News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 March
to Saturday 25 March 2006
Oxygen sliding agent proved to 450bar
Kluber Lubrication introduces the Oxigenoex FF 450, the new oxygen sliding agent for extreme pressures, tested for operation at up to 60C and 450bar Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 March 2006)
Swap to Invensys enterprise asset management free
Competitive Enterprise Asset Management software license trade-in promotion provides an extremely cost effective and low risk method of moving to the more comprehensive Invensys EAM solution
News from Invensys Avantis (24 March 2006)
CE marked electric actuator control for positioner
With the increasing use of electric actuators in modern European manufacturing lines and machinery, requests for an easy to use, CE approved, positioning unit have risen dramatically
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (24 March 2006)
Two-component mix-dispense valve
Two-component miniature mix-dispense valves precisely dispense miniature beads and very small volumes of low-viscosity pourable materials and abrasive or filled materials
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (24 March 2006)
Pursuit Dynamics acquires BPT Skerman
Pursuit Dynamics has acquired the business of BPT Skerman - one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of processing plant, equipment and integrated systems
News from Pursuit Dynamics (24 March 2006)
Filter kit for fluid power industry
Schroeder Industries, a recognized leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, announces the addition of the 3K9 single pass filter kit to its offline filtration products line
News from Schroeder Industries (24 March 2006)
High-performance metallic bellows
WahlcoMetroflex, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of dampers, expansion joints and systems for isolating and controlling gas flows, offers high-performance metallic bellows
News from WahlcoMetroflex (24 March 2006)
New sales rep appointed for Malaysia and Singapore
American Sensor Technologies and Macro Sensors have appointed OptoCom Equiptech as distributors of their full line of sensing products throughout Singapore and Malaysia
News from American Sensor Technologies (24 March 2006)
Matrox to show new graphics hardware at INTERKAMA
What's happening: At the Interkama+ 2006 trade fair, Matrox Graphics will demonstrate new graphics hardware for computer-aided despatch, security monitoring, and process control
News from Matrox Graphics (24 March 2006)
Industrial automation and network training
ATS offers worldwide training for operating, programming, visualising and networking of control systems, as well as enabling the link to IT-Systems, on different automation platforms
News from ATS International (24 March 2006)
600,000 smoke detectors and still counting
Smoke detector specialist Fire Fighting Enterprises, a Halma company, is celebrating the sale of its six hundred thousandth optical beam smoke detector
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (24 March 2006)
Delta fan performs against system pressure
The Delta FFB06 is a 60 x 60 x 38mm, high performance, DC axial fan that is available in the UK from Aerco and provides airflow up to 25.84 litres/sec (54.74 CFM)
News from Aerco (24 March 2006)
Fear of failure produces corporate caution
Senior managers in the engineering sector are blaming an atmosphere of 'corporate caution' for the obstructions they face when it comes to making decisions
News from Chartered Management Institute (24 March 2006)
Parker Hannifin meets a tough challenge in China
User Application Article A recent international joint venture called for the control of high impact pneumatic cylinders on coal gasification plants, allowing Parker Hannifin to demonstrate its systems engineering expertise Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (24 March 2006)
Goring Kerr PROx X-ray inspection system
Thermo Electron Corporation, an industry leading producer of analytical and process instrumentation, has introduced a new powerful and flexible Goring Kerr PROx X-ray inspection system
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (24 March 2006)
BASF IT Services has a new holding company
BASF IT Services celebrates the opening of its new holding company in Ludwigshafen
News from BASF IT Services (24 March 2006)
MonoSol acquires Greensol
MonoSol, the world leader in developing and commercialising specialty water soluble films, announces the acquisition of Greensol SA, based in Sens, France
News from MonoSol (24 March 2006)
Dick Morley to open ISA Automation West 2006
The keynote speaker for Automation West 2006 will be engineering visionary Richard "Dick" Morley, best known as the father of the modern PLC, or programmable logic controller
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (24 March 2006)
UK's first H2O ice cleaning system
Environmentally friendly, using less water and energy, these cleaning systems use crystalline ice particles to provide a gentle cleaning solution ideal for general cleaning and industrial treatment
