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This weight processor boasts fast PLC communications
The HI 6500-XP Extreme Weight Processor (photo) is an EtherNet/IP-enabled weight processor that can process and output 300 updates per second of processed stable weight. The processor’s fast communication with the process logic controller (PLC) allows for higher product yield…
A two-layer rupture disc with a long service life
KUB reverse-acting buckling-pin rupture discs (photo) are well suited for use with pressure equipment, such as reactors, tanks, pipework, gas cylinders and pressure vessels. The KUB requires no torqueing, allowing for the disc to be periodically examined and placed back…
This steam-trap monitor has ISA100 Wireless certification
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…
Show Preview-Interphex 2016
Taking place April 26–28 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, Interphex 2016 (www.interphex.com) will bring together professionals from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical-device industries for a technical conference and exhibition. This show preview highlights some of…
These flowmeters’ gas-selection feature has been expanded
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…
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…
PVDF eductor nozzles for aggressive chemicals
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…
Ball-valve mechanisms in these couplings protect against spills
Epsilon dry-disconnect couplings (photo) are designed for use in critical in-plant and chemical-transfer applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Examples of volatile, hazardous or high-value pharmaceutical compounds whose transfer can benefit from the use of Epsilon disconnects include dichloromethane, toluene, ammonia and…
These mixers are now available for higher capacities
This company has expanded its most advanced planetary mixer line, the PDDM (photo), to include larger working capacities up to 750 gal. The PDDM is a multi-agitator mixer featuring two planetary stirrer blades and two high-speed disperser shafts. Designed for…
A new crossflow filtration system for process development
SartoFlow Smart (photo) is a new benchtop crossflow system for optimized ultra- and diafiltration applications. It can be used in many downstream processes, such as purification of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins. The system is suitable for flexible use…