J.M. Canty

J.M. Canty is a distinguished process engineering company with a global presence, including locations in Buffalo, New York, Dublin, Ireland, and Phuket, Thailand. ABLE Instruments operate as J.M Canty’s Exclusive Representative for Sales and Service in the UK. Renowned for their innovative solutions, Canty specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced equipment such as vessel lighting, sight glasses, process cameras, high-temperature cameras, and imaging-based particle sizing systems. These products cater to a diverse array of industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, glass, food and beverage, mining, and more.

The company’s inception dates back to 1969, rooted in the consulting practice of John M. Canty, P.E. One of its early notable projects involved the development of a high-pressure diving research facility capable of simulating ocean depths exceeding a mile. This endeavour led to the creation and patenting of fibre-optic lighting systems designed to withstand extreme pressure conditions, marking Canty’s entry into the field of specialised industrial equipment.

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Over the years, J.M. Canty has expanded its product portfolio to address various industrial challenges. In the pharmaceutical sector, the company offers the safest sight glasses (FuseView™) and the brightest vessel lights, enhancing process monitoring and safety. Their camera imaging systems are utilised for applications such as crystallisation particle size distribution, Nutsche filter monitoring, foam detection, and centrifuge control, ensuring optimal product quality and process efficiency.

In the chemical industry, Canty’s solutions encompass foam and level control, extruder monitoring, centrifuge observation, filter dryer cake and thickness monitoring, crystallisation analysis, turbidity measurement, and particle sizing systems. For instance, their camera-light combination systems provide continuous monitoring of centrifuge operations, enabling greater operator control and efficient identification of process issues.

The oil and gas sector benefits from Canty’s expertise through applications like oil-in-water and water-in-oil analysis, fuel and lube oil quality assessment, and interface and phase separation monitoring in tank farms. Their high-temperature camera systems are employed to monitor flare stacks and fired heaters, ensuring safety and compliance with environmental regulations.

Canty’s commitment to innovation is further exemplified by its leadership in Industry 4.0 initiatives. By integrating process cameras across various industries, the company enhances automation, improves communication, and fosters self-monitoring systems. This approach leads to the development of intelligent machines capable of analyzing and diagnosing issues without human intervention, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.

Throughout its history, J.M. Canty has achieved significant milestones, including the replacement of all sight glasses in NASA’s shuttle launch pad fuel lines with their FuseView™ sight glasses. This innovation addressed the issue of constant leakage failures, which had been the primary source of delays in shuttle launches. Such accomplishments underscore Canty’s dedication to providing reliable and high-quality solutions for complex industrial challenges.

In summary, J.M. Canty stands as a global leader in process engineering, offering a comprehensive range of innovative products designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality across multiple industries. Their unwavering commitment to research and development, coupled with a deep understanding of industry-specific needs, positions them at the forefront of technological advancements in process monitoring and control.

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