New Products and Literature: First Quarter, 2008
SGR
Staff Writer
Specialty Gas Report
Product of the Month
Novel Inlet Valve Transforms Single-Inlet Cylinders Into Flow-Through Type
E. F. Britten has developed a novel inlet valve arrangement for its single-inlet cylinders that allows the cylinder to act as a flow-through type, with the same advantages as that of a double-ended sample cylinder.
The valve package is available in brass or 316 stainless steel, and can be fitted to most of the company’s low-pressure, flat bottom cylinders, which range in size from 16 in3 to 145 in3.
www.efbritten.com
New Products
New In-Line Process Hydrogen Monitor
Real time, in-line monitoring for process optimization is achieved through the use of the new Series Hy-Optima 700 hydrogen-specific process monitor from H2scan. It is ideal for hydrogen production and petrochemical applications in which real time measurements of hydrogen are required to increase process plant efficiencies, improve diagnostics, and enhance maintenance management, translating into higher profitability. The monitor operates in multiple background gases, with or without O2, in humidity and process gas streams with gas temperatures up to 100 C.
www.h2scan.com
New Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detector for Petrochem
Gassonic A/S has launched a new ultrasonic gas leak detector to supplement the line of detectors for applications onshore and off-shorein the petrochemical industries. The new detector, The Gassonic 1701, is a portable test and calibration unit that is used for maintenance of the Gassonic ultrasonic gas leak detectors. Also, it may be used for field calibration of the Gassonic Observer and Surveyor models. Its operation is based on microphone technology designed for corrosive environments and extreme weather conditions. It features an output of 4-20 mA, a wide dynamic range, and a visual LED indicator. It can be retrofitted with Gassonic MM0100 installations. It is ATEX and IECEx certified. The Gassonic 1701 emits a calibrated acoustic “testsound” in increasing levels. When the unit reaches an ultrasonic sound level the dB level is displayed.
www.gassonic.com
Nitrogen Generators Yield Gas At The Press of a Button
Nitrogen can be generated at the press of a button from generators offered by domnick hunter. Dubbed Maxigas, the series includes generators that are virtually maintenance free, with gas supplied, on-demand 24 hours a day. The Maxigas systems deliver nitrogen purity from five percent to 10ppm oxygen content as standard. Compact in design, these units have a small footprint, and will fit through a standard doorway.
www.domnickhunter.com
Trace Nitrogen in Argon Analyzer Offers New Capability
GOW-MAC Instrument Company has introduced its new Series 1200 Gas Analyzer that measures trace amounts of nitrogen in argon. Three instrument selections are offered, each with a different analytical range: Model 1200-A for 0-2/0-20 ppm; Model 1200-B for 0-20/0-200 ppm, and a more recent offering, the Model 1200-C for 0-10/0-100 ppm. Detection is based on spectral emission of argon plasma. High signal gain and improved noise rejection give the Series 1200 a guaranteed sensitivity of 10 parts-per-billion (ppb) for nitrogen.
Engineered as arugged, low cost, low maintenance instrument, the Series 1200 analyzer is simple to operate. No valves, carrier gas, or radioactive source is required. Features include a non-depleting cell for extended operation; on-line, continuous trending of nitrogen concentration, with no need for sample injection or separation columns; exposure to atmosphere or high impurity concentrations that does not result in damage to the analytical cell; rapid recovery that is enhanced by a unique detector design (the detector utilizes a patented electro-optical modulation for eliminating unwanted noise and drift, and which generates a modulated signal without the use of a mechanical chopper); and over-range protection that eliminates the possibility of false readings caused by high impurity plasma quenching.
Relevant applications include air separation plants, argon purification plants, cryogenic truck loading stations, specialty gas laboratories, process control, new line certification, steel manufacturing, chemical plants, gas management/monitoring systems, quality control for truck fills and gas cylinders, welding gas management, and semiconductor manufacturing.
www.gow-mac.com
Cylinder Outlet Valve is Removable
Ceodeux S.A. Puretec offers the D995 Removable Outlet Cylinder Valve, which is delivered already assembled for use by gas companies and gas fillers. The replaceable outlet valve offers a solution to the problem of damaged outlets. The new valve outletcan be removed and replaced with a new outlet to reduce costs incurred from blowing down the cylinder, possible loss of product, and labor. Tamper-evident bolts secure the outlet to the valve body to ensure that replacement is done by qualified personnel. The outlet connection features a double-seal for extra safety, with the primary seal available in a selection of materials, based on gas compatibility. Also, the outlets on the valve are connection-specific so that only a part with the same connection number can be replaced onto the valve body.
www.ceodeux.com
Cryofab Expands Facility
Cryofab, Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., has expanded its lines of parts and services to include the manufacture and service of cryogenic equipment and accessories, including custom, as well as standard fabrications. Customization makes it possible to offer ASME, DOT, ANSI, IATA, and ADR products. The company’s in-house engineering has expanded into product development for OEM and private-label fabrication for both prototype and production runs. Manufacturing capabilities include double-wall vacuum vessels, tanks, containers, chambers, and pressure vessels.
www.cryofab.com
New Mass Flow Meters Test Fuel Cells and Other Applications
The 400 Series Mass Flow Meters, developed by Teledyne Instruments, provide reliable, repeatable and accurate gas flow rate measurements compared to volumetric methods, such as rotometers and turbine meters.
