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Centrifugal pumps can benefit from this new service platform

This company recently launched its Energy Optimization Service (photo) for centrifugal pumps in energy-intensive industries. This service is designed to create new best-practice standards for the operation of centrifugal pumps across their lifecycle. The solution brings together digital analysis, machine…

New flowmeters enhance non-intrusive measurement accuracy

The Flexim Fluxus/PIOX 731 Series (photo) is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters designed to offer flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 Series feature high-performance volumetric and mass-flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional…

Regenerative blowers with premium corrosion resistance

Rotron CP and EN regenerative blowers (photo) are engineered to provide safety and efficiency in hazardous and corrosive environments. Constructed from aluminum, these blowers are naturally spark- and corrosion-resistant, distinguishing them from other blowers that are typically made of steel…

Mobile spectroscopy solutions for plastics and textiles

This company’s PAL Two (photo) is a new handheld spectrometer technology used for identifying various plastics and textiles, specifically in recycling processes. Designed with ergonomics in mind, PAL Two allows for single-handed operation, making it user-friendly and convenient. Additionally, it…

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Valve Actuator Types

Actuators are attached to the control mechanism of a valve to replace a manual lever or handle, and they control the position of a valve (open, closed or specific position) remotely and automatically. In industrial applications, numerous types of actuators…

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Pilot planned for electrochemical extraction of REEs and other critical metals

Construction is planned for a pilot plant that will demonstrate a modular electrochemical technology for extracting rare-earth elements (REEs) and nickel from industrial wastes, such as coal ash. The startup Blueshift (Boston, Mass.; www.buildblueshift.com) recently announced venture capital funds that…

Ensure maximum protection for floating roofs with these seals

Designed to deliver durability and emissions control, the FlexCore liquid-mounted seal flor floating-roof tank applications ensures a superior vapor-tight seal by combining a reliable foam-log core with Armor Fabric vapor-barrier seal fabric. This design not only reduces emissions and already…

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Plant Watch: May 2025

Plant Watch Altana scales up production of UV-curing resins and 3D-printing materials April 14, 2025 — Altana AG (Wesel, Germany; www.altana.com) has scaled up the production of ultraviolet (UV) curing resins for industrial additive serial production. The company also started…

Focus: Solids Storage and Handling

This conveyor accommodates discharge heights up to 40 ft The Helix® flexible screw conveyor (photo) is designed to excel in multiple applications, from bulk material transport to precise batching and blending, effectively accommodating powders, granules and irregularly shaped materials. The…

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SAFs from multiple feedstocks at lower cost

A pilot project completed at the end of last year demonstrated the ability of a technology to convert a range of feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at lower cost than current ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) processes. Universal Fuel Technologies (UniFuel; Los…