News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 January
to Saturday 13 January 2007
RubberChem 2006 conference report
Rapra Technology held its fifth RubberChem conference in Munich on 5-6 December 2006, bringing together the international rubber chemicals industry to debate the issues at the heart of the industry
News from Smithers Rapra (12 January 2007)
Electronic hose clamping and verification system
The Oetikers electronic hose clamping and recording system is established through much of the UK's Automotive industry including those involved in engine, chassis and subsystems
News from Oetiker UK (12 January 2007)
Linear Servomotor from a Linear Step Motor
QuickSilver Controls, known for its ability to servo rotary microstep motors now extends these capabilities to include servoing linear step motors
News from QuickSilver Controls (12 January 2007)
Flowserve: one of the safest companies in America
The National Safety Council has honoured the Flowserve Corporation with 10 'Industry Leader' Awards for 2006, designating it as one of the safest companies in America
News from Flowserve (12 January 2007)
Measuring antioxidant inhibitor in transformer oil
Monitoring the degradation of the antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can give substantial savings by extending the service life of the oil and by slowing down the transformer aging process Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (12 January 2007)
New Witt safety device for even safer welding
The gas technology specialist Witt has enhanced a proven safety device to meet the most demanding requirements for oxy-fuel gas welding, requiring a manual reset to alert the operator to the hazard
News from Witt Gas Techniques (12 January 2007)
New Service and Spares brochure introduced
Chronos Richardson have published a new brochure that illustrates how companies can increase profitability through using regular maintenance programmes and genuine spare parts
News from Chronos Richardson (12 January 2007)
JWF appointed ABB partner in Northern UK
ABB Instrumentation has appointed a new regional partner to distribute its instrumentation equipment throughout the north of England, JWF Instrumentation based in Billingham on Teesside
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (12 January 2007)
'Size Exclusion Chromatography' seminar
Viscotek has announced the dates for its next one-day training seminar - 'Characterisation of Polymers, Proteins and Biomolecules by Light Scattering and Size Exclusion Chromatography' Brochure Available
News from Viscotek Europe (12 January 2007)
Automation allows PCB production to compete
Omron, supplier of products and services for industrial automation, has scooped an award for a pcb manufacturing plant which achieved the best production improvement project of 2006
News from Omron Electronics (12 January 2007)
Ethernet industrial control seminar in Israel
Ethernet Direct is co-operating with Ardan Control in Israel to offer a 1-day seminar featuring "Innovation in Industrial Controls" in Haifa, covering Ethernet, Profinet and fieldbus networks
News from Ethernet Direct (12 January 2007)
Compact, multi-function pump controllers
The PE Twin Pump Controller is a compact, self-contained microprocessor-controlled, duty / standby / assist control panel with plug-in connections for use with twin pump sets
News from Pump Engineering (12 January 2007)
Soil analysis in Poland standardises on Malvern
User Application Article The National Network of Agrochemical Stations in Poland has purchased seventeen Mastersizer 2000 laser diffraction particle size analysers for use in the rapid assessment of different soil types
News from Malvern Instruments (12 January 2007)
Van Leeuwen Wheeler expands in Middlesbrough
Specialist tube, pipe and bar distributor Van Leeuwen Wheeler has responded to an expanding customer base in the North East by opening a new sales office at its Middlesbrough warehouse
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler (12 January 2007)
Special scaling for improved barometric monitoring
User Application Article To improve measurement performance of an atmospheric reading you can use a pressure transmitter which has the 4-20mA signal output specially scaled from 800 to 1200mb absolute
News from SensorsOne (12 January 2007)
Refrigerated transport door gas struts replaced
User Application Article The patented Raymond stainless steel mechanical struts, "m-struts", provide a corrosion-resistant maintenance-free alternative to the conventional gas struts used on refrigerated delivery vehicles Brochure Available
News from Associated Spring (12 January 2007)
Remote actuated valves for BTC pipeline in Turkey
User Application Article Botas chose Midland-ACS to design, engineer, manufacture and commission actuated valves for the Ceyhan Marine Terminal and pumping stations on the new BTC pipeline in Turkey Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (12 January 2007)
Further Indian continental shelf subsea production
Aker Kvaerner has signed a letter of intent with Aker Floating Production to deliver a complete subsea production system for a customer in India, plus the marine installation of the associated FPSO
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (12 January 2007)
CPS wins order from food company Nestle
User Application Article Top quality equipment, high standards of workmanship and speed of installation helped to win CPS two big orders from the global provider in the desserts and confectionery fields, Nestle
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems (12 January 2007)
