News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 August
to Saturday 11 August 2007
Bright future for new Wolf LED torch range
Wolf has introduced a new LED primary cell torch range, certified to ATEX and IECEx by Baseefa
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (10 August 2007)
Free guide to weld purging + weld root protection
Technical Background Article HFT provides a review of weld root protection techniques using purging gases, based on a recent publication in the AWJ: a copy of the guide with useful illustrations is available free from HFT Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (10 August 2007)
Refinery modernisation project in Italy
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction supervision services on a modernisation project at the IES Mantua refinery in northern Italy
News from Foster-Wheeler (10 August 2007)
Safety and control system for natural gas station
User Application Article ITS has won a GBP640K contract to implement a dual redundant Siemens PCS7 control system, consisting of the Fire and Gas, Station Protection and Control Systems for a natural gas compressor station
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (10 August 2007)
New large display from Red Lion
New Red Lion large display for serial slaves delivers data in an easy to read format and offers secondary display option
News from Red Lion Controls USA (10 August 2007)
NY off-road diesel emissions testing of filter
CleanAir Permit diesel particulate filter technology has been included in the 'Clean Diesel Technology/Off-Road Field-Testing' programme at the New Tork City Department of Sanitation
News from CleanAir Systems (10 August 2007)
Measuring biofuel ratio in Gasoline and Diesel
User Application Article Wilks Enterprise has just published an application note describing the methods for measurement of the biofuels blend ratio in gasoline and diesel and discusses the trend toward alternate fuels Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (10 August 2007)
Worldwide Coriolis flowmeter market to grow 12%pa
The worldwide market for Coriolis flowmeters, driven by greater user acceptance and custody transfer applications in the oil and gas industries, is expected to grow at 12%pa over the next five years
News from ARC Advisory Group (10 August 2007)
New programmable large digital display
A new programmable large digital display for analogue inputs offers high visibility for challenging industrial applications, eg presenting important process data to the plant production floor
News from Seltec Automation (10 August 2007)
Microwave measurement of gelatine capsules
User Application Article Isatec, a UK-based supplier of microwave moisture measuring technology, announces a new application that promises to improve quality control and efficiency of gelatine capsule manufacturing processes Brochure Available
News from Isatec (10 August 2007)
Pack Expo 2007 demonstration participants
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) will be showcasing the "Benefits of Packaging Line Integration" in their booth at Pack Expo 2007, with demos from 9 companies
News from OMAC (10 August 2007)
PulseScrubber for continuous polishing of Softgels
Symetix is introducing PulseScrubber, the industry's first continuous polishing system for softgel capsules
News from Symetix (10 August 2007)
Wireless conference a big success
ISA recently hosted a two day conference entitled "Wireless Solutions for Manufacturing Automation: Insights for Technology and Business Success" in Richmond, Canada
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (10 August 2007)
Flexible variable-frequency drive control is easy
Feed-through wiring, DIN-rail mounting and programming ease give users out-of-the-box AC drive control for motor control retrofits and new applications
News from Rockwell Automation (10 August 2007)
Reducing seasonal cost peaks with PA hire deal
User Application Article Leading specialist poultry producer Lloyd Maunder used hire deals offered by Packaging Automation on tray sealing equipment to help keep its investment costs low while meeting seasonal peaks in demand
News from Packaging Automation (10 August 2007)
Enamel dust filter clogging problem solved
User Application Article Donaldson Membranes ePTFE filter media has given a new lease of life to a filter employed in the production of dyestuffs for the ceramics industry at Colores Ceramicos, situated in Castillon, Spain
News from Donaldson Membranes (10 August 2007)
Analysis of nitrate and phosphate in fertiliser
Nitrogen and phosphorus are both present in fertilisers and their presence in any liquids can easily and affordably be analysed as nitrate and phosphate using compact IC systems from Metrohm Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (10 August 2007)
Reducing carbon footprints seminar
The IET Seminar on 'Reducing the Carbon Footprint in the Built Environment' will be held in London on 11 December 2007
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) (10 August 2007)
New version of VideoFlex Snake Cable
Belden VideoFlex Snake Cable delivers optimum performance whilst helping to reduce installation and labour costs
News from Maser Communications UK ( 9 August 2007)
Feasibility study on coal-fired power IGCC plant
