News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 December
to Saturday 16 December 2000
New tamper-proof and double pivot cabinet hinges
Elesa-Clayton announce the CF range of advanced technopolymer hinges, designed for use on switchgear cabinets, machinery guards, control desks, process equipment housings etc Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (15 December 2000)
EMC backshell has screens separating earth points
KEC has modified a standard EMC backshell for circular connectors to supply a system capable of taking individual and overall screens to separate earth points while providing high levels of EMC
News from KEC (15 December 2000)
Weighing system fits into tight spaces
The Microweigh linear weigher from Packaging Machinery Services is specifically designed for weighing dry piece type products from 2g to 50g and is ideally suited to nuts, pulses, seeds, etc
News from Posiweigh (15 December 2000)
Innovative design on enclosure and accessories
Rittal's new TS8 enclosure and accessories contain many new and innovative design features and the system can be applied to a wide range of industry sectors Brochure Available
News from Rittal (15 December 2000)
Tektronix acquires Bluetooth protocol analyser
Tektronix is to acquire the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) approved protocol analyser product from Digianswer, a subsidiary of Motorola based in Nibe, Denmark Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (15 December 2000)
Flowmeter has Foundation Fieldbus registration
The Yokogawa Admag AE range of electromagnetic flowmeters is now available with Foundation Fieldbus (FF) registration, confirming that is has been verified for conformance and interoperability to the
News from Yokogawa UK (15 December 2000)
Data acquisition board at very tempting price
The latest addition to the ComputerBoards range of PCI interface multi-function boards, the PCI-DAS1000, breaks new ground in price/performance, according to UK distributor Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 December 2000)
Amphenol connectors take on heaviest duty tasks
Now in stock at Aerco, the Horsham based electromechanical component distributor, is the Amphenol range of C146M modular, rectangular connectors.
News from Aerco (14 December 2000)
High volume blanked parts with precision tolerance
The Bauer company have considerable experience in the production of precision blanked components, and for many years have manufactured disc springs for incorporation into spring packs
News from Bauer (14 December 2000)
The Cowern Papers: a free guide to motors
Baldor has published a 116-page guide covering the application and use of industrial electric motors - the Cowern Papers - with articles providing invaluable 'How To' advice on a wide range of topics Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (14 December 2000)
Electrostatic air cleaning for machinery
Elbaron electrostatic air cleaning equipment is designed to filter out particles greater than 0.01 micron in size, and is ideal for use on CNC lathes, machining centres, grinders, milling machines etc
News from Buttkereit (14 December 2000)
AutoVue, Panoramic! for JAVA link with Livelink
Open Text Corporation and Cimmetry Systems today announced that AutoVue and Panoramic! for JAVA now integrate with Livelink, expanding the portfolio of solutions with which Livelink is interoperable
News from Cimmetry Systems (14 December 2000)
New quick-connect plugs/sockets added to range
A major development has been announced for the Bals range of BS EN 60309-2/BS4343 IEC 309 industrial plugs and sockets, which involves the introduction of a new 'quick connect' design
News from Cee-Norm UK (14 December 2000)
Initiative to promote safety version of Devicenet
The Open DeviceNet Vendor Association has launched an initiative to develop "DeviceNet Safety", an advanced safety network designed to meet the requirements of safety critical machinery
News from Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (14 December 2000)
Enabling switches for monitored safety areas
Within its range of safety engineering products, Euchner (UK) can supply manually operated enabling switches for personnel working in danger areas of machines or production area installations
News from Euchner (UK) (14 December 2000)
Bestobell Valves FCx breaks into new market
As part of its strategy, Bestobell FCx continues to broaden its market base by developing and adapting products for uses outside that of its traditional area of industrial gas control.
News from Truflo International (14 December 2000)
High-current connector handles 650A at 4kV
A high-current industrial connector which can handle up to 650A at 4kV has been added to the Han HC Modular range, available with one or two silver-coated copper alloy contacts
News from Harting (14 December 2000)
Amplifier calibration service to ISO 9001
A new calibration service to ISO 9001 for all amplifiers used in measurement systems has been launched by HBM UK, covering the accreditation of force, pressure, torque and voltage ratio mV/V Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 December 2000)
UHF transceivers for Irish Department of Defence
RCI Communications has just won a contract to supply the Irish Department of Defence (Civil Defence Division) with 180 Icom IC-F4GT UHF handportable radio transceivers.
News from Icom (UK) (14 December 2000)
Ultra-compact 2-channel fibre optic rotary joint
IDM Electronics introduces the Model 215, an ultra-compact, 2-channel Fibre Optic Rotary Joint (FORJ) manufactured by its sister company, Focal Technologies Corporation.
News from IDM Electronics (14 December 2000)
4th Generation IGBT for Jaguar inverters
Future IMO Jaguar inverters will incorporate the very latest state-of-the-art power devices from the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of power semi-conductors.
