News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 September
to Saturday 10 September 2005
FREE AS-interface Safety in Automation Handbook
Technical Background Article This FREE 75 page handbook now available from LC Automation provides designers with detailed information about the features, handling and possible applications of the AS-i Safety at Work System Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 9 September 2005)
Best laid plans scuppered by bad IT
The best laid plans of manufacturing companies are all too often scuppered by inadequate or inappropriate IT systems, a summit of industry leaders will hear at The Manufacturer Live 2005 in Telford
News from Manufacturer Live ( 9 September 2005)
UKWF members meet in Dublin for AGM
When members of the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF) met in Dublin for their recent Annual General Meeting the occasion was certainly the right mixture of business and pleasure
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 9 September 2005)
Fine-tune and maintain injection moulding machines
User Application Article Fluke explains how to fine-tune and verify injection moulding machines during set-up and maintenance using a handheld Fluke 190 Series ScopeMeter, designed to cope well with harsh environments Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 9 September 2005)
Engineering services contract with BASF in Belgium
Aker Kvaerner has signed a partnership agreement with BASF Antwerpen NV to provide engineering services at the BASF Antwerp, Belgium site - the second largest production location within BASF
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 9 September 2005)
Boiler Control and Instrumentation workshop
IDC is presenting a two day workshop called Boiler Control and Instrumentation, in Manchester on the 10th and 11th October, in Edinburgh on the 13th and 14th and in London on the 17th and 18th
News from IDC Technologies ( 9 September 2005)
MX4Energy energy usage control software
Mitsubishi Electric launches MX4Energy, a software control package that helps monitor and manage energy usage across complex industrial installation, at ENERGY 2005 Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 9 September 2005)
Pharmaceutical industry attracted to India / China
User Application Article The rise of India and China as global economies presents immense opportunities for the international pharmaceutical industry, for cost-effective R and D outsourcing
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 9 September 2005)
Industrial communications handbook from Westermo
Technical Background Article Westermo Data Communications, the UK's largest supplier of industrial Ethernet products has released the final instalment of its popular series of industrial communications handbooks
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 9 September 2005)
Protocol delivery from Ethernet to a serial device
Sixnet has enhanced its line of Industrial Ethernet Gateways: the new EtherTRAKs are more capable than before and now support other protocols in addition to Sixnet, Modbus ASCII, and Modbus RTU Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 9 September 2005)
UniTrak Powderflight obtains ISO 9001certification
UniTrak Powderflight has received the latest quality certification, ISO 9001-2000, the internationally recognised standard for business quality management
News from UniTrak Powderflight ( 9 September 2005)
How to pump vitreous enamel - use peristaltics!
User Application Article Glen Dimplex Home Appliances wanted a solution for pumping vitreous enamel on to the surfaces of cookers: the ideal solution turned out to be peristaltic technology from Watson Marlow Bredel Pumps Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 9 September 2005)
Thermo launches new liquid autosamplers
Thermo Electron Corporation announces the introduction of two new liquid autosamplers for elemental analysis, the AI 3000 and AS 3000 Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 9 September 2005)
Revised personal protective equipment guidance
Technical Background Article A revised version of guidance designed to help employers who supply and use personal protective equipment at work to meet their duties under the law has been published by the HSE
News from HSE ( 9 September 2005)
Pneumatic actuators for contact lens machinery
User Application Article Advanced automation components from Festo have helped system integrator Barr and Paatz produce what is believed to be the first fully-automated contact lens manufacturing machine Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 9 September 2005)
New 8-page pulp and paper industry flow guide
Technical Background Article The FCI Pulp and Paper Industry Flow Measurement Guide provides extensive application information on liquid, air and gas flow measurement in rugged pulp and paper plant environments
News from Fluid Components International ( 9 September 2005)
Snap-Trap quick-fit clamp for process tubing
Parker Instrumentation has published a FREE guide explaining an innovative clamp which radically simplifies the installation and maintenance of process instrumentation tubing Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 9 September 2005)
New Marathon MM Series Infrared Thermometer
The new Marathon MM Series Infrared Thermometer, providing a premium sensor platform that offers enhanced remote monitoring and video recording for a wide range of industrial process applications
News from Raytek Corp ( 9 September 2005)
X-act pressure transmitter will set new standards!