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a feasibility study by C.GEN NV for a 400 MWe (gross megawatt electric) coal-fired integrated gasification combined-cycle (IGCC) plant to be built in northern Europe
News from Foster-Wheeler ( 9 August 2007)
LabVIEW8.5 delivers more to industrial measurement
National Instruments LabVIEW 8.5 delivers multicore performance to industrial machine control and measurement systems: the graphical software adds industrial measurement functions Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 9 August 2007)
Bookings and pre-registrations take-off
Bookings and pre-registrations for the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show have taken-off following news of the event relocation to a new site at Farnborough International Airport
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show ( 9 August 2007)
Truchard to present keynote at Expo07
NI President and CEO and Engineering Hall of Fame Award Winner Dr James Truchard will give a Keynote/Rimbach Lecture on realigning the engineering education system at ISA EXPO 2007
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 9 August 2007)
Act NOW over new carbon footprint measures
Energy intensive manufacturing and engineering companies should start preparing now for a new carbon emissions trading scheme, which will hit up to 5,000 UK organisations - starting next year
News from ENER.G ( 9 August 2007)
Position sensor life in the weld cell environment
Technical Background Article The welding cell environment is one of the toughest places to put a position sensor, Weld spatter, high temperatures, impact damage, and incorrect mounting all contribute to premature sensor failure
News from Balluff UK ( 9 August 2007)
New industrial air cleaners from Flextraction
Flextraction, the specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination - dust, fume and oil mist, introduces industrial air cleaners with a high filtration capability
News from Flextraction ( 9 August 2007)
Choosing the right pump for biofuels processing
Michael Smith Engineers, one of the UK's leading fluids handling specialists, have first-hand experience of pumping biofuels, from having supplied a number of biodiesel manufacturers with pumps
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 9 August 2007)
Major automation revamp at Samsung Total in Korea
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems has successfully completed the automation project for a major expansion of the Samsung Total petrochemical complex in Daesan, Chungnam Province, Korea
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 9 August 2007)
VPRM project management documentation
Aveva announces VPRM 9.6 SP2, which allows the effective management of materials, vendor documents, design documents, progress and costs through all phases of a project from inception to handover
News from AVEVA Group ( 9 August 2007)
Deltapilot S hydrostatic transmitter upgraded
The new Deltapilot S FMB70 hydrostatic level transmitter offers high long-term stability, improved easy-clean housing design, development in accordance with SIL2 and extensive diagnostic functions Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 9 August 2007)
Opralog enterprise wide electronic logging in E.ON
User Application Article Opralog, the leading operational reporting software, has been selected by E.ON UK for use across their power generation stations, for operational reporting and shift logging
News from Infotechnics ( 9 August 2007)
Infra-red is the answer for HDPE welding
User Application Article Short wave infra-red emitters from Heraeus Noblelight are being used to weld several sections of an HDPE panel during fabrication into a box construction, for use in a robot trolley
News from Heraeus Noblelight, I-R Division ( 9 August 2007)
Compact mixer even for combustion gases
The Witt product range now includes a compact gas mixer that allows the user to mix their own gases in the required proportions quickly and simply
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 9 August 2007)
Cables for Mitsubishi CC-Link specifications
Belden IndustrialTuff data (3-conductor) and data with power (5-conductor) DataBus and DeviceBus cables are certified for CC-Link systems
News from Maser Communications UK ( 8 August 2007)
Removing arsenic contamination from groundwater
User Application Article The Hilltown Municipality in Pennsylvania has solved all groundwater Arsenic, Iron and Manganese problems by removing them with the SORB adsorption process from Severn Trent Services
News from Severn Trent Services ( 8 August 2007)
200 MW circulating fluidised-bed steam generator
Foster Wheeler Global Power Group has been awarded a contract for a 200 MWe (gross megawatt electric) circulating fluidised-bed steam generator by Jyvaskylan Energia Oy of Finland
News from Foster-Wheeler ( 8 August 2007)
Fast pump motor repairs after flood damage
User Application Article A police motorbike escort was sent to accompany the return of repaired electric motors to the Mythe water treatment plant in Tewkesbury, following the floods which left thousands without running water
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 8 August 2007)
Listgrove to exhibit at K2007
