News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 November
to Saturday 22 November 2003
Pharmaceuticals needs new manufacturing systems
Technical Background Article ARC Pharmaceutical industry plant-level expenditures worldwide outlook report: many drug manufacturers are ill prepared for the coming pressures, they need to shorten development times
News from ARC Advisory Group (21 November 2003)
Latest cooking extrusion automation controls
Latest cooking extrusion automation controls product offers better performance, reliability, technology with reduced costs for expansion
News from Bachelor Controls (21 November 2003)
Analyse and monitor your drive system
Datum Electronics have launched a new range of instrumentation that can be fitted to most couplings and drive shafts to provide drive analysis and condition monitoring
News from Datum Electronics (21 November 2003)
Online ArchestrA Technology test drive launched
Free "test drive" of ArchestrA technology using Wonderware FactorySuite A2 products, including the Industrial Application Server, IndustrialSQL Server historian and InTouch visualisation software
News from Invensys Wonderware (21 November 2003)
The solution for battery-backed DC power systems
After customer feedback Omniflex introduce the Powerterm Charger/power supply series, suitable for DIN rail mounting and ideal for RTU's, dataloggers, alarm systems and remote field instrumentation Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (21 November 2003)
Octel wins the UK Green Technology Award for 2003
Octaquest - the unique range of biodegradable chelants from Octel Performance Chemicals has won the UK Green Technology Award for 2003, from the Crystal Faraday Partnership
News from Octel Performance Chemicals (21 November 2003)
BSL - National Distributor for SMC Pneumatics
SMC, the world's leading pneumatic product manufacturer, has a new strategic distribution partnership with BSL, the UK's number one distributor of industrial engineering products
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (21 November 2003)
New anti-tamper lock prevents accidents
By ensuring valves and actuators are only operated by authorised individuals, the new Anti-Tamper Lock secures company assets by reducing the risk of human error or deliberate tampering Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (21 November 2003)
Course promises energy savings, or the money back!
Technical Background Article A new Spirax Sarco training course comes with a money back guarantee if steam system energy savings equal to double the course cost are not achieved within one year
News from Spirax Sarco (21 November 2003)
Automate testing with the latest SCADA software
Automatic Test Sequence (ATS) is a new facility in version 7 of Prodigy industrial automation software, designed to make it easier to create and reproduce test sequences in stages
News from Tascomp (21 November 2003)
Problem-solving coupling is new in the UK
The Viking Johnson UltraGrip range of very wide tolerance couplings, flange adaptors and end caps, which were initially developed for German water industry specifications, are now available in the UK Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (21 November 2003)
Conference in Cork a great success
User Application Article The Emerson conference on "Manufacturing Excellence in the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry" exceeded expectations, attended by 120 people over the two days, listening to the extensive Irish expertise
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (21 November 2003)
Eastman plant cuts cable costs by 30 percent
User Application Article The Eastman Chemical Company cut cable costs 30 percent and reduced the time to commission process loops using PlantWeb digital plant architecture and Foundation fieldbus, on an acrylic acids plant Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (20 November 2003)
FF, HART and PNO enhances capabilities of DDL
Technical Background Article In an unprecedented collaborative effort, three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have completed the initial phase of development for key extensions to EDDs defined by IEC
News from Fieldbus Foundation (20 November 2003)
'Omniterm' solves all your Loop problems
Instrumentation loop problems are frustrating at the best of times and downright time consuming affairs for plant maintenance staff to deal with: most problems relate to isolation and ground faults Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (20 November 2003)
Cosmetics get thick quick with thickening agent
Octel Performance Chemicals is offering simplified cosmetics manufacturing and greater application scope with their latest thickening and suspension media - Octacare RM100
News from Octel Performance Chemicals (20 November 2003)
Modular flow control substrate for process samples
ISA/ANSI SP76.00.02 substrate provides platform to achieve NeSSI goals in petrochemical or chemical analytical, laboratory and general instrumentation flow control applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (20 November 2003)
ATEX approved explosionproof switchboxes in demand
This year's introduction of ATEX certified explosionproof switchboxes has created a much higher level of demand than could have been predicted, says valve accessories specialist Rotork Valvekits
News from Rotork Controls (20 November 2003)
Thermometer takes the heat to 1300 degrees C
SKF has introduced the TMDT 1300 portable, dual channel, digital thermometer, which provides high accuracy temperature measurement from -50 to 1300 degrees C (-58 to 1999 degrees F) Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 November 2003)
High quality reliable economical butterfly valves
Tyco Valves and Controls has introduced a series of new, high quality, reliable and economical butterfly valves for general purpose industrial applications, the PremiSeal range
