News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 February
to Saturday 3 March 2001
New guide to pneumatic and air service equipment
Asco Joucomatic's Pneumatics 2001 is a new combined short form catalogue and price guide which is easy to use and provides a rapid means of selecting pneumatic control and air service equipment Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 2 March 2001)
Linear positioning tables are good building blocks
BSL Engineering has enhanced its capability to provide multi-axis positioning systems with the introduction of the new Parker 406XR series of ultra compact linear positioning tables
News from BSL Engineering ( 2 March 2001)
Container vessels powered by shaft generators
User Application Article FKI Industrial Drives has supplied Synchrosil converters rated at 3,500kW for an innovative shaft generator system which supplies electrical power required by refrigerated container vessels
News from FKI Industrial Drives ( 2 March 2001)
Unlimited possibilities for image sensors?
The automobile industry, as a whole, has unlimited possibilities for image sensors, especially CMOS sensors, according to new strategic analysis from Frost and Sullivan
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 2 March 2001)
Liquid level/flow/position sensors ex-stock
Gentech International has launched an ex-stock range of liquid level, flow, position and movement sensors, and is restructuring its website to maximise business for its worldwide distributors
News from Gentech International ( 2 March 2001)
Harmonic Drive gears to touch down on Mars
User Application Article Astrium selected Harmonic Drive gears, from Heason Technologies Group, for five axes of motion control on the instrument arm of the Beagle 2 Mars lander, which is scheduled to touchdown in 2003
News from Heason Technology ( 2 March 2001)
Seminars discuss hot building management issues
Honeywell Control Systems is growing its reputation as a supplier of integrated building solutions with a series of seminars strengthening its partnership with the UK's most influential consultants
News from Honeywell Control Systems ( 2 March 2001)
Ultra-precise gearhead for servos and steppers
Intelligent Motion Control is extending the output torques of servo and stepper motors to class leading levels with the introduction of the new Ultratrue 22 from Thomson Micron. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 2 March 2001)
Laser optic sensor detects even difficult targets
A new definite reflective laser optic sensor from Keyence ensures stable detection even of targets with shiny or black surfaces, multi-coloured targets, or uneven or tilted objects
News from Keyence (UK) ( 2 March 2001)
8 channel Analogue Expansion Unit for PLC
The FP0 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) series from Matsushita Electric Works has been further enhanced with the addition of the new 8 channel Analogue Expansion Unit.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 2 March 2001)
Laser sensor range measures right down to 45nm
Variohm Components have been appointed by LMI Sensors to market their range of laser distance measurement sensors, which consists of over 44 specialised designs
News from Variohm Eurosensor ( 2 March 2001)
Integral drive available with range of motors
The ACS 160 frequency converter, the newest addition to ABB's Comp-AC range of low power drives, offers rugged construction and what the company claims is unrivalled flexibility.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 March 2001)
Remote monitoring and control system for drives
Driveweb for Modbus allows users to remotely monitor and control drives by means of the Internet, intranet or WAP phone, and can transmit alerts to warn of fault conditions
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 March 2001)
Neat electronic alarm warns of water leaks
Waterstop is a new electronic alarm system which provides an early warning of water leaks; it fits on to the wall at ground level and can be hidden completely behind the wall panel
News from Carlo Gavazzi ( 1 March 2001)
High temperature ball valve gives long service
The Hoke 7188 ball valve, added to the Flomite 71 Series of two-way integral panel mount valves, features floating ball design, encapsulated seats and check seals for extended leak-tight cycle life
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 1 March 2001)
Free catalogues and CDs for mechanical parts
Elesa-Clayton brochures include the central Elesa catalogue covering operating handles, wheels, clamping knobs, handles, levers, hydraulic accessories and rotary controls, indicators and more Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 1 March 2001)
Sensorless vector drives control dock gates
User Application Article The Manchester Ship Canal Company has reduced maintenance costs and improved efficiency of dock gates by switching from a two speed motor control arrangement to Eurotherm variable speed control
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD ( 1 March 2001)
Leak-free sealing for the marine industry
The key feature offered by FTL Seals' Meridian range for the Marine Industry is the inclusion of seals with a PTFE dispersion moulded into the sealing lips. Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 1 March 2001)
Dry bearings extend the life of hydraulic pumps
The Glycodur range of dry bearings, which is available through FTL Seals, has proven qualities which can considerably extend the life of hydraulic pumps. Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 1 March 2001)
Seals survey provides valuable customer feedback
FTL Seals Technology has just undertaken a major customer satisfaction survey which provided valuable feedback along with an insight into what FTL Seal's customers wanted from a supplier Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 1 March 2001)
Hydraulic seal for 100% jolt-free positioning
The easy-running seal Merkel LF 300 from the Simrit brand is a newly developed hydraulic seal which offers extremely low friction, optimum sealing effect and reliability Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 1 March 2001)
New business sales engineer for automation company
HID has appointed Richard Mills as its new business sales engineer, with a remit to develop new and emerging markets as well as to exploit the opportunities for Hitachi's advanced automation products
News from HID ( 1 March 2001)
Loyalty scheme supports heating control customers
Horstmann Controls' XL Excellence loyalty scheme enables installers of its XL range of heating controls to receive unparalleled support and training, and has enrolled close to five thousand members
News from Horstmann Controls ( 1 March 2001)
Precisely measured shots of two-part adhesives
