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A robust, drop-proof smartphone for rugged environments
The RG650 (photo) is a rugged smartphone designed to withstand tough environmental conditions in temperatures ranging from –20 to 60° C. The smartphone runs on the Android 8.1 operating system and boasts a 5.5-in. edge-to-edge display. In addition, the RG650…
Connected Plant Show Preview 2019
The 2019 Connected Plant Conference (www.connectedplantconference.com) is being held February 19–21 in Charlotte, N.C. The event will bring together experts from around the globe to discuss the practical implementation of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other digital technologies in…
This radar level sensor makes cryogenic applications secure
This company’s 80-GHz radar sensors (photo) are temperature-decoupled from the process, meaning that they are optimized for the extreme process temperatures that occur in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied propane gas (LPG) applications, and easily withstand temperatures as low…
This new digital float switch uses transistors instead of reeds
Said to be the first instrument of its kind, this company has launched a float switch with a PNP/NPN output signal. The model GLS-1000 (photo) detects the level of liquids with an accuracy of ≤ 1 mm. The digitized float-measuring…
This AODD pump has multiple mounting orientations
This company has extended its line of specialty air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps with the addition of the new V150 13-mm Velocity Series pump (photo). Featuring a unique detachable mounting foot, Velocity Series pumps can easily be reoriented into a vertical…
Fast, simple and accurate on-the-go steam-trap testing
The SAGE UMT (photo) is a wireless, hand-held steam-trap-testing solution that enables accurate, on-the-go testing of steam-trap performance. SAGE UMT leverages radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to quickly locate and identify steam traps. Its piezoelectric acoustic and non-contact infrared (IR) temperature…
Slash the total cost of ownership with this new aseptic valve
Reducing the total cost of ownership is paramount for manufacturers of dairy, food and beverage products. Using the new Aseptic Mixproof Valve (photo) instead of alternatives can deliver a total cost saving of up to 45% for manufacturers using aseptic…
Focus on Handling Powders and Bulk Solids
Vibrator-mounting system requires no welding or bolting This versatile mounting solution (photo) allows operators to quickly and easily attach the company’s compact, pneumatic, piston-type Bantam Series vibrators directly to process vessels, such as bins, hoppers and chutes, with no need…
A new control system for smart control of separators
The new Metris addIQ (photo) is a state-of-the-art digital control system for separation applications. Metris addIQ provides added value by enhancing availability and minimizing production costs through increased equipment efficiency and fewer operating errors. Metris addIQ control systems enable users…
A new generation of valve positioners
At Valve World Expo (Düsseldorf, Germany; November 27–29), this company introduced two new positioners from the Series 3730: Trovis 3730-1 and Trovis 3730-3. The new positioners (photo) for 4–20-mA applications combine the latest technological developments with the proven device base…