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New sensors for clamp-on flowmeter

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Precision Flow have launched a new range of clamp-on ultrasonic flow sensors to go with their popular range of fixed and portable clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters

Two new features for the PPMA show

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The PPMA Show, the annual UK showcase for processing and packaging machinery, has launched two brand new features for the 2008 event, EcoTec and FoodTec

Smart QA Proficiency Testing for food expanded

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Microbiology culture media specialist Lab M is making its Smart QA Proficiency Testing Scheme for the food industry available to customers outside the UK for the first time

Digital intelligence in strain gauge cells

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

HBM has launched a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) software tool to enhance its AED digital transducer electronics and FIT digital load cells

BS for pressurised enclosure equipment protection

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

BSI, British Standards, has just published a revised guide to the specific requirements for the construction and testing of electrical apparatus with pressurized enclosures, of type of protection 'p'

Major wastewater plant grit removal projects

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A major project to upgrade the Florida City of Clearwater pollution control facilities with Hydro Grit King technology is the latest major contract for Hydro International, at USD1.8M

New products on show at Pittcon 2008 Exposition

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Quantachrome Instruments, a leading manufacturer of materials characterisation instruments, will unveil three new products at the forthcoming Pittcon 2008 Exposition in New Orleans, early in March

High speed Sulphur Pastillation on show in Iran

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Sandvik will use this year's International Exhibition of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries and Products in Tehran, to present project solutions for pastillation, and sulphur in particular

Robust polyester enclosures for outdoor controls

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The new Hoffman type 4x robust Polypro enclosures in polyester offer superior performance and protection in harsh chemical and UV environments, for housing electrical and electronic controls

New internal gear pump from Rexroth

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Rexroth PGH Series 3X internal gear pump features a significant increase in power over previous generations of the model

Service Oriented Architecture for MES

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Version 3.2 of the Citect Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Ampla, offers a highly scalable MES solution that drives the effective planning, operation and improvement of production operations

SensaGuard: new safety switch technology

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The new SensaGuard is an RFID-coded, non-contact safety switch that helps reduce machine and wiring costs, boasts Cat 4/SIL 3 rating, and offers extended diagnostics

Partnership with Weidmuller for System Integration

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Control Dynamics International has announced a strategic alliance with Weidmuller to increase their already strong presence in the US energy markets

Ventilation-On-Demand for underground mines

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

VOD solutions improve mine productivity, reduce ventilation energy costs, decrease the skilled labour workload, improve miner safety and reduce carbon emissions

Eye-opening automation at SP Open Days

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

SP Technology has always believed that the best way for prospective clients to see the variety and quality of systems designed and manufactured is to tour our Dundee facility to see for themselves

New Division created for water sector

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

'GB Municipal' will combine the advanced UV water treatment equipment with clean water filtration equipment from Roberts Filter, to focus on the water sector

Longer oil change intervals on compressors

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Batoyle Freedom Group has recently developed a new lubricant formulated especially for use in piston compressors, Typhon P68

Manage remote assets using 'open' technologies

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

At this year's Maintec Exhibition (11-13 March, 2008), M.A.C Solutions will be showcasing its range of remote asset management technologies, using TCP/IP, Internet VPNs and GSM, GPRS and EDGE

Oil-less compressors for safer tattoos

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Airchannel has supplied three of the Gast Group oil-less Jun-Air OF302 air compressors to a Derbyshire-based tattoo studio to operate a new and revolutionary 'needle' system!

Major project for Indian steelworks

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

CNES is to enhance an existing slab caster remotely adjustable mould and bender unit at Essar Steel in India, and provide one of each of the new units to the Corus enhanced design

Six combustion gas analysers help BP Chemicals

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Servomex oxygen and combustibles analysers supplied for a refurbishment project at the BP Chemicals acetic acid production plant in Hull have contributed to a significantly reduced fuel consumption

Wireless Summit combines with IT Forum

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

ISA will hold a joint ISA100 Wireless Solutions Summit and a Manufacturing IT Forum in May in Cleveland, Ohio

AMT - complete energy management solutions

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Automatic Monitoring and Targeting (AMT) is a powerful energy management technique which has been re-invented over the last few years for use in automatic half-hourly electricity metering

Supagraf Premier passes TA-Luft emissions tests

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Supagraf Premier, the world-leading James Walker valve compression packing, has beaten the TA-Luft VDI 2440 emission control requirements by a significant margin, gaining an outstanding rating

Analysis of Mercury in effluent and potable waters

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Mercury can be analysed using the 797 VA Computrace from Metrohm with a gold rotating disk electrode down to around 1ppb in a variety of water matrices