The EXPI-35 L DT MRP High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) electrically operated vacuum is explosionproof and dust-ignition-proof, cleanroom-compatible, and suitable for pharmaceutical applications. It features 120-V 9-amp power with cyclonic vacuuming, with less than 10 O resistivity. Instead of cloth filters, which require washdown, it contains a 40-ft2 conductive spun-bond polyester filter cartridge and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane with a 99.95% efficiency.

IC Series vacuum conveyors provide high-performance, energy-efficient, automated materials handling for a variety of manufacturing environments. They are available in three different diameters and can convey up to 2 tons of material per hour, depending on size, conveying distance, and the material being handled. The company’s patented COAX multi-stage ejector technology allows these conveyors to consume less energy than comparable systems that use compressed-air-driven technology.

The explosion isolation pinch valve (EIPV) is pneumatically operated, providing an economical and reliable method for preventing deflagration propagation through interconnecting pipes or conveying lines, which protects downstream process equipment and operations. When an explosion event is detected, a heavy-duty food-grade elastomeric sleeve closes at high speed, using only standard plant air, blocking explosion pressures up to 3 bar. Is it activated by a solenoid-output version of the company’s EPACO control module.

The Safety IntelliPoint RF Switch is the first radio-frequency (RF) admittance device to receive Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certification. The standard model provides overfill protection to an SIL1-certified standard. Available upgrades can qualify the switch for SIL2 certification, and adding a redundant switch can achieve an SIL3 rating. It was developed specifically for above-ground bulk storage facilities, such as tank farms, to meet the American Petroleum Institute’s 2350 Recommended Practice (RP) for overfill and spill protection.

The GLV-F explosion vent can be mounted on conveyors and grain elevators where dust builds up. During an explosion, it opens to release pressure and minimize damage. It has a built-in outlet frame and gasket that eliminate the need to fabricate an angle-iron hold-down frame, making it easy to install. It meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61 for the prevention of fires and dust explosions in agricultural and food-processing facilities. It is available with an alarm sensor for automatic system shutdown after an explosion.

Poolmaster Series butterfly valves feature a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) body and a disc with an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) liner. The valves are not vulnerable to electrolytic and galvanic corrosion, and they contain no byproducts that can contaminate water and process fluids. Unlike other plastic butterfly valves, these are constructed from a one-piece body that incorporates fully supported flanged bolt holes to prevent stressing of the mating pipe flanges.

The J Series solenoid valve has a pilot-assist design that requires only a 3-psi differential on either side of the valve and that provides high flowrate with minimal pressure loss. To meet the needs of various applications, models are available that fail open or fail closed upon power outage. For example, a valve used on a reactor would be set to fail open to avoid pressure buildup, whereas a valve used in a filling line would fail closed. The valve’s cycle speed is 0.25 ms in either direction. The series is available in a two-way configuration in sizes of 0.375 in.

The Clampseal fire-safe valve is equipped with a vent drain instead of the standard bull-plug and screwed-cap designs commonly found on other valves. The vent drain provides secondary containment, as well as pressure-purge, no-spill gravity drainage. The valve contains a simple mechanism that compensates for thermal expansion, and is available in Y, A and T configurations in sizes ranging from 0.5 in. to 4.0 in. The valves are manufactured to meet the ISO 9001-2000 standard.

The Noble Alloy swing check valve resists corrosion and performs reliably in severe-service chemical applications. Because the redesigned valve is forged, it weighs 45% less than the previous cast version and provides improved bonnet-seal performance. The valve has a recessed hinge pin that is protected from the flow path, as well as an integral seat design and a high-integrity riveted disc assembly. The valve can be installed horizontally or vertically, and is available with soft or metal seating. It features multiple end connections and bolted-bonnet construction.

The AXIOM Expeditor improves process performance and prevents damage to equipment in fill-control, flow-dampening, and thermal-shock-reduction applications. The device allows discrete automated valves to be easily upgraded to provide intermediate control. Its pneumatic solenoid technology requires no special bleed pilots or air filtration systems. The controller’s operation is simplified because its integrated control system permits valve cycling between fully open and fully closed, as well as intermediate control.