News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 August
to Saturday 20 August 2005
Woodex Bearing Co celebrates 25th anniversary
Woodex Bearing Company, manufacturer of oil-impregnated split wood bearings and MECO custom-engineered shaft seals, marks its 25th year of operation this September Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (19 August 2005)
New practical guide on Polyvinyl Chloride
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) has been around since the late part of the 19th century, although it was not produced commercially until the 1920s; it is the second largest consumed plastic material
News from Smithers Rapra (19 August 2005)
Data security compliant to international standard
On 17th August 2005, the Swiss Association of Quality and Management Systems (SQS), awarded BASF IT Services the BS7799 certification
News from BASF IT Services (19 August 2005)
5000 accident-free days on record
Maintaining and extending its strong safety record, Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Technology Centre at Tielt, passed the milestone of 5000 accident-free days on 21 May 2005
News from Quadrant (19 August 2005)
Multi-function data acquisition devices
National Instruments today released the industry's first PC-based multifunction data acquisition devices for PCI Express in the measurement and automation market Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 August 2005)
The Fluid and Air Directory, 2005
The Fluid and Air Directory 2005 has over 200 pages detailing all fluid power components and systems in the UK, plus product names, brand names, training and refurbishing establishments
News from Turret Group (19 August 2005)
Curvaceous shortlisted for IChemE Innovation Award
The Curvaceous Software Geometric Process Control technology has been shortlisted for the IChemE AMEC Award 2005
News from Curvaceous Software (19 August 2005)
The background to a major supplier in the UK
Ever since the company was founded in 1931, customers have come to recognize Dwyer Instruments to stand for quality, reliability, and readily available low cost products
News from Dwyer Instruments (19 August 2005)
Contamination protection and containment
Related Life Sciences UK is launching a unique product within the process and laboratory industries, for emergency isolation of chemical spillages and airborne safety threats
News from Related Life Sciences (19 August 2005)
Whitehouse shows novel filter calibration method
Whitehouse Scientific will demonstrate its novel approach to filter testing at Filtech 2005, and will display the range of NIST-traceable glass microspheres used for filter calibration Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (19 August 2005)
Asset optimisation savings at plant in Holland
User Application Article Emerson has announced the initiation of an Asset Optimisation improvement programme at the Huntsman Holland plant at Rozenburg near Rotterdam Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (19 August 2005)
Securing the supply chain with 'Super RFID'
Supermarkets could soon benefit from the very latest developments in next generation RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) - thanks to Leeds based company Instrumentel
News from Instrumentel (19 August 2005)
New Fastfill 40 fills to perfection
User Application Article Packaging Automation, the UK leader in the design and manufacture of tray sealing and filling equipment, has announced the launch of its latest machine - the low cost, high quality Fastfill 40
News from Packaging Automation (18 August 2005)
Packaging Automation baby makes debut at PPMA
The UK leader in the design and manufacture of tray sealing and filling equipment, Packaging Automation, will launch the latest addition to its impressive machine range at the 2005 PPMA show
News from Packaging Automation (18 August 2005)
Pro-Portioner 20 depositor pump
The new Pro Portioner 20 depositor/pump injection unit from Apple Engineering has been developed to meet the demands of the small independent manufacturer
News from Apple Engineering (18 August 2005)
Soap filling machines don't work up a lather
User Application Article RCS Filling Machines has harnessed the precision movement capabilities of rodless pneumatic cylinders for handing delicate liquids that can froth or foam in an instant Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (18 August 2005)
PAM-VA One for vibro-acoustic analysis
ESI Group officially launched PAM-VA One at the recent InterNoise 2005, the international trade fair for noise control engineering, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
News from French Technology Press Bureau (18 August 2005)
Explosion-proof alarm annunciator
The RTK Instruments PEX7250 Explosion Proof Alarm Annunciator is suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas: it provides the highest reliability possible to monitor critical plant alarms
News from RTK Instruments (18 August 2005)
New 'Sequence of Events' recorder
The traditional back-lit annunciator still provides the clearest method of alerting the operator and, when combined with the RTK Instruments System 9000TS, allows accurate time tagging of events
News from RTK Instruments (18 August 2005)
Kimo UK products on display
KIMO UK will show their full range of fixed and portable instruments dedicated to measurement and control in pharmaceutical laboratories and industry, food industry, HVAC at Instrumentation South
News from Kimo UK (18 August 2005)
New torque sensor revolutionises machine control
Sensor Technology will be showing their new revolutionary RWT-310 and RWT-320 Torqsense rotary torque sensors at the Instrumentation South Exhibition Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (18 August 2005)
