News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 February
to Saturday 19 February 2000
Explore and manipulate image data with Mathcad
A new Extension Pack lets Mathcad 2000 users explore and manipulate image data. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 February 2000)
Machining service eliminates second-op problems
2nd operation machining services from Elesa-Clayton have now been extended to offer boring and reaming to H7 standard, keyway cutting, drill and tap of cross holes and more Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (18 February 2000)
Aluminium worm-geared motors fit straight in
The new Spaggiari SW range of aluminium worm-geared motors is designed to interchange with existing models Brochure Available
News from Lenze (18 February 2000)
Control switches now in surface-mount enclosures
Moeller T and P ranges are now available in new totally insulated and easy to install surface mount enclosures.
News from Moeller Electric (18 February 2000)
Relief valve precision-adjustable up to 413 bar
High-pressure relief valve is precision-adjustable up to 413 bar - 8 adjustable spring options, and low-friction action, ensure precise crack/re-seal - choice of seals provides options for -56 to +20 Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (18 February 2000)
Rockwell alliance with Microsoft and H-P
A global strategic alliance between Rockwell Software, Microsoft and Hewlett Packard is aimed at developing channels to provide integrated solutions.
News from Rockwell Automation (18 February 2000)
Smoother circular motion from THK
THK UK has released details of an extended range of circular motion guide, the HCR, designed to provide accurate, smooth motion in processes requiring four way equal load rating.
News from THK UK (18 February 2000)
More reliable, accurate link motion
The BL link ball, which provides reliable, accurate link motion in a wide range of industrial applications.
News from THK UK (18 February 2000)
Choices increased in spring plunger range
Wixroyd have announced that they are expanding the range still further and increasing the choices of materials and sizes available to their customers.
News from Wixroyd International (18 February 2000)
Spring plunger range extended
Wixroyd have announced that they are expanding their range still further and increasing the choices of materials and sizes available.
News from Wixroyd International (18 February 2000)
Blow gun could eliminate need for compressed air
Quieter than compressed air guns, the ACI BG-32 blow gun claims to be ten times cheaper to run than compressed air and is safer Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (17 February 2000)
Complete Self Feed Drilling Systems introduced
Berendsen's new self feed drill units, supplied by Compair Tools and Equipment, combine an air or electric motor with a double acting pneumatic cylinder and associated control valves in one unit.
News from Primary Fluid Power (17 February 2000)
The O-Ring - economic and everlasting (almost!)
Technical Background Article The O-Ring - economic - effective - efficient - everlasting (well, almost!)
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK (17 February 2000)
Solenoid valves meet any application
Series E solenoid valves combines compact dimensions with outstanding flow rates to produce exceptional performance and versatility.
News from Camozzi Pneumatics (17 February 2000)
Multigear for high torque, low speed demands
Specifically designed for high torque, low speed applications, the Centa Multigear units operate in the 5,000Nm to 550,000 Nm output torque range with output speeds generally less than 5 rpm.
News from Centa Transmissions (17 February 2000)
GE Fanuc control system proves right for DERA
User Application Article DERA chooses CIMPLICITY HMI with dual redundancy to monitor and control the air supply for testing the simulated flight of the world's most advanced aerospace engines Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 February 2000)
Timer features high performance at a lower price
Now featuring a 3-hour timing range, the compact S1DX timer from Matsushita Electric Works offers high functionality in an affordable industry standard package
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (17 February 2000)
Assembly systems more than just cosmetic
User Application Article The linear assembly systems are being used to assemble the new range of Rimmel face powder and eye-shadow range of cosmetics. Brochure Available
News from Monk Automation (17 February 2000)
Absolute rotary position sensing with zero wear
Using RDP's capacitive non-contact measurement technique, the RCDT rotary displacement transducer accurately measures the absolute position of its shaft in relation to its body. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (17 February 2000)
Convert scanned engineering drawings to CAD
Scan2CAD, the low-cost raster to vector convertor that turns scanned drawings (raster files) into CAD-editable DXF (vector) files, now offers customised text recognition
News from Softcover International (17 February 2000)
New waterproof soft-touch rocker switch
HHV Components has introduced the new Series V32 soft profile, single/double pole water- and dust-proof rocker switches, certified to IP66.
