News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 March
to Saturday 20 March 2004
Introducing a NEW standard in moisture analysis
ABLE are pleased to introduce a portable high performance moisture in oil analyser suitable for all mineral oils including all grades of crude oil, brake fluid, axle, hydraulic and compressor oil
News from Able Instruments and Controls (19 March 2004)
New motor solution for vacuum pumps from AEG
AEG Electric Motors have developed a new single-phase motor for the drive of small, oil-lubricated slide vane rotary vacuum pumps that provide a low cost solution for cold start conditioning
News from Lafert Electric Motors (19 March 2004)
Internet security platform market expected to soar
Advantech has been cooperating intensively with a well-known global company, which is a leader in anti-virus and Internet content security software and services Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (19 March 2004)
Ceetak sealing secrets on show
Ceetak will show Hifluor O-ring, gasket and moulded shape seals; PTFE diaphragms and bellows; VR Rotary seal; Ceetak's custom rubber gasket service and two shot injection moulding process
News from Ceetak (19 March 2004)
The whole Idec PLC family range is up to date
The Idec PLC Family includes the MicroSmart "All-in-one", the MicroSmart "Slim-line", the OpenNet Controller and a range of HMI displays, with the features you would expect on a 21st century product
News from Idec Electronics (19 March 2004)
Flour ingredient handling capacity increased 33%
User Application Article AZO, leader in ingredients automation, completed a significant flour handling system installation and upgrade at the Mission Foods UK plant in Coventry, leading to a capacity increase of up to a third
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (19 March 2004)
Wonderware connects to Siemens S7 PLCs
ArchestrA technology simplifies device integration, with a new DA Server called SI Direct, designed to replace Siemens Simatic Net middleware to connect to PLCs in the Siemens S7 family
News from Invensys Wonderware (19 March 2004)
Multi-language audiovisual presentation on website
Malvern Process Systems dynamic new website, which went live on 8 March 2004, provides visitors with an extensive guide to in-process particle characterization, its background and applications
News from Malvern Instruments (19 March 2004)
Foodex award for TRAC-IT product tracking software
The TRAC-IT software suite acts as the 'MiddleWare' missing link layer between the ERP system and the factory floor, providing control procedures at significant stages in the manufacturing process
News from Marco (19 March 2004)
Power station detection of leaking condenser tubes
User Application Article On line analysis of chloride and sulphate using an Ion Chromatograph from Metrohm has been a success at Ferrybridge Power Station for AEP Energy Services UK for detecting leaking condenser tubes Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 March 2004)
Non-contact safety switch with embedded AS-i
The new Schmersal BNS33 AS safety switch sensor offers a unique combination of non-contact technology and embedded-chip AS-i compatibility that eliminates wear, misalignment and the I/O block
News from Schmersal UK (19 March 2004)
Toxic gas detection and measurement anywhere
ABLE have developed a new Hydrogen Sulphide analyser solution for applications where H2S concentration needs to be monitored in unattended locations, based on the Arizona patented gold film sensor
News from Able Instruments and Controls (18 March 2004)
21 CFR Part 11 compliance for Excel spreadsheets
ABB have added the largest selling 21 CFR Part 11 compliance solution for Excel Spreadsheets to their portfolio of consultancy services to the pharmaceutical industry
News from ABB Process Solutions (18 March 2004)
Piezo-ceramic sensor APA300
This miniature piezo-sensor will detect acceleration and movement in three axes: the sensor will also detect vibration
News from Active Switch and Sensor (18 March 2004)
Super-smooth stainless-steel biopharma gearboxes
Super-smooth stainless-steel gearboxes provide an advanced clean-in-place solution for food/biopharma machinery: easy to sanitize, these electric motor gearboxes can be exposed to harsh chemicals Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 March 2004)
Slurry to Santiago pipeline transport conference
Slurry Handling And Pipeline Transport 16 Conference, to be held in Santiago, Chile, addresses the need from engineers concerned with every aspect of slurry transportation for high quality information
News from BHR Group (18 March 2004)
Effluent treatment with membrane filtration
Eco Technology help Boliden MKM take control of their effluent with an on-site contract service for oily effluent treatment using a mobile membrane filtration system
News from Eco Technology (18 March 2004)
Automatic fire suppression units need no pipework
Self-contained for easy installation with no need for pipework, Modula Plus Automatic Fire Suppression units contain Novec 1230 fire protection fluid, an environmentally safe Halon replacement
News from Firemaster Extinguisher (18 March 2004)
Durable pumps are ideal for continuous use
A new catalogue from Flux Pumps describes F 700 Series vertical centrifugal immersion pumps, robustly built for smooth running and long life in installations such as process inflow and effluent
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (18 March 2004)
Formation of the Anhydro Group
The Anhydro Group of companies has been created to provide world-class evaporation and drying solutions to the dairy, food, beverage, brewery, pharmaceutical, chemical and industrial sectors
News from APV (18 March 2004)
New report on industrial systems security
