Processing, June 2020

P R O D U C T FOCUS QDOS CHEMICAL METERING PUMP Qdos chemical metering pumps now feature four con gurable outputs to help users cut down on the need for additional PLCs and provide extra exibility when communicating with SCADA or other external monitoring systems WMFTG has expanded its accurate and versatile Qdos Universal relay series to provide four con gurable outputs as well as the 4 20mA As a result users can access increased options for connectivity enabling improved communication regarding pump performance and function status As of March 2020 all Qdos Universal Relay pumps will feature four changeover relay outputs with either 110VAC 4A or 24VDC 4A contact rating These con gurable outputs will sit alongside the current 4 20mA in fact providing a total of ve outputs The upgrade has been facilitated by the addition of a newly designed relay PCB for the Universal Relay R Model To allow quick set up of the four outputs the software has been modi ed to allow for easy and intuitive con guration Qdos peristaltic chemical metering pumps deliver ow rates that remain constant up to 7 bar and offer long maintenance intervals reducing the impact of process downtime and lowering the total cost of ownership Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Group www wmftg com HORIZONTAL RIBBON MIXER The newly engineered Kemutec Gardner L Series 50L Horizontal Ribbon Mixer is perfect for pilot research process development and small scale production They are designed for the rapid and ef cient blending of powders and granular materials and feature a full length top cover opening for maximum access The interrupted spiral ribbon agitator removes easily for cleaning and hygiene The Gardner L Series Mixers are available in a variety of sizes from 35L to 400L 1 1 4 cu ft 14 cu ft and constructed in either carbon steel or stainless steel depending on the application All Kemutec Gardner L Series Mixers feature a U shape trough and are cantilevered to facilitate unobstructed access to the outlet The drive end plate is continuously welded while the non drive end plate is easily removed to enable agitator cleaning IE5 SynRM MOTORS ABBs synchronous reluctance SynRM motors offer a new rst choice to meet the growing global demand for improved energy ef ciency These motors now meet the new IE5 ultra premium energy ef ciency class de ned by the International Electrotechnical Commission The IE5 ultra premium SynRM motors offer up to 50 lower energy losses and signi cantly lower energy consumption than the commonly used IE2 induction motors The IE5 level of ef ciency is made possible by the SynRM design which combines the performance advantages of permanent magnet technology with the simplicity and service friendliness of an induction platform ABB IE5 SynRM motors can be used in a wide range of demanding industrial applications where they offer accurate control and high ef ciency across the whole speed range even at partial loads This makes them an ideal upgrade option for standard induction motors in pumps fans and compressors as well as in more demanding applications like extruders concha mixers winches and conveyors IE5 SynRM motors are an easy replacement for induction motors as they have the same size and output power so no mechanical modi cations are required ABB www abb com STAINLESS STEEL VACUUM PUMP Lyco Wausau has introduced a new stainless steel liquid ring vacuum pump with a close coupled stainless steel wash down motor Model 101 40 3SSM or Model 102 40 3SSM It is ideal for food processing pharmaceutical medical and chemical plants where frequent washdowns are required The compact pump can provide vacuum up to 28 inches of mercury or move up to 52 cubic feet of volume per minute Lyco Wausau www lycowausau com Kemutec www kemutecusa com 36 Processing JUNE 2020 im pow ders