News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 August
to Saturday 13 August 2005
High temperature sterile air and gas filters
A new range of sterile air and gas filters called ParTemp and ParTemp Max have been specially designed for use in both moderate and high temperature sterilising applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (12 August 2005)
The Building Performance 2005 "Energy Challenge"
Schneider Electric Transparent Building Integrated Systems invites visitors to visit stand 530 and take the "Energy Challenge" at Building Performance on 5 - 6 October 2005 at the London Olympia
News from Schneider Electric (12 August 2005)
Top US supplier to Whirlpool Corporation
Groschopp, a supplier of best-in-class fractional horsepower electric motors, announced the company has again been selected as one of Whirlpool Corporation top US suppliers
News from Groschopp (12 August 2005)
New Sentinel Series of rugged flat panel monitors
New Sentinel Series of rugged flat panel monitors can withstand harsh environments to provide high reliability in the most demanding military and industrial applications Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 August 2005)
Silicone-insulated custom cables resist attack
Kalestead announce the availability of silicone among the insulation options from its custom cable manufacturing facility, the first UK custom cable manufacture to do so
News from Kalestead (12 August 2005)
FlowEXPO 2006 in Guangzhou, China
The 9th International valves, actuators, pipelines, pumps, compressors, seals, fluid machinery, process equipment, instrumentation, automation and control systems exhibition FlowEXPO 2006 in China
News from Guangzhou Flow Expo (12 August 2005)
High growth niches in the sedimentation market
Technical Background Article The $5 billion dollar worldwide market for sedimentation/centrifugation equipment includes clarifiers, thickeners, dissolved air flotation device, hydrocyclones and centrifuges
News from McIlvaine Company (12 August 2005)
Prestigious water treatment technology contract
User Application Article Akzo Nobel MPP Systems business has won the contract to supply a water purification unit for one of the world's most challenging gas field development projects, the Ormen Lange project
News from Akzo Nobel (12 August 2005)
PICME Sept 27 conference progress report
The PICME Annual Conference has become the forum for UK process-based companies to learn how to get the best from lean manufacturing. and how to make that improvement journey positive
News from PICME (12 August 2005)
Modernising European and Brazilian pulp mills
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner has been awarded contracts for the modernisation of four pulp mills: Swedish Sodra Cell Varo, Mercer Rosenthal, SCA Mannheim in Germany and International Paper Mogi Guacu in Brazil
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (12 August 2005)
Helping Icon supply rubbers into pharmaceuticals
Rapra Technology and Icon Polymer have formed a strategic partnership to add analytical and laboratory testing facilities for Icon rubber products and components for the pharmaceutical industry
News from Smithers Rapra (12 August 2005)
New rodless cylinders with built in experience
Years of experience in the design and supply of pneumatic Rodless Cylinders have combined all of the features and benefits most demanded by industry into the new Ultraline range
News from Ultraline (12 August 2005)
Web based control systems become open for all
The benefits of using web technology for control systems include open networking and easy, familiar, interfacing via Ethernet and standard web browser software
News from Telemecanique (12 August 2005)
Flow specialists cover a wide range
Techniquip supply flow meters, flow transmitters and switches for gases and liquids from as low as 1cc/min, up to flow measurements in 3 metre pipes: plus a range of pressure and level instruments
News from Techniquip (12 August 2005)
New offices to service European customers
E-Trade2China opens European Headquarters in Copenhagen, to be better positioned to service its European customers, providing a low cost way of having their own operations in China
News from ET2C International (11 August 2005)
Hazardous area control panels for oil terminal
User Application Article AMOT and Petra Resources, the Malaysian integrated oil and gas industry service provider, have completed a $1m contract for rejuvenation work at the Petronas Carigali Miri crude oil terminal Brochure Available
News from AMOT (11 August 2005)
Shanghai SECCO started up ahead of schedule
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has completed a digital automation project using FF at one of the largest integrated petrochemical complexes in China, the $2.7 Bn Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Complex
News from Emerson Process Management (11 August 2005)
The Boge Compressed Air Compendium
