News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 May
to Saturday 22 May 2004
Improved tilt switch operation
The miniature tilt switch type RBS020402 has been modified to offer improved contact resistance and increased switching life
News from Active Switch and Sensor (21 May 2004)
Re-sealable pouches for Food industry
User Application Article An upgraded motion control subsystem from Baldor has added new electronic adjustment flexibility to the Line Equipment award-winning Reseal 360X cross-web zipper applicator Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (21 May 2004)
Burkert valves used throughout food storage system
User Application Article International Controlled Atmosphere designs and builds high quality storage solutions for fruit and vegetables and claims that 80 to 90% of the country's apples are stored using its equipment
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (21 May 2004)
What is after ERP....?
IIM is the new modular technology for improving manufacturing efficiency increasing production and reducing costs, offering seamless connectivity with production, quality and lab systems and databases Brochure Available
News from Citect (21 May 2004)
UK Midlands distributor appointed for Magnom
Fluid Conditioning Systems is pleased to announce that Fluid Technology Analysis Limited has been appointed as a Midlands distributor for the Magnom range of products
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (21 May 2004)
Brouwerij Martens creates a brewery of the future
User Application Article Brouwerij Martens is working with Invensys APV to streamline the company's business by improving the efficiency of the business and production processes
News from APV (21 May 2004)
Jumo Imago 500 process and programme controller
Eighteen months application has seen the Imago 500 expand to eight controller channels: it is now increasingly used not just as a process controller, but also for more general operational functions
News from Jumo Instrument Company (21 May 2004)
Digital proportional control valve with DeviceNet
Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has added more functionality to its popular VP51 range of proportional valves with the addition of DeviceNet capabilities
News from Norgren-Herion USA (21 May 2004)
Development continues on batch process monitoring
MonitorMV process monitors are under test at the University of Manchester engineering department to provide timely advice to improve batch productivity
News from Perceptive Engineering (21 May 2004)
Cleverest load cell system
For engineers needing vessel, tank or hopper weighing system for operation in environments including hazardous, sterile or external - finding a solution that covers all requirements can be challenging
News from Applied Weighing International (20 May 2004)
Self-emptying wastewater sampler saves labour time
According to Aquamatic, there is a misconception by some companies that the introduction of a wastewater-sampling regime will require a considerable amount of labour and record keeping
News from Aquamatic (20 May 2004)
Offensive dog food tamed by Chemineer mixer
User Application Article A static mixer from Chemineer has rescued a leading pet food manufacturer from a somewhat unconventional processing and potentially damaging public relations problem
News from Chemineer (20 May 2004)
Precision dispensers and metering pump catalogue
Fluid Metering has released their NEW 2004 Catalogue which has 30 pages of precision dispensers and metering pumps for laboratory, industrial, process and OEM applications
News from Fluid Metering (20 May 2004)
Control in the food industry
Various scandals in connection with processing and transporting food have resulted in ever tighter regulations: so a recording function has been integrated into the Jumo Imago F3000 process controller
News from Jumo Instrument Company (20 May 2004)
Keeping control even in hostile environments
In a recent installation at the RTS commercial building waste recycling plant in East London, Moeller hardware has been working beyond the call of duty in an extremely hostile environment
News from Moeller Electric (20 May 2004)
Oetiker Hose Clamps for 2.7mm to 120mm OD
Oetiker Hose Clamps are available to suit a clamping range of from 2.7mm outside diameter to 120.0mm outside diameter and are suitable for soft or hard hose materials.
News from Oetiker UK (20 May 2004)
Application engineer on customer support for Purex
Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction products for industry and education has appointed Paul Schofield in the role of customer support - applications engineer.
