NEW LITERATURE

Certified protective coatings

The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) has released a new certification brochure. The brochure, “SSPC Certification Quality Programs,” explains the benefits of hiring SSPC certified contractors and inspectors for industrial coating work. It’s subtitled: “Take the Guess Work Out of Selecting Industrial Coating Contractors and Inspection Firms.” The Society for Protective Coatings, Pittsburgh, PA, 877-281-7772, www.sspc.org

Pumps catalog

Godwin Pumps has updated its color catalog to feature the complete line of Dri-Prime automatic self-priming high volume, high head and jetting pumps for municipal/government, industrial, construction, and environmental applications. It includes pump specifications by model as well as applications photos. These pumps are available in sizes from 2-16”, with flows to 10,000 gpm, heads to 500 feet and solids handling to 5” in diameter. Also included in the catalog is information on the Godwin Heidra® line of hydraulic submersible pumps available in sizes from 3-12”. Godwin Pumps, Bridgeport, NJ, 856-467-3636, www.godwinpumps.com

Alarm management

TiPSView version 3.0, the latest web browser module for the LogMate® AMSTM Alarm Management SystemTM, enhances LogMate’s utility as an operator information resource and as an engineering companion for alarm design and management of change. It is a seamless upgrade to existing web-enabled installations and is shipped at no cost to current support subscribers. Enhancements include: A Notes feature allowing insertion of ad-hoc comments within operating data; improved “Alarm Knowledge Base” flexibility, enabling custom forms for entry and display of plant information including procedures, testing instructions, escalation paths, and contact information; external links create direct access from a web browser to existing plant documentation; and online configuration change approval, rejection, comments, and auditing (online MOC). TiPS Inc., Georgetown, TX, 800-242-8477, www.tipsweb.com

Custom steam solutions

Sioux Steam Cleaner has introduced a Custom, Application-Specific Brochure that highlights the company’s complete custom capabilities when it comes to building water and solution heating systems, pressure washers, steam cleaners, and steam generators. Sioux offers broad experience in the industry as well as complete engineering capabilities. Custom designed machines are available with customer-specified components, frames and mountings, electrical setups, high performance ratings, self-contained systems, or special codes and certifications. Sioux Steam Cleaner Corp., Beresford, SD, 888-763-8833, www.sioux.com

pH, ORP instrumentation

Spitzer & Boyes announces its latest consumer guide, “The Consumer Guide to Industrial pH and ORP Instrumentation,” by David B. Mills. The foreword by Greg McMillan states that this 100-page book “contains the information that users need to improve sensor selection and provides a framework for creating more realistic expectations for operation and maintenance of pH and ORP instruments.” Spitzer & Boyes LLC, Chestnut Ridge, NY, 845-623-1830, www.spitzerandboyes.com

UPS selection guide

The recently published “Common Mistakes in Selecting UPS and How to Avoid Them” is now available from Staco Energy Products. This full-color, multi-page literature identifies 17 misconceptions and mistakes that occur when selecting Uninterruptible Power Supplies, and counsels readers on how to avoid them. An example of a common mistake is to improperly size the UPS - the brochure includes worksheets to accurately determine requirements. Staco Energy Products Co., Dayton, OH, 866-261-1191, www.staco-news.com

Updated website

The enhanced online content and functionality of the Tnemec website is based on an evaluation of customer needs conducted in 2005. This first phase included an entirely new design with individual product pages, more in-depth information, improved search function and project profiles. Future phases include additional enhancements, such as chemical resistance data, an interactive coatings system recommendation tool and individual pages for every Tnemec representative agency. Tnemec Company Inc., Kansas City, MO, 800-863-6321, www.tnemec.com

Chemical process filters

BOLL Double Filter Series, from Boll Filter Corp., with headquarters in Germany, provide high-quality solutions for industrial filtration in chemical and petrochemical plants, offshore installations and power stations, where liquid and gas filters are exposed to extreme stresses. The company also offers 3/2-way ball valves built to enable the reliable separation of components and plants from a continuous process, combined with the simultaneous changeover to redundant components without interrupting the process. Boll Filter Corp., Plymouth, MI, 734-451-4680, www.bollfilterusa.com

Chopper brochure

Moyno recently released a new full-color brochure detailing the Moyno® Chopper HopperTM solids reduction pumping system. The hopper provides fast, simple and effective handling of waste by-products reducing whole produce - papayas, pineapples, pumpkins, corn or any other fruits or vegetables - into an easy to handle puree or mash. Moyno Inc., Springfield, OH, 877-486-6966, www.moyno.com