News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 February
to Saturday 24 February 2001
The technical issues surrounding TVSS devices
Technical Background Article This article from Advance-Galatrek gives advice on typical causes of power surge, as well as information on the differing types of transient voltage surge suppression devices
News from Advance Electronics (23 February 2001)
Modular tooling process for airframe structures
Boldman has been granted exclusive worldwide rights by BAE Systems to license their patent pending modular tooling process, used to manufacture major airframe structures.
News from Boldman (23 February 2001)
Bar turned nuts offer extensive customisation
Bar turned nuts offer the possibility of providing extensive custom features; variants include across flats dimensions, thread type, thread form, thickness of nut, constant pitch thread etc
News from Challenge (Europe) (23 February 2001)
Remote electrical release for cabinets
The Emka remote electrical release system may be integrated into the 2100 program and many other Swinghandle styles, and it may even be interfaced with a computer management system Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (23 February 2001)
More productive disk drive sound power testing
Bruel and Kjaer's Multichannel Sound Power for Pulse software provides the answer to disk drive sound power testing needs with a startling increase in productivity
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (23 February 2001)
Fibre optic sensors will bend without breaking
With Reflective and Thrubeam models, Keyence's Armoured Tough Flex fibre optic sensors with built-in flexible stainless steel jacket will not break even when sharply bent.
News from Keyence (UK) (23 February 2001)
Micro PLCs perfect for distributed machine control
No longer restricted to standalone applications, the new FX1N and FX2N micro PLCs from Mitsubishi Electric can now control as Masters AS-i and I/O link networks. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (23 February 2001)
Complete setup for gas welding operation
The Saffire SupAcet welding, cutting and heating outfit from Murex is designed for those organisations looking to set up their first gas welding operation or replace obsolete equipment Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (23 February 2001)
Compensate for inaccurate mechanics in production
An AMC controller fitted with Error Compensation Mapping can compensate for inaccurate mechanics on a variety of production machines, giving cost savings in the components used and in setting-up times
News from NEE Controls (23 February 2001)
Root Cause Analysis software presented online
Reliability Center and their Proact v.2.0, award winning Root Cause Analysis software have been selected for participation in the web-based conference presentation site, e-conferencezone.com
News from Reliability Center (23 February 2001)
Vacuum pumps: low power makes the difference
Technical Background Article Air or steam ejectors seem to offer a cheap and simple alternative to a vacuum pump, but be careful: they're one example of how the UK's Climate Change levy changes economic balances
News from Rietschle Thomas (23 February 2001)
Ultra-secure lock for point-of-sale installations
Industrial lock specialists Camlock Systems have introduced a locking system ideally suited to use by high street retailers, particularly those concerned about security.
News from Camlock Systems (23 February 2001)
Portable field measurements in wireless networks
Tektronix has announced a new compact, modular instrument, the NetTek base station field tool, designed to simplify routine field installation and maintenance measurement tasks in wireless networks. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (23 February 2001)
Laser beam sensors measure objects down to 0.025mm
The new series of LMI Selcom LBS non contact, laser-based industrial beam sensors feature better linearity and a longer range capability than equivalent sensors and offer more flexibility
News from Variohm Eurosensor (23 February 2001)
Fieldbus control for adjustable frequency drives
The SV9000 DeviceNet interface enables users to configure, control and monitor a wide range of parameters on SV9000 adjustable frequency drives from a PC, directly via a DeviceNet fieldbus network
News from Cutler-Hammer (22 February 2001)
Great versatility from servo motion control system
The MultiStop fully integrated controller offers up to 2 axis of servo control and 24/24 digital inputs/outputs, and requires neither a PC for programming or HMI for information display
