Conco Systems, Inc.

Plant Maintenance Equipment
This catalog covers an extensive line of tube cleaners, tube cleaning equipment and tube cleaning services that defeat deposit problems ranging from microbiological to manganese and iron, calcium carbonate scale or anything in between. Also included are tube plugs, air-cooled condenser cleaning systems, hydrodrilling services, leak-detection equipment and services, eddy-current testing services, and extensive support services.

Gamajet Cleaning Systems, Inc.

“Better Way to Clean,”
Entitled “Better Way to Clean,” this CD/video presentation provides information on cleaning tanks and vessels. It also includes product demonstrations and detailed product data on the company’s line of impingement cleaning machines and accessories.

Nylok Corp.

NYSEAL sealing element
The green-colored pre-applied NYSEAL sealing element eliminates the time-consuming in-house application of O-rings, gasket seals and sealant compounds by creating a gasket-like seal withstanding pressures up to 500 psi. The coating, which is permanently fused on the bearing surface of the fasteners, eliminates the leak path and will not work loose. As the screw is seated to its final position against the mating part, the NYSEAL element compresses slightly and fills the void under the bearing surface of the head and countersink or bore. It prevents galvanic corrosion between dissimilar materials, is highly durable and will not shrink or dry out from age. NYSEAL works in temperatures up to 150ºF and is resistant to chemicals like alcohol, gasoline, oil, kerosene, diesel fuel and hydraulic fluids. It requires no additional curing or heating after installation.

SKF Linear Motion & Precision Technologies

NILOS-Ring “Type LSTO” steel-disk seals
NILOS-Ring “Type LSTO” steel-disk seals provide protection for grease-lubricated bearings exposed to extreme levels of contamination. They satisfy key performance requirements by minimizing bearing friction losses and heat build-up, and by preventing lubricant leakage and penetration of dirt. The non-contact, grease-filled labyrinth sealing elements consist of laminated steel-seal disks and steel cores. The seals resist axial pressure and will not slip when clamped in the axial direction of both the inner and outer periphery of a roller-bearing ring. Type LSTO steel-disk seals are available for use with a wide range of shaft and casing diameters and are ready-to-install for quick and easy mounting. They can be further customized to meet application-specific requirements.

W.L. Gore & Associates

GORE Universal Pipe Gaskets
The GORE Universal Pipe Gaskets enable maintenance engineers to standardize their gasket applications across steel, glass-lined steel and FRP systems wherever a non-metallic gasket can be used. Unaffected by even the most aggressive chemicals, these gaskets provide exceptional performance in three important areas: seal reliability; conforming to irregular surfaces; and protecting flanges. They are engineered to deliver superior bolt-load retention, and achieve superior creep resistance for reliable sealing of steel piping flanges. Moreover, these gaskets deliver the low stress-to-seal in even the most fragile plastic and glass-lined flanges. They are suitable for use at temperatures up to 600°F and pressures up to 3,000 psi.

Garlock Sealing Technologies

HYDRA-JUST Sealing System
The patent-pending HYDRA-JUST Sealing System replaces mechanical seals in virtually any industrial pumping application; it’s especially suited to hostile, abrasive environments and eliminates the risk of catastrophic failure. The HYDRA-JUST is more robust than mechanical seals, and it handles system upsets with ease. It also gives users an indication when it starts to fail, so they can keep the system going until it’s convenient for them to change the seal. This means they can maximize their uptime, and schedule maintenance around their production needs, rather than re-scheduling production around sealing failures. Other benefits include: significantly reduced water consumption with cool, dry operation and no dilution; easy installation and operation (no special equipment required to use or install); and no start-up adjustments.

Multi-Swell gasket
The Multi-Swell gasket is a self-loading general-service gasket. This feature eliminates the most common cause of gasket failure — insufficient load. Easier to handle than conventional gaskets, Multi-Swell gaskets can be cut with ease and they readily conform to irregular flanges, ensuring tight seals at lower loads. The gaskets feature high crush strength, which allows safe installation in applications that would typically crush elastomeric gaskets.

Flange Free
A proprietary inorganic coating that facilitates the removal of gaskets from flanged joints, Flange Free is designed for use in high-temperature, critical-service applications. Gaskets treated with this material are easier to remove after extended use — in most cases, the effort takes seconds, not hours, and requires much less force than untreated gaskets. The coating is fused to the surface of the gasket material and does not contain chemicals that can cause gaskets to crack or otherwise degrade. Branding is applied with a specially formulated, water-based ink that prevents transfer to the flange.

Dow Corning Corp.

