News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 August
to Saturday 12 August 2000
Adsorption dryers cut compressed air costs
Beko's new Drypoint AC cold-regenerated adsorption dryers help prevent corrosion, rejects or damage on the production line with reduced treatment costs and increased reliability. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (11 August 2000)
Single drive package helps pet product manufacture
User Application Article Thomas's Europe, one of the UK's largest manufacturers of pet snacks and treats, has purchased a state-of-the-art servo motor/drive package from Control Techniques Dynamics
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (11 August 2000)
Share PLC programs with others!
Control.com Inc., the Web portal for "nerds in control", has made available a new feature: a public archive of contributed PLC (programmable logic controller) programming examples.
News from Control.com (11 August 2000)
New company promotes compressed air efficiency
Energy efficiency consultancy EnergAir has been formed to introduce a new service that offers compressed air users independent advice on how to reduce the electrical consumption of compressed air Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (11 August 2000)
Accurate volumetric filling from servo control
User Application Article A servo-controlled volumetric filling solution from Festo has enabled Regal Packaging to introduce a new range of product depositors aimed at reducing waste and saving costs. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 August 2000)
Small sized pneumatic indexing tables
Made in Italy by Gimatic, the indexing tables series ITS are available in two sizes with torques depending on the indexing angle from 1.3Nm to 28.2Nm
News from FS Engineering (11 August 2000)
The sensor behind laser welded seam monitoring
The M2D15/10 is a two dimensional laser scanner which is being used to continuously monitor and control the quality of laser welding processes in real time.
News from Graham and White Instruments (11 August 2000)
ProfiBus interfaces available for vector drives
ProfiBus process field bus interface cards are now being offered as standard options by Meiden Europe for its range of VT230S multi-mode vector drives.
News from Meiden Europe (11 August 2000)
Emergency Bypass System for any network
Power Control, has launched a new, truly universal range of manual and automatic EMBS that can be fitted to any existing enterprise network up to 6kVA
News from AEC UK (11 August 2000)
Light tower certificated for IS use too
New from RTK Linden is the LN870 Intrinsically Safe Light Tower, which will provide status indication in both safe and hazardous areas.
News from RTK Instruments (11 August 2000)
SMC support the key for key manufacturing
User Application Article Wadco Engineering's new machinery developed in conjunction with SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd is an amalgamation of eight previous machines, designed and constructed entirely in-house
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (11 August 2000)
Plastic panel fastener can be used again and again
TFC has introduced a versatile new low profile, one-piece quarter turn captive panel fastener from ITW Fastex that can be used over and over again. Brochure Available
News from TFC (11 August 2000)
Determining position without vision complexity
The aim of Baumer electric in the development of the PosCon sensor was to reduce the cost of carrying out position monitoring and to return to the proven simple handling of optical sensors.
News from Baumer Electric (10 August 2000)
Air contamination remover in smaller size
Beko Technologies has just introduced a new version of its Bekosplit compressed air, condensate and emulsion splitting plant, which is ideal for smaller applications and installations. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (10 August 2000)
Titanium instrument manifolds for demanding uses
Now available in 2, 3 and 5 valve form for either direct or remote mounting, Hoke Titanium instrument valve manifolds are designed for excellent corrosion resistance, even at elevated temperatures
News from Circor Instrumentation (10 August 2000)
Interface software builds up to meet all HMI needs
Design flexibility for OEMs to meet the specific requirements of all operator interface and machine control applications is provided by the CTC Interact Version 6 HMI software package
News from PBE Systems (10 August 2000)
Smaller wave springs for even tighter spaces
TFC have introduced a new range of smaller sized Smalley Crest-to-Crest Wave springs to cater for an even greater range of uses, including limited radial and axial space applications. Brochure Available
News from TFC (10 August 2000)
New shortform catalogue on Arsape range
Arsape, whose products are available in the UK from EMS, have recently introduced a new catalogue detailing Stepper Motors, Drive Electronics, Precision Gearheads and Servo Components. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 9 August 2000)
Wall-mounting enclosures just the job
User Application Article Fibox had the ideal range of housings required by Synectic Design, design manufacturers of industrial control instrumentation and systems
News from Fibox ( 9 August 2000)
Just the enclosure for effluent sampler
User Application Article Needing a robust and weather-tight enclosure to house its effluent sampling monitors the UK based Buhler Montec Group contacted the specialist ABS and polycarbonate housing manufacturer, Fibox.
News from Fibox ( 9 August 2000)
MA Horne chooses Fibox for enclosures
User Application Article Fibox Mini-Mo enclosures are currently being used throughout the motor sports world, from Formula One to rally driving, to house Tyre Heater Program Control Boxes (THPCBs).
