News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 March
to Saturday 12 March 2005
Safety with total access and control
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a completely new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment, with a new system called eGard
News from Fortress Interlocks (11 March 2005)
Low-cost web-based analogue and digital control
A low-cost solution to web based analogue and digital control in the form of the NET-IOM, a stand-alone network aware Input/Output module, controlled over most networks, including the Internet
News from Audon Electronics (11 March 2005)
Threadless connection for pressure transmitters
User Application Article Novel manifold provides BP Grangemouth with 'threadless' connection for field pressure transmitters, producing a very high-integrity seal that requires no thread sealants
News from Parker Instrumentation (11 March 2005)
Pressure transmitters for accurate interface level
Technical Background Article The merits of pressure transmitters for accurate interface level measurement are discussed, and a recent application of the ABB 2600T described for recovering hydrocarbons from tank washings
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (11 March 2005)
ITS becomes a Cognex Partner System Integrator
ITS has signed an agreement with Cognex to become one of its UK System Integrator Partners for pharmaceutical vision applications, and will run a demo training seminar on 23 March in Middlesbrough
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (11 March 2005)
US Navy diesel engines flushed in record time
User Application Article Three Magnom process units were installed on the USS Comstock by North American Magnom customer Clarus Technologies, to filter ferrous particles from diesel engine hydraulics
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (11 March 2005)
RIC manages Selerity distribution network
The Selerity distribution network comprises leading HPLC specialists, and is managed in Europe and worldwide by RIC, the Research Institute for Chromatography in Belgium to achieve technical support
News from Selerity Technologies (11 March 2005)
Micromech to integrate Omron RFID systems
Micromech has been an Omron Specialist Partner for some time and so in a natural progression of this successful agreement, this expansion will meet the customer demand for integration of RFID systems
News from Micromech (11 March 2005)
pH / conductivity analyser has innovative display
The new EXA450 Series from Yokogawa is a family of pH and conductivity analysers that combine a versatile new MMI (man-machine interface) with powerful communications and control functions
News from Yokogawa UK (11 March 2005)
Digital Dosing: precision where it matters most!
Verder manufactures and installs turnkey, skid-mounted pumping stations for the dosing of substances such as hypochlorite, lime, ferric, or polymers, into wastewater treatment systems
News from Verderflex (11 March 2005)
Deublin in hot water at PITA coating conference
At this year's PITA Coating Conference, the centrepiece of the Deublin display stand is a full size demonstration model from its 6000 series rotating unions, which are designed for hot water service
News from Deublin (10 March 2005)
Non contact IR only needs a small target
The CIRP non-contacting infra-red pyrometer will measure temperatures of a target spot of only 0.8 mm diameter from a distance to 5 mm and is capable of being used in hazardous areas Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (10 March 2005)
LabLogic User Group programme announced
LabLogic Systems has released the programme for its 2005 International Radio Chromatography and LIMS User Group in the UK, 27-28 April Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (10 March 2005)
Argentinian certification scheme revised
Technical Background Article A new regulation on 7th January 2005 has been passed by the Argentinian Authorities, which introduces significant changes to the current certification scheme
News from TUV Rheinland UK (10 March 2005)
Bartec open their Safe.t Academy
Safe.t Academy is a forum for the exchange of continuous knowledge and experience between customers, partners and employees: discussions on hazardous area protection and industrial safety technology
News from Bartec UK (10 March 2005)
NIR absorbance sensor offered with Bluetooth
The Model CDP NIR absorbance sensor is currently offered with a Bluetooth-enabled wireless web-browser interface that eliminates the need for a separate, bulky transmitter
News from Broadley Technologies (10 March 2005)
Energy-efficient paper drying
Technical Background Article To offer producers practical help in reducing paper producers costs, Deublin and Parsons Reiss are holding a series of nationwide seminars entitled; "Energy-efficient paper drying"
News from Deublin (10 March 2005)
Flowmeters play crucial role in PTA centrifuges
User Application Article Krohne variable area flowmeters are performing a critical role to ensure the reliable operation of the world's largest Pure Terephthaltic Acid centrifuges, designed and manufactured by Broadbents
News from Krohne (10 March 2005)
Pepperl+Fuchs has acquired Omnitron AG
Pepperl+Fuchs has acquired Omnitron AG, a manufacturer of Data Matrix 2D optical barcode readers for product identification and online data capture Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (10 March 2005)
Two New Appointments at Hach Lange.
