News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 October
to Saturday 29 October 2005
Flow rate indicator replaces Rotameters
The new Burkert versatile paddle-wheel flow-rate indicator Type 8034 offers a modern replacement for old-fashioned and outdated Rotameter flow indicators Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (28 October 2005)
Simple datalogger interfacing
JDL announces the introduction of a new accessory for the SmartReader and SmartReaderPlus range of palm-sized user friendly data loggers
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) (28 October 2005)
New guided wave radar level transmitters
The new K-Tek MT5000 Series guided wave radar level transmitters feature all-digital design and integrated graphic display with waveform screens, regardless of fluctuations in liquid specific gravity
News from K-Tek (28 October 2005)
First PDX Sonic technology licence in Europe
Verstegen Spices and Sauces, the premier provider of spices and sauces in the Netherlands, has become the first licensee of the of the PDX Sonic technology in Continental Europe
News from Pursuit Dynamics (28 October 2005)
Heinz raises energy efficiency with ABB drives
User Application Article A new energy centre for a Heinz factory will be 14% more efficient thanks to help from ABB drives on the fans feeding air to the gas fired burners of the Hamworthy boilers
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (28 October 2005)
Wireless revolutionises research with sensors
User Application Article A wireless, battery-less sensing technology originally developed for obtaining data from inside Formula 1 engines is able to collect data from any harsh and difficult to access environment!
News from Instrumentel (28 October 2005)
Small but tough infra-red temperature sensors
The MLE infrared temperature sensors from Calex Electronics are designed to be used in areas that are not accessible to other temperature sensors: confined spaces, or moving robot arms
News from Calex Electronics (28 October 2005)
Gas flow monitor for energy management
Techniquip is pleased to introduce the CMG series gas flow monitor, a low cost, compact, high accuracy mass flow meter incorporating the Yamatake Micro Flow sensor chip
News from Techniquip (28 October 2005)
Technical sales engineer for Scotland and Ireland
Welding equipment manufacturer Kemppi, based in Bedford, has appointed Peter Paton as their new Technical Sales Engineer for Scotland and Ireland
News from Kemppi (UK) (28 October 2005)
Safe start control valve for worker protection
With the current compensation culture and the spiralling cost of employer's liability insurance, machine builders and tool manufacturers using pneumatic circuits need the Series VR51 dual input valve
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 October 2005)
Paper manufacturer uses river water filtration
User Application Article Swedish paper manufacturer Billerud Beetham will supply an advanced media filtration system for the provision of high grade water derived from a variable water source, a river
News from Industrial Purification Systems (28 October 2005)
Robot saves vital space in the foundry
ABB introduces the IRB 4500S - the newest version of the highly successful IRB 4400 series robot, particularly suited to applications where space is at a minimum, such as in the foundry environment Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (28 October 2005)
Vaisala transition plan for the 555 product line
Vaisala is now offering a new product line that includes all the benefits of the 555 DCP-based units, with more flexible data collection capability, greater ease of use, and a competitive price Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (28 October 2005)
Free ticket registration now on-line
Free ticket registration is now available on-line for the leading welding and joining exhibition, Weldex 2006, the UK's welding, joining, cutting and fabrication show
News from Nexus Media Communications (28 October 2005)
"IntelliSense" collaboration with Leeds University
Technical Background Article Malvern Instruments and the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering (IPSE) at Leeds University in the UK have formed a long-term partnership to launch 'IntelliSense' Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (27 October 2005)
More power to the user, with new Vacon NXP drive
The AC drive manufacturer Vacon has launched a new high-performance Vacon NXP drive to the market, for demanding automation, motion control and machine building applications
News from Vacon (27 October 2005)
An insight into the global market for gas analysis
With a background in chemistry and 17 years working with ICI in sales, marketing and business management, Dr Linda Bell is Managing Director of Servomex Group Limited, a Spectris company, since 2001
News from Servomex (27 October 2005)
Heat exchanger skid on show at IWEX
IWEX veteran Burkert Fluid Control Systems, has chosen the IWEX leading water and utilities sector exhibition to unveil its latest integrated solution for the UK market, a packaged heat exchanger skid Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (27 October 2005)
ProMinent launches high output ozone systems
ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) has announced the availability of OZVa 5-7 range of ozone generators for water treatment, which uses oxygen gas as the main source
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (27 October 2005)
Suppliers of emergency safety showers and eyebaths
One of the UK's leading designers of professional and innovative emergency safety showers, eyebaths, decontamination units, mobile safety showers, shower coolers or wash down hose reels
News from Showers and Eyebath Services (27 October 2005)
Filter certified as microbiological water purifier
Through independent testing, Homespring UF200 series ultrafiltration systems are now certified to meet the USEPA Guide Standard and Protocol for testing microbiological water purifiers
