ACURAGE™ Single Chamber Sight Glass with GWR from Hawk Measurement and Bliss Americas

Hawk Measurement and Bliss Americas Collaborate to Release the Industry's First Single Chamber Sight Glass with Guided Wave Radar.

The patented ACURAGE™ is the industry’s first auto-calibrating unique radar gauge for accurate level reading and instant spot smart calibration. Proudly made in the USA, this unique, ASME-approved level measuring instrument displays the level of process fluids in real-time via a digital display and built-in sight glass tube. The ACURAGE™ features a built-in safety ball check system to protect the operator from accidental spillage of process liquid in the unlikely event of glass breakage.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

The BriskHeat 15th Edition Full Electric Heating, Control and Insulating Product Catalog

BriskHeat produces flexible surface heating elements, controllers, and accessories for a wide range of applications.  They provide heating solutions applications in the petrochemical, semiconductor, food processing, biotech, aviation, steel, laboratory, power generation, and many other industries. Their solutions address various viscosity control, condensation prevention, process heating, and freeze protection issues. BriskHeat is a global pioneer in heat trace and flexible surface heat applications for pipelines, vessels, pumps, valves, etc.

DOWNLOAD BRISKHEAT'S 15TH EDITION FULL PRODUCT CATALOG HERE

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HF scientific Instrumentation, Test Kits and Chemical Reagents Used for Municipal Water Monitoring

HF scientific supplies municipal water systems with dependable water measuring instruments, water testing equipment, and chemical reagents for monitoring water quality. 

Their primary emphasis is on supporting industrial and municipal water systems. They also supply water analysis equipment for industrial process control systems and maritime ballast water systems that assist in eradicating the negative environmental effect of invasive species.

For more information about HF scientific products, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Download the 2022-23 Mettler Toledo Process Analytics Catalog

Mettler Toledo Process Analytics, which comprises the well-known brands Thornton and Ingold, has released its product catalog for 2022-23. 

Ingold has an extensive history of providing creative, high-quality solutions for complex process analytics applications. Their products include measuring devices for pH/ORP, dissolved oxygen (DO), dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2), conductivity, and turbidity. 

Thornton is the global leader in ultrapure and pure water analysis. Their products include analytical equipment and sensors for measuring resistivity, conductivity, total organic carbon (TOC), bioburden, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), salt, silica, and ozone. 

Visit this Alliance Technical Sales page for additional information and the catalog for 2022-23 MT Process Analytics.

Presenting the Hawk Measurement OptioLaser L100 and L200 Distance and Level Transmitter

HAWK's Laser Transmitters provide a narrow beam for measuring tiny apertures. Fully programmable, they can measure any surface, including liquids. Versatility and precision make them excellent for machine, barrier, and stockpile monitoring. 

Non-contact laser sensor OptioLaser L100 measures distance to solid and liquid surfaces, slurries, and murky water. 50m. Solid surfaces include metal plates on overhead cranes and silo tops. The OptioLaser's easy-to-use menu system allows for distance or level measurement, and its excellent accuracy, long-range, and quick update rate make it perfect for many applications. 

The OptioLaser L200 measures distances to solid and liquid surfaces, slurries, and murky water up to 100m. Solid surfaces include metal plates on overhead cranes and silo tops. The OptioLaser's easy-to-use menu system allows for distance or level measurement, and its excellent accuracy, long-range, and quick update rate make it perfect for many applications.

For more information about Hawk Measurement products in Illinois and Indiana, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

BriskHeat Industrial Heating Products from Alliance Technical Sales

Heating tapes, cables, blankets, drum and tote heaters, fabric jackets, tubular heaters, band, and cartridge heaters, composite curing systems, and more goods are available from BriskHeat. They offer high-quality heating and temperature control solutions to various sectors, including oil & gas, petrochemical, semiconductor, food processing, biotech, aviation, steel, laboratory, power generation, and many more.

BriskHeat products shown in this video are:

• Removable insulators and heating cable installed at compressor station
• Hazardous-area rated gas cylinder warmer
• Monitor light, heat trace, and removable insulators on pipe system
• Cloth heating jacket installed on valve for freeze protection
• Silicone rubber heating blankets installed on a vessel
• Heating mantle and flexible heating tape installed in a laboratory
• Immersion heater installed on IBC/Tote Tank
• Hazardous-area rated heaters providing heat to a 55-gallon (208 litre) barrel and IBC/Tote Tank
• Self-regulating heating cable and connection kits suitable for up to Class I, Division 1 environments

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Safe and Cost Effective Liquid Level Control with Magnetic Level Gauges and Magnetostrictive Transmitters

Magnetic level gauges are a safe, easy, and dependable way to measure fluid levels inside a tank. These visual indicators are a non-invasive, low-maintenance, cost-effective alternative to sight glasses. Because the fluid never comes into contact with the indicating glass, they are exceptionally safe for flammable, toxic, and corrosive liquids. There is no risk of leakage if the glass ever breaks. 

