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New transfer tubing for biopharmaceutical applications

BioPure silicone transfer tubing provides a safe, reliable and value-based solution for a wide range of bioprocess-fluid-transfer applications, including diagnostics, animal health and biopharmaceutical R&D. Constructed of sterile biocompatible materials, the tubing is USP Class VI compliant and free of…

Rugged ball valves for all types of water-treatment processes

The Ener•G ball valve (photo) is designed for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. The valve is also suitable for various pump-control needs. Valves feature equal-percentage flow characteristics, rugged construction (meeting American Water Works Association standards) and negligible head…

Batch Drying: Maximizing Product Yields

Use the strategies discussed here to maximize the yields of solid products from batch drying vessels Successfully drying a wet solid in a drying vessel does not complete the operation — the dry solids must be removed from the vessel.…

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Updating Legacy Rotating Equipment

A brief look at the benefits of installing modern materials and design upgrades through retrofit projects in chemical plants Modern chemical manufacturing plants depend on the reliable operation of numerous important assets to maintain productivity. Retaining legacy equipment is a…

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Determining Overall Pump Lifecycle Costs

Beyond the purchase price, there are other optimizable costs that will help moderate pump-related expenses, when estimating pump lifecycle costs Facility managers who rely on industrial pumps for the various liquid-transfer duties in their manufacturing processes may occasionally think that…

Programmable pressure switch with IO-Link and display

The new model PSD-4-ECO programmable pressure switch (photo) enables pressure monitoring in machines. With IO-Link version 1.1, the instrument — in a space-saving design and with a two-color display — is a flexible automation solution. The plug-and-play principle enables the…

Conductivity sensors designed for ultra-pure water

The CS700 stainless-steel conductivity sensor (photo) covers a wide variety of applications, but is particularly effective with ultra-pure water. The sensors offer an adjustable insertion length to fit any installation type. The sensors are constructed of heavy-duty 316 stainless steel…

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Technology Profile: Polyoxymethylene Production

This column is based on “Polyoxymethylene from Methanol and Acetic Anhydride – Cost Analysis,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/polyoxymethylene-production-cost. Polyoxymethylene (also known as POM and polyacetal resin) is a thermoplastic polymer fiber. Owing to…

Sustainability Snapshot: Making Practical Progress

In their own words, sustainability leaders from the chemical process industries provide insight about their practical success and ongoing goals in improving environmental performance Considerations about environmental sustainability are permeating all levels of the global economy, as companies realize that…

A comprehensive digital platform for chemical data discovery

Chemtiva is a new digital platform that is designed to help users make informed decisions regarding commercial feasibility, compliance and safety of products. Chemtiva integrates leading scientific and commercial information into a single platform addressing information and data needs and…