News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 August
to Saturday 2 September 2000
Low-cost solution for harmonics compliance
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) is now offering a two-box solution for in-house compliance quality measurements of current waveform harmonics, as required by forthcoming legislation.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 1 September 2000)
Elo Touchsystems sets up sales office in UK
Elo Touchsystems has announced the establishment of direct sales support in the UK and Ireland, and in France, to better serve the fast-growing demand for touchmonitor and touchscreen products
News from Elo Touchsystems ( 1 September 2000)
Potential incidents averted at ICI using camera
User Application Article A Flir Systems Thermacam thermal imaging camera purchased two years ago has proven its worth time and time again in the condition monitoring programme at ICI (Chlor - Chemicals) Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 1 September 2000)
Why it has never been easier to use thermography
The ThermaCAM PM 695 thermographic camera uses MicroIRT technology, a patented third generation uncooled microbolometer FPA detector which has nearly 77,000 measurement points Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 1 September 2000)
Smoke detection system controlled by compact PLC
User Application Article A Mitsubishi Electric FX0N PLC is at the heart of Keltron's KCL S90C addressable control system which works alongside the mandatory fire detection system at Whiteleys Shopping Centre in Bayswater Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 September 2000)
Mitsubishi chosen for Irish cola production plant
User Application Article Mitsubishi automation equipment was specified by Charles Wait (Process Plant) Ltd, appointed to build Virgin Trading's new Cola Concentrate processing facility in County Monaghan, Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 September 2000)
Neat lockout ensures devices don't get plugged in
Panduit's new Global Plug Lockout provides a simple and reliable way of ensuring that hard-wired electrically powered appliances are securely locked-out in circumstances of maintenance or security.
News from Panduit ( 1 September 2000)
Lock manufacturer Sidlock acquired by competitor
Industrial locking systems manufacturer and supplier Camlock Systems has acquired long-established competitor Sidlock, which has been a major player in the UK industrial lock sector since the 50s
News from Camlock Systems ( 1 September 2000)
Faster installation for shielding gasket strip
Shielding specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products now offers a beryllium copper (BeCu) gasket strip for narrow gap applications featuring new "Quick-Release" tape backing for faster installation
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 1 September 2000)
Algor ensures glass facade won't crumble
User Application Article Algor's Accupak/VE was used to perform Mechanical Event Simulation to analyze whether placing a curtain wall on a skyscraper would have fatal consequences in the event of a significant tremor
News from Algor (31 August 2000)
Algor optimises and verifies new diving platform
User Application Article To design a new four-tier diving platform at the Olympic-sized swimming pool in Colle Val d'Elsa, Toscana, Italy, Algor software was used for linear static and dynamic stress analyses
News from Algor (31 August 2000)
Instant warning of over-pressure in process plant
The Integral Flo-Tel pressure relief sensor developed by Elfab Limited provides instant warning of over-pressure within the pipework and vessels of process plants.
News from Elfab (31 August 2000)
Smart temperature transmitter in many formats
Rosemount Measurement has announced the Model 644 Temperature Transmitter, which combines Rosemount reliability with the flexibility of digital electronics.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (31 August 2000)
Integral DP manifoilds save cost and size
The Rosemount 3051C family of transmitters are now offered with integral manifold systems, in either 2,3 or 5 valve designs, making them more compact, and lighter in weight, and lower cost.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (31 August 2000)
New digital level controller from Fisher Controls
The DLC3000, a new microprocessor based Digital Liquid Level Controller for use with displacer type sensors, has been announced by Fisher Controls.
