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Sunday 27 January
to Saturday 2 February 2008

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen filter sample analysis

Exeter Analytical presents a method for easy, direct automated elemental analysis of material retained on glass or quartz microfibre filters used in water filtration and air monitoring applications

News from Exeter Analytical (UK) ( 1 February 2008)

WBF 2008 Conference programme available online

The 2008 WBF conference will be held in Philadelphia from 24-27 March: the preliminary programme provides details about the keynote speakers, special events, presentation titles and summaries

News from WBF: World Batch Forum ( 1 February 2008)

Vendor-neutral OPC Training

Many learning opportunities are becoming cleverly masked sales pitches that end up only showcasing product: the OPC Training Institute is answering the call for vendor-neutral OPC Training

News from OPC Training Institute ( 1 February 2008)

Delivering high quality realistic representation

Aveva has launched Aveva Review 6.4, the latest version of the high performance 3D visualisation tool for large complex plant and marine models

News from AVEVA Group ( 1 February 2008)

Reduced environmental impact of ICL compressors

Integrated motor compressor (ICL) technology developed by GE Oil and Gas is designed to help compression plant operators meet growing operational and environmental challenges

News from GE Oil and Gas ( 1 February 2008)

Long range, reliable, licence-free wireless I/O

Westermo Data Communications has released a new range of compact 869MHz wireless I/O modules to provide unidirectional communications over long distances and in demanding industrial applications

News from Westermo Data Communications ( 1 February 2008)

Framework contract with INEOS Manufacturing

Aker Kvaerner Germany has signed a three-year agreement with INEOS Manufacturing Deutschland to provide engineering services for their plants located in Cologne and Marl, Germany

News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services ( 1 February 2008)

Industrial fans suit highly corrosive gases

Tecnium industrial fans are designed to handle highly corrosive gases, being manufactured in reinforced thermoplastics with special metals used for high speed impeller applications

News from Tecnium ( 1 February 2008)

Digital edition of Process Engineering on the web

Process Engineering, the magazine published from the UK for the process industry, is now available as a digital edition on-line, bringing extra features like Keyword Searches and Live Hyperlinks

News from Process Engineering ( 1 February 2008)

New pipeline dryers and gas purifiers at MTEC

At MTEC this year, Brownell will introduce a series of pipeline dryers and purifiers which will remove moisture, odours, hydrocarbons and selected gases from air, and industrial processes  Brochure Available 

News from Brownell ( 1 February 2008)

New Field Sales Manager at AST

American Sensor Technologies ('AST') announces the appointment of Joseph Sudol as Field Sales Manager for North America, based at the AST corporate headquarters in Mt Olive, New Jersey

News from American Sensor Technologies ( 1 February 2008)

Sabic and Sinopec JV in ethylene derivatives

This 50:50 JV company will invest in a 1M tonne per year ethylene derivatives complex (600,000tonnes of polyethylene and 400,000tonnes of ethylene glycol) to be set up in Tianjin in China

News from SABIC ( 1 February 2008)

Major order for Series 1000 Web Cleaning System

 User Application Article  Following extensive trials, a major order for the Meech Series 1000 Web Cleaner has been shown to improve the print quality on recycled paper at a plant in Australia  Brochure Available 

News from Meech International ( 1 February 2008)

Halma Water Management seminar in China

Last November Halma Water Management took part in a water industry product and service forum in Beijing, China, co-hosted by HWM, Palintest and Berson UV, with input from Beijing Allied Power

News from Halma Water Management ( 1 February 2008)

Cross Filter assists recycling at Wessex Water STW

 User Application Article  A Cross automatic backwashing water filter has been installed at the Wessex Water Bridport Sewage Treatment Works to enable use of the final effluent for screen washing of the site drum thickeners

News from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938) ( 1 February 2008)

Connector module for power and signal transmission

The Han Q 12/0 from Harting is an industrial connector module incorporating 12 crimp contacts, allowing power and signal connections to be combined in a single compact unit

News from Harting ( 1 February 2008)

LabVIEW Seminar at 22 locations in UK and Ireland

Build high performance, PC-based measurement systems in minutes, with the FREE National Instruments data acquisition and LabVIEW hands-on technical seminar tour  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments ( 1 February 2008)

