News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 November
to Saturday 20 November 2004
Kvaerner Pulping to modernise Brazilian pulp mill
User Application Article Kvaerner do Brasil has signed a contract with Aracruz Celulose SA to modernise the bleach and re-causticising plants at the Guaiba mill in Brazil, in an order worth USD 12 million
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (19 November 2004)
Esso refinery uses FF level and volume transmitter
User Application Article An Esso refinery in Norway has automated the level measurement on seven spherical propane and butane storage tanks using PlantWeb to deliver installation savings and integration within the network
News from Emerson Process Management (19 November 2004)
Hong Kong sourcing and trading office opened
E-Trade2China, Shanghai's premier sourcing company, has now opened its much-anticipated Sales Office in Hong Kong, to better serve our local customers there
News from ET2C International (19 November 2004)
Magnom saves costs for broaching
User Application Article The North American Magnom distributor, Universal Separators, helped a powertrain manufacturer in Rockford, Illinois, to install a 5" HT Magnom in the coolant line in a broaching operation
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (19 November 2004)
Data logger monitors paint brush manufacture
User Application Article A Grant OQ606 through process logger is able to monitor continuously the curing time of the adhesives in paint brush production, to ensure successful bonding of all the bristles within the ferrule
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (19 November 2004)
Richter pumps help produce a medical breakthrough
User Application Article Dozens of Richter Teflon-lined magnetic pumps are hard at work as part of a French pharmaceutical company's effort to increase production of two new life-saving molecules
News from Richter Chemie-Technik (19 November 2004)
Venezuelan blender at 100,000 barrels an hour
User Application Article A Jiskoot crude oil blending system recently commissioned at the Jose Terminal in Venezuela will substantially increase the Ameriven export of Leona crude by up to 100,000 barrels an hour
News from Jiskoot (19 November 2004)
Dual-phase automotive steel straight from the mill
User Application Article A special version of the Land M3 Fibroptic infrared temperature measurement system is helping steelmakers ensure the quality of dual-phase steel produced straight from the hot strip mill Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (19 November 2004)
Reducing energy losses and CO2 emissions
Monition Ltd offers a unique and practical service to reduce Climate Change Levy through a targeted, measurable, predictive maintenance approach, surveying and identifying energy wasted on your plant
News from Monition (19 November 2004)
Interface modules for long glass fibre lines
Two-port interface modules from Phoenix Contact can be used with the Modular Managed Switch to enable communications on long distance single-mode glass fibre lines up to 36 km
News from Phoenix Contact (19 November 2004)
Robots very picky when it comes to Swiss chocolate
User Application Article Swiss chocolate manufacturer, Chocolat Frey, is benefiting from an investment in a high-speed robotic line that copes with 40 different packaging formats every day
News from Sigpack Systems (19 November 2004)
New accelerometer from Sherborne Schaevitz
A new range of rugged, high accuracy linear accelerometers is now available from Sherborne Schaevitz, featuring state-of-the-art air damped inertial sensor technology
News from Sherborne Schaevitz (19 November 2004)
Storage infrastructure creates production benefits
User Application Article Pump manufacturer Alfa Laval is reaping the benefits of a new storage infrastructure in their Eastbourne factory, where employees are empowered by enabling each work area to be more self-sufficient
News from System Store Solutions (19 November 2004)
Anti-spatter control increases weld productivity
Technical Background Article Stevens Industrial Services, the UK's leading specialist in weld spatter control products, has produced a White Paper to promote safer welding with increased productivity
News from Stevens Industrial Services (19 November 2004)
Spectrometer enhanced to support nickel matrix
Thermo Electron Corporation has added nickel applications to its state-of-the-art, second generation Charge Coupled Device based spectrometer, pimarily targeted at foundries and QA departments
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (19 November 2004)
Verano experts present best cybersecurity practice
Verano experts will present their recommendations for the best cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical applications at several future utility conferences: DistribuTech, IEE Water and PowerGen
