News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 August
to Saturday 14 August 2004
Heat metering service business opportunity
Brunata, the Danish manufacturer of heat metering and invoicing systems, is seeking regional UK installers and agents for their technology and services
News from Brunata (UK) (13 August 2004)
Integrated vision system gives quality packaging
User Application Article Astute investment in integrated vision system technology by bottle packaging plant SC Johnson, delivered consistent guaranteed quality product packaging for major international client
News from Cognex UK (13 August 2004)
High-precision thermal imaging system
The new ThermoVision A40-M provides a high-precision, non-contact temperature measurement system that is affordable, flexible and feature-rich to those involved in process automation, RandD and securi Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (13 August 2004)
Remote TIG welding training course is free
Always conscious of the need for good technique, HFT (Huntingdon Fusion Techniques) is to run a free, three-month training course for welding engineers and those involved in TIG welding Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (13 August 2004)
New industries utilise machine vision technology
User Application Article With the increasing rise in quality requirements within the automotive, pharmaceutical and electronics industries there is naturally going to be a knock-on effect for other manufacturing sectors
News from Industrial Vision Systems (13 August 2004)
Single order point for all Ethernet components
At LC Automation we have a vast knowledge of Industrial Networks, making us a leading supplier of all major network technologies, and your single order point for all high quality Ethernet components Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (13 August 2004)
De Globe uses Magmasoft with Cluster Technology
User Application Article After several years of using Magmasoft successfully for its casting engineering and methoding work, the Dutch foundry group de Globe has decided to strategically strengthen its commitment in Magmasoft
News from Magma GmbH (13 August 2004)
Bearings have approval for rudders and stern tubes
Orkot will be showing its range of composite bearings at the SMM Exhibition, featuring the outstanding TLM series bearings which have full approvals from all the main classification societies
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut (13 August 2004)
Custody Transfer Multipath ultrasonic flowmeter
Rhomax Engineering present details of the new Faure Herman FH8500 Multipath ultrasonic flowmeter for Custody Transfer Applications: with 18 paths the unit meets OIML Recommendation R117 class 0.3
News from Rhomax Engineering (13 August 2004)
Choose your quick release connectors with care
Connections for fluids and/or gases are required on most industrial equipment, but the connectors are often given a low priority, resulting in last minute decisions and non-optimal solutions Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (13 August 2004)
Smith Flow Control revamps website
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has completely revamped its website, turning it into a highly useful resource for managers of process and power plants Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (13 August 2004)
All-in-one solution for machine monitoring
VM600 is a digital, modular, scaleable system that provides users with integrated machinery protection, condition monitoring and advanced performance monitoring - all within a single system rack Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 August 2004)
Measurement of olefins in gasoline
Selerity Technologies has demonstrated that its Series 3000 SCF Supercritical Fluid Chromatograph is the preferred method to obtain a class type separation for the determination of olefins in gasoline
News from Selerity Technologies (13 August 2004)
Control system for Shell gas production platform
Transmitton has installed an innovative new control system for the new Shell NUI Carrack QA North Sea gas production platform, which reduces costs and increases efficiency
News from Transmitton (13 August 2004)
Paperless recorder released by Fuji
Fuji Electric Instruments is pleased to announce the release of the new PHL Paperless Recorder through its exclusive North American distributor Total Temperature Instrumentation of Williston, Vermont
News from TTI (Total Temperature Instrumentation) (13 August 2004)
The problems of non EMC compliant equipment!
The unreliable readings of fixed speed detection cameras in the Australian state of Victoria caused by poor installation and electromagnetic interference may cost up to AUS30 million
News from TUV Rheinland UK (13 August 2004)
ABB becomes preferred supplier for Imerys Minerals
User Application Article Aiming to save downtime costs of up to GBP10,000 per hour, Imerys Minerals in Cornwall has entered an agreement with ABB to supply motors and drives to its UK plants
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 August 2004)
New BEKA associates catalogue available
The 2004 BEKA Associates catalogue is now available: the 152 pages feature new intrinsically safe products, like field and panel mounting serial text displays, batch controllers and digital clocks Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (12 August 2004)
The biggest dairy chooses the best cheese vat
Leaders in the design and manufacture of quality cheese making equipment, Denmark based Damrow A/S has recently installed an 18,000-litre Enclosed Cottage Cheese vat into the Arla Foods in Sweden
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (12 August 2004)
Single-button safety with new four-gas monitor
Monitoring up to four gases, Tetra has single button control of all functions, and a backlit "at-a-glance" display giving simultaneous viewing of all gas readings, alarm conditions and battery life Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (12 August 2004)
Multizone controller enhances PLC performance
The Mini8 controller offers high performance control solutions for different applications at an affordable cost, in a compact mechanical form, integrating seamlessly with PLCs and supervisory systems
News from Eurotherm (12 August 2004)
Batch-weighing innovation via automation design
Fieldbus-controlled weighing/handling system with intelligent carts fully automates production of minor ingredient recipes for plastic, rubber and chemical processing Brochure Available
News from Festo (12 August 2004)
Ratio:Matic dual dispensing and fluid metering!