The x-act pressure transmitter from Impress Sensors and Systems has been designed for use in the process, food and dairy, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 9 September 2005)
Ceetak launches bespoke rubber gasket service
Ceetak, one of the UK's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of high quality seals, launches a service for the customised design and production of special purpose rubber seals and gaskets
News from Ceetak ( 8 September 2005)
Filtration for surface finishing applications
Orelis is launching a new individual filtration module, named Pleiade MP4, for the ultrafiltration of electrophoretic paint
News from Orelis Novasep Process ( 8 September 2005)
Elite launches safety consultancy services
Elite offers seven services: risk assessment; SIL determination; hazard operability studies; safety audits/assessments; safety software validation; safety training; and safety competency assessment
News from Elite Control Systems ( 8 September 2005)
ESI Group keynote speakers for EuroPAM 2005
ESI Group announces the keynote speakers for its EuroPAM 2005 Virtual Engineering European Conference and Exhibition, scheduled 5 to 7 October at the Seminaris Hotel in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 8 September 2005)
First US licence in the food and beverage industry
Pursuit Dynamics, the developer of the innovative PDX processing technology, is pleased to announce its first US licence in the food and beverage industry
News from Pursuit Dynamics ( 8 September 2005)
Test certification in the palm of your hand
The Megger PowerSuite range of software for electrical testing applications has been expanded to include a new PDA package, enabling on-site completion of test certificates Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 8 September 2005)
Seminars achieve 30% reduction in energy costs
In Ireland SMC have several 1-day Energy Saving Seminars at various locations, which will show how to achieve up to a 30% reduction in YOUR energy costs
News from SMC Pneumatics Ireland ( 8 September 2005)
Hayes reveal the latest in interior automation
Hayes Control Systems will be presenting the latest developments in interior automation in a brand new 'Energy for free' seminar on September 22, 2005 at the Abacus Headquarters in Newbury, Berkshire
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 8 September 2005)
Profit opportunity breakthrough in drinks industry
Harford Control have had considerable experience with reducing manufacturing costs in the juice/drinks industry, and have developed several profit improvement opportunity techniques
News from Harford Control ( 8 September 2005)
Thermometer with dual input precision measurement
The ASL handheld, battery-operated digital thermometer offers ultra high precision readings to an accuracy of +/-0.025C and has two inputs enabling both direct and differential temperature measurement
News from Automatic Systems Laboratories ( 8 September 2005)
FREE Ditel Capture data acquisition software
Sensing and instrumentation specialists Vydas International Marketing has announced the availability of free data acquisition software to complement their Kosmos range of digital panel meters Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing ( 8 September 2005)
Anode and electrode supplies
Titanium Tantalum Products are pioneers in the design, manufacture and supply of anodes and electrodes for electro-chemical, electroplating, cathodic protection and other allied industries
News from Titanium Tantalum Products ( 8 September 2005)
New generation in situ particle size analysis
Malvern has launched a new generation Spraytec system for in situ particle size analysis of high concentration aerosols and sprays
News from Malvern Instruments ( 8 September 2005)
Multi-user editing added to zenOn SCADA system
The latest version of the COPA-Data zenOn SCADA/HMI software, zenOn 6.20, adds multi-user capability to the editor and provides project synchronisation for work done offline
News from Copa-Data UK ( 8 September 2005)
Increased performance from new DC fans
Aerco now can supply a new, low cost, DC Jamicon fan in the 50mm x 50mm x 10mm frame size that has a significantly improved performance over the previous fans in this range.
