News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 February
to Saturday 19 February 2005
Small line size gas and air flow measurement
The new ST75 offers a new price-performance standard for engineers and technicians tasked with improving small line size gas and air flow measurement and control for industrial processes
News from Fluid Components International (18 February 2005)
Powerful multifunction electric metering solutions
The new GMW MA 400 series multifunction panel meters are designed for typical single and three-phase applications in electrical control, generator sets and building management systems
News from Metrix Electronics (18 February 2005)
Intelligent toxic gas detector for hazardous areas
The advanced TS4000 Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector is a microprocessor-based transmitter designed to monitor toxic gases or oxygen deficiency and provide status indication and alarm outputs.
News from General Monitors (18 February 2005)
New technology reduces in field monitor downtime
GDS can fit all of its displays with their own innovative self diagnostic capabilities, which enable the monitors to alert GDS when they have a problem or need replacing Brochure Available
News from GDS (18 February 2005)
Vacuum furnace rebuilds find growing market
The market for used vacuum furnaces has been gaining ground in recent years due in part to the visibility provided by the web: Specnow specialises in major rebuilds and overhauls
News from Specnow (18 February 2005)
Reduced wiring costs for industrial trace-heating
MoniTrace 200N is an advanced multi-circuit trace-heating control and monitoring unit that can reduce wiring costs in industrial process temperature maintenance and frost protection applications
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (18 February 2005)
PFPE oils are not all the same
During a number of tests recently carried out on PFPE oils, Kluber Barrierta IS fluid and a sample of another market leading PFPE oil were heated to 3800C for a period of 24 hours, and assessed Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (18 February 2005)
Reviews of rubber mixing and rubber bonding
Technical Background Article Rapra publishes two new reviews on rubber mixing and rubber bonding Rapra has just published two new Rapra Review Reports focusing on key aspects of manufacturing with rubber.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 February 2005)
Cost-effective motion control solutions
The IM23x Intelligent Motors represent flexible, easy to use and compact products based on the Technosoft latest MotionChip DSP Control Technology
News from Technosoft (18 February 2005)
Stainless HVAC tubing can be lower cost!
User Application Article Orbimatic is assisting ADMS Engineering in pioneering the use of stainless steel tubing for heating, cooling and ventilation systems, benefiting from faster installation and longer life
News from Orbimatic (18 February 2005)
Spreading the word on process safety hazards
Hazards XVIII Symposium proceedings on process safety - sharing best practice, is available now and contains over 70 papers from a wide range of industrial and academic authors, in print and CD-ROM
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (17 February 2005)
Clean steam generator for Hospital sterilisation
A Spirax Sarco clean steam generator is meeting increased demand for clean steam from a new state-of-the-art sterilisation facility at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow
News from Spirax Sarco (17 February 2005)
Tennents Brewery gas detection system
User Application Article Problems with water ingress prompted a complete change of gas detection system at Tennent Caledonian Breweries, in the fermentation, conditioning and filtration areas
News from Draeger (17 February 2005)
Total equipment isolation safety with Line Blinds
AJG Waters (Equipment) now offers Strahman MG Line Blind Valves: for 100% total equipment isolation safety, regulators demand positive shut-off devices like line blinds
News from Waters Equipment (17 February 2005)
Diaphragm valve promises 'million-plus' cycle life
D-Series diaphragm valves from the highest quality materials reduce the cost of ownership: one million-plus cycle life combines with the smallest footprint in the process market today
News from Circor Instrumentation (17 February 2005)
A new approach to heat exchanger welding
The Orbitec OSK3T-500 is a new design of weld head, in Orbitec's "Custom Products" range is designed to produce repetitive welding of DC TIG-weldable materials in productive environments
News from Orbitec (17 February 2005)
Temperature/humidity recording/control at low cost
Offering Temperature and/or Humidity recording and control at low cost, the Rototherm RTH100 series has become the UK number one choice, available from UK Instruments and Controls
News from UK Instruments and Controls (17 February 2005)
The Landia MPTK pump refuses to clog up
The MPTK, which benefits from the unique Landia external knife system, is making this cutter pump an increasingly popular choice for tough applications, because it refuses to clog up
News from Landia (17 February 2005)
Dual process input computation and panel meter
PAX Dual Process Input Meter takes analogue input from two sources, performs maths functions between them, calculates and displays a resultant value for display and control of external devices
News from Red Lion Controls (16 February 2005)
Compliance with food processing regulations
User Application Article TempSys CheckPoint wireless system allows wireless food temperature monitoring relayed to a computer to track food cooking and chilling cycles, helping regulatory compliance in food processing
News from TempSys (16 February 2005)
Ten day short course on Industrial Automation
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations for a ten day Short Industrial Course on Industrial Automation (25th April - 4th May 2005).
