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Aquacounter AQL-2320

JM Science is proud to announce the new Aquacounter AQL-2320 Automated Oil Evaporator Karl Fischer Titration System, designed for analyzing moisture in difficult samples like oil, grease, peanut butter, paint, resins, bonding agents, etc. Using an azeotropic distillation solvent, moisture can be evaporated at a lower temperature, providing lower maintenance costs since the titration cell remains clean and free of contaminants. Low operating costs and very attractive pricing make this a must-have system for any lab working with difficult samples.

www.jmscience.com • (800) 495-1678

Orbisphere 3100

Hach Company introduces the Orbisphere 3100, the most rugged, reliable, and long-lasting portable optical dissolved oxygen analyzer in the industry. Used primarily by the beverage and power industries, it can withstand the harshest environments with a stainless steel IP66 certified enclosure. With no membranes to replace or electrolyte to replenish, time spent servicing the sensor is halved. The Hach Orbisphere 3100 provides accurate results in seconds, making it the fastest, most accurate oxygen optical sensor in the industry.

www.hach.com/3100 • (800) 227-4224, ext. 2531

Three-Dimensional Enclosures

Zoneworks, a leading manufacturer of flexible fabric wall systems, introduces three-dimensional environmental containment enclosures, custom-designed, modular structures specifically engineered to cost-effectively address challenging environmental conditions virtually anywhere within an industrial plant or warehouse. The Zoneworks enclosures, constructed of modular vinyl panels securely connected with Velcro, allow users to control temperature, heat, humidity, sound, odor, dust, fumes, and other elements to protect employees, products, and process integrity. The reconfigurable enclosures can also be constructed for temporary product storage in internal or external, or conditioned or ambient environments.

www.zoneworks.com • (800) 553-4834

SFC Downflow Cartridge Dust Collector

United Air Specialists’ SFC Downflow Cartridge Dust Collector produces green savings and a greener environment with a patented filter cleaning system that combines with nanofiber filter cartridges and an optimized cabinet design to deliver high air cleaning efficiency with low energy use. The SFC’s green design begins with its patented filter cleaning system to drastically reduce the frequency of pulsing and related compressed-air consumption. The filter cleaning system helps companies save energy in two ways: fewer pulses minimize use of compressed air and lower static pressure over the long term reduces energy use as well.

www.uasinc.com • (513) 354-8710

Double Stacked Pneumatic Scissor Lift with Riser

Herkules Equipment Corporation introduces its Double Stacked Pneumatic Scissor Lift Table with riser for raising material to workers who must assemble products while positioned on elevated platforms. The Lift System has a 4,000-pound capacity, a raised height of 94”, and a travel speed of less than 10 seconds in both directions. It is designed with captured roller wheels for better performance and added safety. The heavy-duty air bags are built for rugged daily use, giving facilities a lifetime of trouble-free operation.

www.enkonsystems.com • (800) 444-4351

Continuous Motion Uncaser

Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, introduces the PikMore Uncaser, an ideal machine for beverage industries. Operating at a rate of 70 cases per minute, the PikMore removes empty glass bottles from their cases, allowing for expedited refilling and packaging down the process line. Designed to maximize efficiency while also minimizing bottle damage, the PikMore gently places the bottles on the conveyer as they leave the machine.

www.standard-knapp.com • (860) 342-1100

Quality Improvement Software

Synergy 1000 is designed for quality improvement on stand-alone PCs and local workgroup computers. The application runs on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems. The software includes easier setup for part, process, and SPC characteristic files, traceability tags, assignable cause and corrective action notes. A new “hyperlink file” feature enables users one-click access to frequently used documents, reference materials, visual aids, other software applications, and web pages while running their process.

www.zontec-spc.com • (513) 648-9695, ext. 204

High-Yield Meat Saw

Hollymatic’s Hi-Yield 16-5000 Meat Saw, Hollymatic’s new generation of meat saw, has safety features that separate it from other conventional saws. Key features include a quick brake function that stops the blade within one second, swing-open construction that allows for easy cleaning and blade changing, among others.

www.hollymatic.com • (708) 579-3700

Trio of Insecticides

CRC’s trio of insecticides, Wasp & Hornet Killer Plus, Bee Blast with Residual Wasp & Hornet Killer, and Insect Repellent, will help guard against summer insects. With their high strength, fast-acting formulas that kills wasps, hornets, fire ants, black widow spiders, and scorpions on contact, they are designed to protect the outdoor worker from the discomfort of bites and stings. Trigger design provides an accurate spray that will reach over 20’ to drench harmful insects and their nests.

www.crcindustries.com/ei • (800) 272-4620

PowerMod HVPM Series Solid-State Modulator

Diversified Technologies Inc. introduces a compact, high-voltage pulse modulator for small-scale laboratory experiments involving food, biofuel, and pulsed electric field processing. The PowerMod HVPM Series Solid-State Modulator features fully adjustable 1 to 100 µs pulse widths and up to 30 kHz nominal pulse frequency, depending upon power level, and lets users easily change voltage and other settings. Flexible, compact, air insulated, and water cooled, these all solid-state modulators are ideal for pilot-scale process development and evaluation.

www.divtecs.com • (781) 275-9444, ext. 211

Six Food Formers

Hollymatic has a variety of food formers to meet any application requirements, from the smallest restaurant, supermarket, or butcher shop, to the largest industrial meat processor. Six different formers are available with varying capacities from 1,200 to 7,800 patties per hour to form and portion beef, poultry, fish, vegetables, and more. Hollymatic machines feature self-feeding product hoppers, patented side notch paper feed systems, and electronic counters/stackers. An optional Roto-Flow Fill System, which ensures gentle handling and forming of product, is also available on some models.

www.hollymatic.com • (708) 579-3700

SC200 Universal Controller

Hach Company introduces the new sc200T Universal Controller for use with digital and analog sensors, either alone or in combination, to provide compatibility with the broadest range of sensors for water analysis. The multi-channel controller operates either one or two sensors, thus reducing inventory holding costs and providing an inexpensive option to add a second sensor at a later time. The new display provides guided calibration procedures, and a visual warning system provides critical alerts.

www.hach.com/sc200 • (800) 227-4224

Vertical Storing Leveler

Serco’s Vertical Storing Leveler (VSL) can be utilized with a dock configuration that allows facilities to open truck trailer doors into the building. Trailers can back into a dock with the doors closed, allowing facilities to save money through lower energy bills, loss prevention, and increased productivity. The VSL can be mounted on either a continuous shelf or in a shallow pit, and can be enhanced by integration with 4Sight, a dock management software package designed to increase productivity and security at a loading dock.

www.sercocompany.com • (877) 933-4834

Versatile Multipacker

Standard-Knapp’s Tritium Multipacker, with the innovative RoboWand programmable path wrapping section, meets packagers’ need for versatility, ease of changeover, and finished product quality. The new multipacker’s patented RoboWand wrapping feature can be positioned at any point in space above the conveyor and moved to exactly the right place to package a particular desired pack pattern. The RoboWand can be programmed to deal with packages of any size and to work at varying speeds to provide tighter and more exact wrapping.

www.standard-knapp.com • (617) 367-0100, ext.146