IDEC Electronics Distribution awards for 2005
IDEC Electronics have delivered their best sales performance since opening for trading in 1987, so it is time to recognise and thank the efforts of our UK distributors in sales and customer support
News from Idec Electronics (18 August 2005)
Marine seismic measurement performance improved
The rise in world oil consumption has put particular pressure on ocean survey technology companies to deliver greater sensitivity and faster results: Quadrant plastic shapes are helping in this quest
News from Quadrant (18 August 2005)
John Boutsikaris joins Key Technology
Key Technology announces the appointment of John Boutsikaris as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, after positions with Agilent Technologies and then Pemstar
News from Key Technology (18 August 2005)
Accurate control in water/wastewater chlorination
Moore Industries 555 Controller sets up easily to handle flow proportional control, residual control, compound loop control with lag times, and de-chlorination with sulphur dioxide
News from Moore Industries International (18 August 2005)
Water coolers replace ozone with UV disinfection
User Application Article Angel Springs, situated in the Chiltern Hills, UK, has replaced its ozone water disinfection unit with a Hanovia UV system, after concerns about disinfection by-product residues
News from Hanovia (18 August 2005)
Latest member of Flowline product family
John Crane has revealed details of its new Safematic FL300 oil lubrication reservoir and pumping centre, making Flowline automatic lubrication systems available for ever smaller installations
News from Crane EAA (18 August 2005)
In-process venting system for analyser samples
Parker Instrumentation launches an innovative turnkey solution for venting samples from process analysers into the plant flare disposal or return system, eliminating atmospheric emissions Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (18 August 2005)
Energy from packaging and food waste
User Application Article Inetec provide Ethnic Cuisine with a cost-effective solution to their food waste and waste packaging problem, with the added benefit of creating a renewable energy source
News from Inetec (18 August 2005)
New low cost high accuracy load cells on show
RDP Electronics will be showing a new, highly accurate range of competitively priced load cells, ideally suited for research, testing, batch weighing and OEM applications at Instrumentation South Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (18 August 2005)
Highest accuracy ultrasonic level with Profibus PA
The Sitrans Probe LU, the ultrasonic level transmitter with the highest accuracy on the market, 0.15%, now offers Profile 3 Class B connectivity to a HART or Profibus network
News from Siemens Milltronics (18 August 2005)
New positive pressure manifold depositors
As chocolate bars with "big bubbles" gain in popularity, Apple Engineering has responded by developing a new series of positive pressure manifold depositors
News from Apple Engineering (18 August 2005)
Faraday Plastics urges attendance at Innovate 2005
Companies in the plastics and rubber sectors should give their Research and Development a shot in the arm and get to Innovate 2005, in Reading on 22 September 2005
News from Faraday Plastics (17 August 2005)
Hydraulically adjustable Checkweigher
Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production scales, releases the new 4693 Hydraulic Lift Heavy-Duty Checkweigher
News from Thompson Scale Company (17 August 2005)
Sanitary flowmeters receive 3A approval
Hoffer Sanitary Series flowmeters recently received 3A Sanitary Rating 28-03 after being subjected to a Third Party Verification Process.
News from Hoffer Flow Controls (17 August 2005)
Magnetic flowmeter for water and process control
The advanced Ultra Mag is a leading-edge electromagnetic flowmeter, which is field-proven to meet the specific needs of users in the water and process control industries
News from McCrometer (17 August 2005)
Secure serial to Ethernet device servers
Celsum Technologies has introduced the Iolan SDS Secure Serial to Ethernet Device Servers, manufactured by Perle Systems:- available with single or dual serial ports and a single 10/100 Ethernet port Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (17 August 2005)
New family of intrinsically safe vibration sensors
The MTN/1100I ATEX approved series offers a wide choice of models to suit a variety of applications throughout industry, in particular oil, petrochemical, gas, mining and other hazardous zone areas
News from Monitran (17 August 2005)
World-class manufacturer status achieved
Brookfield, the leading manufacturer of viscometers for over 70 years, has been awarded a Gold Medal for its manufacturing standards
News from Brookfield Viscometers (17 August 2005)
Maple Systems HMI starter kits now available !
Looking for the perfect interface for your PLC or motion controller? Maple Systems has made it even easier to get started by offering a Starter Kit for each of the HMI500 Series operator interfaces
News from Euro Reps (17 August 2005)
Level detection in medium or large hoppers
Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group, introduces VBL Series vibrating level sensors for high and low level detection in medium or large hoppers
News from Scientific Technologies (17 August 2005)
UK integrator of Delta Tau motion control products
Micromech Systems is pleased to announce their appointment as a UK integrator of the Delta Tau high level, multi-axis motion control products
News from Micromech (17 August 2005)
IWEX visitor registrations top 1500 already!
