DUCT NEWS Disposable filter funnel Whatman International has c h a n g e d t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of its H l t e r C u p disposable filter funnels, in o r d e r to b r o a d e n t h e i r chemical compatibility. The r e s u l t is a new form t h a t can filter various organic
solvents in a d d i t i o n to a wide r a n g e of a q u e o u s solutions. The new FilterCup consists of a large (250 ml capacity) polypropylene f u n n e l incorp o r a t i n g a h e a t - b o n d e d integral filter -- selected from
Series of miniature air line units Norgren Martonair, t h e UK m a r k e t leader in p n e u m a t i c control a n d a u t o m a t i o n components, is i n t r o d u c i n g t h e 07 series of air line units. This c o m p r e h e n s i v e r a n g e of u n i t s includes general purpose a n d coalescing oil removal filters, regulators, filter-regulators, t h e Microfog l u b r i c a t o r a n d r e l i e f valve, w h i c h s h o u l d prove to be p o p u l a r w i t h designers of special purpose machines. The u n i t s are available separately or as a s s e m b l e d combin a t i o n units, all w i t h e i t h e r G I / 8 o r G I / 4 ports. Filters in the series can be specified with either 5 or 40 p m elements, in line with the latest air quality standards (ISO 8573). Lubricants in the series use the highly effective Norgren Martonair Micro-fog principle, which provides greater control over oil delivery -particularly a t low flows -a n d i n c o r p o r a t e s a flow sensor to m a i n t a i n c o n s i s t e n t oil density a t varying flow rates. Bowls on b o t h l u b r i c a t o r s a n d filters have b e e n designed for ease of removal, in o r d e r to facilitate m a i n t e n a n c e . In designing t h e 07 series, t h e company's designers have redqced t h e n u m b e r of comp o n e n t p a r t s n e e d e d to ass e m b l e e a c h u n i t , to t a k e a d v a n t a g e of newly i n t r o duced automated assembly m a c h i n e s , a n d to m a k e all u n i t s m o r e 'user-friendly'. The series has a wide choice of o p t i o n s a n d accessories. These include polycarbonate or metal bowls, panel and wall mounting brackets, tamper resistance kits and pressure gauges. Norg~n Martonair, PO Box ~2, Eastern A~nue, kicbfwld, 8toffs. WS13 6SB, UK Tel +*4 543 414333,fax: + 44 543 268052.
Filtration & Separation
December 1993
can additionally be used w i t h aldehydes, ketones, esters, aliphatic hydrocarbons and in c e r t a i n i n s t a n c e s -w i t h a r o m a t i c hydrocarbons.
seven cellulose a n d five glass microfibre m e d i a options. All have a filter d i a m e t e r of 70 mm, offering a filtration a r e a of 31.2 cm 2. The FtlterCup h a s b e e n r e c o m m e n d e d for filtering dilute acids, bases, aliphatic alcohols or o t h e r a q u e o u s solutions. The n e w v e r s i o n
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Typical of the innovative filtration/separation products of Stork Veco are their maintainability and long-lasting quality. Their unique metal composition and homogeneous structure gives a smooth surface with self-clearing conically shaped holes. This means less clogging trouble and easy cleaning. These products come in standard forms or custom-made versions and can be used for a variety of industrialduties. For further fact call or write to:
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