steute Schaltgeräte The advantages of wireless communication are particularly obvious in the case of foot controls; there are no cables to trip over or restrict movements. With the RF GFI/GFIS series (photo), engineers not only can take advantage of such…
Netzsch Mohnopumpen The aBP-Module (photo) is an intelligent feeding system for progressing cavity pumps for the prevention of bridging. It consists of a top hopper with two inner spoked wheels, which create the effect of moving hopper walls that impart…
Rosemount Tank Radar The new Raptor system is a complete range of tank-gauging instrumentation, including high-performance, non-contact radar level gauges; temperature and pressure transmitters; water-interface sensors; and inventory management software. Tank hubs are used to communicate with the measuring instruments…
Zeppelin Systems The Horizontal Cooler EFF (photo) delivers efficient cooling due to a newly designed vessel system and a newly developed, cooled mixing tool with large surface area. The Thermplate mixing vessel consists of a double-wall plate system that is…
Bartec By measuring the hydrocarbon (HC) dew point and the moisture in natural gas, the Hygrophil HCDT (photo) monitors the quality of the gas while reliably protecting the plant. The measuring system consists of the display unit Hydrophil F 5673,…
Dräger Safety The X-zone 5000 (photo) combines the advantages of mobile and stationary gas measurement, making it suitable for situations with increased security needs, such as maintenance and industrial plants. Up to six combustible and toxic gases can be measured.…
Water-supply issues are emerging as a national concern with certain sectors coming under increasing scrutiny. This is certainly the case with the ethanol industry. State discharge regulations dictate that plant designs incorporate technological solutions to minimize water use. These designs…
The production of biotechnology-based chemicals, while still a niche operation in terms of global chemical production, is demonstrating double-digit growth, says a recent SRI Consulting report*. Enabled by rapid advances in industrial biotechnology and significant increases in the price of…
Haines Guiot Ramsey Oakley Marcotte Peter Ferris becomes president and CEO of Dur-A-Flex (E. Hartford, Conn.), a manufacturer of epoxies, urethane, methyl methacrylate and colored aggregates. Plasticolors, Inc. (Ashtabula, Ohio), a manufacturer of custom colorants and chemical dispersions, names Larry…
Removing very fine metal particles from milk powder Goudsmit Magnetic Systems Developed in collaboration with Friesland Campina Doma, this improved version of the rotating clean-flow magnet (photo) removes very fine metal particles from whey powder. And due to its renewed…