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New Products
MoistTech
SonicAire
Moisture measurement in
hazardous environments
This company's explosion-proof sensor
(photo) combines near-infrared
technology with robust safety features,
providing accuracy and reliability in explosive
atmospheres. This sensor offers
protection through a certified explosion-proof
enclosure with conduits,
unions, elbows and nipples for secure
external connections. Even in challenging
conditions, the sensor's versatility
allows accurate and consistent
moisture measurement, offering an impressive
moisture range from 0-99%
with parts per million (ppm) sensitivity.
The sensor requires one-time factory
calibration and features a drift-free optical
design that minimizes downtime
and reduces operational costs. Holding
prevalent international certifications,
the sensor ensures compliance
with global safety standards. The sensor's
robust design, featuring a hinged
cover enclosure and explosion-proof
window, makes it suitable for chemical
processing, oil and gas and pharmaceutical
applications. - MoistTech
Corp., Sarasota, Fla.
www.moisttech.com
Siemens Digital Industries Software
These dust-control fans are now
ATEX certified
This company has recently secured
full ATEX Zone 22 certifications for its
EX200 and EX205 2-hp dust-control
fans (photo). These fans are designed
explicitly to provide proactive protection
against fugitive combustible dust
in hard-to-reach areas, enabling users
to operate more continuously without
having to stop production to clean.
Zone 22 certification ensures that fans
can operate safely in environments
where an explosive dust atmosphere
is unlikely to occur, but should dust
be present, the fans will not create
an ignition source. - SonicAire, Inc.,
Winston-Salem, N.C.
www.sonicaire.com
Hapman
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High-performance drive units
with cybersecurity built in
Sinamics G220 (photo) is a new multipurpose,
adjustable-speed drive that
features built-in technology to reduce
harmonics by up to 97% - without
the need for an a.c. line reactor or d.c.
choke. Sinamics G220 drives have an
integrated web server for commissioning,
which eliminates the need to install
software or an app on a PC or mobile
device. This saves time and makes
drive setup intuitive and user-friendly.
These new drives are also equipped
with an IIoT module, meaning that they
can easily be integrated into Cloud and
Edge applications, which increases the
transparency of the applications and
makes remote monitoring and accessibility
of the drive system possible.
The drives come standard with integrated
cybersecurity features for highly
secure communication and authentication
checks to protect against tampered
firmware. The Sinamics G220
is also available in a UL Type 12 (IP55)
wall-mount design, and a special conformal
coating option is also available
for the operation of the drive in harsh
environments where the presence of
corrosive gases, such as hydrogen
sulfide or ammonia, is unavoidable. -
Siemens Digital Industries Software,
Nuremburg, Germany
www.sw.siemens.com
New screw conveyor offers
flexibility and easy maintenance
The Helix flexible screw conveyor
(photo) features a helicoid screw that
rotates within a fixed tube to transport
materials efficiently from one point to
another. It supports horizontal conveying
up to 80 ft and vertical discharge
heights of up to 40 ft, making
it adaptable to various plant layouts
and space constraints. Available in diameters
ranging from 2.5 to 8 in., and
with capacities from 15 to 1,800 ft³/h,
the Helix model is suitable for many
material-transfer applications, including
bulk-material transport and precise
batching and blending, effectively accommodating
powders, granules and
irregularly shaped materials. This conveyor
offers a variety of customizable
options, including multiple auger types
designed for different material characteristics,
such as sticky substances,
fine powders and heavy, abrasive materials.
Additionally, the tool-free casing
removal feature facilitates quick
maintenance, enhancing operational
efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Hapman, Kalamazoo, Mich.
www.hapman.com
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Mary Page Bailey
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM
FEBRUARY 2025
http://www.sw.siemens.com http://www.moisttech.com http://www.sonicaire.com http://www.hapman.com http://WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM
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