News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 September
to Saturday 17 September 2005
V-Cone subsea flowmeter delivers high accuracy
The V-Cone Subsea Flowmeter offers superior accuracy and repeatability in a highly compact, no-moving parts instrument that requires virtually no recalibration or maintenance over a long life
News from McCrometer (16 September 2005)
Flowmeter for agriculture and irrigation
Mc Propeller Flowmeter used in agricultural, horticulture, turf and other irrigation applications requiring high volume water use: it was also chosen for performance, ease-of-use and value
News from McCrometer (16 September 2005)
Water treatment systems for New Orleans
User Application Article Hurricane victims in the US Gulf Coast will soon receive clean water from water treatment systems donated by Zenon, and by Maytag their North American distributor
News from Zenon Environmental (16 September 2005)
Wide product range on show at IWEX
On IWEX Stand No C65 John Crane will be displaying some of the versatile sealing, lubrication and power transmission solutions for the water and wastewater industries
News from Crane EAA (16 September 2005)
Oil Plus launches unique new research service
Oil Plus has launched several unique new services which give oil and gas operators access to some of the most advanced investigative tools and research facilities available
News from Oil Plus (16 September 2005)
Sanitary fittings now meet 3-A and other standards
Immediately available from AdvantaPure are sanitary fittings that meet both 3-A and ASME-BPE specifications, to mate with sanitary tubing and hose for critical or hygienic process applications Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure (16 September 2005)
Breezair cooks up cool solution for Aga cookers
User Application Article Aga, manufacturer of the unique cast iron Aga cooker, has drastically improved working conditions in an assembly area of its Telford factory by installing a Breezair Evaporative Air Cooling System Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (16 September 2005)
Credit ratings reflect SABIC financial position
Standard and Poor, and Fitch ratings highlight the SABIC worldwide leading market positions in base and commodity petrochemicals, fertilisers and steel products
News from SABIC (16 September 2005)
Bullying is widespread in engineering management
Technical Background Article Research published today by the Chartered Management Institute shows that bullying at work is widespread in the engineering sector, affecting executives across all levels
News from Chartered Management Institute (16 September 2005)
Malaysia will be present at Edible Oil Exhibition
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board will represent Malaysia, the largest palm oil producing country in the world, at Edible Oil, in Seville from 21st to the 23rd September
News from Edible Oil (16 September 2005)
Waterproof D-Subs to IP 67 specification
This waterproof D-Sub miniature connector can be used in applications where moisture, high humidity, water or dust could be a problem
News from In2Connect (16 September 2005)
GigE vision cameras to be unveiled at Vision 2005
Prosilica announced today that it will introduce its new line of Gigabit Ethernet cameras for machine vision and industrial inspection at the Vision 2005 exhibition in Stuttgart Germany Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (16 September 2005)
MAZeT presents first "Lead-free" PCB cards
With its group of components for mobile embedded computing applications, MAZeT presents a development in parts based entirely on "lead-free" components and production
News from Mazet (16 September 2005)
Aker Kvaerner and Sinopec for polyolefins plant
An Aker Kvaerner and China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC) Joint Venture won a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of a world-scale Polyolefins complex for Yansab
News from SABIC (16 September 2005)
Tranter Service Centre for plate heat exchangers
An advanced fast-turnaround cleaning and refurbishment service is now offered for plate heat exchangers by Tranter PHE, to eradicate fouling and regain optimum efficiency
News from Tranter PHE (16 September 2005)
Intrinsically safe alarm annunciator
Alarm system specialists, RTK Instruments, have solved many of the traditional problems of providing alarm indication in hazardous areas, with a new modular alarm system
News from RTK Instruments (16 September 2005)
Team leaders are key players in driving success
