News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 1 August
to Saturday 7 August 2004
Saves energy, tax and downtime by stopping leaks
Ultraprobes are the only Handheld Ultrasonic Leak Detectors to meet the Government's stringent criteria for inclusion on the Energy Technology List: purchasers can claim ECA or tax relief on purchases Brochure Available
News from Alpine Components ( 6 August 2004)
E-Trade2china in large expansion drive
E-Trade2China has doubled its floorspace in downtown Shanghai, and opened an office in Hong Kong, as a second turnkey procurement centre for US and UK companies sourcing product from China
News from ET2C International ( 6 August 2004)
New high velocity flow switch for liquids or gases
Process engineers looking for a rugged flow switch with a wide flow range, superior accuracy and the industry's fastest response time in its class will appreciate the NuTec FS2000H Flow Switch
News from Fluid Components International ( 6 August 2004)
New open path gas detection system for outdoors
The IR5000 Open Path Hydrocarbon Gas Detection System from General Monitors combines a unique single-beam, single-source, single-detector sensing design with intelligent multi-channel control
News from General Monitors ( 6 August 2004)
Configure It - a new service in level and flow
Innovative service from Krohne: 'Configure It' is a web-based expert system providing a simple solution to the complex task of selecting, configuring and ordering level and flow instruments
News from Krohne ( 6 August 2004)
Safety switch solves your reliability problems
Any system is only as strong as the weakest link and stopping a whole production line for something as simple as a broken safety switch can be costly and every bit as frustrating as a major break down Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 6 August 2004)
Stop breakdowns from damaged safety switches
Manufacturers who are frustrated by frequent stoppages due to damaged safety switches could find a reliable solution in the form of the new Stainless Steel MS-6 from Mechan Controls
News from Mechan Controls ( 6 August 2004)
Micro and miniature chemical resistant pumps
Namiki Precision Jewel launches micro and miniature liquid pumps with wetted parts having a high chemical resistance: the pumps are of a diaphragm type using Namiki patented non-return valves
News from Namiki Precision Jewel Co ( 6 August 2004)
Phoenix Contact Quint supply now has 48V output
Phoenix Contact have 3 new power supplies with variable outputs in the range 40 to 56 VDC that supply 5A from a single phase input and 10A and 20A from 3-phase, to solve long cable run problems
News from Phoenix Contact ( 6 August 2004)
Scaffold pole protection has offshore interest
TT Ninefields is set to increase its presence in the building services market by extending its successful proprietary product range of protective mouldings for building scaffolding
News from Sandretto UK ( 6 August 2004)
Tough, compact gear pumps handle high pressures
Tough, durable, yet compact, close-coupled gear pumps, capable of handling differential pressures up to 24 bar and flows to 75 litres/min, have recently been introduced by Michael Smith Engineers
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 6 August 2004)
High temperature valve for safe, simple sampling
The Neotecha Sapro high temperature sampling valve provides the simplest and safest industry solution for taking samples of aggressive and corrosive high temperature media
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 6 August 2004)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Due to the increasing amount of electronic and electrical waste, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive and the Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive were enacted in 2002
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 6 August 2004)
Samos SB side channel blowers from Busch UK
Busch UK have launched a complete new series of advanced side channel blowers: the Samos SB boasts a revolutionary design by being manufactured as one complete machine
News from Busch UK ( 5 August 2004)
Waterproof in-line Ethernet cable joiner
To complement the Bulgin Buccaneer range of waterproof Ethernet connectors is a new in-line cable joiner providing a robust, economic, sealed connector for in-line network connections Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 5 August 2004)
EExd process instrumentation for hazardous areas
ATEX approved, the Contrec 500 EExd series includes flow computers for fiscal gas and oil transfer; steam and energy; batch controllers; ratio blending and flow control; and tank contents indicators
News from Contrec Europe ( 5 August 2004)
Job hunters don't need to blow their own trumpets!