Leading Recruitment and Human Resources Company Listgrove will exhibit at this year's Kunststoffe 2007, the world's top international plastics trade fair, to be held in Dusseldorf in October
News from Listgrove ( 8 August 2007)
Sirane will launch into US Food market
The UK's premier packaging solutions company, Sirane, will be exhibiting its range of packaging solutions and expertise at Worldwide Food Expo '07, to be held in Chicago from October 24-27
News from Sirane ( 8 August 2007)
Ireland expansion for Schoeller Arca Systems
Leading plastic packaging supplier, Schoeller Arca Systems, has announced an expansion into Ireland
News from Schoeller Arca Systems ( 8 August 2007)
FREE seminar on hydraulic machinery maintenance
The Bosch Rexroth seminar on the effective maintenance of hydraulic machinery will be at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham this year, on 9 October
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 8 August 2007)
Delayed coking complex for Petronor in Spain
Foster Wheeler has won a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction management of a delayed coking complex at the Petronor refinery at Somorrostro (Vizcaya), in northern Spain
News from Foster-Wheeler ( 8 August 2007)
A new flushing system for technical gases
Witt-Gasetechnik has developed a new flushing system for technical gases, which allows modified atmospheres, used to keep food fresh in packaging or storage rooms, to be produced more cost effectively
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 8 August 2007)
Glacier rugged, industrial computers launched
Lamerholm is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as an authorised distributor for the Glacier range of rugged industrial computers Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 8 August 2007)
Micropulse AR...optimised for mobile hydraulics
With their Micropulse AR Balluff now offers an absolute, non-contacting displacement measuring system for use in mobile hydraulic systems and cylinders
News from Balluff UK ( 8 August 2007)
Borger wastewater and sludge pumping solutions
The Borger MIP (Maintenance in place) design of its highly durable Rotary Lobe Pump ensures an absolute minimum of downtime for virtually any wastewater or sludge application
News from Borger Pumps ( 8 August 2007)
Pipe-Flo Compressible piping design software
Engineered Software announces the release of Pipe-Flo Compressible 2007 software, a major upgrade to the desktop application for designing and simulating the operation of steam and gas piping systems
News from Engineered Software ( 8 August 2007)
Silicon drift detector for electron microscopes
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled their new and improved large-area 'UltraDry' silicon drift detectors with low energy detection capabilities down to Beryllium
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Microanalysis) ( 8 August 2007)
Digital positioner for emergency shutdown valves
Masoneilan has entered the safety system arena with the SVIII ESD digital positioner, the latest technology in emergency shutdown valve automation and in-service valve partial stroking
News from Masoneilan Dresser ( 8 August 2007)
Electrostatic Monitoring System confirms earths
A multi-channel monitoring system avoids the time consuming requirement of manual testing of the earth connection on each plant item before process start-up, ensuring all metal items are earthed Brochure Available
News from Newson Gale ( 7 August 2007)
Contract for onshore gas processing facilities
Foster Wheeler have been awarded a FEED and programme management services contract by Saudi Aramco for the Karan onshore gas processing facilities at Khursaniyah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
News from Foster-Wheeler ( 7 August 2007)
Mounting brackets for position sensors
Balluff, one of the worlds leading suppliers of position sensor solutions has recently added to their range a selection of easy to use, heavy duty, mounting brackets and clamps
News from Balluff UK ( 7 August 2007)
Determining the amount of tin in tinned food
Differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV) in combination with a hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE) provides an analysis method for determining the concentration of tin in canned food Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 August 2007)
Burner control from HIMatrix safety system
User Application Article The HIMatrix solution at BASF Ludwigshafen integrates the burner automation of the combustion plant into the safety system Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt ( 7 August 2007)
One grease lubricates all wind turbine bearings
Kluber Lubrication has succeeded in developing a single grease for use on all bearing lubrication points in a wind turbine installation - the solution for all is Kluberplex BEM 41-141 Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 7 August 2007)
Pusnes equipment for Arctic shuttle tankers
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded contracts from Russian Admiralty Shipyards to supply equipment for two shuttle tankers destined to operate in Arctic waters
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 7 August 2007)
Small syringe pump mounted on Stereotaxic frame
The KD Scientific Model KDS 310 Nano-pump is used exclusively with micro syringes from 0.5 to 250 microlitre