Technical Background Article ISA announces the approval of a new ISA Technical Report addressing the critical need for industrial cyber security, prompted by more open systems, an increase in joint ventures, alliance partners etc
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 March 2004)
Food-processing companies meet new US requirements
Wonderware now offers eCompliance solutions designed to respond to the US "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act" of 2002, designed to protect the food supply chain
News from Invensys Wonderware (18 March 2004)
Exhibition preview SED 2004
An exciting display of pipeline inspection and cable avoidance tools is being planned by Radiodetection and Pearpoint at SED Exhibition this year
News from Radiodetection (18 March 2004)
Robot saves time and money in shrimp plant
User Application Article Two Toshiba robots on a new shrimp processing line in Northern Denmark save space, reduce operating costs and represent a flexible solution that can be re-deployed elsewhere in the plant if required Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (18 March 2004)
Transmitton shortlisted for enterprise award
Ashby-based power and control engineering firm Transmitton has been selected as one of just three finalists in the Enterprise Through Innovation category of the 2004 Leicestershire Business Awards
News from Transmitton (18 March 2004)
In-situ pressure transmitter calibration made easy
Troubleshooting and calibration procedures are critical to maintaining high precision in Bio-Pharm and other HVAC airflow systems: now Ashcroft DXLdp transmitter allows validation in place
News from UK Instruments and Controls (18 March 2004)
Free control valve brochures in Chinese available
AMOT has produced its first control valve product brochures in Chinese, to support the company office near Shanghai, China, and its increased activity in the region Brochure Available
News from AMOT (17 March 2004)
There is a new Blacoh web site!
In response to the needs of our customers, Blacoh Fluid Control would like to announce improvements and upgrades to the website, including an ROI calculator for the Spill-Stop Leak Containment system
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (17 March 2004)
Regional Sales Manager for NE USA
B and H Labelling Systems announces the appointment of Bill McCann as Regional Sales Manager, to lead a team responsible for the North-eastern United States
News from BandH Labeling Systems (17 March 2004)
Launch at Achemasia for CPC plastic couplings
Colder Products Company (CPC), a leading provider of controlled performance connections, is introducing its products and services to the Chinese market for the first time at AchemAsia, Beijing
News from Colder Products (17 March 2004)
ATEX rated float switches from TAV
TAV Engineering, the specialist in fluid sensors, now offers full ATEX certification, to the highest specification, EExd11CT110C, on its range of float switches, displacers, contents gauges and valves
News from Cynergy3 Components (17 March 2004)
Dispenser innovation helps automotive breakthrough
Failsafe Metering International Puls-Meter dispensing technology for two part adhesive has played a pivotal role in a manufacturing process innovation developed for the automotive industry
News from Failsafe Metering International (17 March 2004)
Green Bay Packaging selects EAM solution
User Application Article Avantis has announced that Green Bay Packaging will deploy the Avantis Enterprise Asset Management solution to improve equipment performance and inventory control and reduce overall operating expenses
News from Invensys Avantis (17 March 2004)
ISA text offers advice on Preventive Maintenance
A new ISA text offers latest advice on preventing costly production halts: ISA announces the third edition of its best-selling reference book: 'Preventive Maintenance' by JDPatton
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (17 March 2004)
Adoption of ArchestrA technology accelerates
Widespread customer adoption of Invensys ArchestrA technology accelerates via repeat customer projects and new products: more than 125 projects built on ArchestrA technology are implemented to date
News from Invensys Wonderware (17 March 2004)
New sample receiver with design improvements
The new Jiskoot range of constant pressure sample receivers offers higher pressure and lower temperature ratings than previous models, is technically superior and price competitive
News from Jiskoot (17 March 2004)
Compactor compresses powdered materials precisely
The Alexanderwerk 'Power Pactor' roller compactor, being demonstrated at Total Exhibition by UK agent Orthos Engineering, will compress a wide variety of powdered materials into robust flakes Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (17 March 2004)
New website for laser welding and cutting users
Technical Background Article Laser marking, engraving, welding and cutting systems, are now used throughout industry to process a wide and varied range of materials, with emissions of hazardous toxicological particles and gas
News from Purex International (17 March 2004)
PICME appoints chemical sector specialist
Dr Glyn Hughes, has joined the Process Industries Centre for Manufacturing Excellence (PICME) as a senior adviser with special responsibility for the chemicals sector
News from PICME (17 March 2004)
Alarm voice and text message Autodialler
The Textel 102 Alarm Message Autodialler will send voice and/or text messages to telephones, mobile phones (SMS) and/or pagers: this unit is easy to install and very flexible
News from TSL Products (17 March 2004)
Open path gas detection systems set-up is easier
True aligment system for the Sieger Searchline Excel open path gas detection system makes set-up of open path gas detection systems quick, easy and accurate
News from Zellweger Analytics (17 March 2004)
Free demonstration CD stops the shock!
