Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hostile Environment",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Bearing system boosts tyre shredding efficiency from
Baldor UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Dodge Grip Tight adapter-style bearing has a mechanical maintenance feature that loosens it by simply turning a nut".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Polymer chosen to encapsulate sensor from
Victrex USA: "Victrex Peek polymer offered CG.TEC Injection design freedom when encapsulating one of its sensors".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Contrinex UK
concerning its Contrinex M12 sensor
- take a look at Laser sensor operates in harsh environments
which says: "Contrinex' new M12 sensor is immune to interference from other light sources, resistant to high shock levels and protected against the effects of electro-magnetic radiation".
Take a look also at the news release from Birchwood Casey, Corrosion - a new way to combat it in a new era,
as well as Report deals with mechatronics in Russia from De Montfort University Leicester,
and Suspension struts cut corrosion from Associated Spring.
See also:
Website is dedicated to hazard-matched cables
(October 2006)
Alpha Wire International has launched a new website dedicated solely to its range of hazard-matched cables, Xtra-Guard that provide extreme performance for extreme environments
Good lighting boosts operator performance
(June 2006)
The Waldmann Lighting portfolio includes a comprehensive selection of lights that are specifically designed for machine tool applications
Lighting aids tool production
(February 2006)
Supplementary machine tool lighting helps a leading manufacturer, that supplies components and tooling to the extrusion and petrochemical industries, avoid costly and disruptive machining problems
Seminars and workshop at Plast 06
(December 2005)
Rapra is organising polymer seminars at the Plast 06 show in Milan
Coupling survives military duties
(November 2005)
The Huco coupling selected for position sensing in a rocket launcher control system had to prove its reliable operation in extremely aggressive environments
Fluorescent lights help meet Machinery Directive
(May 2005)
AWDE and RL fluorescent tube lights allow manufacturers to meet the obligations of the Machinery Directive by providing appropriate lighting exactly where it is needed for safe setup and operation
Shedding light on machining operations
(January 2005)
Yamazaki Mazak, the world's largest machine tool manufacturer, fits Waldmann machine tool lights on all its Mazak Nexus VCN machining centres and QTN CNC lathes wherever in the world they are made
Sensor applies Hall effect to fuel levels
(October 2004)
Position and movement sensor solutions company Hamlin is launching its new range of noncontact automotive fuel level sensors at Electronica 2004 in Munich
LED lamps shed light on machining
(August 2004)
Waldmann Lighting has used LED technology to develop a new type of machine tool light that is compact, powerful and can give up to 50,000 hours of maintenance-free service life
Nitrogen source handles violent extremes
(August 2004)
For a recent oilfield application in Sudan, Parker Hannifin had to call on all its experience as a system provider to deliver robust, reliable gas generation equipment
Washdown valve terminals keep dough rolling in
(July 2004)
When filling machine specialist Apple Engineering was asked to develop an automated dough ball handling machine Festo pneumatic components were part of the recipe
Part retriever accelerates motor production
(June 2004)
Baldor has developed a high-performance part retriever for use at its own stamping plant in St Louis, Missouri
Keeping control in hostile environments
(May 2004)
Moeller's electrical infrastructure hardware has consistently proven its capabilities across many applications and industries
Systems for human machine interface
(April 2004)
Rittal's new HMI brochure provides details of workstations, Premium Panel and Premium Line command panel housings all designed for the stringent requirements of IP69K, in one easy to read publication
Hydrostatic tests for subsea electrical equipment
(February 2004)
BHRSolutions offers simulated down hole, subsea environments for component testing using pressure vessels and temperature controlled chambers that can handle a wide range of well operating fluids
Wider availability for heated hoses
(September 2003)
Hydraulic hose specialist Pirtek has been given access to the Isopad range of flexible heated hoses and will be making these products available through all its 86 branches in the UK
Rebuilt boxes gain approval of Corus
(August 2003)
Gearboxes for the main hoists at the Corus Port Talbot steelworks have been re-engineered to produce a drop-in solution that radically improves the original design and eliminates shaft seal problems
Intensifier overcomes deep-sea pressures
(August 2003)
Engineered Pressure Systems (EPSI) has recently received an order to manufacturer a hydraulically powered intensifier to pump seawater 3000m below sea level
Robots clean up skids for Land Rover
(June 2003)
ABB has supplied three industrial robots to the paint shop at Land Rover's manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands
UK's largest aggregate quarry automates
(June 2003)
To achieve new production targets set for Dove Holes, RMC asked systems integration specialist Dickinson Integrated Solutions to review two separate process control projects planned for the site
Dicing spindles advance productivity
(April 2003)
Developments in dicing spindle technology within the last ten years have resulted in significant improvements in their main performance parameters
Displacement sensors handle ultra-high temperature
(January 2003)
It used to be almost impossible to accurately measure mechanical movement or displacement, without contact, on targets operating at up to 600C
Hostile environment no bar to drives
(July 2002)
Copntainerisation is a novel solution to the problem of operating variable speed drives in extreme conditions
VSDs improve power station performance
(July 2002)
An upgrade programme aimed at improving efficiency at Europe's largest coal-fired power station includes significant investment in drive technology
Displays handle maritime conditions
(July 2002)
The Mitra range uses the latest electronic display technology to enhance the performance of display screens on any boat deck
Catch of the day
(June 2002)
Tedea-Huntleigh load cells have enabled Nesco Weighing to produce the revolutionary motion-compensating Wave Cheater system
Flexible hoses for temperature critical materials
(November 2001)
Isopad Flexible Heated Hoses, from Tyco Thermal Controls, offer resistance to the high temperatures, pressures and aggressive materials often present in processing plant
Deciding the viability of an automation project
(April 2001)
Will Bourn, sales manager of Modular Automation in Birmingham, takes a practical look at the factors that should decide the viability of any automation project
Stone cutter kept straight by linear slide system
(March 2001)
The Gradient Grinder can complete a set of six drainage grooves in marble and granite worktops in as little as 30 minutes, and for straight and controlled movement it uses the Hepco GV3 linear slide
Smart sensing in sponsored Vauxhall Astra GTE
(November 2000)
Turck Banner is sponsoring a Vauxhall Astra GTE car in the Janspeed Road Saloon Championship, and the car is fitted with sensor technology to provide driver Simon Jackson with important information
Sensors and motorsport: the technology exchange
(May 2000)
Whilst lessons learned from the development of potentiometers and LVDTs for motorsport applications find their way into industrial sensors, the technology exchange can work both ways
In-cylinder sensors better for brickworks
(February 2000)
Penny and Giles in-cylinder VRVT transducers with remote electronics have been specified on specialised brickmaking machinery at two of the UK's leading brickworks