New Products

Click here to enlarge imageSmoke BlowerSuperior Signal Company Inc. offers the 30-L smoke blower for inflow analysis of collection systems. The blower is designed to optimize dry smoke output. Performance enhancing features include a precision fluid injection orifice designed to minimize the chances of "overloading" the heating chamber. In addition, the heating chamber is insulated to retain heat and maximize smoke production.Superior Signal Company, Inc.Spotswood, NJTel: 732-251-0800Web: www.SuperiorSignal.com

Click here to enlarge imageLevel measurementGeorge Fischer has introduced the +GF+ Signet line of level sensing products, offered as a system solution for level measurement. The family includes the 2210 Ultrasonic Level Sensor, 2222 Magnetostrictive Level Sensor, 2450 Pressure Sensor, 2211/2212 Ultrasonic Point Level Sensor and the 8250 ProcessPro Level Transmitter. All of the company's continuous level sensors feature the new S3L™ (Signet Sensor Serial Link) digital interface, which allows for quick connection to the 8250 ProcessPro and future developments in instrumentation.George Fischer Inc.Tustin, CATel: 714-731-8800Web: us.piping.georgefischer.com

Click here to enlarge imageAccess doorThe Bilco Company's J-AL access door has been redesigned to enhance its durability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. The aluminum door, available in single or double leaf design, provides access to areas located underground or beneath/between floors in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, etc. Special anti-corrosion features of the new door include forged aluminum hinges, a 5086 aluminum cover plate, electrostatically coated compression springs and advanced composite spring housing assemblies.The Bilco CompanyNew Haven, CTTel: 203-934-6363Web: www.bilco.com

Click here to enlarge imageSecurity systemListed by Underwriters Laboratories as an anti-theft device and alarm system accessory, TRAC-Vault from Supra Products is an intelligent, electronic safe that stores several standard keys or magnetic card keys in a large capacity steel vault. The safe can be mounted to a surface or recessed into a wall and is only opened when activated by the TRACkey, a pager-sized electronic key.Supra ProductsSalem, ORTel: 800-394-5010Web: www.supra-products.com

Click here to enlarge imageWater quality probeIn-Situ has released the Multi Parameter Troll 9000 water quality probe. The lightweight probe uses the most current sensor and electronics technology. The probe features smart sensors, digital DO readings, and a single quick-calibration solution. The units are factory calibrated. The compact 1.75 in. diameter probes are offered in four versions, with options to monitor temperature, pressure, level, depth, DO, conductivity, pH, ORP, TDS, resistivity, salinity, nitrate, chloride, ammonium, ammonia and turbidity.In-Situ, Inc.Laramie, WYTel: 800-446-7488Web: www.In-Situ.com

Click here to enlarge imageValve actuatorThe Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell has introduced the HercuLine 11280S high torque (425 to 5,500 lb.-ft.) Smart Actuator, the newest addition to its HercuLine series. The 11280S features a microprocessor-based Enhanced Electronics Unit (EEU) and offers non-intrusive configuration, assignable relay outputs for remote alarming, and digital input for emergency override.Honeywell Sensing and ControlFreeport, ILTel: 800-784-3011Web: www.honeywell.com/sensing.

Click here to enlarge imageDigging chainDitch Witch offers the new Shark Chain II digging chain for cutting trenches. The chain features a rounded top plate that allows optimal placement of the cutting teeth with the addition of a rounded cleaning shoe on the back of every other digging station to enhance trench cleanout. These features help create a curved bottomed trench that helps cradle the pipe being installed. Additional features are larger chain rollers and a raised rivet design on the sidebar.Ditch Witch, The Charles Machine WorksPerry, OKTel: 800-654-6481Web: www.ditchwitch.com

Click here to enlarge imageBlower packageKaeser Compressors offers the new Omega Com-paK Plus. This complete package features the proprietary Omega Plus rotary tri-lobe blower in a compact, sound-dampening enclosure that reduces noise levels up to 20 dB(A). The unit has a small footprint and features pre-mounted accessories to ease maintenance and minimize installation costs.Kaeser CompressorsFredericksburg, VATel: 800-777-7873Web: www.kaeser.comManagement softwareGBA Master Series has released the software applications GBA Fleet Master™ and GBA Equipment Master™. These new programs complement the company's suite of software which includes applications for management of water distribution, sewer, storm water, street, and pavement systems. These new programs provide public works and water resources departments with a suite of asset management and maintenance programs. The new applications track associated attributes for vehicles and equipment, preventative maintenance (PM) needs based on time and usage, and historical information on work and PM including personnel, materials and equipment used.GBA Master Series, Inc.Kansas City, MOTel: 800-492-2468Web: www.gbamasterseries.com

Click here to enlarge imageMicro dosing pumpMicropump has released the new PS 80 variable-stroke, ceramic piston pump. The latest addition to the company's PS Series, the PS 80 micro-dosing pump provides precise fluid delivery with a valveless, sealless design. Featuring adjustable piston stroke, a stepper motor drive, and variable flow capabilities, the pumps achieve flow accuracy of better than 1%. With both the ceramic piston and cylinder constructed from inert materials, the pumps are compatible with a wide range of fluids.Micropump, Inc.Vancouver, WATel: 360-253-2008Web: www.micropump.com.Report-generation softwareNew report-generation software from H2O Software is designed to capture and integrate water quality or operational data that is entered manually or imported automatically from Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to prepare detailed reports. In addition to more than 30 preconfigured reports, the software can also be configured to produce reports customized to meet owners' specifications. The software uses three relational databases to monitor facility pumping and flow, chemical feed and water quality. From these and several supporting databases, the program produces detailed process and regulatory reports.H2O SoftwareGroton, MATel: 508-331-2550

Click here to enlarge imagePortable ultrasonic flowmeterPanametrics has released the TransPort® PT878 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter. Available features include a large liquid crystal display with electroluminescent backlight. One to four parameters can be displayed in split screens at one time.Panametrics, PCI Div.Waltham, MATel: 800-833-9438Web: www.panametrics.comSurge protectionMeter Treater has introduced the New TLT & DLT Series. The TLT Series provides secondary transient voltage surge suppression for Telco line protocols (per UL 497A). Units provide protection against transients that exceed the nominal operating voltage of Dial-Up, DDS, Dedicated/ Leased and T1 lines. The TLT Series installs in series with telephone lines to be protected, diverting harmful transient energies to ground while maintaining close clamping thresholds.Meter Treater, Inc.Lake Park, FLTel: 561) 845-2007Web: www.metertreater.com

Click here to enlarge imageWastewater treatmentThe Bio2Block system from FBC Technologies provides an efficient alternative to small communities with ammonia problems in their wastewater, even in cold-weather locations. The patented wastewater treatment system is designed on the submerged upflow fluidized bed reactor (SUFBR) concept. A pre-seasoned media bed is aerated by submerged fine-bubble aeration, using the "air lift" principle for circulation of organics, nutrients and dissolved oxygen.FBC TechnologiesPittsford, NYTel: 716-383-1360Automation systemsFoundation™ fieldbus offers users throughout the process industries the potential to significantly reduce installation, operations, and maintenance costs. Recent enhancements to Invensys' Foxboro I/A Series® automation system maximize these fieldbus benefits while minimizing the risk of implementing Foundation fieldbus in new or existing plants.Invensys/FoxboroFoxboro, MATel: 866-746-6477Web: www.foxboro.com