News from Purex International (20 May 2004)
German manufacturers see the sense in Torqsense
British innovation looks set to storm through German industry, following the massive interest generated by the launch of the new Sensor Technology non-contact torque sensor at the Hanover Fair Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (20 May 2004)
Endress+Hauser presents FDT/DTM technology
During the International Profibus Conference at Ragley Hall, Endress+Hauser will present two papers relating to FDT/DTM technology, and will show the technology on their demonstration stand
News from Profibus Group (20 May 2004)
Clean line pillowblocks are self aligning
A new range of pillowblock bearings now available in the UK through Unimatic Engineers has been designed to be particularly attractive to engineers in clean and hygienic industries Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (20 May 2004)
Enhanced web-based document control system
DCSi, a robust web based document control and specification management application, will provide greater benefits using Microsoft .NET development framework
News from Mystic Management Systems (20 May 2004)
Rotary vane vacuum pumps for world-wide use
BOC Edwards is extending its EM range of rotary vane vacuum pumps with a universal motor, suitable for use with US, European and Japanese supply voltages, by selecting a switch setting
News from Edwards (19 May 2004)
Control for Legionella in small buildings
A new chlorine dioxide generator with a capacity of up to 15 g/h has been introduced by ProMinent Fluid Controls as part of a new Bello Zon series for protection against Legionella bacteria
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (19 May 2004)
SOLAS certified marine liquid level sensor
Solartron Mobrey, a leading manufacturer of measurement and control sensors, has launched a new Squing water level sensor for the marine industry, with intrinsically safe and marine certification
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (19 May 2004)
XRF spectrometer performance extended
Thermo Electron Corporation has introduced a new version of its ARL Advant'x sequential XRF spectrometer, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for elemental analysis
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (19 May 2004)
Mathcad Enterprise manages 1000 engineers work
User Application Article Challenge for the Ramboll Group: maximising the value of the company's engineering knowledge, avoiding the cost of needless redesign, and eliminating the risk of disastrous errors Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 May 2004)
High-speed data acquisition without interrupts
Apex Embedded Systems, has announced the release of the Stratus-X-ND PC/104 card which enables high-speed data acquisition without interrupts, and is designed for use from -40C to +85C
News from Apex Embedded Systems (18 May 2004)
Electric motors for 'dirty duty' applications
Baldor has released a new grade of electric motors for severe processing environments: they will withstand the most corrosive applications in the processing industry and intense high-pressure washdown Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (18 May 2004)
Pulsation dampeners for high pressure applications
The Sentry XP Pulsation Dampener from Blacoh Fluid Control is specifically designed for heavy duty and high-pressure applications up to 4000 PSI
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (18 May 2004)
Ember buys into ZigBee via Cambridge Consultants
Ember buys world-leading 802.15.4 radio technology in a licensing deal with Cambridge Consultants and hires the engineering team that developed it, targetting fast growing 'ZigBee' compliant products
News from Ember Corporation (18 May 2004)
Rosemount Analytical ensures safe sludge drying
User Application Article Rosemount Analytical in-situ oxygen analysers have been installed to monitor oxygen levels within the ovens at the Daldowie sludge drying plant near Glasgow Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (18 May 2004)
Free UV Luminescence Sensor Application Handbook
EMX Industries, a manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door control, announced the publication of its first engineering handbook for UV (ultraviolet light) sensor applications Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (18 May 2004)
AST100 viscometer from Brookfield
Fullbrook Systems are agents for the Brookfield range of process viscometers, the world leaders in viscosity measurement
News from Fullbrook Systems (18 May 2004)
Expansion of the EU will impact healthcare growth
Technical Background Article The accession of ten more central and east European countries to the European Union has created a single European market, a healthcare industry market and trading zone of 500 million consumers
News from Frost and Sullivan (18 May 2004)
Updated ISA Training Institute catalogue released
The ISA Training Institute has released its latest course catalogue detailing more than 300 instructor-led, CD-ROM, online, web-based, and video courses
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 May 2004)
Dry lubricants for extreme operating conditions
Bearings work under high loads, at high or very low speeds and with frequent stop-and-go operation, in ultra-high vacuum or outer space: dry lubricants are used for such extreme operating conditions Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (18 May 2004)
Water quality surges ahead through bead testing
User Application Article Semi-automated testing solution from Lloyd Instruments helps Thermax Pvt, a world leading manufacturer of ion exchange resins based in India, test all production individually, but automatically Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (18 May 2004)
Sample processor for fully automated CVS analysis
With this new Sample Processor with the 797 VA Computrace it is possible to run the fully automated Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping (CVS) analysis of organic additives in electroplating solutions Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 May 2004)
New pH sensor now available
The InPro 4250 sensor is a pressure-resistant, low maintenance pH electrode with a built-in temperature sensor for a wide range of chemical applications, particularly suitable for harsh environments Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 May 2004)
