News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 January
to Saturday 20 January 2001
Miniature connector available on next-day delivery
AB Connectors, the largest British-owned connector manufacturer in the UK, has launched AB Express, and the first product available for next day delivery is the revolutionary ABXS miniature connector
News from AB Connectors (19 January 2001)
Data collection directly into Windows CE devices
CE-Wedge, latest addition to the SoftwareWedge range, makes data collection to handheld devices easy by being fully compatible with any Windows CE 3.0 device Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 January 2001)
Wider applicability for replaceable pH electrodes
AIC is offering a new variant of its replaceable element pH electrode range, with the housing for the electrode, which is not replaced, modified to eliminate any metal to solution contact
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (19 January 2001)
Warning when lifting equipment is near capacity
A range of rope clamp load cells is available which can be used in measuring the tension in equipment lifting ropes when used in conjunction with a suitable indicator and alarm system
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (19 January 2001)
Control systems prove popular on machine tools
User Application Article The popularity of Anilam control systems with machine tool builders and distributors as well as end users has been borne out again recently with comments from Gate Machinery International
News from ACI (UK) (19 January 2001)
Linear encoders for most metalcutting processes
Anilam manufactures a comprehensive range of glass precision linear encoders with resolutions from five microns to 0.5 micron for most metalcutting and forming processes
News from ACI (UK) (19 January 2001)
Wider than ever Force Calibration capabilities
To meet the growing requirement for a fully traceable, yet cost effective calibration service, specialist transducer company Applied Measurements have increased the scope of their offering Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (19 January 2001)
Product prototyping in super-fast timescales
Arrk offers a comprehensive range of rapid product prototyping and development services and can cost-effectively partner a customer throughout the product development process in super-fast timescales.
News from Arrk PDG (19 January 2001)
Leak Detector aimed at manual test benches
Specially developed for manual or semi-automatic test benches, the F530 Leak Detector from Ateq incorporates four test programmes and a new, faster fill system
News from Ateq (19 January 2001)
New name but plenty of membrane keypad experience
New to the UK membrane keypad scene, but with 14 years of custom design experience, Bafbox's new membrane keypad division is set to bring its abilities to the UK market
News from Custom Design Technologies (19 January 2001)
New guide to large-frame AC induction motors
Baldor has published a 24-page guide to selecting large-frame AC induction motors, rated up to 750kW/1000HP, with voltages from 400 to 6600V. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (19 January 2001)
Wheel drive gearboxes for self-propelled vehicle
User Application Article A new 12 tonne, self-propelled vehicle is benefiting from the high power, reduced weight and extremely compact dimensions of Brevini's CWD wheel drive gearboxes
News from Brevini (19 January 2001)
Up to 38% more roller bearing load capacity
The installation, disassembly and maintenance benefits of the Cooper split roller bearings are now available from BSL in a package that offers up to 38% more roller bearing load capacity
News from Brammer UK (19 January 2001)
Machining centres give hingemaker the edge
User Application Article The speed and flexibility of a trio of Chiron vertical machining centres are enabling IHW-UPF, a leading manufacturer of car door hinge systems, to maintain its competitive edge
News from Chiron Werke UK (19 January 2001)
Machining centres keep fishing reel maker on top
User Application Article Chiron vertical machining centres are highlighted by British Fly Reels' managing director John Gall as having a crucial influence on BFR's global competitiveness
News from Chiron Werke UK (19 January 2001)
15 Joule explosion proof synchronised beacons
The new BEx beacons, believed to be the only synchronised family on the market, are KEMA and ATEX Approved for use in Zone 1 and 2 environments, Gas Groups IIC, IIB and IIA
News from European Safety Systems (19 January 2001)
Big investment in production procurement service
First Index has received $10.8 million in new investment from a consortium of leading UK and US venture capital funds, LMS Capital, Bessemer Venture Capital Partners (BVP) and Quester
News from Qimtek (19 January 2001)
Chinese railcar dumpers get drive package
User Application Article Flender Power Transmission is supplying four drive assemblies to a coal export terminal at Port of Tianjin, China, to be used in two railcar dumper systems at the plant
News from Siemens Flender (19 January 2001)
Troubleshooting Drives booklet available free
A free booklet on 'Troubleshooting Adjustable Speed Drives' is available on the Fluke stand at Drives and Controls 2001 along with its range of quality professional test tools Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (19 January 2001)
Embedded Ethernet on new PLC CPU
GE Fanuc Automation has introduced the new VersaMax CPUE05 programmable logic controller CPU, with embedded Ethernet, faster instruction execution times, and more user memory Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (19 January 2001)
Parmley Graham to distribute PLC products
GE Fanuc Automation has appointed Parmley Graham Limited as its National Technical Distribution Partner for PLC products in the UK. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (19 January 2001)
More hexagonal and circular insulated spacers
Harwin have broadened their substantial range of spacers with the addition of hexagonal and circular insulated types.
