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HDXRF Offers Many Advantages Over ICP Methods
HDXRF® technology is fast, precise, and easy to use. In addition, the technology offers a 1-mm analysis area that provides the ability to test small features for the presence of potentially toxic heavy metals, including lead. When it comes to analyzing glass materials for lead, HDXRF can offer many advantages over ICP methods. In 2013, the CPSC expanded upon its approval of HDXRF ASTM method ...
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New managing director for Whitehouse Scientific
Jamie Storey is promoted at calibration experts Whitehouse Scientific. Whitehouse Scientific, a leading producer of glass microspheres for calibration, has promoted Jamie Storey to the position of managing director. Jamie Storey has worked at Whitehouse Scientific for almost ten years and in his new role assumes management responsibility for the company while founder Dr Graham Rideal continues ...
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AMETEK Land - Glass Worldwide - Infrared Thermal Imaging Optimises Furnace Operations and Reduces NOx
Mark Bennett, Glass Sector Lead at AMETEK Land, looks at an innovation that is not only leading to the optimisation of glass furnaces but also the reduction of NOx. Over the years, a great deal of research and innovation has gone into developing methods for obtaining live temperature values within glass furnace applications. The AMETEK Land solution uses innovative thermal imaging via a Near ...
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REDWAVE showcases new XRF Sorting Machine at IFAT 2016 New sorting possibilities for the Recycling Industry
REDWAVE will be located in Hall C1 at stand 226 at the IFAT in Munich (Germany) from May 30 to June 3. You will see different live sorting demonstrations with the innovative REDWAVE XRF sorting machine at our stand: Mixed heavy metals: separation of pure fractions (eg: copper, zinc, stainless steel) Mixed plastics: separation of brominated plastics Mixed glass: separation of lead glass and ...
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Redwave glass recycling day
The event was primarily dedicated to the presentation of the new glass sorting machines, Redwave CX for material 6-50mm and Redwave (XI for fine material 2-12mm. Redwave CX and CXF machines are equipped with a completely reworked three-way system. By rearranging the valve units, the same high performance at the first and second eject is guaranteed even for fine material, and air consumption is ...
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The digital television transition: don’t kick your TV to the curb – eCycle instead
After June 12, 2009 all full power television stations started broadcasting in digital, over-the-air signals. EPA encourages all U.S. citizens who own an analog TV set and who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by subscribing to a paid TV service or connecting it to a converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are ...
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RoHS – The Most Important at a Glance
What does RoHS mean? RoHS is the abbreviation for „Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. The abbreviation refers to the so called RoHS directive 2011/65/EU, which forms the legal framework. The goals of the regulation are the protection of human health and of the environment.1) The directive is applicable for the EU and ...
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The digital television transition: No need to trash your TV
Wilmington, N.C., is the first city in the nation to switch to digital-only broadcasting. EPA encourages Wilmington residents and the rest of the country who own an analog TV set and who receive free broadcasts (via rabbit ears or a roof-top antenna) to extend the life of their TV by connecting it to a digital converter box. Energy Star-qualified digital converter boxes are available for ...
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Helping to Save the Planet
Genesis Recycling Ltd, based in Aldergrove, B.C., is an ethical, dynamic and innovative provider of cradle-to-cradle electronics’ recycling. Annually, the company processes over 200,000 end-of-life computers and recovers thousands of tons of resources while diverting toxic and hazardous materials from landfills. Since commencing business in 1994, Genesis has developed a domestic solution to ...
By IMSM Ltd
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Rotork control valve actuation passes the glass making test
Following extensive testing, leading glass container manufacturers are specifying the Rotork CMA electric actuator for a critical valve control function in the glass making process. The valves are used to control the temperature and pressure in the furnaces by regulating the air and gas mixture with extreme precision. Maintaining a constant temperature and pressure is essential for energy ...
By Rotork plc
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Redwave XRF: new sorting possibilities for a multitude of materials
Austrian sensor-based separation and sorting equipment specialist Redwave has introduced a new sorting system – the Redwave XRF – which analyses and evaluates materials according to chemical composition. The new Redwave XRF sorting system was initially used in the field of glass sorting, more precisely for the separation of heat-resistant and leaded glass from waste glass cullet. ...
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EPA and GSA highlight `eCycling` on America Recycles Day
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration highlighted the benefits of electronics recycling today at a certified "eCycling" facility for America Recycles Day. "Instead of creating pollution, our used electronics can be supporting local jobs through eCycling," said EPA Region 5 Land and Chemicals Division Director Margaret Guerriero. "It's essential that ...
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AMETEK Land`s Next Generation Thermal Imaging Solution on Show at Leading Glass Industry Events
AMETEK Land will showcase its award-winning, real-time, in-furnace thermal imaging Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) at a number of leading international glass industry events this autumn. These include Glassman Europe, Gulf Glass, Vitrum and the International Commission on Glass (ICG) Annual Meeting. At Glassman Europe 2017, 6-7 September, at the Cité Centre de Congrès, Lyon, ...
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AMETEK Land`s next generation thermal imaging solutions on show at leading glass industry events
AMETEK Land, one of the world’s leading glass industry temperature measurement specialists, will showcase its award-winning, real-time, in-furnace thermal imaging Near Infrared Borescope (NIR-B) at a number of leading international glass industry events this autumn. These include Glassman Europe, Gulf Glass, Vitrum and the International Commission on Glass (ICG) Annual Meeting. At ...
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CST Announces New Strategic Partnership with Shearer & Associates in the US
Building on its 100+ year legacy as the world’s leading bolted steel tank, silo and aluminum dome manufacturer, CST Industries, announces a new and exciting strategic development with the addition of a new dealer partner - Shearer & Associates. Shearer & Associates will cover a five (5) state territory in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, including Washington, ...
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REDWAVE XRF - new sorting possibilities for the Metal and Aluminium Recycling Industry
The sorting system REDWAVE XRF was initially used in the field of glass sorting, more precisely for the separation of heat-resistant and leaded glass from the waste glass cullet. Soon it became apparent that the fields of application go far beyond the glass sector. The use of this innovative technology together with the development of a new machine design set new standards in the metal sorting, ...
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Owens corning named to corporate responsibility magazine`s list of 100 best corporate citizens
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a world leader in building materials and glass fiber reinforcements, has been named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 12th annual list of the "100 Best Corporate Citizens™." The company's ranking of 68th on the 2011 list was announced Wednesday afternoon as part of an event hosted at the New York Stock Exchange. Recognized as the world's leading corporate ...
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Whitehouse Scientific’s intrepid MD hits the rally trail again
Whitehouse Scientific’s Managing Director Jamie Storey will swap his office chair for a seat in the pace car of a very special rally for his latest expedition. On 28 June the Army Cadet Force Officer will head off on his very own 3-day, 1000 mile ‘Boom Banger Rally’ across France. Billed as ‘the challenge of taking a car which has seen better days on a journey across ...
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New CRT recycling plant due to within weeks
A plant which is set to revolutionise the way Cathode Ray Televisions are recycled is weeks away from opening. The plant, operated by Nulife Glass, has created 30 new jobs in the region and once up and running will have the capacity to recycle 2000 TV screens every month. With CRTs a thing of the past as people upgrade to the latest flat-screen models, there are an ever growing number being ...
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New CRT recycling plant due to open within weeks
A plant which is set to revolutionise the way Cathode Ray Televisions are recycled is weeks away from opening. The plant, operated by Nulife Glass, has created 30 new jobs in the region and once up and running will have the capacity to recycle 2000 TV screens every day. With CRTs a thing of the past as people upgrade to the latest flat-screen models, there are an ever growing number being ...
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