Applications include: industrial gas distribution, fuel cell testing, pharmaceutical production, and secondary calibration reference. Mass flow measurements use the density of the gas to translate mass flow units to units of familiar volumetric terms; however, the measurements are still mass units and do not change with temperature and pressure changes. This is achieved by referencing just one specific temperature and one specific pressure. Features: plus or minus 0.5 percent of reading, plus 0.2 percent of full scale; a built-in totalizer; analog and digital output; and an industrial ethernet cable.
www.teledyne-ai.com
MOFS Self-Contained and Portable Gas Fill Plant Reduces Cylinder Fill Costs
Cryogenic Industries has introduced its new Medical Oxygen Filling System (MOFS), which fills high-pressure gas cylinders in this safe, reliable, compact and cost-effective liquid-to-gas supply system. The three-ft wide by six-ft high MOFS package utilizes a submersed liquid-togaspump with a five-hp electric motor drive that sends liquid into the vaporizer and out to the cylinder manifold or other supply application. The MOFS delivers oxygen, nitrogen, or argon at up to 1.5 gpm at 2,500 psi. The system also includes a vaporizer, start/stop panel, and vacuum pump in its compact frame. The Cryogenic Industries MOFS can be used with liquid cylinders, microbulk, or customer station liquid product supplies. It is ideal for filling Medical D/E cylinders, as well as argon or nitrogen cylinders for small fill plant applications. These systems reduce costs by reducing cylinder transportation and cylinder inventories in remote geographic locations. Distributors can lease these systems to end-users and provide a complete customer gas supply system.
www.cryoindservice.com
Hydrogen Leak Detector Gives Fast Reading With Ease
Offered by HY-ALERTA, the Model500 Handheld Hydrogen Leak Detector locates and identifies hydrogen leaks quickly, with a response time of less than 30 seconds, using two sensing elements on the same semiconductor die. Hydrogen leaks as low as 15ppm are detected, and the instrument will not saturate or be destroyed when detecting concentrations of hydrogen up to 100 percent. A flexible cable allows the sensor probe to easily access all potential leak sources. No peripheral equipment is required.
www.h2scan.com
Mini Sniffer Series of Gas Detectors Has Response Time Down to Two Seconds
A series of Mini Gas Sniffer, offered by Eurotron, are highly sensitive devices, with an LED scale and beeper. During operation a “confidence” beep is continuously present to assure the operator of the active safety surveillance. The gas concentration is marked using a 5 red LED bar and a proportional frequency buzzer, The Mini CO Sniffer is a hand-held, accurate, highly sensitive tester with LED scale and beeper to monitor the ambient concentration of CO for personal. It detects CO down toeight ppm within 30 seconds. The Mini GAS Sniffer is a rugged, highly sensitive tester with an LED scale and beeper to effectively pinpoint small leaks of gaseous Hydrocarbon fuels from piping or appliances. Inaccessible points can be reach with a flexible probe. It detects many gases, such as methane, butane, and propane, down to 40ppm, with a response time of two seconds. The Mini Refrigerant Sniffer is a rugged, sensitive, easy to use instrument for gas leak detection in refrigerant circuits and appliances. Inaccessible points can be reach with eight-inch-long flexible probe. It detects CFC, HFC, HCFC down to 20ppm, with a response time of two seconds.
www.einstrumentsgroup.com
New Total Organic Carbon Analyzers for Process And Environmental Compliance
The Series 6700 of instruments, available from Teledyne Instruments, includes a complete range of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) methods of measurement: UV/heated persulfate, ozone/hydroxyl radical, combustion, and ultrapure. An infrared CO2 analyzer is the heart of each type. It provides specific, interference-free CO2 detection, has no moving parts, and is simple to access and service. Each configuration is available with an optional Microsoft Windows-based computer with touch screen control. The UV/heated persulfate method is ideal for low parts-per-million to moderate concentrations of salt-free samples, and is preferred for most applications. The ozone/hydroxyl radical method is ideal for low to high levels of TOC analysis of samples that are difficult to oxidize or are found in undiluted acids or industrial salts exceeding 26 percent. The combustion method is most effective for difficult to oxidize or high TOC concentration samples.
www.teledyne-ai.com
New Vacuum Pump Solves Particulate Emission Problem
The XtraDry vacuum pump, offered by Pfeiffer Vacuum, is ideally suited for all medium-vacuum applications down to 10-1 mbar that are required to pump dry, inert, and nonreactive gases. The new pump can be operated as either a stand-alone pump or as a backing pump for turbo-pumpsand pumping stations. The XtraDry operates free of hydrocarbons and particulate matter. This avoids contaminating the process or the environment. Fields of application range from analytical systems to various industrial applications. A specially designed seal prevents gas back-streaming within the pumping system. This enables gases to be pumped regardless of their molecular weight. An automatic standby mode reduces the speed requirements of the pump by more than 30 percent during operation at its ultimate pressure.
