News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 December
to Saturday 18 December 2004
AES sampling for Northumbrian Water is Aquamatic
User Application Article 15 Aquacell P2-Coolboxes are utilised for numerous NWL Urban Waste Water-designated sampler sites, especially in remote areas where no power is available, to carry out essential effluent monitoring
News from Aquamatic (17 December 2004)
Detectors always spot-on with Gas Testing Kit
Users of portable gas detectors need to know their units are working correctly and will always alarm in the presence of hazardous gases: a new Crowcon gas testing kit performance can be checked easily Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (17 December 2004)
Steel-lined wastewater treatment pond saves money
User Application Article DSM Chemicals was about to open a facility to recycle caprolactum from used carpeting, when management realized a new water treatment tank volume was needed: the answer: a site constructed steel tank
News from Fisher Tank Company (17 December 2004)
Dual scale CompactLogix weigh scale module
Hardy Instruments, a leader in process weighing, today announced the addition of a dual scale CompactLogix Weigh Scale module, optimised for Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1500 and CompactLogix controllers
News from Hardy Instruments (17 December 2004)
New ELF radiation safety meter is ideal
The ELT-400 low-frequency radiation safety meter, designed to enable even non-technical personnel to determine whether magnetic fields from industrial equipment are within acceptable limits
News from Link Microtek (17 December 2004)
MTL introduces cost saving fieldbus Process JBs
The new MTL Instruments Process JB Junction Boxes for fieldbus installations are designed for mounting Megablock fieldbus wiring components, terminators, spur connectors and surge protection devices
News from MTL Instruments Group (17 December 2004)
New high speed Model CL 200 Cottoner
NJM/CLI introduces the new twin-head CL 200 Cottoner for high speed pharmaceutical and nutraceutical packaging lines, for up to 220 containers per minute
News from NJM/CLI (17 December 2004)
New all stainless steel level switch for 180C
PVL has added a high temperature version to its RFS range of versatile and highly cost-effective liquid level switches: suitable for use in a wide range of liquids, the RFS-12H works up to 180 deg C Brochure Available
News from PVL (17 December 2004)
Pre-insulated tubing bundles give field advantages
The Swagelok Company introduces new electric and steam traced pre-insulated bundled tubing to expand their analytical and process instrumentation product line
News from Swagelok (17 December 2004)
The valve supplier to sugar processing
Tomoe Valves is one of the world's leading suppliers to major global food manufacturers, many of which are in the sugar processing industry: a new catalogue is available detailing the product range
News from Tomoe Valve (17 December 2004)
BNFL 2 terabyte information management system
User Application Article ABB has given British Nuclear Group, part of BNFL, the ability to access two terabytes of production data following the installation of an information management system at the Sellafield site
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (16 December 2004)
Low flow measurement taken care of, with Mini-flow
Mini-flow meters cope with a wide variety of extremely low flow liquid measurement applications: these are part of the Gemini Flow Measurement range, represented by Bell Flow Systems in the UK
News from Bell Flow Systems (16 December 2004)
Data acquisition by waterproof pocket PC
C-Cubed is set to make a big splash at MTEC 2005 (NEC, Feb 16-18) with its range of portable data acquisition products including the new extremely rugged and waterproof Recon IP67 Pocket PC
News from C-Cubed (16 December 2004)
Conveyor Components range designs produced by CAD
The ECC range of Conveyor Components give the facility for simple CAD design: a conveyor becomes an assembly of basic parts with the drawing available on CAD
News from E-Components and Chains (16 December 2004)
Peanut allergen garment cleaning process validated
Fenland Laundries have developed a new peanut allergen removal wash process at their site in Louth, Lincolnshire, where their new garment processing plant has been established and validated
News from Fenland Laundries (16 December 2004)
Can you excel at OEE ? Can Excel deliver OEE ?
