News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 July
to Saturday 24 July 2004
Process audit scheme helps efficiency soar
A new manufacturing audit scheme from the leader in automation technologies ABB is helping UK-based industry increase production efficiency two or even three-fold through simple, cost effective steps Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (23 July 2004)
Information systems for Terra Nitrogen on Teesside
User Application Article Atos Origin has been awarded an 18 month contract by Terra Nitrogen, a leading UK manufacturer of nitrogen products, to upgrade the site-wide production information systems at its Billingham plant
News from Atos Origin (23 July 2004)
Viscometer and texture analyser repair service
Viscometer and texture analyser repairs and calibration services are available from Brookfield, the home of the world standard in viscometry measurement in Harlow, Essex
News from Brookfield Viscometers (23 July 2004)
Infra-red thermal imaging technology for hire
With Infrared technology being widely used in most industries, more and more people are looking to use Thermal Imaging Cameras: Cockburn Thermal Imaging are now able to rent a full range of cameras
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging (23 July 2004)
Cost-effective 5-port industrial Ethernet switch
Captec are pleased to announce that they are now offering the EDS-205 EtherDevice switch, a cost-effective solution with compact and rugged design
News from (23 July 2004)
Britvic takes Castrol Advantage for bottling lines
User Application Article For the past five years Britvic Soft Drinks has used Castrol to manage lubrication and condition monitoring at its canning plant in Rugby, creating one of the largest UK Castrol Advantage sites
News from Castrol UK (23 July 2004)
IP69K-rated washdown valve terminals for food use
User Application Article An innovative volumetric depositor of garlic butter into dough balls uses Festo IP69K-rated washdown valve terminals to maximise performance and machine uptime! And it injects 14,000 balls an hour.... Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 July 2004)
Bright light towers be custom configured
IDEC have a range of light towers which can be custom configured to meet a customers specification: bright and very visible, the LT1 series provide immediate indication of alarm or warning situations
News from Idec Electronics (23 July 2004)
New family of remote data acquisition solutions
Sealevel Systems announces the Seal/O family, a module I/O system that offers selectable connectivity and a wide variety of I/O types for distributed control and data acquisition requirements
News from Impulse (23 July 2004)
ActiveFactory data analysis and reporting software
The latest release of the popular Wonderware ActiveFactory data analysis and reporting software for the IndustrialSQL Server real-time plant historian is upgraded to improve web-based reporting
News from Invensys Wonderware (23 July 2004)
Radar level measurement in steam boilers
K-TEK announces guided wave radar level transmitter designed specifically for measuring level in saturated steam applications: a waveguide avoids errors caused by fluctuations in specific gravity
News from K-Tek (23 July 2004)
New loop testers give guaranteed performance!
A test option guaranteed not to trip RCDs, and safe operation even if connected to a live three-phase supply - two key benefits of the new Megger LT300 range of earth-impedance loop tester Brochure Available
News from Megger (23 July 2004)
Multi stage digestion shows much promise for WWTP
The second major installation of a new multi stage digestion process is at Bromborough WWTP for United Utilities: it uses Enzymic hydrolysis pre-treatment prior to existing anaerobic digestion
News from Monsal (23 July 2004)
SMS OPC server for GSM cellular networks
Omniflex has developed an OPC server for GSM cellular networks to support Short Message Service (SMS) transmission of data from remote outstations that require monitoring Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (23 July 2004)
Full featured short rack Industrial Computer
Rugged Technologies announce the Short Rack PIV 2.8GHz model G2 in the 7586 range of Industrial Computers designed for reliable operation in tough environments and process critical applications
News from Rugged Technologies (23 July 2004)
Testo receives prestigious UKAS accreditation
Testo announces accreditation by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) for the laboratory calibration of air temperature, dew point and relative humidity, over the ranges 0 to 50C, 10 to 90%RH
News from Testo (23 July 2004)
Cross channel collaboration established by LINKS
Cross-Channel collaboration in engineering, pharmacy, science and the environment was top of the agenda at a major event hosted by the University of Greenwich at Medway
News from University of Greenwich (23 July 2004)
Biochrom AAA Achieves PKU Approval
Biochrom is the first Amino Acid Analysers manufacturer to achieve this internationally recognised approval under the ISO 13485:2003 standard for its PKU diagnostic reagents Brochure Available
News from Biochrom (22 July 2004)
Companies make money from cutting waste
New regulations, increased competition and the rising cost of waste disposal are forcing companies to cut the amount of waste they throw away every year according to a report by the Environment Agency
News from Environment Agency (22 July 2004)
Brodie Meter fiscal flow measurement systems
Flotech Solutions are appointed as the European sales agent for Brodie Meter Co, USA, established recently to acquire the BiRotor and Oval Gear positive displacement flowmeter products from Emerson
