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Eliminate manual fluid transfers with these pumps

Michael Smith Engineers The Finish Thompson EF drum pump (photo) includes a shorter 16-in. tube length option that is ideal for transferring liquids, such as oils, acids and detergents from small drums, buckets and carboys. The pump is capable of…

A Silcone Gasket that Properly Binds to Powder-Coated Metals

This firm’s silicone-foam gaskets, its closed-cell silicone sponge enclosure-gaskets and its cushioning-pads are now outfitted with two high-strength, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesives: A 3M 9485 acrylic adhesive for binding thick silicone-sponge gaskets to most metal surfaces and a 3M 9490LE acrylic…

This Compact Pump Delivers 10 gal/min Flowrates

This close-coupled plunger pump features top performance in a space-saving footprint. The compact, single-extended shaft 7CP plunger pump (photo) delivers 10 gal/min, and mounts onto a motor using a bell housing and flexible coupling. Two close-coupled, motor-pump units are available…

This Angle Valve is Tough and Safe Enough for Chlorine Railcars

Now upgraded for use in chlorine-railcar and tanker-truck transportation, the A-713-ML angle valve is approved for use in railcar service by the Association of American Railroads. A plug-style, soft-seated and self-centering valve, the A-713 is constructed of a Monel body…

Control Actuators with this Compact System

The ¼- and ½-in. Actuator Control System (ACS) is a compact range of standard, explosion-proof systems for the control of actuators on process valves. The range comprises solenoid-, spool- and manual-reset valves as well as filter regulators, and may also…

These Blower Packages are Ready to Operate on Delivery

For applications ranging from pneumatic conveying to aeration wastewater treatment, this manufacture offers a variety of pressure and vacuum blower packages (photo) that are ready to operate — shipped completely assembled and pre-piped. All packages feature a modular base/discharge silencer,…

Crevice-free valves for critical aseptic control

Eliminating areas that might increase the potential for bacterial growth, such as traps and crevices, is important in the design requirement for control valves used in aseptic applications. This firm offers a range of valves (photo) that incorporate these features.…

Achieve low pressures with this combination system

The Hydrotwin (photo) is a compact vacuum-pump package that guarantees a vacuum level down to 5 mbar (absolute) — previously not achievable by conventional stand-alone liquid-ring vacuum pumps, says the manufacturer. Capacities of up to 2,000 m 3 /h can…

Ball valves for high-pressure applications

The new VB-15 and VB-65 ball valves will be launched at Achema. These valves are said to be safe and reliable, and are suitable for high-temperature or high-pressure applications. The VB-15 (photo) consists of three pieces and four bolts to…

A positive displacement alternative for syringe pumps

Cheminert Models M6 and M50 liquid handling pumps (photo) are a new option for precision handling of liquids and gases, producing a bidirectional, pulseless flow with a range of over six orders of magnitude (10 nL/min to 10 mL/min for…