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| Nationwide Boiler Inc., Fremont, Calif., acquired Pacific Combustion Engineering/Ponder Burner Co., a manufacturer of burner management and combustion control systems as well as custom control panels. Based in Washougal, Wash., PCE/PBE will continue to operate under its current name as a division of Nationwide Boiler Inc. |
| A large beverage manufacturer commissioned a custom-engineered, industrial watertube boiler from English Boiler LLC, Richmond, Va., for its beverage-processing facility in the Midwest. |
| Two natural gas, direct-fired, heavy-duty walk-in ovens will be used by a manufacturer of automotive parts in China to bake out phenolic resin from brake components. The ovens, which were built by Wisconsin Oven, have a maximum temperature rating of 500°F (260°C). |
| Infrared heating is a technology that impacts various products that we use in our day-to-day life, from paint curing to toaster ovens. A no-cost webinar, “The Ins and Outs of IR: Efficient Curing with Infrared,” will look at infrared heating for industrial applications. |
| Correct and timely maintenance is a vital part of keeping a plant running smoothly and preserving process integrity. A video from SPX Flow explains constant-pressure valve (CPV) maintenance and includes step-by-step instructions for valve disassembly, replacement of O-rings and bushings, and reassembly. |
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
| The provisions made for thermal expansion and draining of the thermal oil are key factors to consider for the successful installation of any thermal oil heating system. Important system design principles like this often are overlooked; instead, the focus is placed on specific components like pumps, valves or the heater itself. |
| Good system design, smart fluid-handling procedures and regular maintenance can help you maximize the performance of your thermal fluid heating system. |
| Food- and medicine-safety concerns have led to many packaging innovations over the years. Perishable foods, dairy products and pharmaceuticals have pushed packaging inventors to increase shelf life, enhance safety measures and create convenient storage options for consumers. |
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Smart temperature management and control are important in applications ranging from hot runner injection molding in the plastics industry to form, fill and seal systems for packaging, to rubber molding and to food production. |
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| Metal-housed heating mantle are suited for laboratory settings including research and development laboratories that employ round-bottom flasks for heating liquids. |
| Box-type chamber furnaces are suited for use in nearly all types of thermal processing and heat treating applications. |
| AeroPro Moisture Control gives dryer operators access to full-time, real-time monitoring with hardware, software and ongoing process expertise, combined with technical support, to ensure efficient dryer operations. |
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