Materials and Chemicals
Microplastic-Free Opacifier Boasts Sustainable Formulation
Miracare Biopacify is a biodegradable, microplastic-free alternative to currently available styrene acrylate-based opacifiers. The solution ¡ª designed for use in liquid laundry detergents, unit doses, and other home care products ¡ª is produced as a flowable slurry to be easily integrated into diverse applications. It is rated as a certified natural solution with a renewable carbon index (RCI) value of over 90%, indicating that a high percentage of the ingredient¡¯s carbon atoms are derived from renewable sources. The formulation is compatible with current regulations, meeting the European Union regulation (EC) No 648/2004.
Syensqo
www.syensqo.com
Fluids and Solids Handling
Multi-Shaft Mixer Is Equipped for Complex Formulations
The VMC-300 is a multi-shaft mixer that integrates three independently driven agitation systems: an anchor, a high-speed disperser, and an axial-flow turbine. These technologies use advanced mixing capabilities to handle complex, viscous formations in diverse industries. The mixer is constructed of Type 316 stainless steel and has a 300-gal working capacity. It operates under full vacuum conditions up to 29.5 inHg and at internal pressures up to 15 psig at 300¡ãF. Its user-friendly control system includes a 12-in. color touchscreen, allowing operators to monitor and adjust product temperatures, agitator speeds, loads, vacuum levels, and cycle timers. The VMC-300 can be used for mixing applications in the pharmaceutical, food, composite, coating, and adhesive industries, among others.
Charles Ross & Son Company
www.mixers.com
Diffusion Pumps Provide High Vacuum and Pumping Speeds
Diffusion pumps are capable of generating high and ultra-high vacuum and feature no moving wearing parts, making them ideal for demanding and low-maintenance applications. Now, this manufacturer¡¯s line of diffusion pumps is being expanded to include the DIFFVAC DP and DIFFVAC OB series. The DIFFVAC DP series provides maximum pumping speeds in high vacuum, providing energy-efficient, robust, and uninterrupted operation. The two DIFFVAC OB models, the OB 400 and OB 630, are suitable for industrial high vacuum and high pumping speed applications. Featuring a 10¨C2 to 10¨C3 mbar pressure range and an easily cleanable design, the DIFFVAC OB series is especially well suited for special metallurgy and similar applications.
Leybold
www.leybold.com
Threaded Line Vacs Regulate Conveyance Rate of Hot Materials
These 3/8 national pipe thread (NPT) high-temperature threaded line vacs attach to hoses, tubes, and pipes to allow them to be used as in-line conveying systems capable of handling high-temperature materials up to 900¡ãF. These devices are made of either Type 303 or Type 316 stainless steel and can be easily connected to threaded pipe, making them suitable for use transferring fine material, hot fluegases, fumes, soot, ashes, salts, and other hot debris. These devices provide enhanced control over flowrate and the simplified design ensures a long operating life.
Exair
www.exair.com
Metal Powder Conveyor Automates Additive Manufacturing Steps
The EOS Edition vLoader 250 is a vacuum conveyor designed for metal additive manufacturing (AM) applications. This unit automatically transfers metal powders from storage into the printer¡¯s supply hopper. This continuous powder transfer eliminates the need for manual powder filling and reduces downtime. This device is designed to be easily integrated into EOS M 400 series metal AM systems, which include equipment for vacuum drying, depowdering, storing, sieving, and reusing metal powders.
Volkmann
www.volkmannusa.com
Steam Filters Lower Operating Costs for Food and Beverage Applications
The culinary steam filters are robustly engineered to remove debris and scale from steam lines, protecting both process filters and equipment. Constructed with Type 316 stainless steel support discs and filter media, the design can handle extreme pressure and temperature variations without deteriorating. The woven filter media can be cleaned by backflushing and can last up to a year with proper care. This reduces overall costs and environmental waste as only the media needs to be replaced. The filters are available in four diameter options with micron ratings of <1¨C100 ?m available. Designed to ensure product quality and meet health standards, the steam quality ensured by this filter is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is free of contaminants that could spoil products.