News from Fibox ( 9 August 2000)
Watertight enclosure ideal for theme park photos
User Application Article When RX Technology needed a water-tight, weatherproof enclosure to mount and protect the trigger and flash units, Fibox was able to solve the problem using its EK range of housings
News from Fibox ( 9 August 2000)
Robotics market offering big opportunities
Rates of technical change are mounting in the European Robotics for Material Handling Markets, providing manufacturers with opportunities, according to a new study by Frost and Sullivan
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 9 August 2000)
New assembly workstations catalogue published
GBP Ergonomics have produced a new and enlarged catalogue presenting their wide range of Workstations and many complementary products designed to meet industrial applications
News from GBP Ergonomics ( 9 August 2000)
Adjustable workstations ideal for production uses
The Dual Column Workstation available from GBP Ergonomics is designed for use where work surface height adjustment is necessary to meet both efficient working procedures and ergonomic requirements.
News from GBP Ergonomics ( 9 August 2000)
Cost-effective position sensors in compact package
The Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell has introduced the SR16/SR17 Series Hall Effect Vane Sensors, designed for speed- and position-detection applications.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 9 August 2000)
Force sensor combines accuracy and robustness
The new, improved FSL Series Low-Profile Force Sensor from the Sensing and Control Business of Honeywell is a cost-effective, instrument-grade, precision force-sensing product.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 9 August 2000)
Foam cleaning makes high pressure jets obsolete!
A new, and what is claimed to be, unique foam cleaning system for application in the food and beverage processing industry, has been introduced by hygiene system specialists, Henkel-Ecolab
News from Ecolab ( 9 August 2000)
Prerostal system succeeds where deep sumps fail
User Application Article After a problem at the Barry Bathing Waters Improvement Scheme, a solution was found in the form of a system of pumps that automatically match output with inflow, using a system known as Prerostal.
News from Hidrostal ( 9 August 2000)
Twelve pump order for Pumping Station
User Application Article Hidrostal, the fluid management specialists, has recently won an order for twelve pumps for the Ness Point Pumping Station, near Lowestoft in Suffolk.
News from Hidrostal ( 9 August 2000)
Pump success in pulp sludge application
SCA Hygiene Products needed a sound reliable pump to drive paper sludge from a low suction head, flocculation tank, to the belt press, following tissue paper production
News from Hidrostal ( 9 August 2000)
Hidrostal screw pumps chosen by Thames Water
User Application Article Hidrostal, the fluid management specialist based in Newbury, has supplied Thames Water with six large horizontally mounted screw centrifugal impeller pumps for its Beddington sewage treatment works.
News from Hidrostal ( 9 August 2000)
Servo actuators have better dynamic response
The hollow shaft design of Inmoco's new Bautz servo linear actuators reduces weight significantly, providing improved dynamic response and enabling travel velocities up to 500mm/s to be achieved. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 9 August 2000)
New small helical and helical-bevel geared motors
Lenze has extended their geared motor range with the introduction of all-new small helical and helical-bevel types available in a variety of power outputs up to 750 watts Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 9 August 2000)
Heat shrink tubing ideal for waterproofing
The range of Plastronic PLDW100/104 heat shrink tubing now available from PMG Company is ideal for applications where it is necessary to have a permanent flexible waterproof barrier.
News from PMG Plastronic ( 9 August 2000)
Heat-shrinkable tubing offeres flame retardancy
The range of PLZH 100 thin wall, flame retarded heat-shrinkable tubing for railway, transportation, marine, offshore and construction markets is Halogen and Cadmium free.
