Pump Engineering A compact, double-head hose pump that provides higher flows yet requires less space, is the latest addition to the range of Ponndorf peristaltic pumps. Available from this firm, the PK 40 high-pressure twin unit (photo, p. 32I-7) is…
The skirts on the new CE Series pipe caps are designed to stretch over the pipe edges while retaining their shape and tight fit. This feature allows them to be installed without tools. Ribbed skirts provide ventilation to ensure that…
The ACS850 industrial drive module has a removable memory block that stores the drive’s complete firmware, user settings and motor data, a feature that increases the flexibility of the drive and provides for easy maintenance. The drive module is designed…
SPX Process Equipment The Nettco S-Series Portable and Fixed Mount Mixers satisfy a wide range of mixing and mounting requirements utilizing a distinctive modular assembly design. Multiple mounting configurations include clamp style (photo), open tank or sealed designs for maximum…
Hitlin (high-temperature layered insulation) features low thermal conductivity that offers 49% less heat loss than traditional industrial insulation materials calcium silicate and perlite, according to the manufacturer. The new industrial insulation is appropriate for power plants, petroleum refineries and petrochemical…
Ekato Ruhr- und Mischtechnik Today, the production of viscous products is subject to significantly more stringent criteria than 10–20 years ago. This firm has responded to these new requirements concerning process optimization. The Paravisc (photo) is suited to a wide…
Emerson Process Management The Fisher Vee-Ball family has been extended to include the V150E expanded outlet version (photo). The valve features a transitional flow contour that increases in flow area from inlet to outlet. The V150E is designed for installation…
Steam traps of the UNA 1 range combine the technical properties of a reliable compact-type float trap with minimum dimensions. Used wherever condensate has to be discharged continuously without backing up, these float traps feature a rolling ball regulator that…
Fr. Jacob Söhne A new hot-galvanized pipework system (photo) is now available with 3-mm wall thickness, which is specially designed for conveying bulk goods in outdoor areas. The standard hot-galvanized range includes 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-m lengths of straight pipes,…
Over 50% of pump lifecycle costs result from energy and maintenance; and applying the low-wear and low-friction attributes of diamond to mechanical seals can yield significant energy savings for fluid pumps. Ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) seals provide the benefits of diamond…