News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 July
to Saturday 21 July 2001
45 degree orientation for socket strip system
A unique new 13A socket system from Aphel now offers 45 degree orientation for the well-established DB2000 socket strip programme, which saves space in racks and furniture cabling channels
News from Aphel (20 July 2001)
Digital servo drives for 400/460V three-phase
Baldor has expanded its Flex range of digital servo motor drives with new higher-power versions that operate direct from 400/460V three-phase supplies Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (20 July 2001)
Lower cost vision success at spice manufacturer
User Application Article When Spice Hunter looked at vision systems, it discovered the In-Sight vision sensor from Cognex, which in addition to being less expensive, seemed better suited to the application Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (20 July 2001)
Hi-fi manufacturer chooses solid modeling software
User Application Article Bang and Olufsen, the electronics and audio manufacturer, has chosen SolidDesigner solid modeling and WorkManager process management for designing and developing machinery
News from CoCreate Software (20 July 2001)
Japanese engineers at UK connector firm training
Deutsch recently entertained important visitors when two Japanese engineers from the Jupitor company attended company training on mil/aero technology.
News from Deutsch (20 July 2001)
Significant alliance in modal testing services
The alliance of Bruel and Kjaer, Endevco and Ometron has resulted in an organisation that covers every aspect of modal testing, creating a "one-stop" shop for modal test solutions
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (20 July 2001)
Asian threat to European heat exchanger market
A study has found that new competitors operating from low cost bases in countries such as India, Korea and China are threatening to increase their penetration of the European heat exchanger market
News from Frost and Sullivan (20 July 2001)
New power factor corrected power supplies
Lambda has added three new models to its popular DRP series of DIN-rail mounted power supplies with a 24-28V DC output, and peak power ratings of 144, 288 and 600W respectively Brochure Available
News from Lambda (20 July 2001)
New brushless motors for small power applications
The BS series of brushless motors for small power applications offers IP 65 protection, safety cutout, class F winding, feedback with resolver; and the possibility of mounting a 24 Vdc NC brake
News from Mini Motor (20 July 2001)
DIN-rail mounting power supply for control relays
Moeller Electric has just introduced the new Easypower 0.5, a DIN-rail mounted unit that is specifically designed to supply power to the DC versions of its Easy range of control relays
News from Moeller Electric (20 July 2001)
Champagne offer for panel board purchasers
F and G Installation Switchgear is offering buyers of its Concept 4000 range of high quality panel boards a premium bottle of Moet et Chandon champagne
News from Moeller Electric (20 July 2001)
Slim motor protecting circuit breaker up to 63A
With the introduction of the new PKZM4 fuseless motor-protective circuit breaker, Moeller Electric now offers designers motor protection over a wide 0.16 to 63A range.
News from Moeller Electric (20 July 2001)
The best non-contact metrology system ever?
The new Nikon Nexiv VMR non-contact metrology system has a brand new telecentric optic system which the company says has been designed to make it the best in the world Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (20 July 2001)
Transformers give true sinusoidal power source
REO has introduced a range of variable transformers, with reversing motor drives and cam operated limit switches, the cams having a built in worm and worm wheel gear for fine adjustment Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (20 July 2001)
Electric valve actuators for South West Water
User Application Article Rotork electric valve actuators have been installed throughout an important water quality improvement programme undertaken by South West Water.
News from Rotork Controls (20 July 2001)
Bearing sensor is accurate down to zero speed
SKF now provides a sensor-bearing unit, using an active sensor principle, which functions like an incremental encoder to provide highly accurate measuring down to zero speed. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 July 2001)
Electrical firm helps with realism for BBC drama
WF Electrical has provided the props for a new BBC drama, 'Waking the Dead', including everything from Alto catalogues to 75ml cable tray to make the TV set look realistic
News from WF Electrical (20 July 2001)
64-channel, 14-bit I/O Board at low price
The new PCI-DAS64/M1/14 plug-and-play board features digital calibration and offers an combination of high speed, channel count and resolution on a single PCI-bus data acquisition board Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 July 2001)
Discontinued co-axial connectors a problem no more
Aerco has set up a new co-axial sourcing service designed to help customers overcome major delivery problems on standard coaxial connectors, more and more of which seem to have been discontinued
News from Aerco (19 July 2001)
Monitored 1U fan tray range extends equipment life
APW Electronics has introduced a new range of Monitored Fan Trays (MFT) for use in its own IMserv server racks or in any standard 19" enclosure.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (19 July 2001)
Excellent zero stability on rugged manometer
Boiswood is now supplying Setra's new Model 760 Vactron capacitance manometer - an absolute pressure transducer designed for accurate and repeatable pressure measurements
News from Boiswood (19 July 2001)
Measure effectiveness of air ionisation systems
Boiswood is now supplying the new Simco EA-4 Charge Plate Monitor, designed to provide quantitative measurements of the effectiveness of air ionisation systems
News from Boiswood (19 July 2001)
Bus concept simplifies building automation
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a new package of Dupline products for the control and monitoring of lights, roller blinds, alarms and heating, featuring bus and power in one cable
News from Carlo Gavazzi (19 July 2001)
New EMI shielding man for Scotland and the North
Chomerics, the manufacturer of EMI shielding and thermal management materials, has appointed Rob Cruickshanks to the position of key account manager for Scotland and the North of England.