News from Goodwin Electronics (22 February 2001)
Distributor support helps salesman to success
With the support of his LG distributor, Hawco Refrigeration, Alan Skanes of 'All Four Seasons' air conditioning secured some major contracts during the month of December and won a CD player/recorder
News from Hawco (22 February 2001)
Motion and control system for new BMW engine plant
User Application Article BMW's all new engine plant will use an integrated motion and control package consisting of control systems, servo drives, hydraulics and pneumatics, supplied by Rexroth
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls (22 February 2001)
Remote monitoring and control via SMS or the net
The Mitsubishi E-range of HMIs enable remote monitoring and control, e-mails and SMS text messages of events such as alarms, and even send production reports over a local Intranet or the internet Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 February 2001)
High-pressure water-cooling boxes for rod mill
In-line, high-pressure water-cooling boxes incorporating Morgan Construction Company's Enhanced Temperature Control System (METCS) have been commissioned at Sidenor's Vitoria (Spain) Rod Mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (22 February 2001)
Five day target for bespoke bearings achieved
Torrington's centre of excellence, in Wolverhampton, has achieved its first-year target to provide an average turnround of less than five days on orders for bespoke, super-precision bearings
News from Nadella (22 February 2001)
Matsushita takes over Philips battery ventures
Matsushita Battery Industrial Co is to take full ownership of the battery manufacturing joint ventures, Philips Matsushita Battery Corporation and Philips Matsushita Batteries Poland
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (22 February 2001)
New UV acrylic adhesives spearhead exciting range
Bondmaster has four new UV acrylic adhesives combining the advantages of single-part application with a fast "cure on demand" capability.
News from Bondmaster (22 February 2001)
Chain order from de Havilland for Dash aircraft
User Application Article Canadian aircraft manufacturer, de Havilland, has named British firm, Renold Chain, as the sole supplier of chain products for the critical control elements in the Dash generation of aircraft worldwid
News from Renold Chain (22 February 2001)
ProcessLogix DCS now available from Rotork
Rotork Control and Safety is to join Rockwell Automation's Process Application Solution Provider programme, and will offer Rockwell's latest process application products, the ProcessLogix family
News from Serck Control and Safety (22 February 2001)
Enclosures at 1998 prices, three years on
Spelsberg's price promise of maintaining 1998 prices covers the complete range of polycarbonate, polystyrene and aluminium electrical enclosures Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (22 February 2001)
Shock and acceleration switch range expanded
The popular ASLS range of metal-bodied switches for detecting impact, shock and acceleration has been expanded to include 2, 5, 10, and 15G activation levels supplied in 5G bands. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe (21 February 2001)
New sales head for power transmission specialist
To support and enhance its already successful business expansion programme, Cross and Morse, has appointed Kevin O'Connor to head up the company's external sales operations throughout the UK Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (21 February 2001)
Bureau service for pre-printed plastic cards
Specialist printer manufacturer and distributor DED is now offering a card printing bureau service to provide customers with pre-printed plastic cards
News from DED (21 February 2001)
Korean honour for UK Engineering Council chairman
Dr Robert Hawley, Chairman of the UK's Engineering Council, has been awarded membership of South Korea's prestigious National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK).
News from Engineering Council (21 February 2001)
Big sales for micro PLCs indicate strong future
Don't write off the PLC, says HID: since launching the latest Hitachi EH-Micro range of PLCs in mid 2000, the company has experienced unprecedented growth in sales of the powerful new baby devices.
News from HID (21 February 2001)
Turret punch press combines European/US ideas
The new LVD/Strippit Global 20 turret punch press provides a combination of high productivity, large sheet capacity and an increased turret size with additional auto-index stations.