Pfizer Georgia plant equipment for sale by auction
The Manufacturing Chemist magazine, December/January issue, has the following report on an auction of new pharma equipment on behalf of Pfizer, by Rabin Worldwide
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (12 January 2007)
3rd generation freeze-dryers
Millrock Technology offers a new line of laboratory sized freeze-dryers built from three generations of experience
News from Millrock Technology (12 January 2007)
Practical Aspects of Profibus PA in Process
Technical Background Article The UK Profibus organization sponsored a process industry specific training day at the end of November 06, with the title of the "Practical Aspects of Profibus PA": Nick Denbow reports
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (12 January 2007)
Improve your Maintenance and Asset Management
Improve your Maintenance and Asset Management operations with a visit to MAINTEC, where over 150 key suppliers and a programme of FREE Technical Workshops, provides the answers
News from easyFairs UK (12 January 2007)
Practical aspects of Profibus PA seminar
This free Profibus seminar addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital fieldbus communications technologies in the process and hybrid industries
News from Profibus Group (11 January 2007)
New training courses on automation in Cork
The growth of Profibus in Irish manufacturing facilities means an increased need for Profibus training and support, in particular with new courses available, and back to back training courses in Cork
News from Profibus Ireland (11 January 2007)
Ceiling mounted SCARA robot set to save space
TM Robotics launches a ceiling mounted version of the Toshiba Machine TH450 SCARA (Selective Compliant Assembly Robot Arm), which will save space by allowing access to the working area from above Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (11 January 2007)
Simocode creates a splash at Welsh Water
User Application Article The use of Simocode at a water treatment plant in mid-Wales has saved the utility company over GBP50k in civil construction costs thanks to a significant reduction in the required panel size
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 January 2007)
Foster Wheeler wins clean fuels project in Turkey
Foster Wheeler Bimas in Istanbul has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management services contract by TURPAS, for the Izmit Refinery in northwest Turkey
News from Foster-Wheeler (11 January 2007)
Rittal save time with RiLine60 component adaptors
Rittal RiLine60 component adaptors are available with module widths of 45 and 55mm and from 65A up to 630A, and are available with a choice of snap on or base tray mounting Brochure Available
News from Rittal (11 January 2007)
Sealed stepper motors for applications outside
Customised stepper motors with a sealed front shaft, designed weather resistant and for low temperature operation, are available from motion control specialists Astrosyn International Technology
News from Astrosyn International Technology (11 January 2007)
New interactive tube connector website gives costs
A new website is dedicated to Phastite, the groundbreaking permanent tube connection technology for higher pressure applications: resources include savings calculator, animated demonstration and video Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (11 January 2007)
Service benefits for John Crane customers in NW
Engineered sealing solutions provider John Crane has underlined its on-going commitment to UK customer service and product support by completing a significant refurbishment of its NW Service Centre
News from Crane EAA (11 January 2007)
Valve actuators for strategic BTC oil pipeline
User Application Article A total of nearly five hundred Rotork IQ and IQT intelligent electric valve actuators have been installed on the strategic BTC, Baku - Thilisi - Ceyhan oil pipeline
News from Rotork Controls (11 January 2007)
New hydraulic and pneumatic services in Bristol
Parker Hannifin has opened a new ParkerStore in Bristol, in conjunction with Bristol Hose and Industrial Supplies Company, supplier of fluid engineering services and equipment Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (11 January 2007)
Sandvik wins major pastillation plant for refinery
User Application Article Reliance Petroleum has confirmed a major order for a Sandvik steel belt-based Rotoform pastillation plant for its huge Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat, Western India
News from Sandvik Process Systems (11 January 2007)
Simplified motion and position control
Schneider Electric has launched the first products in a major new push into the motion control arena with the unveiling of its entry level Telemecanique Lexium 05 servo drives
News from Schneider Electric (11 January 2007)
New g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module
Monitran launches the g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module, to provide early warning of wear when used to monitor gears and bearings in wired and wireless networks
News from Monitran (11 January 2007)
Moore President gets pilot's license at age 73
On 5 December 2006, Leonard Moore, founder and president of Moore Industries-International, gained his pilot's license, and now is certified to fly single-engine land-based aircraft
News from Moore Industries International (11 January 2007)
On-line measurement and control of Peracetic acid
A new type of peracetic acid sensor from ProMinent Fluid Controls, the Dulcotest PAA 1, is ideally suited to the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (11 January 2007)
