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This filter press is driven by compressed air
The new SP series (photo) is a so-called “air-over-oil” filter press driven exclusively by compressed air. Air-over-oil filter presses are used where power connection is not available or possible in a process line. By deliberately dispensing with electrical equipment, the…
Anti-fog lens coating availableon more eye-protection products
This company has expanded the availability of its Uvex HydroShield anti-fog lens coating to include seven new eye-safety offerings, including the clear Flex Seal Goggle (photo), and three lens tints each for the Stealth OTG and Livewire product lines. Uvex…
This high-pressure valve is now available in the U.K.
This company’s new high-pressure (HP) rotary valve (photo) is now available in the U.K. The valve’s design reduces product degradation and also greatly reduced axial air leakage — up to one-third less air leakage than other standard high-pressure valves is…
Focus on Powder and Bulk-Solids Handling
Bulk-bag discharge unit has low headroom requirements This patented system (photo) is custom designed for the safe discharge of product into the user’s process. It features several stainless=steel features, including the Flo-Lock discharge spout-closure system, which is said to quickly…
A high-speed mixer delivers 40,000 L/h
The DynaShear inline high-speed emulsifier disperses gums, stabilizers, proteins and sweeteners in a single pass, delivering batch times as low as 3–5 min., with less air entrainment and the ability to run continuously. With flowrates up to 40,000 L/h, it…
Safer changeouts with these filter elements
VertexCore coalescing filter elements (photo) have a fixed extension that is welded to the element end cap, which allows maintenance staff to easily remove and replace elements without exposing their head, shoulders, torso or legs to a confined space. This…
A compact ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link
A new variant of this company’s Compact Series of ultrasonic sensors (photo) has an IO-Link output. Users can use IO-Link for the process values or continue to use the switching output of the sensor. The switch point is taught via…
Gas metering for extruded plastic-foam production
The Plastinum DSD 400 gas-metering system (photo), designed for extruded-plastic-foam manufacturing, provides precise amounts of liquid CO2 or gaseous N2 during the extrusion process to help optimize foaming and reduce density. The system’s ability to quickly react to constantly changing…
A compact compressor for H2-refueling stations
This company has started marketing the HyAC mini-A (photo), an all-in-one, compact compressor package for stationary hydrogen refueling stations designed for use in the U.S. The HyAC mini-A consists of a high-pressure H2 compressor and a refrigerator sold together with…
Automated switch for multiple gas-analyzer lines
Up to now, solenoid valves have been used for switching between lines used for measuring gases, but a considerable effort is required for servicing such arrangements in the event of a failure. This company has developed an alternative — a…