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DP transmitters for hard-to-access locations

The Series 629C-RS wet/wet differential pressure (DP) transmitter with remote sensors (photo) is ideal for remotely monitoring differential pressure in chillers, heat exchangers and pumps. For hard-to-access applications, the RS option of the 629C differential pressure transmitters comes with remote-mountable…

These flame arrestors decrease leakage and vibration risks

BelGAS FM flame arrestors (photo) stop ignited vapors from traveling backward into a vent line or tank, preventing explosions, burns and other hazards. The flame arrestor product line includes critical safety equipment, such as burner arrestors, inline arrestors, stack arrestors…

Technology Profile: Bio-based Butanediol Production

This column is based on “Bio-Butanediol Production from Glucose,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/butanediol-production-cost. Butanediol (BDO) refers to all butylene glycol isomers. The most common isomer — 1,4-butanediol — is a versatile intermediate chemical…

Realtime, easy-access diagnostics for PLCs

ICS Monitoring (photo) is a realtime diagnostics solution for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The ICS platform supports the troubleshooting of PLC-based control systems by helping to find the origin of a problem more quickly and reduce downtime. ICS Monitoring simplifies…

Online condition monitoring for turbomachinery

Machine Sentry MSO1 (photo) is a low-cost, high-speed online condition-based-monitoring (CBM) system offering realtime management of safety- and business-critical assets ranging from standard rotating equipment to advanced turbomachinery, such as power generators. The device captures critical vibration data to be…

A new technology for managing seals

This company’s Viewin Technology greatly facilitates seal identification and maintenance by providing wireless record-keeping in a mobile app (photo). Users can access relevant seal information immediately, even when equipment is running. Each ViewIn-enabled seal is equipped with RFID tags that…

Small-footprint drives for laboratory fluid transfer

The new Masterflex L/S variable-speed console drives (photo) sit neatly on a bench or in a fume hood in any laboratory, providing simple operation with single-turn speed control. These drives accept nine different Masterflex L/S peristaltic-pump-head types. With a flow…

Oil-free air compressors meet emissions standards

This company has released a new fleet of 100% oil-free air (OFA) compressors (photo) that are compliant with the most stringent emissions standards in North America, feature ISO class 0 air out and deliver 1,600 ft 3 /min at air…

New low-noise fans are oil-free to prevent contamination risks

The new Direct Drive high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan (photo) produces no noise and uses no oil. The lack of gears reduces noise, while the absence of oil means the Direct Drive HVLS fan eliminates any opportunity for contamination. The fan…

New series of monitors expands detection for specialty gases

The Pac 6000, 6500, 8000 and 8500 personal single-gas monitors (photo) detect not only standard gases, such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide and oxygen (Pac 6000 and 6500), but also special gases, such as ozone, phosgene and nitrogen…