News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 December
to Saturday 30 December 2006
Metric size O-rings available from JW Winco
J.W Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announces an expanded line of Metric Size O-Rings, from 1.15 mm to 1044 mm
News from Winco (29 December 2006)
Aker Kvaerner completes major PTA project in China
User Application Article Aker Kvaerner has just completed a project for Zhejiang Hualian Sunshine Petro-Chemical, for a new a Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant using technology from Invista.
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (29 December 2006)
Freeze dryer redesign reduces size and price
Usifroid, experts in freeze drying technology, have re-launched their range of standard freeze dryers, streamlined to meet the exacting demands of cGMP, but also at a very attractive price Brochure Available
News from Biopharma Process Systems (29 December 2006)
For Jaeger actuators, look to SKF
Following the acquisition of Taiwan-based Jaeger Industrial, a leading manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, control units and actuation systems, SKF now supports the Jaeger range in Europe Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 December 2006)
FMA appoints a new Business Development Manager
Mark Baker appointed as Business Development Manager at FMA, to bring specific expertise in the process, chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities industries
News from FMA Process Engineering (29 December 2006)
Optical single-point liquid level detection switch
Madison Company has announced the availability of its O Series of optical single-point liquid level detection switches for use in non-coating liquids
News from Madison (29 December 2006)
Water meters receive OIML R49 Approval for Europe
Severn Trent Services has announced the certification of its range of SmartMeter water meters to the European OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) R49 standard for drinking water
News from Severn Trent Services (29 December 2006)
Roxspur new product launches at MTEC
Roxspur Measurement and Control, the UK's premier manufacturer of pressure, temperature and flow instrumentation, will launch several new products at MTEC
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (29 December 2006)
ExperTune and TiPS announce user conference
ExperTune and TiPS have announced their 2007 user conference, to be held April 17-19, in Austin, Texas: technologies and techniques that restore and strengthen your automation infrastructure
News from TiPS (29 December 2006)
Quantachrome announces training classes for 2007
Quantachrome Instruments has announced its detailed schedule of training classes for 2007: extensive 2 and 3 day classes will be conducted at the Quantachrome headquarters in South Florida
News from Quantachrome Instruments (29 December 2006)
FGD system to be supplied to US power plant
Aker Kvaerner is to supply Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC) with a new Flue Gas Desulphurisation environmental control system at their Kyger Creek power plant in Cheshire, Ohio
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (29 December 2006)
Reservoir cuts OEM costs in mobile hydraulics
Parker Hannifin has launched an innovative, lightweight copolymer reservoir, which features an integrated, patented, environmentally friendly LEIF filter element and an ecological air breather Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division (28 December 2006)
'Trike' replacement strategy from Guyson
Technical Background Article Are you looking to replace trichloroethylene ('trike') in your manufacturing process, but still bemused by the acronyms and buzz words? Not sure about the Solvent Emissions Directive? Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (28 December 2006)
Construction begins at largest UK tertiary plant
User Application Article Construction has recently begun on one of the largest tertiary wastewater treatment plants in the United Kingdom, at the Severn Trent Water Strongford Sewage Treatment Works, using Tetra NSAF
News from Severn Trent Services (28 December 2006)
IECEx Flameproof gland cert is an industry first
Kopex International is the first manufacturer of electrical conduit to gain IECEx certification for an ATEX flameproof gland Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (28 December 2006)
Schneider Electric unveils aggressive attack on UK
Schneider Electric has revealed its intentions to capture a substantial share of the UK motion marketplace, with entry-level servo drive and low inertia motor combinations, to appeal to OEMs
News from Schneider Electric (28 December 2006)
Level switches and level sensors
The comprehensive Madison line of level sensors includes single and multi-point level switches, continuous level and conductivity sensors, non-contact sensors, optical level detection switches et al
News from Madison (28 December 2006)
How to specify a liquid level sensor
Technical Background Article To specify a liquid level sensor, the type of liquid, temperature and pressure to which the switch will be subjected is the first consideration: Madison manufactures switches in a variety of materials
News from Madison (28 December 2006)
Implementation of Modbus serial and TCP/IP
New Modbus Drivers provide high performance and greater security for integrating plant floor areas at a low cost
News from Mynah Technologies (28 December 2006)
No-Drip multi-function fluid valve has long life
The new Sealant Equipment and Engineering Model 2600-060 No-Drip fluid valve is designed for precise on-off flow control of medium to high-viscosity fluid materials