Hach Lange announces two new important appointments, investing in high calibre individuals with the skills and experience to ensure that our customers receive outstanding levels of service
News from Hach Lange (10 March 2005)
New, modular power distribution system
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a new, modular power distribution system designed to reduce assembly time and to reduce space requirements in decentralised control cabinets Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (10 March 2005)
Ensuring super processing at ice cream maker
User Application Article Super-premium ice cream maker Hill Station has seen its production rate increase by 50% thanks to a new technologically advanced freezer provided by leading ice-cream industry supplier Alfred and Co
News from Alfred and Co (10 March 2005)
Medium pressure UV ensures peace of mind
UV disinfection technology is one of the most popular methods of destroying pathogenic micro-organisms in wastewater, avoiding the toxic by-products of conventional chlorine-based disinfection
News from Hanovia (10 March 2005)
Cake producer repeats order for process equipment
User Application Article Turbo Systems , the market-leading specialists in the design and manufacture of equipment for the food industry, have just received a repeat order from one of the country's top cakes producers
News from Turbo Systems (10 March 2005)
New committee to focus on wireless standards
Technical Background Article ISA-SP100 will create standards, recommended practices, or technical reports to define procedures for implementing wireless systems in the automation and control environment at the field level
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 9 March 2005)
Remote monitoring for level and meter readings
The SentryGSM2 Controller provides a cost effective, battery powered method of relaying LPG level monitoring, automatic meter reading, oil level monitoring and similar data via GSM
News from Sentry Telemetry ( 9 March 2005)
TrendReader software for ACR Data Loggers
The TrendReader software package for ACR data logging products available in the UK from jdl company has been expanded: updates for existing users can be downloaded from the web site free of charge
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 9 March 2005)
Black and Veatch part of Northern Ireland team
Consent Solutions to play a significant role in accelerating capital investment in the wastewater and sewerage infrastructure throughout Northern Ireland, as part of Water Service Northern region team
News from Black and Veatch ( 9 March 2005)
EU chemistry and pharmacy regulatory procedures
This conference will provide wide ranging up-to-date coverage of the pharmaceutical issues that underpin a successful marketing authorisation application for finished medicinal products
News from Management Forum ( 9 March 2005)
Axium bans conventional polishing materials
Technical Background Article Axium Process will use polishing materials certified free of all animal derived products as a result of recent concerns in the pharmaceutical industry about the origin of polishing compound components
News from Axium Process ( 9 March 2005)
Ninth international conference on handling of PVC
AZO is to give keynote speech on the Automatic Handling of PVC ninth international PVC Conference from 26-28 April 2005 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton
News from AZO GmbH and Co ( 9 March 2005)
Sensor film aids gasket production design process
User Application Article A fast and accurate method for mapping interfacial pressure distribution using Sensor Products Pressurex film gives Valeo greater quality control in the design of gasket assemblies
News from Sensor Products ( 9 March 2005)
Strong growth in 2004 for Motor Drives
In a sign of an ebullient worldwide market, high performance drives were the fastest revenue growing motor drives category in 2004, outperforming lower-priced compact and standard AC drives
News from IMS Research ( 9 March 2005)
Microbiological stabilization filter for drinks
User Application Article Millipore launches Vitipore II and Vitipore II Plus cartridge filters for the removal of beverage-spoiling particles and micro-organisms, suitable for wine, beer, cider and bottled water Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 9 March 2005)
Dual-Snap pressure switch range in Challenger tank
User Application Article The control instrumentation for the Challenger tank has to be capable of withstanding extreme shock and vibration: this is why the Hycontrol CCS Dual-Snap pressure switch range was chosen
News from Hycontrol ( 9 March 2005)
Fint OEM modules developed for sub-sea use
Fint has developed the ultra accurate PROFIbus OEM module FintPROFI T480, for pressure and temperature measurements suitable for the subsea oil production industry
News from Fieldbus International ( 9 March 2005)
Big brother performance from baby sized cylinders
Calls for baby pneumatic cylinders, giving big brother performance, are one of the most requested demands from machine manufactures around the world: SMC Pneumatics answers this demand
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 8 March 2005)
Investing in improved facilities at Italian plant
Global Display Solutions has invested in improved facilities at their Italian manufacturing site, leading to improved quality for the customer, particularly for Large Screen LCDs
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions ( 8 March 2005)
Thermal mass flow or level switch is ATEX approved
FCI has received approval for its precision FlexSwitch FLT93 flow/level/temperature series switch with dual port enclosure from the EEC KEMA organisation for use in potentially explosive environments
News from Fluid Components International ( 8 March 2005)
New panel displays have total range
The GMW range of panel instruments combines the former Gossen, Muller and Weigert, and Neuberger panel instruments into a comprehensive family - to meet virtually all process automation requirements
News from Metrix Electronics ( 8 March 2005)
The worlds first Compact Ion Chromatography System
The worlds first Compact Ion Chromatography System, with UV/VIS detector - the 844 UV/VIS Compact IC separates and determines substances that absorb in the ultraviolet or visible range of the spectrum Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 March 2005)
Subsea contract for Fram Ost in North Sea
User Application Article The operator Norsk Hydro has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for subsea systems to the Fram Ost project in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 8 March 2005)
Piston accumulators extend to wider applications
Through its A Series range, Parker Hannifin is able to offer industry a wide selection of CE-approved piston accumulators: 125 and 200mm diameter units offer a maximum working pressure of 250bar
News from Petrotech Enterprises ( 8 March 2005)
Extending programming and system compatibility
Unity programming software, together with new PLC hardware and developers' tools, enables easier programming and greater openness for all kinds of automation systems
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 March 2005)
Pilz appoints Elite as certified system integrator
Elite Control Systems is the first Certified Pilz System Integrator: covering safety relays, monitoring relays, touchscreen HMIs, light curtains, configurable safety controllers and safety systems
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 8 March 2005)
CSO and sewer monitoring packaged radio solution
Ultra Link offers the world beating non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement of Pulsar combined with the remote telemetry expertise of Churchill, in a packaged solution for CSO and sewer monitoring
News from Churchill Controls ( 8 March 2005)
Carbon black conveying and weighing plant
User Application Article Unitrak Powderflight report the installation of a carbon black discharging, conveying and weighing plant to an international manufacturer of cellular rubbers
News from UniTrak Powderflight ( 8 March 2005)
Sludge transfer and digester feed pumps on Jersey
User Application Article The Island of Jersey, with a population of 87,500 relies on one main waste treatment plant, so for proven reliability, Watson Marlow Bredel pumps are chosen for critical sludge pumping duties Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 8 March 2005)
Bearing wear website to prevent engine problems
A new website gives full details on the applications of the unique AMOT XTS-W bearing condition monitoring system, which gives advance notice of bearing failure on large 2-stroke diesel engines Brochure Available
News from AMOT ( 8 March 2005)
Who has Vega level radar number 100,000?