Magnetic Level Gauges (MLGs) are widely used in the monitoring and process control of liquid level and interface in various industries such as petroleum, chemical, power, paper, metallurgy, and water treatment. They are suitable for continuous process level measurement that is real-time, precise, safe, and dependable. 

The magnetic level gauge, bolted to the process vessel, provides real-time level and interface measurement based on magnetic coupling and buoyancy principles. IA float is inside the level gauge chamber with a 360° magnetic ring. An indicator with a vacuum glass tube containing a bi-colored two-face magnetic bargraph connects to the outside of the chamber. The float moves in response to the level change, causing the magnetic bargraph to turn and change color. Additionally, a mating magnetostrictive transmitter provides a continuous analog or digital output. 

The precise liquid level is displayed or "read." The indicator uses hermetically sealed glass tube technology to show the process level clearly. It eliminates, among other things, the common problems associated with glass gauges, such as vapor, condensation, and liquid leakage.

Most Common Applications for Magnetic Level Gauges:

• Boiler: Steam drum liquid level
• Power generation: Auxiliary machinery liquid level (HP reheater, LP reheater, de-aerator, condenser and heating network heater etc), chemical water
• Coal Chemical: Methanol, dimethyl ether, synthesis ammonia/urea, MTO, CTL, SNG
• Silicon industry: Organic silicon, polycrystalline silicon
• Petroleum and petrochemical: Oil and gas, ethylene, trimerization and etc.
• Fine Chemicals: Methane oxide, epoxy ethane, aniline, PTMEG, BDO, carbon fiber, POM, acetic acid, styrene, rubber, crude benzol refining
• Others: Metallurgy, paper-making, water treatment, biological, pharmaceutical, food and beverage etc.

For more information in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Winter is Hard On Process Piping, Tanks, and Valves. Protect Them with BriskHeat.

We don't want to say we told you so, but .... we told you so. Winter weather is here, and the need to freeze protect vital process control equipment is evident. Frozen pipes, valves, and vessels caused by sub-zero temperatures and harsh winds cause spills, downtime, and unexpected costs. Additionally, frozen equipment presents the danger of shutting down factory production. It's not too late. You still have time to heat trace and freeze protect your critical equipment for the rest of this winter season.

Traditional heat tracing design schemes combine with innovative products, installation, control, and monitoring technologies in BriskHeat industrial heating products. BriskHeat industrial heating products are ideal for maintaining the proper temperature of valves, pumps, joints, crosses, elbows, flanges, pipes, and tees. Heat tracing cable (constant wattage and self-regulating), tote heaters, insulated heating blankets, immersion heaters, and thermostats are all available from BriskHeat. BriskHeat industrial heating products are long-lasting, reliable, and effective. 

With unpredictable weather conditions ahead, you must protect your piping, tanks, and valves. BriskHeat has a solution for every situation. To learn more, contact Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit the Alliance website at https://alliancets.com.

On-line, Continuous TOC Measurement For Pure Water Systems - Real-time Measurement For Full Visibility of TOC Excursions

The Mettler Toledo 6000TOCi is a continuous measurement Total Organic Carbon sensor with ISM capabilities designed to measure the concentration of organic substances in pure and ultra-pure water applications. 

Monitoring Total Organic Carbon is critical for determining and controlling organics pollution in pure and ultrapure waters. This technology is relied upon in pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and power generation sectors. 

The 6000TOCi sensor is a continuous-flowing, continuous-measurement instrument that detects any TOC change, regardless of duration. The continuous design also allows rapid detection, recognizing differences 60 seconds after the sample enters the sensor. The sensor provides continuous, real-time measurements in pure and ultrapure waters by utilizing advanced UV oxidation technology with swift response times. 

 The 6000TOCi sensor measures conductivity before and after oxidation of organic material with ultraviolet light to provide continuous, real-time TOC determination. 

The 6000TOCi's flexibility allows it to be installed anywhere on a water system, with the option of displaying results at the point of measurement or in a more convenient location for operators. 

The METTLER TOLEDO Thornton 6000TOCi Total Organic Carbon sensor has a response time of less than one minute. It provides continuous monitoring, a significant advantage over batch measurement systems that take six minutes or longer to give only a snapshot of water quality. 

