News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 May
to Saturday 20 May 2006
Tomorrow's sealing solutions on show
John Crane EAA has been providing reliable and effective sealing solutions to the international chemical processing industry for many years: these capabilities were on display at ACHEMA
News from Crane EAA (19 May 2006)
New "Innovation is our Business" webinar series
How do you gain access to new markets, process and product technologies, and additional resources, faster than your competitors? The answer is the new Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network
News from Chemistry Innovation KTN (19 May 2006)
Parker supports engineering apprentices
Parker Hannifin has provided a range of high performance pneumatic valves and cylinders to engineering apprentices at Airbus to help with a training project modeling the A380 nose landing gear Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 May 2006)
New optical sensors for blue-green algae
New fluorescence sensors from YSI detect pigments specific to blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), an important aid in the study of this water quality problem.
News from YSI Hydrodata (19 May 2006)
Sampler Removes bubbles for process analysers
The new ATM is an important accessory for any analytical instrumentation for on-line process analysis: it removes bubbles and enhances the accuracy and precision of process measurements
News from Analytik (19 May 2006)
Eliminate wiring looms in panels and cabinets
Save time and costs by networking panel switches and indicators using AS-Interface: see how to do it in the AS-Interface UK Expert Alliance website
News from AS-Interface UK (19 May 2006)
GWR radar for extreme tank level applications
Proven in thousands of installations worldwide, Rosemount radar GWR technology is now available for high temperature and pressure applications and corrosive conditions
News from Emerson Process Management (19 May 2006)
Food packaging technicians get e -mail alarms
Food and pharmaceutical packaging company engineers/technicians no longer have to be in the vicinity of a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) line to be aware of gas mixing problems!
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 May 2006)
New heated fluid-power valve for flow control
Sealant Equipment and Engineering launches a new heated fluid-control valve designed for precision control of low to high-viscosity materials, such as adhesives, sealants and lubricants, with no drips
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (19 May 2006)
Compact FAS series valves deliver high performance
New to the UK, Norgren has unveiled its FAS series of 10 and 15mm miniature solenoid valves that are ideally suited for applications where space is at a premium
News from Norgren (19 May 2006)
ProSim sales turnover increases over 35% in 2005
ProSim, the company that specialises in process simulation software, announced a total revenue increase of 36.6% for 2005, compared to the prior year period
News from ProSim (19 May 2006)
Enterprise-control system integration standards
The ISA SP95 committee is conducting what is expected to be the final review and voting on Part 5 of its widely used series of industry standards on enterprise-control system integration
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 May 2006)
Digital valve positioner with FF communications
The Yokogawa YVP110 advanced valve positioner is a digital valve control device that controls valve pneumatic actuators in response to commands from a fieldbus control system
News from Yokogawa UK (19 May 2006)
High accuracy pressure transducers
A range of low cost pressure sensors and pressure transducers, available through Inertial Aerosystems in the UK, offer outstanding features and benefits for a variety of applications Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (19 May 2006)
Connecting SCADA systems to Red Lion devices
Connecting SCADA systems to Red Lion devices has become even easier with the release of OPCWorx, an easy to use software tool allows you to create and configure an OPC server for simple communications
News from Red Lion Controls (18 May 2006)
General industrial flowmeter at entry level price
Krohne launches a high performance flowmeter for general industrial applications: the Optimass 1000 Coriolis mass flowmeter, a general purpose flow measurement solution - at an entry level price
News from Krohne (18 May 2006)
Easy clean metering pump for hygienic duties
SPX Process Equipment have introduced a dedicated sanitary model of the Bran + Luebbe ProCam pump that is EHEDG compliant, using food grade components and ultra-smooth surfaces
