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PROCESSINGTALK
The Independent Fortnightly Product Information
Guide
for Engineers and Managers in the process industries
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Issue 24: 06 April 2004
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] Work with the complete new Citect SCADA
suite FREE
[2] The new KATflow 160 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter
[3] Simple Liquid Flowmeter for OEMs
[4]
Micropilot S places tank gauging firmly on radar
[5] Compact
powerful display has ATEX certification
[6] Manufacturing
Excellence conference to be in June
[7] Bunker blender system
fuels refinery upgrade
[8] Bio-pharma stainless steel
tubes+fittings
[9] Worker protection anywhere with
GPS/GSM alarm
[10] Nanofiltration/RO pilot plant available
for hire
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* New
Products Roundup
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Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
It was evident,
from the Exhibitor profile at TOTAL, where the major investment and
expenditure seems to be in the UK Processing Industry at the moment:
firstly into packaging plant, and then into stainless steel vessels
and cleaning equipment to meet the regulatory requirements spreading
across from pharmaceuticals into food.
Rather than
processing machinery or instruments, the majority of stands seemed to
be presenting tanks and vessels in stainless steel, such as those from
Global Stainless, and Kent Process Technologies from Ireland. With
their explosive growth in pharmaceutical production plants, Ireland
has created many successful equipment and hygienic system design
suppliers, and the visitor interest in the Kent capability was not
unaffected by the free Guinness available.
Newson Gale had
a different angle, with portable and mobile pressure vessels for
transporting liquids safely, and also accessories for bonding and
grounding tanks according to ATEX requirements, to avoid static
hazards. ATEX was the major talking point on the Rietschle Thomas
stand, in relation to vacuum pumps and compressors.
With
all the sterile equipment sitting there, it was good to see some real
visible product movement on the Flux Pumps stand, with fluorescent
orange sticky liquids being sucked out of barrels to be discharged in
slow motion waterfalls! Real measurement and control products were in
evidence from Malvern Instruments, featuring their Bohlin rheology
product range, again on viscous liquids; Bronkhorst gas and liquid
mass flow controllers; and the ever cheerful Dwyer Instruments people
brought their massive range.
The next newsletter will look
at other suppliers at TOTAL: but the real closing delight of the visit
for me was to find a steam trap supplier, Gardner Energy Management,
in the middle of all these apparently high tech stands. Not only was
this a stainless steel, highly polished, no moving parts steam trap,
it was just as high tech and novel as the equipment around it. With an
impressive array of enthusiastic testimonials from happy energy
managers and plant engineers, GEM also have not forgotten the basics
of marketing a new product into a well established application, and
are worth a closer look: particularly if you have the CCLevy to
consider.
I hope you find this issue of our newsletter
useful. In addition to
the new products, news and ideas featured
here, there are hundreds more on
our website and a dozen or more
being added daily, so do take a look if you can.
Alternatively,
the full stories behind all the summaries and headlines in
this
newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we
might make the
Processingtalk website or the newsletter better,
email me directly.
Best wishes
Nick Denbow, Editor
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] WORK WITH THE COMPLETE NEW CITECT SCADA SUITE FREE
(Citect, 24 March 2004)
Citect is offering the
opportunity to work with their complete new SCADA v5.5 suite for free.
The software has a run time limited to 15mins, but users can start
developing SCADA projects now with the full Citect SCADA v5.5 issue
software pack that also includes over 100 FREE drivers and much more.
The CD also includes the latest issue SCADA/HMI example project,
comprehensive technical overviews, Citect white papers, Citect
training and WIN911 alarm notification software. CitectSCADA is an
extremely fast, ready to use system with all features, protocols and
over 100 drivers included. It offers ultimate flexibility to handle
the smallest to the largest tasks (450,000 I/O +) across all industry
types - process, manufacturing, mining, petrochemical, aerospace, oil
and gas, water treatment, power distribution - while maintaining the
highest performance and reliability to safeguard production.