The PICME Annual Conference at the Telford International Centre, Tuesday September 27, will, as ever, put particular emphasis on the people skills needed for sustainable manufacturing improvement
News from PICME (16 September 2005)
Learn from high flying aerospace sector
Other UK manufacturing industries can learn lessons from the country's high flying aerospace sector, according to business leaders speaking at a manufacturing summit in Telford later this month
News from Manufacturer Live (16 September 2005)
Safer match of raw materials eliminates 'risk'
User Application Article Univar helps specialised coatings manufacturer Castellano reshape its product portfolio to eliminate the 'risk provisions' on their data sheets, by supplying a safer match of raw materials
News from Univar Europe (16 September 2005)
Small volume shear cell for powder rheometry
The latest FT4 Powder Rheometer small volume shear cell allows assessment of minimal amounts of sample, useful for pharmaceutical actives and early stage formulations
News from Freeman Technology (16 September 2005)
Key Technology introduces wine grape shaker
User Application Article A new Wine Grape Inspection Shaker, a gentle, continuous-flow, maintenance-free vibratory conveyor, presents grapes at the ideal speed for spotting and removing undesirable fruit and field debris
News from Key Technology (16 September 2005)
Seanox analyser gets DNV endorsement
The ET Marine compact SeaNox analyser - which measures oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emitted from a ship's stack - has just been granted the prestigious Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Approval Certificate
News from Enviro Technology Services (16 September 2005)
Calibrated test pieces for metal detectors
Constant-Ceia metal detection test pieces set a new industry standard, tested for electromagnetic conductivity - far more accurate than the industry standard approach relating to a sphere diameter
News from Constant Instruments (16 September 2005)
Tank level radar overcomes turbulence in plastics
User Application Article Following successful trials which demonstrated a marked improvement in production efficiency, industrial plastics manufacturer Schwartz has chosen to install two Krohne Optiwave radar level gauges
News from Krohne (16 September 2005)
MCERTS Air Conference set to be another sell out
MCERTS 2005, the conference and exhibition event for everyone with an interest in air quality and measurement, looks set to be another sell out - at Bretby on 12-13 October
News from MCERTS Exhibition (16 September 2005)
Optical DO measurement for water applications
You can look to the new Oxymax COS61, the new Endress+Hauser optical dissolved oxygen sensor, to deliver maximum availability with minimum maintenance - even with no water flow! Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (16 September 2005)
New pore size measurement for air filters
Whitehouse Scientific, a leader in particle size standards, sieve calibration and filter testing, has a new device for measuring the retention properties of filter elements in compressed air lines Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (16 September 2005)
Data logger transmits back to central PC - further
The Microlog Plus Data logger now can transmit signals twice the distance back to a PC receiver, by adding a repeater module
News from Instruments Direct (Services) (16 September 2005)
Lake Monitors adds hydraulic system test analyser
Lake Monitors has expanded its hydraulic diagnostic product offering with the addition of its new "Style K" Hydraulic System Test Analyser, specifically designed to indicate flow and pressure
News from Lake Monitors (16 September 2005)
Pulse-free dispensing pump offers repeatability
A new pulse-free dispensing pump which offers excellent repeatability on a wide range of flows, is launched by liquids handling specialists Michael Smith Engineers
News from Michael Smith Engineers (16 September 2005)
Insight into UK water industry debtor behaviour
Following the success of research and analysis by Equifax in 2004, UK Water Industry Research has awarded a contract to gain further insight into the payment behaviours of water industry customers
News from Equifax (16 September 2005)
Electronic security for manufacturing and control
ISA recently announced the release of "Electronic Security for Manufacturing and Control Systems- An Overview" by Robert Webb
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 September 2005)
Temperature measurement for induction heating
