Instrumentation
Torque Transducer Provides Accurate Process Measurements
The SGR570 TorqSense power takeoff (PTO) torque transducer delivers precise and reliable torque measurements, optimizing data performance and equipment longevity for PTO systems. It features a robust design and weather-resistant casing for use in rugged conditions. The unit can easily be integrated into existing systems and includes wireless data transmission capabilities, allowing for remote monitoring via digital displays or mobile devices. This torque transducer is best suited to PTO applications like cranes, excavators, tractors, and other large machinery in the agriculture, construction, and industrial equipment industries.
Sensor Technology Ltd
5G Tablet Allows Safe Data Collection in Harsh Environments
The Tab-Ex 05 is a 5G-capable Android tablet that is approved for use in Zone 1/21 and Div. 1 areas and in adverse industrial conditions. Built for reliable data collection in the field, the 8-in. tablet offers several user-friendly features, including high-resolution front and back cameras, a 0.7-mm tip stylus pen for notes or digital signatures, and a programmable button for calls or push-to-talk applications. The tablet also provides high storage capabilities of 6 GB random access memory (RAM) and 128 GB read-only memory (ROM) that can be expanded up to 1 TB with a micro secure digital (SD) card, allowing for maximum data storage. Its versatility is enhanced by its augmented reality (AR) features, providing tracking tools such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a geomagnetic sensor.
Pepperl+Fuchs
Ultrasonic Wind Sensor Delivers Reliable Data
High-quality wind data is important for maximizing wind energy extracted from turbines and improving vessel safety and navigation. The Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WM80 records accurate wind data in both onshore and offshore environments to optimize wind turbine and maritime performance. Engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions such as extreme temperatures, precipitation, and changing wind speeds up to 90 m/sec, this sensor uses a novel, corrosion-resistant reflector design to send uninterrupted and precise data to transducers. The compact, user-friendly sensor requires no calibration, has no moving parts, and features a push-pull connector for easy installation.
Vaisala
Refrigeration Solenoid Valve and Check Valve Meet New Safety Standards
The electronic vacuum regulator (EVR) solenoid valve and the non-return valve (NRV) check valve are designed to meet new safety standards set by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Solutions. The valves allow flammable refrigerant charges to be separated if leaks occur, reducing the total releasable charge and, thus, minimizing risk to personnel. Additionally, the valves feature automatic shutoff capabilities that prevent backflow and leakage in case of power outages. Available in multiple sizes, the valves can be easily installed and are designed for diverse applications, including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Danfoss
Wet Gas Flowmeter Is Ideal for Data Collection in Wells
The Dualstream FALCON is a 3-phase wet gas flowmeter capable of operating in harsh environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperatures. It is designed to measure gas condensate at the wellhead or in the flowline in gas metering applications. The flowmeter includes the built-in FloCalculator software, which provides accurate, instantaneous, three-phase flowrates. Its economical design uses digital instrumentation that allows it to be used in diverse environments, including onshore and offshore processes and unconventional gas condensate applications. The FALCON is both operationally safe and user-friendly due to its hazardous area enclosure, non-intrusive temperature sensors, and plug-and-play design, which promotes easy installation.
Solartron ISA
Bidirectional Contactor Supports Higher Energy Applications
The newest addition in the Eddicy C303 contactor series is a bidirectional contactor capable of handling continuous currents up to 500 A, which is designed to support applications with greater power needs, such as energy storage systems, fast-charging stations, test benches for batteries, and large-scale industrial electrification projects. This contactor is certified by UL, in addition to CE and UKCA certification. Through enhanced efficiency and durability, this device provides up to 25% energy cost savings when compared to similar models. This contactor features a high breaking capacity of up to 1.5 MW and full bidirectionality to ensure the safe breaking of high-power loads.
Schaltbau
Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series Enhances Semiconductor Manufacturing
The M-2300 Series high-purity inline straight tube ultrasonic flowmeter uses digital signal processing (DSP) technology to provide precise flow measurements for semiconductor applications. The flowmeter sensors provide measurements with ±1% accuracy and ±0.5% repeatability with minimal pressure loss. Corrosion resistance and protection from particle contamination are maintained with perfluoroalkoxy (PFA)-wetted materials and a straight flow path. Three different tube and fitting size options of 1/4 in., 3/8 in., and 1/2 in. ensure increased applicability to various semiconductor uses, including cooling systems, electroless deposition, and electrochemical deposition (ECD).
PSG Dover
Laboratory Equipment
Single-Cell Sequencing Instruments Can Handle High Sample Throughputs
The NovaSeq X series — a line of single-cell sequencing instruments — has been expanded to include the 25B 100- and 200-cycle kits. These new kits offer faster turnaround times and more efficient runs compared to previously offered kits, optimized for counting and other assays at large scales. The ultra-high-density flow cell can provide 26 billion single-end reads per flow cell and 52 billion paired-end reads, more than doubling that of other kits while collecting high-quality data, even for low-diversity samples. The additional flexibility in cycle number and run counts makes these kits ideal for use in various applications, including clinical specialty labs and academic labs.
