News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 January
to Saturday 14 January 2006
Progressing cavity pump improves sludge transfer
Technical Background Article Robbins and Myers, manufacturers of the Moyno progressing cavity pump range, outline their contribution in meeting the increasing demands placed upon wastewater treatment operators
News from Robbins & Myers UK (13 January 2006)
Free web seminar on extruder temperature control
A free, web-based training seminar: "Extruders - improving product quality and increasing product throughput" discusses control of barrel temperatures for extruders and injection moulding machines
News from ControlSoft (13 January 2006)
Statoil Mongstad refinery upgrade
Aker Kvaerner will provide engineering and assistance to Statoil on the procurement and construction management for the upgrade of the group's Mongstad refinery, north of Bergen, Norway
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (13 January 2006)
Advanced control training courses
Two training courses are planned by Hans Eder in March for advanced process control engineers: "Applied Control Techniques" and "Model Based Control (MBC)"
News from ACT: Hans Eder (13 January 2006)
Enclosure cooling for corrosive environments
The new Rittal specially treated TopTherm units offer the ideal cooling solution for use in corrosive environments, completely protected by the 2K-PUR-coating Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 January 2006)
Endoscope eases optical inspection
SKF Maintenance Products has added the low cost endoscope TMES 1 to its range of instruments for basic condition monitoring Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 January 2006)
TBN and TAN determination according to ASTM
More and more laboratories are turning to this comfortable automated system, in which the oil sees only the disposable sample beaker and everything else is taken care of automatically. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 January 2006)
Diverter valves for corrosive salts
Leading international valve manufacturer, Rota Val, has designed and produced twelve new diverter valves for a major French pharmaceutical company
News from Rota Val (13 January 2006)
Mecmesin returns to the United States
Mecmesin, one of Europe's leading suppliers of product quality testing solutions, announce they are marketing their broad line of force and torque measurement products directly to the USA and Canada Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (13 January 2006)
Online ion chromatography
The Metrohm 811 Online IC is designed to provide optimum IC analysis in accordance with industry standards Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 January 2006)
E-Scio energy management software
Procuro have announced the latest variant of their popular E-Scio energy management software - E-Scio Plus
News from Procuro (13 January 2006)
Wireless for Zone 2 at HazardEx 2006
Phoenix Contact will showcase wireless for Zone 2 for the first time in the UK at the 2006 HazardEx conference and exhibition in Coventry
News from Phoenix Contact (13 January 2006)
MBT becomes an important waste management option
Experts from 31 countries joined the MBT 2005 International Symposium: Mechanical-biological waste treatment already plays an important role in waste management in Germany, Austria and Italy
News from Wasteconsult international (13 January 2006)
Get a free seminar place at Southern Manufacturing
The Southern Manufacturing Show 2006 Technical Seminar programme has built a justifiable reputation for delivering not-to-be-missed presentations on subjects vital to engineers and industrial SMEs
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (13 January 2006)
DASYLab 9.0 for data acquisition and analysis
Adept Scientific is pleased to announce the release of the DASYLab 9.0, the latest version of the powerful and easy-to-use tool for data acquisition and analysis Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 January 2006)
FireWire connections dust and waterproof to IP68
FireWire Buccaneer provides a high degree of environmental sealing for FireWire connections using standard IEEE 1394a interfaces with data rates up to 400Mb/s Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (13 January 2006)
Young woman engineer award finalists announced
Five outstanding women are competing for the prestigious Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award to be presented 17 January 2006
News from Institution of Incorporated Engineers (13 January 2006)
PowerRod family pushes actuator boundaries further
The latest PowerRod actuators, the PRC from Micromech, delivers the speed of a belt-drive system with the accuracy of a precision screw axis and the clean reliability of a linear motor
News from Micromech (13 January 2006)
Soil-Sement controls particulate matter emissions
On August 16, 2005, Soil-Sement was re-certified by Californian authorities, declaring it effective in reducing particulate matter emissions from unpaved roadways
News from Midwest Industrial Supply (13 January 2006)
Strategic partnership in pharmaceuticals
