News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 March
to Saturday 25 March 2000
Linear Motor Sales and Technology Partnership
API Motion has announced the completion of a comprehensive Sales and Technology Agreement with Pratec GmbH of Rohr, Germany.
News from API Portsecap (24 March 2000)
University Invests in Gear Research
The Gear Research Group (GRG) at the University of Huddersfield has been involved in nine major research projects worth about £800,000 over the past 15 years.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (24 March 2000)
Delcam Upgrades STL File Repair Software
Delcam has released a much easier to use version of its STL file repair software, Trifix. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 March 2000)
Protected Column Level Indicator
New from Elesa-Clayton are the column level indicators HCX/P - protected, and HCX/T+P - protected with built-in thermometer. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (24 March 2000)
Ubiquitous Handles From Elesa-clayton
Elesa-Clayton offers a range of lever handles, which are now ubiquitous throughout industry. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (24 March 2000)
Emka Chasing Costs With New Hinges
New polyamide versions of the popular 1056 series butt hinges are now available at huge cost reductions. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (24 March 2000)
More Cost Reductions For Door Hardware
The application of polyamide technology to 1/4 turn lock bodies is a process especially applicable for harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (24 March 2000)
British Steel Cleans Up With Scalewatcher
User Application Article A Scalewatcher unit is being used by British Steel in its BOS (Basic Oxygen Steeling) process at its Llanwern works.
News from Flocare (24 March 2000)
Tough Pressure Gauge is accurate and reliable
The 3D Instruments pressure gauge has been introduced by UK agent Flotech Solutions.
News from Flotech Solutions (24 March 2000)
IFM provides Sensing Solutions for Plastics
Sensing and control specialist, IFM Electronic, is now offering an extensive range of sensing products which ideally meet the needs of users in the plastics industry. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (24 March 2000)
Lambda's Alpha passes its Medical
Lambda introduces low leakage medical filter options for Alpha switched-mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (24 March 2000)
Meiden Says ...Drop Them!
Up to 30% reductions from the list prices of its newest drives have been announced by Meiden Europe.
News from Meiden Europe (24 March 2000)
Adaptable Float Switches Keep Liquids On The Level
The new SW range of float switches from Moeller Electric provides users with an unparalleled degree of versatility and flexibility.
News from Moeller Electric (24 March 2000)
Inspection exhibition tours UK
An inspection equipment exhibition is touring the UK until October, launching Omron's latest inspection ranges. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (24 March 2000)
Pegler and Louden adds Ham-Let to product range
Ham-Let, one of the world's most highly respected ranges of control and instrumentation products, is now available exclusively in the UK from flow control specialists Pegler and Louden.
News from Pegler and Louden (24 March 2000)
Rotork wins contract for Roche Products
Rotork Control and Safety has been awarded the contract to supply a new Emergency Shut Down (ESD) system to the Roche Products' vitamin production plant at Dalry, Ayrshire.
News from Serck Control and Safety (24 March 2000)
New range of touch-button interface devices
The new Allen-Bradley Zero-Force Touch Buttons from Rockwell Automation, do not require pressure to activate them.
News from Rockwell Automation (24 March 2000)
MIDI 40 carbon monoxide sensor
The latest domestic CO sensor from Sixth Sense, the MIDI 40, offers the opportunity for consumers to benefit from industrial technology at home.
News from Sixth Sense (24 March 2000)
Latest Epson robots aimed at harsh environments
The newest addition to Epson's family of SCARA robots is the ES/EL series which is designed for use in dust-proof/wash down areas.
News from System Devices (24 March 2000)
Hydraulic cylinder in NPL
User Application Article A single Parker HMI hydraulic tie-rod cylinder and proportional valve are at the heart of a computer-controlled thermal mechanical fatigue (TMF) test rig designed and built by NPL. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (24 March 2000)
DC drives aimed at OEM market
Sprint Electric introduces the SLE series of two-quadrant dc drives, specifically designed to suit the OEM market.
News from Sprint Electric (23 March 2000)
Quieter low power drives now go silent
ABB has introduced a user-programmable silent operating mode for its Comp-AC range of low power AC drives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2000)
Comp-AC drives now suitable for pump/fan control
A Pump and Fan Control (PFC) macro - which enables a single drive to control up to four motors - is now supplied as standard with ABB's Comp-AC drives for 2.2-37 kW (380-480 V).
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2000)
Lighter AC drives for machine builders
By leaving out the heatsink, ABB has produced smaller, lighter versions of its Comp-AC low power AC drives to meet the needs of machine and panel builders.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2000)
Lower power Comp-AC drives now available
ABB Automation has extended the power range of its Comp-AC range of low power AC drives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2000)
Strategic partners announced for ABB drives
ABB has hand picked seven strategic partners who will form the backbone of the most advanced drives supply and service network in the UK.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2000)
Algor goes all the way with Windows 2000
Algor has announced that its entire Windows product line is Windows 2000 compliant.
