News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date

Sunday 20 June
to Saturday 26 June 2004

E32-Compliant wastewater samplers winners in Wales

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has invested in a further nine Aquacell P2-Coolboxes - the first portable wastewater sampler to meet the stringent requirements of the Environment Agency E32 Directive

News from Aquamatic (25 June 2004)

A tonne of jelly trifles every hour

 User Application Article  A tonne of jelly every hour, produced by the latest installation from Carlisle Process Systems Ltd - going into hundreds and thousands of trifles heading for the shelves of a leading supermarket

News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (25 June 2004)

Air flow calibration services

Calibration Trade Centre has extended their air and gas flow measurement calibration facilities, and are able to offer flowmeter calibration from 2cm3/min to 500 Litres/second in air and other gases

News from Calibration Trade Centre (25 June 2004)

Cross filter improves sewage treatment efficiency

 User Application Article  A fully automatic Cross filter has been installed at the Thames Water Deephams STW in North London to enable treated final effluent to be used to clean recently upgraded works inlet screens

News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) (25 June 2004)

International rolling technology course

Every flat rolling mill needs to constantly aim for increased productivity as well as the highest possible quality: the better companies fund on-going education of their engineers

News from Industrial Automation Services (25 June 2004)

Plug-in compressed air flow monitoring

PVL has an innovative solution for companies who want to have compressed air or other gas flowmeters permanently installed in multiple locations, but for whom the cost would be prohibitively high  Brochure Available 

News from PVL (25 June 2004)

Excellence maintained in the Forest of Arden!

 Technical Background Article  The Instrumentation Signpost, Read-out's window on the world, attended the Manufacturing Excellence conference deep in the heart of the beautiful English countryside near Birmingham

News from Read-Out Publications (25 June 2004)

New hygienic valves and components catalogue

The new Sudmo catalogue is now available in both hard copy and CD format, giving details of the company's specialist stainless valves and components for hygienic and aseptic applications

News from Sudmo UK (25 June 2004)

Display helps electronic vessel control technology

A new generation of programmable displays from TeleflexMorse is helping the leading marine engine supplier, Volvo Penta, to evolve its ground-breaking EVC electronic vessel control system

News from Teleflex Electronic Systems (25 June 2004)

Peristaltic pumps in immunoassay testing machines

 User Application Article  The Mikura development team selected a range of Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps, designed with clinical, diagnostic and medical applications in mind, for the latest microplate instrumentation products  Brochure Available 

News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (25 June 2004)

When machines talk, it pays to listen to vibration

AV Technology Ltd has been awarded an important predictive maintenance contract by Anglesey Aluminium Metal/Aliwminiwm Mon and the structured programme is already paying dividends  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology (24 June 2004)

Trailing shields protect from bad welds

When using purge gas, normally argon, to protect welds from oxidisation, hot metal behind the torch is often ignored and this can lead to bad welds: trailing shields will prevent this problem  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (24 June 2004)

Ultrasonic position sensor works at -20C

 User Application Article  The Migatron RPS401A Ultrasonic Sensor works at -20C and has just been used on an ice cutting machine, which produces perfectly square ice blocks that will later be used for ice sculpting

News from Ixthus Instrumentation (24 June 2004)

New systems cut drying time at AstraZeneca

 User Application Article  Increased output from faster and more efficient drying systems was the target for AstraZeneca at their Bristol site, when they purchased two new conical dryers and two new HZ1000 Ph peeler centrifuges

News from Krauss Maffei Process Technology (24 June 2004)

Turnkey process weighing and traceability system

 User Application Article  The comprehensive system is at the heart of Kanes new dedicated production line for preparing pre-packed coleslaws, fresh pasta salad and sauces for the one of the major multiples

News from Marco (24 June 2004)

Insulation testers combine safety with durability

Developed, after extensive customer research, specifically to meet the needs of today's electrical contractors, the new MIT300 Megger insulation testers combine safety with durability  Brochure Available 

News from Megger (24 June 2004)

