Applied Process Technology, Inc.

Centra-flo Upflow Filter
The Centra-flo Upflow Filter can be used in virtually any application requiring the removal of suspended solids. It combines an upflow design with deepbed sand filtration and continuous cleaning to achieve high-quality filtrate with consistently low head loss at varying flow rates. The upflow filter provides a continuous supply of filtered water without interruption for backwash cleaning, making it unnecessary to shut down for backwashing. In addition, the continuous backwash design provides a steady reject stream that eliminates backwash hydraulic surges. The Centra-flo is available in sizes ranging from 10 gal/min to 10,000 gal/min throughput.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration and Separation Div.

SS Harsh Environment Coalescing Filters
As their name indicates, the SS Harsh Environment Coalescing Filters are constructed of stainless steel (Type 304) and can be used under harsh conditions. They remove 99.99% of oil, water, rust and pipescale particles as small as 0.01 µm in size from compressed air and other gases. The filters are available in 1/4-in. to 1-in. line sizes with flow capacities to over 700 std. ft3/min. They come with automatic drains and a high-efficiency filter cartridge installed.

Micro Air

Roto-Pulse
The automatic, incrementally rotating Roto-Pulse uniformly cleans 30–40% more filter surface than conventional reverse-pulse systems. The additional area of clean media means a lower air-to-cloth ratio requirement, lower grain loading, more-efficient filter cleaning, and longer filter life. The system operates by pulsing air into a specially designed stainless steel perforated tube. As the air enters, the tube rotates a specified number of degrees, distributing the pulse of air across the length of the cartridge’s inside surface and dislodging clogged dirt from the outside of the cartridge. The number of increments per revolution can be adjusted, as can the time between pulses, for maximum flexibility. It runs up to 15 dBA quieter and uses less compressed air than reverse-pulse systems.

AMISTCO Separation Products

liquid/liquid coalescers
These liquid/liquid coalescers can be used to capture valuable solvents, to accelerate separation processes and to assist in environmental cleanup applications. The separation media include monofilament knitted mesh in numerous metallic and plastic materials, as well as corrugated plate packs, for high-velocity flow regimes or for liquids with entrained solids.

Uniflo Inlet Diffuser
The Uniflo inlet diffuser corrects flow imbalances and improves gas distribution in new or existing separators and distillation towers. It removes liquids and solids from the gas stream, dissipates high inlet gas velocities, and evenly distributes the gas in the vessel, eliminating channeling problems and re-entrainment of the liquid droplets in the mist eliminator. It also prevents gas from jetting into the liquid and the associated entrainment problems. It can be designed for vertical or horizontal separators and is available in a variety of alloys. To simplify installation, it can be made in sections.

Separation Products - CD-ROM
This comprehensive CD-ROM provides a wealth of information and technical data about a variety of separation products. It covers mist eliminator theory and proper installation procedures for designs ranging from high-efficiency, double-pocket vane to submicron candle mist-eliminators. For liquid/liquid separations, coalescers and common applications in which they are especially effective are discussed. Random and structured packings, including the firm’s patented SuperBlend 2-Pac, as well as tower internals such as wedge-wire catalyst bed supports, reactor outlet baskets, trays and other components, are described and illustrated.

The Witte Co.

Witte 300 screener
A modular design allows the addition of a vibrating fluid-bed dryer, cooler and deduster to the Witte 300 screener, even years after the original equipment was installed. Combining multiple functions in a compact, quickconnect/ disconnect unit saves floor and overhead space and allows the unit to be moved among multiple production lines. Because the screener can be retrofit to handle additional functions, processing capabilities can be expanded without replacing the screener or buying a separate dryer or cooler. Designed for screening nylon, polyethylene, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyesters, polyurethanes, and other commodity and engineering resins, it air-screens to –20 mesh fines, ensuring virtually complete removal of ribbons, streamers and angel hairs.

Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Model 6V
The Model 6V employs a specially formulated collector tube that skims oil from the surface of water. The oil adheres to the outside of the closed-loop tube, which is slowly drawn across the surface of the water and into the skimmer. Scrapers remove the oil, which accumulates in a collection chamber. The clean tube then returns to the water to skim more oil. The tube automatically adjusts to varying water levels and is flexible enough to wind over and around floating debris. The system can skim up to 100 gal/h, and is designed to operate 24/7.

Mott Corp.

Bekaert Advanced Filtration

Filtration Elements
Specializing in all-metal process filtration systems that improve efficiencies and protect customer equipment investment, Mott Corp.’s products are ideal for use in high-temperature and harsh corrosive environments. Applications include FCCU slurry oil, catalyst recovery, slurry phase reactors, polishing of corrosive liquids and gases, process steam filtration, and guard filtration for fixed bed reactors, among others. In June 2002, Mott and Bekaert Advanced Filtration jointly announced the establishment of a strategic alliance, including sales, distribution, and new product development.

