevent toxic and/or expensive chemical spills caused by failure of diaphragms in air-operated diaphragm pumps. Instrument is designed to be more than an alarm or moisture sensor. Patented design captures any...

Ball valve: improves piping safety.(Seen First In Chemical Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Series LMBV valve's connection eliminates the vulnerable area between ball valve and piping tee typically found in traditional plastic piping connections. Design uses an adapter to connect a ball valve directly to the piping tee. Valve and...

Dry run protection: monitors pump power.(Seen First In Chemical Equipment)
September 1, 2003... PMP-25 pump load control guards against dry running, cavitation and overload. It monitors true pump power for maximum sensitivity and the power, trip points and delays are displayed. The 4X enclosure is small enough to fit on size one starters...

pH controller: microprocessor-based.(Seen First In Chemical Equipment)
September 1, 2003... PHCN-37 and ORCN-37 are a family of microprocessor-based pH, ORP and pH/ORP panel mounted controllers designed for a wide variety of environmental monitoring applications. For ease of operation all calibration and parameter setpoints are...

Plastic control valves.(New Literature)
September 1, 2003... A 12-page brochure entitled "Plastic Control Valves" details the range of control valves available from this company. Valves are designed for corrosive applications. Body materials include polypropylene, PVDF, PMC and Halar. Collins Instrument...

Compressed air system guide.(New Literature)
September 1, 2003... "Designing Your Compressed Air System" takes readers through the process of selecting a system. Listed in the guide are engineering references such as the Compressed Air Glossary and Conversion Formulas. Kaeser Compressors, Box 946,...

Flow meter for mixed gas systems.(Editor's Choice)
September 1, 2003... GF-03 Flow Meter is designed to provide a low-cost solution to accurate flow measurement in flaring and other variable, mixed gas composition systems. Meter is claimed to achieve the accuracy, range and resolution required to meet the most...

Indoor air quality monitor.(Instrumentation/Process Control)
September 1, 2003... DirectSense IAQ PPC kit is designed for indoor environmental measurements. It is a pocket PC computer based system that not only makes possible accurate measurement of key indoor air quality parameters (IAQ), but also allows for extensive...

Controller gateways.(Instrumentation/Process Control)
September 1, 2003... Controller-E series includes gateways with DeviceNet[TM] and Ethernet interfaces. Gate ways can connect two full AS-i systems, up to 868 I/O points, as one node on a higher-level network. Information is passed transparently from the AS-i system...

Bimetallic thermometers.(Instrumentation/Process Control)
September 1, 2003... BiMetal Thermometer line includes standard stem lengths from 2-1/2" to 12" and dual temperatures ranges from 0/200[degrees]F to 200/1000[degrees]F or -10/90[degrees]C and 100/550[degrees]C. Features include true anti-parallax, easy-to-read...

Water analysis test kits.(Instrumentation/Process Control)
September 1, 2003... Iron in Brine Test Kits offer last, dependable results. Each kit comes with everything needed to run 30 tests. Kits are compact and portable, making them ideal for fast, dependable results in the lab or field. In addition to the Iron in Brine...

Adjustable borescope.(Instrumentation/Process Control)
September 1, 2003... Swing Prism Adjustable Borescope features a rotating lens that offers a 50[degrees] field of view which scans through both a 120[degrees] included arc and a full 360[degrees] orbital scan. Borescope is well suited for internal inspection of...

Water reclamation system: automatic.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Automatic Water Reclamation System (AWRS) is a self-contained, self-cleaning filtration system that removes solids, organics, biologicals, odors and hydrocarbons. Alter reuse system includes an activated carbon filter, a solids-liquid...

Evaporative cooler: provides 20[degrees] temperature drop.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... WayCool[R] portable evaporative cooler offers a UL approved two-speed motor, high efficiency evaporative cooling pads on all four sides, high impact ABS plastic construction with an aluminum interior frame and a re-circulating submersible pump....

Densifiers: increase bulk density.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Vacupress densifiers are designed to densify powders, agglomerates and flakes, reducing storage space requirements, improving packaging consistency and shipping costs. Densifying is achieved through the dual action of vacuum and mechanical...

