Staying in control
Paul Hurst discusses what’s driving the development of future-proof SCADAWith the role of SCADA changing within the process industry, it pays for plant managers to become familiar with the trends that...
View ArticleMaterial design
Don’t overlook GRP for sludge processing plant, advises Andrew SheddenWastewater treatment processes can involve some harsh operating conditions that pose a particular challenge for the manufacturers...
View ArticleNew flash point recovery rig
A UK thermal fluid system support, maintenance and risk management service provider has launched a new flash point recovery unit with the ability to provide process industry customers with an excellent...
View ArticleDependable valve actuation
Richard Harvey explains why reliability in valve actuation is non-negotiableFor the optimal control of many processes, it is crucial that a valve reaches a certain position.The process of moving from...
View ArticleSweet success
Pumps helps chocolatier resolve solids handling pumping issueRecently, a UK-based pump supplier was approached by a leading European chocolatier with the challenging task of adding a solids handling...
View ArticleIntrinsically safe calibrator and communicator
Beamex introduces an advanced, intrinsically safe field calibrator and communicator, called Beamex MC6-Ex.In many process industries, there are certain areas in the plant that are classified as a...
View ArticleNew sensor tech for data gathering
EZmaintain from Cleveland, Ohio has introduced what is claimed to be the world’s first cloud-based CMMS (computerised maintenance management software) which can integrate IoT sensors to measure...
View ArticleExplosion protection: customised systems gain ground
There is no room for compromise when it comes to safety.Companies are required to act, especially when the risk of an explosion looms.Advanced explosion protection not only preserves the equipment’s...
View ArticleAbrasion-resistant rotary batch mixer
A new model 700-THX-50-ARI Rotary Batch Mixer from Munson Machinery blends abrasive materials such as concrete, premix, mortar mix, glass/cullet, fibreglass, refractories, tungsten powder and ceramics,...
View ArticleCleaning hoses
Detailed resistance lists on cleaning materials, service lives and temperatures ensure that the hoses are not damaged by this. Stephan Renz reportsHoses are used as flexible transport connections...
View ArticleThree ways to increase profits using automated engineering
Automated engineering of industrial software can increase a manufacturers profits by saving time, increasing flexibility and minimising energy consumption. Lee Sullivan reportsMost manufacturers see...
View ArticleCalibration in hazardous areas
This article discusses calibration in hazardous areas and what everyone needs to be aware of before entering a hazardous area with calibration equipment. Other topics covered are flammable and...
View ArticlePreview: Bosch ConnectedWorld 2018
Bosch ConnectedWorld 2018 takes place February 21 + 22, 2018 at STATION Berlin, Germany. Bosch ConnectedWorld is an annual event that celebrates the Internet of Things (IoT). International...
View ArticleDry block temperature calibrators and micro-bath calibrators
New from Omega the TCL temperature calibrators are versatile enough to meet a wide number of requirements, they are easily portable to cope with frequently changing operation locations as in multiple...
View ArticleNew polymer facility opens
Proactive investment in the development of next-generation thermoplastic solutions has now resulted in the completion of Victrex´snew £10 million Polymer Innovation Centre. The centre is fully...
View ArticleIndustrial waste, an example of shot blasting with low environmental impact
These problems, which are often invisible yet concrete, are drawn to our attention by business associations in industries all over the world.The latest report by the World Bank pointed out that “global...
View ArticleGraphene turns whisky clear
Previously graphene-oxide membranes were shown to be completely impermeable to all solvents except for water. However, a study now shows that it is possible to tailor the molecules that pass through...
View ArticleNew gas valve offers greater precision
Up to now, users who wanted to meter very small quantities of gas precisely had hardly any choice but to use a needle valve. Witt now presents the PMV Precision Metering Valve as an alternative, with a...
View ArticleSecurity boost for the Industrial Internet of Things
Renesas Electronics has expanded its RX65N/RX651 Group of microcontroller (MCU) lineup that addresses advanced security needs for connected devices operating in industrial automation, building...
View ArticleDrum tipper meets low-height receiving vessels
The new Flexicon Tip-Tite Drum Tipper for 115 to 200 litre drums features an elongated discharge cone that mates with the gasketed inlet of low-height receiving vessels, allowing dust-free transfer of...
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