News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 November
to Saturday 26 November 2005
New Harting division for industrial networking
Machine Building 2006 will be the first UK public outing for the new Division at the Harting Technology Group, the Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division
News from Harting (25 November 2005)
New AMS version supports Ethernet interface
Emerson has announced Version 7.0 of its AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, a core application that powers the predictive capability of PlantWeb digital plant architecture Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (25 November 2005)
Hazardous area viscometer for extreme conditions
Viscosity measurement specialist Hydramotion is a world leader in the design and manufacture of viscometers for any fluid in any process, including hazardous areas and extreme environmental conditions Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (25 November 2005)
Orlita pumps chosen for harsh climatic conditions
User Application Article Prominent Fluid Controls is supplying ten Orlita MfS precision dosing pumps with titanium liquid ends for the giant Kashagan oil-field project in Kazakhstan, for use in extreme climatic conditions
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (25 November 2005)
The Micro-Controlstar (GSM/GPRS, PSTN and ZigBee)
The Micro Controlstar is a low powered unit that operates continuously using a combination of an internal battery and a small solar cell, logging and reporting by GSM/GPRS or PSTN
News from Controlstar Systems (25 November 2005)
AC motor drives produce more Pot Noodles
User Application Article The drive is on to boost production of the UK's most popular hot snack food, and production lines are being improved to reduce downtime and increase throughput. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (25 November 2005)
Pressure measurement of concrete or slurries
User Application Article The Sensit P6420 pressure transmitter is a special purpose sensor developed specifically for measurement of the pressure in concrete slurry delivery lines, and for other abrasive fluids
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (25 November 2005)
ABB drive saves Northern Foods GBP2500 a year
User Application Article Northern Foods is saving nearly GBP2,500 annually on its compressed air system since installing an ABB variable speed drive at its Riverside Bakery in Nottingham
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 November 2005)
Merck monitors granulate growth in real-time
User Application Article Using an in-line Parsum probe from Malvern Instruments, Merck has successfully tackled the notoriously difficult issue of fluidised bed monitoring and control
News from Malvern Instruments (25 November 2005)
O2 depletion and CO2 detection in ambient air
Witt Gas Techniques has introduced a new low cost ambient air monitoring system to ensure employee safety: it detects Oxygen (O2) depletion or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) concentration in the air
News from Witt Gas Techniques (25 November 2005)
Third FREE wall poster explains IP ratings
Phoenix Contact has now released their third wall mounting poster, explaining the definitions and standards associated with IP ratings in a simple tabular format
News from Phoenix Contact (25 November 2005)
Primus metal detection control is easy to use
The new Primus control unit from S+S Inspection increases performance reliability and consistency of metal detection, whilst simplifying operation and increasing productivity
News from S+S Inspection (25 November 2005)
Nominations invited for 2006/2007 medal awards
The Institute of Acoustics is inviting nominations for the following three medals: IOA Engineering Medal 2006, Rayleigh Medal 2007, and R W B Stephens Medal 2007 Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (25 November 2005)
Exhibition at the IChemE Northwest branch seminar
The BHR Group will be exhibiting at the "Batch Processing: Maximising Productivity" seminar event in Manchester, on 30th November 2005, which is organised by the IChemE NorthWest branch
News from BHR Group (25 November 2005)
The February NEC Exhibitions, a new diary event
The Trident Exhibitions successful cluster of eight tightly focussed industry events return to Halls 11 and 12 of the NEC, Birmingham the 15th and 16th February in 2006
News from Trident Exhibitions (25 November 2005)
New PS400 and PS500 programmable pressure sensors
Turck introduces new programmable pressure sensors that combine high accuracy and performance with simple programming, resulting in an extremely user-friendly sensor
News from Turck (25 November 2005)
Fully automatic high speed tablet presses
Hanningfield Process Systems now offer a range of fully automatic high speed tablet presses which have many key features fitted as standard, offering exceptional price to function ratio
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (25 November 2005)
Motor repair solution brings customer benefits
Yaskawa Engineering Europe (EEU) has created a new system for managing the repair and refurbishment of motors and drives from the Yaskawa range
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe (25 November 2005)
Analyser protects filmcrew in 'Big Roman Dig'
User Application Article To create a clearer picture of what life was like in Roman Britain, the Channel 4 TV Time Team chose ten sites with which to illustrate different aspects of Roman life, protected by an XRF analyser
News from Ashtead Technology (25 November 2005)
ATEX-compliant pneumatic vibrator range
The Invicta Vibrator Division of Grantham Engineering Limited has introduced a new leaflet to describe its latest range of ATEX-compliant pneumatic piston vibrators
News from Invicta Vibrators (25 November 2005)
Infrared-Specialist InfraTec starts up in the UK
A leading German Infrared specialist - InfraTec - is offering its complete range of thermographic products and services through its new UK operation
News from InfraTec (25 November 2005)
Flash steam recovery cuts energy costs by 20%
