Developed specifically for the demanding requirements of pharmaceutical skincare and cosmetics manufacturing, the RoTwin vacuum processor produces ultra-stable emulsions across a wide range of viscosities, with good absorption properties and a glossy, transparent appearance. It incorporates a homogenizer that can be set to operate in counter- or co-rotating mode, allowing accurate control of shear force and dwell time. This results in consistent, narrow particle-size distributions of roughly 0.1 µm. The peripheral speed of the homogenizer is about 83 m/s.

This firm’s services include standard ASTM G-32, G-73, and G-134 testing, as well as customized testing for cavitation and liquid-impact erosion using ultrasonic, water jet and whirling disk devices. Cavitation erosion can be assessed at pressures from ambient to 2,800 psi. Evaluations can be made in different liquids and at different controlled temperatures. Using a split Hopkinson pressure bar, material properties at high rates of strain (~3,000/s) can be measured.

Hydra-Clean air-operated pressure washers are suitable for use in high-pressure, heavy-duty applications on oil rigs, tank farms, chemical plants, food processing and industrial facilities, among others. Packages are available in 12:1, 23:1 and 30:1 ratio units with maximum fluid pressures of 1,250 psi, 2,275 psi, and 3,065 psi, respectively, and flowrates ranging from 6.8 to 9.2 gal/min. These washers can be used with cold or hot water in temperatures up to 200ºF, as well as detergent and chemical solutions.

The PlusT Clean and Repair program allows companies to extend the life of broken reusable bulk containers that would otherwise be relegated to the scrap yard or stored on valuable floor space. By putting broken units back to work, customers save on the cost of purchasing new containers. The program is simple and cost-effective. Containers are inspected and sorted based on whether they can or cannot be repaired. Close attention is paid to structural integrity and other safety factors that may render a container unsafe or not repairable.

Yokogawa has released a new upgrade to its Advanced Alarm Administrator (AAASuite, Version R1.20). AAASuite is a comprehensive alarm-management system that improves operator performance by minimizing nuisance alarms and providing timely notification of only necessary alarms, thereby preventing alarm flooding and enabling safe, stable and cost-effective plant operations. Version R1.20 includes an optional static alarm suppression function that facilitates equipment-based simultaneous suppression of alarms at start-up, shutdown, or upset of a plant.

This all-digital electric stroke controller regulates the flowrate of metering pumps in response to a 4-20-mA DC control signal. The unit also accepts 0–5 Vdc and 0–10 Vdc analog control signals or can be operated from incremental dry-contact closures. The new actuator has the same housing structure as its analog predecessor, allowing for easy upgrade of older pumps. It improves on the older design by simplifying configuration and calibration through the use of color-coded push buttons, LEDs and a single adjustment knob.

The 65-CX is non-toxic, laboratory-grade, flexible PVC tubing that is chemically resistant to many common fluids, including bleach, sulfuric acid and nitric acid. The material is soft (65 durometer Shore A) and very flexible, allowing tight-curvature bends and easy placement over barbed fittings. With an operating temperature range of   –49°F to 140°F and an elongation of 375%, this PVC tubing offers an alternative to Tygon tubing. All ingredients used in 65-CX are FDA-sanctioned for use in food contact applications.

The latest upgrade to the Series I pump is Ryton engineering thermoplastic, which joins the existing line of polyester and polypropylene polymers for the pump’s internal materials of construction. The addition of Ryton extends the list of chemicals that can be pumped and increases the system’s upper-temperature capabilities. Series I features Type 316 stainless steel body parts with thermoplastic internal parts that are close coupled to electric, hydraulic and pneumatic motors, as well as to gasoline engines.

The Flask Dancer Orbital Shaker provides a smooth horizontal mixing motion with a smooth soft start. It can be programmed to operate unattended for periods up to 99 hr at speeds from 50 to 300 rpm. Its digital timer can be programmed for a specific run time. Once the run is complete, the unit will stop and sound an alarm to notify the user. The unit can be operated in many environments, including a cold room and an incubator. Its four interchangeable platforms can accommodate a wide variety of bottles, flasks, tubes and beakers.

Designed for OEM end-user products, the microAnalyzer combines Sionex’s patented microDMx technology with a miniaturized gas chromatographic module, enabling sample collection, sample separation, and detection and identification of compounds with selectivity and sensitivity down to parts-per-trillion levels. Analysis is based on the ionic compounds’ differential mobilities through the sensor chip, which are a function of charge, mass and cross-sectional area. By applying an RF or DC field to the sensor chip, one can make the filter select a chosen ion or collection of ions.