See-Flo 387 meter/mix system manufactured by Sealant Equipment and Engineering, dispenses precisely measured shots and controlled beads of two-component adhesives and sealants.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Satellite dish bonded precisely using dispenser
Vertex uses the SeeFlo 494 bead dispensing system to dispense a Lord Corporation structural epoxy adhesive, used to bond the 'skin' onto the superstructure of a communications satellite dish.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Safe dispensing of heated material in volume
The 2200-806-003 No-Drip dispense valve from Integrated Dispensing Systems is specifically designed to allow the safe and efficient dispensing of heated material in a high volume environment
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Accurate dispensing of tiny mixed material shots
The lightweight, compact, positive displacement MicroMeter 2 is designed to dispense precisely metered and mixed 'micro' (0.02 to 3.52cc) shots of mixed materials
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Apply foamed-in-place gaskets directly to a part
Program-A-Bead 995 dispense mixer valve assembly is designed to apply foamed-in-place gaskets directly to a part, using a two-component reactive resin system and automation.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
No drips from two component dispense valve
The model 2200-250-000 is a point of application dispense valve designed for use with high and low viscosity plural component adhesives or sealants, which uses disposable No-Flush static mixers
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Easily adjustable shot dispense system
Integrated Dispensing Systems has introduced the Shot-A-Matic adjustable shot dispense system for precisely controlled volumetric shots of single and plural component materials.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Surge-free dispensing of two-component adhesives
The SeeFlo 990 system is designed for continuous, fully controlled, surge-free dispensing of two-component (4000cps through medium viscosity) adhesives and sealants.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Specialist servomotor drive manufacturer acquired
Infranor Inter AG in Zurich, Switzerland, which has its activity in industrial automation, have acquired the American company Automotion Incorporated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
News from Infranor ( 1 March 2001)
Go direct to avoid using syringes in dispensing
The new I and J Fisnar Auto-tube system from Intertronics is designed to dispense any liquid, paste, oil or grease directly from the manufacturer's 'toothpaste' tubes or cartridges
News from Intertronics ( 1 March 2001)
CADCAM company website goes multi-lingual
Jetcam International has updated its online support centre so that it allows users to select their language, thereby translating all subsequent pages
News from Jetcam International ( 1 March 2001)
Drives and controls training courses announced
Lenze announce a new UK programme of customer training for 2001, covering servo and inverter drives as well as PLC programming, HMI's and communications/networking Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 1 March 2001)
IEEE-1394 digital camera technology without a PC
The Sony Digital Imaging Station (DFWS 77) enables non PC users to take advantage of high quality IEEE-1394 digital camera technology with its sharp low noise advantage Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 1 March 2001)
160MHz data rate from small linescan camera
Firstsight Vision and Dalsa are now offering the Piranha2 - a small-footprint, linescan camera capable of what the company claims is an unparalleled 160MHz data rate. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 1 March 2001)
Faster Pentium III-based Embedded Vision Engine
Firstsight Vision and Coreco Imaging announced at IPOT 2001 the availability of the new Mamba 100 Embedded Vision Engine, increasing the processing power over the previous model by over 100%. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 1 March 2001)
Spring 2001 issue of Transducer Action available
The Spring 2001 issue of Transducer Action, the regular newsletterfor design and research engineers, specifiers and students from RDP Electronics, is now available. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 1 March 2001)
High-frequency transformers make life smaller
REO has introduced a range of high frequency transformers that operate between 20 and 50kHz which are compact, light and hence more economical to produce than previous transformers Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 1 March 2001)
Enclosure manufacturing plants ISO 14001 certified
Rittal's manufacturing plants are certified to conform to the standards of ISO 140 01, the Environmental Management System recognised throughout the world. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 1 March 2001)
New enclosures manufacturing facility in China
Pentair Enclosures is to establish a manufacturing facility in China to accommodate demand in the Far East expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 50 percent over the next four years
News from Schroff UK ( 1 March 2001)
Hygienic flexible hose assemblies fully fitted
SFS has introduced an extended bespoke design and fabrication service for flexible hygienic silicone rubber hose assemblies, now supplied in any length and complete with any type of end fitting
News from Silicone Fabrication Services ( 1 March 2001)
Hygienic flexible hose assemblies fully fitted
SFS has introduced an extended bespoke design and fabrication service for flexible hygienic silicone rubber hose assemblies, now supplied in any length and complete with any type of end fitting
News from Silicon Sensing Systems ( 1 March 2001)
Modular design gives over 500 robot configurations
The BA series ROIbot uses a modular building block design, allowing single or dual axis configurations to be built from the same standard components. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 1 March 2001)
Extend CAD to store additional design data
Vistagy has announced the release of EnCapta software, which enables engineers to capture complex non-geometric design data and store it associatively with the CAD geometry
News from Vistagy ( 1 March 2001)
Hydraulic cylinders control iron roughneck
User Application Article Five specially designed Parker Hannifin hydraulic roundline cylinders and two Torqmotor hydraulic motors are specified for clamping and torquing functions on each Spintorq 80 produced by Varco BJ Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 March 2001)
Europe and UK DC-DC converter distributors sought
For all areas in Europe and the UK, Advanced Power Conversion are seeking distributors for their new range of innovative, medium power, high density DC-DC converters.
