Engineering Services
E-Book Offers Insight into Organic Product Testing
The e-book, Field Guide to Food and Feed Testing, is a comprehensive guide to analyzing food and animal feed industry products. This guide includes instructions on how to use instruments and systems offered by the company to test properties such as particle size, flow, and texture, along with compositions of food and animal feed. These tests can be implemented in both the laboratory and the production process, improving product safety while maintaining a high level of quality.
Anton Paar
Manufacturer Produces Replacement Discontinued and Legacy Sensors
Finding or replacing discontinued sensors can be difficult during process maintenance. Now, the manufacturer behind many sensor models and types can recreate legacy and discontinued linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) sensors for companies in need of replacement units. The manufacturer’s in-house design team can tailor a sensor to meet the needs of applications in machining and processing. Additionally, unlike many other sensor companies, the manufacturer can create small batches of customized sensors.
NewTek Sensor Solutions
Bioprocessing
PCR Testing Reagents Prevent Inhibiting by Naturally Occurring Compounds
During qualitative polymerized chain reaction (qPCR) testing of RNA and DNA drawn from biological sources such as blood, tissue, or cellular debris, inhibiting chemicals inherent in the sample can make PCR difficult and preclude the use of standard reagents. Now, the Clara inhibitor-tolerant probe mix and probe one-step mix allow for better detection in challenging samples. These mixes contain all of the necessary components for qPCR and real-time qPCR (RT-qPCR) testing and are resistant to a wide variety of chemicals found in blood, urine, and saliva.
PCR Biosystems
Environmental, Health, and Safety
Function Module Improves Safety for Drives
The common industrial protocol (CIP) Safety FSCS-21 function module is a compact, cost-efficient plug-in module compatible with the manufacturer’s machinery, industrial, and general-purpose drives. The device features time-controlled safety functions to turn off the torque or stop the process and requires no additional software or parameterization. Ethernet/industrial protocol (IP) communication settings allow simple operation and smooth integration into any drive. Support for device level ring (DLR) networks and predefined safety instructions can be added on to fit specific needs.
ASEA Brown Boveri (ABB)
Containment Barriers Protect Against Flooding
Industrial spills pose significant dangers that can threaten personnel safety, cause severe environmental repercussions, and damage equipment and facilities. This new line of containment barriers offers manually operated versions that are ideal for warehouse environments and pop-up barriers that automatically engage when liquid flow reaches them. Constructed of stainless steel, these barriers are durable, chemical-resistant, and lubricated for tough conditions and easy installation. Each barrier can support an axle weight of up to 6.5 tons when stored flat and is available in sizes ranging from 3 ft to 16 ft with three different height options.
DENIOS, Inc.
Face Shields and Safety Helmets Expand PPE Product Line
The face shields and safety helmets added to the manufacturer’s line of personal protective equipment (PPE) meet the required impact rating standards, providing a high degree of safety for workers. The face shield maintains a low profile and is flexible, optically clear, and fog- and scratch-resistant. This line includes five different face shield models to fit different safety helmets and hard hats. The safety helmet can be worn with the manufacturer’s ear muffs and headlamp and includes universal side slots.
Klein Tools
Fluids and Solids Handling
Mixer Line Improves Production Efficiency
The PM-series pail mixers combine two process steps by allowing users to mix and dispense solutions from the same container, saving time and storage space during manufacturing. A 0.75-hp air motor attached to a control valve provides a wide range of operating speeds from 0 rpm to 3,000 rpm. Options between different steel grades and bucket sizes improve versatility and user-friendliness, ensuring the ability to suit a variety of applications.
INDCO
Dual Shaft Mixer Built for Unique Blends
The FDA-50 fixed tank dual shaft mixer is an agitated pressure reactor that maintains a stable environment for user-controlled reaction conditions. Equipped with two agitators, an explosion-proof motor with speeds up to 1,760 rpm, and several removable parts, the mixer can safely accommodate pressures up to 100 psi and can handle diverse formulations and viscosities. This mixer is housed in a compact, portable module and is ideal for processes that require precise control over mixing, temperature, and pressure.
Charles Ross & Son Co.
Instrumentation
Industrial Radar Sensors Equipped for Reliable Object Detection
The new line of industrial radar sensors provides reliable signals for object detection, velocity measurement, and collision protection and features controller area network (CAN) communication interfaces for smooth integration. The frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) method generates stable signals that are resistant to rain, fog, wind, dust, and temperature fluctuations, making these sensors capable of withstanding extreme conditions. With a measuring distance of over 25 m and a fast sampling rate of up to 200 Hz, the sensors are suitable for velocity and environmental monitoring in transport systems, construction machinery, and agricultural equipment.
Pepperl+Fuchs SE
Inductive Sensors Offer Increased Operating Ranges
The new IS 200 series of inductive sensors offers contactless detection of metal objects with increased operating ranges of up to 40 mm. Their durable design allows for operation in harsh environments and a wide temperature range from –25°C to +70°C. The sensors, stored in cylindrical M12, M18, and M30 housings, minimize collision risks and are suitable for applications with small installation spaces or large distances. User-friendly and cost-effective features have been added, including the option of two mounting variants, reliable detection for moving machine components, and the ability to use one sensor model for several operating ranges.
