News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 October
to Saturday 14 October 2000
Mains or battery options for digital multimeter
The 3225 bench digital multimeter is now available from Black Star Instruments in battery-powered or mains-powered (3225MP) versions, with a full professional specification despite its low cost
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (13 October 2000)
Online shopping for chains, cables and more
Cavotec International has set up secure on-line shopping for Cable Chains, Specialist Cables, Plugs and Sockets, Rotating Connectors, Spring Cable/Hose Reels, and Cable Protection Equipment.
News from Cavotec International (13 October 2000)
A world of sound and vibration on the web
Sound and vibration specialist, Bruel and Kjaer has launched a new website on the Internet, opening up a world of sound and vibration for visitors.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (13 October 2000)
Real-time performance for the current shift/day
Harford Control's Production Information Management System gives any manager with a PC on the factory network graphical screens to present real-time performance measures for the current shift/day
News from Harford Control (13 October 2000)
Shopping Channel uses pocket receiver for talkback
User Application Article The Icom IC-R2 communications receiver is having a real commercial impact on a new television channel called Shop! - The Value Channel, where it is used for presenter talkback
News from Icom (UK) (13 October 2000)
Radio surveillance system for retail surveillance
User Application Article Icom (UK) ealer, M-R-S Communications has recently established a Nitenet radio surveillance system in Maidstone, based on the company's successful Storenet scheme
News from Icom (UK) (13 October 2000)
Licence-free communications with new transceiver
A new PMR 446 licence free transceiveris extremely compact in size (with a rather neat foldaway antenna) and is a great way to stay in touch which unlike cellular telephones, is completely free
News from Icom (UK) (13 October 2000)
New price-performance standard for transceivers
Four models make up an exciting new family of handheld radio transceivers from Icom UK; the IC-F3GS and IC-F3GT for VHF and two for UHF, the IC-F4GS and the IC-F4GT
News from Icom (UK) (13 October 2000)
Radio equipment helps record-breaking balloon trip
User Application Article Herne Bay based Icom (UK) Ltd recently aided British adventurer David Hempleman-Adams in his successful attempt to cross the Arctic Circle in an open basket balloon.
News from Icom (UK) (13 October 2000)
Fire sprinkler test flowmeter with LPCB approval
Influx Measurements have introduced a Fire Sprinkler Test Flowmeter system that has Loss Prevention Council Approval (LPCB Approval) for use by Fire Insurance Assessors and Inspectors.
News from Influx Measurements (13 October 2000)
Compressed air system handed over to Army on time
User Application Article Motivair has recently completed a £70,000 contract for the MoD for hangar compressed air systems in a support centre to maintain the Army's new WAH-64 Attack helicopter.
News from Motivair Compressors (13 October 2000)
Slit design one piece couplings now down to 8mm
Reliance Gear Company have added two micro couplings to their highly successful range of Reli-a-Flex one piece couplings, with accuracy advantages retained in sizes as low as 8mm and 10mm
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (13 October 2000)
New 4.2 version of simulation software released
Simec announces V4.2 of Simplorer, a simulation and design package for power electronics, motion design, medical applications and micro machining as well as in the automotive and aerospace sectors
News from SIMEC (13 October 2000)
More features standard on digital microhmmeter
A wide range of 1uW to 200kW is measured by the Cropico DO6 digital microhmmeter, which has been updated to be a comprehensive instrument incorporating many special features as standard. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (13 October 2000)
Precision guiding from off-the-shelf mini slides
By combining the functions of actuation, guiding and anti-rotation into a single product, ASCO Joucomatic's new TUB slide units provide a comprehensive off-the-shelf multi-purpose handling package Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (12 October 2000)
New 150-page catalogue from Camozzi
As part of its commitment to provide the most comprehensive, innovative range of fluid power products on the market today, Camozzi Pneumatics has just launched the Pneumatic Solutions Catalogue
News from Camozzi Pneumatics (12 October 2000)
Non-contact safety interlocking in tougher areas
Guardmaster's new, heavy duty Sipha GD2 brings the reliability and life benefits of non-contact safety interlocking to machines in harsh environments, where mechanical switches could give problems
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (12 October 2000)
7th-axis positioning through tracked system
Gudel's latest range of tracked motion systems provides highly effective 7th axis manufacturing capabilities by enabling all types of industrial robot to be positioned rapidly and accurately
News from Gudel UK (12 October 2000)
Watching air water vapour content in grain storage
Keeping a close eye on ambient air water vapour content within grain storage sites is the role of Hawco's Rense range of temperature and relative humidity sensors
News from Hawco (12 October 2000)
Consultancy offers electromagnetic test expertise
Laidler Associates have recently gained the resources necessary to evaluate what impact Electromagnetic Fields may be having on an environment and can now advise of safe practices Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (12 October 2000)
Castings company opts for Mitutoyo CNC CMM
User Application Article When MBC Precision Castings was asked to produce a new intricate, high precision automotive casting, the company invested in a state-of-the-art CNC Co-ordinate Measuring Machine from Mitutoyo Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (12 October 2000)
Innovative approach to epoxy sealing
Uni-forms epoxy preforms, which are one-part epoxy resins that are solid at room temperature, are designed to provide a simple method for sealing or potting electromechanical components.
