News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 September
to Saturday 11 September 2004
Inductive proximity sensor has longer range
The IS530 inductive proximity sensor has been designed to offer an increased switching distance of up to 40mm, with a nickel plated brass body and a threaded body diameter of M30 and length of 60mm
News from Active Switch and Sensor (10 September 2004)
A hat trick in South Africa!
UK-based specialist engineering company Peter Brotherhood Ltd has secured a lucrative GBP1 million reciprocating gas compressor order for installation in South Africa - the third such order this year
News from Brotherhood (10 September 2004)
CPS expands in-house manufacture capability
Carlisle Process Systems has further strengthened its global position by absorbing other suppliers in the group, bringing stainless steel vessel and process equipment manufacture in-house
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (10 September 2004)
Curvaceous Software in 'One-Click'
Curvaceous Software launches their new 'One-Click Launch' product for PI, allowing users to move from PI process history data in Excel to the Curvaceous Visual Explorer in one click of the mouse
News from Curvaceous Software (10 September 2004)
Practical application of new technologies today
ISA Ireland Section annonces its International Conference on the practical uses of new and emerging technology, their ninth conference with international speakers covering relevant practical topics
News from ISA Ireland Section (10 September 2004)
Photoelectric sensors for pack and assembly
Leading automation and control specialists, IMO Precision Controls, launches the new QB series of photoelectric sensors, offering a complete sensing solution in print, pack and assembly environments
News from IMO Precision Controls (10 September 2004)
Colitag for fast coliform testing
The new Palintest Colitag system is a simple, reliable method for the detection, identification and confirmation of total coliforms and E.coli in 24 hours or less
News from Palintest (10 September 2004)
Braskem chooses Ariane to improve power plants
User Application Article Braskem, the South American leader of the petrochemical industry, recently acquired Ariane to optimise its utility production, where it generates power and steam for the entire petrochemical complex
News from ProSim (10 September 2004)
Shell launches new advanced hydraulic oil range
Shell Lubricants have launched the next generation of Shell Tellus hydraulic oils to meet the demands of engineering companies looking to reduce downtime and maximise productivity from machinery Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (10 September 2004)
ABB launches new flowmeter for dosing applications
Even greater accuracy and stability for chemical/additive dosing applications is now made possible by the new ABB electromagnetic flowmeter FSM4000, with improved ac excitation and signal processing
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 9 September 2004)
A wealth of digits!
Amalgamated Instrument Co has enhanced its range of large digit displays with the release of 4, 5 and 6 digit numeric LED displays housed in wall mount IP65 enclosures
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 9 September 2004)
Hard life for motors, labouring for twenty years
Brook Crompton of Britain and Schorch in Germany will deliver at least 230 EExd motors to Kuwait, for supply to Kerkouk in Northern Iraq for a 15m Euro Petrochemical refinery refurbishment project
News from Brook Crompton ( 9 September 2004)
Industrial computer enclosure for food manufacture
Protecting data processing equipment against dust, liquid ingress and mechanical damage for factory shop-floor applications, Galleon Systems has supplied IP66 systems to Northern Foods
News from Galleon Systems ( 9 September 2004)
High stability MEMS pressure sensor
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new, small, lightweight, digital pressure transducer designed for the most demanding applications in Aerospace, Research and Industry Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 9 September 2004)
Integrated Profibus infrared pyrometer
Following the successful launch of the Series 140 pyrometers in 2003, IMPAC Infrared announce the introduction of the worlds first fully integrated Profibus infrared pyrometer
News from Impac Infrared ( 9 September 2004)
FMEDA analysis on displacer level transmitters
The smart EZ Modulevel of Magnetrol International is the first displacer transmitter with SIL (Safety Integrity Level) data according to IEC 61508, meeting the integrity requirements for SIL2 Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International ( 9 September 2004)
Oriental Motor further improves brushless motors
Oriental Motor, Japan's largest manufacturer of stepper and AC motors, has introduced further improvements into variants within its popular Vexta range of brushless motors
News from Oriental Motor ( 9 September 2004)
Southern Ireland launch at Enquip 2004
Phoenix Contact, with their newly opened subsidiary in Southern Ireland, will be launching three new ranges at the Enquip 2004 exhibition: Clipline Complete, Flashtrab Compact and a compact UPS system