Cartridge bellows seals: for rotating equipment.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Ansitex cartridge bellows seals for ANSI rotating equipment have greater radial clearance around the seal for better heat dissipation and increased product circulation for longer seal life. Seals are available with either elastomer or metal...

Swing check valves.(Control Valves & Actuators)
September 1, 2003... Model 3030 SQ 3" swing check valves are designed to provide complete flow reversal prevention in dry bulk transfer carriers. These valves are designed to protect food-grade and sensitive dry bulk contents at temperatures to 350[degrees]F....

Valve controller.(Control Valves & Actuators)
September 1, 2003... Custom engineered extension controls relocate the initiating hands-on locale making it possible to operate valves that have become difficult to access. Using a variety of components, a system can be designed to reach virtually any valve in any...

Slide gate monitor.(Control Valves & Actuators)
September 1, 2003... SG1000 slide gate monitor provides fast, accurate feedback of slide gate or valve position to an external device such as a PLC or slide gate display. Monitor gives operators precise feedback for more accurate control of gate position when...

Gate valve alternative.(Control Valves & Actuators)
September 1, 2003... Dual-Seal[R] ball valve redundant sealing features make this valve ideal for critical flow in remote locations. With a primary, a back up and a third optional seal in the event of seat damage, this valve can handle critical flow. Should all...

Conveyor system valves.(Control Valves & Actuators)
September 1, 2003... Series 555/565/575 Electro-Pneumatic Valve/Sensor Systems are complete valve, wiring and plumbing solutions designed for use in accumulation conveyors. Single or multiple downstream sensors, eliminating the need for sensor rollers and...

Smart temperature transmitters.(Instrumentation)
September 1, 2003... TMT 162 field transmitters are HART[R] smart transmitters capable of single or dual sensor input. Dual sensor input means the transmitter can accept input from two different sensors at the same time. A brilliant blue back-lighted display can be...

Digital viscosity meter.(Instrumentations)
September 1, 2003... Visconic viscometer is a long-stemmed, in-line, vibrating-fork viscosity meter that can be installed directly into large-bore pipes and tanks. This installation capability allows for use of the meter in process applications where real-time...

Hand held air quality monitors.(Instrumentation)
September 1, 2003... The aq-5000 is a compact, hand held IAQ monitor for surveys and long term data logging of IAQ indicators. It simultaneously monitors and records carbon dioxide, temperature, RH, toxic gas levels and linear outputs from third party...

Temperature controlled enclosures.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2713. Full line of chemical storage and processing enclosures provide temperature control of drums and IBCs. Users can choose from capacities UD to 48 drums or 12 IBCs. Heating applications include freeze protection, normalization or...

Mixing/blending unit.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2728. On-line chemical mixing/blending unit is designed for each individual application condition. Utilizing Feinpruef metering pumps, system precisely meters viscosities to 500,000 cp up to pressures of 5000 PSI. Mahr Metering System...

Isolator ring.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1436. Isolator ring is designed to provide a cost-effective method of obtaining pressure measurements on hard-to-handle materials. Pre-filled gages, switches and transmitters are supplied separately. Isolator ring and gage simply snaps...

Pump end module.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2543. Plus 3 liquid end 0370) is available on 208 model pumps with capacities from 0.095-1.9 GPH. Its dual head design with built-in calibration column eliminates "off-gassing" effects associated with high concentrations of NaOCI. Alldos...

Viscometer.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2539. FVM series in-line viscometer provides precision viscosity control in process applications. Viscometer accurately measures within 1% of reading over a range of 0.4-20,000 cP. CBC America Corp., 55 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725....

Metering pumps.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2155. Haskel's Durameter line of metering pumps, the most versatile in the industry, have flow ranges from 0.08 gph to 1650 gph and pressures up to 3500 psi, to handle all general chemical injection duties. Haskel International Inc., 100...

Swivel.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2340. Endura swivel features built-in leak detection and purge capability. If the main seal ever starts to leak, there is a back up seal for fluid containment and a weep hole to provide a visual service indicator. OPW Engineered Systems,...

Homogenizing technology.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1052. Brochure describes and pictures mechanical high-shear rotor/stator processors that are designed for efficient particle size reduction, dispersing and homogenizing of chemicals, food materials, pharmaceuticals and more. Kinematica...

