News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 September
to Saturday 16 September 2000
ABB Motor Service Partners announced
Cutting downtime, reducing energy costs and saving inventory are the objectives of a new chain of AC motor specialists, ABB Motor Service Partners, comprising 12 independent companies.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (15 September 2000)
Heated pressure regulators/vaporisers now safer
Enhanced safety on the GO Series HPR-2 heated adjustable vaporising pressure regulators enable these new units to boast a T3 rating with 150W of power.
News from Circor Instrumentation (15 September 2000)
Major upgrade to Powermill machining system
Delcam is to release a major upgrade to its Powermill machining system, offering total machining flexibility, together with a streamlined interface, new shading options, and greater productivity Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 September 2000)
Water treatment site monitored live on internet
User Application Article Dedicated.engines are able to demonstrate the live monitoring over the Internet of a water treatment site at Moa Point, New Zealand, owned and operated by the UK company, Anglian Water.
News from Dedicated Engines (15 September 2000)
Imerys goes to Supply Chain Management by Internet
User Application Article The Pigments and Additives Group of Imerys Minerals is working with Dedicated.engines to improve its supply chain management systems across its European operations using Internet technologies
News from Dedicated Engines (15 September 2000)
Fail-safe relief of pressure fluctuations in tanks
For the fail-safe relief of pressure fluctuations in storage tanks maintained at atmospheric pressure, Elfab Ltd has developed the Posi-Guard and Vac-Guard range of bursting discs.
News from Elfab (15 September 2000)
Expert UK is now the sole UK agent for Snepro
Coventry-based precision indexing specialist Expert UK is now the sole UK agent for Snepro, the French developer of custom-engineered handling, positioning, processing and test equipment
News from Expert UK (15 September 2000)
Guide to automation in hygiene-sensitive plants
Automation specialist Festo has published a definitive guide to automation theory and best practise in food and hygiene-sensitive environments. Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 September 2000)
Wire harness software to become ASP-enabled
Harness Software is to ASP-enable Capital H, its software for manufacturers and designers of electrical wire harnesses, to give users flexibility to access it any time.
News from Harness Software (15 September 2000)
Servomotors deliver long, maintenance free life
Inmoco's new PMA Series from Pacific Scientific is a rugged range of servomotors designed to provide high levels of torque and long, maintenance free operation in highly dynamic applications Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (15 September 2000)
Preventing high voltage transformers overheating
A new solution to preventing high voltage transformers overheating involves fitting a Jumo Instruments Pt100 temperature sensor to each phase of the transformer/generator
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 September 2000)
Microprocessor controller now in IP65 package
The latest in Jumo Instruments' highly successful dTRON microprocessor controller series is now sealed to IP65, making it particularly suitable for laboratory, medical and sterilisation applications
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 September 2000)
Integral timer added to microprocessor controllers
Jumo Instruments is introducing an integral timer as a new, standard feature of its highly successful iTRON family of microprocessor controllers
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 September 2000)
2-wire transmitters handle Ex and normal areas
Jumo Instruments is introducing a new 2-wire temperature transmitter for companies with mixed hazardous and non-hazardous environments; it comes in standard, Ex, HART and HART Ex versions
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 September 2000)
Smart temperature transmitters need little space
Jumo Instruments is introducing a new generation of smart transmitters, one of which is only 17.5mm wide, yet is fully programmable and offers excellent flexibility and accuracy
News from Jumo Instrument Company (15 September 2000)
Kitagawa at Tooling 2000
Hands-on demonstrations - highlighting the productivity benefits of Kitagawa's vast range of shopfloor solutions - will be the keynote of the company's presentations at Tooling 2000 Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (15 September 2000)
Dry operator and media separated valves available
KV Automation Systems offer an extensive range of dry operator and media separated solenoid valves for use within medical, analytical and diagnostic industries.