User Application Article A Spirax Sarco flash steam recovery system is delivering direct energy savings of 10% plus a further 10% in indirect savings at De Mulder and Sons in Nuneaton
News from Spirax Sarco (25 November 2005)
New valves provide complete hermetic separation
Miniature fluid isolation valves are designed to control acids and basic fluids and reagents in applications where the fluid must be completely separated from the valve control mechanism Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic (25 November 2005)
Expro install networked chromatography data system
User Application Article Expro International, a leading oilfield service provider to the upstream oil and gas industry, has chosen Chrom Perfect for its chromatography data acquisition, analysis and reporting
News from Justice Laboratory Software Europe (24 November 2005)
Spiral conveyor from Humbert and Pol
Humbert and Pol, Germany's leading materials handling engineering company, launched its new spiral conveyor at the recent CeMAT exhibition in Hannover
News from Robin Engineering Services (24 November 2005)
Omniflex monitors BNFL Springfields in real time
User Application Article Following one major upgrade, Omniflex now monitors processes at a BNFL Springfields Building in real time, with alarms being time-stamped to a resolution of 10 milliseconds Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (24 November 2005)
Infrared pyrometer selection made easy
The selection of the correct infrared pyrometer for an application can at times be quite daunting: IMPAC Infrared have redesigned their website to make selection much more simplified and logical
News from Impac Infrared (24 November 2005)
Control valves for low flows in tough places
User Application Article Precise control of low flow rates is critical in many processes, including those where the environment is particularly aggressive: like the addition of corrosion and scale inhibitors on oil rigs
News from Pump Engineering (24 November 2005)
Portable Reference Thermometer for accuracy
The new Lufft model C101 Portable Reference Thermometer is unique in its class with a system accuracy of 20 milliKelvin (0.02C) over the range of -40C to +200C and a resolution of 0.01C
News from Barber InSys (24 November 2005)
Food processing machine lubricants from Kluber
Specialty Food Grade lubricants from Kluber are used all over the world, contributing to the smooth running of food processing machines and components in all branches of the food industry Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 November 2005)
Destratifier recirculates air making heating gains
Clever Engineering, UK distributor of Spanish manufacturer MetMann evaporative cooling systems, has added to its growing range of industrial and commercial coolers
News from Clever Engineering (24 November 2005)
Weld cleaning machine is inverter based
Orbimatic have announced details of the Nitty-Gritty Clinox.ECO weld cleaning and marking system, for use after TIG welding stainless steel
News from Orbimatic (24 November 2005)
Programmable charge amplifier for piezo-electrics
A rugged new charge amplifier will meet the need for an easy to use means of converting the charge output of piezoelectric transducers to a proportional voltage for control and recording purposes
News from Kistler Instruments (23 November 2005)
Two new shows for UK food and drink industries
easyFairs have unveiled two new process, pack and track shows for the food and drink industries, the PPT Food shows, to be held in Summer 2006 at Esher and at Bolton
News from easyFairs UK (23 November 2005)
High resolution GC/MS for trace compound analysis
Thermo has published a new brochure for its DFS, the new high resolution GC/MS for trace and target compound analysis which was launched at DIOXIN 2005, Toronto, Canada in August of this year Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (23 November 2005)
European Fine Chemicals conference in Manchester
Based in the heartland of the UK Chemicals Industries, PICME is supporting the 12th European Fine Chemicals conference at the Manchester United Stadium on 1-2 Dec 2005
News from PICME (23 November 2005)
Training course for instrumentation salesmen
A new one-day, certified training course is intended for controls and instrumentation sales professionals needing a general understanding and overview of Foundation fieldbus technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation (23 November 2005)
EPA compliant perchlorate determination using IC
This task is similar to finding a needle in a haystack: less than one microgramme per litre of perchlorate in the presence of large amounts - grammes per litre - of chloride, carbonate and sulphate Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 November 2005)
Consultant project managers for Coors upgrade
User Application Article FMA have completed the task of operating as 'Overall Consultant Project Managers' for a significant venture involving the upgrade of the de-aeration of treated water at the Coors Burton Brewery
News from FMA Process Engineering (23 November 2005)
AC drives breathe new life into sewage treatment
User Application Article Over 65% energy saving and a payback of only seven months has been achieved by Severn Trent following the replacement of three 37kW AC drives on water process pumps
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 November 2005)
Dates and new larger venue for WWEM 2006
WWEM 2006 will take place at the Telford International Centre on 1 - 2 November 2006, focusing once again on all aspects relating to water and wastewater monitoring
News from WWEM (23 November 2005)
Extensometers for plastics, elastomers and rubbers
PLASTINDIA 2006 is the venue for the first public showing of Lloyd Instruments versatile new EXPlus series of extensometers for the accurate extension measurement of plastics, elastomers and rubbers Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments (23 November 2005)
Extended software capabilities for heat exchangers
Simulis Thermodynamics extends its calculation and interoperability capabilities, useful for heat exchanger design and manufacture
News from ProSim (23 November 2005)
Mixers for ATEX Zone Zero hazardous areas?