News from Multi-Seals (12 October 2000)
34% more capacity on sealed roll neck bearing
NSK-RHP has followed up its 1977 world's first sealed roll neck bearing for steel rolling mills with a new design that delivers up to 34% extra load capacity, longer life and easier handling Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (12 October 2000)
3D-Powered Storefronts for American companies
SolidWorks Corporation, VerticalNet, Inc and Microsoft Corp have announced their agreement to deliver 3D-Powered Storefronts to companies in North America.
News from SolidWorks Corporation (12 October 2000)
Compact and competitively priced dosing pumps
A new addition to the established range of MRoy hydraulically actuated diaphragm dosing pumps is a competitively priced direct mounting motor option, the MRoy XA pump. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (12 October 2000)
Patented air-cooled drive covers 500-3000hp
The Power Conversion sector of Alstom has launched a new air-cooled addition to the Symphony drive family of medium voltage AC drives, which will make its first appearance at WEFTEC2000
News from Alstom Power Conversion (11 October 2000)
Ultra low range differential pressure transmitters
Applied Measurements have launched the PR Series of pressure transmitters, specifically designed for the measurement of differential pressure at very low ranges down to 10 pascals (0.1mbar) Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (11 October 2000)
Sludge treatment project uses Motor Control Centre
Cutler-Hammer has announced an order for its F660 Motor Control Centre (MCC) from Purac, the UK's leading provider of water and waste-water treatment, as part of a £320,000 order won by TCS
News from Cutler-Hammer (11 October 2000)
Internet quality assurance database launched
E-qa.uk.com launches its internet quality assurance database on 30th October 2000 for quality assurance professionals.
News from E-qa.uk.com (11 October 2000)
Marcrist wins NMBS approval
Marcrist International has been selected by the National Merchant Buying Society as a supplier of diamond based cutting, drilling and finishing products for the building and construction industries
News from Marcrist International (11 October 2000)
High temperature bearings in popular metric sizes
New bearings are being offered in the UK by Moore International Ltd, including high temperature bearings in popular metric sizes and specials made to customer specification.
News from Moore International (11 October 2000)
Potterton appoints Sermet as exclusive distributor
Potterton Commercial sees Northern Ireland as an excellent growth market for its modern boiler range, and has appointed Sermet (NI) Ltd as exclusive distributors for its products there
News from Potterton Commercial (11 October 2000)
Process Control company opens Bahrain office
Samac Controls Ltd (Scientific Analysis, Measurement and Control) has exported process control instrumentation equipment to Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean countries for over ten years.
News from Samac Exports (11 October 2000)
Temperature logging tag travels with food
Signatrol's SL150 temperature logging tag represents a major advance in the remote temperature logging of chilled and frozen food during processing, transportation and storage.
News from Signatrol (11 October 2000)
Subsea calibration gear supplied to offshore firm
User Application Article SI Pressure Instruments has recently supplied five PC6 calibration kits to Datem Services, manufacturers of offshore exploration equipment - including the new Neptune 3000 system
News from GE Sensing (11 October 2000)
Calibration resistor promises long-term stability
Oil-filled design of the Cropico CR/100 calibration resistor is said to ensure great stability of <+/-0.01% over years of use in applications where very constant operating standards are required Brochure Available
News from Cropico (11 October 2000)
Computer Safe for tiny Compaq EN PC
Armagard has developed a ruggedised Computer Safe for the tiny Compaq EN Space Saver PC, suitable for use on factory floors and peripheral offices
News from Armagard (10 October 2000)
Armagard buys Guardian Safety Products
Portasilo Ltd has sold its Guardian Safety Products and much of its Portastor High Security Products business to PC Enclosure manufacturer Armagard Ltd.
News from Armagard (10 October 2000)
Custom steel casing service for electronic systems
PC Enclosure specialist Armagard has announced a design service for OEMs looking to source high volume, high quality steel casings for electronic systems.
News from Armagard (10 October 2000)
Industrial protection for Citrix systems
Armagard has developed an industrial housing for Citrix computer systems which will ensure smooth operation in even the harshest environments.
