Chemical Industry Newsletter – September 2023

Cross Helps Manufacturer Outfit New Plant with Specialty Automated Valves

Recently Cross Process Solutions helped an automotive paint & coating manufacturer outfit their new plant with specialty automated valves. Cross was able to reduce their risk of product contamination by providing valves that were oil and grease free for clean service.

The team at Cross was able to deliver the hundreds of automated valve assemblies ahead of schedule and provide ongoing support to make sure everything was installed and working correctly. Click below to read the full case study!

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What's New at Cross

Cross Can Troubleshoot Scales Faster

Cross technicians use a special testing device to troubleshoot scales that allows us to quickly detect faults. This allows us to get you up and running faster which means less downtime for you, saving time and money. So when your scales go down call Cross.

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WIKA’s Multipoint Thermocouples: Reliable High-Temperature Sensors For Ammonia Applications

Ammonia is highly caustic, and extremely high temperatures are necessary to produce the compound. Over time, both conditions tend to damage standard equipment, causing them to become unreliable – and the plant to lose efficiency.

WIKA’s multipoint thermocouples are specifically designed for accurate temperature monitoring in ammonia applications. These versatile sensors offer multiple temperature measurement points within a single assembly, enabling precise monitoring of temperature gradients and variations. By detecting hotspots and cold spots, they ensure optimal process efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Did you know?

Flexim ultrasonic flow meters can be used for verification of your existing flow meters with out a need to stop your process? Flexim meters clamp onto the outside of your pipe and provide highly accurate flow measurements. If you are interested in flow verification contact us today.

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Raise Quality

Whether hydrogen, ammonia or biodiesel, chemical facilities and the market in general are using alternative fuels. Measuring flow for these materials present unique challenges.

Listen to this podcast episode from Chemical Processing, featuring Frank Flow of Flexim, to learn how you can improve the quality of your flow measurement using ultrasonic flow meters.

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Reduce Risk

The EPA’s new regulations on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) mean that emissions will be more strictly monitored. This includes the requirement to measure EtO levels once every hour to calculate a daily average.

Draeger offers several gas detection products to help you maintain compliance and reduce the risk of EPA violations. Contact us today for a quote!

Improve Efficiency

SCADA architecture helps you control and monitor data from devices spread across your chemical plant.

Check out the latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World, with special guest Mike Stark from VTScada to learn more about their innovative SCADA architecture solution.

See how our team can help improve quality, increase efficiency, and reduce risk

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