News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 April
to Saturday 10 April 2004
Wessex Water keep nitrate levels under control
User Application Article Nitrate monitoring equipment is being used by Wessex Water to monitor and regulate the level of nitrates in drinking water to ensure that all water into supply remains within the prescribed standard
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 9 April 2004)
Handheld datalogger has built-in graphics LCD
The Daqpro battery operated stand-alone data logger features powerful graphical display and analysis functions for measuring voltage, current and temperature, and is hand held!
News from Audon Electronics ( 9 April 2004)
Forum shows how process industries get connected
As an integral part of the growth and global success of the world's largest chemicals company, BASF IT Services, is committed to eliminating what they call the 'Disconnect'
News from BASF IT Services ( 9 April 2004)
Reduce fugitive emissions and maintenance downtime
The Media Containment Unit (MCU), an accessory to Flow-Tek ball valves, offers a secondary seal in addition to the exceptional primary stem sealing capacity of the company's high quality ball valves
News from Bray Controls USA ( 9 April 2004)
Mobile filtration test unit is a first
User Application Article Cross Manufacturing has introduced what it believes to be the only fully self-contained, mobile filtration test unit available from any manufacturer of filter equipment in the UK
News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) ( 9 April 2004)
New direct drive rotary servomotor
These compact motors combine the performance advantages of frameless direct drive motors with the ease of installation of a full-frame motor, at a significantly lower cost than standard direct drive
News from Danaher Motion ( 9 April 2004)
Early bird discount for exhibitors at Weldex 2006
Following a highly successful show last year, with more than 7,300 visitors from 40 countries, organisers Highbury-Nexus are offering a discount to exhibitors who sign up for Weldex 2006 now
News from Nexus Media Communications ( 9 April 2004)
Robert C Renner to join ISA as executive director
Lowell McCaw, President of ISA,the Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society, announced the hiring of Robert C Renner as executive director
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 9 April 2004)
Glasbond adhesives with clear advantages
Following the release of the Delo Glasbond range of adhesives earlier this year, Inseto (UK), the Delo UK agent, have been inundated with requests for further information and samples of the products
News from Inseto (UK) ( 9 April 2004)
On-site relative humidity calibration by Opti-Cal
Opti-Cal offers local calibration for RH sensors, without sending them away to a traceable laboratory or costly on-site calibration services, solving the problems of frequent calibration Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 9 April 2004)
Saker Solutions appoint new director
Mike Ellarby's background, working with clients such as Ford, BP, Vertex and Barclays brings to Saker a wealth of experience in delivering world class simulation services
News from Saker Solutions ( 9 April 2004)
Bumper start to 2004 for Sandretto UK
In the first two months of 2004 Sandretto UK has achieved a record breaking start with orders for thirty machines and twenty four robots to the value of GBP3.5 Million
News from Sandretto UK ( 9 April 2004)
Enhanced reliability for compact blower
The Air Control Industries range of EP10 compact, variable-speed blowers that can handle both hot and cold air has been upgraded to give enhanced reliability and quieter operation
News from Air Control Industries ( 8 April 2004)
Strain gauge transducer indication is portable!
At last, mobile transducer indication is a reality! Two new models from Applied Measurements offer the engineer a choice of accuracy and function for strain gauge based transducers, at under 200GBP Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements ( 8 April 2004)
New electromechanical products as robot actuators
The Danaher Motion range of electromechanical actuation products is opening up new possibilities for automation that were perhaps not previously thought practical, replacing hydraulic cylinders
News from Danaher Motion ( 8 April 2004)
High temperatures? No sweat with Promass
In high temperature applications, the Promass 80/83 high temperature Coriolis mass flowmeter is the perfect solution - it can directly measure mass flow and density in applications from 50 to 350C Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 8 April 2004)
High dynamic temperature control circulators
Julabo Presto instruments are the ideal solution for high precision, external temperature control applications within the laboratory: in particular precise temperature control of chemical reactions
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 8 April 2004)
High pressure stirred cell in Hastelloy.