ENSR

“Off-Gas Treatment Technologies for Soil Vapor Extraction Systems (SVE): State of the Practice”
“Off-Gas Treatment Technologies for Soil Vapor Extraction Systems (SVE): State of the Practice” provides information on: processes for treating SVE off-gas; standard practices, such as carbon adsorption and thermal oxidation; less-frequently used technologies, such as biofiltration; and emerging alternatives, including photocatalytic and non-thermal plasma treatment. The report covers applicability, limitations, performance, engineering considerations, residuals management, cost and economics, and developmental status. Written by a team of ENSR scientists, this EPA handbook may be downloaded from the EPA website at www.clu-in.org/download/remed/EPA542R05028.pdf.

Bunting Magnetics

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.

Magnetic Separation Equipment Catalog
This catalog provides an overview of magnetic separation equipment for removing ferrous contaminants from dry particulates, liquids and slurries. It includes application data, descriptive photographs, diagrams, and specifications on an extensive line of equipment — from basic cartridges, grates and plate magnets to magnet housings, self-cleaning separators, pulleys, drums and liquid traps. Also available is a 36-page specification guide that gives size options, descriptions, definitions,and more.

Donaldson Co.

Tetratex membrane
Offered as a cost-effective alternative to membranes on all-PTFE needlefelts, Tetratex membrane is an all-PTFE woven filtration medium available in roll format for bag manufacturers. Available in two configurations, the membrane accommodates the most demanding baghouse applications, such as air-pollution control and product recovery. Tetratex 7008 is tailored for applications where contamination of the product in contact with the medium may occur, while Tetratex 7012 is designed for hot-gas filtration applications where extreme chemical conditions are present.

Millipore Corp.

water-purification system
Made for the laboratory, this water-purification system combines the vendor’s Elix Clinical system with a BioPak final filter to remove alkaline phosphatase (ALP), while providing prefiltration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), electrodeionization (EDI), polishing and microfiltration in a single package. Elix facilitates water flowrates of 35 and 70 L/h, while the BioPak disposable ultrafiltration cartridge dispenses ultrapure water for up to three months without experiencing a loss of capacity.

PureProteome magnetic nickel beads
PureProteome magnetic nickel beads form a powerful separation matrix with high binding capacity that can be used for the fast and easy purification of polyhistidine-tagged recombinant proteins. A patented process creates high-affinity beads, which offer higher purity while yielding similar amounts of protein compared to other less-pure magnetic beads. These beads bind recombinant protein even in the presence of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), which is a metal ion chelator.

Pall Corp.

AcroPrep Advance 96-well filter plate
The AcroPrep Advance 96-well filter plate provides consistency and reproducibility in multiplexing applications. Its improved design ensures uniform filtration rates, lower hold-up volumes, and consistent sample recovery. The optimized outlet-tip design minimizes weeping and the formation of post-filtration hanging drops. The plate’s biologically inert housing minimizes nonspecific binding of target analytes, which maximizes sample recovery.

UltiKleen Excellar ER Filter
As the semiconductor industry moves to narrower linewidths, the demand heightens for filtration products that capture smaller fluid contaminants in the nanometer range. Among the nine new products launched by this filter maker are two that target single-wafer and batch-mode wet-chemical processing. The UltiKleen Excellar ER Filter is a 20-nm-rated, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane that offers superior non-dewetting in aqueous and high-viscosity chemical applications. The Ultipleat SP DR Filter, a 30-nm-rated unit designed for wet-chemical surface preparation, features an asymmetric design that allows for dual retention, and its polymer material enables the filter to operate at higher temperatures than other polymers. The filter also boasts improved chemical resistance, a hydrophilic surface, and high flowrates.

Rohm and Haas

Amberlite FPX ion exchange resin
The recovery of polyphenols and other extracts from green tea, fruits and various plants is difficult, due to the low concentration and complicated mixture of such materials. With Amberlite FPX ion exchange resin, these compounds can be selectively adsorbed and recovered with higher purity and increased yield. In one application with pomegranate feed, Amberlite FPX increased the polyphenol purity from 3% to 52%. The resin is FDA-compliant for use with food, and food-grade solvents are used to recover the purified extracts.

