Parker Balston New Compressed Air Testing Device

New Compressed Air Testing Device Allows Users to Test for the Presence of Microbial Contamination in Compressed Air Systems

HAVERHILL, Mass. — The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced an innovative compressed air microbial detection device which allows users to quickly test for microbial contamination in compressed air that comes into contact with food and food contact surfaces.

The warm, dark, moist environment inside a compressed air system provides the perfect conditions for microbes to flourish and grow. These bacteria flow along with the air stream and begin their journey through the compressed air system. Introducing this type of microbial contamination to food products is very risky and would be considered a lack of control by the facility. It is not always apparent where the compressed air is contacting the food. Working surfaces such as counters and conveyors are obvious and manageable contact points. However, air is invisible, and leaves no visible trace where it contacts the food, food contact surfaces, or the packaging.

Currently, the only devices capable of sampling compressed air systems for microbes are expensive, cumbersome, require lengthy sample times and extensive training.

The Parker Balston CAMTU detection device allows food safety personnel to quickly and easily test for contamination present in compressed air supplies that come in direct contact with food product or food packaging/processing equipment. The CAMTU is portable, weighing less than one pound, and is supplied with connection tubing, shut off valve, pressure regulator, and metering orifice.

To obtain a sample, simply plug the CAMTU into the compressed air system, expose the petri dish for 20 seconds and then incubate the dish for 24 - 48 hours.

Testing is critical for understanding how to properly treat the compressed air. The CAMTU will assist with identifying Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) risks. Without adequate treatment in place, an increased risk of food product contamination exists.

For additional information about Parker Balston products, please contact Forberg Scientific Customer Service.
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Balston NitroFlow 60 LC/MS Membrane Nitrogen Generator

Haverhill, MA, May 30, 2012 – The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced the Parker Balston NitroFlow 60 LC/MS Membrane Nitrogen Generator.

The Parker Balston NitoFlow 60 is a self-contained nitrogen generator capable of producing up to 60 slpm of pure LC/MS grade nitrogen at pressures of up to 110 psig. This system is ideal for multiple LC/MS and new LC/MS instruments requiring high flow. The output flow produced by the NitroFlow 60 is equivalent to using one cylinder of compressed gas every two hours.

Nitrogen is produced utilizing a combination of a scroll compressor and nitrogen membrane separation technologies. This combination of technologies yields the highest performing, most quiet, and reliable integrated nitrogen generation system available.

If you would like to receive more information about Parker Balston Membrane Compressed Air Dryers or other Parker Balston Products please contact Forberg Scientific customer service.
Phone: 248-288-5330
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Protect you refrigerated air dryer with proper filtration

Author: David J. Connaughton
Blog: Compressed Air the Fourth Utility

Refrigerated dryers rely on HCFC (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons) to cool compressed air and therefore lower the dewpoint of the compressed air. In a new system, the cooling is quite efficient and dewpoints of as low as 35F (2C) can be achieved with a refrigerated dryer. Over time, the cooling coils lose their efficiency due to pipe scale, oil and water build up on the cooling coils. It is not uncommon to test dewpoints after a refrigerated dryer and find them >60F (16C). The indicators on the front of refrigerated dryers do not indicate the dewpoint but rather the temperature of the coils. Therefore, Balston recommends that you install a a coarse coalescing filter (grade DX) - immediately upstream of the dryer. To prevent carryover of condensate from the dryer or carryover of any pre-existing oils for a used dryer, a final fine coalescing filter (grade BX) is recommended.

If you would like more information about Parker Balston please contact Forberg Scientific Customer Service.
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How to Select and Order Parker Balston Coalescing Compressed Air Filter Cartridges

A. Overview: Parker Balston Coalescing Compressed Air Filters protect your equipment and delicate instruments from the dirt, water, and oil usually found in compressed air. Parker Balston Coalescing Filters remove these contaminants at a very high efficiency -up to 99.99% of 0.01 micron particles and droplets. Liquid releases from the filter cartridge to an automatic drain as rapidly as it enters the filter. This allows a Parker Balston Coalescing Filter to continue to remove liquids for an unlimited time without loss of efficiency or flow capacity.

B. Parker Balston Filter Cartridges: Balston provides two grades of coalescing filter cartridges, Parker Balston Grade DX and Grade BX. Singly or in tandem, these filters satisfy all requirements for removing liquid and solid contaminants from compressed air. Balston also has an activated carbon adsorbent CI-type cartridge for the removal of trace oil vapors from a compressed air line.

C. Selecting the proper filter cartridge
1. Decide which grade(s) of filter cartridges fit the application

a- For general purpose applications such as plant compressed air, single stage filtration is often sufficient. Use a Parker Balston Grade DX filter cartridge.

b- For instrument air and other critical air requirements, two stage filtration is necessary. Use Parker Balston Grade DX followed by a Parker Balston Grade BX filter cartridge. As a general rule, a Parker Balston Grade BX Filter cartridge should not be used alone.

c- For removal of trace compressor oil vapor, three stage filtration is necessary. Use a Parker Balston Grade DX followed by a Parker Balston Grade BX and a Parker Balston type CI cartridge.

2. Retention Efficiency for 0.01 Micron Particles and Droplets

a- Parker Balston Grade DX Filter - 93% Efficiency

b- Parker Balsotn Grade BX Filter - 99.99% Efficiency

Balston Coalescing Compressed Air Filters Data Sheet






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