News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 September
to Saturday 29 September 2007
Reliable performance from flexible screw conveyor
'Spiroflow' Flexible Screw Conveyors have worked on a double shift at the Building Adhesives plant since November 2004, delivering powdered adhesive ingredients, without any attention needed Brochure Available
News from Spiroflow (28 September 2007)
Beamex calibration on straw fired power station
User Application Article Beamex have recently been contracted by EPR to supply their world-class integrated calibration solution for the Elean Power Station near Ely - the world's largest straw burning power station Brochure Available
News from Beamex (28 September 2007)
Sensicast energy monitoring improves efficiency
Technical Background Article This article explains how the SensiNet wireless sensor network can transform building energy management, by enabling reduced building energy costs and improved efficiency
News from Sensicast Systems (28 September 2007)
Terry Clough takes over at FMA
Previously employed as Commercial Director at FMA Process Engineering, Terry Clough, 54, has succeeded Derek Olsen as Managing Director at the Lichfield-based company
News from FMA Process Engineering (28 September 2007)
PDX Sonic has increased sauce production capacity
User Application Article PDX Sonic equipment from Pursuit Processing has revolutionised sauce production at AAK Foods, enabling production of far more products per man hour through the effectiveness of the PDX
News from Pursuit Dynamics (28 September 2007)
IMC conference on the project application of SIL
Hima-Sella will be one of the presenters on Thursday 11th October, at the IMC one day conference regarding the application and benefits of Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) to projects
News from Hima-Sella (28 September 2007)
Remote networking solution for cement production
User Application Article The Digi ConnectPort WAN VPN used by DornerControl for collecting cement plant operational data has enabled simple wireless data collection, increased safety and easy set-up
News from Digi International (28 September 2007)
Adaptaflex launch new cutting and assembly guide
Adaptaflex, the market leading and number one flexible conduit systems manufacturer, has launched its new full colour cutting and assembly guide for anyone to install their products Brochure Available
News from Adaptaflex (28 September 2007)
New large size AODD pump is DN80
The Verderair Almatec programme has recently been extended with the largest pump size available in this style of diaphragm pump: the VA A-80, with a DN80 connection size
News from Verder (28 September 2007)
Engineering business consultancy launched
NDO Consultants will offer management consultancy and recruitment relating to vibration analysis, condition monitoring, instrumentation, product development and engineering equipment
News from NDO Consultants (28 September 2007)
New Yokogawa Europe branch office in Norway
Yokogawa Europe has established Yokogawa Norge, a branch office in Norway, that will support the company activities in the North West European offshore oil and gas sector
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (28 September 2007)
Telescopic liquid level and temperature switch
Flexibility is the key word for the new level switch UNS1000-BN18 TC from Barksdale: a telescopic design allows easy setting of any level in hydraulic tanks and enclosures Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (28 September 2007)
Outstanding multifunctional TOC analysis
The Multi N/C series of catalytic combustion analysers from Analytik Jena UK offer extraordinary versatility for TOC (Total Organic Carbon) and TNb (Total Bound Nitrogen) measurement
News from Analytik Jena UK (28 September 2007)
World #1 online Zone 2 portable particle counter
Parker Hannifin has introduced what is believed to be the world's first online Zone 2 classified ATEX-approved particle counter, for use with hydrocarbon and aviation turbine fuels Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (27 September 2007)
The new Quadro vibratory sifter for powders
The new Quadro Sifter is the cutting edge in high capacity, safety screening, and delumping technology
News from Ytron-Quadro (27 September 2007)
Power station gets de-ionised water supply
User Application Article Elga Process Water has again assisted a power station, Indian Queens near St Austell, by providing on site deionised water from an ion exchange system, and dealing with all regeneration off-site
News from Elga Process Water (27 September 2007)
Compact pressure transmitters with 316L housings
The ABB 364 pressure transmitter range is now available with a 316L stainless steel housing and bracket as standard, for corrosive, offshore and marine applications
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (27 September 2007)
ABB maintains leading DCS market share worldwide
Technical Background Article In a recent study titled "Distributed Control Systems Worldwide Outlook," industry analyst ARC Advisory Group ranked ABB in the leading worldwide market position in this core automation market
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (27 September 2007)
Software for oil and gas transmission pipeline
The GE Energy Smallworld Global Transmission Office provides a comprehensive global data model for the management of the assets in a natural gas and liquid pipeline transmission network
News from GE Energy Europe (27 September 2007)
Fully automated pH sensor maintenance system
For in-line process analytics a clean sensor is essential to achieve exact and reliable pH measurement Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (27 September 2007)
Service development into drug discovery market
Invetech, a worldwide leader in the development of biomedical instruments and automated research and manufacturing processes, has extended its innovative service offering to the drug discovery market Brochure Available
News from Invetech (27 September 2007)
Why dump compressor condensate illegally?