Misting nozzle.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1229. MicroWhirl[TM] pinless high pressure low flow misting nozzle is claimed to provide the smallest drop size available from any manufacturer. Dv0.9 is less than 30 (m. There is no maintenance worries about broken pins or drops inherent...

Tubing & hose.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2410. Plastic and rubber tubing and hose for chemical transfer is illustrated in this brochure. Tubing and hose materials include PVC, polyurethane, fluoropolymers, Viton[R], nylon, TPR, polyethylene, polypropylene and more. Fittings and...

Brass ball valves.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2228. 600 Series brass ball valves are intended for common fluid control applications. Valves are available in standard port sizes of 1/2" through 2" with a pressure rating of 400 PSI wog; and full port in sizes 1/4" through 4" with a...

Multiport valve.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2300. Model 509F multiport valve is built to provide years of service. Full port, trunnion mount optimizes flow and reduces torque in manual or automated service. ISO 5211 drill mounting simplifies actuation with less body stress. Inline,...

Pilot filter.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1355. Four-inch diameter 316L SS pilot filter for 150 PSIG/400[degrees]F can accommodate backwash filter elements with 1.6 sq. ft. of filter area with ratings from 0.1-100 microns, Thielsch Engineering, 195 Frances Ave., Cranston, RI...

Centrifugal pumps.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2083. Sealless, magnetic coupled centrifugal pumps are described in this brochure. Applications include toxic, explosive or other dangerous liquids. Pumps have capacities to 3000 GPM and handle pressure to 600 PSI and temperatures to...

Processing hoppers.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2269. PH Series hoppers are used for in-plant handling of powders and granules in chemical processing and other industries. Polyethylene containers are supplied with a heavy-duty stainless steel stand. Chem-Tainer Inds. Inc., 361 Neptune...

Control valves.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2083. Brochure describes company's extensive range of control valves for severe applications. Cutaway photos and specification charts provide information needed to select the right valve for a specific application. ARI Valve, 1738 Sands...

Quick changeover feeder.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2735. Flex Wall Plus combines a trapezoid hopper shape with external paddle activation to provide real mass flow, maximizing screw fill efficiency. It provides quick twin screw/single screw changeover and handles sticky powders. Brabender...

Lined composite valve.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1652. The 800 series lined composite valve is manufactured to be corrosion resistant inside and out in hostile services, Valve has the strength of steel with 1/2 the weight and is 10 times more impact resistant than standard FRP....

Custom manifold systems.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1029. Company specializes 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., Sylmar, CA 91342....

Fiberglass cabinets.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2538. Control Series fiberglass cabinets feature all usable panel space. Designed with full front access to the panel, they are offered in six popular sizes with 1-piece body construction that gives added dimensional stability. Matching...

Segregation tester.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1243. Segregation problems cause out-of-spec products, process upsets or package weight variations. Segregation testers quantify the segregation potential of powders and bulk solids. Once measured, the problem can be analyzed and solved....

Pump heads.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2307. Temperature Controlled Pump Heads are designed for process dispensing and metering applications. CSC-WT pump head provide true temperature control of FMI pumps and are ideal for maintaining fluid temperatures in reactor feed, pilot...

Flow conditioner.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2314. Vorel 90[degrees] Elbow Flow Conditioner isolates flow disturbances, reduces swirl and develops a repeatable flow profile for excellent flow measurement accuracy with minimal pressure loss in gas or liquid. It is compatible with...

Conical screen mill.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1153. Comil[R] U5 scalable lab size conical screen mill is available in both belt driven and direct driven design, has a compact footprint and is ideal for lab and glove box installations. Capacities range from batch sizes of a few grams...

Pipe penetration seals.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 932. PEN-SEAL is a low cost, mechanical seal between any pipes passing through walls, floors, tanks, pipeline casings and vaults. Seal is available in EPDM or Nitrile material with carbon steel or 316L hardware. Seals withstand up to 20...

Dampeners.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2461. Equalizer[TM] series dampeners provide a solution for taking the highs and lows out of a chemical process system. They eliminate pulsation, water hammer and pressure fluctuations that can be harmful to expensive system monitoring...

