News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 January
to Saturday 27 January 2001
New piping library manager in latest Pipepak
A new piping library manager is leading the list of enhancements in the latest release of Algor's PipePak, allowing items to added or removed through standard Windows-based dialogs
News from Algor (26 January 2001)
Catalogue covers pre-owned equipment for SMT
A new catalogue containing details of a wide range of pre-owned equipment for surface-mount electronic production has been produced by alternativeSMT.
News from Alternative SMT (26 January 2001)
Versatile server rack is multi-vendor friendly
APW Electronics' IMserv server rack is, at 1000mm, the deepest standard enclosure available on the market, and is a sensible alternative to the restrictions of manufacturers' own units
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (26 January 2001)
Nozzle design should bring time and cost savings
A new concept in nozzle design, specifically developed to bring higher levels of versatility and flexibility to spraying solutions than is currently available, has been introduced by Bete
News from Bete (26 January 2001)
OUP humanities/social science journals at ingenta
Ingenta, the global research gateway, has been selected by Oxford University Press (OUP) to host the full text of 60 OUP humanities and social science journals on the web
News from Ingenta.com (26 January 2001)
Reliable detection of targets varying in position
A revolutionary area spot laser optic sensor from Keyence enables reliable detection of targets which vary in position, i.e on a parts feeder, chute or production line.
News from Keyence (UK) (26 January 2001)
Drill tackles seven-inch deep concrete floor
User Application Article When Invensys Brook Crompton needed to cut through a seven-inch deep concrete floor, it was a Marcrist DCU700 dry diamond core drill which proved the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective option
News from Marcrist International (26 January 2001)
New vacuum pump catalogue weighs in at 250 pages
Rietschle's 250-page general catalogue for 2001 contains handy conversion tables and design principle drawings, in addition to data sheets on its vacuum pumps, compressors and pressure/vacuum pumps
News from Rietschle Thomas (26 January 2001)
Complete electronic packaging service launched
Rittal Electronic Systems (RES), a new division of Rittal, has been created to concentrate completely on customer demands for integrated "plug-and-play" solutions in electronic packaging. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (26 January 2001)
Modular 19-in subrack system covers all the angles
The Europac PRO 19" subrack system from Schroff enables the user to select from a wide range of depths, widths and heights, and is suited to small and medium production volumes
News from Schroff UK (26 January 2001)
New distributor for Graco's Husky AODD pumps
Tri-Ark has been appointed as a distributor for Graco's range of Husky AODD pumps, which features 8 pumps in sizes from 1/4" to 3", offering flow rates from 19 to 1040 l/min
News from Tri-Ark (26 January 2001)
Change of name for Composite Design Technologies
Composite Design Technologies, developer of FiberSIM software for designing and manufacturing composite products, has announced the change of the company name to Vistagy
News from Vistagy (26 January 2001)
Versatile test instrument for IEEE-1394 Bus
The new FireWorks 1394 VK9000 from Yokogawa Martron is designed to provide engineers with a powerful 'out of the box' solution for the test and measurement of systems based on the IEEE-1394 Bus.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (26 January 2001)
Chains delivered to order for storage systems
User Application Article Space-saving vertical storage systems manufacturer Calam orders no fewer than 500 types of special chain as it is needed from Cross and Morse, and is guaranteed delivery within two weeks Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (25 January 2001)
Nuclear power application chain costs cut by 40%
User Application Article In a nuclear power industry application, Cross and Morse was not only able to exceed the product specification, but also to reduce costs by 40% compared with the chains which had previously been used Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (25 January 2001)
Finish-bored shaft couplings cost no more
The new flexible-jaw composite shaft couplings from Cross and Morse are supplied finish-bored and keyed ready for immediate use, yet they cost no more than comparable pilot-bored steel couplings Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (25 January 2001)
Higher performance overload protection clutches
The latest overload protection clutches from Cross and Morse are dimensionally interchangeable with industry-standard types and offer performance better than similar devices from other manufacturers Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (25 January 2001)
Apprentice wins three prestigious awards
Cross and Morse engineering apprentice Karena Simpson has won three prestigious awards for academic excellence in the final year of her HNC studies at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (25 January 2001)
Deburring put right in the manufacturing cell
Otec has taken deburring out of the finishing room and placed it right in the manufacturing cell with the CNC equipment with the new CF deburring machine
News from Finishing Techniques (25 January 2001)
Resilient demand for vacuum pumps across Europe
Stable economic conditions and the explosion of the internet and mobile communications business are just two of the principal drivers creating resilient demand for vacuum pumps across Europe.
