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This boiler-treatment technology is now FDA approved

This company’s Solus AP boiler-treatment solution has recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Admin. (FDA) for use across regulated industries where steam comes into contact with food products. Solus AP is an all-polymer technology in a stable,…

A single-unit separation system for recovering liquids and solids

The MRS-30 model material recovery station is designed to automatically separate liquids from solids within a single, self-contained unit that features a proprietary screening panel set inside a leak-proof, bulk plastic container to screen out and capture solid particles and…

This auto-start sterilizer requires no pre-heating

The SteriMax Smart sterilizer uses specifically focused infrared light (IR) to sterilize inoculating loops at temperatures of 750 to 1,000°C in 5–10 s without any preheating. IR sensor technology enables an auto-start functionality. The device’s annealing tube is constructed of…

These pressure transmitters address issues with drift

The 4400 and 4600 hammer-union pressure transmitters are designed for use in hazardous areas, where pressures can reach 20,000 psi. Available with intrinsically safe or explosion-proof approvals, these transmitters have been laboratory- tested for shock and vibration resistance, and are…

A robust flowmeter designed for superheated steam

The Optisonic 8300 is a two-beam ultrasonic flowmeter for superheated steam that is capable of handling high flowrates with 1% measuring accuracy. Built for longterm use, the flowmeter has no exposed cables or sensitive elements, and features a full-bore flow…

Optimizing Flare Operation Through Proper Design

Flare problems are often caused by the seal systems that are designed to control air ingress. Follow these troubleshooting guidelines to improve design and ensure safe, reliable flare operation Flares are used to dispose of unwanted hydrocarbon gases. One common…

An industrial tablet PC for use in hazardous areas

The Agile X industrial tablet PC (photo) is said to be the world’s thinnest, purpose-built UL Division 2 and ATEX Zone 2 device for enterprise use in rugged environments. Wireless LAN and optional LTE modules on the Agile X provide…

These process-control systems conform to safety standards

SysCon control systems (photo) can be custom-designed for virtually any industrial process, including mixing, pumping, chemical dosing, dilution, heat exchange, separation, drying and waste treatment. Based on process-logic control schemes, these systems are routinely supplied with a recipe-sequencing program, calibration…

A precise piston pump with minimal energy expenditure

The new piston diaphragm pumps of the model series R 509.1 (photo) add to the sera dosing-pump product repertoire with eccentric screw adjusters. The operating range of the new 509.1 piston diaphragm pumps varies from 6.5 to 81 L/h at…

Improved fire safety for pneumatic control systems

Now FM-approved, FireChek thermal shutoffs with resettable memory-shape alloy (photo) can be used to automatically shut down a pneumatic control system when a nearby fire occurs, or when the ambient temperature reaches 135, 150 or 165°F. The testing and resetting…