Vacuum conveyors.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1239. C-Series vacuum conveyors are ideal for chemical processing applications. They are powered by pneumatically driven vacuum pumps and safely and quietly transport up to 10-15 TPH of powders and granules in virtually any manufacturing...

Batch mixers.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1630. Battaggion batch mixers are designed for chemical processors and are available in various sizes for specific applications. Lab-size model IP5APT will be on display for the first time to the American market. This represents the...

www.babbittsteam.com.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1142. Featured at www.babbittsteam.com are products for safe, reliable valve actuation. These include the clamp on safety wheel with lock-out, tag-out system, and the Hammer-Blow impact-style chainwheel for high-pressure valves. Click on...

Bulk storage tanks.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2269. This 24-page catalog features a wide selection of molded closed head bulk storage tanks, secondary containment basins, spill containment pallets, double wall tanks and many other items. Hundreds of stock sizes are offered as well as...

Flow rate controllers.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1542. Design of the controller is such that a knob adjusts a linear orifice slot. which remains constant once set. Across this now an internal regulator maintains fixed opening a constant differential pressure. Total flow is directly...

Glass tube meters.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2510. The 7420 Series chemical resistant glass tube meters feature 75mm and 150mm scale borosilicate glass tube models with PVDF in-line connections. 316L stainless or hastelloy steel internals are used. There are no O-rings. Capacities...

Chemical feed systems.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1006. Company offers a broad line of chemical feed systems, measuring and control equipment, mechanically, magnetically and hydraulically actuated metering pumps and accessories. Lutz-JESCO America Corp., 55 Bermar Park, Rochester, NY...

Screening machines.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 1203. Screening machines are capable of handling product other conventional screeners cannot. A gentle 3-D motion gives up to four time the output per sq/ft of screen area and is well suited for difficult to handle or delicate, friable...

Fused Secondary Seal.(2003 Chem Show Preview)
September 1, 2003... Booth 2338. Fused Secondary Seal eliminates chemical flange leaks, providing safety and environmental with its welded lined pipe connection. Seal construction consists of an outer perimeter welded to the flared plastic connection, creating a...

Washers, spacers, shapes: non-metallic.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Company has the capability to manufacture hard-to-find non-metallic washers and spacers in made-to-order shapes and sizes. Materials include polyolefins, acetal, PVC, fluoroplastics, vulcanized fiber, phenolics, Nylon, MD nylon, ABS, polyester...

AC-DC transformers: easier to clean.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... HSAR/HSDR 750 series hermetically sealed LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers) are designed for operation in hostile environments containing caustic or corrosive materials. Constructed of stainless steel for harsh environments, the...

Insulated heaters: ideal for corrosive environments.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Thermofoil[TM] heaters with PTFE insulation are ideal for applications where caustic or corrosive chemicals are present. Only 0.025" thin, these heaters are resistant to most acids and bases. Sealed PTFE insulated leadwires allow immersion of...

High pressure gas probe: monitors contaminants.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Model HPGP gas probe monitors process gases as line pressure from 40-150 PSI. Sizing sensitivity is available at 0.1 micron with a flow rate of 0.1 SCFM. Probe is contained in a cylindrical pressure vessel, which serves as a safety containment...

Laser sensor: for quality control applications.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... DLS-2000 single point laser sensor is an excellent, cost-effective alternative for long-range precision measurement in quality control environments. Sensor provides real time scaleable data with a 16-bit micro-controller that compensates for...

Optical calibrator: for easy on-line colorimeter validation.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... CM-Calibrator is designed for use with company CM-100 and CT-100 multi-wavelength photometer. Connected to the colorimeter, the calibrator allows users to quickly check the operation of the colorimeter by adjusting the position of a calibrated...

Sanitary sight glass: low maintenance.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... MetaClamp[R] type Metaglas[R] sight glass is 3-A approved and ASME-BPE compliant. Sight glass is designed for use either in-line, allowing operators to view the flow within a piping system, or it can be mounted directly on a sanitary process...

Indicator/controller: programmable.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Model 920i programmable indicator/controller is designed for multi-scale data acquisition, batching and industrial automation applications. Indicator/controller features a large LCD screen that can be custom configured with active bar graphics,...

