News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 July
to Saturday 30 July 2005
New range of MIL SPEC Thermostats
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new range of MIL SPEC Thermostats, in a 16mm cylindrical package, for non vacuum applications Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (29 July 2005)
Dazzling dozen graduates move into sales support
Endorsing its strong commitment to customer service, Schneider Electric has introduced a graduate training programme that sees the first 12 young people start work in sales support roles
News from Schneider Electric (29 July 2005)
New MES software distributor in Australia and NZ
Gemba Solutions is pleased to announce that Improvement Tools has been appointed as its local reseller in Australia and New Zealand for OEE IMPACT, OEE IMPACT Connect and other software products
News from Gemba Solutions (29 July 2005)
Hydramotion process viscometers gain CSA approval
Hydramotion announces that their XL7 process viscometers have now been granted CSA approval for Hazardous Area applications in Canada Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (29 July 2005)
A solution to valve leakage problems
Valve and pump compression packings are critically important to making industrial installations fully compliant with the 1996 IPPC Directive, which will be obligatory by 30th October 2007
News from Gee Graphite (29 July 2005)
New ultrafiltration capability from Purite
Purite, a leading UK manufacturer of water purification equipment, has launched a new range of ultrafiltration systems that are capable of providing flow rates of between 5 and 100m3/hour
News from Purite (29 July 2005)
Innovative on-line automation Superstore launched
As a leading provider of complete automation systems, ASR Technology has developed an exciting new concept for the industrial marketplace, an on-line scada Superstore, Scadacentre.com
News from ASR Technology (29 July 2005)
Elfab first to offer detection as standard
Elfab, Europe's leading supplier of pressure-relief systems, has added detection to each of its main product lines, giving end-users immediate indication that a bursting device has operated
News from Elfab (29 July 2005)
Chairman of Parker Hannifin passes away
Patrick Streeter Parker, Chairman Emeritus for Parker Hannifin Corporation, died peacefully from cancer on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, surrounded by his family in his Cleveland Heights, Ohio home Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (29 July 2005)
Improved turbo speed measurement accuracy
Invensys engineers receive patents for improved turbo machinery speed measurement accuracy
News from Invensys Triconex (29 July 2005)
Manufacturers will ditch UK, EU and US suppliers
British manufacturers will continue ditching their UK, EU and North American suppliers in favour of parts and materials from China and India, according to new research
News from Manufacturer Live (29 July 2005)
Rental Services in demand at ET Event
Ashtead Technology Rentals General Manager James Carlyle reports a high level of enquiries at the Environmental Technology event at the NEC, from customers in the waste and contaminated land sector
News from Ashtead Technology (29 July 2005)
More additions to the aerospace bearing range
RA Rodriguez aerospace bearings are fitted to almost all military and civil aircraft in the Western world: RA Rodriguez is the European factory representative for Smith aerospace bearings
News from Rodriguez (UK) (29 July 2005)
Mastersizer 2000 in use at Hexal Pharmaceuticals
User Application Article Malvern Mastersizer particle size analyzers have been used at the Holzkirchen (Germany) headquarters of pharmaceutical company Hexal AG for many years, and use has extended across the group
News from Malvern Instruments (29 July 2005)
Two new Safematic grease lubrication products
New products the MaxiLube pumping centre and the LG-ind doser operation indicator have focused attention on the increasingly successful Safematic range of automatic lubrication systems
News from Crane EAA (29 July 2005)
Isatec introduce OPC server for Laetus Argus
Isatec have developed an OPC Server for the Laetus ARGUS 6012 Operating Terminal for packaging materials control Brochure Available
News from Isatec (29 July 2005)
FIBC discharge stations packed with new features
Rospen FIBC/Big-Bag Discharge Stations have been re-engineered and extended with new features and designs to ensure efficient handling of all bag types in any industry
News from Rospen Industries (28 July 2005)
Method to determine glucose and fructose in honey
Honey is composed primarily of the simple sugars glucose and fructose - known as mono-saccharides - and these can be determined using the 817 Bioscan from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 July 2005)
New miniature single channel charge amplifier
For machinery and process monitoring even in the tightest spaces, the miniature single-channel amplifier from Kistler converts the signal from all piezoelectric sensors into a proportional voltage
News from Kistler Instruments (28 July 2005)
New medical device networking event is a hit
The new networking event for the medical device market, held on July 6 in London, had such a resounding 94% approval rating from its attendees that it will definitely be repeated
News from MDT Innovation Forum (28 July 2005)
Protecting processing machinery at Kraft
User Application Article Kraft Foods protects its reputation and its production equipment by using S+S metal detection equipment to ensure that Kraft Cappuccino powder is free from contamination
News from S+S Inspection (28 July 2005)
SMS Alarm Monitor informs the right person fast!
