News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 July
to Saturday 2 August 2003
See the world's largest mass flow meter with Able
Able will be exhibiting at the largest oil and gas industry sector exhibition, Offshore Europe 2003, with the largest ever mass flow meter: see it in Aberdeen for 4 days from 2-5 September 2003
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 1 August 2003)
Remote Hydrogen Sulphide analysis from Able
Able have recently developed a pioneering new Hydrogen Sulphide analyser solution for applications where H2S needs to be monitored in difficult to reach remote locations
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 1 August 2003)
Global preferred supplier agreement for Pilkington
Pilkington will now standardise internationally wherever possible on "hot end" control solutions based on the EurothermSuiteT family of distributed control and information systems and instrumentation
News from Eurotherm ( 1 August 2003)
Magnetic field conditioning technology at Didcot!
User Application Article The utility Company Innogy is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a diverse range of power stations, and constantly needs to improve efficiency
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 1 August 2003)
Hardy introduces condition monitoring anywhere
Hardy Instruments announces a new addition to its vibration monitoring line, the 3600 Machine Monitor bridges the gap between vibration monitoring needs and plant control capabilities
News from Hardy Instruments ( 1 August 2003)
Recording small gas flows
Combining the advantages of direct reading variable area flow-meters applied to very small air sample flows, even as low as 100 to 1000 cc/min, the Reflux flow analogue transmitter is now available
News from Influx Measurements ( 1 August 2003)
Bromate determination - how to get a good result
Technical Background Article Bromate in drinking water is a by-product of water purification by ozone, and at low ppb ranges it is close to the detection limit of ion chromatography: ask Metrohm how to detect it! Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 August 2003)
Stabilising plinth addresses health and safety
Rittal have addressed an important health and safety issue with the launch of a new accessory for server enclosures Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 August 2003)
ATEX approval for Rittal KEL enclosures
Rittal have successfully tested their KEL enclosures to meet the new ATEX 100a directive that became law on the 1st July 2003, for applications in zone 1 and zone 2 Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 August 2003)
M27 Connector now available in 26 and 28-pin!
Turck announces the new 26 and 28-pin M27 thread connector, which can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive, food, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries
News from Turck ( 1 August 2003)
Silo weighing for inventory control
In a move to improve its efficiency, BP Performance Films has recently installed six new silos fitted with weighing systems for inventory control supplied by Vishay Nobel Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel ( 1 August 2003)
Applied Weighing lightens loads for Castle Cement
User Application Article Applied Weighing, the UK's leading manufacturer of weighing systems, has developed an innovative control and instrumentation system for the UK's second largest cement producers, Castle Cement
News from Applied Weighing International (31 July 2003)
BMPTA food for thought
Following requests from members the British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (BMPTA) are to resurrect their Annual Dinner which has not run for 2 years
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (31 July 2003)
High temperature thermal imaging from IMPAC
Ultra high resolution thermal imager for high temperature industrial processes: Pyrovision is available with a selection of temperature spans and lenses to suit all high temperature applications
News from Impac Infrared (31 July 2003)
Mobile transducers fix finishing problem
User Application Article Turbine engine components coater and repairer Chromalloy UK has averted a cleanliness problem at its Alfreton site through the purchase of the latest Kerry submersible ultrasonic transducer
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (31 July 2003)
Lovejoy forms partnerships around the world
Lovejoy, the leading company in the United States specialising in industrial coupling design development and precision manufacturing, has formed a partnership with Flexon GmbH and RO-QUIP Asia Pacific
News from Lovejoy (31 July 2003)
Thinking of buying an AAS or ICP? Read this first!
Read this first! Here are 10 good reasons why you should consider buying a 757 VA Trace Analyser instead! Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 July 2003)
New Windows CE.Net industrial HMI
Nematron Europe is proud to announce the release of the new PowerView/CE Family of Windows CE.NET based HMI touchscreen panels
News from Nematron Europe (31 July 2003)
Low cost Seal Strength Tester
Instrumentation supplied by Tewkesbury based Status Instruments is helping ensure manufacturers minimise the problems associated with lid failure on heat sealed packs, tubs and containers
News from Status Instruments (31 July 2003)
How satisfied are your team members?