Leuze
Sheet Thickness Gauge Improves Production Quality Control
To curb fossil fuel emissions, the global demand for cost-efficient electric vehicles and rechargeable batteries continues to rise. The OpreX battery web gauge ES-5 is a lightweight, energy-efficient online thickness gauge for battery manufacturing. Compared to the older model, this model reduces power consumption by over 50%, weighs 75% less, and decreases air consumption volume by 90%, lowering CO2 emissions in the production process. The unit minimizes exposure to metal powder to eliminate the risk of rechargeable battery fires and achieves a 3-sec scanning speed for the 1,500-mm scan width, improving safety and quality control.
Yokogawa Electric
Direct-Operated Valves Demonstrate Thermal and Vibration Resistance
The D93x servo-proportional valve series and the D92x proportional valve series feature diverse capabilities to suit a variety of applications in plastics machinery, heavy industry, die casting, the lumber industry, and more. The D93x series includes the D936 (ISO 4401 size 03) and D937 (ISO 4401 size 05), which are driven by a single proportional solenoid and are designed for 4/4-way operation with a spool operating within a hardened bushing. The D92x series includes the D926 (ISO 4401 size 03) and D927 (ISO 4401 size 05) and features a spool-in-body design for 4/3-way operation driven by two proportional solenoids.
Moog Inc.
Transmitter Increases the Number of Configurable Channels
The Rosemount 802 wireless multi-discrete input or output transmitter has eight discrete input/output (I/O) channels to allow operators to remotely monitor and control assets, such as motors, valves, and pumps. The WirelessHART connection capability allows the transmitter to connect to a wireless gateway, which can, in turn, link to a host — such as a control system or asset management system — via a wired connection. This transmitter features six more channels than its predecessor, the Rosemount 702.
Emerson Co.
Software
Updated Online Planning Tool Supports Additional Industry Sectors
This online organizational tool for engineers and operators has been updated to improve coverage of water and wastewater, district heating and cooling, and green heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The additions include a new energy section and the fourth purification stage in the wastewater treatment plants section. Users can compile tender documents and have the ability to select a process section such as heat transfer, solar-thermal heating, or data center heat recovery, and the planning tool shows measuring points that can be equipped and recommends appropriate instrumentation.
KROHNE Group
Operations and Maintenance
Electrical Junction Boxes Protect Against Environmental Elements
Having junction boxes that are durable enough to withstand the daily wear of process areas or wet and corrosive environments can be crucial for process safety. The TM Series of junction boxes are made of durable halogen-free plastic and meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for safety and quality. They feature 5-mm thick walls and stainless steel captive screws for added corrosion resilience. The unit meets ingress protection (IP) 66/67 requirements for protection against dust, water, and other elements.
Mencom Corp.
Snap-On Electronics Enclosures Fit Standard Rails
The Railtec B enclosure series are snap-on mounted enclosures for DIN rails and direct wall mounting. The body is made of durable polycarbonate (PC) and polyphenylene oxide (PPO) plastics and is fully insulated and safe to touch. The units come in a variety of sizes and feature a large control panel. These housings can contain electronic components for various applications, including automation, safety technology, heating and air conditioning, and communication, as well as versatile solutions for measurements.
OKW Enclosures Inc.
Top Rollers Transport Packages of Varying Dimensions and Weights
The TR600, TR1150, and TR1000 Auto are three top roller solutions for the MiR600 and MiR1350 robots, helping manufacturers automate the movement of goods and materials around warehouses. The flat-top design allows the top rollers to transport packages with a wide variety of sizes and dimensions. The TR600 can carry loads up to 600 kg, while the TR1150 can carry loads up to 1,125 kg. The TR1000 Auto can collect and deliver to static conveyors of different heights. Both the TR1150 and TR1000 Auto can transport two separate packages at the same time.
ROEQ
Materials and Chemicals
Polyphenylene Sulfide Polymer Facilitates Sustainable Piping
The Ryton PPS XE-5000 is a polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology formulated for protecting pipes operating in high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive environments. The polymer can protect pipes up to 260°C, and it exceeds the chemical, thermal, and pressure resistance of other polyethylene and polyamide resins without compromising processability or efficiency. Its extrudability makes the new grade of PPS ideal for use in inner liners, single-material and composite pipes, and in key markets, including oil and gas and energy applications.
Syensqo
Biocide Manages Microorganism Growth in Oil and Gas Applications
The Aqucar A 20 is a biocide designed for long-term, cost-effective water treatment of oil field reservoirs. This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved solution contains a 20% dilution of dimethyloxazolidine (DMO) to control or eliminate the growth of microorganisms. The solution provides protection for months at a time, and it is freeze-stable, water- and hydrocarbon-soluble, and biodegradable. This product is the newest in the manufacturer’s line of petrochemical industry water treatment solutions, and they can tailor their products to meet the needs of an application, including adjusting for temperature, salinity, compatibility, and the desired duration of control.
Lanxess
Laboratory Equipment
Adaptable Mass Spectrometer Is Suitable for Various Applications
The HiQuad Neo mass spectrometer achieves high sensitivity and a wide dynamic range while maintaining a high measuring speed. To increase the unit’s adaptability, different mass ranges, rod diameters, ion sources, detectors, interfaces, and cable lengths can be fitted to the unit to meet the needs of an application. This mass spectrometer was designed for research and development (R&D) applications, but it can also be integrated into analytical systems or used for cleanliness verification for extreme ultraviolet (EUV)-lithography.
Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH
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