Ball valve actuator

Asahi/America has introduced the new Series 83A Electromni actuator for ball valves. The new Series 83A maintains the Series 83’s original look while improving on its quality, design and performance. The new actuator remains compact and reliable with the same signature blue cover and gray base, but now boasts a NEMA 4X type enclosure. The flanged cover and baseplate design with a full gasket Nitrile seal enhances sealing performance. Asahi/America Inc., Malden, MA, 781-321-5409, www.asahi-america.com

Peristaltic metering pump

Blue-White has re-engineered the junction box and connectors on its Flex-Pro A3 Peristaltic Metering Pump. With the Flex-Pro A3’s newly engineered terminal block – complete with color-coded overlays - making connections is simplified. Plus, the new junction box provides extra working room. There are no loose wires. The new terminal block board, located within the junction box, uses 11 pluggable terminal blocks. The color-coded overlay clearly identifies terminals and connections. Blue-White Industries, Huntington Beach, CA, 714-893-8529, www.bluwhite.com

Pressure control

The VARIOspeed™ VFD from CSI Controls is designed specifically for pressure control applications. As the flow and head conditions change in the pumping system, the VFD is able to automatically control the pump speed and maintain a constant discharge pressure. The desired set pressure is set using the VFD keypad. The pressure transducer measures the pump discharge pressure. The VFD is available from 5-150 hp @ 208-240V and 5- 250 hp @ 380-480V, single phase or three phase supply voltage. CSI Controls®, Ashland, OH, 800-363-5842, www.csicontrols.com

Solenoid valves

Assured Automation now offers the J Series Solenoid Valve for applications that require electrically operated valves. The valves feature a pilot assist design offering high flow rate with minimal pressure loss. These valves feature a spring return design that is Fail Open or Fail Close upon loss of electrical power. Cycle speed is fast, occurring in as little as 0.25 milliseconds in either direction. The pilot assist design only requires a 3 psi differential on either side of the valve. The valves are available in 2-way configurations, 3/8” to 2” with pressure ratings up to 225 PSI. Assured Automation, Clark, NJ, 800-899-0553, www.assuredautomation.com

Valve actuator

The new C27 actuator release from Cashco is the first of a new line of actuators the company plans to introduce. The new line can be coupled to any one of several body assemblies or valve body models. The C27 actuator offers higher bench ranges that allow for an increase in pressure drop capacities and an increase in flow capacities. Because the stem and yoke are shorter in the new actuator design, the valve assembly is also more compact. Cashco Inc., Ellsworth, KS, 785-472-4461, www.cashco.com

Stormwater chambers

Cultec has added internal manifold capability to its Recharger® 150 and Contactor® 100 subsurface stormwater chambers. This feature allows for design flexibility and also eliminates the need for fabricated pipe manifolds. The internal manifold is created by inserting a Cultec HVLV™ SFCx2 Feed Connector into the portal located on the sidewall of the stormwater chamber. Polyethylene liner is placed beneath the feed connector locations to prevent scouring and to provide a smooth surface upon which the stormwater may travel. Cultec, Brookfield, MA, 203-775-4416, www.cultec.com

Pressure control

Best Controls, a manufacturer of controllers and control panels for pumping applications, has introduced the new Model PC 4000 Controller. It is a dedicated controller for pressure control applications using variable frequency drives (VFDs). Typical applications include industrial and commercial booster pump controls. The controller can be configured for 1-4 pumps, offers PID control and has a 0-200 psi pressure transmitter. The controller features a graphic screen display with back-lighting and offers serial communication.Best Controls, Clearwater, FL, 800-349-1905, www.bestcontrolscompany.com

Rupture discs

Continental Disc has launched the new HPX™ and HPX Sanitary rupture discs. The discs are scored, reverse acting rupture discs that can be pressurized from full vacuum up to 90% or 95% of the rated (marked) burst pressure under normal operating conditions. The discs are differential pressure relief devices that provide an instantaneous full-open, non-reclosing design for protecting equipment, vessels, systems and people from overpressure conditions. Both rupture discs are versatile and offered in a wide range of burst pressures, materials and sizes. The sanitary rupture discs are designed specifically for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food and beverage industries. Continental Disc Corp., Liberty, MO, 816-792-1500, www.contdisc.com

