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ITCM designs and develops special-purpose machinery and production processes with core strengths in web processing, powder dosing, novel packaging and high-speed assembly automation.

 
Thermocouple is suitable for measuring very high temperatures

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Thermocouple is suitable for measuring very high temperatures

Okazaki Manufacturing Company is launching the Aeropak Great thermocouple for measuring very high temperatures in harsh process environments

Explosion isolation pinch valve

Solution to prevent deflagration propagation through interconnecting pipes or conveying lines

Steel belt-based granulation systems

For applications as diverse as foodstuffs, subcooling melts, thixotrpy, abrasive and corrosive products

Pilot-operated servo proportional valves use voice coil technology

Parker Hannifin's D*1FP series of pilot-operated servo proportional valves use Voice Coil Drive technology to deliver high performance from a...
 
Sandvik

Chemical Equipment

UV ink pump is a 'world first'

The ARO Fluid Technologies business of Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies is launching 'the world's first UV ink pump' that does not cause crystallisation

Automatic valves for on-off and high performance control

Series FP94 is a solution for on-off control for steam, various fluid and also for low viscosity medium and light gasses

New vacuum pumping units with electronic control

Vacuubrand offers complete pumping unit solutions equipped with the latest Vacuubrand vacuum controller CVC 3000 in three vacuum performance ranges

Materials

Sheet colours open up new markets

Recycled extruded sheet product in new shades suit thermo-forming or sheet conversion applications

Accurately predict behaviour of filled polymers

Rhodia's MMI Confident Design software provides detailed information about the behaviour of filled polymers when subjected to stresses

Legislation continues to drive novel polymer development

Tyres, automobile parts, white goods and electronics are all being subject to tougher European legislation. And, says Sean Ottewell, this is opening up many new markets for polymer manufacturers

Air Pollution Control

How to choose a ball valve to control fugitive emissions

To control fugitive emissions from ball valves, the critical point is to select the right ball valve for the application. Two design features that are especially important in controlling fugitive emissions: body seal design and stem seal design. Michael Adkins and Pete Ehlers report.

Oxidation technologies for destruction of volatile organic compounds

Ever tightening EU regulations and standards for the reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions, are putting heavy demands on industry

Better power transmission helps stabilises manufacturing process

Many companies, from steel manufacturers to refiners, are turning to advanced power transmission solutions in order to stabilise their processes

 

Safety in the Plant

Bidirectional explosion diverter

Bulged vent ensures a smooth flow diversion; coupled with low burst pressure and inertia

Enhanced camera systems enable safer working

Enable engineers to comply with safety levels up to SIL 2 and PL d, in line with European safety directives IEC 61508

Explosion protected safety switch key station

Designed to release keys which can be used to control mechanical door locks that provide access to machinery and process lines

Instrumentation

Three-axis video measuring microscope features high-accuracy Z-axis

Vision Engineering's compact Falcon three-axis video measuring microscope benefits from higher accuracy and repeatability of the Z-axis results

Reducing indexer set-up from hours to minutes

Proprietary software offers drag and drop I/O mapping with built-in oscilloscope for tuning and diagnostics

Digital event recorder with four voltage or volt-free inputs

Audon's new S7841 four-channel digital event recorder can be used with voltage signals or volt-free contacts

Computers & Controls

Get smart and cut energy costs with integrated motor controls

Ian Heathcock believes this is where the integration of smart motor controls (MCCs) into a process automation system can play a vital role in energy conservation strategy

Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

As part of their long-term growth strategies, major automation providers are increasingly turning to alliances and takeovers. Sean Ottewell reports

Chemical imaging software available as a 64-bit version

ISys can handle even the most complex chemical images quickly and efficiently, says Malvern Instruments

 
 
 

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