News from CIProcess (24 March 2006)
Flameproof illumination for hazardous areas
Victor Lighting, part of the Hubbell Electrical Products division, will launch the new VL64 Equal Plus floodlight at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas
News from Victor Lighting (24 March 2006)
Measuring the oxidation stability of Biodiesel
The Metrohm 743 Rancimat is a modern, PC-controlled analytical instrument for the comfortable determination of the oxidation stability of Biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 March 2006)
FREE Optocem.net workshop in Scotland
The UK Optoelectronic Chemical Sensing Network will hold a free workshop as part of the Instrumentation Scotland and Offshore exhibition on 6th and 7th September in Aberdeen
News from Trident Exhibitions (24 March 2006)
Krohne equips new Degussa Chinese plant
User Application Article Following signing a global supply contract with Degussa, one of Germany's largest chemical companies, Krohne has provided all flow measurement instruments for their new production division in China
News from Krohne (24 March 2006)
ExperTune receives patent for loop health metrics
ExperTune has invented methods and programmes to calculate overall Control Loop Performance based on process, control, and economic measures, used with the PlantTriage Performance Supervision System
News from ExperTune (24 March 2006)
Profibus upgrade for pharmaceutical plant
User Application Article Profibus PA and DP fieldbus techniques applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing at the Aventis plant near Frankfurt, have confirmed the expected faster commissioning and reduced installation costs
News from Profibus Group (24 March 2006)
Clean steam boiler meets HTM 2031 standard
A clean steam boiler, claimed as the first UK built self-contained electrically powered unit, is designed to provide clean steam to the recommendations of HTM 2031, for compliance with Euronorm 554
News from Fulton Boiler Works (24 March 2006)
New low power high pressure solenoid valve
KV Process Controls have launched their new low power high pressure solenoid valve, the Compact Type 51 valve
News from KV (24 March 2006)
Massive investment in turbo-machinery sealing
GBP2.4 Million investment programme will reinforce the John Crane position as the worldwide leader in the design, development and production of turbo-machinery sealing solutions
News from Crane EAA (24 March 2006)
Nuclear power plant safety projects agreement
Invensys and Westinghouse have signed a long-term teaming agreement establishing a structure for working together to offer solutions for safety related applications in nuclear power plants
News from Invensys Process Systems (24 March 2006)
New high resolution, low cost thermal imager
IRISYS introduces a new thermal imager giving a multitude of operational benefits for predictive and preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance at an industry-leading price
News from InfraRed Integrated Systems (24 March 2006)
CFdesign v8.0 now available for 64-bit systems
CFdesign v8.0 upfront CFD software is available for 64-bit computing environments, simplifying and expediting the use of complex MCAD models for early-stage, upfront, flow and thermal simulations
News from Blue Ridge Numerics (24 March 2006)
High-reliability mechanical seal for hydrocarbons
Patented design creates high-reliability sealing solution for light hydrocarbon service pumps operating at a low vapour pressure margin, for ethane, ethylene, propane, propylene, butane etc
News from Flowserve (24 March 2006)
Water treatment plant opts for UV disinfection
User Application Article To prevent microbial contamination, the Talschaft Entlebuch waste water treatment plant in central Switzerland has installed a medium pressure, closed-pipe UV disinfection system from Berson
News from Berson UV-techniek (23 March 2006)
RJ 45 8-pin Plug Connector needs no tools
The Variosub RJ45 Quickon plug connector from Phoenix Contact is the world's first 8-pin Cat 5e RJ45 plug connector that requires no tools to assemble
News from Phoenix Contact (23 March 2006)
Plast-O-Matic Series RV Valve now available
The Plast-O-Matic RV valves perform several roles including acting as back pressure valves, bypass relief valves and back pressure regulating valves
News from Chem Resist Group (23 March 2006)
Pavilion solution for plastic production lines
User Application Article GE - Plastics has selected the Pavilion Technologies model predictive control (MPC) polymer control solution for a second polycarbonate line at its manufacturing facility in Cartagena, Spain
News from Pavilion Technologies (23 March 2006)
Standard Viscosity Oils - available from Labtex
There are hundreds of different types of viscometers: glass capillary, rotational, viscosity cup, falling ball, and many others: all need checking periodically with a certified viscosity standard Brochure Available
