News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 November
to Saturday 25 November 2000
Retrofit sensor for high capacity weighing
The Boss series of bolt-on strain sensors from Applied Measurements provide a cost-effective solution for many high capacity tank and silo weighing applications. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (24 November 2000)
Range of wood screws available from Challenge
Technical Background Article Challenge Industrial Fastenings has a particular feeling for the humble woodscrew, which, though simple, can confuse owing to the huge variety of types available.
News from Challenge (Europe) (24 November 2000)
Heavy duty latch finds machine guard niche
Heavy duty IP65 latch - 1091 series from Emka Emka yet again demonstrate the flexibility of their market leadership with the introduction of a new niche product - the heavy duty 1091 latch (IP65) for Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (24 November 2000)
ERA joins with Stress Engineering Services
ERA Technology and Stress Engineering Services offer assessment services to the oil refining, petrochemical and utility industries in North America and the Caribbean.
News from ERA Technology (24 November 2000)
3D laser measuring from constructional drawings
Three-dimensional measuring can now be carried out directly from constructional calculations: for example, drawings and CAD-models for fast and easy detection of deviations.
News from Fixturlaser (24 November 2000)
Pat solution to pulley alignment
PAT is a new pulley alignment tool for quick and easy alignment of pulley drives.
News from Fixturlaser (24 November 2000)
Ink jet printers for product marking
The Imaje S7 range of deviated ink jet printers provide cost effective coding and marking for a wide range of applications in low and high volume production environments.
News from Imaje UK (24 November 2000)
Ixthus on the move
Ixthus Instrumentation has moved to a new suite of offices in the Village of Overton, but is retaining existing telephone and fax numbers.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (24 November 2000)
A consistent drive for the textile industry
User Application Article Today's textile markets are embracing new and innovative machinery for rapidly growing products such as non-woven textiles, where fibres are fused together to form products. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (24 November 2000)
PC-based HMI and software for fully open control.
A complete yet highly flexible solution to high-end machine and line control requirements, with open platform capabilities, is provided by the CTC P9 PowerStation combined PC and operator interface.
News from PBE Systems (24 November 2000)
Digital frame grabber has enhanced features
The new Coreco Imaging Rebel Digital is a cost-effective digital frame grabber offering many new features not previously available. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (24 November 2000)
Robust PCs with touch screen option
QCL has launched a new range of Desktop PCs, which include either a 14.1in, or 15.1in LCD display.
News from QCL Group (24 November 2000)
Triaxial Connectors for noise-free guarded systems
A full line of triaxial connectors that are designed for applications requiring removal of noise radiation or cross-talk, and improvement of signal-to-noise ratio.
News from Tru Corporation (24 November 2000)
Wachendorff Encoders available from Variohm
Variohm Components is now offering the Wachendorff range of incremental encoders as an extension to its existing range of position sensors.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (24 November 2000)
Wixroyd rolls out new range of rollers
For use on conveyors, belt rollers, shock cushioners or designed into machine and assembly operations - Wixroyd's new range of rollers have literally thousands of useful applications.
News from Wixroyd International (24 November 2000)
ABB Motor service partners expand in NE England
Team Rewinds in Tyne and Wear has joined ABB Motor Service Partners, improving access in the North East to ABB Automation's new network for full lifecycle care of low voltage AC motors.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 November 2000)
16 channel reed relay output board launched
Amplicon is showing its new PCI263, 16 channel reed relay output board for PCI bus on its stand at Electronica.
News from Amplicon (23 November 2000)
Ultra-efficient DC/DC converter range expanded
Following its acquisition of Azcore Technologies, Artesyn Technologies is launching an increased portfolio of ultra-efficient DC/DC converters.
News from Emerson Network Power - Embedded Power (23 November 2000)
Laminated zinc tape eliminates corrosion
A new laminated zinc tape eliminates risks of corrosion of steel underneath rubber window seals for the transport and automotive industries.
News from BAC Corrosion Control (23 November 2000)
Cache appointed UK Master Distributor for E-T-A
Cache has been appointed UK Master Distributor for Electronic Thermal Mass Flowmeters and Control Products from E-T-A.
