Canadian PROCESS EQUIPMENT & CONTROL NEWS
WAGO has introduced the 750 series (750-498) 8-channel thermocouple analog input module. The module is 12 mm wide and can be configured by channel for thermocouple types B, C, E, J, K, N, R, T, and S using the company’s WAGO-I/O-CHECK software or e!COCKPIT configuration tools.
Rittal Systems has announced the launch of its TS IT Pro enclosures. The units are suitable for a range of applications, from small to large scale deployments ready to roll in place, to high density cooling and cabling solutions.
The ROW (Remote Optical Watcher) from LDI and available through Scadalliance is a self-contained non-contact sensor for detecting oil spills in real time. Said to be highly accurate and easy to maintain, it continuously monitors for oil leaks and spills in the environment or on industrial sites.
IDEC Corporation has released the HR5S safety relay module. The module is said to be the first on the market designed specifically to meet ISO 13849 Category 2 requirements. Since the safety relay modules specifically comply with Category 2 requirements, they increase designer flexibility when the required performance level (PLr) risk assessment identifies conditions to be PLc or below, the company says.
Metso Outotec has added to its line of mobile and modular stationary crushing systems with a sizer option designed for soft ore and aggregate applications. The additions to the company’s mobile Lokotrack product line are equipped with Komatsu’s sizer technology and are available in five models ranging from 500 to 4500 tons per hour.
Endress+Hauser has developed the battery-powered Proline Promag W 800 electromagnetic flowmeter. The unit is suitable for applications such as fresh and process water that is often piped significant distances through remote areas where there is no possibility of providing flow measurement devices with energy or data transfer capability via power or land lines.
Festo has introduced an application-specific pneumatic cylinder for cheese presses that improves consistency and quality in both large operations and low-volume artisanal cheese making. The stainless-steel outer body of the Festo CRD cylinder is said to represent the latest in sanitary innovation.
SPX Flow has added direct drive models to its Seital centrifuge line. Direct drive centrifuges are said to utilize less energy, require less maintenance and take up less space. The centrifuge line is suitable for dairy, beverage, brewing and other industries for applications including beers, wines, teas, milk skimming, whey processing, bacteria clarification and oil refining.
Hammond Power Solutions has added the HPS Centurion P Passive Harmonic Filter to its line of power quality products. It is specifically engineered to mitigate harmonic currents created by non-linear loads.
The ValTara SleekWrapper 40 servo driven horizontal wrapping machine from Paxiom is said to be designed with reliability, simplicity and serviceability to produce up to 100 packages per minute with a maximum web width of 15.5 in. or 400 mm.