News from Aerco ( 8 September 2005)
Anti-static additive saves thousands
User Application Article Literally a few drops of an innovative additive designed to eliminate static build-up in fluids is saving a major utility provider tens of thousands of pounds in lost production and maintenance costs
News from Associated Octel ( 8 September 2005)
Vigilantplatform offshore oil/gas control concept
Yokogawa has extended its Vigilantplant concept for process instrumentation and control with Vigilantplatform: an integrated approach for the control and automation of offshore oil and gas platforms
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 September 2005)
Micro Motion Coriolis meters improve LNG metering
Third party testing and results from Micro Motion Coriolis meters installed worldwide demonstrate cryogenic mass flowmeter superior repeatability and calibration stability in LNG applications Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 September 2005)
GU Series needle valves in general utility service
The Swagelok Company extends its product portfolio with the GU series needle valves for use in general utility service applications
News from Swagelok ( 8 September 2005)
New joint venture in India for Land
UK-based Land Instruments International - a world leading non contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging specialist - has realigned its business alliance with Eurotherm DEL India Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 7 September 2005)
G3 adds advanced trend viewer
The G3 series HMI now offers a richer trend viewer, using the 'Show Data' property, which allows the viewer to automatically display the tags being monitored, right on the viewer
News from Red Lion Controls ( 7 September 2005)
New premises enable Global expansion
Expansion plans have been put in train at high technology torque measuring company Sensor Technology, with a move to additional premises for the operational staff to prepare for future growth Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 7 September 2005)
New hydraulics feature in redesigned forklift
User Application Article A Kelvin Engineering redesign of its forklift truck required a compact, high efficiency hydraulic lift system control system, achieved with a custom designed valve, a service provided by Hy-Pro
News from Hy-Pro ( 7 September 2005)
Instrumentation "At Home" day in Cork
An Emerson Open day, featuring Seminars and an Exhibition, will be held at the Great Southern Hotel, Cork Airport, from 0930 to 1730 on 28 September 2005
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland ( 7 September 2005)
Strong growth seen in 2004 for Motor Drives
Technical Background Article In a sign of an ebullient worldwide market, high performance drives were the fastest revenue growing motor drives category in 2004, outperforming lower-priced compact and standard AC drives
News from IMS Research ( 7 September 2005)
In-line check valves prevent unintended back-flow
Bio-Chem Valve has developed non-metallic, self-sealing in-line check valves for handling low volume, low flow transfers
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 7 September 2005)
Interactive motors and drives catalogue
Motor and drive selection is made easy with the latest version of the Baldor interactive CD-ROM product catalogue, detailing some 7000 NEMA and IEC motors, drives and generators Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 7 September 2005)
Minimal maintenance for 'mixproof' valves
Moody Service has launched a new technique which allows the condition of a mixproof valve seal to be assessed without needing to remove it from the process equipment
News from Moody ( 7 September 2005)
New integrated control and safety system for Bruce
User Application Article Yokogawa has been awarded a contract by BP Exploration for the design, engineering, supply and installation of a new integrated control and safety system for the Bruce platform in the North Sea
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 September 2005)
New hydraulic valve combines power and precision
Parker Hannifin, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of motion and control technology, has launched a new generation of hydraulic proportional control valves Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 7 September 2005)
New range of inductive conductivity sensors
ProMinent Fluid Controls has launched a new range of inductive conductivity sensors for the measurement of electrolytic conductivity in heavily soiled and/or aggressive fluids
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 7 September 2005)
NEW V300 stroke rate controller
