New Products & Services

The T35/TS35 is this company’s latest gasketed heat exchanger, and comes with several innovations that minimize maintenance costs and ensure high uptime. These include the CurveFlow distribution area, which reduces fouling, and glue-free ClipGrip gaskets, which facilitate regasketing. The new, patented CurveFlow distribution area of the T35/TS35 gives it a much more uniform flow distribution than other plate heat exchangers. This means there are no stagnant zones and significantly less fouling. The uniform flow also improves thermal efficiency. Users benefit from low maintenance costs and compact installations. — Alfa Laval AB, Lund, Sweden www.alfalaval.com

The ProCeas H₂ trace analyzer is said to be the world’s first device capable of measuring H₂ via infrared (IR) radiation using optical resonance laser spectroscopy. The system enables direct, continuous measurements of low H₂ concentrations (up to 3 parts per million) in Cl₂ or other gas mixtures in realtime for control of industrial processes. The system is based on the company’s patented OFCEAS (optical feedback cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy) technology and low-pressure sampling techniques. OFCEAS is said to be extremely precise for both simple and complex gas mixtures. The optimized optical resonance system produces a very long optical path — 10 km instead of 10 m achieved in conventional Fourier-transform IR and non-dispersive IR technologies — thus enabling sub parts-per-billion detection. — AP2E, Aix-en-Provence, France www.ap2e.com

The Mica-Foil high-temperature heater technology provides uniform heating with fast response up to 600C. The Mica-Foil technology was designed for use with food-processing equipment and material-laminating applications where temperature profile and thermal response are critical to the manufacturing process. Consisting of a distributed-wattage etch-foil heater element bonded between high-temperature mica sheath material, the heaters can be customized to match the working surface of a particular application. — Durex Industries, Cary, Ill. www.durexindustries.com

The new ThermoCut system is the latest addition to this company’s Rotoform technology, and was developed to increase productivity and result in a better-quality end product with high-viscosity melts. In the past, a common issue faced by processors handling advanced, high-viscosity products is the formation of threads, commonly known as “angel hair.” These threads, created when the melt is deposited on the steel-belt cooler, can result in a less-than-perfect pastille shape, as well as an increase in dust formation and increased cleaning requirements. The ThermoCut system was developed to solve this problem. The system works by blasting a narrow jet of high-pressure, heated air at the precise location where droplets are formed between the Rotoform and the steel belt. The hot air blast cuts the threads before they have a chance to develop further. This not only leads to better quality pastilles (photo), but also results in a substantial reduction in the need to clean the machine. — Sandvik Process Systems, Fellbach, Germany www.processsystems.sandvik.com

The MX-505 pump is constructed of glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene, and is capable of flowrates up to 225 gal/min and a total dynamic head up to 86 ft. Additionally, the MX-505 boasts a patented dry-run design and standard NPT sizes for suction (2.5 in.) and discharge (2 in.), making them simple to install and operate. With a patented self-radiating structure, heat-dispersion holes force the liquid to circulate around the spindle and bearing. — Iwaki America, Inc., Holliston, Mass. www.iwakiamerica.com

The new EchoTherm Model CO50 programmable chiller/heater  for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns has a readable temperature range from 4 to 100°C and setpoint capability to 0.1°C. The control software regulates temperatures to±0.2°C, even at ambient conditions. The CO50 has an indicator LED that illuminates when the target temperature is stable to within±0.2°C. The CO50 is suitable for chiral and biomedical chromatography where below-ambient temperatures help preserve bioactivity. The CO50 holds columns up to 30 cm long with 1/4- or 3/8-in. diameter in provided mounting clips. Larger-diameter columns can be used by removing the column clips. — Torrey Pines Scientific Inc, Carlsbad, Calif. www.torreypinesscientific.com

