Berlin – The requirements on operational and safety-related circuits in plants are continuously growing which also affects the technical requirements on components. Often, functional safety can only be increased with much effort and at the expense of availability. Proving that high safety standards and high availability can go hand in hand, Knick present ProLine P 22400 passive standard signal isolators certified for applications with a SIL3 safety integrity level according to EN 61508.
Morgan Advanced Materials, after continued research and development in its technical ceramics manufacturing capabilities, now has the capability to manufacture balls up to DN250 in diameter for severe service valves from its acclaimed Nilcra® Zirconia-based material.
To help plant operators increase productivity and transparency as well as improve competitiveness across the entire life cycle, Frankenthal-based pump manufacturer KSB has developed an app for smartphones and tablets that can determine the efficiency of fixed-speed pumps in just 20 seconds. The KSB Sonolyzer app is based on an algorithm that has been integrated in PumpMeter units for five years now, of which well over 30,000 have already been sold.
Overview: Keyence Corp. of America has found a way to accurately detect (and monitor) flow of liquid by mounting a device to the outside of a pipe. The new FD-Q series of flow sensors are arguably the simplest devices available to monitor liquid flow.
Top players in the UK multi-channel retail sector gathered at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in London earlier this month for the eagerly anticipated European Catalogue & Mail Order Direct Commerce (ECMOD) Awards. Presented by Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan, the event recognised the hard work, flair and commitment of businesses in the catalogue and multichannel retail sector. Seton UK, a leading manufacturer and distributor of health and safety and facilities management solutions, is proud to have won the prestigious Outstanding Customer Service Award against tough competition.
The 2-factor authentication prevents hackers from using stolen passwords to gain access to remote PLCs and machine networks. The new version of eCatcher, the eWON remote access VPN software, includes 2FA in order to protect the connection identity. It requires both "something you know" and "something you have": the combination of login credentials and a security code texted to the user’s phone. Start right now and add this security layer to your company’s account today!
IMI Critical Engineering, a leading global provider of flow control solutions, has once again delivered a bespoke solution which has proven able to withstand the unique demands of deep-sea oil and gas extraction over extended periods.
An innovative silicon nitride coating for ceramic components is now available from Morgan Advanced Materials, across a variety of its oxide and non-oxide ceramic materials.
Sunon’s latest offering is a range of high-efficiency passive cooling modules perfectly suited for indoor LED applications. The cooling modules offer numerous advantages such as no energy consumption, a very light-weight and compact design, and zero noise level. They are fit for LEDs with up to 50W of power.