MolykoteL-1428 high-temperature chain oil
Formulated to resist oxidation and thermal degradation, MolykoteL-1428 high-temperature chain maintains stable performance and lubricity over a wide temperature range and under heavy loads. The synthetic lubricant extends oil-drain intervals, and helps prevent process interruptions. The product has extremely low volatility, and will not form carbon deposits or smoke.

online Molykote Interactive Troubleshooting Guide
The online Molykote Interactive Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to 17 common machine component problems, from rolling-element bearings and steel gear wheels in open gears to shaft/hub connections and general maintenance. Placing the cursor over a machine element displays a list of possible lubrication problems for that specific element, and gives possible solutions and product recommendations to solve the problem. Users can download product and safety data sheets as well as locate a distributor near their location.

Eaton Filtration LLC

guide to bag filtration systems
Among the products covered in this guide to bag filtration systems is a new filter element that combines the best of both bag and cartridge filters into a single unit. The brochure provides detailed information on the patent-pending Hayflow filter element, and a cut-away illustration show how the element works in conjunction with the filter housing’s basket. A special section of the guide details advances in bag filter housings, including single-bag and multi-bag housings for high-flowrate applications.

Novapak Corp.

Pressure-Bottom Container for Electronic and Lab Chemicals
Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), this 4-L, pressure-bottom container resists bulging, distortion and loss of container stability associated with chemicals that build internal pressures up to 35 psi. The containers are blow-molded using nitrogen as the blowing gas, and then capped to ensure cleanliness for particulate-sensitive chemicals and processes. In addition, the containers can be fluorinated inline using a mixture of fluorine and nitrogen as the blowing gases, thereby creating an inner barrier that resists permeation by non-polar solvents.   

Tennant Co.

M20 Scrubber-Sweeper
The M20 Scrubber-Sweeper is the only industrial floor cleaning machine that combines a scrubber and a sweeper into a single system — dubbed FloorSmart technology (patent-pending) — that eliminates the complexity of traditional sweeper-scrubbers (two machines bolted together). In essence, the M20 features a high-capacity hopper with dry dust control, allowing users to dry sweep or wet scrub — or do both simultaneously — using the same two brushes. No tools are required to change the brush, squeegee, or washable dust filter, which filters at 99% overall efficiency. SmartRelease technology prevents damage to the squeegee frame and floor if the squeegee breaks away. The system offers a 40–56-in. cleaning path, a 125-gal solution/recovery usable tank capacity, a 3.9-ft3 usable hopper and patented foam-activated scrubbing technology that is certified by the National Floor Safety Institute to increase floor traction up to 21% —delivering just-scrubbed floors that are immediately clean, quickly dry, and ready for traffic.

MooreHawke, a Div. of Moore Industries International

FPS200 TrunkGuard Fieldbus power conditioner
For use with Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks in general purpose and non-incendive applications, the FPS200 TrunkGuard Fieldbus power conditioner is available in both simplex (non-redundant) and duplex (redundant) models. The simplex configuration allows up to eight FPS200 power conditioner modules to be installed on a single DIN-rail carrier to provide power to up to eight individual H1 fieldbus segments. Each plug-in module provides 350 mA at 26 V of isolated, conditioned power, fully compliant with the FF831-1 fieldbus specification. The duplex configuration provides redundant, load-sharing, hot-swappable power conditioners. During normal operation, two modules share the supply load to one H1 segment. If one module fails, the other module seamlessly picks up the entire load. Individual power conditioners can be hot-swapped. An FPS200 TrunkGuard Fieldbus Duplex power carrier with eight power conditioners can support four H1 segments. On-board segment diagnostics include an LED that indicates segment short circuit, low voltage output to the segment, and low supply voltage to the carrier board. Also included is a volt-free contact closure output that can be wired to the host system for alarm notification.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Actuator Div.

P5T2 series thruster
The P5T2 series thruster features short-stroke, heavy-duty performance in a smaller footprint than conventional thrusters that use external cylinders. It is ideal for handling frequent stops on conveyor equipment, tamping and pressing on packaging machinery, as well as the unloading/loading and clamping processes on assembly machinery. Available in 12-, 16-, 20-, 25-, 32-, 40-, 50-, 63-, 80-, and 100-mm bore sizes with strokes up to 200 mm, the P5T2 series can operate at pressures up to 1 MPa. Standard features include through-hole mounting and top porting. The thruster series has: aluminum body and end caps; steel tool plate, support rods, and rod bolts; and a stainless steel piston rod. Standard nitrile seals operate at temperatures between –18°C and 74°C. A PTFE impregnated composite bushing provides high-load carrying capabilities with excellent resistance to shock loading.