RDP sensor measures tension and compression forces

For applications where space is limited, such as fluid power transfer, hydraulic piston monitoring or structural development tests, then the Model 3124 from RDP Electronics could prove the answer  Brochure Available 

News from RDP Electronics ( 1 February 2008)

Project Management Contract in Russia for FW

Foster Wheeler Energy in Glasgow, UK, has won a Project Management Contract for a new hydroprocessing complex in Russia at the OJSC "Khabarovsk Oil Processing Refinery"

News from Foster-Wheeler ( 1 February 2008)

Removing fine solids from waste water discharge

 User Application Article  Finlay's, a leading UK manufacturer of decaffeinated and specialty teas, turned to sieving and filtration specialist Russell Finex to help reduce BOD levels in their decaffeination process waste water

News from Russell Finex ( 1 February 2008)

Remote I/O system for hazardous areas

R Stahl introduces a new version of the IS1 remote I/O system for hazardous areas, which can communicate via Modbus TCP and thereby qualifies for industrial Ethernet environments

News from Stahl (31 January 2008)

Weightron engineer gets a rum deal in Caribbean

 User Application Article  Weightron Bilanciai have installed one of their highly successful Eurodeck weighbridges for leading Caribbean minerals company, Trincarb, at their upgraded aggregates plant on the island of Trinidad

News from Weightron Bilanciai (31 January 2008)

Peristaltic technology helps Swedish Confectionery

 User Application Article  A Swedish confectionery manufacturer has eliminated unscheduled production downtime, improved product consistency and minimised raw ingredient wastage by installing Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps  Brochure Available 

News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (31 January 2008)

SKF wireless machine condition detector

SKF has developed the Wireless Machine Condition Detector (WMCD), which can be used with its Marlin handheld data manager to provide a system for carrying out operator inspections quickly and safely  Brochure Available 

News from SKF UK (31 January 2008)

Major welding equipment order for Chile

Negotiations that started late in 2007 with the Chilean distributors for Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited have yielded the first major order of the year

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (31 January 2008)

Food machinery auction in Kent 5 March

Clarke Fussells, the specialist food machinery auctioneers, will hold an auction on Wednesday 5 March 2008, of the contents of the McLarens Food Services fully equipped food factory in Ashford

News from Clarke Fussells (31 January 2008)

Learn about the latest in-line pH applications

A one day training course from Mettler Toledo will equip process users involved with in-line measurements with the necessary understanding of pH, its problems and how to recognise and treat them  Brochure Available 

News from Mettler Toledo (31 January 2008)

Ultra lightweight portable floor scale

Avery Weigh-Tronix introduces the Air Platform, an ultra lightweight portable floor scale with what it claims has the UK's highest strength to weight ratio

News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (31 January 2008)

New, compact ultra low temperature chambers

Unitemp announce the availability of a new range of affordable, compact, ultra low temperature chambers, the MC-711 and the MC-811 from Espec

News from Unitemp (31 January 2008)

Witt Gas Techniques returns to Foodex-Meatex 2008

Witt Gas Techniques will be showing an extensive a range of new and existing gas mixers and analysis equipment used in food packaging, at Foodex-Meatex 2008 in Birmingham

News from Witt Gas Techniques (31 January 2008)

New depositor to be on show at Foodex-Meatex

The latest Riggs Autopack model 1000 mini fill spot depositor will be making its debut at this year's Foodex Meatex show, to be held at the Birmingham NEC from 6-9 April

News from Riggs Autopack (31 January 2008)

StatoilHydro USD300M in high-pressure compressors

GE Oil and Gas have signed frame agreements with StatoilHydro, a leading global energy group based in Norway, covering high-pressure compression equipment and services, valued at more than USD300M

News from GE Oil and Gas (31 January 2008)

FlowSyn Flow Chemistry develops and moves ahead

Significant developments are reported by Uniqsis, the developers of the FlowSyn Continuous Flow Reactor, a new concept in flow chemistry

News from Uniqsis (31 January 2008)

Major valve actuation upgrade for STW

 User Application Article  Rotork IQ and IQT range intelligent electric valve actuators have been installed as part of a multi-million pound upgrade and modernisation programme at one of the Severn Trent water treatment works

News from Rotork Controls (31 January 2008)

System integrators are important!