MicroPure Filtration Inc
www.micropure.com
Dry Screw Vacuum Pumps Are Built for Challenging Applications
The COBRA DH series of high-performance dry screw vacuum pumps is designed for demanding industrial applications. Featuring an advanced screw design, these pumps enhance vapor and particle tolerance while reducing the risk of contamination. With a nominal pumping speed range of 2,700 m3/hr to 6,200 m3/hr, they ensure fast cycle times and low operating costs. These pumps¡¯ robust design makes them suitable for lithium-ion battery production, solar technology, metallurgy, and coating applications.
Busch Group
www.buschvacuum.com
Instrumentation
Digital Density Meter Series Offers Enhanced Precision
This digital density meter series includes the dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) 4002, 5002, and 6002, offering 4-, 5-, and 6-digit repeatability, respectively. The internal oscillating U-Tubes ensure maximum quality and performance control, improving consistency, production tolerance, and integration compared to previous models. The U-Dry feature allows users to dry the measuring cell with a single hand swipe, which activates the air pump to initiate the drying process. Additional features, including the U-Pulse, U-View, and FillingCheck, further enhance measurement precision and ease of sample monitoring. The meters are certified with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 for density calibration.
Anton Paar
www.anton-paar.com
Temperature Controller Series Features User-Friendly Touchscreens
The AriesPlus temperature controller series includes programmable controls for up to 50 unique program profiles and 99 segments. Its touchscreen interface provides users with intuitive access to a selection menu to edit and control profiles, schedule programs to run at a specific time and date, log the actual and setpoint temperatures, and more. The controllers save and log data to internal memory, which can then be downloaded to the universal serial bus (USB) port or a personal computer (PC). They also include Ethernet communication and the ability to connect via a remote browser without requiring any software installation.
Carbolite Gero Ltd.
www.carbolite.com
Angle Sensor Series Employs Hall Effect Technology
The RVD series of angle sensors uses Hall effect technology to provide high precision, reliability, and durability. Their non-contact design allows them to measure rotational position without moving mechanical parts, reducing wear and downtime and lengthening the operational lifespan. This also enhances noise immunity, improving accuracy in harsh environments with electromagnetic interference and enhancing repeatability in dusty, wet, or oily conditions. The sensors can operate in temperatures ranging from ¨C30¡ãC to 80¡ãC with a linearity of ¡À0.3% of the full range output. With easy integration into complex mechanical designs and digital output integration with diverse systems, the sensors can be used in various industries, including the automotive, energy, and aerospace sectors.
NewTek Sensor Solutions
www.newteksensors.com
Ultrasonic Flowmeter Series Provides Accurate and Reliable Measurements
The Flexim FLUXUS F/G731 is a series of non-intrusive ultrasonic flowmeters for measuring liquids and gases. Since they do not directly contact the fluids or contain any moving parts, they reduce maintenance costs by lessening equipment wear and eliminating contamination risks. The series is available in two different housing types: an aluminum enclosure for standard applications and a stainless steel enclosure for highly corrosive environments. Additionally, its innovative clamp-on hardware minimizes installation time and costs. To maximize versatility, the FLUXUS F/G731 comes with all common communication protocols. The flowmeters are fully compliant with the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 24062 standard, and the transducer is calibrated to ISO 17025.
Emerson Electric Co.
www.emerson.com
Radar Level Sensor Variants Offer a Lower-Cost Option for Flexible Applications
The newest additions to the OPTIWAVE 15xx radar series of radar level devices offer flexible and low-cost alternatives for applications that do not require ingress protection (IP)-68 certification. These level detector variants feature 80 GHz radar technology with a flush-mounted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) lens antenna and include HART and Bluetooth compatibility. Additionally, these devices feature the OPTICHECK technology for built-in self-diagnostics, as well as a compact and simplified design for easy installation.
