News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 October
to Saturday 4 November 2000
Rack mount inverters for flexible power conversion
A complete range of 19 inch rack mount inverters is now available from Advance-Galatrek for computing, telecoms, marine and industrial applications
News from Advance Electronics ( 3 November 2000)
Conductivity cells a mere 12mm in diameter
Amalgamated Instrument Co (AIC) has just announced a new range of conductivity cells, a mere 12mm in diameter, to add to its already comprehensive selection.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 3 November 2000)
Process control instrumentation catalogue
Amalgamated Instrument Co (AIC) has just released a new professional catalogue to highlight the wide range of products and services offered by this Australian Company.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 3 November 2000)
Form-grinder which uses Control Techniques drives
User Application Article Mantec, a high tech company near Milan, has developed a form-grinder which uses Control Techniques Unidrives and Unimotors to drive 4 servo axes that combine to grind tiny profiles into skis Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 3 November 2000)
New circuit breakers for the Fitzwilliam Museum
User Application Article Cutler-Hammer has announced an order to install circuit breakers at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge which will help provide a more efficient power distribution system
News from Cutler-Hammer ( 3 November 2000)
Clever system keeps conveyor belting on the rolls
A closed-loop tracking device just developed by Hoerbiger-Origa solves the perennial problem of high speed conveyor belting gradually running off its rolls. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 3 November 2000)
NSK-RHP team wins Michelin Excellence Award
Effective teamwork to achieve grinding improvements that will save £500,000 per year has earned a four-man team from NSK's Peterlee Bearing Plant this year's Michelin Excellence Award Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 3 November 2000)
World's most accurate 3D prototype machine?
The Rapid Toolmaker produces high precision, dimensionally accurate models that can be built from materials designed for Rapid Prototyping, Prototype tooling, investment casting and mould making
News from Sanders Design International ( 3 November 2000)
PC-based manufacturing control for electrical part
User Application Article Rohde and Schwarz is producing HF cages under the fully-automatic control of a Softing 4Control PC-based automation system which incorporates a visualization system known as 4C Console
News from Softing ( 3 November 2000)
Stainless steel and plastic chain come together
Tsubaki's Poly-Steel Chain combines the performance advantages of stainless steel and engineering plastics, and is ideal where a quiet, clean and lube-free drive or conveyor chain is required Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 3 November 2000)
Compact photoelectrics aimed at wide use
The new compact PC50 Series of photoelectric sensors have been developed by Carlo Gavazzi for a wide range of industrial applications, such as palettisers, conveyors and packaging machines
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 2 November 2000)
Sampling valve designed for long life
Allowing either switching or selection of fluid streams, Hoke 73S Series Selector Valves feature a sliding seal concept that enhances performance over a significantly extended service life
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 2 November 2000)
Code reading, lighting and comms in a single unit
Datalogic's new Matrix-2000 is its first fixed position reader combining 2D image acquisition, integrated LED lighting system, decoding and communication in a single compact unit Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 2 November 2000)
Multi-axis gantry modules target system builders
The latest additions to Gudel's series of single, twin and three-axis gantry handling systems provide a comprehensive range of proven, high capability component positioning and manipulating modules
News from Gudel UK ( 2 November 2000)
UK's first Machine Building exhibition launched
In conjunction with Trident Exhibitions, Industrial Technology magazine has launched the Machine Building Exhibition which will take place in February 2001 at the NEC in Birmingham
News from Machine Building 2002 ( 2 November 2000)
The compact and more efficient mini conveyors
Montech is launching a series of new Mini-conveyors which complement its existing Low-profile models and use a 24V brushless DC motor, rather than the more traditional AC variety
News from Montech ( 2 November 2000)
Combining and customising automation components
Montech has further developed its Combi-Projects programme to provide customers with customised automation components, or pallet transfer systems with pre-assembled pick-and-place units
News from Montech ( 2 November 2000)
Sort out those messy cables in the workplace
Cord Organix not only transforms the appearance but also helps to prevent damages/accidents and enhances occupational safety by eliminating the hazards of unorganised wires and cables
News from Novoflex Marketing ( 2 November 2000)
Draw latch gives strong leverage for heavier uses
Protex Fasteners now manufactures at its factory in Redditch the 41-1292, a longer-handled, heavy duty draw latch combining powerful leverage with fast operation over lengthy service.