The Ratio:Matic series of dual head dispensers and metering pumps from Fluid Metering provide precise dual channel fluid ratio control for a broad range of process, production, laboratory, and OEM
News from Fluid Metering (12 August 2004)
New low temperature pressure switch series
Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has extended the tried and tested series of 18D pressure switches with the introduction of a new low temperature version
News from Norgren (12 August 2004)
Support your power supply with Phoenix Contact
The new Quint Buffer and Quint DC-UPS Uninterruptible Power Supplies from Phoenix Contact are designed to ensure the availability of the 24 VDC supplies to control systems
News from Phoenix Contact (12 August 2004)
Servomex gas analysers deliver eight month payback
A major industrial gas producer has upgraded six gas purity analysers to Servomex 4100 models and payback has been achieved in just eight months, with major savings in calibration gas consumption
News from Servomex (12 August 2004)
Servomex 4000C gas analyser platform adds Modbus
Servomex has announced that its class-leading 4000C platform of gas analysers is now available with Modbus communications, for easier integration within plants, so reducing installation costs
News from Servomex (12 August 2004)
40th Anniversary Filtration Society conference
This year's Filtration Society conference "Filter Testing, Validation and Monitoring" will be held on 19th October 2004 at the Heath Conference Centre in Runcorn, UK Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (12 August 2004)
Clevermount Range of weighing assemblies
If you need a vessel, tank or hopper weighing system for operation in a range of environments: hazardous, sterile or external - finding a solution that covers all requirements can be challenging
News from Applied Weighing International (11 August 2004)
Braby appoint new sales engineer
Braby, the UK's largest manufacturer of vessels and silos, has appointed a new Sales Engineer as a result of the company's sustained growth over the past year
News from Braby (11 August 2004)
Time and Temperature Scanning Rheometer
The new T2SR Time and Temperature Scanning Rheometer is an extremely versatile instrument, which has been designed to be cost-effective, accurate, and easy to use, ideal for QA and laboratory work Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (11 August 2004)
Centrifugal and turbine pumps market survey
Technical Background Article The latest market overview report from Frost and Sullivan studies the European situation for Demand for Centrifugal and turbine pumps: advanced technologies will anchor modest growth to 2010
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 August 2004)
The European industrial weighing equipment market
Technical Background Article A new Market research report on the European industrial weighing equipment market suggests demand for high performance equipment sustains growth in the mature markets
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 August 2004)
Complete building automation solution
Hayes Control Systems, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Beckhoff, gives the UK launch to a complete building automation solution at the Building Performance exhibition in October
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 August 2004)
Custody transfer for light petroleum products
The Hoffer Flow Controls API Series turbine flowmeters for custody transfer are suitable for light petroleum products, having Measurement Canada type approval over a 10:1 flow range
News from Hoffer Flow Controls (11 August 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 (11 August 2004)
High growth predicted for industrial Ethernet
Technical Background Article The Industrial Ethernet market will grow at around 20% pa for at least the next 5 years according to leading automation analysts IMS Research, many times the growth of automation in general
News from IMS Research (11 August 2004)
September 1st deadline for first CIMM Examination
The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) is accepting applications until September 1st for its new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (11 August 2004)
ATEX approval in gases and dusts for thermostats
Jumo Ex thermostats have passed the EU type examination according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, and are approved for the control and monitoring of temperature in potentially hazardous areas
News from Jumo Instrument Company (11 August 2004)
Machine monitoring via LAN, Internet or SMS texts
Monitoring machinery is a problem for manufacturing companies, often relying on messages to be relayed from person to person across factory floors or even multiple sites: solve it with Mercury 3000 Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (11 August 2004)
Moisture analysis at elevated temperatures
Technical Background Article Clive Grantham of Metrohm discusses the problems of moisture determination in samples at elevated temperatures Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (11 August 2004)
Control balances and scales from a PC
New LabX software controls balances: LabX light balance allows you to control a single instrument from a PC, while LabX pro balance provides full network capabilities and 21 CFR Part 11 support Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 August 2004)
Short rack industrial computer with 24VDC supply
Rugged Technologies announce the low cost, 7586-G2A Short Rack Industrial Computer, a 4U format industrial computer that is only 411mm deep, ideal for locations where space is at a premium