News from LVD (UK) (21 February 2001)
New lathes help meet high demand for torque tools
User Application Article To help address stringent delivery promises, Torqueleader torque control product maufacturer MHH Engineering invested in two Citizen sliding head lathes Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (21 February 2001)
New UK metrology demonstration facility opened
Nikon Instrumentation has opened a new metrology facility at its UK headquarters in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, to give customised demonstrations of the entire Nikon metrology range Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (21 February 2001)
Complete range of meters for any application
Red Lion has introduced a complete range of tachometers, digital panel meters, large displays, timers, counters and sensors for almost any application
News from Red Lion Controls (21 February 2001)
New catalogue series for cabinets and enclosures
Schroff has produced a new catalogue series that provides clear and full documentation for its cabinets, enclosures, sub-racks, plug-in units, power supplies and backplanes
News from Schroff UK (21 February 2001)
Vertical machining centre ideal for moulds, dies
Weighing in at over four tonnes and fitted with generous hardened and ground slideways, the Bridgeport VMC 1000 has axis travels which make it ideal for mould and die type machining
News from 600 Centre (21 February 2001)
Laser system ensures more precise belt alignment
The SKF BeltAlign precision laser tool achieves belt alignment accuracy by placing a laser transmitter/receptor magnetically within the groove of each pulley being aligned Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 February 2001)
Endorsia.com forms core of new e-business venture
SKF, INA, Rockwell Automation and Timken have announced an agreement to provide shared web-based services and integrated logistics for premium-brand products and services Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 February 2001)
Position sensors compatible with data recorders
Responding to an FAA mandate requiring that increased flight data parameters be monitored on commercial aircraft, Spaceage Control offers position transducers compatible with flight data recorders
News from SpaceAge Control (21 February 2001)
Control products behind London Eye revealed
User Application Article The London Eye, one of the capital's newest and most popular tourist attractions, depends programmable controllers, variable speed drives and supervision products from Schneider Electric
News from Schneider Electric (21 February 2001)
South of England sales for Toshiba Robots
TM Robotics has formed a partnership with Logicon Systems and Evershed Robotics to provide a South of England sales and support team for Toshiba Machine's Industrial Robots. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (21 February 2001)
Automatic wheel changing on grinding machine
Developed for grinding cutting tools and components, the latest Schutte WU 305 five-axis universal tool and production grinding machine is equipped with an automatic wheel changing system
News from StarragHeckert UK (21 February 2001)
Low cost diaphragms for pumps in modified PTFE
A new range of low cost diaphragms for air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps manufactured from a specially modified PTFE material has been announced by Tri-Ark
News from Tri-Ark (21 February 2001)
Special toolholders supplied at the double
User Application Article Special Mircona toolholders and inserts have been supplied in just four weeks by Advanced Carbide Tooling for small-diameter deep face-grooving on high-performance proportional solenoid housings
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (20 February 2001)
Futura-coated carbide inserts allow dry machining
Advanced Carbide Tooling has introduced Futura-coated carbide inserts for its 2.2 parting-off and grooving system, allowing dry machining as well as higher cutting speeds with longer tool life.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (20 February 2001)
Servomotors have Controller, Amplifier, Encoder
The Animatics 2300/3400 series IP65 SmartMotors have the Controller, Amplifier and Encoder built into true Brushless DC servomotors, making it possible to eliminate the NEMA cabinet and excess cables
News from Animatics (20 February 2001)
New operation focuses on internet server housings
APW Electronics has formed a new operation, APW Internet Business Solutions, totally focused on servicing the fastest growing market in the world, the Internet.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (20 February 2001)
Smart motor and pump controls for preset sequences
Astralux designs and manufactures units which offer a wide range of inputs and outputs for overcurrent protection, cruise control, ramped start, pre-set operation times and similar features
News from Astralux Dynamics (20 February 2001)
Pin brazing: safe, fast, durable and all weather
A full bonding operation for brazing two cable lugs takes less than a minute with the Bright-Bond unit, saving nearly twenty minutes per bond when compared to conventional methods of track bonding
News from BAC Corrosion Control (20 February 2001)
120 to 750W motors engineered to be cost-effective
