Chemists and engineers from the Performance Materials Segment of Evonik Industries AG (Essen, Germany; www.evonik.com) have developed a new process for making methyl methacrylate (MMA). With a yield of over 90%, the so-called Leading in Methacrylates (LiMA) process can be…
The new TankJet 78 tank cleaner (photo) provides fast, high-impact cleaning of tanks up to 45 ft in diameter. TankJet 78 systems are available in single-hub (two-nozzle) or dual-hub (four-nozzle) designs. The unit is built to withstand extremely harsh chemicals…
This company’s MegaPress stainless-steel press fittings (photo) are said to dramatically reduce the time required to make pipe repairs compared to other pipe joining systems, leading to shorter periods of production downtime. MegaPress fittings are equipped with this company’s patented…
The Kek cone mill (photo) can handle a wide range of feed material to produce diverse products for intermediate sizing in both wet and dry granulation processes. According to the manufacturer, the Kek cone mill provides a gentle, low-energy form…
The PC-5000 Series meter for sensing particulate matter (photo) is wall-mountable and can display and log calculated particle mass concentrations with the option to incorporate sensors for additional environmental parameters, such as total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), carbon dioxide (CO…
Last month, this company introduced the PV4 and PV6 piston valves (photo) for isolation purposes. They are available in NPT and SW versions, in sizes from½ to 2 in., in either forged carbon steel or forged stainless steel. These valves…
The Free Flex condensing boiler (photo) offers a thermal efficiency of 95% and features a weld-free design. Free Flex permits field access to the heat exchanger for cleaning, as well as tube replacement, making it the only repairable condensing boiler…
This company recently introduced a magnetic filter (photo) that captures very tiny iron particles (as small as 1µm in diameter) in industrial liquids, such as lubricating oil, solvents and coolants. Removing iron particles from such products reduces damage to machines…
The new EA15 electric actuator (photo) is designed for small-diameter, open/close ball-valve applications in chemical processing, refrigeration and water-treatment facilities. Key features included in the standard package are: open/close limit switches; seven-segment error code display; adjustable internal heating element; and…
Stonchem 444 is a spray-applied vertical lining system (photo) formulated to resist corrosion and abrasion and protect underlying substrates from a broad range of chemicals, including most petroleum-based products, salts, acids and alkalis. Approved for potable water storage tanks of…