News from KV (15 September 2000)
Faster and quieter with cushioned cylinders
Rexroth Mecman has developed an advanced cushioning concept for its VDMA/ISO cylinders that significantly reduces production times, noise levels and vibration in high speed applications.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Pneumatics (15 September 2000)
New UK supplier of aluminium profile systems
MK Profile Systems Ltd is to be established during September 2000 as UK distributors for one of the dominant providers of aluminum profile technology for machine building in mainland Europe
News from MK Profile Systems (15 September 2000)
Sludge grinder success for North West Water
User Application Article The TR Muncher, a low speed, high torque sewage and sludge grinder from Mono Pumps is ensuring efficient blockage free operation and equipment protection at Hyndburn Waste Water Treatment Works
News from Mono Pumps (15 September 2000)
ISO9002 for power transmission specialist
Moore International is sole UK distributor for Eichenberger Gewinde's cold rolled ball screws and high-helix lead screws, and now offers small and large diameter beam (slice) couplings too
News from Moore International (15 September 2000)
Compressed air audit saves money in production
User Application Article After a compressed air audit at CTP Gills Cable, Motivair suggested improvements that could save a predicted £3532 per year in electrical charges, including a speed regulated compressor
News from Motivair Compressors (15 September 2000)
Secondary containment on pressure transmitters
Nobel Systems announces a new range of Hammer-Lug Union oilfield pressure transmitters that offer secondary containment to pre-empt prospective safety rules Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (15 September 2000)
Weight transmitter continues lighter trend
Nobel's sixth generation AST3 weight transmitter is available in a package that weighs less than the mains transformer of the original Scale-O-Scope 25 years ago Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (15 September 2000)
Designer industrial grade touchscreen PC
The new 15.1" 2000 Series from QCL is a complete desktop PC system incorporating a touchscreen interface with multimedia capacity, in remote arm, pedestal and desktop variations
News from QCL Group (15 September 2000)
Well-designed new counter and rate panel meters
The new, 1/8 DIN PAX Counter Panel Meter and Rate Panel Meter from Red Lion offer many features and performance capabilities to suit a wide range of industrial applications
News from Red Lion Controls (15 September 2000)
Vehicle Engineering + Design at Manufacturing Week
Vehicle Engineering and Design (VE and D) is dedicated to companies involved in all areas of vehicle manufacture, from concept to production at all levels of the supply chain.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (15 September 2000)
New products at Manufacturing Week 2000
Manufacturing Week 2000 (7 - 9 November 2000, Hall 1, NEC, Birmingham) has been chosen by many exhibitors as the platform to launch their most innovative products and services to date.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (15 September 2000)
Production area at Manufacturing Week 2000
This year's Manufacturing Week will feature an area dedicated to the service and equipment needs of the manufacturing production environment.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (15 September 2000)
Design Engineering Show at Manufacturing Week 2000
A focused and highly targeted event, the Design Engineering Show (DES) features 136 exhibitors offering the complete range of design products and services at Manufacturing Week 2000.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (15 September 2000)
Automation area at Manufacturing Week 2000
As the manufacturing industry continues to pursue increasing productivity gains by further adoption of factory automation, Manufacturing Week has now dedicated an entire area to this industry sector.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (15 September 2000)
Filters ensure panels comply with EN 61000-3-2
The CNW motor choke and mains filter combination units allow panel builders to ensure that their panels comply with EN 61000-3-2 while simultaneously saving panel space Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (15 September 2000)
New UK Drives product manager at Rockwell
Jacqui Blakemore has joined Rockwell Automation as UK Drives product manager and replaces David Bates who is now responsible for the European Marketing of the Powerflex range.
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2000)
Computer-based training for industrial automation
Rockwell Automation introduces RSTrainer 2000 computer-based training to help users update their skills or learn how to use new industrial automation software
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2000)
Space-saving, touch-only operator interfaces
The new PanelView 550 and 600 touch-only displays offer end-users and OEMs a monochrome or colour choice with the same comprehensive features found in the rest of the Allen-Bradley PanelView range
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2000)
Rockwell's major new customer support facilities
Following massive investment in facilities at its UK Headquarters in Milton Keynes, Rockwell Automation says it is now able 'to bring Complete Automation to life'
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2000)
Single axis servo ideal for low cost applications
Rockwell Automation introduces the Allen-Bradley 1394L single axis servo system, a digital servo package has all the functionality of the renowned 1394 Classic in a cost effective, single axis format
News from Rockwell Automation (15 September 2000)
High accuracy sensors for 20mbar to 7bar
Sensortechnics' new piezoresistive PXM sensors have a new micromachined, stress concentration enhanced structure providing superior offset characteristics and improved linearity
News from Sensortechnics UK (15 September 2000)
Two new optical engineering courses announced
Two new optical engineering courses have been added to Sira's extensive programme of introductory and advanced training courses for professional development.
