News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 September
to Saturday 8 September 2007
New compressor ranges gain oil-free certification
Atlas Copco leadership in air-compressor manufacturing is confirmed with ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certificates for oil-free air compressors in the centrifugal, tooth, scroll and water-injected screw ranges
News from Atlas Copco Compressors ( 7 September 2007)
Maintenance with one swift movement
The new Bekomat 31/32 condensate drains made by Beko Technologies now consist of only two element groups, so that complete maintenance can be carried out with one single movement Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 7 September 2007)
Unicode support provides multilingual environment
WebAsyst LLC has added Unicode (UTF-8) support to provide a multilingual environment in all WebAsyst services
News from WebAsyst ( 7 September 2007)
Metal joining processes monitored on site
The new welding and fastening monitor from Kistler Instruments is an easy to use, battery powered measuring system for analysing joining methods such as spot welding, clinching and riveting on site
News from Kistler Instruments ( 7 September 2007)
Determination of fluoride using an ISE
Fluoride plays an essential role in the production of steel, glass, ceramics and cement, and is an important ion for medicine, dentistry and the food industry: it can be monitored using an ISE Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 September 2007)
New hygienic non-return valve from Tyco
Tyco Valves and Controls has launched the new Keystone F264J stainless steel non-return valve for reverse flow protection.
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 7 September 2007)
Universal powder tester on show at Interphex India
At Interphex India, Freeman Technology will demonstrate their unique FT4 Powder Rheometer, which is widely used within the pharmaceutical industry
News from Freeman Technology ( 7 September 2007)
Production control system for subsea projects
VetcoGray has introduced a production control system product, the PCS1000, which offers an economical package, based on proven technology for fast-track, shallow water subsea projects
News from GE Oil and Gas ( 7 September 2007)
Aker Kvaerner launches rapid subsea tree solution
Aker Kvaerner launches the 'RapidSolution' - a pre-configured tree system that aims to provide a complete accelerated solution within a fraction of the traditional system lead times
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 7 September 2007)
The first six months of China ROHS
The Chinese version of RoHS is being implemented in two stages, and is different to the EU RoHS: the Chinese Ministry of Information Industry has published the three main standards, as described here Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 7 September 2007)
PEEK encapsulated sensors for deep drilling
Victrex PEEK polymer is a high performance thermoplastic, able to withstand extreme environments: it has been applied for complete encapsulation of a miniature sensor used in deep drilling equipment
News from Victrex Europe ( 7 September 2007)
European centre for modern drug discovery started
Hamburg Town Hall has announced the foundation of European ScreeningPort, a company that will run a state-of-the-art drug discovery service centre, in the German city
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 6 September 2007)
Polymer processing conference
The 24th International Conference on Polymer Processing (PPS-24) is part of the series of regular annual Meetings of the Polymer Processing Society, to be held in Italy 15-19 June 2008
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions ( 6 September 2007)
New compressor internals for Statfjord platforms
Four gas turbine-driven compression trains to be upgraded by GE Oil and Gas will help Statoil of Stavanger, Norway extend the life and the production of the Statfjord oil field in the North Sea
News from GE Oil and Gas ( 6 September 2007)
Progress on wireless standards
ISA100, the "Wireless Systems for Automation" standards committee, continued its work to develop a family of wireless standards for the industry, at a recent meeting in Vancouver
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 6 September 2007)
China RoHS and WEEE Conference
SGS Germany and C+E Recycling Portal and Co will organize the first China RoHS and WEEE Conference in Germany on 27th September 2007 Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 6 September 2007)
GE to acquire Sondex for oilfield technology
GE Energy has announced a recommended cash offer of GBP289 million to acquire Sondex plc, to further expand its capability and expertise in oil and gas production technologies
News from GE Energy Europe ( 6 September 2007)
Energy-absorbing springs for oil and gas industry
User Application Article The Clifford Spring Company has used Victrex PEEK polymer to develop springs to reduce wear and damage on seals, backup rings and shafts, eliminating the problems inherent with metallic springs