News from Harwin (19 January 2001)
Digital control systems meet machine tool demands
Heidenhain now has a package comprising a CNC control system with integral motor control, inverter modules or compact inverters, motors with incremental motor encoders, and NC linear encoders Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 January 2001)
Absolute rotary encoders for Profibus-DP
The Heidenhain PROFIBUS-DP interface is well suited for automation applications when the requirements for transfer speed of the position value, are not particularly stringent. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 January 2001)
New high speed non-contacting tachometer system
Ixthus Instrumentation announces the availability of a new UK designed and manufactured high speed non-contacting Tachometer System, for use against all metallic and non-metallic surfaces
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (19 January 2001)
Minimal production manning thanks to punch press
User Application Article Following the installation of an LVD Strippit 1250 H30 punch press equipped with an automated load/unload system, lighting equipment specialist Keylighting has been able to adopt minimal manning
News from LVD (UK) (19 January 2001)
Subcontractor takes two new press brakes
User Application Article Lordgate Engineering has ordered two press brakes, a 135 tonne, 3 metre and 80 tonne, 2.5 metre with a horn extension, from LVD (UK) of Marlow in a contract worth some £180,000.
News from LVD (UK) (19 January 2001)
Diamond saw blades prove to be value for money
User Application Article Jonathan Mather was asked to try Marcrist diamond blades by Phil Osborne, area manager for Hire Centres, Manchester, he found the prices to be about a third of what they were.
News from Marcrist International (19 January 2001)
Chemical pumps designed for higher reliability
Ultrachem ANSI dimensional magnetically-driven pumps have been designed with extreme reliability in mind and are now part of the extensive range of pumps available through Michael Smith Engineers.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (19 January 2001)
New low-cost 12-bit DAQ-board for the PC/104-bus
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 opto-isolated digital outputs on just one board
News from Micro Technic (19 January 2001)
Modernization for Byelorussian Steel Works
User Application Article Morgan Construction Company has received a contract to modernize the Byelorussian Steel Works (BMZ) mill in Zhlobin, Republic of Belarus.
News from Morgan Construction Company (19 January 2001)
New compact, integrated compressed air systems
The launch of the new Drycom range of compressed air packages will fill a gap in the market for compact, integrated compressed air systems claims Motivair, the company behind the new range
News from Motivair Compressors (19 January 2001)
New off-highway vehicle axles and gearboxes
Newage Transmissions is launching a brand new range of off-highway vehicle axles, traction and transfer gearboxes at the BAUMA International Construction Industry Exhibition
News from Newage Transmissions (19 January 2001)
Nylacast opts for off-line programming software
User Application Article Within hours of the opening of CIM 2000 exhibition, Nylacast saw a final demonstration of EdgeCAM off-line programming software on the Pathtrace stand and promptly placed an order
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (19 January 2001)
HVOF thermal spray system facility now available
Complicated part geometries (such as those created on the gas wash surfaces of Turbine Blades) can now be coated with a uniform deposit thickness with a minimum of waste at Plasma and Thermal Coatings
News from Plasma and Thermal Coatings (19 January 2001)
Displacement transducers on show at MTEC 2001
RDP Electronics is showing a wide range of its products at MTEC 2001 including examples of recent developments in displacement transducers for harsh environments Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (19 January 2001)
Cellular phone manufacturer completes testing
User Application Article Sendo, one of the newest and fastest growing cellular phone manufacturers in the UK, has completed testing worth over £100k with Radio Frequency Investigation
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (19 January 2001)
On-site battery testing for standby power systems
Advance-Galatrek has launched a nationwide on-site battery testing service designed specifically to help improve the reliability of older UPS and DC standby power systems
News from Riello UPS (19 January 2001)
Complete manufacturing cell for aerospace firm
User Application Article When Weston Aerospace wanted to bring manufacture of a key thermocouple body component in-house, an important part of the manufacturing process was a joint cell development with 600 Centre
News from 600 Centre (19 January 2001)
Vertical machining centre great value for money
With rapid traverse rates of 40 m/min, acceleration of 6 m/sec2 and a range of spindle speeds up to 12,000 revs/min, the latest Bridgeport vertical machining centre will rank high on value for money
News from 600 Centre (19 January 2001)
New bushings catalogue becomes available
As a result of its world leading position in the manufacturer of rolling bearings, it is easy to forget that SKF also offers the broadest range of plain bushings on the market. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 January 2001)