The Teleterm Silent Sentry is a new low cost, state-of-the-art Alarm Monitor capable of monitoring a wide range of input types and sending SMS Alarm messages upon detection of an alarm condition Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (28 July 2005)
Tracer provides electric frost protection system
User Application Article Tracer has recently completed an EPC project to provide a turnkey electric heat-tracing system for frost protection at the United Utilities Liverpool waste water treatment works at Sandon Dock
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (28 July 2005)
PE pipe gripping developments in the UAE
User Application Article Helden has secured its first major contract in the United Arab Emirates to supply its new UltraGrip range of high-tolerance pipe couplings and flange adaptors for the D4409 project on Ghanada Island Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (28 July 2005)
New Vigilantplatform control and safety systems
Yokogawa is launching its 2005 Road Show and Offshore 2005 will feature a number of new developments for process automation, instrumentation and safety systems under its Vigilantplatform banner
News from Yokogawa UK (28 July 2005)
Competitive ultra compact pressure transmitter
The competitively priced ultra compact OEM type 514 pressure transmitter from Huba Control has pressure ranges from -1 to 600 bar absolute, or 0 to 25 bar relative Brochure Available
News from Huba Control UK (28 July 2005)
Cutting costs in electromagnetic flow measurement
The cost of electromagnetic flow measurement has been cut by up to 20 percent with the launch of the FXL4000 (COPA-XL range) flow meter from ABB
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (28 July 2005)
Krohne helps control trade effluent costs
User Application Article A world-leading ingredients manufacturer has installed Krohne electromagnetic flowmeters to measure precisely the volume of effluent discharged, to control water utility costs more accurately
News from Krohne (28 July 2005)
Switchgear for wind farm protection
User Application Article With wind energy in sharp focus, Schneider Electric has announced a substantial order for switchgear to be installed at the Tir Mostyn wind farm in North Wales
News from Schneider Electric (28 July 2005)
Kemppi appoints Northern Technical Sales Engineer
Kemppi (UK), based in Bedford, whose parent company is Kemppi OY in Lahti, Finland, has announced the appointment of Sheldon Brear as their new Technical Sales Engineer for the North of England
News from Kemppi (UK) (28 July 2005)
Production of bio-pharma water for injection (WFI)
Technical Background Article Pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical industries demand high purity water systems that are reliable and capable of consistently providing the required WFI and Purified Water to established standards
News from A&B Process Systems (28 July 2005)
UV treatment of cooling tower water saves money
User Application Article Danish packaging manufacturer Styropack A/S has made significant savings since installing a Berson UV disinfection system to treat water in its open cooling tower
News from Berson UV-techniek (27 July 2005)
Lower flows now covered with LMX range
Litre Meter announces the addition of the low flow measurement 003 and 005 models to the LMX flow meter range, offering measurement down to 3 and 5 ml/min respectively
News from Litre Meter (27 July 2005)
Castrol celebrates ten years with Baker Oil Tools
User Application Article Baker Oil Tools machining plants in Scotland manufacture equipment for export to oil fields around the world, and have relied on Castrol metalworking fluids, and advice, for over ten years
News from Castrol UK (27 July 2005)
Flexible bulk loading and discharge controllers
Penko Engineering has upgraded its comprehensive range of controllers to handle the discharge and loading, or unloading of large consignments, by aggregating small amounts of bulk material
News from Penko Engineering (27 July 2005)
Welding robots will always finish the job on time
European working time directives don't bother the Fanuc robot team, they keep welding day and night
News from Micromech (27 July 2005)
Revaluation in China - A wake-up call?
