News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 February
to Saturday 24 February 2007
Hoffman introduces new Proline data cabinets
Hoffman enhances the popular Proline datacom cabinet line with the introduction of FloTek and ConnecTek Cabinet packages designed to easily address thermal management concerns
News from Hoffman (23 February 2007)
Oxygen and combustibles analysis at one sensor
Although the science of generating power by burning fossil fuels is well understood, in reality it remains difficult to control the air-fuel ratio at the optimum level for maximum fuel efficiency
News from Servomex (23 February 2007)
New Profibus guides for cabling and commissioning
Technical Background Article PI (Profibus and Profinet International) has published an Installation Guide in three parts to support engineers working on the design, installation and commissioning of Profibus systems
News from Profibus Group (23 February 2007)
Optiflux flowmeters for milk standardisation
User Application Article GEA Westfalia Food Tec has chosen to use the Krohne Optiflux 6000 electromagnetic flowmeter in its Standomat automatic milk standardising unit
News from Krohne (23 February 2007)
Thin-film pressure sensor offers 1% accuracy
Leading-edge thin-film sensor technology for demanding pressure measurement applications, such as for hydraulic and pneumatic machinery control Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK (23 February 2007)
New web site for those new to Lean Manufacturing
5S Audit has set up a new website, packed with useful and informative information on Lean Manufacturing
News from 5SAudit (23 February 2007)
Simple probes for mid-infrared liquid analysis
Axiom Analytical has announced some new fiber-optic coupled attenuated total reflectance (ATR) probes for mid-infrared liquid analysis
News from Axiom Analytical (23 February 2007)
CEO elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dr James Truchard, CEO, President and Cofounder of National Instruments has been honoured by election to membership in the National Academy of Engineering in the USA Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 February 2007)
Space saving hydraulic cylinder position sensor
The MTS Technologies LD Series is a 'fit and forget' robust, accurate position sensor designed specifically for space restricted hydraulic cylinder applications: it is perfect for Clevis Pin operation Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (23 February 2007)
PM Bearings appoints Micromech as UK agent
PM develops and manufactures high quality linear bearings, crossed roller slides, innovative linear and rotary stages, and have appointed Micromech as their UK agent
News from Micromech (23 February 2007)
Loma launches new IQ3 metal detector
Loma Systems launches its next generation of metal detection, the state-of-the-art IQ3, underlining the company commitment to on-going development in the inspection system market
News from Loma Cintex (23 February 2007)
Maintaining efficiency at npower Cogen CHP plant
User Application Article Emerson gas analysis technology in Rosemount Analytical Oxymitter flue gas monitoring systems is helping to maintain CHP plant efficiency for RWE npower at their plant in South Wales
News from Emerson Process Management (23 February 2007)
Fan control reduces energy costs by GBP10kpa
A Eurotherm Model 2500 controller is enabling Fenland Laundries to make energy savings of more than GBP10k per year in its 'Micronclean' cleanroom clothing operation, by controlling fan speed
News from Eurotherm (23 February 2007)
New Process Monitoring Tools catalogue
The new Millipore product catalogue, highlighting tools and services to meet your process monitoring needs, testing for liquid and airborne contaminants, is now available Brochure Available
News from Millipore (23 February 2007)
ATi Experiences Rapid Growth in UK Operation
Analytical Technology has announced that its European operation experienced its best financial year ever in 2006, and looks for further expansion into Europe in 2007 Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (23 February 2007)
Ion chromatography in chromic acid plating baths
Chrome plating allows a chrome finish to be imparted onto a surface through the use of the electrolytic deposition of chromium: ion chromatography can determine the important bath characteristics Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 February 2007)
SKF helps reduce the world's energy consumption
SKF has developed a new bearing that reduces energy consumption by at least 30% and developed web-based applications to reduce process plant energy consumption, in a Green drive for 100th anniversary Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (23 February 2007)
Two European packaging shows for Systech
Systech Instruments of Thame near Oxford will be emphasising its commitment to the European packaging materials industry with its presence at two major exhibitions and conferences in Germany
News from Systech Instruments (23 February 2007)
Fish-head drying plant near Grimsby
User Application Article North East Lincolnshire Council has netted another big fish player with the opening of a GBP2.5million high-technology fish-head drying plant by JHS Fish Products near Grimsby
News from North East Lincolnshire Council (23 February 2007)
AMEC wins Chevron oil refinery revamp contract
AMEC has won the contract for EPCM services for a multi-million pound revamp of a fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) at the Chevron Pembroke oil refinery
News from AMEC (23 February 2007)
'Cold chain monitor' temperature datalogger
