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New shaft seals for screw conveyors

The AM CEMA shaft seal (photo) has been designed specifically for Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) screw conveyors. The AM CEMA shaft seal utilizes a positive air- or inert-gas- purge to create a barrier between the shaft and seal, eliminating…

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Professional Calibration Supports Operational Excellence

Apart from ensuring the conformity of the process and the quality of the product, professional calibration, first and foremost, improves the quality of the process At many plants in the chemical process industries (CPI), measurement instrumentation is usually calibrated during…

Ensure safe handling and storage of combustible liquids

The FLT93 switch (photo) is a ruggedized, liquid-level and flow sensor that helps processors comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 safety requirements, which aim to reduce hazards associated with the storage, handling and use of flammable…

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A one-step route to bioplastic monomers

Aerobic oxidation of a biomass-derived substrate [5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural; HMF] in methanol and ethylene glycol produces monomers MFDC — the methyl ester of furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) — and HEFDC — the ethylene glycol ester of FDCA. These monomers are recognized as crucial…

New control system for multi-burner applications

The Kromschröder BCU 4 Series control platform (photo) for multi-burner applications is designed for directly ignited or pilot/main burners of unlimited capacity in intermittent or continuous operation, and for modulated or step-controlled gas burners. The series consists of three new…

New automatic filters integrate two stages into a single vessel

The CSF-ABW two-stage backwash filter (photo) is a fully automatic water-filtration system that is contained within a single vessel. The first stage is a coarse-screen flushing filter with a 1/8–1/2-in. slotted screen for quick self-cleaning. The second stage is a…

Pump hazardous media at flowrates up to 1,200 m3/h

This company has launched a new pump size in its established MKP product range. With this new pump size, it is now possible to transfer hazardous media at higher flowrates using the efficient, rugged and safe magnetic drive pumps. The…

New control-panel portfolio for challenging installations

The CP600-Pro (photo) is a premium human-machine interface (HMI) control panel that features a true-glass touchscreen and a strong aluminum front frame that ensures IP66 protection. The device can operate in temperatures from –4 to 140°F. Available in five different…

Pressure sensors with capacitive touchpads

The new pressure sensors of the PS+ Series (photo) can be commissioned particularly easily and provide reliable measurements with intuitive operation. Overhead mounting is possible, since sensor heads can be rotated over a range of 340 deg. After the sensor…

Optimize scheduling with this AI-based system

This company has released Version 2.5 of its Oritames Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system (photo), which incorporates autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for improved planning and schedule optimization, as well as improved modeling of sequence-dependent setups, batching and time…