News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 July
to Saturday 29 July 2000
Free CD-Rom outlines Ni-Cd backup batteries
Alcad's new CD-ROM is designed to provide a complete suite of information and utilities for the correct specification and usage of industrial rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries
News from Alcad (28 July 2000)
Easier method of modelling mechanisms and joints
Algor, Inc has announced enhancements to its pioneering Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) software, providing new ways to impose motion during analysis of mechanisms and joints.
News from Algor (28 July 2000)
Heat transfer results applied to mechanical models
Algor has announced that its Mechanical Event Simulation is now more tightly integrated with its heat transfer analysis capabilities.
News from Algor (28 July 2000)
Tiny microstepping drive still packs a punch
The new G201 1/10th step bipolar microstepping drive measures in at only 64x64x22mm and weighs just 100grams, yet can deliver continuous currents of up to 7A per phase whilst dissipating 18W
News from Alzanti (28 July 2000)
Fisher-Rosemount man to work with Chlor-Chemicals
Following the signing of an Alliance Partnership and a sole source process automation supplier agreement, Fisher-Rosemount has agreed a plan of innovative technical support with ICI Chlor-Chemicals
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (28 July 2000)
Big IS instrumentation order for Irish plant
Fisher-Rosemount and Bristol-Myers Squibb have announced a contract which is a major step forward in the use of PlantWeb field based architecture for process automation.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (28 July 2000)
Low cost digital transmitters for 2-wire control
New TRN field bus modules from Hawco enable signal conditioning anywhere in the plant and central data acquisition and control of any process parameter.
News from Hawco (28 July 2000)
Power transmission components for demanding users
Spacea bearings, ball screws and linear guides provide performance and reliability even in super-clean, vacuum, nonmagnetic, corrosive, high/low temperature, nuclear and high speed uses. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (28 July 2000)
NSK-RHP keeps F1 snowmobiles at the top
User Application Article Jacques Villeneuve, three times winner of the F1 Snowmobile Championship relies on NSK-RHP's well proven Self-Lube bearings in every race as part of his Bombardier snowmobile Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (28 July 2000)
Senior engineer rejoins RFI
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has appointed Tony Henriques as a senior engineer in its Regulatory and Technical Support group (RATS).
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (28 July 2000)
New guidelines for variable speed drives + motors
Technical Background Article While the connection between motor and inverter supply is usually straightforward, there are still a number of issues which need to be carefully considered, as this article explains
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (28 July 2000)
Classifying motors according to energy efficiency
Technical Background Article From 2000 onwards, electric motors will be classified according to efficiency and will be appropriately marked, so it will be easier for customers in Europe to select energy saving motors
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (28 July 2000)
SMC to work more closely with machine builder NIS
NIS Ltd of Chorley and SMC Pneumatics (UK) Limited have announced the formalisation of a Partnership Agreement which builds a closer working relationship between the two companies.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 July 2000)
Fire training equipment supplier opts for SMC
User Application Article Manufacturer of hot fire training equipment Simulation Ltd chose SMC Pneumatics to construct the ultra-safe control panel on a hot fire training simulator at Birmingham International Airport
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 July 2000)
Big space saving offered over guided cylinders
SMC's new series of non-rotating cylinders provide significant space saving over traditional, guided cylinders and offers a neater solution to maintaining non-rotational accuracy and rod guidance
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (28 July 2000)
TB Woods power transmission products in the UK
Abssac has been TB Woods sole UK distributor for over 5 years and now offers Sheaves, Belts, Pulleys, Bushes, Flexible Shaft Couplings and Clutches Brochure Available
News from Abssac (27 July 2000)
Nuclear equipment first UK use of bar code reader
User Application Article A contract won by British company, Graham Engineering, to supply stainless steel container vessels to the nuclear industry in the USA, includes the new AdaptaScan bar code reader from Accu-Sort
News from Accu-Sort Europe (27 July 2000)
Telescopic pillars smart enough for furniture
Electro Mechanical Systems have recently introduced the Telesmart range of low-cost telescopic pillars to address the growing issue of adjustable furniture in the workplace Brochure Available
News from EMS (27 July 2000)
Vibration transducer handles tougher applications
Bruel and Kjaer has introduced a new non-contact vibration transducer for use in applications where it is impossible or undesirable to mount a conventional transducer onto a vibrating object
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (27 July 2000)
Multi-function unit controls, records and displays
Eurotherm have announced an innovative control and display product called Visual Supervisor: a process controller, data logger, setpoint programmer and interactive touch screen display in one unit.
