News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 June
to Saturday 17 June 2006
Multi-channel controller monitors gas detectors
With its breakthrough modular design for monitoring combustible and toxic gases, the MC600 Multi-Channel Controller is now available for Class I, Division 2, applications in hazardous environments
News from General Monitors (16 June 2006)
Integrated control and safety at SAGE gas terminal
User Application Article An integrated control and safety system supplied by Yokogawa UK forms the communications hub of the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) Terminal at St Fergus, 65 kilometres north of Aberdeen
News from Yokogawa UK (16 June 2006)
Field data improves AOC business performance
User Application Article The challenge for AOC was to use their data more effectively to free up personnel and ensure consistency in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, to improve their overall performance Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (16 June 2006)
PlantMaster MES system for pharma manufacturers
Barco is pleased to reveal its new PlantMaster Pharma manufacturing execution system (MES) for pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers, providing real-time operations data
News from BarcoVision (16 June 2006)
New frequency controlled screw compressor added
Boge Compressors has recently added a new 30 HP model to their growing frequency controlled range of screw compressors, providing energy efficient air on a small footprint Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (16 June 2006)
Dew-point transmitter ideal for climatic chambers
The Michell Instruments Optidew is a complete high performance solution for the monitoring and control of dew point and/or humidity within a climatic environmental test chamber Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (16 June 2006)
New sales appointment for Fulton Boilers
Fulton Boiler Works has appointed Dave Clarke as its new area sales manager for the southeast of England including London and East Anglia
News from Fulton Boiler Works (16 June 2006)
Free catalogue of gas and liquid analysis monitors
Analytical Technology has introduced a new free of charge catalogue, providing detailed information on its innovative range of gas and liquid monitors for the water, process and environment industries Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (16 June 2006)
Fuel system safety controllers for Johannesburg
User Application Article Hima safety controllers are monitoring the fuel station at Johannesburg International Airport, the largest airport in South Africa and the air transport hub for all of Southern Africa Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (16 June 2006)
New appointment at Rota Val
Rota Val, Chippenham based manufacturer of rotary, diverter and slide valves, is strengthening its UK and global market approach by appointing Simon Pantall as Sales and Marketing Manager
News from Rota Val (16 June 2006)
MTL prepares for major future initiatives
The MTL Instruments Group is pleased to announce that Ian Verhappen has joined the group as Director of Industrial Networking Technologies
News from MTL Instruments Group (16 June 2006)
Overhaul and upgrade contract ahead of time
User Application Article David Brown is ahead of time with its management contract to overhaul and upgrade the massive conveying system at Australia's Yallourn power station in Victoria
News from David Brown Engineering (16 June 2006)
Non-metallic gear pumps resist corrosives
A new range of industrial gear pumps which offer excellent corrosion resistance and optimum reliability thanks to a combination of simplified design and tough, non-metallic materials
News from Michael Smith Engineers (16 June 2006)
High pressure quick opening closures for pipelines
GD Engineering is a market leader in the design and manufacture of pipeline pigging solutions to the oil, gas and process industries worldwide
News from SPX Process Equipment (16 June 2006)
Horizon Oil Sands project automation contract
Emerson integration and automation services and PlantWeb digital architecture have been key to selection by Canadian Natural Resources for the C$10.3Billion Horizon Oil Sands project
News from Emerson Process Management (16 June 2006)
New project manager joins the Jaltek Group
The Jaltek Group continues to expand its business team with the appointment of Claire Gray to the role of Projects Manager
News from Jaltek Systems (16 June 2006)
Pressure transmitters a click away from your door!
