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.

Alliance Technical Sales
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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. 

Alliance Technical Sales

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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 

For more information, contact:

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The Mettler Toledo M800 Multi-Channel, Multi-Parameter Transmitter

The Mettler Toledo M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simultaneous monitoring of one, two, or four in-line sensors. It offers measurement of:

•  pH/ORP
• optical DO
• amperometric oxygen (DO as well as O2 gas)
• conductivity
• resistivity
• TOC
• dissolved ozone
• flow and turbidity

This multi-parameter transmitter works with Mettler Toledo ISM® sensors. The M800 displays predictive sensor diagnostic information such as Time To Maintenance and offers a Dynamic Lifetime Indicator and an Adaptive Calibration Timer. The color touchscreen of the M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simple, convenient operation. The intuitive user interface guides you through a quick setup sequence and allows the creation of shortcuts so you can get to any menu instantly.

For more information, contact:

Alliance Technical Sales

630-321-9646

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Prevent Cold Weather from Affecting Your Outdoor Process Instrumentation

Ambient temperature will affect the measurement accuracy of process instruments. Additionally, when ambient temperatures are too low, fluids in the lines can freeze or thicken – resulting in physical damage. Instrumentation, manifold valves, actuators, and positioners exposed to adverse conditions need protection to avoid weather-related damage such as freezing.  

WinterShield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets (WSP Series) provide a "pocket" where the ambient air temperature within is maintained via a pre-set thermostat, thereby keeping your instrumentation well within typical operating specifications.

The WinterShield™ system provides a convenient, portable way to warm process equipment and keep it within proper operating temperatures. The design is indeed "plug and play" as they are entirely self-contained, include a power cord, thermostat, lacing, and insulation.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales.

Alliance Technical Sales
630-321-9646
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Wintershield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets by BriskHeat

WinterShield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets (WSP Series) creates a pocket of warmth to protect pressure transmitters, pumps, gauges, and manifolds against extreme cold. 

The WinterShield™ is designed for plug and play and use in all weather. Perfect for sub-freezing environments, the lightweight portable and reusable one-piece rugged design comes in universal sizes for a wide range of objects, plus an extra-long 16 ft (5 m) power cord Lace-up openings on two-sides for easier installations.

For more information about the Wintershield™ contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit this web page for more information.

The Mettler Toledo Process Analytics 2850Si Silica Analyzer

Reliable On-Line Silica and Phosphate Measurement for Power Plant Chemistry and Pure Water Treatment

Do More with Less - Small Footprint, Greater Functionality

Sometimes bigger is better, but when space is limited, such as parking in the city, being more compact can benefit. A compact car can offer the same basic functionality of getting you from A to B, but unlike the cargo van, it fits where you need it to, and it can help you gain valuable external space that can be used for different assets.  Similarly, METTLER TOLEDO Thornton's compact 2850Si silica analyzer was engineered to use space efficiently, simplifying power plant upgrades and design. The 2850Si offers greater three-in-one functionality in a smaller package to increase productivity. The 2850Si silica analyzer delivers silica and phosphate analysis in a compact and robust design for maximum operational flexibility while 3-in-1 multi-stream silica and phosphate capabilities allow you to do more than ever before with a single analyzer.

Achieve Low Total Cost of Ownership

Using 75% less reagents, a single 2850Si silica analyzer does twice the monitoring with sub-ppb silica and ppm phosphate analysis for power plant chemistry, reducing overall reagent consumption and operating costs.

Eliminate Complexity with Intuitive UI 

The 2850Si silica analyzer has a built-in M800 Transmitter. The intuitive user interface guides you through quick setup and allows you to create shortcuts. Easy configuration helps meet specific display needs and simplifies training and operation.

Simplify Your Maintenance Strategy 

Monitoring of reagent usage and tube/filter status with Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM®) enables proactive inventory and service planning. Simplify maintenance further by using METTLER TOLEDO expert services to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of the analyzer.

Optimize Productivity with Integrated Phosphate Monitoring

Boilers and steam generators use hundreds of pipes to maximize efficient heat transfer for powering turbines. Phosphate treatment is often used to maintain high performance drum-type boilers, thus making it critical to implement a phosphate analyzer, while a silica analyzer is critical to ensure high quality steam exits the boiler. The 2850Si on-line silica analyzer combines the benefits of a silica meter and a phosphate analyzer. It delivers reliable ppb silica and ppm phosphate measurements, without the need of a separate PO4 analyzer, for optimized productivity.

