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Enclosure Promotes Safe and Efficient Weighing
The ST1 safety enclosure range is a containment system that has been designed to protect the analyst during the weighing process. The system has been performance-tested for the weighing of active drug compounds. The range has a chemical-resistant marble base that provides stability, and is available with an a1-safetech safe change local extraction and filtration system. Alternatively, it can connect directly to an in-house extraction or independent fan filtration. Each unit includes a dual-point, datalogging alarm that ensures operator safety. Three models are available: the ST1-900,which measures 36 in. by 24 in. by 30 in.; the ST1-1200, which measures 48 in. by 24 in. by 30 in.; and the ST1-1500, which measures 60 in. by 24 in. by 30 in.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Mettler Toledo
www.mt.com
Wastewater Treatment Systems Feature Screw Feeders
These water and wastewater treatment systems contain a rugged, durable bin activator with a secondary baffle that vibrates at a different amplitude to guarantee continuous flow of product. They also feature a MetaTech feeder with only two or three moving parts, ensuring simple maintenance, and an agitator/conditioner screw that completely fills the product feed screw for accuracies to ±1%. The bin activators are available in sizes from 2 ft to 16 ft in diameter. MetaTech feeders are available in carbon or stainless (Type 304 or Type 316) steel, with 1-in. to 6-in. screws. Systems can be configured with all ancillary equipment and controls to meet virtually any water/wastewater treatment requirement.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Metalfab, Inc.
www.metalfabinc.com
In-Ear Dosimeter Measures Noise Exposure in Real-Time
This personal safety instrument measures and records a worker’s actual in-ear exposure to noise during a work shift. Existing noise measurement devices only sample ambient sound, which forces employers to estimate workplace noise levels and base hearing protection policy on potentially faulty conclusions. This can waste money, as well as risk regulatory violations and the health of employees.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC
www.howardleight.com
Conditioning System Removes Water and Contaminants from Oil
The Driflex oil-conditioning system completely removes free, emulsified and dissolved water from a wide variety of industrial and mobile lubrication and hydraulic systems. Dirt and water contamination is responsible for 70–80% of lubricated-equipment wear and failures. This system reduces water concentration and improves particulate-filtration effectiveness to optimize oil condition and minimize equipment wear, reducing maintenance expenses and costly downtime. The Driflex technology relies on a fundamental principle of mass transfer to achieve oil dehydration: since moisture diffuses from regions of high concentration to low concentration, moisture-contaminated oil loses moisture to dry air. The system pumps oil from its reservoir through a high-efficiency particle filter, which cleans the oil and protects the dehydration contactor from damage. As the oil flows through the contactor, a sweep of extremely dry air creates a moisture differential, causing moisture to be transferred from the oil to the air. The moisturized air is then exhausted from the system. No wastewater or other disposables are created, and there are no moving parts or flow/level controls to adjust. The system can operate as a dedicated unit on a particular lubricant reservoir to provide continuous conditioning, optimizing the oil without the fluctuations that typically occur with periodic purification or replacement.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Pentair Industrial
www.pentairindustrial.com
Disinfectant Kills Viruses Quickly
Under a recently signed agreement, Sterifide Laboratories will distribute PURE Bioscience’s silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC)-based disinfectant as OneShot Plus DD. It kills standard bacteria in under 30 s, fungi in 10 min., HIV Type I in 30 s, and methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in only 2 min. SDC disinfectant may be used in manufacturing facilities to kill fungus and bacteria in machinery oil, eliminating the need to shut down oil-consuming machinery to drain contaminated oil. The disinfectant’s ability to kill Legionella makes it suitable for cleaning areas with standing warm water (where the bacteria grows most efficiently), such as cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems , and air-conditioning systems. OneShot Plus DD is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Category IV antimicrobial (where Category I indicates high toxicity and Category IV indicates low toxicity). This low toxicity rating distinguishes the product from most disinfectants, which are Category II toxins that require precautionary labeling statements. It is available in a 24 oz spray, as well as in a 4 oz size.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Sterifide Laboratories
www.sterifidelabs.com
PURE Bioscience
www.purebio.com
Plastic Bulk Containers Can be Customized
These custom-dimension, cut-and-weld plastic bulk containers allow customers to match the container size to the needs of the application. Standard-sized plastic bulk bins with widths ranging from 12 in. to 48 in. are built out to a user-defined length and height. This eliminates wasted space, optimizes warehouse space usage, and reduces transportation costs. The containers can be stacked, stored and shipped the same way as standard-sized containers. Customization options include drop doors, open walls, and solid walls on any or all sides of the containers, and in any combination. The new containers feature 4-way or 2-way forklift entry — depending on the dimensions and customer specifications — and can be built as either a collapsible or a rigid box.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Universal Package Systems
