News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 June
to Saturday 17 June 2000
Plated fasteners meet more demanding requirements
Challenge Industrial Fastenings is now offering specialist plated fasteners to meet requirements of corrosion resistance, decorative appeal, functionality, conductivity and other such properties.
News from Challenge (Europe) (16 June 2000)
New freewheels and freewheel clutches guide
The new 20-page A4-format catalogue from Cross and Morse, contains details of a huge range of freewheels and freewheel clutches for overrunning, indexing and backstopping applications. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (16 June 2000)
Polymer hinges for cabinets and guards
Elesa-Clayton has announced the CF range of advanced technopolymer hinges, designed for use on switchgear cabinets, machinery guards, control desks, process equipment housings etc. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (16 June 2000)
Mini swing handle now out for smaller cabinets
The new Emka 1240 mini swing handle has a new style technology rod operation and compact lever design within an Emka "family" design. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (16 June 2000)
Hinge aimed at doors where space is limited
Emka's 1069 120deg hinge is a concealed type weld and bolt-on component for use where space is particularly limited. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (16 June 2000)
EMS extends its traffic barrier range
Electro Mechanical Services has introduced the Magnetic Intelligent Barrier (MIB) range, extending the torque motor barriers manufactured by Magnetic Autocontrol GmbH Brochure Available
News from EMS (16 June 2000)
Changing the way plants manage intelligent devices
User Application Article Solutia Inc is standardizing on Asset Management Solutions software from Fisher-Rosemount for installation in all Solutia chemical processing plants throughout North America and Europe.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (16 June 2000)
At last: accurate measurement of belt tension
Gates engineers have developed a completely new sonic tension meter for synchronous belts, and it's now available.
News from Gates Europe (16 June 2000)
Wider gantry application from Gudel
Gudel's standard range of single, twin and three-axis gantry handling system ranges have been extended to enable components up to three tonnes to be positioned with extreme accuracy
News from Gudel UK (16 June 2000)
Vacuum/pressure sensors have no moving parts
The new solid-state vacuum/pressure sensors from IFM Electronic, offer a convenient and reliable solution for use in applications such as vacuum handling equipment and pump installations Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (16 June 2000)
New customer centre for Invensys Climate Controls
Invensys Climate Controls, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of HVAC products, has set up a new customer service centre in Maidenhead.
News from Invensys Climate Controls (16 June 2000)
SF6 leak detector makes switchgear production safe
Ion Science have recently completed a three year development programme in response to industry demands for a portable, ultra high sensitivity non-radioactive leak detector.
News from Ion Science (16 June 2000)
Sequential numbered cable markers off the reel
Time and cost savings are offered by the new PA Plus sequentially numbered cable markers from marking and labelling expert, Partex.
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) (16 June 2000)
Customised enclosures in polyester too
The cost- and time-saving range of customised products from Sarel has now been extended to include polyester enclosures in both wall- and floor-standing models.
News from Sarel (16 June 2000)
Online global manufacturing resource expands
Superfactory Corporation has increased its base of resources past the traditional production-oriented links to include sources of information on various design, facility, and human resource topics.
News from Superfactory Corporation (16 June 2000)
Innovative food processing machine goes AS-i
User Application Article Modicon and Telemecanique equipment has made a major contribution to an innovative meat handling machine for Tulip International, designed in just five days by machine builder PES
News from Schneider Electric (16 June 2000)
Better control for pneumatically actuated valves
Dresser Valve Division has announced the Masoneilan SVI II (Smart Valve Interface) digital valve positioner and PID process controller.
News from Dresser Flow Control (15 June 2000)
Pass-by facility for automotive noise tester
Bruel and Kjaer has launched a new software module for its Pulse measurement system that offers a powerful tool for automotive designers endeavouring to meet tighter noise emission standards.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (15 June 2000)
Optically coupled isolators aimed at motor control
The MOC8106, MOC8107 and MOC8108 series of optically coupled isolators provides an alternative source of products meeting Motorola specifications.
