News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 October
to Saturday 15 October 2005
First Reservoir Management System passes all tests
User Application Article The first UK Reservoir Management System has had two years of successful operation, controlling disinfection residual levels and temperature uniformity within large water-containing reservoirs
News from Severn Trent Services (14 October 2005)
Digi Connect supports wired or wireless networking
Digi International recently introduced the Digi Connect Wi-ME and Digi Connect Wi-EM - the industry's first fully customisable and secure 32-bit 802.11b wireless embedded modules
News from Digi International (14 October 2005)
Vessel seal benefits presented in new brochure
Details of John Crane's DIN compact seals for use on steel vessels, mixers and agitators have been neatly wrapped up in a new brochure now available free of charge
News from Crane EAA (14 October 2005)
New MCC from Rittal gives fast delivery
User Application Article Close Engineering Services, with 56 years experience in the electricity supply business, chose the new Rittal TS 8 Motor Control Centre system on a recent project, where fast delivery was needed Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 October 2005)
First hazardous area Ethernet operator interfaces
EtherNet/IP, the industrial interface for use on standard Ethernet hardware is now supported by R Stahl hazardous area HMI systems, giving seamless office to plant floor integration
News from Stahl (14 October 2005)
Ampla MES system for business interoperability
The Ampla suite of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), provides manufacturing industries with the means to achieve business interoperability, incremental cost reductions and improved productivity Brochure Available
News from Citect (14 October 2005)
Filter media for explosive dust risk applications
Donaldson Membranes has announced the addition of a new Polyester stainless steel anti-static filter media to the Tetratex Release range, suitable for explosive dust risk applications
News from Donaldson Membranes (14 October 2005)
Conference success set to be repeated
The two day Manufacturer Live 2005 Conference was such an overwhelming success that the organisers are already planning next year's event
News from Manufacturer Live (14 October 2005)
Motor driver IC with built-in translator circuitry
The new A3979 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a complete microstepping motor driver IC with built-in translator circuitry
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (14 October 2005)
New Platon Flowbits catalogue available
A new edition of the indispensable Platon Flowbits flow meter catalogue is now available, in an easy to read A5 format
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (14 October 2005)
A tough cleaning task on a titanium heat exchanger
User Application Article Unique and highly-specialised heat exchanger cleaning on an expensive piece of equipment from a Saudi Arabian gas production plant has recently been successfully carried out by Tube Tech
News from Tube Tech International (14 October 2005)
Danish biogas company turns again to Mono
User Application Article Hashoj Biogas in Demark has continued its successful relationship with Mono Pumps with the installation of a Mono Series F Muncher in their biogas plant near Copenhagen
News from Mono Pumps (14 October 2005)
"No Flow" Protection
In circulating cooling water systems for machine control or chilled fluid in beverages it is crucial that warning of "low flow" or "no flow", will safely shut down the system to prevent any damage
News from Gentech International (14 October 2005)
Durapipe UK plays its part in food processing
User Application Article Process cooling pipework has been installed into a food processing plant in the Midlands: Duracool, the pre-insulated ABS pipework system, also provided an aesthetically pleasing result
News from Durapipe UK (14 October 2005)
New 5-port solenoid valve for large actuators
The new high flow valve Series VQ5000 from SMC is for use in automotive, brickwork, forestry, mineral processing, machine tool and metal casting industry to drive large bore actuators
News from SMC Corporation of America (14 October 2005)
New H2S gas sensor delivers toxic gas protection
With a breakthrough in electrochemical cell sensor technology, the new TS Series Hydrogen Sulphide Gas Detectors from General Monitors now provide advanced protection in hazardous areas
News from General Monitors (14 October 2005)
Landon Kingsway joins IMC Group
International Motion, IMC Group, has announced its purchase of the Landon Kingsway division of Concentric Controls: Landon Kingsway will join Midland ACS in the the Automation group of IMC Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (14 October 2005)
Radio-chromatography LIMS link saves time
Lablogic has enhanced the functionality of its Debra drug metabolism LIMS and Laura radio-chromatography data system by creating links between the two that save time and avoid duplication Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (14 October 2005)
Stainless steel IP69K enclosure range extended
The Rittal range of compact stainless steel IP69K (to DIN 40 0509/5.93) enclosures has been extended to include the AE, KL and CP ranges Brochure Available