News from Protex Fasteners ( 2 November 2000)
Overcentre fastener with robust internal spring
Protex Fasteners has launched a new and innovative, quick-action, overcentre fastener with a robust internal spring to suit a wide number of applications
News from Protex Fasteners ( 2 November 2000)
Text display controls bar code checking system
Lucas Power and Control's BarCheck provides a fast, reliable bar code verification system which uses the latest bar code scanners together with Red Lion's CL05 text display interface and control unit.
News from Red Lion Controls ( 2 November 2000)
Silicone heaters heat and cool very quickly
Amongst a full range of its electronic component products, Rhopoint will be showcasing its Flexheat silicone heaters at Electronica, Munich, 21st - 24th November, in Hall B5 on stand 328.
News from Rhopoint Components ( 2 November 2000)
Introducing a radical new method of speed control
Speed/torque control methods have until now all all used the interaction of differing circumferences, but Scram employs the entirely new principle of an extendible fixed period belt
News from Scram Technology ( 2 November 2000)
A biodegradable grease for bearing lubrication
SKF has developed a new biodegradable, low toxicity Green Grease, LGGB 2, which is a more planet-friendly alternative to standard (toxic and non-biodegradable) lubricating greases. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 November 2000)
Data-acquisition system offers high channel count
The new MV200 from Yokogawa, with its large (10.4 inch) colour TFT screen, is a high-channel-count data-acquisition system that is equally suited to mobile or benchtop use.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 2 November 2000)
8-decade model joins resistance decade box range
An 8-decade model has been added to Cropico's resistance decade boxes, which provide high accuracy of 0.01% over the wide range of 1 to 11 micro-ohms and long-term stability of up to +/-20ppm/year. Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 2 November 2000)
Mathcad takes on communication system design
The Mathcad Communication System Design Pack combines wavelet, image and signal processing functions with the modelling and simulation capabilities of VisSim/Comm Personal Edition software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 November 2000)
Graphical programming add-in for Visual Basic 6.0
Adept Scientific announces the release of SoftWIRE 2, which allows non-programmers to take advantage of the Visual Basic environment to quickly create powerful programs Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 November 2000)
Process calibrator ideal for on-site engineers
AOiP is launching a new process calibrator, the Calys 5, capable of measuring and simulating temperature sensor and process signals with a 200,000 count resolution
News from Hawco ( 1 November 2000)
Marl high brightness LEDs added to H-Squared range
H-Squared Electronics can now offer its customers the high brightness range of LEDs from Marl, which can be supplied ranked by wavelength, luminous intensity and viewing angle
News from H-Squared Electronics ( 1 November 2000)
Replace those dial gauges with digital versions!
