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Metering pumps with brass manifolds and Aflas diaphragms
Since March, the Hydra-Cell Metering Solutions pumps (photo) are available with Alfas diaphragms as well as brass manifolds. Aflas is a copolymer elastomer that is resistant to extreme heat, acids and alkalis. It is appropriate for use when pumping water…
Realtime monitoring of water-solvent drying
This company has demonstrated that tunable diode-laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS) can provide the advantages of continuous process control of pharmaceutical drying to manufacturers using water as their primary solvent. Working with a pharmaceutical manufacturer, this company carried out a production…
A metering pump for low-pressure ranges
The Ecodos diaphragm metering pump (photo) is mechanically driven, rather than hydraulically driven. Due to its simple construction, it operates without hydraulic oil and can also be used for sensitive applications in the pharmaceutical field. Fluids that would react with…
Show Preview-Powtech 2016
About 900 exhibitors will present the latest technologies for processing, analyzing and handling powder and bulk solids at Powtech 2016 (April 19–24; Nuremberg, Germany). In addition to the exhibition, there will be three trade forums with non-stop presentations in the…
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…
Show Preview-BulkSolids
Over 3,300 industry professionals will attend the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition, which takes place May 3–5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Hundreds of industry suppliers will be exhibiting their products, which…
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…
Show Preview-Achemasia
AchemAsia 2016 — the 10th International Exhibition and Conference on Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology — will take place May 9–12 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. In addition to the exhibition, a number of satellite symposia will…
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…
This ribbon blender meets sanitary standards
The HD-3.5-7-S316 ribbon blender (photo) is constructed of 316 stainless steel to meet sanitary standards, and can blend up to 65 ft3 of powders, pastes or slurries. The blender’s two-to-one length-to-diameter ratio is said to distribute ingredients uniformly during loading,…