News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 March
to Saturday 18 March 2000
Check valves have high flow and long cycle life
With a wide variety of special as well as standard materials for bodies and O-rings, CVH Series check valves offer a cost-effective package of high flow capability and long cycle life
News from Circor Instrumentation (17 March 2000)
Vision system aimed specifically at bottling
Image Industries, the UKs market leader in automatic vision inspection systems, has designed its Bottle Checker to offer a cost effective system for use in all drink manufacturing plants.
News from Image Industries (17 March 2000)
Automated inspection installed at Scholl
User Application Article A Checker vision system was installed by Scholl to automatically inspect every pack of medicated pads manufactured and automatically eject any rejects.
News from Image Industries (17 March 2000)
CMB has a vision for inspection
User Application Article The Checker vision inspection system from Image Industries is increasingly employed by CMB in Poole to ensure that no defective parts are delivered to the customer
News from Image Industries (17 March 2000)
Innovative touch technology on operator panels
Moeller Electric has unveiled a new range of graphical touch panels, the MV4, specifically designed to provide more efficient communications between the operator and the machine.
News from Moeller Electric (17 March 2000)
Next generation for electronic valve actuation
Actuation market leader Rotork announces the introduction of the next generation of intelligent valve actuation.
News from Rotork Controls (17 March 2000)
More precision in ultra-low pressure measurement
Sensortechnics' new piezoresistive Pascaline pressure sensors very accurately measure ultra-low pressure.
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 March 2000)
Pressure transmitters look attractive for OEMs
A new generation of OEM pressure transmitters called CompactLine offers pressure ranges from 25 mbar to 35 bar for different media compatibility requirements in small and uniform housings.
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 March 2000)
Prevent contamination with low cost silicone tube
Platinum-cured silicone tubing which eliminates the risk of contaminating fluids and liquid products passing through it, is now available at well below the normally expected premium cost
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (17 March 2000)
Compact DC drives aimed at OEM machinery market
Sprint Electric introduces the SLE two-quadrant dc drives, which should appeal to machinery manufacturers in the plastics and rubber, metals, paper and packaging and machine tool sectors.
News from Sprint Electric (17 March 2000)
Big options offered with latest industrial PC
The 3515KPM features a 15in colour TFT display supporting resolutions up to 1024x768 with Intel Celeron, Pentium II or Pentium III processors.
News from Xycom Automation (17 March 2000)
Hi-res display withstands shopfloor rigours
Xycom Automation introduces the new 3015 Flat Panel Industrial Monitor for plant floor operator interface applications.
News from Xycom Automation (17 March 2000)
Resin Injection Moulding now available at AME
AME Product Development Services (Rapid Prototyping) have recently invested in a Resin Injection Moulding machine to produce low volume, high quality parts from master models.
News from AME prototypes (16 March 2000)
New standard in efficiency from DC/DC Converters
Artesyn Technologies has introduced the EXB30 series of high-efficiency, single-output, open-frame, isolated DC/DC converters.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (16 March 2000)
CAD for the pulp and paper and process industry
Cadmatic is a unique 3D CADCAM solution for the pulp and paper and process industry.
News from Cadmatic (16 March 2000)
Tall Ship sails off with bearings from Winkel
User Application Article Winkel combined bearings and profile rails are designed to withstand very high loads and are typically used for applications such as heavy duty lifting and materials handling. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (16 March 2000)
Thread connections reduce pump sizes
Manufacturers of polyelectrolyte dosing systems are benefiting from developments in Jabsco's bronze flexible impeller pumps (FIPs).
News from ITT Industries Jabsco, Rule and Flojet (16 March 2000)
Unistrut installs Mansafe in Kew Palm House
User Application Article The famous Victorian Palm House in the Royal Botanical Gardens has recently undergone installation of a Latchways Mansafe system.
News from Latchways (16 March 2000)
Entertainment UK plays host safety roof fixings
User Application Article Entertainment UK has recently incorporated one of the largest installations of Latchways top fixing brackets on Kingspan roofing at its Greenford site
News from Latchways (16 March 2000)
Thermal spray company first to achieve ISO14001
Plasma and Thermal Coatings has become the first UK thermal spray company to achieve the Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001.
News from Plasma and Thermal Coatings (16 March 2000)
Rotork supplies more DCS equipment to Turkey
Rotork Control and Safety has been awarded new orders for the extension of a major water distribution pipeline in Turkey.
