New Literature

Parker Fluid Control Division has released a new catalog for the Sinclair Collins K Series Process Control Valves. The valve's rugged design and reliability make it ideally suited for the control of steam, gas, liquids or chemicals. The catalog lists specifications and dimensions for bronze and stainless steel body versions of the valve. Assorted options including flanges and extended bonnet as well as accessories such as a positioner are also highlighted. A unique feature of the catalog is a section that offers tips on proper valve sizing and selection as well as flow tables to aid in the selection process.

Parker Fluid Control Division, 800-825-8305, www.parkerfluidcontrol.com

Dosing, proportioning systems

Hydro Systems has launched its newly redesigned web site. The site integrates the detailed product information that customers depend upon into an easy-to-use design. The site provides more ways for potential customers to identify products for their specific functions, applications and industries, while providing a comprehensive product search function for those more familiar with the company's product line. The site incorporates all of the Hydro brands, including: Nova Controls and Chemilizer Products, as well as links to the Hydro ICS and Water Treatment product Web sites. Hydro Systems Co., www.hydrosystemsco.com

A new video offers an informative tour of the Flow Calibration Laboratory at Fluid Components International. The video provides an overview of the calibration process, explaining the importance of flow meter calibration with actual gases to achieve superior accuracy rather than using inferred air equivalency methods. The FCI laboratory features more than 18 National Institute of Standards (NIST) traceable precision flow stands. All laboratory equipment is also ISO 9001:2000 and AS9000 compliant and also meets MIL-STD-45662A and ANSI/NCSL-Z-540 requirements. Fluid Components International, San Marcos, CA Web: www.fluidcomponents.com

Bel-Art Products' new catalog features the company's diverse line of sampling products used for everything from initial sample collection to preparation, storage, organization or disposal. Designed to be user friendly for both the distributor and end user, products are organized into color-coded sections based on application and/or type of product. A general reference section contains additional resources such as a 'Chemical Resistance Chart' for various types of plastics, an 'Actual Size Guide' for magnetic stirring bars, and guidelines for cleaning and sterilizing plastic labware. Bel-Art Products, Pequannock NJ, 800-423-5278, www.belart.com

WEG Electric Corp. has released an energy savings calculator application for BlackBerry® smart phone devices. In just a few steps, the app calculates savings gained from using the company's variable frequency drives (VFDs) and/or electric motors. The calculator can calculate potential energy savings, return on investment, reduction of CO2 emissions, and create reports and calculations for all the motors in a facility. To download the application, visit the WEG Green website from a BlackBerry phone and click "download" on the calculator page. For those without a BlackBerry device, the calculator can still be accessed for general use from the WEG Green website at www.weg.net/green. WEG Electric Corp., Atlanta, GA. 800-275-4934

Material density guide

Hapman has released a new bulk material density guide consisting of powder and bulk solids. The guide is a comprehensive online reference tool to help customers determine the correct specifications in designing a system. It is readily available on every product page as well as the support page, www.hapman.com/support/bulk-material-density-guide.html. It offers access to hundreds of material densities and includes a compound search option that quickly identifies the specific material customers are looking for. Hapman, Kalamazoo, MI, 269-382-8287, www.hapman.com

Easyfit has announced the launch of its enhanced website. The site features the company's extensive line of structural slip-on pipe fittings, railing systems and components. Applications include building handrails, guardrails, safety railings, barriers and much more. The site includes a Resource Center to provide general and technical information (e.g. Maximum Post Centers, Upright Load Ratings) to help ensure safe, practical, and simple installation. Convenient, secure order online is offered for all slip-on fittings, including the company's full line of standard fittings, ADA handrail connectors, add-on fittings (to build onto an existing structure), as well as Easyrail railing kits to provide OSHA-compliant handrail enclosures, and various "extras" such as galvanized pipe bundles, end caps and panel clips. Easyfit Inc., North Canton, OH, 877-327-9348, www.easyfit.com

New DAYLube high performance grease, which uses nanoceramic particles that act as sub-microscopic ball bearings to provide continuous lubrication to steel surfaces, is detailed in a new 4-page, full-color brochure from Dayton Progress. Copies of the new literature are available on the company's website. The grease is NSF-H1 Food Grade Certified and has extraordinary adhesion which extends production up to 10-times that of other greases. Dayton Progress, Dayton, OH, 937-859-5111, www.daytonprogress.com

United Electric Controls has announced a new web-based Product Selector, designed for web visitors to choose from UE's extensive line of electro-mechanical and solid-state pressure, differential pressure and temperature switch offerings. United Electric Controls, Watertown, MA, 617-926-1000, www.ueonline.com