The popular Gefran TK industrial pressure transmitter is now available from stock and can be delivered within 72 hours via the SensorsONE Buy Online website or with a purchase order
News from SensorsOne (16 June 2006)
Industrial perspective for the Narrowspan atomiser
Narrowspan achieves powders with uniform-sized particles, creating a largely dust free, easily wettable product with a high flowability, from a rotary atomiser wheel
News from GEA Niro (16 June 2006)
New pH probe at high temperature and alkalinity
ProMinent Fluid Controls has introduced a new pH combination probe, able to operate under high alkalinity and high temperature aggressive conditions, for use in the process and plating industries
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (16 June 2006)
Low resistance metering brief: first in new series
Cropico has issued an information-packed technical brief on low resistance measurement as the first in a new series of 'Application Briefings' on measurement subjects and instrumentation Brochure Available
News from Cropico (16 June 2006)
High speed pressure and temperature scanning
Calibration Dynamics are pleased to announce, after some absence, the presence of Scanivalve at this year's Farnborough Air Show, where much of the Company's product range will be on display
News from Calibration Dynamics (16 June 2006)
Linear ion trap mass spectrometer LC detector
Thermo Electron Corporation, world leader in analytical instrumentation, announces a suite of new hardware and software products designed specifically for drug metabolism researchers
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Mass Spectrometry) (16 June 2006)
Consumer product hazardous substances discussion
'Hazardous Substances in Consumer Products' is the subject of a proposed discussion being organised by SGS United Kingdom Training Services in Camberley, Surrey Brochure Available
News from SGS (15 June 2006)
RS helps prepare for the DSEAR regulations
In under 3 weeks the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations come into force in the UK: RS, through its dedicated automation website, is offering support to help companies comply
News from RS Components UK (15 June 2006)
Pavilion MPC set to boost ethanol production
User Application Article Pavilion Technologies, a world leader in model-based software, announces that Amaizing Energy has selected the Pavilion Model Predictive Control ethanol solution for its Denison, Iowa plant
News from Pavilion Technologies (15 June 2006)
Skilmatic remote ESD valve operation in Brazil
User Application Article Rotork Skilmatic electro-hydraulic actuators have been specified to provide reliable and economical emergency shutdown (ESD) duties on remotely sited valve installations at a chemical plant in Brazil
News from Rotork Skilmatic (15 June 2006)
Energy efficient process heating solutions
Increasing energy costs impact industry profitability: offering its users significant energy savings and environmental benefits, Inditherm offer a solution using Carbon Polymer Technology
News from Inditherm (15 June 2006)
Fuel cell testing equipment
Magnum in Darmstadt, Germany, was among the first companies to plunge into the development of alternative drives and stationary energy sources based on fuel cells
News from Magnum Automatisierungstechnik (15 June 2006)
'Managing Alarms and Abnormal Situations' meeting
Recent incidents at Terra Nitrogen in Billingham and the Buncefield Oil Depot have highlighted the continued need for the prevention and containment of accidents within our process industries
News from ACTC: Applied Control Technology Consortium (15 June 2006)
New key accounts manager appointed
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialist, Thorite, announces the appointment of David Hearn to the position of Key Accounts Manager for the Lancashire and Cumbria areas
News from Thorite (15 June 2006)
Super 85 Flashback Arrester for gas safety
Witt Gas has introduced a new 'Super 85' Flashback Arrestor to enhance its existing range of 'Super' flashback arrestors for use on gas supply pipelines or reducing regulators for flammable gases
News from Witt Gas Techniques (15 June 2006)
Davy licences Octanol process to Sasol
Davy Process Technology, in cooperation with Union Carbide Corporation, has licensed a process for converting heptene to 1-octanol to Sasol Chemical Industries of South Africa
News from Davy Process Technology (15 June 2006)
Choosing the correct Thermal Imaging Camera
Probably the most important factor in choosing a thermal imaging camera is price: but price should not be the only criterion considered in choosing a camera - look at the resolution!