The Isatec LogTag TRIX-8 electronic temperature recorder has been found to meet European Standard EN 12830, and is suitable for use in vaccine refrigerators, vaccine shipments and cold chain studies Brochure Available
News from Isatec (22 February 2007)
Portable temperature data logger
The new Chino MR2041 is an IP64 rated palm sized 4 channel data logger capable of storing 10000 temperature measurements per channel, powered by 4 x AA batteries or a mains adaptor
News from Barber InSys (22 February 2007)
Photo-electric sensors for transparent materials
Osiris from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, offers detection of all transparent materials using the first 18diameter cylindrical photo-electric sensor which features colinear optics
News from Schneider Electric (22 February 2007)
Phoenix FGD impeller system to be at PowerGen
Mixing Solutions FGD impeller technology will be on show on Stand C1 at PowerGen with their Phoenix system with the revolutionary AirWing air sparge
News from Mixing Solutions (22 February 2007)
Pre-register for Total Processing and Packaging
On-line registration has now opened for Total Processing and Packaging 2007, which is scheduled to take place in the NEC from 15-18 May
News from Total Processing and Packaging (22 February 2007)
Deacom Joins Chemical Manufacturers Association
Deacom has announced that it has joined the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA)
News from Deacom (22 February 2007)
New BOC Edwards 2007 product catalogue
The leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment, BOC Edwards, has launched a new product catalogue for 2007, in English, French, German and Latin-American Spanish
News from Edwards (22 February 2007)
Fumex LFK175 single station dust/fume filter kit
The Fumex LFK175 single station filter system complete with 75mm diameter local extractor arms and a S300-75 suction nozzle is designed to remove fumes, gases and atmospheric dust from the workplace
News from Flextraction (22 February 2007)
V-Cone FPSO flowmeter saves space offshore
Space-saving flowmeter for FPSO vessels delivers high accuracy in marine applications, and is ideal for measuring wet gas, condensate and dirty or abrasive flows
News from McCrometer (22 February 2007)
How 'air-intelligent' are you?
Boge Compressors has announced the launch of the airtelligence energy optimisation system which represents the latest technological thinking in compressed air energy management Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (22 February 2007)
Yokogawa management for strategy growth plan
At the starting point of the second phase of the Yokogawa corporate strategy, the company has decided to reorganize the management team to fully implement the growth plan
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (22 February 2007)
Renewable energy markets worldwide by 2015
The generation and storage of renewable energy will be the fastest growing sector in the energy market for the next 20 years: the energy mix of the future will be more regenerative and sustainable
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (22 February 2007)
New Smith and Wesson polarised safety glasses
Smith and Wesson brand, CE approved, ViewMaster polarised safety glasses have been launched by Jackson Safety in the West Midlands, personal and industrial safety equipment manufacturers
News from Jackson Products (22 February 2007)
RFID tags trace garments through the laundry
User Application Article Rugged RFID tags from TI have been used by a large hospital to achieve major cost savings in garment management, by using intelligent RFID-enabled closets and tracking garments in real time
News from Texas Instruments RFID Systems (22 February 2007)
Blast Media - The Basics
Technical Background Article An introduction to the different types of blast media, by Guyson, who have produced a FREE four page leaflet, an unbiased blast media selection guide, ideal to help anyone with specification Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (22 February 2007)
Award for the TuffTouch rugged LCD monitor
The Stealth Computer Corporation TuffTouch LCD Monitor has been voted as one of the 2006 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Awards, by the readers of a US magazine
News from Stealth Computer (22 February 2007)
Pressure control helps smooth sample concentration
Genevac has introduced a new pressure control innovation for their popular miVac Duo and Quattro sample concentrators that enable the gentle onset of concentration and prevents sample splashing Brochure Available
News from Genevac (22 February 2007)
Quality assurance of biomass fuels
Quality assurance of biomass fuels can be achieved by total inorganic sulphate determination in bioethanol using potentiometric titration Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (22 February 2007)
Ethernet Direct UK established in Europe
Ethernet Direct Corporation, a professional and primary provider of Industrial Networking and communication solutions, is proud to announce the establishment of Ethernet Direct UK
News from Ethernet Direct (22 February 2007)
Measurement and Control Handbook published
ISA has announced the publication of "The Condensed Handbook for Measurement and Control, 3rd Edition" by N E Battikha, focusing on selecting devices for process automation applications
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (22 February 2007)
Visit SGS at CeBIT 2007 in Hannover
CeBIT will take place in Hannover from 15-21 March 2007: it is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments Brochure Available
News from SGS (22 February 2007)
Leroy Somer rethinks the variable speed drive
