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Throttling valves provide dependable shutoff
Clampseal throttling valves (photo) are well suited for severe-service applications that require repeatable flow control and shutoff. The valves are available in 0.5- through 4-in. sizes with a variety of standard forging materials. The valves’ venturi is an integral part…
Pressure gages with enhanced protection against vibration
This company’s 1008S small-footprint pressure gages are available in diameters of 40 or 50 mm. A NEMA 4/IP66 water-ingress rating and a stainless-steel case allow the 1008S to be used outdoors or in harsh environments where corrosion resistance is required.…
Silicone hose assemblies for hygienic applications
The new ElaSil range of silicone hoses (photo) is suitable for high-media-purity requirements and is easy to clean. Typical applications include ultrafiltration, fermentation, ultrapure water production, WFI (water for injection) and use as a transfer hose. ElaSil conforms to FDA…
Effectively remove air, gas and water vapor from many materials
The MV benchtop vacuum-degassing chamber (photo) is constructed from 304 stainless steel with a pump-out port, isolation valve, vent valve and vacuum gage, as well as an inlet trap to prevent damage to the vacuum pump from vapors. Featuring a…
Use this tablet to connect almost any field device
The Field Xpert SMT70 (photo) is a rugged tablet for commissioning and maintenance staff that manages field instruments and documents the work progress. The tablet comes pre-installed with the DeviceCare device configuration software and device library. The Field Xpert can…
Embedded anomaly detection improves cybersecurity
This company’s Open Secure Automation (OSA) products (photo) will now include intrinsic anomaly detection (AD) as standard integrated functionality that continuously monitors the controller’s network and system time to detect intrusions and abnormal behavior. The AD system includes dynamic port-connection…
New software features for CFD, thermodynamics and more
Version 5.3a, the latest release of this company’s Multiphysics software (photo), provides many enhanced simulation capabilities for users of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, including up to 40% improved performance for algebraic multigrid (AMG) and 20% for geometric multigrid (GMG)…
Protect against slips and falls with these absorbent floor mats
TASKBrand SureGrip absorbent adhesive floor mats (photo) feature next-generation sorbent technology to help prevent slips, trips and falls and protect floors from moisture with impermeable adhesive backing. The mats are fast-drying and can be easily custom cut for hard-to-fit areas.…
More sustainable water management for mining
This company’s Process Water Recycling Plant (photo) is a fully automated standalone unit that enables recycling of process water from mining operations. The plant is specifically designed for concentrator plants, which dewater tailings and recycle the water back to the…
Connected Plant Conference Show Preview
The 2018 Connected Plant Conference (www.connectedplantconference.com) will take place February 26–28 in Charlotte, N.C. Focused on digitalization and connectivity trends in the chemical process industries (CPI), as well as the power-generation sector, the event’s technical program boasts speakers from a…