News from Labtex (23 March 2006)
IEC 61508 Safety Assessment Presentation
The Thames Valley Section of the IMC is delighted to announce that Clive de Salis will repeat his recent lecture entitled IEC 61508 Safety Assessment on 28 March, in Reading
News from Institute of Measurement and Control (23 March 2006)
Wastewater sampler for effluent monitoring
User Application Article Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings are using an Aquamatic wastewater sampler to show they have reduced suspended solids and COD levels in treatment plant effluent from their site in Darwen, near Blackburn
News from Aquamatic (23 March 2006)
SPX hose pumps for industrial processing
Watson-Marlow Bredel, the leading manufacturer of peristaltic pumps, has a new brochure, explaining the features its line of SPX industrial pumps and hoses for tough industrial and chemical industries Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (23 March 2006)
Rotary lobe pump range with ATEX
SSP Pumps has now further enhanced its product range in providing ATEX certified rotary lobe pumps for use in potentially explosive atmospheres under the ATEX Directive
News from SSP Pumps (23 March 2006)
Emergency version of the NexLED luminaire
Chalmit Lighting has launched the new emergency version of its NexLED luminaire, that provides instant, highly visible white light
News from Chalmit Lighting (23 March 2006)
Safe unloading of chemicals from IBC containers
CDR Pumps have developed a new mobile pump station for the safe unloading of chemicals from IBC containers, packaged into a mobile skid unit
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (23 March 2006)
Remote indicator shows alarm status on the Outside
The ShockLog range of re-usable electronic event data recorders has been further enhanced to enable users to remotely communicate with and monitor the status of the ShockLog recording device Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (23 March 2006)
Change management controls productivity + quality
Users of automation and control hardware are recognizing the importance of enhanced software support services that keep track of what is happening across an enterprise, and changes to that software
News from Rockwell Automation (23 March 2006)
Comprehensive range of knife gate valves
Tyco Valves and Controls is now able to offer the widest range of knife gate and slurry valves currently on the market: with the famous brand names of Clarkson, L and M Valve and Rovalve
News from Tyco Flow Controls (23 March 2006)
Gas analysers for on-line process improvements
Emerson introduces the Rosemount Analytical X-Stream gas analysers for real-time process improvements: this multi-technology, robust product line provides optimal performance in demanding applications
News from Emerson Process Management (23 March 2006)
t-mass thermal flowmeter for utilities measurement
The Endress+Hauser super-sensitive t-mass thermal mass flowmeter is the ideal solution for direct mass flow measurement of compressed air, biogas and other utility gas applications Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (23 March 2006)
Norgren web store delivers on-line advantage
As the demand for on-line purchasing increases, Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has enhanced its on-line web store facility to offer even more functionality
News from Norgren (23 March 2006)
EnSolv 5408 gains Boeing approval
Enviro Tech Europe has announced the outcome of a long and stringent test programme to meet the requirements of critical cleaning in the aerospace industry Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (22 March 2006)
New issue of Read-out from Ireland
The current issue of Read-out from Ireland highlights the up-coming ISA table-top exhibition, reviews the training courses available, and has articles on measuring flow and autoclave temperatures
News from Read-Out Publications (22 March 2006)
Flange adaptor prevents water main pull-out
User Application Article A contractor in Hungary working on a main where water hammer was a problem turned to Viking Johnson UltraGrip flange adaptors to eliminate the risk of connections being pulled apart by sudden surges Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (22 March 2006)
Mag-drive option for critical applications
At ACHEMA, Tuthill Pumps will introduce seal-less magnet-driven versions of the ATEX approved GlobalGear range of pumps, for use where process/product integrity is a critical requirement
News from Tuthill Pump Group (22 March 2006)
Spraytec aids development of aerosol drug delivery
Malvern Instruments has introduced an 'Inhalation Cell' accessory for its new generation Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyser
News from Malvern Instruments (22 March 2006)
Thermography Module added to Education Programme
Real-world teaching materials on thermography and thermal imaging applications are free to educators in the Fluke Learning Module on Thermography, recently added to the Education Partnership Programme Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (22 March 2006)
