The ROSS Vertical Blender is designed for reliable and gentle mixing of friable solids, abrasive materials, and shear-sensitive products. It consists of a low-speed auger that orbits the periphery of a conical vessel while gently lifting material upward. The steep-angled vessel allows efficient blending of batches as small as 10% of the maximum working capacity and enables quick discharge of the finished blend. Wet applications such as flowable slurries and pastes are routinely mixed in the vertical blender. The vertical blender has a maximum capacity of 32 ft³.

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Series 21 Epoxoline high-solids epoxy linings are designed for use on potable water tanks, water pipes, pumps, valves, and fittings, providing protection to both concrete and steel substrates. This two-component, phenalkamine epoxy is also specially formulated to meet the more stringent NSF 600 extraction requirements coming to the industry in January 2023. For water tank applications, Series 21 also conforms to the requirements of AWWA D102-21 inside Coating Systems No. 1, 2, 5, and 6.

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Techkon USA introduces the latest functions of its SpectroDens™ 4 spectrodensitometer, including OBA-Check™ and visual opacity measurement functions. SpectroDens 4’s measurement function, OBA-Check, provides precise information about the intensity of the optical brightening agents used and the shade of the paper. SpectroDens 4 is the first color measurement instrument to offer a visual opacity of printed white ink measurement function. It allows a user to measure and monitor opaque white ink's hiding power, as it is commonly referred to.

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Konica Minolta’s CM-M6 is a portable, multi-angle spectrophotometer designed for measuring metallic or effect paints, which can exhibit a noticeable visual change with specific angles of view. With its compact and lightweight design, the CM-M6 is easy to handle and has a high-resolution color display that is easy to read even in low lighting conditions. Features include a double-path illumination/observation system for stable measurements on curved surfaces, a compact and lightweight vertical design, and a large high-resolution, back-illuminated color display with optional bluetooth.

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The Liquid Level Switch, CL‐10GHT, is the latest addition to the line of high-, intermediate- and low-point level detectors for liquids or slurries. Applications may include epoxy resins, varnish, urethane resins, wood furniture finishes, coatings, powder slurry, paint/pigments slurries, stabilizers, and polymers. The CL-10GHT Liquid Level Switch has no moving parts, floats, diaphragms, or packing glands to deteriorate. It requires no field adjustments and is easily installed in almost any position of a vessel or pipe.

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The Interpon D2525 Futura Collection for 2022-2025 includes three brand new color palettes: Merging World, Healing Nature, and Soft Abstraction. As a powder coating, the collection uses no solvent emissions or VOCs. Interpon’s architectural range was also the first range of powder coatings to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). The new Interpon D2525 Futura Collection is now available for customers in India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

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AS-series air stirrers feature an air drive mixing head with variable speed that operates with less risk of explosion when mixing solvents or other flammable materials. Rated for heavy usage, this 1 ½ HP AS15A-S produces a maximum torque of 55 in-pounds and is driven by a lightweight Gast air motor known for rugged construction and reliability. Maximum agitation is achieved when supplied with 100 PSI at 70 CFM. Stand models and hand-held versions are available including some models that are gear-driven for added torque.

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The Bacharach Sling Psychrometer accurately determines percent relative humidity without the necessity of consulting complex tables. The Sling Psychrometer contains a slide rule calculator that correlates wet- and dry-bulb thermometer indications for direct reading of relative humidity. The atmospheric humidity is determined by calculations, steam tables, or using a psychrometric chart.

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