News from Serck Control and Safety (16 March 2000)
High accuracy from non-contact torque transducer
New Torque Transducer gives exceptional accuracy without the need for contact Sensor Technology Ltd of Banbury has perfected a non-contact torque measuring transducer, which has a potential accuracy o Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (16 March 2000)
3kW in 2U rack from hot swap power system
The new TMN Series power system front ends from Unipower provide up to 3,000 watts at 24, 28 or 48VDC for distributed power systems. Brochure Available
News from Unipower Europe (16 March 2000)
Hostile application strain gauges from Variohm
Variohm Components Limited are now distributors for the Hitec Inc range of strain gauges, temperature sensors and accessories.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (16 March 2000)
FEA role in space station experiments
User Application Article How NASA requirements for high strength in combination with low weight, maximum volume and a short design time forced Orbitec to turn to FEA from Algor
News from Algor (15 March 2000)
Algor FEA connects to Cadkey 99
Algor has introduced technology that enables engineers to capture solid model data seamlessly from Cadkey mechanical design software in Algor software
News from Algor (15 March 2000)
Microstepping at full-step prices!
Astrosyn's new compact P780 Multi-function Bipolar Drive Module incorporates microstepping at the price levels normally associated with conventional full and half-stepping bipolar drives.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (15 March 2000)
Brandauer wins big presswork order
Brandauer has won a million pound export order to supply more than 750 million phosphor-bronze connector components to 3M Corporation
News from Brandauer (15 March 2000)
Free CAD viewing software from Delcam
All visitors to Delcam's web site can claim free CAD viewing software which works with most CAD systems by using the integrated IGES translator. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 March 2000)
Indexing drives work for machinery manufacturer
User Application Article The accuracy, reliability and in-service performance of Expert UK's recently-launched ERD series indexing drives have led to their selection for two custom-engineered assembly machines developed by sp
News from Expert UK (15 March 2000)
Globoidal indexers offer indexing times of 0.3sec
Coventry-based precision indexing equipment specialist, Expert UK Ltd is launching the first two members of a new globoidal indexer range on Stand Q40 at Drives and Controls 2000
News from Expert UK (15 March 2000)
Rapindex press transfer machinery now from Gudel
The acquisition of Michigan-based Rapindex Inc by Gudel AG has extended the comapny's range of advanced multi-axis gantry loading systems, automation equipment and press transfer machinery
News from Gudel UK (15 March 2000)
Roboloop tackles heavy-duty transfers
The Roboloop system combines the benefits of a precision tracked guideway with high accuracy rack and pinion drive and high load carrying capabilities.
News from Gudel UK (15 March 2000)
Low power, half-size SBC offers PC/104
SBC-558 is a pure-Intel Embedded Low Power Half-Size CPU Card with LCD, Ethernet, and PC/104 Plus Interface
News from Impulse (15 March 2000)
High performance SBC at tiny price
Z-World announces a breakthrough product, the Jackrabbit - a high-performance, single board computer stocked with I/O, memory and communication ports.
News from Impulse (15 March 2000)
Workholding surgery from Kitagawa at Mach
Live demonstrations of Kitagawa's ability to develop custom-engineered workholding solutions are being highlighted at Mach 2000 Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (15 March 2000)
New rotary tables from Kitagawa at Mach 2000
Products to be displayed for the first time at MACH 2000 will include the latest additions to Kitagawa's rotary table and chucking package ranges Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (15 March 2000)
Remodelled Autotech exhibition announced for NEC
The new refined Autotech exhibition will be held in the traditional heartland of the British motor industry at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre between 21st-23rd November
News from Mack-Brooks Exhibitions (15 March 2000)
Extensional viscosity instrument to be developed
The National Physical Laboratory has awarded Magna Projects and Instruments Ltd the licence to develop and manufacture its Extensional Rheometer
News from Magna Projects and Instruments (15 March 2000)
Shallow gearcase version for marine gearbox
The PRM1500S marine gearbox is a twin countershaft design compatible with left or right hand propeller rotations - for both single and twin engine installations.
News from Newage Transmissions (15 March 2000)
New Scottish distributor for driveline specialist
Marine gearbox and off-highway driveline specialist Newage Transmissions Ltd has expanded its operations with the appointment of a new Scottish distributor DDZ Marine
News from Newage Transmissions (15 March 2000)
Sira links with SPIE to expand short courses
Sira links with SPIE to expand short course programme A well-established provider of professional courses in optical instrumentation and related fields, Sira has joined forces with SPIE, the Internati
News from Sira (15 March 2000)
New name in measurement and automation
Formed by Dave Atkins and Andy Penney, Systemation Software Ltd offers solutions to customers throughout the South of England.
News from Systemation Software (15 March 2000)
AML takes on design role in MST sector
AML is now realigning itself to act more as a Design House focusing on design, and has solved the manufacturing problem by linking into established Microsystem Technology (MST) foundries.
News from Applied Microengineering (14 March 2000)
Diaphragm valves designed for safe chamical use
Boiswood are now supplying the Furon UPM 1000 range of diaphragm valves, which have been designed for the safe transfer of highly aggressive ultra-pure chemicals.