Siemens Group

Medica Pro systems
Medica Pro systems can deliver up to 4 L/min of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Type 1 water to single or multiple analyzers. Each compact system has an integral reservoir that eliminates the need for a separate tank, pump and pre-treatment filter. In addition, the reservoir and reduced rinse-up time allow for simpler and easier installation. The combination of ion-exchange resins in the deionization cartridge deliver long life and lower operating costs. Users have the option of adding a second cartridge to further reduce the exchange frequency. Where feedwater contains high levels of dissolved CO2 , a degassing cartridge can also be installed.

Koch Membrane Systems

Fluid Systems TFC-SR spiral-wound elements
Fluid Systems TFC-SR spiral-wound elements are a cost-effective solution for dairy and other food processing applications where the feedstream is of low solids density and minimal floor space is available. Designed to USDA 3-A standards and FDA regulations, these elements handle a variety of selective rejection applications, including deashing and separation of carbohydrates and proteins. They can also be used for whey preconcentration, salt whey diafiltration and lactose demineralization. For cleaning-in-place, the allowable pH range is 2.5 -9.0 for SR2 elements and 1.0–11.0 for the SR3 and SR4 elements. The membranes are available in 40-inch long elements, 4 in. or 8-in. in diameter.

SelRO nanofiltration membranes
SelRO nanofiltration membranes provide chemical and thermal stability to satisfy requirements of processes involving high or low pH, high temperature, or organic solvent media. Other nanofiltration membranes are limited to aqueous applications within a pH range of 2 to 11. These restrictions are insufficient for pharmaceutical and other fine-chemical applications where aggressive cleaning measures are necessary. SelRO membranes are stable in both acids and bases, and can be operated over the full pH range of 0–14.

Airlanco

Pleated Spun-Bond Polyester Filtration Media
Offering strength, efficiency, durability, and cost effectiveness, pleated spun-bond polyester filtration media are used in industrial baghouse filters for dust removal in air temperatures up to 275°F. They can be singed, glazed, or have polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane bonded to it. Thus, they do not attract oil-like polypropylene and nylon fibers, which can cause the media to deteriorate prematurely. Spun-bond polyester media cleans easily, allowing cartridges used in paint powder coating applications to work like new after a simple soap and water washing. Treatments can be added to dissipate static charges.

Allgaier

National Institute of Standards and Technology

ionic solvents data
Chemical engineers can go online for up-to-date information on more than 200 ions and 300 ionic liquids. Thermodynamic, thermochemical and transport properties of pure ionic liquids, as well as binary and ternary mixtures can be found. A particularly valuable feature is a set of uniformly calculated uncertainties for each data point, making it easier to compare the quality of different measurements

Moyno, Inc.

2000 HS System
Designed to handle semi-dry, high-solids content material, the 2000 HS System is a cost-effective option for transferring dewatered sludge in wastewater treatment operations. The system is equipped with a twin-screw feeder that includes two self-cleaning, intermeshing feed screws that supply a constant, pressurized feed rate to the system’s G4 Progressing Cavity Pump. The resulting 100% pump cavity fill rate enhances overall system performance and cost efficiency. The twin-screw feeder can run at a separate RPM from the pump, allowing control over the amount of stuffing pressure.

Thermo Electron Corp.

Chromatography Resource Center
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.

Whitehouse Scientific

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.

Envitech, Inc.

Venturi scrubber
This Venturi scrubber efficiently removes submicron dust particles from gases with temperatures up to 230ºC (450ºF) at the inlet. A quencher added to the inlet accommodates higher-temperature gas streams. The scrubbing liquid is introduced through open pipes — not nozzles — into the Venturi throat. This route ensures uniform liquid distribution, eliminating wet-dry line buildup in the fully wetted section. Dust-laden gas and scrubbing liquid collide in the throat, dispersing the liquid into drops on which the particles impact and become trapped. An optional adjustable throat allows flexible operation with varying flow rates or dust concentrations. An entrainment separator efficiently removes droplets from the gas stream. An integral recycle tank is optional. The outlet may be either vertical or horizontal.

Siemens Water Technologies

Horizontal Filtration Trailer (HFT)
 With a total surface area of 242 ft2, the Horizontal Filtration Trailer (HFT) for temporary water treatment boasts the highest capacity flowrate of any single trailer on the market today. This trailer-mounted system provides high-quality effluent at flowrates up to 1,600 gal/min for general filtration. For pretreating reverse osmosis feedwater, the HFT can produce flows up to 1,200 gal/min. The system can be loaded with filter media, carbon or specialized resin, depending on the application and the customer’s specific requirements. Suitable for municipal and industrial applications, HFT has potential in applications where high-flow reverse osmosis systems require pretreatment to prevent membrane fouling, reduced membrane life and inconsistent flow or water quality.

Kason Corp.