Drive protection

Danfoss Drives has introduced the DrivePro-tection insurance program for its VLT® AQUA Variable Frequency Drives. The program covers the cost of damage from lightning strikes and other line anomalies, load anomalies, accidental exposure to moisture or corrosives, and accidental physical damage resulting from collision from the time of shipment from the Danfoss Drives factory. Coverage is available for new and installed drives for periods up through six years. Danfoss Drives, Milwaukee, WI, 800-621-8806, www.danfossdrives.com

Toroidal sensors

The Models S10 and S17 Universal Toroidal Sensors from Electro-Chemical Devices can measure multiple individual liquid parameters for industrial process and manufacturing operations. The sensors can measure pH, ORP, DO, resistivity and conductivity. They feature a small diameter configuration that can easily fit into existing installations. The Model S10 is an immersion or insertion sensor, and the Model S17 is a valve retractable sensor. Both have a 0.75” diameter PVDF body. The sensors feature a standard measurement range from 50mS to 1000mS. Electro-Chemical Devices, Irvine, CA, 949-336-6060, www.ecdi.com

Meter performance verification

Emerson Process Management now offers Smart Meter Verification technology for Micro Motion® Coriolis flow and density meters. The meter verification delivers complete, on-line verification of device performance, saving significant expense by reducing labor and outsourced calibration service costs while eliminating process interruption. With no need to remove the meter from the line or stop the process flow, the system – at the touch of a button or on a pre-determined schedule – delivers measurement integrity feedback in under two minutes. Emerson Process Management, www.emersonprocess.com

Water filters

Forsta has introduced a new line of low pressure automatic industrial water filters. The low pressure self-cleaning water filters range from 2”-30” with flow rates ranging from 15-20,000 gpm in a single filter housing. The Low Pressure Series point-of-suction backwash takes less than 16 seconds and uses less than 1% of the total flow per backwash without interrupting the main flow. Forsta Filters, Los Angeles, CA, 888-936-7782, www.forstafilters.com

Chlorine scales

The Chlor-Scale® from Force Flow allows users to accurately monitor how much chlorine or sulfur dioxide they are feeding from ton containers. The system also shows exactly how much chemical remains, helping prevent the costly mistake of returning partially full containers to a chemical supplier. The scale features a robotically welded box beam frame. It displays its weight information on either the Century hydraulic dial indicator, the advanced Wizard 4000 or the economical SOLO G2 digital indicator. Force Flow, Concord, CA, 800-893-6723, www.forceflow.com

In-line disintegrator

The Super Shredder® in-line disintegrator reduces tough solids directly in sludge or raw sewage lines. Its design provides a high level of open area to fluid flow, allowing for high flows with minimal headloss. The unit features a patented “spherical shredding” mechanism that cuts and shears tough sludge and sewage solids into fine bits. The cutters are constructed of hard faced stainless steel. Because of the spherical rotor design, the shredder has far fewer moving parts and requires much less maintenance than units with banks of cutter disks. Franklin Miller Inc., Livingston, NJ, 973-535-9200, www.franklinmiller.com

Water flow logger

The Water Flow Logger from Global Water is suited for flow data collection for applications such as inflow & infiltration studies, stormwater and wastewater collection systems, open channels, and a host of other gravity flow systems. Features include USB and Serial communication options; no confined space entry required for sensor deployment; programmable depth to flow conversion tables; and telemetry compatibility. The specially engineered, non-fouling water level sensor works in depths as shallow as ¾” and allows for deployment in manholes and other difficult to access areas without the need to enter the confined space. Global Water Instrumentation, Gold River, CA, 800-876-1172, www.globalw.com

Peracetic acid testing

Industrial Test Systems has announced its latest field test, WaterWorks™ Peracetic Acid (#480065) test strips. The test strips are a quick way to check water quality without the hassle of reagent drops or bulky test kits. This visual dip and read method takes only 32 seconds. Simply dip the strip into the sample for two seconds, shake and wait 10 seconds for color development and match the strip to the color blocks within 20 seconds. Industrial Test Systems, Rock Hill, SC, 800-861-9712, www.sensafe.com

Butterfly valve

Hayward Flow Control Systems’ new PoolMaster™ Butterfly Valves are suitable for commercial swimming pools, water treatment, irrigation, and many other applications. The valves feature a PVC body and disc with EPDM liner, are available in 2” - 8” sizes, are immune to electrolytic and galvanic corrosion, and contain no byproducts that can leach out and contaminate water and other sensitive fluids. The valves are constructed from a one piece body that incorporates fully supported flanged bolt holes to prevent stressing of the mating pipe flanges. Hayward Flow Control Systems, Clemmons, NC, 888-429-4635, www.haywardflowcontrol.com

