News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 June
to Saturday 18 June 2005
Wet grinding of Nano particles
Nanotechnology is rapidly expanding: Hosokawa has developed the manufacturing technology and machinery for production of nano particles and composite materials
News from Hosokawa Micron (17 June 2005)
New era as ADT Rail Systems gains ISO 9001
One of the most innovative UK consultancies in condition and event monitoring for the rail industry, ADT Rail Systems has recently been approved by ISOQAR and awarded the ISO 9001:2000 accreditation
News from Transmitton (17 June 2005)
Cablesafe Safety hooks now available in the USA
Following the success of the Cablesafe safety hook in the North Sea and the European oil and gas industry, Westmark successfully exhibited the Cablesafe at OTC 2005 in Houston
News from Westmark (17 June 2005)
New connector inserts meet IEC 61984 standard
The new generation Han DD industrial connector inserts meet the requirements of the IEC 61984/DIN EN 61984 standard, with the new obligatory creepage and clearance distances
News from Harting (17 June 2005)
Major display of water monitoring at WWEM
With the recent merger of Eauxsys and Partech Instruments, there will be two stands exhibiting the total company capability at WWEM 2005 (Bretby Conference Centre, Burton-on-Trent, 29/30 June)
News from Partech Instruments (17 June 2005)
Mogensen screen/feeders for plastics recycling
User Application Article Mogensen recently supplied a second, specially designed screen feeder to O.Kay Engineering Services for incorporation into an extended Plastics Recovery Ltd plant at Grimsargh near Preston
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (17 June 2005)
Lean manufacture benchmarking and experience
User Application Article A don't-miss diary date: the PICME annual conference, with presentations of lean manufacturing experience and results, is set for September 26/27 at the Telford International Conference Centre
News from PICME (17 June 2005)
FREE guide on high-integrity ball valves
Parker Instrumentation has published a guide to its high-performance instrumentation ball valve family, Hi-Pro, for instrument and process applications, in bore sizes from 10 to 25mm Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (17 June 2005)
Optical sensors guide robots at Land Rover
User Application Article Land Rover has chosen the SRS VisionSensor system from Oxford Sensor Technology to guide the robots which fit the glass, high level brake light assembly and door seal to the new Series 3 Discovery
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (17 June 2005)
Flue gas analyser measures oxygen and combustibles
The Rosemount Analytical OCX 8800 is an oxygen and combustibles transmitter for analysing flue gases at temperatures up to 1427C, to optimise combustion fuel-to-air ratios and improve safety Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (17 June 2005)
New edition of 'Maintenance Management' classic
ISA recently announced the release of a new edition of the maintenance management classic textbook "Maintainability and Maintenance Management, 4th Edition" by Joseph D Patton
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (17 June 2005)
Optically-enhanced TFT display unveiled
Global Display Solutions, market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial, digital displays, unveils its revolutionary Optically-Enhanced TFT display, with increased brightness and contrast Brochure Available
News from GDS (17 June 2005)
Eriez metal detector protects plastics granulator
User Application Article Low cost, easy to install metal detectors from Eriez protect granulators used in the extrusion blow moulding industry from metal contaminants: a unit has recently been supplied to New Zealand Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (17 June 2005)
Control technology is small in design but powerful
A new addition to the Embedded PC range from Beckoff offers customers the best of two worlds; high performance and a compact design
News from Hayes Control Systems (17 June 2005)
Supercoolers remove 200Watts per slot
Rittal has introduced a new, extra powerful, radial fan for use in high availability and high performance rack-mounted electronic systems Brochure Available
News from Rittal (17 June 2005)
IMO launches new multifunction monitoring relays
IMO Precision Controls, the leading automation and control specialist, has unveiled a new series of monitoring relays: the MR family offers adjustable thresholds and tripping delay
News from IMO Precision Controls (17 June 2005)
GH Series piston pumps from Rietschle Thomas
The GH range of articulating piston compressors and vacuum pumps are ideal for heavy duty applications, including ozone generation, cable pressurisation, industrial cleaning and beverage dispensing
News from Rietschle Thomas (17 June 2005)
Tamper-proof, lockable valve wrench for safety
Flowserve has introduced a new tamper-proof, lockable valve wrench which ensures that the valve can only be operated by authorised users, maintaining valve position integrity to meet safety procedures
