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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Introducing EPC's Programmable Linear Measurement Solution
The EPC Programmable Linear Measurement Solution allows for the selection of the encoder type (absolute or incremental), output type or protocol, measuring wheel type and size, optional mounting bracket, and optional programming kit.
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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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Oriental Motor Closed Loop Stepper Motor Product Demo - AlphaStep AR Series
Submitted by Oriental Motor
Oriental Motor's AlphaStep closed loop control systems perform accurate positioning operations with ease.
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WIKA Pressure Sensor & Diaphragm Seal | Wastewater Treatment
The wastewater treatment equipment market was worth over $35 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach more than $55 billion by 2023. Increasing demands for water, alongside a trend in recycling and reusing this precious resource, are two reasons for the growth. Learn more.
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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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Des-Case VentGuard™ Breathers with IsoLogic™ Technology
Des-Case enters the IIoT space with patent-pending sensor technology inside their trusted VentGuard™ breathers. It's the markets first connected breather and also the most accurate.
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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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Advantages of Cardinal’s High Flow Cartridges
For new liquid filtration applications or if you are considering upgrading your system consider the benefits of Cardinal's High Flow Cartridges over traditional 2.5" pleated or depth filters.
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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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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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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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Metso’s Nelprof® Helps Select a Pump for Optimum Control Valve Pressure Drop
Submitted by Jon Monsen
In this paper I will show how an analysis using Metsos Nelprof® control valve sizing and selection software's unique ability to graph the installed gain of a control valve can be helpful in selecting the optimum pump for a balance of good controllability and minimum energy use.
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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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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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Parker's CPI™ Single Ferrule Tube Fittings
For use on instrumentation, process and control systems, analyzers, and environmental equipment.
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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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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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High Performance Pressure Transmitter for General Industrial Applications
WIKA's model S-20 pressure transmitter is the ideal solution for customers with demanding performance requirements in many industrial applications.
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PBM’s Line of Industrial Valves can Handle any Type of Rigorous and General Purpose Applications
Looking to solve crystallization problems, black liquor, or any other problems with solids? PBM's line of Industrial Valves can handle any type of rigorous and general-purpose applications.
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