News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 July
to Saturday 8 July 2006
Major phone order for fluoro-ether grease
Not all lubrication problems, or applications for grease in industry, are easily identifiable, as recently discovered by Sovereign Lubricants and Seals when sorting a mobile phone problem
News from Sovereign Lubricants and Seals ( 7 July 2006)
Multi-stage valve for multi-dispense applications
The key element in Ozark dispensing systems producing trouble-free, reliable dispensing is the patented Ozark MF4 dispense valve, typically manufactured in stainless steel and co-polymer
News from Ozark Systems ( 7 July 2006)
IDEC Pentra PLC family
IDEC are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new PLC range called Pentra - with double the memory size, up to 275 times more processing speed and the capability of floating point maths
News from Idec Electronics ( 7 July 2006)
Magnetostrictive position sensors for hydraulics
Position sensor manufacturer ASM has extended its successful family of magnetostrictive Position Sensors, Posichron, with a new sensor designed for mobile hydraulics in narrow installation conditions
News from ASM ( 7 July 2006)
Readout visitor statistics are spectacular reading
There have been two and a quarter million hits on the Read-out.net instrumentation and automation website in past twelve months! Read-out is serving more than just the industry in Ireland!
News from Read-Out Publications ( 7 July 2006)
OEE use as a KPI for improvement of all businesses
OEE solutions have the potential to improve plant performance and asset utilisation, and bring significant and almost immediate ROI: how do you currently measure plant performance? Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 7 July 2006)
New, powerful FPSO operations business formed
Aker Kvaerner and the Norwegian ship owner Aktieselskabet Borgestad ASA establish a new company to operate oil and gas FPSO and production vessels
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 7 July 2006)
MD of Rotork Fluid System joins Rotork plc board
International valve actuation group Rotork announces the appointment of Peter France, Managing Director of Rotork Fluid System, to the Board of Rotork plc as an Executive Director
News from Rotork Fluid Systems ( 7 July 2006)
Clean and gentle pumping with TopWing
TopWing rotary lobe pumps offer tough reliable performance without compromising hygiene, ideally suited to transferring delicate, shear-sensitive liquids in food and pharmaceutical applications
News from JP Pumps ( 7 July 2006)
Large GRP processing vessels for Kazakhstan
User Application Article Forbes Technologies will supply a series of GRP processing vessels 3.5 metres diameter by 9 metres tall to be installed in mineral extraction and mining operation in Kazakhstan
News from Forbes Group ( 7 July 2006)
New Castrol grinding oils minimise misting
Variocut G600HC (for normal grinding operations) and Variocut G650HC (severe grinding operations) are environmentally-friendly and designed for today's high-speed grinding processes
News from Castrol UK ( 7 July 2006)
Load measurements of rail wheel systems
For load measurements of rail wheel systems, particularly under extreme conditions on high-speed tracks, the Caesar DataSystems telemetry system model VRT-32 has been specially developed
News from Caesar DataSystems ( 7 July 2006)
Data acquisition using OPC-UA to be retrofitted
MatrikonOPC is pleased to announce its plans to add OPC-UA (Unified Architecture) support to all its OPC products
News from Matrikon ( 6 July 2006)
AquaQuest Spectrophotometer
This versatile spectrophotometer is pre-programmed, for a vast range of assays dedicated to water and effluent analysis. Brochure Available
News from Cecil Instruments ( 6 July 2006)
Coalescer-filter separates water and hydraulic oil
Water ingress in hydraulic and lubricating oil systems does not only reduce the operating-life of pressure fluids, but also of machining components
News from MahleFilter Systems ( 6 July 2006)
Unrivalled service in Scotland via Norson
Parker Hannifin and Norson Services have formed a strategic alliance to create the biggest name in hydraulics across Aberdeen and the surrounding areas Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 6 July 2006)
100% labelling reliability at Huhtamaki
User Application Article Supplying packaging for a global baby food manufacturer cannot be taken lightly, when nothing less than 100% reliability is required
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2006)
CSMA on show at MEDTEC Ireland
The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis (CSMA) will be exhibiting at this year's MEDTEC Exhibition in Galway, particularly showcasing its cleanliness validation system
News from Ceram ( 6 July 2006)
Mechan launches slim-line magnetic safety switch