SKF USA Inc.

SKF spherical roller thrust bearings
The SKF spherical roller thrust bearings are engineered to accommodate heavy axial and simultaneous radial loads in high-speed industrial equipment applications. Their self-aligning capability further allows these bearings to compensate for shaft deflection and misalignment without reducing bearing service life. Applications include large vertical electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, fans, crushers, machine tools, injection molding equipment, and other machinery performing at relatively high speeds and with combined loads. These bearings incorporate asymmetrical rollers and specially designed raceways offering optimum conformity. Cages are made from steel or optional machined brass (for larger bearing sizes). Bore sizes range in diameter from 60 mm to 1,250 mm (2.3622 in to 49.2126 in.) and boundary dimensions conform to ISO 104-2002 standards.

Stauff Corp.

PPAC clamps
The PPAC clamps provide a highly effective and efficient solution for pipe erosion common in these extreme environments. Economical and easy to install, the PPAC clamps are available in single Standard Series and Twin Clamp Series DIN 3015 Parts 1 & 2 in sizes up to 1-in.-O.D. (25.4mm).

Kimberly-Clark Professional

Kimtech Pure CL4 critical task wipers
Kimtech Pure CL4 critical task wipers are ideal for critical surface wiping in ISO Class 4 or higher cleanrooms. The wipers are made from 100% meltblown polypropylene. They are thermally bonded, and thus contain no glues or binders. Their straight, clean, knife-cut edges help to minimize lint, and they are delivered double-bagged in anti-static packaging. The wipers are resistant to acids, bases and solvents, and can be autoclaved and ETO-sterilized. In addition, they meet USDA requirements for food processing establishments. These wipers are available in 9-in. × 9-in. and 12-in. × 12-in. sizes. The line of Kimtech Pure CL4 wipers also includes a pre-saturated alcohol wipe, for one-step application of alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol, 30% deionized water) to critical surfaces. The alcohol wipers are delivered in a re-sealable pouch and an anti-static liner bag, and they measure 9 in. × 11 in.

Latex-free nitrile gloves
Latex-free nitrile gloves provide the protection of nitrile and the sensitivity of latex. Their textured fingertips offer excellent tactile sensitivity for easy handling of delicate instruments. The gloves are 3.5 mm thick and are available in extra-small through extra-large sizes. Each box contains 50% more gloves than most glove boxes, simplifying a facility’s storage needs, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Steritool

Stainless-steel hand tools
Stainless-steel hand tools are an efficient and cost-effective solution for maintaining sterility in the servicing of process equipment in a sterile environment. Stainless steel requires no plating, which can generate dangerous particulate, to maintain its corrosion resistance. In the event the surface is scratched or damaged, stainless steel forms a pure chromium oxide (a passive, non reactive) layer, protecting it against further corrosion without exposing ferrous surfaces that can contaminate a cleanroom environment. Stainless-steel handles are currently available from stock on the firm’s nut drivers, ball hex drivers, and hex bit drivers (available with eight sizes of stainless steel bits).

John Crane

Universal Seal (7800 Series)
 With a modular cartridge design, the heavy-duty gas-lubricated Universal Seal (7800 Series) is ideal for use in a wide variety of mixing and agitating equipment, as well as other top-entry mixer applications. The Type 7800 uses modular hardware, allowing for maximum interchangeability and efficiency. This convertible format will support contacting dry, contacting wet, non-contacting or a combination of non-contacting and dry-contacting seal technology without the need to change any adaptive hardware. The patented grooved rotor allows equal lift in the presence of up to 0.125-in. radial run-out, while the primary ring shape responds under pressure, further enhancing very low speed face separation. Lift-off and the double-cartridge seals use common springs, allowing for seal-adjustment to axial motion and the optimized drive minimizes seal-face-to-seal-cartridge hardware interaction, eliminating low-speed hang-up.

Electro Static Technology

AEGIS SGR Conductive MicroFiber Shaft Grounding Ring
The AEGIS SGR Conductive MicroFiber Shaft Grounding Ring is ideal for predictive and preventive maintenance programs on variable-frequency drive (VFD)-controlled AC motors and large DC motors. By protecting bearings from electrical damage, the SGR extends motor life, preventing bearing noise, downtime and costly motor repairs or replacements. Unlike conventional shaft-grounding brushes, the SGR’s conductive microfibers: work with virtually no friction or wear; are unaffected by dirt, grease or other contaminants; and last for the life of the motor. A handy mounting kit simplifies installation on any NEMA or IEC motor and provides clearance for motors with shaft shoulders, slingers, bearing caps or end-bell protrusions. Secured with three mounting screws and standoff posts, the entire assembly covers less than 1/2 in. of the motor shaft.