News from Sira (15 September 2000)
Valves opened without expensive actuators!
A new portable valve operating system is designed for use with manual valves in situations where valve size, pressure rating or work environment would otherwise demand a dedicated actuator Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (15 September 2000)
Chief Financial Officer appointed
SolidWorks Corporation has announced the appointment of Joseph E Esposito as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for all financial and legal activities at the company
News from SolidWorks Corporation (15 September 2000)
Easy to program digital DC drive saves space too
Sprint Electric introduces the new PLX range, designed to be the most powerful, flexible and easy to program digital DC drive on the market, with a compact design to save panel space
News from Sprint Electric (15 September 2000)
Stone-based coating makes sensors ultra-tough
New Uprox inductive proximity sensors use a revolutionary new stone based compound, called Duroplast, making them the ideal choice for harsh environments
News from Turck Banner (15 September 2000)
Robots offer long arm and decent payload capacity
The SR-HZ series of Palletising Robots from TM Robotics, the exclusive European partner to Toshiba Machine, feature an impressive payload of 50 or 70 kg. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (15 September 2000)
Simple connection for sanitary fittings
A new range of sanitary couplings, available from Tom Parker, are said to simplify sanitary connections by providing simple, secure, push-together fittings.
News from Tom Parker (15 September 2000)
Spinlock partners with TTI for rope advice
TTI specialises in design and engineering services in rope, textiles and related marine systems and it holds what is probably the largest independent library of fibre and rope technical data.
News from Tension Technology International (15 September 2000)
Tyco's Cable Identification and Protection group
The recent acquisition of Critchley Group has enabled Tyco Electronics Corporation to create a specialist Cable Identification and Protection Products Group from Raychem and Critchley Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (15 September 2000)
The alternative to bulky shielded windows
Display interference from electromagnetic waves can be dramatically reduced with Warth International's conductive coated polyester screening material CCP-175
News from Warth International (15 September 2000)
Wider ranges of connectors on offer
WF Electrical now offer a better range of connectors than ever before, including Cooper House-Hinds new series of CEAG plugs and Martin Lunel's industrial plugs and sockets.
News from WF Electrical (15 September 2000)
New linear motor approach to XYZ movement control
ACP and D have this month launched their range of linear steppers which incorporate pneumatics and does away with the need for belts, screws or linear bearings.
News from ACPandD (14 September 2000)
AutoCAD and 3D Studio VIZ used at Olympic Village
User Application Article When more than 10,000 elite athletes from around the world go down under to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, few will know their accommodations were built with the help of Autodesk.
News from Autodesk (14 September 2000)
Autodesk at the AEC Systems show 2000
Autodesk will be demonstrating a wide range of new products at the AEC Systems show 2000 from its recently announced 2000i platform products for internet driven design.
News from Autodesk (14 September 2000)
Accurate and stable measurement of gas quantities
Boiswood, the specialist distributor of components for gas and liquid control, is now supplying the CE compliant Setra Model CWS 321 Gas Cylinder Weighing Scale.
News from Boiswood (14 September 2000)
A background to leak detection techniques
Technical Background Article Leak detection technology can reduce the risks of contamination in the manufacturing process and exposure of staff to hazardous chemicals, as Kenji A Kingsford explains
News from Boiswood (14 September 2000)
Creative 3D cardboard engineering a reality
CADlogic's 2D Windows-based parametric CAD system paraCAD+ is widely used for carton design, and the CAM interface called paraCUT makes 'creative 3D cardboard engineering' a reality
News from CADlogic (14 September 2000)
Computer-aided lighting design system created
User Application Article The independent British CAD software developers CADlogic have provided a highly sophisticated, tailored, computer-aided lighting design system to boost major lighting manufacturer Abacus Lighting
News from CADlogic (14 September 2000)
Precast Concrete company goes for Paracad+
User Application Article Coltman Precast Concrete of Sutton Coldfield has reduced lead-times dramatically by introducing local, Lichfield-based CADlogic Ltd's powerful and easy-to-use 2D parametric CAD system paraCAD+
News from CADlogic (14 September 2000)
15 inch flatscreen ruggedised PC added to range
Densitron is launching a new 15-inch flatscreen Pentium compatible PC with a ruggedised shock mounted motherboard, housed in a heavy duty aluminium or stainless steel enclosure. Brochure Available
News from Densitron Display Solutions (14 September 2000)
New leaflet from Hawco on Pressure Switches
A new leaflet from Hawco describes their very wide range of Industrial Pressure Switches from small lightweight and low cost to the heavy duty process switches certified for use in hazardous areas.
