News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 January
to Saturday 10 January 2004
Burkert Fluid Control Systems at Mtec
Burkert will be exhibiting a wide range of components that can be integrated into the latest control systems, on Stand D72 at Mtec: these include fieldbus control for process and dosing applications
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 9 January 2004)
DT800 used in train third rail height measurement
User Application Article A dataTaker DT800 high speed data logger is part of the Atkins Rail-developed train-based system for the dynamic measurement of third rail height, chosen because of its speed and flexibility
News from dataTaker ( 9 January 2004)
New Fisher GX control valve and actuator system
Designed in accordance with European standards, the new design GX is a compact and rugged globe-style valve system that can control a wide range of process liquids, gasses and vapours Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 January 2004)
Fisher DVC2000 series digital valve controllers
The Fisher Fieldvue DVC2000 Series Digital Valve Controller is designed in accordance with European standards to meet the needs of the European market,. with a linkage-less position feedback system Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 January 2004)
Validated lab facility commissioned by AstraZeneca
User Application Article A new GBP 0.5Million FDA validated control and data acquisition system has been commissioned by AstraZeneca for its Large Scale Laboratory (LSL) Facility at Macclesfield in Cheshire
News from Eurotherm ( 9 January 2004)
ET: the largest UK environmental and energy event
ET, the UK environmental technology and management services exhibition is at the NEC with International Clean Up, the Environmental Management Forum and NEMEX, the National Energy Management show
News from Faversham House Exhibitions ( 9 January 2004)
Magnets for metal free milk products
User Application Article Goudsmit Magnetic Systems from Waalre recently published a brochure that comprehensively describes how to deal with metal contamination problems in the dairy industry, from intake to product shipping
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep ( 9 January 2004)
Next-generation dynamic process simulation
SimSci-Esscor has released Dynsim 3.1, a powerful, new state-of-the-art dynamic process simulation programme, delivering improved upstream modelling and significant gains in engineering productivity
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 9 January 2004)
Compact heat exchangers save space at Scott Bader
User Application Article Spirax Sarco has supplied four plate heat exchange packages worth over GBP70,000 to polymer manufacturer Scott Bader, working in a space a fraction of that needed for conventional heat exchangers
News from Spirax Sarco ( 9 January 2004)
High performance replacement sealing options
A new joint company initiative will provide a complete vessel seal service for the pharmaceutical, food manufacture, general processing or chemical industries and other end users in the UK and Ireland
News from Flowserve ( 9 January 2004)
Services improve plant availability or performance
Emerson launches AMS Suite with Asset Portal to improve plant availability and performance: this innovative software suite powers PlantWeb to deliver predictive and proactive maintenance Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 January 2004)
Emerson introduces Asset Optimisation to Europe
Emerson Process Management announces the industry's most robust family of Asset Optimisation solutions to help customers make significant improvements in plant reliability and performance Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 January 2004)
Reliable, accurate and low cost turbine flowmeters
Reliability, accuracy and low cost are just three of the benefits of the Flowsure turbine meter, for simple liquid flow totalising, batching or 4-20mA retransmission
News from Flowquip ( 8 January 2004)
Steam your way to permanent fuel savings
Steam users switching to GEM Traps have measured permanent fuel savings of 12 percent to 50 percent, enabling them to meet their Climate Change Levy targets year after year
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 8 January 2004)
Measuring up for Success - Free NPL Seminars
Reflecting the critical importance of accurate and consistent measurement to the instrumentation sector, the National Physical Laboratory will host free seminars at Mtec at the NEC 11-12 February 2004
News from National Physical Laboratory ( 8 January 2004)
One Stop Orbital Shop for welding equipment
Orbimatic have assembled a comprehensive range of Orbital TIG Tube Welding equipment and accessories, believed to be the most comprehensive package in the world and created a 'One Stop Orbital Shop'
News from Orbimatic ( 8 January 2004)
Industrial PC, PLC and HMI in one compact device
The PPC 5006 CP control panel from Phoenix Contact is a highly available combination of an industrial PC with touch display, PLC and HMI: this control system behaves like a conventional PLC
News from Phoenix Contact ( 8 January 2004)
Thicker Foamglas brings increased economy
Pittsburgh Corning, the manufacturer of Foamglas cellular glass insulation announces an advancement in its manufacturing facilities which enables Foamglas blocks to be produced up to 180mm thick
News from Pittsburgh Corning ( 8 January 2004)
Penny + Giles launches new rugged sensors at Mtec
At Mtec, Penny + Giles will be launching a new addition to their range of rugged rotary sealed sensors, and a compact, twin-track, linear sensor capable of withstanding temperatures up to 175C Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 8 January 2004)
New torque sensor to revolutionise machine control
Sensor Technology will be launching their new E400 Torqsense Rotary Torque Sensors at the Mtec Exhibition at NEC, 11-12 February: The E400 units utilise a SAW based non-contact measurement technique Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 8 January 2004)
