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ColorTrend HT� Color Monitor

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 19:52:00 GMT

ColorTrend HT is a low cost color measurement instrument that is used to monitor color changes for such products as cereal, chemicals, cookies, crackers, crushed stone, fertilizer, fiberboard, industrial minerals and roofing granules

Color-Eye� 7000A Benchtop Spectrophotometer

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:49:11 GMT

Benchtop Spectrophotometer

Vortex® Valves International Opens Office In Switzerland

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:48:00 GMT

Vortex® Valves International is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver K�ng as the new Sales Manager of Vortex Valves GmbH.

BioSolar Announces Plans for Expanded Line Of BioBacksheets For Photovoltaic Module Manufacturing In Various Grades

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:05:00 GMT

BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, today announced plans for an extended line of BioBacksheets used to protect PV modules compatible with conventional c-Si PV modules

Brochure: Mixer Applications Gallery

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:51:00 GMT

Marion Mixers application focus.

Brochure: Unique Mixer Features & Benefits For The Food Industry

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:43:00 GMT

The agitator shaft transfers the rotational force produced by the drive assembly to the paddles or ribbons. Assuming like materials and torque requirements, smaller diameter shafts have higher stress concentrations than larger diameter shafts.

Article: Batch Vs. Continuous Processing

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:45:00 GMT

Batch mixing provides flexibility in batch size, composition and process parameters. The trade-off for more control, however, usually results in the need for larger equipment with a higher capitalcost. By Doug Grunder, Marion Mixers

Fresh-Pak Introduces Eco-Sheet Lite Plastic Slip Sheets

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:05:00 GMT

Fresh-Pak Corporation announces the introduction of Eco-SheetLite Plastic Slip Sheets, an economically and environmentally superior alternative to wood pallets and competitors' heavier slip sheets

Accuride Introduces OEM-Quality Chrome Wheel Accessories Featuring Innovative Designs And Enhanced Durability

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:09:00 GMT

Accuride Corporation recently debuted a line of OEM-quality chrome wheel accessories, consisting of ABS chrome front and rear wheel hub and nut covers. Designed to fit most class 7 and 8 trucks, trailers, and recreational vehicles, the accessories feature innovative designs and enhanced durability

SABIC Innovative Plastics To Showcase Commitment To Mexican Market At Plastimagen Mexico With Advanced High-End Materials, Customer Support

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:47:00 GMT

SABIC Innovative Plastics will exhibit at Plastimagen Mexico 2010 in Mexico City, March 23-26 where the company will showcase in booth #4500 the advanced thermoplastics technologies and dedicated on-the ground support it is delivering to its customers in this important growth region

Ward/Kraft, Inc. Expands Plastic Card Production Capabilities With AZ Machine

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:13:19 GMT

Ward/Kraft Commercial/Short Run Division is enhancing plastic card production with the equipment expansion of an Atlantic Zeiser machine, adding unique new features while cutting down production time

Quantum Polymers Announces AvaSpire PEEK-Based Plastic Products

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:36:00 GMT

Quantum Polymers recently announced the availability of extruded stock shape plastic products made with AvaSpire� resin from Solvay Advanced Polymers

Over 650 Industry Participants To Attend CMAI's 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference & Workshops

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:25:00 GMT

On March 23-25, 2010 Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) will host its 25th Annual World Petrochemical Conference and Workshops in Houston, Texas. This annual event boasts over 30 industry experts as speakers, consisting of respected industry leaders from companies all over the world complemented by CMAI product experts from its global offices

Amcor Rigid Plastics Is New Name For Former Amcor PET Packaging Business

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Amcor Rigid Plastics is the new corporate name for the former Amcor PET Packaging business based here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The newly renamed business group is among seven operating units that were organized following the recent US$1.9B acquisition of parts of Alcan Packaging by parent company Amcor Ltd. Amcor Rigid Plastics consists of Amcor PET Packaging; Bericap North America, a plastic closures joint venture between Amcor and the Bericap Group; and the plastics container unit of Alcan's global pharmaceutical business

Polypropylene (PP) 2010 World Market Outlook And Forecast Been Recently Added By MarketPublishers.com