News from Hawco Direct (17 February 2000)
Standard Engineering Parts catalogue now 500 pages
The new Wixroyd catalogue includes new spring plungers, new socket pins, new toggle clamps, new pneumatic clamps, new clamping levers and new T-nuts plus much more.
News from Wixroyd International (17 February 2000)
Engineering solving and optimisation for Mathcad
New Extension Pack adds comprehensive problem-solving functionality for financial and engineering applications Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 February 2000)
Polyamide sealing/locking rings: cheap and simple
Polyamide sealing/ocking rings for threaded fasteners from M2 to M52 offer Original Equipment Manufacturers and Installers an ideal way to permanently retain and seal threaded items
News from Challenge (Europe) (16 February 2000)
3D system speeds stapler development time
User Application Article Combining stereolithography and proven mould-making technology, 3D Keltool allowed Acco Brands to produce a fully functional prototype stapler, at a cost saving of approximately 80%.
News from 3D Systems Europe (16 February 2000)
Same-day shipment service for power supplies
Coutant Lambda, the world's leading power supply manufacturer, is now able to offer a new rapid response, same-day shipment service for its Alpha range of configurable switch mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (16 February 2000)
Torque wrench links by radio
At the heart of the new system is an AM radio transmitter fitted to the torque wrench and a multi-functional receiver unit, capable of receiving simultaneous signals from four independent tools.
News from MHH Engineering (16 February 2000)
New standalone controller uses easy PC programming
SMC Pneumatics (UK) Limited have released a new stand alone electronic controller. The PneuAlpha is compact, yet powerful, and is capable of handling a vast range of applications
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (16 February 2000)
HHV components to distribute IKSA relays
HHV Components has been appointed sole UK distributor for the IKSA range of compact 1 - 40A pcb and power relays.
News from Hawco Direct (16 February 2000)
Transducer help for Vauxhall Vectra touring cars
User Application Article Toward the middle of their 1998 - 1999 season, the Triple Eight Race Engineering team started fitting position transducers supplied by Variohm Components to their Vauxhall Vectra touring cars
News from Variohm Eurosensor (16 February 2000)
Clippard goes metric with pneumatic valves
Miniature pneumatic valves and fittings previously available only with American thread forms are now offered with 1/8 BSP or M5 ports.
News from West Group (16 February 2000)
Increased flow rates in compact solenoid valves
The West Group introduce the new Vesta Compact range of 1/8" air-piloted and solenoid valves which offer increased flow rates, higher working frequencies and longer life in spite of reduced dimensions
News from West Group (16 February 2000)
Dell eliminates the potential of packing errors
User Application Article Thanks to its investment in a computer-aided pick-to-light system however, Dell's 'top box' contents accuracy is exceptionally high.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (15 February 2000)
Compact blowers more robust than US imports
Compact, powerful and quiet, the new ACI EP10 belt-drive blowers are available with motors from 5.5 through to 18.5kW in standard metric or NEMA frames Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (15 February 2000)
Smallest sensor to feature sensitivity adjuster
The EX-20 series, manufactured by SUNX (Japan), is believed to be the world's smallest sensor to incorporate a sensitivity adjuster in the main sensor housing.
News from Allen Bennett Controls (15 February 2000)
32bit DSP data acquisition system for PCI/PCMCIA
Providing true 14bit accuracy with a resolution in the microvolt range and high throughput rates, instruNet is a very accurate 32bit DSP data acquisition system for the PCI bus or PCMCIA.
News from Amplicon (15 February 2000)
SBC Incorporates Celeron Pentium II Processor
A new generation single board computer, which incorporates the state-of-the-art Celeron Pentium II, is now available from Amplicon Liveline.
