News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 September
to Saturday 1 October 2005
Ukraine PWR contract for Tricon technology
User Application Article Invensys Nuclear has won a major contract from DICS Intertrade to supply four of its Tricon safety controllers to the Rovno nuclear power plant at Kuznetsovsk in Ukraine
News from Invensys Triconex (30 September 2005)
The different steels used for bearing materials
Technical Background Article SMB Technical Talk: the properties of the various steel materials that are used for bearings, and the differences and advantages of chrome and stainless steel
News from SMB Bearings (30 September 2005)
High performance linear actuator
Parker Hannifin has launched the latest version of its innovative modular HPLA High Performance Linear Actuator, providing high speed, high precision and high load capacity Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (30 September 2005)
Fluid bed dryer-screener system
A new circular vibratory Fluid Bed Dryer-Screener System reduces moisture content of bulk materials, removes agglomerates and dust, and discharges on-size material into bulk bags
News from Kason Corporation Europe (30 September 2005)
Polyethylene engineering design project in China
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with PetroChina International Company for the basic engineering design and supply of certain equipment for a new full density polyethylene plant
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (30 September 2005)
AS-interface power supplies include diagnostics
Siemens has launched a new range of AS-interface power supplies with integrated diagnostics that monitor the status of the installation and detect earth faults and overloads Brochure Available
News from Functional Safety Engineering (30 September 2005)
Solenoid technology extinguishes explosion risk
Patented new explosion proof solenoid coil technology combines the industry requirements of smaller size, low current variants with the current capabilities of much larger, more cumbersome models Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (30 September 2005)
High tech, low cost pressure sensors and switches
Designed to meet the demands of cost sensitive applications, the MAG-Family are the perfect balance between high tech and a low cost solution for pressure sensors and switches
News from OEM Automatic (30 September 2005)
The answer to all pressure switch requirements
The All Rounder, SUCO 0180/0181, will be the answer for most replacement pressure switch requirements: the type 0180/0181 from SUCO will cover most pressure ranges, contact functions and voltages
News from OEM Automatic (30 September 2005)
UKWF committed to clarifying metrology legislation
Technical Background Article Over the past decade the weighing instrument market has evolved into a convoluted global business and as a result, equipment making up even simple systems can come from different manufacturers
News from UK Weighing Federation (30 September 2005)
Steam filters for food processing
A new range of steam filters have been specially developed to allow steam to come into direct contact with food, while removing liquid condensate and 100% of all visible particles Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (30 September 2005)
Major expansion project at GE Healthcare in Norway
User Application Article Emerson to manage expansion project and implement PlantWeb solution to streamline validation, speed start-up, and increase production at GE Healthcare facility producing medical imaging liquids Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (30 September 2005)
Too busy to evaluate lean manufacturing software?
Are you interested in looking at lean manufacturing software, but too busy to spend time with a multitude of different sales reps, looking at the different options?
News from Gemba Solutions (30 September 2005)
Compact O2 and CO2 analysers for food packaging
Witt Gas Techniques has launched two new compact gas analysers, PA-O2 and PA-O2/CO2, to monitor the oxygen and carbon dioxide content in food modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)
News from Witt Gas Techniques (30 September 2005)
Remote PLC connection can give a competitive edge!
