New diaphragm valve delivers twice the flow Georg Fischer Piping Systems Launched in April, this new generation of diaphragm valves (photo) is said to have a number of decisive advantages in handling and safety, but also in regard to efficiency.…
A single device for level monitoring and control The 12400 Series is said to be the first level instrument that integrates level transmitter, controller and switch functions in a single device. Designed for use in the petroleum-refining, petrochemicals and energy…
More than 400 exhibitors from 24 countries are expected to participate in AchemAsia 2010, the 8th International Exhibition-Congress on Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (Beijing, China; June 1–4). Held every three years in Beijing for the past two decades, AchemAsia 2010…
Parker Hannifin Get on-demand nitrogen with these generators The latest version of the Midigas (photo) and Maxigas onsite nitrogen generators are available now for a wide range of applications, including modified atmosphere packaging, purging, blanketing and pressure transfer. The on-demand…
A benchtop FTIR for near-infrared analysis ABB Analytical Launched last month, the MB3600-PH FT-NIR (Fourier transform, near-infrared) spectrometer (photo) is a benchtop analyzer suitable for a broad range of applications, including quality control analysis, raw material identification and qualification, R&D…
This blower applies rotary screw technology AtlasCopco Compessors A prominent design feature of ZS Series blowers (photo) is their application of rotary screw compression technology. The rotary screw concept helps the blower to operate at efficiencies 35–40% higher than traditional…
Reduce rubber contamination in food with these elastomers Precision Polymer Engineering Detectaseal (photo) is a new, FDA-compliant, metal-detectable elastomer designed to help food companies reduce the risk of rubber contamination during processing. Detectaseal fragments as small as 2 mm can…
Protect braided hoses with these sleeves Parker-Hannifin This company offers heat-shrink coverings (photo, top) to protect process hoses both from contamination and overall wear and tear. Their colors can be used as a code to help identify hoses. Also from…
Michell Instruments The XTP600 oxygen transmitter (photo) is a self-contained oxygen transmitter for the process industries that measures oxygen content between 0.01 and 100%. Using the latest thermo-paramagnetic technology, the transmitter is almost drift-free. The XTP600 has no moving parts,…
The Pista Turbo grit washer contains new technology that can achieves grit retention of 95% down to 140 mesh particle size. It can produce drier and cleaner grit with less putrescible organic material. The new technology, called Tri-cleanse, features intense…