The Traceable Refrigerator/Freezer Plus thermometer is protected by a bottle to insulate the sensor from rapid temperature changes, such as the opening of a refrigerator door. The bottle measures 1.0 in. by 2.5 in., and is filled with nontoxic glycol. The sensor accurately monitors temperatures in freezers, water baths, heating blocks, incubators and refrigerators. It fulfills all U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) thermometer and vaccine temperature requirements.

Workhorse Series industrial/commercial heating and cooling equipment features direct-fired heaters combined with evaporative coolers in a single unit. Its patented FreshWater slinger-wheel technology evenly distributes atomized water across all of the air inlets to ensure efficient cooling. It operates without traditional evaporative-cooling pads, which sometimes dry slowly, possibly exposing the process to airborne pathogens, mold spores and odors. The system can handle flowrates from 6,000 to 75,000 ft3/min, and can heat up to 6,500,000 Btu.

Loctite 5510 adhesive/sealant and 5570 adhesive are highly resistant to vibration, movement and impact. These permanently elastic, primerless formulations bond and seal a wide variety of dissimilar substrates, including metals, glass, nylon and plastics. The adhesives use the manufacturer’s FlexTec technology and have a one-component design. They are odorless, noncorrosive, and free of solvents, isocyanites, silicones and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They require only ambient moisture to cure and achieve functional strength after 24 h.

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.

Loctite Freeze & Release is a low-viscosity, spray-on lubricant designed to shock-freeze metal parts, allowing lubricating oils to penetrate into rust layers. It freezes seized and rusted parts to –45ºF, causing hairline cracks form in the rust layer as the metal contracts. After one to two minutes, the assembly is easy to dismantle. Available in a 400-mL aerosol can, this product eliminates the need for cutting torches and die grinders.

The SFT-20 liquid carbon dioxide pump delivers a flowrate of 200 mL/min without the need for external cooling baths. Instead, it relies on high-capacity Peltier cooling to stabilize pump head temperature, which maintains highly efficient compression even under high-flow conditions. The pump employs dual sapphire syringe-pump technology to rapidly and accurately produce pressures up to 10,000 psi, making it suitable for use in supercritical fluid applications. The SFT-20 is available both as a stand-alone pump and as part of the SFT-2000 supercritical fluid extractor.

The full-function inRAx single-slot, in-chassis line of computers is now available with the version 2.05 upgrade. These integrated modules are less expensive than stand-alone options. They feature faster speed and improved capabilities because they are tied directly into the backplane of the controller. The modules serve as an add-on calculator to the processor without burdening the programmable logic controller with complicated flow algorithms. The upgrade’s features include a Modbus dictionary that acts as a data index, multi-meter runs, and data archival/event logging.

The Halar true union ball valve can operate as a manual valve or be paired with pneumatic or electric actuators. Its design allows for flow and pressure in either direction, and eliminates the stress inherent to a ball secured only at the top. It is constructed of the most corrosive-resistant thermoplastic material available — a 1:1 alternating copolymer of ethylene and chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), containing about 80% CTFE. This is the best material for handling high concentrations of sodium hypochlorite and 98+% sulfuric acid.

The multichannel verification system (MVS) was developed to streamline the verification of automated liquid-handler performance. Rapid and easy-to-use, the instrument provides National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST)-traceable accuracy and precision data that document the volume-dispensing performance of each channel of an automated liquid handler. New system enhancements facilitate in-process quality-control assessment and minimize manual intervention during volume verification protocols, adding convenience and saving time.

The KE2004 Series of liquid injection molding system (LIMSTM) silicones combines a low hardness with enhanced physical properties and improved processing control. Despite their low hardness, these silicones have high tear strength and viscosity, resulting in strong products with a soft feel. Their high tear strength allows for demolding of parts — particularly those with thin walls — without tearing and creating scrap.