News from Eurotherm (27 July 2000)
Optimisation software for batch manufacturing
Specifically designed for multi-process, multi-product plant, BatchXL optimises design, managing capital commitment and associated risk - optimising plant production schedules and asset performance
News from ABB Engineering Services (27 July 2000)
Multi-stage finishing for plastic mouldings
A new cleaning system, introduced to finish lightweight mobile telephone casings, combines high speed precision beadblasting with higher volume saturation spray, washing, rinsing and drying Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (27 July 2000)
Miniature lead screws ideal for instrumentation
Kerk lead screw assemblies are distinguished by their high accuracy, long-life and quiet operation, and new Kerk Mini Series brings these proven features to miniature drive system builders Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (27 July 2000)
Plastic clevis joints cut weight and fit easily
Igubal clevis joints offer a solution for use with pneumatic cylinders, gas struts, cabinet building, guarding, handling technology, model making, valve controls and more Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 July 2000)
Sercans puts Sercos servo interface under control
In order to enable control manufacturers to link up to Sercos more simply, Indramat have developed the Sercans master card offering all the benefits of the digital intelligent drive with Sercos
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (27 July 2000)
Five new series of rod ends for varying uses
The factor which has always differentiated FK rod ends from their competitors is the substantial choice of types available in imperial sizes - and now there are five complete new series
News from Rodriguez (UK) (27 July 2000)
Integral PWM circuitry makes fans smarter
Fan Technology now offers designers of intelligent cooling systems increased flexibility with many ADDA fans now being supplied with integral pulse width modulation (PWM) circuitry.
News from Fan Technology (26 July 2000)
Simple but effective screening for connectors
The KC 2200 and KC 2400 are two series of EMC backshells from KEC that are designed to provide top levels of EMC performance when used with all standard circular connectors.
News from KEC (26 July 2000)
Motor assembly cell based around indexing table
User Application Article When Schunk decided to automate the assembly of the brush holders for its electric motors, the company wanted to build itself a machine quickly.
News from Montech (26 July 2000)
All-round benefits of rotary actuators
As the rigidity and size of rotary actuators has increased, they have become more popular for applications where the load- and moment-carrying capacity needs to be more substantial
News from Montech (26 July 2000)
Newage on show at Inland Waterways Rally
Newage Transmissions will be underlining its position as the dominant supplier of marine gearboxes for canal and inland waterway applications at the Inland Waterways Association Annual Rally
News from Newage Transmissions (26 July 2000)
Wafer probing systems company opts for Solidworks
User Application Article SolidWorks Corporation has announced that Cascade Microtech, Inc has selected SolidWorks as its company-wide engineering standard
News from SolidWorks Corporation (26 July 2000)
Torque up to 60mNm from 22mm DC brushless motor
Now available from Trident Engineering is the 22BC, a 22mm, ironless core, brushless DC motor from API Portescap.
News from Trident Engineering (26 July 2000)
17mm DC motor ideal for battery-operated systems
New to the Trident Engineering range of small DC motors is the 17S from API Portescap which is only 17mm in diameter and 18mm long
News from Trident Engineering (26 July 2000)
New distribution facility for Hawco Refrigeration
Hawco Refrigeration have opened a brand-new, purpose built, Northern distribution facility in Bolton, Lancs.
News from Hawco (25 July 2000)
New isolators offer wider range power at low cost
Dataforth Corporation has announced the introduction of its new DSCL series of external powered and loop powered isolators.
News from Impulse (25 July 2000)
A more powerful alternative to microcontrollers?