News from Amplicon (15 February 2000)
Camozzi receives quality award
Camozzi Pneumatics Limited of Nuneaton continues to build a strong reputation for quality and service with the achievement of a prestigious suppliers' award from Yamazaki.
News from Camozzi Pneumatics (15 February 2000)
Zero backlash, high shock load speed reducers
The ultra compact, high performance Robusgears from Centa Transmissions have lifetime zero backlash, high torsional stiffness and low mass moment of inertia.
News from Centa Transmissions (15 February 2000)
Turbidity tester sees the light
User Application Article Over the last three years Southern Water has installed over 80 automatic turbidity testers at sites around Kent, Surrey and Sussex. At the heart of each of these is a Crouzet Micro RPX 10 PLC. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (15 February 2000)
Hot new autoclavable Brushless DC motors
EMS is able to supply motors that can survive the rigours of going through a medical autoclave at 135°C, 100% humidity, and a pressure of 2.1 bar. Brochure Available
News from EMS (15 February 2000)
Encoder range covers all requirements
One of the main benefits of the new MEH series of hollow shaft encoders from Encoder Technology is its exceptional breadth making it a product suitable for all levels of sophistication. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology (15 February 2000)
Drum heating system maximises efficiency
Hawco's lightweight side and base drum heating system combines low-energy power heating and insulation for maximum thermal efficiency.
News from Hawco (15 February 2000)
Temperature assembly senses without intrusion
Haenni has developed a temperature assembly capable of sensing the process temperature within a process line without intrusion or the possibility of contamination
News from Hawco (15 February 2000)
High efficiency from DIN-rail power supply
The new DRP-960 is the latest and most powerful member of the DRP family of high performance switched mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (15 February 2000)
Lowest prices claimed for resettable PPTCs
What Microtherm claims to be the lowest prices ever for resettable PPTC's are the result of new production technology introduced by manufacturers, Bourns Electronics.
News from Microtherm (15 February 2000)
The smarter on-line moisture monitor
Michell Instruments has launched the high performance Cermet II hygrometer for the on-line monitoring of moisture content in a wide range of process gases. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (15 February 2000)
Better measuring of moisture in natural gases
With the introduction of Promet, Michell Instruments has developed a specific solution to the issue of moisture measurement in natural gas Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (15 February 2000)
Small enclosures offer push-through cable entry
Cost effective CI-K range combines high level protection with easy installation Moeller Electric has introduced a new range of miniature enclosures suitable for housing a wide range of protection and
News from Moeller Electric (15 February 2000)
New sales manager for FandG Installation Switchgea
With the appointment of Hugo Lambourn as UK sales manager for FandG Installation Switchgear, Moeller Electric has chosen a man with extensive experience to strengthen the FandG brand.
News from Moeller Electric (15 February 2000)
Barrels emptied with single button press
Netzsch Nemo have introduced two new automated barrel emptying units designated BE20 and BE200.
News from Netzsch Pumps (15 February 2000)
Torque tester perfect for testing power tools
orbar Torque Tools Ltd introduces Pro-Log, an electronic torque tester and data store that is perfect for in situ testing or calibration of portable power tools, torque wrenches and similar equipment. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (15 February 2000)
Digital panel indicators at very competitive price
Two new ranges of fully programmable, digital panel indicators from Penny and Giles Controls Ltd - offer high performance features at a very competitive price. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (15 February 2000)
Sensors give accuracy on web tensioning
Penny and Giles HLP190s (Hybrid Linear Potentiometers) are specified by Valmet Atlas-Winders for the web tensioning systems on their range of paper, film and textile unwind and rewind machines. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (15 February 2000)
Mouse designed for difficult environments
Designed to function with a receiver coil instead of a ball, Rittal's new IP 67 Mouse guarantees accurate data input even under the most extreme working conditions Brochure Available
News from Rittal (15 February 2000)
Alarm Notification for Human Machine Interface
RSView32 Messenger can alert plant engineers and maintenance personnel, who may be located out of the immediate area, to system alarms so users can take appropriate action immediately.
