The Sitrans TO500 multipoint temperature measuring system (photo) enables complex temperature measurements and detection of the precise position of critical hotspots in a variety of applications, including tubular and tube-bundle reactors. The fiber-optics-based device uses a fiber Bragg grating (FBG)…
The Aeris is a new X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) benchtop instrument (photo). The device’s built-in touch screen features an intuitive interface and directly displays all results. Aeris only requires a single-phase power outlet and does not require either cooling water…
This company recently introduced the Industrial Lubricants Digital Knowledge Center, which includes an extensive catalog of equipment maintenance best-practice tips, as well as insights on the trends that are impacting a wide range of industrial sectors, such as general manufacturing,…
This company is moving a step closer to plant-component digitalization for the plastics industry with its Smart Components app (photo), which greatly facilitates engineers’ daily work. The new app supports maintenance technicians by automatically identifying components and providing specific information…
The FT62 range of ASME 600 float and thermostatic steam traps (photo) is suitable for industries that need fast and efficient condensate removal. The FT62 range is available in sizes ranging from½ to 1 in. with screwed, socket-welded and flanged…
A new and innovative internal gear pump which can be driven by standard electric motors, without the need for a gearbox, is the latest addition to the established range of Viking pumps. The Viking Motor Speed pump (photo), available from…
The new Proflo USB-IR Adaptor (photo) and Proflo Assist Software provide condition monitoring of reciprocating-compressor lubrication equipment. They read and transfer information from the Proflo PF1 monitoring device, which records the average cycle time for each 30-min block of lubrication-system…
Released last month, the latest version of Comsol Multiphysics software, version 5.2a, features major performance increases and the Rotordynamics Module, which is now available as an add-on product to the Structural Mechanics Module. The module will aid engineers in analyzing…
Type RPF rotary pressure filters (photo) are continuously operating filters that facilitate gas-tight cake handling in a series of separate process steps. The fully automatic clean-in-place (CIP) system fulfills the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and food industries for cleaning…
The ZRD sanitary rotary valves (photo) have been approved by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), following certification in compliance with the USDA Dairy Grading Branch. Already designed in accordance with the engineering and design guidelines of the EHEDG (European…