News from Chomerics Europe (19 July 2001)
Web inspection system for its steel strip line
User Application Article Hylsa Corporation, a leading North American steel producer, has selected Cognex's SmartView ICN web inspection system for its steel strip manufacturing line in Mexico Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (19 July 2001)
Calibration units keep hi-fi production in check
User Application Article Three Crane TorqueStar calibration units with in-line rotary transducers carry out weekly checks on the pneumatic and electric screwdrivers employed on the production lines at Aiwa Wales Manufacturing Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (19 July 2001)
Management System keeps track of site visitors
The Deskfive Package is perfect for controlling visitor arrival and departure, with options including real-time visitor tracking, photo capture, and automatic printing of guidance route maps
News from DED (19 July 2001)
Low cost lock range added to lineup
Emka has broadened its portfolio into the general hardware area of low cost locks for office furniture, cupboards, alarms, lockers, toolboxes etc with the Fort range of products Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (19 July 2001)
Drive support web site offers free downloads
HID has announced enhancements to the DriveManager support web site enabling registered users to access free downloads and upgrades for the DriveManager suite of programs
News from HID (19 July 2001)
Automatic lathe bridges productivity gap
Part of a new generation of sliding head automatic lathes, the Citizen C16 has 22 tool positions, 10,000 revs/min main and secondary spindles and can accommodate up to 3 tools cutting simultaneously Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (19 July 2001)
Do-it-yourself, centralised lubrication system
SKF's System 24 Pro-Multi-Point Lubricator provides accurate and continuous lubrication and, for condition monitoring purposes, can be continually monitored on-line Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 July 2001)
Linear drive to raise vertically hanging loads
Now available from SKF Engineering Products is a powerful, yet compact, linear drive unit which has been specially developed to raise vertically hanging loads, over distances of up to 1,000 mm. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 July 2001)
3D CAD chosen at Royal Military College of Science
User Application Article The Royal Military College of Science at Cranfield University will use 60 seats of SolidWorks software to teach students how to create 3D solid models for both military and civilian applications
News from SolidWorks Corporation (19 July 2001)
Versatile new heavy duty machining centre range
The CWK Classic range of heavy duty machining centres can be specified with a horizontal spindle, a pivoting horizontal/vertical spindle head or with an extendable NC quill
News from StarragHeckert UK (19 July 2001)
Official recognition for map conversion software
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) will present the National New Product Award - Small Company division to Uclid at the annual NSPE conference, July 27 in Detroit, Michigan.