The induction heating industry has long been a user of infrared pyrometers for measuring temperatures: now these have faster measurements and new features, including integral Profibus interfaces
News from Impac Infrared (15 September 2005)
Reduce maintenance costs for Insectron lamps
Berson now provides re-usable TeflonFEP sleeves to protect the lamps in its Insectron range of insect exterminators, used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries
News from Berson UV-techniek (15 September 2005)
Aker Kvaerner strengthens its boiler business
Aker Kvaerner has signed a letter of intent to acquire 60 per cent of the Finnish boiler plant supplier Noviter Oy, strengthening their boiler business in the biofuel and small-scale segment
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (15 September 2005)
New linear transducer lengths plus CE Marking
The Ixthus KTC linear position transducer with a stainless steel shaft, long bearings and IP 65 sealing now reaches 1250mm, whilst the rod-less design KTF is available in lengths to 3000mm
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (15 September 2005)
Applied Control training courses for October
The practical use of selected basic and advanced control techniques, and the Model Based Control training course, are two October courses for control engineers in Brussels
News from ACT: Hans Eder (15 September 2005)
The SimCell platform was selected by Novo Nordisk
Having identified rapid, early process development as critical to the success of their biologics programmes, the SimCell MicroBioreactor system has been adopted by Novo Nordisk
News from BioProcessors (15 September 2005)
Machine-to-machine solution enabler deal
Comtech Holdings, the leading Machine-to-Machine Solution Enabler, and PTC Remote Management and Service, a Value Added Reseller, announce a cooperation agreement
News from Comtech Holdings (15 September 2005)
Is UK Car Production plc dead?
Is the UK able to sustain a viable automotive manufacturing industry? That's the controversial question that will be hotly debated at a manufacturing summit in Telford later this month
News from Manufacturer Live (15 September 2005)
VCFE Texas Tower cleaning time slashed by 75%
Tube Tech faced several challenges winning the contract to clean a petrochemical plant Vertical Combined Feed Exchanger, otherwise known as a Texas Tower feed effluent heat exchanger
News from Tube Tech International (15 September 2005)
Mechan develops safety switch for Proseal
British safety switch manufacturer Mechan has recently designed and produced 100 specially developed non-contact safety switches for the Cheshire based heat-sealing machinery specialist, ProSeal UK
News from Mechan Controls (15 September 2005)
Clear Channel San Diego give $300k to Storm Aid
Hardy Instruments and KOGO 600AM, one of Clear Channel's eleven radio stations in San Diego, teamed up on 7 September 2005 to collect "a ton of change" for Storm Aid
News from Hardy Instruments (15 September 2005)
Korenix launches new power over Ethernet solution
Korenix Technology recently released the PSE48AF PoE Injector, and PD1205 PoE Splitter, for Power over Ethernet applications in industrial fields
News from Korenix Technology (15 September 2005)
Cardboard optical sorting system on display
Digital Inspection Systems will be demonstrating the first UK built cardboard optical sorting system at the Waste Recycling show taking place at the NEC this week
News from Digital Inspection Systems (15 September 2005)
New rugged lighting for zone 2 hazardous areas
The R Stahl new pendant lighting range has been expanded for zone 2 use, allowing users to install a complete installation of pendant lighting in food, chemical plant and offshore installations
News from Stahl (15 September 2005)
Containment unit for Microfluidiser processors
Microfluidics Corporation, in collaboration with Absolute Control Systems, introduces a containment isolator for use with its existing line of Microfluidiser processors
News from Microfluidics (15 September 2005)
New production-monitoring Large Displays on show
London Electronics will be exhibiting their tailor-made large production displays at the PPMA show in the NEC in Birmingham from 27 to 29 September 2005
News from London Electronics (15 September 2005)
Pneumatic programming tools speed up giant gorilla
User Application Article A giant gorilla is destined to roam 'The Jungle', the latest attraction in the Kazakhstan Duman Leisure Park, from when it opens at the end of 2005, thanks to the Festo FST software tool Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 September 2005)
Are people issues holding back UK industry?