New compact on-plant process gas chromatograph
The new Siemens explosion-proof compact process gas chromatograph uses modern silicon micro-machining techniques to facilitate miniaturisation while simultaneously increasing power and versatility
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 8 January 2004)
Programmable trip amplifier provides PV display
Stroud Instruments have introduced a programmable three-point trip amplifier with a display of the monitored variable: it can detect high/low alarm conditions and provide duty-standby pump control
News from Stroud Instruments ( 8 January 2004)
Heat exchangers keep the jelly running smoothly
User Application Article Six Tranter PHE heat exchangers have just completed their third year of flawless service after being installed at the world's most modern plant for petroleum jelly production and processing
News from Tranter PHE ( 8 January 2004)
Lined butterfly valves for corrosive applications
For demanding or corrosive processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries where common elastomers are unsuitable, Neotecha has developed the lined NeoSeal butterfly valve
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 8 January 2004)
PremiAir actuators from Tyco Valves and Controls
For use in the most demanding process environments, PremiAir pneumatic actuators have been engineered to provide reliable and economical operation for all types of quarter turn valves
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 8 January 2004)
Laboratory News Best Research Group Award
Ultrasonic Scientific, innovators in high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy for material analysis, won the prestigious accolade after demonstrating excellence in several areas
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 8 January 2004)
Innogy selects Performux control system
User Application Article Real-time plant intelligence platform lowers costs while offering secure, internet-enabled management of critical industrial operations, for three of the RWE Innogy coal-fired power stations in the UK
News from Verano (UK/EMEA office) ( 8 January 2004)
New sensing techniques in DP transmitters
The new DPharp EJX Series pressure transmitters from Yokogawa meet all the latest process industry safety standards, plus offer an unparalleled response time of 95msecs
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 January 2004)
Sarbrook appointed as agent in Europe
Sarbrook and MMS align to enhance sales and support services of DCS 6.0 Professional, the document control and specification management application, in Europe and South Africa
News from Mystic Management Systems ( 8 January 2004)
Fine spot, teachable Laser sensor for small parts
A new compact laser sensor from Carlo Gavazzi features a fine light spot, together with a teach-in function, giving accurate and reliable detection of small detail
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 7 January 2004)
Mazak uses Castrol oils for all machines shipped
User Application Article Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is so happy with performance of the coolants in its own machine shop that it recommends Castrol coolants and lubricants to its customers
News from Castrol UK ( 7 January 2004)
Operator panels take HMI to the next generation
The G3 family of operator panels take HMI to the next generation, with an Ethernet port and CompactFlash socket as standard, and with support for up to 5 high-speed serial ports
News from Red Lion Controls ( 7 January 2004)
Steam trap replacement in less than 4 minutes
An all-in-one steam trap station that helps cut installation and maintenance costs and simplifies the selection of components has been launched by Spirax Sarco
News from Spirax Sarco ( 7 January 2004)
Ultrasonic Flowmeter Worldwide Outlook
The world market for ultrasonic flowmeters is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 7.9 percent over the next five years, arising from their adoption for custody transfer measurement
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 6 January 2004)
Precise dosage using a flowmeter controlled pump
Solving the problem of simple, controlled liquid dosing at very low flow rates, the new Liqui-Flow Pump Controller is for precise automated mass flow control of reactants, additives or catalysts
News from Bronkhorst ( 6 January 2004)
Website offers used test equipment for sale
Test and calibration equipment for sale, or wanted, can be advertised on the Calibration Trade Centre website and portal, alongside a full range of test equipment available for hire
News from Calibration Trade Centre ( 6 January 2004)
Synthetic oils destroy traditional Nitrile seals
A new range of rotary shaft seals has been introduced to provide a higher performance alternative to traditional Nitrile seals, which tend to fail prematurely when exposed to modern synthetic oils Brochure Available
News from Dichtomatik ( 6 January 2004)
Read-out Forum papers now available
Read-out has now published the Power Point presentations made at the Second Readout Forum, 20 presentations in all, in what IAI described as a conference with "an entirely fresh and original format"
News from Read-out Forum ( 6 January 2004)
Suspended solids meter by non-hazardous ultrasound
Stringent licencing regulations for nuclear gauges are encouraging users to seek a non-hazardous alternative, according to Canada-based Markland Specialty Engineering
News from Markland Specialty Engineering ( 6 January 2004)
High speed service for special front panels
Rittal has introduced a new Hi-Speed service for subrack and plug-in board front panels, providing a one-stop shop for front panels, including cut-outs, screen printing or engraving and other finishes Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 5 January 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 40
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