News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 May
to Saturday 15 May 2004
Engineering IT support for premier EPC firms
Aveva Group has been awarded contracts to provide engineering IT managed services to three premier EPC firms, to help them accelerate project delivery to their leading owner/operator company, Dupont
News from AVEVA Group (14 May 2004)
New low cost thermal imaging camera
The new ISG K6700 Spectra Scan thermal imaging camera offers high resolution 320 x 240 radiometric thermal imaging for a very economical price
News from Barber InSys (14 May 2004)
Personal eye wash system for quick first-response!
Each year, millions are spent to treat eye injuries and thousands of hours of productivity are lost: Immediate first aid response improves the outcome to minimise physical and financial losses
News from Bel-Art Products (14 May 2004)
Staying cool even when the heat is on
User Application Article Air coolers at the Mokai II power generation plant, now being built in Israel, will be powered by Brook Crompton motors, following the delivery of nearly 100 18.5 kW motors specifically for the task
News from Brook Crompton (14 May 2004)
Saunders HC4 Opti-SET diaphragm valve switchbox
Designed to provide users with a simple to install, easy to monitor and reliable unit, the HC4 Opti-SET automatically sets against the stroke of the actuator, significantly reducing installation cost
News from Crane Process Flow Technologies (14 May 2004)
Convenient Remediation Trailer for site clean-up
Each EPG portable remediation trailer is designed and built to be safe, site-specific, and tested as a completely enclosed operating system, delivered to site with all equipment ready to go
News from EPG Companies (14 May 2004)
New long-term effect contraceptive announced
Hubei Pharmaceutical Group announced today that its joint venture subsidiary, Hubei Pharmaceutical Company, located in Hubei Province, China has released Nuotinyu, a new long-term effect contraceptive
News from Amersin Life Sciences (14 May 2004)
ROMeo for naphtha complex real-time optimisation
User Application Article BP's Refineria de Castellon selects SimSci-Esscor's ROMeo solution for Naphtha Complex Real-time Optimisation project: solution will result in significant benefits to BP and meet new EU regulations
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (14 May 2004)
Very low flow measurement with Pelton wheels
Litre Meter announces the addition of the LM003 to their existing range of Pelton Wheel flow meters: Advances in bearing technology allow the LM003 to measure a range from 0.003 to 0.06l/min
News from Litre Meter (14 May 2004)
Accreditation by UKAS for relative humidity
Michell Instruments Ltd has been awarded accreditation by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) to perform calibrations on relative humidity instruments at their laboratory in Cambridge Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (14 May 2004)
Marcam provides traceability for long sausages
User Application Article J and J Tranfield, UK based manufacturer of the world's longest sausage, has selected Protean from Invensys Marcam to manage their business by automating the tracking system from supplier to customer
News from Marcam (14 May 2004)
The new single facer bearing lubricant
NyeCorr 140 grease is a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oil based lubricant, completely compatible with other PFPEs currently used in the heated roll bearings of single facers and large 36 inch preheaters
News from Newgate Simms (14 May 2004)
New dual process panel meter for two inputs
The PAXDP Dual Process Input Meter, a two-in-one process control solution, lets users monitor, scale, and display two independent inputs, perform a high-speed math function, and display the result
News from Red Lion Controls USA (14 May 2004)
Seeing is believing - with a little help
User Application Article Remote visual inspection, using remotely controlled video cameras, is playing an increasingly important role in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting across a broad spectrum of industries
News from Telespection Services (14 May 2004)
NEW: SIL2 solids level switch with ATEX dust/gas
With the introduction of the new vibrating level switch VEGAVIB series 60, all the "plics" advantages from VEGA are now available for the level detection of powders, granules and solids Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (14 May 2004)
Plugging noise with new hearing protection
User Application Article The Earband, designed by Hothouse Product Development Partners, is targeted at personnel working in plants and factories who need to remove and refit their hearing protection on a regular basis
News from Hothouse Product Development Partners (13 May 2004)
Seba appoints Mans as UK water industry provider
Seba, one of the foremost manufacturers of leak detectors and cable locators, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mans International as the sole UK distributor of water industry equipment
News from Mans International (13 May 2004)
Humidity Club Seminar and Equipment Exhibition
Water permeable and impermeable (barrier) membranes are important for the building materials, packaging, clothing and food industries: a Humidity Club seminar on 10 June 2004 will focus on this
News from National Physical Laboratory (13 May 2004)
New gas sampling system for demanding applications
Gas samples are typically wet, hot and dirty, but analysers need samples dry, cool and clean: The new GASS-II Gas Analysis Sampling System is designed to prepare demanding gas samples for analysis
News from Perma Pure LLC (13 May 2004)
