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Stackable drum racks and sumps prevent chemical spills
This company’s pallet-rack spill-containment sumps (photo) catch spills and drips associated with liquid storage and dispensing, keeping areas neat and safe. Containment sumps positioned beneath the drum rack are manufactured of heavy-gauge steel, which is galvanized for long service life…
Power supply units with IO-Link for field Installation
The compact PSU67 power supply units (photo) ensure energy-efficient, decentralized power supply in modular systems at ambient temperatures of –25 to 70°C. The units have protection to IP67 and are suitable for single- and three-phase applications in modular machine building.…
Connected Plant Conference Show Preview
The 2022 Connected Plant Conference (CPC; www.connectedplantconference.com) will take place May 23–26 in Atlanta, Ga. The event offers a comprehensive technical program, with expert speakers providing insights on the practical aspects of digitalization, as well as updates on state-of-the-art technologies.…
A selection tool for automated process valves
The complete Nelprof valve sizing and selection software for all intelligent automated process valves (photo) is now available as a free web-based tool. With its advanced control-valve selection features, the Nelprof tool allows fast and reliable selection of this company's…
Show Preview: IFAT Munich
IFAT 2022, the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management takes place from May 30 to June 3 at the Munich fairgrounds (www.ifat.de). More than 3,300 exhibitors from 58 countries will be displaying their equipment…
A low-power CH4 sensor with digital and analog capabilities
FlameIR-ME1 is a new methane sensor that uses a solid-state LED optical technology and operates with a low energy consumption. The sensor is compatible with battery-powered operation, allowing the sensor to be used in a wide variety of applications, including…
This absorbent media can prevent carbon-bed fires
This company has launched Sulphasorb 2 (photo), a new activated alumina and carbon chemical-adsorbent media that reduces the risk of carbon-bed fires in paper mills and other critical locations. This upgraded chemisorbent media was designed in response to fire concerns…
Focus on Solids Handling
This bag slitter eliminates dust and reduces waste The MINILux (photo) is an automated food-grade bag slitter constructed to U.S. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) standards with self-contained dust collection and recovery. The MINILux is said to recover 1.5–2% more…
Use these plug valves with slurries and gritty media
This company’s Cam-Centric plug valves (photo) feature 100% port, which makes them a suitable choice for applications where slurries, grit or solids are present. The valves’ eccentric action allows the plug to rotate and lift out of its seated position,…
This gas detector finds volatile substances at very low volumes
The new X-pid gas detector (photo) quickly detects volatile organic substances, such as benzene, even at extremely low concentrations. To determine the concentration of certain hazardous substances, the device combines two measuring modes, optimally supporting strategies for measuring in hazardous…