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A handheld communicator with built-in diagnostic software
The handheld AMS Trex Device Communicator (photo) is built to withstand harsh industrial environments, and makes device and loop diagnostics simple to understand and field activities easier to complete. Protected against moisture and extreme temperatures, the Trex communicator boasts a…
A hand-held scanner device for hazardous areas
The Ident-Ex 01 for Div. 1 / Zone 1 & 21 (photo) is a powerful, intrinsically safe all-in-one barcode scanner and RFID reader for use in hazardous areas. With its unique modular design, the ultra-rugged Bluetooth-capable Ident-Ex 01 can be…
Surge protection for rack mounting
This company has developed what is said to be the first pluggable surge-protective devices (photo) for use in standard rackmount housings. Based on the Valvetrab product range, these products feature a new mounting position in order to optimize surge protection…
Locate hotspots with multipoint temperature-measuring system
The Sitrans TO500 multipoint temperature measuring system (photo) enables complex temperature measurements and detection of the precise position of critical hotspots in a variety of applications, including tubular and tube-bundle reactors. The fiber-optics-based device uses a fiber Bragg grating (FBG)…
Launch of a new benchtop X-ray powder diffractometer
The Aeris is a new X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) benchtop instrument (photo). The device’s built-in touch screen features an intuitive interface and directly displays all results. Aeris only requires a single-phase power outlet and does not require either cooling water…
An online library for industrial lubricants
This company recently introduced the Industrial Lubricants Digital Knowledge Center, which includes an extensive catalog of equipment maintenance best-practice tips, as well as insights on the trends that are impacting a wide range of industrial sectors, such as general manufacturing,…
Digitalization for the plastics industry
This company is moving a step closer to plant-component digitalization for the plastics industry with its Smart Components app (photo), which greatly facilitates engineers’ daily work. The new app supports maintenance technicians by automatically identifying components and providing specific information…
Focus on Rotating Equipment
Motor analyzer aids in troubleshooting efforts The Fluke 438-II motor analyzer (photo) provides analysis data for both the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the motor while it is in operation. It uses proprietary algorithms to analyze and measure the three-phase…
New steam traps offer fast condensate removal
The FT62 range of ASME 600 float and thermostatic steam traps (photo) is suitable for industries that need fast and efficient condensate removal. The FT62 range is available in sizes ranging from½ to 1 in. with screwed, socket-welded and flanged…
This centrifugal dryer offers energy-efficient pellet drying
The new Cyclo Centrifugal Dryer (photo) provides efficient, reliable pellet drying in any application. It is compatible with the company’s underwater pelletizers, which handle a wide range of polymers and thermoplastics, including polyolefins, styrene polymers, polyacetals, polycarbonates, polyesters, polyamides, thermoplastic…