Pavilion Technologies and Thermo Electron combine technology and expertise for strategic partnership in the pharmaceutical industry to deliver complete solutions of software, analysers and consulting
News from Pavilion Technologies (13 January 2006)
Top contractor safety accreditation for Crowcon
Crowcon Detection Instruments, the gas detector specialist, is one of a group of companies recognised by a leading edge scheme designed to help industry improve the safety record of UK contractors Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (12 January 2006)
VP60 proportional valve pressure range extended
In response to market needs, Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has extended the input pressure range of its VP60 proportional valve up to 16 bar
News from Norgren (12 January 2006)
Foxboro automation network for Kuwait Oil Company
User Application Article Oilfield gathering centre plant expansion will employ new high speed fault-tolerant mesh technology to integrate multiple generations of I/A Series automation systems
News from Invensys Foxboro (12 January 2006)
Internet PR for the manufacturing industries
ID-Marketing are now offering the manufacturing industry suppliers high effective online promotional packages to put your products in front of new customers
News from ID-Marketing (12 January 2006)
Automated permeability measurement with Rheometer
At Interphex 2006 (21-23 March 2006 in New York), Freeman Technology will launch automated permeability measurement with a permeability module for their FT4 Powder Rheometer
News from Freeman Technology (12 January 2006)
Failsafe detection of hydrocarbons
Featuring the latest infrared technology, the Draeger Polytron Pulsar Open Path Gas Detector is able to detect hydrocarbon leaks within a line of sight of up to 200m
News from Draeger (12 January 2006)
Tablet compression dust recovery
The Powder Recovery Cyclone is the ideal and safe way to intercept excess dust from tablet compression or capsule filling machines, enabling effective reconciliation of batch losses
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (12 January 2006)
RWM returns - bigger and better for 2006
RWM, the biggest and best attended show for the recycling and waste management industry, will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham from 12-14 September 2006, with more space and a new look
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (12 January 2006)
New SmartLine range of surface blasting equipment
Surface preparation and finishing equipment specialist Wheelabrator Group is hoping to blast away the competition by launching a new range of economically priced, entry level machines. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (12 January 2006)
Valves for LNG industry must put safety first
Leading specialist valve manufacturer Truflo Rona says demand for its range of products is soaring in the wake of growth in the global LNG industry, but warns that not all valves are suitable for LNG
News from Truflo International (11 January 2006)
Long range night vision camera development
Goodrich has been awarded a contract from the US Army to design an indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) detector array for use in high definition (1920x1080 pixel) shortwave infrared night vision cameras
News from Sensors Unlimited (11 January 2006)
Flame detection performance improved
With a next-generation multi-spectral infrared flame sensor incorporating neural network technology, the FL4000 Flame Detection System delivers superior false alarm immunity
News from General Monitors (11 January 2006)
Tip-Seal dispense valve delivers precise beads
The new Sealant Equipment and Engineering Tip-Seal dispense valve is designed for precision dispensing of low and high-viscosity flowable material
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (11 January 2006)
Foxboro control systems for Venezuelan chemicals
User Application Article Invensys is to implement Foxboro control systems in a long-term modernisation project at the Tripoliven chemical plants in Venezuela, using Profibus to achieve more accurate control
News from Invensys Foxboro (11 January 2006)
Optical fibre test application reflectometer
Exfo announces the AXS-100 Access Optical Time Domain Reflectometer for fibre-to-the-x (FTTx) test applications, typically troubleshooting an aerial or buried connection under harsh conditions
News from Exfo (11 January 2006)
Easy web-based order and payment systems
Whitehouse Scientific has introduced a website based enhanced secure ordering and payment system, to better serve worldwide demand for precision particle, sieve and calibration standards Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (11 January 2006)
TTE conducts skills training at Filtronic
User Application Article TTE Consulting has completed a programme to validate the skills of operators at the Filtronic facility in County Durham, who are working on process and instrumentation NVQ qualifications
News from TTE Technical Training Group (11 January 2006)
TUV approval of FF SIS specifications to SIL3
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced that TUV has granted Protocol Type Approval for the Fieldbus Foundation Safety Instrumented Systems specifications up to compliance with IEC 61508 SIL3
