‘Machinery Directive’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Accelerometers obtain hazardous-area certification from Wilcoxon Research, which we summarised at the time by saying "Wilcoxon Research has announced an additional intrinsically safe certification in accordance with IECEx requirements for six general-purpose accelerometers.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Newport launches stabiliser cleanroom isolator from Newport Spectra-Physics: "Newport Corporation has introduced the S-2000AC stabiliser cleanroom isolator.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Graphite Metallizing Corp - take a look at Graphalloy bushings are flange-block mounted which says: "A series of Graphalloy self-lubricating bushings mounted in stainless-steel flange blocks is now available from Graphite Metallizing Corporation. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Advanced Manufacturing UK , Advanced Manufacturing announces Medtec 2010, as well as Himax increases chlorine plant availability from Hima Paul Hildebrandt, and Guide advises on mounting and dismounting bearings from Schaeffler (UK).

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BOA smart vision complements Vision Appliances (October 2009)

Stemmer Imaging has introduced Dalsa's BOA smart vision system, which complements the existing 'Vision Appliance' (VA) range.

CTS conference gives electrical equipment update (October 2009)

Cobham Technical Services has announced that its annual conference will be held on 17-18 November 2009 at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Heathrow, London.

Emerson wireless monitor gives position feedback (October 2009)

Emerson Process Management has expanded its Smart Wireless family with the release of the Fisher 4320 wireless position monitor.

Newport Stabilizers isolate pneumatic vibration (October 2009)

Newport Corporation has introduced the S-2000-TC, an addition to the S-2000 Stabilizer Series of pneumatic vibration isolators that feature compatibility with tie-bars and casters.

MIE Solutions upgrades Quoteit estimating software (October 2009)

MIE Solutions has released the latest version of its Quoteit estimating software.

E-T-A announces rail-mounted circuit breaker (October 2009)

E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a rail-mounted electronic circuit breaker, the E-T-A ESS22-T.

Gearbox monitoring system reduces downtime (October 2009)

The Praxis condition monitoring partnership between CNES and Schaeffler UK has enabled Corus engineers at a beam mill in Teesside to oversee an internal redesign to the hot saws gearbox.

Dualvee technology extends to subzero climates (October 2009)

Hepcomotion is offering the low-temperature Dualvee motion technology range from Bishopwisecarver.

Laidler to offer advice on Machinery Directive

Laidler Associates will be available to answer questions on the new Machinery Directive at the Process and Packaging Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham from 29 September to 1 October 2009.
SICK releases guide to new machinery directive

SICK has released Six Steps to a Safe Machine (Guidelines Safe Machinery), a free 120-page guide to help compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.