The Planex System is a patented, multi-product dryer for vacuum drying of wet powders obtained from a centrifuge or filter press. The system consists of a fixed cylindrical chamber with an eccentric agitator inside that undergoes two independent movements; it…
Aqua-Aerobics Systems AquaDiamond Filters (photo) provide the benefit of OptiFiber cloth filtration media in a lower profile, diamond configuration, with several design and performance advantages compared to traveling-bridge-sand filters. These advantages include the following, says the manufacturer: 2–3 times the…
W.L. Gore and Associates A new family of cartridge filters (photo) can increase production capacity and reduce the total filtration cost for high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor fabrication and other microelectronics-manufacturing processes. The new filter family incorporates this company’s proprietary…
Simplex Bag Filter Housings (photo) feature a thick-wall construction, rated to 150 psi and are composed of either PVC or Corzan CPVC, preventing rust, corrosion or contamination of the process media. Available as single- or double-length housings, the filters will…
This new line of in-line filters (photo) can be easily connected and disconnected for service on tubing applications. Designed with John Guest push-to-connect style fittings integrated into the Celcon plastic filter housing, this unique in-line filter product line offers versatility…
With a membrane area of 10 m 2 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…
This firm has developed the bepure process, in which different types of high-purity cellulose are crosslinked to form a structure that does not require the addition of any inorganic material, even for sterile filtration duties. BecoPad P (photo) is characterized…
The F Series represents a new generation of decanter. The GCF 405 is designed for products that are difficult to discharge, which makes it suitable for use as a clarifying decanter in brewing and beverage industries. The multifunctional machine with…
Efficient acceleration of the product in the feed zone combined with an optimized discharge system enables the new C-Series environmental decanter line to boast a reduced power consumption of up to 20–30% for capacities of 20 to 90 m3/h. This…
Considering that Fractionation Research, Inc. (FRI) has been performing distillation research since 1954, don’t we have all the answers yet? Not according to the membership. The vendors of trays and packings have had very aggressive R&D programs. New and interesting…