News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 April
to Saturday 5 May 2001
Unique 'D' type connector priced 20% lower
The Amtech 7.5A filter 'D' type connector uses a unique design to provide excellent levels of EMC and yet is built in the same shell dimension as a standard 'D' connector.
News from Aerco ( 4 May 2001)
New catalogue and CD-ROM for Etri fans
Now available from Fan Technology is a new catalogue and CD-ROM containing full details of the range of cooling products from the French manufacturer, Etri
News from Fan Technology ( 4 May 2001)
Thermal imaging system represents best value
User Application Article Deritend undertakes a wide range of thermal imaging applications in many working environments, and chose the FLIR Thermacam 675 for its user-friendliness and easy report generation Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 May 2001)
Slides carry on withstanding kaolin slurry
User Application Article Reliability is critical for machinery destined for remote regions, and that's the reason cited by Carpco for its continued choice of Hepco linear motion systems Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 4 May 2001)
Rotary lobe pumps certified as sterilisable
Jabsco's Hy-Line and Ultima series of hygienic rotary lobe pumps are now independently tested and certified to the European Hygienic Equipment Design Group In-Place Sterilisibility (SIP) protocol
News from ITT Industries Jabsco, Rule and Flojet ( 4 May 2001)
CV search facility for recruitment agencies
This month will see the much-anticipated launch on justengineers.net of a CV search facility to recruitment agencies, with over 5000 CVs on the site already
News from Justengineers.net ( 4 May 2001)
Compact open-frame switch-mode power supplies
The UPO 40 Series, a compact range of 40 W open-frame switch-mode power supplies, includes units in two sizes: one measuring only 4 x 3 x 1 inches
News from Powerline ( 4 May 2001)
New US distributor for Perlast perfluoroelastomers
Precision Polymer Engineering has appointed the White Seal Division of JL White Technical Sales as exclusive technical sales representatives in the USA for its range of Perlast perfluoroelastomers
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 4 May 2001)
DeviceLogix: low-cost control at the device level
Rockwell Automation introduces DeviceLogix, a new smart component technology that can be integrated into plant floor devices to provide low-cost control at the device level.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 4 May 2001)
High-resolution metal meshes now custom made
Tecan now produces bespoke high-resolution metal meshes, screens, filters and sieves - typically for electronics, space, aerospace, medical, automotive, optical and measurement applications
News from Tecan ( 4 May 2001)
EnCapta software gets NASA Tech Briefs accolade
EnCapta software from Vistagy has been selected by NASA Tech Briefs as the Product of the Month for May 2001, an accolade which showcases new products of exceptional technical merit
News from Vistagy ( 4 May 2001)
New catalogue and CD-Rom for control-room products
Yokogawa UK has published a short-form catalogue and CD-ROM featuring key products from its comprehensive range of industrial control-room products.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 4 May 2001)
Car timing belt test rigs test drive capabilities
User Application Article Two test rigs, each using two 11kW and one 2.2kW ABB drives, are the first to test timing belts under conditions, which closely replicate behaviour of the belt on the direct injection diesel engine
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 3 May 2001)
Reed switch death rumours are greatly exaggerated
The demise of the humble reed switch has been predicted for many years but Assemtech says that sales of this excellent choice for reliability are growing every year. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 3 May 2001)
PC-based instrumentation's high signal/noise ratio
TTi his now a distributor of the PC instrumentation and software products from Gage, which combine computers with high-performance instruments, giving a high signal/noise ratio in noisy environments
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 May 2001)
Drivers for implementing visualization solutions
At the recent annual CIMdata conference in Palm Springs California, CIMdata released a new position paper entitled "Visualizing Product Information".