When assessing their China sourcing strategy in light of these long-expected developments, companies would be well advised to compare as many different sourcing models as possible
News from ET2C International (27 July 2005)
Groundbreaking optically enhanced big TFT display
Global Display Solutions (GDS), market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial displays, has filed a patent application for its 'first-to-market' Optically Enhanced Large TFT Display Brochure Available
News from GDS (27 July 2005)
Synthetic gear oils reduce operating costs
User Application Article While in the past wind power plants were normally lubricated with mineral oils, synthetic gear oils are now increasingly used because of the demanding performance requirements Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (27 July 2005)
Three further UK appointments at Hach Lange
Hach Lange is delighted to announce three important new appointments that will help boost the company service to its UK customers
News from Hach Lange (27 July 2005)
New rugged pocket sized temperature calibrators
Caltest Instruments announce the availability of a new range of rugged pocket sized temperature calibrators, portable units designed to be used both on site and in the laboratory
News from Caltest Instruments (27 July 2005)
Actuators help NOx reduction at UK power station
User Application Article Rotork Jordan electric linear actuators have been selected for the operation of specialised dampers for an environmental upgrade project at the EdF West Burton power station at Retford in Yorkshire
News from Rotork Exeeco (27 July 2005)
The Gateway to energy management
Technical Background Article Wes Allen, Product Specialist for Gas, Steam and Energy Meters at Endress+Hauser reviews M and T systems (monitoring and targeting) in energy management, to reduce costs Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (27 July 2005)
Poppet valves meet maximum safety demands
The new Asco Joucomatic TUV-certified (IEC61508) 327 series of poppet valves satisfies the requirements for the highest levels of operating safety, SIL-4/AK-7, in explosive and hazardous environments Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (27 July 2005)
In-line turbidimeter ensures brewing quality
The new Sigrist DualScat from Siemens delivers highly reliable measurement of the turbidity of filtered beer, unfiltered beer, and wort, to ensure final product quality in the brewing industry
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (26 July 2005)
Comparisons of EDDL and FDT/DTM concepts
Technical Background Article Mark McCormick, Product Manager for Profibus at Siemens Process Instrumentation and Analytics compares and reviews the open device-management concepts of FDT/DTM and EDDL
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (26 July 2005)
The new iTemp temperature transmitter is tough!
The new Endress+Hauser iTemp HART temperature field transmitter has been purpose-designed to perform where the job demands, and that frequently means in tough, inhospitable conditions! Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (26 July 2005)
Flow controller has fast response
The flow controller/meter ESE offer has a built-in flow sensor capable of operating over ranges from 3 cc/min to 25 l/min and pressures to 20 bars
News from ESE (26 July 2005)
Lower cost portable thermal imaging camera
The latest IMPAC Thermal Imager is an innovative hand held camera with a performance normally found in models costing significantly more
News from Impac Infrared (26 July 2005)
Order incinerator software now, before year-end
All waste incinerator operatives have just five months to sort out their reporting software before the Waste Incineration Directive comes into force on 28 December 2005
News from Enviro Technology Services (26 July 2005)
Tough standardised heavy duty solenoid valves
For heavy-duty industrial applications a new range of pneumatic solenoid valves meets the new ISO 15407 standard: each valve includes LED indication of status, and manual override buttons on the front Brochure Available
News from Festo (26 July 2005)
Non-invasive ultrasonic metering
Technical Background Article The potential for non-invasive ultrasonic level and liquid flow technology in the process industry: a review by Ted Farnon of Micronics UK
News from Micronics (26 July 2005)
Schneider purchaes BEI Technologies
Schneider Electric enhances its position in customised sensors with an agreement to acquire BEI Technologies Inc in France
News from Schneider Electric (26 July 2005)
JetNet Series industrial Ethernet switch.