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[2] THE NEW KATFLOW 160 CLAMP-ON ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER
(Katronic Technologies, 3 April 2004)
Following several
years of development, Katronic Technologies announce the release of
their next generation of ultrasonic flowmeters. The new KATflow Series
Ultrasonic Flowmeters are designed to meet the demands of a wide
variety of industry applications, whilst maintaining the traditional
Katronic values of accuracy, ease of use and reliability. Incorporated
into the new product range of instruments are improvements to already
popular flowmeter designs, as well as two entirely new flowmeter
developments.
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[3] SIMPLE LIQUID FLOWMETER FOR OEMS
(Titan Enterprises, 24 March 2004)
Titan, the specialists
in cost effective measurement of low liquid flows, offer rugged
sensors in corrosion resistant engineering plastics or stainless for
up to 0.5" line size, and 30 Litres per minute flow. Using 8 or 10 mm
hose barb connections, or 0.25 and 0.5 BSPF threads, Titan 800-1000
Series Pelton wheel mini-turbine units provide a fail safe fully
adjustable solid state flow switch output, or a pulsed output
proportional to flow.
Request free details from the
supplier:
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[4] MICROPILOT S PLACES TANK GAUGING FIRMLY ON RADAR
(Endress+Hauser, 31 March 2004)
Endress+Hauser
non-contact Micropilot S radar level gauge offers high accuracy, high
reliability continuous measurement in inventory control and custody
transfer applications with NMi and PTB approvals. Intrinsically safe,
the Micropilot S is the first pulse radar on the market with better
than +/-1mm accuracy available as a stand-alone unit at a
cost-effective price. Measurement is independent of product properties
such as density, viscosity or dielectric constant and compared to
older mechanical systems, maintenance costs are virtually eliminated.
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/end/112/1
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[5] COMPACT POWERFUL DISPLAY HAS ATEX CERTIFICATION
(Status Instruments, 23 March 2004)
Status Instruments
are introducing their DM700 family of LED loop powered indicators.
These compact, yet powerful, 4-digit indicators are available with a
choice of 4-20 mA, RTD or thermocouple inputs and full ATEX
certification allows them to be used in designated hazardous areas.
The microprocessor-based DM700 has been specifically designed to fit
inside a clear polycarbonate cap, which in turn fits to a standard
SCH4 enclosure. As with all Status instrumentation, the design
emphasis is on flexibility, ease of use and reliability.
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/sta/110/1
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[6] MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE TO BE IN JUNE
(Manufacturing Excellence, 22 March 2004)
This year's
Manufacturing Excellence, the process industry conference on the
benefits of automation and asset management, will be held from 15-17
June. Last year, two conferences were held, one in Teesside and
another in Cork, Ireland: this year the venue will be near Birmingham,
allowing easier access from both UK and Europe. The Manufacturing
Excellence conference brings together experienced engineers and plant
managers from the process industries, their contractors and suppliers,
to learn, share best practice, and network with colleagues in the
industry. Driving costs down and improving performance is essential
year on year, and the conference will show how this has been achieved,
using modern automation and asset management techniques.
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/man/107/1
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[7] BUNKER BLENDER SYSTEM FUELS REFINERY UPGRADE
(Jiskoot Autocontrol, 2 April 2004)
A Jiskoot Bunker
Blender system is at the heart of an investment programme to upgrade
operational capabilities at the Eg3 Refinery near Puerto Galvan,
Argentina, by its new owner Petrobras Energia. Jiskoot is also
supplying sampling systems for the marine and pipeline reception
points. The blender will produce bunker fuels on demand by using a
Jiskoot Insight controller housed in a safe area control room near the
marine fuels dock. The operator simply enters the required volume and
viscosity or selects a stored 'recipe' on a touch sensitive screen.
This system automatically meters, blends, analyses, corrects and loads
the exact viscosity mixture. The system slows down gradually when the
pre-established volume is almost complete before closing down and
generating a dispatch report.