Mechan Controls has announced that a new slim-line version of its popular Magnasafe MS6 machine-guard safety interlock system is now available
News from Mechan Controls ( 6 July 2006)
Combo Aseptic - Eco-friendly fluid handling
Schoeller Arca Systems announces the new Combo Aseptic, a folding IBC offering a bulk packaging solution for distributing products that require aseptic filling and discharging
News from Schoeller Arca Systems ( 6 July 2006)
Meteor EO/EG process technology co-operation
An agreement between Union Carbide and Aker Kvaerner announces cooperation on delivering services to Meteor Ethylene Oxide / Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) process technology licensees
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 6 July 2006)
SABIC set to launch its debut Islamic Sukuk
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has given approval to SABIC to launch issuance of Sukuk in a total amount up to SAR 3 billion, the first to be launched under the new Saudi Capital Market Law
News from SABIC ( 6 July 2006)
For VFD cables round is definitely better
Maser UK and Alpha Wire agree that when it comes to Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables, round is definitely better - easier to install, better performance and air/water tight
News from Maser Communications UK ( 6 July 2006)
BMW chooses zenOn software solutions worldwide
The BMW Group has chosen to use zenOn software solutions for their plants world-wide, with immediate effect: Copa-Data zenOn manages security and reliability at all production plants
News from Copa-Data UK ( 6 July 2006)
Turn fine words into action, on carbon emissions
Technical Background Article While the processing industry is playing its part in energy efficiency management, latest statistics show slow progress towards the UK Government's overall target to cut carbon dioxide emissions
News from Utility Auditing ( 6 July 2006)
GAMBICA joins the Sensors KTN
GAMBICA has become an active supporter of the Sensors Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), through its involvement with their Advanced Instrumentation Special Interest Group.
News from Gambica ( 6 July 2006)
Comprehensive resource on membrane bioreactors
'The MBR Book: Principles and Applications of Membrane Bioreactors for Water and Wastewater Treatment' by Simon Judd, Head of Water Sciences and Chair in Membrane Technology, Cranfield University
News from Elsevier ( 6 July 2006)
New aluminium welding capability
The introduction of high frequency pure square wave Pulsweld technology by Liburdi Dimetrics marks a milestone in the development of high performance and orbital TIG welding of aluminium
News from Liburdi Dimetrics ( 6 July 2006)
'Pay As You Use' business ERP software
Openda launches QXLite - the first UK developed, online ERP system for SMEs looking for a single software package to manage all their business functions, at a cost that won't break the bank
News from Openda ( 6 July 2006)
New catalogue from Whitehouse Scientific
A new CD-based catalogue brings together information on the company's full range of standards for particle sizing, sieve calibration, filter testing et al, using precision glass microspheres Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific ( 6 July 2006)
WEEE and Ethical Disposal by Anton Paar
As the world becomes more conscious of the effects of technology on our environment, it has become unethical for companies to adopt a nonchalant attitude towards those effects
News from Anton Paar ( 6 July 2006)
New product development and manufacturing business
Grant Technologies is formed as a bespoke development and manufacturing business for scientific and industrial products, based on a 50 year heritage and expertise in thermodynamics / data acquisition
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 6 July 2006)
Testing of bio-diesel to meet EU legislation
Bio-diesel is the only alternative fuel to have completed the health effects testing requirements of the British 1990 Clean Air Act: Metrohm offers analytical techniques as listed in EN14214 Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 July 2006)
Further expansion for Yara AdBlue production
Yara will upgrade AdBlue production capacity at its Brunsbuttel plant in Germany on 1 July 2006 to meet the growing demand across Europe for its leadership AdBlue brand, Air1
News from Air1 ( 6 July 2006)
ArchitectMV for process monitoring and control
ArchitectMV provides a fully featured engineering development environment that includes all the practical techniques required by industrial process control and improvement engineers
News from Perceptive Engineering ( 6 July 2006)
Launch of new alarm management software
For display, monitoring and analysis of process alarms RTK Instruments has launched new AMS software to work in conjunction with their range of alarm annunciators and alarm systems
News from RTK Instruments ( 6 July 2006)
A 50 year celebration - so win an iPod nano!
