This company’s Ecobulk intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) have been widely used in the industry. The modular design enables them to be configured to suit numerous requirements, including: providing special protection for highly permeable filling products; meeting the high hygiene standards…
Industrial mobile apps help chemical processors overcome process, maintenance and inventory issues Due to the portability and propagation of smartphones and tablets, mobility is all around us. Plugging in on the fly has become second nature in our personal lives…
Traditional classes of drying equipment are being adapted for use in a growing number of applications, and more complex analysis and process control are helping to optimize processes The chemical process industries (CPI) are full of processes in which a…
Waterborne polyurethane brings functionality to textiles Waterborne polyurethane coatings (photo) bring a range of functionalities, effects, finishes and color to textile materials for textile applications ranging from fashion and sportswear to automotive upholstery and protective gloves. This company’s family of…
Determination of pH is a critical and ubiquitous operation whenever water is used in the chemical process industries (CPI). This one-page reference provides a review of pH chemistry and information on pH measurement equipment in CPI applications. Chemistry of pH…
The VHSC range (photo) of standalone or integrated dust collectors and vacuum cleanup conveyors are designed for high-volume air movement, providing dust control that meets ATEX-certified and explosion-proof standards for any powder having a minimum ignition energy (MIE) greater than…
The new LiquiSonic V10 (photo) is an inline analytical solution for determining the concentration of process liquids. The sensors and controllers of the new V10 generation have advanced technological components, functional design and valuable features that increase user benefits, says…
The Inflatable Seal Mechanical Interlock system for the Roto-Flate spherical valve (photo) enhances reliability and causes the valve to fail closed and inflated in the case of electric or pneumatic loss. The mechanical interlock prevents the inflatable seal from inflating…
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…
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…