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Launch of the world’s smallest differential pressure sensor

Introduced at electronica 2016 (Munich, Germany; November 8–11), the new SDP3x sensor’s small footprint of just (5 x 8 x 5) mm3 (photo) opens up new dimensions of integration and application possibilities. As with all the company’s differential pressure sensors,…

Precise flow control forcryogenic applications

Valve solutions must satisfy strict demands when used in complex pure steam systems, such as those in the foodstuff or pharmaceutical industries. The Models 505 and 555 pure-steam valves (photo) are manufactured from high-quality materials, enable optimal processing of the…

The premier of a printer for blister packs

Launched this month at Pack Expo 2016 (Chicago, Ill.; November 6–9), the BlisterJet CMYK (photo) is a UV DOD piezo inkjet printing system for full-color printing on blank blisters in a CMYK application process. The system is said to open…

These new coatings additives are silicone-free

TEGO Flow 375 and TEGO Flow 460 N are two new flow and leveling additives specifically developed for use in can and coil coatings. Both products are suitable for direct contact with food (FDA 175.300). This reduces complexity for coatings…

Rotating equipment handled by this new software module

Released last month, the latest version of Comsol Multiphysics software, version 5.2a, features major performance increases and the Rotordynamics Module, which is now available as an add-on product to the Structural Mechanics Module. The module will aid engineers in analyzing…

This hygienic rotary valve has USDA approval

The ZRD sanitary rotary valves (photo) have been approved by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), following certification in compliance with the USDA Dairy Grading Branch. Already designed in accordance with the engineering and design guidelines of the EHEDG (European…

Inverted-bucket steam traps for high pressures

The new IBV range of high-pressure inverted-bucket steam traps (photo) are available in sizes from½ to 3 in. The IBV range delivers high-performance steam trapping for applications such as power generation, oil-and-gas and oil-sand processes where equipment must withstand high…

Remote monitoring and control software for this metal detector

SmartX7Link software gives users the power to remotely monitor, control and download logs for one or more of this company’s Xtreme Metal Detectors (photo). Remote access is available from anywhere within the local network in which the metal detector resides.…

A jacketed reactor for effortless reaction scaleup

Launched last month, the Orb Pilot jacketed reactor is said to be a unique system that offers flexible and cost-effective pilot-scale batch chemistry. The Orb Pilot is a user-friendly, floor-standing scale-up jacketed reactor, and offers a choice of vessel sizes…

Ineos Styrolution to acquire K-Resin styrene-butadiene copolymer business

INEOS Styrolution, (Frankfurt, Germany; www.ineos-styrolution.com) signed an acquisition agreement for the global K-Resin styrene-butadiene copolymers (SBC) business of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (Chevron Phillips Chemical) and Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd., the current joint venture owners. The parties have agreed…