In designing the new Powerdrive variable speed drives, Leroy Somer engineers kept components and wiring to a minimum, making them reliable, easy to install and commission, and offer simple maintenance
News from Leroy Somer (22 February 2007)
Flir systems chosen by requests from academia
The potential of thermal imaging is becoming more and more recognised: now Flir equipment is being adopted by SJ Electronics for presentation to their University and research customers Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 February 2007)
IWEX presentations from Hydro International
The Hydro International range of wastewater and stormwater solutions will be demonstrated at IWEX, on Stand W35/Hall 3, and also presented in a conference paper on rainwater harvesting and recycling
News from Hydro International (22 February 2007)
Powder characterisation for pharmaceuticals
Freeman Technology will exhibit the FT4 Powder Rheometer at Interphex 2007 (24 -26 April 2007, New York, USA), demonstrating automated bulk, shear and dynamic property measurement
News from Freeman Technology (22 February 2007)
RedShift Systems appoints a UK distributor
RedShift Systems, a supplier of low cost thermal imaging systems, has appointed Armstrong Optical of Northamptonshire as its distributor for the UK and Ireland
News from Armstrong Optical (22 February 2007)
Height adjustable TFT pedestal from Rittal
Rittal have expanded their range of TFT holders with a new fully height adjustable system, the CP pedestal, for TFT monitors up to 20.1'' Brochure Available
News from Rittal (22 February 2007)
Sitewide medical alarm monitoring
User Application Article The Teleterm Silent Sentry module from Omniflex is a low cost, state-of-the-art alarm monitor ideal for sitewide Medical Alarm Monitoring Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (22 February 2007)
New line of Hoffman T4 Air Conditioners
Hoffman expands its thermal management product offerings with the new line of T4 Air Conditioners designed to provide high-efficiency positive cooling for wall-mount and stand alone enclosures
News from Hoffman (21 February 2007)
Annual International Instrumentation Symposium
The ISA International Instrumentation Symposium will be held from 30 April - 3 May at the Doubletree Hotel, Warren Place, in Tulsa, Oklahoma
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 February 2007)
EPA Updated Hearing Protector Regulations
Technical Background Article Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety explains what to expect from the EPA updated hearing protector regulations: the proposed new regulations to include new test methods and labeling requirements
News from Sperian Hearing Protection (21 February 2007)
Cyco Software announces key expansion in Europe
Cyco Software makes key appointments at its offices in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK to meet demand for its leading engineering content management solutions
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (21 February 2007)
Static control smoothes silicon coating on Airbags
User Application Article Engineers at Airbags International called in the expertise of Meech International to look at options for web cleaning and to reduce static both on the coating line and at the end of the process Brochure Available
News from Meech International (21 February 2007)
Report on European water and waste automation
Technical Background Article European Union (EU) legislation is the most important driver in the automation and control solutions market for the European water and waste water sector
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 February 2007)
Heavy duty "off road" gas analyser joins the range
Following the success of the 5200 Multi Purpose and 5100 intrinsically safe portable gas analysers, Servomex announce the release of a new hybrid unit, the 5200 HD, aimed at "off road" applications
News from Servomex (21 February 2007)
Hydrology discussions at SonTek/YSI forum
From the transparent rivers of Nepal to the gritty flows of the Australian outback, multi-disciplined areas of hydrology were represented at the SonTek/YSI 2007 International Water Resources Forum
News from SonTek/YSI (21 February 2007)
New NF3 production facility in Korea
The new Air Products NF3 production facility in Korea will serve the growth in demand from semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturers in the region
News from Air Products (21 February 2007)
Automatic report generation for Nadcap surveys
The Yokogawa DAQStation family of paperless recording systems can produce Nadcap survey reports, as used by the aerospace and automotive industries to assess furnaces used for heat treatment
News from Yokogawa UK (21 February 2007)
Helping to secure the future of engineering
MEIRG took the results of its pilot redeployment initiative to the European Parliament to showcase its success and persuade more countries to adopt the model to help secure the future of engineering
News from MEIRG (21 February 2007)
Bielomatik auto-lube systems cut machine wear
User Application Article To help reduce component wear and achieve a smooth, quieter operation for many of its packhouse machines, R J Herbert has incorporated Bielomatik automated lubrication systems
News from Bielomatik Leuze and Co (21 February 2007)
UV treatment keeps bacteria out of wastewater
User Application Article When selecting equipment for a new wastewater treatment facility, the City of Fairfield, Ohio, wanted a non-chemical solution for the final disinfection of its treated wastewater
News from Aquionics Inc (21 February 2007)
Particulate analyser on DEFRA air quality network