Flo-Thru sifter
The low-profile Flo-Thru sifter features a gap-free screen frame with quick-disconnect clamps and a crevice-free interior finished to cGMP, 3-A, USDA and FDA standards. This finish allows a rapid, thorough washdown. Its design significantly reduces minimum height requirements with two unbalanced-weight gyratory motors mounted on opposing exterior sidewalls of the unit, rather than the usual single motor positioned beneath the screening chamber. The unit can be disassembled with no tools for rapid sanitizing and is intended to separate oversize particles as small as 38 µm (400 mesh) from dry bulk materials or solids-laden slurries. The wire mesh screening material is offered in Types 304, 316 and “magnetic” 400-series stainless steel that can be captured by a downstream magnet if broken. The sifter is offered in diameters of 24-in., 30-in., 40-in., 48-in. and 60-in. It can be equipped with either single or twin imbalanced-weight gyratory motors, and furnished with a dust-tight cover.

Centri-Sifter MO-SS centrifugal screener
The Centri-Sifter MO-SS centrifugal screener has a hinged end cover and a three-bearing cantilevered shaft to ease internal component removal. External roller bearings are located at the motor end of the shaft and on a hinged cover at the discharge end for maximum support and vibration-free operation. When the end cover is opened, the shaft becomes a cantilever supported by a third externally mounted roller bearing located between the motor-end bearing and the material feed point. This design allows internal components to slide freely from the opposite shaft end for a thorough washdown. It uses rotating helical paddles to propel gravity-fed materials against the chamber’s internal screen, and the resulting centrifugal force pushes materials through apertures, where they are separated into discharge housing for inspection or ejected through a spout as trash. The screener is constructed of stainless steel that is finished to 3-A Sanitary Standards (3-A), U.S. Food and Drug Admin-istration (FDA) regulations, Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (BISSC) guidelines, and other standards imposed on food, dairy and pharmaceutical applications. It is suitable for general chemical applications that require frequent screen changes and inspections or for applications that involve multiple materials where cross-contamination may be a concern. 

Granulizing-Drying System
This granulizing-drying system consists of a centrifugal screener, a spheroidizer, a circulating fluid-bed dryer, and a vibratory screener. Non-flowing moist solids that have been discharged from cartridge and vacuum filters, filter presses, mixers or other equipment are converted into uniform, compact, dry, de-dusted, free-flowing granules that can be stored, shipped, packaged or put through secondary processing. Its Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener uses rotating helical paddles to break up lumps and drive non-flowing materials through apertures in a horizontal cylinder, thereby continuously producing moist pellets at high rates. Binder powder may be applied before the materials enter the unit or with internal spray nozzles. The fluid-bed dryer vibrates and dries particles on a perforated screen within a rising column of heated air on a first-in/first-out basis. Dried particles are discharged into a vibratory screener that uses an upper screening deck to gently remove oversized particles and a lower deck that removes undersized dust particles for re-processing. This screener operates on a batch or continuous basis. The system’s equipment meets industrial, 3A, FDA, USDA, BISSC and other sanitary standards.

Centri-Sifter twin centrifugal screener
The Centri-Sifter twin ultra-high-capacity centrifugal screener provides the performance of two individual high-capacity screeners, but with a smaller footprint. It handles either dry or moist bulk-solid materials, which are gravity-fed through a splitter that evenly divides the incoming flow into two horizontally oriented cylindrical screening chambers operating in parallel. A shaft in each screening chamber rotates a helical paddle assembly that accelerates the radial movement of particles against the screen. Particles of the desired size pass through apertures in the screens and fall into a cone-shaped discharge chute, while oversized particles are propelled through the open end of the cylinders and ejected via a discharge spout. Each screening chamber features a sliding end cover and a three-bearing shaft that cantilevers for quick removal of internal components and rapid sanitizing. External roller bearings are located at the motor end of the shaft and on a sliding cover at the discharge end for maximum support and vibration-free operation.

Eaton Corporation

UNIBAG Series filter bags
UNIBAG Series filter bags are made from low-cost, environmentally friendly materials and provide excellent retention efficiency, operational integrity and reliability. They are available in both polypropylene and polyester made from recycled fibers with no optical white additives. The top UNIRING, which features a molded seal, provides optimum sealing and eliminates bypass problems common with snap rings. This design also reduces process system contamination caused by debris passing through needle punch holes. The bags have an all-welded construction and come in sizes that fit and seal most industry standard Number 1 (7 in. × 16 in.) and Number 2 (7 in. × 32 in.) vessels.

