NEW PRODUCTS

New Low Rate Vacuum Receiver From Schenck Process Provides Highly Accurate And Controlled Flow Of Materials

The new Low Rate Vacuum (LRV) Receiver is an NFPA compliant, 1.8 ft³ (50L) capacity vacuum conveying system that offers a cleaner operating environment for handling both raw materials and finished products. It can be easily integrated into a wide range of production processes by incorporating the world leading technologies of Schenck Process pneumatic conveying with feeders, bulk bag unloaders, bag dump stations, and drum dumpers. The LRV can also be integrated in extruder lines, small injection, blow molding and film producing processes as well as handling minor additives for mixing and PVC blending towers. By incorporating the LRV, a highly accurate and controlled flow of materials is achieved for these applications.

The LRV is designed in both industrial and hygienic models. Each is equipped with an 8” outlet and can convey materials up to 5,000 pounds per hour and provide contamination free transfer of materials. The LRV is equipped with three T-bolts that secures the top lid in place. Each bolt can be loosened by hand providing access to the filters, tubesheet and hopper for easy servicing and cleaning. Hygienic models of the LRV have the 3-A RPSCQC designation for (39-01) Pneumatic Conveyors for Dry Products and have interior and exterior finishes that meet 3-A sanitary requirements.

For easy operation and precisely controlled flow of bulk solids in multiple process applications the new industrial and hygienic models of the LRV are the ideal solution.

Ecolab Partners With The Home Depot To Launch Consumer Retail Product Line

Ecolab has partnered with The Home Depot, a home improvement retailer with more than 2,300+ stores throughout North America, to launch of a new consumer retail product line, Ecolab® Scientific Clean, that offers cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential use that is available exclusively at The Home Depot.

“Every day, in countries all over the world, restaurants, hospitals, and hotels put their trust in Ecolab products to keep their kitchens, operating theaters and guest rooms clean,” said Darrell Brown, president and chief operating officer. “For the very first time, our new Ecolab Scientific Clean products will bring 100 years of expertise and innovation to Home Depot customers.”

The new line of Ecolab Scientific Clean products across four categories – degreasers, pressure washer concentrates, floor care, and bathroom cleaners – is now available at The Home Depot. Ecolab’s science-backed products, proven to get the job done right the first time, are a perfect fit for not only professionals in the home improvement industry, but also DIY consumers.

NEW ALFA LAVAL THINKTOP V20 PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF VALVE POSITION INDICATION TO INDUSTRY 4.0

The new Alfa Laval ThinkTop V20, the next generation of hygienic valve indication units, is driving digital transformation within the process industries. Moving valve position monitoring into the Industry 4.0 era delivers competitive advantage. With automation, digitalization and real-time communication, the ThinkTop V20 raises the bar on process control, making it more reliable and accurate while saving time and money on installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.

The ThinkTop V20 is the first pure valve-sensing unit that is maintenance-free and does not require manual adjustment or programming. It enables 360° LED visual status indication from all directions. It also provides convenient control-room monitoring of the real-time status of Alfa Laval hygienic valves used across the dairy, food, beverage, home and personal care, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and many other industries.

“The intuitive ThinkTop V20 is a faster, more intelligent valve indication unit than what is available today,” says Ebbe Bundesen, portfolio manager, valves and automation, Alfa Laval. “It brings reliable process control to a higher level with fast, accurate, intuitive live setup, the convenience of real-time valve position monitoring, and access to real-time and historical data from the control room. Overall, it is an invaluable time and money-saver considering the efficiency demand factories are facing.”

RELCO INTRODUCES NEW PILOT SPRAY DRYER FOR SMALL AND LARGE-SCALE TESTING

RELCO®, a Koch Separation Solutions company, announced the launch of the Parvus™ pilot spray dryer for use in a range of food applications. The system is available as the Parvus Nomad, a single-stage dryer designed for trial batches and smaller production volumes up to 10 kg (22 lb) of water evaporation, or the Parvus Multi-Stage dryer which incorporates a wide body design and handles larger production volumes of up to 25 kg (55 lb) of water evaporation. The pilot spray dryer is intended to offer full flexibility to customers seeking initial testing capabilities and future scalability, with the potential to integrate with other pilot technology to create data for full-scale planning.

“Through our design process, it was important to consider every aspect from our customer’s point of view, from ease of use, maneuverability, space constraints and overall footprint, to transport and shipping considerations,” said Ross Henjum, director of RELCO Evaporation, Drying & Powder Process Engineering. “These pilot spray drying systems offer the same moisture control and powder manipulation abilities as our full-scale spray drying systems, but at a size that caters to our customer’s small scale and trial needs.”

The systems are designed with components pre-attached to the skid which allows for quick setup and take-down. Each system also fits completely within one or two shipping containers, including add-on options such as a fluid bed, baghouse, and product preheaters.