News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 July
to Saturday 31 July 2004
Low cost stepper motor outperforms larger models
The latest stepper motor from motion control specialists Astrosyn International Technology outputs a greater torque than larger models: the NEMA size 17 bipolar unit produces a holding torque of 60Ncm
News from Astrosyn International Technology (30 July 2004)
High voltage motors are standardised for OEMs
A new range of standard high voltage induction motors, ready for delivery within days, has been launched by ABB: lower priced than engineered motors, these are ideal for OEMs needing standard product
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 July 2004)
Another first for Bartec with ATEX for Zone 21
Bartec, known for hazardous area products and systems, has become the first supplier to be awarded the EU Type test certificate for dust tight standard enclosures in a Zone 21 environment!
News from Bartec UK (30 July 2004)
Mann + Hummel process filters now available in UK
These Mann + Hummel manual and automatic self cleaning filters can process flow rates up to 400m3/hr with fineness down to 10 micron dependent on filter type and application
News from Mann+Hummel (UK) (30 July 2004)
Compact IP67 I/O system
The Phoenix Contact Fieldline I/O system with IP67 protection has been ergonomically designed for rapid installation and on site connectivity to reduce construction costs and maintenance downtime
News from Phoenix Contact (30 July 2004)
New range of UV Disinfection systems
The new Dulcodes Z range of UV systems for the disinfection of potable and process water at low operating costs has been introduced by ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) Ltd: see these in Aberdeen
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (30 July 2004)
Increase your global presence - multi-lingually!
Specialist website translation company, Robin Engineering Services, provide website texts translated into French, Spanish, and German, increasing the effectiveness of European marketing web presence
News from Robin Engineering Services (30 July 2004)
IEC 61511 impact on safety instrumentation
The IEC 61508 compliant SIL approved 2600T pressure transmitter from ABB is helping to save on life cycle costs in a real-life application, according to a recent paper
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (29 July 2004)
Creating design documentation for projects
Engineering Base 2004 is the new and innovative design software for the electrical engineering community, designed to be used by all departments in your company from design to maintenance Brochure Available
News from Aucotec (29 July 2004)
New brominated flame retardant reference standards
AccuStandard has synthesised over 130 pure Brominated Diphenyl Ether congeners for use as standards for toxicology research and in the identification of unknown substances in environmental samples
News from Accustandard (29 July 2004)
Range of opto level sensors for liquids
The PD31 range of opto fluid level sensors has been extended to provide eight models, designed to detect low viscosity fluids such as water and certain solvents
News from Active Switch and Sensor (29 July 2004)
UK National Management Salary Survey 2004
Resignations amongst engineering executives have decreased in the year to January 2004 as movements in earnings have gone up, says the Chartered Management Institute and Remuneration Economics
News from Chartered Management Institute (29 July 2004)
Anti-slip stair tread plates resist corrosion too
New from E-Components and Chains comes a range of tread plates that fit over the top of existing stair treads, made from a high quality Isophthalic resin: corrosion and fire resistant, plus hard weari
News from E-Components and Chains (29 July 2004)
Midwave Infrared camera is sensitive
The new ThermaCAM Merlin is a high performing mid-wave Infrared camera, but also sets a new standard in flexibility and performance Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (29 July 2004)
DuPont leader to speak at ISA EXPO 2004
DuPont leader to speak on using process control to improve business results at ISA EXPO 2004: 'To improve performance by automation you must first define and measure that performance'
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (29 July 2004)
Obsolete CRT Monitor replacement specialists!
