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Engineering & Industrial Instrumentation
Engineering & Industrial Instrumentation
Specifying a sight glass for high-pressure or corrosive service takes more than choosing the right glass. This post explains how pressure, temperature, chemistry, sealing, housings, gaskets, lighting and cameras all affect safety and reliability, and why engineers in Australia and New Zealand should treat process observation as a complete system from the start.
The IV8 Flameless Explosion Vent offers safe, indoor explosion protection for dust-hazard environments, ensuring pressure relief without flame ejection. Designed for process vessels where traditional venting isn’t feasible, it features advanced safety, high cooling efficiency, and easy maintenance, making it ideal for facilities prioritising personnel safety and compliance.
The IEP Brilex TYPE KE High-Performance Explosion Vent is engineered for maximum safety and efficiency in silos, dust collectors, and industrial settings. This post covers its advanced features, material options, venting efficiency, and key design variants, helping you choose the right protection for your application in line with EN14491:2012 standards.
Learn the key differences between 3-valve and 5-valve backflow test kits used for AS/NZS 2845.3 testing. This post explains how 5-valve kits offer enhanced control for pressure equalisation and air removal, helping technicians achieve more stable, accurate readings during RPZ relief valve tests across Australia and New Zealand.
Lumiglas Screwed Sight Glass Fittings are designed for reliable visual inspection in demanding process environments. Featuring tempered glass, manual wipers, and integrated LED luminaires, these fittings support applications in bioreactors, pharmaceutical, food, and beverage processing. Rated for pressure up to 6 bar and temperatures up to 280°C, they ensure durability and clear process monitoring.
Mid-West Instrument Backflow Test Kits offer reliable, engineering-grade solutions with stainless steel components and multiple hose and adapter options. Choose from kits with 5-year or 12-month warranties, all including calibration certificates. Ideal for efficient backflow testing, these kits come with fast delivery and support from an Australian distributor.
The New Alptec’s Earthing Pro II range – intelligent static grounding systems are designed for hazardous gas and dust environments. Featuring real-time earth connection monitoring, safety interlocks, and specialised models for drums, tankers, vehicles, FIBCs, and multi-point setups, these controllers ensure safe, reliable static earthing with loop resistance under 10 Ω.
Protect industrial systems from dangerous overpressure events with FDC’s KSRSR reverse acting rupture discs. This newsletter introduces their purpose, applications, and key features, including high pressure capability, vacuum resistance, long service life, and compliance with AS, ISO, and ASME standards for safe, reliable pressure protection.
Get to know the T&D TR4A Series Bluetooth data loggers, made in Japan for reliable temperature and humidity monitoring. This post introduces the TR41A, TR42A, TR43A and TR45 models, highlighting key features, sensor options, wireless connectivity and typical uses across food storage, industrial, laboratory and HVAC applications.
METAGLAS® offers a safer, stronger alternative to conventional toughened sight glass by fusing glass to a metal frame and inducing uniform compressive stress. This post explains how METAGLAS® resists pressure, impact, erosion and temperature, tolerates uneven bolting, and can be repeatedly cleaned and reused, ideal for pressure vessels, viewing ports and sanitary systems.
Explore Mid‑West Instrument IECEx‑approved explosion‑proof differential pressure gauges, switches, and transmitters. This post outlines the Model 220 piston and Model 240 diaphragm designs, key performance features, and typical filtration and process applications, with local Australian supply, service, and certified calibration support from CMC Technologies.
When precision, reliability, and efficiency matter in flow measurement applications, industry professionals increasingly turn to thermal mass flow technology. Among the leaders in this field, Eldridge Products Inc. (EPI) has established itself as a benchmark for excellence with innovative solutions that address the complex challenges of modern flow measurement. This article explores the distinctive advantages that make Eldridge Products the preferred choice for thermal mass flow meters across critical industrial applications.