News from Flotech Solutions (22 July 2004)
Versatile new Nova-Flow Batch Controller
The Nova-Flow Batch Controller is suited for flow applications where precise measurement and control of batch quantities is required: it provides local display and transmits flow data for control
News from Hoffer Flow Controls (22 July 2004)
Export alarm and event data to 3rd party products
IMAC, the 'de facto' industry standard software for alarm monitoring and analysis now has the ability to export alarm and event data in real-time to 3rd party products like Microsoft Excel and Access
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (22 July 2004)
System optimises injection moulding productivity
User Application Article Injection moulding waste and rejects are virtually eliminated by the combination of the Kistler PiCo signal conditioner and Dataflow software, run on a laptop computer, to provide real time analysis
News from Kistler Instruments (22 July 2004)
New Protocol Converter from Mauell
Mauell have released a new Protocol Converter for connection between a Central Unit/Master Computer with IEC 60870-5-104 interface and a Substation/Telecontrol Node with IEC 60870-5-101 interface.
News from Mauell (22 July 2004)
New generation drives save even more energy
Mitsubishi Electric launches a new series of variable speed drives for electric motors that will set new benchmarks for energy saving: the latest electronics provide enhanced power control strategies Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 July 2004)
Stepping back to consider the options
Technical Background Article Inexpensive servo motors might have been seen as the end of the stepping motor: this is not so, many applications remain best served by the easily controlled brushless DC technology steppers provide
News from Oriental Motor (22 July 2004)
Keeping oil under control
User Application Article Fara Technology has been so impressed with Parker Hannifin equipment that it has now standardised on Parker Hannifin for the construction of all of its pneumatic and hydraulic control systems Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (22 July 2004)
The next generation of weighing instruments
The Siwarex FTA (Flexible Technology, Automatic Weighing Instrument) from Siemens Automation and Drives is a versatile and flexible weighing module for industrial use
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (22 July 2004)
SKF BearingDetective prevents bearing failures
SKF has developed BearingDetective, an advanced 'expert' system for identifying bearing failure modes; the system will save time and costs associated with unplanned machine stoppages Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 July 2004)
Back-to-back Aquagrips seal water mains repairs
User Application Article When the latest water main burst took place, it was back-to-back Viking Johnson couplings South West Water drew from stock to make the emergency repair connections in Plymouth Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (22 July 2004)
High availability Steam Turbine Drives from Voith
Voith Turbo has developed a dual Redundant I/H Converter type DSM R2 for high availability Steam Turbine Drives, allowing duty/standby operation in critical plant areas
News from Voith Turbo (22 July 2004)
Website dedicated to spreadsheet validation
ABB Process Solutions and Wimmer Systems are very excited to announce the release of a new website dedicated to spreadsheet validation
News from ABB Process Solutions (21 July 2004)
Full line of Intel Pentium 4 Panel PCs launched
With the increasing demand for greater computing power, Advantech has launched a series of Panel PCs based on Intel Pentium 4 processors, with ready-to-go Microsoft Windows OS, more inputs and outputs Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (21 July 2004)
A pre-SCADA system assessment paper
EPG Companies, manufacturer of telemetry systems and hardware, leachate pumps, controllers, and other landfill and remediation equipment now offers a Pre-SCADA System Assessment discussion paper
News from EPG Companies (21 July 2004)
New CSA databases on STN International
FIZ Karlsruhe has made available on STN International, the online service for sci-tech information, seven new databases from the renowned database producer Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (21 July 2004)
A Flowmeter to Meter the flow in Drains
How much flows down that drain? It has always been difficult to know how much flows down drains, but the EA have imposed a 50m3/day limit on the amount of effluent allowed to be discharged per day
News from Flow Measurement (21 July 2004)
Newsletter about professional handheld test tools
Fluke has introduced a free-subscription, electronic newsletter available to any online user of professional handheld test tools: articles will provide expert guidance on how to get the best results Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (21 July 2004)
The leading specialist in temperature calibration
Isothermal Technology is the world's leading specialist in temperature calibration equipment for Primary, Secondary and industrial Laboratories: new databooks for 2004 explain the full range
News from Isothermal Technology (Isotech) (21 July 2004)
CANopen - all in one temperature and pressure
Last year, JUMO instruments introduced the new CANtrans series of transmitters with a CANopen interface: this year, the series has been extended by a combination sensor for pressure and temperature
News from Jumo Instrument Company (21 July 2004)
Lubricant proves its worth in extreme wet and dry!
