A tube welder for sterile biopharmaceutical applications Sartorius Stedim Biotech The Biowelder Total Containment (TC) system features innovative technology that permits sterile connection of liquid-liquid thermoplastic tubing that has an outer diameter of up to 1 in. and that is…
Materials that tend to harden during mixing cause rapid wear of the machines. The new continuous-motion Druvaflex Ploughshare mixer was developed with such applications in mind. The Ploughshare mixer was equipped with a vessel made of multi-layered, reinforced rubber. Due…
This leading manufacturer of plastic-lined valves and process pumps has expanded its product range of shut-off and control butterfly valves. The company now offers valves with a PTFE disc/stem unit to DN 750 (30 in.) or with a metallic disc/stem…
For pumping demanding materials, this company has launched the IQ series, a low-maintenance product that is easy to use and has low operating costs. The IQ series is designed for industrial applications, wastewater treatment plans and tanker trucks or mobile…
The new Zentriplex process metering pump features a completely new construction offering the following key benefits and advantages: ultra-compact dimensions, low weight and energy efficiency — a process pump that produces high outputs and efficiency with minimal floor space requirements.…
This company has introduced the world’s first single-use diaphragm valve with pneumatic actuator, which allows a paradigm shift to single-use technology: from manual systems that can be automated for fault free operation and with complying documentation. In the manufacture of…
Acoustical noise from control valves is not only potentially harmful to workers, but the vibrations can also cause damage to pipelines and other equipment. The new Neles Q2-Trim reduces noise up to 30 dB compared to a typical control valve.…
Sometimes the smallest parts — such as seals and gaskets — can have the greatest impact on plant performance. For this reason, seal and gasket manufacturers are developing innovative new materials and designs that will help these diminutive, but important,…
Introduced at Achema 2012, the Chem Mini gear pump (photo) is particularly suited for precision metering tasks of low- to medium-viscosity media. The range covers low flow applications in classic transfer and metering tasks for all industries. For particularly critical…
French researchers from the Institut Européen des Membranes (CNRS/ENSCM, Université Montpiellier; www.iemm.univ-mont2.fr) and the Institut de Chimie Radicalaire (CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université) have developed what is claimed to be the first dynamic membrane for water filtration that not only can adjust…