Magnatag Visible Systems

Maintenance-Master Board
Having a regular preventive maintenance schedule can help avoid wasted time and money due to unexpected breakdowns and ensuing repair work. The Maintenance-Master Board displays and schedules a full year of preventive maintenance actions for each machine, vehicle and equipment item in a facility. Color-coded magnets identify the week’s job assignments, giving managers and employees a heads-up on maintenance work for the entire year ahead. The Maintenance- Master Board comes in three sizes, allowing 52 weeks of scheduling for 66, 90 or 180 line items. Each system includes write-on tools, an optional visible file aligned with the board that holds a two-year daily maintenance history card on each line item, and hundreds of multi-colored magnets with 1/2-in. printed grid lines to align with board grids, showing multi-week project tasks or equipment downtime.

Emerson Process Management

CSI 2130 Machine Health Collector
A portable, route-based vibration-data collection device, the CSI 2130 Machine Health Collector features high-speed, single-channel collection, a full-color backlit VGA display, and a lightweight but rugged design. PeakVue processing utilizes digital technology to detect stress waves on the spot as an early sign of bearing or gear wear, and indicates the severity of a fault, enabling technicians to call for immediate maintenance if needed. Information recorded from each machine in the field can be uploaded to the AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager, which trained analysts can use to spot any changes in the vibration pattern of a motor-pump combination, induction fan, or other rotating equipment as a sign of deterioration and an indication that corrective action should be taken.

AMISTCO Separation Products

Tex-Grid grid packing
Capable of operating in harsh process conditions, Tex-Grid grid packing promotes high heat-transfer efficiency, while maintaining structural integrity and fouling resistance. Ideally applied to the refining, chemical process and steel production industries, Tex-Grid is easier to clean and return to service than random or corrugated packings. Its rugged welded-construction enables performance in dirty, high-temperature applications in refinery atmospheric and vacuum crude towers, fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) fractionators, coker units and ethylene quench columns. The packing is available in a range of stainless steels, including types 304L, 316L, 317L and 410. Additional varieties include carbon steel and materials suitable for welding.

Flowserve Corp.

PSS III Split Seal
 Designed for pumps and mixers, the PSS III is a single OD pressurized split seal that is suitable for use in paper mills, wastewater treatment facilities, soda ash processing and light chemical plants. Easy to install and maintain, the seal handles vacuum to 300 psig in normal operating conditions and successfully operates after experiencing excursions up to 450 psig. The allowable temperature range of the PSS III is 0–250°F, but custom designs may expand these limits of operations. In a trial application of the seal, the PSS III resulted in an increase in mean time between failure (MTBF) by more than 50%.

Stainless Steel Coatings, Inc.

STEEL IT stainless-steel epoxy system
Comprised of an epoxy primer and a finish coating with Type 316L stainless steel leafing pigment, the STEEL IT stainless-steel epoxy system creates a gray satin finish that is resistant to water, salt air, detergents and solvents. The system is designed for fabricators and builders of above water railings and other structures facing similar environmental challenges. Durable and chip-resistant, the coating is available by quart or gallon, and can be applied by brush, roller or spray gun. The leafing pigment system overlays itself, forming a protective metallic barrier capable of withstanding a continuous 2,000-salt spray test.

Midwesco Filter Resources, Inc.

Seal Tite II filters
Easy to install, the Seal Tite II filters are customizable in a variety of media. Their patent-pending pleated bag features a proprietary installation and sealing design that provides significant labor cost savings. The new intricate retainer clamp makes it practically impossible to install the element incorrectly. In addition to a leakproof seal, other benefits of the new design include high throughput capacity, longer bag life and higher operating efficiencies to 99.99%. Furthermore, these filters offer a lower pressure drop across the element, elimination of inlet abrasion problems, reduced maintenance downtime and costs, optimized collector due to higher throughput, reduced product retention due to surface filtration, and longer filter life due to washable filter designs.

Sioux Corp.

E2.6HS1200 combination steam cleaner and high-pressure hot-water washer
Ideal for chemical and pharmaceutical operations, the E2.6HS1200 is a compact all-electric combination steam cleaner and high-pressure hot-water washer. It features two cleaners in one with hot water for blasting away dirt, grime, and dust, and a steam option for removing grease and oil and disinfecting surfaces. It reaches optimum cleaning capability by providing continuous hot water or steam quickly and continuously, even during long periods of operation. Producing no flame or exhaust, the cleaner emits no contaminants into the surrounding air, making it suitable for tight spaces in chemical and pharmaceutical facilities as well as powder and bulk processing plants.