Illumina
Gas Chromatography Systems Feature CO2 Reduction Calculations
The seven new instruments for the Brevis Gas Chromatography (GC)-2050 system integrate GC technology with different pretreatment devices and detectors. Examples of these technologies include gas thermal conductivity detectors, high-sensitivity gas injectors, and pyrolysis analysis. The devices are the first of their kind to calculate and display the reduction in CO2 emissions during operation. To further sustainability efforts, each instrument features the ECO idling function, which learns the device usage patterns and applies gas- and power-saving strategies, effectively reducing each by 92% and 61%, respectively, compared to previous models.
Shimadzu Corporation
Fluids and Solids Handling
Valve Diverter Separates Fluid Streams in Hygienic Processes
This stainless steel valve diverter allows bulk material flow to be split into multiple streams to load several hoppers, feeders, mixers, vertical form fill seal machines, or other equipment simultaneously. Constructed with a sanitary design suitable for hygienic processes, this unit can transfer powders, pellets, mixtures, and other dry bulk solids in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutritional industries. When used in the reverse direction, this diverter can also combine multiple streams into a single stream. The unit may be pneumatically or electrically activated, as well as integrated into existing programmable logic controller (PLC)-based control systems.
Volkmann
Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Are Suitable for Diverse Uses
The DuoVane series is a line of dual-stage rotary vane vacuum pumps designed with safety, efficiency, and sustainability in mind. Pump speeds range from 6 m3/hr to 22 m3/hr, providing sufficient speeds for diverse applications such as accelerators, electron microscopes, and mass spectrometers. Rated with an international efficiency (IE) class of IE2, the motors minimize energy usage, saving on cost and improving sustainability efforts. The pumps also exhibit improved compatibility with water vapor compared to earlier series, making them suitable for use in freeze drying, sterilization, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. An upgraded safety valve at the inlet mitigates personnel risk in case of application errors.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG
Dual-Valve Piping Manifold Presents Leak-Proof Design
The Compact Press manifold is a safer and more efficient design of the Hydro-Core Double Ball Drain. Keeping the original closely spaced tees and dual isolation and drain valves, the manifold features fully integrated press-end connections that decrease the risk of fluid leaks. Its more compact structure minimizes the amount of brass used, making it less expensive. The manifold is designed for near-boiler piping or secondary loops with water, oil, or glycol mixes, and it can be used in either residential or light commercial heating systems.
Webstone Company Inc.
Device Deagglomerates Challenging Bulk Materials
The GNB Nibbler breaks up agglomerates in bulk solid flow applications, deagglomerating dry, greasy, or partially moist products to the desired particle size. The latest iteration of this device allows users to better adjust the particle size by changing the shaker, enabling the same unit to be used for multiple bulk solids. Users can also adjust the distance between the beater unit and the screen insert without opening the machine, while the metal contact monitoring system protects against incorrect adjustments and eliminates ignition sources. This model is designed so that the beater unit can be removed on guide rods, allowing for easier sanitation.
Gericke AG
Dry Scroll Pumps Provide High Capacity Without Pump Oil
The IDP-35 and IDP-45 dry scroll pumps are quiet, oil-free vacuum units designed for applications demanding high pumping capacity. Eliminating vacuum oil removes the risk of leaks and contamination, allowing for a cleaner work environment. It also eliminates harmful oil emissions and the need for hazardous-waste disposal. Additionally, these units’ robust designs require minimal maintenance, reducing downtime and service costs. Both pumps are capable of remote real-time monitoring and precise operation. These units can serve a variety of applications, including scanning electron microscopes, mass spectrometers, freeze dryers, and more.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Heat Transfer
Heat Exchanger Add-on Reduces Biofilm Growth in Dairy Production
Extend is a heat exchanger add-on that sends a weak electrical current through the exchanger to reduce bacterial buildup by 90–99%. This reduction in biofilm improves heat transfer for longer periods of time, allowing the critical cleaning interval to be extended to 12 hours from the industry standard of 8 hours. This decrease in cleaning-in-place (CIP) frequency significantly reduces water, energy, and cleaning chemical requirements, saving on costs and helping meet sustainability goals. Extend is available in three different size options and offers a simple plug-and-play design, making it user-friendly and compatible with any dairy heat exchanger.
Alfa Laval
Materials and Chemicals
Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid Functions in Low Temperatures
Bio-Ultimax 1200LT hydraulic fluid is an environmentally sustainable, biosynthetic formula that provides reliable conditioning in low temperatures. The temperature-resistant formula helps avoid slow startup, sluggish performance, leaks, and moisture contamination in winter, as it can function down to –40°C (–40°F) with a pour point as low as –60°C (–76°F). This lubricant offers high oxidation resistance, anti-wear properties, and compatibility with high-pressure systems. The formula also has low toxicity, does not bioaccumulate, and is biodegradable, making it a sustainable alternative to comparable lubricants.