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:38:00 GMT

Due to worldwide meltdown, the global consumption of polypropylene (PP) shall recover from the 2008 declines. In 2010-2013, the global demand is estimated to increase by an average 3.7%/y. Global PP capacity is set to increase from 52 M tones/y in 2008 to 69.1 M tones/y in 2013. Forecasted global demand growth for PP will average 2.3 M tones over 2010-2014

Macro Plastic's New Handheld Tote, The MacroTote, Delivers Greater Produce Protection And Durability

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:43:00 GMT

Macro Plastics announced recently the availability of a new handheld tote for agricultural applications. The MacroTote 9-FV is uniquely designed to protect and transport produce. This high quality, impact resistant, durable and reusable handheld tote is efficient in both the field and for in-plant handling of fruits and vegetables

Prospects For The North American Profile Industry In 2010

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:58:00 GMT

AMI is pleased to announce the program for the 9th AMI international conference on construction Profiles 2010, to be held June 2-3, 2010 at the Hilton City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cardiovascular And Orthopedic Device Manufacturers Enlist DSM PTG For Contract R&D Projects

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:00 GMT

DSM PTG, part of DSM Biomedical, a global leader in biomedical materials science, today announced the company has formed eight new partnerships with medical device companies in the last year alone

Casey Container Corp. (CSEY.BB) Acquires Rights To New EcoPure Technology, Offers Biodegradable Plastic Containers To Food, Beverage, Pharma Industries

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Casey Container Corp. has acquired the licensing rights to incorporate EcoPure biodegradable additive into the manufacture of plastic containers for use in the food, beverage and pharma packaging industries. Effective immediately, Casey Container Corp

Bac2 Diversifies Cleantech Materials Portfolio As Demand For Fuel Cell Plates Accelerates

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:53:00 GMT

Bac2, the cleantech materials company, has diversified its materials portfolio following a successful 2009 during which the company saw growing demand for its composite bipolar plates for fuel cell applications

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Industry Requires New Investments According to Research Recently Released By MarketPublishers.com

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:54:00 GMT

The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) industry requires new investments in research and development of specialty products, as well as new end-use applications, to provide future growth opportunities. Market perspectives look good for Polyethylene Terephthalate in middle-term period. World PET capacity will increase slower than demand bringing the market to balance

Case Study: Century-Old Finlay's Future Looks Bright With X-Rite

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:40:00 GMT

Originally founded in Hartford CT at the end of the 19th century, Finlay is now in its 133rd year in business. Today, the award-winning company employs over 100 people and is one of the most successful and innovative printing and marketing solution firms in North America. Finlay's customers tend to be highly branded companies in a variety of markets including: education, corporate, retail point-of-sale, financial services and design. By X-Rite, Inc.

Zeus Expands Drawn Fiber Capabilities

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:38:00 GMT

Zeus, Inc., a global leader in material science and high performance polymer extrusions, has expanded its drawn fiber capabilities to include PFA, FEP, ETFE, and other polymers. This product line expansion will result in enormous benefits for manufacturers around the world and allow more flexibility and options in regard to aerospace, semiconductor, and chemical applications

Shimadzu Introduces Environmentally Friendly Fatigue Tester Machines

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:33:00 GMT

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments' EMT series Servopulser fatigue testing machine is a new environmentally friendly option for dynamic strength testing. It operates exclusively on efficient electrical power. In addition, EMT testers do not generate waste oil or contaminate surrounding lab areas

RPP Containers Introduces New DuraGreen Plastic Bulk Containers

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:51:00 GMT

DuraGreen, a new category of environmentally sustainable, reusable, plastic bulk containers , was officially introduced today by RPP Containers

Kent Systems Makes Biodegradable Plastic Fittings

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Kent Systems is doing their part with helping the environment by offering a biodegradable line of plastic fittings

Case Study: Salina Vortex

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:14:00 GMT

L-R Systems needed a problem solver for a cusomer's rail unloading system. The customer is involved with plastic extrusion and injection molding. Their rail unload system (from one car to any of four different silos) was a nightmare. Employees wrestled heavy switching hoses as hook-ups had to be made individually to each silo. Errors were made in transferring material to the wrong silo. Safety issues, especially during winter months, were continually a concern. By Vortex Valves

Datasheet: Vortex® Dual Cylinder Roller Gate™

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:03:00 GMT

Dual cylinder design reduces overall length by one third. With the Vortex Dual Cylinder Roller Gate valve, there is no metal on metal contact between the blade and the valve body.