Specialty Filters
These specialty filters handle a wide range of liquid process applications in many industries. LOFMEM Series membrane cartridges are absolute-rated filters that provide precise, repeatable, sub-micron filtration. LOFPLEAT Series cartridges have a pleated configuration that provides higher surface area than depth filters for improved dirt-holding capacity and a longer onstream life. LOFTREX Series depth filtration cartridges are cylindrical filters with a circuitous path that captures a wide range of particle sizes and gelatinous contaminants

Sentinel filter bags
Sentinel filter bags meet the requirements of liquid filtration applications that have a zero tolerance for filtration bypass. Manufactured using a unique fabric-welding technology, as opposed to sewing, these filters have no needle holes that allow unwanted particulate matter to bypass the filter bag. This process also enables the manufacturer to shape the bags to conform to the internal shape of the filter basket, preventing bag failure. The bags come standard with a patented plastic ring that makes a secure, bypass free seal between the filter bag and the filter housing. The design of this seal creates a constant, radially directed pressure to prevent the ring from collapsing into the filter basket. Sentinel filter bags are available with either polypropylene or polyester construction in both double-length, 7-in.× 32-in. number 2 size, and single-length 7-in. × 16-in., number 1 size, to fit filter housings from most manufacturers.

Pope Scientific Inc.

Fractional Distillation Systems
Suitable for batch or continuous high purity processing, these stainless steel fractional distillation systems can be applied to many industries, such as foods, flavors, fragrances, pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Available with 1– 24-in.-sized columns and throughputs from 1 kg/hr to 1,000 kg/hr, the systems are ideally sized for small to mid-sized production or pilot-plant service. The equipment is flexible enough to allow users to construct and modify their own units. Options include various column internals, alternate materials (e.g., Hastelloy and glass), and complete or partial instrumentation/control systems.

Powder Systems Ltd. (PSL)

Small-Scale Filter Dryer
Suitable for multi-product kilo facilities, this lab-scale system has a 0.05 m2 filtration area, a 15-L liquid capacity, and typically 2–8-L wet cake capcity. Designed to handle batch sizes of 1–5 kg, the compact system can be easily moved and receive slurry liquid from multiple reactors. It achieves product containment with a top-mounted 100 mm split valve for vessel charging. Integrated into the frame, a tilting mechanism allows complete inversion of the vessel for contained powder discharge via the same split valve. A standard system can reach <10 µg/m3 containment, and ancillary components can make the system achieve <1 µg/m3. The unit’s base can be fitted with either filter cloth or sintered metallic mesh to increase flexibility.

United Air Specialists, Inc.

Dust Collection Cartridge Filters
These dust collection cartridge filters feature an advanced nanofiber filtration technology that allows them to last twice as long as cellulose and 80/20 commodity filters. The novel technology allows advancements in surface loading capabilities, including a surface treatment of synthetic nanofibers, which forms a nanoscopic mesh to trap dust particles on the filter’s surface. The particles are released easily during the cleaning cycle and lower the pressure drop over the life of the filter. Dust collection systems equipped with these filters may use up to 60% less compressed air and require less energy to operate. They are certified to collect submicronic dust particles at MERV 15 efficiency levels. These filters can reduce emissions by 50% or more over standard cellulose filters, provide a cleaner breathing zone for workers, and minimize facility maintenance.

Herding Filtration LLC

Custom Filtration Devices
Designed for pneumatic conveying applications, these filters can be used with various products and solids-loading rates. The filters can be made out of carbon steel, stainless steel, or a combination of both. With an absolute gas-tight design, the units maintain their reliability even under extremely high loads. Their jet-pulse system, which has an externally mounted receiver, can be operated with compressed air or inert gas. Their quick-opening diaphragm valves are connected directly to flanges on the receiver.

Fortress Technology, Inc.

Phantom gravity metal detector
The Phantom gravity metal detector utilizes the latest digital signal-processing technology to detect and reject ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, in powder and bulk applications. The system is suited for inline inspection of dry, powdered or granular products that are free-flowing. Models are available with an aluminum or stainless steel casing. The detector’s diverter valve reject system redirects contaminated product into a reject tank.

Heinkel USA

F-Series inverting filter centrifuge
The F-Series inverting filter centrifuge incorporates several new features, including a compact design and smaller footprint. Operation of the centrifuge produces higher than normal G-forces, which results in lower residual moisture and higher production throughput compared with other models. This feature increases the efficiency of the system, making the process cost-effective. It offers easy clean-in-place (CIP) cleanability for multiproduct application.

Pelletron Corp.