Get the knowledge! Boge Compressors has just released the revised 6th edition of their 'Compressed Air Compendium' handbook, an essential handbook for anyone involved in compressed air equipment Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (11 August 2005)
Increased life for pH sensors in ethanol plant
User Application Article Rebuildable Foxboro pH sensors reduce costs while improving performance in a demanding chemical application, pH sensing in ethanol production controlling the sulphur dioxide levels
News from Invensys Foxboro (11 August 2005)
Thermography shows the real picture
For an effective way to better predict equipment failure, protect production assets and boost equipment reliability, Rockwell Automation has added infrared thermography data collection and analysis
News from Rockwell Automation (11 August 2005)
The future of the calibration industry
'The current state and future directions of the calibration industry', according to Martin Kulin, Managing Partner of Hitek Calibration Services and a well known and respected figure in the industry
News from Hitek (11 August 2005)
Quality spare parts for progressing cavity pumps
A new service recently launched provides a wide range of high quality spare parts for progressing cavity pumps, fully interchangeable between manufacturers
News from Robbins & Myers UK (11 August 2005)
Electric catamaran casts Ethernet onto the water
User Application Article An electric boat designed to test fuel cells for inland water transport provides a realistic alternative to the internal combustion engines currently used on lakes and canals.
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 August 2005)
Latest air quality monitoring methods described
Technical Background Article As part of a mission to become the leading authority on air quality monitoring and emissions, Enviro Technology Services will be holding a number of workshops at the MCERTS Conference on October 12-13
News from Enviro Technology Services (11 August 2005)
Mobile chlorine dosing system
A mobile chlorine dosing system for use whenever occasional, emergency or shock disinfection is necessary typically within the municipal and food and beverage markets Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos (11 August 2005)
TopTherm units on target with cool air
Rittal TopTherm cooling units now offer a new dimension in targeted cooling with new internal air circulation designs, allowing a new, unique and very effective air targeting system Brochure Available
News from Rittal (11 August 2005)
Operator interface for simpler information access
On-line gauging systems manufacturer NDC has launched a new icon-driven version of its operator interface for the popular MM710 series of analysers of moisture, fat, protein and coat-weight
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (11 August 2005)
Stainless pneumatic manifold reduces weight
The Impact 2000 from stainless steel valve actuation specialist Midland ACS allows all the elements of a pneumatic control circuit to be connected into one manifold unit Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (10 August 2005)
Flexible accommodation with energy efficiency
User Application Article A building in Germany has achieved new levels of flexibility of accommodation coupled with world class energy efficiency and low lifecycle costs, thanks to an open and scalable control system Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (10 August 2005)
New torque sensors with extended range
Kistler has extended the range of its piezoelectric reaction torque sensors with the addition of two new models
News from Kistler Instruments (10 August 2005)
Waterproof pH and temperature probe
The pocket-sized Ki-8690 pH/Temperature meter provides an economical, convenient and accurate means to make spot checks where pH and temperature values must be maintained within critical tolerances
News from Kalestead (10 August 2005)
Mould temperature controllers in bulk
This year Wittmann UK has been notching up several double-digit orders for its Primus C mould temperature controllers for the plastics processing industries
News from Wittmann UK (10 August 2005)
Wall chart explains ABB services
ABB has launched a wall chart and pocket guide to help customers determine which activities are needed for a successful project and where these activities fit in their overall process
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (10 August 2005)
Beauty is not in the eye of the contractor
A recent independent survey of domestic electrical contractors has revealed that many are unaware of the importance of appearance to their clients when choosing electrical wiring accessories
News from Schneider Electric (10 August 2005)
Keep bus-based networks connected
Two connector systems from ODU can now be supplied to provide security in demanding bus-based industrial applications
News from ODU UK (10 August 2005)
Ultraline Snap Fit Magnetic Sensors