News from Tyco Flow Controls (20 November 2003)
Viking Johnson coupling slashes time and effort
The new AquaFast couplings and flange adaptors for polyethylene and PVC pipes from Viking Johnson make the installation of pipe joints simpler and quicker than ever Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (20 November 2003)
Powerful low-cost data-logging solution
A powerful but low-cost data logging solution is now available from Audon Electronics in the form of the LabJack U12 USB DAQ unit and the DAVlogger data-logging software
News from Audon Electronics (19 November 2003)
New company provides fluid-based turnkey solutions
The Clearwater Group from Warwick has formed a new subsidiary, Clearwater Systems Ltd, to harness the capabilities of its automotive and machining industry expertise in effluents and process streams
News from Clearwater Group (19 November 2003)
DrumQuik Modular chemical dispensing system
CPC, provider of controlled performance connections to chemical, semiconductor, biopharmaceutical and industrial markets, announces the global launch of the DrumQuik Modular chemical dispensing system
News from Colder Products (19 November 2003)
CSols and Novatek partnership
This new alliance benefits analytical laboratories by providing advanced solutions that streamline data acquisition and management, and enable integration of networked laboratory data systems Brochure Available
News from CSols (19 November 2003)
Irish Pharmaceutical conference a great success
The Manufacturing Excellence conference, sponsored by Emerson Process Management and entitled "Automation in the Irish pharmaceutical industry", was a great success, with 120 people over the two days Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (19 November 2003)
`Magnom` for heavy industrial transmissions
Utilising the technology for the protection of heavy industrial transmissions has generated major savings, preventing transmission failure at a cost of USD70,000 as evidenced by one case study
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (19 November 2003)
Weighing instrument wins 10,000 division approval
The Nova Weigh 5000 process weighing instruments are established as high-end solutions for process weighing, but have a price tag that fits across the spectrum of industrial weighing applications
News from Nova Weigh (19 November 2003)
Fluid bed dryers give extended residence times
Ventilex fluid-bed dryers and coolers from Orthos include a unique drive system that tightly controls residence times to guarantee processing uniformity for many products Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (19 November 2003)
Servo drive has IEC61131-3 programming capability
Parker Hannifin EME has launched a raft of new modular hardware and software options for its latest-generation Compax3 intelligent servo drive, extending its functionality significantly Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 November 2003)
New catalogue for electronics enclosures
The new Rittal Electronic Systems 400 page catalogue containing details of their range of enclosures, racks, subracks and systems specifically for electronics applications is now available Brochure Available
News from Rittal (19 November 2003)
PneuAlpha stand-alone programmable controller
SMC Pneumatics introduces a new addition to the PneuAlpha, the easy to use, compact, stand-alone programmable controller that give simple, inexpensive, low level control for industrial applications
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (19 November 2003)
A new era in data recording
Technical Background Article Developments in electronic data recording technology are opening up new possibilities for the collection, storage and retrieval of process data, making them appropriate fo
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 November 2003)
New fully comprehensive pressure transmitter range
The ABB FieldIT 2600T pressure transmitter series offers the most complete ranges of pressure measurement equipment currently available, including remote seals, communications and SIL safety models
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 November 2003)
Circle polarimeters give fast response times
The new Polartronic polarimeters from CSP resolve in less than five seconds and are designed for continuous on-line analysis of optically active substances and investigating kinetic reactions
News from CSP (Chemlab Scientific Products) (18 November 2003)
Capturing the hydraulic footprint of an SSIV
User Application Article A worlds first: Drallim Industries announces that its Smart Valve Monitoring system has captured the hydraulic footprint of an SSIV in operation 200m off the platform and at 150 metres depth
News from Drallim Industries (18 November 2003)
Replacement hydraulically driven intensifier units
EPSI, a world leader in custom-engineered high pressure solutions, offers an intensifier module designed to replace older and/or damaged intensifier units, regardless of the original manufacturer
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (18 November 2003)
HSE packet analyser receives award for excellence
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that its High Speed Ethernet (HSE) Packet Analyser Toolkit PRO (AT-442) has received an "Automation Excellence Award" from IAN Magazine
News from Fieldbus Foundation (18 November 2003)
FCS begin appointing Magnom distributors worldwide
FCS Ltd, the owners of the Magnom technology, have appointed Erodex Ltd of Birmingham, England as distributors for the wire EDM Sector in the UK and Ireland
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (18 November 2003)
2006 Weldex joins MACH and Subcon
The 2006 Weldex event is to be held alongside MACH and Subcon at the NEC in April 2006.
