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Spheres can form squares

Spheres can form squares

Researchers believe that their findings will lead to new bottom-up strategies for the design of structured materials, to be used in high-tech optical applications

Mild alkaline chemistry for heavy duty cleaning

Mild alkaline chemistry for heavy duty cleaning

Designed for heavy-duty cleaning of dry lube, cutting, oils, waxes, grease, carbonised soils and shop dirt

Bacterium counteracts coffee ring effect

Bacterium counteracts coffee ring effect

Have you ever notice how a dried coffee stain has a thicker outer rim, while the middle of the stain remains almost unsoiled? This 'coffee ring effect' also occurs in other materials

Load cell benefits platform scales

Load cell benefits platform scales

HBM’s latest PW29 load cell series are made of high-quality chrome nickel steel and conform to IP68/IP69K degree of protection

Hinge has built-in multiple safety switch

Hinge has built-in multiple safety switch

In the event of accidental opening of a control cabinet door, machine panel or safety door, it automatically shuts off the power and protects the operators of machinery

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps for all reasons

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps for all reasons

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps are suitable for demanding applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, coatings, paint, sanitary and food

Simple function test will save lives

Simple function test will save lives

Carrying out a function test to make sure portable gas detection equipment is working properly in any process environment is relatively easy to do and takes only a few seconds

Weigh modules ensure accuracy and safety

SWB505 MultiMount stringently tested to ensure reliable, accurate weighing as well as safe and trouble-free installation in a variety of industrial applications including tank weighing and dynamic loading on conveyors, mixers and blenders

Actuators deliver improved control valve performance

From pipelines to wastewater treatment, Andrew Wade outlines the benefits of all-electric modulating actuators

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Chemical Equipment

Ease of use and reduced costs drive flow meter developments

Ease of use and reduced costs drive flow meter developments

Suppliers of flow meters are launching innovative new products designed to help process users solve...

Identifying the best fluid transfer coupling for the job

Selecting the right Dry Break coupling for your hose can be a challenging task, but equally having...

Platular heat exchangers

Barriquand designs and manufactures wide gap welded plate heat exchangers (smart Hybrid HX)


Safety in the Plant

Maintenance and costs focus for seal technology

Maintenance and costs focus for seal technology

Modern seals have to give long-term, assured sealing at high temperatures and pressures, and be able...

Dust management strategy key to staff and plant safety

Dust explosions cause some of the most dangerous incidents in the process industries today, so dust...

No longer must anybody in the EU risk death from exposure to DCM paint strippers

Alternative paint removers available for coatings that could previously be removed with...

Materials

Better particle characterisation means better processing

Better particle characterisation means better processing

Fast and cost-effective particle characterisation leads to more consistent and less expensive...

Demand for high temperature synthetic oils soars

Thermal fluid users have now consumed their reserves and the combination of all these circumstances...

Ultra chemical resistant tubing for use in chemical dispensing

With an improved pressure rating, outstanding chemical resistance and superior flexibility, Tygon...


Instrumentation

Innovation award recognises alloy analyser

Innovation award recognises alloy analyser

Niton XL3t alloy analyser suitable for positive material identification, metal fabrication,...

Wireless communications mesh improves equipment monitoring

A new, self-organising, Smart Wireless mesh is overseeing applications at one of BP's main...

Record growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

The latest report from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International shows an unprecedented increase in the...

Air Pollution Control

Incinerators for treatment of gas with low VOC concentration

Incinerators for treatment of gas with low VOC concentration

Tougher regulations and enforcement are encouraging chemical companies to turn to innovative...

Oxidation technologies for destruction of volatile organic compounds

Ever tightening EU regulations and standards for the reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...

Better power transmission helps stabilises manufacturing process

Many companies, from steel manufacturers to refiners, are turning to advanced power transmission...


Computers & Controls

Automation key to process optimisation

Automation key to process optimisation

Whether the drivers are efficiency, safety, or hygiene, automation is at the heart of efforts by...

Control projects focus on quality and cost

Installation of powerful control systems on chemical plants can bring substantial savings in terms...

Control system offers reliability at multi-product chemical plant

A chemical manufacturing giant has replaced its problematic control system with a new solution which...

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