User Application Article In the UK, DEFRA has decided to install the BAM1020 PM10 monitors from Enviro Technology Services within its Automatic Urban and Rural Network air quality monitoring systems
News from Enviro Technology Services (21 February 2007)
New Mosa 400 diesel welder generator
The new Mosa TS 400 PS/EL heavy duty water-cooled diesel driven welder generator is now available from Wilkinson Star, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier
News from Wilkinson Star (21 February 2007)
Expansion joints for 2.5m airflow ducts on STW
User Application Article The largest wastewater treatment plant in Western Europe will go 'on-stream' in March 2007, with the help of seven giant expansion joints designed, manufactured and installed by James Walker Townson Brochure Available
News from James Walker Townson (21 February 2007)
Innovation and creativity management training
A new training package on 'Managing Innovation and Creativity' was launched recently by Cheshire-based development and consultancy firm C-Tech Innovation
News from C-Tech Innovation (21 February 2007)
Smart HART transmitters have exceptional accuracy
The new two-wire, loop-powered Smart HART temperature and signal transmitters from Moore Industries have input-to-output analogue accuracy of +/-0.014C, the absolute best in the industry
News from Moore Industries International (21 February 2007)
Industrial PCs keep Rizla papers rolling
User Application Article Rizla, the UK's largest supplier of cigarette papers, is using Beckhoff industrial PCs from Hayes Control Systems, for a demanding control and plant monitoring system throughout its Pontypridd plant
News from Hayes Control Systems (21 February 2007)
More recruitment staff for NES in Scotland
Specialist technical, engineering and IT recruitment company NES has appointed four additional recruitment consultants in Scotland, to serve the oil and gas industries
News from NES International (21 February 2007)
The new ADI 2019D Process Colorimeter
Based on the existing ADI 2019 Process Colorimeter the new ADI 2019D from Applikon Analytical extends the range of analytes capable to those requiring thermal digestion Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (21 February 2007)
Rapid response UV/IR flame detector
The Sharpeye ML UV/IR flame detector from Spectrex provides reliable and rapid 50msec flame detection in a mini package - where cost, size and power are all 'mini'
News from Spectrex (20 February 2007)
Submersible sensors for liquid level and boreholes
Technical Background Article One of the common uses for pressure sensors is for liquid level monitoring, using a transducer at the bottom of a tank: Derek Liddle reviews the technology and capabilities
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (20 February 2007)
Major methanol project in Inner Mongolia
User Application Article Baotou Shenhua Coal Chemicals selects Johnson Matthey Catalysts and Davy Process Technology to supply methanol technology and catalysts for a 1.83 million ton per year methanol project
News from Davy Process Technology (20 February 2007)
The need for incentives to attract teachers
The IChemE reminds us that we cannot hope to inspire the younger generation about science if we're unable to provide the skilled and talented teachers to bring the subject to life
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (20 February 2007)
Government MAS advice helps improve productivity
Chem Resist has seen its thermoplastic vessels manufacturing process reduce in time from one week to just 8 hours after calling on the Government Manufacturing Advisory Service for advice and support
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service (20 February 2007)
Expro is first new customer for Houston facility
Hardide Coatings, the provider of unique ultra-hard surface engineering technology, has secured orders from the Expro Group as the first new customer for its USD5M coatings facility in Houston, Texas
News from Hardide Coatings (20 February 2007)
Drives give great ball control at Soccer Circus
User Application Article AC servo-drives from Control Techniques play a vital team role in Kevin Keegan's unique 'Soccer Circus' at the Xscape Leisure Park near Glasgow Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (20 February 2007)
Free 2007 Test Tools catalogue from Fluke
The Fluke free 2007 Test Tools Catalogue breaks the 100-page barrier, with new products in thermal imaging, power quality and air quality monitoring Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (20 February 2007)
New 2007 Test and Measurement Product Catalogue
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the availability of its 2007 Test and Measurement Product Catalogue Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (20 February 2007)
Fibre optic thermometer can stand the heat
If you need to monitor temperatures, but the critical points are hard to reach or the temperatures too high, the Land Fibroptic Model FG non-contact thermometer could be a reliable and economic answer Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (20 February 2007)
Machinery production in the Americas thrives
According to the latest statistics from IMS Research, the production of industrial machinery in the Americas has experienced robust growth since 2002 and is forecast to surpass USD180Bn by 2010
News from IMS Research (20 February 2007)
Microfluidiser Processor on show at Interphex2007
Microfluidics will show its newly standardised constant pressure system, a Microfluidiser processor for the BioPharma industry, at Interphex 2007, from 24-26 April in New York
News from Microfluidics (20 February 2007)