News from Emerson Process Management - Fisher Valves (31 August 2000)
Coriolis meter displaces old flow techniques
User Application Article The Micro Motion flowmeter enables RCS to continue development of special designs and custom engineered liquid dispensing machines for chemical companies, in both Hazardous and non-Hazardous areas
News from Emerson Process Management - Flow Division (31 August 2000)
Monitor up to 20 enclosures from a single control
Rittal's latest CMC (Computer Multi Control) now features enhancements to its SNMP enclosure monitoring and access device including 512kB flash memory to allow for future software upgrades Brochure Available
News from Rittal (31 August 2000)
Components for almost any materials handling use
RA Rodriguez is now the sole UK distributor for Bryant TeletrakT conveyor components including conveyor rollers, roller assemblies, head and tail pulleys, custom belts and chain guards
News from Rodriguez (UK) (31 August 2000)
Air knives now have anti-static option
Dust removal with air knives prior to product finishing is often hampered by static electricity, so Secomak has introduced an anti-static bar for its range of air knives Brochure Available
News from Secomak (31 August 2000)
Valve support services for Bahrain
Severn Unival, the UK's leading control and safety valve aftermarket services specialist, has expanded its operations with the opening of a dedicated Middle East workshop centre in Bahrain.
News from Severn Glocon (31 August 2000)
Solidworks to be company standard for PCMC
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) has selected SolidWorks software as its company-wide engineering standard.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (31 August 2000)
Integrated switching regulators cut PSU cost
Allegro Sanken now offers a range of integrated high-voltage switching regulators which allow the designer to produce the lowest-cost switch-mode power supply possible
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (30 August 2000)
Servo amp technology keeps price attractive
Maxon motor has announced details of a new servo amplifier, the DES 50/5, based on a high efficiency signal processor with implemented monitoring and complete control algorithms Brochure Available
News from Maxon Motor UK (30 August 2000)
Dezurik range now available from Pegler and Louden
Flow control specialist Pegler and Louden has been announced as the independent UK sales agent for the Dezurik product portfolio, including eccentric plug valves, knife gate and control valve products
News from Pegler and Louden (30 August 2000)
Unique pressure analysis for contacting surfaces
The Topaq Pressure Analysis System provides a unique perspective of the distribution and actual magnitude (PSI) of pressure between any contacting or impacting surfaces
News from Sensor Products (30 August 2000)
Batch validation meets FDA record requirements
A batch validation package that complies with the latest FDA requirements on the storage of electronic records in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries has been introduced by Yokogawa.
News from Yokogawa UK (30 August 2000)
Alstom team scale heights for charity
Recently this summer, a team of seven people from the Rugby based Power Conversion sector of Alstom took part in the BG Energy Mystery Challenge to raise money for Children's Aid Direct
News from Alstom Power Conversion (29 August 2000)
Foolproof cable management from CableControl II
The new CableControl II system ensures that cables are not crushed, stretched, twisted, over-tightened or bent through too sharp an angle while being run, stored or interconnected within an enclosure
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (29 August 2000)
Bete Fog Nozzle launches UK operation
Bete Fog Nozzle Inc, the US-based global leader in industrial spray nozzle technology, has launched a UK operation with direct access to the company's wide range of standard products
News from Bete (29 August 2000)
Hydraulically driven winches mount more flexibly
The unique square frame of Brevini's new BW range of winches gives users considerable flexibility by enabling the winches to be mounted in any position.
News from Brevini (29 August 2000)
2662 miles per gallon from Team Green
This year BSL-sponsored Team Green won the 24th Shell Eco-Marathon competition in a car that achieved an amazing figure of 2662 miles per gallon over a five mile long outdoor track.
News from Brammer UK (29 August 2000)
Panel Builder of the Year winners announced
The winners of the prestigious 2000 Panel Builder of the Year Awards, sponsored by Cutler-Hammer, have been announced.
News from Cutler-Hammer (29 August 2000)
Control, I/O and networking in a single unit
Simplified and total machine control, integrating servo/stepper control, analogue and digital I/O and communications, is now available in one package with the new MultiPro controllers Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (29 August 2000)
It's the definitive roundup of materials news
New Materials International contains a round-up of materials developments and news from around the world.
News from Magpye Publishing (29 August 2000)
Vehicle power supply with flash solid state disk
Micronix PV-5124 is a PC/104 Vehicle Power Supply with flash SSD (Solid State Disk) which provides a convenient way to supply both power and solid state disk capacity to PC/104 bus products
News from Micro Technic (29 August 2000)
The importance of grease in Xerography mechanics
Technical Background Article Correct grounding is fundamental to Xerography, and to permit electrical discharge, NSK have developed bearings with an electrically conductive grease and nitrile rubber contact seals Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (29 August 2000)
Chain offers six times wear life of competition
A new generation of transmission chain launched by Renold Chain has, the company claims, at least twice the wear-life of the previous design and six-times that of the best competitor's product
News from Renold Chain (29 August 2000)
Rotork's aftermarket service and retrofit details
Market leading valve actuation specialist Rotork has published a new brochure outlining the company's complete aftermarket service and retrofit abilities.