Since 1976, Blacoh Fluid Control has been manufacturing fluid control products for the chemical and industrial process industries: a free demonstration CD details their extensive line of products
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (16 March 2004)
Bag filling system significantly reduces dust
Leading international weighing and bagging specialists Chronos Richardson are introducing their Bottom-up Filling System, which drastically decreases the generation of dust with powdery bulk materials
News from Chronos Richardson (16 March 2004)
Measurement module for HNC in Instrumentation
Logis-Tech Associates, a sub division A-1 Technical Training, now deliver a Higher National module, entitled "Measurement of Process Variables", by distance learning
News from Logis-Tech Associates (16 March 2004)
Ion chromatography solution for the power industry
Typical power industry applications of the MSM include the determination of anions like chloride and sulphate or cations such as sodium, ammonium and amines, posing no problems for Metrohm IC systems Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 March 2004)
Keeping Old Masters cool at the National Gallery
User Application Article Part of the National Gallery's recent refurbishment involved enhancements to its cooling system: Moeller advanced automation used by integrator Dajo Solutions solved their tough requirements
News from Moeller Electric (16 March 2004)
New turbidity systems extend to very low levels
Using forward and side scattering techniques, new turbidity systems broaden the measuring capabilities to process applications in the biotech/pharmaceutical, chemical and food/beverage industries Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 March 2004)
New process cuts cooking and cleaning time by 95%
A PDX Fluid Handling System installed in a pilot plant has reduced cooking times for sauces by up to 95%, and clean-down time between batches is also around 80% lower
News from Pursuit Dynamics (16 March 2004)
A new discharge aid for silos and storage hoppers
The Circle Feeder, a new silo/hopper discharge aid, is being offered in the UK by Robin Engineering Services in North Staffordshire, proved on glass cullet, mortar mixes and many other applications
News from Robin Engineering Services (16 March 2004)
Industrial computers for tough environments
Rugged Technologies of Chippenham, Wiltshire announce the Celeron 2.4GHz model 730 in the 7586 range of industrial computers designed for reliable operation in tough environments and process critical
News from Rugged Technologies (16 March 2004)
Plan, and be prepared, for Quick Mould Changes
Technical Background Article Gordon Crouch, Manager, Processing, at Rugby-based Sandretto UK, explains some of the Quick Mould Change (QMC) details and issues at the tool/moulding machine interface
News from Sandretto UK (16 March 2004)
York hospital in hot water with engineered systems
User Application Article Staff and patients at York District Hospital are enjoying constant supplies of Domestic Hot Water (DHW) at the right temperature, following the installation of eight Spirax Sarco Engineered Systems
News from Spirax Sarco (16 March 2004)
Range of new products at Analytica 2004
A next generation proteomics suite provides a set of novel tools which leverage the sensitivity and accuracy of both the FinniganT LTQT linear ion trap and Finnigan LTQ FTT hybrid mass spectrometers Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (16 March 2004)
Interface level transmitter from Vega uses radar
Vega announce a new addition to their product portfolio: designed specifically for liquid interface level measurement, the Vegaflex 67 is the latest generation for this special application area Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (16 March 2004)
70m range 2 wire solids radar level transmitter
New for reliable non-contact solids level measurement: a 70m range 2 wire radar level transmitter from Vega, the pioneer of 2 wire process radar gauges and experts in solids level measurement Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (16 March 2004)
Custom shaft seals for challenging applications
The Ex-Pac seals combine the best features of the Meco patented EAS and Meco-Pac seals into a superior product, which excels in some of the least hospitable process environments Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (16 March 2004)
Ecopetrol, Colombia awards Axens refinery contract
User Application Article The Colombian energy company, Ecopetrol, has awarded Axens a basic engineering and licensing contract to manage the upgrading project of the Barrancabermeja Industrial Complex to produce clean fuels
News from Axens (15 March 2004)
Minstac fittings help knee-brace take the strain
User Application Article Ability to handle high pressures, yet light and flexible for a knee brace: these were the requirements when sourcing for a high-tech knee brace, and Lee Minstac tubing and fittings were chosen Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (15 March 2004)
Moisture sensor keeps going at high temperatures
Michell Instruments has developed a cooled mirror dew point sensor that is capable of high temperature measurements Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (15 March 2004)
Pressure regulators give accuracy and consistency
The Swagelok Company now offers three new lines of pressure regulators: pressure-reducing, back-pressure and vaporising, providing customers with an ever expanding product offering
News from Swagelok (15 March 2004)
Digital Pressure Gauges at Instrumentation North
UK Instruments and Controls will have the Ashcroft Digigauge Digital Pressure Gauges on display at Instrumentation North 2004 in Leeds, Stand 520 on the 28th and 29th April 2004
News from UK Instruments and Controls (15 March 2004)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 61
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