News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 October
to Saturday 5 November 2005
Flexible freeze-drying available in UK and Ireland
The VirTis Ultra series freeze dryer has been engineered to handle all applications from phase one research to production clinical trial batches, and is now available in the UK and Ireland Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems ( 4 November 2005)
Faraday Plastics boosted by new KTN structure
Faraday Plastics has succeeded in renewing its remit and budget as the UK's leading resource and coordinator for polymer-based research
News from Faraday Plastics ( 4 November 2005)
Racor and Faudi Aviation form global partnership
The Parker Racor Division and Faudi Aviation have formed a global partnership allowing the purchase and sale of commercial aviation and industrial fuel filtration products between both companies Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 4 November 2005)
Connectors and cables for thermocouples and RTDs
A new, 12 page colour brochure contains comprehensive product information and technical data on a complete range of connectors, accessories and cables for thermocouples and resistance thermometers
News from Labfacility ( 4 November 2005)
High demand for rental equipment at PSE Events
Visitors to the Public Sector Exhibitions (PSE Water Sewerage and Waste) always enjoy a free lunch, with the added benefit of seeing the latest technology available for rent from Ashtead Technology
News from Ashtead Technology ( 4 November 2005)
Founder of TTE Process Apprenticeships retires
The founder of the TTE Management and Technical Training Process Apprenticeship, Andy Taylor, has retired after 15 years with the company
News from TTE Technical Training Group ( 4 November 2005)
Acquisition targets process manufacturing market
The acquisition of FormulaWare enhances the 3i Infotech position in providing ERP solutions for small and medium businesses in the chemical and paint segments of the process manufacturing market
News from 3i Infotech ( 4 November 2005)
Wastewater workshops focus on cost reduction
The two recent free seminars that examined some of the latest wastewater management techniques to achieve 'Energy Optimisation and Cost Savings' were a great success
News from Hach Lange ( 4 November 2005)
Brookfield Viscometers on show at Surface World
On show at Surface World 2005 (NEC Birmingham) will be the Brookfield line of viscometers and rheometers for the surface finishing, coatings and paint industries
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 4 November 2005)
Sartorius assistance with explosion protection
Technical Background Article Sartorius has launched a new micro-website focused on weighing in hazardous areas, which offers advice and downloads to help companies meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 4 November 2005)
Europe's largest brewery uses Secomak technology
User Application Article Europe's largest brewery has made savings after installing the latest drying unit from Secomak on its only bottling line Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 4 November 2005)
New GSM remote control device
The EL35.005 Remote Control Device is a new addition to the remote controls family: a modem that besides allowing data connections, is also capable of executing commands received via SMS
News from Idec Electronics ( 4 November 2005)
Simple and affordable dew point measurement
Michell Instruments have developed a low cost, rugged dew-point transmitter for continuous measurement of compressed air or process gases Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 4 November 2005)
Industrial Defender SCADA cybersecurity solution
A second generation Industrial Defender SCADA cybersecurity solution offers enhanced scalability and security agents provide comprehensive protection, enabling compliance with NERC CIP Standards
News from Industrial Defender ( 4 November 2005)
New stainless steel spray valves on show
OK International to demonstrate new stainless steel valves for precise and consistent thin-film fluid deposits at Productronica Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 4 November 2005)
LabLogic takes the honours in PET studies
All five of the clinical and research PET centres currently operating in the UK are using radio-chromatography software or instruments from LabLogic Systems Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems ( 4 November 2005)
Corrosive chemical pumping using diaphragm pumps
Yamada air operated double-diaphragm pumps, supplied by Roxspur in the UK, are the best air driven pumps for hot, corrosive or abrasive liquids: the hardest of industrial pumping applications
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 4 November 2005)
