Pumps
Portable electric pump
Utility pump is corrosion resistant, lightweight, and durable. This product is the latest addition to a line of submersible, portable electric pumps. Grindex Pumps www.grindexpumps.com
Guidelines For Choosing A Pipe Thread Sealant
Looking into any maintenance technician's tool box or a plant's supply closet likely turns up some type of pipe thread sealant.
Containment system
Thermoplastic system features patented dual containment piping with options, including leak detection, HDPE manholes, valve boxes, sumps, and lining systems. Fluid Controls, Inc. www.fluidcontrols.com
PLANT ENGINEERING COST INDEX* – 1998-02-01
Change, % Current Month Year Facilities group index ago ago Clay construction products 144.1 0 1.1 Electric devices 146.9 -0.1 2 Foundry and forge products 134.2 0 0.9 Glass 108.5 -0.1 -1.3 Gypsum products 172 -0.
A catalog to diaphragm for
A 20-p booklet features descriptions, technical data, and engineering schematics of a complete diaphragm valve line, plus a review of available diaphragms.
Steam traps
A 20-p catalog depicts two lines of inverted bucket steam traps: cast iron and stainless steel. Both lines integrate the energy saving features of the inverted bucket steam trap with proven reliability of piston valves into a single space-saving package.
Vacuum pump rebuild
A 4-p brochure describes a service for rebuilding vacuum pumps ranging from conventional belt drive models to the latest dry pump technology. Pumps are rebuilt under an eight-step program that assures performance. Mass-Vac, Inc.
Relief valves
A complete line of process pressure relief valves, steam safety valves, and hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment is presented in a 6-p brochure.
Valves/actuators are easy pickings
Valve Sizing and Selection Software on CD-ROM for Windows 95 does all the work for choosing the correct HVAC control valves and compatible actuators. The software includes an online catalog of nearly 500 valves and more than 100 actuators. Honeywell, Inc.
New paradigm or twilight zone?
Economic growth remained strong through the third quarter of 1997, and early signs pointed to a good fourth quarter as well.