With the new Kluberplus SK 11-299, evidence has shown extended chain life over 6 times in a cold and wet environment and an extended chain life of up to 3 times in a dry, dusty environment Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (21 July 2004)
Process control software for titrimetric analysis
tiamo brings together Titrino instruments and the Titrando system: international operations can now use the same software platform for processing all samples and exchange data and records simply Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 July 2004)
Make a date for excellence: PICME's 3rd conference
Lean manufacturing techniques, NVQs, waste minimisation tools, management policy deployment and other new issues will take centre stage at the third annual conference for the Process Industries Centre
News from PICME (21 July 2004)
Inductel makes it easy to keep track
Simplicity and intelligence are the hallmarks of the latest Inductel Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric
News from Telemecanique (21 July 2004)
New catalogue for ABB Instrumentation Alliance
ABB has released an updated version of its Assist Direct Instrumentation Catalogue to reflect the expanded product offering now available through the ABB Instrumentation Alliance network
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 July 2004)
New ABB recorders chosen for power station upgrade
User Application Article ABB Limited has supplied 24 InformIT SM series videographic data recorders, including 20 of the ABB new large-screen SM3000 units, to Ferrybridge C power station as part of a control room upgrade
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 July 2004)
NEW range of Fieldbus displays launched
As a leading UK manufacturer of a wide range of ATEX approved display instruments, most especially for use in hazardous areas, these new fieldbus displays augment the recent BEKA serial indicators Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (20 July 2004)
Offshore turbine measurement systems to ATEX + PED
Barton Instrument Systems (a division of NuFlo Measurement Systems), announce the PED and ATEX certification of their complete range of turbine meters
News from Cameron Measurement Systems (20 July 2004)
Drive gives "servo like" performance
The new Pacific Scientific P7000 drive from Danaher Motion features open-loop stall detection, therefore combining the lower cost of a stepper system with the performance of servo drive arrangement
News from Danaher Motion (20 July 2004)
Rosemount saves Statoil US1000/unit in calibration
Performance of Rosemount 3051S pressure transmitters enables government guidelines to be achieved with reduced calibration frequency on fiscal measurement application for Statoil
News from Emerson Process Management (20 July 2004)
Endress+Hauser at Instrumentation Scotland 2004
Endress+Hauser will be showcasing a host of industrial measurement and automation instrumentation to the oil and gas industry at Instrumentation Scotland 2004, Aberdeen on September 8 and 9 Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (20 July 2004)
Magnom helps aluminium rolling mill transmissions
User Application Article Bridgnorth Aluminium, a major producer of rolled Aluminium product, have recently employed Magnom for the protection of industrial transmissions against risk of catastrophic failure
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (20 July 2004)
Scantrac x-ray inspection systems for foods/pharma
Key Technology announces joint venture with Peco Controls; the new company, InspX, has introduced Scantrac, an x-ray inspection system created specifically for food, beverages and pharmaceuticals
News from Key Technology (20 July 2004)
Ammonia plant optimises operations using OPC
User Application Article PI Technologies has integrated a Process Information Management System to improve production reporting, process analysis and optimisation at three ammonia production plants in Trinidad Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (20 July 2004)
DSC measurements under pressure!