Baldor has launched a new range of commercial-duty motors which are engineered to provide cost-effective solutions for applications requiring low to medium starting torques. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (20 February 2001)
Profibus DP interface for solenoid valve banks
Camozzi has recently introduced into its extensive product range the Series CP Fieldbus Interface for solenoid valve banks, which conforms to the international Profibus standard EN50170
News from Camozzi Pneumatics (20 February 2001)
Easy-to-use infrared radiation thermometers
Land Infrared has introduced a new range of compact infrared radiation thermometers for economical, easily implemented non contact temperature measurement. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (20 February 2001)
More compact infrared radiation thermometer
With overall dimensions of only 18.6mm diameter x 118mm, the new miniature MF3 infrared radiation thermometer is ideal for continuous, on-line industrial applications in a tight corner Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (20 February 2001)
Vertical turning lathe for demanding applications
A new, hanging-spindle, vertical turning lathe (VTL) designed for continuous and demanding production applications has been introduced by the Japanese manufacturer, Okuma. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (20 February 2001)
Pneumatic valves star at new Eden Project
User Application Article When the £80 million Eden Project opens on 17th March 2001, visitors will be able to see a life-sized working exhibit - controlled by Parker Maxam high flow pneumatic power valves and cylinders Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 February 2001)
The merits of new-technology large motors
Technical Background Article Technical advances give Large Brushless Drive Systems significant advantages over conventional DC or AC induction motors, as Ed Lee describes in this article
News from Powertec Industrial Motors (20 February 2001)
Liquid cooled DC motors on cable-laying ships
User Application Article Soil Machine Dynamics in Newcastle has employed liquid cooled Brushless DC Motors on Fiber Optic cable-laying ships for their benefits on small size, high efficiency, and torque at zero speed
News from Powertec Industrial Motors (20 February 2001)
Change of focus for wireless technology company
Radio Frequency Investigation (RFI) has expanded its Board of Directors following a strategic review which is set to radically change the company's business focus in the next two years.
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (20 February 2001)
Complementary output sensors for more flexibility
Two new additions to the Allen-Bradley range of WorldProx inductive proximity sensors are special 4-wire versions that provide two outputs simultaneously - one normally open and one normally closed
News from Rockwell Automation (20 February 2001)
Intrinsically safe level switches for Pfizer
The world's leading pharmaceutical group Pfizer has selected 120 of Solartron Mobrey's short-fork level switch Squing, for its newest Bulk Pharmaceutical Plant at Ringaskiddy, Ireland
News from Mobrey Measurement (20 February 2001)
Transparent Factory at Pakex 2001 exhibition
The Schneider Electric stand at Pakex 2001 is devoted to demonstrating how the Modicon, Telemecanique and Square D brands offer complete, cost- effective and efficient solutions for packaging
News from Schneider Electric (20 February 2001)
Coaxial Connectors offer expanded frequency range
A new series of TNC coaxial connectors which features an expanded frequency range for military, aviation, and telecom applications is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (20 February 2001)
Sub-miniature cable transducer just 35mm diameter
The new Celesco sub-miniature Model MTA cable-extension transducer uses a high-cycle conductive plastic potentiometer to provide a precision voltage divider position feedback signal for full-scale mea
News from Variohm Eurosensor (20 February 2001)
Adept Scientific opens its own Danish office
Adept Scientific has opened a new Danish office, based in Hillerod near Copenhagen, following the acquisition of the Mathematics and Statistics division of Engberg a/s Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 February 2001)
New EDM machines cover all the options
Swiss EDM manufacturer AGIE has unveiled three new die-sinking machines, the Agietron Exact, Impact and Advance machines, each available in two sizes and with a variety of optional features
News from Agie Charmilles (19 February 2001)
Zero-speed, Hall-effect adaptive gear-tooth sensor
The new ATS660LSB from Allegro MicroSystems is a digital differential gear-tooth sensor module designed to provide high levels of repeatability and timing accuracy in the most demanding applications
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (19 February 2001)
Software facilitates electrical protection studies
Protection studies for both HV and LV electrical installations can now be carried out faster, more easily and more accurately than ever before by using Protect 2001 software Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (19 February 2001)
New 2001 data acquisition/vision Product Handbook
Data Translation announces its Product Handbook 2001, a 280-page catalogue that describes the company's complete line of data acquisition, imaging and machine vision products.