OEE Impact from Control Dynamics in USA
Control Dynamics has been appointed an 'Authorised Implementation Partner' for OEE Impact ME and OEE Connect in the USA
News from Gemba Solutions ( 4 November 2005)
Devonvale bakery selects Sanderson SBS
User Application Article Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of software for the food and process industries, has won a contract to supply its small business solution to leading cake manufacturer Devonvale Bakery
News from Sanderson ( 4 November 2005)
Westfalia Separator clarify aseptic processing
Westfalia Separator has produced an aseptic version of its proven CSE 80 clarifier, for handling extremely sensitive products in the pharmaceutical biotechnology and food industries
News from Westfalia Separator ( 4 November 2005)
New cold milk skimming system
User Application Article Dairies looking to reduce energy costs now have an option to skim raw cold milk with the Westfalia Separator Procool system and thus save the cost of heating the milk prior to separation
News from Westfalia Separator ( 4 November 2005)
Increase in scope of accreditation
Euro Environmental Services scope of accreditation has increased from October 2005
News from Euro Environmental Services ( 4 November 2005)
Stainless tank vent dryers in hostile environments
Brownell has introduced a new range of tank vent dryers in high stainless steel to compliment their existing and aluminium versions, for use in hostile environments Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 4 November 2005)
Mobile dosing station for liquid disinfectants
User Application Article This ready for use mobile dosing station is mainly applied for the dosing of liquid disinfectants when conditioning fresh and well water, as well as wastewater
News from Lutz-Jesco GmbH ( 4 November 2005)
Uni-Vac vacuum powder and granule conveying system
The Uni-Vac vacuum conveying system from Hanningfield Process Systems provides a safe, practical and dust-free method of conveying powder, granules and flakes without waste
News from Hanningfield Process Systems ( 4 November 2005)
New temperature monitoring system
A new temperature monitoring system enables engineers to install a cost-effective solution for the remote reading and data transfer of process or operating temperatures Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 4 November 2005)
Uniform dewatering for different pigment effluents
User Application Article Multi processing plants are now the norm with paint and pigment manufacturers working to produce a wide range of products to satisfy the diverse markets in the most profitable manner
News from Westfalia Separator ( 4 November 2005)
Taking the Fire Out of Cigarette Production
User Application Article The Eastern Company is a pioneer in the tobacco industry in Egypt and the Middle East, but needed Meech help over installing static discharge bars to operate near the printing area Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 4 November 2005)
Open day in Peterborough to show new technology
Orbimatic (UK) have announced details of an open house to be held on 30 November 2005 at their Orbital Welding Technology Centre in Peterborough, UK
News from Orbimatic ( 3 November 2005)
Batch weight controllers for all applications
Synectic Design produces a wide range of batch weight controllers to suit most requirements, and customised designs are available from our 'Design Solution' service
News from Synectic Design ( 3 November 2005)
CRO-Emulsion pioneer scoops top innovation prize
Technical Background Article One of the UK pioneers in MicroEmulsion technology has been chosen for the Gannochy Award for Innovation of the Royal Society of Edinburgh - Scotland's highest accolade for achievement in innovation
News from Surface Active Solutions ( 3 November 2005)
Cabling for industrial process networks
GCE manufacture cables for many network system suppliers, as well as sensor actuator cables and valve plug cables to complement the In2Connect UK range of HTP M8/M12 and DIN 43650 connectors
News from In2Connect ( 3 November 2005)
Complex multi-functionality monitored by radio!
Disobox will be at the centre of Powtech 2005: for the first time, visitors to Powtech can experience the functionality of all the system components of the Disobox, live!
News from Schenck ( 3 November 2005)
Control of 'Vibration at Work' Regulations seminar
The Institute of Acoustics will be organising another one-day seminar on the subject of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations, implementing the EEC Physical Agents Directive in the UK Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics ( 3 November 2005)
IMAC + ABB = Total Alarm Management solutions!
