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A vacuum-pump system for tabletop or mobile use
Turbolab high-vacuum pump systems (photo) are compact and pre-assembled, and are available with different configurations to cover a wide range of vacuum demands. The system’s turbo pumps feature an oil-free hybrid bearing design. Turbolab systems are available in tabletop or…
New graphics engine introduced with this software’s recent release
In March, this company released Version 7.0 of its ChemCad process-simulation software. Featuring a new graphics engine, updates to the software suite include enhanced flowsheets at any zoom level, and three new display schemes for unit operations — color, grayscale…
These induction motors feature many frame and cooling options
The new TM21-G family of induction motors is designed for driving pumps, compressors, fans, conveyors and mine hoists. Standard features include frame sizes ranging from 315 to 900 mm, with maximum output power of 23,000 kW. Rated voltages range…
Use these metering pumps at pressures up to 12,000 psi
VP-Series metering pumps (photo) are designed for applications requiring continuous, pulse-free fluid flow at pressures up to 12,000 psi. VP Series pumps are controlled by either the company’s proprietary VPWare software or by a customizable library of LabVIEW virtual instruments…
Show Preview – AFS Society Spring Meeting 2016
The American Filtration and Separations (AFS) Society (Nashville, Tenn.; www.afssociety.org) will be holding the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Filtration & Separations Conference and Expo (www.spring.afssociety.org) in Houston on May 9–11, 2016. Focusing on both mechanical and chemical means to promote…
Level Monitoring and Control
Acoustics-based device monitors uneven topography The BinMaster 3D Level Scanner (photo) uses non-contact, dust- penetrating technology to detect solid material surfaces. It provides early warning of surface irregularity, the development of cones, or sidewall buildup in bins and vessels, and…
These vacuum regulators are now available in aluminum
This company’s dome-loaded vacuum regulators are now available in an anodized aluminum version (photo). Previously, the regulators were only available in stainless steel or polyvinyl chloride. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum models are suitable for many vacuum applications, such as extrusion…
Expanded selection for these gas-sorption analyzers
The new MultiPort inlet selector (photo) is now available for this company’s IGA and XEMIS series gas-sorption analyzers. MultiPort offers expansion of the number of gases that can be simultaneously connected and the level of automation available. There are connections…
A new line of motion controllers with programmable automation
This company’s line of controllers for ultrasonic direct-drive motors and positioning stages offer responsiveness for a range of user requirements, including precision positioning and handling. The small-footprint C-877.1U11 single-axis controller (photo) and low-cost two-axis controller are among the product line’s…
This gas-standard generator allows for automatic control
The 491Flex Calibration Gas Standards Generator (photo) is an update of the 491M manual system, retaining the modular construction and expandability of the previous model, but replacing the analog controls with the computer-controlled FlexStream system. Other features include capabilities for…