Processing - July 2009

July 2009

SOLUTIONS FOR THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES

FOCUS

Filtration/Separation

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Laboratory filtering centrifuge ideal for solids/liquids separation

The sanitary design of the laboratory filtering centrifuge makes the unit ideal for solids/liquids separation, washing and extractions of food ingredients, polysaccharides, crystals, botanical extracts and pharmaceuticals. The unit is rugged enough to handle dense products including powdered metals. Separate feed and wash lines allow approximation of production scale centrifugation process. Weighing approximately 220 pounds, the unit features a NEMA-4X electrical enclosure and base frame.

The Western States Machine Company
513-863-4758,
www.westernstates.com
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As with many other industrial products and processes, the green
initiative has finally come to industrial ball valves. Industry in general
is striving to contribute to a more livable environment by reducing
hazardous emissions, controlling spills and addressing environmental
concerns. From oil giants like EXXON and Chevron to food proces-
sors like ADM and Cargill, most of the major global firms are
embracing environmental conscientiousness. Since the advent of the
Clean Air Act, industrial plants have revised their specifications
regarding fugitive emissions. Eliminating emissions from valves is one
of the more serious challenges in the process industry, and is one of
the most costly to control. Valve automation expert Robert M. Donnelly discusses how the green
movement is affecting valves in his column. To view this column, turn to page 16.

Medium-pressure ball valve Designed for improved cycle life in the field, the medium-pressure ball valve provides a leak-tight seal for applications up to 15,000 psig. The trunnion-style ball valve features the company’s patent-pending direct load design, which delivers a more consistent seal across a full range of pressures. Innovative stem and end connection seals prevent shell leakage and provide robust cycle life even in severe conditions. FKB Series. For more information on Valves & Actuators, go to page 18.

Swagelok Company
440-649-5329,
www.swagelok.com
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Milkshake flavoring pump

The easy-to-load pumphead is ideal for food and beverage processing applications including milkshake flavoring. The unit offers flow ranges of . 25 to 3,000 milliliters-per-minute, pressures up to 30 psi, and can utilize seven different tube sizes. With an accuracy rate of up to 99.5-percent, flavorings, colorings and additives are given true positive displacement with no siphoning. To maintain the purity of the pumped product, the pumphead has no valves, is self-priming, and can run dry without incurring damage. Series 313D. For more information on Food Equipment, go to page 22.

Watson-Marlow Pumps Group
800-282-8823, www.watson-marlow.com
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New pulverizing system provides increased production rates

New pulverizing system provides increased production rates, low maintenance costs and ease-of-operation. Standard features include higher reliability with the direct-drive system; horizontal grinding mills for more even grinding and longer disk-life; and longer-lasting grinding disks for less maintenance cost due to the large 20-inch-diame- ter HY-PRO DISK design. For more information on Powder & Bulk Solids, go to page 34.