Engineering Data
Fluid Control Systems
This CD reference guide features information on the firm’s valves, controllers, sensors, actuators, and on/off switches, as well as complete system solutions for temperature, flow, pressure, level, and analytical control. Datasheets for more than 200 fluid control products are provided. Also included is a listing of the company’s technical references and guides.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Burkert
www.burkert-usa.com
Chemical Inventory Systems for Pharmaceutical Plants
This white paper details how chemical inventory systems (CIS) deliver real-time, accurate information about inventory status to ensure greater cost control while supporting validation requirements. Entitled “Chemical Inventory Systems Enable Pharmaceutical Pilot Plants to Accurately Manage Chemical Inventory Information in a Regulated Environment,” it discusses the components of a CIS, how such a solution integrates into an existing IT infrastructure, how pilot plants can leverage these systems to maximize their processes, and the importance of ensuring that such a solution has the attributes for accurate validation as well as compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records and signatures.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
ChemSW Inc.
www.chemsw.com
Modular Tubing System
A modular tubing system that includes tubes, elbows, laterals, and butterfly and diverter valves is the subject of this new catalog. Among the new and redesigned products that are highlighted are a new loose flange product line, airtight butterfly valves, and adjustable elbows. Technical drawings and application notes are provided.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Jacob Tubing L.P.
www.jacob-tubing.com
Rotary Airlocks
A new full-color brochure introduces the company’s line of rotary airlocks, available in nine models from 6-in. to 30-in. sizes. It details important features, including rotor styles and options such as drives, motor mounts, pans, plows and hoppers.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Kice Industries Inc.
www.kice.com
Magnetic Liquid-Level Gage
The redesigned MagneStar magnetic liquid-level gage is featured in this brochure. The literature explains the gage’s principle of operation, which is based on a custom-designed float and magnetically coupled indicator. It provides product specifications such as mounting configurations, indicator styles and materials of construction, as well as options such as continuous level transmitters and point level switches.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
L. J. Star Inc.
www.ljstar.com
Progressing Cavity Pumps
A 6-page full-color bulletin offers detailed information on progressing cavity pump capabilities, typical applications, technical features and customer benefits. Included are the Moyno 2000 Series, 1000 Pump, 500 Pump, sanitary pump,L-frame pump and metering pump.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Moyno, Inc.
www.moyno.com
Process Automation System
The Matrix total control system is the subject of this new brochure, which provides detailed descriptions and customer testimonials of how the Matrix is in use in gas plants, oil and gas, boiler control, biotech and pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical, cement, and water and waste applications, among others. Also included is information about the company’s latest development, Matrix SafetyNet, a SIL-2-rated safety system that enables the user to build emergency shutdown (ESD) and fire and gas (F&G) systems on the same platform as the process control system.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
MTL Open Systems Technologies
www.mtlmost.com
Biological Research Products
Over 2,500 items designed for genomic, molecular biology, cell culture and immunological research are included in this catalog, which provides product descriptions as well as use and care information. Among the new products featured are flasks treated to optimize cell attachment and growth, microarray slides, sample plates, and bottles with vented closures.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Nalge Nunc International
www.nuncbrand.com
Oil Spill Solutions
This manual of field bulletins outlines successful solutions to typical oil/water problems. Topics covered include: effective design of wastewater systems; calculating the quantity and velocity of water flow necessary for wastewater system design; design of the flow control structure; reasons to establish a water conservation program before building an oil spill control system; steps to prepare for an oil spill; an explanation of how and why water and oil mix; a description of a possible oil spill and its solution; examples of how oil skimmers removed oil in specific situations; and methods of preventing oil contamination in water from railroad yards and power plants.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Oil Skimmers, Inc.
www.oilskim.com
Analytical Instruments
A new line of literature — consisting of an informative folder, a line card with important contact information, and an all-inclusive booklet outlining the company’s capabilities — introduces the firm’s new “Analyze It. Prove It.” theme. The booklet features a color layout of various instruments and how they can optimize performance, productivity and profitability. It also covers PlantWeb digital plant architecture, and systems for environmental analysis, plant optimization and combustion analysis.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Rosemount Analytical, a division of Emerson Process Management
www.emersonprocess.com/proanalytic
Steam Systems
The third edition of the “Steam & Fluid Control Designer’s Guide” has recently been published. It includes application and specification information on regulators, control valves, safety relief valves, condensate pumps, desuperheaters, steam traps, noise suppression products, strainers, check valves and pump protection equipment.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Spence Engineering Co.
www.spenceengineering.com
Ladder Safety
Preventing slips and falls from a ladder is the focus of a free video training program. Its attention-getting opening stresses that “ladders are such a common, everyday item that we forget how dangerous they can be if not used correctly and properly maintained.” The program, which features 3-D animation fused with live onsite video, covers ladder selection, proper set-up, safe use, and care and maintenance.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Summit Training Source Inc.
www.safetyontheweb.com
GC and GC/MS Columns and Consumables
This 28-page catalog has been updated to highlight the range of the TRACE capillary gas chromatography (GC) columns and consumables. It provides a complete guide to how the company’s products assist each aspect of chromatographic analysis. It highlights the range of conditions over which the columns are applicable, and gives specifications, USP listings, ordering tables, applications, and chromatograms for each column.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Thermo Electron
www.thermo.com/elemental
Pump Materials of Construction
The article “Plastics or Metal? Which Material is Right for Your Pump?” (TL-167) that has been added to the firm’s technical library. It discusses the reasons thermoplastic pumps are becoming more popular, explains the plastics’ superior resistance to corrosion, and reports on studies that have shown them to outlast stainless steels and exotic metals when handling abrasive and other aggressive fluids.Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp.
www.vanton.com
Nuclear-Qualified Instrumentation
“Excellence in Solutions — Products — Service” describes various nuclear-qualified products, including temperature sensors, temperature transmitters, thermowells, pressure transmitters, and analog fiber optic data links and contact closures. It is available in English, French and Chinese.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Weed Instrument Co.
www.weedinstrument.com
Polyethylene Tank Inspection
This guide will help users identify different material types and provides basic instructions on how to gather information if a tank has been damaged. Also included are pictures of over-exposure to ultraviolet rays and tank failure examples.
Appeared In Issue: January 2006
Assmann Corp. of America
www.assmann-usa.com