News from Rittal (14 October 2005)
New wastewater or sewage lifting stations
ABS Pumps has announced the introduction of the new Nirolift and Sanisett 1-2 lifting stations, which have been designed as complete installations in one unit
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (14 October 2005)
New options on liquid level sensor materials
The new stainless steel housing option and Hastelloy C wetside sensor option increase the Mobrey Squing 2 vibrating short-fork level sensor resistance to corrosion and chemical attack
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (14 October 2005)
pH electrode for juice, beverages or wine samples
The NEW Vinotrode pH electrode is the perfect choice for juice, beverages or wine samples: it is insensitive to contamination, requires only little maintenance and can be used in all sample types Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 October 2005)
Encapsulating savings with extended O-ring life
Dichtomatik has a new leaflet detailing the benefits of the NEW range of Teflon encapsulated FEP 'O' rings, which is available upon request from the 'any seal - any time - supplier' Brochure Available
News from Dichtomatik (13 October 2005)
Three new blending options from Turbo Systems
Enhancements to the Shuffle Mix range introduce three new blending options for UK bakers and food manufacturers, providing an ingenious adaptation of the traditional milk churning process
News from Turbo Systems (13 October 2005)
Providing process oil and oil storage equipment
Johnson and Johnson, the world's leading baby care brand, has rewarded the Shell excellence in customer service with its prestigious Silver Award for tailored technical support and after sales care Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (13 October 2005)
Continuously monitor dioxins with confidence
Sira has awarded the first Monitoring Certification Scheme (MCERTS) certificates for the continuous monitoring of dioxins in stack gas emissions, to Monitoring Systems and Becker Messtechnik
News from Sira (13 October 2005)
Repeat UK order for Sonic food processing system
Pursuit Dynamics, the developer and licensor of the innovative and patented PDX technology, has won the first repeat order for its PDX Sonic food processing system
News from Pursuit Dynamics (13 October 2005)
New fast and sensitive photoelectric sensors
Balluff has expanded its line of photoelectric sensors with the new Series BFS 27K colour sensors, highly sensitive measuring devices ideal for detecting dark colours
News from Balluff UK (13 October 2005)
Sinopec pipeline selects Invensys for SCADA system
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems has been selected to provide advanced SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for the Yanjiang Oil Pipeline, the longest crude oil pipeline in China
News from Invensys Foxboro (13 October 2005)
New distributor to serve UAE market potential
Midland ACS furthers global growth in oil and gas markets with a new distributor - Petrotech Enterprises - for the UAE region: offering the latest IMPACT 2000 stainless steel valve actuation system Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (13 October 2005)
Anthea Goetz appointed head of Communications
Anthea Goetz (44) takes over as head of the BASF IT Services Communications Unit in Ludwigshafen
News from BASF IT Services (13 October 2005)
Industrial Ethernet media converter link
Westermo Data Communications has announced the release of new compact industrial Ethernet FX/TX media converter that has the ability to report and pass forward linking faults
News from Westermo Data Communications (13 October 2005)
Father of Axens Technologies awarded Nobel Prize
The Royal Swedish Academy of Science has awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry to Yves Chauvin, principal inventor of several leading commercial olefin processes developed by IFP and licensed by Axens
News from Axens (13 October 2005)
Vacuum pump controller with fieldbus
The BOC Edwards Turbo and Instrument Controller (TIC) is now available with a Profibus communications module, and can be used with new pumps or retrofitted to existing installations
News from Edwards (12 October 2005)
Production interruption filtered out at paper mill
User Application Article A Cross automatic backwashing filter has successfully cured problems with the main raw water inlet supply to restore uninterrupted production at a large UK paper mill
News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) (12 October 2005)
Remote monitoring via wireless or internet
User Application Article Sensonics uses Digi Connect ME Embedded Modules to rapidly develop industrial remote monitoring for predictive maintenance systems
News from Digi International (12 October 2005)
Principles and practice of Shortwave IR imaging
Technical Background Article Shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging is establishing a place for itself in manufacturing and process control applications where machine vision provides benefits
News from Sensors Unlimited (12 October 2005)
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia appoints new MD
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has appointed Craig Howarth as its new Managing Director
News from Hanovia (12 October 2005)
Single gas detector from Crowcon gets ATEX