News from Flowserve (17 June 2005)
EU legislation dictates waste management system
User Application Article Pending EU legislation is set to alter the waste management industry re the acceptable materials in landfill: Cleanaway and InBulk Technologies develop a new waste management system
News from InBulk Technologies (16 June 2005)
Dewatering decanter range completed
Westfalia Separator announces the launch of the new UCD 345 dewatering decanter, aimed primarily at the municipal waste water treatment plants or for use in larger industrial waste water facilities
News from Westfalia Separator (16 June 2005)
Low-cost temperature data logging
The Kalestead YC717D single-channel temperature data logger for thermocouples offers user-selectable measurement ranges between -100C and +1700C, and is priced at less than GBP100
News from Kalestead (16 June 2005)
ABB standard drives for easy installation and use
A range of intuitive standard drives, designed to be sold off-the-shelf with few optional extras, rated from 0.75 to 355 kW, is available for pumps, fans and conveyors in the food and other industries
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 June 2005)
ABB takes on the Food Industry drives market
ABB is planning to take 25% market share for AC drives within the food and beverage sector by 2008, in a market for drives worth about GBP13 million, and has appointed a new team for this task
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 June 2005)
New board appointment at Chamois Metrology
Chamois Metrology, the instrumentation, measurement and calibration organisation, announce the appointment of Nathan Barker as a Director
News from Chamois Metrology (16 June 2005)
Sampling valve available with Ingold connections
Strahman "Quik" Sampling Valve is now available with Ingold connections: whether for manual 1/4 turn operation sampling or with electric/pneumatic actuators
News from Waters Equipment (16 June 2005)
Tough chemical pumps now available close-coupled
A new close coupled magnetic drive pump offering users leak-free liquids transfer, total product containment, easy maintenance with simple and accurate installation, is from the Johnson Pump range
News from JP Pumps (16 June 2005)
Innovative chainweigher range from Mettler Toledo
The innovative ATEX approved S Series chainweighers from Mettler Toledo Garvens are ideal for the pharmaceutical industry Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 June 2005)
Reliable and accurate chemical industry flowmeter
A precision flow measurement solution compatible with rugged environments, the V-Cone Chem Processing Flow Meter is a highly compact, no-moving parts, maintenance free instrument with a long life
News from McCrometer (16 June 2005)
Fast and accurate air flow measurement
New from FlowKinetics, the RAP probe is a portable averaging pitot tube that can be used instead of a pitot probe to perform airflow surveys of ducts and other air conveyances
News from FlowKinetics (16 June 2005)
Low flow meters expand Coriolis measurement range
Micro Motion LF-Series mass flowmeters enable precise measurement of gases and liquids down to flow rates of grams per hour Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (16 June 2005)
Performance view of entire plant
The PlantTriage latest release includes Visual Performance Mapping, to give a performance view of your entire plant, showing the performance of thousands of assets on one browser screen
News from ExperTune (16 June 2005)
Machine isolation in corrosive environments
Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a 'thin-hasp' Multi-Clasp and a new stainless steel padlock for machine isolation, especially where there is restricted access to the locking facility
News from Castell Iso-Lok (16 June 2005)
Ensuring an accurate feel on power steering
User Application Article A dynamometer for testing 180 motors per hour for vehicle electrohydraulic power assisted steering, uses a non-contact torque transducer to ensure complete accuracy of the readings. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (16 June 2005)
Protect unused ports with dependable closure caps
Turck has announced new closure caps to protect unused ports on junction boxes and cordsets in their popular minifast B and C sizes
News from Turck (16 June 2005)
Major well drilling contract in the Falklands
Well construction performance expert The Peak Group has secured a major contract for well design and drilling project management of a three well programme in the North Falkland Islands basin
News from Peak Production Equipment (16 June 2005)
LVRT position sensors for steam turbines
User Application Article Macro Sensors has been named as a SQE-approved (Supplier Quality Engineering) vendor for LVRT (Linear Variable Reluctance Transformer) position sensors used on General Electric steam turbines
News from Macro Sensors (16 June 2005)
Join Vega and make a splash at Thorpe Park!
