CONTENTS MATERIALS HANDLING


Conveyors double the volume Detailing how enclosed cable and disc


systems can safely, gently convey volumes comparable to those of belt or bucket


Efficient from a distance Why a distance knocker offers


WATER MANAGEMENT


systems but with considerably less power, product loss, damage or downtime


advantages for many different process plant applications


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Protecting critical membrane systems


Automated scraper strainers pre-filter water and wastewater to protect fragile membrane systems from damage


Tackling water scarcity


Anticipated growth in the global water and wastewater treatment market underlines the need for efficient filtration technologies


SAFETY IN THE PLANT


Eliminate airborne contaminants Exploring how air purification systems can capture smoke, exhaust gasses and


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pollutants capable of customisation to minimise false alarms


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valves39 A new design for explosion isolation Value-added valves


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PPE that pays for itself Top tips to consider when choosing the


right head protection


Next-gen rupture discs Hygienic design delivers sterility, leak- tightness and easy installation


Protection strategy How to protect workers and increase


efficiency


INSTRUMENTATION • ELECTRONICS


Tough touch-panel PCs Industrial ruggedised computing solutions for hazardous environments


Optimising actuator design The key considerations in actuator


design for food and beverage production Thermal flow switch helps clean up


Unleash the digital potential of actuators


EVENT PREVIEW Parts cleaning redefined


The 20th parts2clean event takes place from 26 to 28 September in Stuttgart, Germany


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