News from Algor (22 March 2000)
Connect unlimited serial ports to a network
Amplicon Liveline has recently introduced the new Rocketport Serial Hub Si, a LAN based device which allows an unlimited number of serial ports to be added to a network.
News from Amplicon (22 March 2000)
Drive secret behind converting machinery
User Application Article Converting Solutions is using a servo motor-drive package from Control Techniques Dynamics to develop a state-of-the-art slitter/rewind machine.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (22 March 2000)
Big educational discounts for vision software
Data Translation today announced a 70% discount to educational users on two new software packages.
News from Data Translation (22 March 2000)
Most advanced controller ever from Eurotherm
The latest addition to Eurotherm's Series 2000 family of process and temperature controllers is an powerful multi-function controller/programmer available in a single, dual or three-loop format.
News from Eurotherm (22 March 2000)
Actuators get control system on board!
Interact, a new range of intelligent pneumatic actuators from Hoerbiger-Origa, incorporates all ancillary control equipment, including an ASi fieldbus interface, into a standard drive unit. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 March 2000)
AC high current testers offer simple control
Sussex-based Magnus Power has introduced a new AC high-current control desk-based fixture for the testing of devices that need calibrated current measurements.
News from Magnus Power (22 March 2000)
300kW dynamometers offer big advantages
Permanent magnet motors in a new range of dynamometers with continuous ratings up to 300kW help eliminate gears, achieves ultra-low inertia and provide superior control capabilities.
News from Meiden Europe (22 March 2000)
Meiden inverters used at Fluorospar plant
User Application Article By employing the latest drive technology at its Ellesmere Port 'Fluorospar' drying plant, Colin Stewart Minchem has enhanced operating efficiency and reduced initial capital investment.
News from Meiden Europe (22 March 2000)
Hampshire foundry increases capacity further
MRT Castings Ltd, the Hampshire based founders and machininsts are investing in the latest equipment to meet the challenges of the hi-tec applications which they specialise in.
News from MRT Castings (22 March 2000)
New all-digital 1kVA servo controller from Parker
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched an all-digital 1kVA servo controller that is set to significantly increase the use of this type of technology in low-power automation Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (22 March 2000)
Economos pushes latest seals at IFPEX
Top seal makers Economos will be pushing hard at the International Fluid Power Exhibition to promote greater interest in the advantages of their unique combination of sealing products. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 March 2000)
Machined seals offer big advantages
Economos are claiming to have taken the lead in the manufacture of elastomeric composite seals through development of their renowned CNC seal machining capability. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 March 2000)
Name change for Sub Contract UK
Sub Contract UK today announced that they have changed their company name to First Index Ltd, due to International expansion and increased use of their First Index web site.
News from Qimtek (21 March 2000)
Pressure transmitter key to Robot Wars challenger
The robot called Anthrax in BBC TV's Robot Wars programme uses a Huba Control 691 transmitter to monitor the pressure to let the operator know when the relief valve has operated.
News from Majestic Controls (21 March 2000)
New series of Schrader pneumatic couplings
Parker Pneumatic has further extended its industry standard Schrader Range of quick acting pneumatic couplers with the introduction of the Euro Series. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2000)
Parker's new power take-off valve for vehicles
Parker Pneumatic has developed the unique, single unit PTO Selector Valve to control the engagement and disengagement of power take off (PTO) on commercial vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2000)
New low-cost short stroke slides from Parker
Parker Pneumatic has introduced the P5T Series Short Stroke Thrust Slides - a nine model, low cost automation range - specifically designed and developed for heavy-duty applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2000)
True parallel gripping motion in confined spaces
Parker Pneumatic has introduced the P5G-A Series range of parallel grippers, designed specifically for low-cost factory automation applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (21 March 2000)
PB supplies battery gear to Jubilee Line in London
PB Design and Development has recently supplied 110V Battery Switch tripping units for the Jubilee Line Extension Project.
News from PB Design and Developments (21 March 2000)
New battery chargers in compact wall-mounted case
The PST 300 range from PB Design is a series of low current, high spec battery chargers and switch tripping units.
News from PB Design and Developments (21 March 2000)
PB Design supplies battery chargers to Hong Kong
PB Design has recently supplied Alstom Drives and Controls with a £400,000 package of 110V constant voltage battery chargers - complete with alarm, monitoring, distribution and nickel cadmium battery
News from PB Design and Developments (21 March 2000)
Premotec doubles rating of BL58 brushless DC motor
Premotec has once again expanded its range of brushless DC motors with the introduction of a new 70-watt motor at double the rating of its original BL58 motor.