News from KD Scientific ( 7 August 2007)
SKF acquires magnetic bearing manufacturer S2M
SKF has expanded its bearings business further, with the acquisition of S2M, a major European manufacturer of specialised magnetic bearings and motors for use in a wide range of demanding applications Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 August 2007)
Pilz explains the employer's duty of care
Ian Murgatroyd of Pilz Automation Technology explains the (often misunderstood) duty of care that is legislated for in the Health and Safety at Work Act
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 7 August 2007)
ARC Process Management Academy 2008
The ARC Advisory Group Process Management Academy for 2008 is the fourth in a series of highly educational events specifically designed for professionals from the process industries
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 7 August 2007)
Bearing solutions cut costs, power and weight
From bearings for articulation joints, hose reels and vibratory rollers, Schaeffler offers corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free, efficient, high performance solutions Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 7 August 2007)
RS invests in future with sponsorship of SWDT
RS Components is pleased to announce its sponsorship of South West Durham Training (SWDT), one of the country's leading engineering training providers
News from RS Components UK ( 7 August 2007)
New web site for welding information
In response to the needs of our customers, "The Tungsten Electrode Experts" at Diamond Ground Products would like to announce improvements and upgrades to their website data
News from Diamond Ground Products ( 7 August 2007)
New drop test product for packaging engineers
The Multi-G Clip from Lamerholm is a unique, cost-effective shock diagnostic tool for packaging engineers, distribution analysts, product designers and manufacturing engineers Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics ( 7 August 2007)
PPMA processing and packaging 20 years old
Now in its twentieth year, the PPMA Show, the UK's annual showcase for processing and packaging machinery, will take place at the NEC from 30 September 30 to 2 October, 2008
News from PPMA Show ( 7 August 2007)
The 2007 Verderflex Dura Brochure is here!
The Dura series form a new generation of smaller hose pumps; the DURA10, DURA15 and DURA25, based on an innovative long coupled design with close coupled advantages
News from Verderflex ( 6 August 2007)
Dispersion and Manufacture of Nanoparticles Group
DOMINO (Dispersion and Manufacture of Nanoparticles) is a new industrial consortium run by BHR Group on the practical application of nanotechnology in the process sectors
News from BHR Group ( 6 August 2007)
9XTend wireless modems monitor wells and pumps
User Application Article A wireless link using the Digi International MaxStream 9XTend wireless modems is allowing water supply engineers in Mexico to monitor any problems or failures in water wells and pumping stations
News from Digi International ( 6 August 2007)
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy using K-Alpha
The Thermo Scientific K-Alpha has been named by R+D Magazine as one of the top 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 6 August 2007)
Fieldbus Foundation outlines technology advances
The Fieldbus Foundation, conducting a press briefing as part of a fieldbus educational seminar in Sao Paulo, Brazil, outlined the latest advances in the technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 6 August 2007)
Electronic data management in Scotland
Imass Design Solutions is merging with IM Technical Services, the Aberdeen-based information technology services consultancy that specialises in quality electronic document management and CAD services
News from Imass ( 6 August 2007)
New universal remote digital display
A new universal remote digital display makes process instrumentation measurement data visible and accessible from a remote location
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 August 2007)
New developments in test and measurement
At Instrumentation South, Yokogawa features new test and measurement products, including recording instruments, data loggers and data-acquisition systems, oscilloscopes and power measuring equipment
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 6 August 2007)
New robots on show at Motek
TM Robotics and Toshiba Machine, the manufacturer of industrial robots, will be exhibiting ceiling mounted assembly and handling robots as well as a palletising SCARA Robot at this year's Motek show Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 6 August 2007)
Accord Alliance work on Sellafield decommissioning
The Accord Alliance has won an important contract to work on the design phase of a project to decommission the solid waste storage silo on the Sellafield nuclear site
News from Accord Alliance ( 6 August 2007)
Metso vibrators and drives for hoppers and bins
Metso Best heavy-duty air-powered-piston and rotary-electric vibrators and drives are designed for bins, hoppers, chutes, screeners, vibratory feeders, conveyors, tables - all vibratory applications
News from Metso BEST ( 6 August 2007)
Magnet Schultz makes a hit with Planet Eclipse