Float sensors

Hermetic Switch, a designer and manufacturer of reed switches, proximity sensors, and other switch technologies, now offers a new series of liquid level sensors, also known as float sensors or fluid level sensors. The new PRX+1660 series is suited for use in liquid level monitoring applications in industrial, municipal, petrochemical, power generation, processing, and recreational markets. These sensors can be used for level sensing or monitoring of any fluid, limited only by the series’ material of construction (polyamide or polypropylene). These sensors require no electric power to function since they operate using a permanent magnet. Hermetic Switch, Chickasha, OK, 405-224-4046, www.hermeticswitch.com

Submersible level transmitter

The Nanolevel from Keller America is designed for use in level measurement applications where full scale ranges as low as only 4” of water. The ceramic capacitive sensor technology is proven to provide excellent resolution and long-term stability. Perfectly suited for pump control applications and monitoring levels in shallow tanks, weirs, and cooling towers, the sensor is compatible with any modern control systems accepting a 4–20 mA input. Keller America, 877-253-5537

Digital flow computer

Krohne has released its Summit FC8800 Digital Flow Computer with graphic display. The computer uses a modern processor with a fast ¼ second processing cycle. The flow computer uses one dedicated processor per I/O board. Internal operations are based on the time-tried Application Builder Software, and there is a removable, 2GB card to store data with enough capacity to last for years. For ease of operation/handling, a scroll-and-click navigation is employed, and the company has added a large color display with multi-color traffic light guidance and touch-screen operation. Krohne Inc., 800-356-9464, www.krohne.com/northamerica

Rotary lobe pumps

LobeStar Pumps, manufacturer of the LobeStar Rotary Lobe Pump, is changing its name to LobePro. The company provides engineered pumping solutions in difficult applications such as pumping sludge, slurries, corrosives and waste. The quick growth and acceptance of the company’s products in the global marketplace resulted in challenges in trademarking the LobeStar name throughout the world. LobePro Pumps, www.lobepro.com

Sanitary pumps

Moyno® Sanitary Pumps are suited for any application where bacteria and contamination must be avoided and/or frequent clean-up is required. Exclusive features include standard mechanical seals, and all 150 standard models meet 3A sanitary requirements with no modifications necessary. In addition, a combination close-coupled/open throat design is offered in a standard model. The pumps feature a quick disassembly design for simplified cleaning. They have no valves to clog or vapor lock. Moyno Inc., Springfield, OH, 877-486-6966, www.moyno.com

Drum screen

A new self-cleaning Rotary Drum Screen model 24 RDS 24 from Munson Machinery removes solid materials from waste streams at high rates. The unit contains a rotating cylinder that is 24” in diameter by 24” long, and is constructed of wedgewire screen. Effluent discharges from a head box, overflows a dam and flows onto the outside of the rotating cylinder, allowing water to pass through the wedgewire into the cylinder. Munson Machinery Co., 800-944-6644, www.munsonmachinery.com

Water quality monitoring

The Ultrameter II from Myron L has been redesigned to include an LSI/Hardness Calculator, Free Chlorine measurements and Bluetooth® data transfer. The instrument still offers dissolved solids measurements along with pH, ORP and temperature measurements. The hardness calculator is an analyzer that generates a Langelier Saturation Index value useful in determining how to modify hardness, pH or alkalinity to achieve balanced water. Myron L Co., Carlsbad, CA, 760-438-2021, www.myronl.com

Motor standards

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published MG 1-2009 Motors and Generators. MG 1 is the standard for practical information concerning performance, safety, testing, construction, and manufacture of alternating-current and direct-current motors and generators. The standard, which was last revised in 2007, is produced by NEMA’s Motor and Generator Section. MG 1 has been updated to include the latest in international motor efficiency requirements; the section revised the motor efficiency tables for 50 Hz products to reflect those of IEC IE Code as per IEC 60034-30. National Electrical Manufacturers Association, www.nema.org

Wet well pumping

The Well Commander System from OCV Control Valves can assist in compliance with regulations regarding pumping into some stormwater systems. The system can measure the wet well depth, decide if pumping is needed, then start the pump and control the rate and/or volume of water being pumped into the stormwater system. Options can be added to remotely control the process, such as to inhibit the operation during problem times and other scheduling functions. Digital interaction may be added, such as email or text messages regarding when the system is pumping, how much is being pumped and at what volume. OCV Control Valves, Tulsa, OK, 888-628-8258, www.controlvalves.com