Keller has introduced three new digital Mano 2000 pressure gauges offering accurate and reliable pressure measurement at a cost worthy of consideration when replacing mechanical dial gauges Brochure Available
News from Keller UK ( 1 November 2000)
Fieldbus compatibility for dosing pump
A new, optional control system to give fieldbus compatibility has been introduced for the gamma/L solenoid-driven precision dosing pump from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) Ltd.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 1 November 2000)
Subrack assemblies behind the scenes in Sydney
User Application Article SRS Products subrack assemblies were on duty at the Sydney Olympics 2000 in Australia to house equipment, supplied by DTL Broadcast for use in major facilities for both ARD/ZDF and Network 7
News from SRS Products ( 1 November 2000)
Tri-Ark takes on Tecno-Matic AODD pump range
Specialist supplier of air-operated double diaphragm pumps, Tri-Ark, has been appointed as UK distributor for the Tecno-Matic range, which can be used in hazardous areas
News from Tri-Ark ( 1 November 2000)
Mathcad to include Techexplorer technology
A worldwide standard for a maths, science and technology enabled web browser has moved a step closer with the announcement of an ambitious partnership between IBM and MathSoft Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 October 2000)
Amplicon to carry Ethernet products for first time
Amplicon Liveline has announced its appointment as value added distributor for Hirschmann Electronics, specifically the Rail Family of Industrial Ethernet products
News from Amplicon (31 October 2000)
Bespoke gearbox on precision welding cell
User Application Article BSL have designed and built a bespoke gearbox to drive the central clamping mechanism for an innovative eight axis precision welding cell, built by Bauromat (UK)
News from Brammer UK (31 October 2000)
Harrogate girl wins Young Engineer for Britain
Louise Elliott, aged 18, from Harrogate has been awarded the prestigious title of Young Engineer for Britain 2000 and a cash prize of £2,500
News from Engineering Council (31 October 2000)
Horizontal EMC System Enclosure for VME projects
Mektron Systems has launched a range of compact EMC turnkey powered system enclosures designed for VME applications and offering outstanding quality and versatility for horizontal load applications
News from Elma-Mektron (31 October 2000)
Parker pneumatic control systems on new trawler
User Application Article Parker Sempress Pneumatic control systems and components have been specified for three critical operational areas on the new Branding IV - a state-of-the art beam trawler Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (31 October 2000)
World's first, totally fluorine-compatible seals
The world's first, totally fluorine-compatible seals designed to extend production times between maintenance cycles for equipment used in semiconductor production, is now available.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (31 October 2000)
Motion capabilities for the MicroLogix 1500 PLC
Rockwell Automation announces motion capabilities for the MicroLogix 1500, Allen-Bradley's micro PLC, when combined with the Allen-Bradley Ultra 100 range of servo drives
News from Rockwell Automation (31 October 2000)
72% more torque packed into brushless servos
The Allen-Bradley MP Series of brushless servo-motors pack 72% more torque into a motor which typically has a 19% smaller frame size and is 39% shorter than previous generations
News from Rockwell Automation (31 October 2000)
Electric slide tables and actuators have wide uses
SMC Pneumatics have launched a new series of Electric Actuators, designated the LX and LG series, ideal for industries such as packaging, web converting and textile processing
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (31 October 2000)
All-in-one pH sensor extends life and accuracy
The new PH20 combination sensor from Yokogawa is an 'all-in-one' device for measuring pH, ORP/redox (oxidation reduction potential) and temperature using a patented compensation technique
News from Yokogawa UK (31 October 2000)
New frameless motor for sub-fractional market
The new 55 AC brushless permanent magnet servo motor range from Control Techniques Dynamics responds to the demands for a low cost compact motor offering dynamic performance and positioning accuracy.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (30 October 2000)
Organise repetitive sound and vibration tests
Bruel and Kjaer has introduced WorkFlow Manager Type 7756, a new tool that helps to streamline and organise repetitive sound and vibration tests performed with the Pulse multi-analyser system
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (30 October 2000)
Huge savings in panel space on DC drive
Eurotherm Drives has simplified the design and configuration of drives panels and cubicles with the launch of the DRV option for its 590+ series DC drive.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (30 October 2000)
Redesigned motor optimises fan performance
Fan Technology has introduced to the UK a new DC fan from ETRI powered from a redesigned motor that provides optimum fan performance in terms of airflow and noise.