Request free details from
the supplier:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/jis/112/1
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[8] BIO-PHARMA STAINLESS STEEL TUBES+FITTINGS
(Global Stainless, 3 April 2004)
Global Stainless
displayed the full range of STERiBORE high purity stainless steel
tubes and fittings at TOTAL. Other products on display included
valves, filters, and tank cleaning equipment. Our company supplies
STERiBORE high purity stainless steel tubes and fittings for the
bio-pharma industries in the European market. Our products are
produced by leading US companies including Trent Tube and Advance
Fittings who we represent in Europe, and as members of ASME BPE we can
assure you that all our products fully meet the requirements of the
ASME BPE 2002 standard.
Request free details from the
supplier:
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[9] WORKER PROTECTION ANYWHERE WITH GPS/GSM ALARM
(SBES, 2 April 2004)
The 'Responder' personal alarm
system introduced by SBES helps protect workers undertaking any
potentially hazardous activity or working alone, anywhere and at any
time, whether in an empty building area, at a remote location or even
in transit. The system automatically notifies an emergency response
team of an incident, its identity and location within seconds. Using
the latest GPS/GSM technology and incorporating a comprehensive
world-wide tracking system, the system is easy to use and requires
virtually no maintenance. A personal alarm unit is worn by the
individual and is activated either manually or automatically should
the person become incapacitated.
Request free details
from the supplier:
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[10] NANOFILTRATION/RO PILOT PLANT AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
(Membrane Extraction Technology, 1 April 2004)
Following
on from its success in pioneering the development of organic solvent
nanofiltration processes for the fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals
industry, Membrane Extraction Technology Ltd is proud to unveil its
new, state-of-the-art solvent nanofiltration pilot plant. Designed
specifically for use with organic solvents, but suitable for any
process compatible with stainless steel, the plant offers fast,
efficient and safe operation. The plant is suitable for use in
hazardous areas, and is skid-mounted which makes it fully portable and
thus available for use both at the MET facilities in London or on our
customers site. Membrane Extraction Technology is making the pilot
plant available for hire.
Request free details from the
supplier:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mem/104/1
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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PROCESS-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS FROM IRELAND
(Kent Process Technologies, 4 April 2004)
Kent Process
Technologies is the parent group of three businesses that service the
food, healthcare and environmental sectors using advanced
process-oriented solutions
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/knt/knt100.html
(or email
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25,000TH INFRARED CAMERA FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
(FLIR
Systems, 3 April 2004)
FLIR Systems has produced its 25,000th
infrared camera at its facility in Danderyd, Sweden: here cameras are
produced for commercial and industrial applications
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/frs/frs104.html
(or email
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NEW
TEMPERATURE HANDBOOK AND ENCYCLOPEDIA EDITION
(Omega
Engineering, 28 March 2004)
NEW Temperature Handbook and
Encyclopedia Volume MMV 5th Edition, which offers detailed information
and specifications on over 40,000 products for Process Measurement and
Control on over 1,800 pages
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ome/ome106.html
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MOORE
INDUSTRIES FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN CHINA
(Moore Industries
International, 30 March 2004)
Moore Industries International, a
world leader in the supply of signal interface instruments, process
control and distributed I/O networks, celebrates the first anniversary
of their office in China
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/mor/mor104.html
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FIELDBUS IMPLEMENTATION AND GROWTH IN INDIA
(Fieldbus
Foundation, 28 March 2004)
The Fieldbus Foundation today
announced that it has established a marketing committee in India,
which is now planning future activities to promote Foundation fieldbus
technology
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/fie/fie109.html
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SINGAPORE DEALER FOR ORBITEC
(Orbitec
International, 29 March 2004)
Orbitec International, the leading
manufacturer of low-cost, high-tech orbital welding systems, has
appointed American Dynamics of Singapore as its Far East
distributor
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/oec/oec100.html
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FREE
RAPID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
(3T RPD, 28 March
2004)
Diary Dates for the FREE Rapid Product Development Seminars
from 3T RPD: there are three UK venues planned this year, in Newbury
and Telford, explianing how to achieve successful RPD
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more: http://www.processingtalk.com/news/trp/trp102.html
(or
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BRIGHT, FEMALE - - AND STUDYING ENGINEERING!
