Magnetic Target Switches for Position Sensing in Standard and Extreme-duty Operations
Emerson released its TopWorx™ Magnetic Target Switch™ (MTS) to provide ready-to-install, universally certified position sensing for explosion-proof and intrinsically safe applications.
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Same Breather, Longer Life, Same Price
Des-Case rolls out a new and improved, patent-pending breather construction. More desiccant and increased airflow without increasing the external dimensions of the breather.
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Barksdale Intelligent Transmitters (BiT) with HART® Communication Protocol
Barksdale announces the release of its first digital pressure transmitter family with HART® communication protocol: Series BiT. The new BiT has two product series: Series 450X, with explosion proof rated enclosure, and Series 450, which is designed for high pressure test & measurement. Learn more.
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Barksdale BDS3000 Differential Pressure Switch
Barksdale announces the release of BDS3000, an electronic differential pressure switch with a 4-digit display. The BDS3000 expands Barksdale's Generation 3000 Series of electronic products that include temperature, level, and pressure sensor technology.
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Barksdale Goes Digital with BPS3000
Barksdale announces the first release of the Generation 3000 Series with IO-Link digital communication protocol: the BPS3000, an electronic dual pressure switch with a 4-digit display is now equipped with IO-Link protocol.
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Parker Low-Torque™ Grafoil® Bonnet and Packing Design
PGI answered customer requests for a lower stem handle turning torque by introducing their new Low-Torque™ Grafoil® bonnet and packing design. Grafoil® Stem Seal Torque Reduced 50%.
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Introducing the Des-Case Mobile Utility Cart
The Des-Case Mobile Utility Cart is a heavy-duty, 3-in-1 mobile system for lubricant storage, handling, and system top-offs.
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Safety Risks to Consider When Setting Up and Running a Lubrication Program
Slipping, chemical exposure, machinery interaction, fire, and tripping are just some of the more common safety hazards you can avoid through better lubrication practices. In this post, we will break down how optimizing your lubrication program decreases each one of these risks.
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StoneL Quartz Explosionproof Valve Monitoring
The StoneL Quartz Explosionproof Valve Monitoring series is durable, corrosion resistant, and versatile, making it ideal for most of your process valve monitoring requirements.
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Control Valve Liquid Flow | Choked flow, Cavitation, Flashing
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D.
The basic liquid sizing equation tells us that the liquid flow rate through a control valve is proportional to the square root of pressure drop.
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StoneL's Axiom AN Increases Valve Communication and Control
If you are looking for a valve controller that can be used on most on/off automated valves then look no further. StoneL's new Discrete Valve Controller provides unmatched reliability, state-of-the-art monitoring and robust pneumatic control in hazardous and general process applications.
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Walchem's LK Series Metering Pumps are Ideal for Large Chemical Feed Applications
The Walchem LK Series metering pumps are motor-driven, mechanically actuated diaphragm metering pumps. This larger LK Series can achieve outputs up to 856 GPH (3240 l/h) and maximum pressures of 220 PSI (1.5 MPa). Ideal for chemical feed applications including water treatment, chemical process, agriculture, mining, and paper.
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LK Series Mechanically Actuated and Motor-Driven Metering Pumps Provide Flow Rates up to 856 GPH and Pressures to 145PSI
Iwaki America/Walchem is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of LK series metering pump. These larger, mechanically actuated, and motor-driven metering pumps feature the same rugged design and versatility of their smaller LK pump but in a bigger package - providing flow rates up to 856 GPH and pressures to 145PSI!
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Twelve Tips for Better Cylinder Selection
Hydraulic cylinders harness fluid pressure and flow to generate linear motion and force, and they work well in both industrial machines, like presses and plastic-molding machines, and in mobile equipment, like excavators and mining trucks.
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Intrinsically Safe Submersible Pressure Transmitter
WIKA's intrinsically safe submersible pressure transmitter model IL-10 has been designed for the highest requirements of level measurement. Owing to their high accuracy, reliability, and their excellent media resistance, it is the ideal solution for almost all level measurements in hazardous areas.
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Access Hard-to-Reach Automated Valves with the Axiom AMI with Wireless Link
Discover convenient remote access of your automated valves when you install the Axiom AMI with AS-Interface featuring Bluetooth® technology from StoneL.
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WIKA Announces the New MH-3 Pressure Transmitter for Mobile Working Machines
Determining problems and errors in the field just got easier with the new WIKA MH-3 pressure transmitter for mobile working machines. WIKA Instrument, LP captures the latest pressure sensor technology with the addition of the diagnostic function in the new MH-3 pressure transmitter.
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Fluid Power - Introduction to Pressure: The Basics
Submitted by Russ Rochambeau, Engineering Manager, IFPS Hydraulic Specialist, Valin Corporation
When discussing fluid power, pressure is the basis for producing any kind of work. Work cannot be achieved without pressure. To understand the finer points of fluid power, one must first understand the concept of pressure
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Wireless Connectivity Offers Distinct Advantages for Industrial Applications
Submitted by Valin Corporation
A growing trend in industrial plant design is wireless connectivity. Recent technological advances have made wireless protocols significantly more robust and reliable than previous versions, enough so to rival traditional hard-wired connections.
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Gas Flow in Control Valves
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D.
The principal difference between the nature of the flow of gas and the flow of liquid through control valves is that liquids are incompressible, and gasses are compressible.
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Control Valve Flow Characteristics
Submitted by Jon Monsen, Ph.D.
Selecting a valve with the correct flow characteristic (the relationship between valve opening and flow capacity) can be as important as the selection of the valve size.
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HMIs: Beyond the Fixed Panel Interface
Submitted by Valin Corporation
Factory automation mobility is not just about iPads. Companies of all sizes need to think about the software needed to push context-sensitive information to operators and managers.
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Off-Loop Filters Save Time and Money
Submitted by Tim Tritch
Eight Reasons Why Off-Loop Filters Work
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Portable or Dedicated Filtration?
Submitted by Tim Tritch
Populations Equipment packagers have an uncanny talent for squeezing major components into very small footprints, obviously to minimize floor-space requirements.
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