- 16 November 2006 -
Pure water for blemish-free UPVC
For manufacturers of UPVC products, the slightest blemish or scratch on highly polished surfaces means that a valuable product must be scrapped and reworked. Filters provided by UK-based Industrial Purification Systems have to supply cooling water that is pure enough to leave the material alone. more

- 2 November 2006 -
Can ceramic ports help centrifuges last longer?
Neil Lacey, service manager for Centriquip, the UK's largest decanter manufacturer, looks at how choosing the correct port liner for centrifuges can make all the difference in reducing wear, downtime and maintenance costs. more

- 6 September 2006 -
Anachem's new web solution targets SPE method development
Chromatography specialist Anachem Limited's Patrick Boyce describes the company's web-based SPE method tool for faster solid phase extraction method development - www.SPEnet.co.uk. more

- 23 August 2006 -
Novel technology: Fresh approach to countercurrent ion exchange
By reversing a commonly-used way of distributing fluids to ion-exchange cells, Belgian separations technology company PuriTech has developed a liquid adsorption separation technology, which could improve liquid-resin contact efficiency, while reducing plant operating costs and CAPEX, explains Filip Rochette. more

-- 27 July 2006 -
Clarification: the rapid-response mobile option
What happens if you suffer clarifier outage? Chuck McCloskey of Siemens Water Technologies' mobile and on-site services says that process downtime doesn't have to be the only option. more

- 28 June 2006 -
Optimising product quality
One of the most important driving forces for the development of industrial processes in the present day is the need for better product quality. Ken Sutherland looks at factors involving filtration and separation equipment that are concerned with product quality, and how some industries are improving it. more