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 September 2004)
Safety systems improve boiler safety + reliability
User Application Article Programmable safety systems improve boiler safety and reliability, saving a Scottish distillery thousands of pounds with improved start up and lower maintenance
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 9 September 2004)
High-accuracy analogue Hall-effect speed sensor IC
The A1425 is a high-accuracy analogue Hall-effect speed sensor IC with an integrated tracking capacitor and a dual zero-crossing output signal, making it ideal for automotive crankshaft speed sensing
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 September 2004)
Fulton boiler stars in a TV programme
Fulton Boiler Works is set to make its television debut in the UK, after a Fulton 60J vertical steam boiler was used as a location for a scene in a wildlife documentary..... about rats
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 8 September 2004)
Bigger is better with large screen LCD displays
Global Display Solutions (GDS), market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial displays, announces the launch of its Large Screen LCD Displays for the digital signage market Brochure Available
News from GDS ( 8 September 2004)
Complete ultrasonic flow reactor on special offer
Hielscher offers you an ultrasonic reactor set that includes all items required for the research and testing of ultrasonic liquid processes, in a robust stainless steel flow cell, for a special price Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA ( 8 September 2004)
Process control for particle size reducer
User Application Article Viaton Industries, a contract processor in particle size reduction, is using the Malvern Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyser to control the production of advanced ceramics such as Barium Titanate
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 September 2004)
Megger cuts the cost of low-resistance testing
For the wide range of low-resistance testing applications, which require test currents of up to 200A, the new Megger DLRO200 digital low-resistance ohmmeter is a convenient and cost-effective choice Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 8 September 2004)
Evaluating the effects of antioxidants in food
The oxidative stability of foodstuffs is of paramount importance in the food industry: the Rancimat provides a simple method to investigate the stability of a new or existing antioxidant/stabiliser Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 September 2004)
Japanese fuel cell pump for DMFC, PEFC, SOFC
Namiki Precision Jewel Co has launched a fuel cell pump for DMFC, PEFC, SOFC, satisfying the standard applications for fuel cells: the air/gas pump is used to pump natural gas, LPG etc to the reformer
News from Namiki Precision Jewel Co ( 8 September 2004)
Thermocouple basics - A Primer by Ian Loudon
Technical Background Article Thermocouples are temperature sensors, which consist of two different wires made of specially selected metals or alloys: some of the basic requirements and features of thermocouples are outlined here Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 8 September 2004)
Plastics Design and Moulding Exhibition 2005
The sales team for the new Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM) event has been expanded with the appointment of Matthew Clifton as sales executive
News from PDM - Plastics Design and Moulding Expo ( 8 September 2004)
Phoenix Contact opens subsidiary in Ireland
Phoenix Contact continues to expand internationally with a new subsidiary located in Dublin, Ireland, enhancing the local support to both existing and new customers
News from Phoenix Contact ( 8 September 2004)
Getting to the hub of the problem
User Application Article For years, SKF has devoted design and development resources to producing complete subassemblies and tailor-made components for OEMs - one example such is the development of wheel hubs for vehicles Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 September 2004)
Open letter on Collaborative Engineering
Technical Background Article Much has been pronounced about open architecture, open networking, open automation, seamless integration and the like: collaboration is the key to future proofing efficient and effective manufacturing
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 September 2004)
How to outline logos as DXF for editing in CAD
Process engineers wanting to convert scanned drawings or logos to DXF will find Softcover's FREE Scan2CAD Hints and Tips a useful aid to good or better conversion results
News from Softcover International ( 8 September 2004)
Turck introduces a new 4-pin picofast junction box
These boxes are the first to offer dual I/O per port with the space saving picofast footprint: consolidate wiring when using 4-pin sensors, such as photoelectric, or connect up to 16, 3-pin sensors
News from Turck ( 8 September 2004)
Non-pulsing leak proof chemical handling pump
Employing chemically resistant engineering plastics, the 'P' Series magnetically-coupled gear pump from Tuthill Pump Group is ideal for applications involving corrosive media
