An optional 2-in. Type 316 stainless steel bulkhead fitting allows Series HGL mixers to be integrated with standard intermediate bulk containers or poly tote bins. These mixers, which operate at rates up to 430 rev/min, feature a short shaft and a folding propeller, also constructed of Type 316 stainless steel, that can fit through a 2-in. opening. The propeller’s operating diameter is 9 in., and a second folding propeller can be added as an accessory and bolted anywhere on the 0.75-in.-dia. shaft.

Specifically designed to achieve the purity requirements of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, CLEARGAF filter bags are FDA-compliant as per the 21CFR177 standard, and EC-compliant as per the 90/128/EEC standard. They are manufactured under special conditions to ensure they contain no contamination. Single packaging in protective plastic keeps bags free from contamination during shipping, storage and installation, and special warehousing facilities provide protection during storage.

The IS-971 floor-model shaker series consists of three models, each of which can hold up to four 6-L flasks. An assortment of platforms and clamps allows the shakers to handle flasks, beakers, separatory funnels and micro-plates. The IS-971 has a temperature range of 5ºC above room temperature to 60ºC. The IS-971R and the IS-971RF have temperature ranges from 4ºC above room temperature to 60ºC, with a temperature uniformity of ±1.0ºC at 38ºC. Motion can be orbital or reciprocating, and the speed can range from 10 to 300 cycles per minute with a maximum orbit diameter of 70 mm.

The 2000 Model G2 pump features the crown gear-type universal joint, which is a heavy-duty drive train configuration. The pump is capable of accommodating exceptionally high torsional and thrust loads and can handle fluid viscosities up to 1,000,000 cP unassisted. The patented joint seals effectively protect gear joints from pumpage contamination. The pump offers flowrates to 400 gal/min and pressure capabilities to 350 psi. Additional product features include: superior abrasion resistance, low shear, varying hopper sizes, and high volumetric and mechanical efficiencies.

Designed for viscous products up to 500,000 cP, these 400-gal polyethylene non-pressure piston bins are closed-loop systems that protect materials from air, moisture, dirt and other contaminants. Ideal for FDA materials, such as mayonnaise and molasses, the bins are also used for transporting products for pharmaceutical manufacturers, wineries and breweries. Rugged and durable, the bins have fork-lift pockets to make for easy transport, and are reusable and returnable. The bins use a pump-operated system that fills and discharges through a single 3-in. bottom valve.

A combination overhead and sidebar unit, the PFO filter press incorporates a mixed pack of membrane and recessed plates for significantly reduced cycle times, maximum cake dryness, and increased press capacity. Depending on the type of slurry processed, the PFO can deliver cycle times as short as 10 min, compared to 3–4 h for an average filter press. Heavy-duty, oversized inlet and hydraulic frames linked by side tension rods support the pressure piece and the entire plate pack. Two hydraulic cylinders on the sides of the filter press quickly and effectively open and space the plates.

An extension of this manufacturer’s nanofiber media technology, Ultra-Web SB is a new, tougher filter media for dust collection in chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile and other manufacturing processes that face challenges from agglomerative dust.

The rugged Series 900 Industrial Vertical Immersion Vortex Sump Pump is ideal for service in industrial and municipal applications, including chemical slurries, fragile food processing solids, paper and pulpy solids, petroleum and oils, sewage, wastewater treatment, and textiles. The Series 900 is designed for long life in severe services with heads to 170 ft and temperatures to 350°F. The pumps are designed for dirty pumping services with minimal maintenance and are built for pit depths up to 26 ft with flows to 1,600 gal/min.

The Sharpe PB-Series Pharmaceutical Mixers feature an IEC frame motor that weighs only 7 lbs. and all-steel drive systems with a Type 316L stainless steel dry-running mechanical seal, pedestal, and wetted parts. Ideally suited for batch processing from 5 to 200 L, these portable mixers have a sanitary Tri-Clamp mount, meet ASME BPE standards, and are SIP/CIP cleanable. The mixers can be configured with shafts up to 48-in long and polished from 5 to 40 Ra plus electropolishing. Several impeller configurations are offered and a white epoxy drive is standard.

The CARR VP Pilot combines two powerful Pilot centrifuges — the ViaFuge Pilot and the Powerfuge Pilot — to create a unique dual-operation system that is said to be the first of its kind in the industry. The system combines fast, gentle, small- to medium-scale cell harvesting and supernatant recovery for shear cells, such as mammalian and insect cells, with high G-force for liquid and solid separations of bacteria, yeast, proteins or submicron particles.