News from Victrex Europe ( 6 September 2007)
Guide to Stand Promotions at RWM07
Make the most of your RWM 07 visit with this Guide to Stand Promotions and other useful information to help plan your visit: RWM is at NEC from 11-13 September
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition ( 6 September 2007)
Ultrasonic flowmeter for river monitoring project
User Application Article Minimising the risk of river pollution and protecting an SSSI were the key objectives for a river flow measurement installation of a multipath ultrasonic river gauge from Flowline Brochure Available
News from Flowline Manufacturing ( 6 September 2007)
High pressure CO2 pumping with CAT
Because liquid CO2 must be transferred at a controlled combination of low temperature and high pressure to minimise vapour forming, pumping liquid carbon dioxide presents an array of challenges
News from CAT Pumps ( 6 September 2007)
Dissolved ammonia monitor in refrigeration coolers
Analytical Technology announces that its ground-breaking Q45N Dissolved Ammonia Monitor can be used with ammonia-water absorption refrigeration cooler systems Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 6 September 2007)
Edible oil identification using EP-NIR analyser
User Application Article A new application note from Aspectrics demonstrates that the pioneering EP-NIR analyser achieves precise identification and quantification of edible oils without any false positive response Brochure Available
News from Aspectrics ( 6 September 2007)
Innovative FSO mooring system from Trelleborg
Retrofitted to FSO vessel Basker Spirit, an innovative mooring system from Trelleborg Harbour Marine is helping to reduce fuel consumption, lowering overall operating costs for Teekay Shipping
News from Trelleborg Harbour Marine ( 6 September 2007)
Special offer from Brearley on IR monitoring
During September Brearley are offering their innovative hand held infrared MicroRay Pro thermometer at just GBP70 each: and if you buy three or more, the price comes down to just GBP65 each
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 6 September 2007)
Pressurised leak sealing services in the Gulf
User Application Article Furmanite has been awarded a three year leak sealing contract by Gulf Petrochemical Industries to provide on-line pressurised leak sealing services to their petrochemical complex in Bahrain 24/7
News from Furmanite International ( 5 September 2007)
Females resign despite rapid promotion and bonuses
Female resignations hit a new high in the engineering sector despite generally receiving rapid promotions and better bonus pay-outs than men: women are nearly twice as likely to receive a bonus
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 5 September 2007)
Oven temperature monitoring the easy way
Control and maximise the potential of your coating process using the new EasyTrack2 temperature profiling system from Datapaq, designed specifically for the needs of every paint and powder coater
News from Datapaq ( 5 September 2007)
New Keystone Brewseal seat for hygienic valves
Tyco Flow Control has announced the addition of a new high temperature seat for its popular Keystone Optiseal range of butterfly valves, popular in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 5 September 2007)
Extended warranty for ABB industrial drives.
The new ABB extended drive warranty offers an extra three years peace of mind, leading to a total of five years warranty on selected drives, extending the standard two year factory warranty
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 5 September 2007)
Fire alarm communicates with extinguishant system
The Nexus Gas Extinguishant Voice Sounder is a fire alarm designed to meet the requirements of gas extinguishant systems, by supplying four stages of alarm, each with a separate and distinct message
News from Klaxon Signals ( 5 September 2007)
Hydro Polymers protected by the Castell Salvo lock
User Application Article The Castell drive-away prevention system, Salvo, is now protecting warehouse staff working on the loading bay at Europe's largest single-site PVC compounding operation
News from Castell Safety International ( 5 September 2007)
Bold move into African packaging market
Packaging Automation has announced its latest exciting move to promote their tray sealing equipment overseas, with the appointment of PMD Packaging Systems as its distribution agent in Africa
News from Packaging Automation ( 5 September 2007)
Thorworld ramp Smoothies the way at food plant
User Application Article The lack of a fixed loading bay at an expanding food and drinks company has been solved with the introduction of a mobile yardramp and loading platform system from Thorworld Industries
News from Thorworld Industries ( 5 September 2007)
Repeat orders for Riggs depositing equipment
User Application Article A long-term relationship and a reputation for supplying quality equipment has secured Riggs Autopack its latest order from one of the UK's biggest suppliers of soups, sauces and recipe dishes
News from Riggs Autopack ( 5 September 2007)
