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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.

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

Motonic Selects VICTREX PEEK Polymer For Valve Seats In Compressed Natural Gas Regulators

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:47:00 GMT

When Motonic Corporation, a leader in engineering technology and manufacturer of advanced parts for automobile engines, wanted to improve on traditional technology, it chose VICTREX PEEK polymer to replace metal for the valve seats used in the pressure regulators in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles

Polymedex Discovery Group Expands Nanomed Product Offering For Minimally Invasive Devices

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:36:00 GMT

PolyMedex Discovery Group announces the expansion of the NanoMed nanoparticle technology to include thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) formulations for the minimally invasive device market. These new formulations dramatically increase flexural modulus (stiffness) of polymers while maintaining flexibility resulting in increased push and torque performance for catheter devices

Innovative Eco-Friendly Re-Use For Plastic Water Bottles Granted Patent

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:00 GMT

KleinCepts, Inc., developer of the Eco-Connect Bottle System, is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,644,828, for its Bottle Container Coupling System. The new patent ensures broad protection to bottle suppliers or beverage marketers that license this innovative technology to create widespread re-use of their empty plastic containers - standard, lightweight, biodegradable or even new plant-based bottles

Kuraray Commences New PVB Resin Production Line In Europe

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:24:00 GMT

Kuraray Co., Ltd (hereafter "Kuraray")has executed production capacity expansion of PVB (polyvinyl butyral) resin by constructing one new line at its European subsidiary, Kuraray Europe GmbH (hereafter "KEG"). KEG has finished trial operation, and just started commercial production

The Matrixx Group Selects Lawson Enterprise Software System

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Lawson Software today announced that Encompass Solutions, Inc., a Lawson channel partner in North America, has signed an ERP software contract with The Matrixx Group. Under the agreement, The Matrixx Group selected the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System to help support its business, operational and cost improvement initiatives.

VICTREX PEEK Polymer Delivers High Heat Resistance To Improve Performance Of New Dental Bite Stick

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:16:00 GMT

When Dentronix, a Coltene/Whaledent subsidiary, was designing its new "High Heat" bite stick, it needed a material that could withstand the high temperature requirements of dry-heat sterilizers

Global Biodegradable Polymers Market Positioned To Grow 13% A Year

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:18:00 GMT

Despite the recent global economic slowdown, the global biodegradable polymers market grew stronger and doubled its market size from 2005-2009. This market is positioned to grow 13% annually between 2009 and 2014

Automotive Manufacturers Have New Source Of Vinyl 'Microbeads' For Improving Thin-Skin Interior Components

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:03:00 GMT

Vinyl "microbeads" now available from Teknor Apex Company provide manufacturers of automotive instrument panels, airbag covers, and interior trim with brilliant molded-in color and appealing tactile properties while being simpler to process and less energy-intensive than powder blends and plastisols, according to Teknor Apex

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

Ball Corporation To Present At Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL), one of the world's leading suppliers of metal and plastic packaging to the beverage, food and household products industries, will speak to the investment community on Feb. 17 at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Fla

Engineered Plastics Purchases ICI Construction Panels To Be Utilized In A Flagship Mercedes Benz Dealership

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:23:00 GMT

Innovative Composites International Inc.,("ICI" the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has received a purchase order for commercial construction panels from Engineered Plastics Incorporated ("EPI"), a privately held Canadian specialty composite products manufacturer that serves the infrastructure/construction, mass transit and corrections industries

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.

Datasheet: Vortex® Gravity Vee Diverter™

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:35:00 GMT

The Vortex Gravity "Vee" Diverter valve provides a dust-tight material seal in gravity or low pressure applications. Internal ledges have been eliminated to minimize potential material cross contamination. The Gravity "Vee" Diverter valve can be equipped with gate positioning controls for metering material flow in either direction.

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

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