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Intelligent blower controller delivers energy efficiency
The Sigma Air Manager (SAM) 4.0 (photo) is a core control component of a blower station and enables users to take advantage of Industry 4.0 services. It acts as the central controller and controls individual machines with maximum efficiency while…
This new bimetal temperature switch has UL approval
The new model TFS135 bimetal temperature switch (photo) has been designed for a wide range of applications. It is suitable for switching voltages of up to 250 V a.c. (2.5 A) and has a UL approval (cURus) for the North…
Durable LED light fittings with universal mounting options
These LED pendant light fittings (photo) have various installation options for worldwide use in Zones 2, 21 and 22. The new 6470 pendant light fittings are suitable for general lighting in chemical, oil-and-gas and other industries, due to the efficient…
A conductivity meter designed especially for CIP systems
The CombiLyz conductivity meter (photo), with an accuracy of±1% and a measuring range of 500µS/cm to 1,000 mS/cm, together with robust temperature compensation, provides many important features for clean-in-place (CIP) systems. Where CIP systems require acids or alkalis, accurate measurement…
Air-conditioning vests improve comfort in extreme environments
Working in extreme environments can take a toll on workers, but these dual-action personal air conditioners (PACs; photo) keep workers comfortable in either hot or cold working conditions. PACs minimize heat stress and fatigue in elevated temperatures, or with simple…
Focus on Motors and Drives
New line of stepper motion-control products released This product line includes controllers, stepper motors, an integrated controller/drive, an integrated drive/stepper motor, and an integrated controller/drive/stepper motor (photo). The integrated controller/drive and drive/stepper motor units save space and money, and simplify…
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…
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…