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Start with the news release Frequency inverter protects against water and dust from WEG Electric Motors (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "WEG has launched its IP56-rated, CFW-08 Wash frequency inverter to provide greater protection for inverter drive applications in the food, beverage and chemical industries. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Rotor releases robust AC motors from Rotor (UK): "Rotor (UK) has launched the high specification Rotor NL range of standard AC motors for use in demanding offshore, marine, quarrying and pharmaceutical applications. ".
 
In May 2008, we covered the news from Stealth Computer Corporation - take a look at Touch screen survives workplace abuse which says: "The NEMA 4/IP56 LCD front-panel withstands water, dust and dirt intrusion and performs well beyond ordinary commercially available monitors. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Hydropath (UK), Water conditioning controls dangerous limescale, as well as Low-voltage motors suit marine applications from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors), and GRP enclosures survive demanding environments from Eaton Corp.
 

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Modular motors handle more power and cut vibration (August 2006)

Modular induction motors can be tailored to specific applications, including the harsh environments in industries such as oil and gas exploration, chemical manufacturing and metals processing.

Workstation is made for the oil and gas industry (August 2006)

The Triton Z2 display workstation offers a powerful, cost-effective solution for the oil and gas industry and carries the ATEX Zone 2/C1 D2 certification.

Earth ground resistance measured without stakes (August 2006)

Earth ground testers perform all four types of ground resistance measurements quickly and conveniently.

Oxygen analysers add autocalibration (August 2006)

Emerson Process Management announces the Rosemount Analytical SPS 4001B, IMPS 4000 and MPS 3000 self triggering autocalibration systems for in-situ oxygen (O2) analysers.

Thin client beefs up for industrial duties (September 2005)

The Neoware e900 is a thin client designed to support industrial applications in the harshest working conditions with superior security, manageability and reliability.

Air conditioners keep outdoor kit cool (July 2005)

New air conditioners provide high cooling performance from a compact design.

Hillhead debut for high-voltage motors (April 2005)

ABB will introduce its new range of standard high-voltage motors at Hillhead 2005, the event for the minerals and heavy construction industries.

Wiring accessories are weatherproofed (February 2005)

Growth in the use of outdoor electrical equipment has resulted in increased sales and a range expansion for Aquaseal, part of the weatherproof wiring accessories offer from Clipsal.

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