Crowcon appoints new Technical Director
Crowcon Detection Instruments has appointed Stefan Kukula as its new Technical Director Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (22 March 2006)
Dry running magnetically coupled plastic pump
Available in polypropylene or ETFE, the Chem Free GV from Chem Resist offers corrosion resistance in a magnetically coupled pump with a long term dry running capability
News from Chem Resist Group (22 March 2006)
Total stainless motor/gearbox package
A complete stainless steel bodied motor/gearbox solution is now available from Marlin Stainless, giving a hygienic, easy-to-clean design, hazard free for food or pharmaceuticals
News from Marlin Stainless (22 March 2006)
Ascom launches a new personal alarm transmitter
Ascom Wireless Solutions have introduced a compact new wireless based personal alarm transmitter with four alarm type functionality and incident location capability
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (22 March 2006)
Certified PLCOpen training centre in Limerick
Automation Research Centre based at the University of Limerick, Ireland, is now registered as a certified PLCOpen training centre for all its PLC courses
News from Automation Research Centre (22 March 2006)
Master Plus removes power problems for IT managers
The Master Plus multi-mode uninterruptible power supplies, specifically designed for data centres and telecoms installations, implement best practice business continuity and disaster recovery plans
News from Riello UPS (22 March 2006)
Free cooling chillers can cut energy consumption
Cooling specialist Powermaster help companies in the food processing sector dramatically cut annual fuel consumption by up to 50% with "free cooling" chillers from its high quality Climaveneta range
News from Powermaster Products (22 March 2006)
All-plastic, air controller for diaphragm pumps
The Chemical Process Solutions Thermoplastic air driven Diaphragm Pump is equipped with the unique, all plastic, Perswing P air control system
News from Chemical Process Solutions (21 March 2006)
Diaphragm pumps with active pulsation dampers
For many years Chemical Process Solutions have offered thermoplastic diaphragm pumps offering numerous advantages over other styles of diaphragm pump
News from Chemical Process Solutions (21 March 2006)
OMAC celebrates first anniversary with ISA
One year after affiliating with ISA, the outlook for OMAC is brighter than ever: OMAC reported on progress made in a number of different initiatives at its annual meeting
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 March 2006)
Raising effluent standards at Esher STW
User Application Article A tough Freshwater Fisheries Directive undertaking imposed new ammonia consent standards at Esher Sewage Treatment Works, solved by a Black and Veatch and Costain project completed well within budget
News from Black and Veatch (21 March 2006)
Intelligent electrodes for Titrando titrator
Advanced electronics with a measuring amplifier the size of a postage stamp means that it fits into the Titrando titrator electrode cable head Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (21 March 2006)
Atkins uses JobsGroup.net for on-line recruitment
User Application Article Atkins, the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe, has awarded JobsGroup.net a 12 month contract to provide on-line recruitment services
News from JobsGroup.net (21 March 2006)
Website explains membranes and nanofilters
Find out everything you've ever wanted to know, and all you need to know, about the technical world of membranes and nanofibres on the Donaldson website
News from Donaldson Membranes (21 March 2006)
Integrating live production data with business
User Application Article Propal Paper Production in Colombia has benefited from quick, reliable and secure access to high quality data using standards-based connectivity Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (21 March 2006)
Assessments against the Noise at Work Regulations
Technical Background Article Excessive exposure to workplace noise can prove highly damaging, both to individuals and organisations: Cope can provide advice on the new Noise at Work Regulations
News from Cope Safety Management (21 March 2006)
Legislation and solvent cleaning in Europe
Technical Background Article For anyone dealing with solvents over the past 15 years it will have seemed a period of uncertainty and change - one constant thread of solvent legislation is: 'Use Less!' Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (21 March 2006)
Online analytical instrumentation research project
Technical Background Article Thermo Electron has engaged the University of Minnesota in a food science research project, whose two-year project is to focus on emerging food process analytical technology trends
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (21 March 2006)
Flexible SCADA substation integration
