While not every pumping application in the food and beverage industry may equate in value to critical process points in a petroleum refinery, failure of a key pump, however, can still have a catastrophic impact on production. And, probably for many facilities, pumps may not be top of mind for most managers. However, pumps handling water recirculation in aquaculture facilities, maintaining flow in CIP systems, bringing in fresh water for use as an ingredient or handling wastewater can represent a critical stop to production should they break down.
Allied Electronics has been accumulating a treasure trove of datasheets. The company just announced there are now more than 1.1 million of them, and the number keeps growing.
Available in steel or stainless steel versions, Winco GN 810.4 vertical acting toggle clamps have two locking features in both the closed and open positions.
The Larson Electronics HLSW-PB20-2PSW nonmetallic explosion-proof maintained contact switch contains explosion-protected contact blocks rated for up to 690VAC, can handle
20 amps for switching duty and has a 2 hp rating.
The trend of processors spending less on replacement parts continues to grow, according to Food Engineering’s 2018 Replacement Parts and Components Trends Survey.