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 January 2001)
Crusher manufacturer goes for power hydraulics
User Application Article Garfield Hydrol is winning new orders from manufacturers of aggregate crushing and waste compacting equipment for its 6,000psi (413 bar) high-pressure cylinders
News from Garfield Hydrol (25 January 2001)
Industry accreditations for recruitment website
Justengineers.net has announced two new industry accreditations, membership of The Engineering Council Industry Affiliate Network and Association of Online Recruiters
News from Justengineers.net (25 January 2001)
Big new range of portable, low cost test meters
The new Labfacility range of portable, digital test meters measures from temperature, sound and light to mechanical quantities and includes versatile multimeters for various electrical parameters
News from Labfacility (25 January 2001)
Far sighted approach to achieving ISO 14001
NSK's European Technology Centre and European Headquarters at Ruddington have taken a far sighted approach to achieving registration to ISO 14001 with a new "Design for the Environment" procedure Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (25 January 2001)
87% efficiency from switch-mode power supplies
The ETA BW Series open-frame switch-mode power supplies are designed to provide a high-efficiency, cost-effective supply in applications ranging from office equipment to industrial control
News from Powerline (25 January 2001)
Cross-flow ventilation in new vacuum ovens
The new Models 1425, 1445 and 1465 Digital Vacuum Ovens from Townson + Mercer offer precise PID control of temperature up to 240C and vacuum conditions in a range of three sizes
News from Record Townson Mercer (25 January 2001)
NT Web Monitor Facility for RAID subsystems
Springtek has released a new Web Monitor Facility that will watch over their RAID subsystems installed on a Windows NT server platform, and it's a free of charge upgrade
News from Nexsan Technologies (25 January 2001)
Drives Alliance member for London and South-East
Mid-Kent Electrical Engineering Co has been appointed ABB Drives Alliance member for London and the South-East, with access to one of Europe's largest stocks of AC drives available off-the-shelf
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 January 2001)
Safety limit switches reduced in size
Now available from Aerco are sealed, safety limit switches from Honeywell that meet European and US military standards and are reduced in size and improved to cover IP 68 rating.
News from Aerco (24 January 2001)
Turquoise seals get patent acceptance
Thought to be one of the first of its kind for an industrial component, the turquoise colour used by Busak+Shamban in its seals range has been accepted for patent by the UK trademark registry
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK (24 January 2001)
Colour-coded handles identify valves easily
Colour-coded needle and ball valve handles now available from Hoke will quickly and easily add instant valve identification and maximum system safety to new and existing installations.
News from Circor Instrumentation (24 January 2001)
Sensitive flame detector still avoids false alarms
Latest updated version of the Det-Tronics X3300 infrared optical flame detector provides a unique combination of higher detection sensitivity and immunity to traditional false alarm sources
News from Detector Electronics (UK) (24 January 2001)
Accelerometer capability for data acquisition unit
Dewetron has announced a new plug-in DAQP series module compatible with all Dewetron systems, designed specifically for medium to high frequency applications
News from Dewetron UK (24 January 2001)
EEVL relaunches to cover maths and computing
From Spring 2001, EEVL, formerly known as Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library, will become EEVL: the guide to engineering, mathematics and computing information on the internet.
News from EEVL (24 January 2001)
Ultra slim concealed hinge allows 115deg opening
The new ultra slim 1031 hinge from Emka enables concealed fitment on the narrow door flanges of specialist cabinets and allows 115deg opening. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (24 January 2001)
Thick wall small enclosures take the knocks
The 1594 Series from Hammond Electronics is a family of thick wall small enclosures, intended for applications where there is a high likelihood of damage as the result of dropping or impact.
News from Hammond Electronics (24 January 2001)
Versatile simulation platform for surge testing
The KeyTek E-CAT (Expert Computer Aided Test) system is a versatile simulation platform for electrical surge, fast transient/burst and Mains interruption testing.
