News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 November
to Saturday 12 November 2005
ShockLog Locator launch at mtec 2006
Lamerholm Electronics will be launching the latest addition to its ShockLog range of electronic impact, vibration and environmental monitoring devices on stand D75 at mtec Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (11 November 2005)
PC based terminal provides operational versatility
The food section of leading industrial weighing specialists Practicon introduces its innovative proTrace Hand-Weigh recipe control terminal, to control the hand weighing of ingredients
News from Practicon (11 November 2005)
Malvern appoints Director of Customer Services
Malvern Instruments has appointed Mr John Martin to the new role of Director of Customer Services
News from Malvern Instruments (11 November 2005)
Special offers published in 'Air Power'
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialists, Thorite, have launched the Autumn Edition of their hugely popular Air Power special offers publication
News from Thorite (11 November 2005)
Digital, lightweight, portable, sturdy welder
Fronius has extended the power class of the 250/350 Amp electrode and TIG DC welding machines upwards by the addition of two new favourites: the TransPocket 2500 and 3500 set new standards
News from TPS-Fronius (11 November 2005)
Spring-loaded DC-LVDT position sensors
Macro Sensors introduces a new line of 24V DC-operated spring-loaded LVDT position sensors, ideal for a variety of position measurement and dimensional gauging applications
News from Macro Sensors (11 November 2005)
A weld head to drive you round the bend
Orbimatic (UK) have introduced the M45 weld head for the welding of return bends to thin walled tube in heating and cooling equipment
News from Orbimatic (11 November 2005)
V-Cone flowmeter for oil/gas service with PDO
User Application Article The McCrometer V-Cone flowmeter has been certified for oil/gas service by Petroleum Development Oman for use on oil/gas well or platform production, delivery and refining applications
News from McCrometer (11 November 2005)
Sounders and beacons for hazardous environments
Audio/visual signalling specialist Klaxon Signals has launched a new range of intrinsically safe sounders and beacons for hazardous environments
News from Klaxon Signals (11 November 2005)
Mark Degnan joins Maser Communications
The Maser Group, a global distributor of communication and specialist cabling products and solutions, announce the appointment of Mark Degnan to the management team of Maser Communications UK
News from Maser Communications UK (11 November 2005)
Motor Control Kit with Source Code Libraries
To reduce the time to market for designer applications in the field of digital motor control, and assist in the applications, Technosoft offers the MCK2812 motor control kit
News from Technosoft (11 November 2005)
Upgrade programme for Key sorting systems
Key Technology introduces the G6 Upgrade Programme to support customers using a wide assortment of Key legacy optical sorting systems.
News from Key Technology (11 November 2005)
Instrumentation news from Ireland - October 05
The October issue of Read-out, Ireland's journal of Instrumentation headlines the co-operation between Invensys and Cratlon in the production of wireless sensors for temperature and humidity
News from Read-Out Publications (11 November 2005)
Compact and high performance pressure for OEMs
The new electronic pressure transmitter is compact and robust, and is ideal for applications where cost and performance are particularly important. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (11 November 2005)
Machine Building and PneuMotion 2006 Exhibitions
You can now pre-register to visit Machine Building and Automation incorporating PneuMotion and Air At Work, which are being held at the NEC, Birmingham on 15th and 16th February 2006
News from Trident Exhibitions (11 November 2005)
RDP 40 year anniversary celebrated at MTEC 2006
Transducer solutions specialists RDP Electronics will be showing the latest developments in sensor technology at MTEC 2006 Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (11 November 2005)
Higher system availability in Industrial Ethernet
The new range of mGuard 'device attached security' products designed to protect critical manufacturing equipment and computer systems on industrial Ethernet networks has been announced
News from Innominate Security Technologies (11 November 2005)
Integrating Video, Voice, and Data on one network
See Moxa "Integrating Video, Voice, and Data on one network" at SPS Show 2005 in Nuremberg: Network technology is becoming more and more versatile, transmitting all types of communication signals
News from Moxa Technologies (11 November 2005)
Triaxial accelerometer cuts data collection time
New Triaxial Accelerometer quickly delivers data to Emerson CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyser for use in improving the identification of bearing faults and improper lubrication Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (11 November 2005)
Completely new way to add multi-display support
Matrox Graphics introduces DualHead2Go, the world's first multi-display upgrade of its type, connecting to the monitor connector of a computer and adding support for an extra monitor
News from Matrox Graphics (11 November 2005)
Process automation for new alumina plant in China