News from Fieldbus Foundation (11 January 2006)
Supply of steel tube umbilicals to BP continues
BP UK has extended a three year frame agreement with Aker Kvaerner, for the supply of steel tube umbilicals, by a further two years to 2007, continuing a long-standing relationship with BP
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (11 January 2006)
Miniature pressure sensors from Techni Measure
TML have introduced some very small strain gauge pressure transducers to their range, designed for various modelling tests associated with civil engineering and soil pressure measurement
News from Techni Measure (11 January 2006)
Brochure on interconnection measurement capability
A comprehensive 40-page brochure available in both print and PDF formats from ODU concentrates on the use of its connector products in measuring and testing
News from ODU UK (11 January 2006)
Coriolis mass flowmeter with FF communications
Yokogawa has introduced a new version of its RotaMass Series 3 Coriolis mass flowmeter with Foundation Fieldbus communications
News from Yokogawa UK (11 January 2006)
Arsenic removal technology for Nogales, Arizona
User Application Article An arsenic removal system, which features SORB 33 technology and Bayoxide E33 media, has been commercially proven effective for more than a decade
News from Severn Trent Services (11 January 2006)
Heating and cooling system at Headland Foods
User Application Article Manufacturer of own label ready meals, Headland Foods, has installed Breezair evaporative cooling at its factory to provide a cost effective answer to both its cooling and heating problems Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (11 January 2006)
Electrophoretic fingerprinting of HIV/AIDS virus
User Application Article In a programme to investigate the potential for development of a topical microbicide against the HIV/AIDS virus, researchers have used a Zetasizer Nano ZS to produce electrophoretic fingerprints
News from Malvern Instruments (11 January 2006)
Encoded photometric infrared spectroscopy patent
Aspectrics announces its fifth US Patent for encoded-photometric infrared technology, which will enable real-time, parts-per-billion monitoring of chemical components in industrial processes Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics (11 January 2006)
Evolving techniques for hydraulic modelling
Modelling of hydraulic systems is a well-established technique in the water industry that has been given fresh impetus in recent years by advances in computerisation.
News from BHR Group Conferences (11 January 2006)
Metal detectable plastic conveyor belting
E-Components and Chains announce the Detectamet metal detectable plastic conveyor belting in the hygiene colour blue, in high impact, food contact approved conductive plastic
News from E-Components and Chains (11 January 2006)
MD has second term as Chair of Filtration Society
Dr Graham Rideal, managing director of standards and calibration company Whitehouse Scientific, has been elected to a second consecutive term as Chairman of the Filtration Society Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (11 January 2006)
Damage diagnosis instrument launched at Maintec
At Maintec, INA FAG will be showcasing its newly developed Detector III, which is the latest addition to their portfolio of damage diagnosis instruments Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (11 January 2006)
Winners merit Megger meters
At the ETF Kent Apprentice of the Year Awards, Ian Trim from EDF Energy picked up the Award for Special Achievement and a brand new top of the range Megger multifunction tester Brochure Available
News from Megger (11 January 2006)
Chinese petrochemical order for valves
Truflo Rona, the leading manufacturer of high integrity valves for the oil and gas industry has received major orders from Zhejiang Yisheng Petrochemical company in China
News from Truflo International (11 January 2006)
Personal multi-gas monitor for harsh environments
Extending the family of Tetra portable gas monitors, the lightweight Tetra:3 from Crowcon Detection Instruments combines extremely rugged design with small size and simple operation Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (10 January 2006)
Projects Manager appointed at Jaltek
Product quality is essential - but for premier EMS provider Jaltek Systems, there is something even more important for its success with its OEM partners: the quality of its people
News from Jaltek Systems (10 January 2006)
HazardEx Exhibition and Conference 2006
Underwriters Laboratories is a sponsor of the HazardEx Exhibition and Conference 2006 due to be held at the Royal Court Hotel in Coventry, United Kingdom on 22-23 February
News from HazardEx UK & International (10 January 2006)
15% growth takes Arc Energy to GBP2.3 million
Eastington-based Arc Energy Resources has reported a 15% increase in turnover for 2005, almost doubling last year's growth figure to achieve a turnover of GBP2.3 million
News from Arc Energy Resources (10 January 2006)
Manufacturing expansion in South Devon