Schneider Electric is placing increasing emphasis on their System Integrator (SI) Alliance partnerships with selected independent businesses across the UK

News from Schneider Electric (31 January 2008)

Vnet/IP unanimously accepted as IEC Standard

The Yokogawa Vnet/IP control network protocol for process automation has been unanimously accepted by the IEC as a part of international standard IEC 61784-2 Ed.1.0

News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (31 January 2008)

Waterproof temperature monitoring with Tinytag

Gemini Data Loggers has launched the Tinytag Splash 2 logger, specifically designed for high temperature environments such as washer disinfectors and dishwashers  Brochure Available 

News from Gemini Data Loggers UK (31 January 2008)

Real Time Optimisers short course, 13/14 February

PACT at Newcastle University offers a two day short course on process plant real time optimisation, taught by some of the UK experts in the industry

News from PACT - IGDS (31 January 2008)

Typhon lowers compressor lubricant consumption

Batoyle Freedom Group has recently enhanced the formulation of Typhon V150, their main high performance rotary vane compressor lubricant  Brochure Available 

News from Batoyle Freedom Group (31 January 2008)

Laser level transmitters ideal for bulk solids

Laser level transmitters offering high accuracy, non-contact and continuous level measurement for bulk solids and opaque liquids has been introduced by level and flow specialists Allison Engineering  Brochure Available 

News from Allison Engineering (31 January 2008)

Isopad heaters help photovoltaic cell production

 User Application Article  Isopad has developed radiant heating platens which offer manufacturers of thin film photovoltaic cells the opportunity to make significantly larger cells, lowering the cost of the energy generated

News from Tyco Thermal Controls (31 January 2008)

Pharmaceutical water and waste water treatment

Veolia Water Solutions and Technologies (VWS) has launched a new website focused on water and waste water expertise and solutions for the pharmaceutical industry

News from Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (31 January 2008)

Take control with the Eurotherm T2550 processor

The T2550 PAC from Eurotherm is a high performance, affordable control unit that maximizes ROI by offering automatic dual redundancy to guarantee process efficiencies and protect against failures

News from Eurotherm (31 January 2008)

Outsourcing predictive maintenance brings benefits

According to Stockport based AV Technology, Predictive Maintenance (PM) is far more than just a programme for identifying problems with equipment and machinery before they fail  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology (31 January 2008)

Tetra Pak calls for concerted action on CO2

Tetra Pak highlights the need for concerted industry and EU action to reduce CO2 emissions, pointing out that International standards and rules are needed to guide consumer behaviour

News from Tetra Pak (31 January 2008)

Support tool - the Comfort Panel Configurator

Rittal introduce its latest technical support tool, the Comfort Panel Configurator, for use in the configuration of individual prototypes for the Human Machine Interface (HMI)  Brochure Available 

News from Rittal (31 January 2008)

Seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant

 User Application Article  The PowerSeraya facility, engineered, procured and constructed (EPC) by CH2M Hill, is the world's first full-scale seawater desalination plant to use large-diameter SWRO membrane technology

News from CH2M Hill (31 January 2008)

Captiva Consultants engineer a better environment

Reducing emission plays a key part in environmental performance, but confusion exists, as to what technology is best, what standards exist, and what the cost impact is on business

News from Captiva Sealing Consultants (31 January 2008)

Hydraulic platform lifting for Airbus

 User Application Article  Hydraulic platform lifting systems designed and supplied by Bosch Rexroth are playing a key role in the manufacture of wings for the new Airbus A400M multi-role military transport aircraft

News from Bosch Rexroth (30 January 2008)

Industrial Defender and RuggedCom join forces

Leading communications equipment provider and leading cyber risk protection provider deliver integrated cyber security solution technology for global critical infrastructure industries

News from Industrial Defender (30 January 2008)

Aspectrics appoints Qwest Scientific

Aspectrics has appointed Qwest Scientific to strengthen their distribution network in the Pacific Southwest and Pacific Northwest Regions

News from Aspectrics (30 January 2008)

FREE Fluke 2008 Test Tools Catalogue available now

Fluke, the world's leading supplier of test and measurement equipment, has announced the availability of its 2008 Test Tools Catalogue  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) (30 January 2008)

Wittmann UK clients work Smarter!

