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A plastic housing protects this flowmeter from corroson

The Rosemount 3100 Series of ultrasonic, non-contacting level transmitters is now available with lightweight plastic (glass-filled nylon) housing with an ingress protection rating up to IP 66/67, which extends the measurement capabilities to harsh environments. Available on the 3101, 3102…

Smart, wireless features for this pressure calibrator

The new CPU6000 model range of CalibratorUnits for pressure utilize tablet technology, Bluetooth communication and new PC calibration software (WIKA-CAL). The new instrument series includes three models: CPU6000-W provides the measured values of the laboratory environment (air pressure, humidity, temperature)…

Determine concentrations with this windowless sensor

The new LiquiSonic food-and-pharma sensor is a concentration analyzer with 3–A approval, making it suitable for applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The sensor measures, for example, the °Plato, °Brix or dry matter content. In combination with a…

AVEVA PDMS delivers major new piping capabilities  

Aveva (Cambridge, U.K.; www.aveva.com) VEVA announced today that it has further strengthened its 3D plant-design software product, AVEVA PDMS. Responding to customer requests, the added enhancements further improve design efficiency on major capital projects. “The focus for this release is…

New LR mobile app saves pressure-equipment manufacturers time and money    

Available from today, a new Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Category Selection calculator application (app), developed by Lloyd's Register Group Ltd. (LR; London, U.K.; www.lr.org), will provide manufacturers with instant access to customized information about the E.U. directive (97/23/EC). The app…

Avoid tangled cables with this wireless alignment module

The wireless version of the ShaftAlign system is said to be the first wireless system in its segment on the market. The optional Bluetooth-based module makes measurement and alignment tasks more convenient by eliminating cable tangles that can interfere with…

A new flowmeter for demanding applications

The New Optisonic 3400 ultrasonic flowmeter is a three-beam, inline device that can be used for both standard and more demanding applications, in terms of process temperature, pressure and high viscosity. This new multipurpose flowmeter offers bi-directional flow measurement independent…

Focus on Sensors

Steute Industrial Controls Inductive sensors for operation in hazardous zones The new line of ATEX-IECEx-certified inductive sensors (photo) is designed for use in Zone 0 and 20 explosive atmospheres and extreme environments. Units are available in M8, M12, M18 and…

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Improve Rotary Equipment Reliability with Checklists

Rotary equipment, such as centrifugal pumps, often represent the heart of plants in the chemical process industries (CPI). A critical factor in the longterm reliability of such equipment is a high-quality design and commissioning process, so that initially, the rotary…

Save gas and optimize oxidation with this system

This ready-to-connect oxidator box (photo) operates on the basis of a high-performance, flexibly configured mass-flow controller. The compact system can automatically regulate the gas quantity needed for oxidation based on different process parameters, to achieve optimal results with minimum gas…