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Use these electromagnetic flowmeters for batching

New MIM electromagnetic flowmeters (photo) provide accurate readings in a space-saving design. With extensive options for onsite programming, they are suitable for a wide variety of applications, particularly in batching operations, such as matching media during coating of tablets or…

New protective clothing handles high-pressure water

The company is augmenting its Livmoa range of single-use protective clothing to include to new Livmoa 4000 products (photo) for high-pressure water applications, such as those in waste-disposal sites or any type of heavy-duty cleaning task. Furthermore, in subsequent months,…

Plant Watch: February 2021

Plant Watch Linde to build world’s largest PEM electrolyzer in Germany January 14, 2021 — Linde plc (Guildford, U.K.; www.linde.com) will build, own and operate the world’s largest proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer plant at the Leuna Chemical Complex in Germany.…

A new explosion-isolation device with patented features

The Interceptor-QV explosion-isolation device (photo) uses a patented system where a differential pressure switch continuously monitors the pressure drop across the mesh cartridge, alerting operators if buildup of dust occurs on the mesh. The core feature of the Interceptor-QV is…

Flexible, cut-resistant gloves for manufacturing and construction

SmartCut BKCR2403 cut-resistant gloves (photo) are designed for jobs that not only need cut and abrasion resistance, but still require a focus on long-wearing grip, dexterity and flexibility. This light-duty, cut-resistant glove offers ANSI Cut Resistance Level 2 protection balanced…

A microreactor for continuous formation of Grignard reagents

Today, synthetic routes to about 10% of the top 50 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) include one or more Grignard reactions, which are used to form C–C bonds. Normally, the reaction is performed batch-wise in continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTRs), with Grignard…

A tool for device commissioning and advanced certification

The new Opticheck DTM (photo) was recently introduced for device commissioning and in-situ verification. This expands the company’s myDevice smart tools product line. Opticheck DTM is a device-commissioning product that services a diverse array of operating systems. It offers advanced…

Protecting Steam Systems from Corrosion

Steam and condensate-return systems can be susceptible to unique forms of corrosion. This overview explains how to prevent or minimize such issues Steam is utilized for process heating and other applications at thousands of industrial plants in the chemical process…

This immersion sensor is now certified for hazardous areas

The LiquiSonic ultrasonic sensor is suitable for determining concentration and density of process liquids, as well as for monitoring crystallization, polymerization and phase separation. The Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL) has now confirmed and certified the suitability of the LiquiSonic 40-40…

This platform for shift handover now includes health data

This company’s Shiftconnector digital manufacturing software (photo) for the processing industries can now be integrated with the Cleared4 employee-health monitoring platform. This partnership aims to promote healthy, safe and reliable production at manufacturing plants. This combined software platform is said…