IMAC have recently signed an agreement with ABB Engineering Services which will enable both organisations to benefit from each others areas of expertise in the field of alarm management
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 3 November 2005)
Contract for development of BP Skarv and Idun
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract for front-end engineering design (FEED) for the BP Skarv and Idun fields development project in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 3 November 2005)
Oil refinery minimises manual tank measurements
User Application Article A major European oil company upgraded their refinery as part of a strategy to enhance plant profitability, increase throughput capacity, upgrade product yields and improve on-stream reliability Brochure Available
News from Matrikon ( 3 November 2005)
Self monitoring temperature sensor is a TAD easier
Regular calibration is no longer necessary with the new electronic TAD series temperature sensors from market leader ifm electronic: two different sensor elements monitor each other Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 3 November 2005)
Audible messages for process monitoring and alarms
London Electronics release a novel aid to factory process monitoring and alarm annunciation, and audible message system for tannoy or broadcast
News from London Electronics ( 3 November 2005)
Collar-mount solenoid valves and pumps
In response to industry demand for smaller, more reliable components for fluid handling equipment, Bio-Chem Valve has introduced a new line of manifold mountable, inert solenoid pumps and valves
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 3 November 2005)
Enhanced management team at IMF
Yves Cuyvers has been promoted to Director and General Manager for Truflo International group company IMF, based near Paris, France
News from Truflo International ( 3 November 2005)
Harsh melt conditions no challenge for viscometer
User Application Article Hydramotion has introduced a special process viscometer for the real-time measurement of polymer melt viscosity, and it is already at work in harsh conditions on a large PET plant in northern England Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 3 November 2005)
UV disinfection of downhole injection water
Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection specialist Hanovia has developed a UV system which prevents microbial contamination of downhole injection water during oil recovery
News from Hanovia ( 3 November 2005)
Advanced portable hygrometer for power plants
Michell Instruments has produced an advanced, intrinsically safe portable hygrometer, that will set the standard for power generators Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 3 November 2005)
Bulk Bag Discharger is "wicked", and fast!
User Application Article It used to take around 30 minutes for fish food manufacturer Skretting to discharge EACH of 11 ingredients used in the production process: now one tonne FIBCs are discharged in 5 minutes
News from Spiroflow ( 3 November 2005)
Triple IR Flame detectors are a better choice
BMW Munich specified Det-Tronics X3001 triple infra-red flame detectors for spray painting booth fire protection because of their complete false alarm resistance
News from Detector Electronics (UK) ( 2 November 2005)
Choke valve trim for wellhead start-up/production
Severn Glocon has introduced a new choke valve trim specifically designed to cope with the significant pressure drop inherent in wellhead start-up, whilst providing minimum production flow restriction
News from Severn Glocon ( 2 November 2005)
Servo-Flo 505 fixed-ratio meter systems
The new Servo-Flo 505 fixed-ratio meter system, from Sealant Equipment and Engineering is ideal for automated, robotic or manual dispensing applications
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 2 November 2005)
2 day workshop on PLCs for process control
A 2 day workshop is scheduled on programmable logic controllers for automation and process control in Glasgow on the 10-11 November, in Birmingham on the 14-15, and in Manchester on the 17-18
News from IDC Technologies ( 2 November 2005)
Bulk solids handling made easy
When handling bulk solids the old saying: 'Change is the only constant' applies more than ever: MechaTron feeders have been proven and tested for years, and offer the adaptable solution
News from Schenck ( 2 November 2005)
Very homogenous fibrous bulk solids flow
The SolidsFlow Feeder type 7000 is specifically designed to achieve a very homogenous bulk solids flow, as a SolidsFlow Fibrous Material Feeder, on show at Powtech 2005
News from Schenck ( 2 November 2005)
Intrinsic Safety for Engineers and Technicians
IDC Technologies is presenting a workshop on 'Intrinsic Safety for Engineers and Technicians', in London, Manchester and Edinburgh
News from IDC Technologies ( 2 November 2005)
Shaft seals curb VOC emissions
Meco shaft seals have proven effective in reducing volatile organic compound vapour losses from rotating dryer, extractor and conveyor driveshafts, resulting in solvent concentrations of below 100 PPM Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 2 November 2005)
Vacon AC drives reduce harmonics to non-issue
Vacon offers a new type of AC drive with an active front-end (active input bridge) technology that dramatically reduces the harmonic content in the power supply
News from Vacon ( 1 November 2005)
Micro-Pump: long service life and quiet operation