News from Premotec (21 March 2000)
Marine UPS ideal for any critical application
Ockenden based Avel Lindberg, has introduced the Star 2000 Range DSP - a customised Socomec UPS specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of marine and offshore industries.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (21 March 2000)
UPS management through a net browser
Socomec Sicon UPS has just launched Net Vision, a cost effective UPS communication and management interface that enables users to configure, monitor and manage any UPS effortlessly through the net.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (21 March 2000)
Software puts ultrasonic sensor under control
The Massasonic M-5000/220 'Plug and Play' Programmable Smart Ultrasonic Sensor enables span, zero settings, and switch points to be set without a target. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (21 March 2000)
Small clamp has great holding power
Small in size but with excellent clamping powers the holding size of this low - profile clamp, is in fact many times greater than the load imposed by machine forces.
News from Wixroyd International (21 March 2000)
Vision system dedicated to electronic production
Cognex has introduced Display Inspect - a machine vision software and hardware package for inspecting displays, keypads, and enclosures on LCD and LED display-based products. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (20 March 2000)
Vision systems retrofitted like CNC
User Application Article Special purpose machine tools and assembly systems, with Cognex machine vision systems as an integral part, are being supplied to the automotive industry by Douglas Curtis Machine Tools Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (20 March 2000)
Complex vision technology in an affordable unit
Cognex have introduced the In-Sight 2000, an entirely new type of industrial machine vision sensor at a cost usually associated with "smart cameras" Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (20 March 2000)
Lotus Engineering announces US Engineering Centre
Lotus Engineering, the world leading automotive engineering consultancy and Tier 1 supplier, is embarking on a US expansion program, by acquiring a new Testing Facility business in Ann Arbor, MI
News from Lotus (20 March 2000)
Custom pressure transmitters at off-the-shelf cost
Two new transmitters for the OEM market, manufactured by one of Switzerland's leading transducer producers, are available from Majestic Electronics.
News from Majestic Controls (20 March 2000)
TRW opts for Parker in test station pneumatics
User Application Article Parker Pneumatic cylinders and B4 valves are specified for a Proof Pressure Test Station - recently installed at the Peterlee manufacturing facility of TRW Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 March 2000)
New FRL offers modular versatility
Parker Pneumatic has extended its global range of air preparation products with the introduction of the new modular One Inch FRL series. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 March 2000)
Parker valve island range extended
Parker Pneumatic has extended its range of Valvetronic valve island modules with the introduction of new Solstar micro solenoid valves and the PVLC10. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 March 2000)
Fieldbus management system gets speed boost
Proces-Data has now launched VIGO version 4.3 - the latest version of its Fieldbus Management System for Windows 95/98/NT.
News from Proces-Data (UK) (20 March 2000)
12/24V brushless technology at a brushed price
Premotec has introduced a new brushless DC motor to its expanding product range - the BL48, 4-wire version.
News from Premotec (20 March 2000)
Manchester University now Profibus centre
The Profibus Group announces that Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been accepted as a fully accredited PROFIBUS Competency Centre (PCC) by Profibus International.
News from Profibus Group (20 March 2000)
First ControlNet PCI Interface Card available
SST is releasing a ControlNet interface card for the PCI bus (5136-CN-PCI).
News from SST (20 March 2000)
DeviceNet Interface Card now in PC Card Format
SST has introduced a PC Card bus format to its DeviceNet family of high performance "Pro" interface cards.
News from SST (20 March 2000)
Profibus adapter module for Allen-Bradley SLC500
SST has developed a Profibus adapter module for the Allen-Bradley SLC 500 PLC
News from SST (20 March 2000)
32-bit version of I/O Simulation software
SST, part of Woodhead Connectivity, is releasing a 32-bit version of its I/O Simulation software - PICS Simulation.
News from SST (20 March 2000)
Two new modules for UCS embedded network interface
SST, part of Woodhead Connectivity has released two more modules for SST's Universal Communication System (UCS).
News from SST (20 March 2000)
Hydraulic clamp range doubles in size
Wixroyd International have expanded their Hydraulic Clamping Range by a further 50%.
News from Wixroyd International (20 March 2000)
Are T-Slotted Machine Tables a Thing of the Past?
The Zero Point System enables machine users to locate any size fixture or device onto the machine bed within a few seconds to micron accuracy.
News from Wixroyd International (20 March 2000)
Hexagon key solves screw-falling-off problem!
Wixroyd International have expanded their wide range of hand tools, with the introduction of a world first in hexagon keys.
News from Wixroyd International (20 March 2000)
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