Anti-splash funnels: polyethylene.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Anti-Splash Funnels feature wide mouth design to prevent spilling and splashing. Funnels make it easy to fill 30 or 55 gallon steel and plastic drums with liquid products such as chemicals, detergents, fuels, etc. Funnels offer a wide "target"...

Grinding equipment website: redesigned, updated and reorganized.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Redesigned web site has been unveiled with updated navigation and reorganized information. Company manufactures grinding and dispersing equipment for a broad range of industrial applications. Site boasts a streamlined home page, which make sit...

Bulk bag conditioner: for hardened or lumpy materials.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Bulk Bag Conditioning System hydraulically conditions bulk bags to break up material, which has hardened or developed lumps during transit and/or storage. Conditioner is available as a stand-alone unit, with forklift or hoist load, or as a...

Ball valve: features NSF 61 Certification.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Type 375 True Union Ball Valve is ideally suited for virtually any application that requires a durable, compact industrial ball valve in a viscous chemical or water environment. Corrosion resistant ball valve is NSF 61 certified for potable...

Gas detection system.(Instrumentation)
September 1, 2003... Eclipse OPECL open path gas detection system delivers reliable infrared combustible gas detection for protection of oil/gas and other industrial facilities, optimized for low maintenance, low cost and high performance in difficult environments....

Extreme condition level indicators.(Instrumentation)
September 1, 2003... Bypass level indicators deliver accurate readings of any liquids under extreme temperature and pressure conditions. Applications include general process industries, petrochemicals, solvents and more. Model C indicator units are versatile enough...

Master station.(Instrumentation)
September 1, 2003... Master Station II is a virtually maintenance free plug and play solution that provides complex control and diagnostics of Limitorque field units through a simple touch-panel operator interface or remote connection. It is designed for...

Actuated ball valves: brass and stainless steel.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... A complete range of pneumatically and electrically actuated directly-mounted brass and stainless steel ball valves is available in sizes from 1/2" to 3". Actuated valves are used to remotely control operations in virtually any application....

Vaporizing regulators: deLiver high-temp gases.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... The 452 Series heated regulators are designed to vaporize and maintain gaseous samples in the vapor phase. Suited for applications requiring positive controlled heat input, regulators are used in sampling systems to vaporize a sample and...

Nutating disc flow meters: in stainless steel.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Nutating Disc Flow Meter line includes stainless steel cases, high pressure Teflon[R] coated carbon steel cases and larger line sizes. Company offers Nutating Disc Flow Meters for line sizes from 1/2" to 4" or 3/4" to 4" connection size; flow...

Filter press: low maintenance.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... WP Series filter press is designed to outperform traditional liquid/solid separation systems. Available in plate and frame, recessed chamber or membrane configurations, this filter press is designed to accommodate an unlimited number of...

Temperature calibration service: for resistance type devices.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Temperature calibrations axe available for resistance type measuring devices SPRTs, RTDs and Thermistors as well as liquid in glass thermometers. Temperature calibration is tailored to suit specific needs from 196-700[degrees]C. Primary...

Labeling system: for pharmaceutical vials.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... PL30 labeling system applies labels to 2ml to 100ml vials at up to 200 ppm and features an infeed and accumulation system. Products are placed on the infeed tray directly from the carton. They are then fed to the labeling system by the infeed...

Ultrasonic transmitter: for level measurement applications.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Model U11 2-wire, non-contact, ultrasonic transmitter uses low frequency sound, high power sensing signal and adaptive gain for high performance in all types of applications. With features like push-button programming, plain English menus, echo...

Industrial stool: vinyl upholstered.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... WORKSPACE[R] vinyl-upholstered industrial stool features a 16" seat covered with very supportive 3-thick seat makes this stool a great place to sit during all-day shifts. Other features include pneumatically set height adjustment and 5-star...

Needle valve: for oil and gas applications.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... HN41 Series needle valve is a barstock construction, straight-through, bi-directional flow needle valve designed specifically for oil and gas applications. It is a soft seated valve, ensuring repetitive bubble-tight sealing in both standard and...

Digital indicator: loop-powered.(New Products)
September 1, 2003... Digital indicator can easily be fitted to company's pressure transmitters utilizing a 4-20 mA output signal and Hirscmann (DIN 43650A) connector. It is simply inserted between the transmitter body and connector, programmed to display a range of...