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Technology Sourcebook

DC current transducer

January 18, 2016

The NK Technologies DT Series DC current transducer features ambient temperature compensation and a microprocessor-based method of signal conditioning; sensor output is automatically adjusted as the temperature changes.

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Data loggers

January 18, 2016

Used in manufacturing and processing applications, Tinytag waterproof, dustproof data loggers monitor conditions including temperature, relative humidity, power usage, CO2, voltage, current and count.

Automation Series

Plant automation: Finding the right fit

Do what makes sense when installing automation in your facility, considering your budget and business goals. Understanding your application can help you fine-tune your equipment purchase.

Wayne Labs

November 19, 2015

While the trend for large manufacturers is to automate a new plant in its entirety, small and medium-sized food and beverage processors rarely have the funds to automate their plants, turning them into lights-out facilities. Even some tier-one processors may find areas in certain operations where it may not make sense to over-automate.

Technology Sourcebook

Rotary screw compressor

August 27, 2015

Featuring Siemens drive technology, the Kaeser SFC 22 rotary screw compressor has a flow range of 36 to 152 cfm at 125 psig.

Manufacturing News

Bridging the IT/OT skills gap

August 12, 2015

For some time, industrial manufacturing companies have been looking for ways to bring together the seemingly divergent needs of enterprise networking systems and the real-time requirements of plant floor communications systems.

Tech Update

Cloud-based MES/ERP--No longer an oxymoron

Putting your MES or ERP system in the cloud may be more secure and reliable than your on-premises systems.

Wayne Labs

May 26, 2015

It wasn’t that long ago that you’d never think of putting any of your data in the “cloud.”

Dry Processing

Inline particle sizing probe

April 9, 2015

The Parsum IPP-80 probe offers inline particle size measurement for process monitoring and control.

Technology Sourcebook

Monitoring relays

December 3, 2014

Capable of monitoring current ranges up to 480VAC with ABC phase sequence, ATC Diversified SLA Series 3-phase monitoring relays come with SPDT or DPDR output.

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Light meter/monitor

October 7, 2014

Configured for UV germicidal irradiation measurement applications in the food and bottled beverage industry, the ILT1000 light meter, monitor and data logger comes complete with NIST-traceable, ISO 17025-accredited calibrations.

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Condition monitoring system

October 7, 2014

The Inpro/Seal Smart CDR condition monitoring system provides instant feedback on how well the current diverter ring is doing in diverting shaft currents away from the bearings to ground.