News from Data Translation (19 February 2001)
Comprehensive range of PTC thermistors available
Epcos now offers a comprehensive range of PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistors in various leaded package styles including disks, cylinders and encased parts
News from Epcos (19 February 2001)
New design booklets on component handling systems
New versions of five design and selection data booklets from Gudel UK provide in-depth specification data on the company's extensive range of multi-axis handling modules and more
News from Gudel UK (19 February 2001)
100% in-tolerance rate for spring production
New statistical coiling process controllers are ensuring that all compression, torsion and extension springs made by Harris Springs are produced at a 100% in-tolerance rate.
News from Harris Springs (19 February 2001)
New release for process engineering software
Hyprotech has announced the release of Axsys 1.1, its integrated process engineering solution for deployment throughout the lifecycle of complex process plants.
News from Aspen Technology (19 February 2001)
Axsys now to conform to PIP P+ID practice
Hyprotech have announced that they have licensed the Process Industry Practice Consortium Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Documentation Criteria Practice for incorporation into Axsys 1.1
News from Aspen Technology (19 February 2001)
Economical, non-contact position sensors
The Kaman KD-2300 series variable impedance transducers are a range of non contact linear measuring systems that give frequency response from DC to 50kHz
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (19 February 2001)
Cost effective, user-friendly interfaces to PLCs
To complement their FP range of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Matsushita Electric Works have introduced the new GK series of Human Machine Interface (HMI) products.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (19 February 2001)
Open house includes new HSM 400 machine
Visitors from more than 40 companies across the UK took the opportunity to attend the Mikron (Birmingham) Open House where they had the opportunity to see the pioneering new Mikron HSM 400
News from Mikron (19 February 2001)
Overwhelming success for engineering job site
NES Online has recorded overwhelming success with its new web site, with over 3,000 visitors in the first week, resulting in hundreds of candidate registrations and many engineering jobs being filled.
News from NES Group (19 February 2001)
Revolutionary traffic hump actuated by valve
User Application Article A dynamic, revolutionary new sleeping policeman traffic hump actuated by a specialised Norgren valve started road trials in the City of London, on 14 February 2001
News from Norgren (19 February 2001)
Special filters for air separation systems
User Application Article Specially designed Parker Maxam coalescing and carbon filters are specified for the Air Separation Systems assembled by Kenilworth-based Airpacks for industrial gas suppliers Messer UK Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 February 2001)
Allen-Bradley drives qualify for new allowances
Rockwell Automation announces that it has registered the full range of Allen-Bradley variable speed drives on the list qualifying for Energy Capital Allowances.
News from Rockwell Automation (19 February 2001)
Free software tackles thermal design in enclosures
Clima thermal management software is an invaluable tool for designers who need to ensure that equipment mounted within enclosures is protected against extremes of temperature
News from Sarel (19 February 2001)
See how to convert scanned drawings to DXF files
Softcover has introduced the free video tutorial to show engineers how to quickly convert scanned drawings (raster files) into a DXF (vector file) format that can be edited in any PC CAD program
News from Softcover International (19 February 2001)
Fast, attractive panels for operator stations
With the new Profil range of fascia panels from Telemecanique, designing and producing attractive operator stations for building into machines is fast, straightforward and inexpensive.
News from Schneider Electric (19 February 2001)
Pressure transmitter's 5-year guaranteed stability
The EJA Series of pressure transmitters from Yokogawa UK is now being supplied with a guaranteed 5-year stability specification, allowing users to operate a 'fit and forget' policy even in the most de
News from Yokogawa UK (19 February 2001)
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