News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 April
to Saturday 24 April 2004
Portable Spectroradiometer provides CRIndex
A compact and truly portable Spectroradiometer powered by a USB cable connection to a laptop or PC and provides data to yield colour rendering index characterisation is available from Able
News from Able Instruments and Controls (23 April 2004)
NEMA motors - the definitive source
The most-preferred supplier of NEMA electric motors, Baldor, has released a new version of its stock product catalogue, detailing thousands of UL- and CSA-approved NEMA frame motors Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (23 April 2004)
Modbus Protocol transferred to Modbus-IDA
In a dramatic move signalling its dedication to the openness of the Modbus protocol, Schneider Electric has transferred its copyright in the protocol to the non-profit Modbus-IDA organisation
News from Modbus-IDA (23 April 2004)
SIRA appoints new Certification Manager
The Sira Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager to run the Product and Production Quality Assurance operation, relevant to hazardous area equipment
News from Sira (23 April 2004)
Extension to Docklands Light Railway equipment
Transmitton upgrades and extends operational control facilities for the Docklands Light Railway equipment to support the extension to London City Airport
News from Transmitton (23 April 2004)
CE mark recognition in the USA and Canada
In the US and Canada is the CE mark or certification of equipment by foreign testing organisations accepted? It is not comparable with the NRTL listing as required by OSHA and the local jurisdictions!
News from TUV Rheinland UK (23 April 2004)
FF temperature transmitter for hazardous areas
The successful ABB FieldIT Temperature Transmitter series has been extended with the addition of the Foundation fieldbus TF02/202 transmitters, suitable for use in ATEX Zone 0, 1 and 2 applications
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (22 April 2004)
Intrinsically safe cluster lamps operate at 4mA
BEKA associates have introduced a new range of very low current intrinsically safe cluster lamps to compliment their well-established 20mA constant current lamps Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (22 April 2004)
New type of standard and custom diaphragm valve
HC4 gives Saunders standard two-way diaphragm valves and machine block and custom fabrication options as well as the HC4 Bio-Block custom design valves with single block construction
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (22 April 2004)
Metal detector highlights metal cable ties
User Application Article To ensure that all ties are removed from Kutting manufactured thermoplastic hoses, they have installed an Eriez E-Z Tec 9000 Aperture Metal Detector, fitted with audio alarm and coast counter Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (22 April 2004)
70 years design in new RBC horizontal boiler range
Fulton Boiler Works, the leading manufacturer of vertical steam boilers, has applied more than 70 years design experience to produce its nine-model RBC range of horizontal wet back fire tube boilers
News from Fulton Boiler Works (22 April 2004)
Blackbody source for radiometric calibration
IMPAC Infrared has introduced the highly innovative M395 Blackbody Calibration Source, which fulfils the most demanding requirements of modern radiometric calibration
News from Impac Infrared (22 April 2004)
BAM and food grade approved lubricating grease
Kluberalfa YV 93-302 is the latest in high performance non-flammable high pressure sliding agents for use in oxygen/medical/food processing equipment where conventional lubricants are hazardous Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (22 April 2004)
Custom design solves peristaltic pump problem
User Application Article Omnifit has helped a peristaltic pump manufacturer solve a difficult fluid transfer problem by manufacturing a custom-designed small sized fitting for the 0.5mm ID pump tubing
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (22 April 2004)
Bi-directional meter prover for Snohvit condensate
User Application Article A 30-inch bi-directional meter prover supplied by Skeltonhall Limited of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, is on its way to the Statoil LNG plant at Melkoya Island outside Hammerfest in northern Norway
News from Skeltonhall (22 April 2004)
Tyco supplies valve manifolds to Kazak oil field
User Application Article Tyco Valves and Controls, a business unit of Tyco Engineered Products and Services, has supplied 500 valve manifolds to a USD3.5billion project at the world's deepest super-giant oil field
News from Tyco Flow Controls (22 April 2004)
Portaflow ultrasonic flowmeter gives true mobility
User Application Article The Fuji Electric "Portaflow-X" transit time ultrasonic flowmeter offers true mobility, and combines accuracy, portability, ease of use in an affordable hand-held unit
News from TTI (Total Temperature Instrumentation) (22 April 2004)
Close range, low cost proximity sensor
Ultrasonic sensors are used in industry and process automation for measurement of distance, level and proximity, are maintenance free and have a long service life, even in permanent operation
News from Active Switch and Sensor (21 April 2004)
Country Manager for China for Saunders valves
Crane Process Flow Technologies (CPFT) has announced the appointment of Lidia Lui as Country Manager, China, based in its Beijing office, to spearhead industrial and aseptic valves into this market
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (21 April 2004)
Elastomeric seals for petrochemical use
Ceetak supply O-rings, gaskets and moulded seals specifically for use in the energy, oil and gas industries: chemically stable and mechanically robust, they offer extended life and easy installation
News from Ceetak (21 April 2004)
Magnom prevents failure in power boat engine
User Application Article The owner of a 1500 bhp, 45ft off shore powerboat wanted to ensure that his expensive engine failures (a 3500 bhp Big block Chevrolet) were minimised: to deliver this he immediately specified Magnoms
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (21 April 2004)
Proportional pressure control now available
The RH range of proportional regulators offer accurate pressure control over a wide pressure control range, with outlet pressures to 690 barg for hydraulics and 380 barg for gases, including oxygen
News from Hale Hamilton (Valves) (21 April 2004)
Xciting new features at Weldex 2006
User Application Article Highbury Business, organisers of Weldex, the only UK welding, joining, cutting and fabrication exhibition, have announced exciting new features for the 2006 event
