‘Mechanism’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release XZR-500 flue-gas analyser operates in 1,500C heat from Michell Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "Michell Instruments' XZR-500 flue-gas analyser features a metallic sealed reference sensor (MSRS) that operates reliably in temperatures up to 1,500C. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Variohm supplies sensors for floodlighting system from Variohm Eurosensor: "Variohm Eurosensor has supplied cable-extension position transducers as a primary component for the telescopic floodlighting systems recently installed at the Brit Oval and Lord's cricket grounds. ".

In June 2009, we covered the news from NSK UK - take a look at NSK's HP roller bearings increase operating speed which says: "NSK's HP spherical roller bearings feature double the service life and increase operating speed envelope by 20 per cent compared with competitor bearings. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Roemheld UK, Roemheld increases clamping force of swing clamps, as well as NSF stepping solenoids provide self-locking drive from NSF Controls, and Meltric releases rubber power-distribution boxes from Meltric Corp.

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Climatic test chambers reduce heat loss (May 2009)

Design Environmental has brought out the BTH and Alpha climatic test chambers.

Staubli offers nuclear decommissioning connectors (May 2009)

Staubli RBE has introduced 25mm flow-diameter versions of its fluid and gas quick-release connectors.

Verlinde hoists help stabilise cofferdam (May 2009)

Meije, an integrator in the Verlinde after-sales service network, has installed a 20-ton-capacity semi-gantry crane with Verlinde hoists on an 80m runway located on an EDF hydroelectric dam.

Impactools based on Qtimax platform (May 2009)

Ingersoll-Rand has extended its range of 3/8in and 1/2in Premium Composite Impactools based on the Qtimax series platform.

Miniature linear actuator used in locking system (May 2009)

A medical supply company has incorporated the MLA miniature linear actuator from PBC Linear into a cabinet locking system.

Thermal imaging camera to scan homes (May 2009)

Thermascan has developed a mobile energy-loss detection system based on a Flir SC620 thermal imaging camera.

Connectors available in screw-contact versions (May 2009)

Souriau has announced that its standard UTS all-plastic connector range for severe operating environments is now available in a screw-contact version.

Imerys utilises Flowserve valves and actuators (May 2009)

Imerys Pigments for Paper has utilised a Flowserve modified ball valve and actuator, featuring Flowserve Worcester A44 series valves and Norbro actuators, in its production processes.

Torque motors to replace gearbox mechanisms

The TMW series torque motors from Parker Hannifin are designed to help end users of heavy duty industrial machinery replace traditional gearbox mechanisms with an efficient direct drive system.
Probe incorporates novel sensing mechanism

Contact-sensing rigid probe provides multisensor capability and exceptional performance for portable measurement arms.