News from Uclid Software (19 July 2001)
Cabinet specifically designed for DSL and variants
Viasystems has launched a new cabinet for DSL applications which consists of 4 compartments including a double rack bay, bottom battery compartment, side utility bay and side interconnect bay
News from Viasystems (19 July 2001)
Rebates guaranteed under Lightswitch campaign
Anyone buying lighting products that qualify under the Government's Lightswitch campaign are guaranteed their rebates if they buy from WF Electrical, thanks to a pilot scheme
News from WF Electrical (19 July 2001)
Export sucess for hand-held safety torches
Recent notable export orders for Wolf's hand-held safety torches have come from Total Oil in France, marine customers in Korea and a petrochemical plant in Syria
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company (19 July 2001)
New smaller sizes for popular spur gearboxes
The competitively priced Portescap K-range gearboxes, which are ideal for use with both miniature DC motors and stepper motors, are now available in new 16mm and 20mm versions
News from API Portsecap (18 July 2001)
Spur gears available in ready-to-use form
Arranging re-working for pilot-bored spur gears can be inconvenient, time-consuming and costly, which is why Cross and Morse is now offering its extensive range of spur products in ready-to-use form Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (18 July 2001)
Thermal imaging in infancy says Area Sales Manager
In the opinion of Flir Systems' new Area Sales Manager, Dave Nelson, thermal imaging as part of a condition management programme is still in its infancy in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 July 2001)
Condition Monitoring congress coming up in UK
This year's Comadem (Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management) International Congress and Exhibition will be held from 4th - 6th September at the University of Manchester Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 July 2001)
Flexible control cuts maintenance in Barcelona
User Application Article With a flexible control concept using GE Fanuc's PLC series 90-30 and Cimplicity HMI visualisation software, it has been possible to minimise maintenance work on the Metro Barcelona. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (18 July 2001)
Smart magnetic catch developed quickly for new Jag
User Application Article Working closely with the design team of the automotive first-tier suppliers Lear Corporation, Anchor Magnets has developed a magnetic catch assembly that goes into Jaguar's latest X-Type luxury saloon
News from Energy Conversion Systems (18 July 2001)
Active Bridge eliminates unwanted drive harmonics
Mitsubishi Electric has released a High Current Active Bridge unit for its variable speed drives, designed to eliminate unwanted harmonics caused by traditional drive controllers Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (18 July 2001)
Nice price for gasket-free RFI protecting cases
Rolec's new Conform enclosures are designed to protect sensitive electronic components against radio frequency interference and are competitively priced as expensive EMC gaskets are not required
News from OKW Enclosures (18 July 2001)
New machine-level controllers from Allen-Bradley
Designed for machine-level applications, the first two models in the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix programmable controller range support 8 and 16 Compact I/O modules, for 128 and 256 local I/O points
News from Rockwell Automation (18 July 2001)
Enclosure thermal management software for free
If you need to calculate the thermal performance of electrical enclosures, Sarel is now offering its popular Clima thermal management software package as a free download from its web site
News from Sarel (18 July 2001)
New magnetoresistive non-contact position sensor
The Posimag position sensor uses a compact non-contact sensor head which moves above a magnetic strip; it is robust and fast, and has high resistance to dust, moisture and many fluids.
News from ASM (17 July 2001)
One-stop shop approach to custom enclosures
Bafbox is demonstrating the merits of a one-stop shop approach to custom designed enclosures and membrane keypads at the ECIF 2001 exhibition in London
News from Custom Design Technologies (17 July 2001)
Gilmont industrial and lab flowmeters in catalogue
Barnant has a 16-page, full-colour catalogue available detailing its expanded line of Gilmont industrial and laboratory flowmeters, to all interested parties.
News from Barnant (17 July 2001)
Tubing pumps handle inks, adhesives and coatings
Ideal for inks, adhesives and coatings of all types, the Easy-Load pumps from Barnant have a simple overthrow lever to release and reset tubing, so changeover is fast, easy and neat
News from Barnant (17 July 2001)
New series of touchscreen panel PCs launched
BF Group has launched the Axiom P5000 touchscreen panel PC, which supports Celeron, Pentium III or Cyrix MIII processors and comes in 12.1in or 15in sizes
News from BF Technology (17 July 2001)
CompactPCI enclosure for portable applications
BVM has released the cPC1000, a modular CompactPCI enclosure, available in many different user-defined configurations and particularly suitable for portable applications such as test systems
News from BVM (17 July 2001)
LCD and Plasma panel driver for up to 1600x1200
The PremierView4 panel driver accepts computer VGA/RGB signals up to 1600x1200 resolution and PAL, NTSC and SECAM video for display on a wide range of LCD and Plasma panels
News from Calibre UK (17 July 2001)
New high-performance infrared thermal imager
CMC Electronics Cincinnati has introduced a new high-performance infrared thermal imager - a compact, fully integrated unit with onboard data storage and comprehensive image analysis
News from CMC Electronics Cincinnati (17 July 2001)
Machine vision software goes on display
The latest version of Data Translation's DT Vision Foundry, 3.0, has a number of noticeable improvements including the addition of three new tools, the import tool, export tool and the prompt tool.