Fluid Metering introduces the NEW V300 Stroke Rate Controller for precision control of all FMI V-Series variable speed metering pumps
News from Fluid Metering ( 7 September 2005)
Peristaltic pumps for amino-acid analysers
User Application Article Some substances are simply too aggressive for 'traditional' pumps, attacking the mechanical component parts and inevitably causing duty fluid contamination and potential premature pump failure Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 7 September 2005)
Energy savings with plate heat exchanger packages
User Application Article Plate heat exchanger packages from Spirax Sarco are saving energy, reducing maintenance costs and improving the comfort of patients at Leighton Hospital in Crewe
News from Spirax Sarco ( 6 September 2005)
New range of sirens released
Phoenix Electronics has added the recently released Hitpoint Neodymium Sirens to their already extensive offering of audible products
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 6 September 2005)
Hygienic design pressure transmitter
Siemens Process Instrumentation and Analytics has developed a pressure transmitter which is designed to meet the requirements of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 September 2005)
New micro-leak detection system launched
A new automated in-line micro-leak detection system, Leak-Master Inline, can be retrofitted onto food and pharmaceutical packaging lines to find CO2 leaks in flexible and rigid packaging
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 6 September 2005)
Automation systems for refinery expansion project
User Application Article Invensys has been selected by Sinopec Guangzhou to implement a major refinery expansion in southern China using Foxboro I/A Series automation and associated services
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 6 September 2005)
Practical Power System Protection workshops
IDC Technologies will present a 2 day workshop, Practical Power System Protection for Engineers and Technicians, in Cardiff, Liverpool and Leeds in October
News from IDC Technologies ( 6 September 2005)
LED indicators on an EExd solenoid valve enclosure
Complementing their range of ATEX approved products, KV Process Controls have introduced a new range of NAMUR valves complying with the ATEX directive for use in gaseous and dust-laden environments
News from KV ( 6 September 2005)
Bespoke filling system at leading ink manufacturer
User Application Article A four station bespoke filling system is bringing rapid benefits to leading ink manufacturer Fujifilm Sericol UK, significantly improving fill accuracy and dramatically reducing product giveaway
News from Marco ( 6 September 2005)
Van Leeuwen Wheeler commits to growth in Scotland
Pipe and tube specialist Van Leeuwen Wheeler has launched the next stage in its growth strategy with the appointment of a new business development executive based at its Arbroath warehouse in Scotland
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler ( 6 September 2005)
A new open chute drum dumper
A new Open Chute Drum Dumper from Flexicon Corporation offers a low cost method of discharging bulk solid materials from drums when dust generation is not a concern
News from Flexicon Europe ( 6 September 2005)
Vaisala updates Estonia hydrological network
User Application Article Vaisala has signed a contract with the Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (EMHI) to update the hydrological monitoring network in Estonia Brochure Available
News from Vaisala ( 6 September 2005)
New regional office in USA, in San Diego County
Zenon Environmental, the global leader in membrane based water and wastewater treatment, is opening its first United States office in San Diego County, California
News from Zenon Environmental ( 5 September 2005)
Coriolis flowmeters for larger line sizes
The new CM Series Coriolis flowmeters reset the industry benchmark for high accuracy flow measurement in larger line sizes - to 12 inches, flows to 2200 tons/hr, for use with harsh, corrosive fluids
News from Fluid Components International ( 5 September 2005)
Optical power meter for all disc standards
The new Yokogawa TB200 is the world's first optical power meter that supports all current and next-generation optical disc standards, with blue, red and near-infrared measurements
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 5 September 2005)
Asset support contracts for chemical companies
User Application Article AMEC from Darlington, in the Northeastern UK, has been awarded GBP100 million long-term asset support contracts by leading chemical companies Innovene and Huntsman Petrochemicals
News from AMEC ( 5 September 2005)
Buy a moisture analyser and print for free!