News from PMG Plastronic ( 9 August 2000)
Innovative system for joining different pipes
Redman Fittings has launched an innovative pipe joining system for polyethylene and PVC pipes which provides a quick, reliable solution that can be used to combine different pipe materials
News from Redman Fittings ( 9 August 2000)
RTK Engineering acquires Weidmuller IS range
RTK Engineering has purchased Weidmuller's complete range of Intrinsically Safe products, including Barriers, Isolators, Multiplexers, LED Clusters, Sounders and Relays
News from RTK Instruments ( 9 August 2000)
Capacitive proximity sensors for more reliability
Erwin Sick sensors have been extended with the introduction of the new capacitive proximity series with a high EMC immunity towards ESD, Burst, communication interference and conducted noise
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Wide range of Ex approved sensors added by Sick
A host of sensors tested by the German Federal Institute of Physics and Technology and Exi-approved have recently augmented Sick's range of inductive and magnetic proximity switches.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Distance measurement device takes on Profibus
The DME 3000 distance measurement device is now available with integrated Profibus, and gateways to Interbus-S and DeviceNet are also available.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Photoelectric switches offer huge ranges
The newly developed W140 from Erwin Sick is a complete family of photoelectric switches in miniature housings offering, above all, giant ranges.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Barcode reader handles multiple formats
Sick is introducing a stationary reading device, the TFIR 3100, for identifying all common linear and two-dimensional barcodes including Data Matrix, MaxiCode, PDF 417 or QR code
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
180-deg safety detection zone from laser scanner
The PLS/LSI safety scanner uses infrared laser light to horizontally scan its surrounding area over a 180-degree arc up to a range of approximately 50m.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Wide range of safety switches now out from Sick
Erwin Sick now offer a comprehensive range of safety switches and interlocks including high quality cast alloy models and versions housed in a compact and durable plastic module
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Auto-focus technology comes to barcode scanners
The auto-focus technology exhibited by most cameras has, for the first time, found a place in barcode scanner technology - in a design suitable for industry.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Bridging the optical and photoelectric sensor gap
Erwin Sick's compact DS 60 distance sensors bridge the technological gap between photoelectric switches and optical distance measurement devices.
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Why simple barcode reading just needs good readers
When reading bar-codes with a set alignment, same positioning, and at a fixed reproducible distance, if the space available for mounting is tight, Sick's CLP 100 CCD scanner is the device of choice
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Photoelectric switches for fibre-optic cables
The wide range of WLL170 photoelectric switch designs now offers the LL3 series of plastic fibre-optic cables - approximately 50 different designs, each with their own particular optimised details
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Photoelectric switches now in cylindrical housings
The V18 family of photoelectric switches now comes in round M18 housings, borrowed from the proximity switch where they form the standard housing
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Increased range on redesigned proximity sensor
The redesigned IQ 12 inductive proximity sensor has a switching distance of 3mm when installed flush and 6mm when raised; also, the connection plug is located on the sloping rear of the housing
News from Sick (UK) ( 9 August 2000)
Choosing and Using Soft Starters
Technical Background Article Due to the improved operating characteristics they give to the equipment they control, electronic motor soft starters are increasingly widely applied. Peter Costello of Siemens explains
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
New proximity switch for mechanical handling
Siemens Automation and Drives is extending its family of Opto-BERO 3RG7 proximity switches to include a new optical sensor, which has been specifically designed for the mechanical handling market.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
Modular buttons and lights for profibus-DP
A new range of metal pushbuttons, safety locks and indicator lights, Siemens Signum 3SB3 Command Devices, has been developed for use with PROFIBUS-DP fieldbus networks.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
Industry needs to know more about climate levy
Recent Siemens Automation and Drives MasterClass seminars attended by just under one thousand managers and engineers made it clear that industry needs more information on the forthcoming energy tax
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
Motor management finds new uses in water industry
Many of the UK water companies are recognising that the advanced features of the latest protection and control devices like SIMOCODE can offer benefits for them too.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
Options in selecting the right circuit breaker
Technical Background Article Choosing the right type of residual current circuit breaker is an important element in ensuring protection from electric shocks.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 9 August 2000)
Ruby/sapphire balls ideal for laser applications
Thomson Precision Ball Company, LLC, is offering a family of 99.99% alumina oxide ruby/sapphire balls that are suitable for use in optical and light refractive applications such as lasers
News from Danaher Motion ( 9 August 2000)
New ready-to-install linear motion stage
The AccuSlide Model 2HE is a low-profile, pre-engineered, pre-assembled ready-to-install linear motion stage with prealigned AccuGlide linear guides and an integral timing belt assembly.
News from Danaher Motion ( 9 August 2000)
Composite materials save on ball guide costs
The new, patented AccuGlide T-Series linear ball guides from Thomson provide cost savings of up to 50% over conventional guide systems through the use of composite material technology.
News from Danaher Motion ( 9 August 2000)
More modern design for rotary switches
The complete range of Kraus and Naimer rotary switches up to 2400A are now available with the New Look faceplate presenting a more modern and sharper design.
News from uk solenoid ( 9 August 2000)
New catalogue has switch-disconnectors and more
A new 16 page catalogue presents the wide range of Kraus and Naimer Enclosed Switch-disconnectors, Load Switches, Control Stations and Motor starters available from UK Solenoid
News from uk solenoid ( 9 August 2000)
New Test and Measurement catalogue is 40 pages
The new Cropico 2000 Precision Electrical Test and Measurement Instruments catalogue gives full information and specifications on an extensive range of resistance and temperature products. Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 9 August 2000)
Power supplies update to Amplicon catalogue
Amplicon has just produced an update to its 32 page short catalogue focussing solely on power supplies, featuring over 1900 power supply products.