News from Rotork Controls (29 August 2000)
White light technology makes better colour sensor
The new F50 colour sensor from Sensopart operates with a white LED and has a unique scanning function that allows a whole range of colours to be scanned
News from Sensopart UK (29 August 2000)
Opto22 control system at the heart of Harman plans
User Application Article Much of increasing growth at audio system product manufacturer Harman Motive will be driven by Opto 22 controls and Epson robots supplied by System Devices
News from System Devices (29 August 2000)
Hydraulic hose now much easier to connect
Hydraulic hose is much easier to connect and disconnect thanks to an ingenious new hydraulic coupling launched in the UK by Tom Parker of Preston.
News from Tom Parker (29 August 2000)
Gearheads allow servo drive to be turned 90deg
ZF Industrial's new WT range of gearheads provides machine designers with the convenient option of turning servomotor drive systems through 90 degrees. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (29 August 2000)
Remarkable performance from multi stage blower
The latest in Air Control Industries' unique range of multi stage blowers is a new backward bladed centrifugal blower capable of delivering up to 90" wg static pressure of 100cfm volumetric flow Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (28 August 2000)
Drink manufacturers opt for Airknife system
Major drink manufacturers and canning, bottling and packaging contractors use Airknife systemsto dry bottles and cans on the line and to eliminate moisture from packaging Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (28 August 2000)
Ingenious blower systems a hit in auto industry
Major automotive manufacturers use Airknife systems from Air Control Industries both to dry vehicle bodies after washing and to neutralise static charge before finishing. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (28 August 2000)
Blower-driven blow gun is quieter and cheaper
A patented blower-driven hand-held air gun overcomes the drawbacks of using factory compressed air for machine cleaning and dusting off operations. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (28 August 2000)
Aerco Holdings takes over Fan Technology
Aerco Holdings has purchased a 75% stake in Horsham based fan distributor, Fan Technology Limited, which will continue to operate as an independent company
News from Fan Technology (28 August 2000)
Real time scanner monitors laser welded seams
The M2D15/10 is a two dimensional laser scanner which continuously monitors and controls quality of a welding process in real time.
News from Graham and White Instruments (28 August 2000)
Connector aimed at simplifying drive operation
The new PG 13.5-M20 panel feedthrough system is the latest addition to the Harax range of rapid termination products, specifically aimed at simplifying the installation of devices such as drives
News from Harting (28 August 2000)
Accurate, robust, solderable RH sensing element
Honeywell has introduced the HIH-3610 Series Humidity Sensor, which delivers fast instrumentation-quality RH sensing performance in a cost-effective, solderable SIP (single-in-line package)
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (28 August 2000)
Low cost ISA-bus SBC offers fanless operation
The new IAC-H553 is a low cost ISA-bus SBC based on National Semiconductor's Geode GXm processor, which runs on 2.5V for fanless operation and gives Pentium class performance at a 486 class price
News from Impulse (28 August 2000)
KEC produces first non-screened backshell
Having made backshells with high levels of electrical screening for over 20 years KEC, the Aldermaston based EMC interconnect specialist, has announced its first non-screened backshell.
News from KEC (28 August 2000)
Over 1000 automotive designers/engineers needed!
Modern Engineering Design Associates, officed in Michigan and Ontario, has plans to hire over 1000 automotive designers and engineers experienced in Catia, CAD, Unigraphics and SDRC I-DEAS
News from Modern Engineering Design Associates (28 August 2000)
Bandclamps give speedier action on auto test rigs
User Application Article Quick-release, stainless steel, Protex Bandclamps are used when technical personnel test engines on rigs in the Hot Test Cells at Rover's massive Longbridge assembly plant in Birmingham
News from Protex Fasteners (28 August 2000)
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