News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 August
to Saturday 21 August 2004
Guide to ATEX 137 dos and don'ts
"ATEX 137 dos and don'ts" is a step-by-step guide to the responsibilities of end users operating motors in potentially explosive atmospheres
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 August 2004)
Personal gas monitor covers four in one
The Custodian CDL multichannel personal gas monitor from Crowcon combines sophisticated data management features with the simplicity of operation normally found in basic one-gas instruments Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (20 August 2004)
Software speeds digital thermal image capture
A new version of the ever popular ThermaCAM Researcher package provides digital image and data acquisition up to a maximum rate of 750Hz Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 August 2004)
Sensor aids world water resource management
The 9500 series of pressure transducers has been designed specifically to meet the rigorous conditions and accuracy requirements of hydrometric applications such as ground water monitoring
News from Gems Sensors (20 August 2004)
Biometric technology pioneer to talk at ISA Expo
Gregory C Jensen of Saflink Corp, will address ISA Expo 2004 on how automation and control professionals have to change the way they think about the security of the systems, the site etc
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (20 August 2004)
No nonsense from submersible chopper pump
Landia has introduced a no-nonsense, virtually zero-maintenance submersible chopper pump, made from acid-proof stainless steel, which can handle very harsh wastewater applications
News from Landia (20 August 2004)
Analytical companion for pharmaceutical processes
Pharm PAC is billed as the professional companion for the determination of pharmaceutical ingredients. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (20 August 2004)
Enclosures for outdoor applications
Three new enclosures have special design features for economical outdoor applications. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (20 August 2004)
Data logger takes direct sensor inputs
The Data Dolphin 128 (DD-128) data logger has an ultra-high-resolution, 24bit, A/D section that provides eight differential bipolar inputs with resolution down to 90nV.
News from Automation Products Group (20 August 2004)
Temperature data transferred via Ethernet
Poseidon is a flexible, low cost solution for remote temperature monitoring via Ethernet (LAN or Internet).
News from TR Control Solutions (20 August 2004)
Serial-Ethernet convertor features 512Kbyte buffer
PortStore is a novel serial-Ethernet communication device with a 512Kbyte buffer for storing serial data.
News from TR Control Solutions (20 August 2004)
High-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy explained
Ultrasonic Scientific is offering free high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy seminars for R and D, QA/QC and product and process development specialists.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (20 August 2004)
Turbidity monitors keep Thames Water in the clear
User Application Article Turbidity monitoring equipment from ABB is helping Thames Water maintain the highest water purity standards at its new borehole extraction site.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 August 2004)
Pressure sensor is safe for hydrogen service
The Model AST 4600 explosion-proof pressure sensor is ideal for use in hydrogen service and other hazardous applications.
News from American Sensor Technologies (19 August 2004)
Trials prove benefits of gas assisted moulding
A programme of Faraday Plastics sponsored energy consumption trials has concluded that significant savings of up to 15% in energy consumption are possible using external gas assisted moulding.
News from Faraday Plastics (19 August 2004)
Application guide for IS systems
The Fieldbus Foundation has published a new "Foundation fieldbus application guide for 31.25kbit/s intrinsically safe systems" (AG-163, Revision 2.0).
News from Fieldbus Foundation (19 August 2004)
Gateway supports legacy Windows applications
FactorySuite Gateway is a new communications product that provides OPC connectivity to current and legacy Wonderware products running across a wide range of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
News from Invensys Wonderware (19 August 2004)
Checkweigher helps meet HACCP guidelines
Mettler Toledo Garvens has launched a new checkweigher specifically designed to meet HACCP guidelines for the food industry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 August 2004)
Density meter and refractometer come to hand
Mettler Toledo's portable density meter - the Densito 30PX - and refractometer - the Refracto 30PX - offer numerous features. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (19 August 2004)
Gas system stands up to oilfield rigours
User Application Article For a recent oilfield application in Sudan, Parker Hannifin had to call on all its experience as a system provider to deliver robust, reliable gas generation equipment. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (19 August 2004)
Programme boosts manufacturing operations
User Application Article Surface Specialities UCB-BOPP has completed a programme of work with PICME that has seen the company achieve a series of radical improvements in a number of manufacturing operations
News from PICME (19 August 2004)
Speedy access to the world's polymer news
Polymer Contents is a new free service from Rapra Technology, custom-created to the needs of individual subscribers and designed to bring the world of polymers direct to the doorstep of the industry.
News from Smithers Rapra (19 August 2004)
Still time to become a six sigma "black belt"
Rapra Technology still has a few places left on its Six Sigma Black Belt programme, running from 7th to 10th September.
News from Smithers Rapra (19 August 2004)
Roadmapping keeps track of sensor technology
Sira Innovation offers a specialist "Technology Roadmapping" service to companies in the sensor, measurement and instrumentation markets.