(Institution
of Incorporated Engineers, 1 April 2004)
"It's great to get this
recognition. It's an excellent starting point for my career" A quote
from Bryony Bartlett, the IEng Ford WISE Prize winner 2003: Why do
women make-up only 20% of all UK engineers?
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ist/ist106.html
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NNE
ESTABLISHES AN OFFICE IN FRANCE
(NNE (Novo Nordisk
Engineering), 1 April 2004)
NNE France will initially focus on
supporting the Novo Nordisk Group expansion in France, offering a
range of services based on experience from the many NNE pharmaceutical
projects in Denmark
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/nne/nne104.html
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GLOBAL
LNG BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
(Invensys, 25 March
2004)
The worldwide centre will work hand-in-hand with end users
and engineering companies to deliver the full spectrum of Invensys
innovative automation and information solutions across the LNG value
chain
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ien/ien106.html
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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GEM CUSTOMER COMMENTS ABOUT STEAM TRAPS IN ACTION
(Gardner Energy Management, 4 April 2004)
GEM has many
testimonials from plant engineers and energy managers who have
installed GEM steam traps, and have been impressed as well as
satisfied by the results: some quotes are given below
Free
details from the supplier on GEM Customer Comments:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/grd/102/1
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CENTURY UPGRADE AT NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO BACTON
(Rotork Controls,
29 March 2004)
Rotork will install new electric actuators on an
approximate total of three hundred major valves during a strategic
modernisation and upgrade at the National Grid Transco gas terminal at
Bacton
Free details from the supplier on Rotork IQ70:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/rot/113/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/rot/rot113.html
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL - DON'T SKIMP THE QUALITY
(Sandretto
UK, 28 March 2004)
Temperature control equipment used on cooling
systems for moulding machinery is vital to the performance of the
whole process, and is just one example of how attention to such detail
is important
Free details from the supplier on Water temperature
control units:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/san/103/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/san/san103.html
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PROTECTING NEW AND REFURBISHED OILFIELD VALVES
(Arc Energy
Resources, 23 March 2004)
Weld overlay cladding specialist Arc
Energy Resources has applied a coating of corrosion resistant alloy
for A Finkl and Sons, to protect a brand new oilfield valve and
refurbish an old one
Free details from the supplier on Inconel
625 cladding:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/arc/102/1
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TECHNIQUE FOR MONITORING OF GELATION PROCESSES
(Ultrasonic Scientific, 2 April 2004)
Ultrasonic Scientific
introduces a new application note detailing the characterisation of
gels and analysis of gelation processes, using ultrasonic
spectrometers to detect the gelation point
Free details from the
supplier on HR-US technology:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/ult/109/1
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NEW
VEGETABLE OIL PLANT USES FIEDBUS TECHNOLOGY
(Emerson Process
Management, 23 March 2004)
Danish food processor Aarhus United
uses PlantWeb digital plant architecture for new vegetable oil plant,
to benefit from fieldbus technology, fast commissioning and high
operator functionality
Free details from the supplier on
PlantWeb:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/eme/187/1
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SAKHALIN UPSTREAM TOTAL CONTRACT FOR YOKOGAWA
(Yokogawa (UK), 27 March 2004)
Yokogawa has been awarded
contracts to supply the complete upstream measurement and control
facilities at the Sakhalin II crude oil and natural gas development
project in the Sakhalin Region of Russia
Free details from the
supplier on Sakhalin II contract:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/yok/109/1
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FOURTH
DIMENSION CONTROL HELPS FOOD MANUFACTURER
(Marco Weighing
Systems, 24 March 2004)
The Marco inspirational TRAC-ITTM E4
software suite and ProRange stainless steel workstations are playing a
pivotal role at Samworth Brothers' new Saladworks plant, providing the
traceability needed
Free details from the supplier on TRAC-ITTM
E4 software and ProRange:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mar/110/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/mar/mar110.html
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MIDDLE
EASTERN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY GROWTH
(SABIC, 30 March
2004)
Mohamed H Al-Mady, SABIC CEO, discusses the evolution of
the Middle Eastern petrochemical industry at the National
Petrochemical and Refiners Association Conference 2004
Free
details from the supplier on MIDDLE EAST PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/sab/112/1
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...And take a look at these stories too...
