New Literature

Flexible connectors

Literature from A-Lok Products and Press-Seal Gasket Corp. describes flexible connectors for storm sewer pipe to structure connections. The old connection method with rigid mortar joints develops cracks and leaks causing backfill erosion and road settlement. The new watertight flexible connector seals are not affected by vibration or minor settlement.

A-Lok Products
Tullytown, PA
Tel: 800-822-2565
Web: www.a-lok.com

Disc coupling catalog

A new 26-page catalog offered by Lovejoy presents the features and specifications of the new Lovejoy/Jaure Disc Couplings, the first disc design to join the company's line of rotating shaft couplings for mechanical power transmission. The new coupling provides torsionally rigid, no-backlash operation, with no wearing parts that would require lubrication or maintenance. It is suitable for a wide range of service including heavy-duty and high speed applications driven by electric motors, reciprocating engines or gas turbines.

Lovejoy Inc.
Downers Grove, IL
Tel: 630-852-0500
Fax: 630-852-2120
Web: www.lovejoy-inc.com

Lab equipment

The new NalgeneRegistered Labware 2000 Catalog offers more than 70 new products and product enhancements. Formulated from special resins, the products resist cracking or breaking. Products include benchtop labware, lab notebooks, field notebooks, BioTech mixers, color-coded Unitarytrademark washbottles, dropper bottles, carboys and filtration products.

Nalge Nunc International
Rochester, NY
Web: www.nalgenunc.com

Grinders, screens

JWC Environmental has released a new Engineering Catalog CD that describes in detail the features and benefits of its product line, including drawings, diagrams, data sheets, video clips and brochures. Products featured include the company's Muffin MonsterRegistered grinders and the new Auger MonstersRegistered. Each product is outlined and drawn to detail. The company's line includes sewage waste grinders, high flow fine screens and removal equipment for wastewater treatment.

JWC Environmental
Costa Mesa, CA
Tel: 800-331-2277
Fax: 949-833-8858
Web: www.jwce.com

Concrete pipe design

The 13th edition of the Concrete Pipe Design Manual from the American Concrete Pipe Association is a manual for engineers who select the type, size and strength requirements of concrete pipe. The 536-page manual has been updated to provide the most current technical data and design aids to assist engineers in preparing drainage solutions for sanitary sewer, storm drain and culvert applications. The manual contains updated information on loads and supporting strengths. Detailed example problems of specific applications are included. The book comes with a CD-ROM containing the complete text, tables and figures in a searchable format.

American Concrete Pipe Assoc.
Irving, TX
Tel: 800-290-2272
Web: www.concrete-pipe.org

Hose pumps

Barnant Co. offers a brochure on its line of Ponndorf peristaltic hose pumps in 24 dry-running and lubricated models with capacities up to 220 psig and 176 gpm. These pumps feature self-priming suction lift to 26 feet. They are suited for pumping abrasive slurries and corrosive fluids, as well as shear-sensitive materials. Standard drives are fixed-speed integral gear motors. Optional drive packages include mechanical variable speed drives, SCR drives with DC motors (up to 20:1 turndown) and frequency inverter drives (10:1 turndown).

Barnant Co.
Barrington, IL
Tel: 800-637-3739
Fax: 847-381-7053
Web: www.barnant.com

Health & safety

Government Institutes' 2000 Fall Publication Catalog features more than 300 books and electronic products for Environmental Health and Safety Resources. The 40-page catalog covers such topics as state, federal and international environmental law, environmental auditing, environmental management, pollution prevention, safety and health management and environmental science and engineering. The catalog contains complete product descriptions and pricing, order forms and information on shipping, returns and discounts.

Government Institutes Div., ABS Group Inc.
Rockville, MD
Tel: 301-921-2323
Fax: 301-921-0264
Web: www.govinst.com

Flow meter catalog

FloCat has introduced a new flow meter catalog with more than 100 flow meters and more than 10,000 related products. The 120-page catalog includes information on a variety of flow meters, including magnetic, thermal mass, ultrasonic, vortex shedding, in-line turbine and paddle wheel, insertion turbine and paddle wheel, variable area, positive displacement and differential pressure flow. The catalog includes numerous models in each technology with a wide range of flow rates and pipe sizes.

FloCat
Kenosha, WI
Tel: 262-653-0790
Web: www.flocat.com

Sound control

The sound-absorbing EckousticRegistered Functional Panels from Eckel Industries are described in an illustrated bulletin, "Noise Control Systems for Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants." The panels can be used to reduce background noise and provide a quieter workplace environment. A case history illustrates how the system can be installed in engine generator, gas mixing, blower and pump rooms to bring noise levels down to OSHA requirements.

Eckel Industries Inc.
Cambridge, MA
Tel: 617-491-3221

Engineering services

The engineering solutions offered by Contech Construction Products are described in a new brochure. The company's range of products are used for site improvement for both initial development and rehabilitation of existing structures. The company is a national producer of corrugated steel, aluminum and plastic pipes; metal plate structures, segmental concrete walls and geosynthetic products for highway, drainage, sewage and site improvement markets. Its pipe products are used as culverts, storm sewers, and stormwater detention/retention systems.

Contech Construction Products
Dayton, OH
Tel: 800-338-1122

Piping products

George Fischer has introduced a new 1,100 page Engineering Handbook covering its piping system product range. Offering engineers a single-source document for meeting virtually any piping requirement, the handbook includes all necessary components for the conveyance, measurement and control of liquids - from a single manual valve to a fully automated system. The handbook includes product information on the company's PVC, CPVC, Polypropylene and SYGEFRegistered PVDF pipe, valves and fittings, among others.

George Fischer Inc.
Tustin, CA
Tel: 714-731-8800
Fax: 714-731-6201

Software brochure

A brochures from Foxboro describe the company's software suites for integration of plant floor and business systems. The I/A Series Information Suite (Bulletin C512) describes the company's software for integrating every aspect of a plant, including process accounting, historical archives, real-time SPC/SQC, real-time database and MS Office applications.

The Foxboro Company
Foxboro, MA
Tel: 508-549-2424
Web: www.foxboro.com