Manufacturing companies are still being hampered by people issues, a summit of industry leaders will hear later this month
News from Manufacturer Live (14 September 2005)
Six-slot PXI chassis for low-cost remote control
Engineers can now use the first-ever National Instruments six-slot PXI chassis for low-cost remote control and portable real-time control Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 September 2005)
Low-cost light curtain system for low risk areas
Banner Engineering Corp has introduced its EZ-Screen Type 2 light screen system designed for lower risk Type 2 applications (per IEC61496-1/-2, Category 2 per EN954-1)
News from Banner Engineering (14 September 2005)
New range of ISO21287 compact actuators
Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has unveiled its new range of compact actuators that are fully compliant to the ISO21287 standard
News from Norgren (14 September 2005)
Citect and MESware form strategic partnership
Citect and MESware, a Belgium-based MES solution provider, will collaborate in the development of analysis and control modules to be included in future releases of Ampla Brochure Available
News from Citect (14 September 2005)
Remote I/O modules support Ethernet and Modbus
The new Acromag remote I/O modules feature analogue inputs, analogue outputs, and bi-directional discrete I/O channels on a compact, low-cost unit with a choice of three Ethernet protocols
News from Acromag (14 September 2005)
Advanced robots for new Freelander production
ABB has won a contract from the Ford Motor Company Premier Automotive Group for the supply of six-axis robots on a new manufacturing project at the Halewood plant Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (14 September 2005)
Intelligent digital LVDT controller and indicators
Macro Sensors introduces a new family of economically-priced and user-friendly digital measurement controllers and indicators using AC and DC LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) inputs
News from American Sensor Technologies (14 September 2005)
Desktop PC data acquisition at up to 3 MS/s
Four new simultaneous-sampling S Series data acquisition devices for the PCI bus are introduced, raising the performance of PC-based instrumentation with simultaneous-sampling rates up to 3 MS/s Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (14 September 2005)
Filter media designed in accordance with ATEX
Donaldson Membranes has developed the Tetratex anti-static filter media conforming to DIN 54345, which relates to filter electrostatic chargeability
News from Donaldson Membranes (14 September 2005)
In-transit temperature recorder
Transitemp-EC is a new, lost-cost single-use temperature recorder that lets users easily monitor temperature fluctuations over time during the shipment or storage of goods
News from MadgeTech (14 September 2005)
On-line particle size analyser for pharmaceuticals
The new Malvern pharmaceutical industry-specific version of their innovative Insitec Voyager mobile particle size analyser system is now available worldwide
News from Malvern Instruments (14 September 2005)
Fieldbus control systems and instrumentation
Smar provides some of the most advanced instrumentation and control systems for the process industries: many of these will be on show at Instrumentation South 2005
News from Smar UK (14 September 2005)
ASME opens an office in Brussels for the EU
In an effort to broaden its global outreach to the engineers in Europe, Middle East and Africa, ASME has announced the opening of an office in Brussels, Belgium.
News from ASME (14 September 2005)
Low cost panel meters for European distribution
The well known low cost panel meter manufacturer Acculex, from the USA, and the European distribution company Euro Reps, have announced a co-operation in Europe
News from Acculex - Euro Reps (14 September 2005)
New LT7 Light Tower introduced
IDEC is excited to introduce the new LT7 Light Tower to its SignaLight series: innovative LED technology combined with a 5-colour, modular-style assembly; make these towers a snap to use
News from Idec Electronics (14 September 2005)
Giant wet well uses special Echomax XPS-30 sensor
User Application Article For a low maintenance solution that they can really rely on, Welsh Water chose a Siemens Echomax XPS-30 level transducer mounted on a stainless steel bracket for their giant 30m wetwell near Newport
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (14 September 2005)
Ultrasonic Scientific on display in New Jersey
Ultrasonic Scientific, specialist in High Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy (HR-US), will be exhibiting their HR-US range of spectrometers at the Eastern Analytical Symposium 2005 from 14-17 November
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (14 September 2005)
Hurricane Katrina disaster relief from Yokogawa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that it is making a 10 million yen contribution to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast of the United States
News from Yokogawa UK (14 September 2005)
Parker Instrumentation in Northern France