News from Data Translation (17 July 2001)
Compact interlock switch to DIN 50047 footprint
Guardmaster's new Cadet 3 safety interlock switch is a compact solution for ensuring the safety of operators on machines with small and lightweight hinged, sliding or even lift-off guards.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (17 July 2001)
Compressed Air savings for Colgate Palmolive
User Application Article The potential energy savings identified following an analysis of compressor installations at Colgate Palmolive in Manchester have led to the installation of an Enercon Energy Management System Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (17 July 2001)
Temperature controllers self-tune and soft-start
ERO UK has launched two panel mounting temperature controllers which offer "smart" tuning and may be configured via front panel keys or alternatively by using a PC connected via an interface kit
News from ERO UK (17 July 2001)
Bearings free of environment-unfriendly materials
Now available from FTL Seals Technology, the Glycodur range of plain bearings have always been free of lead and other materials which could damage the environment Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology (17 July 2001)
Ice Blue translucent style instrument housings
Hammond Electronics has introduced Ice Blue translucent versions of its popular 1591 Series small instrument housings, designed for applications where up-to-the-minute styling is important
News from Hammond Electronics (17 July 2001)
Sercos connectivity added to digital servo drives
Already 40% smaller than equivalent brushless digital servo drives, the Pacific Scientific all-digital PC800 range from Inmoco now offers Sercos connectivity Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (17 July 2001)
Rework system handles large size PCBs
The Sniper-WB, available from Kaisertech, has been developed to rework PCBs as small as 51mm x 51mm right up to 508mm x 610mm, although even larger boards can be accommodated by special request. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (17 July 2001)
Seven patents on single output DC-DC power modules
Lambda has introduced a new series of ultra-compact 'quarter-brick' single output DC-DC power modules, offering a high power density of up to 91W/in3 and with seven patents pending Brochure Available
News from Lambda (17 July 2001)
Motors meet Enhanced Capital Allowance requirement
Leroy Somer now has a complete range of electric motors from 1.1 to 400kW, which meet the requirements of the UK Government's Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) for energy efficiency.
News from Leroy Somer (17 July 2001)
Mini Encoders down to 12mm in diameter
A new range of encoders from Swiss manufacturer Micronor of Zurich includes Mini Encoders down to 12mm in diameter including a sine wave output, and many more
News from Majestic Controls (17 July 2001)
Space-saving power distribution board launched
A space-saving power distribution board that meets the specialised needs of Internet and other data centres has been launched under the Merlin Gerin brand.
News from Merlin Gerin (17 July 2001)
All-in-one Distribution Substation introduced
The new Metalclad Distribution Substation (MDS) from Schneider Electric comes complete with its own enclosure, bringing savings in time, money and workload.
News from Merlin Gerin (17 July 2001)
Key distributors announced for new drive
Moeller Electric has put together a team of eleven specially selected key distributors through which it is to push its new drive, Optidrive, one of the smallest and most powerful in its class
News from Moeller Electric (17 July 2001)
Pump specialist turns to easily programmed relay
User Application Article When it came to the precision control of its new packaged pumping chamber, Bury Pumps turned to Moeller Electric and its innovative Easy control relay.
News from Moeller Electric (17 July 2001)
Cable marker sales to be boosted by display stands
Electrical distributors and wholesalers can now boost profitable cable marker sales effectively and easily by using a new range of display stands which is being supplied free of charge by Partex
News from Partex Marking Systems (UK) (17 July 2001)
Extra safety from self-monitoring switch contact
A new Self Monitoring Contact Block for use with the Allen-Bradley 800E pushbutton range features a patent pending design to monitor its installation to the emergency stop actuator
News from Rockwell Automation (17 July 2001)
Stainless pressure sensors up to 350 bar FS
The new Series 13 and 19 stainless steel pressure sensors are ideally suited for those OEM applications where aggressive liquids and gases need to be measured.
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 July 2001)
Piezoresistive pressure sensors for PCB mounting
Sensortechnics' new piezoresistive PCM P-grade sensors for absolute, relative and differential pressures are designed for PCB mounting and have a very small footprint
News from Sensortechnics UK (17 July 2001)
Modular UPS adapts effortlessly to changes
Socomec Sicon's compact new Modulys UPS is a modular system - its plug in Mod Power and Mod Battery units can be easily increased to provide redundant operation
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (17 July 2001)
Permanent backup for telecomm sequipment
Socomec's latest IT Switch - an automated intelligent power transfer switch - provides a permanent backup for critical IT and telecommunications equipment within the Internet server field.
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (17 July 2001)
Secure way to view Microsoft Excel documents
XLViewer provides the ideal interface to view the rich information contained in a Microsoft Excel workbook, in a secure, reliable and trouble free operator environment
News from Sytech (17 July 2001)
Putting Excel to use in automation applications
Version 2.0 of XLReporter, the automated report generation product that harnesses Microsoft Excel workbook technology for automation applications, has been released
News from Sytech (17 July 2001)
Control gear workshops organised for distributors
Telemecanique has launched a new series of its popular and successful distributor workshops highlighting the advances incorporated into TeSys products
News from Schneider Electric (17 July 2001)
Instant quoting for cast urethane prototypes
Instantaneous, customised, binding quotes for rapid prototypes, cast urethane parts and other build-to-order manufacturing projects directly from the users' uploaded 3D CAD models.