News from Nexus Media Communications (18 November 2003)
Redevelopment of chilled ready meals production
User Application Article The project scope included the provision of a state of the art sauce cook/cool process, capable of producing a wide range of pasta sauces and batch sizes, with minimum waste and maximum productivity
News from APV (18 November 2003)
ISA recognises writers for their outstanding work
At the recent ISA EXPO 2003, in Houston, ISA paid tribute to several authors of technical articles, papers, and books published during the last year
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 November 2003)
FDA food-grade lubricants approved to NSF H1
Good news for all those using Barrierta L 55/2, the high-temperature and long-term lubricant for duties up to 260C, particularly in the textile, packaging and food-processing industries Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (18 November 2003)
Proper coupling "conveys" a smooth ride
User Application Article What do an asphalt driveway, a delicate bouquet of flowers or a steaming mug of cocoa have in common? The industries that crush gravel or process sugar or cocoa beans, all rely on conveyors
News from Lovejoy (18 November 2003)
Faster phosphate determination in soft drinks
Phosphate and phosphoric acid concentration determination in soft drinks is now 20 times faster than previously used methods, thanks to the Metrohm 761SDE Compact Ion Chromatography System Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 November 2003)
Field experience leads to specification upgrade
Oriental Motor, Japan's largest manufacturer of Stepper and AC motors, has increased the IP rating on a selection of its products, reaffirming its position as a supplier of quality technical hardware
News from Oriental Motor (18 November 2003)
Process valves offer extensive options
The SMC range of process valves offer the user extensive options, whatever the industry, easily handling wide and diverse applications, across all industries the applications are endless
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (18 November 2003)
Health-threatening chemicals: a danger zone
Technical Background Article The European Commission new registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals (REACH) proposal will test the safety of tens of thousands of chemicals in the workplace: industry must take note
News from Stevens Industrial Services (18 November 2003)
Swagelok meets Transportable PED requirements
Swagelok has successfully completed evaluation of its stainless steel double-ended sample cylinders; rupture disc units; and D series, non-rotating-stem needle valves for European TPED requirements
News from Swagelok (18 November 2003)
WRc and Serco to update hazardous guidelines
Technical Background Article With 92 percent of accidental spillage of flammable liquids being unconfined and with the potential to reach a drainage system, the UM1208 Guidelines are being reviewed and updated
News from WRc (18 November 2003)
Strategic alliance boosts Autogard business
Autogard, a world leader in torque overload clutch and flexible coupling manufacture, has entered into a worldwide strategic alliance designed to expand its product range and market penetration
News from British Autogard (17 November 2003)
Speciality conference for the water industry
The technical programme has developments in tools and architectures, strategy and planning, telecommunications and a parallel session addressing developments towards XML standards and modelling
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (17 November 2003)
Dry Lubrication Technology from Kluber Lubrication
User Application Article There is no doubt that lubricating oils and greases ("wet" lubricants) are ideal for reducing friction and wear in many cases: however, their typical properties also set their limits Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 November 2003)
New sales appointment for Schmersal UK
Schmersal UK Limited has appointed Peter Byrne as Regional Sales Manager covering the north of England: well known in the industry, his experience will be invaluable
News from Schmersal UK (17 November 2003)
Characterising emulsions and suspensions
Ultrasonic Scientific introduces a new technique, which quickly and simply solves most problems commonly associated with characterisation of microstructure and stability of emulsions and suspensions
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (17 November 2003)
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