Following the K 2007 exhibition in Dusseldorf last Autumn, there has been considerable demand for Wittmann automation products, both robots and software

News from Wittmann UK (30 January 2008)

Handheld portable FTIR spectrometer

A2 Technologies, the innovator in portable Fourier Transform Infrared spectrometers will showcase an exciting new addition to its innovative new range of FTIR spectrometers at PITTCON 2008  Brochure Available 

News from A2 Technologies (30 January 2008)

Oven with 538C electric inert atmosphere

The 964 oven from Grieve is an electrically-heated, 1000F (538C) inert atmosphere unit, developed for bluing steel at a customer facility

News from Grieve (30 January 2008)

Next-generation intrinsically safe isolators

MTL is pleased to announce the introduction of its next generation intrinsic safety isolators using the innovative "One-Core" technology

News from MTL Instruments Group (30 January 2008)

ESD valve fire protection cabinets

 User Application Article  Intertec is supplying over 100 fire protection cabinets to support Emerson ESD valve instrumentation at the new hydrocracker complex on the Kirishi oil refinery near St Petersburg, Russia

News from Intertec Instrumentation (30 January 2008)

AVEVA PDMS 12.0 product release

The AVEVA PDMS 12.0, setting new standards in plant design productivity, is now commercially available and being progressively rolled-out to customers

News from AVEVA Group (30 January 2008)

Passwords now a thing of the past

The Electronic-Key-System (EKS) equipment available from Euchner UK provides a level of monitoring and control to meet the highest standards for programme access control

News from Euchner (UK) (30 January 2008)

E-learning system for operator training

PSR has launched its flagship product PSR Interactive - an extensive library of universally applicable best practice training programmes for refinery, petrochemical and chemical plant operators

News from PSR Refining Services (30 January 2008)

ToughLux repair light for Ex zone 1

Equipped with an aluminium base and a polycarbonate housing pipe, the new Stahl ToughLux light for hazardous areas weighs less than a kilogram: see this on display at the HazardEx event in February

News from Stahl (30 January 2008)

AK expands CO2 capturing business

Aker Kvaerner has transfered the Just Catch technology for CO2 capture to the company 'Aker Clean Carbon', which will focus on developing CO2 capture projects

News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (30 January 2008)

Flowmeters still going strong a decade on

Two Litre Meter VFF rotary piston flowmeters recently returned after ten years for checking and recalibration were found to have minimal wear, even after a decade of extreme continuous production use

News from Litre Meter (30 January 2008)

Computer is safe and mobile in hazardous areas

The Bartec Mobile Computer MC 9090ex has won a major customer award at the November 2007 SPS/IPC/DRIVES trade fair

News from Bartec UK (30 January 2008)

Learn about CM techniques and strategies

Visitors to the Maintec exhibition this March will be able to take advantage of a series of half day BINDT accredited condition monitoring training courses  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology (30 January 2008)

HazardEx: Control Systems and Functional Safety

Hima-Sella is once again supporting the HazardEx event and will focus on its specialist knowledge of safety-related control systems and functional safety

News from Hima-Sella (30 January 2008)

Powder processing technology at easyFairs Solids

Hosokawa Micron will be exhibiting the latest in powder processing technology at the easyFairs Solids exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham this March

News from Hosokawa Micron (30 January 2008)

New generation of PAC Controllers from HardwarePT

The new Advantech powerful and versatile PAC controllers combine the PLC ruggedness with the functionality of a PC, via a flexible, open architecture

News from HardwarePT (30 January 2008)

Gasket supply contract extended to 5 years

Associated British Foods have extended their supply contract with SPG for gaskets and sealing products across all the British Sugar refineries

News from SPG (30 January 2008)

Transformers use self-regenerating desiccant

Brownell Re-Actrans Transformer Breathers are self-reactivating to eliminate the need for periodic desiccant replacement on power and distribution transformers up to 500MVa  Brochure Available 

News from Brownell (30 January 2008)

Solutia selects ProSimPlus for HNO3 optimisation

 User Application Article  Solutia has selected the ProSimPlus HNO3 software to enhance and optimise the nitric acid production process in its Pensacola nylon plant in Florida

News from ProSim (30 January 2008)

PROFIdrive Internationally Standardised

With publication of the IEC series 61800-7 in November 2007 the established PROFIdrive profile for Profibus and ProfiNet became an internationally standardized drive interface

News from Profibus Group (30 January 2008)

The organisers picks of new products at MAINTEC

A tour round some of the stands offering new products at MAINTEC 2008 in the NEC in March, with IR measurement, Condition monitoring, Solids level controls and hygienic floors