News from Zenon Environmental (27 October 2005)
New enhanced modular controller master
Expanding the Modular Controller Series, Red Lion launches the Enhanced Master, with a full-featured web server that allows remote system monitoring and control using a "virtual HMI" interface
News from Red Lion Controls (27 October 2005)
Invensys to adopt enhanced EDDL technology
Invensys to adopt new enhanced EDDL technology using HART Smart Device Configurator tools
News from Invensys Process Systems (27 October 2005)
Smart machinery health management
Emerson Process Management announces a new class of digital automation technology designed to improve plant operations and maintenance, including the prevention of unplanned shutdowns
News from Emerson Process Management (27 October 2005)
Vortex meters on steam eliminate need for cleaning
User Application Article Rosemount vortex flowmeters installed for steam line monitoring at major Shell Chemicals ethylene plant eliminate need for monthly cleaning, and demonstrate improved measurement reliability
News from Emerson Process Management (27 October 2005)
Balston sterile air filters for food industry
Parker Hannifin has launched a new range of Balston Sterile Air Filters that have been designed especially for use in the most demanding food industry applications
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (27 October 2005)
Tough pumps gentle on food and pharmaceuticals
Transferring delicate and sensitive liquids in food, pharmaceutical and similar applications demands a pump which provides optimum hygiene and cleanability, combined with smooth, gentle handling
News from JP Pumps (27 October 2005)
Fluid Metering introduces VMP Dispensing System
This versatile, programmable, positive displacement dispensing system features a programmable dual stepper design that independently controls the stroke rate and the displacement!
News from Fluid Metering (27 October 2005)
Clarkson C-Valve Slurry Throttling Valve
The inclusion of Clarkson under the Tyco Valves and Controls brand means that the unique Clarkson C-Valve Slurry Throttling Valve is now available from the established Tyco worldwide network
News from Tyco Flow Controls (27 October 2005)
EEx valve position monitors for minus 50C
K Controls has extended the range of valve position position monitoring solutions to include EExd, EExed and EExi versions that are ATEX certified for ambient temperatures as low as -50 degrees C
News from K Controls (27 October 2005)
Beamex major contract for UPM/Shotton Paper Mill
Beamex (UK) was recently awarded the contract to supply a workshop calibration system for plant maintenance and operation for UPM/Shotton Paper Mill Brochure Available
News from Beamex (27 October 2005)
EMC cabinets protect electronics and networking
Enclosure Solutions has introduced the Verak EMC range of cabinets for electronic and networking applications, which provides more than 80 dB attenuation at 100MHz
News from Enclosure Solutions (26 October 2005)
New high air flow and anemometer calibration rig
A high capacity air flow and anemometer calibration rig has been added to the new recently acquired premises at the Calibration Trade Centre
News from Calibration Trade Centre (26 October 2005)
Contract for green energy production in Scotland
Aker Kvaerner has secured a contract for turnkey delivery of a biofuel-fired power station in Scotland, as a partner in a consortium with Siemens
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (26 October 2005)
Make a date with Southern Manufacturing 2006
The Southern Manufacturing Show returns to Thorpe Park on February 8th and 9th, 2006, and visitor pre-registration for the event and seminars will be available on-line as from November
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (26 October 2005)
PET expansion project in Saudi Arabia
The SABIC affiliated Company; Arabian Industrial Fibers Company (IBN Rushd) plans to implement an expansion project to add 230,000 metric tons of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) annually
News from SABIC (26 October 2005)
Engineering giant celebrates Golden Jubilee
Bearing manufacturer INA and its staff are celebrating their UK Golden Jubilee this month, marking its establishment in Great Britain back in 1955 Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (26 October 2005)
Visit our 'Lead-free Kiosk' at Productronica 2005
Visit the OK International 'Lead-free Kiosk' at Productronica 2005, and discuss how to meet your obligations under the coming deadlines for WEEE and RoHS directives Brochure Available
News from OK International (26 October 2005)
Rapra bullish at Interplas 05
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, turned in a healthy performance at Interplas 05, the UK plastics exhibition, held in October 2005
News from Smithers Rapra (26 October 2005)
New free monograph on practical titration
Technical Background Article Metrohm offer a series of complimentary monographs on ion analysis techniques, a compact review of the techniques used in ion analysis and ideal for someone using the technique for the first time Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 October 2005)
Helping to control infections in hospitals
Autotex AM, a recently launched polyester film, that incorporates built-in inorganic antimicrobial protection from specialist company Microban, is used on the new Sluicemaster bedpan disposer range Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (26 October 2005)
Harmonising LIMS and ERP/MRP systems
LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) underpin the infrastructure of academic and commercial laboratories: but they need to interface to ERP/MRP systems in the outside world Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (26 October 2005)
A fine way to achieve superfines, dating from 1886
New technology has been developed in an effort to improve the production process of superfine powders, introducing a practical planetary centrifugal mill!