SCADA software innovators Copa-Data have developed a DNP3 (distributed network protocol) gateway for their zenOn 6.2 SCADA system
News from Copa-Data UK (21 March 2006)
New division shows industrial networking solutions
At the 2006 Drives and Controls Exhibition, the Harting Technology Group will present their new Industrial Communications and Power Networks Division
News from Harting (21 March 2006)
New edible-ingredient film from MonoSol
MonoSol, the world leader in developing and commercialising specialty water soluble films, introduces a new edible-ingredient film
News from MonoSol (21 March 2006)
A new thermal imager for the rest to target
With the introduction from Armstrong Optical of Northampton of the new ThermoPro TP8 the bar has been raised once again in the thermography stakes
News from Armstrong Optical (21 March 2006)
Release of CO2 gas detection sensor
GMI is pleased to announce the release of a new carbon dioxide sensor for the GMI V!SA personal gas detector, using infra-red techniques
News from Gas Measurement Instruments (21 March 2006)
See SPX all-round processing performance at ACHEMA
Hall 9 Stand H30-J34 SPX Process Equipment has revealed its exhibition strategy for ACHEMA 2006: the stand will illustrate the SPX commitment to provide equipment for all aspects of liquid processing
News from SPX Process Equipment (21 March 2006)
Organics monitors help safeguard customer health
Dissolved organics monitors from ABB are helping Yorkshire Water safeguard the health of its customers by preventing the formation of regulated compounds known as trihalomethanes (THMs)
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (21 March 2006)
More flexibility with extended accumulator range
The Hydraulic Cylinder Division of Parker Hannifin has added two new models to its proven range of high performance piston accumulators Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2006)
Specialist water industry product distributors
South West Instrumentation, as a specialist water industry distributor, is able to offer submersible and standard pressure sensors, cabled and ranged to customer requirements, on a next day basis
News from Gems Sensors (21 March 2006)
New 500 series industrial multimeters
Extech Instruments launches a new 500 Series of industrial multimeters: rugged and IP67 waterproof, these CAT IV multimeters are designed for heavy duty use
News from Extech Instruments (21 March 2006)
Advanced batch control system for Takeda Pharma
User Application Article Yokogawa has supplied an advanced batch control system to Takeda Pharma Ireland at their new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant in Dublin
News from Yokogawa UK (21 March 2006)
Mini-rotary viscometer from Labtex
The Cannon Mini-Rotary Viscometer model CMRV-4500 has significantly improved precision for apparent viscosity measurement of engine oils per modified ASTM D 4684 Brochure Available
News from Labtex (21 March 2006)
New version Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX 4.0
Industry-leading major release of iFIX delivers new technologies, developer and operator productivity enhancements, and tighter integration within the Proficy platform Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (20 March 2006)
Polypropylene pails - the environmental solution
IPL introduces an environmentally sound packaging solution with its Shure-Lock line of industrial pails and commercial containers made of polypropylene resin
News from IPL Packaging (20 March 2006)
Flexible connector for Tri-Clover couplings
Hanningfield Process Systems are pleased to supply the Uni-Connect system, which is ideal for connecting two items of process equipment using Tri-Clover type couplings
News from Hanningfield Process Systems (20 March 2006)
Tools to aid mounting and dismounting of bearings
Two new tool-kits that help to speed up and simplify the mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings are now available from Schaeffer UK Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (20 March 2006)
Fibre pulp expansion project in China
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a contract for two pressure diffusers as an important part of an expansion project of a pulp fibre plant in the People's Republic of China
News from Aker Kvaerner Pulping (20 March 2006)
Thermoplastic, self-priming, mag-drive pumps
Chemical Process Solutions, the UK Distributor for Affetti Pumps, can now offer self-priming, magnetically driven pumps for negative head applications of up to 4metres
News from Chemical Process Solutions (20 March 2006)
Reciprocating positive displacement pumps
Dupoly keeps abreast of technological developments to offer advanced solutions to industry for the complex requirements of controlled volume and fixed volume reciprocating positive displacement pumps
News from Dupoloy Marketing (20 March 2006)
Vibration test and calibration solutions
Calibration Dynamics has formalised an agreement with MB Dynamics of Cleveland Ohio to be appointed as the exclusive UK distributor
