News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 February
to Saturday 22 February 2003
Pinch valves with high pinch force
Acro Associates pneumatic pinch valves offer high pinch forces and with their multi-million cycle life are ideal for filling, dispensing, transfer, and vacuum operations
News from Acro Associates (21 February 2003)
New Book Unleashes the Power of Advanced Control
Technical Background Article A new book from ISA, Advanced Control Unleashed, is the first book to present the industrially proven advanced process control methods to ordinary engineers working in industry
News from American Technical Publishers (21 February 2003)
Engineers' prayers answered with new book
Technical Background Article "Basic Math for Process Control" presents a practical tutorial on the mathematics essential to the process control field: this book will be the answer to many an engineer's prayer!
News from American Technical Publishers (21 February 2003)
All you need to know about fieldbus technology!
Technical Background Article Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance, provides a clear and concise presentation of information on how-to apply fieldbus technology for process control
News from American Technical Publishers (21 February 2003)
New book explains motor and drive technology
Technical Background Article New book from ISA demystifies motor and drive technology used in today's modern manufacturing processes
News from American Technical Publishers (21 February 2003)
Continuous level measurement even for Ketchup
A new method for continuous level measurement from Bourdon Haenni, the manufacturer of high technology industrial instrumentation, uses potentiometric principles and even works on Ketchup!
News from Baumer Group (21 February 2003)
The benefits of valve partial stroke testing
Technical Background Article Valve signatures and partial stroking can be achieved with the simple addition of a pressure transmitter and purpose designed microcomputer can diagnose many types of valve problem
News from Drallim Industries (21 February 2003)
Conoco Belanak order for FCX Thompson Valves
Thompson Valves will supply Maxseal instrument changeover solenoid valves and a range of their Maxseal - IVP Dome loaded high pressure regulators for this major offshore project
News from Truflo International (21 February 2003)
Build your own liquid level sensor
New "pick 'n' mix" approach to liquid level sensors: Gentech has launched a new facility, enabling customers worldwide to design and "build" top entry liquid level sensors to their own specifications
News from Gentech International (21 February 2003)
Water detection in fuel or oil systems
A novel liquid level sensor from Gentech solves the problem of water build-up at the bottom of fuel tanks or hydrocarbon filter housings, and prolongs plant life, especially in hydraulic machinery
News from Gentech International (21 February 2003)
GDS appoints new sales development manager
Colin Pizey has been appointed by leading industrial displays company, Global Display Solutions, as its new Sales Development Manager in the UK Brochure Available
News from GDS (21 February 2003)
What every hydraulics veteran should know
Technical Background Article Insider Secrets to Hydraulics - a new book that blows the whistle on the fluid power industry and reveals how to save thousands of dollars on the MRO cost of hydraulic equipment
News from Hydraulic Supermarket (21 February 2003)
Improved automation at aluminium mill
In October 2002, Norandal USA signed an agreement with Industrial Automation Services to supply and commission a new mill set-up model, new hot edge sprays and improved shape control technology
News from Industrial Automation Services (21 February 2003)
Open architecture control for Aluminium mill
Ormet Aluminium Mill Products Corporation Hannibal, Ohio orders replacement gauge control and shape control system for the existing Bliss single stand cold mill.