Korenix Technology has announced the launch of the JetNet Series Industrial Ethernet Switch, an industrial grade Ethernet switch that supports Redundant Super Ring and VLAN/QoS
News from Korenix Technology (26 July 2005)
Further large feeder order from Lafarge Aggregates
Lafarge Aggregates Limited has purchased the heavy-duty vibratory feeder, seen by many visitors to the Mogensen stand at Hillhead 2005: it will be installed at Mountsorrel by the year end
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (26 July 2005)
PNO elects new Advisory Board
During its members assembly in April 2005, the Profibus Nutzerorganisation eV (PNO) elected its executive committees for the next three years
News from Profibus Group (26 July 2005)
Polyolefins complex construction agreement
SABIC have agreed an order with an Aker Kvaerner and China Petrochemical Corporation Joint Venture for the engineering, procurement and construction of its world-scale Polyolefins complex
News from SABIC (26 July 2005)
Voice messages added to Process Alarming Software
EXELE TopView software is a powerful, yet easy to configure, process alarming tool for OPC-DA data sources and PI Servers: spoken announcements are now added to pagers and text message alarms
News from Exele (26 July 2005)
Protecting public water supplies at Coors Brewery
User Application Article The biggest brewery in the UK has installed 15 RPZ (reduced pressure zone) valves from Honeywell to ensure water cannot flow back into the mains in the unlikely event that the supply pressure falls
News from Honeywell Water Controls (26 July 2005)
Robotic demonstration pavilion for Weldex 2006
The organisers of Weldex, Nexus Business Media, have announced the availability of exhibition areas in a special Robotic Demonstration Pavilion at Weldex 2006
News from Nexus Media Communications (26 July 2005)
Calibration Code of Practice gives the perfect mix
Technical Background Article A comprehensive Code of Practice for the calibration of weighing equipment used in concrete batching is helping to ensure quality levels are maintained throughout this important industry sector
News from UK Weighing Federation (25 July 2005)
Certified engineer programme goes International
South African technology training specialist, Pro Training CC, has been appointed by as the first operator outside the UK of the successful and well-respected Mitsubishi Certified Engineer Programme Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (25 July 2005)
MCERTS certificates presented at WWEM
Siemens and Aquamatic were the first instrument manufacturers to receive MCERTS certificates at the inaugural WWEM event that took place on 29th and 30th June 2005
News from WWEM (25 July 2005)
3D vibration and temperature time tagged recorder
A Low-cost, battery powered FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) recorder for recording and time tagging 3-axis vibrations and peaks, and temperature, in real-time, is introduced by MadgeTech
News from MadgeTech (25 July 2005)
Sewage discharge planning for new Gatwick terminal
User Application Article Black and Veatch has successfully completed a technical study, including survey and modelling, for the world's leading airport company, BAA, at London Gatwick Airport, to improve sewer discharges
News from Black and Veatch (25 July 2005)
Ultra-bright beacons for industrial applications
Klaxon standard ultra-bright AC LED beacons, from the Flashguard Series, have been designed for applications where low current consumption, reliability and synchronised beacon flashing are important
News from Klaxon Signals (25 July 2005)
Furnaces help to keep our environment safe
User Application Article Specialised furnaces from the Elite range of chamber, tube and custom built units are a major part of Tritium and Carbon-14 analyser systems produced by Raddec for nuclear decommissioning operations
News from Elite Thermal Systems (25 July 2005)
Export success confirmed at Queen's Award Ceremony
A visit to Buckingham Palace was the highlight of the week for three of the staff from Newson Gale, based in Colwick, Nottingham, to collect the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise 2005 Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale (25 July 2005)
Fire protection website gives information easily
The revised Ardent UK fire safety website features improved access to information and downloads, covering from mobile plant suppression systems to fire protection for kitchens, plant and storage rooms
News from Ardent Fire Protection (25 July 2005)
PIMS achieves $2m savings at Brazilian paper plant
User Application Article Yokogawa GMSC of Cowes, UK, with its Exaquantum Plant Information Management System (PIMS), has achieved OPEX savings of over $2m for the operators of one of the world's largest paper mills
News from Yokogawa Marex (25 July 2005)
The Kawasaki FS03, a compact and high-speed robot
The new FS03 is a compact multi-purpose portable robot at the smaller end of the range: despite its size, it has an advanced 6-axis arm and boasts the highest speed in its class with a payload of 3kg
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (25 July 2005)
High temperature recirculating ovens
A new line of high temperature recirculating ovens (4099 V Series), engineered for the heat treatment of large workloads, is offered by Lucifer Furnaces
News from Lucifer Furnaces (25 July 2005)
New RPA X900 extends evaporative cooler range
Seeley International launches the RPA X900, a hi-tech evaporative air cooler that has been specifically designed for the heavy-duty industrial market providing airflow of up to 32,400m3/hr Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (25 July 2005)
User meeting for laser diffraction customers
The first meeting to be held in the US for users of Malvern Mastersizer and Spraytec particle size analysers will take place at Somerset, NJ on 29 September 2005
News from Malvern Instruments (25 July 2005)
Chopper stabilised Hall-effect switch and latches
Allegro MicroSystems Europe is expanding its family of successful chopper-stabilised Hall-effect switches and latches with four new product offerings
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (25 July 2005)
Metal detectable O-rings and gasket material
E-Components and Chains announce the launch of their exciting new range of metal detectable O-rings and gasket material for the food and pharmaceutical industries
News from E-Components and Chains (25 July 2005)
Success of foreign companies in China?