Crown Graphic Group announces the acquisition of Fairford Electronics , Kingsbridge based designers and producers of high tech digital devices for the control of electric motors
News from Crown Graphic (10 January 2006)
Geared motors and X-Rays master meat processing
User Application Article Integrated drive system where the geared motor and variable speed drive unit are encapsulated and protected against the wet and often harsh conditions that exist within food production environment
News from Leroy Somer (10 January 2006)
Gearbox upgrade keeps limestone quarry rolling
User Application Article Heavy duty conveyors at the Dove Holes limestone quarry are being upgraded on a rolling programme: 10 Series G heavy duty helical gearboxes from David Brown Engineering have been installed
News from David Brown Engineering (10 January 2006)
Recent updates to the Controlstar website
The Controlstar system is composed of 5 integrated products, which, combined, provide a comprehensive solution for building and maintaining remote asset management systems
News from Controlstar Systems (10 January 2006)
Carlo Gavazzi appoints UK distribution manager
Carlo Gavazzi UK has today announced the appointment of Stuart Mills to the newly created position of distribution manager
News from Carlo Gavazzi (10 January 2006)
Cybersecurity monitoring service
Verano and Counterpane Internet Security announce a strategic alliance to deliver a cybersecurity monitoring service to protect against vulnerabilities in the control environment
News from Industrial Defender (10 January 2006)
Standalone data logger uses GPS technology
The DaqLog 4000/GPS data logger offers a cost-effective solution for remote monitoring of process signals for temperature, pressure, level, flow, vibration and many other critical parameters Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (10 January 2006)
Instrumentation education and training conference
Conference to address key issues in technology training and development for instrumentation personnel at all levels, from fieldbus to conventional instrumentation and process control systems
News from Fieldbus Center (10 January 2006)
Portable hygrometers supplied to Chernobyl
User Application Article Dewpoint instruments manufactured by Michell Instruments have been supplied to engineers working at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in the Ukraine, formerly part of the Soviet Union Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (10 January 2006)
Non contact IR for induction hardening processes
User Application Article Impac Infrared is a major supplier of infra-red based temperature measurement systems to the thermal processing industry, worldwide: many of these applications involve induction hardening processes
News from Impac Infrared ( 9 January 2006)
Sony data acquisition and real time analysis
Sony Data acquisition and recording systems will be on display at the Bay Systems stand at MTEC this year, featuring real time analysis for noise and vibration monitoring
News from Bay Systems ( 9 January 2006)
Compact DP sensors for oil and gas exploration
The NE74 differential pressure sensors are extremely rugged with all stainless steel construction, making them ideal for the harsh environment found in the oil and gas exploration industries
News from NetSensors ( 9 January 2006)
Water treatment for two Britvic soft drinks plants
User Application Article Severn Trent Services will replace the carbon filtration vessels at the Britvic UK Beckton facility and provide turnkey water treatment plant at their Widford plant
News from Severn Trent Services ( 9 January 2006)
Wireless multi-sensor interface
Techni Measure announce that amongst several new products introduced from the MicroStrain range are their new wireless sensors, now available in the UK
News from Techni Measure ( 9 January 2006)
High accuracy DP transmitter takes high overload
The new Keller PD-39X differential pressure transmitter has high accuracy, with high overload protection of up to 60 times range Brochure Available
News from Keller UK ( 9 January 2006)
Automatic steel quality inspection
Arcelor Dunkirk, the leading steel and stainless steel producer, has chosen the Thermo ARL 4460 optical emission spectrometer as part of its steelworks modernisation programme Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 9 January 2006)
Marine diesel engine condition monitoring
The new engine peak meter from Kistler has been designed to simplify condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of large marine diesel propulsion engines
News from Kistler Instruments ( 9 January 2006)
Monitoring hoses and couplings to avoid failures
Technical Background Article Hoses and couplings are some of the simplest yet most vital parts of equipment in process plants - and should be given more attention in terms of condition monitoring
News from FlexRite Chemgiene ( 9 January 2006)
DIN-rail screwless spring terminals
IMO Precision Controls recently launched its new range of DIN-rail screwless spring terminals which guarantee safe connection in all low voltage installations
News from IMO Precision Controls ( 9 January 2006)
Moeller Electric makes smoother starting easy!