News from Powerstax (28 February 2001)
More straightforward control of leak testing
Software from Ateq enables easier control of leak testing through storage of an unlimited number of test programmes, each with their own test parameters linked to a product reference
News from Ateq (28 February 2001)
Valve company parent moves to new owners
Following the Halliburton decision to divest the Dresser Equipment Group in a move aimed at restoring its focus on its core businesses, DEG has been acquired by a private equity investment partnership
News from Dresser Flow Control (28 February 2001)
Look into the future of rapid prototyping material
DSM Somos has announced the launch of a major research and development campaign aimed at responding to the growing global demand of differentiated material product lines for the RP industry. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (28 February 2001)
Dual safety system on power factor capacitors
PhiCap AC capacitors from Epcos are primarily designed for power factor correction in industrial environments, but can also be used in uninterruptible power supply and drive engineering applications
News from Epcos (28 February 2001)
Die-cast aluminium enclosures range doubled
The 1590Z Zettox aluminium die-cast instrument enclosure family from Hammond Electronics has been doubled in size, with fourteen different sizes now available.
News from Hammond Electronics (28 February 2001)
Dispense single-component mastics in volume
Engineered for use with a broad range of material types and viscosities, Sealant's See-Flo IPD system reliably dispenses extremely high volumes of adhesive in a controlled yet variable spray pattern.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (28 February 2001)
Bead-dispensing system for two-part adhesives
The See-Flo 494 system, manufactured by Sealant Equipment and Engineering, Inc., is a bead-dispensing system for precisely proportioned two-component structural adhesives.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (28 February 2001)
Speed doubled for high-resolution cameras
The new M4 and M7 megapixel cameras from JAI provide high-resolution images at double the speed of previous models, with full resolution frame rate of 24Hz and partial scan frame rate of up to 120MHz Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 February 2001)
User-friendly approach to material testing
The AG-I material testing machine from RDP Howden uses the new all-in-one software, Trapezium, a user-friendly approach to machine control together with detailed data collection and analysis
News from RDP Howden (28 February 2001)
Increased test load range on hardness tester
RDP Howden has launched the new HSV-30/30T semi Vickers hardness tester with its increased test load range of 1.96 to 294 Newtons, an increase of 100 Newtons.
News from RDP Howden (28 February 2001)
Body-to-body radiation in heat analysis software
The addition of body-to-body radiation capabilities in Algor's heat transfer products will especially benefit engineers where multi-body radiation scenarios such as furnace applications are common
News from Algor (27 February 2001)
Dust remover and rapid cooling agents for Europe
Ambersil has announced the launch of two of its electrical servicing products in a new multi language presentation can to support their expansion into the European market.
News from Ambersil (27 February 2001)
Anti-static foaming cleaner gets out tough stains
If you have a problem with tough dirt and stains on carpets and upholstery, Ambersil may have a solution to your problem with the anti-static foaming cleaner called 'Amberclens'.
News from Ambersil (27 February 2001)
Glass Cleaner now packaged in multi-language can
Ambersil, manufactures of specialist chemicals, have announced the re-launch of Ambersil Glass Cleaner that is now packaged in a multi-language presentation can.
News from Ambersil (27 February 2001)
Quick-change nozzles designed to save time
A range of quick-change connection nozzles, specifically designed to reduce time and increase the versatility of spraying applications, has been introduced by Bete
News from Bete (27 February 2001)
New name in Bulgin distribution network
E.Preston, a switch and electromechanical specialist, has been appointed to the franchised distribution network for Bulgin Components. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (27 February 2001)
Call to reward lecturers for industrial reseacrh
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) is being urged to reward universities which make it easier for engineering and technology lecturers to spend time on industrial research
News from Engineering Council (27 February 2001)
Combined switch/circuit breaker for simulators
E-T-A has introduced a new combined switch/circuit breaker which has been designed especially for aircraft simulators, and has exactly the same 'feel' as E-T-A's operational flight-deck products Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (27 February 2001)
Data recorder customised for batch processing
Eurotherm has launched a version of their well-known Series 5000 Data Recorder with specialist batch recording software routines, designed exclusively for simple batch process applications
News from Eurotherm (27 February 2001)
Better performance from brushless DC fans
The Adda 15mm SlimLine range of brushless DC fans has been expanded to include versions with Hypro bearings and an extended intelligent cooling capability.
