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High productivity chocolate forming with this machine
The Rotoform HP (high performance) is the latest model in this company’s high-capacity Rotoform rotary drop depositor, which is specifically designed for chocolate processing (photo). A pump delivers molten chocolate to the Rotoform via heated piping. The Rotoform itself consists…
Multi-stage condenser for cracking organic waste material
The multi-stage TV-200 condenser (photo) was designed to separate biowaste materials produced during an anaerobic process known as pyrolysis, which applies heat to break down organic waste into biopolymer components. Each stage of the TV-200 cools the deconstructed biopolymers, which…
Focus On: Mechanical Recycling
Sort plastic flakes with this machine The new Innosort Flake (photo) is a high-throughput system for sorting plastic flakes. Enhanced features enable simultaneous flake sorting by polymer type, color and transparency, achieving unmatched quality, even from highly contaminated inputs, the…
These hazardous-materials storage buildings have FM approval
This company recently received FM approval for its Rack Fire Protect (RFP) non-occupancy buildings. Fire rated for 2 hours at 2,192°F, they minimize the risk of fire spreading, making them suitable for the storage of flammable chemicals, lithium-ion batteries and…
Heat Pumps: Decarbonizing the Process Industries
As the chemical process industries push to decarbonize their businesses, heat pumps are emerging as a go-to alternative to fossil fuels. Efficient and cost-effective, heat pumps are a rapidly expanding solution for industrial heat demand In the drive to meet…
New partnerships bolster spatial simulation and regenerative AI
This company’s Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software is being combined with Sony’s new spatial content-creation system, featuring the XR head-mounted display with high-quality 4K OLED microdisplays and controllers for intuitive interaction with three-dimensional objects (photo). Enabling designers and engineers to…
Complex Chemistry Demands Precise Process Control
An advanced control system helps alleviate workflow inefficiencies and reliance on manual adjustments in a complex chemical process Synthesizing principles of engineering and biology, Solugen Inc. (Houston; www.solugen.com) has developed and commercially deployed a unique carbon-negative platform for peroxide manufacturing.…
The Ten Most Common Laboratory Ventilation Mistakes
A laboratory ventilation system that does not work effectively may not keep personnel safe and can produce significant adverse impacts on operations Laboratory personnel treat their ventilation systems as a given. They expect them to be designed right, to always…
Goggles protect eyes from splash, without fogging
The Vader Goggle BKGOG-2010N (photo) is made to keep out splash and maintain vision in the toughest work environments. It is made with BK-Anti-FOG coating, a durable anti-scratch treatment, and D3-rated for droplet and splash protection. Washable and durable, BK-Anti-FOG…
These disconnects have a sloped-top clean design
The new SLPX Series of sloped-top motor disconnects (photo) enable plant operators to more easily prioritize sanitation while meeting requirements for multiple disconnects. Available in three multi-gang enclosure sizes, the stainless-steel SLPX Series features a unique clean design for critical…