Orthos Engineering are celebrating 50 years of supplying high quality mixing and blending equipment from the world's leading manufacturers: and want you to join in a FREE PRIZE DRAW for an iPod nano! Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 6 July 2006)
Pembertons appointed exclusive agent in Canada
FEMC announces the appointment of Pemberton and Associates as the exclusive agent for the FEMC innovative packaging machinery for all of Canada, mainly for food, pharma and nutraceuticals markets
News from FEMC ( 6 July 2006)
Jadoo Power CEO to serve on Fuel Cell Committee
Jadoo Power President and CEO Larry Bawden has been appointed to the recently formed Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee by the US Secretary of Energy
News from Jadoo Power ( 6 July 2006)
Major automation upgrade at BASF acetylene plant
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems is currently working on an upgrade of the Foxboro automation system on the BASF acetylene plant at the company's world-scale petrochemicals complex in Ludwigshafen, Germany
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 6 July 2006)
Disobox live at Anuga 2006!
Visitors to Anuga 2006 will be able to enjoy a complete product presentation of the Disobox, where Schenck Process specialists will be presenting the functionality of all system components
News from Schenck Process ( 5 July 2006)
Extended range of outdoor electronic signage
The Midas 32'' and Midas 46'' IP65-rated large screen colour display units have been specifically developed for outdoor installation by Global Display Solutions, market leader in industrial displays Brochure Available
News from GDS ( 5 July 2006)
Off-the-shelf linear motion is now more powerful
With a maximum thrust force of 560N and typical payload of up to 30kg, the new LCB060 compact linear actuators allow cost-effective high-performance linear motion systems with off-the-shelf products Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 5 July 2006)
@ptitudeXchange advice for maintenance engineers
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched its educational, interactive website to provide a wide range of information and advice from both SKF and specially selected alliance partners Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 5 July 2006)
Impact melt pressure sensor for extrusion machines
SensorsOne announces a new innovative development from Gefran, the Impact Melt Pressure Sensor, which is well able to withstand the mould temperatures in plastic extrusion machines
News from SensorsOne ( 5 July 2006)
Nantwich International Cheese Show
Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier, will be exhibiting on stand nr 52 at the Nantwich International Cheese Show, 25 - 26 July 2006
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 5 July 2006)
Malvern Instruments acquires Spectral Dimensions
Malvern Instruments, a world leader in particle and rheological characterisation systems, has acquired the assets of Spectral Dimensions, producers of near infrared chemical imaging instrumentation
News from Malvern Instruments ( 5 July 2006)
New practice for mounting of DP flow cells
Parker Instrumentation has launched a website that is dedicated to introducing a radical new technology for interfacing differential pressure transmitters to process piping Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 5 July 2006)
Optimass measures hot chocolate in ice cream plant
User Application Article Four Krohne Optimass Coriolis Mass flowmeters have been installed on the ice cream plant at Fredericks Dairies, to enable the company to control manufacturing costs more accurately
News from Krohne ( 5 July 2006)
USB capability brochure from Data Translation
Data Translation have been continually adding to their USB product range over the past year and now have over 80 USB solutions for test, measurement and control
News from Data Translation ( 5 July 2006)
Melt pressure indicator approved to DIN3440
Eurotherm signals on-going commitment to the plastics industry with a melt pressure alarm unit approved to DIN3440 in their latest range of Series 3200i indicators
News from Eurotherm ( 5 July 2006)
BSL Brammer highlights ATEX legislation deadline
BSL Brammer, the UK's leading distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products, is reminding employers of the deadline to comply with DSEAR regulations on explosive atmospheres
News from Brammer ( 5 July 2006)
Seals extend mean time between planned maintenance
Busak+Shamban worked with a major semiconductor wafer fab manufacturing linear and mixed signal integrated circuits to identify the optimum O-Ring material for seals within its 'strip' system
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions ( 5 July 2006)
Rotary Atomiser type F1.5X for GMP spray drying
The new F1.5X Rotary Atomiser from Niro is the first of its type that meets cGMP requirements for the spraying of pharmaceutical products during the drying process
News from Niro ( 5 July 2006)
Repair-free Personal Gas Detection for two years
With a two-year lifespan and guaranteed repair-free during that time, the new Draeger X-am 1700 is one of a new generation of gas detectors specifically designed for personal monitoring applications
News from Draeger ( 5 July 2006)
New 316L hygienic stainless steel sample valves
Axium Process have introduced a range of stainless steel sample valves to their range of hygienic fittings that enables liquid samples to be taken both hygienically and safely
News from Axium Process ( 5 July 2006)
Cost-effective fine grids for mass spectrometers
Using high-precision Photo-Electroforming technology, Tecan now offers grids for manufacturers and users of time-of-flight mass spectrometers, and for transmission/scanning electron microscopes
News from Tecan ( 4 July 2006)
Design Award for AirPouch air pillows
Automated Packaging Systems, the world leader in high-reliability packaging systems, has received a prestigious product design award for its AirPouch void-fill air pillows with EZ-Tear perforations Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 4 July 2006)
8 or 5-port industrial managed Ethernet switches
