News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 31 August
to Saturday 6 September 2003
ATEX compliance approach gives faster pumping
A leading manufacturer of vacuum pump systems, BOC Edwards, has developed an innovative solution to address the reduced pumping efficiencies needed to meet the ATEX T4 temperature classification
News from Edwards ( 5 September 2003)
Miniature vaporiser for low power liquid analysis
Vaporisation of liquid samples for analysis in a gas analyser is provided by the GO Regulator MV-1 miniature vaporiser, for surface, panel or manifold mounting in laboratories and mobile applications
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 5 September 2003)
Shell stays safe with tough gas detectors
User Application Article Engineering and production staff at the Shell UK Stanlow manufacturing complex are protected against gas risks by portable detectors from Crowcon, proved on site for over a decade Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 5 September 2003)
LVDTs are vital for "poke-yoke" assembly quality
RDP Electronics LVDT trancsducers have recently assisted Southampton-based B K Automation in the design of a two-station assembly and proofing machine for a client in the automotive industry Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 5 September 2003)
Lone worker system added to SBES Life Saver range
A self-contained, portable lone worker protection system is added to the SBES LifeSaver safety alarm system, further extending this highly flexible range of products for personal emergency response
News from SBES ( 5 September 2003)
Fluoro-resin pump for high technology environments
The SMC PA series of compact, high capacity process pumps, used on a wide variety of fluids, now includes a fluoro-resin body version, which can be used in high technology environments
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 5 September 2003)
Swagelok company acquires Kenmac Limited
The Swagelok Company has acquired Kenmac Limited, a privately held manufacturer of high-quality instrumentation valves and manifolds, pressure regulators, process interface valves, and piping products
News from Swagelok ( 5 September 2003)
Thermoplastic industrial process pressure gauges
New industrial thermoplastic pressure gauges monitor vacuum and positive system pressures to 15000 psi in the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, power, pulp and paper, and other general industries
News from Swagelok ( 5 September 2003)
The schedule of Profibus and related training
The schedule of Profibus and related training opportunities available in the UK has now been published, covering many areas including Certified Profibus Engineer and Installer courses
News from Profibus Group ( 5 September 2003)
Water Minister, Elliot Morley will open IWEX 2003
Since 1986 IWEX has established itself as the foremost dedicated UK water and effluent treatment exhibition embracing the water industry as a whole
News from Turret Group ( 5 September 2003)
Largest flowmeter yet, at 1.2m, is gas calibrated
User Application Article An ABB venturi flowmeter recently became the largest flowmeter yet to be gas calibrated by gas industry specialist, Advantica, in line with ISO 5167:2003, for use by Transco at West Lothian
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 September 2003)
Manifold to monitor and control electrolyte flow
User Application Article Burkert has supplied specially designed manifolds and a number of sensors and valves to Doncasters Paralloy to control the delivery of electrolyte to two electro-chemical machining (ECM) units
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 4 September 2003)
Low power, high speed valve targets oil industry
Camcon Technology, the inventor of the Camcon binary actuator, shows the world's first valve specifically developed for the oil industry at Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 2 - 5 September, 2003, stand 465
News from Camcon Technology ( 4 September 2003)
Lovejoy announces significant European expansion
Lovejoy, a leader in industrial coupling design, announces a significant international expansion into the hydraulic component market as the result of a joint venture with Rahmer and Jansen in Germany
News from Lovejoy ( 4 September 2003)
Raising the standard in industrial weighing
Thames Side-Maywood is now able to supply the Series 350 load cell for industrial weighing, with an industry standard configuration, available in a comprehensive range of capacities
News from Thames Side Sensors ( 4 September 2003)
Isopad industrial heated hose from Pirtek branches
In an agreement with Tyco Thermal Controls, hydraulic hose specialist Pirtek has been given access to the Isopad range of flexible heated hoses: they will be available through all its 86 UK branches
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 4 September 2003)
SIL 2 Radar tank gauging from Vega
For IEC 61508 and 61511 level applications or just those needing extra safety, Vegapuls radar level transmitters can now offer SIL 2 conformance Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 4 September 2003)
Magnetic filtration for the automotive industry
High volume magnetic filtration system from Eclipse Magnetics removes micron sized ferrous metal particles from water-based fluids in car body finishing
News from Eclipse Magnetics ( 3 September 2003)
Printing outside the box at PPMA
Linx Printing Technologies will be exhibiting a variety of new products at the forthcoming PPMA show this year, including the Linx IJ600 impulse jet printer, a breakthrough in outer case coding
News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 3 September 2003)
Small enclosures bring big benefits
With high-quality construction and a host of design benefits, Moeller Electric believes its CI-K miniature enclosure range will have a major impact in the industrial housings market
News from Moeller Electric ( 3 September 2003)
Hygienic control devices for Food and Beverages
Schmersal UK introduces a range of hygienic control devices and indicator lights designed to meet the health and safety requirements of EC machine directives for the food and beverage market
News from Schmersal UK ( 3 September 2003)
Comparing surface micro-wear scan data
Technical Background Article Using a surface profilometer and an interference microscope, the University of California at Santa Barbara, detects surface micro-wear, and compares patterns between samples using DADiSP software Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 2 September 2003)
