Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Retrofit",
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 Weighing system handles 500 tonne silo from
AV Technology Silo-Weigh, which we summarised at the time by saying "Conventional content measurement methods struggle to provide acceptable data for silos as large as the one at Pilkington's Greengate flat glass manufacturing site".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Temperature transmitter drops in with 4-20mA loop from
Labfacility: "Easy way to retrofit 4-20mA temperature transmitters to existing Pt100 or thermocouple sensors without removing them from the process".
In January 2008, we covered the news from DeepStream Technologies
concerning its Metering technology
- take a look at A more effective response to climate change
which says: "Mark Crosier argues that industry and utilities should build products that make energy saving an intuitive process".
Take a look also at the news release from Rockwell Automation, Noncontact switches provide cost-effective safety,
as well as Remote controller takes on maritime duties from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls,
and Precision gearboxes offer lower prices from ZF Great Britain.
See also:
Valve actuators control Irish gas supply
(November 2007)
Each metering line has been equipped with two failsafe, spring-return modulating Skilmatic SI - ZL actuators, retrofitted on existing CCI globe control valves
System controls energy chain
(November 2007)
Each part of the energy chain is automatically fixed in place by the rocking mechanism as it runs through the groove
Compressed air system eases monitoring
(October 2007)
The compressed air management system is used in the daily management of the site to control and synchronise eight compressors in two locations using wireless communications
Wheel-end offers high torque
(September 2007)
The ModulD wheel-end for commercial vehicles incorporates a caliper brake with dual-discs and combines high torque and lightweight characteristics
Surge arresters protect power lines
(September 2007)
The Pexlim surge arrester is a sacrificial device, designed to fail safely to limit overvoltages to an acceptable level
Hygienic motors suit pharmaceutical industry
(August 2007)
Marlin Stainless can offer drive packages suitable for the most hygiene-sensitive applications
Laser probes are integrated into CMMs
(August 2007)
Wenzel CMM systems can now be quickly and easily retrofitted with Laser Design laser scanning probes for exponentially increased speed in simple and complex measurement applications
Linear encoders rejuvenate lathes
(August 2007)
A-Tec Systems recently completed a contract to retrofit three tired Morando VLN12 VTLs at an aerospace manufacturer
AC drives offer easy programming
(August 2007)
The PowerFlex 4M AC drive helps users minimise mechanical machine stress and increase application flexibility
Flow path software improves turbine efficiency
(August 2007)
AxStream will be used to develop new steam turbines for specific industrial and power generation applications
Distribution deal reached for design software
(July 2007)
SmartCAE is set to distribute the Axstream suite of multi-disciplinary design and optimisation software to the turbo-machinery industry in Italy
Flexible sensors save time and money
(June 2007)
The Worm sensor slides through the enclosure's entry port, and snaps into place without removal of the enclosure, rigid conduit, connection head or any assembly components
Networking technology cuts power costs
(June 2007)
The MeshScape networking technology enables wireless sensors to be easily installed and put into service with minimal cost and disruption to existing facilities and operations
Shaft seals reduce carbon dust emissions
(June 2007)
In several plants carbon dust leakage has been eliminated by replacing packed glands with MECO Custom Shaft Seals
AC drives keep Chinese cranes working
(June 2007)
Control Techniques is supplying 160 AC variable speed drives for cranes in Xiamen Haicang Port in Fujian Province in the south of China
New frame size extends drive range
(June 2007)
Control Techniques' frame size D drive is approximately 30% smaller than its predecessor and offers ratings from 200V, 1 phase at 3kW up to 400V, 3 phase at 7.5kW
Dosing pump allows manual control
(June 2007)
ProMinent Fluid Controls' Conceptplus chemical dosing pump has a capacity range of 0.6 litres an hour at 10 bar to 4 litres an hour at 7 bar
Motion control module handles 32 axes
(May 2007)
Siemens Automation and Drives' Simotion C240c an co-ordinate up to 32 axes via Profibus with the PROFIdrive profile
High-power LED lamp lights machinery
(May 2007)
Tthe SPOT LED 003 combines three Luxeon K2 LED emitters in one compact unit to give high lighting power, extremely long service life and low energy consumption
SEL gets major contract in Brazil
(April 2007)
Elektro selects SEL to modernize 30 substations
Solution monitors tests
(April 2007)
Zwick's testXpert II overcome small timing delays in the Windows operating system, using a combination of hardware and software
Force measurement system is easy for retrofit
(April 2007)
In-process force measurement system includes peak hold feature to allow older PLC systems to stay in synch with high-speed production cycles
Brazilian electricity contract signed
(April 2007)
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) will upgrade 30 electrical substations belonging to Elektro Eletricidade e Servicos, a large electric distribution utility in Brazil
2007 energy catalogue released
(April 2007)
The 2007 Electrical distribution and circuit protection product catalogue includes products that address the requirements for power metering emanating from the latest Part L2 Building Regulations
Automation solutions showcased in Madrid
(April 2007)
Yokogawa's VigilantPlant concept enables customers to 'See clearly', 'Know in advance' and 'Act with agility' to optimise the monitoring and control of their processes
Rwanda launches CAD company
(April 2007)
Rwanda's technology ministries are teaming with two major science and technology schools and SolidWorks Corporation to launch a company that will convert 2D data into 3D models
Contract upgrades escalator drive efficiency
(April 2007)
Power Efficiency Corp has been awarded a US $163,000 contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Photo-chemical machining promotion launched
(April 2007)
As part of a promotional offer for spring 2007, Tecan is offering photo-chemical machining of customised components at reduced rates and with a turnround of just 48 hours
Shaft seals demonstrated at expo
(April 2007)
Meco will be exhibiting its custom shaft seals for dry bulk process equipment in booth #1731 at the Powder and Bulk Solids Expo Southeast
Retrofitted weighing system aids stock management
(March 2007)
AV Technology's Silo-Weigh retrofit weighing system is being used to measure the weight of material in two 120 tonne crushed slate silos and a 60 tonne calcium carbonate silo
Website provides flow meter information
(March 2007)
McCrometer's new website helps process, plant, municipal water and agricultural engineers find the most up-to-date flow meter information
Challenging convention on compressed air
(February 2007)
UK industry has to 'challenge convention' on compressed air in order to combat energy price rises, says Peter Tomlins of compressor control specialist EnergAir
Split roller bearing units offer easy retrofitting
(February 2007)
Revolvo's launch of its SN and SD series SRB split roller bearing units allows the replacement of conventional SN and SD ranges of plummer blocks with split roller bearings
Relocation creates distribution vacancy
(February 2007)
Heidenhain is on the lookout for a digital readout retrofit distributor to cover North London and Home Counties territory