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 3 May 2001)
Gear challenge in food processing machine
User Application Article For Cross and Morse, supplying gears for inverted-tooth chain drives is an everyday occurrence, but a recent application involving a food processing machine added an extra challenge Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse ( 3 May 2001)
New name for famous valve/flow control products
Following final confirmation of the acquisition of Dresser Equipment Group, a new Company, Dresser Flow Control, has been formed to market the Dresser valve and ancillary product ranges
News from Dresser Flow Control ( 3 May 2001)
Multiple valve actuators in special test rig
User Application Article A set of seven Dresser EFC actuators has been specified for valve actuation on a special fully-automated test rig, built for Larox OYJ by Scheibler Filters
News from Dresser Flow Control ( 3 May 2001)
Affordable high-spec solid imaging system
3D Systems Europe has announced the latest breakthrough in its SLA solid imaging product line, the Viper si2 system, that combines the versatility of its high-end machines with affordability
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 3 May 2001)
DeviceNet added to temperature/process controllers
Eurotherm has added DeviceNet communications facilities to its main family of temperature and process controllers, to enable them to communicate cost-effectively with a wide range of other devices
News from Eurotherm ( 3 May 2001)
Thermal software speeds enclosure design
User Application Article Significant savings in both time and capital expenditure have been reported at Advanced Fibre Communications after completing a major new product using Flotherm thermal management software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 May 2001)
Thermomechanical stress module for thermal program
Flomerics has launched Flo/Stress, a thermomechanical stress module for its Flotherm V3.1 thermal management package giving accurate thermomechanical calculations at the product design stage Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 May 2001)
Roof-mounted DVD player stays as cool as possible
User Application Article Electronic design engineers at Delphi Delco Electronics Systems have solved the problem of solar heating impacting the reliability of their in-car roof-mounted DVD player using Flotherm software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 May 2001)
DIN rails and more from Universal Enclosures
Gaurang Electronic's family of Universal Enclosures/Holders are distinguished by their modular design and universal mounting in all three commercially available rails.
News from Gaurang Electronic Industries ( 3 May 2001)
Temperature control system capability outlined
A new leaflet outlines Hawco's capability in the production of custom control units, produced in either varying quantities for the OEM or one off, integrated control solutions for major projects.
News from Hawco ( 3 May 2001)
Solid-state pressure sensors aimed at pneumatics
With their high reliability and accuracy, ease of adjustment and robust construction, the new PN-series solid-state pressure sensors from IFM Electronic, are ideally suited for pneumatic systems Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 3 May 2001)
Plant information management for Gulf of Mexico
User Application Article Intergraph's Process and Building Solutions division of is supplying its Notia plant information management solution to BP for use in deepwater oil and gas development projects in the Gulf of Mexico
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore ( 3 May 2001)
Indelible coding at up to 1070 characters/sec
The new Lightjet from coding specialist, Imaje, provides high reliability, low maintenance coding and once a year maintenance mean lowest running costs.
News from Imaje UK ( 3 May 2001)
Printers can print on virtually any surface
Described as 'all terrain', the new Imaje S8 range of printers can print on virtually any surface, under the most difficult conditions using a wide range of visible and invisible inks
News from Imaje UK ( 3 May 2001)
Laser temperature measurement in your pocket
The new PockeTherm range of hand-held infrared thermometers from Land Infrared provides a fast, low-cost way of checking temperatures across the whole of industry. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 3 May 2001)
New brochure on drives and controls lineup
A new colour brochure on Lenord and Bauer drives and controls gives typical applications, operating and monitoring, firmware, motion axes, feedback, interfaces and possible combinations
News from Motor Technology ( 3 May 2001)
Major marine gearbox manufacturer at boat show
Newage Transmissions marine gearboxes are currently specified on more than 80 per cent of all new inland waterway craft, so the company is going to be at the Crick Boat Show in May
News from Newage Transmissions ( 3 May 2001)
Turn almost any small object into a prox sensor
The QT110 QTouchT IC can project a touch field through almost any non-metallic material up to 8mm in thickness (0.3"), or can turn almost any small metallic or metal-coated object into a prox sensor.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 3 May 2001)
New driveline and transmission test facility open
Ricardo's Driveline and Transmission Systems (DTS) division has officially opened its doors on a new and advanced driveline and transmission test facility in Royal Leamington Spa in the UK
News from Ricardo ( 3 May 2001)
True dynamic capability designed into test cells
Ricardo took the decision to invest in a transmission and driveline test facility to simulate the dynamic behaviour of a complete driveline and transmission system as though it were on a real road
News from Ricardo ( 3 May 2001)
Two-hour on-site callout pledge for power supplies
Advance-Galatrek has just launched a unique onsite UPS and DC power supply maintenance package aimed at organisations running both Advance-Galatrek and competitor UPS and DC systems
News from Riello UPS ( 3 May 2001)
Neatly fasten large or small bundles of wire
CableBundler eliminates the need for different sized straps and can be used to neatly fasten large or small bundles of wire, cable or trunking, on-site or in the workshop, quickly and without fuss Brochure Available
News from TFC ( 3 May 2001)
Compact, intrinsically safe oxygen transmitter
The Panametrics O2X-1 intrinsically safe oxygen transmitter is a 2-wire loop power unit using an advanced galvanic fuel cell oxygen sensor that provides high performance, accuracy and long life.
News from GE Sensing - Panametrics ( 3 May 2001)
Now it's high efficiency in explosion proof motors
ABB Automation is launching a new range of explosion proof motors with efficiency levels equivalent to the highest European standard, EFF1, which can save users significant running costs
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 May 2001)
RJ-45 connector allows Ethernet on field devices
Now available in the UK from Aerco is a new industrial RJ-45 connection system that for the first time enables Ethernet and other data communication protocols to be used for industrial field devices.