Pneumatic cylinders that utilise a T-Slot to mount a magnetic sensor to detect the cylinder piston position often have the problem of fitting and removal of the sensor
News from Ultraline (10 August 2005)
Biggest project chooses Viking Johnson couplings
Viking Johnson has secured a six-figure order to supply pipe couplings for the Buenos Aires concession, the world's biggest water and wastewater privatisation contract Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (10 August 2005)
Korean flue gas desulphurisation system orders
User Application Article Eight side entry agitators have been specified on two rectangular absorbers on a Korean power station flue gas desulphurisation plant to assist in the improvement of environmental air quality
News from Mixing Solutions (10 August 2005)
Rotork actuators pass the test with flying colours
User Application Article Unprecedented dockyard ship movements during Portsmouth's Royal Fleet Review, Trafalgar and International Festival of the Sea celebrations provide major test for 73 valve actuators on docks and locks
News from Rotork Controls (10 August 2005)
The Finishing Industries Yearbook 2006
The 27th edition of the Finishing Industries Yearbook 2006, the guide to surface coating and metal finishing products and services is now available priced at GBP40
News from Turret Group (10 August 2005)
FCX Performance launches new, improved website
FCX Performance would like to announce the launch of its new website, loaded with new features that will allow registered users to access their entire FCX accounts
News from FCX Performance (10 August 2005)
Custody transfer flow metering to NMi and PTB
Every day, the process industries need to transport, exchange and account for goods where custody transfer is mandatory: this is where the Promass 84 Coriolis flowmeter comes into its own Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 9 August 2005)
Smallest air and water pipe fittings worldwide
Designed for the SMC existing compact solenoid valve and actuator ranges, using 2mm OD tubing connections, this range of air and water compatible fittings are now available in 14 different models
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 9 August 2005)
Sub-ambient temperature separations for HPLC
In the search for optimised research techniques, nutraceuticals expert Craft Technologies has been experimenting with sub-ambient temperature separations, using the Polaratherm
News from Selerity Technologies ( 9 August 2005)
CD of biopharma filtration and separation products
Millipore has a new electronic 2005 BioPharmaceutical Filtration and Separation product catalogue on CD Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 9 August 2005)
Static control in the printing industry
Meech International will be exhibiting a host of solutions for static control on stand 2-N11 at ICE 2005
News from Meech Air Technology ( 9 August 2005)
Well balanced cheese from Schenck
User Application Article Better known for balancing crankshafts, rotors and turbines, Schenck has applied its expertise and technology to the odd activity of balancing in the production of cheeses!
News from Schenck ( 9 August 2005)
Detective Multimeter warns of failures
The Detective Multimeter is a new fault monitoring device for detecting impending mechanical and electrical failures in three phase motors and motor-driven equipment at an early stage
News from Inter Elektrik Elektronik ( 9 August 2005)
RimatriX5 for security and remote maintenance
With the monitoring and remote management module of RimatriX5, the new integrated solution for modern computer centres, Rittal is able to offer security and remote maintenance from a single source Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 9 August 2005)
Quick and quiet actuators challenge the ballscrews
Copley Controls hope to corner the market with a new high-powered linear actuator with an electromagnetic drive, which offers a quiet alternative to ballscrews
News from Copley Motion Systems ( 9 August 2005)
High-tech position monitor is contactless
Hoerbiger-Origa has developed SFI-plus, a new contactless displacement measuring system for use with their electric and pneumatic linear actuators Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 9 August 2005)
DT Vision Foundry supports 21CFr Part ll
Data Translation is now shipping version 3.7 of its DT Vision Foundry software, providing added functionality to support FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for this machine vision software
News from Data Translation ( 9 August 2005)
Ultrasonic cake and pizza cutter
The ultrasonic cake and pizza cutter has been specifically designed to transport/centralise and cut round cakes into segments on an integrated linear conveyor
News from Apple Engineering ( 9 August 2005)
Improved air jet sieve from Hosokawa Micron
Additional new features to the 200 LS-N Alpine Air Jet Sieve ensure this industry standard, powder fineness analysis equipment, stays at the forefront of testing technology.
