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  • October 2018

    • October 2018

    MD Series rotary valve with ACS RotorRail quick-clean design. All graphics courtesy of ACS Valves
    Maintenance & Safety

    The ABCs of NFPA valve compliance

    Megan Thompson
    Oct. 31, 2018
    Key terms to know when it comes to fire safety in processing plants
    All graphics courtesy of TM Robotics Inc.
    Process Control & Automation

    Q&A: Robotic vision systems in the process industries

    Nigel Smith
    Oct. 24, 2018
    TM Robotics’ Nigel Smith discusses the future of vision systems in manufacturing.
    The Fluke 729 portable automatic pressure calibrator has an internal electrical pump that allows the end user to type in a target pressure and the calibrator pumps to the desired setpoint. Adjustment controls automatically stabilize the pressure at the requested value. All graphics courtesy of Fluke Corporation
    Instrumentation

    Achieving successful and timely pressure calibration

    Jim Shields
    Oct. 22, 2018
    A pressure control technician reduces calibration time up to 40 percent with new automatic solution.
    Graphic courtesy of FTL Technology
    Bearings & Seals

    Sealing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry

    Russ Pimblett
    Oct. 17, 2018
    Consideration should always be given to compliant materials, hygienic designs and cleaning regimes.
    All graphics courtesy of ARO
    Pumps, Motors & Drives

    Q&A: Pump automation

    Julien Bassett
    Oct. 15, 2018
    Julien Bassett explains how automation can help operators achieve the most from their pumps and prevent operational issues during implementation.

    More content from October 2018

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    Powder & Bulk Solids

    Ways to achieve safe powder drying

    Vahid Ebadat
    Oct. 10, 2018
    Methods for evaluating thermal instability properties of powders in dryers and downstream equipment
    KROHNE Inc. opened its new flow and level instrument manufacturing and calibration facility in Beverly, Massachusetts. Photo courtesy of KROHNE
    An example of a magnetic drive pump. Courtesy of Amin Almasi
    Pumps, Motors & Drives

    Advantages and limitations of magnetic drive pumps

    Amin Almasi
    Oct. 8, 2018
    Magnetic drive pumps are an important class of seal-less pumps.
    Titanium pump with a vortex impeller. Graphic courtesy of Tsurumi Pump
    Pumps, Motors & Drives

    The benefits of titanium pumps

    Douglas Chappel
    Oct. 1, 2018
    Progress in pump design and manufacturing processes have made titanium pumps a viable option.