NJM/CLI announces the launch of its new website
The new site delivers valuable information about the wide range of packaging equipment the company manufactures and supplies as well as the line integration services and validation support they offer
News from NJM/CLI (18 May 2004)
Oxygen meter for SS or Titanium tube and pipe weld
The new OxyIntegral Oxygen meter from Orbitec for SS or Titanium tube and pipe welding can be integrated with any orbital controller
News from Orbitec (18 May 2004)
Conlog products supported by Omniflex
Omniflex, formerly known as Conlog, are reminding their customers that there are no obsolescence issues regarding the Conlog brand of Omni16 alarm annunciators, I/O systems and signal conditioners Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (18 May 2004)
Tiger tube and pipe welding station
The 'Tiger' Welding Station has been designed for the pre-fabrication of tube and pipe work
News from Orbimatic (18 May 2004)
Ultrasound plant for WWTW biosolids treatment
User Application Article The first full-scale installation of the Purac Sonix ultrasound process for biosolids treatment is at the Anglian Water Cotton Valley waste water treatment works
News from Enpure (18 May 2004)
Low cost remote I/Os for CANopen and DeviceNet
These compact modules with integrated fieldbus interfaces are equipped with 16 digital inputs and outputs, additional modules are available for Interbus and Profibus fieldbus systems
News from Phoenix Contact (18 May 2004)
Borealis standardise on Parker fittings and valves
User Application Article Parker Instrumentation has been selected as the preferred supplier of fluid instrumentation tube fittings and valves by the Borealis Group polyolefin plastics manufacturing plants in Belgium Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (18 May 2004)
WinLIMS - under the skin of cosmetics
A data sheet from QSI describes why their WinLIMS software has become a key tool in the cosmetics and personal care products industries: it provides a complete solution to maintaining product quality
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (18 May 2004)
VersaView CE gives Windows CE in a tough package
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley VersaView CE, a rugged industrial computer supporting the latest Windows CE.NET operating system and offers an unrivalled multi-application capability
News from Rockwell Automation (18 May 2004)
Clean bill of health for portable data loggers
Leading data logging specialists Signatrol have been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Hygienic Quality and Merit for their SL150 series of portable temperature data logging tags from the RIPH
News from Signatrol (18 May 2004)
New columns and accessories introduced
The new catalogue describes the wide range of HPLC columns available from Thermo Electron with comprehensive technical information and guides
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (18 May 2004)
New MS/MS options added to mass spectrometer
Two significant features - Electron Capture Dissociation (ECD) and InfraRed MultiPhoton Dissociation (IRMPD) - enable even more powerful analysis for proteomics and pharmaceutical research
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (18 May 2004)
New Ashcroft gauge is suited for waterjetting
Specifically designed for the rigors of waterblaster and waterjet cutting equipment, the new Ashcroft Type 1109 high-pressure gauge offers the Plus!Performance option for better durability
News from UK Instruments and Controls (18 May 2004)
CO2 detection technology finds the smallest leaks
New Leak-Master from Witt Gas Techniques uses CO2 detection technology to find the smallest leaks in individual flexible and rigid food and pharmaceutical packaging
News from Witt Gas Techniques (18 May 2004)
Training: Introduction to Process Control
This basic level one-day training course covers the basics of process dynamics and control and loop tuning, as well as how to identify and alleviate common problems, and enhanced control techniques
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (18 May 2004)
Citect offers mobile plant control for GBP995
Citect is offering new and existing users of its CitectSCADA system the benefits of mobile plant monitoring and control - "in the palm of the hand" - anywhere, anytime Brochure Available
News from Citect (17 May 2004)
LevelMaster liquid level monitoring system
The EPG LevelMaster Stand Alone (LMSA) liquid level monitoring system monitors and displays liquid levels in side slope risers, wells, tanks, sumps, reservoirs, and settling ponds
News from EPG Companies (17 May 2004)
Biochip technology revolutionises pharmaceuticals
Technical Background Article Advances in biotechnology have culminated in its integration with semiconductor technologies such as micro-electromechanical systems, resulting in the evolution of biochips
News from Frost and Sullivan (17 May 2004)
Laser transmitter for level, distance and position
New robust laser transmitter accurately measures level, distance, and position over long ranges in extreme environments, providing pinpoint accuracy at up to 200 feet
News from K-Tek (17 May 2004)
Nanofiltration/RO pilot plant available for hire
Following the development of organic solvent nanofiltration processes for fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, Membrane Extraction Technology is proud to unveil its solvent nanofiltration pilot plant
News from Membrane Extraction Technology (17 May 2004)
Moore Industries opens office in Middle East
Moore Industries, a leading international manufacturer of process control instrumentation, has opened a new sales and service office in Bahrain, to provide localised customer support to the region
News from Moore Industries International (17 May 2004)
PowerFlex adds logic to low power applications
Demand is increasing for intelligent variable speed drives that can perform basic logic functions - features provided by the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive from Rockwell Automation
News from Rockwell Automation (17 May 2004)
Heating system in tune with a Concert Hall
User Application Article A refurbished concert hall, which will provide world-class rehearsal and performance facilities for the University of Leeds, is to be heated by a Spirax Sarco Engineered System
News from Spirax Sarco (17 May 2004)
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