AS-Interface safety at work compatible Estop
IDEC Electronics have introduced an emergency stop switch which can be connected to the AS-Interface Safety at Work network, containing the standard safety slave functions
News from Idec Electronics (20 February 2007)
UL mark is well accepted in America
A study reported by UL International concludes that most 'Authorities Having Jurisdiction' in the United States prefer the UL Mark, as a guarantee of safety
News from UL International (UK) (20 February 2007)
Total solutions in water management systems
JDP has produced a new 12 page brochure presenting their range of the total solutions for products, pipes and fittings needed in water management systems
News from JDP (20 February 2007)
First survey of EU emissions monitoring suppliers
Pavilion Technologies is featured as a proven supplier for companies seeking to monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions, according to a PWC survey of seven EU system providers
News from Pavilion Technologies (20 February 2007)
National Instruments announces NIDays 2007
Registrations are open for attendance at the annual professional development conference and exhibition for engineers and scientists, in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 February 2007)
Miran Sapphire multi-gas detector for rental
Sophisticated gas monitoring instruments, with the ability to monitor dozens of parameters, are expensive to purchase: Ashtead now make these available for UK rental
News from Ashtead Technology (20 February 2007)
SureLinx 8100 approved for satellite comms
SkyWave Mobile Communications has announced its SureLinx 8100 D+/GPRS integrated wireless controller has received full Inmarsat Type Approval
News from SkyWave Mobile Communications (20 February 2007)
Invicta Vibrators at Powtech 2007
The Invicta display at Powtech 2007 in Nurnberg will feature a selection of their latest foot-mounted, rotary electric vibrators, including ATEX approved models
News from Invicta Vibrators (20 February 2007)
Energy show re-brands as the 'Energy Event'
Reflecting the enormous success it has achieved over the last few years, the Western Business Exhibitions Energy exhibition and conference is to re-brand itself as 'The Energy Event' in 2007
News from Western Business Exhibitions (20 February 2007)
Report on the MTEC Exhibition 2007
Visitors to the MTEC, Machine Building and Practical Vacuum exhibitions at the NEC last week had to work hard to dig out the new items on show! A visit report from Processingtalk
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (20 February 2007)
New Vipa System summary brochure available
The new Vipa System summary brochure, particularly with additional illustrations, is now available from Vipa, the German designer and manufacturer of modular PLC and PC control solutions Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (19 February 2007)
Fire safety seminars aim to avoid false alarms
Siemens Building Technologies Fire Safety has announced its 2007 programme of free seminars aimed at avoiding false fire alarms, at its facility at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-the-Marsh
News from Siemens Building Technologies (19 February 2007)
SKF celebrates 100 years of knowledge engineering
SKF celebrates its 100 year anniversary on February 16th: SKF is now a provider of a diverse range of engineering solutions, having developed into 'the leading knowledge engineering company' Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 February 2007)
Ethernet motion automation solution shown at MTEC
The new Ethernet-compatible 3-phase AC drive range from Baldor was introduced in the UK in the Machine Building sector of MTEC, signalling a change in machine design to all electronic, all Ethernet Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (19 February 2007)
Jekyll launches new low power radio communicator
Jekyll Electronic Technology launches a new low power radio communicator as part of its KEE range of telecommunication products and systems for the utilities and process industries Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (19 February 2007)
Automated Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) system
Wyatt Technology Corporation has published a new brochure to accompany the launch of its advanced DynaPro Titan Plate Reader, for automated dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements
News from Wyatt Technology (19 February 2007)
SAP xApps Certified Packaged Composite Application
Invensys introduces SAP xApps Certified Packaged Composite Applications for manufacturing production execution and real-time finance, building on the 'Powered by SAP NetWeaver' status
News from Invensys Process Systems (19 February 2007)
Foxboro automation project for power plant in Java
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems China implements Foxboro automation project for Cilacap Power Plant in central Java, Indonesia, the largest coal-fired generating project exported to Indonesia from China
News from Invensys Process Systems (19 February 2007)
Precise, 'high-tech' pumping with Micropumps
Small pumps dispensing very precise amounts of liquid in the microlitre/millilitre range, at very low flow rates, are particularly important in many laboratory, biotechnology, analytical applications
News from Michael Smith Engineers (19 February 2007)
Wessex Water framework agreement for actuators
The first formal Wessex Water framework agreement for electric valve actuators has been awarded to Rotork Controls, in the face of substantial competition from European manufacturers
News from Rotork Controls (19 February 2007)
