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Direct, in-situ assessment of critical catalyst properties
The new in situ catalyst-characterization system (ICCS; photo) delivers high-performance test capabilities for the reliable and industrially representative investigation of catalyst behavior. By integrating with the PID Microactivity Effi catalyst-screening system, the ICCS allows researchers to efficiently quantify the impact…
New filtration media adds strength and cleanability
Introduced at Filtech (Cologne, Germany; October 22–24), Sinterflo FMC (photo) is a new metal-fiber mesh composite for filter elements. The FMC structure features integrated Bekaert Bekipor technology and is composed of random fiber webs and woven mesh structures that are…
Data connectors for Ethernet and Profinet
The new, two-piece M8 circular connectors for data transmission (photo) are well suited for compact devices, such as SCADA operator interfaces or camera systems. The four-position socket contacts feature D-coding and enable data transmission at up to 100 Mbps (CAT5…
AI improves asset monitoring and maintenance planning
The Maximo Asset Monitor (photo) is a new remote-monitoring platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help maintenance and operations leaders better understand and improve the performance of their high-value physical assets. This new platform can unlock essential insights with…
This power supply has a new IO-Link Communication Module
The Pro 2 line of power-supply units (PSU; photo), with units ranging from 120 to 960 W, can connect to various gateways via a snap-on communication module (currently, IO-Link; Ethernet-based protocols such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet in the…
Focus on Valves
Safe combustible-dust-explosion isolation Isolation is essential to protect adjoining system components against the spread of combustible dust explosions. Tanks, silos, dust collectors and other equipment are usually connected by pipelines through which, if an explosion occurs, fire and pressure spread…
Decentralized field unit for measuring water parameters
The modular Online Analysis System for measuring water quality is now also available as a compact field unit (photo). Users can set parameters and evaluate measured data via digital interfaces. The field unit can be equipped with up to six…
New monitoring edge device accelerates asset digitalization
The AMS Asset Monitor edge analytics device (photo) digitizes data and analytics, with focus on essential assets that were previously monitored only with infrequent assessments. The new device connects with the Plantweb Optics asset-performance platform to provide instant asset-health details.…
New solenoid metering pumps with a small footprint
Featuring a durable, low-maintenance solenoid drive equipped with double-ball valves, the NSP Series of solenoid metering pumps (photo) provide consistent and precise dosing of a variety of chemicals, including acids, alkalis, coagulants and flocculants. The compact design and easy-to-use control…
New flow and energy meters for non-invasive measurements
The Dynasonics TFX-5000 ultrasonic clamp-on flow and energy meters (photo) are designed for non-invasive, ultrasonic transit-time measurement for use in water and wastewater treatment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and oil-and-gas applications. TFX-5000 meters measure volumetric flow and heating…