News from Accelonix (UK) (24 January 2001)
US servomotor drive company acquired
Infranor Inter AG in Zurich, Switzerland has acquired the American company Automotion Incorporated, which develops and produces customer specific drives for servomotors
News from Infranor (24 January 2001)
Japanese interface added to CAD model analyser
ITI has announced that CADfix version 3.1, the software which analyzes 3D CAD models to detect and correct hidden geometry errors, is now available with a Japanese language user interface
News from ITI (24 January 2001)
Free books on control engineering subjects
Jumo Instruments' three little guides to Control Engineering, Electrical Temperature Measurement and Electronic Controllers have been updated - and they're still available free
News from Jumo Instrument Company (24 January 2001)
Solenoid valves just right for small spaces
Measuring just 10mm wide, the Picosol direct operated miniature solenoid valves are particularly suited to applications where space is at a premium.
News from KV (24 January 2001)
Major new version of Ironcad CAD software
Ironcad and Leonardo, its exclusive UK distributor, come together at Solid Modelling 2001 for the UK launch of IronCAD 4.0, a major new version of the world's most innovative CAD software package.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (24 January 2001)
Rugged system enclosures for VME applications
Mektron Systems has launched a range of compact, powered COTS rugged system enclosures designed for VME applications and offering outstanding quality and versatility.
News from Elma-Mektron (24 January 2001)
Stick-on sensor for measuring tactile force
Sensor Products introduces Pressurex Pressure Points, tactile force indicating films, a new cost effective and convenient method of utilizing Pressurex sensor film
News from Sensor Products (24 January 2001)
Silicone rubber gaskets now with adhesive backing
A directly applied tape-less adhesive system developed by SFS enables it to supply silicone rubber gaskets and fabricated seals, such as joined rings, complete with adhesive backing for the first time
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (24 January 2001)
Silicone rubber gaskets now with adhesive backing
A directly applied tape-less adhesive system developed by SFS enables it to supply silicone rubber gaskets and fabricated seals, such as joined rings, complete with adhesive backing for the first time
News from Silicon Sensing Systems (24 January 2001)
Position measurement newsletter launched
An application newsletter focused on position, displacement, and related measurement is now being published bi-monthly by SpaceAge Control, entitled Position Measurement and Control
News from SpaceAge Control (24 January 2001)
Automation specialist has new man in Ireland
To support its current rapid growth, Automation Products, the Industrial Automation specialist, has appointed John Haggart as its new Area Manager for Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Citect (23 January 2001)
Compressed air company opens Chinese branch
Beko Technologies, the German manufacturer of the full range of accessories for compressed air equipment, has opened another international subsidiary in the form of Beko Technologies Dalian in China Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (23 January 2001)
Compressors meet Superform's low noise needs
User Application Article Superform Aluminium needed compressors that were not only energy efficient and reliable but also ultra-quiet, and Boge provided the necessary products Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (23 January 2001)
Printer and scanner company launches website
DED, the manufacturer and distributor of specialist printers, PoS equipment, CCD and laser barcode scanners, magnetic and smart card readers and writers etc., has launched a new web site
News from DED (23 January 2001)
Category 1 switches get 4 contacts for 2 channels
Selected items in the NZ range of category 1 safety switches from Euchner can now be supplied with 4 contact switch blocks to facilitate 2 channel switching.
News from Euchner (UK) (23 January 2001)
Reduced wear from yoke and stud type track rollers
Ina has introduced a new range of yoke and stud type track rollers, the series NATR/NATV and KR/KRV, that offer significantly increased benefits over their predecessors. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (23 January 2001)
Analytical test data application report available
A new application report is available from Jobin Yvon detailing analytical test data using an Ultima C combined scanning/simultaneous ICP-AES fitted with deep UV optics
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (23 January 2001)
Ball feet allow machine guards to be floor mounted
The Item adjustable ball foot mounting has been designed for where cell guards or enclosures are floor mounted, rather than fitted to a machine structure, and have to accommodate uneven floors Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (23 January 2001)
Welding Wire/Tool Centre point locator for robots
Oxford Sensor Technology has launched an off the shelf solution for the problem of robot-welding systems not correcting for the discrepancy between the actual and theoretical welding wire position
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (23 January 2001)
DIN-rail stepper drives run off single phase AC
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has launched a new plug-in power module for its DIN rail mounting stepper drives allowing direct operation from standard single-phase AC mains supplies Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (23 January 2001)
Predictive/preventive maintenance seminars on way
Rockwell Automation and its condition monitoring operating business, Entek IRD, are supporting a series of one-day seminars, Profit through Maintenance, organised with the DTI
News from Rockwell Automation (23 January 2001)
Hawker Eternacell acquired and UK sites merged
Saft, Alcatel's battery activity, has acquired Hawker Eternacell, part of Invensys plc's Power Systems Division, manufacturer of primary lithium batteries for military and industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems (23 January 2001)
Hawker Eternacell acquired and UK sites merged
Saft, Alcatel's battery activity, has acquired Hawker Eternacell, part of Invensys plc's Power Systems Division, manufacturer of primary lithium batteries for military and industrial applications Brochure Available
News from Saft Batteries (23 January 2001)
Blind rivet nuts fasten steel strengthening strip
User Application Article The steel strengthening strip in a complex architectural aluminium extrusion is being held in place by a blind rivet nut which also provides a deep reusable thread for fixing panelling or hinges.