News from Tuthill Pump Group ( 8 September 2004)
Improving steam boiler efficiency
User Application Article Emerson applies Rosemount Oxymitter oxygen monitoring technology to help ScottishPower Generation Limited improve efficiency of steam boilers at Longannet power station in Scotland Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 September 2004)
New FREE landfill design catalogue
EPG Company, a leading manufacturer of landfill equipment, is offering a 285 page landfill design catalogue full of useful equipment like leachate pumps, telemetry hardware, sump drainers and more
News from EPG Companies ( 7 September 2004)
ESTA Energy Solutions in Action autumn schedule
ESTA has confirmed details of its CPD-accredited Energy Solutions in Action conferences, which will focus on improving the operation and management of buildings, building services and process services
News from ESTA ( 7 September 2004)
Fieldbus Foundation launches scholarship fund
The James O Gray Scholarship Fund benefits students seeking automation careers, and the Fieldbus Foundation today announced the launch of its first annual fund raising drive for support
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 7 September 2004)
ISO-Veyor is ideal for ferrous sulphate delivery
ISO-Veyor is the ideal way to transport, store and discharge ferrous sulphate hydrate into the cement production process, a raw material required to meet current legislation
News from InBulk Technologies ( 7 September 2004)
Dual channel Ratio:Matic fluid dispensing control
Integrated Dispensing Systems Ltd (UK Distributors for FMI) are pleased to announce the introduction of the new Ratio:Matic Series of FMI Dual Head Dispensers and Metering Pumps
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 7 September 2004)
FREE notes on inline dialysis from Metrohm
Ion chromatography has established itself as a standard method for the simultaneous determination of several anions or cations: Metrohm now allows automatic sample dialysis directly before injection Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 September 2004)
Advanced connectivity with Excellence Plus XP
The Excellence Plus XP balance line offers advanced connectivity to improve precision, accuracy and results Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 7 September 2004)
New economy workshop fluids range is 'The Works'
Stevens Industrial Services has launched TW - a range of economy workshop fluids for industrial cleaning and maintenance, stemming from its successful range, The Works
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 7 September 2004)
Going with the flow at Solidex Conference
Reports of bulk materials not flowing reliably from storage bins are all too frequent in industry: silo design will be the subject of one of the papers at the Solidex Knowledge Conference in October
News from Turret Group ( 7 September 2004)
Solidex Conference discusses flexible packaging
The use of flexible packaging to transport, distribute and market products such as chemicals, minerals, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, animal feeds has expanded rapidly, and will be discussed at Solidex
News from Turret Group ( 7 September 2004)
New equipment for efficient degassing of liquids
Yokota Manufacturing Co of Japan has launched a new type of patented mechanical degassing equipment for the highly efficient and quick degassing of gases dissolved in liquids
News from Yokota Manufacturing ( 7 September 2004)
Metered mixing system has closed loop flow control
The AW Company is pleased to announce the addition of a plural component metered mixing system with closed loop flow control, known as the Smart 2K system
News from AW-Lake Company ( 6 September 2004)
AW Company achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
The AW Company of Wisconsin, a manufacturer of positive displacement, turbine, vortex and Coriolis flow meters, controllers and sensors, is pleased to announce the achievement of ISO 9001
News from AW-Lake Company ( 6 September 2004)
Bartec strenghthen their product range in Scotland
Recognised for a wide range of high quality, hazardous area products and components, Bartec (UK) have appointed design, supply and safety specialists Dron and Dickson as their preferred distributor
News from Bartec UK ( 6 September 2004)
Pass-through port for serial devices with PLC-COM
Miller Brewing Company increases plant floor efficiencies by using a serial device-to-PLC-to-Ethernet networking solution, the new Pass-through port addition to the Digi One IAPT device server
News from Digi International ( 6 September 2004)
Neutralisation of malodours from contaminated land
User Application Article A mobile air misting system was installed for part of the land reclamation area, to remove the smell from excavated material such as strongly odorous containers of phenolic residues and mercaptans
News from Eco Technology ( 6 September 2004)
Full range of CVO brand machine vision lenses
Since becoming part of the Stemmer Imaging Group, Firstsight Vision can now offer a total of 891 lens products from 9 of the worlds leading lens manufacturers, to suit virtually any vision application Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 6 September 2004)
