In professional life, the influences that teach us, inspire us and drive us to succeed tend to come more from individuals than corporations. If you would like to bring recognition to someone whose excellence in chemical engineering you admire, consider…
Presto Lifts The DXL Series Compact Scissors Lift (photo) features a smaller footprint than standard lifts, while offering a full 2,000 lb of lifting capacity. The double-scissor mechanism allows for a low 6-in. collapsed height while providing a 42-in. raised…
Service Pack 4 (SP4) for InduSoft Web Studio promises to improve productivity, increase flexibility and enhance the operator-machine interface. SP4 enables a "vastly superior" interface for connecting to SQL databases and ERP systems, claims the firm. Operators and engineers can…
Powtech, one of the largest exhibitions on powder processing will be held September 30 – October 2 in Nürnberg, Germany. www.powtech.de/en/
The 4848 Reactor Controller (photo) offers PID control; ramp and soak programming; separate heating and cooling control loops; motor-speed control; full- or half-power option; lockout relay and reset for over temperature protection; expansion modules for tachometery; pressure and high-temperature alarm;…
Seidenader Maschinenbau Said to be the first implementation of visual inspection and high-voltage crack detection combined in a single machine, this module inspects vials and pre-filled syringes for cracks and leaks. A precise handling system orients the containers at an…
Safety Storage This firm has introduced a new product line engineered specifically for the storage of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). With increased point-of-use, the firm designed single- and double-tote storage lockers. The units are offered in both non-fire rated and…
This firm has added a 12-channel junction box (photo) to its JRBS Series that previously consisted of 4-, 6- and 8-channel versions. The IP20 junction boxes that can be fitted vertically and horizontally on the top-hat rail are also available…
Tungsten carbide wear-protection technology is said to increase the lifetime and capacity several times for a number of industries. The technology has been used in extruders, mixers, micronizer mills and pumps for industries such as chemical, ceramic, cement and pigment…
Adiabatic reaction calorimeters, such as the APTAC (photo), are used in the CPI to help ensure processes run securely and efficiently. These minireactors measure the thermal and pressure rise of most exothermic reactions in accordance with ASTM E1981. The resulting…