Equipment & Services
WEFTEC Show Preview
Presented by The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.; www.wef.org), the Weftec 2016 conference and exhibition will take place Sept. 24–28 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La. In addition to an exhibit hall featuring nearly 1,000 exhibitors, this…
Expansion joints now certified for handling potable water
This company’s line of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) spool-type expansion joints has received NSF/ANSI 61 certification for equipment that comes in contact with either potable water or products that support the production of potable water. The certification applies to…
Stainless-steel mixers designed for hygienic applications
The Lightnin SSi (stainless-steel inline; photo) and SSO (stainless-steel offset) mixers use high-efficiency gearing to match individual application needs and are specifically designed to meet the high standards required by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and food-and-beverage industries. The mixers are suitable…
Stop liquid leaks with this emergency pipe-repair kit
This company has developed a kit that can be used to seal leaks in high-pressure pipes (photo). The system uses specially formulated rubber patches that are slid over a leak and held in place by ratchet straps. The kits can…
Eliminate waterhammer with this descaling poppet valve
This company’s new proportional poppet valve (photo) for descaling applications is said to last three to five times longer than traditional poppet valves. By eliminating the effects of waterhammer and system shock, this poppet-valve technology promotes safety in the plant…
A new variable-speed gear for lower speed ranges
The Vorecon variable-speed planetary gear provides speed control with maximum reliability and low lifecycle costs. With the new NX series (photo), this company has now further developed the proven principle specifically for applications in the low power range (up to…
This modular mini-bioreactor system has scaleup potential
The new ambr 250 modular system (photo) is an innovative benchtop mini bioreactor system for parallel fermentation or cell culture. This system combines a unique single-use bioreactor vessel and expandable system design to offer bioprocess scientists access to advanced benchtop…
Focus on Valves
Rotary valve controls the flow of powders and granules The Coperion ZRD Heavy-Duty Premium rotary valve (photo) is designed for industrial applications with pressure differentials up to 1.5 barg (21 psig), and temperatures to 100°C (212°F); higher-temperature versions are also…
Automated sample handling for particle analysis data
The FlowCam ALH automated liquid-handling system (photo) automatically processes up to 96 samples per run without requiring human involvement or supervision. This eliminates the potential for human error in sample handling and pipetting, and ensures that data are accurate. Ideal…
These hygienic pumps are easy to clean and quick to strip
The range of CSF CS, CSA and CSM centrifugal pumps (photo) are capable of handling capacities from 1 to 550 m3/h at heads up to 155 m. These pumps possess the ease of cleaning and maintenance that are necessary for…