Chemineer, one of the first companies to gain ATEX approval for use of its mixers and agitators in Zone Zero hazardous areas, now offers upgrades to comply with this important new legislation
News from Chemineer (23 November 2005)
SS mixer/motor meets highest hygiene standards
After a global search lasting over a year for a source for stainless steel AC motors compatible with its range of stainless steel mixers, Euromixers of Stockport has at last found a supplier!
News from Marlin Stainless (23 November 2005)
AK and Clough win Woodside topside floatover
Woodside Energy in Australia has awarded Aker Kvaerner and Clough joint venture a contract for the installation of the topsides for the Angel platform
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (23 November 2005)
Water contamination monitors in oil systems
The EASZ-1 Moisture Sensor provides a compact, real-time solution to continuous water contamination condition monitoring in hydraulic and lubricating systems used throughout manufacturing industry
News from Eesiflo International (23 November 2005)
PRI gets Smart pre-pay metering technology guru
John Cowburn has joined the technical team at PRI as technology manager, to work on smart metering concepts for the next generation of communicating meters for automatic meter reading
News from PRI (23 November 2005)
Conveyo-Trak conveyor drive positioners
Inertial Aerosystems announce the Conveyo-Trak series of stand-alone precision, closed loop, conveyor drive positioners, designed specifically for assembly-line applications Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (23 November 2005)
Two new trade shows for food and drink industries
easyFairs have unveiled two new process, pack and track shows for the food and drink industries: PPT Food South at Sandown Park and PPT Food North at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton
News from easyFairs UK (23 November 2005)
Test flowmeter for fire sprinkler installations
The Platon Fire Sprinkler flowmeter Model LPCB was developed to meet the requirement for a direct reading flowmeter for use in automatic sprinkler installations, water spray or deluge systems
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (22 November 2005)
Small pasteurisation packages for smaller dairies
New plug and play, combined pasteurising and separation units, from dairy equipment specialist Westfalia Separator, are set to revolutionise milk and milk product production for smaller dairies
News from Westfalia Separator (22 November 2005)
Upgrade for Shell Bacton production platforms
User Application Article Leading UK supplier of integrated control and asset management solutions, Transmitton, is carrying out a GBP1M masterstation upgrade of control and monitoring systems at the Shell Bacton gas terminal
News from Transmitton (22 November 2005)
Methanol production project to be located in Egypt
Johnson Matthey Catalysts and Davy Process Technology are pleased to announce that they have entered into a technology licence agreement with Egyptian Methanex
News from Johnson Matthey Catalysts (22 November 2005)
Rental solution to water leak detection
Ashtead Technology Rentals (UK) and Gutermann (Switzerland) are delighted to announce the signing of a new rental partnership agreement for leak detection equipment
News from Ashtead Technology (22 November 2005)
New opportunities with leading UK distributor
Leading UK distributor, LC Automation, are proud to announce the merger of their Sunderland and Preston Offices into a purpose-built super head office in Blackburn, Lancashire Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (22 November 2005)
Businesses warned of energy price rise effects
Energy consultants warn that businesses should expect up to a staggering 60% increase in their overheads as a result of a ripple-effect on the supply chain, from this year's energy price rises alone
News from Energy 2000 (22 November 2005)
ISA EXPO 2005 attracts automation professionals
ISA EXPO, North America's number one event for automation professionals, was held 25-27 October at the McCormick Place Lakeside Centre in Chicago, Illinois
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (22 November 2005)
Welding in magnetic fields is no longer an issue
Technical Background Article A compact welding torch enhancement and a novel power supply have made some cracks in the age-old problem of how to weld in magnetic fields
News from CSIRO (22 November 2005)
Always fighting the threat of bacteria
Technical Background Article As the issue of bacterial contamination becomes increasingly critical, manufacturers are responding with the development of a new generation of innovative anti-microbial products Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (22 November 2005)
New standalone unit monitors assembly processes
The Kistler CoMo Logic is an inexpensive, single channel instrument for monitoring time dependant parameters in both manual and automatic manufacturing, assembly and test processes
News from Kistler Instruments (22 November 2005)