New intelligent 3-axis compass module
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new, low cost microprocessor controlled compass module, the HMR3500, a 3-axis digital compass solution Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (11 January 2007)
New purpose-built engineering service centre
Peter Brotherhood has expanded its Aftermarket Division and opened a new purpose-built engineering service centre dedicated to providing after sales services
News from Brotherhood (11 January 2007)
Gentle grinding from the versatile Bexmill
For gentle grinding of traditionally difficult products, because they are fatty, heat sensitive, sticky or moist, then the upgraded Bexmill from Hosokawa Micron is ideal
News from Hosokawa Micron (11 January 2007)
Aerco to supply E-T-A process control instruments
Aerco has extended their products from E-T-A beyond the field of circuit protection, by offering E-T-A process control instrumentation products for flow monitoring and control equipment
News from Aerco (11 January 2007)
Ishida top in independent X-ray evaluation
The recently launched Ishida X-Ray system has been confirmed as the best product for detecting contaminants in meat products, in an independent evaluation
News from Ishida Europe (11 January 2007)
Timely ultrasonic clock cleaning from Guyson
A Kerry Ultrasonics UCR Mk2 (Ultrasonic Clean and Rinse) system for removing polishing compounds from precision brass clock components has recently been supplied by Guyson International Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (11 January 2007)
On-line viscometer holds up under pressure
Measuring the viscosity of drilling fluids at the high pressures of the oilfield is all in a day's work for the XL7 on-line viscometer from Hydramotion Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (11 January 2007)
Promotions in the Hoffman sales department
Hoffman, a Pentair Company, has announced a series of promotions within their Sales and Marketing department management team, where internal talent has been tapped to lead sales and marketing
News from Hoffman (11 January 2007)
AMTRI to spearhead PhysVis project
PhysVis aims to develop a low-cost, high-performance physics-based software product for the visualisation and simulation of complex manufacturing systems in a range of industries.
News from AMTRI (10 January 2007)
Formul8 business software for Nature's Care
User Application Article Sanderson, provider of software solutions for the food and process industries, has won a contract to supply its Formul8 solution to Australian skin care and health food manufacturer Nature's Care
News from Sanderson (10 January 2007)
Certified for marine fuel processing at full flow
DNV have certified the diesel fuel separation efficiency of Westfalia D-type separators, used for removal of the solid particles that cause wear of the injection systems on ships engines, at full flow
News from Westfalia Separator (10 January 2007)
Peristaltic pumps help boost Lara reactor success
A niche supplier of laboratory equipment have opted for peristaltic pump technology from Watson-Marlow Bredel, due to its ease of integration, low maintenance and customer demand Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (10 January 2007)
Integrated compounding solutions in plastics
A symposium entitled "5 years of Coperion in Integrated Compounding Solutions" celebrated the group progress in developing as a technology and market leader serving the plastics industry
News from Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer (10 January 2007)
Online video resource tackles hopper flow problems
For engineers faced with hopper flow problems the Ajax Equipment web site now features video showing common flow problems, with advice on how to solve them
News from Ajax Equipment (10 January 2007)
FF student scholarship awards announced
The next year's recipients of the James O Gray Fieldbus Foundation Educational Scholarship awards are from Singapore Polytechnic, SAIT of Alberta, Canada and Waseda University in Japan
News from Fieldbus Foundation (10 January 2007)
Dual monitor capability on a single PC
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of professional graphics solutions, unveils the DualHead2Go Digital Edition, an external multiple-display upgrade for notebook and desktop computers
News from Matrox Graphics (10 January 2007)
New approach to smart imaging for QA and control
Firstsight Vision is offering a new approach to smart imaging for control and quality assurance in manufacturing, with the introduction of the VA21 automated inspection device Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (10 January 2007)
3 weeks to enter the UK's biggest innovation prize
Will your engineering innovation change the world? The MacRobert Award 2007, worth GBP50k tax-free to the winner, is looking for this year's entries, from any field of engineering and technology
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (10 January 2007)
Automatically analyse pH, acid value and salt
Process Lab is a new 'At Line' analyser to follow on in the success of the Titrando Titrators, using well established hardware and software for applications in the food and beverages industry Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (10 January 2007)
New metal detectable O-rings
Detectamet metal detectable elastomer compounded O-rings have been specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries
News from E-Components and Chains ( 9 January 2007)
Reduce pressure calibrating costs for dial gauges