News from Isocom Components 2004 (15 June 2000)
Actuators help light up the London Eye
User Application Article The British Airways' London Eye, like so many rotating structures, has a requirement to feed electric current into the rotating structure. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (15 June 2000)
Montech offers trading in Euros
Montech's policy has always been to be open and fair with its pricing, avoiding loss-leaders, selective discounts for 'preferred' customers, and geographical variations in prices.
News from Montech (15 June 2000)
All-in-one linear units simplify automation
Montech's all-in-one modular linear units are pneumatically-actuated devices that provide automation designers with a simple, compact means of delivering precision linear motion.
News from Montech (15 June 2000)
Single instrument for multiple web tension zones
The DXp-40 web tension transmitter from Nobel Systems is a high-resolution instrument that measures up to four web tension zones. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (15 June 2000)
Small equipment fans come in at nice prices
Available in the UK exclusively from Profan is a new range of low cost, AC fans from Jamicon that provides excellent airflow capability at budget prices.
News from Profan (15 June 2000)
Rotork Controls takes on marketing manager
Ian Adams is the first marketing manager by name to be appointed by market leading industrial valve actuation specialist Rotork Controls Ltd.
News from Rotork Controls (15 June 2000)
Modular enclosures for ozone test gear company
User Application Article Following a proposal to adopt a modular approach, Hampden Test Equipment contacted SRS Products to enquire about SRS's new modern styled Cubic modular enclosures.
News from SRS Products (15 June 2000)
New variable displacement vane pumps from Vickers
Vickers Systems has introduced two new families of variable displacement vane pumps: the low pressure VVS series and the medium pressure VVP series.
News from Primary Fluid Power (14 June 2000)
New Berendsen hydraulic directional control valve
Berendsen have introduced a new monoblock hydraulic directional control valve that offers mobile equipment manufacturers significant design flexibility and reduced installation cost
News from Primary Fluid Power (14 June 2000)
Radical redesign shrinks steering control unit
Due to their design hydraulic steering control units have always had their ports at right angles to the axis of the steering column, the geroter section being at the base of the unit.
News from Primary Fluid Power (14 June 2000)
Eurotherm brings together complete plant software
Eurotherm Process Automation,has launched a powerful new family of integrated hardware and software solutions for a wide range of processing industries and applications
News from Eurotherm (14 June 2000)
Wadkin opts for Festo as sole pneumatics supplier
Global woodworking machine tool manufacturer, Wadkin, has selected Festo as the sole supplier of its pneumatic equipment following a competitive tender. Brochure Available
News from Festo (14 June 2000)
New report explains motor stress with inverters
A 24-page technical report on 'Motor Insulation Voltage Stresses Under PWM Inverter Operation' has been produced by a joint working group of GAMBICA, the Association for Instrumentation, Control, Auto
News from Gambica (14 June 2000)
Groupe Forsym goes for Solidworks
Groupe Forsym has selected Solidworks as the standard solid modeling solution for all divisions.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (14 June 2000)
Limiter keeps cable transducers more reliable
The Velocity Limiting System is an option for Celesco PT9000 Series cable extension position transducers that limits cable retraction to a safe 50-60 inches per second
News from Variohm Eurosensor (14 June 2000)
New hydraulic power unit improves all round
Berendsen's Lynx hydraulic power unit is versatile and well designed at a highly competitive price that also minimises installation and running costs.
News from Primary Fluid Power (13 June 2000)
Instant seal gasket straight-from-the-can
The costly downtime incurred waiting for the delivery of cut gaskets, or in sourcing special types, can be avoided with Loctite's new Black Tite, straight-from-the-can instant seal gasket.
News from Brammer UK (13 June 2000)
New bursting disc gives better pressure safety
The new Uni-Guard from Elfab is a scored reverse bursting disc ideal for very low pressure applications in aggressive process environments.