Keep engineers up to date on lubricant technology

 Technical Background Article  Free on-site lubricant seminars from Newgate Simms keep engineers up to date on lubricant technology, overcoming this overlooked and least understood design component in any product

News from Newgate Simms (24 June 2004)

Acoustic wave transmitter solids level metering

A new highly effective method for measuring the surface level of granulated materials, powders and rocks on stockpiles and within silos and bunkers, has been introduced by Partech Instruments

News from Partech Instruments (24 June 2004)

Precision submersible level transducer and logging

 User Application Article  Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI Level and Pressure Transducers, has introduced a new submersible hydrostatic level transducer that includes an internal data logging functionality

News from Pressure Systems (24 June 2004)

Parker Filtration takes to the road (and water)

Parker has an important role in the operation and unique abilities of the new Gibbs Aquada - an amphibious vehicle with the thrill of a sports car and exhilaration of a high performance speedboat  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (24 June 2004)

Belt weigher contract success in China

Two resometric belt weigher systems rated at 7000 tonnes per hour are playing a pivotal role in the handling of coal at the rapidly expanding Tianjin Port on China's north eastern seaboard

News from Procon Engineering (24 June 2004)

Ultrasonic Scientific launches re-designed website

Ultrasonic Scientific, a world leader in the field of high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy (HR-US) for material analysis, announces the launch of its newly designed and improved website

News from Ultrasonic Scientific (24 June 2004)

Industrial Defender Guard against cyberattacks

Verano announces Industrial Defender Guard, first perimeter protection for industrial operations, designed to provide control systems and networks with complete protection against cyberattacks

News from Industrial Defender (24 June 2004)

WRc focus on effective auditing of meters

Time is now running out to join the WRc Portfolio project CP139 committed to assessing the meter auditing guidelines issued by the DTI under its UK Water Industry flow research programme

News from WRc (24 June 2004)

New solutions in insulated storage and transport

Utilising its unique 'Polartherm' triple layer insulating material, Aerotrim can offer a complete range of insulated transport solutions for medical, pharmaceutical, or other sensitive products

News from Aerotrim (23 June 2004)

Storage for valuable moisture sensitive chemicals

The new Secador 2.0 Auto-Desiccator is ideal for safe storage of valuable moisture sensitive chemicals and electronics: it controls humidity to 25%, eliminating the need to monitor desiccant condition

News from Bel-Art Products (23 June 2004)

Steel reversing mill HGC/AGC upgrade order

 User Application Article  Steel Warehouse Company has awarded IAS an order to design, supply and commission a replacement hydraulic gap control and automatic gauge control system for a Single Stand Reversing Mill

News from Industrial Automation Services (23 June 2004)

Partnership triples productivity in cereal plant

 User Application Article  A strategic manufacturing alliance between leading food producers Holgran and HO Short and Son has seen design and installation of a new UK plant, which has increased productivity by a third

News from Ingredient Handling Solutions (23 June 2004)

Corrotrode for hydrogen peroxide concentration

 User Application Article  Jumo Instruments have introduced the Corrotrode for measuring the hydrogen peroxide concentration, particularly for the PCB manufacturing industry in etching baths

News from Jumo Instrument Company (23 June 2004)

New piezoelectric torque sensors for monitoring

The new compact piezoelectric reaction torque measurement sensors from Kistler can be adapted very easily and flexibly to suit an extremely wide variety of installation situations

News from Kistler Instruments (23 June 2004)

How to save with clean lubrication of large gears

The adhesive lubricants of the Kluberfluid C-F3 to 8 ULTRA series make the handling of large open girth gear drives a clean affair: these lubricants are free from graphite and allow online inspection  Brochure Available 

News from Kluber Lubrication GB (23 June 2004)

The role of Platinum in modern industry

 Technical Background Article  Platinum plays a huge role in modern industry - notably in electrochemical and catalytic systems: this article reviews the origins, uses, and detection methods available  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (23 June 2004)

Process control and traceability at the Butchers

 User Application Article  Protean, the process industry ERP solution from Marcam, became a key technology component of the strategy at Societe Bahier from 1999, particularly for operational control and planning performance