Emulsifying with highly intensive ultrasound
Hielscher manufactures the world's largest industrial ultrasonic liquid processors for the efficient emulsifying of large volume streams in production plants Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA ( 6 September 2004)
Gas tungsten arc welding electrodes
Technical Background Article Gas-shielded arc welding with non-consumable electrodes has been adopted in fabrication worldwide and is firmly established as one of the most versatile techniques for producing quality fusion welds Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 6 September 2004)
New distributor increases global coverage
Industrial Control Software Ltd has recently announced the appointment of a distributor for Ireland, Whitelite of Carlow, who have more than 28 years experience in supplying 'turnkey' solutions
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 6 September 2004)
FREE seminar on alarm rationalisation in Aberdeen
FREE alarm rationalisation seminar focuses on concerns recently raised by the Health and Safety Executive, and is aimed at companies involved in the alarm rationalisation process
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 6 September 2004)
Hart loop monitor watches partial stroke testing
The HIM Hart Loop Monitor has the ability to confirm that the Fisher Fieldvue DVC6000 Series Digital Valve Controller is performing a partial valve stroke test to validate proper ESD capability
News from Moore Industries International ( 6 September 2004)
New AE Series of RackMount PCs from Nematron
The new AE Series of RackMount PCs, the first range of products to be designed and developed in Nematron China's ISO 9001 manufacturing facility, have been created to be attractively priced
News from Nematron Europe ( 6 September 2004)
High reliability current to pressure converter
Norgren, the fluid and motion control specialist, has introduced a new ultra reliable world class current to pressure converter to its Watson Smith range of solutions
News from Norgren ( 6 September 2004)
Servomex standardise on Parker fittings and valves
The specialist gas analysis company Servomex has selected Parker Instrumentation as its preferred supplier for tube fittings and valves, after evaluation of the major suppliers in this sector Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 6 September 2004)
Rapra seeks partners on a major Exhibit at K 2004
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading independent polymer research and test house, will be using the K 2004 plastics exhibition to market the company's new strengths and capabilities
News from Smithers Rapra ( 6 September 2004)
Reliable valve actuation for Colorado Springs
Rotork IQT intelligent electric valve actuators have been installed at the Colorado Springs Utilities' Ute Pass water treatment plant to secure improved reliability on the filtration equipment
News from Rotork Controls ( 6 September 2004)
Powerstrip helps labels stick at Highland Spring
User Application Article To ensure its distinctive square plastic bottles are properly dried prior to labelling, Highland Spring has installed a Secomak Powerstrip air knife drying system at its Perthshire bottling plant Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 6 September 2004)
Detection of trace oxygen in high-purity nitrogen
Technical Background Article Suggestions for a a better approach to the detection of trace oxygen in high-purity nitrogen production processes, from Charles Segar, Market Manager at Servomex
News from Servomex ( 6 September 2004)
Versatile safety controller saves time and money
The Preventa XPS-MC safety controller from Telemecanique offers a simple, cost-effective way of meeting control system safety requirements up to and including Category 4, in accordance with EN 954-1
News from Telemecanique ( 6 September 2004)
LIMS Standardisation reduces total costs
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced findings from a market survey conducted on its behalf on LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) standardisation and Total Cost of Ownership Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 6 September 2004)
Dataloggers for monitoring of critical conditions
i - Log intelligent dataloggers provide total quality control facilities for temperature and humidity sensitive products and services, meeting monitoring requirements at an affordable price
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 6 September 2004)
Fieldbus coupler with built in Profibus DP Master
Westermo have released a new fieldbus coupler with incorporated Profibus DP master that will enable remote Profibus networks to be connected to a central Profibus network via a range of communications
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 6 September 2004)
Hydrogen leak detector is compact and sensitive
The new H2000 from Sensistor Technologies is a compact, rugged instrument using the hydrogen tracer gas technique for industrial leak detection and tightness control
News from Adixen Sensistor ( 6 September 2004)
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