Motor condition awareness and monitoring training
Lectures on aspects of electric motor condition monitoring and potential failure analysis, covering the most common failure modes, from Baker Instrument Company and Whitelegg Machines
News from Whitelegg Machines (21 November 2005)
Spherical plain bearings plus outer rings
JW Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced the availability of metric size Series "K" Spherical Plain Bearings with and without outer ring
News from Winco (21 November 2005)
Clean parts where others cannot reach
Surface preparation experts Wheelabrator Group are hoping to clean up by launching a new range of aqueous machines designed for metal part washing, degreasing and drying in small to medium batches Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (21 November 2005)
The latest in capacitance level measurement
Great ideas are timeless, and the new Liquicap M, combining the tried and trusted capacitance level principle with leading-edge technology, is ideal for food, chemicals, viscous media and hydrocarbons Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (21 November 2005)
Robust Hall effect rotary sensor for Mtec launch
Penny + Giles will be launching its new robust rotary position sensor SRH880 at Mtec 2006 - the largest non-contact Hall effect rotary sensor in the industrial range Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (21 November 2005)
New variable speed blower from BOC Edwards Hibon
BOC Edwards Hibon has launched a new addition to its range of pressure blower packages, the variable speed Silent Flow Plus
News from Edwards (21 November 2005)
Traceability Systems for food and meat processors
Belfast based Traceability Systems has released the Meat Track software system designed for the food and meat processing industries
News from Traceability Systems (21 November 2005)
Warranty protection gives real value
domnick hunter is now offering customers extended warranty options across its filtration range, and guarantees its filter customers air quality to the latest ISO standards
News from Parker Domnick Hunter (21 November 2005)
Motorised potentiometers with 4-20mA input control
The new MR267 Current Loop Controller remotely controls a motorised potentiometer and/or rotary cam switch via 4-20mA current loop, 0-2.5V input or external potentiometer Brochure Available
News from Micronor (21 November 2005)
Festo and Gemu sign cooperation agreement
Automation supplier Festo has signed a co-operation agreement with the leading process valve manufacturer Gemu, enabling both to offer a full range across factory and process automation Brochure Available
News from Festo (21 November 2005)
Magnom provides clean well water supply
User Application Article Magnom used to clean the water from a well at Nissan Motors, to produce acceptable cleanliness levels for wash processes in a power train gear manufacturing plant
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (21 November 2005)
German office opens to provide European support
Korenix Technology, the professional supplier of industrial networking and communications products, announced that it opened its branch, Korenix Deutschland, in Stuttgart
News from Korenix Technology (21 November 2005)
Video endoscopy monitors bearing damage
FAG has extended its online condition monitoring range to include video endoscopy, designed to observe and assess bearing damage, particularly when it cannot be repaired immediately Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (21 November 2005)
State-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Texas
Thermo Electron Corporation, a premier global supplier of analytical instruments, has announced the recent expansion of its manufacturing operations in Texas
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Process Instruments (21 November 2005)
Sensor eliminates count deviations, inspects vials
User Application Article Quality, accountability and product reconciliation are production mandates at Eli Lilly, which is why the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer has automated its mechanical vial counting process
News from Cognex UK (21 November 2005)
Refrigerated air dryers
SMC Corporation of America, the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic products and filtration equipment has announced the release of the their new Refrigerated Air Dryers
News from SMC Corporation of America (21 November 2005)
New websites for Metrohm in UK and Ireland
Both Metrohm UK and Ireland have just launched their new websites which will be the bible for chemical analysts in the process industry laboratories Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 November 2005)
Water control (pressure and temperature) valves
Stuart Birkett has joined Honeywell Water Products as an Account Manager for its ranges of water control, pressure reduction, backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing (scald prevention) valves
News from Honeywell Water Controls (21 November 2005)
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