The Type 7604 from Burkert Fluid Control Systems is a unique self priming, adjustable, diaphragm pump that offers a long service life and quiet operation Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 1 November 2005)
Ultra Twin dual channel ultrasonic level meter
Pulsar Process Measurement has developed a new and very flexible addition to non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement: the Ultra Twin measures and controls two separate liquid levels or flows Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement ( 1 November 2005)
Hielscher ultrasound technology at Eurolipids2005
Hielscher ultrasound technology will present its ultrasonic emulsification, dispersion and mixing equipment at the Eurolipids exhibition in Frankfurt/Main in November Brochure Available
News from Hielscher USA ( 1 November 2005)
Improved cleaning of produced water on Troll B
Hydro has awarded Aker Kvaerner the modification contract to further improve cleaning of produced water from the Troll B platform in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 1 November 2005)
Titrando with wireless communication via Bluetooth
The Titrando is the most progressive potentiometric titration system on the market today, and it now allows direct Bluetooth communication to the printer, giving bench space freedom! Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2005)
Better petrochemical sample analysis productivity
Thermo Electron offers solutions aimed at increasing productivity and characterisation in the analysis of petrochemical samples, using ultra-fast and comprehensive two-dimensional GC technology
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 1 November 2005)
Moisture analysis in the food industry
The compact 787 KFTitrino combines extremely easy routine operation with flexibility, thus allowing you to adapt the instrument configuration to your special requirements Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 November 2005)
Blowers to provide oil-free, low-pressure air
For energy-efficient supply of oil-free, low pressure air for a broad spectrum of critical process operations, look no further than the latest Atlas Copco ZB range of centrifugal blowers
News from Atlas Copco Compressors ( 1 November 2005)
Water injected compressor for pharmaceuticals
User Application Article Pharmaceutical cleanliness standards are applied to the quality of compressed air that is used to operate plastics moulding machinery for plastic packaging on pharmaceutical and health care products
News from Atlas Copco Compressors ( 1 November 2005)
Rapid software development for embedded controller
The latest version of Venom-SC, the popular, object-oriented, control-system language is designed for the VM-1 credit-card-sized embedded control computer introduced earlier this year Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics ( 1 November 2005)
Embedded control system sets new design standards
The VM-1 is a new, credit-card-sized embedded control computer that is used to handle analogue and digital I/O, graphical user interfaces, communication protocols, data and text files Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics ( 1 November 2005)
Optical sensor for brewing quality control
The Sigrist Reflection Absorption Measuring System product monitor is used in-line for detecting phase transitions, measuring medium to high turbidity and colour levels, and for product identification
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 1 November 2005)
Preferred vendor agreement with Yokogawa
Yokogawa will offer the Moore Industries HIM HART loop interface and monitor with the Yokogawa HART multivariable transmitters and flowmeters under a global preferred vendor agreement
News from Moore Industries International ( 1 November 2005)
New fume extraction system for Productronica 2005
OK International will be demonstrating the new MFX-2200 Fume Extraction System at Productronica 2005, removing particulates and gases from exhaust cabinets Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 1 November 2005)
Seminars on ATEX compliance and SIL determination
How to achieve hazardous area compliance, and SIL - Safety Integrity Level - determination principles according to IEC 61508 and 61511: two seminar subjects of topical interest
News from Chilworth Technology ( 1 November 2005)
Computer applications in the minerals industries
Matrikon will be presenting two papers at the Computers Applications in the Minerals Industries Conference, at the Banff Park Lodge, in Banff, Alberta, October 31 - November 3, 2005 Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (31 October 2005)
Diehm glassware in UK and Ireland
Diehm, manufacturers of glass reaction and distillation systems and plain or jacketed vessels in flat or round bottom designs has appointed Labtex as its UK representative Brochure Available
News from Labtex (31 October 2005)
Worlds first 'Backpack' laser cleaning system
CIProcess announces the launch of the first fully mobile cleaning laser unit in the world: the 'Backpack' laser is a low cost, portable, battery powered solution for gentle cleaning
News from CIProcess (31 October 2005)
Sub-sea position transmitters valve monitoring
User Application Article More than 300 K Controls Model 006 position transmitters have now been specified for use in the Caspian Sea, at a depth of up to 135 metres, to monitor the position of hydraulically actuated valves
News from K Controls (31 October 2005)
Process edition of Knowledge Builder
The Process edition of Knowledge Builder is an industrial strength, fully-featured software environment for the capture and real time deployment of process operating knowledge