News from Rugged Technologies (11 August 2004)
Precise pressure measurement with probes
Testo has recently launched 2 new highly precise pressure measurement instruments that can be used for differential, relative and absolute pressure measurement, with a recording facility
News from Testo (11 August 2004)
A multi-function pressure instrument assembly
This new product has a feature-rich digital gauge with highly visible, local pressure indication; one or two SPDT switches; a 4-20 mA output signal; min/max feature; and a weatherproof case to IP65
News from UK Instruments and Controls (11 August 2004)
Carbon dioxide probe for ecological measurements
The Vaisala Carbocap Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP343 is a compact field instrument designed for soil respiration measurements, other ecological measurements and various custom applications Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (11 August 2004)
Verderflex pump helps WRc in dosing lime slurry
The Water Research Centre, a leading global organisation involved in the research of techniques used in the water and waste industry, needed a pump that would provide an accurate and repeatable dosing
News from Verder (11 August 2004)
Peristaltic pump clears the way on Network Rail
User Application Article Watson-Marlow Bredel peristaltic pumps have been specified as part of the project to handle the sand-based gel that will solve autumn leaf fall problems for Network Rail Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (11 August 2004)
BOC Foundation helps investigate activated sludge
Technical Background Article With a grant of GBP40,000 by the BOC Foundation, plus support from Yorkshire Water, WRc will demonstrate at pilot scale, a new and innovative wastewater treatment process that reduces ammonia output
News from WRc (11 August 2004)
Expansion of delivery capability with crane added
Watkins hire continues to expand not only its boiler fleet but now its delivery vehicle fleet: the new lorry is a MAN STGO 2 HGV with a 66 tonne/metre Palfinger lorry mounted crane
News from Watkins Hire (11 August 2004)
Pipe flow profiles explained
Technical Background Article There are many different factors that can influence the final choice of flowmeter for an application - of these, flow profile is one of the most important: Dr Bryan Franklin explains
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (10 August 2004)
Fipronil Metabolites as reference standards
Fipronil Metabolites as reference standards are now available from AccuStandard, a world leader in the synthesis and manufacture of Organic, Inorganic, and Petrochemical Chemical Reference Standards
News from Accustandard (10 August 2004)
Broomy Hill high point for Black and Veatch Water
User Application Article On schedule and within budget, the GBP15M contract to increase the capacity of Broomy Hill WTW in Hereford has been completed, supplying 57 million litres of water per day to the Hereford area
News from Black and Veatch (10 August 2004)
CPS works over the weekend for Heinz
Speed was of the essence when Carlisle Process Systems was commissioned by the food giant Heinz to provide new mixing vessels for sauces together with a replacement of their complete hot water system
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (10 August 2004)
User friendly disc encryption software
New Dekart Private Disc 2.03 now even more secure and flexible with 256-bit AES encryption: it creates encrypted disc partitions (drive letters) on a PC to keep private and confidential data secure
News from Dekart (10 August 2004)
Neutralising styrene and methyl methacrylate odour
An Eco Technology odour neutralisation solution in the form a liquid spray has resulted in a significant reduction of emissions, as well as the elimination of all detectable production odours
News from Eco Technology (10 August 2004)
Encoder product ranges at Drives and Controls
Heidenhain will exhibit at the Drives and Controls Exhibition 12-14 October 2004, featuring examples of its servo encoder and general encoder product ranges Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (10 August 2004)
Jumeriah Beach Complex laundry plant completion
The Jumeriah Beach Complex Laundry Plant, designed, manufactured and installed by Icon Process Systems, has now been finally commissioned: it uses unique spiral membrane water treatment systems
News from Icon Process Systems (10 August 2004)
Flexible new Cam switches bring choice
Automation and Control specialist, IMO Precision Controls, has launched a brand new range of highly flexible Cam Switches, incorporating a unique and versatile building block system
News from IMO Precision Controls (10 August 2004)
New appointment strengthens the Jekyll team
Following the acquisition of Jekyll Electronics Technology by the Lamerholm Group, Brian Wainwright, previously with Rosemount and Invensys Foxboro, has been appointed Sales and Marketing Engineer Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (10 August 2004)
First dew-point seminar in Jiangsu province China
As part of an on-going programme of co-operation with Humidity Standards laboratories world-wide, Michell Instruments has just contributed to the first ever Humidity Training Event in Jiangsu Province Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (10 August 2004)
New PTFE-lined valve from Nil-Cor Composite Valves
The new PTFE-lined advanced composite butterfly valve from Nil-Cor provides maximum corrosion resistance inside and out, with a light-weight body successfully tested to 800 PSI