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems has been chosen to implement I/A Series digital automation from Foxboro to control processes throughout the new Luoyang Xiangjiang Wanji Aluminium alumina plant
News from Invensys Process Systems (11 November 2005)
Wittmann unveils post Fakuma 05 innovations
At the Fakuma plastics exhibition Wittmann launched new products in robotics, materials drying and handling and mould temperature control, as well as innovations in electronics and wireless operations
News from Wittmann UK (11 November 2005)
Increased range for flow transmitter, to 340L/min
The UQS7 from Barksdale provides new levels of performance and safety in flow monitoring and control of liquids, and is now available for pipe sizes up to 2 inches, for flows from 0.04 - 340 L/min Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (11 November 2005)
New carbon impregnated fan filters from Aerco
Aerco has added carbon impregnated filters, designed to provide protection from possible contaminants such as odours, vapours and gases, to its range of fan protection products
News from Aerco (11 November 2005)
A new universal 1/8 DIN sized display
Electricians and process engineers will experience optimal configuration flexibility with the PReview 5714 display, designed to show digital current, voltage, resistance and temperature indications
News from Paragon Alliance (11 November 2005)
Flexible benefits of Ethernet Powerlink technology
At Machine Building and Pneumotion 2006, Baldor will focus on the cost, performance and system building flexibility benefits of Ethernet Powerlink technology Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (11 November 2005)
IMO launches new fibre optic sensors
IMO Precision Controls, the leading automation and control specialist, has introduced a new family of DIN rail mounting fibre optic sensors
News from IMO Precision Controls (11 November 2005)
Mono builds complete solution at Broadmoor
User Application Article Mono has designed and installed a new packaged pumping station in Broadmoor, Wales, for Welsh Water, who required a complete package to handle the extra sewage from a new caravan park
News from Mono Pumps (11 November 2005)
Fluid processing for degradable medical implants
Rapra will lead a consortium using supercritical fluid processing technology to develop the production of biodegradable polymers for use in medical applications
News from Smithers Rapra (11 November 2005)
Major EPC contract with Petroleum Development Oman
Petrofac, the international oil and gas facilities service provider, has received a letter of award from PDO for the EPC contract to build the second phase of the Harweel Cluster Development
News from Petrofac Resources (10 November 2005)
Pacscom appoints ClipperTech as Scottish partner
Pacscom, the Southampton-based specialist in wireless communications and data transfer solutions, is strengthening its representation in Scotland, appointing ClipperTech as distributor
News from Pacscom (10 November 2005)
DM15 digital display readouts from flowmeters
New DM15 remote or panel mount meter provides digital readout of flow and temperature from flowmeters, particularly the popular FCI ST and GF Series thermal-dispersion mass flow meters
News from Fluid Components International (10 November 2005)
Transmitters for demanding Sakhalin II terminal
User Application Article Emerson Process Management has supplied over 1500 Rosemount pressure and temperature transmitters for use in the Sakhalin II offshore oil and gas production project in the Sea of Okhotsk Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (10 November 2005)
Hot water boiler production doubles
User Application Article Orbimatic (UK), the manufacturer of Orbital TIG welding equipment assisted a leading manufacturer of oil-fired boilers in the manufacture of condensing units, to comply with new European legislation
News from Orbimatic (10 November 2005)
New Sales Director for UV disinfection specialist
UV disinfection specialist Berson UV-techniek has appointed Erik van Beusekom as its new Sales Director
News from Berson UV-techniek (10 November 2005)
A path for expanding plant-wide software
Rockwell Automation has announced plans for the expansion of its plant-wide information software, and introduces - Rockwell Software FactoryTalk
News from Rockwell Automation (10 November 2005)
Revving up production manufacturing turbochargers
User Application Article The Wheelabrator Group has provided a range of new surface preparation and finishing equipment at the turbocharger manufacturer and reconditioner, Holset Engineering Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (10 November 2005)
USB data acquisition modules cut costs by over 50%
Two new additions to the Data Translation ECONseries of low-cost USB modules are designed to cut costs per channel by over 50% for applications requiring higher numbers of input channels
News from Data Translation (10 November 2005)
Measurement of hot sticky bitumen coated roadstone
User Application Article Endress+Hauser high temperature capacitance level probes have been used to tackle the level measurement of bitumen coated roadstone at the Tarmac Central Mancetter plant in Warwickshire Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (10 November 2005)
A popular range of budget fume cupboards
Monmouth Scientific have introduced a fantastic addition to their popular range of budget fume cupboards, a completely self-contained 10kg carbon or large capacity HEPA filter!