If your costs are running high in order to maintain ISO9000 adherence for calibrating pressure gauges used on production machinery, maybe it is time to invest in a precision digital manometer
News from SensorsOne ( 9 January 2007)
Tough practical and reliable pressure calibrator
The MEP - DC is the latest portable calibrator from Calibration Dynamics, set to be released and on display at MTEC 07 as a tough, practical and reliable calibrator featuring an ergonomic design
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 9 January 2007)
Raw water problem solved at Shoreham Power Station
User Application Article Elga Process Water has assisted Shoreham Power Station maintain the quality of treated water intakes despite seawater infiltration into bore-holes, using temporary mobile RO and ion exchange units
News from Elga Process Water ( 9 January 2007)
Bearing repair and refurbishment for Corus
More than a supplier of bearings, Schaeffler UK is now offering customers a full design and manufacturing service from its Llanelli plant, including repair and refurbishment of most types of bearing Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 9 January 2007)
Use of the correct expensive lubricant saves money
User Application Article Kluber has reduced total operational costs for a major blue chip food processing company on rotary cooker oil without compromising efficiencies, by using the correct, 'expensive' lubricant Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 9 January 2007)
Cooling towers cleaned during continuous operation
User Application Article Water engineering experts have spared one of Europe's most important chemical plants from an expensive overhaul - thanks to an underwater cleaning robot, cleaning the cooling towers while in service
News from Panton McLeod ( 9 January 2007)
Hand protection contributes to contact dermatitis
Technical Background Article Contact dermatitis is a major problem for employees in many industries, usually where there is a need for hand protection, primarily in the form of rubber gloves: the gloves are not always to blame
News from Best Gloves ( 9 January 2007)
Liquid level and temperature switch released
The UNS1000 - BN18 level switch is a compact top mounting level and temperature switch, with brass stem and tank screw connection, using one buna float: alternatively it can provide two level contacts Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products ( 9 January 2007)
Compact 12-port Gigabit Ethernet field switch
GarrettCom Europe has expanded its 6K range of Ethernet switches with the launch of the 6KQ, a rugged managed field switch that can be configured with up to twelve 100Mb fibre ports
News from GarrettCom Europe ( 9 January 2007)
Materials testing brochure from Lloyd Instruments
New brochure covers the Lloyd single and twin column universal materials testing machines, software and application solutions, plus the Davenport range of plastics and polymer testing instruments Brochure Available
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 January 2007)
Packaging trials and hire deal proved razor packs
User Application Article The ability and willingness of Packaging Automation to undertake trials and supply equipment on hire, has brought high praise from Personna International, manufacturer of quality razor blade products
News from Packaging Automation ( 9 January 2007)
Treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater using MBR
Technical Background Article Two pharmaceutical plants in Ireland used ZeeWeed membrane bioreactors for reliable and effective treatment of wastewater, avoiding some problems experienced with conventional settlement technology
News from Zenon Environmental ( 9 January 2007)
Quality capillary thermostats cover all needs
A new range of high-quality custom capillary thermostats, with specifications to compete with the most popular traditional market leading devices, is now available from ACAL Radiatron
News from ACAL Radiatron ( 9 January 2007)
Online electromechanical guide for >1000 products
The latest Farnell InOne online guide delivers a one-stop-shop for electromechanical products, improving distribution to millions of engineers and purchasing professionals
News from Farnell ( 9 January 2007)
New static generator on show at ICE 2007
Meech International will be showing its new Model 992v3 Static Generator amongst a host of other static control solutions at The International Converting Exhibition (ICE), Munich, 27-29 March Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 9 January 2007)
Service contractor for thickeners and centrifuges
Alan Britland, service engineer with Centriquip in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, has taken over the role of service co-ordinator for Anglian Water, for all decanter centrifuges and drum thickeners
News from Centriquip ( 9 January 2007)
Marine valve and tank management acquisition
Acquisition of Damcos Holdings further expands the Emerson portfolio of valve automation and marine tank management solutions for the global shipbuilding industry Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 9 January 2007)
Oxo Selector technology licensed in Saudi Arabia
Davy Process Technology and Union Carbide Corporation announce that Dammam 7 Petrochemical chose LP Oxo Selector 30 Technology with Normax Catalyst for its new facility in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
News from Davy Process Technology ( 9 January 2007)
Interface links AS-i communications with Profinet
The new IE/AS-i link Profinet IO router from Siemens Automation and Drives offers a compact connection providing users with an integrated exchange of information and diagnostics data