News from Quickparts (17 July 2001)
Automatic presentation/ejection key to engraver
User Application Article A coordinated effort between Newing-Hall and Action Feed Systems resulted in a two-station, magazine and bowl fed, programmable engraving system for SPX Fluid Power
News from Action Feed Systems (16 July 2001)
Saftety first when it comes to a flow spike
Circle Seal XVH Series excess flow valves automatically close leak-tight when a flow spike occurs, preventing uncontrolled release of system fluid to ensure a safe and reliable working environment
News from Circor Instrumentation (16 July 2001)
New gas measurement instrument uses infrared
The ability of Det-Tronics to respond quickly to a request from Global-Link International for an improved volumetric hydrocarbon vapour monitor has produced a new process gas measurement instrument
News from Detector Electronics (UK) (16 July 2001)
Safety and styling on latest fire extinguisher
Safety is combined with styling on the compact and lightweight Flamebeater FM20BA 600g dry powder fire extinguisher from Firemaster, which has a brushed alloy finish
News from Firemaster Extinguisher (16 July 2001)
Bar feeder features all-mechanical movement
Genius 118, the new Iemca bar feeder for 1-18 mm bars, is the natural heir to the CH 112 and the CH 220, the long established sliding-headstock "Swiss Lathe" feeders
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (16 July 2001)
Condensate and gas sampling systems in North Sea
User Application Article Jiskoot high pressure condensate and gas sampling systems have been installed on an Elf Petroland offshore platform in the North Sea to provide a solution to sample representivity requirements
News from Jiskoot (16 July 2001)
Sealing system eliminates O-rings
Latest development to the John Crane GD Gas and Dry Lubricated vessel and reactor sealing system is the elimination of O-rings through a spring-energised PRP ring for secondary and shaft sealing
News from Crane (16 July 2001)
Easy migration to latest PLC programming software
GX-Developer version 6, the latest version of Mitsubishi Electric's PLC, PCS and Motion controller programming software, now has full programming capability for the new FX1S and FX1N Micro PLC ranges Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (16 July 2001)
Control circuit devices get more compact
Moeller Electric's RMQ16 range of control circuit devices use space-efficient 18 x 18mm fronts which gives three times the density of conventional 22mm ranges
News from Moeller Electric (16 July 2001)
18.1in flat panel industrial monitor joins range
The new FPM-3180 18.1in flat panel industrial monitor added to the Advantech range from PBE Systems has an SXGA TFT LCD screen giving very high resolution up to 1280 x 1024 with high luminance
News from PBE Systems (16 July 2001)
Cylinder pressure engine management system is here
Improved fuel economy, lower vehicle emissions and reduced manufacturing costs are expected following the development of a new engine management control system by the Ricardo-led AENEAS consortium
News from Ricardo (16 July 2001)
Remote receiver decoder unit talks many languages
The 105 series remote receiver decoder from RF Solutions is suited for use in applications such as remote power control, remote restart for computer equipment and remote security control.
News from RF Solutions (16 July 2001)
Low-smoke silicone rubber meets US requirements
Low-smoke/low-toxic silicone rubber extrusions and seals meeting UL94 VO (2mm) now available from Silicone Fabrications are ideal for mass transit applications
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (16 July 2001)
New reusable fabric-reinforced silicone tubing
A new range of reusable fabric-reinforced silicone tubing introduced by Samco for masking bores during product finishing combines high temperature resistance with flexibility and resilience
News from Samco Silicone Products (16 July 2001)
More reliable ultrasonic measurement of flow
User Application Article For the Yates 2000 Series pump efficiency meter, a recently added model to the AEMS Yatesmeter range, the company chose to partner with Panametrics to provide reliable ultrasonic measurement of flow.
News from GE Sensing - Panametrics (16 July 2001)
Inductive proximity switches with double the range
Inductive proximity switches are no longer limited to an 0.8mm sensing range, as Sensor Consultants has introduced these popular sized switches with a 1.5mm sensing range
News from Sensorbility (16 July 2001)
Battery powered digital microhmmeter keeps going!
The new Cropico DO5001 battery powered digital microhmmeter combines all the features ever required of an ohmmeter in one tester, including portable power for up to 6000 measurements Brochure Available
News from Cropico (16 July 2001)
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