www.universalpackage.com
Hopper Separators Simplify Maintenance
These hopper separators can be combined with the manufacturer’s line of CV blowers to fulfill almost any central vacuum system need. The units have self-cleaning cartridge filtration for large or heavy particles, and three options for the disposal of collected debris: a drop-out collection container, a gravity discharge valve, and a universal flange of either 150-mm or 250-mm diameter for use with a variety of discharge valves. The separators can be equipped with an electro-pneumatic reverse-purge filter-cleaning system.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Nilfisk CFM
www.nilfisk-advance.com
Software Adds Video and Data Capture Solubility Analyzer
The Phase Monitor II determines the solubility of various compounds and mixtures in subcritical and supercritical fluids, providing direct, visual observation of materials. An option for this instrument, the Data Acquisition Package (DAP) provides real-time image and data capture directly to a PC. The video image and the temperature and pressure data are displayed on the computer monitor, and may be archived directly to the hard drive along with a record of the date and time and an optional user-supplied short text comment. A PXI frame grabber card must be installed on a Windows-based computer (any of the NT, 2000, Me or XP versions are compatible) for the video signal to be captured. This software add-on is based on the LabView program.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Supercritical Fluid Technologies
www.supercriticalfluids.com
Pipeline Inspector Maneuvers via Six-Wheel Drive
The Supervision SAT lateral-launch pipeline inspection system uses a steerable six-wheel drive to maneuver up to 300 ft down 6-in. or larger main lines. From there, it inserts its camera as far as 100 ft into 3.5-in. and larger lateral lines. Its auto-leveling color camera has shadowless illumination, and adjusts to view sidewall detail and distant targets by panning up to 360 deg. and tilting up to 90 deg. Auxiliary lamps and a backward-viewing camera enhance visibility in both directions. The system features an integral sonde that transmits at multiple frequencies, which facilitates locating the camera from above ground. Its force-sensing rollers prevent damage to the push rod, which ensures maintenance-free operation.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Envirosight, LLC
www.envirosight.com
Accessory Ensures Stable Gas-Standard Concentrations
The 491M-PB module is a pressure balance accessory that enables the 491M modular gas-standards generators to maintain steady gas pressures. At trace concentrations (e.g., ppm, ppb, and ppt) of reactive gases, surface adsorption within the system can significantly alter the actual mixture concentration that is delivered. The 491M module eliminates concentration fluctuations by providing a stable reference pressure for all of the mixture flow paths. This reference pressure is balanced to the system operating pressure to ensure stable delivery concentration, even during operating mode changes in either the 491M standards generator or the analytical system that is being tested.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
KIN-TEK Laboratories, Inc.
www.kin-tek.com
Submersible Transmitter Withstands Wastewater Treatment Conditions
The Model 675 submersible level transmitter operates in slurries and other highly viscous environments where sensor clogging may occur. Using a 3.5-in. flush diaphragm that is contained within a stainless steel cage, this transmitter offers continuous functionality in tough, demanding and dirty applications. The instrument is made from Type 316L stainless steel, can perform at depths to 138 ft of water, and, when used with the approved barrier, is certified as intrinsically safe for Class 1, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D and Class II, Groups E, F, G environments. The transmitters determine liquid level by continuously measuring hydrostatic pressure through an ion-implanted silicon semiconductor chip with an integral Wheatstone bridge circuit. After measuring the pressure, the instrument transmits the level data via a 4–20-mA output signal.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
AMETEK PMT Products
www.ametekpmt.com
Transmitter Monitors Corrosion Wirelessly
Each Microcor wireless transmitter (MWT) monitors corrosion as a node in a self-organizing, secure network (mesh) that provides consistent data delivery. This flexible approach adapts to a plant’s layout, which improves on the traditional hard-wired model of monitoring systems. Unlike typical wireless systems, which require a direct line of sight between the instrument and the communications gateway, the Microcor allows each instrument to communicate with the next, ensuring that there can be no single point of failure and that data are successfully relayed to the gateway. In the event a temporary obstruction blocks a direct connection, the network automatically reroutes the signal to an adjacent device, ensuring network reliability and data integrity. It uses high resolutionmetal-loss measurement that provides 18-bit resolution, and is rated for operation in hazardous locations. The MWT’s allowable operating range is from –40°C to 70°C.
Appeared In Issue: July 2009
Rohrback Cosasco Systems
www.cosasco.com