Universal Package Systems

PlusT Clean and Repair program
The PlusT Clean and Repair program allows companies to extend the life of broken reusable bulk containers that would otherwise be relegated to the scrap yard or stored on valuable floor space. By putting broken units back to work, customers save on the cost of purchasing new containers. The program is simple and cost-effective. Containers are inspected and sorted based on whether they can or cannot be repaired. Close attention is paid to structural integrity and other safety factors that may render a container unsafe or not repairable. Typical inspection points include broken doors, latches, holes and cracks. Each repaired container is then again physically inspected for complete and safe reusability, cleaned, and prepared for shipment back to the customer. Customers are only charged for containers that are repaired and returned in a condition suitable for continued use. Unusable plastic containers are ground down and unrepairable metal containers are properly disposed of by the company.

Christ Water Technology Group

Sanisal P regeneration tablets
Required as part of the pre-treatment for pure-water generation systems, water softeners run the risk of growth of microorganisms on the large surface area of their ion exchange resins. Such growth has the potential to contaminate the water and result in impermissibly high germ counts that could endanger production processes. This problem is often mitigated with built-in sanitization facilities, which are complex and expensive. A simpler solution comes in a regeneration tablet: the germ-reducing Sanisal P. Like conventional regeneration salt, this additive is introduced into the salt or brine tank of the water softener. The tablet’s active substance is released and enters the water softener during regeneration, where it kills any germs that are present. The dead germs and any residues of the chemical are then flushed out of the softener during the rinsing phase, so they cannot have any negative effects on subsequent process stages. The taste and smell of the treated water remain unchanged. Use of the tablets consumes no additional energy, and normal regeneration salt is no longer needed. Sanisal P can be used in existing systems without modification.

Remco Products

mixing paddle scraper
This mixing paddle scraper is lightweight, durable and made from FDA-approved materials. Its solid, one-piece polypropylene construction reduces the potential for bacterial contamination. This tool, which features a T-grip handle and has tapered edges, can efficiently mix products and scrape tubs and vats without damaging the work surface. It is available with or without holes, in two lengths, and in five different colors.

Contec, Inc.

EasyCurve mop
The EasyCurve mop has a 14-in. flat, fabric-laminated head attached to a curved, stainless steel frame. It has been designed specifically to clean floors, walls and ceilings in cleanrooms and controlled environments, and all hardware and mop heads are autoclavable. The mop is compatible with a wide range of disinfectants, solvents and cleaning solutions. It uses a separate sling-style wringer that is installed over a 6.5-gal polypropylene bucket to completely and easily remove liquid from the mop head.

SP Industries

Hotpack glassware washers
These Hotpack large-capacity glassware washers offer a unique spray-arch water-delivery system that ensures thorough washing and rinsing by projecting a highly efficient vertical “wall of water” equally across the entire chamber. Separate plumbing for wash and rinse cycles minimizes detergent carry-over, which results in a clear final rinse. This high-efficiency water-management system conserves energy and reduces operating costs. With a touch-screen control interface located at eye level, it enables easy selection from a range of preset or user-defined programmed operating options. The automatic door has safety interlocks that allow washer operation only when the door is fully closed. Additional convenient operation and maintenance features include a tough Type 316L stainless steel interior for easy cleaning, easy access to plumbing and detergent reservoirs, and an ultra-clear glass door to provide unrestricted observation of machine operation. A wide range of baskets to accommodate all types of laboratory glassware and interchangeable spindle manifolds are available.

Connecticut Clean Room Corp.

Autoclavable Wipers
These nonwoven wipers are ideal for applications where high absorbency and low extractables are important. Composed of 45% polyester and 55% cellulose, the wipers are double-bagged for cleanroom use. Compatible with most solvents, they are excellent for picking up aqueous spills and for cleaning precision components and equipment in a Class 10,000 environment. Their standard sizes range from 4-in. by 4-in. to 18-in. by 18-in.

Newson Gale Inc.