News from Marcam (23 June 2004)

Flexible solution for Ahlstrom

The installation of a new weighing system has provided the ideal solution for a leading non-wovens company: they chose a combination of flexmount weigh modules and a JagXtreme terminal  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (23 June 2004)

Complete weld purging kit

Orbimatic GmbH has added the Orbipurge internal purging kit to their range of high quality orbital welding equipment: with the ORB1001 low level oxygen analyser it gives a high quality purging system

News from Orbimatic (23 June 2004)

Maintaining pressure: the key to best performance

Parker Hannifin Cylinder Division has launched a new permanent pressure gauge adaptor for use with BAE series bladder accumulators, to offer users a clear indication of gas pre-charge pressure  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (23 June 2004)

Tiny infared non contact digital thermometer

The TN2 is a non-contact infrared thermometer with laser sighting for accurate measurement - the TN2 measuring only 18 x 50 x 100mm and weighing just 62 grams

News from Puja Engineering (23 June 2004)

Success in the USA for Newson Gale static bonding

 Technical Background Article  Sira ensures success in the USA for the new Newson Gale range of hazardous area products, by using their experience helping to achieve US product certification through FM Approvals

News from Sira (23 June 2004)

SKF stops unplanned downtime in paper mill

 User Application Article  Since installing SKF Reliability Systems condition monitoring technology and equipment, St Regis has significantly reduced unscheduled stoppages at its Wansbrough Mill, recycling paper and card  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (23 June 2004)

Digital control system for welding automation

Servo-Robot is introducing its new DIGI-i joint-tracking system for weld automation, using advanced laser vision technologies to ensure global process monitoring and weld quality control

News from Servo-Robot (23 June 2004)

SampleManager 2004 R2 LIMS released

Significant new enterprise LIMS functionality has been added to the latest version of the Thermo Electron SampleManager 2004 R2, plus a host of web interface enhancements  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (23 June 2004)

Manufacturing Excellence Conference report

 User Application Article  Manufacturing Excellence has matured into a balanced event, with presentations discussing experience of operational benefits from modern automation systems, rather than just new installations

News from Technical Marketing (23 June 2004)

Perfect welding of CrNi and difficult materials

Fronius is now able to offer the ideal solution for demanding welding jobs: fully digitised welding systems supply the basic requirement; know-how and sophisticated software provide perfection

News from TPS-Fronius (23 June 2004)

Diaphragm pumps for distilling and concentrating

New Dryfast Ultra 2 torr chemical duty (oil-free) diaphragm pumps for distilling, drying and concentrating are ideal for tight spaces and budgets

News from Gardner Denver Welch (23 June 2004)

Calcium removal system to save industry thousands

An environmentally friendly water-conditioning product is thought to be a world first in its ability to remove calcium from water pipes and prevent the build up of lime-scale

News from Waterite UK (23 June 2004)

Recycled fibre pulp flow meters balance the books

 User Application Article  UK Paper has specified Yokogawa Admag AE dual-frequency electromagnetic flowmeters for measuring the flow of recycled fibre (RCF) between its RCF Plant and adjacent New Thames Paper Mill in Kent

News from Yokogawa UK (23 June 2004)

Tranzcube, an insulated pallet and cover system

Tranzcube, launched recently by Aerotrim, represents a unique combination of thermally efficient insulated jacket and a high-density, rugged pallet base, giving outstanding thermal properties

News from Aerotrim (22 June 2004)

Threaded proximity switch flexible in installation

Active has released a range of threaded magnetic reed switch proximity switches, for use where engineers require easy installation and accurate adjustment of operating distances

News from Active Switch and Sensor (22 June 2004)

Gear-tooth sensor for rotation speed measurement

The new ATS643LSH from Allegro MicroSystems is a Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor module that is ideal for obtaining speed and duty-cycle information in applications such as transmission speed sensing

News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (22 June 2004)

Small rugged 2-channel stand alone datalogger

The LogBox logger from Audon Electronics has up to 2 universal analogue input channels, which can accept mV, 4-20mA, most thermocouple types and Platinum resistance thermometers