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
New Point-Of-Use Panels Provide Final Pressure Control in Specialty Gas Distribution Systems
Series 53-54 Panels, new series of modular panels for use with ultra highpurity instrumentation or process gas control systems has been introduced by CONCOA. These panel systems, which are ideal for pressure and flow control at point of use in specialty gas applications, provide final pressurecontrol in gas distribution systems. Applications include laboratory, bulkgas distribution, gas/liquid chromatography, EPA protocol standards; high-purity carrier gas; zero, span, and calibration gases; and high-purity chamber pressurization, liquefied hydrocarbon and cryogenic gas control.
The panel systems can be configured with one through four regulators that can be mounted on modular 308 stainless steel panels. The gas distribution systems are available with 445 stainless steel or 435 brass bar stock regulators, while the 53 Series features CONCOA’s 327 stainless steel or 307 chrome-plated brass bar stock regulators. Each regulator includes a diffusion-resistant diaphragm shut-off valve on the outlet of the regulator that ensures positive gas supply shut-off and maintains the purity of instrumentation or process gases.
www.concoa.com
New Field Portable Gas Standards Generator Introduced
The Field Portable Gas StandardsGenerators, available from Kin-Tek, are instrument systems that use the company’s Trace Source Disposable Permeation Tubes to deliver calibration standards directly to sensors and detectors. Designated Span Chek Portable Gas Standards Generator, these instruments provide the temperature controlled environment and dilution air for the disposable permeation tubes. Concentration levels achieved are in ppm levels, with a concentration range of 3:1 . They are ideal for applications that require validation of sensors and detectors for many gases, including H2S, Cl2, NH3, HF, HCl, HCN, NO2, and SO2
www.kin-tek.com
High Frequency Discharge Ionization Detector in Helium
The HEI2 Detector, offered by Cosa Instrument, detects the ionization current produced by ionized molecules by a single high frequency discharge within the detector (HF plasma), resulting in a high energy photon emission (24.5eV). This emission ionizes all gases within the cell with the exception of Helium. The detector is ideal for measuring and controlling impurities in Helium (H2, O2 + Ar, N2,CH4. CO, and CO2). It may also be applied to measure and control impurities in other gases, including hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
The flame ionization detector is mainly composed of a flame ionization detector that is placed in a temperature regulated chamber to detect traces of hydrocarbons. Coupled with a methanizer, it also detects traces of CO and CO2. The combustion of hydrogen and synthetic air creates a flame in which organic components contained in the gas to be analyzed are burned off. When burning, these components produce ions that are collected by an electrode. The very weak current obtained in this way is amplified in an electrometer with high gain and directed to a recording system. A polarization electrode is connected on the level of the nozzle and the adjustable collecting electrode makes it possible to achieve the best results.
The main advantage of the HE12 detector is that the photoionized discharge is achieved without any radioactive emission and without excessive voltage being applied to the cell. Another important characteristic of the HE12 is that the detector operates on only one gas. This one gas is used as the carrier, the flushing gas, and the purging gas. This gas can also serve to purge and clean all valves.
www.cosa-instrument.com
Portable Gas Standards Generating Station
The Span Lab Cal Cart, introduced by Kin?Tek Laboratories, Inc., integrates the elements of a gas standards generating system for creating complex, trace concentration mixtures into a convenient, roll-around unit that can be easily moved between various analyzer stations. A system with up to six modules can be installed in the cart, together with supporting dilution gas cylinders. Internal battery powerminimizes the time required for moving and start-up at each analyzer station. NIST traceable permeation tubes are used to dispense the analyte vapors for blending ppm and ppb mixtures. The Cal Cart can be configured with up to six independently controlled permeation ovens to generate complex mixtures, or to have several different span mixtures instantly available. Additional features, such as secondary dilution, permit a wide range of concentrations from a single permeation tube. Options include humidification of the final mixture to simulate ambient air. The system can be used with more than 400 different compounds. The Cal Cart is ruggedly constructed for industrial service. It is made of polypropylene and metal surfaces are epoxy powder coated, so it is suitable for service even in clean room facilities. Typical application areas include calibration for sulfur and oxygenate compounds in olefins production, calibration for contaminants in food grade CO2, and calibration for airborne molecular contaminants in semiconductor fabrication.
www.kin-tek.com
Stack Gas Oxygen Analyzer Measures Excess Oxygen To Improve Energy Efficiency
Zircomat Oxygen Detectors, available from COSA Instrument Corp, are installed in power plants, refinery process heaters, blast furnaces, coke ovens, incinerators, small boilers, and furnace installations to achieve energy savings. A sample gas fed into the Zircomat detector is diffused to protect the sensor from exposure to sample gas contaminants, and a built-in verification port exposes the sensor to calibration gas. Calibrations can be performed manually or automatically at user programmable intervals.