News from Aerco ( 2 May 2001)
Superior performance from surge suppressors
Advance-Galatrek, the UK's leading Power Solutions provider for all AC, DC and Surge Protection problems in the telecoms, IT, industrial and commercial sectors, is showcasing several brand new product
News from Advance Electronics ( 2 May 2001)
EMI/RFI shielding coating performs better
Applicoat EC225, based on paint containing silver-plated copper particles, costs less than nickel paint yet provides shielding performance comparable to silver paint
News from Applied Coating Technologies ( 2 May 2001)
Web inspection system at Canadian paper mill
Cognex has announced that DaishowaPaper Manufacturing Co has integrated Cognex's SmartView ICN webinspection system at their paper mill in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 2 May 2001)
Brushless DC motors aimed at sub-sea vehicles
Aveox has introduced a range of Hall commutated motors and drives which are finding applications for sub-sea vehicles, where motors need to be unaffected by possibly high temperatures and contaminants
News from Electric Motor Applications ( 2 May 2001)
Angular position sensing in vehicle applications
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell has introduced the RPN Series Rotary Position Sensor designed for angular position sensing in surface transportation and off-road vehicle applications
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control ( 2 May 2001)
68 more welding robots for automotive supplier
User Application Article The latest £1.6 million order for 68 robots and manipulators by TKA Chassis Tallent brings the total number of Motoman welding robots on site to more than 360
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 2 May 2001)
CAM software behind gearboxes in Caterham Seven
User Application Article The company chosen by Caterham to design and make the gearboxes for the new Caterham Seven, Nova Racing Transmissions, uses hyperMILL computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software from Open Mind
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) ( 2 May 2001)
Valve actuators just the job at newsprint plant
User Application Article When the UK's largest producer of recycled newsprint had a valve actuation problem, they turned to Rotork electric actuators for their demanding and arduous applications
News from Rotork Controls ( 2 May 2001)
More freedon for CompactPCI-system developers
Thanks to the modularity of Schroff's new modular CompactPCI backplanes, users no longer need to spend time and money developing and manufacturing application-specific backplanes
News from Schroff UK ( 2 May 2001)
New head for European Sercos Interface Association
Peter Lutz, who led the efforts at the University of Stuttgart to develop a new conformance test for the Sercos interface, has been appointed manager of the European Sercos Interface Association (IGS)
News from Sercos North America ( 2 May 2001)
Smaller gas springs include 10mm diameter designs
Ace Controls International is adding two new smaller models to its range of gas springs, with strokes ranging from 20mm to 150mm and extension forces up to 180N
News from Ace Controls International ( 1 May 2001)
Dual DIN M Power Slot CompactPCI backplanes
APW Electronic Solutions has extended its CompactPCI backplane offering with new dual DIN M Power Slot versions, available in 3U and 6U versions conforming to PICMG Rev 3.0
News from Vero Electronics ( 1 May 2001)
Remove dissolved organics from oily wastewater
Cost-effective Treatment of Waste Oily Water, describes the results of a three-year project to design, build and test a prototype system for the cost-effective, on-site treatment of oily wastewaters
News from Envirowise ( 1 May 2001)
Stop production from generating unnecessary waste
Two new Good Practice Guides from Envirowise show how companies can address unnecessary waste incurred during the production process increasing costs
News from Envirowise ( 1 May 2001)
48-page Test Tools 2001 catalogue introduced
The new 48-page full-colour Fluke catalogue is available free of charge, and contains complete descriptions of features and specifications for Fluke's full line of electrical test tools Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 1 May 2001)
Test smoke detectors from ground level
With the laser-based remote test capability on the World Series smoke detector, the engineer can test the detector from ground level, doing away with the need for long poles or stepladders
News from KAC Alarm Company ( 1 May 2001)
New control on CNC hydraulic press brakes
A new range of low cost, four-axis CNC hydraulic press brakes features a totally new control allowing simple on machine program input to cover most general bending operations
News from LVD (UK) ( 1 May 2001)
Packaged sewage pumping system ideal at harbour
User Application Article The Grifter Packaged Pump Station was chosen by the Dover Harbour Board to handle their waste water requirements, following the development of a new amenity block at Granville Dock quay
News from Mono Pumps ( 1 May 2001)
Morgan technology helps win wire rod supply award
When Belgo Mineira's steel plant in Brazil received an award earlier this year, it marked the eighth time in the award's history that the recipient produces rod steel using Morgan technology
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 1 May 2001)
The advantages of round bar and tubular rack
Reliance Gear Company claim to be world leaders in the production of precision ground rack, including round bar and tubular rack, which have particular advantages for the design engineer
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 1 May 2001)
Versatile and reusable silicone masking products
Samco's new reusable silicone masking products include bungs, caps and pull plugs, suitable for applications in painting, powder coating, metal finishing and enamelling
News from Samco Silicone Products ( 1 May 2001)
Compact switch disconnectors star in new catalogue
Choosing and specifying disconnect devices is fast and easy with the new switch disconnector selection guide from Telemecanique, which covers the Vario, Mini-Vario, LK3 and GS1 product ranges
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 May 2001)
Economic resistance measurement instruments
Precision instrument specialist Tinsley has introduced a range of resistance measurement instruments providing high accuracy and reliability at an economic price.
