News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 March
to Saturday 27 March 2004
Solvent usage recording/reporting system
The AW Company has developed a Solvent Usage Monitoring system, a central "HUB" for up to 20 solvent flow meters for the purpose of recording and reporting total usage
News from AW-Lake Company (26 March 2004)
Work with the complete new Citect SCADA suite FREE
Citect is offering the opportunity to work with their complete new SCADA v5.5 suite for free: the software has a run time limited to 15 mins, but users can start developing SCADA projects now! Brochure Available
News from Citect (26 March 2004)
CD VisionGuide free for Cognex seminar attendees
Cognex, the leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, today announced the availability of free VisionGuide CDs, a comprehensive machine vision reference and application guide
News from Cognex UK (26 March 2004)
QuickChange Pump Head for efficient fluid handling
The pump head component of the TravcylT fluid handling system quickly detaches from the motor/driver and is replaced with a spare QuickChange Pump Head in seconds
News from Encynova International (26 March 2004)
Flotrak metal bodied variable area flowmeters
Flotrak direct reading variable area flowmeters from Influx are available in sizes 0.5" through to 3", in stainless steel with threaded or flanged connections, calibrated for liquids or gases
News from Influx Measurements (26 March 2004)
Fourth dimension control helps food manufacturer
User Application Article The Marco inspirational TRAC-ITTM E4 software suite and ProRange stainless steel workstations are playing a pivotal role at Samworth Brothers' new Saladworks plant, providing the traceability needed
News from Marco (26 March 2004)
New Cadmium plating centre opened in Cardiff
Poeton Industries has created a Cadmium Centre at its Cardiff plant following the installation of a new LHE cadmium process, and has designed a free 30 page booklet to describe the advantages
News from Poeton Industries (26 March 2004)
OIML approved weighing instrumentation
Procon Engineering launches their exciting new OIML approved Series EP25 range of weighing instrumentation and SP100 remote plant monitoring and inventory control system
News from Procon Engineering (26 March 2004)
Nationalism and ketchup!
The February/March issue of Read-out headlines critically a perennial problem in dealing with some British manufacturers: too many think that Ireland is England, writ small: some are exceptions
News from Read-Out Publications (26 March 2004)
New miniature force sensors from Sensortechnics
The new FSS miniature sensors offer OEMs cost effective precision force-sensing, using a specialised piezo-resistive micro-machined silicon-sensing element based on proven silicon sensing technology
News from Sensortechnics UK (26 March 2004)
Spirax Sarco Automatic Pump Traps comply with ATEX
Spirax Sarco Mechanical Fluid Pumps and Automatic Pump Traps are certified as complying with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, the safety requirements to be fulfilled by equipment installed in hazardous areas
News from Spirax Sarco (26 March 2004)
Portable load meter for calibration engineers
The SY031 portable load meter from Synectic Design is the ideal tool for calibration engineers, or anyone who requires an instrument to accurately take measurements from a variety of transducers
News from Synectic Design (26 March 2004)
Simple Liquid Flowmeter for OEMs
Titan, the specialists in cost effective measurement of low flows, offer rugged liquid flow measurement and switching in corrosion resistant engineering plastics or stainless for up to 30 L/min flow Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (26 March 2004)
Butterfly valves for the food processing industry
Combining the latest in both valve design and materials technology, Tomoe valves incorporate unique features to meet the varied applications in the food processing industry
News from Tomoe Valve (26 March 2004)
Flexible scale offers high speed portion control
Weightron Bilanciai introduces its stainless steel i-Takeaway portion control scale, with a capacity of 30kg and a resolution of 1g, it provides high speed and accurate manual weighing of ingredients
News from Weightron Bilanciai (26 March 2004)
DMOS full-bridge motor driver IC
New from Allegro MicroSystems Europe, the A3949 is a DMOS full-bridge motor driver integrated circuit designed for the PWM (pulse-width-modulated) control of DC motors
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (25 March 2004)
Protecting new and refurbished oilfield valves
User Application Article Weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources has applied a coating of corrosion resistant alloy for A Finkl and Sons, to protect a brand new oilfield valve and refurbish an old one
News from Arc Energy Resources (25 March 2004)
A new semi-conductor technology pressure switch
Using semi-conductor technology the new intelligent pressure switch 2000 offers the OEM machine manufacturer accurate and economic pressure regulation and monitoring
News from Complete Gauge Supplies (25 March 2004)
New vegetable oil plant uses fiedbus technology
User Application Article Danish food processor Aarhus United uses PlantWeb digital plant architecture for new vegetable oil plant, to benefit from fieldbus technology, fast commissioning and high operator functionality Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (25 March 2004)
New map of UK plastics research
Faraday Plastics, the UK plastics research and development centre, has created the first full-scale review of UK plastics-related research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Council
News from Faraday Plastics (25 March 2004)
French patent documents available on-line
FIZ Karlsruhe, provider of information services and European partner of STN International, has added the new bibliographic patent database Francepat to its comprehensive product portfolio Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (25 March 2004)