RTI Paris is a new distribution company, formed to handle sales and support for Parker Instrumentation products in Northern France, taking over staff and premises from the existing Parker sales routes Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (14 September 2005)
Sandretto online services to boost customer care
Leading injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK, has launched new website-based services that will enable customers to buy its products and components on-line
News from Sandretto UK (14 September 2005)
Pharmaceuticals and chemicals: insect removal
Insectron from Berson is a range of UV insect exterminators designed especially to eliminate flying insects from pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing facilities where hygiene is vital
News from Berson UV-techniek (14 September 2005)
Gas analysers in 747 aircraft fuel tanks in-flight
User Application Article Emerson gas analysers have enabled the FAA to obtain in-flight fuel tank atmosphere measurements in studies on jet fuel and aircraft safety, using the NASA Shuttle Carrier Boeing 747 Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (14 September 2005)
Temperature measurements for HVAC engineers
Testo has recently launched 2 new probe thermometers - the Testo 922 and 925 - designed for use by heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineers
News from Testo (14 September 2005)
BEKA announces display agreement with Yokogawa
Following a number of reciprocal visits to Japan and the UK, BEKA announce they have won a Global Preferred Vendor Agreement for their comprehensive range of fieldbus displays Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (14 September 2005)
Powerful actuator is plug-and-play alternative
The new ServoTube Actuator is a powerful plug-and-play alternative to servo controlled pneumatic cylinders: direct electromagnetic drive delivers superior accuacy, speed and acceleration
News from Copley Controls Corp (14 September 2005)
Further C and I seminar presentations in Cork
An instrumentation seminar and an exhibition will be held at the Great Southern Hotel, Cork Airport, from 0930 to 1730 on 28th September 2005: Register now to gain free entry!
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (14 September 2005)
Top marks for reliability from TopGear Pumps
When reliability is the priority for your process or manufacturing application, where you need to transfer both thin and thick liquids, the choice of pump is crucial
News from JP Pumps (13 September 2005)
Univar and Novozymes in a European partnership
Univar NV, a world leader in chemical distribution, has announced the agreement of a pan-European partnership with market-leading enzyme producer, Novozymes A/S
News from Univar Europe (13 September 2005)
New steam filter reduces steriliser maintenance
A new steam filter developed for use in hospital steam sterilisers reduces operating costs and eliminates instrument staining, spotting and rusting caused by wet or contaminated steam Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (13 September 2005)
Complete stock control thanks to the K line range
User Application Article Surepharm - a specialist contract manufacturer of healthcare and related products - now has complete control of its stock system thanks to the K line range and its formulation system Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 September 2005)
Metal detection to the Supermarket specification
The CEIA THS/FB metal detection system is fully compliant to the new Supermarket specification, providing the easy route to ensuring the detection of metal contaminates in food products
News from Constant Instruments (13 September 2005)
Get a USB 2.0 Flash drive FREE with Simulis
Simulis Thermodynamics is a software component dedicated to mixture properties and equilibrium calculations giving engineers and software developers rigorous physical properties of all kinds of fluids
News from ProSim (13 September 2005)
High intensity Cobra Linescan illuminator
The new high intensity Cobra Linescan illuminator from StockerYale has been designed for the demanding requirements of high-speed linescan and web inspection applications Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (13 September 2005)
Data collector for multiple applications suits all
The new Entek Enpac 2500 portable condition monitoring data collector and analyser provides users with a cost-effective condition monitoring tool for the analysis of rotating equipment
News from Rockwell Automation (13 September 2005)
New optical sorter for plastics recycling
Spektrum, the latest optical colour sorter, has new high-resolution optics, which provide even greater efficiencies when removing off-colour contaminants from plastic streams, with a metal detector
News from S+S Inspection (13 September 2005)
Lab for demonstrating screeners and dryers/coolers
A fully equipped test laboratory has a full range of screening and fluid bed processing equipment that is readily reconfigured to simulate customer installations for trials using supplied materials
News from Kason Corporation Europe (13 September 2005)
Data acquisition system for rotating food ovens