News from Hawco (14 September 2000)
Programmable digital display for pressure
The Haenni ZED601 general-purpose fully programmable indicator is ideal for local indication at the point of measurement.
News from Hawco (14 September 2000)
Fingertip controlled joystick handles spillages
Penny and Giles Controls have introduced a new model to their SWJ switched joystick range with a protective gaiter to improve environmental sealing in control panel mounted applications Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (14 September 2000)
IS linear or rotary sensors using inductive method
Positek's novel PIPS inductive sensor technology can now be used to produce linear or rotary sensors with an Intrinsically Safe qualification from Sira
News from Positek (14 September 2000)
Schmersal opens new Customer Service Centre
Schmersal UK Limited, the manufacturer of machine safety systems, has officially opened its new Customer Service Centre in Malvern, Worcestershire.
News from Schmersal UK (14 September 2000)
Nortel goes for Epson robots for tiny chips
User Application Article Nortel Networks has chosen System Devices, sole supplier of Epson and Seiko robots in the UK, to supply robots which ensure optimum repeatability when testing semi-conductor laser chips
News from System Devices (14 September 2000)
Pulses Plus lithium battery on show at ECIF
CMP Batteries Standby Division will be showing the new Pulses Plus lithium battery at ECIF this year, a technology which offers an outstanding combination of operational advantages.
News from Exide Technologies (14 September 2000)
12-bit analogue input board handles up to 20MHz
Measurement Computing Corporation (formerly ComputerBoards) has announced one of the fastest PC data acquisition boards in the world, and it's now available in the UK from Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 September 2000)
DC/DC converters for high-current, low-voltage use
Artesyn Technologies has introduced the BXF200/250 series of high-density, full-brick, DC/DC converters for distributed power applications in the computing and communications markets
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (13 September 2000)
Nozzle cuts typical replacement times by 80%-90%
A product specifically designed to cut the cost and time traditionally associated with the maintenance of nozzles used for spray drying applications is available for the first time in the UK
News from Bete (13 September 2000)
New pitch offering for attachment chain system
Cross and Morse's popular attachment chains now offer an even wider range of versatile and cost-effective solutions for mechanical handling applications Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (13 September 2000)
Complete system links VEE OneLab with hardware
Data Translation has announced that it is shipping Agilent Technologies' new VEE OneLab graphical programming environment with the DT VPI 6.0 visual programming interface for data acquisition
News from Data Translation (13 September 2000)
USB box handles anything you want to measure
Data Translation has launched a versatile, USB-based system providing signal conditioning and modular data acquisition capability for the PC.
News from Data Translation (13 September 2000)
Fibre optic control makes drive system productive
User Application Article East Lancs Paper Mill has reported a significant increase in production speed on its PM5 paper machine, following the implementation of a Eurotherm Drives fibre optic LINK-based drive system
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (13 September 2000)
Plastic level switches handle higher temperatures
Gems Sensors has announced a new high temperature version of the popular LS-7 Series side-mounted liquid level switches for use in small vessels where top or bottom switch mounting is not practical.
News from Gems Sensors (13 September 2000)
Flow sensor fits in pipe, not fluid reservoirs
The new Gentech International line fill flow sensor has been developed for where the absence of tanks or the use of disposable reservoirs precludes the fitting of conventional fluid level sensors
News from Gentech International (13 September 2000)
Proximity sensors aimed at specific tough needs
The launch of IFM Electronic's revolutionary new Efector M range of proximity sensors means that users need never again compromise by using ordinary sensors in demanding applications Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (13 September 2000)
Greater operating range for radio roomstats
A change in operating frequency means that the latest models of Invensys Climate Controls' innovative Digistat RF roomstats offer even greater operating range
News from Invensys Climate Controls (13 September 2000)
In-depth analysis of the UK computing jobs market
JobStats is a web site that supplies up-to-date information on pay rates and the demand for staff in the UK computing industry.
