New Products & Services
November 2022
The new pilotMaster (photo) is a robust two-phase separating decanter that is particularly suitable for smaller production volumes and for upscaling tests. Its geometries correspond to those of this company’s large production machines. This ensures reliable upscaling and thus investment security. An optional ATEX design is also available. The pilotMaster has special protection against erosion and corrosion. All parts that come into contact with the product are made of high-alloy duplex steels, super duplex steels or Hastelloy C276. Depending on the application, the seals are made of NBR, FKM, FFKM or EPDM. The centrifuge offers maximum flexibility in bowl speed from 1,000 to 6,500 rpm, a differential speed range from 1 to 80 rpm without changing pulleys, and the same geometric configuration as the company’s larger production machines. — GEA Group, Düsseldorf, Germany
Spring arms and measuring wheels (photo) have been added to this company’s encoder portfolio, thus offering a reliable solution for measuring linear moving objects. The freely combinable spring arms and measuring wheel systems enable the measurement of lengths and speeds with conventional encoders. This makes it possible to monitor the progress or speed of conveyor belts easily. The three spring arms cover different requirement profiles, from price-sensitive/space-saving to low-maintenance/flexible spring arms, to particularly robust spring arms providing high-contact pressure. All spring-arm variants were developed for incremental and absolute solid shaft encoders. The spring arms are combined with measuring wheels with circumferences from 200 to 500 mm. — Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Compliant with MIL-STD-961E: Defense and Program-Unique Specifications Format and Content, the Spiralfeeder conveying system (photo) meets the U.S. Dept. of Defense requirements for quality in design, fabrication and materials, as well as in availability, interchangeability and low-cost considerations. The Milspec Spiralfeeder automatically transfers powders and other bulk materials via a screw conveyor set within an enclosed tube that protects the material in process from contamination and protects workers from dust exposure. — Automated Flexible Conveyor, Inc., Clifton, N.J
A highlight of this company at Valve World 2022 (November 29–December 1; Düsseldorf, Germany) is the new Digital Valve Kit (DVK), which provides plant operators with remote access and remote control of their valves, as well as indicating the current health status of the installed valves. The DVK provides all alerts to the maintenance team in a timely manner. This enables them to react in time and initiate further measures at an early stage. The company is also exhibiting its range of valves and manifolds, as well as the DBB ball valves (photo), which are suitable for hydrogen applications. The instrumentation and piping valves can also be used safely in natural gas applications with, for example, a 20% hydrogen blending. Hall 3, Booth B20 — Armaturenfabrik Franz Schneider GmbH + Co. KG, Nordheim, Germany
In June, the newly developed, dust-tight OEB version of the DDSR20 2.0 twin-screw feeder (photo) passed the highest occupational exposure bands (OEB) classification certification, OEB5. OEB classifications are used to grade substances accurately into “classes” or “ranges” based on the health effects and efficacy aspects of the chemicals involved. The DDSR20 2.0 OEB is suited for feeding requirements in pharmaceutical applications or handling of hazardous materials, for example in battery manufacturing. To provide dust-tight, reliable seals, all feeder seals feature specially designed sealing systems. The leak check opening in the twin gearbox is sealed with a sight glass to maintain functionality and to prevent ingredient leakage in the event of shaft-seal failure. — Kubota Brabender Technologie GmbH, Duisburg, Germany
With a minimal footprint of approximately 1 m², the compact Aircenter systems (photo) are available for flowrates from 0.34 to 2.7 m³/min and also provide application-specific compressed-air treatment and storage. All Aircenter models are characterized by their exceptional efficiency. At the heart of the two largest models, the Aircenter 22 (11 kW) and the Aircenter 25 (15 kW), is an optimized SK series rotary screw compressor. With a maximum flowrate of 2.7 m³/min, SK models deliver between 11 and 14% more compressed air, respectively, than their predecessors, the company says. This performance boost has been achieved both through airend optimization and the minimization of internal pressure losses. In turn, these improvements have led to a reduction in specific power of up to 5%. — Kaeser Kompressoren SE, Coburg, Germany
The technically advanced LoKr reverse rupture disk (photo) delivers a best-in-class flow-resistance factor, KR, to maximize pressure-relieving performance while delivering superior reliability and service life. The disk’s architecture has been refined and optimized to improve performance in three key areas: keeping pressure drops in relief lines to an absolute minimum, providing maximum reliability and accuracy and being suitable for the widest range of pressures, temperatures and line sizes possible. The reverse-buckling disk combines a dimple on the disk with an innovative knuckle on the holder to offer full-bore opening with exceptionally accurate burst ratings. This enables a higher flowrate on burst than previously possible, demonstrated by the disk’s low KR value of 0.22. This makes it easier to keep pressure drops across the relief line below 3%, when the LoKr is used in relief valve isolation. Process plants can continue to use smaller piping diameters with no loss of performance or efficiency, even at low flowrates. — OsecoElfab, Broken Arrow, Okla.