News from IMO Precision Controls (14 December 2000)
New low-cost signal-powered RS-232 line driver
The DCP35 signal-powered line driver allows computers, controllers, terminals, and other industrial I/O devices with RS-232 ports to communicate with each other over extended distances
News from Impulse (14 December 2000)
Solve thermal problems with dedicated software
ThermNet is designed to solve thermal problems involving conduction, convection, and radiation, and allows 2D problems (XY and RZ) to be described and steady state and transient analyses performed
News from Infolytica (14 December 2000)
Company cars shift to LPG
In an move that reflects the company's shift towards green technology, ION Science has begun a programme that will see its entire fleet of company vehicles running on Liquid Petroleum Gas
News from Ion Science (14 December 2000)
Simulation software helps productivity at Michelin
User Application Article Witness simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee
News from Lanner Group (14 December 2000)
Dough portioning machine uses controlled drive
User Application Article Increasing flexibility for plant manufacturers in the bakery and confectionery industry is being demonstrated by, PTM whose new dough portioning machine uses a Lenze Servo PLC Brochure Available
News from Lenze (14 December 2000)
C rail profiles ideal for lifting/sliding doors
C rail profiles introduced into the Item range of machine building components are ideal for the quick and economic construction of either lifting or sliding doors, partitions, movable enclosures etc Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (14 December 2000)
Ensuring the weld integrity of spiral pipe
An improved, laser-based system for seam tracking has been introduced by Meta Vision Systems specifically to ensure the weld integrity of spiral pipe as it emerges from the mill.
News from Meta Vision Systems (14 December 2000)
Handheld remote control transmits over 6km
RF Solutions has expanded its family of licence-exempt, hand-held radio transmitter encoders with a new IP65-rated model that can be custom configured with multiple switches
News from RF Solutions (14 December 2000)
Neat wall-mounted uninterruptible power system
The new light and compact wall mounted Elite uninterruptible power system from Advance-Galatrek frees space as well as having low running costs, noise and heat output
News from Riello UPS (14 December 2000)
Free trial offer for Allen-Bradley drive
Rockwell Automation is so confident about the performance and versatility of its class leading Allen-Bradley B161 drive that it is making an unusual free trial offer
News from Rockwell Automation (14 December 2000)
Choice of interfaces with extended I/O system
New modules to increase the scope and flexibility of the Allen-Bradley POINT I/O system, which is designed to allow users to specify precisely the right number of I/O for an application
News from Rockwell Automation (14 December 2000)
Valve repair contract won at ICI Eutech and Zeneca
Following a quality audit by HSB Inspection Quality, Severn Unival has won quality approval for the repair of safety relief valves owned by ICI Eutech and Zeneca.
News from Severn Glocon (14 December 2000)
700% increase in coolant life achieved
The machine shop at British Nuclear Fuels in Preston, which manufactures magnesium components for nuclear power stations, introduced a new coolant, Shell's Sitala E5202, with spectacular results Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
Metalworking fluid ideal for Cosworth machine shop
User Application Article For Cosworth Racing's machine shop, Shell recommended Sitala E5202, a high oil content water extendible metalworking fluid formulated for the machining of high magnesium content aluminium alloys Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
Five way trials lead to coolant choice at M and I
User Application Article Manchester based M and I Materials tested five coolant brands in all - a mix of synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral based coolants and different grades - before selecting Adrana Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
Tool life doubled in deep hole boring
User Application Article Machined component manufacturer Millhouses Engineering has been using Garia for twelve months and has seen a vast improvement in cutting fluid performance since the first day Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
EDM fluid formulated for safe environment
Shell Macron EDM 4120 is a multi-application fine finishing fluid that has been specifically formulated with a high flash point to provide a safe working environment under high current conditions Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
Slideway oil proveds better demulsification
Shell's new high-performance Tonna Oil S machine tool slideway lubricant has been formulated to provide excellent adhesion and demulsification, to make machine tools more efficient and easier to clean Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (14 December 2000)
Success for interfacing 3D CAD/online catalogues
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that its new 3D PartStream.NET service is now live on several companies' Web sites, including SMC Pneumatics and Verticalnet
News from SolidWorks Corporation (14 December 2000)
Best New CAD Product award winner at CIM 2000
SolidWorks Corporation has announced that SolidWorks 2000 received the award for "Best New CAD Product" at the Computers in Manufacturing 2000 show in Birmingham, England, held on November 7-9, 2000
News from SolidWorks Corporation (14 December 2000)
Latest version of complete automation software
The latest version of Opto 22's FactoryFloor industrial automation software includes a host of new features and improvements designed to make automation projects faster, cheaper and better
News from System Devices (14 December 2000)
1GS/s scope module for PC-based instrumentation
A 1GS/s (gigasamples per second) digital oscilloscope module, the WE7311, is now available for the Yokogawa WE7000 modular PC-based instrumentation system.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (14 December 2000)
Loading system automates any CNC chucking lathe
Automation of virtually any CNC chucking lathe is easy with the bolt-on Robo Loader RH-series, which has the capability to increase turning machine utilisation to around 80% from a typical 50%
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery (14 December 2000)
Control system gives barge dynamic positioning
User Application Article Australia-based Clough Offshore has awarded the Power Conversion sector of Alstom a contract for the supply and commissioning of an ADP21 duplex Dynamic Positioning System
News from Alstom Power Conversion (13 December 2000)
More bagging line success at sugar producers
Clyde Materials Handling has installed and commissioned two complete bagging lines to handle white sugar at Kenana Sugar in the Sudan and Khanh Hoa Sugar in Vietnam
News from Clyde Materials Handling (13 December 2000)
New catalogue for control products/instrumentation
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has published a new catalogue containing its extensive range of high-quality control products and instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (13 December 2000)
Recovery for positive displacement pumps market
Following an overhaul of existing production capacity and investment in new products, the positive displacement pumps market is continuing to see a strong recovery.