News from Armagard (10 October 2000)
New switch-mode power supplies at Electronica
Artesyn Technologies will be launching a number of highly innovative power solutions at electronica 2000, including a new series of 150W AC/DC switch-mode power supplies for networking applications
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (10 October 2000)
Feather plucking machinery gets washdown motors
User Application Article Grampian Foods has installed Baldor's special washdown-duty motors to refurbish feather plucking machinery at several of its UK sites - in a move designed to optimise reliability. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (10 October 2000)
Revised performance figures for condensate drains
Beko Technologies has just released revised performance figures for its Bekomat series condensate drains and Owamat oil and water separators based on over 12 years practical operating experience Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (10 October 2000)
Flow and pressure outputs on electronic flowmeter
Boiswood is now supplying the Model 4400 electronic flowmeter from NT International which uses differential pressure to provide accurate flow and pressure measurements of many types of fluids
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
New pressure transducer responds 20 times faster
Boiswood is now supplying Setra's Model 230 high output, low differential pressure transducer, designed for wet to wet differential pressure measurement of liquids and gases
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Sanitary use flush diaphragm pressure transmitter
Boiswood is now supplying the Setra range of C-290 pressure transmitters for the low to high-pressure measurement of gases or liquids in sanitary applications
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
NPT connections on high purity gas pressure sensor
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, are now supplying the Setra range of GCT-225 pressure transducers with NPT connections
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Pressure transducers for ultra high purity use
Boiswood, the specialist distributors of components for gas and liquid control, is now supplying the Setra range of GCT-225 low cost, ultra high purity pressure transducers.
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Economical, compact Perma-Mag meter
Boiswood is now supplying the CTE Mini Perma-Mag Meter, designed for measuring the flow of liquids in chemical, energy, analytical instruments, pulp and paper, and food and beverage applications
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Visual flow indication from high-flow monitor
Boiswood is now supplying the LPH Flow Monitor from CTE for flow monitoring in processing plants, gas analysers, dialysis machines, laser cooling systems, bubble systems and pollution control monitors
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Flow valve protects from accidental releases
Boiswood is now supplying the CTE EFV excess flow valve, designed to protect people and processes from accidents caused by the release of toxic or flammable gases and liquids from high pressure lines
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Adjustable flow monitors cover wide range
Boiswood is now supplying the CTE 125 range of adjustable flow monitors, designed to monitor lower flows of corrosive and non-corrosive gases and liquids
News from Boiswood (10 October 2000)
Dataloggers keep hairdryer manufacture on track
User Application Article With the dataTaker DT600 logger plus DeLogger Pro software, Boots tests its hairdryer range with approximately 60 thermocouples mounted in front of the hairdryer
News from dataTaker (10 October 2000)
DeviceNet adopted as IEC fieldbus standard
DeviceNet has been adopted as an international fieldbus standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
News from Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (10 October 2000)
Big valve order from German shipbuilder for Truflo
Truflo Marine Valves FCX has won an order from German shipbuilder HDW for over £350,000 worth of specialist valves for the new high-tech U212 submarine.
News from Truflo International (10 October 2000)
Torque transducer for when space is at a premium
Designed for applications where space is at a premium, the new CD1050 miniature torque transducer from FGP is ideal for in-line torque measurements.
News from FGP Instrumentation (10 October 2000)
Web site shows just what Plantweb can do
The revolutionary results being obtained from the proven PlantWeb field-based architecture are explained on an expanded and enhanced website from Fisher-Rosemount: www.PlantWebHome.com
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (10 October 2000)
Gearboxes and geared motors market looks healthy
An improved economic and industrial climate is giving a much-needed boost to the European gearboxes and geared motors market, according to Frost and Sullivan forecasts
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 October 2000)
Big valve order from German shipbuilder for Truflo
Truflo Marine Valves FCX has won an order from German shipbuilder HDW for over £350,000 worth of specialist valves for the new high-tech U212 submarine.
News from Truflo Marine (10 October 2000)
Digital readout for compass and magnetometer
Honeywell today introduced the HMD5000 Hand Held Display which provides digital readout for the HMR3000 Digital Compass and the HMR2300 Smart Digital Magnetometer.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (10 October 2000)
Linear bearing system gets locking carriage
The latest development of the highly successful DryLin T linear bearing system is to have a locking carriage, useful if a machine guard must be held closed for safety reasons Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (10 October 2000)
Break glass call points for Hazardous Areas
The KSRZ1 family of call points from KAC is BASEEFA certified for use in Zone 1 environments, certified Ex sd IIC T6, enabling them to be used in Hazardous Areas
News from KAC Alarm Company (10 October 2000)
Low cost Virtual Instrument Interface for PC
The Experimenter interface box turns a PC into an 8 channel display oscilloscope, 8 panel meters, 2 channel signal generator, event recorder, 8 bit pattern generator and many other instruments.