The M800 Transmitter is a multiparameter, multi-channel instrument with a large, color touchscreen display that displays measurement and setup information for the 6000TOCi sensor. The M800 can control and monitor the operation of up to four 6000TOCi sensors. The 6000TOCi sensor and M800 transmitter form a TOC measurement system with design flexibility for full integration into water systems when used together. The separate components allow for close positioning of the sensor to the sample point for the quickest response while also allowing integration of the transmitter into the local control system.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales by visiting https://alliancets.com or by calling 630-321-9646.

The AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer for Drinking Water Disinfection Monitoring

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With over 30 years of optical design expertise HF scientific has developed an AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer specifically for drinking water disinfection monitoring. Engineered using leading edge microprocessor technology, the AccUView LED is the most reliable and cost efficient instrument for monitoring the % Transmission and Absorbance of a UV Disinfection System for drinking water. Standard features include simple calibration procedures, a bubble rejection system, an Ultrasonic Autoclean System designed to reduce operator maintenance time, and selectable scaling of % Transmission or Absorbance.

STANDARD FEATURES

• UVC LED light source - Longer life and mercury free
• Two measurement scales - % Transmission and Absorbance
• Standard communications include 4-20 mA with isolator or RS-485 with Modbus protocol.
• Modular microprocessor based technology ensures high quality at an affordable price.
• HF scientific certified 100%T Calibration Standard.
• Simple Modular Design. 
• Ultrasonic autoclean system reduces time consuming maintenance

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Preserve CO₂ When Purging Beer Tanks With the Mettler Toledo InTap Portable Dissolved Oxygen Analyzer

A craft brewer uses CO₂ to purge oxygen from the headspace in bright beer tanks to reduce dissolved oxygen levels in final products. They used a time-based method to determine when to determine purge completion, but this is an imprecise method that can overuse expensive CO₂. METTLER TOLEDO provided the InTap portable oxygen analyzer to the craft brewer. InTap measures dissolved oxygen levels down to 2 ppb using a highly precise optical sensor, making it suitable for a wide range of brewery applications ranging from purging to monitoring filling lines.

This video discusses how a craft brewer reduced CO2 use with a convenient, portable oxygen meter.

It addresses critical issues concerning beer production, such as: 

• Complete tank purge determination.
• Why use a portable meter to measure dissolved oxygen? 
• How to Increase Your Product Quality Confidence

For more information about METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics products in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin call Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter With Power Over Ethernet Wins Vaaler Award

Founded more than  50 years ago, The Vaaler Awards recognize products and services that have significantly improved the operations and economics of chemical facilities. An independent and impartial panel of judges drawn from the industry's major chemical businesses select products based on the relevance of the contribution to chemical plant operations, novelty or distinctiveness, and breadth of application are all factors considered by these assessors. 

The 2021 recipient is Hawk Measurement for their Centurion Guided Radar (CGR) Level Transmitter. 

The CGR Level Transmitter is the industry's first and only Guided Wave Radar level transmitter with Power over Ethernet (PoE) communications. Secure in-plant and remote monitoring and remote sensor setup, diagnostics, and troubleshooting are advantages of PoE connectivity. 

The Centurion Guided Radar (CGR) Level Transmitter is suited for level and interface monitoring of liquids, sludge, powders, and grains up to a range of 38m (124ft). Pressure, temperature, viscosity, vacuum, foam, dust, variations in dielectric constant, and probe coating do not affect this technology.

For more information in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Freeze Protection Season is Around the Corner. Get Ready Now.

Winter is quickly approaching. It's time to assess your plant's heat tracing system and ensure it's working correctly. Alliance Technical Sales can assist you with heat tracing, control, and monitoring equipment. Along with industrial pipe heat tracing, Alliance can help you with commercial pipe tracing and surface snow melting. 

Anticipating freezing temperatures and protecting buildings, equipment, and grounds from freeze damage are critical components of a Facility Maintenance Program. Pipe tracing, drum heating, roof and gutter de-icing, IBC heating, valve de-icing, vessel heating, and enclosure heating are just a few of the freeze protection applications to consider.

Most common objects to consider for seasonal freeze protection:

• Pipe heat tracing
• Drum heaters
• Tote heaters
• Gas cylinder heaters
• External tank heaters
• Roof & gutter de-icing
• Snow melting mats

Plant operators and maintenance personnel must be vigilant to keep their equipment from freezing. Cold temperatures frequently cause objects and their contents to be damaged or destroyed. Pipes, valves, tanks, vessels, conveyors, and housings are just a few examples of everyday things that can be damaged by cold temperatures, resulting in disastrous consequences, costly downtime, and unplanned outages. 

BriskHeat provides an excellent Freeze Protection Planning Guide and Checklist. Download it here. 