The newly launched Gasman single gas detector - flammable, oxygen and toxic gases - from Crowcon has received full ATEX approval for use in hazardous areas Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (12 October 2005)
How to achieve MCERTS the easy way
Technical Background Article Manufacturers of environmental monitoring products who don't go through the Environment Agency Monitoring Certification Scheme could risk being forced out of UK and International environmental markets
News from Sira (12 October 2005)
Temperature monitors and loggers for UK retailers
Sensatronics temperature monitors from Openxtra aid UK retailers, brand owners, wholesale food distributors and cold storage warehouses to reach BRC and CMi accreditation standards
News from Openxtra (12 October 2005)
Dry well submersibles solve Hospital pump problem
User Application Article Faced with maintaining ageing sewage ejector systems, Southend Hospital decided to upgrade to dry well, submersible sewage pumps in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce running costs
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (12 October 2005)
CFD analysis of erosion in process engineering
Competitiveness in most industry sectors depends on rapid and continuous design improvements to products or processes: computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can provide a way forward, for fluid flows
News from Advantage CFD (12 October 2005)
Novasep Process introduces Supersep Lab 30-50
The ultimate preparative SFC for R and D laboratories: the Supersep Lab 30-50 is a fully automated, preparative Supercritical Fluid Chromatography unit from Novasep process
News from Novasep Process, Orelis & Applexion (12 October 2005)
Ireland success with EPA air monitoring contract
Euro environmental services have been awarded a three year contract with the Environmental Protection Agency for the periodic monitoring of air emissions from IPPC licensed sites in Ireland
News from Euro Environmental Services (12 October 2005)
Emission reduction programme uses Jordan actuators
User Application Article Rotork Jordan electric modulating valve actuators have been introduced at the 4000MW Drax Power Station during the latest part of the station's environmental upgrade programme
News from Rotork Exeeco (12 October 2005)
Custom float switches for special requirements
Crydom now has switches for high temperature, high pressure, or hazardous area use, and continue to develop new products to meet customers specific requirements.
News from Cynergy3 Components (12 October 2005)
Shocklog gets vibration and memory enhancements
Lamerholm Electronics is pleased to announce the launch of RD298EO enhanced options packages for its renowned RD298 Shocklog vibration and shock energy recorder for packages in transport Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (12 October 2005)
FREE health checks for all AQM stations
Enviro Technology Services are offering all companies with an Air Quality Monitoring Station a FREE 'health and safety' check, as an introduction to their customer service offering
News from Enviro Technology Services (12 October 2005)
New design of Rising Ball Visual Flow Indicator
The new "Rising Ball" visual flow indicator from Flow-Mon is a high quality unit suitable for use in any flow or fluid circulation system, whether chemicals, lubrication or cooling fluids Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (12 October 2005)
Emerson - 'Performance Without Compromise'
In the past couple of weeks a significant new book was published - "Performance without compromise - How Emerson Consistently Achieves Winning Results" by Chuck Knight
News from Pinto (12 October 2005)
New Aeration Control Unit for FT4 Powder Rheometer
The new Aeration Control Unit for the FT4 Powder Rheometer allows fine control of air flow through a powder under test and enables the automated measurement of the powder flow properties
News from Freeman Technology (11 October 2005)
Miniature high temperature data logger is IP68
Signatrol are introducing their SL53 series of fully submersible, miniature stainless steel high temperature data loggers, fully sealed to IP68
News from Signatrol (11 October 2005)
Jiskoot supplies another fuel oil blending package
User Application Article Jiskoot has supplied a mobile two-stream fuel oil blender to Fujairah Marine Services for BP, at the Falalah Port
News from Jiskoot (11 October 2005)
Humidity indicator plugs detect changes in RH
AGM Humidity Indicator Plugs for reusable or long-term containers readily detect internal changes in relative humidity (RH) using a choice of reversible or maximum indicating colour-change discs
News from AGM Container (11 October 2005)
Micro-ohmmeter has accuracy and versatility
The redesigned Cropico DO5000 high accuracy micro-ohmmeter encompasses all the features required of an ohmmeter in one flexible instrument with exceptional functionality Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic (11 October 2005)
New website available in seven languages
Elfab, Europe's leading manufacturer of pressure-management systems, has unveiled its new website, now available for use in seven different languages
News from Elfab (11 October 2005)
Free conference on industrial data communications