News from Hosokawa Micron ( 8 August 2005)
MCERTS for air Conference details announced
Everyone with a professional interest in air quality will wish to attend MCERTS 2005 for information on the latest environmental legislation, and on gas and particulate monitoring applications
News from MCERTS Exhibition ( 8 August 2005)
Upgrade for DCS at Maanshan Nuclear Power Station
User Application Article The upgrade will include new systems and simulator re-build services to update balance-of-plant control applications, and support operator training for Maanshan NPS Units 1 and 2
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 8 August 2005)
Semiconductor materials suppliers merge
Entegris and Mykrolis Corporation announce that their respective stockholders have approved the proposed merger between the two companies
News from Entegris ( 8 August 2005)
Highlights at the Schweissen und Schneiden fair
Fronius will be unveiling some important innovations at the 'Schweissen und Schneiden' fair in Essen, like TransPocket and CMT welding systems, that will give visitors plenty to think about
News from TPS-Fronius ( 8 August 2005)
Welding at KTM sports motorcycles
User Application Article Leading sports motorcycle manufacturer KTM uses innovative digital welding systems from Fronius, and have now installed 100 Fronius systems on their production lines
News from TPS-Fronius ( 8 August 2005)
Pre-register for Instrumentation South 2005!
You can now pre-register to visit Instrumentation South on-line: Pre-registering on line is quick and easy and will ensure visitors receive their free Fast Track Entry Badge before 5/6 October!
News from Trident Exhibitions ( 8 August 2005)
Hot-dip galvanizing line mass control system
User Application Article I/N Kote has signed an agreement with IAS to design, supply and commission a zinc coating mass control and reporting system (Achieva Coating Control) for its galvanizing line in Indiana
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 8 August 2005)
DMOS microstepping motor driver ICs
Allegro MicroSystems Europe introduce two new DMOS microstepping motor driver integrated circuits that are easy to interface, with built-in translator circuitry
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 August 2005)
Overmoulded RJ45 connector for harsh environments
Harting expands its family of industrial data interconnection products with the introduction of a robust overmoulded version of its RJ45 IP20 Ethernet connector for use in industrial environments.
News from Harting ( 8 August 2005)
Measuring pesticide residue levels in food
User Application Article Thermo Electron Corporation has developed new GC applications for the accurate analysis of pesticide residues using the Trace GC Ultra, to assist compliance with new strict legislation
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 8 August 2005)
News update from ControlSoft
Advanced process control software maker ControlSoft has announced the opening of a new liaison office in Mumbai, India, and a new version of their Loop Tuning Pocket Guide
News from ControlSoft ( 8 August 2005)
Enhanced Interoperability Test Kit (ITK) 4.61
The Fieldbus Foundation ITK 4.61 test kit verifies the functionality of a device with the Foundation fieldbus Function Block specifications, and has been updated with additional functionality
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 8 August 2005)
Cherry pick and place unit from Apple
A new Apple Engineering development is a 'Cherry Pick and Place' unit, for automatic cherry placing on Bakewell tarts, trifles or any other type of confectionery or dessert
News from Apple Engineering ( 8 August 2005)
Make a date for the UK Polymer Showcase
The best in polymer research and academic excellence will be on show at the 2nd UK Polymer Showcase from September 6-7, 2005 at the Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield, Yorkshire
News from Faraday Plastics ( 8 August 2005)
Oven control system has safety interlocks
User Application Article A new Oven Control System, CROCS, has been custom-designed and built by Celsum Technologies with built-in features to allow safe operation of an oven for hazardous materials Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies ( 8 August 2005)
New non-contacting rotary position sensor
Penny + Giles will be launching the new SRH280 rotary position sensor - which uses proven, non-contact Hall effect technology - at Instrumentation South, on stand 210 Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 8 August 2005)
Long range contact signalling by fibre-optics
Omniterm Fibre Optic Transmitter and Fibre Optic Receiver modules provide the ability to send a digital contact signal up to 10km over a single optical fibre, in a fail safe system Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 8 August 2005)
C-tex activated carbon textiles produced by MAST
C-tex activated carbon textiles, used in OEM engineering, medical devices, defence, energy storage and a wide range of other filtration applications, are now exclusively manufactured in the UK by MAST
News from Mast Carbon Advanced Products ( 8 August 2005)
Extended range of progressive cavity pumps
The range of Spectra progressive cavity pumps has been completely updated to cover lower and higher flows: the range is particularly well suited to pumping liquid polymers and polymer solutions
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 8 August 2005)
Servo-Flo 105 variable-ratio meter systems
The new Sealant Equipment and Engineering Servo-Flo 105 Variable-Ratio Meter System is ideal for automated, robotic or manual dispensing applications
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 8 August 2005)
Analogue Interfacing units only 6 mm wide!