Make sure that any freeze protection requirements you have are ready. Failure to ensure adequate protection in these systems against freezing can have disastrous consequences. Act now to stay ahead of your freeze protection requirements before it's too late.

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Jogler Magnetostrictive and LIDAR Level Transmitters

This video illustrates the technology used in the Jogler MGT-6000, ILT-6000, and LLT-1000. Both the ILT-6000 and the LLT-1000 are Magnetostrictive Level Transmitters, whereas the LLT-1000 is a LIDAR Level Transmitter. 

The MGT-6000 Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter is a loop-powered non-contact level measurement device that attaches to a magnetic level gauge. The MGT-6000 uses the magnetostrictive principle and time-of-flight calculations to quickly and accurately measure float position and, ultimately, the liquid level in the indicator. Elastomeric vibration-isolating bushings ensure continuous operation in high-vibration environments. 

The ILT-6000 Direct Insertion Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter is a non-contact loop-powered level measurement device installed directly into a process vessel. The ILT-6000 provides a fast and accurate measurement of float position and, ultimately, the liquid level in the gauge by utilizing the magnetostrictive principle and time-of-flight calculations. The ILT-6000 installs in an isolation well assembly, which allows the transmitter to be removed, serviced, or replaced without disrupting the process. 

The LLT-1000 LIDAR Level Transmitter is a laser-based non-contact instrument for measuring dry solids and opaque liquids in silos, tanks, hoppers, and other vessels. The LLT-1000's 4-20mA and relay outputs allow its use in a variety of control schemes.

For more information about Jogler products in Illinois contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their web site at https://alliancets.com.

Hawk Measurement OptioLaser L100 and L200

Hawk Measurement Systems (HAWK) is the global market leader in level, low measurement, positioning, and asset monitoring technologies, offering cutting-edge equipment and turnkey solutions to the global industrial sector.

The Hawk OptioLaser L100/L200 is a non-contact laser sensor that measures the distance over solid and liquid surfaces, slurries, and murky water. Solid surfaces can be anything from a metal plate on the side of an overhead crane to the top of material stored in a silo. The OptioLaser can configure for distance or level measurement using an easy-to-use menu system. The excellent precision, extended range, and fast update rate make this sensor appropriate for a wide range of applications. 

The OptioLaser L100 (up to 164ft) and L200 (up to 328ft) measure the distance to solid surfaces, slurries, or murky liquids. They are made of 303 stainless steel and configured through USB. Level control, distance, orientation, and blockage detection are all possible with the L100 and L200. 

The OptioLaser employs a one-of-a-kind laser with an extremely narrow beam capable of measuring long and short distances at virtually any angle. Furthermore, the OptioLaser L100/L200 is entirely composed of stainless steel, making it exceedingly durable and ideal for the roughest environments. The OptioLaser's accuracy and endurance make it suited for a wide range of applications and industries. 

THE HAWK MEASUREMENT OPTIOLASER L100 AND L200 LASER LEVEL TRANSMITTERS ARE EXTREMELY SUITABLE FOR MEASURING THE LEVEL, DISTANCE, AND LOCATION OF SOLID AND LIQUID SURFACES. 

The sensors work well in various applications, including blocked chute detection, material handling, positioning, plastic pellet silos, conveyor belt edge control, ore pass levels, and bin levels. 

OptioLaser L100/L200 Transmitters are fully customizable and have simple-to-use software. Lasers, which can measure distance or level, are especially useful in mining applications. 

Tripper positioning, obstruction detection, barrier detection, machine identification, stockpile monitoring, and point-level measurement are all monitored by the OptioLaser S200 Laser Sensor. Block chute detection, stockpile monitoring, tank and silo level detection, collision detection, and vehicle or machine detection are examples of typical applications. 

The Hawk Measurement OptioLaser L100 and L200 are perfect solutions for various industrial applications, including plastics, mining, aggregates, water and wastewater, oil and gas, pulp and paper, pharma, food, beverages, chemicals, and petrochemicals.

For more information about Hawk Measurement products in Illinois and Indiana, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

What Is Mettler Toledo Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM)?

Mettler Toledo Process Analytics Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is an innovative digital technology for analytical process parameters that combines many features into a unique solution. The foundation of the technology is built from a microprocessor embedded in all ISM sensors. This allows a wealth of valuable features that analog sensors cannot compete with, including a robust digital signal fast error-free measurement, point startup, and advanced diagnostics that clearly inform operators when calibration maintenance or replacement will be required. 

