Instrumentation & Control
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Laser Particle Size Analyzer
June 13, 2019The Bettersizer ST laser particle size analyzer incorporates 88 high-speed detectors, which provides high-resolution data from 0.1 to 1000 microns. This high-speed system delivers fast results, often in as little as 10 seconds. The Bettersizer ST includes the patented dual lens optical system that...
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Particle Testing Authority Extends Testing Capabilities
June 13, 2019In its ongoing efforts to add the most advanced analytical equipment, Particle Testing Authority (PTA), a division of Micromeritics Instrument Corp., has acquired Formulaction’s Turbiscan Tower to help solve dispersion stability issues. Turbiscan Tower is the new flagship product of the...
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EchoPro Pulse Radar Solids Level Sensors
June 12, 2019EchoPro non-contact pulse radar solids level sensors work with powders, grains, pellets, and aggregates in dusty environments with limited space and varying angles of material repose. They are offered in three intrinsically safe models for silo, bin, stockpile, or transfer station applications,...
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Rugged Zero Speed Control
June 11, 2019The model CMS (compact motion switch) is a rugged loss of motion device for use on most rotating equipment, including overland conveyors, rotary valves, fans, crushers, delumpers, blenders, packaging equipment, and other machinery. The CMS is available in a weatherproof or explosionproof...
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New IIoT Tool Demonstrates Potential of Digitized Pneumatics
June 4, 2019Emerson introduces a new tool to help pneumatic system users quickly and easily see the potential benefits of integrating IIoT. By connecting the new Aventics smart pneumatics analyzer to the compressed air supply on an existing machine, users will have instant analysis options for key machine...
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Transitioning to In-Line Powder Flowability Measurement
May 21, 2019The flow properties of powders are a topic of significant industrial interest. The flowability of intermediates routinely impacts manufacturing efficiency, for example the maximum achievable tableting rate for a pharmaceutical formulation, while for products as diverse as powder coatings,...
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New Digital Weight Indicator for Hazardous Environments
May 20, 2019Ideal for potentially explosive and hazardous environments, the new Rice Lake 882IS intrinsically safe digital weight indicator has FM, IECEx, and ATEX approvals. A stainless steel IP66 enclosure protects this indicator in a variety of applications, including fuel refineries, chemical plants,...
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Endress+Hauser Releases New Point Level Switch
May 20, 2019Endress+Hauser announces the Nivector FTI26 point level switch for detection of all types of powdered and fine-grained solids such as plastic granules, detergent, grain, sugar, spices, milk powder, animal feed, and other dry materials. The switch can be installed at the top of a tank to indicate...
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Point Level Switches
May 16, 2019L&J Technologies’ Delavan Sonac 220 and Microwave 320 point level switches measure material with constantly changing physical properties without damaging or altering products. The Sonac 220 is used for material that constantly changes physical properties such as light low bulk density...
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Data Monitoring System Tracks Equipment Efficiency
May 13, 2019Antares Vision launches AVionics, a comprehensive software tool designed to monitor equipment performance and efficiency throughout the production process. This solution satisfies pharmaceutical companies’ increasing desire to leverage data initially generated to comply with...
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