News from Knowledge Process Solutions (31 October 2005)
Energy price rises increase demand for Wolf lamps
The Wolf Safety Lamp Company, the internationally known safety lamp and lighting manufacturer based in Sheffield, is gathering bonus business from the buoyant prices of oil and gas
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (31 October 2005)
Higher capacity and longer operating life filters
Parker Hannifin has introduced three new higher capacity and longer operating life elements to its range of IN-AGB insert filters, for use in low pressure hydraulic systems Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (31 October 2005)
Machinery health monitoring seminars in UK
UK regional customer seminars are scheduled to present the current developments in Emerson Machinery Health Management products and services
News from Emerson Process Management - UK/Ireland (31 October 2005)
DC-DC converters for regulated 24 V output voltage
For end users who require a regulated 24V DC output voltage, Phoenix Contact is now offering the Quint DC-DC converter, to convert 18-32 V DC into an adjustable, regulated 24V output voltage
News from Phoenix Contact (31 October 2005)
MCERTS 2005 focuses on air monitoring standards
A review of MCERTS 2005: where the objective was to ensure that everyone responsible for monitoring and managing stack emissions monitoring is familiar with the requirements, and guidance available
News from MCERTS Exhibition (31 October 2005)
Coriolis meter for harsh acidic and caustic fluids
With a breakthrough flow sensor design, the new Model CMM Coriolis mass flowmeter from Fluid Components International is compatible with virtually every industrial process fluid in use today
News from Fluid Components International (31 October 2005)
STS honoured for export excellence
Severn Trent Services has been honoured by the US Department of Commerce for successfully marketing water filtration and disinfection technologies in the United Arab Emirates, China and Mexico
News from Severn Trent Services (31 October 2005)
Carbon dioxide analyser for natural gas industry
Thermo Electron Corporation announces a new carbon dioxide analyser for the natural gas industry, known as the AutoCO2, to maintain natural gas quality control at delivery points
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (31 October 2005)
Darwin terminal protected with PSS and SafetyBUS p
User Application Article The Darwin Industry Fuel Terminal operators selected a highly specified Pilz Programmable Safety System (PSS) to oversee a very basic yet critical device: the emergency stop
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 October 2005)
Full line of large atmosphere muffle furnaces
A complete line of large atmosphere muffle furnaces (5000 AM Series), suitable for production work or heat treatment of small loads, is available from Lucifer Furnaces
News from Lucifer Furnaces (31 October 2005)
UK agency for Huber temperature controllers
Labtex has been appointed UK representative for Huber of Germany, manufacturers of liquid temperature control systems in the range -120C to +400C, following a visit to the Huber factory in July 2005 Brochure Available
News from Labtex (31 October 2005)
Electronic water metering reading system
Emeris Intelligent meter reading from Elster offers you a choice of four automatic metering solutions allowing you to choose the reading system that best suits your requirements
News from Elster Metering (31 October 2005)
Schneider acquires Australia-based Citect
Schneider acquires Australia-based Citect for its software: after recurring discussion about why Schneider has not acquired Wonderware or Intellution, news broke this week which about Citect
News from Pinto (31 October 2005)
Winery, brewery and distillery lab Turbidimeter
The new Sigrist LabScat from Siemens Automation and Drives is a reliable, easy-to-operate laboratory turbidimeter for use in wineries, breweries and distilleries
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 October 2005)
Highly reliable dust monitoring solution
Companies that rely on dust concentration detection to monitor dust or exhaust gas limits or to control ventilation systems can now have a highly reliable solution from Siemens
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 October 2005)
Prepay utility meters remotely managed by GSM SMS
In developing and underdeveloped countries, a new dual display prepayment utility meter system, remotely managed by GSM SMS, solves many of the normally faced commercial problems
News from Tai Feng Yuan Meters (31 October 2005)
SmartMeter fluidic oscillator water flowmeters
SmartMeter water meters address the global need for economic smart metering technology, providing accurate flow measurement for the entire product lifetime, using fluidic oscillation technology
News from Severn Trent Services (31 October 2005)
A new standard for pH titration: the Ecotrode Plus
Metrohm is the market leader in titration, our titrators set the standards throughout the world: the electrode, the heart of every titration system, must also meet these high standards Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 October 2005)
Application boards and starter kits for fast start
Micro-Robotics has designed a range of application boards and a complete starter kit for the new VM-1 credit-card-sized embedded control computer that was introduced earlier this year Brochure Available
News from Micro-Robotics (31 October 2005)
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