Moxa Networking, a leading provider of industrial Ethernet solutions, is pleased to announce that a new series of entry-level 8 or 5-port industrial managed Ethernet switches is now available
News from Moxa Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
CD based training on RFID technology
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID in short) is one of today's hottest new technologies: learn about the technology on a new Abhisam CD based e-learning course on this important subject
News from Abhisam Software ( 4 July 2006)
USB devices eliminate need for external amplifiers
Adept Scientific announces the release of three new low-cost, 16-bit high-drive analogue output USB devices from Measurement Computing, that eliminate the need for external amplifiers Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 4 July 2006)
Multiplexer ideal for battery/fuel cell test work
National Instruments announced the industry's highest-voltage PXI switch module, which is capable of routing signals up to 600 V: it is industry's highest-voltage PXI switch module Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 4 July 2006)
Growth for operator interfaces with embedded PLCs
IMS Research forecasts that the EMEA market for operator interfaces with embedded PLC functionality will increase to over EUR64.5 million by 2010, experiencing a CAGR of 11.1%
News from IMS Research ( 4 July 2006)
Two Technologies is Recertified to ISO 9001:2000
Two Technologies, the leading manufacturer of rugged, customisable hand held computers, today announced that its Horsham Pennsylvania facility has been recertified to the ISO 9001:2000 Standard
News from Two Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
Flowmeter to measure simulated rain conditions
User Application Article The Barksdale UQS7 Electronic flow transmitter has been used by Audi in providing repeatable rainstorm test conditions on their latest windscreen wiper test stand Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products ( 4 July 2006)
Company fined after workers caused chemical leaks
Recently a UK court heard that two "unqualified" workers washed a spilled chemical into drains causing the death of thousands of fish and long term damage to the local river
News from Fosse Liquitrol ( 4 July 2006)
Drypoint refrigeration dryer range extended
Beko Technologies have extended the Drypoint refrigeration dryer range with a high-pressure version, Drypoint RS HP, specially designed for applications up to 50 bar Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 4 July 2006)
Digital barometric pressure transducers for AWOS
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new range of barometric pressure transducers designed primarily for Automatic Weather Observing systems (AWOS) Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 4 July 2006)
Sudanese sugar mill steam turbine order
User Application Article Sudanese Sugar has chosen UK engineering company Peter Brotherhood to supply four replacement steam turbine rotors for the Assalaya and Sennar Sugar Mills waste-to-energy systems
News from Brotherhood ( 4 July 2006)
Courses expanded for water industry training
New courses at Uponor Skills Centre include construction skills for polyethylene water mains and services covering electrofusion jointing practices, and further courses for water industry constructors
News from Uponor ( 4 July 2006)
IonQuest ion chromatography systems
The newly developed conductivity detector for ion chromatography systems has very high sensitivities and exceptionally ultra-low drift Brochure Available
News from Cecil Instruments ( 4 July 2006)
POD PR coverage works for Landia
POD PR, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary year in 2006, is set to publicise a wide range of successful new applications showing Landia pumps and mixers in action
News from POD PR ( 4 July 2006)
Easy transition to lead-free soldering
User Application Article OK International announces a series of enhancements that optimise existing Metcal MX-500 and SP200 systems for a simple, cost-effective transition to lead-free soldering Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 4 July 2006)
Deal to enhance oil recovery with WellDynamics
Camcon Technology has signed a three-year, multi project, technology and business agreement with WellDynamics, the world market leader in intelligent completion technology for the oil and gas industry
News from Camcon Technology ( 4 July 2006)
Defoaming equipments popular with food industry
Yokota has launched full-scale marketing of these novel degassing and defoaming equipments in various fields such as food, semi-conductor, chemical and pulp/paper manufacturing industry
News from Yokota Manufacturing ( 4 July 2006)
IBC tracking and dispensing software system
User Application Article Buck Systems, a member of Niro Pharma Systems, has developed its own suite of software called BuckWare, for IBC tracking and dispensing software for increased productivity and better quality control
News from Niro ( 4 July 2006)
Automation project on new Encana natural gas plant
User Application Article An Emerson contract from EnCana, one of North America's leading natural gas producers, will apply PlantWeb digital plant architecture to automate the new EnCana Steeprock natural gas processing plant Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 July 2006)
Elcometer new range of rotational viscometers
Elcometer are pleased to announce the launch of their new 2300 range of rotational viscometers, capable of monitoring the behaviour of non-Newtonian as well as Newtonian liquids
News from Elcometer Instruments ( 4 July 2006)
Fast turn-round oil and gas 316L cladding project
User Application Article Weld overlay cladding specialist Arc Energy Resources has shipped a selection of 16 to 36 inch stainless steel clad flanges to Belgium-based Icarus, for use in a fast turn-round oil and gas project
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 4 July 2006)
Final summary report on ACHEMA 2006
ACHEMA 2006 was a complete success for exhibitors and visitors alike, with more international exhibitors and visitors, producing excellent business contacts for future investment and partnerships
News from ACHEMA 2009 ( 3 July 2006)
Doesn't anyone want FREE money for training?