User Application Article A new condensate separator, the Sepura range, introduced by Condensate Systems, puts environmental compliance within the financial reach of all compressor users
News from Condensate Systems (27 September 2007)
Limestone granular materials screens from Mogensen
User Application Article More Mogensen high-accuracy, vibratory screens and a special spreader-feeder are included in the design of a new limestone powder and granular materials plant for Fairport Engineering in Derbyshire
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (27 September 2007)
Save money with an accurate fluid dispenser
When expensive fluids are being dispensed, an accurate dispenser will pay for itself in a short period of time, just based on fluid saved by dispensing exactly the required amount
News from Fluid Metering (27 September 2007)
Extended linearity range for EM flowmeters
The new FTI Extended Linearity EL500 Series provides accurate electromagnetic flow measurement in low flow rate applications, in line sizes from 1/8 to 3/4 inch
News from Flow Technology (27 September 2007)
Monitoring filter condition using a DP sensor
User Application Article American Sensor Technologies offers a wet/wet differential pressure sensor ideal for monitoring the cleanliness of filters, for either liquid or gas applications
News from American Sensor Technologies (27 September 2007)
Water-proof enclosures for hostile environments
To help with the water-proofing and underwater protection of electronics in standard enclosures, GH Lucas have introduced a unique 'Gel-System' bi-component formula potting gel
News from Lucas (27 September 2007)
Fluidity.nonstop describes the pumps from AxFlow
Seeking a solution to your process pump requirements? Then look no further than the new product catalogue from AxFlow, bringing together an unrivalled portfolio of brands Brochure Available
News from AxFlow (27 September 2007)
European heat exchanger market is buoyant
Currently, the European heat exchanger market is buoyant, growing at a rate of 10 percent annually, and plate heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube styles, according to a recent review
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 September 2007)
Sealing solution for worn and damaged flanges
A deformable structure seal is saving process businesses hundreds of hours in downtime by removing the need for machining damaged and worn joint flanges
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (27 September 2007)
Technical pr tuned for growth
ID-Marketing have established themselves over the past decades as PR specialists for the contacting of engineers and buyers within the manufacturing sectors
News from ID-Marketing (27 September 2007)
New volume-measuring device for packages
Volumec HS2s is a a unique and pioneering product, designed for use in automated parcel handling systems, and is the first product of its kind to be certified for use with sorters
News from Vitronic (27 September 2007)
The Metrosensor electrode maintenance guide
My pH glass electrode is dirty, what can I do? How do I replace the reference electrolyte? This DVD guide answers these questions and many others concerning the care and maintenance of Metrosensors Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (27 September 2007)
New compact ATEX-compliant rotary vane pumps
Leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment, Edwards, has launched a new range of ATEX-compliant rotary vane pumps for potentially explosive environments, the EM range
News from Edwards (27 September 2007)
Dust Networks SmartMesh solution for WirelessHART
Dust Networks, provider of embedded wireless sensor networking solutions, announces the SmartMesh IA-500 family of standards-based WSN systems, accelerating time-to-market for WirelessHART Solutions
News from Dust Networks (27 September 2007)
Approved liquid level switch for precise detection
Baumer Process Instrumentation offers a new liquid Level Switch for level detection and dry run protection, in CIP and SIP applications
News from Baumer Group (27 September 2007)
Eriks Sealing Technology launches in the UK
Eriks sealing technology is set to change the face of the UK market, and with help from the Wyko established seals business aims to take 10% of the UK seals market Brochure Available
News from Wyko, an Eriks Company (26 September 2007)
Just weeks left to apply for Queen's Awards
Top engineering firms have just weeks left in which to apply for the 2008 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's highest business honour recognising business success
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise (26 September 2007)
Dust extraction for grinding operations
User Application Article Flextraction has supplied and installed dust extraction systems for use on horizontal grinders at Armstrong Precision Components. replacing 10 year old systems and ductwork
News from Flextraction (26 September 2007)
Tata Motors succeeds with Ariba sourcing systems
User Application Article Tata Motors partnered with Ariba to achieve their goals of reduced costs, and soon learned the potential cost-cutting that would be available through using Ariba Sourcing
News from Ariba (26 September 2007)
Thorite repair kits keeps production going 24/7!
