News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 August
to Saturday 28 August 2004
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors for aluminium, alloys and other difficult-to-measure materials: Calex Electronics is the exclusive UK representative for Williamson Corporation
News from Calex Electronics (27 August 2004)
Ozone specialist uses Crowcon for gas safety
User Application Article The manufacturer of the world's largest ozone generators is using gas detection equipment from Crowcon to safeguard operators of its products Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (27 August 2004)
Drill better wells faster using software modelling
Drill better wells faster using the new non-linear, equation-less modelling method encapsulating Real Time Guidance for Drill Operators: history data processed at last
News from Curvaceous Software (27 August 2004)
Automation for offshore natural gas in China
User Application Article DeltaV digital automation systems and Daniel flow metering will be used to automate the Chunxiao Gas Complex, a US$ 1 billion development project in China Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (27 August 2004)
Flowmeters receive CSA approval in hazardous areas
With highly reliable no-moving parts thermal dispersion flow sensing, advanced microprocessor electronics and rugged packaging, GF Series Gas Flowmeters have are CSA certified in hazardous locations
News from Fluid Components International (27 August 2004)
New data sheets on Lake flow monitoring products
Lake Monitors announces the availability of data sheets that provide application information and detailed specifications on its entire line of flow meters, transmitters, alarms and test analysers
News from Lake Monitors (27 August 2004)
Thermal imager gives high performance at low cost
The latest portable thermal imager from Land Instruments International is the perfect instrument with which to identify and quantify thermally related problems around the plant - at half the cost! Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (27 August 2004)
Megger boosts safety in RCD testing
Even if they are inadvertently connected to a live three-phase supply, RCD testers in the new Megger RCDT300 range remain undamaged, and present no safety hazard to the user Brochure Available
News from Megger (27 August 2004)
Pump manufacturer needed to exploit filter patent
Rotorflush has developed and test marketed a submersible pump with an integral self-cleaning intake screen, they now seek a partner to further commercialise this technology
News from Rotorflush Filters (27 August 2004)
Solving vibration problems at UK power station
User Application Article The high pressure steam leak-off system at Hartlepool power station suffered from noise and vibration problems on start-up, requiring a pressure reducing vessel with four stages of pressure let-down
News from Severn Glocon (27 August 2004)
Helping to keep historic aircraft in top condition
User Application Article Spirax Sarco humidifiers from the Hygromatik CompactLine range are helping to preserve historic aircraft at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in Cambridgeshire
News from Spirax Sarco (27 August 2004)
Exciting new weighing concepts on display at RWM
Leading industrial weighing specialists, Weightron Bilanciai are using the 2004 RWM Show to launch four innovative concepts to complement their range of weighbridges, axle-weighers and platform scales
News from Weightron Bilanciai (27 August 2004)
Westco Bilanciai help Yeo Valley stay green
User Application Article A 30 tonne capacity RoRo-Weigh platform supplied by industrial weighing specialists Westco Bilanciai is helping the Yeo Valley Group keep a close eye on their recycling costs
News from Westco Bilanciai (27 August 2004)
New vapour booster protects against down-time
The new 18B4B high-throughput vacuum pump includes a clean out port and optional oil level and temperature measurement sensors, providing additional protection against process down time
News from Edwards (26 August 2004)
Gas detector keeps going in grimy conditions
An infrared detector for flammable gas is designed for uninterrupted protection in harsh offshore conditions: Nimbus is a compact unit for use within fixed fire and gas safety systems Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (26 August 2004)
New model for DIN Timers
IMO Precision Controls, the leading automation and control specialists, has developed a new member of its DIN Timer family: the TDSF model has an on-delay function with a range of 0.05 -10 minutes
News from IMO Precision Controls (26 August 2004)
New non-contact safety switches on display
New non-contact safety switches from Mechan Controls will be on display at Drives and Controls Exhibition, at the International Centre, Telford, 12 - 14 October
News from Mechan Controls (26 August 2004)
Three phase compact drive is robust and smart
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the FR-S540, a three-phase version of its single-phase micro drive the FR-S520, available in powers from 0.4kW to 3.7kW Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (26 August 2004)
World's first on-line chlorite monitoring system
The first on-line system for the monitoring of chlorite ions in potable water has been announced by ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) Ltd, removing ther need for laboratory testing of water samples
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (26 August 2004)
Rotork valve actuators preferred for water plant
User Application Article Rotork valve actuators are preferred for an innovative water treatment plant at Pendinas to simultaneously treat the water from three reservoir sources and meet EU requirements for manganese removal
News from Rotork Controls (26 August 2004)
Safety interlocks for Buzzard development project
User Application Article Smith Flow Control has been awarded the contract to supply safety interlocks for the Buzzard field development in the North Sea operated by EnCana (UK) Limited Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (26 August 2004)
Flowmax acquires Torbar Flowmeters
Torbar Flowmeters Ltd, manufacturer of the Torbar, Tribar and Mass Tribar averaging pitot primary flow elements and complete flow meter systems, has been acquired by Flowmax Holdings UK Ltd
News from Torbar Flowmeters (26 August 2004)
Switch suits local alarm and shutdown circuits
Able Instruments and Controls has the latest addition to United Electric's One Series electronic switch product line.