News from Jobstats (13 September 2000)
Smart cylinder knows where it's at
Norgren has developed a 63mm ISO/VDMA cylinder with sensors to monitor the position of the piston rod, ideal for applications requiring two or more movements
News from Norgren (13 September 2000)
Direct measurement of all three force components
The F307 loadcell provides a bi-directional direct measurement of the X, Y, and Z components resulting from a force vector, with each output requiring no mathematical manipulatio
News from Novatech Measurements (13 September 2000)
Seat belt tension loadcell the lightest available
The F305 is a high performance loadcell for measuring seat belt tension forces and with a mass (without cable) of 50g it is the lightest loadcell of its kind on the market
News from Novatech Measurements (13 September 2000)
Customised cable markers printed on site
Printing customised cable markers and component labels, whether in a workshop or on site, is fast, simple and inexpensive with the new MK1 portable plotting machine system from Partex
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) (13 September 2000)
110V battery charger for Sharjah substation
User Application Article Following an integrated improvement project, implemented by the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, PB Design has provided a dual 110V battery charger for a new 220 kV substation
News from PB Design and Developments (13 September 2000)
110V DC battery chargers for Java Island
User Application Article Despite the unsettled political and economic situation in Java, PB Design has recently supplied and delivered eighteen battery chargers and distribution systems for use there
News from PB Design and Developments (13 September 2000)
Interfaces prove cost-effective for Kimberly-Clark
User Application Article Four new Magelis PC-based human-machine interface graphical workstations are helping Kimberly-Clark to achieve improved control over drying and winding operations on its Andrex production line
News from Schneider Electric (13 September 2000)
Glazing thickness controlled by new instrument
User Application Article Scandinavian porcelain manufacturer, Arabia, has significantly improved its reject rates thanks to Vision Engineering's Workshop Dynascope. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (13 September 2000)
Laser sensor the size of a sugar cube
Baumer's Series 10 Miniature Laser sensor, with its housing the size of a sugar cube, is currently unique on the market.
News from Baumer Electric (12 September 2000)
Absolute encoders take advantage of SSI interface
Dignalizers, a new compact generation of absolute encoders with 17 Bit resolution, offer new possibilities for innovative automation control concepts to drive technology specialists.
News from Baumer Electric (12 September 2000)
Compact sensors more simply and accurately aligned
The new Series 14 diffuse, background suppression, polarized retro-reflective and through beam sensors are designed with a compact housing and can be installed using M8 connectors
News from Baumer Electric (12 September 2000)
New PTFE quick-connect couplings introduced
Colder Products Company (CPC) is pleased to announce the ChemQuik CQN08 Series quick disconnect couplings for high flow, ultra-pure aggressive chemical fluid applications.
News from Colder Products (12 September 2000)
Safer anti-static gasket launched
CRS has developed a safer anti-static gasket, the StatSeal 2000, which offers full TFM protection for a high integrity gasket and is ideal for use on glass-lined and fluoropolymer-lined pipework
News from CRS (12 September 2000)
Big conveyor order from Ford at Southampton
Ford Motor Company has awarded Durr Automotion with a contract at their Southampton facility, home of the Transit van, for the modification of the overhead power and free conveyor system
News from Durr (12 September 2000)
Virtual reality video presentations introduced
Durr can now make virtual reality video presentations of equipment that show complete, working three dimensional mechanics and operations and can be written onto a CD and sent to any customer
News from Durr (12 September 2000)
Telescopic columns for ophthalmic equipment
User Application Article When Suffolk based Gatehouse Industrial Services designed a new range of adjustable tables for Ophthalmic Practioners, they decided to use EMS as their preferred supplier of telescopic columns Brochure Available
News from EMS (12 September 2000)
Choice of fieldbus options for AC drives
Eurotherm Drives has extended its range of add-on expansion modules for its 690+ AC drive range to offer a wider range of fieldbus options and systems capabilities.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (12 September 2000)
Junction box gives digital output from loadcells
Flintec UK are introducing their new load cell digital junction box, which provides all the transducer electronics to power up to four load cells and produce a digital output
News from Flintec UK (12 September 2000)
Automotive relay now handles up to 40A
The new SRJ high power automotive relay from IMO Precision Controls can now switch up to 40amp loads; contact arrangements include, SPDT, SPNO, SPNC and SPDM