News from Industrial Automation Services (21 February 2003)
Replacement mill control systems
User Application Article Ormet Aluminum Mill Products has placed further orders with IAS for upgrades to their existing control systems, to install the IAS Windows based IOWorks graphical development/maintenance environment
News from Industrial Automation Services (21 February 2003)
Remote diagnostics for mill control system
Panzhihua hot strip finishing mill orders setup model from IAS: the planned automation for Chinese plant will give remote diagnostic input from Australia and USA
News from Industrial Automation Services (21 February 2003)
New agent in raw materials handling
AZO GmbH of Osterburken, Germany, global leaders in ingredient handling and automation, have appointed Ingredient Handling Solutions (IHS) as exclusive AZO sales agent for the UK and Ireland
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (21 February 2003)
Novel texture analyser for food industry
Food companies test elements such as texture, hardness, crumbliness, shelf life and more to match the consumers' expectations of quality: a new low cost texture analyser is launched to achieve this Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (21 February 2003)
Serial data from sensors on Shell gas platforms
User Application Article Shell gas platforms use the MTL8000 system to allow serialised data transmission from the hazardous areas, collected from multiple sensor inputs
News from MTL Instruments Group (21 February 2003)
Electronically coded safety switch
Preventing safety switches from being easily overridden is an important part of achieving compliance in machine guarding: the new Mechan SSS has an electronically coded actuator
News from Mechan Controls (21 February 2003)
Software for maintenance productivity
User Application Article MRO Software, the leading provider of e-Business solutions for asset-intensive companies, has launched the Maximo Mobile Suite, designed to increase maintenance productivity
News from MRO Software (21 February 2003)
Solid-state pressure and vacuum switch
The new Norgen-Herion solid-state pressure switch provides highly reliable switching and long life - up to 100 million cycles - it is available in ranges from vacuum to 10,000 psi
News from Norgren-Herion USA (21 February 2003)
Totally mechanical safety lock
A simpler and cost effective safety switch solution lies in mechanical key transfer, where locking and unlocking are both fully mechanical
News from Netherlocks (21 February 2003)
Capacitive technique for rotary displacement
The RCDT rotary displacement sensor provides a high accuracy, no friction solution to accurate rotational measurement of a shaft, through application of patented capacitive, non-contact techniques Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (21 February 2003)
High accuracy robust LVDTs
RDP Electronics can provide solutions to nearly all gauging sensor requirements using robust miniature LVDTs, accurate to microns in working ranges from 0.25mm to 12.7mm Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (21 February 2003)
Displacement transducer measures round corners
Accurately measuring the displacement from a fixed point couldn't be easier than with the DWT draw-wire principle transducer from RDP Electronics Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (21 February 2003)
No more re-inventing the wheel
User Application Article BorgWarner powertrain cooling solutions are co-ordinationg design and information systems at sites across the World with help from SmarTeam PLM
News from SmarTeam Europe (21 February 2003)
Server for networking serial devices
Independent testing shows that the new Digi One IA Realport device server from Solid State Supplies generates significantly lower overall latency compared to other servers tested
News from Solid State Supplies (21 February 2003)
IP65 back-lit industrial HMI panels
A new cost effective range of Human/Machine Interface (HMI) panels from Status Instruments is compatible with their highly successful 'Future Proof' MEDACS signal conditioning modules
News from Status Instruments (21 February 2003)
Sample-handling system DIY components
Shown for the first time in Europe at Achema 2003, new Swagelok modular platform components and software make it easy to develop and assemble complete process analyser and sample-handling systems
News from Swagelok (21 February 2003)
UEI unchains LabVIEW Real-Time from hardware
Already the first vendor to offer LabVIEW for Linux drivers, UEI becomes the first to supply PXI drivers that allow third-party hardware to run LabVIEW Real-Time programs
News from UEI Deutschland (21 February 2003)
Distributed automation has exceptional performance
PowerDNA uses standard Ethernet cabling, and is optimised for real-time control applications requiring both large numbers of analogue and digital I/O points as well as extremely fast response
News from UEI Deutschland (21 February 2003)
The Richter range of lined process valves
UK Process Valves, one of the leading suppliers of performance valves in the UK, has announced its appointment as a stockist and distributor of the Richter range of PFA and FEP lined valves
News from Process Valves (21 February 2003)
Plant operations software offers web access
The first Linux-based, real-time software platform for industrial and plant operations, Verano Performux provides web-based intelligence for secure operational management of critical infrastructure
News from Verano (UK/EMEA office) (21 February 2003)
Plan use natural gas supply to fuel hydrogen cars
User Application Article Researchers at the University of Warwick Process Technology Group lead a programme called "Hydrofueler" to connect petrol stations to the normal natural gas supply to fuel hydrogen powered vehicles
News from Warwick Process Technology (21 February 2003)
Pressure transmitter stable for 5-years guaranteed
The EJA Series of pressure transmitters from Yokogawa UK is now being supplied with a guaranteed 5-year stability specification, allowing users to operate a 'fit and forget' policy
News from Yokogawa UK (20 February 2003)
Oven temperature controllers
ABB Automation Technologies has supplied 12 ControlIT C351 single loop process controllers to Belgian chemical company Tessenderlo Chemie NV, to control six ovens in a continuous sulphate process
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 February 2003)
IP55 hybrid stepper motors
A new range of size 34 hybrid stepper motors has been introduced by Astrosyn International Technology, with IP55-rated motor housings for motion control applications in harsh, damp environments
News from Astrosyn International Technology (19 February 2003)
New waterproof Ethernet industrial connector
To meet the demands of data networks on the factory floor Bulgin have designed a tough new Ethernet connector system, dust and waterproof to IP68, for networks running at up to 100MHz Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (19 February 2003)
Open channel flowmeter can measure 5m/s!!
