News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 September
to Saturday 8 September 2001
Polythene packaging bags are resealeable
Automated Packaging Systems has expanded its bag range with the introduction of multi-use resealable polythene bags. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 7 September 2001)
High voltage solutions for Croydon and Slough
User Application Article Eastern Contracting continues to demonstrate its expertise at providing both high and low voltage solutions by winning two new installation cont
News from Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE ( 7 September 2001)
Programming tools designed to save money
As one of the first companies in Europe to achieve PLC Open certification for their first IEC-61131 software (MELSEC MEDOC plus), Mitsubishi have listened to their customer requirements. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 7 September 2001)
Carbon preforms order given for brake parts
Surface Transforms plc, maker of high technology carbon ceramic friction materials, has won a new order for carbon preforms following t
News from Surface Transforms ( 7 September 2001)
New resources for mathematical software
Adept Scientific has announced the availability of three new Maple PowerTools, developed by Waterloo Maple: Calculus I, Calculus II and Physics Education Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 September 2001)
Another new resource for mathematics software
Adept Scientific has announced the launch of a new Web site which offers free resources for students in mathematics, science and engineering to take advantage of Maple 7 mathematics software Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 September 2001)
Servo gearmotors offer big price savings
Savings of between 20 and 40% over conventional servomotor/gearhead arrangements can be made thanks to the introduction of the fully integrated 'Stealth' servo gearmotors from Bayside
News from Parker Bayside ( 6 September 2001)
Terminal washers, cup washers and nylon washers
"Special" washers are a particular area of expertise for Challenge Industrial Fastenings, available in a variety of materials including Brass, Copper, Steel and of course moulded Nylon
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 6 September 2001)
Water treatment a growth area, says study
Water and wastewater treatment equipment supplies to chemical industry are staging impressive growth, according to a new study by Frost and Sullivan
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 September 2001)
Growth forecast for flame retardant chemicals
The introduction of new fire safety standards and environmental regulations will herald a period of growth for the flame retardant chemicals market, according to a report
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 September 2001)
Linear motors on short order lead times
New from Heason Technologies Group is a range of high performance brushless linear motors, in both iron core and ironless formats, that extends the company's motion control system options.
News from Heason Technology ( 6 September 2001)
New flush-mountable inductive proximity sensors
Six new flush-mountable inductive proximity sensors with M12 and M18 bodies, specifically designed to withstand the rigours of food-industry applications, have been added by IFM Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 6 September 2001)
Integrating soldering, heat seal and ACF bonding
Kaisertech has introduced the low-cost MicroJoin model 2100 pulsed heat hot bar bonder that integrates the critical features and functions needed for soldering, heat seal or ACF bonding Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 6 September 2001)
Helical insert machine uses brushless servos
User Application Article Motor Technology has designed and developed a networked automation system for new machinery that has recently been installed at WTI Fasteners to produce helical inserts
News from Motor Technology ( 6 September 2001)
Pneumatic product drawings for CAD all on the web
Design engineers can now access 2D and 3D drawings of Norgren's core products quickly and easily via the Internet without the need to download any software.
News from Norgren ( 6 September 2001)
Jordan F1's fans are the coolest
User Application Article Exhibiting high reliability in often sweltering conditions, Papst fans are playing an important part in keeping cars, components and drivers cool on the Formula One Racing circuit
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) ( 6 September 2001)
All-year-round warmth for UK tourism
User Application Article Staff at the British Tourist Authority and the English Tourism Council can enjoy the feeling of warmth all year round, thanks to Potterton Commercial Isis HE boilers
News from Potterton Commercial ( 6 September 2001)
Eliminate holes, keys and switches in keypanels
Quantum Research Group's QMatrix charge-transfer technology can be used in almost all key-panel applications; eliminating holes, mechanical keys, switches and knobs.
