ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Chemical Processing & Waste Management

Air Powered Vacuum Pumps feature low air consumption.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:56 -0500

Mitey-AirVac(TM) Miniature Vacuum Stations include venturi, internal check valve which maintains vacuum in case of power loss, switches, and gauge. Featuring symmetrical mounting hole locations, they have an aluminum case, weigh 2 lb, and pull 26 in. Hg vacuum with 1.27 scfm air consumption. MTY-1 measures 3.31 x 3.66 x 4.11 in. and MTY-2 is 3.31 x 6.41 x 4.11 in. with flow rates from 0.74-4.4 scfm. Vacuum Stations use standard ¼ in. push-connect fittings.

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Compact Circular Separator works with difficult materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:54 -0500

Available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and food-grade construction, OMNI-SCREEN(TM) C-Series(TM) vibratory screen is built with round body design featuring 2 motors for optimal throughput and material flow. In addition to spiral flow of product from central infeed point, separator offers self-contained, motorized drive with variable vibration amplitude and adjustable angle of attack. Features allow high-capacity wet/dry screening in compact design.

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Waste Compactors target food service and marine applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:33:54 -0500

Equipped with 18 x 28.5 in. chute type opening, Series K100 can compact waste into stainless steel containers or plastic bags, or be used as baler for recycling materials. Depending upon type of material being compacted, users can expect compaction ratios from 6 times to double that amount. Units operate from 120/220 V single phase power or 240-480/600 V for marine use. Made of AISI 304 SS, marine version has stainless steel washdown motor and all electrical wiring in waterproof compartment.

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Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds provide UL-V0 flame retardance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:16 -0500

Including 6 grades, with Shore A hardness ranging from 58-85 and upper use temperature from 105-125ºC, Elexar High-Performance FR series compounds feature RoHS compliance and UV and oil resistance. They can handle temperatures down to -50°C and provide colorability and non-blooming surfaces for applications where appearance is critical. Applications include insulation and jacketing for automation and control cables, molded electrical components, and consumer and industrial goods.

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Fluid Extraction System operates at pressures up to 10,000 psi.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 -0500

Designed to perform extraction in supercritical fluid media, Model SFT-100XW accommodates pressure vessels up to 500 mL and may be configured to run with multiple vessels. Dual sapphire syringe pump technology pressurizes stainless steel vessel, while integrated pre-heater ensures consistent temperature of fluid delivered to extraction vessel. With optional co-solvent pump, Model SFT-100XW can be used for extraction of moderately polar compounds.

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Batch Weigh Blenders include color touch screen interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:17 -0500

Utilizing off-the-shelf electronics and blender control software for optimal throughput, Guardian® Series come standard with touch screen operator interface that can be remote mounted up to 1,000 ft from blender. Each hopper has 90° side and no transition sections to maximize material flow. Three-phase mixer motor and starter come standard for sizes 5 kg and larger. All models offer dual hinged doors with quick release latches for weigh hopper/mixer access.

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Oil Water Separators operate at 20 and 50 gpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:41:44 -0500

Models OWS 20 and OWS 50 coalescing oil separators run at 20 and 50 gpm, respectively and meet commercial and industrial requirements. High-efficiency oleophilic coalescing inclined honeycombed plates and RGF's micro-matrix oil coalesce are used together to ensure optimum oil removal. Devices are housed in steel-reinforced, molded polypropylene vessel with resistance to extreme climatic fluctuations and corrosion.

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Sample Injector targets liquid chromatography applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:56 -0500

Equipped with specially designed high-pressure valve, 1290 Infinity LC Injector HTC/HTS provides 1,200 bar pressure capability. Unit extends sample capacity to 24 cooled microwell plates or 648 cooled 2 mL vials, satisfying high-throughput customers. Overlapping injections and wash steps during runs allow for injection times of less than 5 sec without compromising carryover.

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Centrifugal Dryer removes moisture from fresh-cut produce.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:51 -0500

Able to handle up to 600 lb/hr, Compact Dryer features Allen-Bradley controls and fully adjustable spin speed and cycle time. Isolator support frame allows dryer to be free standing and moved from one location to another. Featuring 23 x 38 in. footprint, dryer can be lifted via forklift or pallet jack as well as manually. To discourage bacteria growth, stainless steel NEMA 4X/IP64 unit has self-draining control box area and minimal horizontal and recessed areas that can trap product.