News from Cyclotec (26 October 2005)
Clear advantages in bagging operations
Supreme Plastics, an ITW Zip-Pak company, has launched Pronova 500, a new series of versatile bag filling and sealing machines
News from Supreme Plastics (26 October 2005)
First MCERTS Conformity for closed pipe flowmeter
The Environment Agency awarded the first MCERTS Product Conformity certificate for a closed pipe flowmeter under the Continuous Water Monitoring scheme to the Panametrics DF868 clamp-on flowmeter
News from GE Panametrics (26 October 2005)
PI flush-mount pressure sensors are hygienic
The newest pressure switches from market leader ifm electronic are best summed up as tough but accurate, featuring a flush sensor face for aseptic processes Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (26 October 2005)
New downloadable brochures for Rosand rheometers
New brochures are now available on-line for the market leading Rosand range of bench and floor standing capillary rheometers from Malvern Instruments Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (26 October 2005)
Hyundai Heavy Industries signs for Brand labeling
Vacon and Korea-based Hyundai Heavy Industries have entered into a distributor and brand label agreement, where HHI will sell and market Vacon AC drives under its own brand
News from Vacon (26 October 2005)
Flue gas analyser tests on a power station
Recent independent tests to compare the performance of three oxygen and carbon monoxide flue gas analysers on a typical coal fired power station have demonstrated outstanding results for Servomex
News from Servomex (26 October 2005)
New distributors wanted for water meters
Due to the imminent availability of the new 125v2 product, Flownetix is looking for distributors around the world, for their non-invasive, non-moving part liquid flowmeters
News from Flownetix (26 October 2005)
Low cost non-invasive ultrasonic flowmeter
Flownetix is pleased to announce the latest evolution of the 100 series low cost ultrasonic flowmeter, a non-invasive no moving part fully electronic flowmeter
News from Flownetix (26 October 2005)
New Magflowmeter for water processing applications
The Full Bore Magflowmeter from Burkert Fluid Control Systems has expanded the company's offering for water processing applications, and offers an accuracy of better than 0.2 - 1% of actual flow Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (26 October 2005)
New Hi-Flux UV system on show
The latest addition to the Prominent Dulcodes range of UV disinfection systems was on show at IWEX recently: it is designed for the disinfection of salt water from thermal springs or seawater
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (26 October 2005)
Industrial pressure sensors for OEM applications
GE Sensing offers the Druck 1500 Series of industrial pressure sensors that provide cost-effective and reliable solutions for the most demanding, high-volume applications
News from GE Sensing (26 October 2005)
Pulsar Sludge Finder is a blanket success
The Pulsar Sludge Finder is a new ultrasonic device designed to reliably and accurately detect and measure the interface between water and sludge in a variety of water industry clarifier applications
News from Pulsar Process Measurement (26 October 2005)
Hose-proof stainless steel electric motors
Processingtalk editorial for 25 Oct 2005: featuring the press launch of the Marlin Stainless motor from AEG, aimed at the food industry, and the REO variable power supply: report by Nick Denbow
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (26 October 2005)
Tailored IOSH Refresher training course
Pilz Automation Technology is pleased to announce it has developed a two-day tailored Managing Safely refresher course that incorporates a one-day module on machinery and work equipment safety
News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 October 2005)
Rittal simply supply busbar to suit Test Unit
User Application Article When Control Techniques drew up their initial brief for a Large Drive Test unit, it was for a machine to test the new SP product range, from an AC motor drive size 4 (11kW) to 7 (150KW) Brochure Available
News from Rittal (25 October 2005)
Portable FTIR gas analyser - and oxygen too!
