News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 January
to Saturday 13 January 2001
Circular connectors ideal for tougher conditions
The latest ABCIRH industrial circular connectors made by AB and available from Aerco, are halogen-free and are based on products covered by the American Mil-C-5015 and the German VG95234 specification
News from Aerco (12 January 2001)
Brighton is definitely the place to be!
Jim Hicks, Managing Director of Amplicon Liveline, the specialist distributor of IT and Instrumentation to Industry, agrees that Brighton is definitely the place to be for an electronics company!
News from Amplicon (12 January 2001)
Brushless servos offer low vibration and noise
Japan Servo's Servex FHD and FYD series brushless DC motors would typically be found in office automation equipment where long life and low noise are required Brochure Available
News from EMS (12 January 2001)
Locking cartridges available for any cylinder
FS Engineering is the only UK supplier offering locks for the full range of pneumatic cylinder rod diameters from 4 mm to 50 mm and cylinder lock assemblies for bores from 8 mm to 200 mm.
News from FS Engineering (12 January 2001)
Vertical Surface Mount Connectors for PCBs
Harwin's Datamate High Reliability Connector system range is being extended further to include Vertical Surface Mount Connectors, available with 4 to 44 contact positions in dual row format
News from Harwin (12 January 2001)
Shield clips save costs in PCB assembly
The SM Shield Clip allows shielding cans to be fitted and removed several times, allowing rework or tuning, if required with no degradation in performance or risk of damage to the circuit boards
News from Harwin (12 January 2001)
Pumps move food more delicately than conveyors
For damage free transfer of delicate produce, Hidrostal screw centrifugal impeller pumps are now being used in a number of food manufacturing plants instead of the more usual conveyor belt system.
News from Hidrostal (12 January 2001)
New VP at Process and Building software supplier
The Process and Building Solutions division of Intergraph Corporation has announced the appointment of Jay Stinson as vice president, Enterprise Engineering Solutions.
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (12 January 2001)
More concentration on major OEMs in bearing sector
Changes at Ina Bearing Company will mean a greater concentration in future on a reduced number of key OEM customers and more support to the Ina Diamond Distributor network. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (12 January 2001)
Systems Service Contract for machine controls
Micromech's Systems Service Contract option covers Periodic Functional Check, Electrical and Mechanical Service Condition, Routine Lubrication and adjustment where necessary
News from Micromech (12 January 2001)
Stepper and servo launches on the way from Parker
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division will be launching a number of stepper and servo products at the 2001 Drives and Controls exhibition, many targeted specifically at the OEM market Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (12 January 2001)
UK firm becomes Bluetooth Qualification Body
Steve Dillingham has been appointed by the Bluetooth Qualification Review Board (BQRB), establishing RFI as a Bluetooth Qualification Body.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (12 January 2001)
New training services in industrial automation
Rockwell Automation provides a full range of skills audit and training services, covering industrial automation, manufacturing software and control systems
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Products and software to reduce energy consumption
With the impending introduction of the Climate Change Levy, Rockwell Automation has a comprehensive suite of products, software and engineering services to manage and reduce energy consumption
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Major orders for valve actuators from Asia
Two of the world's largest refineries, in India and Taiwan, have turned to Rotork's IQ intelligent electric valve actuators again for the operation of valves in new tank farm extensions.
News from Rotork Controls (12 January 2001)
Palletising Robots ideal for heavier parts
The SR-HZ series of Palletising Robots from TM Robotics use SCARA technology and feature an impressive payload of 50 or 70 kg respectively that means both are ideally suited to carrying heavy parts Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (12 January 2001)
Rapid prototyping machining centre into schools
At the heart of the industry-backed CAD/CAM into Schools Institutive is Unimatic's Isel 3-4 axis machining centre, used throughout industry for tasks such as rapid prototyping Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (12 January 2001)
Compact CNC machines come ready-to-use
Unimatic has launched a range of compact, cost-competitive CNC machines that offer unrivalled flexibility to cover a wide range of applications. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (12 January 2001)
Hose pumps reduce scrap in ceramics manufacture
User Application Article Caradon Plumbing Solutions has virtually eliminated pinholes in its finished products following the installation of three Watson-Marlow Bredel high pressure hose pumps. Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (12 January 2001)
Emergency shutdown system on new offshore platform
User Application Article Yokogawa UK has supplied an emergency shutdown (ESD) system for a new type of offshore platform developed by Shell for the Brigantine gas field in the Southern North Sea.