ABB Continuous Gas Analysers have mCERTs approval
Technical Background Article The range of Continuous Gas Analysers and systems manufactured and marketed by ABB has recently been certified to the latest mCERTs standards, as required for operators of regulated processes
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Analytical) ( 2 September 2003)
A new family of free space lasers: ChromaLASE
Blue Sky Research, a developer and manufacturer of laser systems and components, is planning to release laser product lines for industrial, biotech, life science, and semiconductor metrology
News from Blue Sky Research ( 2 September 2003)
New solution for robotic fluid dispensing
Encynova, provider of precision fluid control systems, announces a new solution for robotic fluid dispensing and fluid spotting applications
News from Encynova International ( 2 September 2003)
Distributor for Danaher motors and controls
Following a reorganisation by the Danaher group, Micromech are pleased to announce their appointment by Danaher Motion GPS division as a distributor of their motors and control products
News from Micromech ( 2 September 2003)
Locknuts improve the mounting of large components
SKF has announced the release of its new HMS locknuts which improve the process of locking, mounting and demounting of large components - as large as wind turbine bearings! Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 September 2003)
Flow metering system with wireless communications
Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group, introduces the AVM-320 area velocity flow meter, providing wireless communication from remote locations in water industry applications
News from Automation Products Group ( 2 September 2003)
Industrial robot range for the food industry
TM Robotics has joined forces with systems integrator AMT and Union Food Machinery to launch the Toshiba Machine SR-654HSP and SR-854HSP robots to the UK food industry Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 2 September 2003)
Built-in PLC enhances robot monitoring / control
The new TS2000 controller from TM Robotics offers enhanced monitoring and control for its Cartesian linear actuator, the ROIbot: the built-in PLC makes it easy interfacing with peripheral devices Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 2 September 2003)
Cyber-Security: are plant operations vulnerable?
Brian Ahern, President and CEO of Verano, the leading provider of cyber-security management and control solutions for industrial operations, will start discussions on this topic at IRCHEM in Cork
News from Verano (UK/EMEA office) ( 2 September 2003)
Pumps now available with oil level monitor
Hydra-Cell D35 Series industrial pumps from Wanner Engineering are now available with an oil level monitor, to minimise costly process interruptions and potential pump damage
News from Wanner Engineering ( 2 September 2003)
Pinch valves with magnetic position sensing
Pneumatically-operated Pinch valves, Model 932, are available with the only sensing technology developed specifically for use in pinch valves, Magnetic Position Sensing, to detect the valve state
News from Acro Associates ( 1 September 2003)
All systems go with Applied Weighing solutions
Applied Weighing, the UK's leading manufacturer of weighing systems, has developed ranges of weight indicators that are suitable for any industry and almost any application
News from Applied Weighing International ( 1 September 2003)
AGMA technical standards library on CD-ROM
Technical Background Article The American Gear Manufacturers Association has provided the BMPTA, as part of their mutual co-operation initiative, with a CD-ROM which contains the entire AGMA technical standards library
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 1 September 2003)
New torque, speed and power indicator test rig
Torque measurement is now simpler and more precise using the Datum Electronics Type 370 Indicator, providing a bright red LED 25mm high 5-digit display for Torque, Shaft Speed and Shaft Power
News from Datum Electronics ( 1 September 2003)
Emerson radar measures oil/water interface levels
The Rosemount 3300 radar-based liquid level and interface measurement transmitter is saving money for refineries that use oil/water separator tanks and sumps, and providing improved performance Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 1 September 2003)
Speakers at the second Read-out Forum in Cork
This Forum addresses the issues of Traceability, Data processing in real time, and Security, which should be of particular concern to those who are involved in Instrumentation and Control
News from Read-out Forum ( 1 September 2003)
New Tristation Developer Workbench release
Triconex has announced the release of a new version of the Tristation 1131 Developer Workbench, enabling engineers to efficiently create and edit programmes and control function blocks
News from Invensys Triconex ( 1 September 2003)
Inline system increases crude sampling accuracy
A Jiskoot inline oil sampling system has provided the accuracy required for export crude sampling on a North Sea platform, replacing a manual system with a simple and easy to use automatic one
News from Jiskoot ( 1 September 2003)
Modular system for Fast-track Pharma projects
"Time is of the essence" in establishing new biotech or pharma production: NNE has developed a "Modular" approach to plant construction, that has been shown to reduce overall construction timescales
News from NNE (Novo Nordisk Engineering) ( 1 September 2003)
Low cost DeviceNet networks easier with KwikLink
Rockwell Automation introduces the new KwikLink General Purpose DeviceNet Media system, based on a low profile connector and highly flexible flat cable, for a cost effective device-level network
News from Rockwell Automation ( 1 September 2003)
Intrinsic safety engineering comes to fieldbus
Technical Background Article Over the past 30 years, intrinsically safe (IS) explosion protection has developed into a mature and widely accepted technology: with fieldbus, intrinsic safety engineering must take a new direction
News from Stahl ( 1 September 2003)
Industrial waste water needs greater consideration
The days when industry poured its heavily polluted effluent into the nearest watercourse and ignored the after effects are thankfully long gone, but the problems of pollution still remain
News from Turret Group ( 1 September 2003)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 44
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