Earth-Rite Multipoint monitoring system
For plants that include several potentially isolated conductive parts, the Earth-Rite Multipoint monitoring system provides protection against dangerous static-electricity buildup in various components. Typical applications include powder handling equipment, filling/discharging devices, fluidized-bed dryers, pipelines, conveyors and ducting, especially where one or more parts of the assembly must be disconnected periodically. The ATEX-approved system can provide individual status indications, or it can be linked to a lock-out control system that prevents operation until proper grounding has been achieved. For applications with more than eight points, two or more systems may be combined, and a versatile range of connections and cables are available to provide the connection point onto the equipment to be monitored. The intrinsically safe system ensures that all elements are connected together and safely grounded, providing up to eight interconnected channels from a single intrinsically safe supply. An important design criterion is that the sum of all the circulating currents does not compromise the intrinsic safety of the monitoring system

Tyco International, Ltd.

Westlock XR linear/rotary control monitor
The Westlock XR linear/rotary control monitor is a stand-alone field device that conveys critical information to process managers quickly and in a wide range of formats. Its patent-pending technology captures the variables required to develop a pressure-profiling baseline while the control monitor is operating. Designed to reduce nuisance alarms, the monitor’s logic provides more-meaningful alerts that enable users to respond to specific changes in process conditions. The monitor is calibrated, commissioned, signaled and maintained by an associated software package called XRa. Together, they provide performance comparison graphs in real time, either via a network, local RS232 port or wireless communication. This controller can provide emergency shutdown (ESD) monitoring and partial stroke testing (PST) capabilities that are time- and date-stamped. Its noncontact position sensor eliminates linkages, levers and rotary or linear seals while providing accurate and repeatable position control and feedback.

Evonik Industries

Corrosion-Protection Systems
Dynasylan Hydrosil and Sivo-Sol are environmentally friendly water-based systems that protect against abrasion and damage from chemicals without the use of chromium VI. They have extremely low levels of volatile organic compounds and can be applied in a thin layer, which reduces overall usage of material. The technology behind these products provides flexibility to allow their use as primers or protective coatings for electroplating, galvanizing, coil and sheet coatings, powder coatings, fasteners, finish sealers, steel furniture and appliances.

FLIR Systems, Inc.

ThermoVision A320G infrared camera
 The ThermoVision A320G infrared camera is designed for machine vision applications, and offers plug-and-play temperature measurement. The camera features image flow control that allows an external signal to control image streaming, a digital I/O switch for triggering and synchronization with external equipment, infrared monitor software that permits users to run up to nine cameras simultaneously, a built-in 25-deg lens with motorized auto-focus, and high sensitivity (<70 mK) for sharp images and excellent image quality (320¥240 pixels). It is compatible with the GigE Vision camera interface standard and supports the GenICam programming interface protocol, making it easy to integrate with digital visual cameras and third-party software, including IMAQ Vision and Common Vision Blox. This integration assesses problems and potential equipment failure in real-time.

AMETEK Land Instruments

LANCOM 200 Portable Sulfuric Acid Dewpoint Monitor
The LANCOM 200 is a portable device for oil-fired and coal-fired boilers that require periodic monitoring of the sulfuric acid dewpoint temperature to maintain boiler efficiency, prevent corrosion, or evaluate fuel additive effectiveness and changes to combustion conditions. The monitor can take a measurement in just a few minutes and store up to 10,000 readings at a time. The generated data can be used to reduce fuel additive consumption and ensure maximum operating efficiency of electrostatic precipitators, and it helps to reduce acid fallout and aerosol (blue plume) emissions.

Pinpoint Laser Systems

2D Microgage
The 2D Microgage performs precision measurement, machine alignment, calibration and other demanding industrial tasks. The tool is easy to set-up and use right on the factory floor. It combines a compact laser transmitter with a receiver and a digital display. As the laser moves across the receiver (either in a vertical or horizontal direction), the display provides a reading of the motion accurate to 0.0001 in. Its bright red beam is effective at distances exceeding 100 ft.

CIBA

Pergasol anionic dyes
Pergasol anionic dyes are designed for coloration of fresh and recycled paper fibers, such as liners, sack paper and corrugated cardboard. Brown O dye minimizes backwater coloration and has a high affinity for paper fibers as well as excellent color constancy under various light sources. Orange FT is a bright orange-brown that provides the basis for highly cost-effective trichromatic dyeings.

Mass-Vac, Inc.

MV Multi-Trap vacuum pump inlet-traps
The high-capacity MV Multi-Trap vacuum pump inlet-traps guard pumps against corrosive vapors and binder materials that are present during extrusion processes. These byproducts can condense and accumulate, resulting in pump failure and the need for more-frequent maintenance. The traps are available in 10-in., 12-in., and 16-in.-dia. models and can handle vacuum pump capacities up to 2,000 ft3/min. They come with activated alumina or charcoal filter elements for vapors and specialized elements. Drains and float switches for the automatic disposal of volatile compounds can be provided where necessary.