News from Audon Electronics (22 June 2004)

Put pen to paper for pumping stations

BHR Group issues call for papers for next Water and Wastewater Pumping Station Conference, to be held in Cranfield, UK on 12-13 April 2005

News from BHR Group (22 June 2004)

Uniquely designed PennTech vial trayloaders

The uniquely designed PennTech PLC controlled trayloaders are now available in the UK and Ireland through Biopharma Process Systems, for aseptic and non-aseptic applications  Brochure Available 

News from Biopharma Process Systems (22 June 2004)

Tinplate can defects wiped out using vision system

After four months of tests on similar tin can production lines, Mivisa decided the Cognex In-Sight inspection products provided the best results across the board based on the initially set criteria

News from Cognex UK (22 June 2004)

Drives for low power servo applications

Danaher Motion's new Kollmorgen Servostar 200 brushless servo drives make high performance servo technology available for lower power applications

News from Danaher Motion (22 June 2004)

Tracker 300 predicts thermocouple replacement

The new Tracker 300 range, recently launched by Data Track, has a standard feature that constantly monitors the condition of a thermocouple and warns the user if the sensor needs replacement

News from Data Track Process Instruments (22 June 2004)

Real-time performance monitoring - enterprise wide

A Wisconsin-based software company, the OPC Foundation, and Oxford University in England have combined to bring unprecedented benefits to manufacturers and processors in almost every industry

News from ExperTune (22 June 2004)

DMM accurate even on adjustable speed drives

Fluke, the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools, has introduced the 80 Series V DMMs, delivering accurate readings even on difficult adjustable speed drives.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) (22 June 2004)

GDS and Flasma join up over moving floor displays

GDS and Flasma, innovators in moving image in the floor, have joined forces to promote and manufacture the Flasma range of in-floor displays for the e-Signage market and retail environments  Brochure Available 

News from GDS (22 June 2004)

Building automation runs on existing PC networks

Existing Ethernet systems that link office PCs can now also be used to network complete building automation systems, eliminating both the cost and inconvenience of running a second network

News from Hayes Control Systems (22 June 2004)

Innovative products aid odour and chemical removal

Jasun Filtration Ltd, the UK's oldest independent air filtration manufacturer, has launched two groundbreaking new systems for the removal and reduction of odours and chemical fumes from the workplace

News from Jasun Filtration (22 June 2004)

Call for papers from design engineers

The Drives and Controls exhibition is calling for papers from the design engineering industry to be presented at key visitor seminars, at their Exhibition at Telford between October 12 and 14, 2004

News from Kamtech (22 June 2004)

PC-programmable Modbus temperature transmitter

Moore Industries new TMZ PC-programmable Modbus temperature and signal transmitter delivers high input resolution and exceptional digital measurement accuracy

News from Moore Industries International (22 June 2004)

Belgian ice cream boost for Marcam

 User Application Article  Marcam, a division of Invensys, has won a major contract to supply its Protean enterprise software to a leading Belgian ice cream manufacturer, Glacio, who are focussing on the specialty market

News from Marcam (22 June 2004)

Cable ground loop and interference problems solved

The new Micronor MR121 encoder cable uses proprietary ZapFREE technology, employing fibre-optic technology within the cable assembly, but in a manner completely transparent to the user  Brochure Available 

News from Micronor (22 June 2004)

Quick Connect safety coupling for compressed air

The Oetiker Swing Coupling is a unique Quick Connect safety coupling designed to improve the efficiency and safety of compressed air lines

News from Oetiker UK (22 June 2004)

Sabic expansion has investments of USD 6.4 billion

Sabic announces investment approval for new plants for ethylene, ethylene glycol, polyethylene and polypropylene, a flat steel products plant, and an additional methanol plant.