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Vacuum Pump targets scientific and industrial communities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:31:36 -0500

Suited for scanning electron microscopes and laboratory equipment requiring clean vacuum system, oil-free Hush Pump(TM) offers vibration dampening while alleviating routine maintenance and contamination. Scroll pump also eliminates potential leakage as well as smells and fumes from typical oil pumps. Providing 60 lpm capacity, Hush Pump is suited for mass spectrometers, vacuum degassing, freeze drying, cryogenics, vacuum distillations, and vacuum ovens.

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Grit Washer retains 95% grit down to 140 mesh particle size.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:37 -0500

Employing hydro-flushing and air infusion to aid organic separation, ARRA-compliant PISTA® TURBO(TM) Grit Washer uses Tri-Cleanse Technology(TM) to produce clean grit while minimizing odor. Custom-engineered screw further cleans grit through additional agitation, and dedicated PLC provides all necessary control functions for proper operation. System shows less than or equal to 5% putresible material in washed grit and less than 10% water content in washed grit.

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Cartridge Filters suit high-purity chemical processors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:50 -0500

Incorporating high-flow ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) filtration media, GORE® filters can be used in high-throughput filling, packaging, and recirculation systems for high-viscosity fluids, acids, bases, solvents, specialty chemicals, and other high-purity chemicals used in semiconductor and electronics fabrication. They are available in pore sizes from 0.1-0.03 µm.

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Ion Exchange Units come in mobile and stationary models.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:40 -0500

Designed to condition flame resistant, phosphate-ester-based hydraulic and lubrication fluids, IXU Series removes acidic products of decomposition caused by hydrolysis and/or oxidation of fluids. Units can be applied to hydraulic and lubrication oil tanks up to 5,000 gal with volumetric flow of up to 2.5 gpm in bypass flow. IXU Series is available as complete unit, modular system for retrofitting existing bypass circuits, or for OEM applications.

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Tumbler Screening Machine measures 8½ ft.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:13 -0500

Available in up to 5 decks, Minox MTS 2600 tumbler screening machine is suited for difficult to handle or delicate, friable materials from 20 Micron to 20 mm. Gentle tossing motion prevents particles from being hammered into screen cloth. Motor driven rotary brushes, motor driven air knives, combination of both or bouncing balls eliminates screen blinding.

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Compactor/Baler provides over 12,000 lb crushing power.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Combining trash compactor and cardboard baler, Model GTS 2000 is capable of reducing trash volumes by 80% or more. Compactor is coated with Kevlar-based polyethylene fiber that makes it virtually indestructible. Powered by hydraulic pump and electric motor, system is operated by computer technology, which allows it to be fully programmable.

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Washers suit broad range of applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available without tooling charges in short, medium, or long runs, Washers range in size from 0.080-12 in. O.D. They come in choice of more than 2,000 commonly specified and hard-to-find materials, including low carbon sheet steel, 5 types of spring steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel silver. Non-metallics, such as ABS, acetal, polyester, nylon, PTFE, polycarbonate, fiber, polyethylene, and various phenolics are also available.

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Compactor aids in recycling of PE foam plank.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:40 -0500

Able to handle both clean and dirty PE foam, Desinator(TM) Compactor helps minimize landfill and facilitates recycling. PE plank scrap is fed into hopper, shredded, compacted, and then run through light heating process. Material is compressed to 1/15th original size, resulting in high-density PE log measuring 6 x 6 x 48 in. with thin rigid outer shell. Logs can then be fed directly into most plastic reclaim systems. Unlike bailing systems, Desinator(TM) requires no strapping.

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Engineering Plastic can be sensed by metal detectors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:18 -0500

SUSTARIN® C MDT is acetal with additives that allow it to be traced by standard metal detectors and removed before causing food contamination. Mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties are same as standard acetal and its dimensional stability is suitable for close tolerance parts on machinery. Available in rods with ¼-8 in. dia and sheets from 3/8-4 in. thick, blue-colored product complies with FDA regulations for direct contact with food.

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Specialty Copolymer Resins offer extreme performance capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:28 -0500

Optimized for high melt flow without any decrease in toughness, Lexan HFD resins also exhibit ductility that does not negatively affect melt flow. Chemistry permits use down to -40°C and combines 2 monomers to ensure performance in demanding applications. Offered in 5 grades with up to 5% bio content and with/without UV stabilizers, resins allow for creation of thinner-wall parts without risk of cracking upon mold removal. Properties also reduce molded-in stress to avoid birefringence.

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Floating Strainer features self-leveling system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Aluminum strainer is designed with self-leveling float system that makes drafting possible under almost any condition. Product offers high intake ratio that allows for maximum volume flow rates, while its vortex shield protects against whirlpooling. Transport and deployment is simplified by balanced handle and lightweight design. It is available with threaded, Storz, or camlock connections in range of sizes.

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