Gefran Merges U.S. Operations
The U.S. divisions of Gefran SpA, an Italian manufacturer of process sensors and automation control instrumentation and components, have merged. As part of the merger, each division has changed its name to Gefran Inc. Both divisions, formerly known as Gefran ISI Inc. of Winchester, Mass., and SIEI America Inc. of Charlotte, N.C., will continue to operate with fully staffed manufacturing, engineering, service and technical support teams, according to Mark Caldwell, the newly appointed CEO of Gefran Inc.

“This merger is part of Gefran’s
strategic goal to become more easily identified within the markets we serve, and to create a unified corporate structure and identity between our Winchester and Charlotte locations,” Caldwell said.

In his new position as CEO of Gefran Inc., Caldwell is responsible for the overall growth and success of the Gefran product line in North America and will oversee and direct both Gefran’s manufacturing sites.

Elster Ties In Hauck
To reflect its integration into the Elster Group , a manufacturer and supplier of metering and gas utilization strategies to the gas, electricity and water industries, Hauck Manufacturing Co., Lebanon, Pa., has been redesigned to reflect the Elster connection.

According to the company, the new hame, Elster Hauck, is indicative of the strength and resources Elster brings to Hauck Manufacturing as well as the expertise in the combustion industry that Hauck brings to the Elster Group. The Hauck brand name remains an asset of the new organization and will continue to be displayed on Hauck products.

Combined Heat and Power Systems for Process Heating
CHP systems employ the simultaneous generation of thermal and electrical energy at or near the point of consumption. Could CHP benefit your energy-intensive process heating needs?

Compact Package Creates Efficiencies
An integrated control loop package offers one pharmaceutical manufacturer benefits such as multiple program ramp-and-soak capabilities for differing time and temperature profile sterilization needs.

Glass-Mat Emissions Abatement
When a two-canister regenerative thermal oxidizer proved not up to the task of handling the VOC emissions from a glass-mat curing line, it was replaced with a five-canister system with a modular design.

See the Light
Chronicling the development of noncontact infrared temperature measurement tools provides a backdrop for process use.

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Medium Wavelength Infrared Panel Heater
The V-Series is suited for heating applications that require high watt density, tight process control, or fast heatup and cooldown. The low thermal mass design employs a V-shaped element that is more freely radiating and allows notably high power density for a medium wavelength heater. The fast response, medium wavelength infrared panel heater reportedly rivals response times of short wavelength T3 lamps.

Solar Products Inc.
(973) 248-9370

Portable Dry Block Calibrator
Small, lightweight and portable, Model CL355A offers fast heatup and cooldown times. Calibrator provides good performance specifications at a wide operating temperature range, making it suitable for bench lab or field work. Features include independent overtemperature cutout and temperature sensor burnout protection. Each CE compliant unit is supplied with a NIST-traceable calibration certificate; shoulder carrying strap; mains cable and insert removal tool.

Omega Engineering Inc.
(203) 359-1660

Kiln Shell Monitoring
Temperature measurement system is designed for monitoring, control and analysis of rotating kilns primarily used in cement and lime production. The combination of infrared sensor technology and an industrial software program allows accurate detection and monitoring of refractory hot spots to prevent costly kiln damage and extend production runs between refractory replacement. Model CS200 includes features such as full-color thermograms of the kiln surface; user-defined alarms; automatic fan control; and historical data logging. Multiple point sensors can be installed and configured to monitor portions of the kiln “shadowed” from the main sensor by physical obstructions, and the results are displayed as one homogenous thermogram.

Raytek Corp.
(800) 227-8074

Integrated Control System for Boiler, Burner Management
Hawk ICS combines precise boiler/burner management with logic-based ancillary devices and functions. The integrated control system maximizes efficiency, reduces operating costs and increases productivity while delivering critical information through a touch screen or remotely via Ethernet. Energy-saving features include variable speed drive control, oxygen monitoring, parallel positioning and efficiency monitoring. The ability to actively monitor efficiency trends allows system operators to recognize when performance problems occur and correct them before heat and energy loss becomes an issue and increased fuel costs are incurred.

Cleaver-Brooks
(414) 359-0600

Pump Tanks Use Stainless Steel
Offered in stainless steel construction as standard, pump tanks are engineered specifically for integration with the company’s central process water chillers, cooling towers or existing cooling water systems. The all-welded pump tanks offer long-life, corrosion-resistant performance. Features include high-efficiency, close-coupled, non-overloading centrifugal pumps designed to meet process and refrigeration requirements for optimal flow and pressure. Pump suction and discharge piping trim are sized appropriately, eliminating excessive pressure drop while maximizing flow to the process. Low-pressure and low-level shut-off switches provide overall protection to the pumps and motors.

Mokon
(716) 876-9951

Warning Label
Hot Hand is designed to prevent burn injury to personnel from accidental contact with dangerously hot surfaces. The bright yellow, adhesive label appears blank when cold, but when the surface temperature to which the label is adhered exceeds 122 or 158°F (50 or
70°C), the word “hot” and a warning graphic appears. The labels can be used over the range of -22 to 194°F (-30 to 90°C) in environments where ultraviolet exposure is not excessive.

Telatemp Corp.
(800) 321-5160