Equipment & Services
Upgraded HMIs boast brighter screens, better resolution
The recently upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7-in., HG3G-V8 8.4-in., HG3G-VA 10.4-in. and HG4G-VC 12.1-in. human-machine interface (HMI) touchscreen models (photo) are direct replacements for previous models, offering a seamless upgrade path and fitting into the exact same panel cutouts. All HMI programming…
Show Preview: Weftec 2019
The 92nd annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (Weftec; www.weftec.org) will be held September 21–25 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Ill. Weftec features an extensive lineup of technical presentations focused on best practices and new…
Bottling machines thatcount and inspect tablets
At Pack Expo Las Vegas (September 23–25), this company is presenting a monobloc unit (photo) that fills and caps bottles for pills, tablets or capsules. The Compact 12 counter is equipped with special applications to guarantee total product control. One…
Show Preview: Chem Show 2019
From October 22–24, professionals from all sectors of the chemical process industries (CPI) will meet in New York City for the 2019 Chem Show (www.chemshow.com). With over 275 exhibitors, Chem Show’s exhibit hall will feature demonstrations of new process equipment…
A flame-detection system with ultra-high-speed response
This company has introduced a new high-speed deluge module (HSDM) for the Eagle Quantum Premier (EQP) fire- and gas-safety controller (photo). The HSDM expands the capability of the EQP so it can activate ultra-high-speed suppression systems for high-hazard applications. According…
High plant availability and simplified Profibus integration
This company just released version 1.20 of its Modbus-to-Profibus gateways (photo), adding redundancy for critical process-control applications, and adding XML import for simplified integration into Schneider Electric engineering systems. The Modbus-to-Profibus Gateways mbGate PA, mbGate PB and mbGate DP enable…
This multi-gas instrument has been enhanced
The PS200 portable multi-gas detection instrument (photo) now features some new enhancements. One such improvement is a powerful new datalogging capacity that will enable users to capture all relevant calibration and session data over a six-month period. This increased capacity…
Focus on Pipes, Tubing and Fittings
Plastic caps with corrosion inhibitors protect pipe in transit The CorroLogic CorrPlug caps (photo) protect pipe ends, pipe threads and other tubular objects from corrosion, mechanical damage and intrusion (by foreign objects) during storage and shipping. These pipe caps are…
Interlock combines maximum force in a compact package
The new HS1T interlock switch with solenoid (photo) delivers an industry-leading 5,000 N of locking force, with many features included to maximize protection in machine and equipment guarding applications. Such interlock switches are incorporated into machinery and equipment to both…
Modular kit system now has a new electrical connector
The Multiline E multiple and multi-media connector for connecting functional groups to robots and machines now has an additional M12 power plug for providing electrical power. The high-performance M12 connector (photo), which features five pins and L-coding, is designed for…