The Gasmet DX range of portable FTIR gas analysers have become extremely popular with stack testers for mobile emissions monitoring, particularly since the award of MCERTS certification
News from Quantitech (25 October 2005)
ABB drive offers built-in harmonic protection
ABB has launched an AC drive aimed at applications where reduced harmonics are a priority, because many drive rectifiers can damage delicate equipment running on the same electrical network
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 October 2005)
Oil and gas specialist for France and Italy
Parker Instrumentation has appointed Nicolas Villemain as Oil and Gas Project Manager for France and Italy, to serve clients working on offshore platform and process plant projects
News from Parker Instrumentation (25 October 2005)
Mixing lines for the world's largest tyre factory
User Application Article After several years of working in close association with engineers from one of the world's largest tyre manufacturing factories, Chronos Richardson have secured a major order from the CIS
News from Chronos Richardson (25 October 2005)
Pressure switch has a steam resistant diaphragm
Beck has equipped its Model 901 pressure switch with a newly developed diaphragm material, using a saturated steam-resistant FKM elastomer material Brochure Available
News from PVL (25 October 2005)
Environmental improvement project for Margate
A joint venture effort between Black and Veatch and Costain has been awarded the contract for the Margate and Broadstairs Wastewater Treatment Scheme at a target cost of GBP66M
News from Black and Veatch (25 October 2005)
Navigable depth goes USB plug and play
Hydramotion has launched its USB plug-and-play MudBug MB400 system for determining the navigable depth of shipping channels by measuring the density of fluid mud Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (25 October 2005)
Fake bearings can be a real danger
INA FAG is warning that fake bearings can have dangerous consequences for end users and their consumers around the world. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (25 October 2005)
New pump management relay increases efficiency
Carlo Gavazzi UK is expanding its portfolio of products for the water treatment market with the introduction of a new pump change-over relay
News from Carlo Gavazzi (25 October 2005)
Close coupled magnetic drive centrifugal pump
The ETS series is designed as a low cost close coupled magnetic drive centrifugal pump targeted specifically at the sub-ISO size range, used for small scale chemical and pharmaceutical plants
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (25 October 2005)
Land thermal imager fights the bird flu threat
User Application Article A tried-and-tested thermal imager for monitoring the temperature of the human body can help minimise the global public health risk posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza ('bird flu') Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (25 October 2005)
New tri-colour multi-function indicator
Vydas International Marketing has announced the release of the new Micra-M multi-function Tri-Colour digital indicator, extending the range of their Kosmos digital panel meters Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (24 October 2005)
Solids radar overcomes 'Dirty Business' with coal
User Application Article A coal processing plant has a difficult level monitoring application in a coal 'dump truck' reception hopper for raw unprocessed coal: Vegapuls 68 has overcome the dust and needs no cleaning Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (24 October 2005)
Norgren a solution provider to the medical sector
Focusing on pressure and flow control, ventilator module assemblies, high pressure gas control and specialised acrylic manifolds, Norgren is recognised as a solution provider to the medical sector
News from Norgren (24 October 2005)
R and D needs for the UK plastics industries
Faraday Plastics, the resource and coordinator for UK polymer-based research, reports on a continuing need to resource research and development activities for the UK plastics industries
News from Faraday Plastics (24 October 2005)
Parsivel PARticle SIze and VELocity rain sensor
A new sensor known as the Parsivel is an optical disdrometer that provides a vast amount of accurate data on the type and rate of precipitation, from a light drizzle to heavy snow
News from OTT Hydrometry (24 October 2005)
Nitty Gritty weld cleaning and marking
Orbimatic, the manufacturer of technology leading orbital TIG Welding equipment, have added the Nitty-Gritty weld cleaning and marking systems to their range of products
News from Orbimatic (24 October 2005)
Vacuum dissolver for laboratory and pilot plant
The Dispermat VE from Fullbrook Systems is a newly designed vacuum dissolver for laboratory and pilot plant, with a large vacuum chamber, constructed to allow the use of different sized containers
News from Fullbrook Systems (24 October 2005)
RNA to supply six-axis robots from SVIA