If only around 20% of job vacancies are actually advertised, how do you access the four-fifths of the job market that is 'closed': CVTrumpet could provide the answer to this question
News from CVtrumpet ( 5 August 2004)
Enraf sets the next level gauging standard
Enraf is proud to announce the introduction of the new SmartRadar ATi, a radar level gauge designed for highly reliable and accurate inventory management in demanding liquid storage applications
News from Enraf (UK) ( 5 August 2004)
Key Plastics have total metal detection confidence
User Application Article Eriez Magnetics assist Key Plastics, County Wicklow, Ireland, to build and maintain customer confidence in their products with an E-Z Tec 9000 metal detector to eradicate metal contamination Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 5 August 2004)
Scientific Infrared Camera sets new standards
The premier infrared solution for industrial, scientific and military applications, the new Indigo Phoenix MW infrared camera is a modular system with selectable resolution and video signal processing Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 5 August 2004)
SmartRelay control also has AS-i and Lonworks
The introduction of the IDEC SmartRelay FL1C series gives application opportunities where there is a need for simple control of an industrial, commercial or residential process
News from Idec Electronics ( 5 August 2004)
INA FAG UK launches new maintenance service
INA FAG is offering a new service providing independent diagnostic, monitoring and maintenance advice for a wide range of bearing applications, to help customers improve maintenance programmes Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 5 August 2004)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics certification
ISA - the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society has released its study guide for the new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 5 August 2004)
Low-cost option for case drain monitoring
The new Lake Case Drain Monitor is a low-cost alternative to using a standard flow meter for case drain applications, with 1/2" to 1" pipe sizes and vertical, horizontal or inverted installation
News from Lake Monitors ( 5 August 2004)
Megger cuts the cost of test documentation
Two new PowerSuite Professional software packages from Megger now offer electrical contractors an easy and inexpensive way of storing tests results, producing test reports, and generating certificates Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 5 August 2004)
Weighing platforms control sludge filling
User Application Article Four RoRo-Weigh platforms supplied by industrial weighing specialists Westco Bilanciai have an important role in avoiding over-filling treated sludge containers at the Minehead sewage treatment works
News from Westco Bilanciai ( 5 August 2004)
Algorithms for industrial-strength optimisation
The latest addition to the Maple Professional Toolbox series provides state-of-the-art algorithms for industrial-strength optimisation applications Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 August 2004)
Hazardous area displays and alarms
All BEKA displays, lamps, beacons and sounders, ATEX approved for use offshore and in hazardous areas, will be on display in Aberdeen September 8/9: with the new range of Fieldbus compatible displays Brochure Available
News from Beka associates ( 4 August 2004)
Improve productivity using the right information
Real-time business intelligence delivers targeted efficiency gains to manufacturing and utilities industries, using Citect Industrial Information Management (IIM) solutions Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 4 August 2004)
Emerson announces DeltaV version 7.3 release
Emerson announces DeltaV digital automation system v7.3, adding PlantWeb Alerts for mechanical and process equipment, new engineering productivity tools, and additional I/O capabilities Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 August 2004)
Service engineer communication skills training
Following a successful debut, Festo Didactic announces further dates for its new two-day seminar, 'Communication skills for service engineers' for improving customer communications Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 4 August 2004)
Soft starters to help safeguard water supply
User Application Article South West Water is employing 200kW and 250kW QFE soft starters from Fairford to safeguard pumping operations at its Pynes Treatment Works on the outskirts of Exeter
News from Fairford Electronics ( 4 August 2004)
Market study of Asian water investment
Technical Background Article Increasing water problems in Asia have led to high growth rates of the markets and government investments: expected market growth to USD31.9 billion in 2003 and USD41.7 billion in 2004 says HKC report
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy ( 4 August 2004)
New product catalogue from Dataforth
In celebration of 20 years of excellence in the provision of Instrument Class industrial electronics, Dataforth Corporation of Arizona, has released its new, updated and expanded Product Catalogue
News from Impulse ( 4 August 2004)
Controller with built-in web server