News from Maintec Exhibition (29 January 2008)

Retrofit replacements for aged Alarm Annunciators

Omniflex can provide cost effective retrofit replacement alarm annunciators for clients with obsolete alarm annunciator units  Brochure Available 

News from Omniflex (UK) (29 January 2008)

Paper mill water quality can boost OEE and profits

Paper mills report an average of 4% increase in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by simply focusing on water quality

News from H2O Alliance (29 January 2008)

New sensor expands condition monitoring range

AV Technology have launched a wide range of high quality vibration and acoustic emission sensors and instrumentation to complement their well established condition monitoring consultancy and services  Brochure Available 

News from AV Technology (29 January 2008)

On-site sodium hypochlorite generating system

 User Application Article  Two ClorTec on-site sodium hypochlorite generating systems have been selected by Response Engineering for installation at the Dublin Corporation Saggart Wastewater Treatment Works

News from Severn Trent Services (29 January 2008)

Call for papers for Pipeline Integrity Conference

The First International Pipeline Integrity Conference will discuss maintaining the integrity of pipelines for continued safe and efficient operation, which has never been more important

News from BHR Group Conferences (29 January 2008)

Integrated biofuel production on a farm

Since April 2003, Dr Thomas Hernandorena, an Argentine farmer from Coronel Suarez (Buenos Aires state) has become the pioneer of integrated biofuel production

News from Abatec (29 January 2008)

Sirane sets out a new fruit packaging solution

The UK's premier packaging solutions company, Sirane, is set to make major inroads growing value-added markets for fruits with its compostable packaging

News from Sirane (29 January 2008)

Fittings and components for temperature probes

A new 8 page brochure from Labfacility offers a wide range of 'own-manufacture' installation fittings and component parts for temperature sensor probes

News from Labfacility (29 January 2008)

Modern innovations in oil and gas training

The first international forum on Modern Innovations in Training in the Oil and Gas Industry was held on December 3rd and 4th in the UK

News from TSC Simulation (29 January 2008)

Turbomolecular pump for compact vacuum systems

The leading UK manufacturer of vacuum equipment for scientific applications, Edwards, has launched a new pump for cost-effective, compact laboratory vacuum systems

News from Edwards (29 January 2008)

3A sanitary gauge for food, beverage and dairy

Winters Instruments is now offering a new 3A Approved sanitary pressure gauge, suitable for use in the food, beverage and dairy industries

News from Winters Instruments (29 January 2008)

Plastic bayonet-lock connectors offer IP67

Now in stock is the Amphenol 62IP range of miniature bayonet-lock connectors, which feature IP67 environmental protection and a moulded thermoplastic construction suitable for industrial applications  Brochure Available 

News from PEI-Genesis UK (29 January 2008)

PCS7 offers a migration route for Syngenta

 User Application Article  Siemens A+D has collaborated with world-leading agribusiness, Syngenta, to develop and implement a migration strategy from their legacy DCS systems to the Siemens Simatic PCS7

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (29 January 2008)

ATEX/IECEx certified opto isolators and couplers

At the HazardEx exhibition on 27/28 February Bedford Opto technology will have their excellent range of ATEX/IECEx certified opto isolators and couplers on display

News from Bedford Opto Technology (29 January 2008)

Free wall-chart explains ATEX markings

Pepperl and Fuchs offer a free of charge wall poster that explains the ATEX markings and classifications under the EU directive 94/9/EC, by post or at the HazardEx event in Peterborough  Brochure Available 

News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (29 January 2008)

Need help with ATEX? See Haden Freeman at HazardEx

With Haden Freeman, the leading independent UK engineering consultancy, industry regulation and compliance does not need to be complicated or expensive: visit our stand (G1) at HazardEx

News from Haden Freeman (29 January 2008)

Consultancy over ATEX equipment requirements

Visit ABB Engineering Services at the HazardEx event in Peterborough to see how our team of professional consultants can help with equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)

News from ABB Engineering Services (29 January 2008)

Next generation gas sensor on show at MTEC

The next generation of the Edinburgh Instruments OEM sensor, aptly named the Gascard NG, will be available to preview during MTEC 2008

News from Edinburgh Instruments (29 January 2008)

Humidity transmitter with integrated data logging

Vaisala Humicap Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330 now offers several new features including a data logging option and a USB connection cable for computers  Brochure Available 