The Zircomat transmitter, housed in a weatherproof enclosure, receives its signal through a cable that is terminated at the detector. Oxygen concentrations are displayed on a large three-digit LED display. Alarm conditions and operating mode are indicated by three LEDs. A second LCD displays additional information and for interactive setup of the instrument through a keypad.
The measurement range of the transmitter is programmable from zero to two percent v) oxygen to zero to fifty percent (v) oxygen in steps of 0.5 percent (v). The 4-20mA output signal is linear over the selected range and can be placed on hold for calibration and blowdown cycles. The blowdown, calibration, zero and span reference gas values are user programmable and are stored in nonvolatile memory.
The oxygen analyzer utilizes a unique probe measurement concept. Gas sample flow is deflected to the base of the probe where the detector is installed. The flow deflection is caused by one of two means—by a specially designed flow guide tube that takes advantage of the pressure of the stack or by an eductor system that utilizes a continuous small flow of compressed air. In either case, the probe remains in the stack while the detector can be replaced external of the stack.
www.cosaic.com
New Gas Blender Mixes Shielding Gases On-Site
CONCOA has introduced a new, easy-to-use blender that enables users to create precise custom-blended gas mixtures on site for GMAW (MIG) industrial welding applications. Called BlendMaster 655 Series, the gas blending system increases productivity by eliminating cylinder handling. The blender provides up to 850 scfh at delivery pressures from 10 to 45 psig,at zero to 10 percent blend adjustability for argon-oxygen gases. By utilizing pure argon and oxygen, the BlendMaster enhances quality by maintaining a plus or minus .5 percent accuracy, thus eliminating the stratification of high-pressure cylinders in storage. A CONCOA technology, called EquiBlen, permits full flow regardless of the mix or blend ratio, a contrast to fixed-orifice technology. A balanced stemseat inlet regulator minimize inlet pressure fluctuations to stabilize the mix.
The BlendMaster 655 is also compatible with a wide variety of cryogenic supply sources, such as liquid cans, micro-bulk, and bulk gas supply systems. The low inlet pressure range ensures accurate mixing even while supply sources are being filled. Aldo, an optional low-pressure remote alarm can be integrated with other building systems through a contact interface to provide a higher level of systems integration. The BlendMaster 655 is offered as either a wall- or floor-mounted unit for installation and maintenance flexibility. A lockable enclosure ensures process control, and an integral line regulator supports flowmeters, regulators, and flowmeter installations. Other options include a continuous binary analyzer for single- or multiple-gas types. Power requirements are 100 to 220 volts ac, and ambient atmosphere and gas supply temperature requirements are 32F to 100F (zero to 38C).
www.concoa.com
Fixed Orifice and Variable Orifice Flow Switches for Pressures to 5,000 psig
Available from Orange Research Incorporated, a line of fixed or variable set point flow switches can be applied to control processes or initiate high/low alarms or indicators in applications involving gasline pressures from 1,000 psig to 5,000 psig. The adjustable flow switches are available with optional dials and can be installed vertically or horizontally. The fixed-orifice design is for gas applications from 1.5 to 5 scfm, and variable-orifice types for higher pressures, from zero to one through zero to 30 gpm/1.5 to 10 through 1 to 100 scfm. The flow switches are available with solid brass or stainless steel pistons and pressure bodies, as well as stainless steel springs for long-term operation at up to 1,000 psig where shock and vibration are common. They incorporate adjustable, hermetically sealed reed switches, and are supplied with or without enclosures, depending on model.
www.orangeresearch.com
New Compact Pressure Transducer Series
Gems Sensors & Controls manufacturer of pressure and flow sensors, now has available two new products, the Series 3100 and Series 3200 pressure transducers. The 3100/3200 Series has an all-stainless-steel construction,less than one-inch in diameter, and just over one ounce in weight. The transducers deliver pressure sensing ranges from zero to 30,000 psi, with various outputs and pressure ports, and can withstand excessive shock and vibration. Also, the new products have good temperature stability. The 3100/3200 series delivers an output signal for both temperature and pressure, providing full scale accuracy of 0.25 percent, and long term drift limited to just 0.1 percent over the full scale per year. The 3100/3200 Series transducers are available in voltage, current, or ratiometric output versions and a wide selection of electrical and mechanical connectors, pressure fittings, and mating connectors.