User Application Article Most level instruments Vega supply are used in factories and processing plants, working reliably, out of sight: those in the water at Thorpe Park are more obvious, but still give a reliable splash! Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (16 June 2005)
Hot dip coating control system upgrade completed
IAS has successfully completed the coating mass control system upgrade for the hot dip galvanising line at Nucor Steel Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA
News from Industrial Automation Services (16 June 2005)
Shockwave technology helps soft drinks mixing
The patented Pursuit Dynamics PDX technology is delivering dramatic process improvements and energy savings to companies that use thickening agents and stabilisers in the production of soft drinks
News from Pursuit Dynamics (16 June 2005)
Driver module for piezo motor
A small footprint driver is now available for the innovative 'Piezo Legs' linear motor introduced to UK designers and technologists last year by Unimatic Engineers Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (16 June 2005)
Re-launch of Foamglas website
The Foamglas website gives instant access to safety data and outline installation specifications for Foamglas cellular glass insulation
News from Pittsburgh Corning (15 June 2005)
New northern UK factory for Labfacility
Following a sustained period of steady growth in the sales of its temperature sensors and connectors, Labfacility has moved to newly built 7500 square foot premises at Dinnington
News from Labfacility (15 June 2005)
Site tube cutting made easy
Orbimatic (UK), the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment have introduced the PS 4.5 Tube Cutting Machine into their product range
News from Orbimatic (15 June 2005)
Overview to checkweighing in pharmaceuticals
In response to customer demands, Mettler Toledo have designed an overview to checkweighing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 June 2005)
pH/conductivity transmitter provides simplicity
Life is complicated enough without technology adding to the day-to-day complexity of your plant: with the Liquiline M pH/conductivity transmitter simplicity comes as standard Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (15 June 2005)
Tablet press with control of weight and hardness
A breakthrough innovation from Niro Phama Systems and Courtoy has solved a control dilemma that has faced the pharmaceutical industry ever since automated tablet presses came into use
News from Niro (15 June 2005)
High pressure pumps now available in titanium
Cat Pumps can now offer its high pressure block-style plunger pumps with manifolds made from titanium, giving excellent chemical and sea water resistance, and for use in pumping sulphurous fluids
News from CAT Pumps (14 June 2005)
International well construction performance expert
The Peak Group has secured a major contract with Australian oil exploration company AED Oil for the provision of its well construction project management and procurement services
News from Peak Production Equipment (14 June 2005)
Animal feed coating efficiency increased
User Application Article Leading UK ruminant feed manufacturer Dugdale Nutrition has installed two Krohne Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to measure accurately the volume of viscous, oil-based materials used on animal feed
News from Krohne (14 June 2005)
Increased throughput for potable water process
User Application Article Mixers from Chemineer have helped OTV successfully increase the speed and agitation of the potable water treatment process at United Utilities Sutton Hall WTW near Ellesmere Port
News from Chemineer (14 June 2005)
'Total Integration' solutions for oil and gas
ABB will be demonstrating its systems, products and services for the oil and gas industry at Offshore Europe 2005, from 6 - 9 September, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (14 June 2005)
Digital counters and timers for intensive use
Carlo Gavazzi is introducing a new family of programmable digital counters and timers, ideal for use in industrial applications where users have to frequently change and display pre-determined values.
News from Carlo Gavazzi (14 June 2005)
Invensys sells Israeli company
Invensys to divest majority ownership interest in Israeli-based joint venture, Foxboro NMR, the leading provider of on-line, high resolution NMR process analytical technology
News from Invensys Foxboro (14 June 2005)
New, low-cost, pistol-grip IR thermometer
A new, low-cost, pistol-grip style infra-red thermometer, ideal for electricians and technicians in a wide range of applications, including plant and facility maintenance and HVAC/R work
News from Meterman (14 June 2005)
Date set for revised COMAH regulations
Technical Background Article Amendments to the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH) will come into force on 30 June 2005, the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) announced today
News from Health and Safety Commission (HSC) (14 June 2005)
Food sorting machinery uses laser technology
Key Technology has announced that it will introduce its new Raptor Laser Technology to the North American market at the Food Processing Machinery Expo/Pack Expo in Las Vegas this September
News from Key Technology (14 June 2005)
More rebuild kit orders for Aker Kvaerner
User Application Article The strong track record in developing new service solutions for the pulp industry continues: the rebuild kits delivered to date by Kvaerner Pulping have increased capacity or reduced production costs
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (14 June 2005)
HART Concentrator allows devices to talk on Modbus
HCS HART Concentrator System permits up to 16 smart HART-capable transmitters and valves to interface directly with Modbus-based monitoring and control systems