User Application Article Wireless Ethernet connection enables dataTaker DT50 data acquisition system to monitor and fine tune cooking processes in the rotating ovens used in the food industry
News from dataTaker (13 September 2005)
Continuous predictive maintenance of critical risk
Temperature is one of the best indicators of a fault or malfunction in virtually all electrical or mechanical equipment: now monitor your plant from within protective enclosures, for temperature shift
News from QHi Group (13 September 2005)
Connector carrier element snaps onto DIN rail
Harting has added a new connector carrier element which snaps directly onto a DIN rail to speed the installation of rectangular industrial connectors into control boxes and switch cabinets
News from Harting (13 September 2005)
Booming markets in Oceania and Asia Pacific
Citect is expanding its operations in the Oceania and Asia Pacific regions by opening new offices in New Zealand, Singapore and Japan Brochure Available
News from Citect (13 September 2005)
PrintXL Pro sets new standard for label inspection
Alpha Vision Design, a leading manufacturer of innovative quality assurance and inspection systems for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, will be launching PrintXL Pro at Medtec Ireland
News from Alpha Vision Design (13 September 2005)
Matrikon attends at Emerson Global Users Exchange
Matrikon will be participating in the annual Emerson Global Users Exchange, to take place at the World Centre Marriott Resort and Convention Centre, in Orlando Florida, from 3 - 7 October 2005
News from Matrikon (13 September 2005)
ISA releases 'Loop Checking: A Technician's Guide'
ISA recently announced the release of "Loop Checking: A Technician's Guide" by Harley M Jeffery, to maintain and even improve your plant financial performance
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (13 September 2005)
Kason Screeners certified to 3-A dairy standards
Kason equipment certified to 3-A dairy standards is often specified for food and pharmaceutical applications, and for chemical applications to prevent cross contamination during product changeovers
News from Kason Corporation Europe (13 September 2005)
Dust-free bulk bag discharger for conveyors
A new BFF Series Bulk Bag Discharger for operation in-line with pneumatic conveying systems eliminates dust during untying, discharging, collapse, retying, and removal of bulk bags
News from Flexicon Europe (13 September 2005)
New application terminal from Mettler Toledo
The IND690 terminal is ideal for any industrial environment, because of its stainless steel construction and IP69K protection Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (13 September 2005)
See the latest in industrial vision technology
Digital Inspection Systems is hosting the next 'getting started' industrial vision course in Southampton during October, showing the latest developments in industrial vision technology
News from Digital Inspection Systems (13 September 2005)
Millions of Pounds to aid UK manufacturers
Millions of pounds worth of help and advice will be on offer to UK manufacturers at a high-powered manufacturing summit in Telford later this month
News from Manufacturer Live (13 September 2005)
Eurotron Instruments established in the UK
Eurotron Instruments (UK) has been formed to market, promote and support an extensive range of high quality instrumentation manufactured by Italy based Eurotron Instruments
News from Eurotron Instruments (UK) (13 September 2005)
Open loop operation added to servo controller
To make putting together open loop systems easier, QCI now sells its stepmotors and cabling for open loop operation
News from QuickSilver Controls (12 September 2005)
Foster Wheeler to construct utility facilities
SABIC affiliate, Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ), has awarded a contract to Foster Wheeler to construct Utility Offsite Facilities within its expansion project III
News from SABIC (12 September 2005)
The advantages of self-cleaning disc filters
Technical Background Article With shrinking budgets and labour forces plus increased production, mechanically cleaned filtration such as the Ronningen-Petter MCF and DCF filters offer a tremendous advantage over replaceable media Brochure Available
News from AxFlow (12 September 2005)
New salt inhibitor for low-pressure gas wells
User Application Article Brenntag, one of the leading chemical distributors worldwide, has developed the T-3000E salt inhibitor to prevent salt deposition in low-pressure gas wells
News from Brenntag Nederland (12 September 2005)
HV zero crossing power supplies
Applied Kilovolts have launched a range of high voltage, zero crossing, reversible power supplies for scientific instrumentation
News from Applied Kilovolts (12 September 2005)
Technical training in Manchester
Earthing, Bonding, Lightning and Surge Protection of Electrical and Electronic Systems and Equipment: and Fundamentals of OPC are two planned Manchester training courses
News from IDC Technologies (12 September 2005)
Pharmaceutical metal detection 21 CFR compliant
The new THS/PH21 is the first and only pharmaceutical metal detector system to have been specifically developed to meet all requirements of the 21 CFR regulations, including IQ OQ qualifications.