KME has perfected the LCD-for-CRT Monitor replacement, allowing obsolete sized CRT screens to be replace with an LCD, interfaced with any legacy signal and giving a full-screen, crisp, bright display
News from Kent Modular Electronics (29 July 2004)
Free new linear motion products catalogue from mk
mk Profile Systems Ltd has just released a new catalogue "Linear Motion Technology", which showcases recent developments made by mk in low cost linear motion modules and components
News from MK Profile Systems (29 July 2004)
System cabling for Siemens S7 PLCs done in minutes
The system cabling system from Phoenix Contact for Siemens S7 PLCs allows PLC I/O cards to be connected to field terminals quickly and cost effectively using plug in components
News from Phoenix Contact (29 July 2004)
Brochure assists enclosure selection
The enclosure programme brochure from Phoenix Electronics illustrates the various product ranges allowing quick selection without crawling through all of the detail
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (29 July 2004)
Magnetically coupled pumps have no seals to leak
A new series of magnetically coupled centrifugal pumps is available from ProMinent Fluid Controls: shaft seals are unnecessary on the vonTAINE AM pump range, using magnetic force transmission
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (29 July 2004)
Time-lapse video shows savings on fitting assembly
A new video from Parker Instrumentation graphically illustrates the enormous labour savings made possible by ground-breaking medium pressure tube fitting technology Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (29 July 2004)
Ultrasonic flowmeter range launched in Aberdeen
Rhomax Engineering, a Division of Tyco Engineering Services, announces the launch of a range of single, double or triple beam ultrasonic flowmeters for liquid flow measurement
News from Rhomax Engineering (29 July 2004)
Accurate pump control regardless of power pulses
A new pump controller, the Varipulse, helps to provide extremely accurate dosing in applications requiring automated and proportional pumping, and has recently been introduced by Milton Roy UK Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (29 July 2004)
Fieldbus Jargon Buster now available from ABB
Technical Background Article Do you know your Jabber from a Kermit? the Fieldbus Jargon Buster helps users navigate their way towards a better understanding of plant control by cutting through the techno-babble in plain English
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 July 2004)
Dampeners stop pulsation in biotech and food
SENTRY pulsation dampeners reduce pump pulsation, pipe vibration, and shaking up to 99% and are now available in polished and bead blasted 316L stainless steel surfaces, for biotech and food
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (28 July 2004)
Excellent service on offer to German industry
FIZ Karlsruhe offers excellent service to science and industry, reports positive result of evaluation by the Leibniz Association.
News from Hightech Multimedia Tutorials (28 July 2004)
Exhibition success stimulates company expansion
Due to excellent sales resulting from recent exhibition activities, Harpscreen GB have fast tracked their plans to expand production facilities for screening media at their Merseyside depot
News from Harpscreen GB (28 July 2004)
Real-time manufacturing performance management
InduSoft and Protia partner to offer real-time manufacturing performance management solution to extend the value of real-time automation
News from InduSoft (28 July 2004)
Online density and viscosity measurements in tanks
New range of digital density and viscosity meters available from Rhomax make real time density and viscosity measurements in tanks easier, even when the tanks have special linings
News from Rhomax Engineering (28 July 2004)
Over 10,000 Combinations: new catalogue available
The newly published FK 2004 catalogue presents the design engineer with a comprehensive overview of the phenomenal choice of rod ends and spherical bearings available from R A Rodriguez
News from Rodriguez (UK) (28 July 2004)
Technical merit secures LNG project orders
Severn Glocon has won the contract to supply its market leading multi-labyrinth trim control valves for severe service vapour gas duties at an important Liquid Natural Gas upgrade project
News from Severn Glocon (28 July 2004)
Spectrometers for Earth imaging too
Technical Background Article Sira expertise in spectral imaging was on show at Farnborough, with the exhibition of a model of CHRIS (Compact High Resolution Imaging Spectrometer) currently orbiting the Earth
News from Sira (28 July 2004)
New release of DaCS software for validation
DaCS from ABB and Wimmer Systems is the worlds leading software solution for providing the technical controls required to validate Excel spreadsheets and comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and Sarbanes-Oxley
News from ABB Process Solutions (27 July 2004)
Solenoid valve control digital output modules
These modules provide higher maximum load than any of the other ADAM-4000 I/O modules, and feature a communication watchdog, fail safety functions, as well as support for the Modbus RTU protocol Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (27 July 2004)
Braby install silos in Saudi Arabia
With increased demand for their non-woven medical materials, Advanced Fabrics turned to Braby to supply them with four more silos, to stand alongside the existing silos supplied three years ago
News from Braby (27 July 2004)
Water offers grains of gold in Turkmenistan
Black and Veatch Water Europe Division has successfully completed a major new water treatment plant in Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan: the plant treats raw river water with a conventional process
News from Black and Veatch (27 July 2004)
THORpac, Viking strength mobile computing
Captec is pleased to launch its new THORpac series of rugged mobile computing and instrumentation hybrid platforms at the forthcoming Instrumentation and Offshore Systems Exhibition from 8-9 September
News from (27 July 2004)
Oxygen monitoring improves steam boiler efficiency
User Application Article Emerson applies oxygen monitoring technology to help ScottishPower Generation improve efficiency of steam boilers: Longannet installs a second set of monitoring systems