News from Centre for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing (16 February 2005)
Relays put intelligence into circuit protection
A new range of protection relays from Merlin Gerin, a brand of Schneider Electric, deliver high performance and reliable protection, yet are simple to specify and easy to fit
News from Schneider Electric (16 February 2005)
The Circle Feeder - one machine, two alternatives
The Circle Feeder, from Yoshikawa, is well known as the ideal device for overcoming product bridging and poor discharge problems in storage vessels: two recent examples are quoted
News from Robin Engineering Services (16 February 2005)
Sondar Ultrasonic Meters available from TTI
Sondar ultrasonic level meters, ultrasonic sludge density meters, and ultrasonic open channel flow meters from Istech are now available exclsively from TTI of Vermont
News from TTI (Total Temperature Instrumentation) (16 February 2005)
Installation and commissioning cost cuts with AS-i
Recently introduced by sensor market leader and AS-i founder member ifm electronic, field modules can now be used in assembly automation areas where space is at a premium Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (16 February 2005)
Maximum diaphragm pump performance durability
Industrial pumps from Wanner Engineering are now available as standard with patented Diaphragm Position Control (DPC) technology for greatly enhanced pump performance, reliability and durability
News from Wanner Engineering (16 February 2005)
Tanks transportable by land, by sea - and by air!
User Application Article Forbes, manufacturer of custom designed GRP and thermoplastic storage tanks, have recently completed the manufacture and airlift delivery of two large GRP tanks for Potable Water storage
News from Forbes Group (16 February 2005)
EDD to be extended into OPC architecture
The OPC Foundation joins an industry cooperation project: EDD and unified architecture open data exchange specifications are planned to benefit suppliers and users
News from Fieldbus Foundation (16 February 2005)
Verder launches e-commerce facility
Verder has developed an on-line e-commerce site, enabling the customer to purchase hoses and lubricants for the Verderflex range of pumps on-line at the most convenient time
News from Verder (16 February 2005)
New Julabo 2005 Catalogue has many new products
A new Julabo catalogue of 70 pages, 'The 2005 Programme', is now available, offering solutions for temperature applications ranging from -95C to +400C
News from Julabo Labortechnik (15 February 2005)
Hydrogen production plant switching valves
Severn Glocon has received a second order for innovative control valves, known as Switching Valves, that are specifically designed for use in hydrogen production plants
News from Severn Glocon (15 February 2005)
Enhanced Fast/Tools SCADA package
Fast/Tools SCADA now includes Fast/Start, support for the Stardom FCx controller, OPC Alarm and Event Client, playback, printer management and the Fast/Tools Monitor
News from Yokogawa UK (15 February 2005)
Building energy management and comfort control
The new Ashcroft CXLdp low pressure transducer is specifically engineered to provide stable, reliable static or differential pressure measurement in HVAC comfort control systems
News from UK Instruments and Controls (15 February 2005)
SCADA systems with OEE reporting software
For the past 10 years, SCADA systems have provided the best option for most operational staff for the monitoring and control of process and manufacturing systems
News from Gemba Solutions (15 February 2005)
High brightness display makes HMI easy to read
Rockwell has added a 12-inch high-bright touch display modules to its Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus operator interface and VersaView CE industrial computer families, ideal for brightly lit locations
News from Rockwell Automation (15 February 2005)
High integrity scalable Safety Instrumented System
System 800xA offers a complete, scalable Safety Instrumented System (SIS) that spans the entire safety loop, including SIL rated AC 800M controllers, field devices, I/O modules and field actuators
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (15 February 2005)
Gigalink connector for Industrial Ethernet
The new RJ Industrial Gigalink connector is a 4-pair IP67-protected connector that allows Gigabit Ethernet with true Category 6 performance to be used in harsh industrial environments
News from Harting (14 February 2005)
Rapra provides biocompostable standards + research
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading independent plastics and rubber research organisation, reports a significant growth in demand for its expertise associated with compostable materials
News from Smithers Rapra (14 February 2005)
Gas-fired dual chamber heat treating furnaces
The economy and versatility of two independently controlled hardening and drawing chambers are combined in Lucifer Furnaces space-saving line of gas-fired, dual chamber heat treating furnaces.