When implementing an OEE Overall Equipment Effectiveness campaign why not use Excel? Its simple to enter data and generate graphical reports, creating a powerful manufacturing efficiency calculation
News from Gemba Solutions (16 December 2004)
Solar-powered multiphase meters offshore
Jiskoot Mixmeter multiphase meters have been selected to help enhance production and reservoir management in the Arabian Gulf, providing continuous high accuracy on-line three phase flow measurement
News from Jiskoot (16 December 2004)
Leave the laptop at home with Megger instruments
The internal test result storage and downloading facilities provided by Megger's latest range of instruments for electrical contractors mean they themselves can collect and store test results Brochure Available
News from Megger (16 December 2004)
Side-entry mixer has benefits for the oil industry
Predictable blending performance is combined with reduced operating costs by the Mixing Solutions Cutlass-F fixed angle side-entry mixer, for homogenising and blending crude oil or refined products
News from Mixing Solutions (16 December 2004)
Condition monitoring and reliability improvements
Monition launches an e-Brochure for 2005, describing their condition monitoring and reliability improvement services, which include vibration and oil analysis, energy surveys, thermography and testing
News from Monition (16 December 2004)
Keeping the UU valve actuators running reliably
United Utilities, operators of one of the largest water and sewage treatment networks in the UK, has awarded a contract for the overhaul and maintenance of most installed valve actuators to Exeeco
News from Rotork Exeeco (16 December 2004)
Torquing up hardware and software
M-Tec exhibition will showcase both new hardware and new software: Torqview II is a software programme that generates a virtual instrumentation display of of the output from a Torqsense transducer Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (16 December 2004)
Fit and forget drive for tough duties
Silverteam present a range of drives sealed to IP54 with an integrated Class B EMC filter, providing an out-of-the-box inverter solution for HVAC, building services, food and water applications
News from Silverteam (16 December 2004)
Popular UK FT ball float steam trap range extended
The UK's best selling steam trap range, the Spirax Sarco FT ball float series, has been expanded with the addition of the FTGS14 version featuring a stainless steel base for longer life
News from Spirax Sarco (16 December 2004)
Maplesoft launches MapleNet Commercial
Maplesoft has announced the availability of MapleNet Commercial, a web-based software platform for deploying technical knowledge within and across departments and organisations Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 December 2004)
MVBlueFOX - compact high speed USB camera solution
Alrad Imaging announces the MVBlueFOX from Matrix Vision, Germany's leading manufacturer of camera interfaces for industrial applications: this a compact camera with USB2.0 interface
News from Alrad Instruments (15 December 2004)
Aker Kvaerner in new methanol alliance
Three of the methanol industry's major players - Johnson Matthey Catalysts, Davy Process Technology and Aker Kvaerner - are joining forces in a new collaborative alliance known as One Synergy
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (15 December 2004)
PlantWeb selected for BHP Billiton mining complex
Emerson has won a $A3.1 million contract for digital automation and control of minerals processing at the BHP Billiton nickel/cobalt mine and treatment facility, under construction in Ravensthorpe Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (15 December 2004)
Re-suspend and mix liquids settled in IBCs
Euromixers announce a new range of innovative mixers designed for stirring and agitating the liquids contained in standard transportable intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) with 150mm screw-caps Brochure Available
News from Euromixers (15 December 2004)
Revised guidance to Major Accident Hazards Regs
Technical Background Article The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is seeking views on a draft updated guidance booklet covering the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH)
News from Health and Safety Commission (HSC) (15 December 2004)
New Hydramotion sales and export Product Manager
Hydramotion, specialists in portable and in-line instrumentation for viscosity measurement in industrial applications, announces the appointment of Stephen Parkes as Product Sales Manager Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (15 December 2004)
New SU series water flow meters from ifm
Maintaining the balance of water flow through a distributed system, injecting just the right amount of water into a mix, or simply metering consumption are typical tasks for the new SU series from ifm Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (15 December 2004)
Training packages in updated CD-ROM format
Technical Background Article Three fully updated training packages are available on CD-ROM for the first time: the revised health and safety titles include updates on new legislation and developments within industry
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (15 December 2004)
Sub-microlitre dispensing - down to nanolitres
Integrated Dispensing Systems introduce the NEW Model SMTRH for precision ultra-low volume sub-microlitre dispensing, making it ideal for medical diagnostic, biomedical, and analytical instrumentation
