F& J specialty products, Inc, USA, has introduced in market an automatic flowmeter. The instrument in equipped with the F&J Digital Flowmeter technology which provides maximum flexibility for emergency response sampling responsibilities. The set flowrate is maintained automatically in case of dust loading and does not require operator attention. The DF-75L-Li is well suited for emergency response sampling activities where users do not know whether line power will be available.

The instrument is operable with (i) on-board 14.8 VDC; 15.6 Ah Lithium ion battery, (2) line power, or (3) automobile cigarette lighter socket.

The notable features the flowmeter are:

• Operating Modes
• Line Power (110VAC-250 VAC)
• On-Board Batteries
• Automobile Cigarette Lighter
• Long-lasting Lithium Ion Battery
• Battery Charging Circuit Operable from Line Power Input
• Lightweight~15.3 lbs. (7kg)
• Maximum Flow 65 to 75 LPM; typical
• Bright LED Display

Automatic Flow Control FeatureFlowrate and volume tantalizations displayed are corrected to a factory settable reference temperature and pressure (4 options available):

• Auto Shut-off on time or volume.
• Battery life indicator.

Teijin Chemicals of Japan has developed a transparent, flame-retardant polycarbonate (PC) resin measuring just 1.5-mm, making this the thinnest resin of its kind.

According to the company the ultra-thin PC resin is both bromine-free and phosphorous-free, making it environmentally friendly, and its flame resistance level is equivalent to UL94V-0. Despite being thin, the new resin has all of the inherent characteristics of other PC resins, including transparency, mouldability, dimensional stability and electrical properties.

Teijin Chemicals intends to market two grades, one for injection moulding and the other for extrusion moulding. The former can serve as a substitute for glass components in LED lighting fixtures, etc, while the latter is expected to find uses in sheets mainly for LED lighting covers.

The demand for thinner grades has risen with the development of increasingly smaller and thinner products in a vriety of fields.

Verder Limited has announced launching of a new diaphragm pump series with lower pulsation, less air consumption and a higher fluid output.

The manufacturer claims “Customers using the Verderair 25 can benefit from 30% better air efficiency than the competition, 20% flow increase and will last five times longer. All of this means less downtime and easier maintenance.

"As a result of the excellent material strength and more efficient, leak-free operation, the Verderair VA25 diaphragm pump can be used for a range of applications, including drum fluid transfer, unloading fluids, chemical evacuation, ceramic glaze supply, dewatering and sump evacuation and repackaging of fluids from an original container to smaller receptacles. It is also easy to install with eight ports for maximum installation flexibility to suit any application.”