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Sunday 24 October
to Saturday 30 October 2004

Precise and consistent chemical metering

 User Application Article  Blacoh Fluid Control was approached by the GM of a 300 megawatt power plant that used a chemical feed system to delivery hydrazine to a boiler: precise and consistent quantity delivery was needed

News from Blacoh Fluid Control (29 October 2004)

Anglian Water Services GBP750M AMP4 programme

Black and Veatch is at the heart of the Anglian Water Services GBP750M AMP4 programme, delivering up to GBP750M worth of projects alongside alliance contractors

News from Black and Veatch (29 October 2004)

Spindle Professional gets green light from HMCE

Spindle Professional from Draycir, the best-in-class Sage compatible document management software, has received validation from HM Customs and Excise as an accredited form of electronic VAT invoicing

News from Draycir (29 October 2004)

A new hydraulic pump for construction work

Stick with what works or start with a clean sheet of paper? Both approaches to product design have their merits, and the new ZU4 hydraulic pump has succeeded in combining the proven and the innovative

News from Enerpac (29 October 2004)

Accident proof programmable LED lighting control

If only all LED based illumination used the same voltage - wouldn't that be great? No more worries about using the wrong power supply and ruining your expensive LED light....  Brochure Available 

News from Firstsight Vision (29 October 2004)

The European High Throughput Screening market

Time and cost savings promote appeal of High Throughput Screening in drug discovery: a new market report from Frost and Sullivan provides a strategic analysis of the High Throughput Screening markets

News from Frost and Sullivan (29 October 2004)

Integral diaphragm pressure sensor in sanitary use

The new 1700/1701 range of pressure sensors from Gems Sensors features an integral diaphragm made of AISI 316 stainless steel, providing a device with sanitary fittings for sterile environments

News from Gems Sensors (29 October 2004)

Secure web management for industrial Ethernet

GarrettCom Europe offers industrial Ethernet networking equipment with built-in safeguards to prevent unauthorised access, using authentication and encryption into MNS-6K Ethernet Management Software

News from GarrettCom Europe (29 October 2004)

Solving wastewater regulatory reporting problems

Honeywell has a paperless recording and data acquisition solution to meet the need for accurate regulatory reporting in wastewater treatment, using MiniTrend and MultiTrendPlus Paperless Recorders

News from Honeywell Field Solutions (29 October 2004)

Control units with Touchscreen display + simulator

MMS Electronics Ltd (MMS-e) has made available a free simulator and compiler that allows easy control and simulation of their range of EA touch screen display modules

News from MMS Electronics (29 October 2004)

Drives offer optimum power, performance and price

Parker Hannifin has launched a range of cost effective three-axis stepper drives specifically designed to meet the needs of system builders and OEMs, the new XLT series  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (29 October 2004)

New high performance optical distance sensors

The F90 series high performance optical distance measuring laser sensors, which with optimum resolution and attractive costs, open up many more applications in automation and production processes

News from Sensopart UK (29 October 2004)

Acquiring ISO 14001 registration

The media, public opinion, customers, business partners all put pressure on companies to strive for more environmental protection: a solution is certification in accordance with ISO 14001

News from TUV Rheinland UK (29 October 2004)

Xpress Crane Scale for overhead material handling

Central Carolina Scale announces its Xpress Crane Scale line for material handing applications in recycling, transportation, aerospace and chemical environments

News from Central Carolina Scale (28 October 2004)

New advanced DO controller from Eutech Instruments

Cole-Parmer Instrument Company introduces the 'DO 2000', an advanced 1/2-DIN controller for dissolved oxygen measurements from Eutech Instruments, giving customisable features and easy setup!