News from Tinsley ( 1 May 2001)
Reduce those plastic mould cooling times
Beko Technologies' Bekoblizz system uses precisely controlled dry compressed air to reduce plastic mould cooling times, increasing the production rate of high quality plastic components by up to 30% Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (30 April 2001)
Display can be 10m from industrial workstation
The Axiom P3100 Industrial Workstation incorporates an LVDS interface, allowing the display to be used up to 10m away from the computer unit without any loss of signal or degradation of display image
News from BF Technology (30 April 2001)
Seminar on Induction and Flame hardening coming up
A seminar on Induction and Flame hardening is to be run by the British Gear Association in Sheffield on May 16, 2001, giving an in-depth tutorial in the different techniques of surface hardening
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (30 April 2001)
New electronic interface for spectrometer
Seen for the first time ever at the Pittsburgh Conference in New Orleans, the Ultima 2 ICP Spectrometer features a fresh new design incorporating a new electronic interface using Rapid Chip technology
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (30 April 2001)
Photoelectric designed as fibre-optic alternative
The UZB3 photoelectric sensor from Matsushita Electric Works has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to conventional fibre-optic devices.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (30 April 2001)
Safe doing for remote water and effluent sites
The KB dosing unit is a solution for water and effluent treatment applications which require safe and secure self-contained storage and dosing systems, even when situated in remote sites
News from Michael Smith Engineers (30 April 2001)
Busbar system manufacturer gets ISO 14001 standard
Moeller Produktion International (MPI), manufacturer of Barduct busbar systems, has been certified as meeting the ISO 14001 standard for Environmental Management Systems.
News from Moeller Electric (30 April 2001)
Extruded aluminium enclosures for machine control
Rolec has introduced its new Multivision aluminium enclosures, which are designed for equipment in applications such as machine controllers, large display units and process control
News from OKW Enclosures (30 April 2001)
Cable ties easy to fit at any temperature
The new Texitie range of premium-quality ties from Partex are easy to fit at any temperature from -50C to +100C, and are totally unaffected by prolonged exposure to temperatures in this range
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) (30 April 2001)
Package monitors vented and pressurised tanks
User Application Article PSM recently supplied complete vented and pressurised tank contents monitoring packages for Naval Systems, Italy for replacement cargo monitoring systems
News from PSM Instrumentation (30 April 2001)
Piston pumps available as quick-strip versions
CSF piston pumps, from liquids handling specialists Pump Engineering, are ideally suited to the challenge of transferring thick, viscous liquids from tanks, drums and IBCs
News from Pump Engineering (30 April 2001)
Manufacturing Week 2001 on target for a sellout
With more than seven months to go until the exhibition opens at the NEC on 30th October, Manufacturing Week 2001 is already on target for a total sell-out.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (30 April 2001)
Cost-effective safety light curtain system
The 1000 Series Safety light curtain system can be so cost effective that it can be used in place of more conventional types of protective devices, such as fixed screens and fences Brochure Available
News from Smartscan (30 April 2001)
Routeco appointed UK distributor for DC drives
To make its products more easily available to systems integrators wherever they are in the UK, Sprint Electric has appointed Routeco as a UK distributor of its complete range of DC drives.
News from Sprint Electric (30 April 2001)
Contactors can cut wiring time by 40%
Products in the new TeSys contactor and motor protection offer from Telemecanique are now available with innovative spring-clamp terminals to cut wiring time by as much as 40%
News from Schneider Electric (30 April 2001)
Oscillating diaphragm pumps aimed at fuel cell use
ASF Thomas has developed a range of pumps which are perfectly suited to the demands of fuel cells; the oscillating diaphragm pumps have special dosing and condensate draining capabilities
News from Rietschle Thomas (30 April 2001)
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