April 2020

GRAPHITE METALLIZING CORPORTATION, manufacturer of self-lubricating GRAPHALLOY bushing materials, has announced the availability of bearings and wear rings specifically designed for use in corrosive liquids. The company says GRAPHALLOY bearings are ideal for pumping most corrosive liquids including sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, chlorine water and caustics, the types of harsh chemicals that attack metals and this unique self- lubricating bearing material survives dry starts, flashing and loss of pumpage for prolonged periods without damage and allows immediate restarts which presents a challenge to plastic or polymer bearings. GRAPHALLOY Pump bearings are dimensionally stable, providing constant running clearances over wide temperature swings, supplied as finished pieces ready to install in an application. Also used as components for machinery and process equipment, GRAPHALLOY can be the solution to the toughest bearing, bushing, thrust washer, cam follower, or pillow block bearing design problem. Available in over 100 grades with specific properties that meet a wide range of engineering solutions and specifications. FDA accepted grades of GRAPHALLOY are available for use in food service equipment. NSF International has certified two grades of GRAPHALLOY material for use in municipal well pumps and water treatment plant applications. The company says GRAPHALLOY bearings have operated for over 20 years in some applications and standard designs are available but most GRAPHALLOY products are custom designed to the unique requirements of the specific application, Graphite Metallizing Corporation is ISO certified. t | 01636 672661 e | dennis.rawle@graphalloy.com w | www.graphalloy.com ENGIS has announced it has worked closely with ball valve manufacturers to develop a new lapping gel for severe service ball valve applications e.g. oil and gas production and petro- chemical refining. The company says benefits of the Engis LD diamond lapping Gel include longer cycle-time per application, (approximately twice the length of some compounds) resulting in less downtime and faster lap rates, which can reduce overall lapping time by up to 30-40%. Less pressure is required, reducing scratching and operator fatigue, resulting in reduced scrappage, while test stand failures are significantly reduced - to near zero in some instances. Engis Gels contain specially controlled diamond particles, micronized in Engis laboratories, whereas some conventional lapping compounds incorporate rogue abrasive particles resulting in surface scratches, compromising the zero-leak goal. t | 01491 411117 e | sales@engis.uk.com w | www.engis.com SICK has announced it has extended its portfolio of industrial instruments with the SICK T-Easic FTS, a thermal flow switch designed as an easy, cost-saving answer to detecting liquid flow in pipes, for example in pumps, machine tool lubrication or industrial cleaning systems. SICK says combining both flow and temperature measurement in one IO-Link enabled sensor, the SICK T- Easic is available in a choice of IP67 industrial or IP69ihygienic stainless-steel versions.said to be ideal for use with water or oil-based liquids, the T-Easic can be set up to work with almost any media and is suitable for use with process temperatures between 40°C and 150°C and pressures up to 100 bar. t | 01727 831121 e | andrea.hornby@sick.co.uk. w | www.sick.co.uk Thermal flow switch ENDRESS+HAUSER reports its vibronic level instrument FTL51B reliably detects the level of liquids in storage tanks, containers and pipes – but it also provides proof test, verification and IIoT functionality. The company says the Liquiphant FTL51B can be used in all types of liquids as its vibronic sensor is not affected by changing media properties, flow, turbulence, gas bubbles, foam, vibration or build-up. It works in process temperatures of -58 to 302°F (-50 to 150°C) and pressures up to 1450 psi (100 bar). It can be used in SIL2 and SIL3 hazardous locations and has built-in automatic maintenance and verification functions. The device can perform its own proof test, which can be activated remotely at a control system or locally via the device. The proof test diagnoses the sensor for corrosion and build- up, and ensures the entire instrument is operating properly. Verification can be activated either manually or automatically via Endress+Hauser’s Heartbeat Technology, providing a verification report required by various regulatory agencies. Access via Bluetooth technology and a mobile device – such as a smartphone – allows the user to identify each device, commission it, check the status, start a proof test and download verification documentation. Bluetooth has a range of 33 ft, allowing a technician to access Liquiphant instruments installed in hard- to-reach locations, such as at the top of tanks. t | 0161 286 5050. w | www.uk.endress.com/FTL51B New lapping gel Corrosion resistant bearings & wear rings 30 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk April 2020 Process, Controls & Plant Liquiphant ready for Industry 4.0