News from Constant Instruments (12 September 2005)
Why should filter elements be changed annually?
Filtration provides vital protection against aggressive condensate and contaminants in compressed air that cause corrosion and premature machinery wear
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (12 September 2005)
Industry ill-prepared for vibration regulations
Most of British industry has failed to take adequate steps to prepare for upcoming health and safety regulations relating to use of vibrating machinery or equipment
News from Reactec (12 September 2005)
Disposable push-pull connector
ODU has introduced a low-cost disposable push-pull plug connector designed for power and signal and based on its Medi-Snap product
News from ODU UK (12 September 2005)
Jacketed, sanitary Rotary Batch Mixer
The new sanitary, jacketed Rotary Batch Mixer gently blends batches of ingredients in parts as small as one per million with 100% uniformity in less than three minutes, while heating or cooling
News from Munson Machinery Co (12 September 2005)
Centrifuge module adds the final polish to Stout
User Application Article Alfa Laval has completed the installation of a complete system for clarifying Stout at the Diageo Guinness brewery in Waterford, Ireland
News from Alfa Laval (12 September 2005)
Does your plant conform to the PED?
Is there any need for CE marking of an assembled pressure assembly on site if all the individual components comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)?
News from TUV Rheinland UK (12 September 2005)
GAMBICA announces support for ACHEMA 2006
GAMBICA is organising the participation of a group of British companies at the ACHEMA 2006 exhibition, which is being held in Frankfurt from May 16-19 next year
News from ACHEMA 2009 (12 September 2005)
Expert insights on key industry trends
The Automation Connection Series sessions are open to all ISA EXPO 2005 attendees in Chicago on 25-26 October 2005, at no charge, to hear expert insights on key industry trends
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (12 September 2005)
Screen Classifying Cutter controls particle size
A new Model SCC-30 Screen Classifying Cutter from Munson Machinery cuts hard, soft and fibrous materials into controlled particle sizes with minimal fines at high rates
News from Munson Machinery Co (12 September 2005)
Fluid bed dryer/cooler cuts energy usage
A new double-deck, circular vibratory Fluid Bed Processor from Kason Corporation significantly reduces capital cost, energy usage and floor space per pound of product being dried or cooled
News from Kason Corporation Europe (12 September 2005)
Stock control for reeled labels by weighing
User Application Article The Viper scale from Mettler Toledo provides an accurate and easy way of counting labels left on reels, by use of an accurate counting scale with built-in database of product information Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (12 September 2005)
Cooling systems using compressed air
Compressed air cooling equipment can improve production rates and the quality of products and decrease shutdowns: systems are suitable for metal, rubber, wood, plastic and ceramic production
News from Advanced Dynamics (12 September 2005)
Analysing pump performance for water utilities
The intelligent energy solutions consortium Entity has made a strategic investment in Advanced Energy Monitoring Systems UK, a supplier of pump efficiency monitoring services
News from PRI (12 September 2005)
Infrared temperature switches from IMPAC
IMPAC Infrared has released a range of fast acting non-contact temperature switches, available using either analogue or digital technology
News from Impac Infrared (12 September 2005)
Tube to tubesheet automatic TIG welding head
Orbimatic, the UK based manufacturers of high quality automatic welding equipment, have introduced the P24 tubesheet welding head, an automatic TIG welding head
News from Orbimatic (12 September 2005)
Sensors Unlimited agrees to merge with Goodrich
Sensors Unlimited is a leader in Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) imaging technology - which provides superior imaging performance in extremely low light conditions
News from Sensors Unlimited (12 September 2005)
Flare line cleaning uses novel technology