News from Able Instruments and Controls (25 August 2004)
Display unit brings control to Zone 1
Designed and certified to conform to PTB 00 ATEX 1003, the Remote Station 18.1in enables the user to use any process control system within Ex areas.
News from Bartec UK (25 August 2004)
Budget thermometer on the panel
The TM103 digital panel-mounting thermometer comes equipped with its own NTC probe on a 1.5m-long lead. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (25 August 2004)
Instrument combo to aid composite R and D
Celsum Technologies has delivered and commissioned a purpose-built instrument system to the Wood Materials and Engineering Laboratory at Washington State University. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (25 August 2004)
New name in linear motion
The acquisition of Neff Antriebstechnik Automation by Danaher Motion took place on 1st May 2004 almost unnoticed by the experts.
News from Danaher Motion (25 August 2004)
Three new appointments at Instarmac
Instarmac Group has made three new appointments to staff based at its head office in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
News from Instarmac Group (25 August 2004)
Potter takes charge of UK sales
Linx Printing Technologies is building on the existing strengths of its UK sales team with the appointment of Duncan Potter as UK Sales Manager.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (25 August 2004)
Cell extends rheometer capabilities
Malvern Instruments has introduced the new HPC 300 high-pressure/high-temperature cell which can be mounted directly on to its Bohlin CVO, C-VOR and Gemini rheometers
News from Malvern Instruments (25 August 2004)
Sasol signs for site-wide asset optimisation
Sasol's Secunda site in South Africa has entered into a site-wide licence for ProcessDoctor, Matrikon's solution for monitoring and optimising the assets that control plants.
News from Matrikon (25 August 2004)
Buffer solutions and ion standard solutions
Buffer solutions and ion standard solutions from Metrohm comply with the requirements of GLP and ISO9000 in exactly the same manner as the company's instruments. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 August 2004)
Temperature sensor is a sensitive sort
The MultiStar HSS7 sensor offers highly sensitive thermal analysis measurements. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (25 August 2004)
Weight indicator boasts value for money
The latest product to be released from Synectic Design is the SY035W weight indicator.
News from Synectic Design (25 August 2004)
Valves delivered for Sullom Voe refurbishment
UFB (Process Control Solutions) recently completed the supply of 150 bellows seal gate valves for installation in the steam system at the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal on Shetland.
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) (25 August 2004)
ATEX torch suits new transport regulations
Sales of the Wolf ATEX torch are set to notably increase as a result of the implementation of the ADR European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (25 August 2004)
Novel technology for liquid degassing
Yokota Manufacturing Co, Japan, has launched a new type of degassing equipment for highly efficient and quick degassing of gas-dissolved liquid.
News from Yokota Manufacturing (25 August 2004)
Inductive sensor takes position
The IS512-02A1 inductive proximity sensor has an analogue falling-characteristic curve on approach and output, enabling accurate position measurement from 0 to 6mm.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (24 August 2004)
Waste water samplers available in Ireland
Leading international environmental company Bord Na Msna is introducing a growing number of Aquamatic wastewater samplers into Ireland.
News from Aquamatic (24 August 2004)
Quality in the mix
Chemineer has become one of the very first mixing equipment manufacturers to achieve ISO BS EN9001:2000 quality assurance accreditation
News from Chemineer (24 August 2004)
Mixer stops solids from settling
For sludge mixing and a wide variety of water industry applications, Chemineer has introduced a new MR mixer
News from Chemineer (24 August 2004)
Contract upgrades offshore oil and gas automation
Emerson Process Management has been awarded a $32 million contract by Petrobras to upgrade metering technology aboard nine floating production units Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (24 August 2004)
Boilers qualify for capital allowance scheme
The recently launched nine-model RBC range of horizontal wet back fire tube boilers is now available with optional ECA approved burners and has been incorporated on the Energy Technology List.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (24 August 2004)
Building automation goes wireless
The use of wireless technology within building automation systems is set to gather pace thanks to the launch of Beckhoff's new radio switches.