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HIGH PERFORMANCE GLOBE VALVE FOR ISOLATION DUTIES
(Tyco Valves & Controls, 23 March 2004)
A high performance
globe valve designed for isolation duties on medium to high pressure
liquid, steam and gas pipelines in the power, chemical and processing
industries
Free details from the supplier on Sempell VA500:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/tco/108/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/tco/tco108.html
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BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR THE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
(Tomoe, 24
March 2004)
Combining the latest in both valve design and
materials technology, Tomoe valves incorporate unique features to meet
the varied applications in the food processing industry
Free
details from the supplier on 300, 700, 701 and 800 valves:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/tom/101/1
* Read more:
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RIGHT
PRICE VALVE ACTUATORS AVAILABLE FROM STOCK
(Process Valves, 31
March 2004)
The Revo quarter turn pneumatic valve actuators are
competitively priced rack and pinion actuators, with travel stops,
anodised surface protection, blow-out proof bearings and NAMUR and ISO
interfaces
Free details from the supplier on Revo:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/ukp/107/1
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/ukp/ukp107.html
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MEASURE CONTINUOUS LEVEL IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
(STI
Automation Products Group, 28 March 2004)
RPM resistive chain
sensors provide a rugged and highly reliable continuous level
measurement system for all hazardous locations, in lengths up to 6
metres
Free details from the supplier on RPM:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/sti/104/1
* Read more:
http://www.processingtalk.com/news/sti/sti104.html
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AFFORDABLE RF LEVEL SWITCHES FOR ANY LEVEL PROBLEM
(K-TEK, 30
March 2004)
K-Tek announces KCAP, new line of affordable RF level
switches for virtually any liquid or bulk solids application, feature
one-step calibration, immunity to build-up, and wide probe
selection
Free details from the supplier on KCAP:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/kte/101/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/kte/kte101.html
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FLOTRAK METAL BODIED VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETERS
(Influx
Measurements, 24 March 2004)
Flotrak direct reading variable area
flowmeters from Influx are available in sizes 0.5" through to 3", in
stainless steel with threaded or flanged connections, calibrated for
liquids or gases
Free details from the supplier on Flotrak:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/inf/105/1
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http://www.processingtalk.com/news/inf/inf105.html
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SOLVENT USAGE RECORDING/REPORTING SYSTEM
(AW Company,
24 March 2004)
The AW Company has developed a Solvent Usage
Monitoring system, a central "HUB" for up to 20 solvent flow meters
for the purpose of recording and reporting total usage
Free
details from the supplier on Solvent Usage Monitor (SUM):
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/awc/102/1
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PLUG
AND PLAY WATER FLOW MEASUREMENT
(E-T-A Circuit
Breakers, 27 March 2004)
Used in combination with E-T-A
monitoring heads and adapters, the meter offers direct readouts of
flow speed and flow volume measurement, while also providing analogue
and signalling outputs
Free details from the supplier on FM
1-LQ:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/eta/102/1
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PITOT SURVEY MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATOR
(FlowKinetics, 28 March 2004)
In addition to measurement of
differential and atmospheric pressure (plus temperature and relative
humidity), the SV can perform duct surveys when used in conjunction
with a Pitot tube
Free details from the supplier on Model SV:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/fwk/101/1