News from Impac Infrared (15 June 2006)
Sample preparation for analysis of calcium in milk
Metrohm offers a unique inline sample preparation technique for the analysis of Calcium in milk using ion chromatography Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 June 2006)
Contact Manager is now the core of WebAsyst
WebAsyst announces a major restructuring and upgrade to WebAsyst Suite, significantly enhancing user and contact management capabilities of WebAsyst software
News from WebAsyst (15 June 2006)
BASF IT Services standardises on SAP landscape
User Application Article BASF will continue to standardise its SAP landscape and at the same time harmonise the relevant processes involved until 2008
News from BASF IT Services (15 June 2006)
IP rated AC fans from Aerco
Aerco now supplies from stock a range of AC fans meeting IP ratings up to IP54: these complement the IP rated DC powered fans that are also stocked by Aerco at Horsham
News from Aerco (15 June 2006)
Vacuum pump/compressor for hazardous gases
A new Air Squared semi-hermetic scroll vacuum pump/compressor is smooth, quiet and efficient, ideal for fuel cells, natural gas boosters and pumping corrosive, radioactive or hazardous gases
News from Air Squared (15 June 2006)
Enraf UK consolidates its activities in Fareham
Enraf UK, including Enraf Terminal Automation and the Tank Gauging Division, has transferred its Sales and Service Groups from Hornchurch, Essex to Fareham, Hampshire, to join Enraf Fluid Technology
News from Enraf (UK) (15 June 2006)
New moulded case circuit breakers
With complete uniformity across the full range from 15A to 1600A, the new Moeller Electric NZM moulded case circuit breakers simplify the specification and design of electrical distribution systems
News from Moeller Electric (15 June 2006)
New Chief Executive at the IOA
The Institute of Acoustics has appointed Kevin Macan-Lind as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Roy Bratby, who retires after nine years of dedicated service to the IOA Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (15 June 2006)
ERP roundtable facilitates best process practices
The Deacom Roundtable served as an educational session for Deacom users from various process manufacturing industries, including paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals
News from Deacom (15 June 2006)
Miniature regulator for high purity gas handling
A new Parker Veriflo miniature pressure regulator provides a compact solution for high purity gas handling systems, minimising the space required for gas handling boxes/panels in clean room areas
News from Parker Hannifin, Veriflo Division (15 June 2006)
Automation Federation website goes live
The Automation Federation is an organisation under which associations and societies engaged in manufacturing and process automation activities can work more effectively to fulfill their missions
News from Automation Federation (15 June 2006)
Malvern Mastersizer 2000 used for beverage QC
User Application Article Dohler Euro Citrus of Darmstadt in Germany has installed a second Mastersizer 2000 for use in the company's quality control department, after success in R and D applications Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (14 June 2006)
University engineering training provider praised
Engineers at two leading UK companies have hailed the quality of Profibus technology training for use in control systems, as delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
News from Manchester Metropolitan University (14 June 2006)
Mobile Centriquip dewatering unit in Ireland
The Centriquip agent in southern Ireland, Roto Spiral, has equipped a 20-foot flatbed lorry with a CQ5000 centrifuge to provide mobile dewatering services for a wide range of applications
News from Centriquip (14 June 2006)
920i Controller - a real alternative to the PLC
Much more than just a basic weight indicator, the 920i HMI/controller offers a number of advantages over Programmable Logic Controllers now in use across many automated industries.
News from Applied Weighing International (14 June 2006)
Synchronised control of Parker hydraulic cylinders
User Application Article The Hydraulic Cylinder Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced an innovative range of tie-rod cylinders - ideal for controlling the floor movement of variable level swimming pools! Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 June 2006)
Absolutely leak-free large couplings now available
Staubli, celebrating 50 years in connectors this year, have introduced much larger sizes to their well established HCB range of dry break, non-spill couplings Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (14 June 2006)
Moeller PLC starter kit has room for expansion
Now available in the form of a starter kit that offers big cost savings, the Moeller Electric XN-ECO PLC combines compact construction and value for money with excellent facilities for expansion
News from Moeller Electric (14 June 2006)
Convir adjustable infrared temperature sensors
Calex Electronics are proud to announce three new additions to the Convir TL series of fixed-mount infrared temperature sensors, with an in-situ emissivity adjustment factor capability
News from Calex Electronics (14 June 2006)
New actuator range extended
New high torque actuators - providing up to 15kN - have been added to the Hora intelligent linear actuator range
News from Slaney Direct (14 June 2006)
