FluoroFlex biocontainers are the most recent addition to this firm’s One-Touch portfolio of single-use systems. They are made of a new generation, multilayer, coextruded polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film that has been optimized to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s most demanding requirements. They have an inherently pure PVDF product-contact layer that is free of additives, has an extremely low leachables and extractables profile, and provides thermal stability and chemical resistance that exceed the limits of traditional polyethylene-based biocontainers.

The new EP42HT-2FG food-grade epoxy system may be used in a wide variety of applications in the food industry, such as bonding and sealing metals, plastics, rubbers, and other substrates commonly found on food service equipment. The epoxy meets the stringent requirements of FDA CFR 175.300, as well as the NSF/ANSI 51.4.1 (2009) standard for food equipment materials. It features high resistance to chemicals and many solvents, as well as boiling water, fats, and oils, and may be readily used as a coating for storage tanks, bins, hoppers, and other containment vessels.

The TS4000H intelligent hydrogen gas detector provides reliable continuous monitoring and accurately detects hydrogen at 0–500 ppm levels. It features a precision electrochemical hydrogen sensor that has a T90 response of under 30 seconds and experiences minimal zero shift across its operating conditions. In addition, it is unaffected by short-term (= 2.5 min) exposure to hydrogen concentrations up to 50% of the lower explosive limit (LEL).

The 4x4 polarized protective eyewear is for workers who need protection from impact hazards and who face daily glare from light bouncing off flat, reflective surfaces. The 4x4 has been independently tested and certified to exceed the ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards. Unlike standard shaded lenses, these lenses contain a special optical filter that absorbs the horizontal component of light, seen as glare, and transmits only the vertical component. In addition to being annoying, glare is dangerous because some light waves can be intense enough to cause permanent eye damage.

Thermalate and Heatmeiser mold and platen insulation products are made from sheets of specially formulated fiberglass-reinforced thermoset polyester composites. Designed to operate at temperatures up to 550°F, the insulation has high compressive strength that prevents mold alignment problems at extremely high molding pressures. It is tough and more durable than mica or asbestos, will not easily crack or break during mold setup or teardown, and requires no maintenance.

When developing a new method, one of the chromatographer’s key goals is to achieve a consistent, reproducible separation, and selecting a highly reproducible high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) column is essential to attaining this goal. The Syncronis HPLC column has been engineered to deliver consistent, predictable separations, from one run to the next and from one column to another. It features high-purity, high-surface-area silica, dense bonding, and double endcapping.

The Model T11 Bulk Bag Super Discharger (BBD) is designed for critical applications in industries where hygiene and rapid dismantling of components without tools are essential to avoid microbiological growth or cross-contamination between batches. The discharger is manufactured entirely of stainless steel with a bead-blast or mirror-polish finish. It can be completely stripped down in minutes by two employees. Since it has no dead pockets, the BBD is easy to pressure wash, steam clean, manually clean, and/or sterilize.

The VersaMix multishaft mixer processes viscous formulations using three independently driven agitators working in tandem. The high-speed disperser quickly draws powders into the liquid batch through a powerful vortex. The rotor/stator performs numerous tasks depending on the product being mixed, e.g., breaking down agglomerates, accelerating homogenization, or preparing fine droplets in an emulsion. The low-speed anchor promotes bulk flow and uniform batch temperature while it scrapes the vessel sidewalls and bottom.

Using compressed air at low feed pressure, the piCOMPACT10 manifold-mounted vacuum ejectors are suitable for pick-and-place operations where efficient handling of small, heavy parts is crucial, such as in electronics, semiconductor, and medical applications using plastics or metal. The firm’s MICRO COAX technology provides three times more vacuum flow than similar products, reducing energy consumption by 30–50% compared with traditional ejectors. The increased vacuum flow strengthens product grip, which increases pickup speed, minimizes product damage, and reduces waste.

The XP100 line of motors is designed for the hazardous operating conditions found in the petrochemical and chemical processing, mining, and grain handling industries. These explosionproof motors have UL and CSA certification for gas and dust environments. They are available with ratings of 1–300 hp, and can be modified to meet specific customer needs. The motors have an all-cast-iron construction for high structural strength, and a stator insulation system that can withstand voltage spikes.