News from Amplicon ( 8 August 2000)
Conveyor metal detector range extended
The Pulse Technology division of Eriez Magnetics Europe announces the release of its new product brochure on the Metalarm 6000 Range of Metal Detectors for conveyor applications. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 8 August 2000)
Magna to supply NPL viscosity apparatus
Magna Projects and Instruments Limited has been awarded an exclusive licence by the UK's National Physical Laboratory to manufacture and market NPL's PCV Pressure Coefficient of Viscosity apparatus
News from Magna Projects and Instruments ( 8 August 2000)
Slim timers include smart anti-tamper mechanism
Omron's 17.5mm H3DS timer range combines up to eight operating modes and a wide time setting range with a unique, anti-tamper smart locking mechanism, yet costs no more than a standard timer Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 8 August 2000)
High efficiency for compact power supplies
Omron has extended its range of power supplies with the launch of the S8PE - a powerful, high efficiency, new line of 3-phase power supplies designed for industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 8 August 2000)
Modular gas boiler now ex-stock at Pipeline Center
In a pioneering partnership announced today, Potterton Commercial's new Derwent Compact modular gas boiler will be available through every Pipeline Center for delivery ex-stock.
News from Potterton Commercial ( 8 August 2000)
Thermal imaging kit aimed at cement industry kilns
ThermaScope from Thermoteknix Systems is destined to revolutionise thermal imaging within the cement industry and establish itself as the next generation of kiln camera.
News from Thermoteknix Systems ( 8 August 2000)
Big new orders for Arcom
Arcom Control Systems today announced that it has signed two major contracts with new customers: Logica plc in the UK and TAB Ltd of New South Wales in Australia Brochure Available
News from Eurotech ( 7 August 2000)
Convoluted tubing gives better temperature ability
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, are now supplying Furon CON-T helically convoluted tubing as a companion to Furon CT-Flex.
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
Pressure sensors aimed at building airflow control
Boiswood are now supplying Setra 265 pressure transducers, designed for use in Building Energy Management Systems, for sensing differential or gauge (static) pressures.
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
High purity dial gauge ideal for semiconductor use
The Setra SDG high purity dial gauge is now available on short lead times from Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control.
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
Accurate pressure gauges for environmental use
Boiswood are now supplying Setra's Model 370 and 470 pressure gauges for environmental monitoring and test and measurement systems
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
Ionising air gun neutralises static charges
Boiswood are now supplying the Simco Top Gun, a high performance ionising air gun designed for electronics assembly and clean room applications, medical device manufacturing and packaging, etc
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
Ionisation bar almost eliminates maintenance
Boiswood are now supplying the Simco CleanTracT ultra-clean ionisation bar specifically designed for use in Class 1 areas where particle contamination and control of electrostatic charges are critical
News from Boiswood ( 7 August 2000)
High turndown ratio on pressure transmitters
The new Pascal range of smart pressure transmitters from Bourdon Sedeme have been designed for all aspects of pressure measurement including differential and level
News from Baumer Group ( 7 August 2000)
TVS diode protection protects relays as standard
In order to ensure that its range of Solid State Relays are protected from over voltage, Crydom International Ltd has introduced TVS diode protection on its range of SSR products.
News from Crydom International ( 7 August 2000)
Dresser adds low noise/anti-cavitation valve
Dresser Valve Division now offers a patented low noise rotary control valve package which combines low noise/anti-cavitation capabilities with high turndown ratios and non-clogging performance.
News from Dresser Flow Control ( 7 August 2000)
System Faulhaber motors catalogue launched
Following the recent amalgamation of System Faulhaber, Minimotor SA and MicroMo Electronics Inc under the System Faulhaber banner, a new catalogue has been produced to detail the entire product range Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 7 August 2000)
Training on the Internet brings increased sales
It is now quite possible to provide good quality training over the Internet and most companies are already well aware that a good understanding of their products is pre-requisite to achieving sales.
News from Engineering Adventures ( 7 August 2000)
Clearer display on handheld digital thermometers
Fluke has introduced the new 50 Series II handheld digital thermometers which feature an exceptionally large dual display with a bright backlight Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 August 2000)
New Fibre Optic Rotary Joints introduced
IDM Electronics introduces a range of Fibre Optic Rotary Joints (FORJ) designed to provide high bandwidth data transfer with low data rate errors.
