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Faster startup times with these graphic terminals
The new Allen-Bradley PanelView 800 family of graphic terminals is designed for a faster startup time, reportedly two times faster than previous models. Available in 4-, 7- and 10-in. display sizes, the panels offer improved touchscreen responsiveness and can be…
Enhanced software for ERP document management
This provider of enterprise-class document management and workflow solutions recently launched program support for Fujitsu PaperStream Capture and PaperStream IP. The new software solutions deliver enhanced image processing and capture capabilities allowing documents to quickly and easily be converted into…
Achema 2015 Show Preview
Achema 2015 — the 31 st world forum for the chemical process industries (CPI) — will be held June 15–19 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Organized by Dechema e.V. (Frankfurt; www.dechema.de), this year’s event features 11 exhibition halls, which will…
Latest software release builds on existing capabilities
The latest release of Diagrams software was introduced in March. Diagrams is engineering software that enables the creation and delivery of intelligent piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and other schematics. This software update will enable engineers to collaborate more efficiently…
High-capacity twin-screw pumps provide smooth, pulseless flow
The 3P Pera Prinz Twin Screw Pumps (photo) are suitable for fluid-transfer applications that require a self-priming pump that delivers smooth, pulseless flows up to 1,700 m3/h and at pressures up to 55 bars. Recently introduced in the U.K. by…
Microprocessor-based gas monitors with custom sensors
The GSM-60 is a microprocessor-based gas monitor especially designed for use in industrial process, aerospace, pharmaceutical and semiconductor applications. The system incorporates an internal sample-draw pump and gas sensors. The instrument can be custom-configured with both internal and external sensors…
This new thermowell design prevents vibration
For applications in processes with high flowrates, this company is now offering thermowells in the new ScrutonWell design (photo). This variant dampens the excitation that leads to vibrations, which in turn can cause failures. The helical form of the stem…
A new ultrasonic flowmeter for superheated steam
The Optisonic 8300 is a dedicated ultrasonic flowmeter for the measurement of superheated steam. The two-beam flowmeter delivers a measuring accuracy of 1%, high repeatability and a large dynamic-measuring range. Built for longterm use, the device features a full-bore flow…
The introduction of a new vibration analyzer
VibXpert Ultra is a new generation four-channel FFT (fast Fourier transform) data collector, signal analyzer and field balancer. The vibration analyzer features simultaneous data acquisition on four channels and lowers the measurement time down to the physical limit, says the…
A leak-tight barb fitting for handling liquids and gases
The patent-pending Easy Port Capped Barb Fitting is a sampling port designed for liquids and gases under vacuum conditions or in low-pressure applications. Unlike standard barb fittings, the Easy Port includes a leak-tight, screw-on cap to seal the barb between…