XP DeDuster
The XP DeDuster separates particles as small as 1 µm, as well as long streamers, paper and other contaminants. This technology is suitable for handling all types of granular products that need to be cleaned before packaging, shipping or processing. It features an electromagnetic field, which breaks the static bond between electrostatic-charged plastic pellets and the small dust particles. The units are designed for installation on injection molding machines, extruders or silos, or as free-standing units. The separator has air boosters that provide accurate flow control for maximizing cleaning efficiency

Eriez

E-Z Tec DSP metal detector
The E-Z Tec DSP narrow-profile metal detector catches ferrous, nonferrous and stainless metal contaminants in viscous liquids such as slurries, syrups, and pastes. By removing metal contamination, it enhances product purity, and it protects downstream equipment from damage, reducing machinery downtime and maintenance costs. When metal is detected in the product flow, a signal is sent to one of the available output relays, which can activate a ball valve, trigger an alarm, stop product flow, or send a signal to a programmable logic controller. Complete systems are available in pipe sizes ranging from 1.0 in. to 4.0 in. in diameter.

TGH-2 drawer grate
The easy-to-clean TGH-2 drawer grate uses a powerful rare-earth magnet circuit to provide superior separation of fine tramp-metal contamination. Designed for easy push-pull operation, it works well in applications where the process is stopped for grate magnet cleaning. This grate features a unique tube-scraper design that ensures removal of accumulated tramp iron, enabling the operator to clean all the tubes in each bank without having to hand-wipe them individually. It has a stainless steel housing and a chute that discharges ferrous contamination. On wide units, a center divider facilitates easy discharge of accumulated tramp metal. Optional inlet and outlet adapters are available.

Great Western Manufacturing

Tru-Balance sifter
The stainless steel Tru-Balance sifter is available in three high-capacity models, each using gentle gyratory motion and the manufacturer’s reliable Tru-Balance drive mechanism. Its stacked-screen construction conserves floor space, allows for highly efficient material grading, reduces chances of screen sagging, and enables the sifter to be suspended or floor-mounted. The pneumatic sieve-compression system simplifies cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for use as a sanitary gravity flow, atmospheric pressure sifter or screener. All contact surfaces are constructed of 4B stainless steel and are welded to eliminate crevices, rivets, nuts and bolts. Its guard package provides greater personnel protection.

Micromold Products, Inc.

Fluor-O-Shield basket strainers
Constructed of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), all-plastic Fluor-O-Shield basket strainers cost less than units that are lined with steel or other metals, and outperform ordinary plastic strainers made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polypropylene and acetal materials. Unlike previously available plastic strainers, these can handle corrosive materials, including halogens and many acids, and they can operate at temperatures up to 300°F. They remove suspended or waste solids from corrosive or high-purity fluid streams to prevent damage to sensitive downstream equipment, such as pumps, valves, instruments and spray nozzles. The strainers are impervious to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, are FDA-compliant, and have high rigidity and resistance to creep under mechanical loads. They are suitable for the chemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, pulp and paper, food and beverage, water treatment and similar process industries

Interstate Specialty Products, Inc.

Die-Cut Membranes
Custom precision die-cut membranes are manufactured to specification using a proprietary process that produces smoother edges than compression cutting and is performed in a clean, positive-pressure facility. They can be produced from a dxf, pdf, or almost any type of drawing file, are made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), nonwovens and other materials, and can incorporate intricate shapes, including narrow cross-sections and close hole spacing. Membranes as small as 1 in.2 with ±0.005 in. tolerances can be supplied on rolls, with or without an adhesive backing. They filter fluids and gases for pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical, and laboratory equipment applications.

Mupor PTFE microporous membrane
The Mupor polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) microporous membrane features a three-dimensional pore structure that helps to keep the pores from collapsing under pressure, and comes in a wide range of pore sizes, from 0.5 mm to 50 mm. It is supplied on rolls, with or without an adhesive backing, and can be ordered in thicknesses from 50 mm to 3,000 mm and in widths up to 330 mm. The membrane has a tensile strength up to 20 N/mm2 and is U.S. Pharmacopeia-approved (USP-23) and non-cytotoxic. Since the membrane is chemically inert and thermally stable, it can be sterilized with steam and can be die-cut to specifications for use in a wide range of precise filtration and venting applications, such as in frits for liquid and gas, and in vents for caps and closures.

Munson Machinery Co.

Self-Cleaning Rotary Drum Screen
This self-cleaning rotary drum screen separates solid debris from wastewater at high rates while using little energy. It contains a rotating cylinder constructed of wedge-wire screen with a stationary blade (called a doctor blade) on the outside of the cylinder and an internal spray line. Effluent from a head box overflows a dam and flows onto the outside of the rotating cylinder. This allows water to pass through the wedge wire into the cylinder, where the doctor blade scrapes sludge and debris collected on the outside of the cylinder and an internal spray line dislodges particles blinding the screen. The separator is suitable for use in sewage treatment, pulp-and-paper, pelletizing, and many other applications that require solids to be removed from high-volume slurries. Containing few moving parts and taking up little floor space, the separator also has low investment, operating and maintenance costs. Available models include 24-in.-dia. drums with lengths of 24, 36, 48, 50 and 72 in., and 36-in.-dia. drums with 96- and 120-in.-lengths. Capacities range from 200 to 1,000 gal/min.

