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Komax Systems
chemical resistance and high-temperature
capacity, this mixer is appropriate
for challenging chemical applications,
including those using concentrated
acids or other corrosive media. Constructed
of 40 carbon steel, 316 stainless
steel, PVC and fiberglass, these
static mixers can be lined with Kynar
or Teflon and are available in standard
diameters ranging from 1 to 24 in. The
Teflon mixing elements are 25% glassfilled
for additional strength and extended
lifespan. - Komax Systems,
Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif.
www.komax.com
Kaeser Compressors
Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg.
Compressed-air systems in a
secure, weatherproof enclosure
KASE air-system enclosures (photo) is
available in several standard configurations,
including two 100-hp, one 250hp,
or three 100-hp rotary-screw compressor
units with refrigerated dryers.
Also available is a 125-hp oil-free package
with a heat-of-compression dryer.
Instead of selecting compressed-air
equipment and coordinating onsite installation
with contractors, KASE units
provide complete compressed-air
systems in a temperature-controlled,
weatherproof enclosure, says the manufacturer.
This makes them suitable for
quickly expanding or replacing a compressed-air
system to maximize plant
productivity, or to remove a source of
heat and noise from the plant and free
up floor space for other uses. KASE
units feature a full walk-in design, and
are rated for 110-mph wind loads and
50 lb/ft2 snow load. They include fully
insulated, sound-dampening paneling,
as well as entry doors and removable
access panels for major service. These
systems can be remotely monitored,
and service providers do not need access
to production areas, improving
plant safety and security. - Kaeser
Compressors, Inc., Fredericksburg, Va.
www.us.kaeser.com
Lauda Dr. R. Wobser
Monitor bolt loads, even at
high temperatures
The new High Temp Maxbolt (photo)
is able to operate in temperatures up
to 650°F for proven performance in
extended high-temperature run times
and thermal cycling. High Temp Maxbolt,
like the original Maxbolt, helps
to reduce downtime, premature wear
and catastrophic joint failures in criti26
know,
at a glance, when proper load
is achieved. During operation, technicians
literally see if load ever falls out
of specification on any bolt, addressing
the need immediately instead of
waiting for critical equipment failure.
With an accuracy of ±5%, and compliance
with ASTM F2482, the High
Temp Maxbolt provides realtime tension
indication, and operates in both
rapid thermal cycle applications and
in prolonged high-temperature situations.
- Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co.,
Phoenix, Ariz.
www.vfbolts.com
Temperature control
under a pressure blanket
This company has expanded its
product range for demanding temperature-control
tasks with two devices:
the new, pressure-blanketed
Integral P variant (photo); and a new,
high-performance device of the T
variant. For the P variant, two device
types, Integral IN 2050 PW and IN
2560 PW, function according to the
pressure-blanketing principle. The
devices, which are equipped with a
stainless-steel pressure vessel, significantly
expand the temperature
range of flammable heat carriers. In
the pressure-blanketing process, the
compressed air supply is used to fill
the device with negative pressure,
which sucks the temperature control
medium into the device with a vacuum
of -0.2 bars. Integral P process
thermostats can be used within a
working temperature range from -40
to 140°C, with a cooling capacity of
20 kW and 25 kW, respectively. -
Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co.
KG Lauda-Königshofen, Germany
www.lauda.de
A fast EtherCAT RFID interface
for decentralized automation
The TBEC series has been added to this
company's range of RFID solutions for
fast interfaces to EtherCAT networks.
The TBEC module (photo, p 27) in fully
potted plastic housing comes with protection
according to IP67/IP69K standards
and can be used in an extended
temperature range from -40 to 70°C.
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cal industries, including chemical
processing, mining and energy. Maxbolt
has a built-in analog gage that
enables
installation
technicians
to
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