Durable on/off and control valves for switching and controlling gases, liquids and steam for media pressures up to 25 bar and temperatures up to 230 °C
Easy-to-disassemble single- and twin-screw feeders
Glenn Schulz, Managing Director at FDT Group, gives us the details of the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, as well as insights on smart manufacturing and mobility, CIP security enhancements and 5G technology
The world is going digital - this applies to our private lives as well as to large parts of our work. In the process industries, the focus is often on end-to-end digital engineering, the analysis of big data, or the utilization of legacy data. But in what way can digitalization change daily work routines and increase work efficiency? A practical example is provided by the specialty chemicals company Lanxess, which has abandoned the classic clipboard, thus demonstrating very clearly what digitalization actually means and what benefits it offers.
Process plants are often very extensive. Many of the plant components are interlinked and their functions coordinated. People who work in this area of plant construction know that there is generally less effort and expense involved in building a new plant, rather than adapting the existing one to meet new requirements. Despite the numerous challenges – and the restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic and its consequences – the new and renovated production reactors went into operation again right on schedule.
For temperature ranges from -25 to 70°C with high protection ratings
For safe pumping of potentially explosive gas mixtures
Easier integration with new nominal sizes and higher flexibility in valve positioning
8% increased machine speed and boosted machine efficiency to 91% after upgrading from a PLC system to a motion control solution. These are the impressing numbers the liquid filling sachet and tube packaging solutions provider Unette presents after integration of Trio Motion Technology’s complete machine control package including controller, servo drives and motors, to improve its overall productivity.
Small sliding gate control valve with diaphragm actuator and integrated, digital positioner
Anis Zenadji, editor of IEN Europe interviewed Craig M. Carroll, Vice President – Global Marketing & Commercial Strategy at Magnetrol about level measurement technology, challenges faced by the chemical industry, and safety in chemical processes.
Avoiding stick-slip for reliable production processes
24 Vdc version, optionally available as battery powered device
Thermal dispersion mass flow monitoring for dry seal centrifugal gas compressors
Intelligent service planning tool for assessment of operational fitness
System detects potential incidents through machine learning
While the wheels of industry need to keep turning to produce the everyday items that we take for granted, there is a growing realization that this cannot be done at the continuing expense of the environment.
“Size changeover” is not necessarily a term that immediately makes people stop and pay attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, considering the challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which are characterized by cost and competitive pressure as well as strict regulations, intelligent size changeover means competitive advantages in terms of efficiency, product quality and process reliability.
Size matters – particularly in competitive markets such as pharma and nutraceuticals due to its direct result on costs. Tradichems patented Hipering® process begins right at the start of the process chain by miniaturizing the ingredients. Thanks to Piab’s piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor their patented process is continuously fed thus maintaining the required pressure level.
Bühler and Vyncke form strategic partnership to offer low-carbon-emissions food plants
For easy direct connection in Ex zones 0/20
NETZSCH invests 50 million euros for a new production unit to centralize facilities in Waldkraiburg
Restrictions relating to the pandemic are currently affecting all economic sectors and no one knows how long this will last. But one thing is certain: production processes must continue or restart, and interrupted new projects must be resumed as soon as possible.
With ATEX/IECEx approvals for use in a wide range of industrial sectors
Compact devices cover many requirements based on their different measurement methods
How specifying geared motors in stainless steel design or specialised finishes can help reduce HACCP risk factors.
For media temperatures from -200 to 400 °C
For versatile applications with flow rates up to 400 m³/h
Secure and flexible data acquisition
New sensors enable easy online collection of pressure and temperature data
Secure wireless communication with devices using smartphone or tablet
Devices can be used in liquid, conductive media with different properties such as viscosity, concentration, and density up to DN 2000
Components certified according to the high safety standards of DIN VDE V 0825
New acquisition of american organic and inorganic hybrid chemicals manufacturer will bolster technology platform
The highly accurate measurement of various products with specific characteristics, often under harsh conditions, is an enormous challenge for process instrumentation – while meeting the requirements of safety-related approvals.
The guidelines for contract filling of nutritional supplements and cosmetics are strict. Fast and easy product changes, compliance with food and pharmaceutical standards, and high energy efficiency for sustainable resource conservation are among them.
The one of the biggest challenges in digitalization is the transformation of existing plants and processes. A WIKA project northern Germany proves that mechanical measuring instruments can also be integrated into the digital world.
Air/gas flow measurement with extended range of interfaces
Measuring CO2, humidity, temperature and pressure in demanding environment
Equipped for a long and efficient service life
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