Turnkey Learning has launched an innovative new on-line tool to help organisations and managers check out the prevailing conditions in their teams, stimulating more effective team working
News from Turnkey Learning (31 July 2003)
Load cells on offshore pipe laying vessel
User Application Article Caley Ocean Systems of Scotland, chosen to design and manufacture a 700 tonne capacity 'Hang-Off' module, approached Vishay Nobel for assistance with the monitoring of the pipe laying hold-back forces Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (31 July 2003)
Asset tracking available in a handheld computer
To many industries, tracking and record keeping concerning high-value products or safety critical assets is crucial: a new handheld computer allows tracking and recording even in hazardous areas
News from Diagnostic Instruments (30 July 2003)
New ATEX EExd connector is easy to use
Temporary but safe disconnection of power is critical in many industries: so Hawke have introduced a new series of EExd connectors that are ATEX approved, easy to use and exceptionally robust
News from Hawke International UK (30 July 2003)
New enhanced process simulation programme
SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys, has announced the release of the PRO/II v6.0 system, an enhanced steady-state flow sheeting and optimisation simulator solution
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (30 July 2003)
Sales and Marketing Manager for Vision Systems
Malvern Instruments has appointed Carl Crompton as Sales and Marketing Manager for its Vision System range, includes the PharmaVision 830 for particle shape and size analysis in dry powders
News from Malvern Instruments (30 July 2003)
Metrohm 822 Titration Curve Simulator
This new diagnosis tool allows the rapid and convenient checking of Metrohm titrators Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 July 2003)
Hart Master Driver for Linux Controllers and RTUs
A new Hart Master Driver option called "SXIPM-Hart" enables Sixnet IPm Controllers and Remote Terminal Units to gather variables and data directly from Hart compatible smart transmitters and devices Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 July 2003)
Weighing for hazardous chemical reactions
User Application Article Phoenix Chemicals specialises in the safe handling of hazardous reactions using purpose-built continuous and semi-continuous reaction systems, so needs versatile accurate weighinf=g systems Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (30 July 2003)
Elegant economic operator-friendly batch weighing
Familiarity with the extensive capabilities of the PC to provide comprehensive information exchange between man and machine, has led to a rapid rise in expectations from industrial weighing sensors Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (30 July 2003)
Replacing old technology minimises product loss
User Application Article Engineers at Muller Dairy decided they needed to replace old technology pressure transmitters with accurate and hygienic pressure transmitters that would withstand an aggressive environment Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (30 July 2003)
New painting robot solution in a compact package
Ideal for applications in limited and narrow spaces ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, introduces the new IRB 540-02S painting robot; a compact, six-axis design Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (29 July 2003)
Nemak names ABB supplier of the year
User Application Article Automotive industry giant Nemak has named ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, as the winner of its annual "Excellence Award", with 270 robots operating in their plants worldwide Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (29 July 2003)
Air Force uses VisSim for weapons system design
For weapons system design using VisSim, the Air Force Research Laboratory at Eglin, Florida has developed a high-fidelity 6-degree-of-freedom modelling system for weapons system simulation Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 July 2003)
Accelerometers keep an eye on drilling platform
User Application Article Specialist structural monitoring consultants, AV Technology, are playing a vital part in ensuring the safety of the Chirag-1 oil production platform, situated in the Gunashli field in the Caspian Sea Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (29 July 2003)
Strain Card connects sensors to PC/PLC directly
The DSC Digital Strain Card is a cost-effective and compact conditioning amplifier which allows a strain gauge device, ie load cell, pressure transducer or torque sensor to be connected to a computer Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (29 July 2003)
Cold rolling specialist saves UK PDS 30k pa
User Application Article By changing to Castrol, cold rolling specialist JB and S Lees is saving UK PDS 30,000 a year, and improving the working environment for its mill operators
News from Castrol UK (29 July 2003)
ATEX compliance with David Brown geared products
Total compliance with the new ATEX Directive to safeguard the use of industrial equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres, is now assured for users of David Brown Engineering geared products
News from David Brown Engineering (29 July 2003)
First O/S independent serial to Bluetooth adaptor
The first O/S independent serial to Bluetooth adaptor for wireless connectivity in mission critical applications has been launched by Digi International