Improving the water supply in Southern Vietnam
User Application Article Black and Veatch has commenced work on a US5.3M contract with the Vietnamese Government to oversee and manage the Phuoc Hoa Water Resources Project, for 30000 households around Ho Chi Minh City
News from Black and Veatch (14 June 2006)
Motion control with Profinet in wide applications
Profinet offers the leading open Ethernet solution for industrial automation that ensures high-performance, real-time communication, while at the same time, unrestricted IT communication in a network
News from Profibus Group (14 June 2006)
Vacon inaugurates new factory extensions
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon has extended its manufacturing facilities in Vaasa, Finland, and added new production staff
News from Vacon (14 June 2006)
Recent 'Value Forum' 06 exceeds expectations
The Pavilion Technologies Value Forum 06 was a customer-based conference designed to provide value to attendees by identifying key factors to improve their manufacturing and production processes
News from Pavilion Technologies (14 June 2006)
CAD documents integrated into DCS6.0
MMS is helping manufacturers to streamline processes, reduce costs and increase revenues by integrating its DCS 6.0 Professional system with CAD applications
News from Mystic Management Systems (14 June 2006)
Mystic Management Systems relocates HQ
The leader in Document Control and Product Lifecycle Management application has relocated its headquarters to a community focused on business development: Norwich in Connecticut
News from Mystic Management Systems (14 June 2006)
Fully automated equilibrium solubility testing
Exhaustive drug solubility screening early in the development process has become an important focus for pharmaceutical scientists: the unique new ReactArray ST workstation makes this easier
News from Reactarray (Anachem) (14 June 2006)
Success of the transparent Kluberfluid lubricants
More than 10 years ago Kluber launched the transparent Kluberfluid products for the lubrication of large girth gear drives, a decision appreciated every day by over 600 open drives around the world Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (14 June 2006)
24V DC-LVDT position sensors for simple field use
Utilising built-in electronics, the SE 750 series of general purpose DC- LVDTs provide the desirable features of AC-operated LVDTs, but with the convenience of DC input and output
News from Macro Sensors (14 June 2006)
'Ultra View' temperature and humidity chambers
Unitemp announce the availability of a new range of temperature and humidity chambers designed to provide near optimum viewing for continuous observation of the specimens / products during testing
News from Unitemp (14 June 2006)
The new SGS RoHS Programme and certification mark
The SGS RoHS Programme helps manufacturers, retailers and suppliers mitigate the risk of non-compliance to global and national restricted substances regulations, and allows use of the RoHS-Mark Brochure Available
News from SGS (14 June 2006)
MatrikonOPC conferences in Texas and Germany
Matrikon, the world's largest OPC developer, has announced dates in Septemnber/October for the MatrikonOPC User Group conferences in Houston, Texas and Koln, Germany Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (14 June 2006)
Fonterra Canpac packaging adopts Pavilion PPM
User Application Article Fonterra Canpac has implemented the Pavilion Production Performance Management solution to identify and minimise downtime and reduce waste throughout their packaging production process
News from Pavilion Technologies (13 June 2006)
Medium-pressure seamless tubing and fittings
The Swagelok line of medium-pressure products, gaugeable tube and adaptor fittings, as well as seamless tubing, satisfies working pressure requirements in the alternative fuels, oil and gas industries
News from Swagelok (13 June 2006)
Offer to allow upgrades to Invensys InFusion
An offer from Foxboro allows users of "Nodebus"-based I/A Series automation systems to upgrade to the latest Foxboro I/A Series Mesh Control Network to operate within the latest InFusion system
News from Invensys Foxboro (13 June 2006)
Measuring pharmaceutical nasal spray droplet size
User Application Article Researchers at Valois Pharmaceuticals are using a Malvern Instruments Spraytec system to develop robust droplet size test methods for quality control and product development applications Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (13 June 2006)
Servo motors for laser ablation on printing system
User Application Article The latest SMH and MH servo motors and intelligent Compax3 servo drives are playing an important role in an innovative new laser ablation system used in a new printing system Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (13 June 2006)
Mott exhibiting high purity filtration products
Mott Corporation will be showcasing a variety of their all-metal products with a particular emphasis on engineered solutions at the Semicon West 2006 event for the semiconductor industry
News from Mott (13 June 2006)
Nuclear Services Division of RTS renamed INS
The creation of International Nuclear Solutions from the Nuclear Services division of RTS, listed on AIM as INS plc, has formed one of the largest nuclear engineering companies in the UK
News from INS International Nuclear Solutions (13 June 2006)
Mahle AF 179 Automatic Filter arrives!