Inmoco is providing a key component for e-manufacturing strategies with the launch of its latest Model 5200 Series controller from Control Technology Corporation Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 4 August 2004)
Rapra's testing role in plastic and rubber
Technical Background Article Testing of plastic and rubber materials and products at Rapra has always highlighted the leading edge for a number of user sectors such as healthcare, automotive, food, chemicals and others
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 August 2004)
Easing the handling of plastics materials
Manual loading of polymeric material into a machine hopper manually is now clearly recognised as not advisable due to the risk of injury to the person charged with this task: Sandretto has the answer
News from Sandretto UK ( 4 August 2004)
Electronic measurement of cooking oil quality
Deep frying is the most popular cooking method used in catering today: but food must be cooked in fresh, unused cooking oil: Testo has launched an innovative Cooking Oil Tester to make checking easy
News from Testo ( 4 August 2004)
Analogue and digital I/O via any PC USB port
The Measurement Computing PMD-1208LS is a very affordable data acquisition device that brings analogue and digital I/O to any PC USB port for a variety of data acquisition applications Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 August 2004)
Leading-edge automotive sensor and motor drive ICs
At the Automotive Electronics Congress in Paris, Allegro is featuring a number of leading-edge developments in transmission sensing, cam and crank sensing, current sensing and motor-driver ICs
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 3 August 2004)
Equipment increases Campbell's production by 30%
User Application Article Production at Campbell Grocery Products in Worksop has increased by approximately 30%, thanks in part to new machinery designed by hoisting and tipping manufacturers, Base Handling Products
News from Base Handling Products ( 3 August 2004)
Dairy, Food and Beverage Group adds to the team
Carlisle Process Systems, specialists in the design and manufacture of a range of equipment for the dairy, food and liquid processing industries, has announced the appointment of Phil Holden
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems ( 3 August 2004)
Polymeric R and D - the Faraday (FPPP) role
The Faraday Plastics and Polymers Partnership (FPPP) is at the heart of catalysing academe and industry in their own best interests: the main strategic issues are to do with the 'development' of RandD
News from Faraday Plastics ( 3 August 2004)
Size of thermal imaging camera belies capability
Ultra compact with high performance, the new ThermoVision A10 camera puts quality thermal imaging where it could never fit before Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 August 2004)
Piezo Inverter for multi-lamp backlight systems
Global Display Solutions launches Piezo Inverter for improved reliability and reduced cost in multi-lamp backlight systems such as LCD TVs, high brightness LCD solutions and headrest displays Brochure Available
News from GDS ( 3 August 2004)
Starwheel-based checkweigher is accurate
The Starweigh Checkweigher is the world's first starwheel-based checkweigher that maintains high throughput and unparalleled accuracy while handling the widest range of container sizes
News from Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co ( 3 August 2004)
Utility quality accreditation for lubrication
HLE has been invited by United Utilities to join the Utilities Database with a Global quality accreditation for a lubrication company, in recognition of their long-term plant maintenance for UU
News from Harrison Lubrication Engineering ( 3 August 2004)
Cost effective condition monitoring
Ina Fag, leader in precision bearings and engine components, has launched Easy Check, a cost effective monitoring instrument for continuous measurement of vibration and temperature Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 3 August 2004)
Automation UK - shows promise but could do better!
A nationwide survey reveals that UK manufacturing industry has a high level of satisfaction with automation suppliers - see them all at Drives and Controls 2004
News from Kamtech ( 3 August 2004)
Increased sales announced for the first half 2004
Lilly Software Associates, a leading provider of ERP and Warehouse Management software solutions for manufacturers and distributors worldwide, says new licences and total sales are both ahead for 2004
News from Infor ( 3 August 2004)
OPC considerations for network security
Cyber security means the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computers, applications, and digital-based assets: in most organizations, this is the responsibility of the corporate IT group
News from Matrikon ( 3 August 2004)
UK/Ireland technical seminars on moisture analysis
Metrohm and Riedel-de Haen have joined together to offer a FREE technical seminar on "Moisture Analysis " using Karl Fischer Titration, with Metrohm's hardware and Riedel-de Haen's reagents Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 3 August 2004)
Easy to install Direct Drive Motor is a first!