The latest version of Flo-dar, the radar-based open-channel flow meter technology from Marsh Mcbirney Inc, has software with the capability accurately to measure flows up to 5 metres per second Brochure Available
News from Flowline Manufacturing (19 February 2003)
Four relay and analogue liquid level sensing
Fozmula Limited, market leaders in the design and development of liquid level measurement equipment, introduces a new liquid level transducer and controller system.
News from Fozmula (19 February 2003)
Maxi sampler for dry powders or granules
In2process announces the arrival of the Maxi Quantum Sampler, which take a pre-set sample size between 50cc and 150cc with every stroke: models are in use on alumina, titanium dioxide and zirconia
News from In2process (19 February 2003)
Invensys contract for EnelPower
User Application Article Invensys has announced a 3.6 Million Euro project from EnelPower for Invensys Systems Italy to provide a range of automation systems for the new Edipower Power Plant in Chivasso, Italy
News from APV (19 February 2003)
Ultrasonic flowmeter ideal for Coors Brewers
Coors Brewers, with over 20% of the UK market, wanted a reliable, robust and accurate method of monitoring flow in their brewing, cleaning and energy processes, so turned to Katronic Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (19 February 2003)
2003 Sensors, Vison and Measurement Catalogue
Full of the latest optical sensor and measurement products, the Keyence "Sensors, vision and measurement" catalogue is a compact B5 size for easy handling and storage, with a 60 page technical guide
News from Keyence (UK) (19 February 2003)
AS-Interface for safety related fieldbusses
Users now have the peace of mind, they can depend on AS-Interface Safety at Work for all of their safety requirements on site, from the simplest networking system available for low level field devices Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (19 February 2003)
New website for automation engineers
The new LC Automation website is to be the first port-of-call for engineers who want to stay up to date with what's new and happening in the world of motion control, automation and safety Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (19 February 2003)
Making Management Decisions
This conference is aimed at those who would like to find out more about the powerful reporting and data management tool, the SAP Business Information Warehouse solution, 14 - 15 May 2003
News from Cook (19 February 2003)
Info service appoints widely travelled MD
Sabine Brunger-Weilandt is appointed MD of FIZ Karlsruhe, one of the leading European providers of information services in science and technology on-line Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (18 February 2003)
Guidance for the safety of industrial robots
The main emphasis of the HSE HSG43 guidance is on fixed teach-and-playback industrial robots, though many of the principles will also be applicable to other types of robot and pick-and-place device Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (18 February 2003)
AS-i Tech 2003 in Reading and Manchester
These March events and seminars are totally free, and are dedicated to AS-interface systems, solutions and technologies in the industrial networking and communications environment Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (18 February 2003)
Employee safety solutions website
The LC Automation website is an invaluable resource for anyone responsible for safety in the workplace, covering latest British and European legislation, directives and standards relevant Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (18 February 2003)
FREE in-line pH seminar in Leeds
Mettler Toledo is holding an application training seminar for people involved in in-line pH measurement, in May at The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 February 2003)
Fully automatic EasyClean pH systems
Mettler Toledo Process Analytics has increased its EasyClean portfolio by adding two new systems to the range: these are Ex approved and fully automatic Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 February 2003)
Mettler Toledo training courses
The latest workshops and seminars on offer from Mettler Toledo in 2003 are explained in a new training brochure. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 February 2003)
Panel-Mount pH Controller
The Mini Panel-Mount pH Controller PHCN-201 from Omega Engineering is a simple-to-operate pH controller specially designed for applications where space or costs are a major concern Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (18 February 2003)
Low cost DIN PID controller
Orchard Electronics has launched a range of low cost miniature digital PID auto-tune controllers onto the UK market, with ramp control and auto-tune features, plus an RS 485 serial interface
News from Orchard Electronics (18 February 2003)
Digital timer and refrigeration controllers
Orchard Electronics introduces the 'S' range of low cost compact, digital refrigeration controllers, plus a matching multi-function digital timer, to its expanding range of industrial process controls
News from Orchard Electronics (18 February 2003)
Data logger monitors food quality
Fully sealed data loggers keep an on food quality: Signatrol 'tags' represent a major advance in the remote temperature logging of chilled and frozen food during processing, transport and storage
News from Signatrol (18 February 2003)
New Welding Technology Centre in Hampshire
To mark its 30th anniversary, TPS-Fronius has opened a third welding technology centre in Alton, to advise on welding process applications, plus provide sales, hire and service of Fronius equipment
News from TPS-Fronius (18 February 2003)
Weighing-systems.com website info centre
Specialist web site helps engineers and purchasing personnel find suppliers of process weighing equipment, scales, systems, load cells and components, plus approvals selection routes and fitting data.
News from Weighing-systems.com (18 February 2003)
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