Restricted access barrier systems (RABS) use combinations of physical and aerodynamic barriers to minimize contamination risk in aseptic facilities. A development of the RABS known as closed RABS (C-RABS, or “open isolator”) creates a controlled environment with a high level of protection. A typical application for C-RABS is in the filling of vials — a task for which Italian pharmaceutical equipment specialist Comecer offers a dedicated solution.

More and more sealless canned motor pumps are being employed for the conveying of liquefied gases. They are distinguished by operational safety, an extremely low level of noise, low life cycle costs and in particular by the high degree of environmental friendliness, alongside their compactness and easy installation. They are a safe alternative to conventional centrifugal pumps and magnetic drive pumps.

A plant revamp is much more than just a scheduled shutdown: Done right, it can become the perfect solution to re-establish competitiveness and comply with regulations and market demands — As good as new or even better: Plant revamping to achieve capacity increase, modernization to conform to ever changing regulations or product diversification can put an established production site back on top of the competition. But such delicate rejuvenation projects require dedicated specialists. With the right partners, a production plant can stay forever feasible …

Process and plant engineers will find that the FLT93 switch from Fluid Components International (FCI) provides a ruggedised, ultra-reliable liquid level and flow sensor that detects and switches to help them comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 30 safety requirements in challenging hazardous environments.

IZMAG electromagnetic flowmeters from GEA Diessel provide the accuracy, reliability and hygiene expected in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, plus new features including a visual display with 360° positioning for easy reading in crowded areas, automatic calibration, and Bluetooth connectivity.

OCI Construction Group has selected ThyssenKrupp Uhde for an engineering and procurement contract for the construction of one of the world’s largest single-train liquid fertiliser plants to be built in the United States of America.

Leybold presents its innovative vacuum portfolio at the international trade fair for the meat industry IFFA in Frankfurt am Main from May 4–9, 2019 in hall 11, booth A41. The new Novadry vacuum pump series will be the focus of the presentation. The completely newly developed, oil-free screw vacuum pump ensures significantly greater safety and efficiency in food and packaging processes.

How production plants could save up to 134 PJ per year — Your production process may be up to the energy efficiency task — but what about your waste heat? Discover how heat recovery systems and economizers can turn exhaust heat into usable energy ...

In order for containers such as bags, cardboard boxes, crates, canisters or trays to be stacked stably and efficiently, a palletising system must meet high standards. The intralogistics specialist BEUMER rises to the challenge with the BEUMER robotpac, a space-saving, fully automatic articulated robot, which is able to perform even complex palletising and de-palletising tasks reliably and efficiently. For every packaged good, the supplier has developed a suitable gripping system that can be exchanged flexibly. An additional tool changer allows the fully automatic use of multiple gripping systems that can be operated from a single robot working area.

Natural gas can travel through thousands of miles of pipeline. In order to avoid pressure reductions and the resulting slowdowns caused by distance, friction, and elevation, natural gas must be pressurised. Compressors placed at key intervals keep the natural gas moving evenly and reliably. These compressors are generally grouped in stations, which are strategically located along the pipeline networks that transport and store the gas.