The Danaher Cartridge DDR motor is the first in the industry to combine the space saving and performance advantages of frameless DDR technology with the ease of installation of a full frame motor
News from Micromech ( 3 August 2004)
Checkweigher for professional industrial marking
The versatile Mettler Toledo Garvens S2 checkweigher has been further expanded by the addition of a Sator DynaMark laser marker, offering state-of-the-art product marking performance Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 August 2004)
Volumetric rotary gear pump modules
Ideal for pharmaceutical and cosmetic/personal care product manufacturers and contract packers that fill numerous products, the stainless steel FLX 1200 Liquid Filler features a modular design
News from NJM/CLI ( 3 August 2004)
PICME cross functional team works for Akzo Nobel
User Application Article Akzo Nobel has been working with PICME on manufacturing improvement techniques that have led to a significant increase in plant availability and a decrease in plant downtime at their Hull site
News from PICME ( 3 August 2004)
Ball-locking cable ties reduce installation time
Panduit extra-heavy and super-heavy labour-saving stainless steel ball-locking cable ties reduce installation time for a higher return on investment
News from Panduit ( 3 August 2004)
Software solutions for the modern world in Berlin
Rockwell Automation invites manufacturers from around Europe to see for themselves how advanced software tools can help solve their biggest problems - today and into the future
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 August 2004)
OBE Honour for Sira President
Sira, the global instrumentation and measurement solutions company, is pleased to announce that its President, Professor Richard Anthony Brook, has been awarded an OBE in this year's Honours list
News from Sira ( 3 August 2004)
Selerity appoints new Manufacturing Manager
Selerity Technologies Inc, the Temperature Programmed Liquid Chromatography (TPLC) specialist, has appointed Richard Rachal as its new manufacturing manager
News from Selerity Technologies ( 3 August 2004)
New exports manager for Tinsley
Precision instrument specialist H Tinsley has appointed Bryan Bint as sales manager for its worldwide export markets: currently about 70 percent of the company's business is overseas through agents
News from Tinsley ( 3 August 2004)
Ultrasonic spectroscopy pressurisation system
A new sample pressurising system will be of use in a range of industries including biotech, pharmaceutical, food, chemical, petrochemical and polymer, for high temperature and dissolved gas analysis
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 3 August 2004)
Finance Wales helps 'Quiet' generator manufacturer
User Application Article Pontypool-based manufacturing company Maddon Generators has secured a substantial round of equity investment arranged by xenos, the business angel network of Finance Wales
News from WDA Welsh Development Agency ( 3 August 2004)
Materials handling from the desktop via CanBus
The new M7 Teachbox system allows a single point of control of all the materials distribution through a typical plastics processing operation: conveying, vacuum pumps, hopper loaders, alarm units....
News from Wittmann UK ( 3 August 2004)
Latest packaging technology at inhouse show
In cooperation with more than 20 other companies, Sigpack Systems is holding an inhouse exhibition, where it will demonstrate the latest packaging technology for the food and pharmaceutical industries
News from Sigpack Systems ( 3 August 2004)
The 2004 Manufacturing Excellence Conference
Technical Background Article In its sixth year ME has matured into a balanced event, a real process industry forum for discussion and learning about operational benefits from modern automation systems, writes Nick Denbow
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 3 August 2004)
Intrinsically-safe fieldbus power supply system
Hawke International is delighted to announce the successful registration by the Fieldbus Foundation of the Hawke RM100 Series intrinsically-safe fieldbus power supply system
News from Moore Industries International ( 3 August 2004)
Raytek Thermoview Ti30 thermographic inspection
Ashtead Technology has launched their new Raytek Thermoview Ti30 thermal imager, offering breakthrough performance for anyone who ever wanted to do thermographic inspections on their own terms
News from Ashtead Technology ( 2 August 2004)
Online shopping facility for springs and fasteners
Associated Spring has added an online shopping facility to its website, covering some 80% of the company's vast range of springs, washers, die components and fasteners Brochure Available
News from Associated Spring ( 2 August 2004)
Process Control with Fibre Optic Spectrometry
User Application Article Inco is using a fibre optic spectrometer from AstraNet Systems to control a Palladium refining process, which involves stripping out a Palladium complex from a solvent
News from AstraNet Systems ( 2 August 2004)
Technology migration plan for Austrian refinery
User Application Article Emerson helps Austria-headquartered OMV Map technology future for Schwechat Refinery, identifying high payout investment opportunities: Schwechat processes nine million tonnes of crude oil per year Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 2 August 2004)
New ATEX compliant push-in stopping plug
New ATEX compliant push-in stopping plug for quick but safe electrical and instrumentation applications, has received Baseefa accreditation for enclosure seals in Zones 1,2, 21 and 22 hazardous areas
News from Hawke International UK ( 2 August 2004)
ITS Healthcare Training Programmes Start Soon!
A chance to improve your knowledge and understanding of GMP, validation and GAMP 4, with training programmes covering Healthcare, Operational Excellence through Procedures, Communication and Training
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 2 August 2004)
Rugged accelerometers aren't easily shocked
A new range of lightweight, ruggedised accelerometers is designed to survive mechanical shocks in excess of 10,000g Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 2 August 2004)
Complete analyser systems capability with Rhomax
A new collaboration between Rhomax and Razaghi Meyer International brings complete analyser systems capability to the Rhomax range of Solartron Density and Viscosity analysers
News from Rhomax Engineering ( 2 August 2004)
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