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A NEW
SEMI-CONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY PRESSURE SWITCH
(Complete Gauge
Supplies, 23 March 2004)
Using semi-conductor technology the new
intelligent pressure switch 2000 offers the OEM machine manufacturer
accurate and economic pressure regulation and monitoring
Free
details from the supplier on 'Switch 2000' OEM version:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/cmp/100/1
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ENGINEERING GUIDE FOR PRESSURE AND VACUUM TESTING
(FasTest, 31
March 2004)
FasTest announces its popular free guide for pressure
and vacuum testing solutions, giving application and specification
data for various styles of FasTest male and female connectors
Free details from the supplier on Free engineering guide:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/fas/101/1
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HIGH
PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
(Setra Systems, 2
April 2004)
The new Model 528 pressure transducer is designed for
robust industrial and submersible applications such as hydraulic test,
bore-hole level and vehicle test duties requiring high performance
Free details from the supplier on Model 528:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/set/101/1
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FLEXIBLE SCALE OFFERS HIGH SPEED PORTION CONTROL
(Weightron
Bilanciai, 24 March 2004)
Weightron Bilanciai introduces its
stainless steel i-Takeaway portion control scale, with a capacity of
30kg and a resolution of 1g, it provides high speed and accurate
manual weighing of ingredients
Free details from the supplier on
i-Takeaway:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/wig/103/1
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OIML APPROVED WEIGHING INSTRUMENTATION
(Procon Engineering, 24 March 2004)
Procon Engineering launches
their exciting new OIML approved Series EP25 range of weighing
instrumentation and SP100 remote plant monitoring and inventory
control system
Free details from the supplier on Series EP25:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/pro/109/1
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THE
FINEST LOAD CELL MANUFACTURER IN CHINA
(SWJ Transducer
Technology Co, 29 March 2004)
SWJ Transducer Technology Co, a
Foreign Joint Venture load cell manufacturer located in Shenzhen,
China, specialises in the manufacture and supply of quality load cells
for the scale industry
Free details from the supplier on Load
cells:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/swj/100/1
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WIDE RANGE OF CRUCIBLES FOR THERMAL ANALYSIS
(Mettler Toledo, 29 March 2004)
Mettler Toledo offers a wide
range of crucibles - including aluminium crucibles ideal for DSC
measurements: the type used can effect the quality of results obtained
and also affects the measuring cell
Free details from the
supplier on Wide range of crucibles for thermal analysis:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mtt/140/1
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IS
OXYGEN TRANSMITTER WITH EXTRA VALUE PERFORMANCE
(GE Panametrics,
2 April 2004)
The O2X-1 intrinsically safe oxygen transmitter is
a compact 2-wire loop-powered unit employing advanced galvanic fuel
cell technology, now also with an additional low-end trace oxygen
range
Free details from the supplier on O2X-1 oxygen
transmitter:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/pna/104/1
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CAPACITIVE SENSOR FOR ACCELERATION AND SHOCK
(Active Switch and Sensor, 1 April 2004)
The ACA 302 sensor has
an inbuilt chip, that can detect movement in three axes and both
dynamic and static acceleration
Free details from the supplier
on ACA 302:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/aiv/103/1
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NEW VERSIONS OF BATCH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
(Invensys Wonderware, 31 March 2004)
Wonderware has announced
new versions of InBatch Premier and FlexFormula software products, for
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, in response to
increasing market demands.