The ability to create a remote connection to equipment can provide great savings in terms of both time and money for many businesses, and can also vastly improve customer service Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (30 September 2005)
Crane builder expands international network
The UK's largest privately owned crane maker, Street Crane Company, has announced it is on target to export 1500 hoist units and crane kits overseas this year, through an expanding partner network
News from Street Crane (30 September 2005)
FSE - the machinery safety experts
FSE is part of the LC Automation Group, offering UK manufacturers improved personnel safety by the introduction of Functional Safety Management techniques into their design processes Brochure Available
News from Functional Safety Engineering (30 September 2005)
First ever digitally tareable load cell amplifier
The new SY046 digital bridge amplifier is the first ever digitally tareable load cell amplifier, and an ideal tool for load cell measurement applications where speed and accuracy are important
News from Synectic Design (30 September 2005)
CDR Pumps expand series
CDR Pumps, the chemical process pump manufacturer from Milan, have extended their range of lined mechanical seal pumps for the chemical, pharmaceutical and allied industries
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (30 September 2005)
New Vibxpert FFT analyser and data collector
Pruftechnik, the vibration analysis specialists, introduce a new FFT analyser and data collector to their range of condition monitoring systems: the unit also makes vibration data collection foolproof
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (30 September 2005)
A new quality control tool for the rubber industry
Magnetic Resonance Crosslink Density Spectrometer provides cross-link density and the type of cross-linking, major parameters determining the mechanical and aging properties of technical rubbers
News from IIC Dr. Kuhn (29 September 2005)
Petrochemicals industry trends and challenges
Technical Background Article SABIC explain that the petrochemical industry is undergoing major structural changes with particular respect to feedstocks, geography and demographics
News from SABIC (29 September 2005)
Feedwater control systems at nuclear station
User Application Article Triconex triple modular redundant (TMR) architecture is to provide highest reliability for feedwater control systems at Cooper Nuclear Station, for Nebraska Public Power
News from Invensys Triconex (29 September 2005)
ISA is on the cutting edge of people improvement
CEOs have expressed that their people are their most important asset - and ISA is working hard to make sure they stay that way
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (29 September 2005)
Robotic sample processors
Robotic sample processors with homogenisation, degassing and thermostating capabilities are available from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 September 2005)
Breakthrough in thermography cameras
Using cutting edge industrial design, HotShot combines high performance and best in class ergonomic design in a cost-effective line of thermographic cameras
News from Electrophysics Corp (29 September 2005)
Reduce your testing requirements
Autoscribe sample tracking and LIMS solutions enable you to save time and money by reducing your testing requirements based upon the number of samples of a specific product registered Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (29 September 2005)
System tracks progress of samples and work
Autoscribe Sample Tracker is a Windows based system that enables users to track the progress of samples and work Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (29 September 2005)
Bulk bag unloader with flexible screw conveyor
A new half frame bulk bag unloader offers total dust containment at low cost by eliminating upper frame components to lift and/or position the bag, instead relying on a forklift or plant hoist
News from Flexicon Europe (29 September 2005)
Kason sanitary sifters are USDA certified
Kason sanitary screening equipment now officially complies with stringent USDA requirements for sanitary dry product sifters
News from Kason Corporation Europe (29 September 2005)
Monitran cleans up process plant build-up
User Application Article By establishing an effective condition-monitoring strategy, the chlor-alkali producer INEOS Chlor knew it could cut equipment downtime and improve efficiency
News from Monitran (29 September 2005)
Barcelona large-scale transportation system
User Application Article Verano announced today that its leading Real-Time Application Platform (RTAP) is now available on HP Integrity servers featuring the Intel Itanium 2 processor
News from Industrial Defender (29 September 2005)
Quatech introduces AirborneDirect wireless
Quatech, a world-class manufacturer of device networking solutions, announced today the availability of AirborneDirect wireless products from DPAC Technologies
News from Quatech (29 September 2005)
CEO Greg Olsen goes into space on Soyuz
Gregory H Olsen of Sensors Unlimited launched to the International Space Station on 30 September on the Soyuz TMA-7 orbital spaceflight mission from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
News from Sensors Unlimited (29 September 2005)
Pumps for use in the paint and resin industry
Technical Background Article Transferring paint, resins and solvents can be a difficult process in respect of preventing leakage of the pumped medium and the effects that solids contained within the medium can have on the pump Brochure Available