News from Cache Instrumentation (23 November 2000)
24-Bit Resolution USB Chromatography Modules
Translation has released the DT9821 and DT9822, ultra-high resolution USB chromatography modules that can resolve from 60 parts per billion at 24 bits to 1 part in 65,536 at 16 bits.
News from Data Translation (23 November 2000)
MP wants engineer on Railtrack Board
Engineer MP calls for more technical expertise on Railtrack Board, as pressure on the Government to find ways of restructuring the Railtrack Board mounted today.
News from Engineering Council (23 November 2000)
New handbook deals with environmental noise
Noise and vibration measurement specialist, Bruel and Kjaer (B and K) has published a new educational handbook dealing with the subject of environmental noise.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (23 November 2000)
Web-based design resource for power supplies
Excelsys launches unique web-based design resource centre: e-commerce enabled web site provides design engineers with access to over 30 million variants of AC/DC power supplies.
News from Excelsys Technologies (23 November 2000)
New high speed data link for digital data
IDM Electronics introduces Velocity HSDL (High Speed Data Link), a new slip ring technology developed for the transfer of high-speed digital data across rotating interfaces.
News from IDM Electronics (23 November 2000)
Christmas Cheer from Leonardo!
Any customer purchasing a WSCAD Full Mega Version, will receive a WSCAD Mini Mega version worth £599 entirely free of charge.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (23 November 2000)
Motors future-proof against new safety standards
Leroy Somer electric motors are future-proof against new safety standards for explosive atmospheres, says the company.
News from Leroy Somer (23 November 2000)
Bar quality improvements follow refurbishment
User Application Article Bar quality improvements have followed the completion of the Metalock mill refurbishment at Llanwern carried out by Metalock.
News from Metalock Engineering (23 November 2000)
Plastic push-pull connector costs 6% less
ODU has introduced a plastic-bodied version of its Mini-Snap push-pull-locking, circular connector that can give cost savings of up to 60% over metal-bodied variants.
News from ODU UK (23 November 2000)
RFI achieves ISO 17025 UKAS accreditation
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) is among the first wave of laboratories to become accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (23 November 2000)
New Features for Rockwell's Impact AC Drive
Rockwell Automation has added three important new features to its Allen-Bradley 1336 Impact AC drive.
News from Rockwell Automation (23 November 2000)
Pressure Transmitters for 50 to 350 bar
New CompactLine Pressure Transmitters for Pressure Ranges from 50 to 350 bar have been launched by Sensortechnics
News from Sensortechnics UK (23 November 2000)
High sensitivity miniature sensors from 10mbar
New high sensitivity miniature sensors for Pressure Ranges from 10 mbar to 2 bar have been launched by Sensortechnics.
News from Sensortechnics UK (23 November 2000)
Intelligent Valve Island with ASi Fieldbus Network
SMC Pneumatics has announced extended capabilities to the new Electronic Controller (the PneuAlpha), an Intelligent Valve Island with ASi Fieldbus Networking facility.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
SMC establishes advanced educational benchmarks
SMC helps engineering visionaries establish advanced educational benchmarks.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
Site expansion brings increased air needs
SMC has commissioned T and G Compressor Services of Daventry to design and install a compressor house and compressed air network for its new £12 million expanded manufacturing site.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
Electronic moving coil actuator for automation
SMC Pneumatics (UK) has recently launched a new electronic moving coil actuator with speed, high accuracy, controllability and long life.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
Stand Alone Compact Electronic Controller
SMC Pneumatics (UK) has released a new stand alone electronic controller, capable of handling a vast range of applications from industrial to domestic systems.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
Assembly and inspection in mobile communications
User Application Article SMC helps create revolution in automatic assembly and inspection with engineering systems for a company in the mobile communications industry.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 November 2000)
Scanning thermocouple monitor has 16 channels
The SR 630, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a 16-channel thermocouple monitor designed to read, scan, print and log temperatures or voltages.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 November 2000)
CGTech Ships VERICUT 5.0
CGTech has released VERICUT software version 5.0. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (22 November 2000)
Cooled and uncooled thermal imaging
The management at ICI (Chlor-Chemicals) attaches considerable importance to its condition monitoring programme using a FLIR Systems ThermaCAM thermal imaging camera. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
Press once, autofocus, press again, store image
