Plant Watch Arkema starts up photocure resin expansion in China April 11, 2019 — Arkema (Colombes, France; www.arkema.com) started up the 30% capacity extension of its photocure liquid-resin production plant in Nansha, located near Canton, China. This new production line…
The newest release of this company’s Cyber Integrity platform, Version 6.3, includes risk analytics to continuously measure and identify cybersecurity risks to multi-vendor OT (operational technology) endpoints, as well as forensic analysis capabilities that provide deep insight into the impact…
The NCR-84 is an 80-GHz radar used for continuous, non-contact level measurement in demanding liquid conditions, including excessive steam, vapor, condensation or surface foam. The signal is focused in a very narrow beam angle, allowing for precise aiming to avoid…
To curb global marine and air pollution, stricter limits on the sulfur dioxide content of marine exhaust gases stipulated by the E.U. and International Maritime Organization (IMO) will apply beginning in 2020. From an engineering point of view, this can…
The Quad Pulse Package 2 (QPP2) dust collector (photo) has two main filter cartridges designed to handle air volumes from 590 to 1,765 ft 3 /min. The QPP2 also features a cleanable filter system that allows manufacturers to run continuous…
The HDC fluidized bed dryer (photo) operates in open systems, as well as in closed, inert-gas loops to keep dried granules in evenly floating, fluidized motion. Besides standard setups for such high-capacity applications as soda, polymer and fertilizer drying, for…
The Universal Environmental Technology (UET) reactor (photo) is an electrochemical treatment system that balances process water, allowing it to be reused for multiple cycles. The technology offers multiple benefits, including water conservation, cost reductions, elimination of nearly all chemicals during…
Model 1550 and 1553 pressure gages from this company’s U.S. Gauge range (photo) are liquid-filled, which protects the internals from vibrations and pulsations encountered when the gages are mounted on pumps or compressors. Furthermore, liquid filling makes the gage easier…
The model PSM-700 rugged pressure switch (photo) offers a switch differential adjustable over a wide range, very high repeatability. The PSM-700 has a UL-listed micro switch that switches at electrical powers up to 250 V a.c. and 10 A. With…
This company has launched a new smart manufacturing platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), said to be the first to be built specifically for operational technology (OT) users designed for legacy processes and facilities. This new platform enables engineers to…