City and Guilds Machinery Safety training courses
LC Automation, in conjunction with Pilz, have a number of four day courses available providing Machinery Safety Training, covering regulations, standards and risk management techniques Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (19 February 2007)
Ishida weighing and packing solutions at Total
A variety of solutions will be on show from Ishida at the UK Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition 2007: a range of weighing and packing solutions for many applications will be demonstrated
News from Ishida Europe (19 February 2007)
Tower packing increases fertiliser production
Flexeramic structured packing from Koch Knight has been selected and installed for in several towers at a leading phosphate fertiliser producer, providing increased throughput
News from Koch Knight (19 February 2007)
HBM Dynamic Weighing Technology Seminar
HBM are pleased to announce the forthcoming Dynamic Weighing Seminar, designed to give participants a good grounding in dynamic weighing principles and applications Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (19 February 2007)
Filter cart for hydraulic fluid particulate
Schroeder Industries, a recognized leader in filtration and fluid conditioning products, will exhibit their filter for staged particulate or water/particulate removal from hydraulic fluid, in Houston
News from Schroeder Industries (19 February 2007)
Record order intake in 2006
Peter Brotherhood, the Peterborough, UK-based steam turbine and gas compressor manufacturer, is celebrating a remarkable 2006, with a record order intake and confidence for the future
News from Brotherhood (19 February 2007)
Universal communicator expands device support
The Emerson 375 Field Communicator has achieved a major landmark in its role as the de facto standard handheld universal interface for field instruments and valves, supporting over 1000 devices
News from Emerson Process Management (19 February 2007)
Optimising water distribution with AquaProbes
User Application Article AquaProbes from ABB are helping South East Water with a strategic project to assess and optimise the way it pumps water around its distribution network
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 February 2007)
New troubleshooting infrared camera
Flir Systems has again redefined the parameters for find-it-fix-it thermal imaging by offering more quality, more storage, more value for money: it also uses removable SD cards! Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (19 February 2007)
TTE alliance with Tees Valley chemical companies
The TTE Technical Training Group has formed a new alliance with a group of North East chemical companies to address a skills shortage in their sector, and create some advanced apprentices
News from TTE Technical Training Group (19 February 2007)
Data logging for levels in aggressive fluids
Prolonged immersion in saline liquids can lead to irreparable damage to pressure measurement instrumentation if the sensor housing is not made from a suitable corrosion resistant material
News from SensorsOne (19 February 2007)
New Wonderware QI Analyst software
Wonderware UK has announced the availability of QI Analyst software version 8.0, with new improved enterprise-level quality management functions to lower production costs
News from SolutionsPT (19 February 2007)
Easyweld makes tough welding jobs simple
Welding aluminium is fast and straightforward with the revolutionary new Durafix Easyweld aluminium welding rods from Durafix
News from Durafix Easyweld (19 February 2007)
Monitoring run-off water from Heathrow airport
User Application Article Flowline have supplied, installed and commissioned three flow metering systems in 1.4m diameter part full pipes that carry the run-off water from the entire Heathrow airport runway network Brochure Available
News from Flowline Manufacturing (19 February 2007)
Reagent-free residual chlorine measurement
Analytical Technology introduces a new free of charge application note entitled "Reagent free residual chlorine measurement, in process with variable and/or high pH" Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (19 February 2007)
Don't landfill your waste with so much haste
Technical Background Article A waste handling solution for the UK food manufacturing industry not only removes the need to landfill food and non-recyclable packaging, but also provides energy recovery direct to the manufacturer
News from Inetec (19 February 2007)
New Isopad drum and gas-bottle heaters with ATEX
Tyco Thermal Controls has expanded its Isopad range of industrial electric drum and gas-bottle heaters with the launch of units carrying a full ATEX 'system approval'
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (19 February 2007)
Activated carbon cloth filter with high flow rates
A new, high-performance filter medium, Zorflex HF, offers the highest flow rates to date for any activated carbon cloth medium, is now available from Charcoal Cloth International
News from Charcoal Cloth International (19 February 2007)
Products for BioDiesel pumping on show
CDR Pumps (UK) will be exhibiting their range of biodiesel related pumping systems at the forthcoming BioDiesel Expo to be held on 17-18 October 2007 at Newark, Nottinghamshire
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (19 February 2007)
Total adopts Brodie BiRotor Plus meters
User Application Article Total has adopted the Brodie BiRotor Plus meter for custody transfer duties at the Killingholme road tanker terminal, leading to unprecedented levels of reliability, repeatability and accuracy
News from Flotech Solutions (19 February 2007)
