Simplified access to corrosion-monitoring data In January, this company introduced the Plantweb Insight Inline Corrosion application (photo) to provide the oil-and-gas industry real-time interpretation and analysis of critical data that helps prioritize maintenance and make informed integrity decisions. The Plantweb…
Wireless transmitters save on level sensor installation Reduce the cost and complexity of installing a silo inventory-management system using this company’s wireless-communication solutions. A simple point-to-point configuration eliminates the hassle and cost of running wires. Point-to-multipoint systems are easily scaled…
New version of drive-analyzer app now available At SPS 2019 (Nuremberg, Germany; November 26–28), this company presented its latest solutions for smart and networked drive technology (photo). By networking entire drive systems, machine and plant builders, as well as users,…
Safe combustible-dust-explosion isolation Isolation is essential to protect adjoining system components against the spread of combustible dust explosions. Tanks, silos, dust collectors and other equipment are usually connected by pipelines through which, if an explosion occurs, fire and pressure spread…
Label applicator with enhanced IoT capabilities The Herma 500 Label Applicator (photo) is an internet-of-things (IOT)-enabled machine utilizing realtime metrics to optimize production efficiency and consistency, even in a multi-factory setting. Capable of achieving labeling speeds up to 200 m/min,…
Wireless condition monitoring for rotating machinery Last month, this company introduced the Sulzer Sense wireless IoT condition-monitoring system (photo). The solution includes wireless sensors that are attached to a pump, agitator, motor or any rotating equipment. The sensors measure temperature…
A mobile app to access on-demand fan information This fan and blower manufacturer has introduced a mobile app (photo) to help users find information about their fans and order replacement parts. Using the app, users can access fan information on-demand,…
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…
Self-priming, liquid-ring pumps enable hygienic operation The CFS AS/ASH Series of pumps (photo) use a self-priming, liquid-ring hygienic design. They are manufactured in cast 316L stainless steel and are electropolished as standard, so they have no “dead spots” that could…
Handheld camera detects fugitive vapor leaks The FLIR GF620 (photo) is a high-definition, handheld optical-gas-imaging (OGI) camera that is designed to help oil-and-gas industry professionals detect invisible leaks of hydrocarbons, such as methane and common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Equipped…