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Real-Time Elemental Analysis for Corrosion Control in Canadian Refineries

May 30, 2025

Combat Corrosion with Real-Time Crude Monitoring In today’s refining industry, fluctuating feedstocks and opportunistic crudes are creating a perfect storm for corrosion, fouling, and costly maintenance. Traditional lab analysis can’t keep pace with these fast-changing conditions. That’s why Westech Industrial is proud to offer the Hobré C-Quand™ EDXRF analyzer, a game-changing solution for real-time elemental analysis that supports proactive decision-making and optimized refinery performance.   The Problem: Rising Risks from Unmonitored Contaminants Refineries across Canada-from Alberta’s oil sands to Atlantic processing hubs-are increasingly turning to heavier, lower-quality crudes. These crudes carry elevated levels of salts, chlorides, and metals that, without…

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Spectrex 20/20Q Flame Detector: Advanced Fire Protection for Commercial and Light-Industrial Applications

May 2, 2025

Westech Industrial is pleased to offer the Spectrex 20/20Q Flame Detector, built on QuadSense™ triple infrared (IR3) technology to provide exceptional flame detection in nonhazardous commercial and light-industrial environments. With its ability to detect hydrocarbon flames at up to 150 feet and proven immunity to false alarms, the 20/20Q delivers fast, reliable fire protection with minimal maintenance requirements. From transit stations to semiconductor plants, it is designed to meet today’s stringent safety expectations while lowering your total cost of ownership. Key Benefits: 🛡️ Enhanced Safety and Protection Multi-spectrum QuadSense™ IR3 sensing Five sensitivity levels for detection range flexibility Certified to…

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Rosemount 965 Flame Detector: Fast, Reliable Flame Detection for Commercial and Light Industrial Safety

May 2, 2025

Westech Industrial is pleased to introduce the Rosemount™ 965 Flame Detector, Emerson’s latest solution for reliable flame detection in commercial and light-industrial environments. Powered by QuadSense™ triple infrared (IR3) technology, the Rosemount 965 offers fast response times, industry-leading immunity to false alarms, and extended performance across a wide field of view. It is specifically designed for nonhazardous locations, making it a dependable choice for transportation infrastructure, data centers, cable tunnels, semiconductor facilities, and public buildings. Why Choose the Rosemount 965? ✔ Enhanced Safety Detects hydrocarbon fires up to 150 ft (45 m) Field-proven false alarm immunity Five selectable sensitivity levels…

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Westech Industrial: Now the Official Distributor for United Electric Controls’ (UEC) Products in Western Canada

January 27, 2025

Westech Industrial Expands Product Offerings with UEC’s Solutions Westech Industrial is proud to announce its partnership with UEC, becoming the official distributor of UEC’s innovative product line in Western Canada. This collaboration brings world-class solutions to industries across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. With over 55 years of experience in industrial equipment distribution, Westech Industrial is a trusted name for delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. Partnering with UEC further strengthens Westech’s commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions tailored for demanding industrial applications. Why Choose UEC Products Through Westech Industrial? UEC’s product line is designed for precision, reliability, and safety,…

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Precision Measurement in the Dairy Industry

June 19, 2024

The dairy industry in Eastern Canada faces numerous challenges, including ensuring food safety, maintaining hygiene standards, and meeting consumer expectations. As the demand for dairy products continues to rise in Canada, efficiency and quality become increasingly important. Westech Industrial, as a proud distributor of Vaisala Polaris™ Process Refractometers, offers advanced solutions to address these challenges with state-of-the-art instrumentation and process control technologies. Addressing Dairy Industry Challenges Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance: Strict hygiene standards are essential in dairy production to guarantee consumer safety and product integrity. Optimizing Equipment Sanitation: Efficient clean-in-place (CIP) and sanitize-in-place (SIP) processes are vital for maintaining…

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Case Study – Upgrading to ABB Flame Scanners: A Seamless Transition for Domtar’s Pulp & Paper Power Boiler

March 5, 2024

In the world of industrial combustion, maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring safety standards can be a challenging balancing act. Domtar’s Espanola pulp & paper mill in Ontario, Canada, faced such a challenge with their power boiler #9. The need to replace aging flame scanners without undergoing a time-consuming and costly safety recertification process led them to ABB’s cutting-edge flame scanning technology. Westech Industrial is proud to be the distributor of ABB Flame Scanners across Canada, offering innovative solutions that ensure both safety and performance. Domtar’s Espanola pulp & paper mill in Ontario, Canada. ABB’s 1:1 Replacement Solution The journey began…

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Westech Industrial Announces Partnership with Qmicro for Revolutionary Gas Chromatograph Products in Canada

February 21, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB – February 13, 2024, Westech Industrial Ltd., a leading provider of industrial equipment and services, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Qmicro, the renowned manufacturer of advanced gas chromatograph systems. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Westech Industrial’s mission to bring cutting-edge analytical solutions to the Canadian market. Under this agreement, Westech Industrial will distribute Qmicro’s innovative gas chromatograph products across Canada, offering unparalleled precision, speed, and efficiency in gas composition analysis for a wide range of industrial applications. This collaboration is set to redefine the standards of process control and automation…

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Westech Industrial Ltd. Partners with ABB to Distribute Flame Scanner Products Across Canada

February 8, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Westech Industrial Ltd. Partners with ABB to Distribute Flame Scanner Products Across Canada Calgary, Alberta – February 09, 2024, Westech Industrial Ltd., a premier provider of comprehensive industrial solutions, proudly announces its partnership with ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation technologies. This collaboration designates Westech as the only authorized distributor of ABB’s Flame Scanner products in Eastern Canada, with distribution rights extending throughout the entire country. For over 55 years, Westech Industrial Ltd. has been dedicated to offering innovative solutions across a variety of sectors, including Energy, Municipal, Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Mining,…

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Navigating Quality Control in Petrochemicals: The Role of Precise Color Measurement

January 22, 2024

Introduction:In the petrochemical and offshore industries, maintaining product quality is paramount. The challenge of ensuring consistent quality in products like lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and petroleum waxes is a task that demands precision and reliability. One key aspect of quality control is the color measurement of these products, which is not just about aesthetics but closely tied to their refinement and purity. The Challenge:As companies strive for excellence in manufacturing and product consistency, they encounter the need for real-time, continuous measurement of product quality. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and…

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The Superior Hygienic Solution – Jacoby-Tarbox® Uni-San® Hygienic Sight Windows

September 29, 2023

THE PROBLEM A customer was searching for a sanitary fused sight window solution after experiencing supply chain disruptions with European manufacturers with their current sight window source. The customer also expressed dissatisfaction in paying an additional cost for an electropolish-finished product. They were paying more and waiting longer for this essential piece of equipment. THE SOLUTION A customer was searching for a sanitary fused sight window solution after experiencing supply chain disruptions with European manufacturers with their current sight window source. The customer also expressed dissatisfaction in paying an additional cost for an electropolish-finished product. They were paying more and…

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