News from Fan Technology (27 February 2001)
Controlling the right mix onto concrete trucks
User Application Article GE Fanuc's Cimplicity and PLCs are ensuring that the correct mixture, governed by the strict requirements of the building industry, is loaded on to Wopfinger Transportbeton's concrete mixing trucks Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (27 February 2001)
Controls link dispensing system to robotics
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's Next Generation Control System is a distributed, modular control system designed to integrate a dispensing system's components with a robot
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (27 February 2001)
Solid-state cost-effectiveness in pressure sensors
EPS solid-state pressure sensors offer the benefits of high accuracy, easy setting and excellent reliability, combined with the ability to withstand high levels of transient and static overpressure Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (27 February 2001)
In-situ machining finished ahead of schedule
User Application Article Metalock Industrial Services was congratulated by the customer on its efficient and professional work in preparation for a major mill upgrade at Alcan Rolled Products, and for finishing 24 hours early
News from Metalock Engineering (27 February 2001)
Big improvements to automation firm's UK site
As part of its increasing activities in the UK marketplace, Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its UK operations with an investment of £20million to extend further service and support facilities Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (27 February 2001)
Modular jacks overcome the problem of mis-mating
The new eight circuit RJ45 modular jacks from Molex incorporate a 'keep-out' feature to overcome the problem of mis-mating with six circuit RJ11 plugs.
News from Molex UK (27 February 2001)
More economic Web Tension Measurement system
Thermo Nobel announce a new Web Tension Unit, the TU-2, an addition to their range of Shear Force Load cell based Web Tension Measurement systems. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (27 February 2001)
Batch control proves ideal for weight indicator
Over the two years since the launch of the Generation 3 instrumentation range the capability of the TAD 3 weight indicator and controller has been constantly explored and extended Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (27 February 2001)
Website outlines Conformity Assessment services
Sira Test and Certification has launched a state-of-the-art new website to provide easy access to information for customers of all the Sira range of Conformity Assessment Solutions.
News from Sira (27 February 2001)
Size reduced in contactors and protection devices
Easy integration, reduced space requirements, faster wiring and environmentally friendly construction are offered by the new TeSys model D contactors and protection devices
News from Schneider Electric (27 February 2001)
UK Engineering Recruitment Exhibitions announced
Venture Marketing Group Ltd has announced the dates for the UK's National Engineering Recruitment Exhibitions (NER) planned for 2001 in Birmingham and London
News from Venture Marketing Group (27 February 2001)
Viewing software available for Documentum 4i users
Users of Documentum 4i can now access their documents from the vault, view them and mark them up without ever leaving the Documentum environment, using AutoVue and Panoramic! for Java
News from Cimmetry Systems (26 February 2001)
Emergency luminaires provide higher light output
Cooper Lighting and Security has expanded its range of emergency luminaires with the addition of the Menvier Atlantic Plus, which provides a higher light output than the standard Atlantic model
News from Cooper Lighting and Safety (26 February 2001)
Portable unit detects up to 30 different gases
PortaSens is a versatile tool for performing regular leak checks in gas storage areas, around process equipment and associated piping or in confined places prior to entry
News from Gemlog Controls (26 February 2001)
PTC resistor heating: a new generation of elements
PTC resistor heating elements are a new generation of heating elements by which maximum heating power can be obtained through optimum tuning of the function.
News from Hawco (26 February 2001)
Small but versatile new PLCs fill the gap
The new Mitsubishi Electric FX1S and FX1N PLC ranges will fill the functionality and pricing gap between the highly successful Mitsubishi FX0S and the top of the range PLC, the FX2N Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (26 February 2001)
From mains power to motion control in three steps
Stepper Systems just can't get any simpler now, according to Micromech, as the motion and control specialists have introduced socket to stepping with only three components
News from Micromech (26 February 2001)
Structural adhesives operate at up to 200C
Bondmaster has a range of single and two-part structural adhesives that is capable of operating at continuous temperatures of up to 200C.
News from Bondmaster (26 February 2001)
15kV RF Connectors with recessed centre conductors
A new series of 15 kV high voltage RF connectors for pulse applications in laser, semiconductor, nuclear, medical and related equipment is being introduced by Tru-Connector Corporation
News from Tru Corporation (26 February 2001)
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