News from Elfab (13 June 2000)
Linear actuators provide state of the art barriers
User Application Article A trip on the British Airways London Eye means tickets, check-in times and barriers. Six ticket barriers use linear actuators and inverter drives supplied by Bedford based Lenze Limited Brochure Available
News from Lenze (13 June 2000)
Screwjacks maintain the London Eye's gap
User Application Article On the London Eye, to compensate for changes in the wheel radius and axes, the entire platform structure is automatically adjusted using servo driven screwjacks Brochure Available
News from Lenze (13 June 2000)
E10 EMC Club becomes the Compliance Association
The E10 EMC Club has recently relaunched as the Compliance Association with an expanded scope to include all directives and regulatory issues
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (13 June 2000)
Fibre optic cable range offers wider choice
Selectronix now has an extensive range of fibre optic cable assemblies that provides total flexibility to designers concerned with interconnecting different types of cable systems.
News from Selectronix (13 June 2000)
Super-tough sealing material aimed at fluid power
Economos has launched a completely new sealing material, designed to set even higher standards for seal longevity in applications particularly noted for punitive rates of seal failures. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 June 2000)
Edit FEA model easily with file transfer utility
Algor today announced the release of a new database translation utility included with all of its software products.
News from Algor (12 June 2000)
Automation sales over the web set to grow 200-fold
Web sales of automation products and systems will grow by almost 200 times over 1999 to nearly $42 billion by the end of 2004, according to a new worldwide study by the ARC Advisory Group
News from ARC Advisory Group (12 June 2000)
BSL moves into e-commerce
BSL has introduced an internet based, e-commerce system that simplifies the supply chain, optimises transactions through paperless trading and enables its customers to save time and resources
News from Brammer UK (12 June 2000)
Modern drive updates yarn winding machine
User Application Article A retrofit drive package, comprising Control Techniques' Unidrive, UD70 soft logic module and a flux vector motor, is achieving 20% more output from a 25 year old yarn winding machine. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (12 June 2000)
Fluid coupling gets more user-friendly
Colder Products Company has made its Sixtube coupling more design-friendly. Acetal shut-off valves have been added to the insert side of the coupling-shut-offs are now available on the body
News from Colder Products (12 June 2000)
Megatronic safety locking devices now from Expert
Expert UK has becoming the sole UK distributor for the Megatronic range of safety locking devices.
News from Expert UK (12 June 2000)
Mach 2000 exhibition a big success for Leader
Orders and awards combined to make the MACH 2000 exhibition an outstanding success for Leader Chuck Systems of Birmingham.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (12 June 2000)
Laser profiling machine gets more productive
Expanding the advantages of its modular concept design, two new versions of the LVD Axel 'flying optics' laser profiling machine are now available with fully integrated shuttle tables
News from LVD (UK) (12 June 2000)
Flexible Fieldbus for pneumatic systems
Rexroth Mecman has developed a new Fieldbus system that offers greater flexibility and economic benefits to automation specialists.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (12 June 2000)
AC motors, steppers and fans in new catalogue
The latest product catalogue from Oriental Motors (UK) is now available, and reflects the shift from power motors to control motors, and from individual components to multi-purpose systems.
News from Oriental Motor (12 June 2000)
CAM Technology to market EdgeCAM Start
Pathtrace of Reading has appointed CAM Technology of Hinckley as the first UK organisation to market EdgeCAM Start, the software developer's entry-level CAM software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (12 June 2000)
Scara robots move into clean areas
With the launch of the 'clean room' and 'splash proof' robots the new Epson Scara ESD model from System Devices is now suitable for highly sensitive production areas.
News from System Devices (12 June 2000)
New hot work tool steel from Uddeholm
Dievar is a premium chromium, molybdenum, vanadium alloyed steel which delivers excellent toughness and ductility in all directions, good temper resistance and good high temperature strength
News from Uddeholm Tooling (12 June 2000)
Position sensors keep innovative robot walking
User Application Article When Portech Limited received an EU grant to prove the single Computer Node concept, they built a walking robot which incorporated Contelec KL position transducers from Variohm Components
News from Variohm Eurosensor (12 June 2000)
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