Bel-Art Products

Scienceware separatory funnel rack
The Scienceware separatory funnel rack can hold funnels in a variety of sizes for different experiments. Its funnel slots have adjustable diameters that accept sizes from 100 cm3 to 1,000 cm3, and its two support tiers can be independently adjusted to any height along the 29-in. rods. The rack has a durable, chemical-resistant plastic base that measures 16 in. by 7.8 in. and is weighted for stability.

Delavan Spray Technologies

Swirl Air nozzles
Swirl Air nozzles provide flowrates from 1 to 2,400 gal/h and spray angles from 50 to 100 deg., with precise control of droplet size. They remove harmful gases or particulates and are suitable for the chemical, petrochemical and process industries. For gas cooling applications, nozzles deliver liquid in volumes that are in proportion to fluegas flow, with even distribution and small droplet size. This achieves complete evaporation of droplets for maximum cooling, but without residual excess fluid use or wetting. These nozzles are manufactured from Type 316L and 440 stainless steel, and require just two inputs: the spray liquid and the propellant gas.

Purafil

Puracarb AM dry-scrubbing media
Puracarb AM dry-scrubbing media removes ammonia (NH3) along with several types of amines and other basic compounds from various commercial, industrial, and wastewater streams. It replaces the manufacturer’s Purakol AM, and achieves a removal efficiency of 99.5% or more for target contaminants. It has an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 900 Class 1 rating for flammability. 

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Balston filters
Balston filters can take 99.99% of oil, water, rust and pipescale particles of at least 0.01 µm out of compressed air and other gases. They are constructed of Type 304 stainless steel, which enables them to withstand very harsh environments, such as those in food and beverage, chemicals, refinery, and pulp and paper facilities. They are available in 0.25–1.0-in. line sizes with flow capacities to over 700 std. ft3/min, and are available with automatic drains and a high-efficiency filter cartridge installed.

Xenosep Technologies

FunnelFit pre-formed conical filters
FunnelFit pre-formed conical filters are suitable for organic extract drying applications. They are designed to fit the funnel perfectly every time, which eliminates the need to use costly solvents for wet-down and to keep quadrant-folded or pre-pleated filters in the funnel. FunnelFit filters ensure reproducible, high-quality results by avoiding inconsistent and time-consuming preparation steps that may cause sample bypass, tip blow-out, and contamination. Available in three quantitative ashless grades, they are conveniently packaged in stacks of 100 for fast and easy handling.

Pentair Industrial

Teflex Series absolute PTFE membrane filter cartridges
Teflex Series absolute PTFE membrane filter cartridges provide full particle retention. Their endcaps have center cores and outer support cages constructed of polypropylene for increased durability. These cartridges can be used as filters in electronics, food and beverages, high-purity chemicals, and general-purpose†filtration applications. They are rated to withstand temperatures up to 176°F (80°C), as well as a maximum differential pressure of 50 psid (forward) or 40 psid (reverse). They can be sterilized or autoclaved, and are available in 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-in. lengths, with a nominal outer diameter of 2.75 in. Custom configurations are available for unique application requirements.

Retsch, Inc.

AS 450 3-D sieve shaker
Suitable for both dry and wet sieving, the AS 450 3-D sieve shaker can hold up to 450-mm test sieves. Its electromagnetic drive operates at an amplitude of up to 2.2 mm, making its separation process more efficient than that of comparable sieve shakers. Its control panel allows the user to digitally set the amplitude, interval and sieving time. The sieve shaker can hold loads weighing up to 20 kg, and is available with mesh sizes as large as 125 mm to as small as 25 μm (500 mesh). It has a serial interface that allows automated evaluation using the manufacturer’s EasySieve software on a PC.

Sweco

Fusion screen
The Fusion screen is constructed by robots that create repeatable and precise tensioning, tighter tolerances, smaller deviations, and uniform integral strain relief. Its integral gasket is paired with the strain relief and screen frame, all in one molded part; the one-piece center disc also includes an integral strain relief as a single molded part. The screens’ construction requires no silicone or adhesive because the mesh is fused into the screen frame and the center disc. They are available in 48-in. and 60-in. sizes. Fusion Plus screens are constructed of components that are FDA-approved for food contact.

