News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 February
to Saturday 28 February 2004
New soft-starters reduce running costs
A range of AC electric motor soft-starters reduce the wear and tear that conventional direct-on-line starting can cause, and reduce the peak demand current that can impact electricity bills Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (27 February 2004)
Insect exterminators for explosive or dusty areas
The Insectron insect exterminators from Berson have been granted ATEX approval for use in explosive, dusty and wet environments, the first electronic insect exterminator to be awarded this approval
News from Berson UV-techniek (27 February 2004)
Carlisle puts safety at the forefront
Carlisle Process Systems is a safety conscious company, in the supply of equipment for the UK food production sector, and now this attitude has resulted in official recognition - twice over!
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (27 February 2004)
Strain gauge device connected to computer directly
Modern surface mount technology has enabled the DCell to be re-engineered with many new features inside a compact cylindrical package designed to mount inside the strain gauge packet of a load cell Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (27 February 2004)
Faraday Plastics event with HSE and thermoformers
Technical Background Article The UK plastics thermoforming sector met with representatives from the Health and Safety Executive at the end of last month in Thurrock, Essex, as part of a Faraday Plastics facilitated event
News from Faraday Plastics (27 February 2004)
Flow-Mon simple flow rate indicators
Flow-Mon are a long established UK manufacturer of simple, cost effective flow rate indicators, switches and transmitters for gas or liquid flows, in pipes ranging from 0.25 to 8'' in size Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (27 February 2004)
24 hour technical support to global customers
Hawke International, suppliers of cable glands, connectors, field bus systems and enclosures for hazardous areas and harsh industrial environments, has launched a new round-the-clock help service
News from Hawke International UK (27 February 2004)
Upgrading controls for Total offshore platforms
User Application Article Invensys has received its third order to replace a control system for Total offshore production and exploration operation, upgrading a further two Provox control systems with I/A Series systems
News from Invensys Foxboro (27 February 2004)
Process imager for thin sheet plastics temperature
User Application Article Land Instruments Intl has developed a completely new high-speed infrared linescanner system to measure process temperatures during thermoforming, blowing, moulding and drawing of thin sheet plastics Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (27 February 2004)
Large digital displays are easy to use
The EasyReader family of large digital displays from London Electronics is aimed at users who want a low cost, high visibility display to clearly indicate important process variables
News from London Electronics (27 February 2004)
Size analysis in gas turbine fogging systems
User Application Article Mee Industries is using the Malvern Instruments Spraytec particle size analyser in the development of a measurement protocol for inlet fogging nozzles used in gas turbines
News from Malvern Instruments (27 February 2004)
Moeller provides cool motor protection
User Application Article Reliable refrigeration is crucial to the dairy industry - downtime on a refrigeration unit means lost production: as a result, a major dairy turned to Grenco Refrigeration for a new chilling system
News from Moeller Electric (27 February 2004)
Easy test for disinfection levels
Water analysis specialist Palintest has introduced an easy-to-use, hand-held meter for the accurate determination of bromine and chlorine levels in water, for bench or for field use
News from Palintest (27 February 2004)
Performance benefits are explained on the web
A website launched by Performance Plus provides a convenient single point of reference for the unique offering which the company delivers to the oil, gas and processing industries
News from Performance Plus (27 February 2004)
Performance Plus benefits are explained on the web
A website launched by Performance Plus describes the unique offering which the company delivers to the oil, gas and processing industries, including the Oil Plus services for reducing operating costs
News from Performance Plus (27 February 2004)
Chemineer impellers for mixing it in deep tanks
Chemineer has introduced a number of new impeller options to its proven DT range of low-cost, yet high quality small mixers, particularly useful for deep tanks
News from Chemineer (25 February 2004)
Helping thoroughbred horses get a good night sleep
User Application Article Creature Comforts have taken delivery of a VF volumetric feeder, EM600 baler and AP200 palletiser as part of their new plant for manufacturing alfalfa high performance feed and dust free pine bedding
News from Chronos Richardson (25 February 2004)
Membrane Bioreactors now in wastewater simulator
Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology is increasingly popular for the treatment of wastewaters in both the industrial and municipal sectors: Hydromantis has developed a robust MBR simulation tool
News from Hydromantis (25 February 2004)
Dry lubrication on show at Maintec and TOTAL 2004
Dry lubrication is an effective, clean and value added solution for chains: Kluber has developed a wax based dry lubricant for the initial and lifetime lubrication of chain Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (25 February 2004)
The new Labfacility Temperature Handbook for 2004
Technical Background Article The Labfacility Temperature Handbook is an augmented, updated, comprehensive text for users of thermocouples, PRTs and thermistors and associated instrumentation, for engineers and technicians
News from Labfacility (25 February 2004)
Flow processes distance learning for HNC
Logis-Tech Associates, sub division A-1 Technical Training now deliver a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module, "Transfer Processes" by distance learning