DNV asks industry for Arctic pipeline standards
Technical Background Article As oil and gas operations move into the Arctic, a number of new challenges are arising due to ice interaction with surface and subsea offshore installations, particularly pipelines
News from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) ( 5 September 2007)
E+A activity in NWEurope attracts renewed interest
User Application Article Presenting at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen, Dr Rhodri Thomas, Europe Upstream Research Manager for Wood Mackenzie, provides a snapshot on 'Exploration Performance of North West Europe'
News from Wood Mackenzie ( 5 September 2007)
High-pressure push-fit connections in larger sizes
Parker Instrumentation has extended the application potential of its unique 'push-fit' fluid connectors for high-pressure industrial applications, up to 25mm or 1 inch at 20kpsi Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 5 September 2007)
Pilz expands global presence and expertise
News from Pilz worldwide: from software and motion control development centres in Ireland and Germany, and new subsidiaries in Mexico, China, Korea, Poland and Turkey
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 September 2007)
UV detection highlights oil leaks in food plants
Undetected oil leaks and spillages in food production plants and other critical areas could become a thing of the past, thanks to new technology available from Shell lubricants Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 5 September 2007)
Control systems at Singapore petrochemical complex
User Application Article Yokogawa Systems and Engineering subsidiaries have received a package order from Shell Eastern Petroleum to supply control systems for their Petrochemicals Complex (SEPC) in Singapore
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 4 September 2007)
Sweeep goes green with renewable energy
Specialist WEEE Processing (Sweeep) is proud to have secured 100% renewable energy to fully power their Thames Gateway WEEE recycling centre
News from Sweeep ( 4 September 2007)
FlowLine level measurement and control UK agent
icenta Controls has been appointed as the UK distributor for the complete range of FlowLine level transmitters and switches, from California
News from icenta Controls ( 4 September 2007)
Mistmaster oil mist separator, from Flextraction
The Kiekens Mistmaster is the latest oil mist and vapour separator from Flextraction, the Melton Mowbray, specialist solution provider for all forms of airborne contamination - dust, fume and oil mist
News from Flextraction ( 4 September 2007)
Clearpoint compressed air filter elements
The energy costs introduced by compressed air filtration are proportional to filter pressure drop: Beko Clearpoint filters offer lower pressure drop, and reduce energy consumption Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 4 September 2007)
Expansion for chimney sealing service
James Walker Townson announces an expansion of its chimney sealing activities, with a full custom-design and installation service plus the use of top-grade fluoroelastomer and fluoroplastics materials Brochure Available
News from James Walker Townson ( 4 September 2007)
AC drives are suited for mining and minerals
To respond to the boom in the mining and minerals segments, the Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon is further expanding its offering in this field, and will attend Aimex in Sydney
News from Vacon ( 4 September 2007)
Automated water determination in insulating oils
Because of the low water content of insulating oils (typically in the low ppm range), an accurate determination is best performed coulometrically Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 4 September 2007)
High sensitivity pressure sensors for foam moulds
Increased popularity of foam moulding techniques to reduce component weight and the incidence of voids has created a requirement for highly sensitive pressure sensors for monitoring cavity pressure
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 September 2007)
Well priced new Thermal Imager for maintenance
Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced a very attractively priced Thermal Imager for capturing high quality images in maintenance applications Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 September 2007)
Eskom S Africa standardises on SampleManager
Eskom, the largest electricity supply company in Southern Africa will rollout Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to its thirty four laboratories Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 3 September 2007)
Waste management operations need weighing systems
Weighing is at the heart of most recycling and waste management operations, and Smart-Weigh technology ensures vital weighing data is used to its best advantage: see us at RWM07
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 3 September 2007)
Seiler closed loop water treatment system