Case Study: GLOBAL Cement, Houston, TX

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:55:00 GMT

Pneumatically convey cement from ships into temporary storage bins. By Vortex Valves

Datasheet: Vortex® Roller Gate™

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:52:00 GMT

With the Vortex Roller Gate valve, there is no metal on metal contact between the blade and the valve body. This feature eliminates the associated gate seizing and binding seen with other slide gate valves.

Vortex® Iris Valve

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:05:00 GMT

The Vortex Iris Valve offers a reliable valve to control the gravity discharge of free-flowing dry bulk material from bins, bulk bags, chutes and hoppers.

HunterLab

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 19:01:00 GMT

HunterLab has been specializing in solving color problems for 50 years...

Case Study: Vortex® Quantum™ Series Orifice Gate™ Handling Powders

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:24:00 GMT

Valves handling the dry bulk solids - Vortex® Quantum™ Series Orifice Gate™ Handling Powders By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter Handling Plastic Pellets

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:36:00 GMT

Valves handling the dry bulk solids - Vortex® Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter Handling Plastic Pellets By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ Handling Polypropylene And PET

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:22:00 GMT

In May, 1998, the company installed two Vortex® 5" Wye Line Diverters™. The Vortex® diverters allow product to be blended more accurately and more frequently. By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® 2-Way Wye Line Diverter Handling Polymer Pellets

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:02:00 GMT

This US based division of an international company manufactures an extremely abrasive polymer pellet. Plant management learned, from a sister UK facility, that component parts used to transfer product must be able to withstand the product's abrasiveness. By Vortex Valves

Brochure: ProSys Model HP 55A Drum Press

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:29:00 GMT

The ProSys Model HP 55A is for feeding product to any filler from 55-gallon drums. The hydraulic power supply uses an integrated, air-cooled radiator. Product changeovers are greatly improved with the ProSys hose liner system.

Case Study: Vortex® Multi-Port Diverter™ Handling Phenolic Resin

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:30:00 GMT

Valves handling the dry bulk solids - Vortex® Multi-Port Diverter™ Handling Phenolic Resin By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® Iris Valve Handling PVC Pipe

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:19:00 GMT

Valves handling the dry bulk solids - Vortex® Iris Valve Handling PVC Pipe By Vortex Valves

Vortex Valves Product Catalog

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:12:00 GMT

Vortex Valves, a Division of Salina Vortex Corporation manufacturers material handling valves for a global network of Original Equipment Manufacturers, Fortune 500 companies and process engineers.

Case Study: Vortex® Flex Tube Diverter™ Handling PVC

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Valves handling the dry bulk solids - Vortex® Flex Tube Diverter™ Handling PVC By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex Wye Line Diverter Handling Polyethylene Pellets For Chemical Company

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:44:00 GMT

The sliding blade design of the Vortex® Diverter allows shifting on the fly, keeping the product line running. The design of the tunnel diverter requires stopping material, shutting down the blower, shifting the diverter, starting up the blower, and re-introducing material. By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® Wye Line Diverter™ Handling Polyethylene Pellets

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:27:00 GMT

The project contractor chose Vortex® because of past application success and ability to modify valves for specific installations. Modifications in this application include PET pressure plates and electropolished blade due to the outdoor installation and clear bonnet covers for visual position indication. By Vortex Valves

Case Study: Vortex® Seal Tite™ Gravity Diverter

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:44:00 GMT

A Vortex® 2-way Seal Tite™ Gravity Diverter, model Z08-2SS-SL-45-MG-HT4-CIP-RTP-X, was engineered and manufactured to meet many application criteria. Food grade viton rubber vane seals and Florisant 207 shaft seals were used to accommodate the 450? - 500?F temperatures present. By Vortex Valves