June 2004 Product Spotlight

Resin molded tanks for storage and transportation

Tri-Mer manufactures its resin transfer molding (RTM) tanks in polypropylene, polyethylene, PVDF and Halar. Also known as closed liquid molding, the RTM process uses matched molds and a premixed, rapid cure resin and catalyst system injected under pressure to produce the seamless, one-piece tanks. Inserts can be used to mold in fittings and hardware or to create a two-compartment tank.

Tri-Mer Corp.
Owosso, Mich.
(989) 723-7838
www.tri-mer.com
eProduct Number 400

Vertical sump pumps for molten sulfur

The Model 3171 vertical sump pump from Gould's Pumps, an ITT Industries fluid technology company, can handle demanding substances including molten sulfur. The pumps feature a steam jacketed column and discharge piping for handling the high temperature liquid. Gould's also uses bearings designed exclusively for molten sulfur.

Gould's Pumps
Seneca Falls, N.Y.
(570) 875-6104
www.gouldspumps.com
eProduct Number 401

Corrosion-resistant Teflon pumps

Wanneer Engineering's Stan-Cor Teflon^® Series centrifugal pumps feature exceptional chemical compatibility and corrosion/abrasion resistance with fluid temperatures up to 325°F. The pumps were specifically designed for pumping dirty, abrasive, corrosive and reclaim process fluids in harsh industrial applications. They provide a total dynamic head to 90 feet and flow rates to 500 gpm.

Wanner Engineering Inc. (Hydra-Cell)
Minneapolis, Minn.
(612) 332-5681
www.wannereng.com/stancor
eProduct Number 402

Flash point testing for hazardous substances

The Grabner MiniFlash is a closed cup flash point tester that requires only 1 mL of sample material. It is the first tester that does not test with an open flame, allowing the instrument to be operated safely and without supervision. Flash Point testing within the MiniFlash has been developed according to ASTM D6450, which gives results equivalent to ASTM D56, D93 or ISO 2719.

Petrolab Company
Latham, N.Y.
(518) 783-5133
www.petrolab.com
eProduct Number 403

Broken bag detector keeps dust removal safe

Monitor Technologies' DustAlarm^® utilizes triboelectric technology to reliably detect filter failures in exhaust ducts of baghouses, cartridge collectors and other types of hazardous dust collection equipment. The monitor features an adjustable alarm level, two conduit entrances with cable glands and a low VDC power supply option.

Monitor Technologies LLC
Elburn, Ill.
(800) 601-5953
www.monitortech.com
eProduct Number 404

Chemical resistance guide for valve materials

Val-Matic has developed and released a guide for the selection of materials used in valves. The guide covers the use of elastomers and metals in over 300 different chemical applications. Where appropriate, maximum temperature designations are also provided. The company developed the guide to help engineers specify appropriate materials when designing systems to support various hazardous chemicals and selecting valves.

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Co.
Elmhurst, Ill.
(630) 941-4672
www.valmatic.com
eProduct Number 405