News from Quantum Research Group ( 6 September 2001)
New UK sales director at automation giant
Rockwell Automation is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Fossey as sales director for the United Kingdom and Ireland, responsible for leadership and growth of sales
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 September 2001)
Stainless-steel additons to HMI building system
Tego Dial, the modular system for building attractive and ergonomic operator stations from Telemecanique, has now been extended to include stainless-steel versions
News from Schneider Electric ( 6 September 2001)
Sensing instrument helps with underwater surveys
Precision instrument specialist H.Tinsley has introduced a submarine cable survey system for use by divers working in areas where it may not be practical to use a remotely operated vehicle
News from Tinsley ( 6 September 2001)
Smart Cylinder one of over 20 new pneumatics lines
Norgren's brand new product catalogue introduces 20 new products including the Smart Cylinder, the programmable pressure control valve VP51 and Pneufit C composite push-in fittings
News from Norgren ( 5 September 2001)
Corrosion resistant bearing takes on washdown
NSK has developed the Aqua-Bearing, a special highly corrosion resistant, low cost bearing for light load applications in the operating temperature range up to 150C Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 5 September 2001)
Major materials handling contract from Russia
Richard Simon and Russian agent ACPE have been successful in securing a major £300K contract with Nevinnomysski Azot for upgrading the bagging equipment in its fertilizer plant
News from Chronos Richardson ( 5 September 2001)
3G test services to follow after agreement
Racal Instruments are to supply the 3G (UMTS- FDD) 6401 terminal test system that RFI will use to launch its 3G services in 2002 after validating Racal's protocol test cases
News from Radio Frequency Investigation ( 5 September 2001)
Printing presses ideal application for couplings
Rimtec's new zero-backlash metal bellows servo couplings are designed to maximize accuracy at the superior high speeds that are now possible with shaftless printing presses
News from Rimtec ( 5 September 2001)
Towards automating the design of control systems
Rockwell Automation's new RSWire V4 is a significantly improved version of its electrical design and documentation package, now operating within AutoCAD 2000 and AutoCAD 14
News from Rockwell Automation ( 5 September 2001)
'Revolutionary' DIN rail signal conditioning units
The Medacs 2000 series from Status Instruments represents a totally new and revolutionary concept in DIN rail signal conditioning modules, offering a high degree of functionality and configurability Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments ( 5 September 2001)
Faster component cleaning for British Airways
User Application Article For the maintenance of precision aircraft components, British Airways Component Engineering has replaced its trichloroethylene systems with a faster, more efficient co-solvent cleaning system
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 5 September 2001)
Non-lube chains for safer working environments
Technical Background Article Lube-free chains are now in the mainstream of manufacturing and can replace conventionally pre-lubricated chains in the majority of applications, in many cases with enhanced load and life expectancy Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 5 September 2001)
Three-Arm Knobs available in metric and inch sizes
JW Winco now offers a line of Technopolymer Plastic Three-Arm Knobs available in metric and inch sizes, and blind tapped, tapped thru, or blind bore
News from Winco ( 5 September 2001)
Comprehensive measurement of moisture levels
The application of modern microelectronics means that systems are now available that make it economically viable to monitor moisture concentration at all points of use where it is of importance
News from Alpha Moisture Systems ( 4 September 2001)
Accelerometer for low-level, low frequency use
Noise and vibration specialist, Bruel and Kjaer has launched Endevco's new Valuline accelerometer family with the variable capacitance (VC) model 7596.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 4 September 2001)
Orifice plate approach to flow measurement
The new ProPlate and Mass ProPlate flow metering systems incorporate an integral orifice primary element, with a Rosemount transmitter to monitor the process conditions
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement ( 4 September 2001)
PlantWeb field-based architecture at TiO2 plant
The new £50 million plant for Huntsman Tioxide at Greatham, Teesside will automate production using PlantWeb field-based architecture from Fisher-Rosemount
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 4 September 2001)
Fisher-Rosemount businesses to change name
Fisher-Rosemount is changing its name to Emerson Process Management to reflect the company's products and technologies, expanded consulting and management services, and links with its parent
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry ( 4 September 2001)
Remote interrogation for mass flow measurement
The revolutionary Quantim mass flow measurement system for low liquid flows has been extended with the addition of HART digital communications for remote interrogation
News from Flotech Solutions ( 4 September 2001)
Thermographic maps of people created by camera
User Application Article A research project nw being undertaken by the University of Glamorgan to produce thermographic reference maps of healthy people as a benchmark for medical analysis uses a Flir thermal imaging camera Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 September 2001)
Hollow shaft encoders with big bore diameters
A new range of encoders are available from Majestic Controls in addition to the standard range of encoders on offer.