News from Industrial Defender (19 November 2004)
FieldBusPlug device provides solution for fieldbus
ABB now offers equipment such as its new FBP motor controllers and starters, with a neutral fieldbus-independent interface: the installer attaches the FBP cable configured for his specific fieldbus
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Low Voltage Products) (18 November 2004)
New wallchart simplifies IEC61508
August 2004 was the deadline for IEC 61508, the standard focusing on safety-related systems that incorporate electrical, electronic or programmable instruments: this step by step wallchart will help
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 November 2004)
Mini hybrid stepper motors launched by Astrosyn
Motion control specialists Astrosyn International Technology have introduced two new ranges of miniature hybrid stepper motors, suited well for robotics, laboratory sampling or medical instrumentation
News from Astrosyn International Technology (18 November 2004)
Food pump has a soft approach to solids handling
Pumping media containing large solids is a common problem within the food processing industries, but one that can be readily overcome following introduction of a new range of Wilden pumps from AxFlow
News from AxFlow (18 November 2004)
Feeders for blood bag and syringe components
User Application Article Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified vibratory part feeder manufacturer from India, has developed expertise in manufacturing bowl feeders for medical and pharmaceutical applications
News from Elscint Automation (18 November 2004)
Ethernet gateway for pneumatic valves
A new Ethernet gateway for pneumatic valve terminals that will make a debut at Mtec 2005 enables SCADA systems and master PLCs to access diagnostic data at sensor/actuator level Brochure Available
News from Festo (18 November 2004)
Upgrading to NEW Contrec 500 Series flow computers
Flowhire Ltd, the UK's specialist flowmeter and flowmetering systems hire company, are currently upgrading their gas and steam metering systems to incorporate the new Contrec 500 series flow computer
News from Flowhire (18 November 2004)
Hubei Pharmaceutical renamed Amersin Life Sciences
Hubei Pharmaceutical Group Ltd announced today that the company name will be changed to Amersin Life Sciences Corporation, to reflect the business and diversification plans of the company
News from Amersin Life Sciences (18 November 2004)
IMO crowns Lincs Electrical 'king of sales'
IMO precision controls, the leading supplier of industrial automation and electronic control components has published the results of its UK distributor competition: Lincs Electrical was the winner
News from IMO Precision Controls (18 November 2004)
Customised glass columns for peptide synthesiser
User Application Article When the manufacturer of a peptide synthesiser needed a glass column, printed with its own scale markings and company logo, that would operate at 600psi, it turned to Bio-Chem Valve/Omnifit for help
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (18 November 2004)
High-integrity ball valve has high-flow option
Parker Instrumentation is adding a 25mm version to its high-performance Hi Pro instrumentation ball valve family: the new valve is ideal for long-lifecycle applications in offshore environments Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (18 November 2004)
Rittal heater range now includes 12, 24, 48V DC
Rittal have extended their range of enclosure heaters to cover a continuous thermal output of between 10 and 300W, with voltages of between 110 - 240V AC and 12, 24, and 48V DC Brochure Available
News from Rittal (18 November 2004)
Transaction manager software makes 'use' of data
Modern industrial automation systems produce masses of data - the challenge is to turn it into usable, real-time information that can improve manufacturing performance: this is the role of RSSql
News from Rockwell Automation (18 November 2004)
Silverson high shear mixing machines
For over 50 years Silverson have specialised in the manufacture of quality high shear mixers for processing and manufacturing industries worldwide, in food, pharmaceuticals, luboils and petrochemicals
News from Silverson Machines (18 November 2004)
Vessel weighing kits for rapid installations
The Process Weighing Division of Weightron Bilanciai introduces its versatile GPA range of pre-calibrated vessel weighing kits, available with individual load cell capacities from 50 kg to 200 tonnes
News from Weightron Bilanciai (18 November 2004)
Saab Rosemount saves time/money for Bapco Refinery
User Application Article The need for gauge replacement became urgent when the Bahrain Petroleum Company current tank gauge supplier announced they would stop supporting their older systems: Saab Rosemount proved themselves