News from Vaisala (29 January 2008)

New pyrometers from IMPAC on show at MTEC

IMPAC Infrared, part of the Lumasense group of companies, is a leading supplier of temperature measurement solutions and the MTEC exhibition will see several new products introduced

News from Impac Infrared (29 January 2008)

International achievement award in India

A British chemical engineer spent part of his Christmas break in India, being presented with an award recognising his outstanding contribution to science, engineering and technology in the country

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (29 January 2008)

Pump energy cost reduction of 30%-50%

 Technical Background Article  No one would dream of letting their car engine run at maximum revs (full speed) and control the cars speed by just applying the brakes! So why do we allow this to happen when operating pumps?

News from Pump Company (29 January 2008)

GE to acquire Hydril Pressure Control business

GE Oil and Gas has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Hydril Pressure Control business from Tenaris

News from GE Oil and Gas (29 January 2008)

MES software for Johnson + Johnson R+D site

 User Application Article  Johnson and Johnson has deployed manufacturing execution system software from Mar-Kov Computer Systems at their R+D site at Morris Plains, New Jersey

News from Mar-Kov Computer Systems (29 January 2008)

PACT for Continuing Professional Development

PACT (Partnership in Automation and Control Training) exists between Newcastle University and twelve companies in the UK chemicals and process industry sector, to provide CPD in process automation

News from PACT - IGDS (29 January 2008)

Wireless: Big bang or slow burner?

Wireless sensor networks have huge potential in process control applications, offering cost savings by improving efficiency through enhanced communications across plant and IT infrastructures

News from Process Engineering (29 January 2008)

Controlled auto-lube release in food packaging

 User Application Article  An automated lubrication system that controls precisely the amount of lubricant released without overspill to rotating and moving parts is a standard feature on many Kliklok-Woodman packaging machines

News from Bielomatik Leuze and Co (28 January 2008)

Optimise production with portable air preparation

Parker introduces the innovative Moduflex Airframe portable air preparation system, providing effective filtration and regulation of compressed air whenever and wherever it is required  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin (28 January 2008)

Shaft mounted Helical gear units off the shelf

The Renold Gears SMXtra shaft mounted helical gear unit has long been regarded as a robust, reliable unit: "instant availability" has now been added to the list of associated benefits

News from Renold Gears (28 January 2008)

Technology Partner programme introduced

This new collaborative partner programme will enhance cyber security protection for real-time process control and SCADA markets

News from Industrial Defender (28 January 2008)

New UK Managing Director for Netzsch

James Harvey has returned to the UK to take up the position of Managing Director of Walsall-based Netzsch Pumps, having first joined the company as an Area Sales Manager in 1997

News from Netzsch Pumps (28 January 2008)

Powerful chemical imaging analysis from Malvern

Malvern Instruments announces the release of ISys 5.0, the latest version of their chemical imaging analysis software  Brochure Available 

News from Malvern Instruments (28 January 2008)

Chemical engineering success for UK Universities

Universities in the UK are celebrating a record intake of chemical engineering undergraduate students, following the publication of the UCAS 2007 admission figures

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (28 January 2008)

Improving dispensing using pneumatic valves

The simple pneumatic dispensing machine is generally low cost and almost ubiquitous, dispensing single part adhesives, coatings, sealants and inks

News from Intertronics (28 January 2008)

Fire sprinkler equipment and systems to 2020

Helmut Kaiser Consultancy has released a new study on the market for fire sprinkler equipment and systems, which play a major role in active fire protection

News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (28 January 2008)

Individually configurable temperature transmitter

With the FlexTop series, Baumer Process Instrumentation offers configurable temperature transmitters communicating either with a standard 4 to 20 mA output, a HART or a Profibus PA interface

News from Baumer Group (28 January 2008)

PowerView 8000 Integration Centre

Nematron Europe is pleased to announce the release of the PowerView 8000 Operator Interface Terminal

News from Nematron Europe (28 January 2008)

New contracts manager for PMP

Specialist water engineers, PMP, have appointed a new contracts manager, Sean Haynes, who began his career with Yorkshire Water in 1988

News from PMP Planned Maintenance (28 January 2008)

The best lubrication practices can save you money

Help your company by learning about lubrication at the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Annual Meeting in Cleveland from 18-22 May 2008