News from Calibration Dynamics (20 March 2006)
New training and development solutions launched
MCP Langcet is helping UK companies face some of the most serious skills shortages they have ever had to deal with, using training in business skills, and health, safety and environmental training
News from MCP Langcet (20 March 2006)
Precision dispensing safety caps prevent mishaps
Escaping toxic gases, accidental chemical spills and other laboratory liquid handling hazards are preventable with specially engineered bottle caps from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (20 March 2006)
Exeeco wins OHSAS 18001 health and safety award
The prestigious OHSAS 18001 accreditation for health and safety management has been awarded to Exeeco, the specialist actuation, projects and service company within the Rotork Group
News from Rotork Exeeco (20 March 2006)
New release of radio chromatography data software
A completely new regression analysis module along with further improvements to HPLC system control, document management and summary table reporting feature in the latest release of LabLogic Laura 3.4 Brochure Available
News from Lablogic Systems (20 March 2006)
Fugitive emissions and leak detection symposium
The 6th ISA Annual Fugitive Emissions - Leak Detection and Repair Symposium will be held 13-15 June 2006 in Houston
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (20 March 2006)
Jun-Air awarded Airchannel Silver Supplier status
Ultra-quiet compressor manufacturer Jun-Air has been awarded 'Silver Supplier' status by national compressed air specialist Airchannel
News from Gast Group - Jun-Air (20 March 2006)
Revolutionising how process alarms are managed
Matrikon has released ProcessGuard version 4.0, its flagship windows-based alarm management software application, that revolutionises how control system alarms are managed in process industries Brochure Available
News from Matrikon (20 March 2006)
Emerson acquires Bristol Babcock
Acquisition of Bristol Babcock for USD121 million expands portfolio of measurement and control products, technologies, and services for process industries worldwide
News from Emerson Process Management (20 March 2006)
Training services for Saudi Arabia
TTE Technical Training Group was part of a groundbreaking three-day delegation to Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for vocational training partnerships between Britain and the Kingdom
News from TTE Technical Training Group (20 March 2006)
Water disinfection systems on show at Enviro 2006
The Berson UV DVGW-certified UV water disinfection systems will be on show at this year's Enviro 2006 Conference and Exhibition in Melbourne, Australia
News from Berson UV-techniek (20 March 2006)
Netzsch pumps set new industry standards
Progressive cavity pumps, an industry staple for several years, have been subject to a design and performance make-over by Netzsch
News from Netzsch Pumps (20 March 2006)
DynoFilter process fluid cleaning system
The new DynoFilter cutting fluid cleaning and regeneration systems available from Fluid Solutions can be supplied as stand-alone units for single machines, or as a fully automated centralised system
News from Fluid Solutions (20 March 2006)
Ultromats adapted for desert conditions
ProMinent Fluid Controls has supplied specially adapted Ultromat polymer preparation and dosing systems for use at a sewage works in the State of Qatar
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (20 March 2006)
Vertical chemical pumps take on the tough stuff
AxFlow UK has launched a new series of vertical centrifugal chemical pumps manufactured from plastic for enhanced resistance to aggressive liquids
News from AxFlow (20 March 2006)
PID Tuning Tool uses years of offshore experience
The low-priced U-Tune PID tuning package by Contek Systems was designed by hands-on process control engineers using their extensive exposure to process tuning and optimisation
News from Contek Systems (20 March 2006)
Scottish Island says No to Sludge Exports
User Application Article Following the pioneering installation of an Aero-Fac treatment system at Errol five years ago, Scottish Water Solutions has ordered a similar 2,500 pe plant for Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
News from LAS International (Europe) (20 March 2006)
Optimising can recovery at waste handling plant
User Application Article Game Engineering have installed an Eriez magnetic separation system to facilitate the separation of cans from plastic bottle waste at the Materials Recovery recycling plant in Skegness, Lincolnshire Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (20 March 2006)
Filtering out the problems in the pipeline
Technical Background Article Under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, systems must be upgraded to incorporate all 'cost-effective' energy efficiency measures, and water heating/cooling systems are the prime target
News from Industrial Purification Systems (20 March 2006)
