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A comprehensive line of vacuum metrology equipment
The VacTest line of vacuum measurement equipment comprises a comprehensive portfolio of active vacuum gages and controllers to allow a wide measurement range from 1600 to 5 × 10-10 millibars, covering all vacuum levels with accuracy. Both analog and digital…
The far reach of the CPI
To determine the impact of the chemical industry’s contributions to the global economy, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA; www.icca-chem.org) commissioned Oxford Economics to provide a detailed assessment. Last month, the results were released in the report: The Global…
Business News – April 2019
Plant Watch Asahi Kasei plans LIB separator capacity expansions March 14, 2019 — Asahi Kasei Corp. (Tokyo, Japan; www.asahi-kasei.co.jp) will enhance its manufacturing infrastructure for lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator products at the company’s existing facilities in Moriyama, Japan and North…
Focus on Analyzers
A proportional level-output detector for pilot plants The Dynatrol CL-10GP proportional level detector (photo) is designed to control liquid levels in pilot plants, chemical-processing plants and small vessels, or anywhere it is necessary to obtain proportional level control over a…
A dense-phase conveying system for sensitive products
The Pulse-Flow PTA dense-phase pneumatic conveying system (photo) directs air or nitrogen into the pressure vessel and pipeline in timed, regular pulses that form the dry material into separate, wavelike, pulsed slugs. Creating a gentle conveying action, the Pulse-Flow PTA…
New options for this biogas flowmeter
The Optisonic 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flowmeter (photo) for the measurement of dry and wet (raw) biogas with variable composition has been updated. Besides the standard temperature sensor, it now features an optional pressure sensor, which is mounted on the flow…
Measure roughness directly in the production process
Whether a surface must be very smooth or show a certain texture or degree of roughness, the new Surface Roughness Analyzer (SRA; photo) precisely pictures the topographic condition of a surface and provides information for optimizing the material or production…
Diaphragm valves for a large biopharmaceutical plant
Valves from the SISTO-C series (photo) have been ordered for the construction of Lonza AG’s Ibex biopark in Visp, Switzerland. All valves, including the multi-port valves, are manufactured of quality forged steel 1.4435 (316L) and 1.4539 (AISI 904L). To meet…
New pumps with a patented cyclone seal chamber
This company has expanded its ISO Series of process pumps with the addition of the ICO Open-Impeller i-Frame pump (photo). This new pump is ideal for handling gases and air, and is fully compliant with both ISO2858 and ISO5199 standards.…
Easily detect level in challenging powder materials
The CL-10 G Series of level detectors (photo) are designed for powder processes that have the tendency to bridge and “pack-out.” G Series detectors handle precipitated and fine lightweight chemical powders with a bulk density as low as 1 lb/ft…