News from Moore Industries International (14 June 2005)
Moscow potable water hypochlorite disinfection
User Application Article Moscow potable water is to be disinfected by sodium hypochlorite, changing over from bottled chlorine
News from RCCnews (13 June 2005)
Chinese Flowexpo exhibition every year
FLOWEXPO, which is an International Exhibition for the Fluid Engineering and Process Industry, was founded in March,1997, and is held once a year every March
News from Guangzhou Flow Expo (13 June 2005)
Ultramax all-welded plate heat exchanger
The high volume Ultramax all-welded plate heat exchanger for extreme temperature and high pressure applications, plus duties involving corrosive substances unsuitable for traditional gasketed units
News from Tranter PHE (13 June 2005)
One step closer to finer inhalation granules
User Application Article One of the latest proven applications of the Agglomaster fluidised bed granulator is for the micro-agglomeration of antibiotics for inhalation drugs
News from Hosokawa Micron (13 June 2005)
Air-cooled oil free screw compressors
Boge Compressors launched an extended range of air-cooled oil free screw compressors at the recent ComVac fair in Hanover, Germany Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (13 June 2005)
Vibration detection for petroleum storage depot
User Application Article A petroleum storage depot in Essex needed updating of the condition monitoring system, so predictive maintenance system specialists, Sensonics fitted four ATEX approved industrial accelerometers Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (13 June 2005)
Expro welcomes SPE President
40 young engineers were recently treated to a presentation by the President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Giovanni Paccaloni, at the Aberdeen base of leading oilfield service company Expro
News from Expro International Group (13 June 2005)
Food traceability system pays dividends
User Application Article A comprehensive recipe formulation, stock control and traceability system, supplied by Marco Weighing, is bringing wide ranging benefits to the East Anglian based specialist food producer Hiltfields
News from Marco (13 June 2005)
Borehole datalogging level transducer in Titanium
Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI level and pressure transducers, now offers its waterMONITOR datalogging level transducer for environment management applications in a rugged all-titanium package
News from Pressure Systems (13 June 2005)
Flow, level and environmental Measurement Forum
Technical Background Article RS Hydro, a leader in consultancy for flow and level measurement solutions, has launched a flow, level and environmental Measurement Forum, to offer free advice to fellow users
News from RS Hydro (13 June 2005)
Efficient steam consumption in paper and pulp
User Application Article Designed to improve condensate draining, the Deublin Ecosint rotary siphon is intended for problem applications with slow speed (<400 m/min) paper making machines
News from Deublin (13 June 2005)
Drilling equipment for high efficiency jack-up rig
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with Maersk Contractors in Denmark for delivery of drilling equipment to four jack-up rigs to be fabricated at the Keppel Fels shipyard in Singapore
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (13 June 2005)
Kraft executive food safety talk at ISA EXPO
Jim Durkin, Kraft Foods Vice President of Engineering, Global Supply Chain, will give a keynote address on food safety at 0830 on 27 October at ISA EXPO
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 June 2005)
Process analyser technology conference event
ISA Food and Pharmaceutical Division announces that the Process Analyser Technology Conference and Training event will be held 3-4 October at ISA Headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 June 2005)
Improving flow rate with viscous materials
Sealant Equipment and Engineering model 2200-806 high volume heated tip-seal material dispense valve is designed to deliver low to high viscosity heated materials at a high flow rate
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (13 June 2005)
OPC process alarming and notification
Exele TopView software is a powerful, yet easy to configure, process alarming tool for OPC-DA data sources - Citect, Wonderware, Allen-Bradley, Sixnet, Yokogawa and many more
News from Exele (13 June 2005)
Do you need a robot with a powerful lift?
Is your robot all it's cracked up to be? Fanuc robots from Micromech can be tailored to suit customers packaging and palletising requirements, lifting layers of 400kg without losing grip
News from Micromech (13 June 2005)
DAQ devices offer 80 analogue input channels
The newest members of the low-cost M Series data acquisition family extend available I/O functionality to include 80 16-bit analogue input channels with sampling rates up to 250 kS/s Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 June 2005)
Technology innovators to be honoured at EXPO 2005
As part of an ongoing effort to spearhead technical advances that set the standard for automation, ISA will honour six industry leaders for achievements in science and research, at ISA EXPO 2005
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 June 2005)
ISA offers latest flow measurement software
ISA offers the latest version of the Emerson Process Management award-winning measurement software, Flowel 4, for accurate PC based flow element sizing and specification
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 June 2005)
ABB motors save Cereform GBP15k per year
User Application Article High-efficiency motors from ABB are saving a leading supplier of bakery products over GBP10k a year in energy costs and a further GBP5k in spare parts
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 June 2005)
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