The organisers of IWEX 2005 have received over 1500 visitor registrations in the two weeks since online registration opened on the website
News from Turret Group (17 August 2005)
New online download function for Stardom
Yokogawa has added an online download function to the Stardom network-based control system, enabling it to achieve a level of operability and maintainability equal to DCS
News from Yokogawa UK (17 August 2005)
ISA Instrumentation Symposium expands in scope
The 52nd Annual International Instrumentation Symposium will now be sponsored by three ISA divisions - Aerospace, Test Measurement, and beginning this year, Process Measurement and Control Division
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (17 August 2005)
Siemens acquires Transmitton from Alchemy
Siemens plc has acquired Transmitton from the Alchemy backed ICS Group: Transmitton will become part of Siemens in the UK reporting to Siemens Transportation Systems
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 August 2005)
New humidity and temperature transmitter
Vaisala introduces the new Vaisala Humicap humidity and temperature transmitter Series HMT100, developed for humidity and temperature monitoring in demanding HVAC applications Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (16 August 2005)
The direct hydraulic drive approach to low speeds
Faced with a decision about a low speed drive for industrial plant, most engineers will tend to follow the traditional line of thinking: but there is an alternative using direct hydraulic drive
News from Hagglunds Drives (16 August 2005)
Contract for Rotork Controls power analysers
User Application Article Carlo Gavazzi has won a contract to supply power quality analysers to Rotork Controls of Bath for the upgrade of their in-house test systems, enabling them to significantly improve their test process
News from Carlo Gavazzi (16 August 2005)
Ibn Zahr Polypropylene III expansion project
Ibn Zahr, the Saudi European Petrochemical Company has appointed Aker Kvaerner for programme management and basic engineering services, for the Polypropylene III project at Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (16 August 2005)
Lean approach extended to office operations
User Application Article Innovia Films has been successfully partnering PICME in lean issues at its Wigton Cumbria site: Innovia has now rolled out the lean manufacturing lessons learned to develop a 'lean office' standard
News from PICME (16 August 2005)
New position sensor brochures for designers
Designer and manufacturer of high precision linear and rotary position sensors and joysticks, Penny + Giles, has published a new set of product brochures Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (16 August 2005)
Kinesis appointed UK and Irish Distributor
Kinesis Limited has been appointed UK and Irish distributor for the Omnifit and Bio-Chem Valve range of fluid handling components
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (16 August 2005)
Small business solution for the process industries
Sanderson, the leading UK-owned food and processing software provider, has announced the launch of their Small Business Solution (SBS)
News from Sanderson (16 August 2005)
Pump-up production with Turbo Systems
A leading UK systems provider, Turbo Systems, is targeting the food sector with its highly popular VP 100 transfer pump, which is ideal for products such as soup, pate, pizza topping and ready meals
News from Turbo Systems (16 August 2005)
'Open your mind seminars' explain stainless steels
"Open your mind" - these seminars highlight the practical benefits of advanced high strength steels: How to benefit from the latest developments in Domex, Docol and Dogal advanced high strength steels
News from SSAB Tunnplat AB (16 August 2005)
Liquid scintillation counting at AstraZeneca
User Application Article AstraZeneca is making the transition from fraction sample collection to online liquid scintillation counting at its Charnwood research and development centre in the UK Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (16 August 2005)
Versatile humidity measuring instruments
Testo has recently launched 2 new compact thermohygrometers that provide users with versatile, portable solutions for temperature and humidity monitoring, the Testo 625 and 635 instruments
News from Testo (16 August 2005)
The application of fieldbuses to valve automation
Technical Background Article Fieldbus systems and their application to valve automation, and associated instrumentation: this review showshow these systems fall into one of three categories
News from K Controls (16 August 2005)
Millipore acquires NovAseptic AB
Millipore Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of over 90% of the shares of NovAseptic AB: the acquisition broadens their offering to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries Brochure Available
News from Millipore (15 August 2005)
Wide temperature serial cards
Korenix Technology recently released JetCard1204w/1208w, which are the world's first 4- and 8-port RS-232 universal PCI wide temperature communication cards
News from Korenix Technology (15 August 2005)
Purex invest in new office in North America
Purex International, manufacturer of fume extraction systems for soldering, lasers, laboratories, welding and other applications, opens the doors of "Purex Americas" for business this week
News from Purex International (15 August 2005)
New piezoelectric controller electronics
Dynamic Structures and Materials is pleased to announce the release of three new, high-power benchtop piezoelectric amplifier and controller products
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials (15 August 2005)
Manufacturing improvement bears fruit
User Application Article Leading specialised organics producer AH Marks has completed a programme of work with PICME that has seen the Wyke based manufacturer achieve a quantum leap in process decontamination effectiveness
News from PICME (15 August 2005)
Pocket guide to help project management
Technical Background Article ABB has launched a pocket guide to help customers determine which activities are needed for a successful project and where these activities fit in their overall process, with a related wallchart
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (15 August 2005)
RoHS-compliant PMC USB industrial controller