News from Digi International (29 July 2003)
Pharmaceutical plant control conference
An event presenting technology and experience relevant to the Pharmaceutical industry in Ireland will be held in Cork from 22-23 October, foussing on batch process automation and asset management Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (29 July 2003)
Advanced viscosity control systems use Eurotherm
User Application Article Leading viscosity control company Fullbrook Systems offer a wide range of high accuracy solutions to measure, control and record the viscosity of printing inks and other coatings
News from Eurotherm (29 July 2003)
Shell Bonga FPSO operator training simulators
User Application Article Shell Bonga, at present moored in Teesside, is having topside modules fitted and tested prior to delivery 120km off the coast of West Africa, and Invensys is delivering an operator training simulator
News from Invensys Process Systems (29 July 2003)
System provides daily/weekly sampling on platform
User Application Article A Jiskoot Dual Fast Loop daily and weekly sampling system designed for ease of offshore installation is now in use to sample crude oil on the DNO operated Thistle Alpha platform
News from Jiskoot (29 July 2003)
New intelligent drive gets motors in motion
A new Intelligent servo drive, capable of controlling both brushed and brushless motors from a single unit, has just been launched by PML Flightlink
News from PML FlightLinK (29 July 2003)
Advanced linear ball bearings
SKF has developed a range of linear ball bearings which gives improved accuracies and load ratings, a smoother performance and a reduction in noise Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 July 2003)
IHS will Distribute Russian Standards
Technical Background Article IHS, worldwide provider of standards and information solutions, announces an agreement with Interstandard to distribute the official English translation of Gosstandart of the Russian (GOST) standards
News from Technical Indexes (29 July 2003)
Genie conjures up cost savings in ice cream
User Application Article Ice cream manufacturer, Granelli McDermott use a Genie pump to transfer raspberry sauce at their factory in Cheadle, Cheshire, and simplify their production process
News from Verder (29 July 2003)
Verder gives Northumbrian Water a boost
User Application Article Northumbrian Water recently asked Verder to provide a more efficient water boost system, to circulate mains water to cool the bearings of sewage transfer pumps
News from Verder (29 July 2003)
Pharmaceutical industry conference and training
The first Irish event in the series "Manufacturing Excellence through Automation and Asset Management" will be held in Cork from 22-23 October, and will focus on the Irish pharmaceutical industry
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (29 July 2003)
Pharmaceutical conference in Cork
User Application Article The first Irish event in the series "Manufacturing Excellence through Automation and Asset Management" will be held in Cork from 22-23 October, and will focus on the Irish pharmaceutical industry.
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (29 July 2003)
Drives give low cost boost to labelling machines
Labelling machines apply self-adhesive labels onto containers of various shapes and sizes, with high accuracy and rates of up to 120 m/min, using the new fully digital drive technology from Astrosyn
News from Astrosyn International Technology (28 July 2003)
Control and automation in the communications era
This second Read-out Forum offers a unique opportunity to directly compare four of the major Control and Automation Solutions suppliers available in Ireland today - ABB, Emerson, Honeywell and Siemens
News from Read-out Forum (28 July 2003)
Traceability solutions and other training
ITS promotes solutions that improve product traceability, quality control, productivity and regulatory compliance at the PPMA Show, 23rd-25th September 2003
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (28 July 2003)
Conservation and preservation on a concrete bridge
User Application Article A multi-faceted concrete reinstatement system, able to satisfy structural protection demands as well as local environmental requirements, has been employed on the Dolwen Bridge over the River Severn
News from Instarmac Group (28 July 2003)
Parallel synthesis seminar from Mettler Toledo
Are you involved in parallel synthesis? Do you want to learn about the latest techniques available? Then you should attend the Mettler Toledo parallel synthesis seminar for medicinal chemists Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (28 July 2003)
Sealless pump minimises risks of dangerous leaks
Toxic, explosive and other potentially dangerous liquids place tough demands on process systems and pumps, where the potential for leakages has to kept to an absolute minimum
News from Michael Smith Engineers (28 July 2003)
New G Series pneumatic actuator range
Tomoe Valve, world leader in the production of butterfly valves and actuators for the process and water industry, has launched its new G Series Pneumatic Actuator range for quarter turn applications
News from Tomoe Valve (28 July 2003)
AIM catalogue offers range of network products
InterlinkBT, an industry and world leader in providing superior quality bus network products and services, has just published a new catalogue that gives DeviceNet, Profibus-DP, and Industrial Ethernet
News from Turck (28 July 2003)
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