News from Monmouth Scientific ( 9 November 2005)
ISO9001:2000 accreditation granted
Monmouth Scientific are delighted to announce that they have been awarded ISO9001:2000 accreditation during their recent audit by SGS UK
News from Monmouth Scientific ( 9 November 2005)
Extended shear cell capabilities for FT4
The data analysis suite for the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer further extends the range of data analysis procedures available for the system
News from Freeman Technology ( 9 November 2005)
Laser laboratories analyse size standards
Technical Background Article A series of round robin tests, where a number of different laboratories analyse the same materials, has now been performed on the Whitehouse Scientific polydisperse particle size standards Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 9 November 2005)
Earthing of utility and industrial systems
IDC Technologies is presenting a 2 day workshop on Earthing of Utility and Industrial Distribution Systems in Edinburgh on 5 - 6 December, in Manchester on 8 - 9th and London on the 12 - 13th
News from IDC Technologies ( 9 November 2005)
Yokogawa wins series of orders in the Middle East
User Application Article The oil and gas sector in the Middle East is currently experiencing rapid growth that is being driven by strong global demand and rising prices for petrochemicals and crude oil
News from Yokogawa UK ( 9 November 2005)
Robot saves vital space in injection moulding
ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, introduces the IRB 4450S - a new six-axis shelf robot ideal for tending mid-size injection moulding machines Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 November 2005)
Butane flow measurement for fire testing fabrics
Technical Background Article Platon Flow products from Roxspur Measurement and Control are approved for the precise control of the butane flames used on fire testing of materials used in the manufacture of furniture
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 9 November 2005)
Flow monitor for large diameter pipes
New E-T-A flow monitor and extended monitoring head provide accurate measurements in large diameter pipes or through thick-walled insulation, for ventilation, cooling and lubrication circuits Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 9 November 2005)
Optiflux reduces costs in paper industry
User Application Article The Krohne Optiflux electromagnetic flowmeter is fast becoming the industry standard among paper manufacturers
News from Krohne ( 9 November 2005)
Pinch valves for difficult flow processes
Larox pinch valves offer solutions for wearing, aggressive or difficult flow processes, for shut-off and control applications involving abrasive or corrosive slurries, powders or granulates Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys ( 9 November 2005)
Tool for connectivity and data management
The industry's most powerful tool for connectivity and data management: the Data Station Plus is a multiple protocol converter, a system data logger, and a web interface for industrial applications
News from Red Lion Controls ( 9 November 2005)
Electromagnetic lock: 2 functions in one housing
The Super Magnet, created by the company BTI, has been designed to lock a door while an integrated electronic switch controls its position
News from Comitronic ( 9 November 2005)
Anglian Water falls back on ABB softstarts
User Application Article A new softstarter from ABB is helping Anglian Water safeguard its supply of water and wastewater services to the Lincoln region in the east of the UK
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 November 2005)
Relay offers protection for feeder applications
ABB has launched a new microprocessor-based relay device offering comprehensive protection for utility, industrial and marine feeder applications against overcurrent and earth faults
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 November 2005)
Miniature regulator for high purity gases
Miniature regulator for high purity gases packs high performance into a compact footprint, with a high Cv and broad operating pressure range Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 9 November 2005)
Alfa Laval achieves UVDBverify status
The Environmental division of Alfa Laval has successfully passed an audit of its management, quality, environmental and Health and Safety procedures to qualify for the UVDBverify programme
News from Alfa Laval ( 9 November 2005)
Cost-effective cooling with new TL10 exchanger
The TL10 plate heat exchanger from Alfa Laval has been tailor-made for cooling applications in areas such as comfort cooling and heating, or industrial process applications
News from Alfa Laval ( 9 November 2005)
Keeping a check on incinerator temperatures
The new CDA non-contact thermometer from Land Instruments International is a reliable means of determining the temperature of the atmosphere in waste incinerators Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 9 November 2005)
A new three piece swing check valve
A three piece swing check valve designed to complement three piece ball valves is used on chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical process lines as well as gas, oil and water service lines
News from K Controls ( 9 November 2005)
New Extensometers launched by Lloyd Instruments
Two versatile, new, general-purpose contacting extensometers have been launched by Lloyd Instruments for the accurate extension measurement of materials such as plastics and rubbers Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 November 2005)
New range of open platform operator HMI interfaces
Maple Systems, in combination with Euro Reps (international sales representatives for Maple Systems), today announced the release of a new range of open platform operator interfaces (HMI)
News from Euro Reps ( 8 November 2005)
SAP and BASF IT Services sign partnership contract