Five-day prototyping for small sheet metal parts
A five-day prototype service has been launched, by Weymouth based Tecan, offering design engineers access to cost-effective small sheet metal parts for a vast array of applications
News from Tecan (19 January 2001)
Robots get distribution in Ireland
TM Robotics has signed a new distribution contract with Dublin based Automation and Robotics Ireland (A and R), whose customer base lies heavily in the packaging sector. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (19 January 2001)
Large capacity, modular mill-turn centre
A large capacity, modular mill-turn centre from Traub can include up to three turrets to serve main and counter spindles, tailstock, up to three programmable steady rests and driven tooling
News from StarragHeckert UK (19 January 2001)
Control makes lathe into electronic turning unit
The combination of DMT flat bed lathe design with Heidenhain's latest Manual Plus M contouring control system introduces a general purpose workshop electronic turning machine solution
News from StarragHeckert UK (19 January 2001)
All new edition of Kempes Engineers Yearbook
Published this month, the all new 2001 edition of the Kempes Engineers Year-Book provides all the information that engineering professionals need to tackle new challenges
News from CMP Information (19 January 2001)
Master modelmaking times slashed by up to 90%
User Application Article The use of a Soraluce CNC milling machine supplied by Ward CNC has enabled a leading producer of prototype tooling to slash master modelmaking times by up to an incredible 90 per cent
News from Ward CNC Machinery (19 January 2001)
Real time stock check on instrumentation website
Winters' B2B website is a full service e-commerce solution with advanced features such as a Real Time Stock Check, an Advanced Product Database Search and Automatic Confirmation Reply
News from Winters Instruments (19 January 2001)
The advantages of doing business on the internet
Technical Background Article The Internet provides many advantages over traditional selling, purchasing and marketing procedures, and Winters' "B2B" instrumentation web site uses all of these advantages
News from Winters Instruments (19 January 2001)
Data logger ideal for helicopter manufacturer
User Application Article GKN Westland Helicopters monitor many engineering parameters within their helicopters using the Datataker system and have built their own enclosure to house the DT500 data logger
News from dataTaker (18 January 2001)
Engineering books being given away free!
Five thousand pounds worth of new engineering books are being given away absolutely free by EEVL and top publishers Kluwer, Palgrave, Springer, and Academic Press
News from EEVL (18 January 2001)
Medical motors power neurosurgery instrument
User Application Article Empire Magnetics announces that their Size 11 Medical Motors are featured on the newly released Clinical Micropositioner, a precision medical device from Axon Instruments
News from Empire Magnetics (18 January 2001)
Pneumatic market continues to show potential
Sales in the European market for pneumatic equipment continue to show potential for growth, expected to rise from $3.49 billion in 2000 to $4.56 billion in 2006.
News from Frost and Sullivan (18 January 2001)
Precision Positioning for clean room applications
Industrial Devices Corporation (IDC) introduces Precision Positioning Tables for Clean Room requirements up to Class 1000 (per U.S. Federal Standard 209 (E)).
News from Industrial Devices Corporation (18 January 2001)
Build in linear motors without additional sensors
LinMot introduces one and two axis E-VF Series Servo Amplifiers which allow LinMot's industrial linear motors to be easily integrated into existing multi-axis systems
News from LinMot (18 January 2001)
Accurate bar code analysis in hand-held unit
RJS Systems International introduces the Inspector 2000, a hand-held bar code verifier that quickly and accurately performs traditional bar code analysis.
News from RJS Systems International (18 January 2001)
Float switch aimed at municipal waste water use
Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group, introduces the FT-100 Series mechanically actuated narrow-angle float switch in a a high impact, corrosion resistant polypropylene float housing
News from Automation Products Group (18 January 2001)
Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding launched
Scientific Technologies, (STI), introduces their free 2001-2002 Short Form Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding, with information and selection guidelines
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (18 January 2001)
Absolute angle encoder now has Profibus interface
Stegmann introduces the AG626 DP Multi-Turn Absolute Profibus Encoder, a 25-bit absolute angle encoder with Profibus interface that offers numerous programmable functions
News from Sick Stegmann (18 January 2001)
Seal-less pumps for chip board manufacturing
Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering, introduces heavy-duty industrial pumps for chip board manufacturing, providing accurate, dependable dosing of phenyl resins and waxes
News from Wanner Engineering (18 January 2001)
Automatic transfer switches meet all the standards
Designed for emergency and standby operations, ASCO's new 7000 Series is the first CE marked, IEC 60947-6-1 compliant and Kema Keur marked range of automatic transfer switches in the world.