Krohne
www.krohne.com
Operations and Maintenance
Rail Enclosure Series Features New Variants
The RAILTEC BP M22 DIN series of rail enclosures is being expanded to include a new optional transparent, foldable cover, which provides robust protection for the enclosure¡¯s front side, safeguards integrated elements, and maintains clear visibility of internal components. This line of electronics enclosures features three panel variants: fully closed, closed with ventilation slots, and a version with ventilation slots on both sides for improved heat dissipation. These enclosures adhere to widely recognized industrial standard sizes, ensuring seamless compatibility and integration into existing systems.
OKW Enclosures Inc.
www.okwenclosures.com
Heat Transfer
Thermostatic Expansion Valve Kit Simplifies Installation in Refrigerant Systems
The Universal TR6 thermostatic expansion valve kit optimizes performance across a range of refrigerants and ensures easy installation in legacy R-410A systems, as well as low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants like R-454B and R-32. This kit includes a valve, bulb strap, insulation tape, and installation guide, in addition to chatleff, aeroquip, and flare connectors. The optimized refrigerant flow provided by this device reduces energy costs and downtime, while its universal design reduces maintenance complexity and cost.
Danfoss
www.danfoss.com
Engineering Services
Manufacturer Uses 3D Modeling to Customize Glassware Wash Racks
The manufacturer behind a variety of chemistry and industrial cleaning and sterilization technologies is now offering custom wash rack design and manufacturing services to meet the specific needs of laboratories. Offered with the manufacturer¡¯s automated cleaning and disinfecting wash systems, these racks help clean and protect laboratory glassware, tableting tools, containers, valves, machine parts, and other supplies and equipment. The racks are made using 3D modeling to best fit the size, shape, and weight of each object, optimizing the available rack space.
Belimed Life Science
www.belimed-lifescience.com
Laboratory Equipment
Blister Packaging Machine Improves Pharmaceutical Sustainability
Blister packs ¡ª primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry ¡ª are typically made of laminates composed of complex plastic and aluminum mixtures, which makes post-use recycling difficult. The Noack N 760 is an intermittent motion blister packaging machine that can manufacture several medical products, including ampoules, solid dosage forms, and semi-solids, out of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), offering a more sustainable solution. It can produce blisters with a maximum forming area of 155 mm ¡Á 138 mm and a depth of 25 mm at a maximum output of 200 blisters per minute. The machine can easily be adjusted to manufacture different products by replacing a few lightweight parts, as all parameters are electronically stored. Featuring a space-saving layout, user-friendly operability, and manual and automatic versions, the N 760 can be easily installed in any environment.
Romaco GmbH
www.romaco.com
Bioprocessing
Single-Domain Antibody Series Is Designed for Microscopy Imaging
VHH antibodies, also known as nanobodies, are used for molecular imaging and disease therapy. The MiniMab single-domain antibody (SdAb) series is a set of high-affinity recombinant alpaca VHH antibodies against glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), synaptotagmin 1 (SYT1), and vesicular glutamate transporter 1 (VGLUT1). The SdAbs are designed to integrate with the Clear Fluor (CF) dye portfolio for stochastic optimal reconstruction microscopy (STORM). Compared to conventional antibodies, the SdAb series offers deeper tissue penetration, higher solubility and stability, and faster staining, in addition to other benefits. They are best used for performing immunofluorescence microscopy on imaging platforms.
Biotium
www.biotium.com
Software
Artificial Intelligence System Monitors Rotating Equipment Conditions
Clariot is an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven condition monitoring system for pumps, agitators, and other rotating equipment in the hygienic process industries. Engineered with predictive maintenance capabilities, the system uses real-time alerts, diagnostics, and analytics to effectively reduce unplanned downtime. The system includes the Clariot VX sensor ¡ª which can handle multiple changeovers on process lines ¡ª the Connect gateway, and a user-friendly dashboard to monitor conditions, all of which are seamlessly integrated. Clariot is compatible with most pump brands and can be used in wet production environments.
Alfa Laval
www.alfalaval.com
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