Chemical Engineering January 2018 - 18

New Products
Endress+Hauser
These flowmeters have been
updated for sterile processes
Proline 300 Coriolis and electromagnetic
flow instruments (photo) have
been updated for safety, enhanced
measurement quality, device accessibility
and GMP (good manufacturing
practice) compliance for sterile
processes. The flowmeters' hygienic
316L
stainless-steel
housings are
optimized for reliability and they have
been designed to support an optional
IP69 ingress protection rating, making
them impervious to water ingress
from high-pressure washdown. The
sensors are designed according to
several international standards, and
provide full GMP compliance for
sterile processes. They offer simple
integration
into
many applications
W.L. Gore & Associates
through a wide range of digital conductivity
protocols including EtherNet/IP.
The design is optimized for
cleaning and sterilization, offering full
drainability even in near horizontal installations.
Both the Coriolis and electromagnetic
flowmeters are available
in models suitable for clean-in-place
(CIP) or steam-in-place (SIP) processes
in hygienic and sterile process
applications. - Endress+Hauser
Inc., Greenwood, Ind.
www.us.endress.com
Kemutec Group
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
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Protective venting for potentially
explosive atmospheres
The PolyVent Ex+ (photo) is the newest
addition to this company's line
of screw-in protective venting. It has
been certified to explosion-proof
safety standards of IECEx and ATEX.
The vents' rigorous certifications enable
installation in areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres caused
by combustible gases or dust. The
vent body and cap, as well as the
patented membrane-sealing system,
are constructed of 316L stainless
steel. The membrane is made from
ePTFE and provides stable pressure
equalization, along with long-lasting
oleophobic and hydrophobic protection.
The membrane is rated for an
airflow rate of 1,600 mL/min at 70
mbars. A silicone O-ring with a high
flammability-resistance rating adds
another layer of safety. - W.L. Gore
& Associates, Newark, Del.
www.gore.com
This ribbon mixer features
novel trough geometry
The Gardner HE Series of U-trough
ribbon mixers (photo) has mixing
troughs with unconventional short aspect
ratios (length to diameter). Short
mixing times combined with low-energy,
gentle action and high efficiency
ensure that minor ingredients are dispersed
homogeneously without the
need for pre-mixing, says the manufacturer.
The mixer is equipped with
a high-efficiency " double helix " agitator
that has only six mixing blades.
The Gardner HE Series has capacities
ranging from 50 to 20,000 L. The
mixer also features a large top cover
for ease of access and is suitable for
handling sticky powders. - Kemutec
Group Inc., Bristol, Pa.
www.kemutecusa.com
A valve island with monitoring
and diagnostic functions
The AirLINE Type 8562 (photo) is
a new valve island for control cabinets.
Type 8652 was designed for
applications in the water-treatment,
pharmaceutical, cosmetics and
food-and-beverage industries. It
offers user-adjustable, integrated
monitoring and diagnostic functions
that improve system availability and
process reliability, while also enabling
preventive maintenance. An integrated
display shows detailed onsite
information, such as the currentswitching
statuses of the pilot and
process valve, and issues a message
if pre-set pressure-limit values are
exceeded. The valve island is significantly
smaller than its predecessor,
says the manufacturer, and therefore
fits into compact control cabinets
that can be placed close to process
valves. The valve island communicates
via common industrial Ethernet
protocols or Profibus DP. Each valve
can be replaced during live operation
without shutting down the system. As
an additional safety function, check
valves are used in the exhaust channel
to prevent the unwanted activation
of valves by pressure peaks and
the resulting mixing of media. This
also provides reliability on the pneumatic
side. - Bürkert Fluid Control
Systems, Ingelfingen, Germany
www.burkert.com
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JANUARY 2018
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