Membrane Extraction Technology (MET) launched the METcell in 2003 - an improved design of chemically-resistant high pressure stirred cell that has found a home in most pharma development laboratories
News from Membrane Extraction Technology ( 8 April 2004)
Arrow points the way to safe digging around cables
The Arrow Utility Safety Tool is a new range of cable locators to help site workers avoid accidental injury from underground cable and pipeline strikes: available in the UK through Mans International
News from Mans International ( 8 April 2004)
Check valves for demanding applications
Check valves from Parker Instrumentation offer long lifetimes in demanding high-temperature applications, even with the aggressive media encountered in power generation applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 8 April 2004)
G3 HMIs now provide Over 4,000 Symbols!.
The most powerful and user-friendly operator panels just got even better, with the additional of an extensive symbol library to the Red Lion Crimson 2.0 programming software
News from Red Lion Controls ( 8 April 2004)
Broadbent Centrifuges feature at AchemAsia 2004
Thomas Broadbent is to exhibit as part of the EIC UK Group delegation at the AchemAsia 2004 Exhibition, Beijing, 11 - 15 May, and will announce orders for PTA centrifuges of over GBP12 Million
News from Thomas Broadbent and Sons ( 8 April 2004)
New range of mixers improve the process
The Helisem 'standard' mixer range comprises the VT, VR and VD models which meet the needs of water treatment, chemistry, fine chemical and most final blending and mixing applications Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe ( 8 April 2004)
Gas and flame detectors handle Russian weather
User Application Article Gas and flame detectors from Det-Tronics handle the harsh Russian offshore weather in Sakhalin, for the protection of new offshore oil and gas platforms in Russia's USD10 billion Sakhalin II project
News from Detector Electronics (UK) ( 7 April 2004)
Networking solution for RFID application
Digi International, the leader in Connectware, has announced its Digi Connect Wi-EM wireless embedded module will be used by Genesta to add wireless networking functionality to their RFID technology
News from Digi International ( 7 April 2004)
ISA produces guide to industrial process symbols
As with most technical subjects, industrial process control has a language all its own: now ISA offers an easy book of translation: Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 7 April 2004)
John Crane to benefit from growing textile market
The details of a major new preferred supplier agreement to Thomas Broadbent, secured by leading sealing solutions manufacturer John Crane EAA, were revealed at this year's Total exhibition
News from Crane EAA ( 7 April 2004)
Process calibration standards
With Primus primary multi-ion standards for ion chromatography, Fluka introduces certified primary multi-ion standards, that are ready-to-use to validate analytical methods in a very simple way Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 April 2004)
ASU - A Simple Unit?
ASU - A Simple Unit? In fact ASU stands for automatic sampling unit - which can be fitted easily to Mettler Toledo benchtop density meters Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 7 April 2004)
Orbital World gets worldwide launch
A new online industry newsletter for users of orbital welding equipment, or those involved in joining pipes and tubes, has been launched: Orbital World features product and industry news
News from Orbitec International ( 7 April 2004)
Align, clamp and purge
For companies who wish to produce well aligned welded joints on tubular components the OrbiLine internal clamping system has been introduced, allowing a perfect set up to be gained with no fiddling
News from Orbimatic ( 7 April 2004)
Lose the wires, not the signals
On site there is often the requirement to connect remote sensors to the central control system: to lay cables can be expensive or even impossible - wireless transmission solves the problem
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 April 2004)
Wireless replacement for serial cable
TR Control Solutions are pleased to announce the introduction of the HPS-120, a 2.4GHz, wireless, replacement solution for serial cables
News from TR Control Solutions ( 7 April 2004)
25,000th infrared camera for industrial use
FLIR Systems has produced its 25,000th infrared camera at its facility in Danderyd, Sweden: here cameras are produced for commercial and industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 6 April 2004)
Bio-pharma stainless steel tubes+fittings
