Data analytics, connectivity and machine learning are helping processors maintain facilities in a more cost-efficient way Modern technologies, such as smart sensors, data analytics, the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and machine learning, are changing the face of maintenance to…
Protect plant assets from cybersecurity threats The fully integrated Claroty Platform (photo) incorporates realtime vulnerability monitoring and network “hygiene” insights with attack-vector analysis capabilities, allowing industrial asset owners to better protect industrial control systems from cyberattacks. The system includes a…
An automatic calibration-reminder system has been added to the XP2i pressure gage (photo). The new system greatly reduces the possibility of using gages after their calibration dates and potentially incurring regulatory fines. Manual record-keeping and notifications are replaced by customizable…
The new KB220 pump (photo) operates at flowrates up to 810 gal/min in sand and slurry dewatering applications. The 30-h.p. addition to the KB Series is available in 460- or 575-V versions and offers a maximum head of up to…
The Ultima X5000 gas monitor is now being offered with the new XIR Plus infrared (IR) sensor to provide enhanced detection of carbon dioxide (CO2). The monitor continuously detects CO2 levels and issues alarm commands when the gas is present…
The Compact Torsion Swivel (CTS) hose loader (photo) features a fully integrated internal torsion spring for a streamlined profile and has been engineered to replace existing FMC TL loaders or any loaders installed in applications where space is limited. The…
The HM 665 crimping machine (photo) offers an opening stroke of more than 180 mm and an opening diameter of 580 mm (without dies). Using this company’s unique slide-bearing technology, the HM 665 can be used to crimp industrial hoses…
This company’s dual-keyed rigid couplings (photo) feature axial and annular keyways to provide additional security for high torque and axial-load applications. The couplings are suitable for heavy, suspended loads on shafts used in mixers, pumps, fans and related drive systems.…
This column is based on “Acrylonitrile Production from Propylene,” a report published by Intratec. It can be found at: www.intratec.us/analysis/acrylonitrile-e11a. The highly reactive compound acrylonitrile (AN) contains a carbon-carbon double bond conjugated with a nitrile group. The chemical became important…
Learning what can degrade heat-transfer-fluid quality can help minimize potentially negative effects Organic heat transfer fluids (HTFs) are robust workhorses that are quite stable both thermally and chemically. However, they can yield to attacks from powerful or sometimes even subtle…