New Products & Services
March 2025
Launched at the International Production & Processing Expo 2025, Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ motor (photo) is said to be the world’s first IP69-certified ultra-premium efficient motor. Built for food and beverage applications, the motor’s IP69-rated stainless-steel construction is engineered to endure high-pressure washdowns, steam cleaning and exposure to dust. Fully compliant with NSF and Meat Institute hygiene standards, it is suitable for facilities requiring rigorous sanitation practices. Advanced bearing protection minimizes wear from electrical discharges, while two-barrier mechanical shaft seals, plugged drain holes and hardened epoxy-resin encapsulation protect against water ingress and corrosion. These features extend the motor’s lifespan and reduce maintenance needs. Installation is simplified with a rotatable conduit box, making it easier to integrate into challenging layouts. The motor also features a laser-marked IP69 nameplate, ensuring durability and readability throughout its lifecycle. — ABB, Inc., Zurich, Switzerland
The NH6000sc online ammonia analyzer (photo) is designed for installation in wastewater applications in outdoor locations. By designing the unit to have reagents conveniently located right inside the door, the bottles can be easily accessed and replaced. With reagents lasting up to six months, maintenance is made significantly simpler. Setup is also streamlined, because no separate compressor or pump is required. The NH6000sc offers accurate low-range monitoring, providing stable ammonia values, even at concentrations less than 1 mg/L. The unit employs a gas-sensing electrode with automatic calibration and cleaning functionalities, as well as weatherproof housing and an optional integrated filtration system. — Hach Co., Loveland, Colo.
At Aquatech Amsterdam 2025, this company is launching the new Mytex H5L ultrafiltration (UF) membrane (photo), which includes no per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The water treatment industry faces increasing pressure to develop alternatives to polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes, which contribute to environmental pollution and pose potential health risks due to their carbon-fluorine bonds. As an alternative to PVDF, these new membranes use non-toxic materials like polyethersulfone (PES), and are designed to be fully recyclable. The membranes are also highly resistance to chemicals, scratches and wear to maximize efficiency and longevity, says the manufacturer. A modular design allows the membrane units to be easily adapted to diverse processing requirements. — WTA Unisol GmbH, Gotha, Germany
Interphex 2025 (www.interphex.com) is taking place April 1–3 at the Javits Center in New York City. This event is targeted at professionals in the pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology sectors. An exhibit hall with over 500 exhibitors will show-case the latest in industrial equipment and technologies. The exhibit hall also hosts several dedicated networking events for attendees. Additionally, In-terphex offers attendees an extensive technical program featuring panel dis-cussions and technical presentations. The following Show Preview includes a small selection of the products being highlighted at Interphex 2025.
This dryer system offers several attachment options
The VSD (photo) is a compact, qualitatively high-grade vacuum-drying oven designed to provide users in pharmaceutical and research industries with an effective, safe and easy-to-clean vacuum-drying system. Cleanability is a particularly notable feature of this drying system, as it is designed specifically to avoid contamination. These customized systems are available in standard materials (like stainless steel), as well as specialized materials (such as Hastelloy C22 or Alloy 59). Shelf dimensions, temperature and pressure ratings, as well as ATEX certifications, are also customizable. Different flange versions for attachment to either flexible or rigid containment-isolator solutions are available. Stand 1656 — PINK GmbH Thermosysteme, Wertheim, Germany
A suite of technologies for handling high-potency substances
At Interphex, this company will be introducing its latest double-containment system technologies designed for occupational exposure banding (OEB) 6 high-containment applications. The company will be holding a special presentation on Wednesday afternoon at Stage 3 on the exhibit hall floor to showcase its high-containment solutions for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including high-potency formulations. The company will also be highlighting its suite of equipment at its booth, including the SafeSeal Closure System, the SafeFlex Isolator System (photo), the SafePort Transport Bag, the TransferBag System and the Continuous Liner System. Stand 1639 — Lugaia USA, LLC, Ponte Vedra, Fla.
Tablet presses with advanced multi-layer flexibility
Offering single-layer, bi-layer, tri-layer, tablet-in-tablet and microchip-in-tablet capability in a single machine, the XL 4004 MFP (multi-function platform) tablet press (photo) can produce a tablet of any size, shape or format. Its modular feeders, compression stations and cam tracks allow the press to be reconfigured for all applications over the course of a normal changeover. In single-layer mode, the XL 4004 MFP is process-identical to its single-function counterpart, the XL 4004 SFP, and the two machines share common product contact parts and full turret interchangeability. The platform also offers a comprehensive containment capability. The XL 4004 SFP and MFP share an identical control system and human-machine interface (HMI) environment with secure login, product recipes, electronic audit trails and full network integration. Stand 1519 — Korsch America Inc., South Easton, Mass.
A smarter way to approach bag-handling tasks
This company, in collaboration with Ambrose Packaging, offers the IntelliBreak robotic bag-break station (photo), which automates the traditionally manual process of breaking and emptying 50-lb bags, helping companies significantly reduce labor costs and workplace injuries, while improving throughput and operational flexibility. By addressing key challenges in solids handling, such as worker safety and operational risks, the IntelliBreak system offers the flexibility to optimize efficiency, while protecting personnel, says the company. The technology was first debuted late last year at the PACK Expo in Chicago. Stand 3955 — Material Transfer & Storage, Allegan, Mich.