The critical diagnostics tool in ISM is the dynamic lifetime indicator (DLI). The DLI provides technicians with a clear indication of how much the exposure to a process has altered a sensor's condition. In the case of ph sensors by continuously analyzing the process conditions and other factors. The DLI constantly calculates how many days are remaining in the reliable lifetime of the sensor. There is no estimating based on a percentage of remaining life. You receive a precise number of days of life remaining, making it easy to plan maintenance and replacement. If process conditions become more or less harsh, the DLI rapidly responds appropriately. In addition the DLI actually adapts to process conditions to ensure diagnostics are always reliable.

Another important feature of ISM technology is "plug and measure" when connected to an ISM transmitter. The pre-calibrated sensor is instantly recognized and the transmitter configures itself appropriately without any operator intervention. When an exchange of sensor is needed this plug and measure functionality means a pre-calibrated sensor can be installed and be ready to measure in under a minute. This substantially reduces the amount of time that maintenance staff need to spend at measurement points. With its highly informative diagnostics that adapt rapidly to process conditions and its robust digital signal, ISM offers efficiencies in maintenance planning, plant safety and productivity while also reducing production costs.

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Continuous, Inline Process Refractometers Can Help You Improve Your Food Production Process

Adherence to dissolved substance concentrations in food processing is critical for consistent product quality. A refractometer, which measures refractive index, is an excellent tool for monitoring these concentrations. 

When immersed in a fluid, refractometers measure the magnitude of redirecting light, referred to as the angle of refraction. The refractometer links these measurements to the refractive index (nD), a long-established computation of known values. These values determine the concentrations of the solutions. 

Measuring dissolved solids in food production has enormous promise for better efficiency and quality. Many applications use a manual method in which measurements are taken repeatedly and at short intervals, which is inefficient and slows down the operation. Taking process measurements with a pipe-mounted (inline) continuous refractometer, such as the Electron Machine MPR E-Scan, is a considerably more efficient and time-saving method. 

The MPR E-Scan continually checks the concentration utilizing an inline sensor, allowing for accurate measurement of the devolved solids and repeatable process control. Typical applications cover all elements of the food business. Controlling the sugar content in juices, soft drinks, jams, and jellies; measuring the milk-fat solids in dairy products; and measuring mash measurements, wort concentration, and alcohol level are examples in food production. Continuous and real-time measurement reduces production run time and increases efficiency considerably.

For more information about Electron Machine products in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Water Testing Instrumentation

Frustrated with Water Quality Instrumentation "Sunsetting"?

HF scientific is committed to supporting rural and suburban water markets. Other water quality instrument suppliers abandon these markets and favor large urban water systems. They then push lucrative service contracts to support their product's complex operating scheme. That's not the HF way. HF scientific will gladly provide in-depth product training, both remotely or in person, and their products are cost-effective and easy to use. That's particularly important for water systems that don't have dedicated instrument personnel or where one operator wears many hats.

HF scientific's value proposition embraces all customers who want to maintain their equipment simply, affordably and for the long term.

Sunsets are beautiful, except when its the sunsetting of your valuable water testing equipment. 

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3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing

Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is a digital technology that directly incorporates a microprocessor into sensors, enabling analog to digital signal conversion for greater accuracy and interference-free measurements, plus onboard storing of calibration data predictive diagnostics.

There are three proven reasons to switch to Mettler Toledo ISM pH sensors from the competition. See the proof here.

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HF scientific Products for Municipal and Local Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits, and chemical reagents used to monitor water quality in various applications. Their primary market is industrial and municipal water treatment. 

HF scientific products for municipal water treatment include:

AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer

• Monitors % Transmission and Absorbance of a water sample in real time
• The most cost-efficient option on the market

CLX Online Chlorine Monitor

• EPA approved DPD method for chlorine measurement
• Low-maintenance and low cost of operation

MTOL+ Online Process Turbidimeter

• EPA 180.1 approved
• Built-in ultrasonic auto-cleaning and data logging
• One-piece mounted design for simple mounting and minimal use of space
• Cuvette system with single-day reusable standards allows for 3 minute calibrations on multiple analyzers

Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide Pocket Photometer

• Laboratory accuracy in the field
• Includes portable, pre-measured DPD Powder Pop® Dispensers

M100+ Laboratory Turbidimeter

• Provides accurate EPA 180.1 approved measurements
• Calibration cuvettes are also compatible with online version

J.A.W. (Just Add Water) Reagent Kit for Online DPD analyzers

• Reagents are shipped dry for lower shipping costs and extended shelf life
• Also compatible with the Hach® CL17 Chlorine Analyzer

ProCal primary turbidity standards

• Made in many different turbidity values
• 20% less expensive than other pre-determined turbidity standards*
• 2 year shelf life of stability 

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