Ensure Water Purity with On-line Silica Monitoring

On-line silica analyzers provide a critical measurement for ensuring water purity in power cycle chemistry and in ultrapure water monitoring. The 2850Si analyzer for silica helps optimize ion exchange production and minimize silica deposition on turbines. This on-line silica meter allows you to measure at sub-ppb levels for early detection of silica breakthrough of polisher anion resin, so that contaminated water can be diverted before it reaches critical areas.

Less Downtime Required for Analyzer Maintenance

Analyzers for silica play an important role in water quality assurance and the protection of plant equipment from silica build-up. Ensuring analyzer uptime requires a silica meter with intelligent diagnostics to eliminate the inconvenience and costs associated with unexpected maintenance. The 2850Si silica analyzer with integrated phosphate analyzer tracks reagent usage and tube/filter replacement status, allowing you to plan for maintenance to maximize uptime. Gain even greater uptime assurance with added IP55 enclosure protection of the standard IP66 rated electronic components.

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.

Demonstration of Acoustic Wave Technology Used in Industrial Level Applications

Acoustic Wave Technology from Hawk Measurement, utilizes lower frequency sound waves, and is an improved ultrasonic technique. This technology uses lower frequencies to produce higher power, with the additional enhancement by using a uniquely designed piston transducer.

The transmission of high-powered acoustic waves through the environment where the sensor resides ensures minimal losses. Any losses have much less impact than conventional ultrasonic instruments encounter due to the high-powered emitted pulse. This means more energy transfers and more energy returns as a result. Even when noise levels are high, the advanced receiver circuitry is designed to detect low-level return signals. The measured signal is temperature-compensated to give the outputs and the display maximum accuracy.

Typical Industrial Level Applications:

• Power Generation Stations: Boiler bunkers, raw coal bunkers, ash pits, fly ash silos, etc.
• Wastewater / Water Treatment: River level, wet wells, inlet screens, tanks, sumps, pump stations, water towers, dams, basin levels, chemical storage, etc.
• Mining Operations: Crushers, surge bins, ore passes, conveyor profile, blocked chute, stockpile, stackers, reclaimers, storage silos etc.
• Others Applications: Food processing, cement plants, plastics molding, grain storage, chemical processing, pulp & paper

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

Chlorine Measurement Methods Webinar Dec. 10, 2020

A webinar courtesy of TPO (Treatment Plant Operator) and HF scientific (A WATTS Brand).

During this webinar, learn about different methods  for applying, controlling, and measuring residual chlorine in drinking water applications. This will cover topics such as DPD reagent chemistry and colorimetry, as well as lab and online measurement techniques.

Date: Dec. 10, 2020
Tme: 11 a.m. Eastern
Your speaker is Julie Dawson, National Sales Manager, HF scientific, A Watts Brand.

To register, visit this link - https://bit.ly/3oPhTCt.

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits and chemical reagents used for monitoring water quality in a variety of applications, primarily industrial and municipal water treatment.

Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) is a magazine for wastewater and water operators, engineers and lab technicians, covers municipal and industrial treatment plants.

Alliance Technical Sales
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Dissolved Oxygen Measurement for Craft Breweries

Oxygen is both friend and enemy to the brewer!

It gives yeast what it wants to breathe and survive during the fermentation process and then becomes your main antagonist after the yeast has done its job.

Any process or transfer where beer becomes exposed to oxygen post-fermentation is an opportunity for oxygen to cause staling, muting, and shelf-life reduction. One example is the packaging process. The added oxygen resulting from placing the beer in cans, kegs, or bottles can affect the final product's consistency and taste.

As a brewer, you want to concentrate on producing the best-tasting beer. Therefore, it is critical to know how oxygen affects the brewing process and how packaging can eventually impact your beer's taste. It will give you the trust you need to create award-winning flavors that customers will enjoy, no matter how long the beer sits on the shelf.

METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics offers the most accurate and cost-effective solutions for measuring dissolved oxygen in brewing applications. These robust optical dissolved oxygen sensors are durable and require minimal maintenance.

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.

Freeze Protect Your Pipelines, Valves, Vessels and Pumps Now!

It's that time of year again. Winter weather is coming. The need to protect vital factory equipment. A frozen pipe, valve, or vessel caused by lower temperatures and brutal winds will cause expensive, unplanned outages. Your exterior equipment is in danger of freezing and shutting down production. Right now is the time to fully assess your heat trace and freeze protection requirements.

BriskHeat industrial heating products incorporate traditional heat tracing design schemes with innovative products, installation, control, and monitoring technologies. BriskHeat industrial heating products are perfect for keeping valves, pumps, joints, crosses, elbows, flanges, pipes and tees working at the right temperature. BriskHeat products include heat tracing cable (constant wattage and self-regulating), tote heaters, insulated heating blankets, immersion heaters, and thermostats. All are designed for long life and are proven reliable and effective.

