Freestanding nanowires exhibit ultrahigh elastic-strain limits (of up to 7%) and yield strengths. However, it has been difficult to exploit their properties in bulk composites, due to the mismatch between the elasticity of the nanowires and the elasticity of the…
Squalane, an emollient used in cosmetics, will be the first product of a biotechnology pilot plant now being started up by Nucelis Inc. (San Diego, Calif.; www.nucelis.com), a spin-off from Cibus (also of San Diego). The plant will use Cibus’…
The HydroWhirl Poseidon range of PTFE tank cleaners (photo) has recently been enhanced with additional models and flowrates, as well as improvements in the overall design. The PTFE material of construction ensures that the design is not only hygienic, but…
The new ASM 340 (photo) is a high-performance and durable leak detector for a wide range of applications, from R&D through the industrial coatings market, and can be used for both serial production and maintenance tasks. Both qualitative localization of…
The new two-stage DuoLine rotary-vane vacuum pumps feature a newly developed pump system with optimized cooling. These changes have a significant impact on the pump’s service life, says the manufacturer. The long maintenance intervals, the energy-efficient motors and the optional…
A new range of compact, lightweight motorized valves has been introduced for applications where electric actuation is required. The valves are quiet in use, and can be operated by a 24-V d.c. power supply, or by voltages between 24–48 and…
The ViscoFlux mobile drum-emptying system has been further developed and now has an optional control unit enabling integration into a range of filling processes. For example, an end position cutoff can be integrated into the ViscoFlex so that the pumping…
Polymer-based piping systems offer a number of advantages, along with some limitations, compared to metallic and other non-polymeric pipe materials. The use of thermoplastic piping in the chemical process industries (CPI) must be carefully considered on a case-by-case basis because…
This company’s E-Series Plastic AODD (air-operated double-diaphragm) pumps have been upgraded with electrically conductive polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) diaphragms (photo) to provide safer transfer of chemicals while avoiding electrostatic discharge. As a result, E-Series pumps equipped with conductive PTFE diaphragms can be…
Launched in May, the new semi-hermetic, six-cylinder GEA Block piston compressor HG46 CO2 T has a displacement of 21.8 to 30.3 m3/h. It is said to be the biggest semi-hermetic compressor for transcritical CO2 applications with operating pressures of up…