Free details from the supplier on
InBatch Premier and FlexFormula:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/ive/122/1
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PORTABLE LOAD METER FOR CALIBRATION ENGINEERS
(Synectic
Design, 24 March 2004)
The SY031 portable load meter from
Synectic Design is the ideal tool for calibration engineers, or anyone
who requires an instrument to accurately take measurements from a
variety of transducers
Free details from the supplier on
SY031:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/syn/102/1
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INDUSTRIAL TELEPHONE MODEM OFFERS 56K CONNECTION
(Sixnet, 27 March 2004)
The VT-Modem-5 embraces call back
security, which prevents unauthorised access and ensures that your
data is secure, configuring the modem so that only authorised users
can access it
Free details from the supplier on VT-Modem-5:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/six/112/1
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INDUSTRY ACCEPTS WATER METERING VIA MOBILE NETWORK
(Jekyll
Electronic Technology, 29 March 2004)
Water meter manufacturers
can now offer the cost saving benefits of remote automated meter
reading via a mobile network by bolting on the latest GSM modem from
Jekyll, providing extended reliability
Free details from the
supplier on Telemodem2 Mobile:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/jek/103/1
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SOUNDERS AND BEACONS ATEX APPROVED FOR DUST
(European
Safety Systems, 28 March 2004)
The European Safety Systems BEx
range of EEx d and EEx de sounders, loudspeakers, beacons and combined
sounder/beacons are the first to be ATEX approved for use in Zone
21/22, combustible dusts
Free details from the supplier on
BEx:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/eop/100/1
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HIGH PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
(Purite, 22
March 2004)
Purite has launched a comprehensive new range of high
performance, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, specifically designed for a
diverse range of process applications throughout industry
Free
details from the supplier on ElitePlus:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/pte/100/1
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LAB
ROLLER COMPACTOR FOR PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
(Komarek, 31 March
2004)
A laboratory-scale roller compactor, for pharmaceutical
industry research and product testing, provides the data needed for
optimising current production compacting operations or implementing
new ones
Free details from the supplier on Laboratory-scale
roller compactor:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/krk/106/1
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RAINMAKER PUTS A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON 3D MODELLING
(Crane EAA,
23 March 2004)
Rainmaker 3-D laser scanning technology provides a
highly effective plant management tool that has many different
maintenance applications, already proven in use mapping existing
plants
Free details from the supplier on Rainmaker:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/joh/113/1
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NEW
SEALS BOOST PAINT SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE
(Ceetak, 1 April
2004)
Ceetak now supply two new compounds specifically designed
to meet the needs of industrial paint systems: the Paroflour Quantum
perfluor rubber compound; and the Hifluor fluoroelastomer
Free
details from the supplier on Paroflour Quantum and Hifluor:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/cee/106/1
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SPIRAX
SARCO AUTOMATIC PUMP TRAPS COMPLY WITH ATEX
(Spirax-Sarco, 24
March 2004)
Spirax Sarco Mechanical Fluid Pumps and Automatic
Pump Traps are certified as complying with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, the
safety requirements to be fulfilled by equipment installed in
hazardous areas
Free details from the supplier on Mechanical
Fluid Pumps and Automatic Pump Traps:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/spi/114/1
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QUICKCHANGE PUMP HEAD FOR EFFICIENT FLUID HANDLING
(Encynova
International, 24 March 2004)
The pump head component of the
TravcylT fluid handling system quickly detaches from the motor/driver
and is replaced with a spare QuickChange Pump Head in seconds
Free details from the supplier on QuickChange Pump Heads:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/enc/104/1
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COMPACT PUMPS FOR PRECISE LIQUIDS DISPENSING
(Smith
Engineers, 25 March 2004)
Accuracy and repeatability are two of
the important requirements for successful fluid transfer in
laboratory, pharmaceutical and OEM applications, and these are among
the features of Encynova pumps
Free details from the supplier on
Model 2-4:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/smi/110/1
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HIGHLY ACCURATE METERING FROM 0 TO 1200 GPM
(Wanner Engineering, 25 March 2004)
Hydra-Cell introduces the
H25 Metering Series industrial pumps, hydraulically balanced diaphragm
pumps engineered to pump some of the toughest solutions imaginable,
providing 1% steady state accuracy
Free details from the
supplier on H25 Metering Series:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/wan/109/1
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NEW
ATEX COMPLIANT DUST PROOF MOTORS FROM AEG