Third anniversary for the Combo container
The Combo was the result of a development project in cooperation with global food and beverage companies that handle large volumes of liquids: it is a folding box made from 100% polypropylene
News from Arlington Packaging (20 March 2006)
Now Moeller offers even more xStart
Just 45mm wide, PKZM0 motor protection circuit breakers in the Moeller Electric popular xStart range are now available in versions to switch motors rated at up to 32A
News from Moeller Electric (20 March 2006)
Shieldseal elastomers provide lead-free shielding
The Shieldseal elastomers, specially developed for use with ionising radiation, are backed with evaluation results from independent test houses and individual customers in the nuclear sector Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (20 March 2006)
Fluke receives TDAP certification from VDE
Fluke, the world's leading supplier of handheld test and measurement equipment, announces that its Safety and Environmental Laboratory is now certified by the VDE Test Data Acceptance Programme Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (20 March 2006)
Distributed motion control with Technosoft
Using MotionChip DSP Control Technology, Technosoft has developed a family of intelligent, universal drives, based on customer requirements
News from Technosoft (20 March 2006)
Malvern Aliss wins innovation award
The Malvern Aliss at-line particle size analyser has been named winner of the Powder/Bulk Solids 2005 Innovation Award in the Processing category
News from Malvern Instruments (20 March 2006)
Energy saving survey helps snack food manufacturer
User Application Article A large UK snack food manufacturing plant, producing some 175 million products a year, is reducing its energy costs substantially by optimising the air consumption of its pneumatic systems Brochure Available
News from Festo (20 March 2006)
Powerful ZigBee wireless network module
A new module for building ZigBee wireless networks has been launched by Telegesis
News from Telegesis (20 March 2006)
New 240U-E industrial WIFI wireless Ethernet
Elpro Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial wireless communication modules, announces the release of the 240U-E Industrial wifi Wireless Ethernet unit
News from Elpro Technologies (20 March 2006)
Tenix superstructure positioned using SyncHoist
Instead of the usual two floating cranes, only one was used for placing the superstructure - weighing over 600 tons - onto a Tenix, a multifunctional ship under construction for the New Zealand Navy
News from Enerpac (20 March 2006)
Improve the properties of insulation and lube oil
The VFD insulating oil purification series is mainly used to improve the properties of insulation oil
News from Sino-NSH oil recycling plant (20 March 2006)
SP104 Committee to focus on EDDL
A new ISA committee will focus on developing a standard to help accelerate the implementation and widespread use of fieldbus devices throughout industry
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (20 March 2006)
Accurate water and bore-hole level measurement
User Application Article DCL 9300 sensors from Gems Sensors are helping to protect the ecology of the river Yeo as it flows from historic Cheddar Gorge, by measuring water levels to within 1mm, using temperature compensation
News from Gems Sensors (20 March 2006)
New Sigrist AquaScat family of turbidimeters
A new range of Turbidimeters is now available from Siemens Automation and Drives, with models that can help guarantee the quality of the water entering any process
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 March 2006)
Revolutionary tank content measuring device
Intellient have developed a fully working prototype of a new tank content measuring device, ideally suited to the automobile tank market where space and shape are crucially important
News from Intellient (20 March 2006)
Cold war tablets pulped by the Landia cutter pump
Millions of out-of-date water purification tablets that were stored during the cold war in case of nuclear attack have been reduced to a pulp by a Landia MPTK cutter pump
News from Landia (20 March 2006)
Compact benchtop temperature and humidity chambers
Unitemp present a new range of affordable, compact bench top temperature and humidity chambers, for testing food samples, pharmaceuticals, electronics
News from Unitemp (20 March 2006)
AutoSam: 24 hour reaction sampling from HiTec Zang
AutoSam is a fully automated liquid sample handling system with simple operation: the sampling and bottling programmes can be time controlled or event controlled Brochure Available
News from Labtex (20 March 2006)
AxFlow unveil new marketing strategy
For AxFlow, ACHEMA 2006 was a significant marker in their continuing drive to provide a greater and more integrated range of processing solutions throughout all the countries in which it operates
News from AxFlow Holding AB (20 March 2006)
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