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 December 2000)
Compact industrial PC still offers 7 cards
Hayes Control Systems is launching a new compact Beckhoff Industrial PC, the C3620, fitted with either a 500 MHz Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium III processor on a standard ATX motherboard
News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)
Industrial PC slips in 12- or 15-inch TFT display
Hayes Control Systems announces the UK launch of the new Beckhoff PC C3300 industrial PC, incorporating a 12- or 15-inch TFT display without any significant additional increase in the dimensions
News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)
Modbus protocol added to bus coupler system
Hayes Control Systems has launched the BK7300 Bus Coupler, which adds the Modbus protocol to the long list of field buses for which Beckhoff Bus Couplers are already available
News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)
The advantages of PC-based control systems
Technical Background Article Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Hayes Control Systems, discusses the development of PC software systems for PLC and NC motion control.
News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)
Industrial PCs - pointers for performance
Technical Background Article How can an OEM really be sure that the industrial PC they are buying will withstand the rigours of industrial operation as well as be an open and powerful hardware platform?
News from Hayes Control Systems (13 December 2000)
Custom made battery packs for better performance
Battery specialist H-Squared Electronics offers its customers an unrivalled service in the production of custom made battery packs designed for specific applications.
News from H-Squared Electronics (13 December 2000)
Rechargeable battery sticks for emergency lighting
Battery specialist, H-Squared Electronics has introduced a range of NiCd rechargeable battery sticks ideal for emergency lighting applications in public areas.
News from H-Squared Electronics (13 December 2000)
Linear motion enhancements to profile system
In future, not only Cam Roller Guides and Ball Rail Systems can be easily mounted to the Alu-Star Profile System, but also Star Precision Steel Shafts with the associated shaft support rails or blocks
News from Bosch Rexroth - Linear Motion and Assembly (13 December 2000)
Materials savings of up to 50% from dispenser
The Robo-Dispenser from Netzsch Nemo Pumps is designed to provide precise and consistent dosing for a wide range of applications in the chemical industry.
News from Netzsch Pumps (13 December 2000)
High Pressure Membrane Filter Press saves energy
For companies wanting to reduce operating costs and achieve higher dry solids content in the filter cake, Netzcsh Filtrationstechnik has developed the High Pressure Membrane Filter Press.
News from Netzsch Pumps (13 December 2000)
In-cylinder sensors for ESDV actuator
To help achieve the 'packaging' for the new PowerMaster ESDV (emergency shut down valve) actuator, Baker Oil Tools specified Penny and Giles VRVT100 in-cylinder position sensors Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (13 December 2000)
More bagging line success at sugar producers
User Application Article Richard Simon has installed and commissioned two complete bagging lines to handle white sugar at Kenana Sugar in the Sudan and Khanh Hoa Sugar in Vietnam
News from Chronos Richardson (13 December 2000)
Wide area scanner forms complete safety system
The Schmersal LSS 300 laser scanner is a flexible and powerful safety device designed to continuously scan a 180deg detection zone up to a maximum radius of 60m using a beam that is absolutely safe
News from Schmersal UK (13 December 2000)
Monitor plant vibration and temperature levels
Sensonics has introduced the Plantscan MC9601, a multichannel on-line plant condition monitor of vibration and temperature levels, providing constant multi-point surveillance of rotating machines Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (13 December 2000)
Pressure transmitters for standard filter housings
Walker Research has launched its ESD series of low cost pressure switches and 4-20mA transmitters, designed to measure differential and gauge pressure of inert fluids across a range of applications
News from Walker Filtration (13 December 2000)
Pressure transmitters come in multiple formats
The ESD series of low cost pressure switches and 4-20mA transmitters is specifically designed to measure differential and gauge pressure of inert fluids across a wide-ra
News from Walker Filtration (13 December 2000)
State of the art compressed air system at Seagate
User Application Article A patented vacuum regeneration dryer supplied by Zander has solved a production issue for Seagate Technology at its media substrates manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland
News from Zander-Hiross (13 December 2000)
AEC project management gets visualisation added
Systemates and Cimmetry Systems have announced the integration of AutoVue for JAVA with Projectmates, the latest and most innovative way of bringing AEC project management to the Internet
News from Cimmetry Systems (12 December 2000)
Latest distributed I/O system reduces costs
GE Fanuc has introduced a new distributed I/O product range, expanding the VersaMax family of flexible I/O solutions with a Terminal I/O system. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 December 2000)
PLC/NC solution to temperature control
Hayes Control Systems has added to the functionality of its Beckhoff TwinCAT control and automation software, with the UK launch of the TwinCAT PLC Temperature Controller.