News from Hayes Control Systems (24 August 2004)
Ciba selects pumping solution
Ciba Speciality Chemicals in Bradford, West Yorkshire has selected a Hidrostal diesel-driven pump set for transferring waste and fire water.
News from Hidrostal (24 August 2004)
Diesel engine pump set keeps it quiet
With noise emissions now reduced to 55dB at 7m distance, the new redesigned Hidrostal 100mm self-priming, diesel engine pump set, affectionately known as Betsy, won't keep anyone awake.
News from Hidrostal (24 August 2004)
Speedy solenoid valves for micro-dispensing
The VHS series of high-speed, micro-dispense valves are ideal for applications which require small, yet highly reliable and repeatable dispense volumes. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (24 August 2004)
Process management offers business edge
Nova-ERP is a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant business process management solution.
News from Novatek International (24 August 2004)
Custom design solves transfer problem
User Application Article Bio-Chem Valve/Omnifit has helped the manufacturer of a DNA synthesis instrument by providing custom-designed bottle caps for use with standard threadless reagent bottles.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (24 August 2004)
Two chances to see new concept in weighing control
Penko Engineering will demonstrate a new concept in total industrial control for weighing, filling and the automation of mixing plants at two upcoming exhibitions in Utrecht.
News from Penko Engineering (24 August 2004)
A greener way to measure total oil and grease
The Wilks Infracal Model CVH was one of the instruments used in the development of the new ASTM D 7066-04 method for measuring total oil and grease and total petroleum hydrocarbons in water.
News from Quantitech (24 August 2004)
Ultimate resolution for metallurgical slag
Thermo Electron Corp now offers a versatile X-ray spectrometer that will appeal to the iron, steel and metallurgical industries for the analysis of slag.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (24 August 2004)
Robot boasts of speed and accuracy
Sigpack Systems will launch its new pick and place Delta robot in November.
News from Sigpack Systems (24 August 2004)
Waste water works meets stricter consent levels
Black and Veatch Contracting has recently undertaken substantial improvements to Llandrindod Wells Waste Water Treatment Works, on behalf of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water.
News from Black and Veatch (23 August 2004)
Flowmeters have a lot of bottle
The meteoric rise of the PET bottle and the trend for mixed beverages revolutionising the filling and bottling sector has lead to increased demand for state-of-the-art high-precision flowmeters Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (23 August 2004)
Guide to stainless steel welding consumables
A useful pocket sized guide to stainless steel welding consumables has been produced by Esab. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (23 August 2004)
Fulton cleans up at Macgill's
User Application Article When Fulham-based Macgill's needed to increase its steam capacity, Fulton was the natural choice for the new boilers.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (23 August 2004)
Study details role of automation professionals
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society has published the job analysis study for its Certified Automation Professional (CAP) programme.
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (23 August 2004)
Upgrade for flow sheeting and process optimisation
The Pro/II v7.0 system is an enhanced steady-state flow sheeting and optimisation simulation solution from SimSci-Esscor.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (23 August 2004)
Sampling system improves on tradition
User Application Article The latest Jiskoot Co-Jetix sampling system is offering significantly improved measurement accuracy over traditional inline sampling systems at the Gawahati Refinery in Assam, India.
News from Jiskoot (23 August 2004)
Training courses cover all laboratory needs
Metrohm is offering a wide range of training courses run by experience electrochemist Pam Wight. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 August 2004)
Save money on pH meter bundles
Mettler Toledo is offering special package prices on pH meters. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (23 August 2004)
Free trial for PID controller
The beta release of pCon with OPC is now available for download from the PC-PID website.
News from PC-PID (23 August 2004)
Filtering costs out and efficiency in
User Application Article Parker Hannifin's involvement in an industrial refrigeration application has paid dividends for one leading North American supplier of bagged ice products. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (23 August 2004)
Temperature control enables greener chemistry
Selerity Technologies has further demonstrated that its Polaratherm total temperature controller is completely geared towards cleaner and environmentally friendly method development in the modern lab.
News from Selerity Technologies (23 August 2004)
Columns exploit high-temperature chromatography
Thermo Electron Corp has a new range of HPLC applications at ultra-high temperatures using Hypercarbu (porous graphitic carbon) columns.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (23 August 2004)
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