The leading compressed air products and process systems specialists in Northern England, Thorite, has launched an 'essential' Pneumatics Breakdown Kit
News from Thorite (26 September 2007)
Accurate 24/7 robotic dispensing with Intertronics
There continue to be two drivers for industrial dispensing equipment - increased sophistication and reduced cost
News from Intertronics (26 September 2007)
InFusion Condition Manager uses true collaboration
Invensys InFusion Condition Manager is a real-time asset condition management component for InFusion enterprise control system (ECS) and other platforms
News from Invensys Process Systems (26 September 2007)
Borger Powerfeed for optimum anaerobic digestion
User Application Article The Borger highly efficient and effective Powerfeed SSR (Solids and Substrate Feeder) is designed to continuously displace solids and substrates for anaerobic digestion
News from Borger Pumps (26 September 2007)
3rd Process Analytical Technology conference
The annual PAT conference will focus on systems for designing, analysing, and controlling manufacturing, by measurement of critical quality and performance attributes of raw and in-process materials
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (26 September 2007)
Feel the heat - rapidly
Temperature probes with improved response time are now available, with the TT temperature sensor range from ifm electronic Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (26 September 2007)
Rolls Royce finds solution to polystyrene waste
User Application Article Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is always looking to be greener and recycle more materials from their production site in Chichester: Biffa has helped RR find a polystyrene waste solution
News from Purex International (26 September 2007)
New infrared flammable and CO2 gas sensor
The Xgard IR from Crowcon is a new, low cost infrared flammable gas and carbon dioxide sensor designed for use in fixed point detection systems where conventional detectors can prove unreliable Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (26 September 2007)
Workshops in beautiful Nova Scotia this Fall
This Fall Top Control will visit beautiful Nova Scotia to teach 2 workshops, Control Valve Selection from 23-25 October and Alarm Management Systems 30-31 October
News from Top Control (26 September 2007)
Gjoa umbilicals contract to Aker Kvaerner
Aker Kvaerner has signed a contract with Statoil for the manufacture and supply of steel tube umbilical control cables for the Gjoa field in the North Sea.
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (26 September 2007)
CBA appoints Regulatory Affairs Specialist
The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has appointed Michael Cooper as its Regulatory Affairs Specialist in a further expansion of its technical services to member companies
News from Chemical Business Association (26 September 2007)
Slimline water level transmitters and data loggers
At just 16mm diameter, the new Keller Stretto range of submersible water level transmitters and data loggers are suitable for down-pipe / borehole deployment in applications where space is limited Brochure Available
News from Keller UK (26 September 2007)
Fast-Back all-in-one digital brushless motor drive
Motion Control Products introduces the new Fast-Back integrated digital motor/drive combination - offering decentralised speed and position control in a very compact package!