News from SPX Process Equipment (18 May 2006)
Industrial mass flow controller is IP67 compliant
Sierra Instruments announces the release of its new Max-Trak Model 180 industrial mass flow controller for gases, for applications where frequent wash-down or hose-down is required
News from Sierra Instruments (18 May 2006)
Popular 20 channel data monitor now with wireless
The Data Dolphin 400 Data Monitor is now available with cellular, spread spectrum and WiFi wireless communication options, as well as a 4MB non-volatile flash memory
News from Scientific Technologies (18 May 2006)
Future-proof weighbridge benefits tyre recycler
User Application Article Weightron Bilanciai have recently supplied a fourth 50 tonne Eurodeck pit-mounted weighbridge, measuring 18 metres by 3.2 metres, to leading tyre processor Sapphire Energy Recovery
News from Weightron Bilanciai (18 May 2006)
HazardWatch fire and gas detection system
The HazardWatch Integrated Fire and Gas Detection System sets new industry standards for intelligent safety monitoring for process and plant engineers to protect from fire and combustible gases
News from General Monitors (18 May 2006)
First ever field mountable videographic recorder
The world's first field mountable videographic data recorder has now arrived: the new ABB SM500F electronic data recorder can be installed anywhere
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 May 2006)
Condition-based risk management
Cerestar in Manchester has become the first food processing operation to introduce condition-based risk management (CBRM) to help optimise future management of electrical assets
News from EA Technology (18 May 2006)
See the latest metal detectors at the PPT shows
Constant Instruments will be exhibiting the latest additions to the CEIA THS range of Metal Detectors at both North and South easyFair PPT Food exhibitions in the UK
News from Constant Instruments (18 May 2006)
SPX Plenty Mirrlees introduces TriroLub Pumps
The Plenty Mirrlees TriroLub C100-3 extends the C Range of triple screw pumps, providing a low to medium pressure option for forced lubrication applications
News from SPX Process Equipment (18 May 2006)
ABB appointment to tackle growing MV Drives market
ABB has appointed Andy Alexander as its first dedicated medium voltage AC drives sales manager
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (18 May 2006)
Accurate air flow measurement in large ducts
The innovative Master-Touch "FAT" Flow Averaging Tubes provide accurate measurement of gas or air flows in large pipes and ducts, without the expense and complexity of traditional multipoint systems Brochure Available
News from Flotech Solutions (18 May 2006)
New electronic outputs for simple flow indicator
The well known Flow-Mon liquid flow indicator is to get the benefit of a development project to produce a novel electronic output system, to add to their existing range of alarm units and indicators Brochure Available
News from Flow-Mon (18 May 2006)
Control system upgrade for chemical plant in Wales
User Application Article Emerson has completed a major upgrade at the Solutia chemical manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales, migrating their existing control system to a DeltaV digital automation system
News from Emerson Process Management (18 May 2006)
Green chemical industry issues at ACHEMA
The chemistry using industries are at the heart of solving many of today's sustainability issues whether we are talking about business performance, the environment or society
News from Chemistry Innovation KTN (17 May 2006)
Monitoring anions in the primary circuit of a PWR
User Application Article Metrohm can now determine easily and accurately the trace levels of anions in the primary circuit of a PWR nuclear power plant, using ion chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (17 May 2006)
Circuit breakers for rack-mount applications
The new 1U Series Slimline is a range of hydraulic magnetic circuit breakers developed especially for rack-mount and limited space applications for control and instrumentation designers
News from Rowe Hankins Components (17 May 2006)
Pyrotenax MI cables for high temperature strength
A leader in the supply of mineral insulated thermocouple and RTD cables for industrial temperature measurement, Tyco Thermal Controls offers its Pyrotenax thermocouple cables with a Pyrosil sheath
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (17 May 2006)
New hand held, infra-red digital thermometers
Two new infra-red thermometers from Labfacility provide rapid, convenient and accurate temperature measurement in a wide range of applications
News from Labfacility (17 May 2006)
Engineering and design for LNG project in Qatar