News from AxFlow (29 September 2005)
Peristaltic hose pump for viscous media
The Larox Flowsys LPP peristaltic hose pump uses an NBR (nitrile rubber) hose material and is ideal for pumping viscous media such as oils, animal and vegetable fats and acidic alcohols Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys (29 September 2005)
Intrinsically safe fascia for hazardous area use
The new DFR30IS Series intrinsically safe display fascia for hazardous area use has a simple backlit flashing display, still regarded as the best way of alerting operators to abnormal conditions
News from RTK Instruments (29 September 2005)
New economical heater block for COD testing
Water analysis specialist Palintest has introduced a new, high capability, multi-tube heater block, ideal for chemical oxygen demand (COD) reactions and testing
News from Palintest (29 September 2005)
New Fieldbus displays at Instrumentation South
BEKA introduce a range of ATEX and FM approved Fieldbus displays to augment their popular ASCII driven serial indicators, supporting both Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus protocols in the same device Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (28 September 2005)
Dewpoint transmitters are stable and speedy
The Drycap DMT340 Series of dewpoint transmitters has been developed for demanding industrial applications where accurate and stable dewpoint measurement is important Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (28 September 2005)
Solids industry Showcase at Instrumentation South
See the VEGA new Solids 'industry showcase' on stand 309 with working ATEX, SIL and FF/Profibus capable transmitters and switches including the market leading Vegapuls radar Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (28 September 2005)
Decanter centrifuges clear 50000 m3 of sludge
User Application Article Two Aldec G2 decanter centrifuges from Alfa Laval have helped Yorkshire Water clear a backlog of sludge in just six months, by outperforming humus belt presses and producing a cake with 25% DS
News from Alfa Laval (28 September 2005)
New range of absolute displacement transducers
Solartron Metrology, a market leader in linear measurement, announces the launch of a completely new range of absolute displacement transducers, the S-Series
News from Solartron Metrology (28 September 2005)
Stunning addition to Maxseal solenoid valve range
The new Maxseal IC03 solenoid valve product sits along side the IC04 series, which has been a mainstay of the offshore industry for 25 years, with reduced size and weight
News from Thompson Valves (28 September 2005)
Rapra Addcon World 2005 conference report
Technical Background Article The Rapra Addcon World 2005 conference was an enjoyable and well-attended event: Rapra summarises the major points made in the conference presentations
News from Smithers Rapra (28 September 2005)
Silicone tubing and hose for wide application
NewAge Industries is pleased to offer silicone tubing and reinforced hose in multiple specialised grades: silicone is an attractive, inert material suitable for a wide range of applications
News from NewAge Industries (28 September 2005)
Management buyout for FCX Performance
Charlie Simon, President and CEO of FCX Performance, has acquired FCX Performance, the US flow control distribution and service operations of FCX International
News from FCX Performance (28 September 2005)
NI plan for new RoHS compliant products
National Instruments has announced its plan to release environmentally friendly products as part of the NI Hazardous Substances Reduction Initiative Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 September 2005)
Dual welding heads for hot water cylinders
User Application Article Orbimatic, the manufacturer of leading orbital TIG welding equipment, have assisted a market leading manufacturer of stainless steel hot water cylinders to cope with a massive upturn in production.
News from Orbimatic (28 September 2005)
Moxa website targets maritime and offshore markets
The latest Moxa DNV Type Approval certification provides added proof that Moxa industrial Ethernet switches and media converters are well suited for use in adverse marine-type environments
News from Moxa Technologies (28 September 2005)
Manage training records for ISO compliance
The Autoscribe Active Training Manager System actively manages training records using a protocol driven system that can be accessed directly or via the internet Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (28 September 2005)
On-line sensor technology in condition monitoring
'The Use of On-line Sensor Technology in Condition Monitoring to Improve Maintenance' is a seminar organised by IMechE in collaboration with BINDT, IEE, BSSM and IDE
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (28 September 2005)
Remote digital display of flow rate or temperature
The new DM10 Digital Display from FCI acts as a remote digital display of flow rate or temperature readings from the FCI popular ST and GF Series thermal-dispersion mass flow meters
News from Fluid Components International (28 September 2005)
New Malvern rheometer for low torque control
A new addition to the Bohlin Gemini family of rheometers from Malvern Instruments is optimized for the control of ultra-low torques, and opens up new opportunities to probe low viscosity systems
News from Malvern Instruments (28 September 2005)
Laser shaft alignment system
Pruftechnik, the inventors of laser shaft alignment, have launched Rotalign Ultra, the world's first laser shaft alignment system to feature a backlit colour screen
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (28 September 2005)
Filtration membranes and fieldbus systems
The current Processingtalk newsletter covers the Koch Membrane Systems UK press conference launching new product ranges in Europe, and the acquisition of Hawke Fieldbus by Moore Industries
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (28 September 2005)
AlfaCond condenser for medium throughput duties
AlfaCond 400 is ideal for duties such as a condensing in evaporation and crystallisation or distillation systems, or as a turbine condenser in smaller co-generation plants
News from Alfa Laval (27 September 2005)
Promotion offers Touchscreen HMI at low prices
Euro Reps, exclusive manufacturer's representative for Maple Systems products in Europe, has announced the immediate start of a new promotion for their touchscreen HMI
News from Euro Reps (27 September 2005)
Free Seminars on Wastewater Management
Hach Lange has issued an open invitation for anyone with an interest in wastewater to attend one of its free, one-day workshops at their new offices in Manchester
News from Hach Lange (27 September 2005)
Metal detectable mob caps, hairnets and snoods
E-Components and Chains are pleased to announce the launch of their range of "Detectamet " Metal Detectable Mob Caps, Hairnets and Beard Snoods for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
News from E-Components and Chains (27 September 2005)
Purging hydrocarbon vessels of flammable vapour
Emptying hydrocarbon storage tanks, reactors, pipelines or other vessels is dangerous because there is a high risk of creating an explosive mixture if the purging operation is not managed correctly Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (27 September 2005)
Pipeline cleaning chemical now allowed offshore UK
Brenntag is continuing to expand their offshore N-Spec business geographically, and has recently had approvals for use in Norwegian and UK territorial waters
News from Brenntag Nederland (27 September 2005)
Complete solution for machinery monitoring
The Allen-Bradley XM-720 Machine Vibration Monitor delivers cost-effective protection of critical plant-floor assets, plus a scalable solution easily integrated into a plant control system
News from Rockwell Automation (27 September 2005)
A new generation in capacitance level measurement
The principle behind the capacitance level probe - the very first instrument Endress+Hauser made - is still as sound as ever: Liquicap M rope and rod versions can accurately measure level up to 10m Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (27 September 2005)
Weighbridges for Motorway salting operations
User Application Article Twelve driver-operated Eurodeck weighbridges are playing an important role in keeping over 800 miles of roads and motorways in Yorkshire and Humberside free of ice and snow
News from Weightron Bilanciai (27 September 2005)
UV-treated wastewater is at 25% of allowed level
User Application Article Since installing two Berson medium pressure UV disinfection systems, wastewater at the Te Awamutu treatment plant in New Zealand contains a quarter or less of the maximum allowable level of microbes
News from Berson UV-techniek (27 September 2005)
Biovet add 30% in fermentation performance
User Application Article Emerson has recently completed a project to install PlantWeb digital plant architecture at a second fermentation area on the Biovet plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (27 September 2005)
Industrial RS-232/RS485 devices can be networked
The new serial device server FL COM Server RS485 from Phoenix Contact complements the existing product for RS232 and both are the most powerful and universal COM Servers on the market
News from Phoenix Contact (27 September 2005)
SY014 in-cell load cell amplifier
The SY014 in-cell load cell amplifier from Synectic Design is a high quality amplifier for the load cell signal, one of the most compact load cell amplifiers available
News from Synectic Design (27 September 2005)
New temperature control solid state relay
Crydom has launched a completely new range of microcontroller based devices: the MCTC is a self contained temperature controller in a single industry standard panel mount package
News from Crydom International (27 September 2005)
Particle size analysers for Holcim cement
User Application Article Holcim France and Benelux have ordered eight Malvern Insitec particle size analysers, rugged industrial instruments using laser diffraction technology for on-line and at-line particle size measurement
News from Malvern Instruments (26 September 2005)
Pneumatic upgrade for sewage treatment valves
User Application Article Europe's largest sewage treatment facility makes extensive use of Festo pneumatic valve actuators to provide intrinsically safe and maintenance-free valve operation Brochure Available
News from Festo (26 September 2005)
Multi-million savings planned for Water Industry
Technical Background Article Fats, oils and greases are currently costing the water industry up to GBP20 million each year in sewer inefficiencies and sewer cleaning costs: but FOG could be a future resource
News from WRc (26 September 2005)
New SCARA has longest reach in class
The latest addition to the highly successful range of SCARA robots has a reach of 1050mm, with a maximum payload capacity of 20kg, making the new TH1050 one of the most versatile machines in its class Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (26 September 2005)
Easy and reliable tank and silo weighing
SCAIME, a leader in the supply of load cells, presents a new solution for tank, silo and bulk weighing
News from SCAIME (26 September 2005)
Australian licensee for Kason products
Rendertech has entered into a manufacturing licensee agreement with Kason Corporation, an international producer of bulk screening, drying and cooling equipment
News from Kason Corporation Europe (26 September 2005)
Flexicon established in Australasia and SE Asia
Flexicon has named Simon Hall as Applications Engineering Manager of Flexicon in Australia
News from Flexicon Europe (26 September 2005)
Centrifugal screener with bag dump station
A new Centri-Sifter centrifugal screener with integral bag dump station and dust collector removes bag scraps and other oversize contaminants from manually dumped bulk materials
News from Kason Corporation Europe (26 September 2005)
Manual dumping station with screw conveyor
A new Manual Dumping Station with integral flexible screw conveyor collects dust created during manual dumping of powder and bulk solid materials from bags, boxes, drums and other containers
News from Flexicon Europe (26 September 2005)
SKF helps wind farms stay up down under
User Application Article SKF has supplied its WindCon Condition Monitoring system to the Cathedral Rocks Windfarm in South Australia, to optimise the schedule and efficiency of maintenance operations Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 September 2005)
SKF enables a new generation of freight cars
User Application Article SKF has received an order for 14,000 axleboxes and compact TBU (tapered bearing units) for a new generation of freight cars from AAE Ahaus Alstatter Eisenbahn AG Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 September 2005)
New dates for expanded AS-i training course
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) announces two new dates for the Certified AS-Interface Engineer Course of 6-7 October 2005 and 16-17 January 2006
News from AS-Interface UK (26 September 2005)
"Setting the Standard for Automation" at ISA Expo
The new ISA positioning statement is not to be confused with a mere tagline - it's a message and a promise that will resound in every ISA initiative, from books and standards to conference sessions
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (26 September 2005)
ATEX Mass Flow Controllers with fieldbus interface
The new IN-FLOW Mass Flow Meters are compact, modular instruments for gas flow measurement and control, that can incorporate integrated or close-coupled flow control valves, in fieldbus systems
News from Bronkhorst (26 September 2005)
Toxic gas detector receives ATEX approval
The TS4000 Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector, suitable for a wide range of industrial gases plus oxygen deficiency alarm, has received ATEX Approval for use in potentially explosive environments
News from General Monitors (26 September 2005)
New easy to operate precision pH meter
Temperature, pH, and mV readings are made simple with the new Model pH 211 from Harvard Apparatus! The pH range measures from 0 to 14 and the temperature range measures from 0 to 100C
News from Harvard Apparatus (26 September 2005)
New high-quality portable thermal calibrators
A new range of lightweight dry-block thermal calibrators that operate between 45C below ambient and 650C has been developed by Techne for convenient use in the field Brochure Available
News from Barloworld Scientific (26 September 2005)
Heat exchangers for efficient poultry processing
User Application Article Two Contherm scraped surface heat exchangers have boosted productivity and profitability at a leading UK processor of poultry meat, Ken Read and Son of Market Deeping, Cambridge
News from Alfa Laval (26 September 2005)
Metering screws for pharmaceutical powders
A new Pharma Double Metering Screw and Pharma Micro Metering Screw solve product residue and cleaning problems associated with conventional powder screw feeder equipment in pharmaceutical powders
News from Hosokawa Micron (26 September 2005)
Sensors and systems on your Southern UK doorstep!
The Trident successful series of regional Instrumentation exhibitions opens its doors for the first time in the Southern part of the UK on 5-6 October at the Madejski Stadium, Reading
News from Trident Exhibitions (26 September 2005)
Rotary valves meet high pharmaceutical standards
The 'Hypergienic' range provides a rotary valve that can perform successfully inside an isolator (glove) box whilst offering full clean-in-place facilities, with minimal operator effort required
News from Rota Val (26 September 2005)
NMR technology applied to pharmaceutical packaging
BOC Edwards Pharmaceutical Systems and Bruker BioSpin announce a collaboration agreement to develop the use of time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) technology in pharmaceutical packaging
News from Edwards (26 September 2005)
Engine monitoring and protection agreement
User Application Article BWSC, a contractor and operator of diesel and gas engine based power systems, is intending to use Schaller monitoring and safety products for protection of electricity power plants
News from Schaller GmbH (26 September 2005)
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