www.GemsSensors.com
Heating and Insulation Jackets for Gas Cylinders Prevent Condensation
A new series of AGCJ Series Cylinder Heating Jackets Cylinder Heating Jackets, is currently available from Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment. The new jackets heat and insulate cylinders to prevent gases from condensing inside the cylinder. These cylinder jackets are recommended for use with hydrocarbon mixtures and other condensable gases to protect against inaccurate calibration and process control when cylinders are used in cold environments. ASGE jackets may be used to maintain cylinders at 60F in ZeroF ambient temperatures, or to heat cylinders up to 120F in 70F ambient temperatures. They are constructed of materials approved by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for Class I, Division 2, Group B, C and D hazardous locations.
www.asge-online.com
Flashback Arrestors Protect Against Reverse Gas Flow
A large surface area flame arrestor, Model F53N-ES, is now available from Witt- Gasetechnik. These safety devices, constructed of stainless steel, are installed to protect gas cylinders and pipeline outlet points (hoses and any equipment) against dangerous reverse gas flow and flashbacks by extinguishing any dangerous flashback entering the device in any direction.A temperature sensitive cut-off valve extinguishes sustained flashbacks long before the internal temperature of the arrestor reaches a dangerous level. A spring-loaded, non-return valve prevents slow or sudden reverse gas flow that could result in the formation of an explosive mixture in the gas supply. A filter at the gas inlet protects the arrestor against dirt contamination, extending the service life. They are also ideal for use with corrosive gases in the chemical industry, process technology, and in the laboratory areas. Maximum ambient / working temperature is 70F. The new flash arrestors are company certified according to ISO 9001:2000 and IS014001.
www.wittgas.com
Ultrasonic Coating and Wall Thickness Gauge Even Measures Underwater
The new Check-Line TI-25M Wall Thickness Gauge is used to measure wall thickness and the extent of corrosion of all metals, ceramics, glass and most rigid plastics—from only one side. The new gauge, offered by Electromatic Equipment Co. can be used in a single-thickness reading mode or in a scan mode, in which the probe is dragged over a large measuring area. The minimum thickness reading recorded during the “scan” is displayed. The probe is waterproof and can be operated submerged in water. When switched to a pulse-echo mode, the probe automatically measures the wall thickness only, enabling the user to locate the finest corrosion and pitting— without removing the coating.
www.checkline.com
New Mini-Compressors For High-Pressure Pure Air Generators.
Available from HiPPAGs, a new line of compact, lightweight electricallypowered pure air compressors is available for on-board military platforms. These compressors are a direct replacement for rechargeable gas bottles. Applications include cooling of infrared seekers for missiles, such as ASRAAM, IRIS-T and Sidewinder, and for support of pneumatic weapon ejection systems. These compressors have operational and logistics advantages compared to rechargeable gas bottles. More than 3,000 HiPPAGs have been delivered for defence applications worldwide.
www.ultra-pas.com
Dry Vacuum Pump For Non-Hazardous Applications
A completely dry, lubricant free vacuum pump with vapor handling, Model XDC35i, is now available from Edwards. Designed for non-hazardous applications, the new vacuum pump provides a clean, dry vacuum that is totally free of lubricants. Its bearings are isolated from the vacuum environment; there are no bearings, grease or oil under vacuum and no bearing purge is required. A controllable gas ballast is standard, making it suitable for pumping vapors. Even small quantities of condensed liquid are easily handled. The XDS35i uses a scroll mechanism, and the pump is driven from a single-phase power with an onboard inverter to control the motor speed, ensuring constant pumping speed.
www.edwardsvacuum.com
Five-Second Leak Detector Fluids Effective to Minus 55F
A line of leak detector fluids, available from Winton Products, are used for detecting leaks in pipe joints, tube connections, tanks or any systemunder gas or air pressure. They are very easy to use, and can be applied to a surface to be tested with a brush or dauber, squirted on with a squeeze bottle, or sprayed with a trigger sprayer. Small leaks form a white foam in 5 to 60 seconds. Large leaks form large bubbles almost instantly. The fluid are available in a wide size range of fluids—from four-squeeze bottles to 55-gallon drums.
Specially formulated chemical type leak detection fluids are available for locating leaks in pressurized gas and air systems, except oxygen, in temperatures above freezing. Type CG fluids are applied to detect leaks in testing lines, cylinders, and tanks carrying pure oxygen and compressed gases. The fluids are compatible with oxygen, either high- or low-pressure, as well as other gases. Extra Low-Temp leak testing fluids are the most effective chemical type for finding air and gas leaks at temperatures down to minus 55 F.
www.wintonproducts.com
Improved Chemistry-Hybrid Vacuum Pump Offered
The RC6 Chemistry-HYBRID, offered by BrandTech Scientific, Inc., is an improved version of the company’s vacuum pump that combines rotary vane and diaphragm vacuum pump technology to support freezedrying,molecular distillation, and other applications in the fine vacuum range with dramatically reduced service demands. The RC6 achieves an ultimate vacuum of 4x10-4 mbar with a free air capacity of 4.1 cfm, making it an ideal choice for laboratory fine-vacuum applications, such as freeze-drying and molecular distillation. The RC6, a chemistry-design diaphragm pump is used to back the rotary vane pump. This arrangement keeps the pump oil under vacuum and reduces oil changes by up to 90 percent, compared to traditional rotary vane pumps. A vacuum gauge at the pump outlet provides visual confirmation. Bi-weekly oil changes can be reduced to semi-annual or even annual changes. The improved model vacuum pump has a restriction-free, high-flow inlet that ensures high flow rates under vacuum. Also, the vacuum pump is equipped with an integrated oil-mist filter.
