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Reduce Polymer Residence Times with this Large-area Filter

With a screening area of 30 m2, this firm offers the largest Screen Changer for filtration of polymer melt. A combination of the proven bolt-type screen changer with "micronex" filter-candle elements is the basis for this innovation. A single person…

These new membranes boast improvements for reverse osmosis

Two new Filmtec 8-in., salt-water reverse-osmosis (SWRO) membrane elements are now available. At 99.80%, the SW30XHR-400i has the highest salt rejection consistently demonstrated in the industry, claims the manufacturer. It also effectively removes boron and other dissolved solids to help…

This membrane module can be cleaned by backwashing

With a membrane area of 10 m2 and a 10-kD molecular weight cutoff, this new Flow-Cel module (photo) is optimally designed to filter protein-containing liquids with high solids content. The key feature of this cassette system is the ability to…

This glass film evaporator allows visual image of process

VTA A new film evaporator is constructed in glass (photo) to allow the operator the ability to see the process. With a 70-mm I.D., the evaporator can be configured with a rigid evaporator rotor or a drying rotor. It can…

New rules in vacuum drying: The Planex System

Italvacuum The Planex System (photo) is a new horizontal paddle vacuum dryer developed for vacuum drying of wet powders obtained from centrifuge or filter press. The system consists of a fixed cylindrical chamber with an eccentric agitator inside with two…

An Evaporator for Heat-Sensitive Materials

This firm’s new thin-film evaporator HYVAP DZH serves the increasing demand for continuous concentration of heat-sensitive, viscous and fouling products in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. This horizontal thin-film evaporator allows easy access and inspection of the interior, and…

Achieve filtration up to 4,100 gal/min with these housings

Designed for use in commercial and industrial filtration applications, Multi-Round Liquid Cartridge Housings (photo) offer an exceptional 11 to 205 cartridge capacity, and accept 20-, 30- or 40-in. filter cartridges, delivering 120 – 4,100 gal/min flowrates. These cartridge housings are…

Consider this gas-tight decanter when explosion is a risk

For applications exposed to the risk of explosions, this firm has developed a new gas-tight decanter (photo). The decanter will be available in two versions, one for clarifying and another for extraction. As a flat-cone machine CE 345, the gas-tight…

This filter housing is compatible with any filter cartridge

FlexFlo filter housings accept filter cartidges from any manufacturer and feature an interchangeable filter basket. Adaptable to inside-out or outside-in flows, the standard filter housings have diameters ranging from 4 to 36 in. The housings allow process engineers and purchasing…

This dessicant dryer is designed for small applications

KADW products are wall-mounted dessicant dryers with capacities from 7 to 50 ft3/min at 100 psig. They are capable of delivering consistent dew points as low as 100 F and are designed for easy installation. The instruments feature an accurate…