News from IMO Precision Controls (12 September 2000)
Inverters critical to efficient energy and heating
User Application Article A system at Hameln in Germany helps provide space heating and energy supply to a large, multiple unit housing development and Lenze inverters play a key role Brochure Available
News from Lenze (12 September 2000)
CNC puts intranet data on the shop floor
Okuma's MacMan Intranet system takes shop floor information dissemination and collection to its logical conclusion, utilising browser terminal facilities in the latest Okuma CNC system Brochure Available
News from NCMT (12 September 2000)
Thomas Wright/Thorite Group made a Solution Centre
Northern-based Thomas Wright/Thorite Group, the compressed air specialist, is the first company to be named a Norgren 'Solution Centre' and has entered into a closer relationship with Norgren
News from Norgren (12 September 2000)
Pump dispenser contract awarded by Tokheim UK
Norgren has secured a major contract with Europe's leading manufacturer of petrol and liquefied petroleum gas pump dispensers to deliver process valves for LPG pumps
News from Norgren (12 September 2000)
Pneumatics bring animatronic character to life
User Application Article When the Twentieth Century Fox production called Gargantua was shot in Australia last year, the central animatronic character's upper body alone used 22 Norgren cylinders
News from Norgren (12 September 2000)
Multiple tube radii bent in a single cycle
This Italian-built 7-axis CNC machine offers significant advantages over other tube benders through its ability to complete multiple bend radii on a workpiece in a single, uninterrupted cycle
News from Kasto (12 September 2000)
Getting the best out of the VME backplane
Technical Background Article We have now reached a point where today's 2mm Hard Metric connectors can provide a future-proof standard, according to Alan Simpson of Selectronix
News from Selectronix (12 September 2000)
New web site for Signatrol
The Signatrol Division of Status Instruments have launched their new web site, which gives details of the company's extensive range of data loggers and sensors.
News from Signatrol (12 September 2000)
SolidWorks announces Student Design Competition
SolidWorks Corporation has announced its 2000 Student Design Competition for all degree-seeking students using SolidWorks 2000 Student Edition software
News from SolidWorks Corporation (12 September 2000)
New strain gauge connection extension leads
New low profile two or three way connectors can be supplied fitted to any of the TML range of 2 or 3-wire integral cable type strain gauges, with push-to-make contacts for excellent signal continuity
News from Techni Measure (12 September 2000)
First load cells for rotary filling machines?
The 1400 series of rotary weighing load cells from Tedea-Huntleigh Europe are believed to be the first load cells specifically designed for rotary filling and bottling machines.
News from Vishay Transducers UK (12 September 2000)
Plastic potentiometer keeps wind generators quiet
User Application Article Conductive plastic potentiometers a supplied by Variohm Components are playing an important role in lessening the effect which wind generators have upon the environment.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (12 September 2000)
Smallest inductive proximity switches available?
With a standard housing that is a mere 3 mm in diameter and 22 mm in length, Baumer may well be offering the smallest inductive proximity switches available
News from Baumer Electric (11 September 2000)
Set up rope emergency stop switch in three minutes
The problem of fitting and tensioning ropes on rope actuated emergency stop switches has been solved by Guardmaster with its universal Lifeline Rope Tensioner System (LRTS).
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (11 September 2000)
Chat online in real time with a Norgren engineer
Another industry first from global pneumatics expert Norgren, enables customers to log-on night or day for free technical advice about pneumatic components and systems.
News from Norgren (11 September 2000)
Larger models added to brake motor range
Oriental has added 60W and 90W models to its range of power-off activated electromagnetic brake motors already boasting 6W, 25W and 40W options.
News from Oriental Motor (11 September 2000)
Solid Oil - for where other greases are unsuitable
A technology that has been available for many years, but remains largely misunderstood, according to SKF, is the use of Solid Oil for bearing lubrication. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 September 2000)
Pumping iron to decouple pressure joints
Mounting and dismounting large pressure joints is made easier thanks to the introduction by SKF of its latest THAP series air driven hydraulic pumps. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (11 September 2000)
Opto 22 at the heart of new brake valve test rig
User Application Article Opto 22 control lies at the heart of a new high-speed, anti-lock brake valve test rig developed by Cardiff-based Industrial Electronic Automation.
News from System Devices (11 September 2000)
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