Multihead weighing machine
The new Dataweigh EPSILON is designed specifically for the cost-effective weighing and packaging of loose products.The new Dataweigh EPSILON series combination weighers bring together the best features...
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 ArticleMaking Bulk Solids Processing Plants to Work Reliably
The cost effective manufacture of products is usually considered to be based upon the efficiency of the (readily perceived) value adding steps that the powdered or granular materials pass through....
View ArticleTalking torque
To analyse the long term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency based torque transducers from Sensor...
View ArticleChlorine sensor launch
Designed with polarographic technology, the FC80 Free Chlorine Sensor from Electro-Chemical Devices eliminates the need for expensive reagents while providing highly accurate free chlorine measurement...
View ArticleNew low profile bulk bag filler
Flexicon has introduced a twin-centrepost Bulk Bag Filler with XP controls and reduced height posts for low headroom applications. It is equipped with a manual fill head height adjustment to...
View ArticleNew boiler in-situ oxygen analyser
To improve energy efficiency and meet environmental regulatory requirements for small and midsize boiler markets, Emerson introduces the Rosemount CX1100 in-situ oxygen analyser, the first...
View ArticleRupture discs protect various high pressure processes
High pressure applications require special overpressure protection due to the demanding process conditions including pressures up to several thousand bar and temperatures over 300˚C, which mainly occur...
View ArticleMicroscope upgrade
Vision Engineering is launching the next generation of its EVO Cam digital microscope.Ideally suited for close inspection and recording of high resolution images the next-generation EVO Cam II benefits...
View ArticleNew motion control system for automation
Festo's new CPX-E control system is focused primarily on motion control functions for handling technology and offers a standardised, integrated platform for the consistent combination of servo...
View ArticleNew small temperature sensor
RS Components has launched a new RS Pro infrared temperature sensor. Key features of the device include its extremely small size – 31mm diameter by only 30mm high – and side-entry cable, making it...
View ArticleMore electric rod-style actuators
The Tolomatic family of high force electric rod-style actuators now features expanded stroke lengths up to 1.5m (60 inches), allowing more flexibility for converting motion control applications with...
View ArticleLonger lasting fans
Increased evaporation efficiency: hybrid ceramic bearing extends lifetime and reduces maintenance cost of fans for mechanical vapour recompressionProcess industry, chemical and pharmaceutical...
View ArticleNew industrial blender
Munson Machinery has introduced a Variable Intensity Blender model VIM-124-SS with six injection ports, allowing liquid additions in small to large volumes to be combined with bulk food, chemical or...
View ArticleNew flow meter
To complement automated production plants such as in the food, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, GEA has developed the magnetic inductive flow meter CMAG. This version of the proven IZMAG flow...
View ArticleFour-eyes principle for contaminant checks
Confectionery company reaps the gains of extensive safety by combining metal detectors and x-ray scannersThe high-tech safety technology provided by the company Mesutronic is currently ensuring...
View ArticleModernising industrial boilers
With a new directive in place, Kevin Houlden advises on the steps that operators can take to upgrade their existing boiler plantThe Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD became European law on 19th...
View ArticleBoiler upgrade brings benefits
Stop the press: providing a process solution for printing plate expertAs the UK’s only manufacturer of lithographic printing plate material – and one of only three producers in Europe – for Bridgnorth...
View ArticleIncreasing premix capabilities
Jessica Stank presents two case studies in which operations needed to expand and a custom premix system proved to be the ideal solutionAn expert in premix products wanted to expand its operations in...
View ArticleSafer by design
Chris Flower analyses the latest data on process safety in engineering designIf you ask any responsible company what its priorities are, safety will always be at the top. You would therefore expect...
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