News from Nil-Cor Composite Valves (10 August 2004)
Design and optimisation of energy power plants
ProSim releases a new version of Ariane, its unique software dedicated to the design and optimisation of energy power plants: it can be used both for offline studies, and online for optimisation
News from ProSim (10 August 2004)
Servomex gas analyser provides really fresh coffee
User Application Article Servomex gas analyser provides really fresh coffee ensures coffee remains as fresh as the moment it was packed, by gas sampling from samples of production line sealed bags
News from Servomex (10 August 2004)
Valve manufacturer seeks trading partner in Europe
SF Valvulas, a major valve manufacturer in Brasil, is seeking collaboration and trading agreements with European partners for their range of process valves
News from Valvulas Inc (10 August 2004)
'Longlife' valves with maintenance-free operation
The 'FABA Longlife' range of bellows sealed process globe valves have been developed to extend the conventional 'maintenance-free' concept to a higher level of 'maintenance free for even longer' Brochure Available
News from ARI Armaturen (UK) ( 9 August 2004)
Solenoid operated dispensing micro pumps
Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve launches a range of inert, solenoid operated micro pumps, capable of between 8 microlitres and 250 microlitres per dispense, available in the UK from Omnifit
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 9 August 2004)
On-line Raman analyser improves plant performance
User Application Article The Raman laser-based technology in a Rosemount Analytical unit helps the Huntsman Paraxylene plant on Teesside deliver 99.7% purity by reducing feedstock variability fed to purification stages Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 August 2004)
Retained sample stores use Squirrel data logger
User Application Article A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer uses a Squirrel data logger to continuously monitor temperature and relative humidity within their retained sample store, all with UKAS traceable certification
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 9 August 2004)
MicroCompact Relay Modules will make life easier!
How many times do products come along with virtually useless new features or maybe even just a different colour, when all you want are some real benefits and maybe features that will make life easier! Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 9 August 2004)
Replacing 'Top-Bottom' displacer transmitters
The Eclipse Guided Wave Radar from Magnetrol International, with 7EK probe, revamps "Top-Bottom mounted displacer transmitters" in a simple and therefore cost effective way Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International ( 9 August 2004)
Logic block controller offers PLC performance
Alpha 2 builds on the groundbreaking original Alpha logic block controller family, providing a programmable, space saving flexible alternative to contactors and relays Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 9 August 2004)
Counting the cost of Thunderstorms
Phoenix Contact has the solution for significantly reducing the damage to electronic equipment and preventing expensive downtime as a result of lightning strikes affecting electrical systems
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 August 2004)
5kW and 7kW enclosure air-water heat exchangers
Rittal have extended their range of air-water heat exchangers to include units of 5kW and 7kW, for mounting on the roof or wall of electrical enclosures they have condensate and leak sensors Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 9 August 2004)
Computing mean kinetic temperature of storage
User Application Article The Signatrol range of SL150 temperature data loggers, running the Tempit-Pro and Tempit HS software packages, can compute and record Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT) for sensitive products
News from Signatrol ( 9 August 2004)
Environmental monitoring with the ROSE project
User Application Article Sira Technology Environmental Business pushes boundaries and maintains its reputation as a dynamic force in environmental monitoring with the ROSE (Remote Optical Sensing Evaluation) project
News from Sira ( 9 August 2004)
New Lightnin portable/fixed mount mixer
SPX Process Equipment is once again moving this technology forward with its introduction of the Lightnin ECL mixer range, giving users improved performance and enhanced process results
News from SPX Process Equipment ( 9 August 2004)
New CEO has wide petroleum and process experience
Steve Petridis is the new CEO of Strata Technology in Sunbury, UK, a company providing R and D project and engineering services to petroleum, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries
News from Strata Technology ( 9 August 2004)
Crispy, crunchy, gooey, or munchy easily measured
Processors and manufacturers looking to establish repeatable tests for the crispness, stickiness or any other desired texture for their foods or food ingredients have welcomed the H1KF machine
News from Tinius Olsen ( 9 August 2004)
Partnership agreement with Degussa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has concluded an agreement with Degussa, a major chemical manufacturer in Germany, to be a global supplier of process-control systems for plant automation
News from Yokogawa UK ( 9 August 2004)
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