The main focus of FLIR Systems' research and development work is to introduce thermographic systems which take the operator from image capture to analysis and report generation Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
First UK public showing of the latest ThermaCAM
The ThermaCAM PM695 is being demonstrated publicly for the first time at Maintec 2001. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
Thermal analysis for product validation
Thanks to a new low cost camera package introduction by FLIR Systems, researchers can now achieve improved accuracy and repeatability of thermal analysis and the elimination of setup time Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
Tracking thermal performance quickly, accurately
Product designers and research engineers are increasingly turning to thermography as a development tool. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
High speed digital thermal image capture
The ThermaCAM RESEARCHERT HS package provides digital image and data acquisition up to a maximum rate of 750Hz. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 November 2000)
Driving heavy loads in tough environments
A new belt-driven option from Hepco is - unusually - suitable for arduous applications. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 November 2000)
Guided rodless cylinder with shock absorber
When specifying Hepco's HPS Powerslide-2 guided rodless cylinder system, surprisingly few designers consider the incusion of a shock absorber - until now. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 November 2000)
Miniature brake for fine wire tensioning
Low torque, high accuracy and small size are the key characteristics of the new MTL model 513 brake from Huco Engineering Components. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (22 November 2000)
Hinged collar with a captive screw
Using a new hinged collar with a captive screw, with one hand you can now clamp a collar around a shaft without dropping vital elements on the floor! Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (22 November 2000)
Girth ring repair for pulverised fuel mill
User Application Article Metalock Industrial Services has saved Powergen's Cottam Power Station a substantial amount of expenditure by repairing a 4.45m diameter girth ring on a pulverised fuel mill.
News from Metalock Engineering (22 November 2000)
Use a cam indexer not a servo
Technical Background Article Precision Motion (Cofil) argues the merits of cam indexers against servo drives.
News from Precision Motion (Cofil) (22 November 2000)
Power supply offers power-factor correction
Now available from Powerline, the Lambda ZW Series is a range of compact power-supply units with built-in power-factor correction.
News from Powerline (22 November 2000)
Braking on frequency drives
REO (UK) Ltd has launched a series of braking resistors for frequency drives that includes footprint, panel mounting, high power and compact versions. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (22 November 2000)
Modular automation for ink jet coding
Technical Background Article Not all coding applications can be met by an ink jet printer in isolation. More often than not, an automation system is required.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (22 November 2000)
Multi-million pound gas plant control order
Severn Glocon, the control valve company, has won the contract to supply more than 400 valves for two new gas processing plants in the Middle East.
News from Severn Glocon (22 November 2000)
Compact 1U computer chassis is only 43cm deep
A new 1U (44mm high) computer chassis for 19in rack mounting, the SR-105-ATX-150 manufactured by Sight Systems, is designed for space critical applications.
News from Sight Systems (22 November 2000)
PC-based VHDL-AMS simulator now available
SIMEC announces that its PC based VHDL-AMS simulator - Hamster - is available in November 2000.
News from SIMEC (22 November 2000)
Superform shapes the cars of the future
User Application Article UK-based Superform Aluminium are helping famous car makers like Rolls Royce/Bentley, Aston Martin and Morgan revolutionise the way their cars are made.
News from Superform Aluminium (22 November 2000)
Mini re-work stencils save time and money
Mini stencils from Tecan Stencils Limited (TSL) ensure accurate repeatable paste deposits are produced when replacing components such as QFPs, PLCCs and BGAs during PCB re-work operations.
News from Tecan (22 November 2000)
Next day delivery of AODD pumps and spares
Tri-Ark, specialist independent supplier of air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps to UK industry, has recently increased its stock holding of pumps and spares to over 5000 items.
News from Tri-Ark (22 November 2000)
Anilam enters vertical machining centre market
Anilam enters vertical machining centre market with one-stop control, drives and motors package.
News from ACI (UK) (21 November 2000)
Flexible bushes, mounts suppress vibration
The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and the environment, can be reduced with BSL's new Paulstra range of anti-vibration flexible bushes and mounting systems.
News from Brammer UK (21 November 2000)
Chiron VMC helps Redline CNC meet quick-throughput
User Application Article Redline CNC has invested in a Chiron high-speed FZ08W vertical machining centre from Southam-based Chiron Werke UK.