When it came to finding a company with the specialist knowledge to develop a solenoid to operate the firing mechanism of a new paintball 'marker', Planet Eclipse turned to Magnet Schultz
News from Magnet Schultz ( 6 August 2007)
Producing comfortable thermal environments at work
Working in high thermal environments, in buildings with inadequate ventilation, reduces staff morale and productivity, and leads to accidents and absenteeism: Breezair offer a cost effective answer Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 6 August 2007)
Flashback Arrestor and related equipment guide
Witt Gas Techniques has produced a new comprehensive 9-page document that provides the reader with information on all the welding and flammable gas safety equipment available from Witt Gas Techniques.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 6 August 2007)
Automated Pressure Calibrator built to develop
The APC 600 from Mensor is an Automated Pressure Calibrator that has been designed to expand your productivity, and is easily updated with new modules
News from Calibration Dynamics ( 6 August 2007)
Furnace thermometer makeover tunes in to Bluetooth
Land Instruments International has updated its dedicated Cyclops FurnacePro portable infrared thermometer for measuring temperatures in gas and oil fired furnaces Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 6 August 2007)
Hidrostal Betsy pump set aids flood victims
User Application Article The Hidrostal self-priming diesel driven mobile pump set, affectionately known as Betsy, has proved invaluable around the UK aiding the many victims affected by flood water
News from Hidrostal ( 6 August 2007)
GPC agent appointed for the Middle East
Gulf Lead Consultants are pleased to start introducing the Middle Eastern process industry to the advantages and techniques of award winning Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software ( 6 August 2007)
Instrumentation South 07 on-line registration open
Online pre-registration is now open for the highly regarded Instrumentation South and Displays Technology South exhibitions from Trident Exhibitions, at the Reading Madejski Stadium on 3-4 October
News from Trident Exhibitions ( 6 August 2007)
Have confidence in critical component testing
Vaseco offers a comprehensive independent environmental testing service for critical components, from the only UK testing facility with purpose built premises that are ISO9001 and UKAS accredited
News from Vaseco ( 6 August 2007)
Critical fluid control for Fuel Cell applications
Fluid Metering Valveless Piston Pumps are frequently chosen to perform critical fluid control functions of the Fuel Cell and Reformer operations
News from Fluid Metering ( 6 August 2007)
New 500A diesel driven welding generator
Wilkinson Star Limited, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier, has launched a new MOSA 'DSP 500PS' water cooled diesel driven welder generating set with chopper technology
News from Wilkinson Star ( 6 August 2007)
Sealed lead acid battery chargers for OEMs
Lawtronics open PCB chargers, now manufactured and marketed by Astrosyn, are supplied to OEMs and manufacturers wishing to integrate a charger for sealed lead acid batteries into their products
News from Astrosyn International Technology ( 6 August 2007)
Improving PLC compatibility in OEM machines
User Application Article When OEM Weiler Engineering upgraded the drive systems on its aseptic blow-fill-seal machines, a problem with its existing controller compatibility was limiting the functionality of its equipment
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 August 2007)
Advanced repair system avoids petrochem shutdown
User Application Article Advanced composite repair technology resolved a potential process problem threatening a petrochemical plant by repairing a vessel suffering from corrosion on-line, avoiding a costly unplanned shutdown
News from Furmanite International ( 6 August 2007)
UV Systems validated for waste-water re-use
UV disinfection specialist Aquionics will be showing its US EPA and German DVGW validated medium pressure UV reactor at the WEFTEC exhibition in San Diego in October.
News from Aquionics Inc ( 6 August 2007)
New generation of digital leak noise correlators
Highly-regarded leak detection specialist Palmer Environmental, part of Halma Water Management, has now launched the MicroCALL+, a new generation of digital leak noise correlators
News from Halma Water Management ( 6 August 2007)
Intelligent pressure sensors offer best in design
A new range of high precision intelligent pressure sensors has been launched, which offer the best in design, functionality and flexibility for hygienic applications
News from Impress Sensors and Systems ( 6 August 2007)
New innovative biofuels analysers at ISA Expo2007
Aspectrics, the innovator of patented Encoded Photometric Infrared (EP-NIR) and Encoded Photometric Near Infrared (EP-NIR) spectroscopy, launches the Aspectrics range of Biofuels analyzers at ISA Expo Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 6 August 2007)
At-line analysis in the food and beverage industry
The Metrohm 'ProcessLab' is a new at line analyser to follow on in the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 6 August 2007)
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