News from Hayes Control Systems (12 December 2000)
Printer inks meet aerospace specifications
To meet the demands of aerospace corporations for reliable part marking, Imaje has a range of inks for use with its ink jet printers which meet all normal, aerospace industry specifications
News from Imaje UK (12 December 2000)
Speed and flexibility on telephone assembly system
User Application Article Modular Automation of Birmingham has designed and built an assembly machine that combines the use of cam drives with pick and place automation to achieve flexibility with speed.
News from Modular Automation International (12 December 2000)
Cam technology rewrites assembly machine rulebook
Through a strategic alliance with Bodine Corporation in the USA, Modular Automation has harnessed the benefits of cam-driven manufacture and combined it with their own modular engineering technology
News from Modular Automation International (12 December 2000)
Control valves offer high flow in compact unit
Parker Pneumatic has introduced a new range of high performance directional control valves - the Viking range - designed for hand, foot, pneumatic or electrical operation Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (12 December 2000)
QISoft adds more quality software after takeover
QISoft in conjunction with OSI Software have acquired the business of Quaker Computer Solutions, Savannah, Georgia.
News from Qisoft (12 December 2000)
Quality software attacks overfilling
With the introduction of CheQweigh, food manufacturers can save money and still ensure total compliance with European weights and measure legislation - without resorting to costly overfilling
News from Qisoft (12 December 2000)
Subcontractor opts to go CNC turning route
User Application Article Established in Bristol in 1963, North Somerset Reproductions (NSR) has recently bought its first two CNC machines - Star lathes from A and S Precision Machine Tools
News from Star Micronics GB (11 December 2000)
Bellows shaft couplings offer distinct advantages
Now available from Abssac is a new range of Stainless Steel bellows shaft couplings designed to meet the needs of the ever increasing torsional requirement in today's power transmission applications Brochure Available
News from Abssac (11 December 2000)
Latest version of world-leading maths software
Mathcad 2001, a major new version of the world's most widely used desktop software for applying mathematics, is announced by MathSoft International and UK distributor Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 December 2000)
iTouch Technology available for kiosk applications
Elo TouchSystems has extended its range of Entuitive brand of kiosk-based touchmonitors that incorporate the company's unique iTouch "touch-on-tube" surface wave technology.
News from Elo Touchsystems (11 December 2000)
Bourdon tube pressure gauges with alarm outputs
Gemlog Controls introduces its new high accuracy bourdon tube contact pressure gauges, which suit applications where one or more alarm outputs are required
News from Gemlog Controls (11 December 2000)
Machining centre controls easiest to use by far
User Application Article What should a toolmaker-come-general subcontractor with a shop full of EDM equipment buy when he decides to expand into prismatic metalcutting? The answer is a Hurco BMC 4020 HTM machining centre Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (11 December 2000)
Big possibilities from mill-turning centre
Up to five axis machining on one or two spindle positions is available with the new Index G400 mill-turning centre from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, Gosport.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (11 December 2000)
Laser vision speeds welding of tailor blanks
An automatic, laser-based weld seam tracking system is incorporated as standard into all tailor blank welding lines manufactured by Automated Welding Systems (AWS), Ontario.
News from Meta Vision Systems (11 December 2000)
Advantages of rack and pinion measuring system
Technical Background Article Engineers at Reliance Gear feel that not enough emphasis is placed on the advantages of rack and pinion measuring systems, and explain here why this tried and tested technology should not be dismissed
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (11 December 2000)
Aerospace component manufacturer opts for CNC
User Application Article When Heller Machine Tools decided to expand beyond their traditional automotive components market, they realised that a reliable, digital CNC controller was the key to new business.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 December 2000)
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