Westermo, the leading supplier of industrial Ethernet products, is to stage a free-of-charge Industrial Data Communications event focusing on GSM/GPRS, Industrial Ethernet and Wireless Ethernet
News from Westermo Data Communications (11 October 2005)
Partial stroke testing avoids costly downtime
The Netherlocks method of testing emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure-protection system valves avoids the loss in productivity caused by conventional shut-down testing methods
News from Netherlocks (11 October 2005)
Reducing instrumentation costs in CNG conversion
User Application Article Reduced costs were achieved in converting diesel trucks to run on CNG by using Hoke instrumentation fittings and valves, providing competitively priced standard instrumentation
News from Circor Instrumentation (11 October 2005)
Reducing compressed air noise is now a priority
In February 2006, a new EU Noise Directive will become UK Law, affecting thousands of workers throughout UK manufacturing: Meech offer a lower noise level Safety Blowgun to meet coming regulations
News from Meech Air Technology (11 October 2005)
High specification power analysers
Precision instrument specialist Tinsley has introduced the 4107A high-speed power analysers to provide the scientist, engineer and technician with extra electrical and mechanical signal information
News from Tinsley (10 October 2005)
Single channel dew point hygrometer
Model DS2000 is a single channel, on-line hygrometer designed to accurately measure dew point in process gases and dry compressed air
News from Alpha Moisture Systems (10 October 2005)
Chilled mirror hygrometer Model CMH
Self contained dew point hygrometers combine the inherent accuracy, reliability and long term stability of optical chilled mirror technology, with the convenience and ease of use needed in industry
News from Alpha Moisture Systems (10 October 2005)
Orion provides expanded ERP capabilities
3i Infotech announces the release of Orion version 10.3, a proven ERP and Supply Chain Management solution targeted at the process manufacturing industries
News from 3i Infotech (10 October 2005)
New low cost, large display series
The new LD Series of large displays from Red Lion is designed to offer great visibility at an economical price
News from Red Lion Controls (10 October 2005)
Fast-growing magnetic flowmeter market, says study
The worldwide magnetic flowmeter market equalled $710 million in 2004, according to a new market study from Flow Research
News from Flow Research Inc (10 October 2005)
Award for eco-friendly industrial solvent
Eco-friendly technology for an industrial solvent wins the 2005 Crystal Faraday Award for Green Technology for Davy Process Technology
News from Davy Process Technology (10 October 2005)
Gain an advantage with Norgren VM valve islands
For customers looking for a pre configured ready to install valve island, Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, offers its high performance VM series that will satisfy both requirements
News from Norgren (10 October 2005)
High speed video solves bottling problems
User Application Article Production disruptions at a distilled spirits brewing and bottling plant have been solved using an Olympus i-Speed high-speed video camera Brochure Available
News from Olympus Industrial (10 October 2005)
Groundbreaking asset performance management
Invensys asset performance management solutions for the first time enable users to monitor, predict, and effectively manage both the availability and utilisation of their industrial assets
News from Invensys Process Systems (10 October 2005)
Centrifugal cleaner for industrial liquids
Alfa Laval could not have chosen a more opportune moment to launch the latest edition of Alfie, their centrifugal cleaner for treating metal-working fluids and other industrial liquids
News from Alfa Laval (10 October 2005)
ProMinent Fluid Controls acquire Proshield
ProMinent Fluid Controls has acquired Proshield, in Motherwell, Scotland: Proshield has been a local supplier of ProMinent chemical dosing and water treatment products since 1983
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (10 October 2005)
Fuel usage monitoring system for boilers
With the increasing costs of fuel, it has become important to your bottom line that you monitor and control your fuel usage, for compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and boiler systems
News from AW-Lake Company (10 October 2005)
Reliable personal monitoring with no maintenance
The new Draeger Pac 3000 single gas instrument can be used to detect carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide or oxygen, with no maintenance worries for two years because of the new Draeger XXS sensors
News from Draeger (10 October 2005)
Citect gain Support Centre Practices certification
Citect, the performance improvement solutions provider, has become the first Australian company to achieve certification under the prestigious Support Centre Practices Certification (SCP) programme Brochure Available
News from Citect (10 October 2005)
Mobile environment monitor for MCERTS Conference
Not only the environmental monitoring equipment will come under scrutiny at this year's MCERTS Conference - delegates will be able to get an up-to-the-minute read-out on local air pollution levels
News from Enviro Technology Services (10 October 2005)