New version of Flopack thermal modelling software
Flomerics has further enhanced the productivity of all Thermal Design Engineers with the launch of Flopack V6.2 - the latest version of its web-based SmartPart library Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (19 February 2007)
Safe oxygen supply to thermal lances
Witt Gas Techniques has an extensive range of safety equipment available for users of thermal lances, where iron is burnt in an oxygen environment creating a very high cutting temperature
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 February 2007)
E-commerce launch welcomed by suppliers
X-stk service welcomed by Omron Electronics and SMC Pneumatics, who see the new venture as adding a new dimension to their customer service, component sales and product support
News from Applied Automation (UK) - X-stk Division (19 February 2007)
Hot air blowers for drying, heating and curing
Secomak hot air blowers provide a constant stream of hot air at temperatures up to 300C, making them ideal for industrial drying, heating and curing Brochure Available
News from Secomak (19 February 2007)
Hygienic stainless steel components ex-stock
Axium Process now stocks a comprehensive range of hygienic stainless steel process equipment including tank manways, valves, sprayballs, sightglasses, flanges, and standard hygienic tube fittings
News from Axium Process (19 February 2007)
Success in Syria for Robin conveyors
User Application Article Robin Engineering Services has signed a major contract for the supply of consultancy services and equipment at a new phosphate plant, currently under construction in Homs in Syria
News from Robin Engineering Services (19 February 2007)
Saving energy and reducing wear at Hydro Polymers
User Application Article Emotron variable speed drives and softstarters are used to control the pumps, fans, blowers, mixers, mills and centrifuges used in the PVC production process at Hydro Polymers in Sweden
News from Emotron (19 February 2007)
Centrifugal impact mill grinds pharmaceuticals
A new 24''/610mm sanitary stainless steel Centrifugal Impact Mill from Munson Machinery grinds bulk pharmaceutical and nutraceutical materials into controlled particle sizes down to 325 mesh
News from Munson Machinery Co (19 February 2007)
Rugged, IP67 multimeters for heavy duty use
Extech Instruments, a leading brand of test and measurement equipment for the industrial marketplace, announces its new 500 Series of industrial multimeters, designed for heavy duty use
News from Extech Instruments (19 February 2007)
USD1.5B coal-to-chemicals design contract for AMEC
AMEC has been appointed to carry out the initial engineering design for the offsite and utility facilities on a USD1.5Bn coal-to-chemical production complex in north west China
News from AMEC (19 February 2007)
Framework agreement covers massive installed base
MetaSphere, a telemetry company created following an MBO from LogicaCMG, has recently signed a Framework Agreement with Anglian Water, which operates one of the biggest telemetry systems in the world
News from MetaSphere (19 February 2007)
Fluid and Air Directory publishes in April
Publishers of the Fluid and Air Directory have issued the final call for entries for the 2007 edition of the publication which is due for issue in April
News from Turret Group (19 February 2007)
New distribution partner for idec
The Idec Solution and System Integration Partner programme provides front line technical support and an improved technical supply route to the idec plc and HMI user, through distribution partners
News from Idec Electronics (19 February 2007)
New UV/visible adhesive for PET and R-PET plastics
Intertronics have introduced new adhesive technology for PET and R-PET plastics, from Dymax Corporation, which provides aggressive bonds to a wide variety of engineering plastics
News from Intertronics (19 February 2007)
ET2C launches global search for trading partners
Following the formation of ET2C Europe in the UK, ET2C international now seeks to replicate its success in encouraging Chinese trading partnerships on a global scale, in all other territories
News from ET2C International (19 February 2007)
DX Series for dual-component material dispensing
Mixpac Equipment, a leading innovator of refillable, dual-component dispensing systems, introduces its DX dispensing system for the bonding of composite and fiberglass parts
News from Mixpac Equipment (19 February 2007)
Magnum is the packaging solution in transportation
With an average 17 million daily deliveries, TNT Post is one of the world's busiest delivery firms, and they have chosen the Schoeller Arca returnable transit containers
News from Schoeller Arca Systems (19 February 2007)
FEED/PMC contract for new petrochemicals complex
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a FEED/PMC contract for a new petrochemicals complex in Saudi Arabia, to produce polybutylene terephthalate at Yanbu
News from Foster-Wheeler (19 February 2007)
Online PR service for small businesses expands
Online public relations specialist, ClickintoPR has added new services to its pay-as-you-go PR web site, and completely redesigned the screen presentation
News from ClickintoPR.com (19 February 2007)
JW Winco offers metric construction tubings
JW Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, now offers metric construction tubing in untreated or zinc plated steel, untreated or anodised aluminum, or stainless steel
News from Winco (19 February 2007)
Measurement 'How-to' Library on free CD