Rainmaker puts a new perspective on 3D modelling
Rainmaker 3-D laser scanning technology provides a highly effective plant management tool that has many different maintenance applications, already proven in use mapping existing plants
News from Crane EAA (25 March 2004)
Compact powerful display has ATEX certification
The Status Instruments DM700 family of LED loop powered indicators are compact, yet powerful, 4-digit indicators available with 4-20 mA, RTD or thermocouple inputs and full ATEX certification
News from Status Instruments (25 March 2004)
Compressed air filler for safer spatter control
Stevens Industrial Services has made a further step with its environmentally sound products policy with the installation of a new filling machine that obviates the need for CFC propellants
News from Stevens Industrial Services (25 March 2004)
High performance globe valve for isolation duties
A high performance globe valve designed for isolation duties on medium to high pressure liquid, steam and gas pipelines in the power, chemical and processing industries
News from Tyco Flow Controls (25 March 2004)
Website for UK end-users of data communications
Westermo has unveiled a brand new web site providing information about their vast product range such as modems, protocol converters, Ethernet adapters, routers and switches
News from Westermo Data Communications (25 March 2004)
New ATEX compliant dust proof motors from AEG
A new range of dust-ignition proof motors, compliant to ATEX standards (Directive 94/9 EC), has been introduced by AEG Lafert Electric Motors, available as both three and single phase machines
News from Lafert Electric Motors (24 March 2004)
Radical changes in the Chinese chemical industry
The Chinese chemicals industry is expected to maintain an annual growth rate of 9% through 2005: rising foreign investments aided domestic chemical companies to create globally competitive products
News from Frost and Sullivan (24 March 2004)
GDS to present its new eSignage range at SID 2004
Global Display Solutions (GDS), market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial monitors, will present its new eSignage range at SID 2004, May 24th - 28th, Seattle, Washington Brochure Available
News from GDS (24 March 2004)
High performance industrial reverse osmosis system
Purite has launched a comprehensive new range of high performance, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, specifically designed for a diverse range of process applications throughout industry
News from Purite (24 March 2004)
No job too tough for extended PowerFlex range
Rockwell Automation's popular range of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700 AC drives has been extended to 690V - ideal for high-power applications requiring precise, reliable and cost effective motor control
News from Rockwell Automation (24 March 2004)
No power needed for self-cleaning sewage screen
Vexamus Water has launched a new, self-cleaning Emergency Overflow (EO) Screen, specially for pumpwells, which has the significant added benefit of not requiring any power
News from Vexamus Water (24 March 2004)
Manufacturing Excellence conference to be in June
This year's Manufacturing Excellence, the process industry conference on the benefits of automation and asset management, will be held from 15-17 June, at a venue near the Birmingham NEC
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (24 March 2004)
New ATEX compliant dust proof motors from AEG
A new range of dust-ignition proof motors, compliant to ATEX standards (Directive 94/9 EC), has been introduced by AEG Lafert Electric Motors, available as both three and single phase machines
News from Lafert Electric Motors (23 March 2004)
New energy, oil and gas saving seal from Ceetak
Ceetak, UK distributor for Parker Hannifin, has a new VR Rotary Seal developed to meet the requirements of the demanding manufacturing and process environments found in the on and offshore industries
News from Ceetak (23 March 2004)
Lubrication engineering solutions in new brochure
A colour brochure, with interactive CD, is available from D A Stuart, supplier of specialist engineering lubricants, additives and metal cleaning products for all process and production applications
News from Stuart (23 March 2004)
Mr Creemy achieves high level BRC accreditation
User Application Article Mr Creemy, makers of fine ice cream, needed a metal detector to run final checks on their ice cream cartons for metal contaminants, in particular stainless steel, to achieve a higher BRC rating Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (23 March 2004)
GDS invests in new clean room for LCD displays
GDS, market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial monitors, has made a significant investment in a new, cutting-edge clean room for the controlled assembly of high brightness LCD modules Brochure Available
News from GDS (23 March 2004)
HR screens in a new mineral crushing plant
User Application Article HR International Crushing and Screening have supplied Aggregate Industries with two inclined vibrating screens as part of their new minerals processing plant at Haughmond Quarry, near Shrewsbury
News from HR International Crushing and Screening (23 March 2004)
Software for pharma and biopharma industries
Industrial Technology Systems (ITS), an independent solution provider has recently signed an agreement to become the Werum Software and Systems Pas-X MES solution partner in the UK and Ireland
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (23 March 2004)
Hot dip galvanizing line coating mass control
IAS will design, supply and commission a replacement zinc coating mass control and reporting system (COMAC) for the Nucor Steel galvanizing line in Indiana
News from Industrial Automation Services (23 March 2004)
Chemtex and Corrosion Middle East Exhibition
Chemtex and Corrosion Middle East, the region's only exhibition for the chemical, petrochemical, chemical process technology, corrosion control and management industries, is set to expand for 2004
News from International Expo Consults (23 March 2004)