News from Nexus Media Communications (21 April 2004)
Date set for SIcon/05 Sensors for Industry in 2005
ISA and the Instrumentation and Measurement Society of IEEE announce the fourth Sensors for Industry Conference and Exhibition, SIcon/05, in Houston, Texas, USA from 1-3 February
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 April 2004)
HNC in Applied Heat by distance learning
Logis-Tech Associates, sub division A-1 Technical Training, now deliver a Higher National module, (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) "Applied Heat" by distance learning
News from Logis-Tech Associates (21 April 2004)
HMI Brochure 'Systems for Human Machine Interface'
The new Rittal HMI brochure provides details of workstations, Premium Panel and Premium Line command panel housings - both designed for the requirements of IP69K - in one easy to read publication Brochure Available
News from Rittal (21 April 2004)
Small ultrasonic distance sensor for use to 1.5m
UPR1503 Ultrasonic sensors, used in industry and process automation for measurement of distance, level and proximity, are maintenance free and have a long service life, even in permanent operation
News from Active Switch and Sensor (20 April 2004)
New Ledbury WwTW will remove phosphorus
Biological phosphorus removal to meet UWWTD tightening discharge consent is central to the Biwater Treatment contract at the Severn Trent Water Ledbury wastewater treatment works in Herefordshire
News from Biwater Treatment (20 April 2004)
Seminar to discuss new materials for electronics
A research discussion seminar at Cambridge will cover developments in materials for optonics, biosensing and chemicals processing, organic electronics and carbon nanotubes
News from Cambridge University Corporate Liaison Office (20 April 2004)
Temperature transmitter design for real world use
The iTemp TMT 162 HART field transmitter has now been cleverly combined with a compact thermocouple (TMT 162C) and a compact RTD assembly (TMT 162R) for maximum versatility Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (20 April 2004)
The 'Mobile Showcase' is touring the UK
Presenting a show within a show at last month's Total Exhibition was the Endress + Hauser Demobus: if you missed it at TOTAL, don't miss it at one of its stops near you! Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (20 April 2004)
Software suite for virtual electromagnetic testing
ESI Group introduces PAM-CEM Solutions 2004, a software suite for virtual testing of complex electromagnetic phenomena: it analyses compatibility and interference problems over a wide frequency range
News from French Technology Press Bureau (20 April 2004)
SCADA system for SINOPEC multi-product pipelines
User Application Article A Foxboro SCADA system from Invensys will remotely monitor, supervise, and control three strategic pipelines at a new SINOPEC dispatching centre in Xuzhou, eastern China
News from Invensys Process Systems (20 April 2004)
Process industry first touch-screen LCD monitors
This new option for the I/A Series automation system combines the performance of advanced flat-screen LCD technology with the intuitiveness of touch screen operator interaction
News from Invensys Foxboro (20 April 2004)
Simple, versatile humidification of gases
Nafion dryers have been used by the instrument industry for years, but humidifiers from Perma Pure, based on the same principle, are a recent development
News from Perma Pure LLC (20 April 2004)
Nothing can stop new "no brake" drive
Rockwell introduces the Allen-Bradley Single Phase PowerFlex 4 AC drive - offering OEMs a cost-effective 'no brake' version of the popular drive without compromising flexibility or performance
News from Rockwell Automation (20 April 2004)
International Conference programme finalised
The UK Profibus Group has finalised the agenda for the Profibus International Conference that will take place on June 22 and 23 at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, giving training and applications examples
News from Profibus Group (20 April 2004)
Eight channel remote indicator
The PM4-RS panel mount monitor and the RM4-RS DIN rail mount monitor, manufactured by Amalgamated Instrument Co Pty Ltd (AIC), have been enhanced to allow it to be used in many different display modes
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (19 April 2004)
Serial pass-through on an industrial device server
Miller Brewing are using a unique feature for simultaneous Ethernet and local serial connections to an IA device from Digi International, enabling PLC connection without interrupting Ethernet links
News from Digi International (19 April 2004)
Pressure regulation goalposts move again
Hoerbiger-Origa has enhanced its intelligent proportional pressure control valve, Airfit Tecno, with a redesign improving its performance and ensuring reliability in the most arduous application zones Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (19 April 2004)
Build in individuality - use combination displays
The Idec SLC Combination displays provide a custom assembled display for your control panel, factory automation system or annunciator, using various size windows mounted into a variable size frame
News from Idec Electronics (19 April 2004)
Come and visit Invensys at Interkama
Invensys exhibit complete process control and automation at Interkama Hall 9 Stand A.54, come and see Foxboro, Foxboro Eckhardt, Eurotherm Regler, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor and Wonderware
News from Invensys Process Systems (19 April 2004)
ISA produces update to flow measurement classic
ISA announces the pending release of the third edition of Industrial Flow Measurement, by David W Spitzer, designed to help engineers avoid costs associated with the mis-application of flowmeters
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 April 2004)
Extended capabilities particle sizing
Malvern Instruments has added a new range of particle measurement systems to its portfolio of analysers for in-process applications: Parsum probes are specifically designed to measure up to 2.5 mm
News from Malvern Instruments (19 April 2004)
It's the chicken run for Exico motors
How do you make electric motors work for six months in an application that can destroy a standard electric motor in as little as 6 days? Exico and County Rewinds based in Brackley have the answer Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (19 April 2004)
Sim-Serv raises profile of industrial simulation
Sim-Serv reports continuing success in stimulating take-up of simulation across Europe and points to its highly effective e-based service for industrial users
News from Sim-Serv (19 April 2004)
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