News from Emerson Process Management (18 November 2004)
Robust 6U CompactPCI with 15inch touch LCD monitor
Advantech, the world's leading industrial computer manufacturer and automation innovator, has released the CP-150; a robust portable enclosure with 15" touch LCD monitor, packed with powerful features Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (17 November 2004)
Operators select Aker Kvaerner process technology
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded two new contracts by Hydro and ConocoPhillips, for cleaning and recycling of the glycol used to enhance the flow of gas in subsea pipelines in order to avoid freezing
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (17 November 2004)
Baldor extends high-power AC motor range to 1100kW
Baldor has extended their high-power AC motor range to 1100kW, increasing the off-the-shelf choice for heavy-duty applications in continuous processing, quarries, pumping etc Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 November 2004)
A 'new' Revolution in pulsation dampening
The Blacoh "Revolution" Pulsation Dampener was the first of its kind to feature threaded housings instead of metal fasteners: now a CPVC model completes the line for use in corrosive environments
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (17 November 2004)
New generation of liquid flow meters/controllers
Technical Background Article Life science and biotech requirements for accurate measurement and control of tiny liquid flows - nanolitres through to millilitres/minute - have been satisfied by the latest developments
News from Bronkhorst (17 November 2004)
Compact David Brown gearbox in historic lighthouse
User Application Article The historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse in Florida has taken a turn for the better thanks to the combined efforts of Miller Bearings and the ultra compact design of David Brown gear technology
News from David Brown Engineering (17 November 2004)
Modular AC/DC PSU uses innovative architecture
Excelsys Technologies has launched the Xgen series, a new generation of modular AC/DC power supplies believed to be the highest-efficiency and highest power density configurable products in the world
News from Excelsys Technologies (17 November 2004)
OEE automatic KPI suits for most factories
A new, turnkey, production line, performance-measurement package is now available, requiring little factory resource, before generating major operational benefits
News from Harford Control (17 November 2004)
Glass reaction and distillation systems
HS Martin offers a wide range of pre-engineered glass reaction and distillation systems, or custom designed systems specifically tailored to the customers special requirements
News from Martin (17 November 2004)
New PK6 pressure and gas pressure sensors from ifm
At last, a cost-effective electronic alternative to troublesome mechanical pressure switches from leading supplier ifm electronic, ideal for pneumatic systems, HVAC and refrigeration and OEMs Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (17 November 2004)
Digital infrared pyrometer with colour camera
IMPAC Infrared has expanded its Series 140 Pyrometers with the addition of an integral colour camera, enabling optical alignment of the pyrometer to the target via a video screen or monitor
News from Impac Infrared (17 November 2004)
The 'turbo-diesel' power converter
Jumo IPC power converters have proven important advantages for the customer: cost reductions by elimination of the reactive power, and "soft" operation extending the life of the heater elements
News from Jumo Instrument Company (17 November 2004)
Ion selective measurement with ease
The Metrohm new 781 pH/Ion Meter offers the best in pH measurement, as well as ion concentration determinations using ion-selective electrodes Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 November 2004)
Connect Mitutoyo gauge directly into PC or PDA!
MicroRidge introduces a low cost interface that connects a Mitutoyo or Mitutoyo compatible gauge to an RS232 serial port easily and inexpensively, saving you time and money
News from MicroRidge Systems (17 November 2004)
Smart conductivity solutions
The SevenEasy S30 liquid conductivity meter is specifically designed for the demands of quality control and data management Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 November 2004)
Viewing window attachment enables on-line gauging
Responding to customer demand for on-line measurement in more complex locations, the innovative ClearVision viewing window attachment enables more accurate measurement of moisture and process control
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (17 November 2004)
Transferring I/O information around the plant?