The new MINI-MCR product family from Phoenix Contact provides isolating amplifiers, signal duplicators, passive isolators, repeater power supplies and temperature transducers in 6.2 mm wide modules
News from Phoenix Contact ( 8 August 2005)
Schneider Electric reveals its pioneering spirit
Schneider Electric, the global electrical manufacturer, unveiled its vision of the future - a new electric world - at a conference held in Seville in May, to include blue LEDs and wireless growth
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 August 2005)
VX solenoid valve range rejuvenated
To celebrate the eighteenth birthday of the VX solenoid valve range, SMC research and development brings these popular valves to the very forefront of product innovation
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 8 August 2005)
PhaseManager eases batch configuration
Manufacturers interested in improving consistency, productivity and quality in batch applications will welcome the new PhaseManager feature included in the latest version of RSLogix 5000 software
News from Rockwell Automation ( 8 August 2005)
Wide range of high performance polyurethane seals
New grades of polyurethane sealing compounds have wide range of potential applications, including products and systems for the food, water, offshore, chemical and process sectors
News from Ceetak ( 8 August 2005)
Velocity control ball valve for gas applications
An innovative rotary control ball valve specifically designed for flow and pressure regulating duties in the gas industry has recently been applied in main feed gas valve applications in an LNG plant
News from Evola ( 8 August 2005)
32 channel 500 KHz data acquisition USB module
Data Translation has developed a new version of its popular DT9834 Series of High Performance USB modules, helping to maintain its leadership in the USB data acquisition sector
News from Data Translation ( 8 August 2005)
The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Technical Background Article The Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) harmonises national legislation of EU member states vis a vis the design, manufacture, testing and conformity assessment of pressure equipment and assemblies
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 8 August 2005)
Draeger saves time and effort over SIL compliance
Technical Background Article The need for safe system design is placing more and more focus on Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Standards: an innovative approach by Draeger Safety is making SIL compliance easier
News from Draeger ( 8 August 2005)
Low-cost control from Rockwell
End users and OEMs who need a cost-effective, low-end controller with the flexibility of online editing should look no further than the Allen Bradley MicroLogix 1100 controller
News from Rockwell Automation ( 8 August 2005)
Conference on Russian market for aromatics
An International scientific-and-technical conference "Russian Market of Aromatics: Current Status and Perspectives" will be held on 21 September in Moscow
News from RCCnews ( 8 August 2005)
Four new training workshops
IDC Technologies are running 4 training workshops in the next months: including a 2 day course on Practical Earthing, Bonding, Lightning and Surge Protection, and another on OLE for Process Control
News from IDC Technologies ( 8 August 2005)
New UK Sales Manager at Data Translation
Neil Chapman has been appointed UK Sales Manager of Data Translation, the US based manufacturers of USB data acquisition systems, PCI and DSP products
News from Data Translation ( 8 August 2005)
'Industrial Marketing on the Internet' Seminar
Earlier this year Pro-Talk held two seminars helping explain to industrial companies how to develop their internet presence, aimed at marketing managers from industrial and scientific manufacturers
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 8 August 2005)
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