With unpredictable weather conditions ahead, you need to have your piping, tanks, and valves protected.  BriskHeat has a solution for any application. To learn more, contact Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit the Alliance website at https://alliancets.com.

Complimentary Black Liquor Solids Testing Program offered by Electron Machine

Pulp Mill operators, how confident are you in your black liquor solids? Do you know the solids at every critical phase of the process? Would you like to decrease the time that solids analyses take?

Typical analyses of black liquor solids are conducted on periodic bases throughout the mill. These analyses consist of many samples being taken at critical locations and analyzed in the lab. This process can take many hours or even days to collect and determine the solids content.

Because of the recent demand for continued uptime and reduced labor forces at pulp and paper mills, industrial in-line refractometer manufacturer Electron machine offers a complimentary black liquor study service for pulp mills.  

Solids Testing in Just 10 Seconds - Electron Machine Corporation's DSA E-Scan™ Black Liquor Analyzer

The service includes a 1-day on-site evaluation of the mill's current black liquor solids using Electron Machine's DSA E-Scan™, as well as any equipment and control practices used, and the identification of potential areas for improvement.

The DSA E-Scan™ is an automatic, bench-top critical angle refractometer with a digital readout and temperature-controlled sample chamber.

The DSA E-Scan™ provides solids measurements in just 10 seconds. It provides accuracy and repeatability as good as gravimetric methods. While the cost-benefit analysis of deploying the DSA E-Scan™ will vary from the paper mill to paper mill, there's no denying the magnitude of time savings the DSA E-Scan™ provides will significantly reduce cost.

Take advantage of this great offer from Electron Machine now!

For more information visit this site: https://electronmachine.com/blackliquortesting.

For all pulp mills located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, call Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 NOW to arrange your survey.

5 Ways to Improve Bioprocessing Measurements

How to Optimize Bioprocessing with Digital Sensors

There are continuous requirements for improve pH, DO and CO2 bioprocessing measurements. Meeting quality objectives while enhancing bioprocessing is a tremendous challenge.

Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM®) is a digital technology for in-line process analytics that incorporates intelligent algorithms into sensors. ISM/digital sensors provide real-time sensor diagnostics information, improves pharmaceutical measurements, provides greater process control and maximizes process equipment reliability/revenue.

For an onsite or on-line demonstration, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

Intermediate bulk containers (also known as IBC tote, IBC tank, IBC, or pallet tank) are stackable, reusable, flexible containers with an integrated pallet base. These multi-use industrial-grade containers are designed to handle, transport, and store liquids, semi-solids, pastes, or solids. They are normally available in 250, 275, 330, 350, 450 and 550 gallon sizes. IBC totes are commonly used in food and beverage production, labs, cosmetics manufacturing, petrochemical/chemical production, oil & gas production, and in many areas of general manufacturing. 

Often, the contents of IBC totes need to be heated to prevent freezing or optimize viscosity for pumping or pouring. IBC tote heaters (or just tote heaters) refer to a certain style of flexible and immersion heaters used to heat the contents of intermediate bulk containers.  Most applications fall in to these areas: viscosity control, freeze protection, thermal mixing, temperature maintenance, and biofuel / biodiesel heating. Failure in keeping the products inside the IBC could result in the contents being ruined, production delays, or inability to dispense at all, which in turn increases production costs or causes damage. Damaged  equipment, replacing ruined materials, or waiting for usable product are expensive prices  to pay for improper heating.

Flexible IBC Tote Heaters

This category refers to flexible rubber blanket heaters that sit under, or is fitted around, the IBC tote. These heaters are designed with power densities (watt densities) that will not harm the tote itself, or the material it contains. Flexible tote heaters usually include backside insulation for better thermal and energy efficiency. Other design criteria include thermostats, water resistance for indoor/outdoor use or wash-down environments; 360° grounded heating element for safety; UL certification; 120 or 240 volt plug set.

Immersion IBC Tote Heaters

Immersion heaters are submersible heaters that use direct heat transfer to allow liquid mediums to quickly reach desired temperatures. They are commonly used with all types of tanks and processing equipment and are a cost effective, rapid heating method in almost any industrial or manufacturing environment. Immersion tote heaters design criteria include 120 or 240 VAC operation; a wide variety of flange/screw connection sizes; temperature indicators/displays; temperature controllers/thermostats; hi/low alarms; and power cords /connections types.

For more information about about IBC tote heaters, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.