News from Lucifer Furnaces (14 February 2005)
Accumulator range extended to offer greater choice
Through its A Series range, Parker Hannifin is able to offer industry a wide selection of CE-approved piston accumulators: new 125 and 200mm diameter units offer maximum working pressures of 250 bar Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 February 2005)
The pressure is on - precisely with Moduflex
Parker Hannifin has launched a new Electronic Proportional Regulator, which will form part of the company's industry leading Moduflex family of products for accurate remote pressure control Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 February 2005)
FruitMaster e-weigh system reduces give-away
Marco Weighing Systems are introducing the latest member of their LineMaster intelligent portion control scales, the FruitMaster e-weigh, designed specifically for the fresh fruit packing industry
News from Marco (14 February 2005)
Enhanced functionality for Yokogawa ScopeCorder
Yokogawa has introduced a new version of its DL750 ScopeCorder waveform measuring instrument, the DL750P, which offers enhanced recorder functionality by the use of a built-in A4 thermal printer
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (14 February 2005)
New appointment boosts Asset Management business
Becky Fletcher is appointed to take responsibility for the development of the Rockwell Automation capability that will include a full range of electrical and mechanical repairs
News from Rockwell Automation (14 February 2005)
igus ESD Energy Chains are now even more efficient
igus expands its line of Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Energy Chains to deliver a quiet, smooth operation whilst meeting SEMI requirements for charge process and discharge in hazardous areas Brochure Available
News from Igus (UK) (14 February 2005)
Health and safety in the laboratory, with methanol
Technical Background Article Metrohm, as market leaders in Karl Fischer instrumentation, have developed a unique device which virtually removes the health and safety implications of using such reagents on a day to day basis Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (14 February 2005)
easyFairs SOLIDS Processing in Bolton in May
A new event will be hosted on 10-11 May 2005: easyFairs SOLIDS comes to Bolton, UK, with the latest new products and technology in the processing, handling, storage and logistics of powder bulk solids
News from easyFairs UK (14 February 2005)
UE9 is Power-House of Analogue and Digital I/O
The new LabJack UE9 available from Audon Electronics is a power-house of analogue and digital I/O: plus it can connect to both USB and Ethernet Systems
News from Audon Electronics (14 February 2005)
Free seminar on food industry waste and the ABPR
Food Industry Waste and the Animal By-Products Regulations will be on the menu at a free seminar run by the Food Processing Faraday and supported by Yorkshire Forward
News from Inetec (14 February 2005)
Nova modules for automated liquid delivery
Nova Modules are servo-driven pumps with accompanying control for faster, simpler integration into automation machinery, providing automated liquid delivery
News from Encynova International (14 February 2005)
Ceramic servo motors vs piezo motors
The employment of piezo technology in motion and positioning control solutions is not new but the technique employed in the Nanomotion ceramic servo motors is innovative and original
News from Micromech (14 February 2005)
Industrial Ethernet switch with enhanced features
Now available from Sixnet are new and improved real-time switches, 5-port Industrial Ethernet switches - the next generation of the previous ET-GT-5ES - but at half the cost! Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (14 February 2005)
Securitas count on Stevens cash weighing service
User Application Article A comprehensive service and support programme is bringing additional benefits to Securitas Cash Management at their cash and coin centres, totalling 28 sites across the UK
News from Stevens Group (14 February 2005)
High accuracy sound level meters are affordable
Testo, a leading manufacturer of measuring instruments, has recently launched 2 new sound level meters - the testo 815 and testo 816: both instruments offer users a whole list of features
News from Testo (14 February 2005)
Pharma IT Compliance Week in San Juan
The Regulatory Compliance Workshop Group is organising a 2005 Pharma IT Compliance Week at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico from 7 - 11 March 2005
News from Regulatory Compliance Workshop Group (14 February 2005)
Improved batch profitability and traceability
800xA Batch Management provides unsurpassed functionality in recipe management, procedural control, safety and security, improving overall batch production profitability, consistency and traceability
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 February 2005)
Combine pH and conductivity all-in-one!
WPA has introduced its NEW CCMD510 Combined pH and Conductivity meter, featuring all the capabilities of the bench pH and conductivity instruments, within the same case!
News from WPA (14 February 2005)
Viscometry, Rheology and Texture UK Seminar
Brookfield, a leading name in viscometry for 70 years, and now introducing product texture analysis, is taking bookings for its 2005 Seminar at the Holiday Inn in Coventry on May 18
News from Brookfield Viscometers (14 February 2005)
FlexyLab reduces your time to market.
The FlexyLab parallel process system reduces your time to market: with up to 6 reactors working in parallel, sized from 50mL to 3 litres, process development times can be drastically reduced
News from Ken Kimble and Company (14 February 2005)
Displacer transmitters in the hydrocarbon industry
Technical Background Article The displacer transmitter for liquid level measurement is based on Archimedes principle, that the buoyancy force exerted on a body immersed in a liquid is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (14 February 2005)
ISA/IEC produces manufacturing recipes Standard
An ISA manufacturing recipes standard, widely used for batch control, has just been released as an IEC PAS (Publicly Available Specification) in a joint effort between ISA and the IEC
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (14 February 2005)
Russian chemical industry will grow 110%
In 2004 the physical index of Russian industrial production in the chemical and petrochemical sectors is expected to reach 110% against 2003 due to growing export shipments
News from RCCnews (14 February 2005)
Vibrating tuning fork level switches for liquids
Short fork technology is the key to this new range of vibrating tuning fork level switch, designed for liquids, and suitable for operation in very small tanks, vessels and even pipes
News from Hycontrol (14 February 2005)
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