www.brandtech.com
New Atmospheric CO2 Plasma For Surface Treating
Enercon has introduced its new Dyne-AMite IT CO2 Plasma to its product line. This new technology provides superior surface treatmentto improve adhesion on a wide variety of materials. The use of gas and/or liquidphase carbon dioxide (CO2) with atmospheric plasma discharge surface pretreatment technology can remove micron and sub-micron particulates and hydrocarbon-based contaminations on plastics and metals. The combination of CO2 with atmospheric plasma ion bombardment discharges significantly increases the surface tension of base substrates, as opposed to the use of “snow” cleaning processes alone. Bonding strength of adhesives is vastly improved with this approach. Application of this technology is suitable for either initial or final cleaning, and for numerous critical and non-critical cleaning applications in the semiconductor, disk drive, research, aerospace, military, surface science, surface analysis, optical, medical, automotive, analytical instrument, and manufacturing communities.
www.enercon.com
Hydrogen Generator Offers Alternative to Cylinder Gases in Laboratories
Hydrogen generators, available from Restek, produce99.9995 percent pure hydrogen for application in gas chromatographs. Input to the generatoris deionized water to generate the ultra-pure, high-pressure hydrogen for several weeks of continuous operation. Generators have an output of up to 510cc/minute—sufficient to supply high-purity hydrogen for several GC-FID systems. A Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) cell eliminates the need for liquid electrolytes.
The Model PEM Parker Balston units are said to require only several minutes per year of maintenance. Engineered for safety, these generators contain a builtin sensing circuit that shuts down the generator automatically should a hydrogen leak be detected. Also included is a water management system and control circuitry to maximize uptime. An indicator light provides an at-a-glance status and water level monitoring. Based on cylinder gas savings alone, a hydrogen generator pays for itself within two years.
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Specialty Gas Regulators For Handling Gases with Purities Up To Five Nines
A new line of specialty gas regulators is now available from Smith Equipment. The Silverline Series includes regulators for general-purpose, high-purity,high-purity analytical, corrosionresistant, and special-purpose applications. Specialty gas regulators can be applied for handling purity levels of up to 99.999 percent. The company’s Sure Seat technology—a filtered seat encapsulated within a single-piece cartridge—ensures positive seating and an overall clean gas flow. A one-piece design permits quick and easy replacement, provides good leak resistance, and allows only pure gas to flow through the outlet. The gas regulators are available with a variety of CGA inlet connections, outlet valves, and outlet pressure options with more than 10,000 different configurations possible. Stainless-steel or nickel-plated brass surfaces are offered for corrosive and noncorrosive gases. The units are manufactured to exacting standards and are 100 percent tested with helium for added leak integrity.
www.smithequipment.com
Single Toxic Gas Monitor Offers Quick Response
The SC-01 single toxic gas monitor, available from RKI Instruments, Inc., remotely detects ammonia, arsine, carbon monoxide, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, phosphine, or sulfur dioxide, depending on which configuration is ordered. Sensor calibrationremains constant, regardless of which gas sensor is used. The unit weighs only 7.6 ounces. An extender cable makes it possible to at tach the sensor to the end of a 10-ft cable for remote monitoring and quick response. A large LCD display shows the gas reading, battery level, and current time, and will automatically backlight when an alarm condition occurs. Standard alarm types include vibration, visual, and audible alarms that can be set to latching or selfresetting. The SC-01 is logs data as a standard feature.
www.rkiinstruments.com
New High-Vacuum Pump Works Against Atmosphere
With its performance and compact design, the new OnTool Booster vacuum pump, offered by Pfeiffer-Vacuum, is characterized by an extremely high pumping speed of 130 m3/h and an ultimate pressure of lessthan 1 x 10-5 mbar. In the past, a combination of high-vacuum pump and backing pump was required for many applications. Since the OnTool Booster works against atmosphere, a backing pump is no longer required. This saves space and cost. Its compact design permits the pump to be connected directly to the tool (e.g. load-lock or transfer chamber). The OnTool Booster is ideal for clean applications in coating, the semiconductor industry, and research and development —without any particles, corrosive gases or condensation. It can be employed in a wide variety of applications, either as a stand-alone pump or as a backing pump for turbopumps.