Keithley Instruments has released the Simplified Test Toolkit, an interactive tutorial CD that helps test engineers overcome tough measurement challenges Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (19 February 2007)
BSSA Annual Luncheon
The popular Annual Luncheon of the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) will be held at the prestigious Cutlers Hall in Sheffield on Wednesday 18 April
News from British Stainless Steel Association (19 February 2007)
Halcon user conference in Japan
On the occasion of ten years of cooperation, MVTec and its exclusive distributor in Japan, LinX, organised an international machine vision user conference to discuss the uses of Halcon software
News from MVTec Software (19 February 2007)
Now you can see invisible Hydrogen flames
The Spectrex unique Hydrogen Flame Detector addresses the needs of a wide range of industrial and commercial facilities that use hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen gas generators and hydroxyfuels
News from Spectrex (19 February 2007)
Nynas Integrates supply chain with Matrikon
User Application Article Tomas Montin of Nynas explains how Nynas has integrated the supply chain with Matrikon Resolution, enabling optimisation of the refinery production across the business Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (19 February 2007)
Safety light curtains and grids are IP68
The latest Leuze Mayser safety light curtains and grids can be supplied conforming to IP68, a classification confirming eligibility for water jet washing Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (19 February 2007)
Development kit for Windows Embedded CE
Digi is the first to offer a development kit with board support package for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 for ARM processors and integrated wireless networking
News from Digi International (19 February 2007)
Polymer Cluster helps upgrade Crown QS
The Polymer Cluster has helped Bilston-based Crown Plastic Mouldings achieve the tough automotive global quality standard ISO/TS16949:2002
News from Polymer Cluster (19 February 2007)
Training on fieldbus installation and testing
The "Fieldbus for Power and Wire Installers" course was developed to meet process industry requirements for instrumentation personnel trained in Foundation fieldbus installation techniques
News from Fieldbus Center (19 February 2007)
Fastfill machine on show at Total 2007
Packaging Automation, the UK leader in the design and manufacture of packaging equipment, will show some of its top filling and tray sealing machines at this year's Total Exhibition
News from Packaging Automation (19 February 2007)
Time to switch away from Trike
The deadly solvent 'trichloroethylene' is a contributing factor in almost a third of all fatalities in the UK's surface engineering industry, a leading expert has claimed Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (19 February 2007)
Power controls and instrumentation conference
This summer, ISA will host the 50th POWID Symposium, celebrating 50 years of the Power Industry Division activities within the ISA
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 February 2007)
State-of-the-art sieving and filtration equipment
Worldwide leaders in fine mesh separation technology, Russell Finex, are showcasing their innovative range of sieving and filtration units at this year's Total exhibition
News from Russell Finex (19 February 2007)
Linear transducers with Profibus interface
New Profibus DP versions of the popular Gefran magnetostrictive linear displacement transducers are now available in profile and rod configurations, with travel ranges 50 mm to 4000mm Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (19 February 2007)
New sealed linear transducer is contactless
Penny + Giles has launched a new contactless sealed linear transducer that provides reliable, fit-and-forget position sensing for rugged industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (19 February 2007)
Breezair offers cool relief to staff and ducklings
Duck producer, Cherry Valley ensures the best possible working environment for its staff - and ducklings - with Breezair evaporative coolers reducing summer temperatures by 8-10C Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (19 February 2007)
NEW high capacity chilling/heating dry baths
Torrey Pines Scientific has announced the NEW EchoTherm high capacity chilling/heating dry bath, capable of handling a large variety of sample blocks with the largest sample capacities available.
News from Torrey Pines Scientific (19 February 2007)
Flushable film is approved for nuclear site work
Responding to requests from customers for details of the physical properties of soluble film, HFT has published a data sheet to complement an earlier publication on chemical analysis Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (19 February 2007)
A safe short-cut from analogue to digital signals
Never before has it been easier to convert temperature and analogue measurement signals to frequency signals: the 4222 is the latest addition to the PR Electronics PReasy series
News from PR Electronics (19 February 2007)
Yorkshire Water agreement for level sensors
GE Industrial Sensing, a leading provider of precision sensing products, systems and services, has been awarded a Framework Agreement from Yorkshire Water for the supply of level sensors
News from GE Sensing (19 February 2007)
Xmitr combines gauge with electronic output
The Ashcroft Xmitr combines the trusted Ashcroft pressure gauge with patented electronic transducer technology for a dual purpose product giving electronic transmission from a gauge
News from Ashcroft Instruments (19 February 2007)
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