Designed for three-phase applications with motors rated up to 15kW, the latest Moeller Electric DS4 range of soft starters combines the economy of two-phase control with the smoothness of three-phase
News from Moeller Electric ( 9 January 2006)
Slender-probe viscometer withstands high pressure
Hydramotion extends its range of in-line process viscometers with the launch of the T10, a slender-probe device particularly suited to high-pressure lines Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 9 January 2006)
CPS recovery unit saves wasted products
A specially designed recovery unit has been launched in the UK by Carlisle Process Systems to allow processors of liquid foods to recover products from rejected cartons, cups and plastic bottles
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems ( 9 January 2006)
The latest test Fluke tools on show at MAINTEC
At Maintec Fluke will be exhibiting thermal imaging and IR thermometry products plus other rugged, professional tests tools suitable for troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration and servicing Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 9 January 2006)
Dustbuster service and design team expands
Midwest Industrial Supply produces environmentally safe dust and soil erosion control products, such as the Dustbuster, and has expanded their service, design and sales teams
News from Midwest Industrial Supply ( 9 January 2006)
Dust control agent for outdoor events and venues
Diamond Doctor is a synthetic, organic, ultra-pure, colourless and odourless single application liquid dust control product, specifically designed for sports fields and outdoor event venues
News from Midwest Industrial Supply ( 9 January 2006)
Cranford Controls introduces new call point range
Well known for its comprehensive range of sounders and beacons for the fire, security and process control industries, Cranford Controls now also introduces a range of manual call points.
News from Cranford Controls ( 9 January 2006)
Profidrive can be used on Profibus or Profinet
The separation of application and communication makes it possible for device manufacturers as well as users to easily use Profidrive applications on Profibus or Profinet
News from Profibus Group ( 9 January 2006)
A new BEST high-volume twin-screw feeder
The new BEST (Bulk Equipment Systems Technology) Model TSF twin-screw feeder is designed for precise batching and weighing applications
News from Metso BEST ( 9 January 2006)
New electrostatic control system is flexible
User Application Article The Meech Model 986 Feedback system is now installed in a number of factories to automatically control static problems in processing applications including thermoforming and slitting/rewinding Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 9 January 2006)
Don't get locked into expensive energy contracts
With rocketing energy prices, intensive energy users in the process industries would be best advised to shop around for the best deal when their contract renewal is due
News from Utility Auditing ( 9 January 2006)
Brookfield viscosity and rheology seminar 2006
The 2006 Brookfield viscosity and rheology seminar will be held on 24th May 2006, at the Holiday Inn in Coventry: learn the basics, broaden your knowledge by listening to experts from Brookfield
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 9 January 2006)
Mott Spargers used in pharma and biotech
User Application Article Mott manufactures spargers that have been shown to provide significantly better mixing than perforated pipe, when applied in bioreactors and fermentors
News from Mott ( 9 January 2006)
Correct valve sizing in process applications
Technical Background Article A discussion on the correct sizing of valves in process industry operations, which is essential for precision, quality and safety: oversizing is as bad in its effects as undersizing! Brochure Available
News from ASCO Joucomatic ( 9 January 2006)
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