News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 December
to Saturday 24 December 2005
Royal visit focusses attention on John Crane
Leading sealing technology provider John Crane EAA recently played host to a royal guest when HRH The Duke of Kent visited the company's UK headquarters in Slough
News from Crane EAA (23 December 2005)
Adhesive, sealant and lubricant dispense valves
The new Sealant Equipment and Engineering catalogue, 'Material dispense valves for adhesives, sealants and lubricants' is now available from the company website
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (23 December 2005)
Full configuration management solution using HART
Krohne introduces the OptiMaintenance line of management solution products providing a full configuration management solution
News from Krohne (23 December 2005)
Optical inspection using laser-sensing technology
Key Technology adds laser-sensing technology to its optical inspection capabilities with Raptor Laser Technology
News from Key Technology (23 December 2005)
Gear pumps replace traditional chemical metering
AxFlow has launched the Pulsafeeder new magnetically driven rotary gear pump that has been developed specifically for the low flow, moderate pressure applications
News from AxFlow (23 December 2005)
TTE apprentice named top chemical student in UK
TTE apprentice Scott Dunnakey has been named as one of the best process industry students in the UK, after two years on placement at Teesside Power Station
News from TTE Technical Training Group (23 December 2005)
Digital mass flow controller for up to 400 SLPM
The Smart-Trak digital mass flow controller from Litre Meter demonstrates incredible quality and performance in accurate and stable gas flow measurement up to 400 SLPM
News from Litre Meter (23 December 2005)
Russian glass plant for Pilkington uses UK cranes
User Application Article Pilkington has invested over one million Euros in advanced overhead cranes for a modern float glass plant JV recently brought into production in Moscow
News from Street Crane (22 December 2005)
Petrotech appointed for UAE s/s valve supply
Midland-ACS appoints Petrotech Enterprises Dubai as new distributor for UAE region of middle east, for 316 stainless steel valves and control equipment Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (22 December 2005)
BP 800xA safety systems for Valhall redevelopment
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a contract to provide safety and automation systems (SAS) for the BP Valhall redevelopment project in the North Sea
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (22 December 2005)
In-line sample preparation for ion chromatography
Crystal clear, clinically pure, no bacteria and no particles: this would be an ideal sample for ion chromatography: but normal samples require thorough sample preparation Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 December 2005)
Clinker analysis software for the cement industry
Thermo Electron introduces the ARL Clinker Quant, a new pre-calibration software package designed for use with the Thermo ARL 9900 Total Cement analysers
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (22 December 2005)
Going green with degradable packaging
Flexible packaging manufacturer Brayford Plastics is encouraging its customers to switch to more environmentally-responsible packaging
News from Brayford Plastics (22 December 2005)
State of the art dispensary design
User Application Article Installation and commissioning of an integrated powder dispensary for accurate weighing and blending of high volume drug formulations has been completed for Astra Zeneca
News from Hosokawa Micron (22 December 2005)
Emergency boiler replacement for primary school
User Application Article Watkins Hire provided a mobile heating boiler and heat exchanger to St Joan of Arc School: lessons continued uninterrupted, with no disruption for the students, after speedy 24 hour response
News from Watkins Hire (22 December 2005)
New high capacity pastillation system
Sandvik Process Systems has launched the new Rotoform HS pastillation system, a model capable of delivering twice the output of the standard Rotoform and with enhanced service and safety features
News from Sandvik Process Systems (21 December 2005)
SABIC launches a Traditional Chinese website
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has announced the launch of its Traditional Chinese website to better serve its customers and business partners in Hong Kong and Taiwan
News from SABIC (21 December 2005)
Safe, simple cleaning with CSF steam water mixer
The CSF Steam Water Mixer provides a safe and reliable source of hot water, delivered at the correct temperature and pressure for cleansing and washing down
News from Pump Engineering (21 December 2005)
Non-contact rotating shaft torque measurement
Measuring the torque of a rotating shaft has always been a bit of a nightmare because the necessary contact slip rings tend to be rather fragile and unreliable Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (21 December 2005)
Energy savings and ROI for UV installations
Technical Background Article Dr Kowalski of Penn State University presents a strong article showing that capital expenditure on UV can be cost justified by the savings it provides, typically giving a payback period of 2-4 years
News from American Air and Water (21 December 2005)
Easy aviation fuel contamination monitoring
The ACM20 particle counter from Parker Hannifin (UK) allows quick, easy and accurate detection of contamination in aviation fuels, from the refinery to the uplift of fuel into the aircraft Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (21 December 2005)
Shanghai mill shape and gauge control system order
User Application Article Sapa Heat Transfer in Shanghai has ordered the design, supply, and commissioning of a new level 1 gap, shape and automatic gauge control system for their new 4-high cold mill, from IAS
News from Industrial Automation Services (21 December 2005)
Pipeline automation and optimisation alliance
Invensys Process Systems and Energy Solutions announce a strategic alliance for pipeline automation and optimisation
News from Invensys Process Systems (21 December 2005)
Mastersizer 2000 applications notes downloadable
With the inclusion of new application notes relating to the powder coatings and pharmaceutical industries, Malvern Instruments has further broadened the appeal and usefulness of the Mastersizer 2000
News from Malvern Instruments (21 December 2005)
Fast response trailerised steam systems
Watkins Hire have a new brochure available, detailing how WHL is dedicated to providing the temporary boiler needs of all industrial users within Europe
News from Watkins Hire (21 December 2005)
Innovative real-time plant floor data client
Sixnet is introducing the RemoteLog RTU and Datalogger, a solution for remote site management that will revolutionise the way you do business Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (21 December 2005)