News from Motion Control Products (26 September 2007)
AdBlue diesel fuel additive available now at Lymm
In cooperation with ReD Fuel Cards (Europe) and Moto, Air1 has installed an AdBlue dispenser at Poplar 2000, otherwise known as the Lymm Truckstop
News from Air1 (26 September 2007)
Biogas represents a fast growing market worldwide
High tech plants can be very profitable through converging nano and biotechnology for the gas cleaning process, using Enzymes, the focal point of the biotechnological process, to make profit
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (26 September 2007)
BlueCielo to exhibit at DMS EXPO 2007
BlueCielo will hold expert demonstrations on ways to optimise digital processes and manage engineering content effectively, at the DMS Expo in Koln, 25-27 September
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (26 September 2007)
New software control for high speed LC system
The new Thermo Scientific Atlas Chromatography Data System add-on instrument control software for the Accela High Speed LC provides integrated instrument control and reporting. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (26 September 2007)
National Instruments now "Connected", with Kepware
National Instruments LabVIEW connects to hundreds of PLCs through collaboration with Kepware over industrial communications technology
News from Kepware (26 September 2007)
On-line total nitrogen in process or waste water
New from Applikon Analytical is the ADI 2040 Process Analyser for total nitrogen Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (26 September 2007)
Dorner stainless steel food industry conveyors
User Application Article Automation Supplies provided a Dorner stainless steel food industry conveyor, an AquaPruf LPZ system, for sanitary use in a nutritional bar manufacturing plant, replacing out-dated buckets and chains
News from Automation Supplies (25 September 2007)
Tuff 2 braid hydraulic hose for high pressure
The latest Kurt Hydraulics Tuff hose offering is designed for rugged applications handling high pressure hydraulic applications up to 6500psi, able to tolerate tight bends
News from Kurt Hydraulics (25 September 2007)
Electro-spray ionisation sample introduction pump
The most widely used pump for Mass Spectrometry is the Harvard Apparatus Model 11 Plus, which is also able to provide Calibration Solution Delivery
News from Harvard Apparatus (25 September 2007)
Sigpack wraps up golds at UK Packaging Awards
Sigpack Systems has been honoured for a third and fourth time for its unique Pull Pack flow wrapper style, at the UK Packaging Awards in September
News from Sigpack Systems (25 September 2007)
New Telit website emphasises a commitment to M2M
Telit Wireless Solutions, the global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, has launched its completely redesigned and enhanced website
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (25 September 2007)
Technical filter products have wide application
Donaldson Membranes, experts in the manufacture of expanded microporous PTFE membranes, films and laminates, can meet the needs of vital applications in a cross-section of markets
News from Donaldson Membranes (25 September 2007)
OAGIS building business object documents
OAGIS will be building ISA-95 based business object documents in collaboration with ISA95 Standards Committee on enterprise-control integration and the WBF XML working group
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (25 September 2007)
AdBlue level sensor for low NOx diesel trucks
User Application Article A new fluid level sensor is making sure trucks keep on the road and avoid the high penalties associated with stringent Euro 4 / Euro 5 emission standards
News from Gentech International (25 September 2007)
'That's A Big Plus' says Eriks of Wyko
The way in which changes were managed after the Eriks acquisition of Wyko, benefiting the two organisations, is a model example for UK business, particularly the engineering industry Brochure Available
News from Wyko, an Eriks Company (25 September 2007)
More power, flexibility from Proficy HMI/SCADA
GE Fanuc has announced the availability of Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX 4.5, providing comprehensive monitoring, control and data management for companies worldwide Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (25 September 2007)
Cables for water, waste and sewage treatment works
Belcom Cables are pleased to introduce their extensive range of armoured communication, network and bus cables for use on water, waste and sewage treatment works
News from Belcom Cables (25 September 2007)
SICE Awards for Enemap and ProSafe-RS solutions
Yokogawa has received two academic awards, a technology award for its Enemap Energy Management Package and a New Products award for its ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (24 September 2007)
Highly integrated WiMAX MIMO RF IC solutions
PMC-Sierra launches its first WiMAX RF IC solutions for Femtocell base stations, customer premises equipment, and mobile station designs
News from PMC-Sierra (24 September 2007)
New high-temperature viscometer for up to 450degC
Hydramotion has introduced an upgrade to its high-temperature range of XL7 online viscometers, with the new XL7-HT2 providing real-time viscosity measurement of fluids up to 450C Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (24 September 2007)
Industrial Ethernet infrastructure market growing