Graco

Hydra-Clean pressure washers
Hydra-Clean air-operated pressure washers are suitable for use in high-pressure, heavy-duty applications on oil rigs, tank farms, chemical plants, food processing and industrial facilities, among others. Packages are available in 12:1, 23:1 and 30:1 ratio units with maximum fluid pressures of 1,250 psi, 2,275 psi, and 3,065 psi, respectively, and flowrates ranging from 6.8 to 9.2 gal/min. These washers can be used with cold or hot water in temperatures up to 200ºF, as well as detergent and chemical solutions. They can be supplied with multiple nozzles, and both wall-mounted and cart-mounted units are available.

WSI Corp.

Tropical MarketFirst
Every day at 12:00 a.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), and at other intervals thereafter, the U.S. National Weather Service releases the Global Forecast System’s (GFS) 00Z track forecast for existing named tropical systems in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Basin. Using this information, Tropical MarketFirst can predict 12Z (12:00 p.m. GMT) hurricane tracks and release the data up to two hours before they would normally be released to the public. The system also allows users to compare the 12Z forecast with observed data coming in from the 00Z and 06Z tracks. Predictions are accessible to users via a secure password-protected website. Each forecast track predicts a storm’s path out to 16 days or until landfall is expected, and a cone of uncertainty is displayed surrounding each forecasted track.

Ames Corp.

AMESSeal gasketing systems
The AMESSeal line of form-in-place gasketing systems is designed to improve sealing performance and reduce costs in proton exchange membrane (PEM), direct methanol (DMFC), and phosphoric acid (PAFC) fuel cells. The systems function by automatically dispensing and bonding a thin bead of low-durometer elastomers directly onto metal, graphite, or polymer substrates. Compared with traditional die-cut or molded gaskets, this system reduces possible sources of leakage by 50%. It does not require large upfront expenditures for tooling and molds, and becauseit is based on software-driven technology, it allows for low-cost prototyping and rapid scale-up to easily attainable production volumes. This system is also availablein a multi-layer composite version that combines silicone, which offers excellent compliance and sealing performance, with a fluoroelastomer, which has improved chemical and temperature resistance and durability.

Emerson Process Management

AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager 9.5
AMS Suite Intelligent Device Manager 9.5 helps engineers to plan and manage scalable wireless networks. The software provides a common interface for users to manage their wired and wireless instruments and valves. Wireless device configuration is streamlined and drag-and-drop functionality automates the writing of join keys into wireless devices, which increases both efficiency and security. The SNAP-ON application lets users plan, customize, visualize and manage smart networks by uploading an aerial image of the plant, instead of having to conduct in-depth site surveys and prepare blueprints. Also included is the MV Engineering Assistant SNAP-ON application, which enables configuration and test calculation functions on HART and Foundation fieldbus multivariable transmitters from Rosemount. AlertTrack allows users to group multiple devices and set parameters to receive customized alerts. It also provides increased visibility to the status of field devices and documentation of parameter changes to help identify equipment issues and areas for improvement. PlantWeb Services facilitate the integration of work processes with the asset management system.

ProvibTech Inc.

DTM module
The DTM module is a vibration monitor, vibration transmitter and vibration switch combined in one unit. It can be operated independently or networked to create a machine-protection system. Its unique field linearization feature enables it to use probes and extension cables from any manufacturer in virtually any combination. The module’s readings are accurate to ±0.5% with linearization regardless of the choice of proximity probe or shaft material. This fully programmable instrument allows users to reduce spare parts inventories, and has built-in redundancy with multiple power inputs, both 4–20-mA and relays.

The Innovative Fluid Handling Group, Inc.

Polyethylene Storage System
This storage and dispensing system provides an easier, safer, cleaner alternative to 55-gal drums, while taking up less floor space. It is suitable for handling lubricants, cutting oils, hydraulic fluids and engine oils. The new polyethylene containers are ideal for storing caustic materials that cannot be placed in a traditional steel container, including herbicides, degreasers, water-based products, and water-treatment chemicals. The containers can be used in custom mobile lubrication carts, for which the user specifies the number of containers and their capacities, as well as the inclusion of optional pumps, hoses, nozzles and drip-pan cart bases.

Fluke Corp.

Fluke Challenge
The Fluke Challenge is an interactive video game set in an imaginary industrial workplace that makes it fun to learn how thermal imaging technology helps solve maintenance problems. The game takes place in gritty industrial equipment rooms with a supervisor nearby who checks the user’s progress. As would happen in real life, the player scans the rooms and detects problems using the thermal imager, which also captures and saves images. Possible problems to report to the boss include: an overloaded transformer, overheated fuses, stuck valves, etc. As the user finds and fixes problems, he/she saves more and more money, which increases the score and pleases the supervisor.

