Jordan Talmadge, PPG’s global commercial director, silicas, recently spoke about the role silicas can play in preventing caking and optimizing the flow characteristics of food products, as well as improving product performance and manufacturing productivity.

Equipped with IO-Link, the SM Foodmag detects current flow rate, total volume and flow direction, and offers conductivity and temperature monitoring.

Often used by breweries, the thermal flow meters are designed for instrument performance, longevity, low maintenance safety and value.

The key is applying the electric field in the same direction as the flow.

Emerson Process Management has acquired the Norwegian company Yggdrasil, a provider of flow assurance and production optimization software.