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 8 January 2007)
Expanding pump sales force for Amarinth
Amarinth, the pump design and manufacturing company that has taken the industry by storm with its innovative products and services, is building on their success by recruiting another sales engineer
News from Amarinth ( 8 January 2007)
Wasting energy through steam loss
Technical Background Article The increase in energy prices together with on-going legislation regarding carbon emissions has put energy management on the boardroom agenda, and this means addressing steam trap performance
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 8 January 2007)
Improving productivity in hot environments
Technical Background Article HVAC aims to provide good air quality and a comfortable thermal environment that will ensure the occupants' satisfaction, health and high productivity: Steve Kirkwood of Breezair reviews the options Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 8 January 2007)
Donaldson welcomes Spanish customers on-line
Bienvenido! Spanish-speaking customers are now welcome on the Donaldson Membranes website: it explains everything you need to know about ePTFE membranes
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 8 January 2007)
New Siemens Simatic FS6601 laser scanner
The Simatic FS6601 laser scanner provides vertical safeguarding to protect personnel in the hazardous areas of plants and around machinery and driver-less transport systems
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 8 January 2007)
Smoke detection for the world's largest hangar
User Application Article The world's largest aircraft hangar at the Dubai International Airport, home to the private aircraft of the Dubai ruling family, is protected by D-Tec FM approved video smoke detection systems
News from DTec Video Smoke Detection Systems ( 8 January 2007)
First MCERTS industrial effluent approved site
User Application Article The Krohne Tidalflux flowmeter is performing a critical role in the first non-water industry flow monitoring installation to receive MCERTS approval for self monitoring of effluent flow
News from Krohne ( 8 January 2007)
The world's first IP67 safety controller
Sick (UK) introduces the UE44X7 field mountable controller for standalone and networked applications: these rugged, standalone, IP67-rated units allow standard PLCs to control safety outputs
News from Sick (UK) ( 8 January 2007)
Outloading screens improve pellet out-loading
User Application Article Pace Projects Northern has installed two Mogensen vibratory screens as part of a project to improve the pellet out-loading facility at the Lancaster Mill, and shorten bulk transport turn-round times
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling ( 8 January 2007)
Process Control Academy 2007 training event
The UK Process Control Academy, 6-8 Feb 2007, will provide a valuable overview of enhanced process control and plant monitoring techniques, using application stories and the latest software tools
News from ACTC: Applied Control Technology Consortium ( 8 January 2007)
Water supply automation achieved using Profibus
User Application Article Having Profibus in operation on the water treatment plants in the Perth basin enables the Water Corporation control centre to perform detailed problem diagnostics and despatch the resources needed
News from Profibus Group ( 8 January 2007)
Major water supply projects in Australia to use RO
Veolia Water has been selected for two major projects in Australia to alleviate the drought in the State of Queensland: one recycled water project and one desalination plant using reverse osmosis
News from Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies ( 8 January 2007)
Marine vessel control system launched in Japan
Yokogawa vessel control systems have acquired the first Japanese marine vessel type certification for software control and Emergency Shutdown systems, typically delivered for use on LNG carriers
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 8 January 2007)
New membrane filter plants for Portsmouth Water
User Application Article Trant Construction contracts for Portsmouth Water involve building new membrane filter plants and making other process enhancements that will further improve water quality standards for the area
News from Trant Construction ( 8 January 2007)
Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment using MBR
The world's pharmaceutical manufacturers turn to Zenon for cost-effective and dependable wastewater treatment solutions using the ZeeWeed membrane bioreactor (MBR) and tertiary filtration systems
News from Zenon Environmental ( 8 January 2007)
WBF implements live Webcast series with FREE offer
Consistent with its history of providing quality educational programmes to its members and the automation community, WBF will be re-introducing its live webcast series during 2007
News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 8 January 2007)
Better spray dryer productivity and flexibility
Niro, the Danish manufacturer of spray drying equipment, has established a specialist after market business unit to advise on achievable process improvements for existing users of spray dryers
News from Niro A/S ( 8 January 2007)
Ballast water purification to protect Ecosystems
The Alfa-Laval launch of a ship's ballast water purification system, PureBallast, took place at Greenwich - where else would it be? This is an impressive product, with an interesting future
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 8 January 2007)
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