News from Majestic Controls ( 4 September 2001)
Plantwide data acquisition using small I/O units
Moldflow is expanding its remit into data collection, process control and monitoring with EZ-Track, a system which is intended for use plant-wide
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 4 September 2001)
Engineering undergraduate award announced
The Noble Denton Group is about to introduce an award for one promising young undergraduate per year, who will be reading Engineering at Downing College, Cambridge.
News from Noble Denton Europe ( 4 September 2001)
Three new helpful features on pneumatics website
Parker Pneumatic's web site has been enhanced by the addition of the company's new quarterly electronic magazine, catalogue ordering and an email technical helpline Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 4 September 2001)
UHP hydrogen generator flow capacities increased
Parker Balston has announced an increase in the flow capacities available within the company's industry-leading range of ultra high purity (UHP) hydrogen generators Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 4 September 2001)
Web site looks at lean manufacturing techniques
Superfactory has announced a collaboration to improve the understanding and implementation of lean manufacturing in job shop (high mix, low volume) environments
News from Superfactory Corporation ( 4 September 2001)
Wearplate improved by variable composition
Wearplate supplied by Ace Arc has been designed to meet the arduous operating conditions encountered in the quarrying, construction and mining industries, but is also suitable for many general uses
News from Ace Arc ( 3 September 2001)
Instrumentation to PC connection software updated
Adept Scientific is now supplying WinWedge 32 Standard, the 32 bit version of the Standard WinWedge serial data acquisition and instrument control product from TAL Technologies Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 September 2001)
Gear technology workshop free for students
The first ten students to sign up to a British Gear Association 'Technology Workshop' in October at the University of Sheffield will attend free of charge
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association ( 3 September 2001)
Definitive Drive Handbook updated at last
Commissioned by the Institute of Electrical Engineers, the 3rd Edition of the Control Techniques Handbook is now available, taking over from the previous version released in 1990-91 Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 3 September 2001)
Modular versions for gas and fire monitor
Vortex, the multi-channel gas and fire monitoring system from Crowcon, is now available in three new configurations to suit different types of installation Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments ( 3 September 2001)
Eyeball an extremely rugged mouse alternative
Incorporated for the first time on the KB 5000P keyboard is Baran's unique optical pointing device, the Eyeball, an extremely rugged alternative to a conventional mouse
News from Diamond Electronics ( 3 September 2001)
TFT LCDs from 2.5 to 24-inch diagonals
Diamond electronics has enhanced its range of human interface products with a complete series of TFT LCD (thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal) display products
News from Diamond Electronics ( 3 September 2001)
Versatile heavy duty hot water/steam cleaners
A new range of Tiger Super high pressure hot water/steam cleaners from Edge are versatile enough for use with construction, farming and even military equipment
News from Edge ( 3 September 2001)
Control levers for optimum ergonomic operation
Elesa-Clayton now offers ELC control levers, wing nuts and bridge handles, which will all be of interest to equipment manufacturers where optimum ergonomic operation is required Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 3 September 2001)
Slide latches ideally for rapid panel fitment
Emka, aware as ever of the needs of specialist rack manufacturers, has introduced the 1091 range of attractive slide latches, ideally suited to rapid panel fitment Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 3 September 2001)
Process availability simulation service launched
ERA Technology has launched an availability simulation service to help owners and operators of process plant achieve optimum performance to maximise returns from investment and long term profitabily
News from ERA Technology ( 3 September 2001)
Design of Experiments added to thermal software
Flomerics is set to increased the productivity of design engineers responsible for cooling electronic systems with the launch of Flotherm V3.2 thermal analysis software Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 3 September 2001)
Aqueous cleaning machines chosen by Visteon