BHS-Filtration Inc.

BHS indexing vacuum belt filter
The BHS indexing vacuum belt filter measures 3.5 m wide and has 73.5 m2 of filter area in addition to a candle filter system. The belt filter performs filtration, washing and drying of high-value product in an alkaline slurry, while the candle filters recover fines and recombine them in the process for maximum product recovery. This technology enables production of thin cakes (as small as 5 mm) on a continuous basis. The vacuum filtration, cake washing, vacuum or hot-gas drying with mechanical compression, and automatic and continuous dry-cake discharge steps are tailored to meet specific process requirements. In the filter’s continuous-indexing design, the vacuum is switched on and off to allow the filter cloth to move intermittently in steps across fixed trays. This eliminates the need for rubber carrier belts, a motor and a variable-frequency drive, and allows the use of the highest possible vacuum at the fixed trays.

Pall Life Sciences

Mustang Q XT series reusable chromatography capsules
Designed to provide flexibility and high performance, Mustang Q XT series reusable chromatography capsules help process development engineers reduce purification time, increase throughput, and cut buffer consumption costs in ion exchange applications. They are available in 5-mL, 140-mL and 5-L sizes, and units can be linked in parallel or in series to increase processing capabilities. Each capsule has 16 layers of the Mustang Q membrane. XT140 and XT5000 capsules use the manufacturer’s patented Ultipleat high-density pleating technology to maximize membrane volume without increasing the device’s small footprint. A highly durable polypropylene housing incorporates a chemically resistant polyethersulfone membrane, which provides the stability needed for cleaning and reuse and for long-term storage. Unlike beaded sorbents, the dynamic binding capacity of a Mustang membrane is independent of its flowrate, so performance can be maintained over a wide range of flowrates and molecular sizes. This makes the capsules useful in high-flowrate contaminant-removal applications and in the capture or removal of large molecules.

Graver Technologies

Stratum Series melt-blown depth filter cartridges
Stratum Series melt-blown depth filter cartridges have a four-zone design that creates a true-graded pore structure, which provides better on-stream life and flow than typical graded-density filters. The Stratum filters feature a proprietary “Cactus Core” that immobilizes all media and prevents unloading of the captured contaminant. They are constructed of 100% pure polypropylene in compliance with the FDA’s USP Class VI standard. Stratum A filters perform at 99.9% efficiency for particles in the 0.5–70 µm range, and Stratum C filters perform at 90% efficiency for particles in the 0.5–75 µm range.

ROTEX Global LLC

APEX dry separation screener
The APEX dry separation screener is a self-contained screening machine that minimizes process downtime and reduces operating costs. Its ergonomic features allow quick and easy maintenance, cleaning and inspection and reduce operator effort, resulting in labor savings and improved operating efficiency. Side access doors and a patented lift cam system provide easy access to screens and ball trays. Screen installation and inspection can be completed in less than two minutes for each panel. The screener operates using a gyratory-reciprocating motion, and has a horizontal screen surface and proven mesh-cleaning system

W.L. Gore & Associates

GORE Filters
GORE Filters are designed for high-purity chemical processing and can be used as drop-in replacements for existing filters. They improve flow by up to 200% compared to other available filter technology — allowing users to reduce processing time or decrease the number of filters required to maintain system flow. These filters, which incorporate the manufacturer’s proprietary high-flow polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filtration media, are suitable for high-throughput filling, packaging and recirculation systems for high-viscosity fluids, acids, bases, solvents, specialty chemicals, and other high-purity chemicals. They are available in pore-size ratings from 0.1 µm to 0.03 µm.

Tri-Mer Corp.

UltraTemp hot-gas filtration system
The UltraTemp hot-gas filtration system improves upon traditional ceramic filters made from high-density granular powders, which are brittle and prone to cracking and breakage due to thermal shock. UltraTemp filters are made from low-density ceramic fibers that provide very high resistance to thermal shock. This makes the filters very ductile and resistant to crack formation. The unique composition of the ceramic enables fine particulates to be captured at the fiber surface without blinding. The filters are easy to clean using standard pulse-jet techniques. Being fibrous, rather than granular, the elements are lightweight. They have high porosity with low resistance to flow, which minimizes the number of elements required for a given application. The UltraTemp Filtration system provides optimal filtration for gases between 400°F and 1,000°F, and can be applied to hot gas streams up to a maximum operating temperature of 1,650°F. It typically achieves filtration to as low as 0.001 grain/dscf (2 mg/N-m3), with particulate concentrations a fraction of this in some applications. The ceramic filters are highly resistant to chemicals and corrosion. Applications include syngas cleanup, glass production, waste incineration, and biomass pyrolysis.