Canadian PROCESS EQUIPMENT & CONTROL NEWS
Hammond Manufacturing has introduced a ST SS series Type 4X stainless steel wallmount enclosure with a sloped top and quarter turn hinged door. The sloped top of the Eclipse model prevents water from resting on top as well as providing potential for controls mounting.
The Almatec ADX series stainless-steel air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps available from John Brooks Company were developed to replace the Almatec’s legacy Chemicor AD pumps, the new series incorporates an array of design enhancements that are said to provide simplified maintenance, improved cleaning and increased safety.
JW Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components based in New Berlin, WI, has recently opened a new branch and distribution centre in Canada.
The TRIAC Series S2 stainless steel rack and pinion actuators from A-T Controls are said to offer an economical solution to harsh chemical environments and the corrosion resistant requirements of the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, pulp and paper, and petrochemical industries.
Larson Electronics has released a line of stainless steel flex couplings, designed for use in explosive environments. The flex couplings offer versatile connection and positioning of conduit systems and are Class I, Class II, Class III, ATEX and IECEx rated.
All steel is iron based, but stainless steel contains chromium at 10% or more by weight. Steel is susceptible to rust, an active iron oxide film that forms when steel is exposed to air and moisture. This iron oxide film is active and accelerates corrosion by forming more iron oxide.