News from Boiswood (14 March 2000)
Pipefittings offer highest leak integrity
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, are now supplying the Flowmeca range of RHP metal-to-metal pipefittings.
News from Boiswood (14 March 2000)
Delcam links with Renishaw's Digitising Products
Delcam and Renishaw have entered into a development partnership to broaden the functionality within Renishaw's Tracecut software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (14 March 2000)
Machine vision used in spray analysis application
User Application Article Tim Olsen at Atlantic Technologies, a systems integrator, has developed an application to measure the diffusion of nasal spray bottles, using Data Translation's DT Vision Foundry.
News from Data Translation (14 March 2000)
Outdoor monitoring ...indoor benefits
Technical Background Article Will Perrott introduces the potential offered by current environmental monitoring systems.
News from ELE International (14 March 2000)
Capacitive level sensor most sensitive available
Binmaster's new Pro Auto-Calibrate Capacitance Sensor is designed for high or low level indication of solids, liquids, and slurries.
News from H and H Services (14 March 2000)
Online purchasing for storage systems
Kind UK have put their top selling storage products not only onto their website but adding an online purchasing option.
News from Kind UK (14 March 2000)
75W/100W options for triple-output power supplies
The new triple-output switch mode power supplies from Lambda are aimed at factory automation control systems, data processing, test and measurement equipment. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (14 March 2000)
Quick check to ensure your bar codes will work
The LPC BarCheck system offers a cost effective, reliable method of scanning products, regardless of orientation, to ensure that they are carrying correct and readable bar codes.
News from Lucas Power and Control (14 March 2000)
20:20 Vision for product quality
The new Imager Inspector provides full colour monitoring for up to 4 cameras and comes network ready.
News from Lucas Power and Control (14 March 2000)
Operators warned about glueing problems
The LPC GlueDetect is designed to detect the presence of water based glues as applied on continuous production lines and on single product or cartoning lines.
News from Lucas Power and Control (14 March 2000)
Manual pulse generators for CNC refurbishments
Majestic Electronics import a range of manual pulse generators, which are being used to cost effectively upgrade and refurbish CNC machines.
News from Majestic Controls (14 March 2000)
23 new encoder types arrive from Swiss
Majestic Electronics, UK agents for the Swiss Electronics Company Micronor, have launched 23 new encoder types, including, hazardous area, high temperature and 25 Bit absolute encoders.
News from Majestic Controls (14 March 2000)
Five different mounting options on auto relays
Now available with five different mounting options, the high performance range of CB mini ISO standard cube relays has been developed in response to OEM and automotive system manufacturers
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 March 2000)
FP2 PLC takes on wider factory automation role
HMIs, SCADA software and general devices with RS232C communications can now be integrated into an FP2 PLC system
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 March 2000)
Multi-camera option for vision system
To complement the M100/M200 range of Micro-Imagecheckers, Matsushita Electric Works has introduced a camera-switching unit that gives users the option of multi-camera operation.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 March 2000)
More features for Matsushita timer
The LT4H-W adds twin function timing and an expanded timing range to the LT4H's already impressive portfolio of features.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 March 2000)
Snap-action switch fittng is a snap
Newly introduced by Matsushita Electric Works is the CS snap-action switch with built-in industry standard connector.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 March 2000)
PC/104 opto-isolated I/O module with 16 digital is
Designed for embedded control systems, the Micronix PV-1608 opto-isolated I/O-board lets you handle combined I/O from one single PC/104 board.
News from Micro Technic (14 March 2000)
Touch screen Pentium aimed at shop floor use
Due to its compact size, ruggedized aluminum enclosure and high-grade protection (IP65), the PowerVision TFT-Touch Pentium based industrial PC-workstation is aimed at shop floor use.
News from Micro Technic (14 March 2000)
Most compact IP65 PCs yet claim
Two new Micronix PowerVision TFT pentium based industrial PC-workstations have been designed for machine control systems in hostile industrial environments.
News from Micro Technic (14 March 2000)
Monk gets kettle switch production automated
Monk Automation have recently installed a linear assembly line to assemble and test the thermostatic switch used in the latest domestic kettle bases. Brochure Available
News from Monk Automation (14 March 2000)
Four sizes of DIN-rail cases from OKW
OKW Enclosures of Fareham has developed a special case system called Railtec specifically intended for the enclosure of electronic assemblies that are to be fast-locked on to DIN-rails.
News from OKW Enclosures (14 March 2000)
Cases with integral mains plugs now more compact
New to OKW's established Plug Case range is a version that has been inverted to provide extra space in tight spots, so giving a still more versatile product range.
News from OKW Enclosures (14 March 2000)
Smart Case can now be worn on a belt
The organically-shaped hand-held enclosures from OKW can now be worn on the user's belt or shirt pocket.
