Engineering Data
Chlor-Alkali Products
A newly updated reference guide, “Your Building Blocks for Success,” provides an overview of food-grade and NSF-certified chlor-alkali products — caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorate and spent sulfuric acid. It addresses the applications, production, distribution and transportation of these products. It also describes BayCare, a multiphase, comprehensive product stewardship program designed to reduce environmental impact, improve process safety and foster positive relationships with neighbors in plant communities.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
Bayer MaterialScience LLC
www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com
Magnetic Separation for the Plastics Industry
A broad line of magnetic metal separators, electronic metal detectors, and electromagnetic and electrostatic separators designed for plastics processing and recycling is detailed in this 28-page catalog. Application data, photographs, diagrams, and specifications are provided for a variety of equipment, including the Move-It conveyor and the Plastic Series and Metal Series electrostatic separators, which let users extract small, difficult-to-reclaim particles from recycled material.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
Bunting Magnetics
www.buntingmagnetics.com
Microspheres for Size Calibration
This CD-based catalog brings together information on a full range of standards for particle sizing, sieve calibration, filter testing and a variety of other specialized applications for precision glass microspheres. Included are detailed product specifications, technical reports, price lists and instructional video clips.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
Whitehouse Scientific
www.whitehousescientific.com
Chromatography
The web-based Chromatography Resource Center focuses on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC) and solid-phase extraction (SPE) consumables and their use in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, chemical, and food and beverage industries. It features a virtual library that offers technical guidelines, application notes and recent scientific posters. One value-added benefit is a compendium listing more than 400 applications categorized by industry. Numerous tips have been compiled into an FAQ section, which focuses on theory, product operation and equipment maintenance, as well as method development and improvement. Interactive troubleshooting tools, including an email connection to technical support scientists get high marks in providing assistance.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
Thermo Electron Corp.
www.thermo.com
Laboratory Hydrogen Generators
The compact Hogen GC and mid-size Hogen S series onsite hydrogen generators are highlighted in this brochure, which describes the units’ construction and summarizes their features, capabilities and benefits. Technical specifications are provided in table format.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
Proton Energy Systems, Inc.
www.protonenergy.com
Piping Repair and Maintenance
Available in CD ROM and via the company’s website, this 16-page catalog presents a full line of piping repair and maintenance products. It includes an updated overview of product features and benefits, which are illustrated in 4-color photos. The online version allows visitors to request a product quote by filling out a form, and has an option for submitting questions and comments. Users can also search the website for the nearest sales representative or distributor.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
The Pipe Line Development Co.
www.plidco.com
Instrumentation
Design engineers can use this online, interactive, system selection tool and application library to choose the appropriate products and accessories from the Signet line of flow instrumentation, as well as measurement devices for pH, ORP, conductivity, resistivity, temperature and pressure. The tool narrows down the user’s choices through a series of questions and options for sensor type, pipe size, material type, fluid, and flow, temperature and pressure ranges, as well as a comparison chart. The application library features a searchable tutorial-style data bank that includes an introduction to system applications, detailed schematics, technical information and articles on specific industries. Once system selection is finalized, a complete list of products and their part numbers can be printed for reference or e-mailed to place an order. Additional details are available via links to product data sheets and operating manuals.
Appeared In Issue: November 2006
GF Piping Systems
www.us.piping.georgefischer.com