News from Emerson Process Management (27 July 2004)
Celebrating a 10th anniversary in Aberdeen
Celebrating it's 10th anniversary in 2004, Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems is a focused event, located in the heart of the Offshore industry in Aberdeen, scheduled September 8th and 9th
News from Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore Systems 2006 (27 July 2004)
Platinum RTD Chips in SMD form
Jumo have introduced new SMD components in a miniaturised style - the 0805 series, with reduced dimensions of only 1.35 x 2.10 x 0.60 mm (W x L x H) allowing increased packing density
News from Jumo Instrument Company (27 July 2004)
Online particle sizing for slurries
A new continuous diluter for the Insitec system enables online particle sizing in slurries: continuous dilution extends Insitec application to high concentration slurries of fine particles
News from Malvern Instruments (27 July 2004)
Care and maintenance of pH glass electrodes
Information from Metrohm about the care and maintenance of pH electrodes after use Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 July 2004)
Book your Crystallisation seminar place now
Mettler Toledo plans an Application Training Seminar for those involved in design, optimisation, scale-up and troubleshooting of crystallisation processes in laboratory and production environments Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (27 July 2004)
New staff selling fume extraction systems
To increase sales and offer more support for growing markets, Purex International, manufacturer of laser and solder fume extraction systems have recruited additional staff
News from Purex International (27 July 2004)
Gas dryers selectively remove only water
The MD-Series of Nafion gas dryers by Perma Pure selectively remove only water from sample or carrier gases: they protect moisture-sensitive equipment, and provide dry samples for gas analysis
News from Perma Pure LLC (27 July 2004)
New one-handed thermometer launched by testo
New to the market is the testo 105 one-handed thermometer: having no obstructive cables, making this a truly one-handed instrument, with a range of 3 interchangeable measuring tips
News from Testo (27 July 2004)
Peristaltic pump performs well at Yorkshire Water
User Application Article The transfer of highly abrasive primary sewage sludge is a continuous requirement for operation of any treatment works: Yorkshire Water installed the Verderflex VF125 peristaltic to remarkable effect
News from Verder (27 July 2004)
London Fire Brigade uses Wolf ATEX Safety Torches
This range of six ATEX-compliant torch models from Wolf Safety have proved their reliability and value for money in a host of hazardous areas, and are now chosen by the London Fire Brigade
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (27 July 2004)
New technical Sales Engineer based in Manchester
WHL goes from strength to strength with Mark Whittle now based in Manchester, to compliment the headquarters in Gloucestershire and the other divisions successfully operating around the country
News from Watkins Hire (27 July 2004)
Strong sales start for new ABB automation system
User Application Article The recently launched ABB enhanced automation system System 800xA has been purchased by the world's leading producer and refiner of cobalt and the world's fifth largest producer of nickel
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (26 July 2004)
Flow and level control on new plating plant
User Application Article Batten and Allen has commissioned Burkert Fluid Control Systems to design and build two control panels and supply flow and level transmitters for their new GBP1 million electroplating facility Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (26 July 2004)
CitectSCADA Batch aids regulatory compliance
The introduction of a batch management option to CitectSCADA enhances the capability to provide regulatory compliance and reduced operational risk in all processing and manufacturing operations Brochure Available
News from Citect (26 July 2004)
Fieldbus seminar planned at AIChE annual meeting
FF and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers announce they are co-sponsoring a full-day workshop on Foundation fieldbus technology at the AIChE 2004 annual meeting, November 7, 2004 in Texas
News from Fieldbus Foundation (26 July 2004)
New design positive displacement flowmeter
The Brodie BiRotor Plus is designed to be the best high performance positive displacement meter available on the market today, for accurate oil and petroleum measurement in 3 inch and 4 inch lines
News from Flotech Solutions (26 July 2004)
Heavy duty air-operated diaphragm pump to ATEX
Following its recent agreement with Reko, Flux Pumps is now offering the new Reko-Flux RFML series of heavy-duty ATEX 100a-approved air-operated diaphragm pumps in the UK
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (26 July 2004)
New 3 and 4 -way Multiport ball valves
Flow-Tek, a subsidiary of Bray International has introduced a new, fully integrated line of multiport ball valves - the Multiport Series, offering 3-way and 4-way flow control, in two body styles
News from Flow-Tek (26 July 2004)
Strategic partnership with connectBlue
Phoenix Contact, the manufacturer of electronic interface and industrial automation technology, has acquired a 13 percent company share in connectBlue, a provider of industrial Bluetooth solutions
News from Phoenix Contact (26 July 2004)
Free process weighing seminar in County Cork
Sartorius are running an exclusive free weighing seminar in Cork in September, called 'Weighing Up Your Process Challenges', which offers advice on many current issues, including ATEX and hygiene Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (26 July 2004)
Steel productivity improved with cooling control
User Application Article Three Spirax Sarco pneumatically-actuated control valves fitted with smart positioners are helping to boost productivity at a steel section mill near Cardiff
News from Spirax Sarco (26 July 2004)
Unique solution for measuring water in Sulfinol
User Application Article A collaboration between gas analysis experts Servomex and engineers at ExxonMobil Chemicals at Mossmorran in Fife has solved the problem of measuring the presence of water in the Sulfinol process
News from Servomex (26 July 2004)
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