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Big-bag discharge station with dust-free docking station
The Big-Bag Unloader (BBU; photo) features a new, dust-free docking station. Included as standard equipment on the bulk-bag unloader, the new docking station features a proprietary design with integrated inner ring, outlet spout and cover that establish a sealed connection…
Bag-dump station with optional dust collector
The RNT line of bag-dump stations (photo) features an integrated dust-collection system as an option. Devised to prevent nuisance dust exposure in the work environment, the dust-control equipment sets a vacuum pump and filter system atop the bag-dump station to…
A system to clean ducts and tanks in hygienic processing lines
The new Free Rotating Retractor (photo) is a high-efficiency retractable cleaning device that quickly and effectively removes residues from the interior surfaces of hard-to-clean vessels. This retractable cleaning-in-place (CIP) device remains sealed off from the product area during production, flush…
Versatile, high-performance gas detection with easy deployment
The iTrans 2 fixed gas detector (photo) provides one or two points of detection from a single head for maximum flexibility, with both readings shown on the standard-issue LED and display. Gas sensors are mountable directly to the transmitter, or…
A controller for pilot-scale reactor automation
The Pilot Reactor Controller (photo) provides easy control, automation and monitoring of any pilot reactor and associated devices via a single software interface. Designed for the pharmaceutical, chemical, contract-research or manufacturing organization (CRO/CMO), agrochemical and flavor and fragrance sectors, this…
New cables introduced for automation and more
Extending its CATLine product series (photo), this company has launched application-tailored single-pair Ethernet (SPE) cables in five variants. Compared to conventional four-pair Ethernet connections, SPE offers significant savings potential in material, space and costs as high data rates can be…
This ultralow-temperature chest is battery powered and mobile
The Mobifreeze M 270 (photo) is said to be the first mobile battery-powered ultralow-temperature chest freezer. Valuable samples or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can be safely stored and transported from –86 to –50°C. Natural refrigerants are used to provide active…
Bio-based oils handle a wide temperature range
Bio-Process Oils (photo) is a new family of blended, highly-refined biosynthetic base oils that maintain flexibility over a wider temperature range than petroleum-based products, making them suitable for use in many types of adhesives and sealants. Their extremely low volatility…
Pipes, Tubes and Fittings
This pipe-fitting line has been expanded This company recently expanded its line of carbon-steel fittings (photo) to bring more press options for plumbing and mechanical carbon-steel pipe applications, as well as fuel and gas carbon-steel pipe applications. The BenchPress and…
New controller brings simplicity and flexibility to single loops
The Fisher Fieldview DPC2K digital process controller (DPC2K: photo) can be retrofitted to Fisher Wizard pneumatic controllers, and to pneumatic controllers from other manufacturers. Closed-loop control is greatly improved with configurable loop types, over 150 units of supported measure, 20…