www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
New Stable Optical Oxygen Sensors and Instrumentation
TauTheta Instruments LLC has introduced its new Stable Optical Oxygen System and the optical oxygen sensor that accuratelymeasures oxygen in gases and liquids. Oxygen, dissolved Oxygen, temperature, and barometric pressure. Applications include process control, packaging, cell culture monitoring, water quality analysis, enzyme and drug screening, and food and beverage process control. Named RuggedO2 Oxygen Sensors, the new instruments have luminescent oxygen sensors that optimizes performance and stability while minimizing maintenance and calibration associated with traditional polarographic and galvanic oxygen monitoring technologies. The TauTheta optical oxygen sensors have temperature compensating circuitry that reduces power consumption.
www.tautheta.com
In-Situ NOx/O2 Monitor Balances Burner Combustion
A direct-installation, in-situ gas analyzer, called the INM-700 Monitor, employs a ceramic filter diffuser and zirconium oxide sensor to effectively control inlet SCR in coal-fired power generation plants. Available fromHoriba, the monitor measures NOx to balance burner combustion and tune boiler plant operations. Air cooled, nonextractive measurements are taken near the combustion point in the furnace for compliance strategies utilizing combustion modification techniques. The zirconium oxide sensor, placed directly in the gas stream, eliminates the need for an extraction process for sample collection, and results in lower maintenance. The INM_700 is ideal for inlet SCR control, NOX measurements, and burner balancing/combustion tuning in boiler plant operations.
www.environ.hii.horiba.com/
GC Chaser Offered for Oven Cool-Down Applications
The GC Chaser, offered by Zip Scientific, is a fast oven cool-down device that increases sample throughput and productivity. It features a simple rugged design that seamlessly integrates into existing GCs. Cool-down times are reduced by augmenting normal oven ventilation; therefore, no liquid coolants or consumables are required. Methods do not need to be re-validated because the time savings are not gained during the separation. There is no operating software and the system is completely and automatically synchronized with the GC oven. The GC Chaser can be mounted behind the GC or placed nearby and connected with flexible aluminum ductwork.
www.zipsci.com
New Software Provides Functionality for End-to-End Tracking of Cylinder Gas in Inventory
ChemSW, Inc. has released new functionality that enables users of CISPro Global and CISPro Live Chemical Inventory Systems to perform real-time tracking of cylinder gas in inventory, providing complete continuous accountability of all cylinders any time, anywhere. Now, all inventory can be managed in the same inventory system, from chemicals, biologicals, instruments, and supplies to compressed cylinder gasses.
Using the bar code identification on the manufacturer’s label or ID tag, along with CISPro’s tracking number, CISPro captures the cylinder data into a web-based database. Once in theCISPro database, users can check the status and location of any cylinder with absolute, validatable assurance that the cylinder data is correct. This means that no more cylinders are lost either at the organization’s site or in transit during shipping, thereby eliminating shipping and receiving disputes. In addition, because the exact status of all cylinders is known, the organization eliminates over purchasing of gases, resulting in greater purchasing efficiency.
CISPro enables users to track cylinders and other materials using a common inventory system that provides details on inventory by location, whether a single building or site, or multiple facilities and locations worldwide. Users can now know exactly when cylinders were received, when empty cylinders were picked up for return by the vendor, and who signed the paperwork.
www.chemSW.com
New Literature
Brochure Describes Free Pump Training Workshops
Training Partners in Pumping Solutions is the working title of the pump training programs offeredby Cryogenic Industries Service Companies during two sessions offered in 2008. The workshops, dedicated to teaching how to improve pumping efficiency and productivity, are offered to managers, engineers, and technicians who install, replace, and maintain pumps. The new literature explains that two-day seminars are free, and will be held at the company’s regional service centers. The intensive course covers reciprocating pumps: theory of operation, installation tips, and hands-on disassembly; as well as centrifugal pump courses that include theory of operation, installation, and hands-on disassembly. The literature is available through the company’s web site.
www.cryoindservice.com
900-Page Vacuum Catalog is Free
Free for the asking is the new 900-page, eighth edition Kurt J. Lesker Vacuum Technology catalog, which is filled with thousands vacuum technology products. The huge inventory described with illustrations, charts, and description text includes flanges, components,valves and pumps, fluids and feedthroughs. Lesker’s worldwide distribution centers offer quick delivery, with anywhere-24/7- online ordering. Also offered is a free VacuCAD engineering file download service.