The Edge foundation is astonished by the UK engineering industry's lack of interest in their training investment award scheme, which has GBP300,000 on offer, that could remain undistributed
News from Edge Awards ( 3 July 2006)
Miniature transducer for wide pressure measurement
Where pressure measurements of liquids or gases demand a small, robust transducer, then the RDP Electronics Model S will fit the bill Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 July 2006)
Toxic and flammable gases easily monitored
Toxic or flammable gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and methane can be easily monitored from multiple locations with the new Crowcon PGSi Programmable Monitoring System Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 3 July 2006)
Accurate dosing from your Food Technology partner
Schenck Process offers individually adaptable solutions for the dosing of ingredients to the perfect recipe, to ensure that finished products arrive on the market in exact accordance with that recipe
News from Schenck Process ( 3 July 2006)
Clean separation of cast iron to cast aluminium
Schenck Process will exhibit at Foundeq 2006 in Brescia, Italy, with shake out and removal of castings, from cast iron to cast aluminium: this is a sector where Schenck Process has specialised
News from Schenck Process ( 3 July 2006)
Ethernet communication for all intelligent drives
Now all Technosoft drives can communicate with a host via an Ethernet network through the auxiliary module, Ethernet / RS-232 Adapter, using the UDP / IP protocol
News from Technosoft ( 3 July 2006)
Round cable is better for Variable Frequency Drive
Maser UK and Alpha Wire agree: when it comes to Variable Frequency Drives, round cable is definitely better: easier to install and combats the dielectric stress that causes other cables to fail!
News from Alpha Wire International ( 3 July 2006)
Enhancing engineering skills for process operators
User Application Article A pilot project has been successfully undertaken to deliver multi-skill engineering training to process personnel employed by chemical companies on the banks of the River Humber
News from Grimsby Institute ( 3 July 2006)
The world's first portable, IR 640 x 480 camera
Flir Systems has done it again - another world first with a portable, radiometric 640 x 480 camera having four times the resolution of any other model on the market Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 July 2006)
HazardEx - The Event, is back for a sixth year
The only event to offer indispensable advice about complying with the ATEX directive - HazardEx - The Event - is back for its sixth consecutive year and will be bigger than ever before!
News from HazardEx UK & International ( 3 July 2006)
Adding EDDL enhancements to smart field devices
End users will gain expanded use of field device diagnostics and functionality, available on any host, and compatible with more than 20 million installed field devices. Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 July 2006)
1 kW power supply for single-phase networks
With the Quint Power 24V/40A power supply, Phoenix Contact expands its range of single-phase power supplies, extending applications in most industrial sectors
News from Phoenix Contact ( 3 July 2006)
ROHS testing from Ceram
Ceram, the internationally renowned centre for materials and technology, is offering manufacturers wishing to comply with the new RoHS Directive, a useful resource in the form of testing services
News from Ceram ( 3 July 2006)
Two inch printer supplements delivery process
User Application Article Reliability and durability were the main factors that made Extech Data Systems the obvious choice for GBC Systems, when they needed a portable printer
News from Extech Instruments ( 3 July 2006)
Thermo Electron acquires Omega Data Systems
Thermo Electron, the world leader in analytical instruments, has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based Omega Data Systems, developer of the world renowned UniQuant XRF analysis package Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 3 July 2006)
New live de-mateable connector for hazardous areas
A new ATEX / IEC Ex compliant connector, InstrumEx, is designed for live connection and disconnection of both intrinsically safe and non-IS circuits in zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 applications
News from Hawke International UK ( 3 July 2006)
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