The 100,000th Vega level radar was supplied to 'Haccourt', the cement and aggregates manufacturer based in Belgium, as a celebratory gift in November 2004 Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 7 March 2005)
Plants are missing major reliability improvements
Oil and gas processing plants around the world could be missing out on the opportunity to boost their levels of reliability and performance by as much as 200% by adopting performance optimization
News from Performance Plus ( 7 March 2005)
The Society of Engineers to integrate with IIE
The Society of Engineers members voted overwhelmingly on 3 March to integrate with the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE), after 150 years of influence and activity throughout the profession
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers ( 7 March 2005)
Its all in a name, even when it is a .com
Weighing-systems.com is offering a new service to help companies in the weighing and force measurement industries improve their market presence: special web site domain names are a major sales benefit
News from Weighing-systems.com ( 7 March 2005)
Analogue Fuel Level Sensor/Sender
Gentech International have selected from their ESS Extended Liquid Level Analogue Sensor series, a matrix of 3 sensor lengths and 3 mounting options to meet the most popular tank depths and fittings
News from Gentech International ( 7 March 2005)
Full penetration welded radar sensor construction
Magnetrol has designed the first process radar level sensor construction worldwide that can be full penetration welded and "X"-rayed, for its Eclipse Guided Wave Radar. Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International ( 7 March 2005)
Fulton provides the steam power at Hitchen Foods
User Application Article To meet increased demand Hitchen Foods has installed a new Fulton RBC2500 horizontal steam boiler complete with all ancillary equipment, to work around the clock in tandem with the existing RB unit
News from Fulton Boiler Works ( 7 March 2005)
Creating Collaborative Environments Symposium
ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2005: Creating Collaborative Environments, will be held in Berlin on April 20 and 21, hosted by Siemens AG
News from ProSTEP iViP Association ( 7 March 2005)
Standardization to spur wireless sensor networks
The market is transitioning from wireless sensor networks based on proprietary platforms toward a standards-based environment with the emergence of IEEE 802.15.4 and the ZigBee standard
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 March 2005)
Revolutionary new concept in site monitoring
Food, Pharmaceutical and all manufacturers of perishable products can now protect their process operations against equipment failure without capital outlay and for a little as GBP3 a day
News from Instruments Direct (Services) ( 7 March 2005)
Low cost high quality RH and light sensor metering
High quality relative humidity and light sensor measurement at factory prices leads to energy efficiency optimization and an accurate Energy Management Solution for industrial sectors and buildings
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 7 March 2005)
Oiltanking plans oil handling terminal in Russia
Oiltanking Deutschland, a German company, plans launching of an oil-handling terminal in the Leningrad region in 2008, according to the head of the company's Russian office, Boris Martynov
News from RCCnews ( 7 March 2005)
New QuickSilver 380in-oz 23 frame motor
QuickSilver Controls adds the 23T-7 motor/encoder to its line: the NEMA 23 frame motor generates 380 in-oz of torque and comes with an 8000 count/rev encoder
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 7 March 2005)
Digital bridge amplifier for load cell measurement
The SY036 digital bridge amplifier is the ideal tool for load cell measurement applications where a digital load cell signal is required from your current loadcells.
News from Synectic Design ( 7 March 2005)
Call Waterite to solve water problems
Waterite worldwide growth continues in providing novel solutions for water circulation and quality problems: the company has been shortlisted for a UK Environmental Agency Water Efficiency Award
News from Waterite UK ( 7 March 2005)
Mettler Toledo Garvens S series enhanced
The S series dynamic checkweighers from Mettler Toledo have advanced features to meet ever increasing industrial demands Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 7 March 2005)
On site, humidity calibration made easy
Calibration Trade Centre now offers the portable HumGen Humidity Calibrator for laboratory or on-site applications, with a simplistic front panel operation, and requiring only a mains power supply
News from Calibration Trade Centre ( 7 March 2005)
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