News from OKW Enclosures (14 March 2000)
Pegler and Louden opens Nottingham development
After months of complex refurbishment and development - the doors to Pegler and Louden's new facility in Nottingham have been opened for business.
News from Pegler and Louden (14 March 2000)
New major distributor for Tomoe butterfly valves
One of the world's foremost ranges of performance butterfly valves, from Tomoe, is now available from UK solution provider and distributor, Pegler and Louden.
News from Pegler and Louden (14 March 2000)
More gate, globe and check valves from P+L
Pegler and Louden has added a new selection of branded forged steel valves to its extensive range of flow control products.
News from Pegler and Louden (14 March 2000)
Weighing system components link through P-Net
Proces-Data has a range of weight transmitters, weight displays and weighing terminals using an integrated P-NET fieldbus
News from Proces-Data (UK) (14 March 2000)
Safety interlock switch can never be bypassed
Schmersal (UK) have introduced a new range of safety interlock switches that are activated by an individually-coded, geometrically-unique, actuating key with 15,000 different combinations.
News from Schmersal UK (14 March 2000)
Digital calibrator heads to US
UK-based SI Pressure Instruments has supplied a high pressure digital pressure calibration system to Texas Calibration and Certification, which works primarily in the aviation industry.
News from GE Sensing (14 March 2000)
Enhanced NAMAS calibration for Midlands
SI Pressure Instruments has unveiled a significant extension to its NAMAS calibration laboratory following its acquisition of Theta Systems
News from GE Sensing (14 March 2000)
Pressure test systems chosen by inspection firm
User Application Article SI Pressure Instruments has supplied 110 TP1-AK pressure test systems to Zurich Engineering, which carries out statutory inspections on pressure systems
News from GE Sensing (14 March 2000)
New options in pneumatic speed control from SMC
Five new additions to SMC's family of AS series Speed Controllers for pneumatic systems have recently been launched.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (14 March 2000)
Simple, low cost Revision Control for designers
Softcover has announced the release of Parts and Vendors 4, a new version of the low cost parts list manager and supplier database for design engineers and prototypers.
News from Softcover International (14 March 2000)
Label machinery sticks with Sprint
User Application Article Focus Labelling Machinery manufactures around 70 machines a year, each with a Sprint Electric drive built into a control panel
News from Sprint Electric (14 March 2000)
Sweet result as British Sugar goes for Sprint
User Application Article When British Sugar in Kidderminster needed to replace variable speed drives on their five beet slicers they found the solution in Sprint Electric drives supplied through BSL.
News from Sprint Electric (14 March 2000)
Handheld shaker checks vibration systems
Techni Measure has introduced a new portable handheld shaker designed for the simple testing of accelerometers and vibration monitoring systems to ensure that they are operating correctly.
News from Techni Measure (14 March 2000)
Vydas takes on Baumer sensor range
Vydas International Marketing has announced the introduction to its product portfolio, of a new extensive sensor product line, manufactured by Baumer electric. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (14 March 2000)
Steel construction sets up PC for anything
Xycom Automation introduces its new line of 1614 industrial rack mount PCs.
News from Xycom Automation (14 March 2000)
IEE President visits ATE systems manufacturer
The President of the Insititution of Electrical Engineers, Dr Malcolm Kennedy, recently visited Yelo to tour the factory and meet key staff.
News from Yelo (14 March 2000)
Choosing between piston and bladder accumulators
Technical Background Article How accumulators improve efficiency by the reduction of shock effects, maintenance of system pressure and the utilisation of stored energy to compensate for system demand peaks. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Piston rods - a suitable case for hardening
Technical Background Article Why Parker Hannifin European industrial tie rod cylinder piston rods are manufactured from precision ground, high tensile carbon alloy steel, hard chrome plated and polished to 0.2um max. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Hydraulic tie rod cylinders - the true cost
Technical Background Article Parker Hannifin's detachable rod glands reduce costly machine downtime, offer easy handling, speedy delivery and reduce stores inventories Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Introduction to the Pressure Equipment Directive
Technical Background Article A look at the Pressure Equipment Directive (97/23/EC), one of the most important and far-reaching changes in industrial legislation to affect the European hydraulics industry Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Smoother rotary actuation from Parker
A revolutionary concept in self-compensating, tapered-flat cushion spear design, Decelerator, enhances the smooth acceleration and deceleration of Parker's HTR series rotary actuators Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Clansman Dynamics opts for Parker hydraulics
User Application Article Parker Hannifin hydraulic cylinders have been specified for the hydraulic control system incorporated into the tele-manipulators designed and manufactured by Clansman Dynamics Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
Commercial Intertech joins Parker
Parker Hannifin Corporation and Commercial Intertech Corp have approved a definitive agreement to merge in a cash-and-stock transaction with an equity value of approximately $366 million Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (14 March 2000)
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