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (28 December 2006)
New Logoscreen NT paperless recorder
Jumo will be showcasing the new Logoscreen NT paperless recorder at MTEC, which offers a high degree of measurement accuracy particularly for thermocouple measurements
News from Jumo Instrument Company (27 December 2006)
Lorenz Snack-World outsourcing contract with BASF
User Application Article Lorenz Snack-World, traditional producer of savoury snacks headquartered in the German city of Neu-Isenburg, is turning to BASF IT Services to meet its future IT needs by outsourcing
News from BASF IT Services (27 December 2006)
Davy licenses Butanediol plant to China
Davy Process Technology has licensed to Shanxi Sanwei Group Co, in Shanxi Province, PR China, a plant for producing 75,000 metric tons per year of Butanediol equivalent
News from Davy Process Technology (27 December 2006)
Enhanced RTU for utility industry applications
Sixnet announces its latest addition to the IPm product line, the Mini-VersaTRAK mIPm PLUS RTU, the ultimate truly open enhanced RTU for utility industry applications Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (27 December 2006)
Sealed Air packs them in at Paris Packforum
Sealed Air has reopened Packforum, following a major investment programme to upgrade its European acclaimed packaging facilities Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (27 December 2006)
AK awarded contract for generating station
Aker Kvaerner Songer Canada, in a JV with Burns and McDonnell, has been awarded an EPC contract to construct a 683 mega watt natural gas fueled, combined cycle facility for TransCanada Corporation
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (27 December 2006)
Flush diaphragms to sense viscous media pressure
Technical Background Article Measuring the pressure of high viscosity fluids that congeal at low temperatures is likely to lead to problems with pressure sensors that have recessed diaphragms
News from SensorsOne (27 December 2006)
Dynasand filters help keep tyre production rolling
User Application Article Flexsys Rubber Chemicals is a multi-national chemical manufacturer producing rubber chemicals, predominantly for use in tyre manufacture: Dynasand filters provide the river water purification systems
News from Hydro International (27 December 2006)
Klaxon and Sirena Strategic Partnership
Sound signalling specialist Klaxon Signals has formed a new strategic partnership with German industrial distributor Sirena, benefiting both companies
News from Klaxon Signals (27 December 2006)
Paddlewheel flow sensor is easy to apply
icenta Controls has added the new versatile 2537 paddlewheel flow sensor from GF Signet to its broad line of flow monitoring and process control instrumentation
News from icenta Controls (27 December 2006)
World process automation market reaches US$79Bn
Manufacturing companies invest in capital expenditures for automation as they recognize the role of automation in the fierce global market, making automation market forecast grow to US$79 Billion
News from ARC Advisory Group (27 December 2006)
Increased depth measurement for mining is IS
User Application Article Developed for an application in France, several BTS FM106-IS depth/level transmitters have been ordered for arduous conditions in exceptionally deep bore holes, in a mining application
News from BTS Fluid Measurement (26 December 2006)
CSMA exhibits at Law London 2007
CSMA, together with parent company CERAM, will be attending Law London 2007 (14th - 15th March at London Olympia), to promote its expert witness services to the legal community
News from Ceram (26 December 2006)
Optimism outweighs fear of rising business costs
Technical Background Article A survey published by the Chartered Management Institute reveals that managers in the engineering sector believe 2007 will be a successful year for business
News from Chartered Management Institute (26 December 2006)
Brochure on French food-processing equipment
A new 24-page brochure on the equipment from the French food-processing industry features more than 30 top French food-processing equipment companies
News from French Technology Press Bureau (26 December 2006)
On-line analysis for chlorine dioxide
Chlorine dioxide has many advantages over conventional chlorine disinfection for potable water and other sterilising applications: the ADI 2019 Process Colorimeter allows monitoring for dosing control Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (26 December 2006)
New General Manager for Strip Product Area
Sandvik Materials Technology announce that Petra Einarsson has been appointed General Manager of the Strip Product Area
News from Sandvik Process Systems (25 December 2006)
Lucifer offers low cost heat treat furnaces
A production line of economy furnaces (the Red Devil Series) featuring single and dual chamber models are now available from Lucifer Furnaces, from their base in Warrington, Pennsylvania
News from Lucifer Furnaces (25 December 2006)
Schneider Electric staff dig deep for charities
Workers at the Schneider Electric Telford Site have raised over GBP7000 for a number of good causes, including the company's chosen charity, the NSPCC
News from Schneider Electric (25 December 2006)
Christmas present to maintenance staff
Maintenance Management has decided to give all who are interested in getting more out of the information systems they are using, a book about data collection and its use!
News from Maintenance Management (25 December 2006)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 40
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