News from Cole-Parmer (28 October 2004)

Special oven for corrosive materials

 User Application Article  An unusual application presented a challenge to Elite: it was for a leading international photographic manufacturer, who required a special 450 degrees C oven for the production of barium bromide

News from Elite Thermal Systems (28 October 2004)

Valve actuator uses plastic bearings for life

 User Application Article  QTRCO, a Texas-based manufacturer of a line of 1/4-turn rack-and-gear valve actuators designed to increase life cycle, has changed to plastic bearings: these provide more cycle life and less wear  Brochure Available 

News from Igus (UK) (28 October 2004)

World Class Status for wall tile adhesive factory

New production capacity enabling the fast growing adhesives and grouts manufacturer Instarmac to meet many orders directly from manufacturing output, rather than from stock

News from Instarmac Group (28 October 2004)

Monitoring conductivity and high-purity water

Jumo have recently launched the ecoTRANS Lf 01/02 conductivity transmitter for general water engineering applications, to measure the conductivity of liquids with electrolytic conductivity cells

News from Jumo Instrument Company (28 October 2004)

LC and Erwin Sick join forces at Exhibition

This year there will be a joint Erwin Sick and LC Automation stand at the Northwest Manufacturing Exhibition, in the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, 10-11 November  Brochure Available 

News from LC Automation (28 October 2004)

Check valve in Luer adaptor for medical duties

A miniature 2.5mm diameter check valve which can be installed into a Luer adaptor, ideally suited for critical flow control in medical applications, is the latest addition to the range  Brochure Available 

News from Lee Products (28 October 2004)

Megger takes the toil out of earth testing

With the introduction of the new Megger DET10C and DET20C earth resistance testers, measuring earth resistance is no longer a time-consuming and complicated task  Brochure Available 

News from Megger (28 October 2004)

Analysis of trace metals in marine waters

 Technical Background Article  Trace metals occur naturally but are potential contaminants because human activities influence their levels in the environment: Metrohm methods for measuring Zinc, Cadmium, Lead and Copper  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (28 October 2004)

Simple drives which use magnetic circuits

Shaft Motors are a very simple construction that has drives which use magnetic circuits consisting only of permanent magnets and coils, and subsequently produces a wide range of characteristics

News from Micromech (28 October 2004)

Pantastic moisture analyser offer

Increase productivity, improves results and save money thanks to the Mettler Toledo moisture analyser offer, with 10 packs of aluminium sample pans FREE!  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (28 October 2004)

Nye Lubricants adds more food grade lubricants

The faster food process machinery runs, the more likely it is to benefit from synthetic oils and greases: Nye Lubricants has added more food grade lubricants to their portfolio

News from Newgate Simms (28 October 2004)

Module buffers brief power interruptions

Phoenix Contact extends its range of power supply products to include the maintenance-free capacitor based Quint Buffer module, able to supply 20A at 24VDC for 200ms, to ride through interruptions

News from Phoenix Contact (28 October 2004)

ThermoView Ti30 Thermal Imager is enhanced

Raytek Corporation, a leading provider of non-contact infrared temperature inspection tools, announces key enhancements to its ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager and the InsideIR companion PC software

News from Raytek UK/Ireland (28 October 2004)

Set of technical guides for Processingtalk readers

 Technical Background Article  REO UK is offering the readers of Processingtalk the complete set of 17 new and impartial mini guides, FREE: these are intended to unravel the complexities of testing for EMC phenomena  Brochure Available 

News from REO (UK) (28 October 2004)

Keeping hot water busbar enclosures cool

 User Application Article  Rycroft is a leading manufacturer of systems to produce hot water for large and diverse applications such as schools and hospitals: they needed a special cooled busbar enclosure, so turned to Rittal  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (28 October 2004)

Mini gas analyser also records packaging ID

A packaging line/product type recording capability has been added to Oxybaby V, the hand held gas measuring system for food packaging analysis on packaging lines, in warehouses or laboratories

News from Witt Gas Techniques (28 October 2004)

Live data acquisition and control demo on the web

You can now view the webDAQ/100 web-based data acquisition and control unit in action, live over the Internet: just type in the web address - http://216.204.16.27/

News from Audon Electronics (27 October 2004)