News from Kyle Electronic Design (10 October 2000)
New-look website for Lenze
Customers, designers, specifiers and buyers looking to see what Lenze has to offer should visit their brand new Website at www.lenze.co.uk where they will be taken through the product range via a simp Brochure Available
News from Lenze (10 October 2000)
Pneumatics key to off-shore spraying system
User Application Article Covercat Spray Systems has worked with Norgren to develop the pneumatics for its unique Covercat Pipe Snake, which coats sub-sea spools made out of super duplex with a corrosion-resistant substance
News from Norgren (10 October 2000)
How reaction plates absorb forces in tools
Technical Background Article Torque reaction plates or arms are essential to absorb the reaction forces of powered and manually operated torque multipliers, and Norbar Torque Tools can offer a range of torque reaction solutions Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (10 October 2000)
Stainless steel filter removes 25 micron particles
PCI-Memtech has developed a completely new 154 mm (6 inch) wedge wire hygienic stainless steel filter ideal for use in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, beverage and dairy industries
News from PCI-Memtech/PCI-Water (10 October 2000)
Boiler range extended with 250kW design
Potterton Commercial have extended the range of their Eurocondense Boilers by adding a 250kW output high efficiency condensing boiler to the range, which is now 40kW-250kW.
News from Potterton Commercial (10 October 2000)
Wider gear range than ever from Reliance Gear
The standard gear range from Reliance Gear now has pitches ranging from 0.2 to 1.5 mod metric and includes stainless hardened gears, designed to be used in higher torque, longer life applications
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (10 October 2000)
SMC Pneumatics awarded ISO 14001
Following a rigorous five day assessment by Lloyd's Register, SMC Pneumatics (UK) Limited has been certified to ISO 14001 for their Environmental Management System.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (10 October 2000)
Accelerometer for DC and low frequency vibration
New from Techni Measure is series 3700 capacitive accelerometers, ideal for true DC response and low frequency vibration measurements on lifts, vehicles, aircraft, buildings, bridges, etc.
News from Techni Measure (10 October 2000)
Voice control for Tektronix oscilloscopes
Tektronix has introduced an innovative software package that provides design engineers and technicians with a voice-controlled, multi-lingual user interface for its TDS oscilloscopes. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (10 October 2000)
First 7.7-inch low-temp polysilicon LCD for eBooks
Toshiba today announced commercialisation of a 7.7-in low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD designed for mid-size electronic book devices incorporating Microsoft ClearType display technology
News from Toshiba Electronics Europe (10 October 2000)
Tyco opens new wire and cable marker factory
Tyco Electronics Corporation has opened a new factory - its sixth in Swindon - to manufacture the Critchley range of wire and cable markers and identification systems. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (10 October 2000)
Economic etching onto seals during manufacturing
Economos has introduced a new laser etching machine enabling codes or other information to be easily and economically etched onto batches or even single items of seals during manufacturing Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (10 October 2000)
Servo system priced competitively with steppers
Animatics is excited to release its latest product, the SM2315, a Controller, Amplifier and Encoder built into a true Brushless DC Servo Motor, but what sets it apart is the cost, $499
News from Animatics ( 9 October 2000)
Modular I/O decreases maintenance and wiring cost
Beckhoff Automation has announced the Beckhoff Bus Terminal, a modular I/O system compatible with all current and future fieldbus technologies, including Ethernet
News from Beckhoff Automation ( 9 October 2000)
Non-standard size washer and spacer sample pack
Boker's, Inc is now offering free samples of their non-standard size washers and spacers with a colorful, new pack holding samples of washers and spacers from more than 15,000 available sizes
News from Bokers ( 9 October 2000)
New generation rotary table transfer machine
After a successful introduction of the new TRM Magnum at the IMTS show in Chicago, the TRM Magnum new generation rotary table transfer machine will now be promoted worldwide.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA ( 9 October 2000)
Wider range of shaft couplings announced
Reliance Gear Co of Huddersfield has now enhanced its range of standard products by the introduction of a further range of precision mechanical couplings with bore sizes ranging from 3mm up to 12mm
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 9 October 2000)
Complete range of control mechanisms on offer
Reliance Gear Co Ltd has been supplying highly accurate control mechanisms for over forty years so the range of products and services on offer can satisfy the the simplest requirement
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 9 October 2000)
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