News from IDM Electronics ( 7 August 2000)
Paint booth running costs reduced by Inlac system
User Application Article When I K Precision Company wanted to improve facilities to control to their paint process, they awarded the contract to Inlac UK, the general Industries division of the Durr Group
News from Inlac ( 7 August 2000)
87 servo geared motor combinations from stock!
Covering powers from 50W to 3.9kW, a new range of servo geared motors from Lenze are available as synchronous or asynchronous motors and deliver torques up to 132Nm rated and 448Nm peak Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 7 August 2000)
Largest catalogue of motors/gears/drives ever?
Maxon Motor UK has completed what is believed to be the largest and most comprehensive catalogue of high precision gears and drives in the world. Brochure Available
News from Maxon Motor UK ( 7 August 2000)
Low power for wastewater filtration system
Netzsch Filter Press Division has introduced the Contipress, a compact continuous filtration system that operates with exceptionally low power consumption.
News from Netzsch Pumps ( 7 August 2000)
Miniature torque wrench offers higher accuracy
Norbar Torque Tools' Model 5 miniature torque wrench offers the convenience of interchangeable 1/4 inch hexagonal bits as well as a 1/4 inch square drive Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 7 August 2000)
Joystick now programmable through Windows
To further enhance the functionality and flexibility of JC600 joystick/handle combinations Penny and Giles are offering a Windows based PWM controller Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles ( 7 August 2000)
Train exit system avoids manually breaking glass
Rail Engineering Company, Pickersgill-Kaye Ltd, has developed an innovative exit system which will aid faster escape from railway carriages during rail incidents.
News from Pickersgill-Kaye ( 7 August 2000)
Agenda for Profibus conference announced
The Profibus Group (PNO UK) has announced the agenda for first conference to be held in the UK dedicated to Profibus - the world's leading fieldbus technology.
News from Profibus Group ( 7 August 2000)
Ultimate flexibility in industrial PC choice
Rockwell Automation can supply a range of high performance PCs for use in demanding factory environments, built to customer specification from a wide range of options
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Display ideal when cost/complexity needs are low
Rockwell Automation announces the Allen-Bradley PanelView 300 Keypad Operator Interface Terminal, a pixel based graphic LCD monochrome display
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Compact starter installs easily and reliably
Rockwell Automation announces the Allen-Bradley 190S Compact Starter, a range of combination starters comprising a 140M motor protection circuit breaker and 100C contactor
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Control panel pushbutton disassembly made easier
Rockwell Automation announces a new latch for the Allen-Bradley 800E range of 22.5 mm pushbuttons.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Systems Modeling Corp acquired by Rockwell
Rockwell Automation has acquired the assets of Systems Modeling Corp, a Pittsburgh-based developer of shop floor scheduling, simulation and modeling software.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Rockwell partners MCS for Manufacturing Software
Rockwell Automation announces a partnership with MCS Industrial Software Limited to further enhance its capabilities in providing solutions in the area of Manufacturing Businessware
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
Stylish enclosure for high technology starter
Rockwell Automation announces the Allen-Bradley 198E-AY, an IP 66 rated enclosure for MCS (Modular Control System) starters rated up to 18.5 kW.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 7 August 2000)
A safety guard door handle which is easier to use
Schmersal (UK) have introduced a safety guard door handle with an integral unlock button, designed to simplify machine guarding operations without affecting operator safety
News from Schmersal UK ( 7 August 2000)
Crane control system helped by Schmersal
User Application Article Since 1998 all new Liebherr mobile cranes with load capacities of 35 to 500 tons have been equipped with the Liebherr-system bus, which eventual component supplier Schmersal also helped design
News from Schmersal UK ( 7 August 2000)
Pneumatic cylinder speed controller range expands
Five new additions to SMC's family of AS series Speed Controllers for pneumatic cylinders have recently been launched.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 7 August 2000)
Nissan turns to SMC for trackside shuttle controls
User Application Article When Nissan, in its drive for continuous improvement, sought to ramp up throughput at its Sunderland plant, SMC Pneumatics helped to provide the company with an innovative solution
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 7 August 2000)
Linear measuring transducers get smaller
In response to the constant demand for reductions in the physical size of measuring transducers, Variohm Components are now able to offer a 10mm stroke version of the acclaimed Novotechnik TR Series
News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 7 August 2000)
Heat-less absorption dryers are more compact
Zander (UK) have introduced the compact KM and KMA Series compressed air dryer ranges for capacities from 7-85 m3/h.
News from Zander-Hiross ( 7 August 2000)
Photoelectric switch applicability widened
A new photoelectric switch technology with electronically adjustable background suppression considerably widens the field of application at close range.
News from Sensorbility ( 7 August 2000)
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