News from Torque Control (23 January 2001)
Complete set of tools produced for control unit
User Application Article A suite of tools to manufacture medical alarm/environment controls has been made by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon from high grade aluminium alloy.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (23 January 2001)
Instrument analyses motions of entire structures
Umech Technologies has introduced a MicroElectro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) measurement solution capable of measuring motions from 1 Hz to 10 MHz in 3 dimensions with nanometer resolution.
News from Umech Technologies (23 January 2001)
Industrial PC giant Xycom by Digital subsidiary
Xycom Automation has announced that it is being acquired by Pro-face America, a majority owned subsidiary of Digital Electronics Corporation, with the deal likely to be completed in February 2001
News from Xycom Automation (23 January 2001)
Seminars on the Climate Change Levy coming up
FPT Fenner, in collaboration with its manufacturing partners Yaskawa and ABB, has organised a series of short seminars on countering the Climate Change Levy (CCL).
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (23 January 2001)
Temperature transmitters for Foundation Fieldbus
The Yokogawa YTA 310 and 320 Series of temperature transmitters are now available with Foundation Fieldbus registration, making them compatible with the industry-standard networking specification.
News from Yokogawa UK (23 January 2001)
High efficiency from compressed air filters
A new range of compressed air filters has recently been introduced by Alpha Controls, starting with pre-filtration particle removal through to activated carbon oil removal down to 0.003mg/m3
News from Alpha Controls (22 January 2001)
Programmable synthesised 1GHz RF generator
The TGR1040GP is a programmable synthesised RF signal generator with a frequency range up to 1GHz for most production and development applications where a basic stable signal source is required
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (22 January 2001)
Adjustable motor mounts allow final adjustment
Adjustable mounts for simplified installation of electric motors from 0.5 to 45kW can be supplied by Challenge Power Transmission, ideal for use on OEM equipment as well as for retro-fitting
News from Challenge Power Transmissions (22 January 2001)
Top endurance rating for sealed microswitch
The range of subminiature V4 sealed microswitches from Crouzet boast IP67 protection, operate from -40 to +125C and come in DIN 41 635, type B standard size Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2001)
Highly dependable solid state relay for healthcare
Sealed construction with N/O Thyristor output circuits and no moving parts make Crouzet's 2nd Generation GN relay series vibration-free and particularly effective for medical applications Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2001)
Improved thermal characteristics from SS relays
Crouzet has announced a revolutionary new generation of solid state relays that offer EMC compliance and improved thermal characteristics inside the industry standard hockey puck package. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2001)
No heatsinks mean relays are only half the size
Crouzet has succeeded in reducing the volume of its solid state relays to half the volume of the market's smallest equivalents by eliminating integrated heat-sinks. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2001)
Hybrid relays now available for home wiring market
Crouzet has succeeded in eliminating solid state relay heatsinks and ts "hybrid" relays (mechanical and solid state) can be mounted on a DIN rail and in 17.5 mm Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (22 January 2001)
Emergency release variations for safety switches
Three new emergency release variations have been added to the TZ range of safety switches in the Euchner range, designed for machine tool guarding and other safety critical industrial applications.
News from Euchner (UK) (22 January 2001)
Simple slides available for framework system
A slide guide strip for the Item range of products enables the construction of simple and very low cost slide mechanisms suitable for access apertures within guards, enclosures and general framework Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (22 January 2001)
Display and security lighting looks good value
The Projector range of display and security lighting from Optime is claimed to offer a level of quality and features well in excess of what would normally be expected from products of their price.
News from Optime Lighting (22 January 2001)
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