Forestry Products

How to Monitor Assets Remotely Today

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

As long as products have had ethernet ports, people have been asking for remote access to them. They believed they could just plug the devices into the internet, and it would all work. As more software tools became available and internet speeds increased, capable users found ways to give themselves access, however, there was a catch.

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Chlorine Dioxide Generator

Submitted by Walchem

Chlorine dioxide is a powerful oxidant used in pre-treatment of drinking water for reduced trihalomethanes, as an oxidizing agent for contaminated water, as a sanitizer in vegetable and fruit washing, as a biocide in cooling towers and its largest market the bleaching of pulp for paper. Learn more.

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Introducing the IX-B Metering Pump from IWAKI America

Iwaki America recently announced the release of their IX-B Series of metering pumps, an expansion to the popular IX Series Pumps.  The IX-B Series flow control range is 0.002GPH (7.5mL/H) to 12GPH (45L/H) expanding the IX Series operational range DOWN significantly.

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Q&A About Thermocouples and Datalogging

Submitted by Nathan Ehresman || Valin Corporation

Thermocouples and controllers themselves do not prevent a failure from occurring. What they can do is create a temperature profile for a heater that can be used as a maintenance log.

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Valin Delivers Specialized Dampers for Flue Gas

Submitted by Dan Robertson || Valin Corp.

Valin bid on large specialized dampers for flue gas with a leading engineering and equipment firm. The Valin team assured them that Valin was capable of supplying non-standard complex damper assemblies and would use the customer specified actuators with Valin specified controls & accessories.

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Justifying the Cost of Safeguarding Equipment

Machinery safeguarding represents one of the best investments on the plant floor. For example, in a study conducted by the Liberty Mutual Group for the US, 61 percent of executives say they save $3 for every dollar invested in safety equipment and programs.

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Best Practices: Pipe and Valve Selection for a Cooling System

Submitted by Ray Herrera || Valin Corporation

When selecting the pipes and valves for a cooling system, it is important to understand the options available—and the possible outcomes associated with each selection. Many factors can impact the effectiveness, longevity, and quality of the overall cooling system. Learn more.

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The ABCs of VFDs

Submitted by Kevin Goodsell || Valin Corporation

Inside of plants today, AC motors are becoming the industry standard. Many plants are shifting to AC motors from hydraulic motors or DC motors when powering heavy loads, which were more popular in the past. This shift can be attributed to a variety of reasons and most have to do with cost.

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Software Innovations In Connectivity, Coding & Ease of Use

Submitted by Corey Foster & Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation

Process automation is most used when talking about computer technology paired with software engineered to help industrial plants or factories operate more efficiently and safely. Before process automation, individuals would have to physically monitor the components and outputs of a plant or factory.

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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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