User Application Article Emerson has completed the digital automation engineering and design for the US$12 billion Qatargas II facilities expansion, one of the world's largest Liquefied Natural Gas projects
News from Emerson Process Management (17 May 2006)
TraceTek ultra-fast floating fuel sensor
The Tyco Thermal Controls TraceTek range of leak detection systems for buried and surface fuel storage tanks, valves and pipes, has an important addition with the launch of the FFS (Fast Fuel Sensor)
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (17 May 2006)
Fulton offers ex-stock steam boilers
To meet a growing demand from customers needing to replace steam boilers quickly, Fulton offers the ex-stock availability of gas-fired vertical steam boilers and electric steam boilers
News from Fulton Boiler Works (17 May 2006)
Boge DX energy efficient refrigerant dryers
Boge Compressors has launched a new generation of energy efficient and environmentally friendly refrigerant dryers, with energy saving benefits of up to 90% Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (17 May 2006)
New Fireray infrared optical beam smoke detector
Smoke detector specialist Fire Fighting Enterprises has launched a new website, which includes details of the revolutionary new Fireray 5000, an auto-aligning infrared optical beam smoke detector
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (17 May 2006)
Dosing pump range extended
The established range of Milton Roy dosing pumps has recently been extended following the introduction of the Primeroyal K pump, with flow rates up to 330 l/h and pressures up to 500 bar Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (17 May 2006)
Water quality sensors with digital intelligence
Hach Lange has launched a new family of laboratory and field-use intelligent digital sensors for conductivity, pH and dissolved oxygen with a single plug-and-play meter
News from Hach Lange (16 May 2006)
New optical DO sensors increase field accuracy
A luminescence-based dissolved oxygen sensor offers researchers and water quality technicians a powerful tool for making long-term oxygen measurements in severe fouling and low-oxygen environments
News from YSI Hydrodata (16 May 2006)
Fluorescence spectroscopy in the sugar industry
Analytik is the UK distributor of BioView, a unique on-line tool for process monitoring using 2D fluorescence spectroscopy and chemometrics
News from Analytik (16 May 2006)
KTN highlights colloid and particle technologies
Advances in colloid and particle technologies are revolutionising sectors such as personal care, cleaning products, where increasingly, formulated products are dominating these sectors
News from Chemistry Innovation KTN (16 May 2006)
Gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment
Witt Gas Techniques will be exhibiting and demonstrating their comprehensive range of gas distribution, mixing and analysis equipment for use on modified atmosphere packaging lines at the PPMA Show
News from Witt Gas Techniques (16 May 2006)
New iLOG makes worldwide data collection simple
The new Infinite iLOG GSM stand-alone data acquisition system enables users to collect and transmit data and alarms via email or ftp thanks to the built-in GSM/GPRS modem
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (16 May 2006)
Nine new models for pressure calibrator family
Fluke has added nine new models to its family of pressure calibrators, including two for measurements up to 20bar with a field serviceable hand-pump, plus 25% price reductions on some models Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (16 May 2006)
Dalton's famous peanut company trials Idhammar.OEE
User Application Article In 1930 Percy Dalton established the company which today has grown to be the UK's leading processor of dried nuts: they have now selected Idhammar.OEE to manage their OEE improvement initiatives
News from Idhammar Systems (16 May 2006)
Meech showing new static solutions at NPE 2006
Meech International will be once again displaying its range of electrostatic control products for the plastics industry on Booth 3138 at NPE 2006 Brochure Available
News from Meech International (16 May 2006)
ATEX pumps use Teflon to prevent static charging
User Application Article Someflu, a French company specialised in the manufacture of corrosion resistant centrifugal pumps, uses DuPont Teflon as the material of choice for most components in its range of antistatic pumps
News from DuPont (UK) (16 May 2006)
Pumps for air vending applications
Piston pumps from Rietschle Thomas are specially designed to stand up to the rigors of use in coin operated tyre inflation pumps and other air vending applications.
