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A new line of motion controllers with programmable automation
This company’s line of controllers for ultrasonic direct-drive motors and positioning stages offer responsiveness for a range of user requirements, including precision positioning and handling. The small-footprint C-877.1U11 single-axis controller (photo) and low-cost two-axis controller are among the product line’s…
Show Preview – AFS Society Spring Meeting 2016
The American Filtration and Separations (AFS) Society (Nashville, Tenn.; www.afssociety.org) will be holding the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Filtration & Separations Conference and Expo (www.spring.afssociety.org) in Houston on May 9–11, 2016. Focusing on both mechanical and chemical means to promote…
This gas-standard generator allows for automatic control
The 491Flex Calibration Gas Standards Generator (photo) is an update of the 491M manual system, retaining the modular construction and expandability of the previous model, but replacing the analog controls with the computer-controlled FlexStream system. Other features include capabilities for…
In-house nitrogen production for maximum independence
The centerpiece of this company’s line of closely tailored nitrogen-generating solutions is the N2 generator selected from the N 7 P to N 56 P range (photo). Closely tailored to the N2 demand, it delivers purity grades of up to…
Neutralize static in film and sheet production
This company’s Ionizing Air Knives (photo) neutralize static that can attract dust and contaminants, and stop static discharges that can damage electronic equipment and shock personnel. With this technology, a static neutralizing bar generates positively and negatively charged ions, which…
Android devices for use in hazardous locations
In addition to the Agile X Windows-based 10.1-in. tablet PC system, this company now offers two smaller Android devices that are certified for hazardous areas. The Lumen X4 is a 4.3-in. industrial mobile computer, and the Lumen X7 is a…
Modular drying systems for extremely dry process air
This company’s Dry-Tec product line contains modular systems for use with extremely dry process air, enabling processes to achieve dewpoint temperatures as low as –65ºC, at volumetric flowrates from 500 to 7,500 m3/h. The Dry-Tec product line contains a basic…
Software and Mobile Apps
Advance engineering projects with process simulation tools ChemCad is an intuitive suite of chemical-process-simulation software that gives engineers a variety of capabilities to improve productivity. Version 6.5.7 includes such features as the Thermo Acceleration operating mode, which can help speed…
This device reduces costs for compressed air
This company’s Air Saver Unit (photo), previously released in Europe and Asia, is now available in North America. The Air Saver Unit is suitable for use in both new and existing factory-floor air-nozzle and air-gun applications that allow uncontrolled blow-offs.…
A new purge-and-pressurization solution for process automation
In demanding hazardous-location process environments, having realtime control of process applications is crucial. Set for release early this year, the Bebco 6500 Purge and Pressurization Series (photo) has been designed specifically for global Zone1/21 applications, and offers a control unit…