Envirosight, LLC

Supervision SAT lateral-launch pipeline inspection system
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.

Expanded Service Operations
Envirosight has tripled the size of its Randolph, NJ, headquarters, with amenities that include a 25-seat classroom where end users and regional sales partners receive regular training on pipe inspection technologies and methods. Its new lab broadens the company’s onsite research and testing capabilities and will quicken time-to-market processes for new products. Its technical service center has room for up to 12 technicians and provides enhanced capabilities for maintenance, repair and new product prototyping, as well as technical training for end users and sales partners. Envirosight has also opened a new regional service center in Kansas City, KS. Housed in a facility operated by Key Equipment, Envirosight’s sales partner for the Missouri-Kansas-southern Illinois region, this center provides end users with service and technical training at a convenient regional location.

The Dow Chemical Co.

HT-Solve 515
HT-Solve 515 is a high-temperature solvent that is suitable for cleaning equipment used in polymer manufacturing processes, including reactor vessels, pipelines, heat exchangers, pumps, and other equipment that is vulnerable to residue buildup. When polymers are manufactured, a plastic powder residue is produced during polymerization and monomer volatilization, building up inside secondary copolymer reactors and transfer lines. This residue accumulates and solidifies on surfaces, causing equipment to lose efficiency. The solvent, a mixture of diphenylethane and alkylated aromatics, thoroughly cleans the processing equipment by dissolving the residue. HT-Solve 515 is thermally stable at temperatures as high as 625ºF and has a low vapor pressure. It provides a more efficient cleaning than mechanical methods because it allows equipment to be cleaned inline without disassembly, reducing downtime and labor requirements associated with cleaning. 

Oil Eater

Drip Pans
Some leaks are too large for an absorbent pad. For such leaks, especially those in tight spaces such as under machinery and pipes, the absorbent drip pan effectively soaks up spills. The pan is made of sturdy plastic and houses an eco-friendly pillow made of plant fibers and other reusable resources. Soiled pillows are easily removed for replacement. The pan measures 10 in. long by 12 in. wide by 4 in. high.

Sanimatic

UltraFlow clean-in-place system
The self-contained UltraFlow clean-in-place system has been designed for use in a variety of wash cycles. Its eductor draws solution back without the need for a return pump, reducing both chemicals and water while eliminating air from all return solutions and saving both time and money. Its most recent upgrade includes: a unit width of 33 in., making it portable enough to fit through standard doorways; a heating element on the recirculating line, which allows solution to be heated before delivery to the lines or tanks; no static welded diaphragm valves; and quick disconnects for chemical reserves. All systems meet cGMP and ASME BPE standards.

Dynaflow, Inc.

Specialized Materials Testing
This firm’s services include standard ASTM G-32, G-73, and G-134 testing, as well as customized testing for cavitation and liquid-impact erosion using ultrasonic, water jet and whirling disk devices. Cavitation erosion can be assessed at pressures from ambient to 2,800 psi. Evaluations can be made in different liquids and at different controlled temperatures. Using a split Hopkinson pressure bar, material properties at high rates of strain (~3,000/s) can be measured.

Baldor Electric Company

Cooling Tower Motor and Drive System
The direct-drive technology motor and drive system improves reliability, reduces maintenance and saves energy in cooling towers. It combines the technologies of the laminated finned-frame RPM AC motor with a high-performance permanent-magnet salient-pole rotor design. Its fan couples directly to the motor shaft and is controlled by the manufacturer’s VS1 cooling tower drive, providing variable-speed performance and quiet operation while using less energy than similar systems. Typically, right-angle gearboxes have troublesome maintenance problems in cooling tower installations. This design can replace right-angle gearbox and jack-shaft installations in many conventional cooling towers.

Rohrback Cosasco Systems

Side-Stream Assembly monitoring system
The Side-Stream Assembly monitoring system maximizes corrosion inhibitor efficiency, essentially paying for itself in about one year through savings on corrosion inhibitor costs. Installation is quick and does not require plant shutdown. The assembly includes multiple, easily connected 1-in. tees. Each tee can be specified with one of several corrosion management and process monitoring technologies, including: Microcor corrosion and erosion rate measuring, Corrater linear polarization resistance (LPR) and galvanic measuring, bio-probes, coupons, and process parameter measuring. It can be configured to meet specific process requirements.