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (15 December 2004)
A low cost adhesive chain oil in an aerosol
Kluber have once again come up trumps with their new High Performance Chain-oil Kluberoil CM1-220 spray, offering excellent wear and anti corrosion properties while maintaining a low cost Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (15 December 2004)
Compacting dry or finely divided materials
Model B Briquetters offer the convenience of easy roll changeover as well as highly accurate metering of feed to the rolls for greater effectiveness in compacting dry or finely divided materials
News from Komarek (15 December 2004)
Blister pack testing using LFPlus materials tester
The LFPlus universal materials testing instrument and Nexygen MT control software provide the perfect platform for performing a variety of physical property tests on blister packs Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (15 December 2004)
FREE moisture analysis monograph
Technical Background Article Water determination is one of the most frequently performed analyses in laboratories around the world: this FREE monograph first describes the basics of the Karl Fischer titration technique Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 December 2004)
PES filters for fast economical sterile filtration
Express SHC PES filters provide efficient, economical processing for a range of moderate to highly plugging process fluids, including cell culture media and protein-containing solutions Brochure Available
News from Millipore (15 December 2004)
Improve your refractometer measurements
Are you still using the Abbe type of refractometer? Do you want to increase accuracy and reliability? Then its time to see what Mettler Toledo can offer you Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 December 2004)
Digiquartz Model 765 portable pressure standard
Paroscientific announces the latest addition to its line of high precision pressure instrumentation - The Model 765 Pressure Transfer Standards, providing the highest accuracy for field applications
News from Paroscientific (15 December 2004)
Sibur-Neftehim new hydrocarbon pyrolysis reactor
The Petrochemical Plant (NHZ), Kstovo, a part of JSC Sibur Neftehim, has finally started production with their new hydrocarbon pyrolysis reactor F-110, delivered in the 1990s
News from RCCnews (15 December 2004)
Anglian Water thickened sludge mixing work
User Application Article Stem Drive has just completed a project for Morgan Est on behalf of Anglian Water Services for its patented, non-blocking, air mixing system for maintaining solids in suspension at Dereham STW
News from Stem Drive (15 December 2004)
Easysens successful in first major Euro-projects
User Application Article Just half a year after the launch of the first EasySens products, cooperation between Thermokon and EnOcean is showing signs of a significant impact, with several major European installations
News from Slaney Direct (15 December 2004)
Software for custom SCADA or manufacturing control
Latest version of leading SCADA development software provides a high level of traceability, faster development times and easy compliance with purchasers' requirements and international regulations
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (15 December 2004)
Learn more about light scattering techniques
Technical Background Article Wyatt Technology, the industry leader in absolute macromolecular characterisation, offers all purchasers of its light scattering instrumentation a three-day course at its light scattering university Brochure Available
News from Wyatt Technology (15 December 2004)
Major export order for Turbolites to Kazakhstan
Two major orders placed in the middle of the year from a petroleum company in Kazakhstan have made Wolf Safety record its most successful trading year ever, with exports 60% of the order book
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (15 December 2004)
Overwhelming response to new water industry event
Manufacturers and suppliers of water and wastewater monitoring equipment and services have already fully booked the WWEM 2005 exhibition: bookings are now open for conference and workshop delegates
News from WWEM (15 December 2004)
Improved paddle flow switches
Improved paddle flow switches are now available from Active Switch and Sensor that have explosion proof housing options, with an adjustable length stainless steel paddle
News from Active Switch and Sensor (14 December 2004)
Shortest and lightest coreless DC motor developed
Asaba Engineering has developed the shortest length and the lightest weight coreless DC motor for motion control applications, using a new coil winding technology: 18.9mm and 28 grams
News from Asaba Engineering (14 December 2004)
Demand for fluid sealing course continues
Demand for specialised training in fluid sealing technology means that the BHR Solutions latest training course was oversubscribed, so another course will be run on the 15th and 16th March 2005
News from BHR Group Conferences (14 December 2004)
New range of hydraulic powered vibrators
The new Invicta vibrators, designed for use in both static and mobile plant, will complement its established ranges and provide the hydraulic drive units frequently requested by end users and OEMs
News from Invicta Vibrators (14 December 2004)
Revolution in the world of stepping technology