ABB has linked up with specialised automation company, RNA Automation, and Svensk Industriautomation AB, to supply six-axis robots for a new collaborative venture between the companies Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (24 October 2005)
Oil breather plugs for hydraulic power packs
The new oil breather plugs from Winco are especially suitable for use on hydraulic power packs or other applications where high airflow rate can result in rapid liquid volume changes
News from Winco (24 October 2005)
ATEX approved 'Alarum' for CSO applications
User Application Article Hawker Electronics were approached to solve a problem monitoring the water levels in Combined Sewerage Overflows - CSOs - especially low and high levels, to prevent flooding
News from Hawker Electronics (24 October 2005)
Powerful compact switch with Profinet functions
A new compact block variant is now available for the powerful Modular Managed Switch (MMS) from Phoenix Contact Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (24 October 2005)
EnterpriseIQ ERP solution in plastics manufacture
User Application Article IQMS Europe, one of the leading enterprise software (ERP) solution providers for plastics manufacturers, today announced it has signed an implementation agreement with the Glazpart group of companies
News from IQMS Europe (24 October 2005)
Sandretto UK success at Interplas 05
Leading injection moulding machinery supplier Sandretto UK reports a series of outstanding outcomes to its presence at the UK's leading plastics and rubber exhibition, Interplas 05
News from Sandretto UK (24 October 2005)
Analysing subsurface reservoir behaviour
UK based software and consulting company KPS has completed an analysis of subsurface interactions in the Claymore field of North Sea operator Talisman Energy using patented Well Interactions Software
News from Knowledge Process Solutions (24 October 2005)
How to prove RoHS compliance?
The SGS-Group, with 23 accredited RoHS-labs worldwide and 3,000 employees in this field, provides the RoHS analysis required to ensure trade and industry has the requisite independent data Brochure Available
News from SGS (24 October 2005)
Integrated data acquisition and browsing stations
The latest generation of DAQstations, DXAdvanced integrated data acquisition and browsing stations offer higher performance, new display and storage capabilities and expanded communications functions
News from Yokogawa UK (24 October 2005)
Earplug dispenser saves time and packaging waste
New from the Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group is the LS-400 Leight Source earplug dispenser, allowing workers to access hearing protection with a twist of the dispenser dial
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (24 October 2005)
Paperless graphic recorder is easy to operate
The Eurotherm 6000 Series Data Management Solution is claimed to be world's most advanced of its class, setting new standards in terms of ease of use, configuration, security of data and adaptability
News from Eurotherm (24 October 2005)
Matrikon papers to be presented at ISA EXPO 2005
Matrikon will be presenting three papers at the upcoming ISA EXPO 2005, discussing OPC setup and then security, plus then discussing Alarm Management Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (24 October 2005)
The installation of Demings Moss service reservoir
User Application Article The use of a revolutionary 'intelligent membrane' at Demings Moss service reservoir on the Cumbrian Fells above Haweswater, allowed the new construction to be overlaid with a restored peat bog!
News from DRC Polymer Products (24 October 2005)
Innovation not cost cutting in medical technology
Innovation tops the agenda of the UK medical device market, according to new research conducted by organisers of the Medical Device Technology Exhibition and Conference (MDT 06)
News from Octo Media (24 October 2005)
Pressure is rising to choose the right valve
Corrosion Resistant Products has launched a new flanged poppet check valve that offers minimum pressure drop and extended service life for processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
News from CRP Flex-Rite (24 October 2005)
Power supply offers variable voltage and frequency
A new versatile switch-mode AC power supply unit that provides a step-less adjustment of output voltage and frequency, with a choice of either analogue or digital control, has been introduced by REO Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (24 October 2005)
Traceable flowmeter sets air sampling pump speed
User Application Article Platon glass tube variable area flowmeters are used to accurately set up air quality monitoring systems, protecting workers from the hazard of airborne dusts and particulates
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (24 October 2005)
Avoid fires and explosions from static electricity
How much do your plant operators know about the dangers of static electricity? Control of static can help avoid fires and explosions: Static Hazard Awareness Training is now available on your premises Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale (24 October 2005)
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