PARTICULATE SENSOR FOR CYCLONES

The manufacturer's model EM 70 particulate monitoring system is designed for cyclone overflow detection, chocking, and efficiency monitoring. The ability to operate reliably in a moist process makes the FilterSense particulate sensor ideal for cyclone filter outlet monitoring. The company's combination of induction sensing and a protected probe provides reliability and early warning of cyclone plugging. Communications include 4-20mA, Modbus and Ethernet, while a display and alarm relay contacts provide local interface. FilterSense, (+1) 978-927-4304
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FILTER BAG REMOVAL DEVICE

The company's new Grapoid reduces labor and bag replacement costs by providing easy removal of top-loading, snap-in pleated and felt bags in baghouses. Because of the bags' tight seal with the grid plate — required for leak-free operation — bag replacement/removal is normally time-consuming and labor-intensive and often causes damage to the bags, preventing their reuse. The device breaks the seal without effort, lessening stress and strain on maintenance workers and allowing a single worker to complete a task that formerly required two workers. It provides removal in about 10 seconds per bag and avoids damage to bags, so they may be reused. Bag removal with the Grapoid also eliminates bags being dropped into the hopper so there is no possibility of internal contamination of reused bags. The device is operated by a standard cordless drill, pneumatic wrench, or hand tool. The Grapoid is placed over the bag and the drill (or tool) is inserted into the connector on the Grapoid's top. When the drill's trigger is pulled, the Grapoid's jaws clinch around the bag, forcing it upward and free of the grid plate. For felt bags, one of the jaws is replaced by a special version that dimples the bag (inset photo). The Grapoid is available in two sizes, accommodating most known top removal pleated and felt bag sizes. Menardi, (+1) 800-321-3218
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EQUIPMENT TRACKER

This company has introduced a technology for tracking machinery use and service alerts continuously and in real time. This radio-based technology empowers managers to know what is being accomplished at every job site. The ST-500 Radio Service Tracker transmits the hours that each piece of equipment is in use, along with various service alerts, via radio frequency to an onsite radio tower. The tower interfaces with a hand-held PDA data collector, or directly to a computer. The equipment ID, hours, location, and service data is downloaded into a web report or computer program. The system operates continuously and there is no interruption of equipment operation. The system also works with all PDA data-collection capabilities, including fuel tracking, inspections, work orders, and equipment repair. Captured information can be integrated into back office management systems. OEM Data Delivery, (+1) 203-929-8431
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FILTER MEDIA

This HemiPleat high efficiency filter offers a MERV 15 efficiency rating, couple with up to twice the service life and half the pressure drop of standard dust collector cartridge filters, according to the maker. Available in filter sizes to fit any cartridge collector, the HemiPleat media is ideal for the capture of toxic and other ultra-fine dusts, and for applications where process air is recirculated downstream of the collector for energy savings. The filter combines the HemiPleat technology with a synthetic fine fiber media that yields a filtration efficiency of 99.999% on 0.5-micron particles or larger. A patent-pending design holds the pleats of the filter open, making virtually all media surface available for filtration. The design allows dust to eject readily from deep within the pleats during pulse cleaning. The cartridge also holds a larger volume of dust before requiring cleaning than filters with more tightly packed media. Farr Air Pollution Control, (+1) 800-479-6801
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