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| 06–07/08 Compressed Air Industry PHARMACEUTICALS | RESOURCES FOR ENERGY ENGINEERS PRODUCT PICKS New Dew Point Sensor to -112° F The Vaisala DRYCAP Dew Point Transmitter DMT152 utilizes a new, ground-breaking polymer sensor technology that combines the proven stability and durability of the Vaisala’s existing thin-film polymer DRYCAP® sensor with an expanded range down to -112° F dew points. Before the launch of this new technology, polymer sensors could only measure dew point temperatures as low as -76° F, which precluded their use in very dry gasses found in Class I compressed air systems or in some plastics drying systems. Polymer sensors are well known for their ability to withstand condensation and to recover from liquid water exposure. Until the launch of the DRYCAP® DMT152 technology, these benefits were unattainable in the very dry measurement ranges. The DMT152 dew point transmitter utilizes the latest generation of Vaisala DRYCAP® sensor technology which relies on the patented, autocalibration feature providing end users both dry end accuracy and durability. The auto-calibration function also significantly improves wet to dry response time to just minutes instead of hours or days. Additionally, the DMT152 mechanics have been designed to withstand harsh environments that require protection against dust, dirt and splashed water. Typical industries and applications where this technology can be applied include desiccant air dryers, glove boxes and other dry chamber applications, SF6 gas in high-voltage switchgears and any inert gases where measuring very low water vapor content is required. The Vaisala DRYCAP® DMT152 comes with NIST traceable calibration certificate and can be delivered in less than a week. Vaisala (888)-VAISALA instruments@vaisala.com www.vaisala.com/DMT152 ® Free Air System Training CD Kaeser is offering a FREE interactive Air System Maintenance CD. This training tool details common maintenance functions for rotary screw compressors, refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filters and drains. This CD is for both the end users and service technicians alike. Its interactive nature is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate. Using instructional video, voice over and graphics, it illustrates the steps necessary for routine maintenance and keeping air systems in top operating condition. Our Air System Maintenance CD is also enhanced by helpful Web site links for many accessory products and a copy of Kaeser’s popular Compressed Air System Installation Guide. This CD is available free of charge in English or Spanish. Kaeser (800) 777-7873 www.kaeser.com New Pneumatic Cylinders Bimba Manufacturing announced the addition of the EFP MultiPosition and EFQ MultiForce cylinders to the EF product line. The EFP Extruded Flat MultiPosition cylinder is a double–acting, single-end rod cylinder that provides three positions in one cylinder package. This unit is designed to help simplify machine changeovers and save costs. By utilizing the existing EF footprint, this two-piston design saves space and eliminates the need for an additional cylinder. The EFQ Extruded Flat MultiForce cylinder is a double-acting, single-end rod cylinder that doubles the resultant force on extension. This cylinder features a two-piston design that eliminates the need for higher-pressure systems or unique configurations. And, to save air volume and operating costs, only one piston |is pressurized on the return stroke. Both cylinders share the same popular benefits of the EF product line, including PTFE impregnated hard anodized body for superior wear resistance and seal life. The EFP and EFQ are both easily interchangeable to other compact extruded cylinders of the same bore size and can easily connect and operate to an application’s pneumatic logic. Bimba (800) 323-5095 www.bimba.com OIL CONTROL Monitoring System The BEKO oil monitoring system allows permanent oil-content monitoring of compressed air. The quality of compressed air can be monitored online for the very first time by measuring the residual oil content. Measurement is carried out by means of an ion-exchange method. The sensitivity of the sensor guarantees early detection of an increasing oil content, resulting, for example, from defective filters. This helps to successfully avoid consequential damage to machines and products. Beko (704) 663-6621 beko@bekousa.com www.bekousa.com 46 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.kaeser.com http://www.bimba.com http://www.bekousa.com http://www.vaisala.com/DMT152 http://www.airbestpractices.com

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