Increase productivity, save time and improve results with the competitively priced HB43 halogen moisture analyser, and get a printer FREE! Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 5 September 2005)
Compressed air technology course qualification
Four members of the Boge Compressors team were recently awarded a certificate in Compressed Air Technology, for completing an e-learning course offered by the British Compressed Air Society Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 5 September 2005)
NSF registered food grade oil for chains
Kluber Lubrication have released a specially formulated NSF registered food grade oil for chains exposed to high temperatures within the food industry - for example cookers, ovens, shrink wrap tunnels Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 5 September 2005)
Schatz double quality linear bearings
New Schatz Double V linear motion systems programme includes guide wheels, track rails and assemblies, with sealed precision bearings and a wheel profile that looks like a 'Double V'
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 5 September 2005)
FREE 'Safety in Automation' book published by AS-i
Technical Background Article A FREE 75-page booklet on functional safety in automation systems has been published, which explains AS-Interface 'Safety at Work' technology and offers many applications examples
News from AS-Interface UK ( 5 September 2005)
Putting the squeeze on compressed air costs
Technical Background Article With energy prices on the rise and huge savings there for the taking, Mark Allinson of ABB argues that the time has come to take control of compressed air, to avoid money going up in smoke
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 5 September 2005)
Accurate whisky level measurement with Levelflex M
User Application Article The Edrington Group is Scotland's leading independent Scotch whisky company, and their distilleries require frequent accurate measurement of tank contents to satisfy HM Customs and Excise requirements Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 5 September 2005)
Single PLC controls an expanding tank farm site
User Application Article Kingspan Building Products has added 11 new chemical storage tanks and installed a state of the art Mitsubishi control system to ensure optimum materials management at its plant in Herefordshire Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 5 September 2005)
Centrifugal screener with rapid dis-assembly
The Kason 3-A dairy accepted centrifugal screener has a hinged end cover, self-securing screen cylinder and removable three-bearing cantilevered feed-screw assembly, allowing disassembly for wash-down
News from Kason Corporation Europe ( 5 September 2005)
Batch weigher with pneumatic and screw conveyors
A new Flexicon Bulk Bag Weigh Batching System feeds a central weigh hopper using four flexible screw conveyors, and transports pre-weighed batches to a downstream blender using pneumatic conveying
News from Flexicon Europe ( 5 September 2005)
Rugged, easily installed, and a linear motor?
The new Xenus drive and ServoTube actuator is the latest advance in user-friendly industrial actuation from Copley Controls, now supporting a radial load of up to 10kg in a single standard part
News from Copley Motion Systems ( 5 September 2005)
R Stahl HMI Systems presents the Open HMI series
The Open HMI series is a powerful range of Ex approved panel PCs with standard hardware interfaces and a standard operating system that supports vendor-independent applications
News from Stahl ( 5 September 2005)
Aquagrip makes sure of HPPE/DI connections
User Application Article When Yorkshire Water wanted to be certain of secure connections between polyethylene and ductile iron pipes, it was Viking Johnson AquaGrip flange adaptors that were specified Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson ( 5 September 2005)
Curvaceous shortlisted for IEE Innovation Award
Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology from Curvaceous Software has been shortlisted for the IEE Manufacturing Award 2005
News from Curvaceous Software ( 5 September 2005)
Material tester helps crisp production / packaging
User Application Article The 1 kN LFPlus single column universal testing machine from Lloyd Instruments can be used to test a wide range of properties of packets for potato crisps to optimise production processes Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 5 September 2005)
New optical sorter for glass recycling
S+S Inspection will be launching a new glass sorter for glass recycling (to be held at the RWM Exhibition at the NEC in September 2005)
News from S+S Inspection ( 5 September 2005)
Peristaltic pumps for chemical dosing of water
A range of Watson-Marlow Bredel peristaltic pumps, ideally suited to chemical dosing applications in the water and wastewater treatment industry, will be on show on their stand at IWEX2005 Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps ( 5 September 2005)
Programme and booking form for BSSA Dinner on-line
The programme with integral booking form for the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA] forthcoming Conference and Dinner (on Thursday 17 November 2005) is now available
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 5 September 2005)
Take a representative sample even in dirty air!
Customer feedback concerning temperature control and sample systems highlighted the need for better cleaning and draining systems, so Asepco developed the Hydrodynamic Sampler Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 5 September 2005)
Australian BlueScope Steel setup project award
IAS has won the "2004 National Project Excellence Award in Automation, Control and Instrumentation" from the Institute of Engineers in Australia
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 5 September 2005)
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