The Kurt J. Lesker Company was founded in 1954 as a manufacturers’ representative for vacuum products in Pittsburgh Pa, and has grown into an international manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components and vacuum systems for research and industrial applications, with three manufacturing locations, two in Pittsburgh and one in the U.K. Sales offices and warehouses are located throughout North America; offices in England and Hungary; and a worldwide network of agents.
www.lesker.com
USP–NF On-Line Gives Total Information on FDA Enforcement
USP-NF is your trusted source for enforceable quality standards. It is a single–volume combination of twoofficial compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). Monographs for drug substances and preparations are featured in the USP. Monographs for dietary supplements and ingredients appear in a separate section of the USP. Excipient monographs are in the NF. It is available in English in print, online, and CD formats. The volume contains a complete table of contents and index. A complimentary “Using the USP–NF Print” tutorial CD comes with each subscription. It also includes “My USP–NF,” a special on-line tool that lets you save frequent searches, bookmark important pages, and create a custom table of contents.
www.uspnf.com
New Condensed Catalog is A Quick-Reference Guide to Specifications for Instruments
A new four-page, handy condensed catalog from Orange Research contains specifications and photographs of thecompany’s line of differential pressure instruments, flow meters, and liquid level switches. This new catalog, which is yours for the asking, includes quick-reference specifications and photographs for differential pressure instruments: diaphragm sensors (for liquids and gases) in ranges from 0-5-in. H2O to 0-1,000 psid; piston or diaphragm sensors for hazardous locations; and miniature piston and diaphragm sensors for OEM applications. The new condensed catalog is an excellent companion piece to the company’s larger comprehensive catalog.
www.orangeresearch.com
Products Literature Describes New Commercial Truck Bodies For Cylinder Transport
H&H Sales Company, Inc. offers a new two-page literature sheet that describes a new line of commercial truck bodies andproducts. The literature illustrates and describes compressed and propane cylinder delivery bodies, service/installation crane bodies, truck tool boxes, and cabinets, as well as construction/ landscape bodies. The literature also features a complete listing of manufacturers who produce other truck bodies, equipment, and accessories for H&H Sales Company. H&H Sales Company specializes in fabricating custom service and delivery truck bodies, bulk tank trailers, and LP gas and in-plant gas cylinder handling and storage equipment. The company works extensively with the construction/commercial propane, welding gas, high pressure gas and commercial vehicle industries, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada and overseas.
www.hhsalescompany.com
Personnel
Acme Cryogenics hires new Key Account Manager
Acme Cryogenics, Inc. has hired Edward Haberern as Key Account Manager. Haberern has been in the high purity chemical and gas component industry for the past 21 years. His experience in client development, key account management, business process development, and strategic planning fit well with his new employer’s overall growth plans. Haberern was previously employed by Fab Operations Services, a division of Applied Materials. Prior to that, he was an account manager for Parker Hannifin. Haberern holds a degree in Electronics Technology and Business Management.
Bruce M. Adams Appointed Matheson Tri-Gas Director of Marketing
Bruce M. Adams has joined Matheson Tri-Gas. Inc., as its Director of Marketing for the Electronic Specialty Gas Group. Adams has been assigned to continue and enhance Matheson’s Global Marketing initiatives, specifically to focus on expanding the company’s gas business, penetrate new emerging markets, and commercializing next-generation materials. Adams brings more than 27 years of experience in the electronics industry and has held leadership positions in quality engineering, process engineering, R&D, technical support, marketing, global sourcing, and business development. He also has extensive experience in international business dealings, including a three-year expatriate assignment in Japan with a Joint Venture.
Genstar Names Herauf National Sales Manager
Genstar Technologies, Chino, Calif., has named Fred M. Herauf national sales manager for its welding and cutting automation products. Herauf has been in the thermal cutting business for more than 25 years, most recently as sales manager for Controlled Automation.
Gas Innovations Appoints New VP Of Sales
Gas Innovations Inc., La Porte, Texas, has appointed Jim Hoffman as Vice President of Sales. His duties call for him to work with distributors to grow their propylene fuel gas business while also managing Gas Innovations’ product development, asset utilization, and distribution activities. Hoffman gained industry experience during 30 years with Praxair, where his duties included administration, operations, and acetylene business management. More recently, Hoffman was in Branch Operations with Airgas.
Obituaries
Marcia Kathleen Brant
Marcia Kathleen Shank Brant, mother of GAWDA Past President Wally Brant —Indiana Oxygen Company, passed away on January 16, 2008. Mrs. Brant served on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Oxygen Company for more than 20 years.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church, the Marquette Manor Foundation, or the Donor’s favorite charity.
O.J. Templet
O.J. Templet passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2007. He was the retired owner of TNT Welding Supply (part of Gas and Supply Group) and a resident of Central, Louisiana. He was 78, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a native of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations to the American Welding Society/O.J. Templet Scholarship Fund, c/o TNT 2020 N. Third St, Baton Rouge LA 70802.
George T. Parry
George T. Parry, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2008 following a 9-1/2-year battle with cancer. He attended Western Reserve Academy and graduated from the University of Akron in 1957 with a degree in Economics and Labor Relations. Following graduation from the University of Akron, Parry joined the family business, Akron Welding and Spring Company, later known as Parry Corporation. He served as Vice President until his retirement.
George Motzenbecker, Sr.
George Motzenbecker, Sr., founder of Welding Gas and Equipment Co., Detroit, Mich., passed away on November 12th, at home after a short illness. He served as the President of NWSA (now GAWDA) in 1977-78.
