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…
To optimize networking and virtualization performances, this company has introduced a highly integrated 14-nm system on a chip (SoC) 1U rackmount network security appliance NCA-4010 (photo). Designed with optimization capabilities at the mid-range tier, NCA-4010 is driven by the Intel…
This company’s SWWRF40 wireless steam-trap monitor has successfully achieved ISA100 Wireless certification from the International Society of Automation (ISA). The device monitors gas and steam leaks, temperature, pressure and other relevant information related to valves and the steam system. The…
The Gas-SelectX gas-selection feature of the FT1 thermal mass flowmeter (photo) has been expanded to include more pure gases. The 11 available pure gases for the device are: air, argon, butane, carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, methane, natural gas, nitrogen, oxygen…
Eductor nozzles are often used to agitate the contents of tanks to prevent separation and sedimentation. If the chemicals are aggressive or stored at higher temperatures, eductors made from brass or stainless steel are typically used. Now, this new range…
This company’s stainless-steel fractional distillation systems (photo) are available for batch or continuous processes, and are designed for critical applications, including high-purity processing, fragrances, foods, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, bio-based materials, solvents and so on. Column diameters from 1 to…
DEA Weighbelt stainless-steel feeders (photo) provide weight-controlled feeding, weight indication and totalization for fragile materials. DEA Weighbelt feeders are offered in 12- and 24-in. belt widths with easy belt detensioning and removal, belt-weight influence compensation (BIC) and feedrate capabilities up…
The Enhanced HG2G-5T Series 5.7-in. human-machine interface (HMI; photo) is available in a color version and a monochrome version, both with high resolution and increased brightness, allowing the screens to be easily read, even in direct sunlight. The Enhanced HG2G-5T…
The CVM42H CANopen multi-turn absolute encoder (photo) features stainless-steel housing, flange and shaft, and utilizes magnetic sampling to deliver 24-bit resolution position values. These compact rotary encoders excel in harsh environments with high mechanical stresses, and can withstand constant shocks…
The Sure Dose portable dosing system (photo) allows for safer dosing of materials from smaller feed tanks to larger batch or mix tanks. Since the system requires no lifting or suspension of the drum, operator exposure to the materials being…