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Conveyor chains guarantees safe transportation
The closed upper surface of SafeTopChain conveyor chains from Flexon guarantees the safe transportation of individual items and workpiece carriers in conveyor systems. The chains can be used in...
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Change management systems: safeguarding your plant automation assets
The increased use of plant floor automation to achieve production goals has created a dependency on PLCs, PC-based control systems, SCADA systems, robotic controllers and HMIs. It is therefore vital...
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Heavy-duty spring levellers
The new SZ-NIV-HD series of heavy-duty spring levellers, from FIPA GmbH, offers vacuum components for dynamic handling and short cycle times in rough production environments.Spring levellers – also...
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Thermal imaging camera for industrial and fundamental R&D
Tailormade for research and development the FLIR T650sc combines high accuracy (+/- 1°C) and outstanding sensitivity to routinely deliver accurate measurement of even the smallest temperature...
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Rotary valves certified for dry cleaning
With the range of discharge valves type ZRD and blow-through valves type ZXD, Coperion GmbH now offers the food industry the first rotary valves in the world in Hygienic PLUS execution to be certified...
View ArticleRupture disc now available with a 97 per cent operating ratio
Elfab has further developed its Opti-Gard rupture disc making it the only reverse-acting disc on the market to benefit from a 3 per cent tolerance and an improved 97 per cent operating ratio.The 3 per...
View ArticleContamination monitoring protects steam boilers and enables energy recovery
Spirax Sarco has launched a Turbidity Monitoring System for detecting non-conductive contaminants such as fats, oils and greases in condensate, enabling steam system operators to recover substantial...
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Monitoring steam traps
Steam traps are often ignored or poorly maintained - which can be a very expensive mistake. Sean Ottewell reports.The issue of wasted steam is becoming more important as the costs involved with...
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Playing it safe with compressed air
Ben Rickards examines some key products and devices designed to help manufacturers manage compressed air system safety in accordance with the latest legislation.Maintaining a safe working environment...
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Taking the heat out of trouble-shooting
Plant management solutions are homing in on all aspects of the process, from design to logistics. With valuable results, says Eugene McCarthy.The latest plant management solutions are focused on...
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Advanced computing and control systems transform chemical plants
Chemical companies rely increasingly on advanced computing and control systems to keep their plants at peak efficiency. Eugene McCarthy reports.Honeywell has introduced several new technologies that...
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Understanding materials an important factor in process success
For chemical companies to be able to store, move and process their materials effectively, an understanding of each material's particle characteristics is essential.A new benchtop mass spectrometer is...
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Thermal imaging: faster diagnostics, quicker solutions
From over-heating pipe joints to metal processing, the ability to identify and solve problems quickly is crucial. Sean Ottewell reports.According to LumaSense, industry loses upwards of $1trillion...
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Is your lubricant good enough to eat?
John Chappell looks at how production efficiency need not be compromised by the requirement to use food-grade lubricants.Lubricants are the life-blood of any industrial plant, maximising the...
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Wireless gas sensing brings a new level of worker safety
Gas sensing has always played an important role in worker safety, but the power and accuracy of new wireless-based solutions is bringing a new level of protection. Sean Ottewell reports.Wireless gas...
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Safety showers: are yours fit for purpose?
Ensuring that emergency showers and eyebaths are fit for purpose and ready to withstand a winter freeze is essential. Janet Dickinson explains.When it comes to the safety of personnel, just installing...
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Wireless field devices benefit from technology standards
Wireless field devices have many advantages over wired solutions and the advent of more wireless technology standards is widening their appeal. Eugene McCarthy reports.Field wireless systems enable...
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Advanced bioreactors target operating costs
The next generation of bioreactors will offer improved performance for wastewater treatment. Eugene McCarthy reports.While bioreactor treatment of wastewater is already a cost-effective solution for...
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Thermal imaging in food processing
The need to accurately monitor the temperature of foods in the cooking, chilling and freezing processes has made thermal imaging the quality control method of choice for many manufacturers. Chris Brown...
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Protecting critical infrastructure
Industries are under constant threat from hacking. Sean Ottewell reports on the emergence of new cybersecurity standards.In the face of sustained attacks by hackers on infrastructure, industry and...
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