News from Chiron Werke UK (21 November 2000)
EZ-series of servomotors for Asia and US
Servo-motor specialists, Control Techniques Dynamics, is poised to launch its EZ-series of servo motors aimed at the North American and South East Asian markets.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (21 November 2000)
Laser-cut engraving from Elesa-Clayton
Engraving of company logos, arrows, instructions, label information etc, can now be achieved easily with laser engraving on most handles, knobs and wheels supplied by Elesa-=Clayton. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (21 November 2000)
New range of industrial descaling systems
Flocare, the exclusive manufacturer of the commercial and industrial Scalewatcher Electronic Descaling System, has produced a new range of industrial units.
News from Flocare (21 November 2000)
Encoders support SSI interface
Absolute rotary encoders from Heidenhain can be used with subsequent electronics that support the unidirectional SSI interface. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (21 November 2000)
Absolute encoders for linear motor drives
User Application Article Absolute encoder technology provides accurate solution to linear motor drives on camshaft grinder. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (21 November 2000)
The first "real" industrial Laser Vibrometer
The new Polytec Industrial Vibrometer Sensor, IVS-200 is a self-contained compact design, at a low price. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 November 2000)
Chucks improve levels of process capability
Leader's Hainbuch chucks improve process capability at Delphi Diesel Systems.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (21 November 2000)
Loughborough wins Queen's Anniversary Prize
Optical engineering wins Loughborough its third Queen's Anniversary Prize
News from Loughborough University (21 November 2000)
Fanuc wire cut removes design inhibitors
User Application Article Fanuc wire cut removes design inhibitors for Ayrshire entrepreneur.
News from 600 Centre (21 November 2000)
Tripod system breakthrough for machining centre
Heckert breaks out of traditional horizontal machining centre design with a patented 'tripod' system.
News from StarragHeckert UK (21 November 2000)
Panel receptacle features safety interlock switch
A new 7-16 panel receptacle that features a safety interlock switch which prevents people from touching a live high power, high current RF contact is being introduced by Tru-Connector.
News from Tru Corporation (21 November 2000)
Walter GB wins Messier-Dowty supplier award
Walter GB of Redditch has won a Messier-Dowty Supplier Performance Award for landing gear production activities
News from Walter GB (21 November 2000)
Wilson Tool's 2.4.1 scoops forming award
Wilson Tool's 2.4.1 scoops forming award at French Sheet Metal Exhibition.
News from Wilson Tool International (21 November 2000)
Tackling fibre optic coupling head on
Aerotech's new FiberCouple 130 is a unique system designed to meet the accuracy and alignment demands associated with the coupling of optical fibres. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (20 November 2000)
Aerotech plans to continue steady growth
Aerotech has experienced significant double-digit compounded growth over the last decade and the company is planning for this growth trend to continue Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (20 November 2000)
Pack-flat wall mounted networking cabinet
APW Electronics' new IMnet 310 is the latest addition to the IMnet and IMserv networking enclosure family, a wall-mounted enclosure following the style and colour of the floor-standing IMnet
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (20 November 2000)
DIN Rail fast track approach to motion control
Users wishing to adopt a new fast track approach to motion control can now employ the new Parker DIN Rail Stepper Range of drives from BSL Engineering.
News from BSL Engineering (20 November 2000)
Online visualization for CapacityWeb members
Cimmetry Systems' AutoVue for Java has been selected to provide online visualization functionality to members of CapacityWeb, the supply-chain and collaboration infrastructure provider
News from Cimmetry Systems (20 November 2000)
Web-based resource centre for power supplies
Excelsys Technologies has launched a new web-based design resource centre that enables electronics engineers to obtain exactly the right power supply for their particular application
News from Excelsys Technologies (20 November 2000)
A new level of simplicity for drive programming
Hitachi's DriveManager emulates Hitachi's existing DOP and DRW hand held programming units, but with the convenience of being able to program drives at a desktop with a full size monitor.