Two new coagulants, CDP2727 and CDP2724, have been introduced to the KlarAid product line. The custom-designed blends are based on a high-molecular-weight organic coagulant and a high-basicity aluminum coagulant. The new products have improved capabilities for reducing the turbidity and total oxygen content (TOC) in low-turbidity raw water when compared with predecessor products, says the company. CDP2727 is the more concentrated product, and CDP2724 is a diluted version that is suitable where low volumes and dosages are preferred. These products can be used alone or in conjunction with anionic flocculants. — GE Power & Water, Schenectady, N.Y. www.gepower.com

SmartPlant Master Tag Registry (MTR) is a software module intended to simplify how companies manage equipment and instrumentation tags and register the information required for project handover. It is said to be one of the first commercially available enterprise products to target the systemic problems associated with tag management in the industry. MTR provides specific functionality to automate consistent tagging rules among supported products, and then makes tag register generation, management and monitoring more efficient in large projects that may include thousands of individual tags. Traditional methods for handover involve the manual collection of key technical data from numerous sources. MTR automatically collects and organizes tags as they are created and used in various work processes during projects — Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala. www.intergraph.com

The CFS25 mass flowtube provides direct measurements of both mass flowrate and density, eliminating the problems generally associated with multiple process measurements using volumetric flow devices, according to the company. With no sensitivity to varying process conditions, this Coriolis flowmeter, in addition to accurately measuring liquids, can also be used in applications with entrained air, non-Newtonian fluids, viscous and abrasive fluids, slurries and gases. — Invensys Foxboro, Foxboro, Mass. www.fielddevices.foxboro.com

The 7501 is a field-mounted, Ex d explosion- and flame-proof temperature transmitter with local operator interface for easy programming, review and diagnostics of process values in the field. The optical buttons combined with the 10-mm explosion-proof window is a patent-pending technology. The optical buttons are immune to interference of ambient light sources and false triggering caused by shadows and reflections, and the device dynamically adapts to accumulation of dust and moisture, says the company. The user can also perform advanced HART programming from the front, and as a result, significantly reduce the need for handheld communicators. The transmitter delivers HART 7 functionality with HART 5 compatibility and can be configured to measure two-, three- and four-wire RTDs and 13 different thermocouple types, as well as bipolar millivolt and resistance signals, and it provides an analog output. — PR electronics A/S, Roende, Denmark www.prelectronics.com

The formation of agglomerates can make additional processing of materials difficult and can negatively affect the quality of the final product. The Conika sieve mill solves this problem, by preventing powders and granules from forming agglomerates during storage, and thus minimizes loss for further processing. The internal rotor of the Conika shears the material through a conical sieve. The conical shape reduces the friction in the process and thus keeps the energy input into the product to a minimum. This results in less warming of the product. All wetted parts, including the sieve, are stainless steel. — IKA Werke GmbH & Co. KG, Staufen, Germany www.ika.com

The SZ-Steel family of steel grades features low impurity levels and controlled grain sizes, and is proven to retain its properties in temperatures down to –40°C, and in extreme cases, has been tested to withstand temperatures as low as –101°C, according to the manufacturer. The specific design properties of the steel help to reduce risks of embrittlement and fracturing. SZ-Steel grades meet key international safety standards, and their capabilities are proven in many applications, including stud bolts, hydraulic equipment, drilling tools, axles and valves that are used in the oil-and-gas industry, mining and energy generation. — Ovako AB, Stockholm, Sweden www.ovako.com

Clampseal blowdown service valves provide necessary control for continuous or tandem boiler or turbine blowdown and bottom blow-off service. The blowdown valves are available in sizes ranging from 3/4 to 4 in., with butt- or socket-weld and flanged ends in various materials, with customizations available. The valves feature a uniform one-piece gland that eliminates the potential for stem damage from gland cocking. With leak-proof bonnets, the cartridge-style packing chamber facilitates rapid access to the valve trim for inspection and maintenance. — Conval, Somers, Conn. www.conval.com