The market for hardened industrial Ethernet switches and other types of industrial Ethernet network infrastructure will grow to nearly USD1 billion during the next 5 years
News from ARC Advisory Group (24 September 2007)
Avery Weigh-Tronix focuses on industrial customers
Avery Weigh-Tronix has signalled its intention to focus solely on its core industrial customer base with the sale of its food retail weighing business, operating under the Avery Berkel name
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (24 September 2007)
Latest process product catalogues from Thorite
Nationwide supplier of compressed air and fluid processing systems, Thorite, has produced two new process product catalogues, for easy product selection of valves and components
News from Thorite (24 September 2007)
Further engineering design contracts in Indonesia
AMEC Berca Indonesia (ABI), has been awarded two engineering design contracts for the Total E+P Indonesia Tunu Phase 11 gas and condensate field in East Kalimantan
News from AMEC (24 September 2007)
High temperature sampling complies with API 8.2
Jiskoot 210 in-line sample probe systems have been supplied to a major Japanese oil refiner to provide QA monitoring of fuel oil custody transfer in a demandingly high temperature application
News from Jiskoot (24 September 2007)
Tank breathers protect fluids and the environment
Brownell has extended its range of tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable fluids from harmful moisture condensation in many process applications Brochure Available
News from Brownell (24 September 2007)
ABB robot roadshow to win over UK manufacturers
ABB is undertaking a nationwide tour of the UK to help communicate the benefits that can be derived from investing in robotic technology Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (24 September 2007)
Extended web library from Whitehouse Scientific
Whitehouse Scientific has extended the library of papers, articles and technical downloads available on what is now the most visited section of the company website Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (24 September 2007)
Filter media ideal for Spanish cement market
User Application Article By replacing electrostatic precipitators (ESP) with specially designed high temperature bag filters for the dedusting of cement kilns, cement efficiency and production is being improved in Spain
News from Donaldson Membranes (24 September 2007)
Systems for multi-channel micro strain evaluation
The 628 strain gauge amplifier from RDP Electronics should prove cost-effective for material and test engineers studying stresses and strains during materials analysis Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (24 September 2007)
Results from ISA Marketing and Sales summit
A unique event designed exclusively for senior sales and marketing professionals in the automation markets, the ISA Marketing and Sales summit recently was a great success
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (24 September 2007)
"No Wires, No Hype" at ISA EXPO 2007
WINA will sponsor a Wireless Technology Tour entitled "No Wires, No Hype" at ISA EXPO 2007, taking place from 2-4 October in Houston, as well as three conference sessions
News from Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance (24 September 2007)
Easily interface building automation systems
The SlotServer ControlLogix Communications Interface Module and EtherNet/IP standalone gateways will be featured at the Automation Fair in Chicago in November
News from FieldServer Technologies (24 September 2007)
Overhead crane and hoist sales in Ireland
The buoyancy of the economy has prompted industrial overhead crane and hoist specialist, Street Crane Company, to appoint their first directly employed sales manager for Ireland
News from Street Crane (24 September 2007)
Katronic Hire Service gains enthusiastic welcome
Recently Katronic has seen an increased demand and interest in the hire of their KATflow clamp-on flow measurement products Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (24 September 2007)
Success and growth leads to new apprentices
Peterborough, UK-based Peter Brotherhood has taken on seven new apprentices to help support its growing business and to invest in developing the specialist skills needed by the company in the future
News from Brotherhood (24 September 2007)
Pharmaceutical plant voted as best factory
The Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare factory in Hull has triumphed at this year's Best Factory Awards, and was also awarded top honours in the process plant and people management categories
News from Cranfield School of Management (24 September 2007)
Science, Engineering and Technology awards
Better funding and greater support for lecturers and teaching staff are crucial in the battle to engage and attract young people into science and engineering careers
News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (24 September 2007)
Exhibitor figures show L.A.B set for success
Leipziger Messe, organisers of L.A.B - the trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment - announces that the show will host 88 exhibitors from many countries
News from Leipziger Messe (24 September 2007)
Wyko, now an Eriks company
Wyko was acquired by Eriks in November 2006 for GBP139 million: the combination of the two companies offers an enormous breadth and depth of products and service know-how to the OEM and MRO markets Brochure Available
News from Wyko, an Eriks Company (24 September 2007)
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