News from Fan Technology (30 October 2000)
Electronic scale control success at paper mill
User Application Article Flocare has won an order from the Bridgewater Paper Mill, Ellesmere Port, following successful treatment of the pipework on the company's No 3 De-inking Line by the Scalewatcher system
News from Flocare (30 October 2000)
Servomotor, roller screw and encoder combined
The unique new GS40 linear actuator from Inmoco combines a brushless servomotor, an inverted roller screw and an encoder/resolver feedback source into a single compact assembly. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (30 October 2000)
Licom Systems at Euromold 2000
Licom's experience with high-tech engineering products and its success in the CAD/CAM field will be demonstrated at EuroMold 2000 Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (30 October 2000)
Weighing terminal expanded for wider use
Mettler Toledo has expanded the capabilities of its market leading weighing terminal - the ID7, enabling it to fulfil an even greater number of applications. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Weighing cell combined with off-line SQC system
Mettler Toledo has introduced a new high precision, off-line SQC system to ensure compliance with average weight legislation, incorporating the revolutionary Viper MonoBloc weighing cell Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Weighing terminal suitable for many applications
The Lynx terminal from Mettler Toledo enables rapid determination or recording of data for machine control in the processing industry with analogue or DigiTOL scales Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Batching controller should help lower costs
Mettler Toledo has launched a flexible new batching controller which contains customised software for batching and filling applications with automatic, semi-automatic and manual operation Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Cost-effective and easy to use weighing terminal
The Panther, Mettler Toledo's basic weight terminal, is cost effective and easy to use and is ideal for simple weighing, batch processing and manual over/under checkweighing Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Allen-Bradley PLCs a good weighing terminal match
User Application Article Fielden Automation has successfully teamed Mettler Toledo's Jaguar and Panther terminals with Allen-Bradley PLCs in the design of process equipment for customers in glass, plastics and concrete Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Out-of-the-box Internet-enabled weighing terminal
Mettler Toledo's Jagxtreme industrial terminal is the industry's first out-of-the-box, Internet-enabled weighing terminal, industry standard open connectivity, including TCP/IP and Ethernet Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 October 2000)
Compressed air behind clever toymaking machine
User Application Article With Christmas on its way, world famous toyshop Hamley's has opened "Bear Factories" around the country that let customers select, fill and accessorise teddy bears to their own personal designs.
News from Motivair Compressors (30 October 2000)
Stacking UPS frees up the floor space
Fitting into a 19" rack housing measuring just 600mm x 600mm, the Power Station UPS provides up to 12 hours of continuous power, yet takes up to 75% less floor space than traditional systems.
News from AEC UK (30 October 2000)
New Managing Director at Valvekits
Martin Hunt is the new Managing Director at Valvekits, the specialist valve accessory company in the Rotork Gears division of the international Rotork valve actuation and control engineering group
News from Rotork Controls (30 October 2000)
Bins solve the problem of storing waste in EPAs
TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has introduced new wheelie bins that solve the problem of storing waste in electrostatic discharge protected areas (EPAs).
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (30 October 2000)
DC motor gives high power from small package
New and available exclusively in the UK from Trident Engineering is a DC iron core motor from Pittman that delivers 183W in a relatively small package size at an extremely competitive price.
News from Trident Engineering (30 October 2000)
RF coaxial connectors for semiconductor processing
A line of C-Series RF coaxial connectors that are designed for high voltage semiconductor, wafer processing, sputtering, and research applications is available from Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (30 October 2000)
New catalogue for RF coaxial connectors
An updated catalogue that features a wide range of RF coaxial connectors and includes a line of adapters and custom designed cable assemblies is being offered by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (30 October 2000)
Quick-disconnect RF connectors for telecomms
A new 12-page catalogue featuring a full line of quick-disconnect RF connectors for use with telecommunications, semiconductor, and test equipment is begin offered by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (30 October 2000)
Custom RF coaxial cable for high voltage uses
Custom RF coaxial cable assemblies for high voltage, high power applications including internal rack components and for interconnects between racks are available from Tru-Connector Corporation of Peab
News from Tru Corporation (30 October 2000)
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