BASF IT Services has concluded a partnership contract with SAP for software used in the human resources sector, eg for payroll services, personnel administration, time management, company pension etc
News from BASF IT Services ( 8 November 2005)
EPDM hose for food and beverage transfers
AdvantaPure recently improved its wire-reinforced EPDM hose, known as APEWF, to a new version with greatly improved physical properties, for food and beverage transfers Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure ( 8 November 2005)
Filters for high sterilising-grade performance
Express SHR (Sterile High-Retention) filters provide sterilising-grade performance and mycoplasma removal across a range of applications including cell culture media and other biological fluids Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 8 November 2005)
Cyclone separator design studies use CFD
Cyclonic devices are widely used for separation because of their low cost, versatility and lack of moving parts: computational fluid dynamics can offer better design performance
News from Advantage CFD ( 8 November 2005)
Remote Viewer sees alarms from across the network
With the release of version 5.5, users of the Exele TopView for OPC alarm and notification software can monitor and acknowledge user-configured alarms from anywhere on their network
News from Exele ( 8 November 2005)
Fluid bed processor speeds cleaning, inspection
Circular, vibratory fluid bed dryers, coolers and moisturisers are available with a new Air-Lift device that allows rapid disassembly, cleaning and inspection of the fluid bed processing chamber
News from Kason Corporation Europe ( 8 November 2005)
Harting celebrates 25 years in the UK
Harting recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in the UK with an event for staff and customers at which the guests of honour were the company's owners: Dietmar Harting and his wife Margrit
News from Harting ( 8 November 2005)
Supagraf helps valves to meet latest regulations
Dresser Masoneilan control valves are now fitted with James Walker Supagraf Control gland packing to meet the most stringent VOC emission control levels when tested to the ISO 15848 protocol Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co ( 8 November 2005)
Vibratory bowl feeders for engine valves
User Application Article Elscint Automation, the ISO 9001:2000 certified leading vibratory parts feeder manufacturer (having CE Marking) from India has recently manufactured a vibratory feeding system for engine valves
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 November 2005)
Oil movement system for Nerefco in Holland
User Application Article Yokogawa System Centre Europe has been awarded a lump sum contract by the Netherlands Refining Company (Nerefco) in Europoort, The Netherlands, to replace the current off-site control system
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 November 2005)
Ultrasonic flow sensor offers faster response
The new Barksdale UQS7 liquid flow switch/transmitter distributed by Techniquip offers enhanced levels of performance and safety in flow critical applications
News from Techniquip ( 8 November 2005)
What's so special about Type N Thermocouples?
The relatively new Type N (Nicrosil - Nisil) thermocouple represents the single greatest advance in thermocouple thermometry in recent years, with excellent thermoelectric stability up to 1200C
News from Labfacility ( 8 November 2005)
PEMEX offshore drilling platform chooses 800xA
User Application Article A $4.5 million project is to automate an offshore drilling platform automation system, with emergency shutdown and fire and gas systems, Foundation Fieldbus technology and safety transmitters
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 8 November 2005)
Extended service provides pre-engineered systems
A new extended design and build service for pneumatic/process/electronic panels and pre-engineered systems from ASCO Joucomatic cuts costs and reduces time to market Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic ( 8 November 2005)
First synthetic leather distribution agreement
SABIC affiliate, Arabian Petrochemicals Company (TAYF), has recently entered into a contract with a major local synthetic leather distributor, to deliver a million linear metres of synthetic leather
News from SABIC ( 7 November 2005)
Process Equipment Tracking provides usage data
AdvantaPure announces the availability of Process Equipment Tracking, or PET, an equipment identification and lifecycle analysis system, to address equipment safety and replacement concerns Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure ( 7 November 2005)
General assembly 2006 will be in Shanghai
The annual General Assembly of the Fieldbus Foundation will be held in Shanghai from 28 February to 1 March, to address the expanding Asia/Pacific market
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 7 November 2005)
Depth transducer with elastomeric diaphragm
New antifouling level and pressure measurement transducers from Pressure Systems feature wide non-stick teflon-coated sensing area, for reliable depth measurement under adverse conditions
News from Pressure Systems ( 7 November 2005)
High-tech industrial displays and interfaces
See the stunning MicroSyst range of ultra-large displays and industrial interfaces at SPS/IPC/DRIVES Exhibition in Nuernberg, 22-24th November, or contact Metrix Electronics in the UK
News from Metrix Electronics ( 7 November 2005)
Gamma sterilisation indicator label agreement
Sherwood Technology has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sessions of York, to produce Gamma Sterilisation Indicator labels over a ten year period
News from DataLase ( 7 November 2005)
24-hour access to high quality, low-cost products
The Endress+Hauser brand new sales channel, E-direct, offers you fast web-based access to view, specify and purchase a range of no-nonsense products 24-hours a day Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 7 November 2005)
Extended life tank vent dryers for stored liquids