News from Sira (19 August 2004)
Alternative to UL certification for North America
TUV Rheinland is one of 18 Nationally Recognised Testing Laboratories authorised to certify equipment listed in the 37 OSHA product categories for export to North America.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (19 August 2004)
Instruments make absolute particle sizing easy
Two new instruments from Wyatt Technology - the Eclipse and the Dawn EOS - make absolute particle sizing an accessible alternative to traditional liquid chromatography methods. Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (19 August 2004)
Ex display terminals directly on the bus!
When it comes to providing fully integrated solutions, Bartec, one of the world's most innovative manufacturers of hazardous area components and systems, offer unequalled quality and assurance
News from Bartec UK (18 August 2004)
Multi-gas detector goes infrared
Crowcon has developed a portable multi-gas detector to combat the problems of flammable gas monitoring in demanding offshore and petrochemical environments Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (18 August 2004)
Last chance for Early Bird discount to Weldex 2006
Time is running out for Weldex exhibitors to take advantage of the early bird discount being offered by Highbury-Nexus: the May 2006 event will be held in a prime location between MACH and Subcon
News from Nexus Media Communications (18 August 2004)
ElastaGraph - a breakthrough for sealing industry
The unique ElastaGraph gasket represents a major breakthrough for industrial liquid and gas sealing applications, using the outstanding thermal and chemical properties of flexible graphite
News from Novus Sealing (18 August 2004)
ECE R110 approval on valves and filters
Parker Instrumentation has secured ECE R110 approval for its range of ball valves, check valves and filters, providing a single-source fuel delivery solution to CNG vehicle builders Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (18 August 2004)
Sandretto UK develops cooling options
Sandretto UK's range of Green Box chillers and cooling equipment is making inroads into the UK market, according to Chris Whitlam, National Sales Manager
News from Sandretto UK (18 August 2004)
Peterborough lift lock goes ultrasonic
User Application Article Siemens Automation and Drives has donated a new ultrasonic level measurement system to the famous Peterborough Lift Lock in Peterborough, Canada to measure water levels upstream and downstream
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 August 2004)
Improved Carotenoid separations at low temperature
Selerity Technologies has successfully demonstrated that its Polaratherm total temperature controller can significantly improve sub-ambient separations of carotenoids
News from Selerity Technologies (18 August 2004)
Thermo Electron appoints Global Sales Director
Thermo Electron has announced the appointment of Bill Summers as the Global Sales Director for their Informatics business Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (18 August 2004)
Pneumatic actuator accessories to Namur
New pneumatic actuator accessories from Ultraflo direct mount and comply with Namur recommendations (VDI/VDE 3845) as standard: these include 4 and 3-way solenoid valves and a valve status monitor
News from Ultraflo (18 August 2004)
VX CAD/CAM used by JSP to produce safety helmet
In combining engineering design with industrial design for a new industrial safety helmet, JSP rose to the challenge by using VX CAD/CAM software
News from VX Corporation (18 August 2004)
New expertise at Wittmann UK
Automation and plastics ancillary equipment leader Wittmann UK has appointed Paul Dummer as sales engineer for the South West and South Wales
News from Wittmann UK (18 August 2004)
Optimised and enhanced alarm management system
The new Yokogawa AAASuite is a comprehensive alarm management system that optimises and enhances process alarms issued by control systems
News from Yokogawa UK (18 August 2004)
Ownership costs cut with new fixed gas detectors
Covering alarm monitoring for flammable, toxic and oxygen gas hazards, the Crowcon Xgard range features a universal junction box and replacement sensors which simply plug in, reducing spares needed Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (17 August 2004)
Fast, powerful and precise positioning
New Portescap digital linear actuators claim an industry leading force, providing fast, powerful and precise positioning for medical, instrumentation and HVAC applications
News from Danaher Motion (17 August 2004)
Low-cost level sensors for corrosive solutions
Aquagauget digital sensors provide an inexpensive method of continuous level monitoring in a variety of aqueous liquids including process solutions, seawater, wine and rainwater for example
News from Electrosense Technologies (17 August 2004)
Perfect cast iron cylinder liner for engine blocks
User Application Article An even coating of a ceramic die dressing is the key to the consistent production of perfect cast iron cylinder liners for engine blocks at GKN Sheepbridge Stokes in Chesterfield Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (17 August 2004)
Pusher Centrifuge is an industry standard
New design features incorporated into Krauss-Maffei Pusher Centrifuges have resulted in superior product feed for increased throughputs, increased ease of maintenance and a reduction in overall costs
News from Krauss Maffei Process Technology (17 August 2004)
Motors and drives for new Harwell synchrotron
User Application Article Micromech has recently been awarded a contract to supply motors, drives and other related equipment for Diamond Light Source, the prestigious new synchrotron, on the Chilton/Harwell science campus
News from Micromech (17 August 2004)
Mechanical solution to waste legislative problems
User Application Article Parker Hannifin has helped a company address recent legislation through the use of an incredibly simple, off-the-shelf solution for lorry crane operators delivering to waste disposal sites Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (17 August 2004)
Performance improvement delivery ahead of schedule
Performance Plus is implementing a pump reliability improvement contract at the Sasol petrochemical plant in Secunda, and is on track to achieve its 4th year target twelve months ahead of schedule
News from Performance Plus (17 August 2004)
Modularity and response speed in hydraulic systems
Parker Hannifin has introduced an improved version of its PV pump range - the PVPlus, available in five frame sizes, flow rates are from 20 to 400 litres per minute at up to 350 Bar Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (17 August 2004)
Water purification system options
Technical Background Article Water is an essential raw material for a wide range of cleanroom applications, being used in production operations and for research and development: what are the options for purification?