Conet is the solution, a uniquely positioned communications infrastructure designed to blend the many communications standards into a network of networks, integrating networks into a unified system Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (17 November 2004)
Wonderware smaller display Touchsceen computers
Wonderware has introduced a new family of touchscreen Operator Interface Computers, available with a 10 or 12 inch display, to replace proprietary operator interface panels
News from SolutionsPT (17 November 2004)
Process Register launch of ChemicalRegister.com
Process Register announces the launch of ChemicalRegister.com, a comprehensive online reference database of suppliers of products and services for the chemical industries
News from ProcessRegister (17 November 2004)
Guide to linear transducers and conditioning on CD
An interactive CD-ROM, designed to enable engineers to quickly browse or search for linear measuring devices to suit their application, is now available from Solartron Metrology
News from Solartron Metrology (17 November 2004)
Precision power analyser has wide frequency range
The new WT3000 precision power analyser combines an exceptionally high accuracy (+/-0.02% of reading +0.04% of range) with a wide frequency range (DC, 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz), even for power measurements
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (17 November 2004)
Strategic alliance with ICS Triplex
Yokogawa has formed an alliance with ICS Triplex, the leading supplier 'Triple Modular Redundant' technology, to provide compressor control technology for the Stardom network-based control system
News from Yokogawa UK (17 November 2004)
Control system for major Taiwanese Ethylene plant
User Application Article Taiwanese petrochemical company appoints Yokogawa as plant instrumentation system vendor for major Ethylene plant construction project, based on previous experience of instrumentation supplied
News from Yokogawa UK (17 November 2004)
FREE TrunkGuard with FPS200 fieldbus power supply
Hawke Fieldbus are offering a FREE TrunkGuard unit for ProfibusPA/Foundation Fieldbus applications to all qualified respondents during November and December 2004
News from Moore Industries International (17 November 2004)
Xscape to the snow, with ABB low voltage products
User Application Article Versatility, ease of installation and maintenance and a competitive price were the factors that selected ABB distribution equipment for an electrical services application at the Xscape leisure complex
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Low Voltage Products) (16 November 2004)
'S' Beam load cells now available next day
Applied Measurements Ltd is now able to supply their core range 'S' Beam, the DBBSE, from stock: this covers ranges from 0-20kg right up to 0-20T Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (16 November 2004)
Affordable data acquisition for Apple Mac users
Apple Mac users can now benefit from an affordable data acquisition solution in the form of the new DAQPlot software and the popular USB-based LabJack U12
News from Audon Electronics (16 November 2004)
Bursting panel range now features burst detection
The Elfab bursting panel range now features ATEX-approved detection systems, based on the Elfab magnetically-actuated detection system that provides an open signal once the panel has operated
News from Elfab (16 November 2004)
Integrated protein purification systems in biotech
Emerson and GE Healthcare collaborate to provide integrated protein purification systems for the biotech industry, combining DeltaV digital process automation and Unicorn control system software
News from Emerson Process Management (16 November 2004)
Compact valve terminals allow better control!
User Application Article Compact valve terminals have facilitated an innovative electro-pneumatic control system, that reduces machine cycle time and improves productivity by 20% at the Cummins Darlington engine plant Brochure Available
News from Festo (16 November 2004)
Coriolis mass flow controller for low flow ranges
The recently released version of Quantim from Flotech Solutions extends mass flow ranges for liquids and gases to as low as 1 g/hr (gram per hour) and as high as 28,000 g/hr
News from Flotech Solutions (16 November 2004)
Hoffer President issues call for ISA papers
Bob Carrell, President of Hoffer Flow Controls, has recently joined the ISA conference committee for the Field Devices (Sensing and Measurement) category: and has issued a call for papers for 2005
News from Hoffer Flow Controls (16 November 2004)
Bechtel selects full suite of software products
User Application Article Bechtel selects SimSci-Esscor integrated process engineering platform, simulation and optimisation solutions for projects worldwide, to address front-end process engineering design needs
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (16 November 2004)
Adhesive load resistant lubricant in an aerosol