The X-TVD from Brownell is an extended life Tank Vent Dryer which prevents high humidity air being sucked into the tank ullage space as discharge causes the level to drop Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 7 November 2005)
Sandretto UK works for Avalon Plastics
The Sandretto UK expanding automation and ancillaries arm has added Avalon Plastics of Glastonbury to a growing list of satisfied customers for their turnkey service in plastics production
News from Sandretto UK ( 7 November 2005)
A safe environment for dosing systems
Care is required when dosing aggressive process fluids: Lutz-Jesco offers a PP pump bracket for solenoid-driven diaphragm dosing pumps, with an acrylic cover and spill basin
News from Lutz-Jesco GmbH ( 7 November 2005)
Seminar on industrial networking and wireless
The IEE Seminar on Industrial Networking and Wireless Communications in Control will be held on 2 February at Warwick
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) ( 7 November 2005)
Modular high pressure distribution manifold
Parker Instrumentation has developed a modular distribution manifold for high pressure gas or liquid applications, that can be configured for any number of outlets Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 7 November 2005)
Answers to 20,000 stainless questions
The Stainless Steel Advisory Service [SSAS] has now handled over 20,000 enquiries, as part a major initiative to raise the profile of stainless steel in the UK by providing free technical assistance
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 7 November 2005)
Ion chromatography solutions for power industry
The Metrohm anion suppressor comes with a warranty of 10 years and is both pressure and transition metal resistant, compatible with organics and can be automatically regenerated offline Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 November 2005)
Distributed Instrumentation Systems on show
National Instruments is exhibiting new software and hardware technologies for developing distributed instrumentation systems at Productronica 2005 in Munich, Germany Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 November 2005)
Estimate compressed air energy savings online
EnergAir has developed a powerful new online tool for estimating how much energy can be saved by installing a Compressed Air Management system in any industrial compressor house Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions ( 7 November 2005)
New office for water monitoring in the Middle East
YSI has seen demand for its products in the Middle East grow rapidly in recent years as a result of increasing concern for the protection of water resources, and now has opened a Bahrain office
News from YSI Hydrodata ( 7 November 2005)
SCADA system scrutinises plant performance
Automation software innovators Copa-Data have a new module for their zenOn SCADA system that analyses alarm data to identify increases in plant performance that can be made by reducing downtime
News from Copa-Data UK ( 7 November 2005)
Motor and drive troubleshooting kit gives 15% off
Fluke, the world leader in compact professional tools, has introduced a kit aimed at rapid troubleshooting and preventative maintenance for motors and variable frequency drives Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 November 2005)
Tube inspection made simple
The Orbimatic InViz range of video inspection equipment has now been extended to include the Site Tube Inspector, suitable for use on tubes and pipes with an internal diameter of 7mm or above
News from Orbimatic ( 7 November 2005)
Control and data from third-party instrumentation
Metrohm can now include the control and data management of third-party manufacturers instrumentation in Tiamo titration software Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 November 2005)
Daniel SeniorSonic requires no calibration
New on-line diagnostics in the Daniel Mark III Electronics used in SeniorSonic flow meters eliminates the need for scheduled calibration, reducing ultrasonic fiscal gas measurement maintenance costs Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 November 2005)
FEP O-rings for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Busak+Shamban has harnessed the advanced performance offered by FEP encapsulated O-Rings to provide sealing integrity where ordinary elastomer O-Rings are prone to failure
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions ( 7 November 2005)
Evaporative air coolers prove efficiency
Celsius Design uses Breezair Evaporative Air Coolers ducted with steam heater batteries to provide innovative heating and cooling for the new Premier Foods factory air handling system Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 7 November 2005)
The Flow-Mon 'Spinner' universal flow indicator
The Flow-Mon Spinner is their latest design of this style of low-cost flow indicator, suitable for general purpose use on any plant, for water, steam, compressed air, cooling fluids, fuel gases..... Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon ( 7 November 2005)
Secure wireless industrial applications strategy
In line with the comprehensive asset performance management focus announced two weeks ago, Invensys Process Systems presents its unique strategy for wireless communications
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 7 November 2005)
New PLC gives 'Formula one' performance
The Mitsubishi FX3U is the first in a new generation of PLCs, providing stunning speed and a massive memory, plus easy analogue inputs, to give the designer new degrees of freedom Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 7 November 2005)
Ultra-compact fluid flow and pressure controllers
By using micro solid state technology (MEMS), Bronkhorst has produced a new breed of ultra compact flow and pressure controllers with a footprint dimension of 20mm, half that previously achieved
News from Bronkhorst ( 7 November 2005)
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