News from Yokogawa UK (12 January 2001)
Dry vacuum system with self cleaning function
Welch has overcome the practical problems of chemical attack which can lead to pump failure, with the launch of a new dry vacuum system with a self cleaning function.
News from Rietschle Thomas (12 January 2001)
Drives double efficiency of pumping station
User Application Article The efficiency of West of Scotland Water's Lomond Street Wastewater Pumping Station in Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, has more than doubled since two ACS 600 AC drives from ABB were installed.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (11 January 2001)
Modern Plant becomes Irish distributor for Bete
Modern Plant Limited has become an authorised distributor for Bete's spray nozzles for industry, fire protection and pollution control throughout Ireland.
News from Bete (11 January 2001)
Easy assembly into panels for fuseholders
The latest additions to Bulgin's extensive range of fuseholders include snap to panel fixing styles for 5x20mm and 6.3x32mm fuses allowing quick and easy assembly into panels Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (11 January 2001)
CoCreate Software now on more than 150,000 systems
CoCreate Software develops collaboration, mechanical CAD and Product Data Management software that improves communication by supporting the concept of Global Design Teams Working Together
News from CoCreate Software (11 January 2001)
IAONA pledges support for EtherNet/IP
A coalition of networking associations and leading manufacturers has announced an agreement with the Industrial Automation Open Networking Alliance to co-promote the EtherNet/IP networking protocol
News from Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (11 January 2001)
Half-turn latches for enclosures launched
Elesa Clayton have added a full range of locks and latches to their portfolio specifically for use in access panels, switchgear boxes, general enclosures, ancillary cabinets and electrical enclosures Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (11 January 2001)
12mm motors and gearheads amongst new launches
Aldermaston based Electro Mechanical Systems are showing several new products at the Drives and Controls 2001 Exhibition which is being held at the ExCel Exhibition Centre in London's Docklands. Brochure Available
News from EMS (11 January 2001)
Pumpsets answer emergency pumping requirements
Pump specialist Hidrostal can now provide a versatile emergency pumping system, vital equipment if the recent flooding continues.
News from Hidrostal (11 January 2001)
Dutch experience integral to flood pump design
Hidrostal's Dutch distributor Eekels developed the proven diesel driven Betsy self-priming pump package for flood conditions, in co-operation with the Dutch River Authority, Roer and Overmaas
News from Hidrostal (11 January 2001)
24-Channel, 12-bit Analogue/Digital PC/104 board
The Micronix PV-2019 is a highly compact PC/104 board combining 16 voltage and 8 current inputs (0-20mA) with 12-bit resolution plus 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs on just one board
News from Impulse (11 January 2001)
Inverters amongst latest products at exhibition
Lenze's new SMD range of inverters are compact and low cost, intended for simple applications with single-phase supply and powers up to 2.2kW. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (11 January 2001)
Geared motor aimed at food processing industry
Leroy Somer introduces the Multibloc 2000 IA, a geared motor unit specifically designed to power machinery used in the food processing industry.
News from Leroy Somer (11 January 2001)
Bright, backlit LCD on electronic hour meter
Matsushita Electric Works has expanded its timer range with the new high performance LH2H electronic hour meter, designed for maximum visibility in even the most adverse lighting conditions
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (11 January 2001)
How the Microplasmic anodizing process works
Technical Background Article A unique anodizing technology for all types of aluminum alloys, called the Microplasmic Process, is radically different from the traditional anodizing processes in many respects
News from Microplasmic Corporation (11 January 2001)
New chassis dynamometers for truck manufacturer
User Application Article Power Test has delivered two Model CA2540 5-axle, adjustable wheelbase, heavy-duty chassis dynamometers to Oshkosh Trucks for break-in and power verification of every severe-duty vehicle made there
News from Power Test (11 January 2001)
Free motion system sizing and selection software
Rockwell Automation announces Motion Book 3.1, the latest version of its powerful and easy to use sizing and selection software that saves engineers time when specifying motion systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (11 January 2001)
Structural adhesives will bond almost anything
Two multi-purpose structural adhesives from Symonds Cableform have such good surface adhesion, flexibility and high mechanical strength when cured that they will bond almost anything.
News from Symonds Cableform (11 January 2001)
Relay/analogue output IS rotational speed monitor
Turck Banner introduces the Multimodul MK21-RI, the industry's first rotational speed monitor to feature intrinsically safe inputs with both relay and analogue outputs.
