I/O system for use with temperatures up to 70 °C
Owing to its excellent insulating properties, sulphur hexafluoride or SF6 is primarily used in medium to high-voltage gas-insulated switchgears (GIS). As one of six greenhouse gases, it must not be released into the atmosphere.
Space saving construction with reduced vibration
A service platform is the ideal entry point to process automation 4.0
Franck Roussillon, BU ACT EU Product Manager Actuators, Parker Hannifin explains how to make the right choice in different environments
Preventing potential shutdowns or recalls
Protection against unauthorized access
The international Red Dot Award for design competition went to Bosch filling and closing machine AFG500, after the assessment of an independent jury of experts. Among the new features of the machine there is the aseptic changeover of product-handling part
At the Achema trade fair, Peppel+Fuchs and SAP announced that they envisage to consolidate their IoT cooperation in the process industry and coordinate the development of joint solutions
The technology company Continental was honored with a total of eight prizes for its innovative products among which there are the Trackman XP, vehican interior solutions and surface pioneering materials
The conveying process FLUIDLIFT ecoblue helps to prevent the formation of abrasion and deposits of dust within the installation. This translates into increased production volumes and energy efficiency
To enhance plant safety and reliability thanks to online removable sensors to reduce process downtime and a critical process valve for aggressive applications
Safety is a paramount concern nowadays and in Oral Solid Dosage production the main challenge is the protection of operating staff. This is why containment solutions for OSD are primarily focused on safety
This advanced technology developed by the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, the West of Scotland and Galway enables breakthrough in the culture of 3D mineralised bone tissue
For a service provider in Düren, Germany, an automation retrofit includes secured remote access to ensure high equipment availability. To that end, the firm relies on Security Modules and a new Network Management Platform
In chemical and pharmaceutical environments, it is sometimes hard to maintain the integrity of the product during dispensing operations, especially in IBC. This challenge was accepted by CO.RA. with its DUK, a flexible and easy cleanable system
For pharmaceutical applications
Complex processes happen in petrochemical plants. Monitoring operations and preventing accidents is therefore of fundamental importance to improve production. Two case studies from Magnetrol explain how
For difficult applications
The turnaround carried out by the oil and gas company OMV in its Schwechat (Austria) refinery implied security measures to be observed. Thanks to Hima safety planning and controllers, OMV was able to start up production again on schedule
Romaco presented its Promatic secondary and tertiary packaging line for a wide range of applications, especially in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries as well as the KTP 420X rotary press from Romaco Kilian
Founded as a young and creative start-up in 1989, Unitronics has soon enough become an international all-in-one PCL+HMI manufacturer, distributed to over 50 countries an recognized as reputed innovators in the industrial automation field
Designed for Clean-in-Place
Adaptable to hand carry and easy to set up
Designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals
Designed for optimal compatibility
Reduce process downtime and prevent spurious trips
Offers maximum homogenisation and continuous pressure-stable, smooth and low-pulsation conveyance of biosubstrates. Ideal feeding and mixing is therefore ensured
Engineered for controlling hydraulic valves and certified to IEC 61508 SIL2, the IQAN-MC4xFS is an ideal choice for mobile machinery applications where electronic controllers are evolving with safety functions up to SIL2/PLd required
For use in offshore, marine and navy ventilation system
For pipeline casings
For continuous pilot flame monitoring
Meeting the needs of high temperatures and viscosity handling is a real challenge. ONIXline Rotary Lobe Pump from Börger can handle demanding high pressures up to 16 bar and has no wearing parts
Visual inspection technology leading supplier Inspectahire selected Flir GFx320 for maintenance inspections and hydrocarbon detection jobs, in hydrocarbon production plants
BMW Regensburg installed in its plant, on a large ventilation fan, a multi-point automatic lubricator from Schaeffler, the FAG CONCEPT8, that helped save from 5 to 6 hours maintenance per month
Goudsmit Magnetics has recently solved a case of remnant magnetism by demagnetizing PE coated pipelines, delivered by the Dylan Group Netherlands, of a new oil refinery to be built in Southeast India
The new 116CP Sensor incorporates Sensata’s patented ceramic capacitive pressure sensing technology, which has a highly successful, proven track record in automotive and industrial applications
Beumer fillpac R filling system for bags with bulk construction materials and industrial powders can now be equipped with ultrasonic sealing unit upon request
Easy to integrate into existing production processes, in addition to preventing damage claims, magnets protect machines from seizure due to iron contamination. The magnet has been developed for applications such as those found in the sugar industry
Featuring three separate compression stations for effervescent products, the technology is particularly ideal for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
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