The H20 Pro Water Treatment System from Seiler Process Engineering is designed to conserve water that is used to cool or clean aspects of the manufacturing or maintenance process
News from Seiler Process Engineering ( 3 September 2007)
Improvements to the Fowex waste food system
The success story that is the Fowex system continues with the development of new and improved waste food feed methods, which will be on show at RWM07
News from Jarshire ( 3 September 2007)
'Oil Control' monitoring system from Beko
For the first time ever, it is now possible to monitor the quality of compressed air, using on-line measurement of the residual oil content Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 3 September 2007)
Improved safety for the processing of fertilisers
User Application Article Flexicon have designed and installed a screw-fed conveyor system, and a bulk bag handling system for chemicals and ingredients at a the King's Lynn plant of Omex Agrifluids
News from Flexicon Europe ( 3 September 2007)
Webshop introductory discount on Vega sensors
Level and pressure instruments manufacturer Vega have launched a new webshop for supply of liquids and solids instrumentation on a quick delivery, with 5% off for Processingtalk readers Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 3 September 2007)
ABB terminal automation system for Romania
User Application Article ABB is providing Petrom SA with fully integrated Terminal Automation Systems and related design, engineering and installation services at four of its pilot terminal sites in Romania
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 3 September 2007)
A new simple Chlorine test from Palintest
There have been requests for many years from the water industry for a test that was simpler and less technique-dependant than DPD tablets, and Palintest has now come up with the solution
News from Palintest ( 3 September 2007)
PA help airline food packs get off to flying start
User Application Article Being able to hire reliable and efficient tray sealing equipment quickly, combined with the proactive support of Packaging Automation, has helped a north east based food firm fulfil an urgent contract
News from Packaging Automation ( 3 September 2007)
Oil treatment centre standardises on Optimass
User Application Article Krohne Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters have been installed by oil company OJSC Ulyanovskneft at two loading stations at the Ulyanovsk oil fields in Russia
News from Krohne ( 3 September 2007)
Iontube neutralises static in pneumatic conveyors
Fraser Anti-Static Techniques have launched the new 6000 Iontube range of anti-static devices to overcome static electricity problems when conveying products and parts in pneumatic transport systems
News from Fraser Anti-Static Techniques ( 3 September 2007)
Actuators / positioners for valves and machinery
The range of actuator positioners available from Orange Instruments now include electric, electro-hydraulic and in-actuator options, as well as safe-area versions
News from Orange Instruments ( 3 September 2007)
ISA95 editor Dennis Brandl to present at the IET
The IET will hold a tutorial seminar covering 'A Collaborative Approach to Integrating Business and Manufacturing Systems' which will feature a keynote by Dennis Brandl, Editor of the ISA95 standard
News from IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) ( 3 September 2007)
More than just AODD pumps and spares
Industrial pump specialist, Tri-Ark, has developed an enviable reputation for the supply of air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps and spares in the UK
News from Tri-Ark ( 3 September 2007)
DD Test Module improves host-to-device integration
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced the release of its Host Test Kit DD Application Test Module, which enables end users to benefit from significantly improved host-to-device integration
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 3 September 2007)
Industrial power supplies for Ethernet devices
Harting has introduced two new families of industrial power supplies to complement its range of Ethernet switches, the pCon 2000 and 7000 product families
News from Harting ( 3 September 2007)
Pulsar just the job for dust suppression
User Application Article Pulsar Process Measurement of Malvern have supplied non-contacting ultrasonic equipment to initiate and switch off dust suppression chemical spray systems for Lafarge Aggregates Brochure Available
News from Pulsar Process Measurement ( 3 September 2007)
Sixnet acquires BlueTree Wireless Data
Sixnet Holdings has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of BlueTree Wireless Data, a leading supplier of Machine to Machine (M2M) Cellular Data Products Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 3 September 2007)
IET certification awarded for RF safety training
Link Microtek, the UK's leading supplier of non-ionising RF safety instrumentation products and services, has been certified by the IET as a provider of RF safety training
News from Link Microtek ( 3 September 2007)
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