ABB motor travels well to all parts of the world

The world's first truly Global Motor can be specified and used anywhere: regardless of local voltage standards, efficiency demands or safety requirements

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 October 2004)

Seeking partners in Ireland, Scotland and Europe

Widely reported in the media, Curvaceous Software has enquiries from potential customers from around the World, so licensees and trade partners are now sought from process control consultants

News from Curvaceous Software (27 October 2004)

Robust machine vision solution is quick and easy

A vision equipped PC for those who really don't want a PC: the NetSight 2 is a robust machine vision solution designed for quick and easy implementation in a factory floor environment  Brochure Available 

News from Firstsight Vision (27 October 2004)

Dairy waste is monitored in real time

The latest sensor in the Optec family is an on-line COD analyser, installed directly in the effluent pipe, designed especially for dairy effluent monitoring

News from Fullbrook Systems (27 October 2004)

340 HP Kreis-Dissolver for large batches of paint

In September Niemann shipped the fourth Kreis-Dissolver, type KDV 2000-340 FU, with 250 kW/340 HP driving power, to a leading paints and lacquer company

News from Fullbrook Systems (27 October 2004)

Irish Water, Waste and Environment Exhibition

Ireland's largest forum for the water, waste and environment industry, covering equipment, consultancy and services in the water, waste management and environmental sectors: 10-11 November 2004

News from Irish Water, Waste and Environment (27 October 2004)

Applications laboratory demonstrates laser marking

Sherwood Technology's new applications laboratory demonstrates the future of laser marking.

News from DataLase (27 October 2004)

Cost-effective RFI screening solutions

RFI is a key consideration for electronics engineers, who need to satisfy individual screening needs quickly: Tecan offers a 'total screening' service, comprehensively satisfying these needs

News from Tecan (27 October 2004)

New Thermo FT-Raman system qualification package

Thermo Electron Corporation introduces its FT-Raman System Qualification Package, which provides standardised manufacturer-accepted test protocols to establish proper system performance

News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (27 October 2004)

JW Winco offers Press Fit Side Thrust Pins

JW Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, now offers Press Fit Side Thrust Assemblies, tapped without pin. The user can design the thrust pin.

News from Winco (27 October 2004)

A Pentium III, front-access fanless industrial PC

Advantech announced the release of the UNO-3062, a Pentium III grade, front-access fanless PC, which comes with two PCI extensions, ideal for industrial automation and control  Brochure Available 

News from Advantech (UK) (26 October 2004)

UK stainless steel market report

 Technical Background Article  The report 'A Profile of the UK Stainless Steel Market' confirms that since the early 1980s, globally, stainless steel has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 5 - 6%, faster than other metals

News from British Stainless Steel Association (26 October 2004)

Ceetak launches heat-seeking seals

The state-of-the-art P4300 seal has the ability to withstand soaring temperatures and deliver excellent rebound characteristics under extreme pressure: this is unmatched by any other commercial seal

News from Ceetak (26 October 2004)

Tool ensures correct, safe tube fitting assembly

Circor Instrumentation is helping to ensure maximum system safety with the Hoke 'Gyrogage' tool, introduced as an invaluable accessory in the Gyrolok instrumentation tubing range

News from Circor Instrumentation (26 October 2004)

New safety switch with a coded-key locking device

Comitronic, a specialised distributor of safety equipment, is launching a new stand-alone safety switch with a coded-key locking device to monitor dangerous zones, and seeks distributors

News from Comitronic (26 October 2004)

Workplace safety and alcohol definitely do not mix

The festive season brings the need to ensure that anyone operating machinery and process plant is not doing so under the influence of alcohol: Alcotest 7410 offers simple breath alcohol testing

News from Draeger (26 October 2004)

Sweet solution to a sticky situation at Trebor

 User Application Article  A high speed reciprocating cutter based upon a Hoerbiger-Origa servo actuator has completed 2.5 years of trouble-free operation on the Trebor Bassett nougat production line  Brochure Available 

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (26 October 2004)