News from HID (20 November 2000)
Zonal heating control valves five-year guaranteed
The new ZonePlus XL family of motorised valves specifically caters to the need for greater control of zonal heating and are the first ever valves in the UK with a five-year guarantee
News from Horstmann Controls (20 November 2000)
Servo actuator avoids external gearheads
Inmoco's new Exlar PSA series of geared servo actuators overcomes the requirement for discrete gear reducers to boost torque output levels, by having servo motor and planetary gears in one unit. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (20 November 2000)
2000-2001 catalogue launched
Full of ideas to improve productivity and quality, the Keyence catalogue for 2000-2001 contains information on sensors, vision systems, measuring instruments, bar code readers and PLCs
News from Keyence (UK) (20 November 2000)
Built-in LCD monitor a first for vision system
The new high-speed, high-accuracy CV-501 Series vision system from Keyence is a first to include both a built-in LCD monitor and the option to connect to two cameras.
News from Keyence (UK) (20 November 2000)
Smallest colour vision camera is nicely priced too
Keyence claims the CV-030 colour vision camera is the world's smallest colour vision system, yet, despite its small size, it is crammed with features - not least of which is its competitive price
News from Keyence (UK) (20 November 2000)
MechSoft.com joins Unigraphics Alliance Program
MechSoft.com has joined the Unigraphics Solutions (UGS) Alliance Program, so Unigraphics users can take advantage of substantial machine design capabilities
News from MechSoft.com (20 November 2000)
First COTS VME backplane for military applications
Mektron Systems has launched a range of high performance VME and VME 64 Extensions backplanes that have been designed for ruggedised military COTS as well as for use with any commercial application
News from Elma-Mektron (20 November 2000)
New IP54 and IP55 filter fans and exhaust filters
The latest versions of the Click and Fit filter fan assemblies for electrical and electronic enclosures from Pfannenberg offer the choice of environmental sealing to either IP54 or IP55
News from Pfannenberg (UK) (20 November 2000)
Quick-action fasteners for motorcycle sidecars
User Application Article Specialist motorcycle sidecar and trailer manufacturer Watsonian-Squire of Blockley, Gloucestershire, recesses Protex quick-action, rigid overcentre fasteners model 37-1260 into its trailers
News from Protex Fasteners (20 November 2000)
SCADA capabilities at a much lower cost?
For high level performance from an operator terminal, at prices far below that of a SCADA package, Red Lion's GL300T Paradigm Monochrome Touchscreen fits the bill.
News from Red Lion Controls (20 November 2000)
Swedish surveillance testing order for RFI
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has won a contract awarded by the Swedish Post and Telecommunications Agency for the surveillance testing of electrical and electronic equipment.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (20 November 2000)
Iron-core DC motors with ovoid-style gearboxes
A range of iron-core DC motors fitted with ovoid-style gearboxes and offering a high degree of custom flexibility is available from UK manufacturer Rotalink.
News from Rotalink (20 November 2000)
Spherical roller bearings now sealed-for-life
SKF has unveiled a range of sealed-for-life Explorer bearings that reduce grease consumption, lower life cycle cost, lower recycling costs and reduce pressure on the environment. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 November 2000)
Improved hydraulic pumps ease maintenance
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 (20 November 2000)
Automatic adjustment for optimal oil lubrication
SKF has broadened its range of lubrication solutions by introducing the Oil Leveller LAHD series, which provide automatic adjustment for the optimal oil lubrication level during running conditions Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 November 2000)
New metric range of tough electrical enclosures
There are eleven models in the new TK range of plastic enclosures from Spelsberg, offering complete protection from dust, water jets and even temporary flooding. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (20 November 2000)
IS intelligent optical smoke detector
The new 2251EIS intelligent optical smoke detector from System Sensor Europe is rated for use in Zone 0, 1 and 2 Areas, BASEEFA Approved EEx ia IIC T5 for potentially explosive atmospheres
News from System Sensor Europe (20 November 2000)
Antibacterial/anti-mould plastic chain available
The plastic Antibacterial/anti-mould MWS series chain has preventive qualities against bacteria such as colon bacillus (e-coil), staphylococcus and lactobacillus, as well as an anti-mould capability Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (20 November 2000)
Engineering Industry Buyers Guide 2001 launched
The all new 2001 edition of The Engineering Industry Buyers Guide will be available from December 2000, and is the same price as last year
News from CMP Information (20 November 2000)
Free access over 30 million CAD parts on the web
A new Internet-based portal which gives UK-based mechanical engineers and designers free access to a library of over 30 million CAD parts was launched at the Manufacturing Week 2000 show
News from Web2cad (20 November 2000)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 105
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