Global Stainless will display their full range of STERiBORE high purity stainless steel tubes and fittings, plus valves, filters, and tank cleaning equipment for the bio-pharma industries at TOTAL
News from Global Stainless ( 6 April 2004)
GEM customer comments about steam traps in action
User Application Article GEM has many testimonials from plant engineers and energy managers who have installed GEM steam traps, and have been impressed as well as satisfied by the results: some quotes are given below
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 6 April 2004)
New Minical DC current and voltage calibrator
The popular DC current and voltage hand-held calibrator, the Minical, can now offer a more modern and user-friendly fascia combined with the high accuracy and reliability found in previous models
News from Haven Automation ( 6 April 2004)
Bunker blender system fuels refinery upgrade
A Jiskoot Bunker Blender system is at the heart of an investment programme to upgrade operational capabilities at the Eg3 Refinery near Puerto Galvan, Argentina, by its new owner Petrobras Energia
News from Jiskoot ( 6 April 2004)
The new KATflow 160 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter
The new KATflow ultrasonic flowmeters are designed to meet the demands of a wide variety of industry applications, whilst maintaining the Katronic values of accuracy, ease of use and reliability Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies ( 6 April 2004)
Process-oriented solutions from Ireland
Kent Process Technologies is the parent group of three businesses that service the food, healthcare and environmental sectors using advanced process-oriented solutions
News from Kent Process Technologies ( 6 April 2004)
Manufacturers encouraged to ignore the averages
Companies should not succumb to the negative messages from recent surveys showing a drop in profit levels: PDS advise them to ignore the reported averages and look through the problem, not at it
News from PDS ( 6 April 2004)
IS oxygen transmitter with extra value performance
The O2X-1 intrinsically safe oxygen transmitter is a compact 2-wire loop-powered unit employing advanced galvanic fuel cell technology, now also with an additional low-end trace oxygen range
News from GE Panametrics ( 6 April 2004)
Worker protection anywhere with GPS/GSM alarm
The 'Responder' personal alarm system helps protect workers undertaking any potentially hazardous activity or working alone, anywhere and at any time, using the latest GPS/GSM technology
News from SBES ( 6 April 2004)
High performance industrial pressure transducer
The new Model 528 pressure transducer is designed for robust industrial and submersible applications such as hydraulic test, bore-hole level and vehicle test duties requiring high performance
News from Setra Systems ( 6 April 2004)
Technique for monitoring of gelation processes
Technical Background Article Ultrasonic Scientific introduces a new application note detailing the characterisation of gels and analysis of gelation processes, using ultrasonic spectrometers to detect the gelation point
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 6 April 2004)
Capacitive sensor for acceleration and shock
The ACA 302 sensor has an inbuilt chip, that can detect movement in three axes and both dynamic and static acceleration
News from Active Switch and Sensor ( 5 April 2004)
New seals boost paint systems performance
Ceetak now supply two new compounds specifically designed to meet the needs of industrial paint systems: the Paroflour Quantum perfluor rubber compound; and the Hifluor fluoroelastomer
News from Ceetak ( 5 April 2004)
Bright, female - - and studying Engineering!
It's great to get this recognition. It's an excellent starting point for my career. Quote from Bryony Bartlett, the IEng Ford WISE Prize winner 2003. Why do women make-up only 20% of all UK engineers?
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers ( 5 April 2004)
Nanofiltration/RO pilot plant available for hire
After pioneering the development of organic solvent nanofiltration processes for the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry, MET unveils a new, state-of-the-art solvent nanofiltration pilot plant
News from Membrane Extraction Technology ( 5 April 2004)
NNE establishes an office in France
NNE France will initially focus on supporting the Novo Nordisk Group expansion in France, offering a range of services based on experience from the many NNE pharmaceutical projects in Denmark
News from NNE (Novo Nordisk Engineering) ( 5 April 2004)
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