News from SABIC (22 June 2004)

New 'lone worker' alarm for smaller sites

A new development in the SBES LifeSaver range, cost-effectively brings unique safety benefits in protecting personnel working alone, out of hours or in dangerous situations, for smaller fixed sites

News from SBES (22 June 2004)

Colour change chemistry shown on new website

 Technical Background Article  Sherwood Technology, the leading colour change specialist, has launched a new website, completely updated to fully reflect the potential of its innovations and technology licensing opportunities

News from DataLase (22 June 2004)

The most authoritative guide to gas detection

 Technical Background Article  Sira, sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry, has developed a comprehensive new reference guide for the selection and calibration of gas detection equipment

News from Sira (22 June 2004)

Thermo Electron introduces web seminar series

Thermo Electron Corporation will hold a series of web seminars covering a variety of timely issues that confront today's life and analytical science organisations  Brochure Available 

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (22 June 2004)

Modbus device simulator to aid development

ModMultiSim is a new simulator that enables realistic simulation of multiple Modbus slaves in their environment: Connect your Modbus masters to ModMultiSim in order to test and configure the masters

News from Wingpath Software Development (22 June 2004)

Safety hook in-line for an innovation award

The chairman of the judging committee of the "Process Innovation Award 2004", has nominated Westmark for their unique and simple safety hook called Cablesafe, which glows-in-the-dark

News from Westmark (22 June 2004)

The positive effects of carbon dioxide

 Technical Background Article  Gas monitors can be used to analyse exhaust gas levels on greenhouses to regulate burners or operate trip systems, preventing poisonous carbon monoxide from harming plants and people.

News from Madur Electronics (22 June 2004)

Enhanced aseptic sampling system

NovAseptic has recently added a new line of products to their NovaSeptum sampling portfolio to provide additional security and flexibility to an already unique product range  Brochure Available 

News from Millipore (22 June 2004)

Pressure transmitter, switches and display in one

The latest product from Applied Measurements Ltd is the DS200 series offering an integrated combination of pressure transmitter/transducer, intelligent pressure switches and digital display  Brochure Available 

News from Applied Measurements (21 June 2004)

The widest range of mini-D timers on the market

New Mini-D timers capable of operating from all AC or DC voltages down to 12V are able to run from any mains supply or battery backup in industrial or domestic applications world-wide

News from Carlo Gavazzi (21 June 2004)

ProDelta P pitot is cost-effective and reliable

The ProDelta P averaging pitot tube provides a cost-effective differential pressure flow solution for a wide range of applications, particularly for gas flows in large pipes and ducts in the utilities  Brochure Available 

News from Endress + Hauser (21 June 2004)

Squirrel data loggers for checking air emissions

Leading environmental monitoring consultancy choose Squirrel SQ1000 data loggers for checking air emissions, with GSM, PSTN or satellite modem downloading as required

News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (21 June 2004)

Clamp-on gas flowmeter portability at a new level

The TransPort PT878GC portable clamp-on ultrasonic gas flowmeter is a self-contained and highly versatile transit-time system, bringing a new level of convenience to the measurement of gas flow rate

News from GE Panametrics (21 June 2004)

Innovative new miniature manifolds at ONS Show

At Offshore Northern Seas 2004, major innovations for offshore applications dramatically reduce the size and weight of pressure and flow instrument installations, and simplify deepwater applications  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Instrumentation (21 June 2004)

Tiny infared non contact digital thermometer

The TN1 thermometer is a non-contact infrared thermometer, possibly the smallest infrared thermometer on the market today, measuring only 18 x 37 x 68mm and weighing just 32 grams

News from Puja Engineering (21 June 2004)

New petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia

SABIC has awarded a programme management service contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of its new petrochemical complex in Yanbu Industrial City to Foster Wheeler Energy

News from SABIC (21 June 2004)

New rack and pinion, double acting actuators

Eight different models of rack and pinion, double acting and spring return pneumatic actuators provide output torques from 300 lb inches up through 29,000 lb inches, for the Ultraflo butterfly valves

News from Ultraflo (21 June 2004)

Visilume system improves efficiency and quality

Active pharmaceutical ingredients and fine chemicals supplier, Macfarlan Smith, has improved operator efficiency at its Edinburgh plant following the installation of a Visulex ex process colour camera

News from Visilume (21 June 2004)

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