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Brooks Instrument's 2-Position Downport MFC conforms to new industry standards.
Hatfield, Pennsylvania (April 16, 2003) — Emerson Process Management announces the introduction of a Brooks Instrument mass flow controller (MFC) designed to integrate with the developments made in surface mount components (also known as "gas stick" technology) for industrial applications.
The elastomer-seal MFC from Brooks now simply locks into the 11/2" ports and occupies only two positions on a substrate system. The new design connects to surface mount components without the need for adaptor plates by conforming to the ANSI/ISA-76.00.02-2002 specification.
These surface mount components were based on the Integrated Gas Component (IGC) created for the semiconductor industry several years ago. When the Center for Process Analytical Chemistry (CPAC) standardized the application of this sampling technology for non-semiconductor industries, they determined that MFC manufacturers would need to modify their devices to fit the new modular design of surface mount components.
Just like IGC technology, elastomer surface mount components allow users to gather data directly from a sample point in their analytical systems. This change will increase data accuracy as well as reduce maintenance in their systems by simplifying installation and facilitating part interchangeability.
Brooks Instrument is one of the first manufacturers in the industry to offer an elastomer-seal MFC specifically designed for industrial surface mount applications. The company is also in the process of developing modified versions of its glass and metal tube variable area (VA) meters for this technology.
To properly modify its control devices for surface mount component technology, Brooks Instrument conferred with Swagelok Company for technical assistance. Swagelok is one of the first companies to bring this technology to market with its recently-introduced Modular Platform Components.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com) has supplied liquid and gas process control solutions to industries throughout the world. Brooks manufactures a complete line of low flow measurement and control instrumentation including thermal mass, variable area, Coriolis, and positive displacement flow meters, as well as a full line of supporting accessories. Brooks' technology and expertise play a key role in Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson's brands include: PlantWeb™; Brooks®; Fisher®; Rosemount®; Micro Motion®; Westinghouse Process Control; DeltaV™; and AMS.
About Emerson
St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in electronics and telecommunications; process control; semiconductor processing; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion.
PlantWeb, Brooks, Fisher, Rosemount, Micro Motion, and DeltaV are marks of one of the Emerson Process Management family of companies. All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
CONTACT:
Scott Amsbaugh, Brooks Instrument
215-362-3722
Scott.Amsbaugh@EmersonProcess.com
Peter Dossing, Emerson Process Management
512-832-3162
Peter.Dossing@EmersonProcess.com |
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