News from Rockwell Automation (15 February 2000)
9V battery has double the capacity of alkalines
Saft's new 9V primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries have twice the capacity of standard alkaline equivalents, doubling the life between battery changes of equipment. Brochure Available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (15 February 2000)
Handle protects CPCI boards in 19in units
Schroff's HLS (High Leverage Self-locking) handle fully complies with the IEEE 1101.10 standard and is suitable for the insertion and extraction of all 19" plug-in units.
News from Schroff UK (15 February 2000)
High-reliability CPCI subrack for rear I/O boards
Schroff devises new high-reliability CPCI subrack for rear I/O boards For rear I/O CPCI subrack systems, Schroff, Europe's leading manufacturer of electronic enclosures, has developed a new range of r
News from Schroff UK (15 February 2000)
9V battery has double the capacity of alkalines
Saft's new 9V primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries have twice the capacity of standard alkaline equivalents, doubling the life between battery changes of equipment. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division (15 February 2000)
Unique valves save space and assembly time
The West Group introduce the latest range of Aignep Mini Ball Valves with in-built push-in connections, available for use with 4mm, 6mm or 8mm tube.
News from West Group (15 February 2000)
West Group introduce "Mountings Direct"
A comprehensive range of pneumatic cylinder mountings and accessories is now available from The West Group, direct from the manufacturers at competitive prices.
News from West Group (15 February 2000)
Clamping system revolutionises fixturing
The new Zero Point System enables the simultaneous clamping and referencing of fixtures, vices, chucks etc. in seconds, with high holding forces and micron accuracy.
News from Wixroyd International (15 February 2000)
Filter elements provide greater surface area
Using a Zander element on a 160kW compressed air installation could achieve annual savings of around £1500.
News from Zander-Hiross (15 February 2000)
Single filter best for compressed air
A compressed air system fitted with a single Zander X-63 filter will achieve higher efficiency than a system using a number of conventional graduated filters.
News from Zander-Hiross (15 February 2000)
Lower cost shaft coupling through plastic moulding
Using the latest injection moulding techniques Abssac is able to supply a low cost one piece, flexible shaft coupling. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (14 February 2000)
Partnership with ebm-ZIEHL an all-round success
A year after becoming official UK distributors for ebm-ZIEHL (UK) Ltd, Air Control Industries Ltd of Chard, Somerset, announced a 45% increase in customers Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (14 February 2000)
Effective couplings for joining hydraulic tubes
KR couplings use an 'O' ring to form a pressure seal between the body of the coupling and the outside surface of the tube. The tube is held in place by a collet compressed onto its outside surface.
News from Primary Fluid Power (14 February 2000)
Multi-function timer cuts costs, reduces inventory
Crouzet has announced a new low-cost, multi-function industrial timer with flexibility that enables distributors and OEMs to improve availability with far smaller stocks, called Chronos 2. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (14 February 2000)
Simple guide system offers numerous advantages
Pacific Simplicity self-lubricating bearings have no metal-to-metal contact, are maintenance-free, able to dampen vibration and absorb shock loads. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (14 February 2000)
Pressure sensors combine hygiene with economy
Construction approved by the European Hygienic Equipment Design Group (EHEDG) and 3A in America make IFM Electronic's new range of flush-mounting pressure sensors a very attractive choice Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (14 February 2000)
More inputs and outputs for control relays
Moeller Electric has expanded its highly acclaimed family of Easy control relays with the addition of the new Easy 600 range.
News from Moeller Electric (14 February 2000)
Thermospeed offers web ordering
Launched at 1999's Control and Instrumentation Show the ThermoSpeed e-commerce web site, www.thermospeed.co.uk, is amongst the first of its kind in the UK.
News from Hawco Direct (14 February 2000)
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