News from ASCO Power Technologies (17 January 2001)
Smaller footprint IF filters for telecomms
EPCOS is now the world's first manufacturer of surface acoustic wave components to make IF filters with a 9x5mm footprint for mobile phones to the IS-95 CDMA standard operating in the AMPS band
News from Epcos (17 January 2001)
First 32Mbit synchronous SRAM available
Three new 32Mbit synchronous SRAMs that give the highest density available in a single package are being introduced by design-in specialist GD Technik.
News from GD Technik (17 January 2001)
Chance to win a bike at Drives and Controls show
Heason Technologies Group is offering the chance to win an electric bike on its stand at the Drives and Controls Exhibition.
News from Heason Technology (17 January 2001)
Bending machines get accuracy from servo gears
User Application Article Addison Tube Forming, manufacturer of automated tube bending machines, has been taking advantage of Harmonic Drive gear component sets from Heason Technologies
News from Heason Technology (17 January 2001)
Impressive specification on machining centre
Hurco, has introduced a vertical-spindle, 3- to 5-axis machining centre suited in particular to mould and die manufacture, aerospace components, job shop applications and short-run production. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (17 January 2001)
New strategies under way at motion control company
The Infranor group is going from strength to strength and aims to be the most competent company in the field of servo and motion control.
News from Infranor (17 January 2001)
Machining centre aimed at alloy wheel production
The Spanish machine tool manufacturer, Kondia, has introduced a purpose-designed variant of its ZM-99 machining centre for the series production of alloy wheels for vehicles.
News from Kingsbury MHP Machines (17 January 2001)
Machine combines cam drives with pick and place
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 (17 January 2001)
PC-based CADCAM proves a winner for toolmaker
User Application Article BEC, which produces mainly plastic injection moulds as well as some die cast tools, is convinced that it took the right decision when investing in a new CAD/CAM system
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (17 January 2001)
Measure vibration and shock in three axes
A new series of PCB Piezotronics triaxial accelerometers from Techni Measure will simultaneously measure vibration or shock in three orthogonal directions
News from Techni Measure (17 January 2001)
State of the art Bluetooth Protocol Analyser
Tektronix has announced the introduction of a protocol analyser for Bluetooth wireless technology development applications which can both join or monitor a piconet Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 January 2001)
Health and Safety concern on older rivet tools?
Torque Control Ltd, who offer an inspection and repair service facility for Rivet Nut and Rivet Tools, have also uncovered a potential Health and Safety concern on some older tools
News from Torque Control (17 January 2001)
Vision sensor technology calibrates gas flowmeters
User Application Article Roots Meters and Instruments is using the new In-Sight 2000 vision system from Cognex to ensure its rotary positive displacement gas flowmeters meet the required level of accuracy Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (16 January 2001)
Revolutionary claim for Electronic Circuit Breaker
The first in a new generation of products for process control, E-T-A's electronic circuit breaker offers selective disconnection of load circuits attached to switched-mode power supplies. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (16 January 2001)
Drives power global action in the Living Theatre
User Application Article Latest technology high performance brushless servo drives have come together with a living theatre of the world's plantlife and people at the amazing Eden Project
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (16 January 2001)
New Eastern Sales Manager for drives company
Eurotherm Drives has appointed Andy Lobb as its new Eastern Sales Manager; he comes to Eurotherm Drives from Rockwell distributor Routeco, where he was manager of the Peterborough branch.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (16 January 2001)
Integrated weighing system for fragrance supplier
User Application Article Marco Weighing Systems has delivered a fully integrated weighing and control system to the Fragrance Division of Bush Boake Allen, which is simple to operate yet highly reliable and accurate
News from Marco (16 January 2001)
Clean cylinders for food and drug applications
Mead's new line of NFPA-interchangeable cylinders (DM2 series) was designed specifically to offer a clean, smooth profile for clean environments such as food, drug and processing applications
News from Mead Fluid Dynamics (16 January 2001)
Software links thermal analysis to motor design
Motor-CAD is the only electric motor design software available commercially that simplifies the complexities of thermal analysis, and is poised to revolutionise the design of electric motors
News from Motor Design (16 January 2001)
More applications for digital DC drive
Sprint Electric has extended the power range of its recently introduced PLX DC drive to 265 kW, so the range of applications it covers is even greater
News from Sprint Electric (16 January 2001)
Beam detectors aimed at large open spaces
System Sensor Europe has announced the new 6200 family of intelligent and conventional beam detectors, with the transmitter and receiver contained in one compact unit
News from System Sensor Europe (16 January 2001)
New name for torque too calibration company
Team Torque, formerly Missouri Valley Calibration (Est.1990), is proud to announce a new name and certification for torque tool calibration traceable to NIST.