Interkama with whisky and opening yoghurt cartons
The April - May 2004 Issue of Read-out includes some editorial on the Interkama show which was intimately joined to the Hannover Fair for the first time last month, plus all the normal varied stories
News from Read-Out Publications (13 May 2004)
TRW chooses Werner high precision laser welding
User Application Article When leading automotive component manufacturer TRW required a bespoke laser welding system that had a positioning accuracy of +/- 5 microns, it turned to the Werner UK representative, R A Rodriguez
News from Rodriguez (UK) (13 May 2004)
Process drying eliminates false defect detection
User Application Article Pilkington Automotive found a new laser-based defect detection system was compromised by water droplets remaining on windscreens after cleaning, so called in process drying experts for a solution Brochure Available
News from Secomak (13 May 2004)
Major brewery success for Sudmo down under
User Application Article Hygienic valve specialists Sudmo have won a major contract for mix proof double seat valves and process valves for a major expansion at Carlton and United Breweries Yatala brewery near Brisbane
News from Sudmo UK (13 May 2004)
Double block-and-bleed valves replace multiples
Swagelok Company introduces Kenmac series double block-and-bleed valves to provide a smooth transition from process to instrumentation systems in a single, configurable and compact valve assembly
News from Swagelok (13 May 2004)
Sahara bursts into North America with PPIC
WRc Group has signed an exclusive agreement with Canada-based the Pressure Pipe Inspection Company to provide the Sahara transmission main leak location service to the North American water market
News from WRc (13 May 2004)
New source type digital I/O module from Advantech
The ADAM-6052 16-channel source type digital input/output module has 8 digital inputs, and 8 source type digital outputs: it is aimed at meeting the demands for simpler control system architectures Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (12 May 2004)
BASF IT Services is number one choice in the UK
BASF and its information technology provider BASF IT Services have launched a new co-operation concept for IT needs, based on a GBP5M contract covering Cheadle, Seal Sands and Cramlington over 3 years
News from BASF IT Services (12 May 2004)
Clean, tidy welds result from revised backing tape
A new weld backing tape used in the welding of seams or runs, which helps to prevent weld failures and produce flat, slag-free welds requiring no grinding or back-gouging, has been introduced Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (12 May 2004)
Three-fold increase in production at PVC supplier
User Application Article Latest technology from AZO, world leaders in PVC mixing systems for the plastics industry, has played a major role in a PVC compound line upgrade at leading PVC supplier, Hydro Polymers Ltd
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (12 May 2004)
Blackbody radiation calibration sources
Continuous development by Mikron Infrared has resulted in comprehensive range of blackbody sources for the calibration of Infrared Thermometers, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Radiometers and Heat Flux Mete
News from Impac Infrared (12 May 2004)
Predictive maintenance solution for Engelhard Corp
User Application Article Wonderware has received the first purchase order for its Predictive Maintenance solution from the multinational Engelhard Corp: they expect to reduce MRO inventory, downtime and labour costs
News from Invensys Wonderware (12 May 2004)
Free reagents for the process lab IC
Forget "reagent free IC" - "Get reagents free" from Metrohm for your Ion Chromatography: MPak is an innovative delivery technology that prevents contamination and simplifies operation of IC Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 May 2004)
Innovative material transfer control solution
Mettler Toledo and Procter and Gamble have developed Q.i - the first commercially available material transfer control solution for batching and filling systems Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 May 2004)
Triple Infra-red flame detectors launched
Two new SharpEye Flame Detectors, both based on innovative triple infrared technology, ensure high reliability fire detection with no false alarms from other radiation sources
News from Spectrex (12 May 2004)
Thermo Electron Acquires US Counseling Services
Thermo Electron announces the purchase of US Counseling Services for USD77.9 million in cash, to augment its service business and to provide critical asset management skills for laboratories Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (12 May 2004)
RS485 products now handle high voltages
Enhanced repeater/isolators and converters are launched for RS485 applications: a bus technique that is the basis for most of the industrial communications systems installed over the last 20 years
News from Westermo Data Communications (12 May 2004)
InterlinkBT announces their new BL67 system I/O
Gateways are currently available for DeviceNet and Profibus-DP, on the new BL67 that combines all the flexibility of in-the-cabinet PLC I/O systems with modularity, ruggedness, and connectorisation
News from Turck (12 May 2004)
Full-day Process Control Training Courses at ME
Some popular training courses are to be presented alongside the Manufacturing Excellence conference in June, near Coventry, to allow delegates to receive training plus also benefit from ME attendance
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (12 May 2004)
Effective energy efficient building management
