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A compact pressure gage system for emission control

The new Emission Control Gauge (EMICOgauge; photo) pressure-measuring system features the assembly of a model 2xx.30 pressure gage in a safety version in accordance with EN 837-1 (S3) and a valve to prevent fugitive emissions. An easily rotating adapter with…

Compact relay modules for use in hazardous areas

Two new relay modules have been added to this company’s product range for hazardous areas in Zone 1. The series 9174 and 9177 (photo) relay modules enable a.c. and d.c. loads to be switched using the Ex e and Ex…

A filter to recover and recycle valuable battery chemicals

Launched last month, the energy- and water-efficient AC (activated carbon) filter responds to the market’s increasing demand for advanced and sustainable battery-metals processing technologies. The modular AC filtration technology (photo) is designed for smaller side streams of copper and other…

Controlling Particle Characteristics with Agglomeration

Solids-handling processes and downstream process steps can benefit greatly from carefully controlled particle characteristics. Presented here is guidance on how agitation agglomeration techniques can achieve desired particle properties Throughout the diverse sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI), the ability…

High-purity pressure gage with reed switch

The 50-mm HPS high-purity pressure gage with reed switch (photo) is ultrasonically cleaned to provide exceptional quality and reliability in ultra-high-purity gas delivery systems. The reed-switch capability provides an additional safety feature through actuating an internal switch that triggers an…

Technology Profile: Production of EPDM Rubber

Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber is a terpolymer elastomer derived from ethylene and propylene, along with small amounts of a non-conjugated diene as a third monomer (Figure 1). With a completely saturated polymer backbone, this random elastomeric copolymer exhibits…

A cloud-based software service for monitoring waterworks

Netilion Water Networks Insights (NWNI; photo) provides reliable monitoring of flow, pressure, temperature, level, water quality and other measurements. This software service connects all levels of water supply systems, empowering service providers and water associations to manage multiple control and…

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Predictive Maintenance Methods

Predictive maintenance (PdM) programs can provide advanced warning of equipment problems and potential failures. This one-page reference provides brief descriptions of six common predictive maintenance methods. Infrared thermography Continuous monitoring of equipment temperature over time has the potential to identify…

A polymer pelletizer for when capacities are high

The Pearlo 350 EAC underwater pelletizing system (photo) has a liquid-heated die plate for high capacities, delivering throughputs of 18,000 kg/h of virgin polymer. The unique cutting-blade design and optimum water- and material-flow conditions within the cutting chamber provide not…

These flow regulators are now available in new sizes

The complete product line of this company's stainless-steel constructed NSF/ANSI 61-certified automatic Flo-Trol valves (photo) are now available. The most recent additions to the Flo-Trol flow-regulator line includes 3/8- through 3-in. models, and standard flow range offerings from 0.19 to…