This company has launched updated GMP Water Heating Skids (photo) that incorporate the option to provide electrical heating utility in addition to steam and oil. The increased flexibility of the system enables its use in further GMP areas in the biopharmaceutical sector and other critical processing sectors. The company offers options to incorporate electrical heat pumps, regeneration and recovery heating to achieve corporate sustainability goals. With variable temperature settings up to 125°C and flowrates of 1,000 L/min or more, the versatile control system allows configuration of temperature controlled, regulated flowrate and pressure during heating, storing and distributing of hot water for process and utilities. Designed to comply with ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment), they include compliance with the 2D deadleg rule, full drainability, full traceability and are suitable for validation. — Suncombe Ltd., Enfield, U.K.
This C Series heat exchanger (photo) replaced an older shell-and-tube design that had high operating costs, due to a 2.4 psi pressure drop. While both old and new units have the same capabilities, the new C Series pressure drop is only 0.1 psi. The lower pressure drop will save 50 hp in power, which translates into energy savings of about $50,000/yr. The housing is constructed from stainless steel. The unit will cool at a rate of 5,000 ft3/min at 12 psi from 250°F to 65°F using 55°F cooling water. Features include a washable metal filter ahead of the cooling core, and an aluminum mist eliminator downstream that is removable and washable. The fin-tube core can be removed from the liquid-connection side of the housing for inspection without disassembling the gas duct. A variety of gas connection sizes and types are available. — Xchanger, Hopkins, Minn.
The Delta Hybrid series (photo) offers an innovative solution for the pneumatic conveying of sensitive, powdery and granular media. The rotary lobe compressors or screw blowers can offer maximum energy efficiency, minimum lifecycle costs, 100% pure and reliable process air and high durability even under extreme conditions. Now, the company has expanded the series with a new range of four package sizes. The new additions cover volume flows from approximately 2 to 30 m³/min and drive powers from 7.5 to 55 kW and achieve enormous energy savings of up to 30% compared to a conventional positive displacement blower. Thanks to ATEX certification and hygienic design, the Delta Hybrid machines can be used without any problems in both highly critical, explosive and particularly hygiene-sensitive working environments — Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Aerzen, Germany
At Powtech last month, this company presented completely new, more wear-resistant screen cloths that, compared to previous standard cloths, achieve an increased service life with abrasive bulk materials. Matched to the wire thickness and mesh size, the screen cloths are manufactured in a patented process, which significantly increases their wear resistance (photo). A particular advantage here is that, depending on the application, existing screening machines can also be equipped with these robust screen cloths. This innovation increases the plant availability of the users and reduces their downtime and maintenance costs. — Allgaier Process Technology, Uhingen, Germany
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The Vertical Cartridge Filter (VCF; photo) is a pulse-jet filter designed to handle medium to high air volumes for industrial dust removal. It is typically used as a nuisance dust collector in applications with light dust loads and a high volume of air flow. An easy-to-use cartridge clamp system on the hinged front doors of the baghouse provides easy access to and rapid replacement of the filter media. This minimizes downtime during scheduled maintenance, decreasing overall cost of operation. The filter is equipped with a smart timer, which includes an on-board sensor that reads the pressure drop across the filtering elements for on-demand cleaning. This results in reduced compressed-air consumption and greater cartridge life, the company says. — Schenck Process LLC, Kansas City, Mo.
The new FLEX isobaric energy recovery device (photo) is this company’s next-generation compact pressure exchanger for reverse osmosis (RO) plants. The FLEX pressure exchanger is designed to be one of the most efficient and compact energy-recovery devices on the market. With its ability to recover more than 98% of hydraulic energy and offer the highest unit capacity available, while being notably smaller than competitor products, the FLEX pressure exchanger can substantially reduce the cost of desalination by lowering operating and capital expenditures, the company says. The FLEX offers a simple design with only four major internal components and is enabled for remote monitoring through the company’s RedRaven IOT platform. — Flowserve Corp., Dallas, Tex.
The GS variable-speed drive (VSD) compressor (photo) can adapt and optimize its operations, thanks to “smart” features. The GA VSDS (photo) is the third generation of VSD compressors. VSD compressors significantly reduce energy consumption by adjusting their motor speed to the fluctuations in compressed-air demand. The new technology will be available first in the 30–50 hp (22–37 kW) GA oil-injected screw compressor range. In addition to its minimal number of components, the GA VSD is the first compressor to feature an IE5 ferrite-assisted synchronous reluctance motor, eradicating the need for the use of increasingly precious and rare earth materials. — Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, Rock Hill, S.C.
The new Sensor Bypass Armature Modular (BAM; photo) accommodates all potentiometric, amperometric and conductivity sensors from this company for water treatment. It is simply installed in a bypass of the main process line. The modules of the armature and the sensors can be removed and replaced without tools, for easy handling and cleaning. The sample-carrying components are designed so that suspensions with a solids content of up to 10% and particles up to 1 mm in diameter can flow through the armature. The material of construction is resistant to chemicals and can withstand temperatures up to 70°C and operating pressures of up to 7 bars. — Prominent GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany