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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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