Impulse Corporation announces the availability of the Rabbit 2000 Core Module which provides the essential interface for the Rabbit 2000 Microprocessor and customer's application-specific hardware
News from Impulse (25 July 2000)
Parker keeps Arsenal FC in training
User Application Article A Parker Hannifin HMI tie-rod cylinder has been specified to control the innovative AquaTerr Moveable Floor System in the hydrotherapy pool at the new Arsenal Football Club training facility Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (25 July 2000)
RS232 connected to 422/485 and extended to 1.2km
Amplicon has recently introduced the new isolated 485Fi, and Magic 485F25 converters, used for extending RS232 networks up to 1.2 km, or for connecting RS232 devices to RS422/485 networks.
News from Amplicon (24 July 2000)
5MHz function generator offers dual displays
The TG550, new from TTi, is a 5 MHz function generator which provides simultaneous digital display of frequency and output level.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (24 July 2000)
Fluke multimeter chosen for rail safety system
User Application Article The track side equipment associated with Redifon MEL's Train Protection Warning System requires the use of a high performance digital multimeter, and the Fluke 87-IV has been chosen Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (24 July 2000)
Honeywell and Conoco sign three-year agreement
The Industrial Automation and Control business of Honeywell has signed a three-year plus, global alliance agreement with Conoco Inc valued at $20M annually
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Honeywell's MyPlant.com resource web site expands
The MyPlant.com web site for manufacturing professionals has been expanded to include support of the pharmaceuticals and consumer packaged goods industries
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Pinpoint control loops with problems the easy way
Honeywell has introduced Loop Scout, which provides a revolutionary and cost-effective means of testing process control loop performance.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Software completely integrates building management
Honeywell has introduced Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI), a powerful integrated facility management solution that makes an entire business more efficient and productive.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Temperature transmitter offers great value
The STT150 is the latest addition to Honeywell's STT 3000 range of microprocessor-based temperature transmitters, and it provides exceptional value for money
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Honeywell modernises Data Hiway
Honeywell Industrial Automation and Control has announced options for modernising the Data Hiway, a previous generation control network widely used by plants in the process industries.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Security and safety sorted at Millennium Stadium
User Application Article Cardiff's new Millennium Stadium has fire detection, security and CCTV, Public Address Voice Alarm, as well as a system for the hard of hearing, all provided by Honeywell
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Honeywell commits to LonWorks
Honeywell's Home and Building Control business has made a world-wide commitment to establish Echelon's LonWorks network as a standard control infrastructure in its building control systems, worldwide
News from Honeywell Control Systems (24 July 2000)
Bellhousings accommodate non-standard dimensions
JBJ's selection of hydraulic pump adaptors for close coupling hydraulic pumps and diesel engines now even accommodates engines with flywheel and housing conforming to SAE dimensions Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Flanges outlined in new Havit brochure
A range of threaded and weld-on flanges, together with couplings and adaptors designed to SAE standards forms the greater part of a new Havit range brochure, now available from distributor JBJ. Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Easier maintenance from clever pipe flanges
JBJ are now producing and marketing a unique and innovative range of time saving pipe flanges for fluid systems. Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Flameproof couplings should take the heat
Available from JBJ is a brochure detailing the installation and maintenance instructions for the company's range of JXL resilient flameproof PB couplings. Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Screw pumps stay quiet at the opera
User Application Article An unusual application of hydraulics is to be found at the Theater an der Wien, Vienna, Austria, which is showing the Operetta "Elisabeth". Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Screw pumps handle oils with minimum lubrication
Available from JBJ is the Seim range of volumetric, self-priming screw pumps which are designed to handle oils and other liquids with minimum lubrication. Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Wider range of heat exchangers for hydraulics
The full range of Emmegi air-oil and water-oil heat exchangers is now available from JBJ, for cooling of hydraulic systems and normally installed on the return line Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Fluid level indicators aimed to be easy to read
The LVM range of fluid level indicators is available in standard lengths up to 450mm, with either single or double fixing bolts, and there is a red float to make it easy to read the fluid level. Brochure Available
News from JBJ Techniques (24 July 2000)
Cubic enclosures now for under-desk space
A wide range of enclosure sizes that fit conveniently under desk top height is now offered by SRS Products for its Cubic tower system of enclosures.
News from SRS Products (24 July 2000)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 58
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