User Application Article Guyson International has won a large contract with global automotive supplier Visteon Automotive to supply parts cleaning equipment for their facility in Hungary. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 3 September 2001)
Linear digital scale encoders increase accuracy
User Application Article The change from rotary to linear digital scale encoder technology on Cincinnati VMC vertical machining centres and Hawk TC CNC lathes has improved positioning accuracies by almost 60% Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 3 September 2001)
Pumps designed for use with high tonnage cylinders
Hi-Force Hydraulics has recently launched a new range of high flow, two speed manually operated hydraulic pumps designed for use with high tonnage cylinders
News from Hi-Force Hydraulics ( 3 September 2001)
Cartridge filters offer big savings
The new Filtersoft range of cartridge filters from Hi-Line Industries are claimed to offer savings of up to 50% compared to the cost of other manufacturers products
News from Hi-Line Industries ( 3 September 2001)
New VDE 1000V certified pliers and cutters
Kew Technik introduces the new Super Series range of VDE 1000V certified pliers and cutters, offering the maximum level of safety for electricians and others working on electrical installations
News from Kew Technik ( 3 September 2001)
Clamp designed for locking slide guide carriages
A heavy-duty clamp is available from Machine Building Systems as part of the Item range, for locking slide guide carriages into position on linear slide mechanisms. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems ( 3 September 2001)
Major enhancements to plastics design software
This autumn at K-2001 exhibition sees the first viewing of Moldflow's Plastics Insight software Version 3.0, otherwise known as Synergy, which features some major enhancements
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 3 September 2001)
Spring-energised seals give better performance
Axial, radial and radial flange seals, all with helicoil spring energisers, are part of an extensive range of sealing products available from Moontown
News from Moontown ( 3 September 2001)
Filter element replacement cut at machinery firm
User Application Article The use of Parker Filtration 'green' ParFit interchangeable filter elements is currently providing Kawasaki Precision Machinery in Plymouth with annual savings of £7000 compared to 5 years ago Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 3 September 2001)
Seminar gives two views on Smart Manufacturing
Pantek's Smart Manufacturing 2001 event will present a valuable insight into manufacturing management trends and the technology to enable production improvements
News from SolutionsPT ( 3 September 2001)
Production exhibition has strong exhibitor support
At Production, which runs from 30th October to 1st November at the NEC, visitors will see some of the most recent developments in production equipment, workplace fittings and safety products
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) ( 3 September 2001)
New plant design software supports Autocad 2002
Autoplant users can now take advantage of the new design productivity, collaboration, data management and standards maintenance tools in the new Autocad 2002 release
News from Rebis ( 3 September 2001)
More valves ordered by Korea Gas Corporation
User Application Article Severn Glocon has received a further contract for customised 4000 series 'extended body' valves for use at the Korea Gas Corporation LNG terminal at Inchon
News from Severn Glocon ( 3 September 2001)
New surface finishing facility on line
Tecan Components has invested £500,000 in a new high-specification surface finishing facility, offering a wide range of bespoke solutions to anyone requiring high-quality parts and plating
News from Tecan ( 3 September 2001)
Two new electromagnetic shield coatings launched
Two new electromagnetic shield coatings, specially formulated to meet EMI requirements, have been launched by Uxbridge based Trimite as part of their 'Paints for Plastics' product group
News from Trimite ( 3 September 2001)
Heavy-duty hydraulics for Cummins press machine
User Application Article Twelve Parker Hannifin heavy-duty hydraulic tie-rod cylinders are specified for locking and locating functions on a new semi-automatic cam bush press machine built by West Surrey Engineering Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 3 September 2001)
Seals designed for European pump market
The Flowserve range of Pac-seal products provide the economic answer to shaft sealing problems in a wide range of chemical, processing and general engineering applications
News from Flowserve ( 3 September 2001)
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