News from Rietschle Thomas (15 May 2006)
Innovative AC motor range with energy efficiency
The new Baldor innovative range of IEC-frame AC motors emphasises extreme operating efficiency, to help users meet carbon emission and energy conservation targets, and reduce operating costs Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (15 May 2006)
Enhanced optical fibre testing
A triple-wavelength module that adds 1625nm capability to the standard 1310 and 1550nm wavelengths has been added to the Yokogawa AQ7260 optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR)
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (15 May 2006)
Dual return line hydraulic oil filters
The latest versions of the TTF and BGT tank top mounted return line hydraulic oil filters can now be supplied, as standard, with dual port filter heads, allowing more cost effective use of the filters
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (15 May 2006)
Safety relief valves for gas pressures to 100bar
Witt Gas Techniques has enhanced its range of Gas Safety Relief Valves to vent excess gas pressures up to 100 bar in storage tanks, receivers, vessels, pipelines and other gas storage systems
News from Witt Gas Techniques (15 May 2006)
Hogg Pneumatic Solutions expanded
Following their recent acquisition of pneumatic equipment providers Hogg Pneumatic Solutions, the Thorite Capital Equipment Sales and Service team will now be based within Hogg North Shields premises
News from Thorite (15 May 2006)
Product reliability over 25 years in weighing
User Application Article Reliable operation and precision weighing have been the hallmark of thousands of Chronos Richardson E55 process weighing installations for twenty five years
News from Chronos Richardson (15 May 2006)
Fike single-time bursting disc valve devices
Fike offers single-time valving devices to assist in achieving effective intervention in runaway/exothermic reactions as well as for effective discharge of reactor contents
News from Fike Europe (15 May 2006)
Information and database sources at ACHEMA
The Scientific and Technical Information Network - FIZ Karlsruhe offers its customers all over the world more than 200 sci-tech online databases with about 500 million searchable records Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (15 May 2006)
Mogensen vibratory feeders for Lafarge Cement
Mogensen has received an order for eight Type TR1 vibratory feeders for installation in the Lafarge Cement Northfleet Works
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (15 May 2006)
Shaft power and torque measurement trials kit
The Datum Electronics Torque Trials Kit does more than just measure torque; it can also be used to verify power outputs from engines and motors
News from Datum Electronics (15 May 2006)
Major air efficiency savings at PET bottle plant
User Application Article Britvic plant reduces compressed air generation costs by 30 per cent and achieves net annual carbon saving of 772 tonnes, after installing EnergAir control systems on the air compressors Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (15 May 2006)
Oil and gas recruitment consultant in Manchester
The recruitment workforce at specialist technical and engineering recruitment company, NES has been further enhanced with the appointment of a new consultant to its Manchester-based Head Office team
News from NES Group (15 May 2006)
Screening of concrete, aggregate, soil and asphalt
Industry leader, the Screen Machine has announced the introduction of the all new Spyder 516T tracked portable screening plant with a capacity to upwards of 600 tons per hour
News from Screen Machine (15 May 2006)
On-line fluorescence spectroscopy process analyser
An on-line fluorescence spectroscopy process analyser is one of the PAT tools recently introduced by Analytik to allow the biopharma industry to achieve more cost-efficient and high quality processes
News from Analytik (15 May 2006)
SensorsONE teams up with Gefran
SensorsONE brings a range of Gefran pressure sensor technologies to the UK industrial automation, process, hydraulics, instrumentation, test and general industrial manufacturing markets
News from SensorsOne (15 May 2006)
Predicting and improving mixing tank performance
Leading computational fluid dynamics consultants Advantage CFD have now demonstrated the capability to simulate mixing tanks with greater accuracy, to improve the efficiency of mixing operations
News from Advantage CFD (15 May 2006)
Smart Profibus PA temperature transmitter
The TPZ Profibus PA temperature transmitter saves wire and installation costs by allowing up to 32 field devices (126 with repeaters) to be networked onto one, low-cost Profibus PA data link
News from Moore Industries International (15 May 2006)
Coolpoint vortex flowmeters for water and coolant
Universal Flow Monitors announces CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters for measuring and monitoring water and coolant, for use in automated and robotic manufacturing and most process industries
News from Universal Flow Monitors (15 May 2006)