Some eagerly awaited new food industry filtration products from Mahle filtration are now coming on stream - the first of which is the AF 179 Automatic Filter
News from Comocri (13 June 2006)
Ceramitec leads to European kiln orders
Following the company participation in Ceramitec 2006, Dragon and TC Kilns announced the signing of a new kiln order agreement on the stand and secured other important new business
News from Dragon & TCKilns (13 June 2006)
Highly durable rubber sealing boots for OEMs
Jefferson Rubber Works, a leading manufacturer and provider of custom engineered injection-moulded rubber solutions, announces their highly durable sealing boots for a variety of OEM applications
News from Jefferson Rubber Works (13 June 2006)
Free guide on interfacing to flow instrumentation
Parker Instrumentation has published a free 20-page guide to a new technology for interfacing differential pressure transmitters to process piping, when working with orifice plates Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (13 June 2006)
New portable pressure calibrator for UK market
Calibration Dynamics are pleased to announce the arrival of an all new Portable Pressure Calibrator to the UK process market in time for launch at the Farnborough Air Show
News from Calibration Dynamics (13 June 2006)
Data acquisition, free from cables and connectors
The Promolog wireless process and temperature data acquisition system is an innovative, modular, monitoring system giving the user freedom from cables and connectors
News from Measurement and Control Technology (12 June 2006)
100% weight and quality check for Crepe Cuisine
A combined checkweigher and metal detector unit from Avery Weigh-Tronix means that Crepe Cuisine can now check all of its blinis (pancakes) for weight and contaminants before despatch
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (12 June 2006)
Sealing for Fire-wall penetrations by Foamglas
Using Foamglas cellular glass insulation from Pittsburgh Corning enables a continuous insulation system to be created wherever services need to pass through a fire wall or floor.
News from Pittsburgh Corning (12 June 2006)
Determination of additives in electroplating baths
Metrohm Voltammetry systems are compact, with low running costs, and have the same or better sensitivity than Atomic Absorption or ICP Determination for monitoring additives in electroplating baths Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 June 2006)
Temperature probe for hygienic installations
For food and pharmaceutical processes the new TM series temperature probes are designed to use the 'aseptoflex' mounting system, allowing the probe to be fitted using a choice of hygienic fitting Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (12 June 2006)
Versatile humidity calculator now available
Technical Background Article The new Vaisala Humidity Calculator is a web based software tool that allows the user to calculate several humidity parameters from a known humidity value Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (12 June 2006)
Oils for high loaded gears in wind power stations
Technical Background Article Increases in wind turbine performance mean the lubricant assumes an ever-greater importance, it is a major element in the tribological system to be considered in the design of wind power stations Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (12 June 2006)
New technical welding specialist for Kemppi
Welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi (UK) has announced the appointment of Darren Glover as their new Technical Welding Specialist covering the North of England
News from Kemppi (UK) (12 June 2006)
New miniature piezoelectric positioning actuators
Dynamic Structures and Materials is pleased to introduce two ultra-compact piezoelectric actuators or stages for weight-sensitive and space-sensitive applications
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials (12 June 2006)
IPL offers wide range of tamper evident packaging
IPL Packaging, a North American leader in the design and manufacture of innovative packaging, offers its full line of 'tamper evident' containers and pails, with more than 50 containers/pail designs
News from IPL Packaging (12 June 2006)
Electrical C and I contractor, plus HV specialist
Specialist technical and engineering recruitment company NES has appointed Lizzie Garvey to be responsible for placing contractors in the company's electrical control and instrumentation department
News from NES Group (12 June 2006)
10 years reliable service in London Underground
User Application Article Parker has recently completed a major refurbishment project of pneumatic valve control units, used in the door operating mechanisms on the underground carriages running on the London tube network Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (12 June 2006)
Training on ICP emission spectrometers
Thermo Electron has designed two new training courses in support of its recently launched innovative iCAP 6000 Series, the fastest and most sensitive ICP emission spectrometers available on the market
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (12 June 2006)
Thermal imager for high-end predictive maintenance
Fluke has extended its range of fully radiometric thermal imagers with the innovative, easy-to-use, high quality IR FlexCam, for engineers, consultants and experts in predictive maintenance Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (12 June 2006)
Profibus on wireless networks
Wireless communications is a very popular subject currently, and the Profibus User Conference from 27-28 June will have two significant presentations applying wireless techniques to Profibus systems
News from Profibus Group (12 June 2006)
The W+M packaged goods regulations 2006 seminar
Sartorius in consultation with the National Weights and Measure Laboratory, and Trading Standards, hosts 'Explanation' a seminar on 'Average Weight Control' Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (12 June 2006)
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