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These horizontal vortex pumps provide unrestricted flow
The Series 1600 horizontal vortex sump pump (photo) features a fully recessed vortex impeller design that provides an unrestricted flow, since the impeller is not normally in contact with the solids being pumped. Industrial process applications include slurries, fragile food…
New pumps for handling flammable chemicals
The SCP Series of pumps (photo) for Class 1 and 2 flammable liquids is designed to minimize hazards associated with transferring flammable or combustible chemicals, such as alcohols, solvents and volatile hydrocarbons. SCP pumps allow for spill-free, environmentally safe transfer…
Highly reinforced low-VOC coatings
This company has introduced a new range of low-VOC coatings that provide 100%-solids epoxy lining performance. The coatings are reinforced and are capable of providing longterm protection under industrially corrosive environments ranging from immersion conditions (temperatures up to 180°F) to…
Powtech Show Preview 2017
Bulk solids experts, process technicians, engineers and plant operators from all over the world will gather in Nuremberg for Powtech 2017 (September 26–28; www.powtech.de). Around 900 exhibitors in six exhibition halls will be presenting their latest equipment and systems for…
These gas-detection systems are SIL-2 certified
The CGS-FlexVu UD10 combustible-gas detection system combines a catalytic-bead gas sensor with a multifunction universal display for detection of a wide range of hydrocarbon gases, as well as hydrogen, in harsh industrial environments. The explosion-proof system is third-party rated for…
Weftec 2017 Show Preview
From September 30 to October 4, the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), will host the Weftec 2017 Conference and Exhibition (www.weftec.org) at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. Focused on all aspects of water treatment and conservation, this year’s event…
Use these pump heads for extremely shear-sensitive fluids
The new Masterflex L/S Cytoflow pump head (photo) was developed specifically for pumping live cells and shear-sensitive fluids in biopharmaceutical and microbiology applications. The Cytoflow pump head has a large-diameter rotor, resulting in high flowrates at low motor speeds. The…
These gear pumps have built-in pressure control
Series UP6 electric gear pumps (photo) feature the option for built-in pressure control, whereby a factory-programmed pressure setting is maintained via a microprocessor-based variable pump-speed control circuit that utilizes an internal pressure sensor for loop feedback. UP6 pumps are self-priming…
Safety sensors designed for increased vibration resistance
This company’s Eden sensors (photo) now feature a solid-state, board-level design with radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology for increased resistance to vibration and greater security. RFID technology allows for large sensing distances and its vibration resistance decreases the risk of involuntary…
Automated alarm management reduces manual calculation work
The newest release of the PlantState Suite (PSS) software, version 8.3, includes the new Alarm Mechanic feature, which is designed to improve console operator performance by minimizing nuisance alarms through automated analytics and recommendations. With the addition of Alarm Mechanic,…