News from Team Torque (16 January 2001)
Oil-free pumps meet industrial analytical needs
Welch Vacuum has developed a range of small, oil-free, standard duty dry piston pumps and patent pending diaphragm pumps for industrial analytical applications and general industrial duties
News from Rietschle Thomas (16 January 2001)
High accuracy measurement of low pressure
Boiswood, the specialist distributor of components for gas and liquid control, is now supplying the Setra Model 239 pressure transducer and Model C239 pressure transmitter.
News from Boiswood (15 January 2001)
Widespread UK distribution for next-gen bearings
A totally new generation of SKF spherical roller bearings, that will accommodate up to 25% higher torque loadings, and provide a 300% increase in service life has been introduced by BSL
News from Brammer UK (15 January 2001)
Major UK distribution for cartridge seal
The new John Crane 4610 single cartridge seal, a more cost effective and efficient alternative to mechanical seals, is now available on nationwide UK distribution from BSL
News from Brammer UK (15 January 2001)
Servo takeover for flexo printing machine control
Servo drive and control technology has made mechanical line shafts, gearwheels, gearboxes and cams redundant for designers of flexo printing machines.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (15 January 2001)
Indramat Automation and Handling established
Indramat Automation and Handling has recently been established in Cirencester to offer a complete automation package of intelligent drives and controls, linear motion technology and pneumatics
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (15 January 2001)
New PLC aimed at building services application
Moeller Electric has added a new programmable logic controller to its well-established and successful PS4 range, specifically aimed at the building services market
News from Moeller Electric (15 January 2001)
Technical Recruitment Company gets new offices
NES, Europe's Largest Technical Recruitment Company, have completed a move into prestigious new 11,500 sq.ft offices
News from NES Group (15 January 2001)
Rocker switch used in theatre scenery system
User Application Article AVW Controls has recently developed Impressario, a computerised system for moving theatre scenery, and has incorporated a Penny and Giles JC030 single-axis rocker switch in the control console Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (15 January 2001)
Temperature data loggers play crucial role for MoD
User Application Article Temperature data loggers from Signatrol are playing a crucial role in helping the Medical Supplies Agency validate their packaging methods used in the transportation of blood products for the MOD
News from Signatrol (15 January 2001)
DIN-rail version of temperature transmitters
Status Instruments are introducing the DIN rail version of their unique and highly successful low cost series of push-button programmable, temperature transmitters. Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments (15 January 2001)
Lube-free chains overcome downtime for Ricoh
User Application Article Ricoh has overcome the problems of elongation experienced with its previous lubricated conveyor chains by changing to Lambda's self-lubricating design Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (15 January 2001)
Linear guides make wheelchair access possible
User Application Article A West Midlands supplier of specialist telescopic ramps, that give wheelchair users easy access to buses, has chosen the SBC Linear Guide from Unimatic for its latest generation of ramps Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 January 2001)
Peristaltic pumps highlight at Flexo exhibition
At this year's Flexo, Watson-Marlow will be exhibiting developments in their 500, 600 and 700 series simplex and duplex models, along with a cross section of pumps from the rest of the range Brochure Available
News from Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps (15 January 2001)
Don't ignore compressed air filtration maintenance
Technical Background Article Zander UK managing director Nigel Morris says ignoring maintenance on compressed air filtration equipment is a recipe for disaster: common sense and compressed air don't always go together!
News from Zander-Hiross (15 January 2001)
Improved dry vacuum pump for lab aplications
Welch has introduced a new dry vacuum pump that incorporates features such as vacuum and pressure regulators, and catch pots to prevent accidental ingestion of liquids and to prevent damage
News from Rietschle Thomas (15 January 2001)
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