News from Purite (17 August 2004)
New specialist subject pages on Read-out
The Read-out signpost has added a new page as a resource to various standards and articles as well as to some specialist companies in the field of safety, as well as cyber security and ISA-Expo 2004
News from Read-Out Publications (17 August 2004)
Jordan all-electric damper actuator at Littlebrook
User Application Article Littlebrook Power Station in the South East of London is the first power station in the UK to install a Jordan SM6000 electric actuator for fully modulating vane control on the boiler plant
News from Rotork Controls (17 August 2004)
Valve contract for world's largest LNG plant
User Application Article Severn Glocon, the leading UK industrial control valve manufacturer, has been awarded a multi-million USD contract for the world's largest LNG project, being constructed on Sakhalin Island
News from Severn Glocon (17 August 2004)
Portable data logger ensures no 'washday blues'
The self-contained innovative SL130 temperature data logger has been primarily developed for hospitals, but can be used in any commercial or domestic washing machine, steriliser or autoclave
News from Signatrol (17 August 2004)
New appointment strengthens humidification sales
Humidification specialist Chris Bendle, 52, joins Spirax Sarco, taking responsibility for sales of Hygromatik self-generative and heater type humidifiers in the North of England, Scotland and Ireland
News from Spirax Sarco (17 August 2004)
Factorycast puts HMIs on the web
Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) can be accessed using a web browser, from any location with an Internet connection, thanks to the new active-server Factorycast web-based HMI module from Telemecanique
News from Telemecanique (17 August 2004)
Flue gas analysers for heating contractors
Testo announce the launch of the testo 330 series - a new generation of flue gas analysers that offer heating contractors, industrial installers and service engineers a complete measurement solution
News from Testo (17 August 2004)
New bearing wear system gives earliest warning
AMOT is featuring the innovative new XTS-W bearing wear conditioning system at the SMM Exhibition, which provides the earliest warning of bearing wear and trends monitoring Brochure Available
News from AMOT (16 August 2004)
Cladding protects tube sheets for methanol plant
User Application Article Specialised weld overlay cladding by Arc Energy Resources was specified by Wellman Graham to provide corrosion protection on heat exchanger tube sheets destined for a new methanol plant in Trinidad
News from Arc Energy Resources (16 August 2004)
Modular interlocks with rotary switches
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has extended its range of mGard trapped key safety interlocks: the range of modular locks and key exchange units comes complete with rotary switches
News from Fortress Interlocks (16 August 2004)
Refrigerant manufacturing plant in China
Honeywell announced today plans to build a manufacturing plant for non-ozone depleting refrigerant products in Qingpu, Shanghai, China, to support global air-conditioning and refrigeration industry
News from Honeywell Specialty Materials (16 August 2004)
New chromatography software released
The latest chromatography data system from Justice Laboratory Software is a ground breaking revision of the Chrom Perfect chromatography suite of software, and it is available now
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (16 August 2004)
Sensors, vision and measurement catalogue for 2005
Full of the latest sensor and measurement products, and machine vision systems, the Keyence "Sensors, vision and measurement" catalogue includes a 72 page technical guide, and 26 pages of applications
News from Keyence (UK) (16 August 2004)
Particle size and shape analysis system
User Application Article Particle size and shape analysis aids in the manufacture of column-packing materials for column chromatography: the FPIA-2100 from Malvern allows control of particle size in the matrix
News from Malvern Instruments (16 August 2004)
New pharmaceutical operations Vice President
MonoSol Rx LLC today announced that Dr Tushar Misra will join the Company as its Vice President of Pharmaceutical Operations
News from MonoSol (16 August 2004)
New vision system is flexible and easy to use
Matsushita Electric Works has introduced the NAiS P400S vision system, providing users with a compact and powerful device particularly suitable for demanding industrial environments
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (16 August 2004)
Process drying sales role for Mike Marjoram
Process drying specialist Secomak has appointed Mike Marjoram as its new Sales and Marketing Manager, to develop further their applications in the food industry Brochure Available
News from Secomak (16 August 2004)
Spectrometer aids environmental analysts
The Thermo Electron Corporation next generation XDL and XSP ICP spectrometer, Iris Intrepid II, alleviates the burden that legislation places upon environmental analysts, complying with EPA standards
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (16 August 2004)
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