Massive savings on mixer maintenance and downtime
Comparing dry-well sealed mixers with lip-seal mixers for a recent chemical process installation, Chemineer demonstrated how savings of almost GBP70k could be made on maintenance costs over 10 years
News from Chemineer (10 October 2005)
World's first IPv6-ready portable data logger
The Datum-y XL100 portable data logger has a powerful range of communications capabilities, and is the world's first measuring instrument to support the IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) ready logo
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (10 October 2005)
Materials testers facilitate plywood CE marking
User Application Article With CE Marking for wood-based panels for construction purposes becoming mandatory in Europe on April 1 2004, it was essential for the Malaysian plywood industry to satisfy the necessary requirements Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (10 October 2005)
H2S processing capacity improvement
User Application Article New H2S removal system using INEOS Chlor and Brenntag Oil and Gas technology has increased the Slovnaft H2S processing capacity by 25% and operating costs have been reduced significantly, by 30-50%
News from Brenntag Nederland (10 October 2005)
New stirred vessel system aids ceramics production
User Application Article Nine stirred holding vessels plus access stairs and mezzanine platforms designed and installed by Orthos Engineering to handle alumina slurries at Morgan Advanced Ceramics has reduced production times Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (10 October 2005)
Quick fluid control assemblies to customer specs
Manufacturers of scientific and medical equipment now have a "Quick-Change Customisation" service, assembling valves, connectors, port threads, orifices, in many different materials of construction
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (10 October 2005)
Profibus in systems requiring FDA validation
Technical Background Article This article describes the measures that must be carried out during the use of Profibus in systems requiring FDA validation and the basis on which such a validation is performed
News from Profibus Group (10 October 2005)
New lease of life for South African coal crushers
User Application Article David Brown has developed a special rapid response customer service package to deliver a rolling programme of plant inspection, refurbishment and improvement in the South African power industry
News from David Brown Engineering (10 October 2005)
Major cottage cheese project for CPS Damrow
User Application Article Emmi, the leading Swiss producer of dairy products, has recently installed a complete processing line worth GBP500k from the specialists in cottage cheese making technology, CPS Damrow
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (10 October 2005)
Terminal tanks with Foamglas revalidated
User Application Article Tank bases insulated with Foamglas cellular glass insulation in 1979-1981 were decommissioned and revalidated as part of the National Grid Transco development of its LNG importation terminal in Kent
News from Pittsburgh Corning (10 October 2005)
Hydrocarbon dew-point analyser gains CSA cert
The Michell hydrocarbon dew-point analyser Condumax II is now CSA certified for Class 1, Div 1, Groups B, C and D with a T4 temperature classification and an ambient temperature range -40C to +60C Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (10 October 2005)
New Managing Director for Alfa Laval in the UK
Alfa Laval has announced the appointment of Alex Syed as Managing Director of its UK operation, with effect from the 12th October 2005
News from Alfa Laval (10 October 2005)
Tank cleaning system for offshore installations
Alfa Laval has developed a new system specifically for cleaning drilling mud tanks and pits on offshore oil and gas platforms which, they claim, can improve efficiency by as much as 80%
News from Alfa Laval (10 October 2005)
The tungsten welding electrode experts
Diamond Ground Products specialises in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode
News from Diamond Ground Products (10 October 2005)
New Business Line Manager for process business
Oliver Schmitt is to lead continued growth and development of Malvern's process business in a development that will further strengthen the Malvern Instruments highly successful process team
News from Malvern Instruments (10 October 2005)
US link pays off for welding and joining industry
A long standing relationship between the organisers of Weldex, Nexus Media Communications and the American Welding Society (AWS), has led to plans for a dedicated AWS pavilion at Weldex 2006
News from Nexus Media Communications (10 October 2005)
Hydrogen gas lightens leak testing
Technical Background Article Leak testing is an essential element in product quality testing with an assortment of methods that are appropriate for various applications: but which method should you select?
News from Adixen Sensistor (10 October 2005)
Helping Kenmore spot leaks in refrigeration units
Hydrogen-based leak detectors are playing a key role in the production testing of refrigeration units manufactured at the Kenmore International UK operation at Crook, County Durham
News from Adixen Sensistor (10 October 2005)
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