News from Turck Banner (11 January 2001)
Muting function suspends light screen operation
Turck Banner introduces a new Muting Module suitable for use with Mini-Screen and Micro-Screen systems, which temporarily suspends light screen operation
News from Turck Banner (11 January 2001)
Online CAD-library improved with search function
Web2cad.co.uk, the B2B portal for mechanical engineers and machine builders, has significantly upgraded its online CAD library, PowerParts on Web, with a new search function
News from Web2cad (11 January 2001)
Powerful solvent cleans photocopiers - and more!
Amberklene ME20 is a powerful solvent blend which contains no CFCs or other chlorinated solvents, effectively degreasing all hydrocarbon soiling and cleaning most plastics and metals
News from Ambersil ( 9 January 2001)
Highly specified power distribution strip family
Suitable for use in any 19" enclosure, but with additional features unique to the IMnet and IMserv networking enclosure family, APW Electronics' new power strip range offers a choice of outlets
News from Vero Electronics ( 9 January 2001)
Release 3 of Architectural Desktop announced
Autodesk has announced the availability of Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Release 3 for conceptual design, architectural design development, and construction documentation.
News from Autodesk ( 9 January 2001)
National distribution for revolutionary bearing
SKF spherical roller bearings which will accommodate up to 25 per cent higher torque loadings, and provide a 300 per cent increase in service life, have been introduced by BSL
News from Brammer UK ( 9 January 2001)
Study shows copper may reduce E.coli in pipework
Copper has a significant antibacterial advantage over both polybutylene and stainless steel and demonstrated this for every temperature range and water hardness condition in a recent study
News from Copper Development Association ( 9 January 2001)
Encoder and resolver production moves to UK
Encoder Technology is to transfer the manufacture of many of its encoders, resolvers and related motion sensing devices from Germany to the UK, sharing with Eplon Engineering in Leatherhead Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology ( 9 January 2001)
Process industry forum and training event on way
A diverse range of topics from plant safety to advanced control applications and e-business will be presented at a Forum and Training event will be held in the Manchester area from 3-6 April 2001
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 9 January 2001)
Demand for hydraulic equipment set to rise
Latest findings unveiled by Frost and Sullivan peg total revenues in the European hydraulic equipment market at $5.55 billion in 2000, predicted to climb to $6.66 billion in 2006
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 9 January 2001)
Pressure transducers keep beer just right
User Application Article Headmaster has built a range of instruments, using Gems Sensors' devices, to enable breweries to calibrate their analysers and plant, and ultimately regulate the gas content of their products.
News from Gems Sensors ( 9 January 2001)
Liquid level sensor offers flange mounting
Gems Sensors has announced a new Electro-optic liquid level sensor with flange mounting, for sheet metal or moulded plastic tanks, where threaded installations are not practical.
News from Gems Sensors ( 9 January 2001)
Liquid level sensor now in nylon version
Gems Sensors now offers a nylon version of its compact and economical electro-optic ELS 1100 liquid level sensor.
News from Gems Sensors ( 9 January 2001)
Flow switch requires less demanding filtration
Gems Sensors' FS-380 Series flow switch delivers an operating pressure of up to 68bar and requires only 150 micron filtration - since it is less susceptible to clogging than other switches
News from Gems Sensors ( 9 January 2001)
Ball rail system pushes performance onwards
The Generation 2000 Ball Rail System has an extremely high load capacity, longer service life, excellent running properties and particularly long service intervals
News from Bosch Rexroth - Linear Motion and Assembly ( 9 January 2001)
Ceramic coating process gives excellent wear
The Microplasmic Process creates a thick ceramic coating which exhibits excellent resistance to wear, heat and chemical corrosion, and acts as an electrical insulator.
News from Microplasmic Corporation ( 9 January 2001)
New features on connector website
Molex, the world's largest independent connector maker, has launched a new website incorporating many new features and enhancements.
News from Molex UK ( 9 January 2001)
Lip seals improve pipeline end closures
User Application Article Precision Polymer Engineering has completed a contract to design and manufacture self-energising lip seals for a new range of rapid opening pipeline end closures for Pipeline Engineering
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 9 January 2001)
Profibus conference papers presented on CD-Rom
Following the success of its 1st ever conference in the UK as part of the OSPMA FieldComms exhibition, The Profibus Group has released a CD-Rom containing all of the papers presented
News from Profibus Group ( 9 January 2001)
New electronic components technical sales engineer
Ian Moore has been appointed the new technical sales engineer for Rhopoint Components covering the North of England and Scotland.