Oriental Motor, Japan's largest manufacturer of Stepper and AC motors, has launched the DG-Series - a compact hollow rotary actuator range that takes advantage of their acclaimed Alpha Step technology
News from Oriental Motor (14 December 2004)
Seamless sampling cylinder range conforms to TPED
These SS sampling cylinders from allow the extraction of a sample from a process location, and provide safe containment for storage and transportation to the laboratory for analysis Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (14 December 2004)
Rotork Skilmatic electric failsafe valve actuators
Skilmatic electric modulating actuators for failsafe emergency shut down valves are available with control and diagnostic intelligence and non-intrusive "point and shoot" data communication facilities
News from Rotork Skilmatic (14 December 2004)
'New Generation Printing' with DataLase
Sherwood Technology, the leading colour change chemistry specialist has produced a new DataLase brochure, showing printing of graphics, security marking, coding and dating products across industries
News from DataLase (14 December 2004)
Collaborative Automation opens up possibilities
Technical Background Article Schneider Electric announces its Collaborative Automation Programme - an initiative that enables manufacturers to develop products and automation systems in partnership with Schneider Electric
News from Schneider Electric (14 December 2004)
On-line sulphur analyser for catalyst protection
Thermo Electron introduces a new enhanced sensitivity option for its SOLA II Sulphur Analyser to provide accurate and reliable quantification of isomerisation and reformer feed sulphur content
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Process Instruments (14 December 2004)
CD for designers or specifiers of sealing products
A FREE corporate CD-Rom is available from Dichtomatik Ltd, and supplied as recommended viewing for designers and specifiers in a wide range of engineering fields, titled 'any seal - anytime' Brochure Available
News from Dichtomatik (13 December 2004)
Extending pH sensor life in steelworks effluent
User Application Article Emerson has collaborated with engineers from the Corus steelworks at Port Talbot in the development of a novel installation approach for standard pH electrodes, improving their performance in effluent Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (13 December 2004)
Stainless steel clipboards
E-Components and Chains of Pocklington UK announce the launch of their range of stainless steel clipboards, developed with the food, pharmaceutical and catering industries in mind
News from E-Components and Chains (13 December 2004)
UV chosen after report on Trihalomethanes in water
Technical Background Article In a recent scientific study, trihalomethanes (THMs - by-products of chlorination) in public water supplies in the UK have been linked to stillbirths and low birth-weight babies
News from Hanovia (13 December 2004)
Alarm rationalisation training and consultancy
In November, ICS held an alarm rationalisation seminar: attended by delegates from many of the major petrochemical companies, this highlighted a key area of plant safety and efficiency
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) (13 December 2004)
Range of synchro amplifiers synchro converters
Inertial Aerosystems have introduced a new range of synchro amplifiers and digital to synchro converters, which can drive loads up to 300VA Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 December 2004)
Welding systems to suit your needs
Orbimatic GmbH has recently been involved in the building of several special application welding systems, which are based around their standard range of industry leading orbital welding equipment
News from Orbimatic (13 December 2004)
Sartorius offers new OEM weighing solutions
Sartorius has developed a range of state-of-the-art load cells for manufacturers looking to integrate weighing processes into their equipment Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (13 December 2004)
24/7 solution improves machine reliability data
The SKF Multilog Condition Monitoring Unit (CMU) enables round-the-clock data acquisition from plant machinery in any industrial or process environment, collecting vibration and process machinery data Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 December 2004)
Over 400 transmitters for ConocoPhillips Ekofisk
User Application Article Through Autek, their Norwegian representative Smar will supply more than 400 pressure and temperature transmitters to the Ekofisk 2/4M offshore platform in the North Sea, operated by ConocoPhillips
News from Smar UK (13 December 2004)
FF cables rated for open wiring without conduit
Turck announces that their Foundation fieldbus cables are now rated for open wiring, using standard 490/496 cables which meet fieldbus Type A physical media as defined by IEC 1158-2 and ISA-S50.02
News from Turck (13 December 2004)
Breathing air purifiers with fully enclosed option
The 1, 2 and 3 mask versions of the Niltox AR range of compressed air purifiers are now available in fully enclosed versions from Willpower Breathing Air, as low cost, self contained units
News from Willpower Breathing Air (13 December 2004)
Advanced hose range takes on all applications
Parker Hannifin is making customers lives even easier through the harmonisation of its medium-pressure one- and two-wire braided hose range, consolidating down from 41 hoses and fittings to just 18 Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (13 December 2004)
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