News from Logis-Tech Associates (25 February 2004)
The Titrando titration system audited to 21CFR 11
The Titrando range from Metrohm are the first and only titrators that have been certified by a competent and independent body as fulfilling the requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 to the full extent Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 February 2004)
OPC approves Moore Industries NET Concentrator
Moore Industries process control and distributed I/O network, the NET Concentrator System, has obtained OPC Foundation approval for the system OPC server, confirming connectivity and interoperability
News from Moore Industries International (25 February 2004)
New combined checkweigher from Mettler Toledo
Mettler Toledo has launched a new combined checkweigher/metal detector that has been designed specifically for the food industry Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 February 2004)
Ian Huggins takes over at Parker Instrumentation
Ian Huggins has been appointed General Manager of the Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division, the European leader in instrumentation tube fittings, valves and manifolds Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (25 February 2004)
Successful steam measurement leads to new service
User Application Article Bristol-based Fulton Boilers, renowned both for its products and its ability to provide solutions for every type of industrial application, turned to Solarton Mobrey to measure accurate steam flows
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (25 February 2004)
Tubing pumps for cost-effective liquids transfer
A range of peristaltic tubing pumps capable of pumping almost any media, including highly viscous liquids, up to 60% solids, corrosive fluids and sterile media, are now available in the UK
News from Michael Smith Engineers (25 February 2004)
Load cell amplifier for fast and deep applications
The SY018 load cell amplifier from Synectic Design is the prime choice of numerous instrumentation engineers: It is recognised for high quality performance, 100% reliability and diversity
News from Synectic Design (25 February 2004)
Tough new display for industrial interfaces
Tough new display is cost effective answer to automotive, marine and industrial user interfacing: TeleflexMorse Electronics introduces two versions of its CANtrak range of rugged user interfaces
News from Teleflex Electronic Systems (25 February 2004)
Instrumentation North Exhibition in Leeds
The Business Link Magazine Yorkshire and Lincolnshire March issue will be carrying a preview of the Instrumentation North Exhibition to be held at the Royal Armouries, Leeds on the 28-29 April 2004
News from Trident Exhibitions (25 February 2004)
Food and pharmaceutical industries join together
Encouraging greater liaison between the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries will be one of the main goals of the TotalPharma Seminars at TOTAL Processing and Packaging 2004
News from Total Processing and Packaging (25 February 2004)
Material analysis of Pittcon liqueur ice cream
Technical Background Article Ultrasonic Scientific, innovator in High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy for material analysis, is holding seminars at Pittcon 2004, Chicago, given by world authorities on ultrasound technology
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (25 February 2004)
World's largest plate and shell heat exchanger
For the demands of the energy, pulp / paper, refrigeration, chemical and process industries, Vahterus, plate heat exchanger specialist, introduces the world's largest Plate and Shell Heat Exchanger
News from Vahterus (25 February 2004)
Trend reports on Chinese chemical processing
To support their exhibition, Achemasia 2004, the organisers have recently released a number of trend reports on new technologies, markets and prospects relating to the main topics of the show
News from ACHEMA 2009 (24 February 2004)
New generation 3-D Microscope for zero defects
Keyence launches a 10th generation video microscope with 3-D image display and 18 million-pixel resolution, an indispensable tool for accurate inspection and analysis in a wide variety of applications
News from Keyence (UK) (24 February 2004)
Hygienic lubricants for food and pharmaceuticals
With the Klubermatic FG lubricant dispenser it is possible to hygienically and accurately dispense lubricating grease to machinery in food and pharmaceutical industries with no risk of contamination Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 February 2004)
AutoCAD 2005 preview and upgrade offer
With the recent announcement of the release of AutoCAD 2005 in April 2004, anyone wishing to urgently purchase an AutoCAD licence has a dilemma - but no longer, with leonardo Computer Systems
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (24 February 2004)
Industrial Ethernet Switch with flexible cabling
The modular, manageable switch system from Phoenix Contact Factory Line range is designed specifically for industrial use for Ethernet applications on automation systems, and offers flexible cabling
News from Phoenix Contact (24 February 2004)
Swagelok drainable fittings for Biopharma systems
New Swagelok drainable angle fittings enhance draining, cleaning of Biopharm process systems: elbows with 88 and 92 degree bends and an 88 degree tee is available
News from Swagelok (24 February 2004)
An enterprise LIMS with powerful Web capabilities
Thermo Electron Corporation has released SampleManager 2004, a new generation of its flagship LIMS offering powerful Web capabilities like XML processing and an advanced Web interface for dynamic data Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (24 February 2004)
Young engineers get the robot bug
User Application Article ABB recently teamed up with the LEGO Educational Division at RAF Stafford, to support an event organised by Setpoint Staffordshire which gives young engineers an insight into the world of robotics Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (23 February 2004)
The easy guide to pH measurement
Technical Background Article pH measurement equipment is used across all industries: getting the best from this equipment requires consideration of a range of factors to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (23 February 2004)