FactorySuite software integrates GE Fanuc products
The Wonderware and ArchestrA business units of Invensys today announced that GE Fanuc human-machine interface (HMI) technology can be integrated with the Wonderware Industrial Application Server
News from Invensys Wonderware (23 March 2004)
Critical pharmaceutical flow metering application
User Application Article Eight Krohne H 250 flowmeters are part of a system to purify and neutralise explosive gas in a Hazardous Area, installed as part of a new installation at a pharmaceutical company in Ireland
News from Krohne (23 March 2004)
New imager for thin sheet plastics temperatures
Land Instruments has developed a completely new high-speed infrared linescanner system to measure process temperatures during the thermoforming, blowing, moulding and drawing of thin sheet plastics Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (23 March 2004)
Primary Multi-Ion Standards for Ion Chromatography
With Primus - Primary Multi-Ion Standards for Ion Chromatography Fluka introduces "ready-to-use" certified primary multi-ion standards, allowing the validation of analytical methods in a simple way Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 March 2004)
Latest seminar information from Mettler Toledo
Is it time to look at Process Analytical Technology: book your seminar place now! This Seminar will present real-life PAT applications using the latest tools available Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (23 March 2004)
Training on orbital welding equipment
Orbitec UK has announced the availability of product training courses at its Derby headquarters which features live application using its extensive showroom and education facilities
News from Orbitec (23 March 2004)
Welding arc control turns electronic
Orbimatic GmbH has introduced a major new option for the Orbimat 250C orbital welding power supply, an arc voltage control module, allowing the unit to be used with the tube to tube sheet weld head
News from Orbimatic (23 March 2004)
Rapra launches open day for rubber moulders
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, is holding an open day for UK rubber processors at its Shawbury, Shrewsbury headquarters on April 20th
News from Smithers Rapra (23 March 2004)
New fluid power products from Ashcroft
For your fluid power needs, both hydraulic and pneumatic, UK Instruments and Controls is pleased to offer the new Ashcroft line of fluid power products
News from UK Instruments and Controls (23 March 2004)
One World - Working towards Global Harmonisation
ASME BPE announces their annual European Conference is in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, Ireland from the 15-18 June 2004, for people in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Industries
News from ASME Bio Processing Equipment 2nd Conference (22 March 2004)
Free RIBA CPD seminar on stainless finishes
Construction professionals visiting Interbuild on Tuesday 27 April have the opportunity to attend, at 11.30 am, a one-hour free RIBA CPD seminar 'Selecting and Specifying Stainless Steel Finishes'
News from British Stainless Steel Association (22 March 2004)
DeltaSense novel IP54 low-cost inverter drive
Responding to market demand for a simplified, robust, low-cost AC motor drive, DeltaSense Ltd have launched the novel FC750 'plug and play' IP54 digital inverter drive, initially for 0.75kW AC motors
News from DeltaSense (22 March 2004)
Whisky tankers load efficiently using Coriolis
Micro Motion flow measurement systems monitor whisky tanker loading operations for Diageo plc, at Cambus in Scotland: 52 Million litres of spirit were measured in the first year of operation Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (22 March 2004)
Quick, quality calibration service
For fast, high-quality and accredited calibration on critical instrumentation - Endress+Hauser can help: from in-situ testing to fully accredited factory calibration for all your process variables Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (22 March 2004)
FF hosts end user events at Interkama 2004
End users, integrators, contractors and engineers should book now to guarantee participation in the Fieldbus Foundation European end user council or integrator workshop, planned for Interkama 2004
News from Fieldbus Foundation (22 March 2004)
Planned worldwide gas flowmeter study
The idea is to compare the different technologies used to measure gas flow, whether natural gas, process gases or air, to see how they stack up against each other, from actual experience in the field
News from Flow Research Inc (22 March 2004)
Compact AC motors resist damage from high heat
Groschopp has announced their AC65 compact AC motors designed to resist damage caused by heat build-up and "dirty voltage" spikes from lower speed operation while under torque load
News from Groschopp (22 March 2004)
Process control weigh scale module
New Hardy Instruments single channel PLC-style weigh scale module is optimised for use with Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 and CompactLogix controllers
News from Hardy Instruments (22 March 2004)
Heathrow river diversions courtesy of Rotork
User Application Article Rotork IQ intelligent electric valve actuators are used in an ecologically important "Twin Rivers Diversion" project associated with the construction of the new Terminal 5 (T5) at Heathrow Airport
News from Rotork Controls (22 March 2004)
World first: ultrasonic titration kinetic analyser
This new analyser revolutionises analysis of chemical reactions and molecular binding by using only a small amount of sample, approximately 40 microlitres (volume of one droplet)
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (22 March 2004)
Grease busting solutions for fast food retailers
Grease Guzzler is an environmentally safe, automated system, that alleviates drain blockages and the disruption caused through grease accumulation in the food retail industry
News from Watling Hope Wastewater Engineering (22 March 2004)
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