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Smart lockout-tagout adds another layer of security

This company now offers Virtual Lockout-Tagout (vLOTO) capabilities with its Connect Power User Plans. vLOTO allows companies to control remote access to equipment, ensuring the safety and security of workers and equipment during critical operations. If a worker needs to…

Quickly contain leaking flanges and valves

The Xtreme Shell (photo) provides fast containment of a leaking flange, valve or any other connection point, virtually eliminating the costs of emergency shutdowns and the need for emergency repairs related to pipe flange and valve leaks, says the manufacturer.…

Effective field calibration for force-measuring equipment

This company has introduced two new portable calibration machines (photo) — the PCM, with a 2,000-lb f capacity, and the BCM, with a 10,000-lb f capacity. The PCM is capable of calibrating various types of load cells, hand-held force gages,…

Non-contacting RVDT sensors are shock and vibration resistant

The RV Series of rotary variable differential transformer (RVDT) position sensors (photo) offer highly accurate angular displacement measurement of rotating elements, such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, actuators, throttlers and tensioners. With a shaft that rotates a full 360…

This data manager has extensive communications capabilities

The Memograph M RSG45 advanced data manager DIN rail version (photo) is an intelligent remote device with extensive communication capabilities for use as an edge device for getting data to cloud-based servers, as well as general industrial internet of things…

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Technology Profile: Polychloroprene Production

This column is based on the report “Polychloroprene Production – Cost Analysis,” published by Intratec. It can be found at the following URL: www.intratec.us/analysis/polychloroprene-production-cost. The need to find a substitute for natural rubber during World War II boosted the development…

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Facts at your Fingertips: Distillation

Computer-generated simulations of distillation processes are often validated experimentally. This reference discusses three concepts that influence comparisons between experimental results and simulation predictions: vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) of the components; relative liquid-to-vapor flowrates (L/V ratios in the column); and vapor-liquid contactor…

Safely store acids with these dedicated cabinets

This company’s acid storage cabinets (photo) are specifically designed for the storage of corrosive chemicals and are available in 12-, 18-, 24-, 30-, 36-, 42-, and 48-in. widths, with a standard height of 35 in. and a standard depth of…

Achieve faster temperature calibration

The Jofra CTC-1205 compact temperature calibrator (photo) covers a temperature range of 100 to 1,205°C (212 to 2,201°F), with accuracy of±0.2°C (±0.36°F), and stability to±0.1°C (±0.18°F) for the total temperature range, along with improved calibration times when compared to its…

Readily integrate ERP systems with this asset performance manager

AllAssets is a new software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform for asset performance management that enables optimization of inspection and maintenance activities. Chief among the features offered by AllAssets is robust integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems from a variety of providers,…