BVM launches a five-port conduction cooled RoHS-compliant USB controller module for 32-bit CompactPCI and VMEbus systems in industrial applications
News from BVM (15 August 2005)
Total Chlorine sensor
The new CCS120 total chlorine sensor has been specifically designed for use in water and wastewater applications such as industrial plants that have a cooling water or wastewater treatment facility Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (15 August 2005)
New temperature logger with USB communications
The new Grant OQ610 temperature logger offers a simple to use, affordable and flexible solution for a host of temperature monitoring applications in industry, research and development
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (15 August 2005)
Casting simulation performance improvement 30x
User Application Article Teksid Aluminium, one of the major aluminium casting groups worldwide, decided to improve its casting process simulation capabilities with a Magmasoft cluster license
News from Magma GmbH (15 August 2005)
Process safety specialist expands in China
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has consolidated its position in China by appointing KXTEC as its exclusive Chinese distributor Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (15 August 2005)
Universal base sounder gives installers choice
The Sonos Universal Base Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a low profile sounder unit designed to be installed beneath a variety of smoke and heat detectors in existing fire alarm systems
News from Klaxon Signals (15 August 2005)
FREE OrbiProt weld data documentation software
Orbimatic, the manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment, are offering customers free 'OrbiProt' weld data documentation software with any new welding systems purchased
News from Orbimatic (15 August 2005)
Biwater Graham wins Ulster north coast project
The Northern Ireland Department for Regional Development has awarded the GBP37M contract to design and build its new North Coast wastewater treatment works to the Biwater Graham Joint Venture
News from Biwater Treatment (15 August 2005)
Thermal imaging system detects steel slag
User Application Article The new SDS slag detection system combines the latest thermal imaging technology and almost 60 years of steel industry experience, to control slag carry-over from furnace to ladle Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (15 August 2005)
New handheld thermal/visible imaging system
Cost effective thermal imaging and thermography is the primary business area for Armstrong Optical of Northampton, and the new IR928+ camera is a major new addition to their range
News from Armstrong Optical (15 August 2005)
Cushioned clamping for proper clamping systems
When installing pipe, tube or hose the effects of vibration, shock, surge and galvanic corrosion are a major concern: new developments in cushioned clamping now combat these effects
News from WEB (M&E) Products (15 August 2005)
Muller yogurt uses Batchflux, and reduces overfill
User Application Article Muller, the leading UK yogurt brand, has reduced overfill of its Muller Corner yogurt products by 84 per cent after installation of Krohne Batchflux electromagnetic flowmeters
News from Krohne (15 August 2005)
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for second time
InduSoft, a provider of HMI/SCADA for the Web and Windows CE as well as other Microsoft platforms has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for software products for the second year in a row
News from InduSoft (15 August 2005)
Vis-Spectrophotometer for every water testing need
Hach Lange is proud to launch the new DR2800, a 340-900nm spectrophotometer designed to meet the needs of those responsible for testing wastewater, drinking water and process water
News from Hach Lange (15 August 2005)
Global expansion highlights ISA importance
With over 170 sections on five continents, the ISA importance as the worldwide provider of products and services for automation professionals continues to grow
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 August 2005)
'Connect and detect' diagnostics for Profibus
VIPA, the German manufacturer of innovative PLC and PC based automation solutions, launch EasyConn-PB "connect and detect" connectors for diagnostics and troubleshooting on Profibus systems Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (15 August 2005)
Surge Protection Device testing to LVD
Surge Protection Devices must now be tested to the requirement of EN 61643-11, to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the LVD, using harmonised standards
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 August 2005)
LIMS datasheet for chem/petrochem industries
Thermo Electron Corporation has developed a new datasheet aimed at the chemical and petrochemical industries to provide an overview of the capabilities of its flagship LIMS, SampleManager
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (15 August 2005)
Wittmann to show full ancillary range at Interplas
Wittmann will exhibit its full range of ancillary and automation equipment at Interplas 05, the UK's leading plastics and rubber exhibition, this year
News from Wittmann UK (15 August 2005)
Interplas 05 shows the Sandretto one-stop-shop
Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK will show their full range of injection moulding machinery and supporting equipment at Interplas 05, the UK plastics and rubber exhibition
News from Sandretto UK (15 August 2005)
Trend towards pastillation helps secure new orders
Sandvik Process Systems, a world leading manufacturer of systems for the solidification of chemicals directly from the melt, has secured four new orders from customers in the adhesives industry
News from Sandvik Process Systems (15 August 2005)
RTP finds success as a focused DCS supplier
RTP Corporation is an example of a small, independent DCS and critical control system supplier that has carved out a successful niche for itself, both in DCS and in safety and critical control systems
News from RTP Corp (15 August 2005)
New URS generator for aseptic mixing of liquids
NovAseptic UK announce the launch of a unique User Requirement Specification generation tool for use with in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, available on request Brochure Available
News from Millipore (15 August 2005)
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