Todays best way to source a valve solution like

so much else in the industrial world leverages

the supply-chain coordination and communication

advances following from on-going computeriza-

tion, digitization and what industrial research

analysts like to call the Internet of things. In this

changed environment, the services furnished to

end-users by industrial valve distributors remain

important; but what those services are, and what

their value is, has changed dramatically. Read valve expert Bob Donnellys column on page 20.

January 2015

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Industrial Valve for Processing Abrasive and Corrosive Substances

Flowrox has launched a new slurry knife gate product for current pipeline equip-ment and processes using enhanced technology for fl uid control. The new SKW valve Slurry Knife Wafer from Flowrox was developed for use in the oil & gas, mining, minerals and metallurgy, power and wastewater industries, where abrasive or corrosive slurries, powders or coarse substances are processed. Based on three

decades of experience and strong understanding of industrial fl uid control, Flowrox has engineered its SKW valve at full-bore with no fl ow restrictions, allowing processes with abrasive or corrosive fl uids such as lime slurry or mineral slurries to move without compromising performance. For more information on valves and actuators, turn to page 22.

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Valves & Actuators

Magnetic Separator

Eriez developed powerful

Deep Reach Permanent

Magnetic Separators to remove tramp iron

from heavy fl ows of materials that nor-

mally bridge or choke

when processed through

magnetic grate separators. These units

maintain production rates in handling leafy,

powdery, moist, sticky or lumpy materials

while improving product purity and protect-

ing equipment and personnel. Two powerful

magnet circuits surround a chute to penetrate

diffi cult product fl ows to remove ferrous con-tamination. Even products that vary greatly

in size, such as three-inch (76 mm) lumps

down to dust, are easily managed by Deep

Reach Separators. For more information on fi ltration and separation, turn to page 18.Eriezwww.eriez.comWrite In 503

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Continuous Level Measurement for Silos with

Plastic Granules

The VEGAFLEX 82 guided wave radar level sensor is an instru-

ment designed for continuous level measurement of bulk solids. The

VEGAFLEX 82 provides accurate level measurement regardless of fi lling method, vessel shape, and heap surface angle. The measurement is com-

pletely unaffected by dust generation, product buildup, and changes in

product characteristic. By utilizing probe end tracking, this guided wave

radar can measure extremely low DK (1.2). This makes the VEGAFLEX 82 an ideal solution for polymer production with varying moisture content

and fl uctuations in the dielectric constant. For more information on powder & bulk solids, turn to page 30.

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Versatile Feeder Handles Wide Range of Bulk Solid MaterialsThe industry leading MECHATRON dry material feeder has all the unique design features that manufacturers require for their process-ing applications. Complete disassembly from the non-process side of the feeder eliminates the need to remove upper extension hoppers, bins, bulk bags and IBCs to clean or maintain the feeder. Flexible or all stainless steel hoppers are available to accommodate any unique dry material feeding application. MECHATRON feeders are perfectly suit-ed to handle a wide range of volumetric or gravimetric feeding appli-cations for bulk solid materials such as TiO2, diatomaceous earth, car-

bon black, fl our and sugar. Additionally, the MECHATRON can achieve feed rates from .002 to 1,100 cubic feet per hour. For more information on

weighers and feeders, turn to page 28.Schenck Processwww.schenckprocess.comWrite In 501

Why industrial enterprises virtualize their automation assetsIt took years for automation companies to fi nd the right formula for blending emerging software solutions with

traditional PLC and instrumentation lines. But now hard-

ware and software are so seamless and management

so sure-footed in this regard that the issue barely persists. Companies are focused on

how best to bring advanced automation and IT capabilities to plants that are starved for

trained human resources. Industrial automation and IT suppliers realize they must take more

responsibility within the installing base. They must do so, however, without damaging rela-

tionships within their partner networks. Read more on page 6.