One size does not fit all in energy efficient building management: 40% of organisations do not manage energy in individual buildings, but rather use the same energy strategy for all their buildings
News from AEC (11 May 2004)
Standard blowers demand non-standard shafts
User Application Article The Multi-Stage centrifugal blowers and exhausters from Air Control Industries of Chard form part of the company standard product range but they call for non-standard motors to drive them
News from Lafert Electric Motors (11 May 2004)
New high performance internet security platform
Advantech announces the new high performance Internet security platform FWA-3140, with an Intel Pentium 4 processor, raises the benchmark in high performance Internet security appliances Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (11 May 2004)
Low-cost position sensors deliver plug-and-play
Banner Engineering Corp has announced new World-Beam QS18FF background suppression sensors that are ready to use "right out of the box", with pre-programmed models for 50 mm (2") or 100 mm (4") ranges
News from Banner Engineering (11 May 2004)
New ISG K6900 thermal imaging camera system
The new ISG K6900 has it all: it combines all of the latest technologies to create the first predictive maintenance thermal imaging camera that fits in the palm of your hand
News from Barber InSys (11 May 2004)
Sentry pulsation dampeners remove system shock
Positive Displacement pumps create pulsation and hydraulic shock due to their reciprocating nature, potentially damaging the pumping system: Sentry pulsation dampeners remove 99% of system shock
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (11 May 2004)
Miniature isolation valves for hazardous fluids
Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve has inert, perfluoroelastomer miniature isolation valves for handling aggressive, particulate-laden and high purity fluids in scientific and medical equipment
News from Bio-Chem Valve (11 May 2004)
Breakthrough industrial code reading software
Cognex, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and vision sensors, today announced IDMax, providing the highest read rates in direct part mark ID applications
News from Cognex UK (11 May 2004)
High performance mounted bearing units
High performance mounted bearing units from power transmission specialists, Cross+Morse - ready made solutions for the processing of food and drink products Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (11 May 2004)
Remote telemetry management system for wastewater
EPG Companies Inc recommends their Remote Telemetry Management (RTM) System to the wastewater industry, to replace buried cables, yet eliminate site visual inspection requirements
News from EPG Companies (11 May 2004)
New Intranet solutions for conference information
FIZ Karlsruhe provides current information on sci-tech conferences worldwide, plus can offer thoroughly compiled and customised information for corporate intranets Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (11 May 2004)
Open Control Systems, the importance of standards
The modern integrated system is one that is open, distributed and encompasses acquisition, control and safety: this event discusses related standards, and how to use openness to maximum effectiveness
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (11 May 2004)
ISA Book tackles the fundamentals of fluid flow
A new ISA Book tackles the fundamentals of fluid flow, and provides the theoretical and practical context to all those who wish to understand fluid flow, from pumps to piping
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (11 May 2004)
Friction and breakdown free management
The Kluber Lubrication Asset Support Programme has enabled a diversity of companies to make gains in their profitability and competitive advantage Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (11 May 2004)
Krohne meters keep Azerbaijan oil project flowing
User Application Article Krohne has supplied over GBP1 million of flow monitoring instrumentation for the AGC oil field project in Azerbaijan, as a preferred supplier to core contractor, Kellogg, Brown and Root
News from Krohne (11 May 2004)
New robot spray cap cleaner reduces rejects
Mercia Systems has launched a robot spray gun cap cleaner designed to further improve the efficiency of robotic spray systems in the automotive industry and plastics industry
News from Mercia Systems (11 May 2004)
Controller sports GUI, Touchscreen and Modular I/O
Mosaic Industries has released the QScreen Controller, a C-programmable embedded computer with a built-in graphical user interface, powered by an HC11 microprocessor, it is ideal for OEM applications
News from Mosaic Industries (11 May 2004)
Geberit Terrain to speak at PICME moulders event
Leading European plumbing and drainage supplier Geberit Terrain is currently rounding off a course of masterclass improvements with PICME, and will share some of its new production expertise on June 8
News from PICME (11 May 2004)
Terostat coated Foamglas insulation applied fast
Terostat PC is a factory pre-applied coating for Foamglas cellular glass insulation which can greatly reduce site-installation times and costs, designed originally for LNG piping applications at -161C
News from Pittsburgh Corning (11 May 2004)
Wyeth Nutritional in Ireland select Illuminator
User Application Article PM Centrix announces that Wyeth Nutritionals, one of the world's largest international manufacturers of infant nutritional products has selected Illuminator as its Manufacturing Intelligence Solution
News from PM Centrix (11 May 2004)
20,000 dosing pumps sold in 21st Century!
ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) Ltd is delighted to announce that sales of its precision dosing pumps has passed 20,000 units since the beginning of the new millennium
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (11 May 2004)
New online services for polymer sector
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has relaunched its website, following an unprecedented month of enquiries for products and services
News from Smithers Rapra (11 May 2004)
Stylish enclosures for stack sample analysers
User Application Article P S Analytical needed an enclosure manufacturer to provide products for numerous applications but at the same time be able to have a corporate style for a range of process analytical hardware Brochure Available
News from Rittal (11 May 2004)
Lone Worker alarm protects Institute's staff
User Application Article The SBES LifeSaver Lone Worker portable alarm system provided an ideal combination of versatile personnel safety, ease of use and economy for the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control
News from SBES (11 May 2004)
Satech modular machine guarding system introduced
Leading machinery safety manufacturer Schmersal has announced the signing of an exclusive UK agreement to represent Satech, the Italian manufacturer of machine guarding systems
News from Schmersal UK (11 May 2004)
Secomak appoints new Managing Director
Process drying specialist Secomak has appointed Ian Roffe as it new Managing Director: previouslt project manager, he has extensive experience in the food process machinery market Brochure Available
News from Secomak (11 May 2004)
Outstanding operation of the MCERTS scheme
Sira was acknowledged for the outstanding operation provided for the Environment Agency monitoring certification scheme (MCERTS), when 6 new manufacturers were recently awarded certification
News from Sira (11 May 2004)
Tool audits promote maintenance excellence
SKF has launched a new auditing service to help companies optimise maintenance schedules, making best use of the tools they have available: the audit helps achieve best practice in machine maintenance Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 May 2004)
Export opportunities in the Russian Federation
UK Trade and Investment, the Government organisation which provides support for UK companies, believes that the Russian Federation continues to offer good opportunities for UK exporters
News from TUV Rheinland UK (11 May 2004)
Titration and Micro Cell accessories
These accessories transform the ultrasonic spectrometer into a platform for performing a wide range of additional analytical functions, such as monitoring aggregation and microstructural changes
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (11 May 2004)
Targeting healthcare and cleanroom technology
This year leading automation supplier Wittmann UK reports a boost in orders exceeding GBP0.5M for the automation of medical and healthcare moulding production, including a number of orders from Eire
News from Wittmann UK (11 May 2004)
Emergency Stop Switches
IDEC Electronics are pleased to announce the introduction of the new concept XA and XW emergency stops which ensures Universal Safety in all applications
News from Idec Electronics (10 May 2004)
Clamps and split flanges for glass lined vessels
Max Muller announce that they have taken on the representation in the UK and Ireland of Interforgia, the well established, ISO registered Italian manufacturer of vessel clamps and split rings
News from Max Muller (10 May 2004)
Gentle mixer/blender in heavier industries
User Application Article Lindor mixing and blending systems, provider of gentle processing of delicate and temperature-sensitive products in food and pharmaceutical processing, has now been applied in heavier manufacturing Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (10 May 2004)
Ferrometer for iron tests in water
Water analysis specialist Palintest has introduced an easy-to-use, hand-held meter for the accurate determination of total iron content in water, the splashproof Ferrometer 1000
News from Palintest (10 May 2004)
Tranter reorganises plate heat exchanger operation
Tranter PHE, a leading manufacturer of plate heat exchangers, reorganises sales and manufacturing operations to enhance customer service, in a drive to capture a greater share of industrial markets
News from Tranter PHE (10 May 2004)
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