This company rounds off its proven series of Ecotrol control valves at the high end with the development of the nominal size DN 700 (28 in.). This valve has been specially optimized for use as an anti-surge valve on turbocompressors, but can also be used for all control applications involving liquid and gaseous media. The valve offers a high flow coefficient, K _vs, which usually well exceeds the delivery capacity of the turbocompressor. The quantities of gas trapped inside the pipelines and heat exchangers can therefore also be relaxed in a very short space of time upon safety shutdown of the compressor. Actuating times are short — usually considerably less than 2 s for the complete 0 to 100% valve opening. — Arca Regler GmbH, Tönisvorst, Germany www.arca-valve.com

This company has developed a new repeater-node technology that, according to company, will provide both redundancy and additional reach not currently available in a standard point-to-multipoint systems. The repeater-node system will help extend range by connecting several repeaters, enabling switching from device to device. The repeater-node system also provides carrier-strength redundancy through multiple networking paths. If one connection goes down, it will be instantly rerouted. — AvaLAN Wireless Systems, Inc., Madison, Ala. www.avalanwireless.com

Conventional dust-measuring devices are unable to differentiate between dust particles and water droplets, resulting in incorrect measurement results. The FWE200DH provides the solution: the dust-measuring device continually extracts the waste gas from the stack, dries it with a thermocyclone, and uses forward scattering to take high-precision measurements of dust concentrations, which are usually very low. The FWE200DH can be attached directly to the stack. Since no moving parts come into contact with aggressive gas, the measuring device is very low-maintenance. The FWE200DH can be used for monitoring wet-scrubbing plants, taking measurements in saturated gas following fluegas desulfurization, and measuring dust concentrations in wet exhaust air.— Sick AG, Wildkirch, Germany www.sick.com

This company’s Sine Wave Filter products eliminate premature motor damage from overvoltages, cable ringing, motor overheating and eddy-current losses caused by variable frequency drives (VFDs). Suitable for motor frequencies up to 600 Hz, this technology converts the rectangular pulse-width modulation (PWM) output voltage of motor drives into a smooth sine wave with a low residual ripple. In addition to elongating the service life of high-speed motors, the Sine Wave filters can improve bearing life by eliminating circulating bearing currents. Typical applications include pumps, conveyors, compressors, HVAC applications and motor drives with multiple motors or long motor cables. — Schaffner EMC Inc., Edison, N.J. www.schaffnerusa.com

The EDS+ BioWaste treatment system was recently launched globally for biologically hazardous waste decontamination and growth media sterilization. The systems, certified to ASME and ISO/EN standards, are now suitable for local standardization and offer dual controls in local languages and English. Following five years of successful internal and external testing, the company's newest EDS+ system has been enhanced to include a number of major technical advances, including thermal energy regeneration, dual redundancy, anti-foam control, pH neutralization, 100% positive release for treated waste and electronic records generation. The EDS+ is designed for waste levels from BSL1 to BSL4, and is typically used in the biopharmaceutical sector, laboratories and research institutes. — Suncombe Ltd., Enfield, Middlesex, U.K. www.suncombe.com

The multi-way distributor that was presented at Achema 2015 is also available with the performance criteria of the company’s new Detectable Design series. All of the components in this pipe system are food-grade, in accordance with both the European Directive EC 1935/2004 and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This applies to stainless-steel pipes and fittings, as well as to the sealing materials used, which are also metal detectable and visually detectable. Special vulcanized sealing rings are available for the easy-to-assemble pull-ring connections on this system, which are more resistant to tearing and to chemicals than conventional, bonded variants. — Fr. Jacob Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, Porta Westfalica, Germany www.jacob-rohre.de

This company’s new bag dump station retains all product material by preventing dust from escaping into the plant environment, also protecting workers from potentially hazardous exposure. The bag dump station features a self-contained filtration system, allowing for 99.9% retention efficiency down to 1µm. The filtration system eliminates the need to continually clean the equipment or have a remote dust-collection location with external ducting or auxiliary fans. The bag dump station’s low-profile design makes it simple to install at floor-level, and allows the unit to fit in tight spaces. — Hapman, Kalamazoo, Mich. www.hapman.com