Tiny valves give designers new options
Just 10.8mm wide, the tiny pneumatic solenoid valves in the innovative new LS04 range give designers new options for responding to today's demands for ever-smaller machines
News from Bosch Rexroth (15 May 2006)
Versatile, DeviceNet-enabled tachometer
Electro-Sensors has introduced the first-of-its-kind SpeedTalker DN (UI), the latest addition to its range of DeviceNet enabled shaft speed sensors and tachometers
News from Electro-Sensors (15 May 2006)
Expanded line of machinery leveling mounts
JWWinco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it has expanded its line of inch size threaded stud type 'Level-It' Leveling Mounts
News from Winco (15 May 2006)
Salamander choose Keaflex elastomer pump diaphragm
Salamander Pumps has chosen James Walker Keaflex to manufacture ethylene propylene elastomer diaphragms for its domestic water pressure booster pumps Brochure Available
News from James Walker Keaflex (15 May 2006)
Sentinel custody-transfer natural gas flowmeter
The Sentinel high-accuracy, multi-path ultrasonic flowmeter for custody-transfer of natural gas, offers higher flow calibrated accuracy at 0.1%, even at non-ideal real world conditions
News from GE Sensing (15 May 2006)
Power over Ethernet (POE) via RJ-45
PoE, or IEEE 802.3af, has been standardised since 1999 to define a way to build Ethernet power-sourcing equipment and powered terminals: the Korenix JetNet 3705 PoE switch makes this possible
News from Korenix Technology (15 May 2006)
Product testing company expands Asian presence
Mecmesin are marketing their products directly to the Southeast Asian market through a new division, Mecmesin Asia Co, now operating from Bangkok in Thailand Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (15 May 2006)
Activated carbon cloth production for filters
Charcoal Cloth International is the worlds leading supplier of Zorflex Activated Carbon Cloth, providing practical solutions for applications in filtration, adsorption and separation processes
News from Charcoal Cloth International (15 May 2006)
User survey shows shift to new flow technologies
A survey of flowmeter users shows a shift away from traditional and towards new-technology flowmeters
News from Flow Research Inc (15 May 2006)
A new hygienic resistance thermometer
The Model 46 RTD hygienic resistance thermometer for in-line operation in food, beverage, pharmaceuticals processing and applications where it is vital to prevent any contamination of the product
News from Delta Controls (15 May 2006)
Demanufacture of CFC containing equipment
The RAL Quality Assurance Association has NOT been invited to attend the CECED discussion meeting on the treatment of hydrocarbon-containing waste refrigeration equipment
News from RAL: Quality Assurance Association (15 May 2006)
World's most advanced chemistry website launched
How to gain access to new markets, new process and product technologies and additional resources faster than your competitors? Use the new Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network!
News from Chemistry Innovation KTN (15 May 2006)
Smooth stopping of motors with DC injection brakes
New from Softstart UK is the Solbrake range of DC injection brakes, providing dynamic braking of AC squirrel cage motors from 220-690V
News from Softstart UK (15 May 2006)
High performance radio modem
Elpro Technologies, announces the release of the 455U-D high performance radio modem, for use on both high power licensed radio channels and low power license-free channels
News from Elpro Technologies (15 May 2006)
Metal Pass free online resources
Metal Pass provides rich resources and sophisticated web-based applications, for both engineering and marketing, covering metallurgy and metalworking to metals industry automation
News from Metal Pass (15 May 2006)
Software to improve steel processing
The metals industries, especially the steel industry, is now an old, mature industry: Metal Pass software products and consulting services can change this situation
News from Metal Pass (15 May 2006)
Conference hears of GPC success in many industries
Technical Background Article GPC users presented a review of their activities over the last year at the recent TAP (Technology Application Programme) forum, a discussion forum held to discuss geometric process control Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (15 May 2006)
New era for multi-parameter Water Quality Monitors
To accommodate twice as many optical sensors as well as provide mechanical improvements, YSI has released new versions of its multi-parameter water quality instruments, called sondes
News from YSI Hydrodata (15 May 2006)
Untapped potential for automation in food
Technical Background Article The UK Food industry is failing to exploit the potential of automation and robotics handling to achieve cost reductions and production efficiencies, according to the conclusions of a major survey Brochure Available
News from RTS Flexible Systems (15 May 2006)
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