News from Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (28 January 2008)

Windfarm noise and Nuisance noise meetings

The Institute of Acoustics will be organising a series of meetings in the coming months on building acoustics and environmental noise  Brochure Available 

News from Institute of Acoustics (28 January 2008)

On-line access to ISA Transactions for members

The ISA has announced that online access to ISA Transactions, a journal covering the science and engineering of measurement and automation, will be available at no cost to ISA members

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (28 January 2008)

Simplicity C for coulometric analysis of water

The Simplicity C from Metrohm UK has been developed to make the often perceived complex analysis of water content easy  Brochure Available 

News from Metrohm UK (28 January 2008)

Jofra pressure calibrators on show at MTEC

Ametek Calibration Instruments will be showing Version 4.0 of the popular Jofracal documenting calibration software for the first time in the UK at MTEC 2008

News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (28 January 2008)

The gloves should not be off in manufacturing

Mapa Spontex - leading global manufacturer and supplier of industrial and critical environment gloves - says nearly a fifth of UK manufacturers struggle to convince workers to wear protective gloves

News from Mapa Spontex Ltd UK (28 January 2008)

Top marks for Aberdeen hands-on training course

Able Instruments and Controls has successfully delivered the first training course at their purpose built process-training centre in Dyce, Aberdeen

News from Able Instruments and Controls (28 January 2008)

USB data logger for temperature and RH

Following on from the success of their range of low cost miniature USB data loggers, Signatrol have added the SL54USB temperature and relative humidity version

News from Signatrol (28 January 2008)

FIAT Group Supplier Award for Schaeffler

At the recent FIAT Group Supplier Conference in Turin, Schaeffler Group Automotive was awarded a 'FIAT Group Supplier Award' in the category 'Best Supplier Technical Development Support' in 2007  Brochure Available 

News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 January 2008)

Handling company puts ATEX safety first

Key staff at handling technology specialist Geo Robson have completed training to ensure compliance with ATEX 137, to allow them to work on-site when potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres

News from Robson Handling Technology (28 January 2008)

Endress+Hauser at easyFairs Solids 2008

Endress+Hauser will be showcasing its product range for the continuous measurement of level including ultrasonic, guided and free-space radar  Brochure Available 

News from Endress + Hauser (28 January 2008)

Viking Johnson stays on board at Severn Trent

Viking Johnson has demonstrated its ability to respond to the demands of e-procurement by retaining its framework contract with Severn Trent Water

News from Viking Johnson (28 January 2008)

Remote valve operating system launched

FlexiDrive is a new remote valve operating system for valves that are positioned in inaccessible locations or unsuitable for operation with conventional actuators  Brochure Available 

News from Smith Flow Control (28 January 2008)

Valve manufacturer gets ready for UK CRC

Aqua-Gas Manufacturing, the production arm of valves and fittings specialist AVK UK, is taking early action to reduce its (and its customers) carbon footprint

News from AVK UK (28 January 2008)

Wireless network solution for hazardous areas

A complete intrinsically safe and explosion proof wireless network solution, with associated devices, is now available from Extronics, for use by the process industry in hazardous areas

News from Extronics (28 January 2008)

Looking for simple flowmeters? Try Titan

Confused by all the various flowmeters on display at the latest exhibitions? Consult Titan Enterprises for advice on how to choose an accurate liquid flow measurement system for your application  Brochure Available 

News from Titan Enterprises (28 January 2008)

Buncefield Report - final findings postponed

An HSE representative presented the findings to date in connection with the Buncefield Incident 2005, to safety and site emergency planning professionals at a recent conference

News from TAS Engineering Consultants (28 January 2008)

Auction of used craft bakery equipment from Rigby

The entire craft bakery equipment and plant at the former Rigby Bakery in Morley, Leeds is to be sold in an auction conducted by Pro Auction

News from Pro Auction (28 January 2008)

Streamlining pasta cooking and cooling

 User Application Article  In the UK, the Brake Brothers have found the perfect recipe for improving process flow, product quality and consistency on its line for producing ready meals with the long pasta varieties

News from Lyco Manufacturing (28 January 2008)

Thunnesen Machines for bakery equipment

As a family enterprise in the supply of second-hand bakery equipment, evolved from a bakery, we combine technical know-how and first-hand bakery experience

News from Thunnesen (28 January 2008)

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