Disposable sterile batch filling assemblies
Disposable sterile batch filling assemblies from Advantapure eliminate leaks and entrapment concerns for pharmaceutical, biotech, and other critical process applications Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure (21 December 2005)
New company exhibiting at Machine Building 2006
Teseo aluminium compressed air, vacuum and liquid distribution systems will be featured introducing Teseo UK at The Machine Building 2006 exhibition, alongside MTEC at the NEC
News from Teseo UK (21 December 2005)
Nexus range of electronic sounders and beacons
The Nexus range of sounders and beacons from Klaxon Signals has been designed specifically for industrial, fire and marine applications, weatherproof to IP66, with high output and wide voltage range
News from Klaxon Signals (21 December 2005)
Commercial LIMS for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Thermo Electron Corporation announces Darwin LIMS, the latest evolution in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) laboratory information management systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing R and D and QA/QC Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (21 December 2005)
Haden Freeman to build Lansdowne Chemicals plant
User Application Article Chemical engineering specialist Haden Freeman announces a contract win to design and develop a plant for the safe dilution and packing of Hydrazine Hydrate for Lansdowne Chemicals of Oxfordshire
News from Haden Freeman (21 December 2005)
Profisafe available for Profibus DP and Profinet
Profibus International has released the Profisafe V2 mode for use on Profibus DP and Profinet IO: a uniform profile is specified that is available for safety applications with Profibus and Profinet
News from Profibus Group (20 December 2005)
Site wide multi-functional wireless communications
Dect wireless technologies make it possible to reduce reaction times to incidents across a plant: they also provide a truly integrated, multi-functional, communication and staff protection platform
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (20 December 2005)
Stainless steel bezel panel PC for chemical plants
Advantech has released the Intel Pentium III Socket 370 based PPC-158T with stainless steel enclosure, ideal for use in environments such as chemical, pharmaceutical or petrochemical plants Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (20 December 2005)
Pre-pack weighing solution for delicate produce
As more and more pre-packed fruit and vegetables appear on the supermarket shelves with a fixed weight and fixed price, methods are needed to weigh and pack with the minimum of Give-Away and loss
News from Aja (20 December 2005)
ABB to supply control system upgrade for Corus
User Application Article ABB has won an order to upgrade the Queen Victoria blast furnace control system at the Corus Scunthorpe steel works
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (20 December 2005)
Petrochemical plant construction in Nizhnekamsk
In January 2006, JSC Tatneft is going to announce terms of the tender for building a complex of refineries and petrochemical plants in Nizhnekamsk
News from RCCnews (20 December 2005)
'Lead free' PCB connection presentation
'Lead free PCB connection technology for your supply chain' is the presentation at the Southern Electronics Exhibition, Surrey, in February 2006
News from Phoenix Contact (19 December 2005)
Claripor cartridges offer high flow rates
The Claripor pleated depth cartridges are designed to provide absolute retention of contaminants with high flow rates and holding capacity for demanding process applications such as inks and food Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (19 December 2005)
Chromatography columns and consumables catalogue
Thermo Electron has introduced the 2006-7 edition of the Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue, consolidating the full breadth of chromatography consumables into a single collection
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (19 December 2005)
Integral pressure gauge saves space and time
Machine builders and manufacturers frequently request smaller, easier to use components with less installation and general maintenance time: pressure gauges built into regulators answer this request
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (19 December 2005)
Capacitive touch screens now made standard
Better light transmission, increased durability and faster response improve the performance of the new MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive touch screens, now standard on multifunction panel computers Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (19 December 2005)
Mixer-dryer for fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals
A new cost effective Stationary Mixer Dryer is designed especially for the effective, gentle mixing and drying of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals
News from Krauss Maffei Process Technology (19 December 2005)
Surface-mount miniature pressure regulator
Veriflo has launched a miniature pressure regulator for gas instrumentation applications that is compatible with the ANSI/ISA SP76.00.02 modular surface-mounting instrumentation standard Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 December 2005)
Creating a more agile manufacturing process
An overview of wireless technology is presented in the new Ascom brochure, describing how to create a more agile manufacturing process through better use of available wireless communications
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (19 December 2005)
Reducing risk when upgrading nuclear plant control
User Application Article Fort Calhoun nuclear power station controls upgrade will be checked out off-line prior to commissioning using Invensys virtual simulation technology, minimising risk
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (19 December 2005)
Efficient temperature-based process control
To control temperature sensitive processes, InfraTec offers its thermographic solution VarioCAM head now
News from InfraTec (19 December 2005)
Trials of refrigeration unit remote monitoring
User Application Article A system for continuously remotely monitoring the refrigeration equipment in their retail outlets is currently being trialled by McDonald's
News from Next Control Systems (19 December 2005)
Updated version of process simulation software
Latest version of PRO/II simulation software from SimSci-Esscor delivers enhanced flowsheet design and process optimisation capabilities
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (19 December 2005)
Weigh-controller has high performance and accuracy
The new Power Panel PP41 Gravimetric Controller has been specially configured by weighing and dosing feeder company Rospen Industries for automating small to mid-size materials handling machines
News from Rospen Industries (19 December 2005)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 50
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