Customisable embedded external device servers
Digi International announces the addition of two customisable products to the Digi industry-leading family of network connectivity products - the Digi Connect EM and Digi Connect SP
News from Digi International (23 February 2004)
EPSI announces large production food press
EPSI announces their large production food press: this non-thermal process deactivates micro-organisms and enzymes while increasing shelf-life of foods
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (23 February 2004)
FBOS introduces version 10 MLS with enhancements
Along with additional reports spanning equipment, labour, inventory, purchasing and budgets, this new MLS software solution includes extensive functional enhancements and new modules
News from FBO Systems (23 February 2004)
The IIE 2004 Project Management Weekend
Would you like to have greater practical knowledge of the essential principles of project management: then the IIE Project Management weekend at the University of Warwick is the ideal course for you
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (23 February 2004)
The future of lubrication at Total
Kluber Lubrication has recently introduced a unique lubrication support programme that enables Kluber customers to manage and maintain the most effective lubrication regime Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (23 February 2004)
Krohne provides solution for vegetable oil flow
User Application Article A leading speciality vegetable oil refinery relies on the installation simplicity and accuracy of the Krohne revolutionary Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to monitor their products into road tankers
News from Krohne (23 February 2004)
Low cost, high accuracy laser level transmitter
K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation for liquid and bulk solids detection, today announced the SureShot family of low-cost, laser level transmitters
News from K-Tek (23 February 2004)
Achieve a lubrication-free environment
In today's manufacturing facilities, the plant manager who uses careful foresight and long-range planning to select replacement parts can reap both engineering and economic benefits
News from Lovejoy (23 February 2004)
Extended programme of web seminars for 2004
Malvern Instruments has begun a new and extended programme of free web seminars that will run throughout 2004, covering a wide range of particle characterization issues and introducing rheology
News from Malvern Instruments (23 February 2004)
Trio's motion controller in the Danaher Servostar
What's got into the Danaher Servostar? Trio's motion controller, that's what! In the Danaher Servostar digital drive it provides an easy to use 1.5 axes motion controller with sophisticated features
News from Micromech (23 February 2004)
RFID Tagging using a Print and Apply labeler
The Model 400 Print and Apply Labeler from NJM/CLI can be customized to support the next generation RFID tagging technology now being developed: the labeler can even be retrofitted in the field
News from NJM/CLI (23 February 2004)
Monogram series temperature sensor connectors
The Omega range of thermocouple connectors for temperature sensor manufacturers continues to grow: new features include solid pin standard plugs, and a unique universal in-line and panel socket Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (23 February 2004)
Annunciator for IEC61508 SIL1 applications
Omni16c Annunciators have been successfully assessed as suitable to be used in safety related applications of Safety Integrity Level 1 in accordance with IEC61508:2000, making it first in its field Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (23 February 2004)
Grinding of tungsten electrodes for welding
The WIG 10/175 is a precision tungsten electrode grinder for grinding of tungsten electrodes for automatic welding applications, using a deep bonded diamond impregnated grinding wheel
News from Orbimatic (23 February 2004)
Valuable CD explains welding of tubes and pipes
Orbimatic have revamped their product CD: OrbiCD is a valuable asset for anybody involved in the welding of tubes and pipes, and is available free of charge from Orbimatic
News from Orbimatic (23 February 2004)
Quick-strip, hygienic centrifugal pumps
Quick-strip and easy-to-maintain centrifugal pumps, ideal for transferring liquids in dairy, food, pharmaceutical and other similar process applications, have been introduced by Pump Engineering
News from Pump Engineering (23 February 2004)
Rietschle Thomas explains ATEX at TOTAL
Technical Background Article In view of the confusion over the introduction of the ATEX directives, vacuum pump and compressor manufacturer Rietschle Thomas is holding a forum on its Stand No 1H11 at this year's TOTAL exhibition
News from Rietschle Thomas (23 February 2004)
Enhanced industrial leased line modem
Sixnet is pleased to announce the availability of the first significant improvement to leased line modem technology in many years: the VT-MODEM-4 supports fast point to point continuous connections Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (23 February 2004)
Ultra-smooth DSP-based stepper drive Eurocard
The new T-Series from SmartDrive is a unique Eurocard implementation of their Taranis ultra-smooth DSP-based microstepping drive/controller, enabling precise control of the motor current switches Brochure Available
News from SmartDrive (23 February 2004)
Resilient seated butterfly valves are optimised
The OptiSeal resilient seated butterfly valves from Tyco Valves and Controls is the result of extensive development of successful product lines, and provides enhanced lifetime and optimal performance
News from Tyco Flow Controls (23 February 2004)
New corporate brochure from Witt Gas Techniques
Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington, Cheshire based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment manufacturer and supplier, has a new 16 page full colour corporate brochure
News from Witt Gas Techniques (23 February 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 63
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