Only 20% of the small and medium sized foreign companies in China are profitable, despite the enthusiasm still widely touted by industrial groups: a new business model may help
News from Tangull (25 July 2005)
State-of-the-art industrial and process displays
Metrix Electronics have been appointed as exclusive UK agent for microSYST Systemelectronic, with state-of-the-art display systems aimed at industrial automation and process control applications
News from Metrix Electronics (25 July 2005)
AIDC system successfully installed at Rentacrate
User Application Article A Visidot multiple-asset AIDC system (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) has been successfully installed at the Rentacrate London crate rental facility
News from ImageID (25 July 2005)
Rapra leads EU research for conductive polymers
Rapra has secured 5M Euros of EU funding together with a 20 strong European consortium to improve the electrical conductivity of a range of polymer materials and demonstrate their application
News from Smithers Rapra (25 July 2005)
Efficiency gurus on stage at manufacturing summit
The leading gurus on manufacturing efficiency from the UK and the US will be presenting from the same stage in two mouth-watering sessions at a top UK manufacturing summit
News from Manufacturer Live (25 July 2005)
PlantWeb chosen to modernise petrochem plants
User Application Article Russian chemical giant Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNH) has chosen Emerson and PlantWeb to modernise the largest petrochemical complex in Europe: two completed plant projects demonstrate productivity gains Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (25 July 2005)
Thorite expertise provides remote control pump
User Application Article Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists Thorite were recently called in to provide a bespoke solution to a pumping problem identified by Bradford-based Harmer Personal Care
News from Thorite (25 July 2005)
Low cost Silver Series touchscreen HMI
Maple Systems (USA) - Euro Reps (Europe) announced today that they are releasing new models of their popular Silver Series touchscreen HMIs, at low prices and optional Ethernet and flash ports
News from Euro Reps (25 July 2005)
Stepper motor combination for small applications
Lin Engineering, the Step Motor Specialists, in conjunction with Trinamic Motion Control are pleased to announce the release of the MiniPak, the perfect combination for small applications
News from Lin Engineering (25 July 2005)
Multiple status colours in single indicator light
The new Banner Engineering Ez-Light smart indicator lights are water and oil-tight sealed units with coloured lights - either solid or flashing - that indicate the status of a machine or process
News from Banner Engineering (25 July 2005)
Intelligent wheel force measurement for vehicles
User Application Article The Kistler RoaDyn System 2000 for intelligent wheel force measurement already includes measuring wheels for cars, SUVs and light trucks, and now covers heavy truck measurements too
News from Kistler Instruments (25 July 2005)
Compact industrial PC with a fanless design
Advantech announced today the release of UNO-2170, a compact industrial PC with a fanless design Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (25 July 2005)
New Welding web-site!
In response to the needs of our customers, "The Tungsten Electrode Experts" at Diamond Ground Products would like to announce improvements and upgrades to their welding data website
News from Diamond Ground Products (25 July 2005)
Free 30 day trial of IBC mixer system
All production problems caused by the need to lift product settled in IBCs can be successfully eliminated using the Euromixers IBC mixers: and to prove it take a 30 day FREE trial from Euromixers Brochure Available
News from Euromixers (25 July 2005)
2005 Test and Measurement Instruments catalogue
The new catalogue includes product descriptions and the most important technical data on installation testers, machine testers, network analysers, isolation and earth testers, probes, multimeters
News from LEM UK (25 July 2005)
The greater the risk, the higher the SIL
Technical Background Article Steve Meadows of Asco Joucomatic explains the function of Safety Integrity Levels in the new draft IEC61511 standard for the process industry sector Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (25 July 2005)
Mini-solenoid valve boasts low energy consumption
The new Asco Joucomatic 302 Series mini-solenoid valve offers the lowest energy consumption on the market, at just 0.5W for a flow rate of 11 litre/minute Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (25 July 2005)
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