Automation information that sets you free

A new type of catalogue has been developed by Mitsubishi, which provides just about all the information engineers need when developing or configuring automation projects right up to production systems  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (26 October 2004)

Data acquisition driver for Linux Systems

National Instruments has announced NI-DAQmx Base, an open Linux driver and programming interface for NI E series multifunction data acquisition devices and NI DIO-96 digital I/O devices  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments (26 October 2004)

The next generation of s/steel diaphragm valve

A new Techcon diaphragm valve dispenses low to medium viscosity fluids, delivers smooth consistent deposits at high speed, reduces turbulence to stop air bubbles and offers low maintenance costs  Brochure Available 

News from OK International (26 October 2004)

New operations director at Poeton Industries

Adrian Ryder, an Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers with a BSc (Hon) Mech Eng and an EITB Fellowship in Manufacturing Management from Cranfield, has joined Poeton Industries

News from Poeton Industries (26 October 2004)

Off-the-shelf enclosure air-air heat exchangers

The Rittal air-air heat exchangers are now available off the shelf: the stocked range spans between 17.5 and 80W/K and follows a similar platform design including appropriation to UL  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (26 October 2004)

Big interest in Univar Dureal solution for NOX

The Univar Dureal presentation on controlling exhaust gas NOx emissions attracted a large audience at IAA Commercial Vehicles, the international trade fair for trucks and delivery vans

News from Univar Europe (26 October 2004)

New humidity transmitter from Vaisala

The Vaisala Humicap Humidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT330, developed for demanding industrial applications where stable measurement is important, has a large numerical and graphical display  Brochure Available 

News from Vaisala (26 October 2004)

Easy-to-install temperature + humidity monitoring

This Networked Data Logger system uses a facility's existing computer network to deliver high-accuracy real-time alarm and historical information to any PC desktop - with minimal set-up labour

News from Veriteq Instruments (26 October 2004)

Optilab rEX for refractive index measurement

Wyatt Technology, the industry leader in instruments for absolute macromolecular characterisation, announces the availability of its revolutionary refractive index (RI) detector - the Optilab rEX  Brochure Available 

News from Wyatt Technology (26 October 2004)

Leaflet inspection system launched in Europe

AVD launches the Mnemonics AVIA (Automated Visual Information Analysis) leaflet inspection system into Europe, a system widely accepted in the pharmaceutical industry for product label verification

News from AVD Alpha Vision Design (25 October 2004)

New technology treats process wastewater

Nature Environmental Solutions has recently delivered a 100,000 litre continuous biological effluent treatment unit to Denmark, engineered in stainless steel by specialist fabricators Axium Process

News from Axium Process (25 October 2004)

Highly accurate spear-tip electrode for pH meter

The new Oakton pH Spear, now available from Cole-Parmer, combines the versatile 'Test' design with a highly accurate, spear-tip pH electrode: the meter has a waterproof Test housing

News from Cole-Parmer (25 October 2004)

New analytical products distributor in Ireland

Emerson strengthens the sales and service support for Rosemount Analytical products in Ireland, with the appointment of Carl Stuart as an additional distribution channel to the Cork sales office  Brochure Available 

News from Emerson Process Management (25 October 2004)

Endress+Hauser is introducing electronic switches!

In direct response to requests for solid state switches, Endress+Hauser introduces the Ceraphant T electronic pressure switch and Thermophant T electronic temperature switch for process applications  Brochure Available 

News from Endress + Hauser (25 October 2004)

Big Brother Squirrel brings down cost!!

The SQ2040 Squirrel data logger boasts the same technically advanced features as its little brother the SQ2020, with the bonus of additional input channels and 100Hz sampling for increased capability

News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (25 October 2004)

New safety solution for drives - the DriveGuard

The DriveGuard safety solution for variable speed drives meets EN954-1 Category 3 standards: 'Safe Off' disables the motor, replacing the complex wiring of traditional two contactor safety systems

News from Rockwell Automation (25 October 2004)

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