Chemical Engineering June 2022 - 22

Franklin Electric
This modular system streamlines
pump and motor configuration
Pioneer Pump ElectricPAK (photo) is a
modular, electric pump package that
helps users receive a pump-and-motor
configuration onsite more quickly
and efficiently than custom-built units.
Each configured assembly includes a
high-performance pump and electric
motor that can provide high heads
and efficiency. The unit also features a
rigid motor stool that keeps the pump
and motor permanently aligned. This
feature eliminates the need for timeconsuming
alignment work or special
tools upon delivery or when the unit
is moved. The ElectricPAK's modular
system, combined with an extensive
range of motor choices, allows users to
select the most efficient pump based
on the duty point. Users can also
choose from a stationary base or drag
skid. Helping them make their selection
is this company's proprietary FE Select
online specification tool. - Franklin
Electric Co., Fort Wayne, Ind.
www.franklin-electric.com
Atlas Copco Compressors
Aquajet Systems
New midsize models and
features added in this PSA range
The NGP+ series of pressure-swingadsorption
(PSA) nitrogen generators
(photo) is expanding with the introduction
of two new models - the
NGP 160+ and NGP 200+. The generators
offer gas purity from 95% to
99.9995%, with flowrates up to 4,802
std. ft3/min. The midsize NGP+ models
feature the Elektronikon Touch controller,
which enables easy gas-purity
selection and advanced connectivity
options. This controller optimizes performance
and continuously measures
gas purity. It also monitors the feed air
to safeguard the integrity of the adsorbent.
Other newly available options
include a room oxygen alarm and the
ability to produce ultra-dry nitrogen.
- Atlas Copco Compressors LLC,
Rock Hill, S.C.
www.atlascopco.com/air-usa
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
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A robotic unit to expedite
industrial cleaning
This company's Ergo System (photo) is
a compact hydrodemolition robot used
for hazardous cleaning applications,
such as those requiring the removal of
concrete, coatings, paint, rust, plastic
or other materials. The Ergo offers four
times the power of a hand lance and
provides maneuverability through remote
operation to keep workers safer,
says the company. Using a number of
attachments, the Ergo System can be
operated remotely for efficient cleaning
and removal of material in boilers,
tanks, pipes and other industrial containers
and conduits. The Ergo System
incorporates a controller unit, which
powers and controls the hydraulics,
the Ergo power head, which manipulates
the high-pressure lance, and
either a spine or a climber, which are
unique systems used to support and
maneuver the power head, based on
project needs. The climber attaches to
any standard scaffolding or pipes and
robotically moves along it to remove
material. - Aquajet Systems AB, Holsbybrunn,
Sweden
www.aquajet.se
Accelerate product development
and small-batch production
A new flexible digital-manufacturing
process for product development and
small-batch production of liquid silicone
rubber (LSR) parts - iCast LSR
(photo) - enables manufacturers to
develop product variations or try out
different design concepts before investing
in serial production tools. In addition,
the process enables the start of
pre-series and series production with
small batches, to close the gap between
low- and high-volume production.
It is an adaptable five-step modular
process that utilizes digitization
and new manufacturing techniques
to dramatically decrease the time required
to produce prototypes, says the
company. The process starts with the
submission of 3D part data and order
details. A feasibility study based on
artificial intelligence (AI) is triggered to
confirm if the iCast LSR process is suitable
for production of the part. Upon
completion of the feasibility study, the
part design is analyzed, and the individual
digital-mold layout is created based
on 3D data. In a virtual environment,
this process identifies the optimum
production process for the use of additive
manufacturing (AM) technologies
in order to achieve the best possible
quality. - Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
AB, Stockholm, Sweden
www.trelleborg.com/seals
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Mary Page Bailey
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM
JUNE 2022
http://www.aquajet.se http://www.franklin-electric.com http://www.atlascopco.com/air-usa http://www.trelleborg.com/seals http://WWW.CHEMENGONLINE.COM
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