Last month, this company released Visio P&ID Process Designer 2020 (VPID 2020), a software platform envisioned to create smart piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and process-flow diagrams (PFDs). VPID 2020 is equipped with enhanced functionalities on a Visio-based platform and…
Due to Dual Channel functionality —which enables sensor operation to be analog, digital or both simultaneously — this company’s process sensors, including the CombiLyz AFI conductivity sensor and the PP20H pressure sensor (photo), work both in conventional control topologies and…
The new Model CV check valve (photo) features a sealing system with a self-centering piston, which reliably prevents backflow of liquid and gaseous media. The reliability of the new instrumentation valve is mainly due to its redundant sealing, consisting of…
The VPT vertical process blender (photo) is said to provide 25% less torque demand and a discharge of up to 98% when compared with horizontal drum blenders, making it suitable for mixing pasty products with high solids content. The VPT…
The new generation of building automation controllers, Desigo PXC4 and PXC5 (photo), offers a wide range of benefits for automating small- and medium-sized buildings. Thanks to the new, license-free Desigo Engineering Framework, devices can now be seamlessly integrated in the…
Couplings are a common failure point within drive systems. Keeping shafts aligned not only eliminates vibrations, but also prevents additional load and wear-and-tear on drive units. Unfortunately, this presents several challenges, and even the most seasoned technicians are required to…
The TBEN-L programmable logic controller (photo) is said to be the world’s first IP67 controller for industrial applications. The TBEN-L PLC not only offers an onboard Codesys PLC, but also enables a cloud connection and communication with different Ethernet protocols…
Centrifugal sifters from the GS product line (photo) are suitable for installation in ATEX Zone 20 internal and Zone 21 external, providing a high level of protection in areas where an explosive atmosphere with a cloud of combustible dust is…
The Ex-Handy 10 intrinsically safe 4G/LTE smartphone (photo) is now globally approved for Zone 1/21 and Div. 1. The phone has also completed testing and certification for the Sprint Open Market program. Designed for harsh environments, the Ex-Handy 10 is…
This company recently updated the Accuchiller NQ series of portable and packaged chillers (photo) to include a new control system and cabinetry design. The chillers now come standard with an advanced control system with ModBus RTU and a 7-in. color…