Renewable Lubricants, Inc.
Environment, Health, and Safety
Mobile Chlorine Dosing System Enhances Safety in Water Emergencies
The SAFETYCHLORMIX is a mobile emergency chlorination system that serves as a backup device when installed disinfection systems fail. Designed to protect against unexpected events that increase the bacterial count in drinking water, this chlorine dosing system includes a pump that injects a calcium hypochlorite solution into the contaminated water, resulting in the release of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) that kills microorganisms through oxidation. Its plug-and-play design allows for quick and easy installation that lets emergency chlorination begin immediately. This device is available in models that vary by chlorine production levels, ranging from 18 g/hr to 650 g/hr, with a delivery rate of 0.5–15 L/hr. Back-pressure and pressure-relief valves are included to support safety efforts.
Lutz-Jesco GmbH
Electric Motor Brake Mitigates Industrial Fire Hazard
Dry brakes in industrial environments are often at risk of catching fire due to friction, which causes heat to build up within the system, creating a serious safety hazard. The MagnaShear electric motor brake uses oil shear technology that circulates transmission fluid between the brake disc and drive plate to transmit torque, allowing heat to dissipate and, thereby, mitigating the fire hazard. Not only does this design improve safety, but it significantly decreases system wear, extending the product’s life with little maintenance required. The brakes have torque ratings of 3–1,250 lb-ft, and they are fully enclosed to protect from outside contaminants. They are suitable for diverse braking applications, including conveyors, cranes, and rotary samplers.
Force Control Industries, Inc.
Biodegradable Polystyrene Serves as Sustainable Packaging Alternative
Expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam, poses environmental and human health risks due to its non-degradable nature and potential to leach carcinogens. BioEPS is an environmentally sustainable packaging alternative to traditional Styrofoam. The material uses a biobased additive in its formula that allows it to be 92% broken down in bio-active landfills over four years without producing microplastics. In addition to its environmental benefits, BioEPS can be used to provide temperature control, impact protection, and void-fill, as well as other applications that traditional EPS packaging is currently used for.
LabelMaster
Non-Sparking Tools Facilitate Safer Operation in Hazardous Environments
This line of non-sparking tools adds a vital layer of protection during operations in chemical plants, grain silos, and other locations where fires or explosions are more likely to occur. The tools are made of non-ferrous materials including aluminum bronze, phosphor bronze and brass, beryllium copper, or copper-nickel metals, which reduces the likelihood of ignition in areas with flammable vapors, gases, or dust. Wrenches, screwdrivers, brushes, scrapers, hammers, pliers, crowbars, and assorted tool kits are available to meet the needs of wide-ranging applications and industries.
Denios
Software
3D Image Software Integrates Artificial Intelligence Modeling Capabilities
The Studio 19 (AS19) professional 3D data capture and processing software scans, reverse engineers, and performs quality inspection, providing the necessary tools for creating lifelike 3D models from scans, photos, and videos. This software has been updated to include wider and more versatile scanner integration, significant performance upgrades, and artificial intelligence (AI) photogrammetry, improving data processing speeds and 3D scan editing and analysis. In this iteration, integrated AI can create 3D models directly from videos and pictures, allowing users to create models quickly and with readily accessible photography equipment, including smartphone cameras.
Artec 3D
Edge Computing Technology Improves Data Management for Batch Processes
Batch processes often rely on advanced data reconciliation, aggregation, and validation, making seamless data mobility essential. The DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 is an edge technology solution that delivers operational technology (OT) applications and contextualized control data anywhere in an enterprise. The latest version supports batch data integration to help life sciences, chemical processing, and other batch processing industries. This functionality allows operations to leverage their critical data in analytics applications, AI and machine learning (ML) applications, information technology (IT) systems, and more. This technology features a secure, one-way egress of control system data between OT control systems and IT-focused applications.
Emerson Electric Co.
Operations and Maintenance
Two Scanners Demonstrate Accurate Contour Sensing
Two new laser scanner series, the ROD 300 and ROD 500, offer precise contour detection and attention to detail for two separate applications. The ROD 300 series detects contours in fast production and logistics processes like conveyor belts. The ROD 500 series provides precise automated guided vehicle (AGV) navigation, featuring high scanning rates and angular resolution. Both series scan at a frequency of up to 80 Hz, meaning that moving objects are reliably detected and the data quality remains optimal even at high speeds.
Leuze, Inc.
Enclosures Are Upgraded with Different Handle Options
The TECHNOMET desktop instrument enclosures have been upgraded to include additional handle customization options for greater flexibility. These options include enclosures without a handle, with a recessed side handle, or with a tilt/swivel carry handle. The aluminum enclosures are suitable for diverse applications including control instruments, laboratory equipment, and test/measurement devices. They are built with diecast bezels and snap-on trims to hide the fixing screws, making them both functional and aesthetic. Furthermore, to meet each user’s unique needs, the varying handle configurations are available across different enclosure sizes, with the option to customize color or size.
METCASE Enclosures
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