User Application Article The innovative use of nitrogen gas as motive power during a pipeline cleaning operation was called upon for an unusual contract at the ATAS oil refinery in Turkey, for flare line cleaning
News from Tube Tech International (12 September 2005)
Operational excellence in packaged goods
The IEE is delighted to announce the second of its seminars on Operational Excellence in Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing, to be held 5-6 October 2005 at the Manchester Conference Centre
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (12 September 2005)
Viscometer saves money for Japanese brewer
User Application Article An in-line viscometer from Hydramotion is making considerable savings for a Japanese company in enabling the separation of beer and yeast in the discharge from the fermenter Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (12 September 2005)
Parker knowledge enhances hydraulic circuits
Technical Background Article A back-to-basics look at the benefits and types of accumulators available for hydraulic circuits, from Andrew Lindgren and Bernd Killing of Parker Hannifin Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (12 September 2005)
Robust moulded cases for test equipment
With its latest range of instruments for electrical installation testing, Megger has become the first test equipment manufacturer to supply products, as standard, in robust moulded plastic cases Brochure Available
News from Megger (12 September 2005)
Gas-tight protective atmosphere furnace by Lucifer
A comprehensive line of gas-tight protective atmosphere furnaces is offered by Lucifer Furnaces as a low-cost heat treating alternative to retort-equipped furnaces
News from Lucifer Furnaces (12 September 2005)
Diffusion bonded heat exchanger has process debut
The AlfaNova 400, a new 100% stainless steel diffusion bonded plate heat exchanger enhanced specifically for process duties in hostile heating, cooling, evaporating and condensing conditions
News from Alfa Laval (12 September 2005)
The Process Line Isolatable Quantum Sampler
In2process Pty is pleased to announce the release of its latest product "The Process Line Isolatable Quantum Sampler", set to revolutionise the way in which sampling is done
News from In2process (12 September 2005)
Clean water and adequate sanitation in Africa
User Application Article Severn Trent Water International is helping provide developing countries in Africa with sustainable access to clean water and provision of adequate sanitation through Partners for Water and Sanitation
News from Severn Trent Services (12 September 2005)
First EP-IR spectroscopy analyser units shipped
Aspectrics has begun shipping initial orders of its EP-IR production units to several OEM instrument vendors and one of the top five global chemical companies Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (12 September 2005)
New Easy Tube loading pump
Autoclude, the UK based designers and manufacturers of peristaltic pumps, are pleased to announce an addition to their wide range of OEM and cased peristaltic pumps
News from Autoclude (12 September 2005)
New can crusher will pay for itself in months
Recent regulation has had a dramatic effect on the cost of disposing of empty tins which once contained paint, oil, inks, adhesives and other liquids: the Airblast Canpacter can solve this
News from Airblast (12 September 2005)
Rapra reviews 'Biocides in plastics'
Technical Background Article Biocides in plastics are added to protect the plastic from degradation by microbes or to provide an external antimicrobial hygienic surface: their use is commonplace
News from Smithers Rapra (12 September 2005)
Technology may help avoid costly oil well failures
The Whitehouse Scientific sonic method of measuring the pore size distribution of a filter medium is being widely adopted for the certification of sand screens used in oil wells Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (12 September 2005)
Small volume vessel with magnetically driven mixer
A totally aseptic solution to mixing volumes down to 2L, whilst at the same time facilitating cleaning in place and eliminating the need to weld any component parts within the vessel bottom dished end Brochure Available
News from Millipore (12 September 2005)
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