Grafloscon CA 901 Ultra Spray is a solvent-containing mineral hydrocarbon base adhesive lubricant with a high content of solid particles (fine graphite) applied by spray can Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (16 November 2004)
The oil industry chooses high-tech from Krohne
The oil industry chooses high-technology products from Krohne, so that not a single drop is lost anywhere in the world: a review of the company by Gero Steiner, Journal fur den Mittelstand
News from Krohne (16 November 2004)
Spring-loaded LVDTs offer consistent measurement
Macro Sensors, a manufacturer of LVDTs, RVDTs and related instrumentation, offers a line of rugged, spring-loaded AC/DC-operated LVDTs for dimensional or position measurement
News from Macro Sensors (16 November 2004)
Demand for flat screens is far from flat
User Application Article Unaxis, manufacturer of flat screen displays, turned to Mitsubishi Electric when it began to work on their production plant, which had to be able to treble production volumes and keep reducing costs Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (16 November 2004)
Droplet sizing systems measure heat transfer
User Application Article Oxford Lasers VisiSizer enables Penn State University researchers to measure water droplet population size and velocity distributions simultaneously, to study loss of coolant incidents
News from Oxford Lasers (16 November 2004)
MultiSwitch doubles power supply reliability
The MultiSwitch from Riello Galatrek is an intelligent automatic transfer switch that can be powered from two independent sources to achieve standby power protection should one source fail suddenly
News from Riello UPS (16 November 2004)
Angle seat valve with new type of drive
The extremely compact design of this valve and actuator is a feature of Schubert and Salzer's 7210 angle seat valve, available in a range of nominal diameters from DN15 to DN50
News from Schubert and Salzer Control Systems (16 November 2004)
Choose a perfect company card for Xmas from UNICEF
Companies can save themselves time and effort and also help the world's most vulnerable children by ordering their Christmas cards from UNICEF this Christmas
News from UNICEF (16 November 2004)
Janssen Pharmaceutical investment in 800xA
User Application Article ABB has secured a major Life Sciences contract with Janssen Pharmaceutical, Little Island, Cork, Ireland for its Industrial IT Extended Automation System 800xA
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (15 November 2004)
Get ABB motors faster from Hagemeyer Industrial
Companies looking to buy ABB motors can now get same day delivery thanks to a deal between ABB Motors and distribution giant Hagemeyer
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (15 November 2004)
First non-contact check-weighing system on powders
The first non-contact check-weighing system to be used within a pharmaceutical powder filling line has been developed by BOC Edwards Pharmaceutical Systems for a major US pharmaceutical company
News from Edwards (15 November 2004)
Anti-lock-in device adapted for sliding doors
Castell has developed a new version of its Entry Safe key interlock: designed to control access to hazardous areas, the latest model can be fitted to sliding, as well as hinged, doors
News from Castell Safety International (15 November 2004)
New high accuracy Tilt Sensor with high resolution
Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new, highly accurate range of Tilt Sensors, with a measurement resolution of 0.01 micro Radians and full scale of up to +/- 80 degrees Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (15 November 2004)
Merrion Biopharma RandD opened in Dublin, Ireland
Merrion Pharmaceuticals, a specialty pharmaceutical company with novel approaches to oral drug delivery, opened Merrion Biopharma, their RandD laboratories located in Dublin, on 28 September 2004
News from Merrion BioPharma (15 November 2004)
PM Centrix and SAP Ireland combined seminars
PM Centrix and SAP Ireland are hosting two information sessions on the challenges and benefits of integrating SAP with manufacturing operations
News from PM Centrix (15 November 2004)
New distributor for Perma Pure in UK and Ireland
Brunswick Instrumentation Ltd will now distribute Perma Pure conditioning systems and accessories to the gas analyser market in the UK and Ireland
News from Perma Pure LLC (15 November 2004)
Major improvement in boiler water quality
Demonstrating new levels of accuracy and reliability, the new Solartron Mobrey Total Dissolved Solids Control System, the TDS 880, offers a significant advance in boiler blow-down management
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (15 November 2004)
Parker Hannifin invests in electric scooters
Parker Hannifin has announced that it is making an equity investment in Vectrix Corporation, a leading-edge zero-emission vehicle company that manufactures high-performance electric scooters Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (15 November 2004)
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