(AEG Electric
Motors, 22 March 2004)
A new range of dust-ignition proof motors,
compliant to ATEX standards (Directive 94/9 EC), has been introduced
by AEG Lafert Electric Motors, available as both three and single
phase machines
Free details from the supplier on DAM motors:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/aeg/102/1
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DMOS
FULL-BRIDGE MOTOR DRIVER IC
(Allegro
MicroSystems Europe, 23 March 2004)
New from Allegro MicroSystems
Europe, the A3949 is a DMOS full-bridge motor driver integrated
circuit designed for the PWM (pulse-width-modulated) control of DC
motors
Free details from the supplier on A3949:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/all/101/1
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LARGE-FRAME AC MOTOR GUIDE
(Baldor UK,
25 March 2004)
Baldor has published a 28-page selection guide for
large-frame AC induction motors, covering NEMA and IEC types rated up
to 1500HP/1120kW, with voltages from 460 to 6600V
Free details
from the supplier on Selection guide for large-frame AC induction
motor:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/bal/113/1
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COMPACT SOFT STARTERS
(Scattergood and Johnson, 31 March 2004)
The new CSXi series
from AuCom Electronics provides closed loop, current controlled soft
start/soft stop, electronic motor protection and internal bypass all
housed in a compact IP20 enclosure
Free details from the
supplier on CSXi series:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/stt/100/1
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FORMULA 1 SOLUTION FOR OIL FILTRATION
(Fluid
Conditioning Systems, 30 March 2004)
The 18mm diameter individual
cores used by the F1 team have quickly been specified by other
automotive manufacturers, including a World Rally team, as a simple
zero risk insert into fluid lines
Free details from the supplier
on Magnom:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/flu/108/1
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NO POWER NEEDED FOR SELF-CLEANING SEWAGE SCREEN
(Vexamus Water, 22 March 2004)
Vexamus Water has launched a
new, self-cleaning Emergency Overflow (EO) Screen, specially for
pumpwells, which has the significant added benefit of not requiring
any power
Free details from the supplier on PumpwellEasy:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/vex/100/1
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AFTERCARE RETAINS WORKFORCE COMPETENCY AND SKILLS
(Rockwell
Automation, 28 March 2004)
Rockwell Automation introduces
'Aftercare', a new suite of services to maximise the long-term
benefits of training for manufacturers and their staff, by reinforcing
these new skills in the workplace
Free details from the supplier
on Aftercare:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/roc/125/1
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NEW MINICAL DC CURRENT AND VOLTAGE CALIBRATOR
(Haven
Automation, 3 April 2004)
The popular DC current and voltage
hand-held calibrator, the Minical, can now offer a more modern and
user-friendly fascia combined with the high accuracy and reliability
found in previous models
Free details from the supplier on
Minical IV:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/hav/102/1
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KILN OPTIMISING SOFTWARE REDUCES PESTS AND CARBON
(BHR
Group, 25 March 2004)
BHR Group Limited and Forestry Research are
developing TimberTherm, a software based method of predicting optimum
heating conditions for kilns and their loads
Free details from
the supplier on TimberTherm:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/bhr/107/1
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LINK
WITH TOSHIBA EXTENDS SIRA SERVICE TO FAR EAST
(Sira Test and
Certification, 28 March 2004)
Sira links up with Toshiba to
extend the Sira IEC 61508 certification assessment capability into the
Far East, specifically to Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan
Free
details from the supplier on IEC 61508 assesments via Toshiba:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/sir/109/1
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WET
PROCESSES ARE FOCUS OF UPCOMING ISA BOOK
(ISA:Instrumentation Systems & Automation Society, 25 March 2004)
"Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control: System Design and
Application" by Harold L Wade: this newly revised best-seller teaches
the practice of process control for the wet process industries
Free details from the supplier on Basic and Advanced Regulatory
Control:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/isa/120/1
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ENHANCED PROTECTION OF STERILISING-GRADE MEMBRANES
(Millipore (UK), 30 March 2004)
Millipore introduces new
Polysep II Triple Layer Media Configuration to improve process
efficiency and enhance protection of sterilising-grade membranes,
extending the life of expensive final filters
Free details from
the supplier on Polysep II Triple Layer Media:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/mll/114/1
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NATIONALISM AND KETCHUP!
(Read-out -
Ireland's Journal, 24 March 2004)
The February/March issue of
Read-out headlines critically a perennial problem in dealing with some
British manufacturers: too many think that Ireland is England, writ
small: some are exceptions
Free details from the supplier on
Readout Feb/March:
http://www.processingtalk.com/rdx/da/rdo/107/1
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