Increased pressure influences all physical changes and chemical reactions in which a change in volume occurs, making under-pressure DSC measurement ideal for material testing or process development Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (20 July 2004)
Parker Instrumentation stockist in Nigeria
Nigerian distributor Bell Oil and Gas Ltd is extending its service to include stocks: a range of commonly-required instrumentation compression tube fittings and valves will be held in Port Harcourt Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (20 July 2004)
Super reliability - sensors have MTBF of 1000yr+
QHi-Infrared, one of the UK's leading specialists in infrared technology, can help you bring the accuracy and control of non-contact infrared thermocouples into the tightest of spaces
News from QHi Group (20 July 2004)
Network and Web connectivity lift microdrives
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley 22-COMM-E and 22-COMM-P adapters, allowing PowerFlex 40 drive users to have all the benefits of using a network running EtherNet/IP or Profibus
News from Rockwell Automation (20 July 2004)
Submersible pressure transmitter measures level
The new Sensortechnics submersible pressure transmitter HYD offers high precision hydrostatic level measurement for pressure ranges from 1 m water column (100 mbar)
News from Sensortechnics UK (20 July 2004)
Pumps and valves for industrial cleaning products
User Application Article Tyco has installed all-stainless steel Hovap HP pumps and Tyco ball valves at the JohnsonDiversey new state of the art industrial cleaning products manufacturing facility in Enschede, the Netherlands
News from Tyco Flow Controls (20 July 2004)
New Testo innovative pH measurement instruments
New to the market is a range of compact, low cost pH and temperature measurement instruments - the testo 206 range: cutting edge technology results in easy to use, durable, low cost instruments
News from Testo (20 July 2004)
Pumps for OEM Applications: the 400 Series
Specifically designed for OEM applications, 400 Series peristaltic pumps from Watson-Marlow Bredel are available as single and multi-channel units for both low and medium flow applications Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (20 July 2004)
Peristaltic pumps used on cell culture machine
User Application Article An automated cell culture machine from The Automation Partnership is using Watson-Marlow Bredel OEM pumps on a fully automated flexible batch cell culture machine Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (20 July 2004)
The new standard in temporary heating
The new super WHL silent canopy heating and hot-water boiler hire fleet provides a rapid response resource to all industries, for planned or emergency hire
News from Watkins Hire (20 July 2004)
Revolutionary new pressure calibration instrument
A New Digital Test Gauge, the Crystal Engineering XP2i, is now available exclusively in the UK from Swansea-based Haven Automation, and will be launched at Instrumentation Scotland in September
News from Haven Automation (19 July 2004)
Improved product quality at the Pernod plant
User Application Article APV France, an operating unit of Invensys, has commissioned a major process and automation project at the Thuir plant in France where Pernod manufactures its Suze aperitif, improving plant capacity
News from APV (19 July 2004)
New 6.2mm wide Analogue MCR modules on show
Phoenix Contact will be showing its new range of Mini MCR Analogue modules at the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems Exhibition, Aberdeen, 8-9th September 2004
News from Phoenix Contact (19 July 2004)
Flow control products get ATEX approval
PVL now offers an extensive range of flow and level switches with ATEX certification, extending the scope for uses of these fluid control products in hazardous, potentially explosive areas Brochure Available
News from PVL (19 July 2004)
Distributed multi-server, multi-client SCADA
Large scale plants in process industries such as brewing, paper, pulp and water treatment now have access to a distributed SCADA package that offers redundant, multi-server functionality off the shelf
News from Rockwell Automation (19 July 2004)
Digital pressure sensors offer high accuracy
Sensortechnics new DSDX series features a digital 12-bit output signal and offers OEM customers cost-effective pressure measurement from 1 psi (70 mbar) to 100 psi (7 bar)
News from Sensortechnics UK (19 July 2004)
New design SY005 batch weight controller
The SY005 batch weight controller from Synectic Design offers a well proven design which has recently been updated due to continuous feedback from our customers and our regular product development
News from Synectic Design (19 July 2004)
Low cost non-contact temperature measurement
New to the market is the testo 805 mini infrared thermometer: only 80mm long it will fit into any pocket or toolkit, is only GBP43.00, and ideal for food inspection or building services industries
News from Testo (19 July 2004)
Moisture measurement in natural gas
The Vaisala Humicap Dewpoint Transmitter Series HMT360 provides a reliable method for measuring moisture in pipelines and storage tanks containing natural gas, to help prevent corrosion in the systems Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (19 July 2004)
New IP66-rated pump range from Watson-Marlow
Watson-Marlow Bredel has launched three new IP66-rated pumps to satisfy the requirements of the toughest water applications, the result of several years design work and customer research Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (19 July 2004)
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