News from Rhopoint Components ( 9 January 2001)
Electrical distributor repels card fraudsters
Marlon Mighty, one of the WF Electrical's Telesales and Administrative operatives, recently turned his hand to countering the threat of credit card fraud
News from WF Electrical ( 9 January 2001)
Pre-owned electronic assembly SMT equipment online
AlternativeSMT, the leading European specialist in buying and selling pre-owned electronic assembly SMT equipment and feeders, has launched a comprehensive web site on www.alternativeSMT.com
News from Alternative SMT ( 8 January 2001)
Autodesk Inventor Release 4: over 150 enhancements
Autodesk today shipped Release 4 of its high-performance 3D mechanical design software, Autodesk Inventor, with over 150 enhancements in this release
News from Autodesk ( 8 January 2001)
Instrimentation CD-Rom more than a catalogue
Beka Associates latest catalogue of instrumentation for use in hazardous and safe areas is now also available on CD Rom, with Application Guides and Instruction Manuals Brochure Available
News from Beka associates ( 8 January 2001)
Copper tube in buildings publication revised
Copper Development Association have just issued a revision of the popular 'Copper tube in buildings', publication 88, first produced in 1991.
News from Copper Development Association ( 8 January 2001)
STEP translation service just $1 a time!
CADCAM-E.COM has announced that its new Pro/ENGINEER and CATIA to STEP translation service will be available for only $1 per part conversion until January 15, 2001
News from Compunix ( 8 January 2001)
SSI-output 17-bit Smart Abs encoders available
Now the performance and cost benefits associated with the true 17-bit Smart Abs encoders from Encoder Technology are available to a much wider design community thanks to the introduction of new models Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology ( 8 January 2001)
Choosing between Ceramic and Quartz Heating
Technical Background Article Ceramic Elements are the heaters of choice in most applications, but Quartz heaters are favoured in industrial applications where rapid heater response is necessary, as this article explains.
News from Hawco ( 8 January 2001)
Vision sensors to enable automated vehicle glazing
Oxford Sensor Technology has been awarded three major orders to supply vision sensors to enable automated vehicle glazing for one American and two European automotive plants.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology ( 8 January 2001)
In-line sightglasses available in stainless steel
As a response to customer demand, PCI-Memtech now offers 1/2" and 3/4" 316L stainless steel clamp or plain ended in-line sightglasses.
News from PCI-Memtech/PCI-Water ( 8 January 2001)
Software and Reference CD available free
Pico Technology has announced the availability of its Software and Reference CD, which contains Pico's entire product catalogue, user manuals and software (demos and full installations).
News from Pico Technology ( 8 January 2001)
Grain handling facility working hard in Mombasa
User Application Article Equipment supplied by Richard Simon is playing a major part in the new GBP 40 million grain handling facility at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya.
News from Chronos Richardson ( 8 January 2001)
Cable glands and ducting added to range
Extensive ranges of high quality cable glands and rigid PVC cable ducting are now available from Sarel in economical standard versions, and in types specially designed for hazardous area applications
News from Sarel ( 8 January 2001)
Ride while you clean on new scrubber drier
Walking behind a scrubber drier to clean it will soon be a thing of the past; with the arrival of the dynamic new Tennant 7100 Micro Scrubber Drier, operators can now ride while they clean
News from Tennant ( 8 January 2001)
PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL CADCAM facility added
The prestigious Brackley headquarters of Traub Heckert UK, has installed a Delcam's PowerSHAPE and PowerMILL CADCAM software to demonstrate and support customers
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 8 January 2001)
View live data over the internet
The new Windmill Remote software lets users monitor conditions at a distance, and view live data over the internet; it is especially useful for hazardous environments
News from Windmill Software ( 8 January 2001)
Combination valve ideal for steam/aggressive media
The NR44 combines the Gestra RK86 (A) and the Worcester A44 three-piece ball valves in a single unit, is for handling steam and aggressive media up to Class 300 pressures
News from Flowserve ( 8 January 2001)
Digital indicating controllers upgraded
Yokogawa has added two new models and increased the functionality of other units in its Green Series of digital indicating controllers.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 January 2001)
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