News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 October
to Saturday 20 October 2001
Major step for CAD design visualization software
Actify has announced the release of 3DView 4.0, the latest version of the system for understanding CAD models and drawings without requiring design software
News from Actify (19 October 2001)
Free software for teaching undergraduate physics
The Physics Education PowerTools Set is a collection of three free undergraduate courses developed in Maple 7 and including Classical Mechanics, Differential Equations and Complex Analysis Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 October 2001)
Precision stage gives nanometer-scale positioning
The PLW-7 positioning stage provides high-speed translation (up to 150 mm/sec with accelerations up to 1g) with nanometer-scale position-hold stability
News from Anorad UK (19 October 2001)
Well-known brands join vacuum specialist
BOC Edwards has entered into an agreement to purchase the vacuum and pressure interests of Smiths Group, comprising Stokes Vacuum, Hick Hargreaves, Hibon and Wilhelm Klein
News from Edwards (19 October 2001)
Conditioning amplifiers make test setups easy
With Bruel and Kjaer UK's new range of 16-channel DeltaTron conditioning amplifiers, setup times for multichannel testing systems in cars, aircraft, trains and satellites can be substantially reduced
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (19 October 2001)
Field replaceable diaphragm makes sensor versatile
The sensing diaphragms in Validyne's transducers and transmitters are field replaceable, enabling a single sensor to cover a wide range of full scale pressure measurements
News from Hawco (19 October 2001)
Easy-iron technology gets quantitative testing
A new test accurately quantifies a fabric conditioner's ability, to soften a fabric and make ironing easier, as well as determining the potential negative impact on seam separation Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (19 October 2001)
Eaton single-sources 486 different types of spring
User Application Article By commissioning William Hughes to manufacture and supply, direct to its production line, all springs for about two dozen of its most popular hydraulic valve products, Eaton Hydraulics has removed a m
News from Hughes (19 October 2001)
Software eliminates CAD conversions at Cosworth
User Application Article High performance engine designer Cosworth Technology has selected CADfix to eliminate the need for data conversions that were not only resource intensive but would also eat into lead times
News from ITI (19 October 2001)
UK machine tool sector records EU surplus
UK exports of metalworking machine tools in the 1st half of 2001 were worth £259.5 million, an increase of 23% over the value for the same period a year earlier
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (19 October 2001)
Integrate low RTD channel counts into monitoring
There's a new option for connecting 2, 3, and 4-wire RTDs to their measurement and automation systems with two new modules for National Instruments' FieldPoint distributed I/O system Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 October 2001)
Conference to discuss Deepwater Fibre Moorings
A conference on 26th November 2001 will review developments in fibre moorings and consider ways in which the "Engineers Design Guide to Deepwater Fibre Moorings" can be revised and improved
News from Noble Denton Europe (19 October 2001)
Online examples of CAD in elevator/crane industry
OfficeCAD has three new on-line examples of Internet based, design automation for the custom Elevator, Conveyor and Crane manufacturing industries.
News from Officecad (19 October 2001)
High-density DC/DC convertor modules at low cost
Now available from Powerline are the ETA Power Block EP DC/DC convertor modules, which use planar magnetics and surface-mount construction to offer high power densities at low cost
News from Powerline (19 October 2001)
Human Precision: the human side of reliability
Reliability in terms of a human being can best be measured by the precision the individual puts into the task being performed, according to Ronald L Hughes of Reliability Center, Inc
News from Reliability Center (19 October 2001)
First SAR test project completed successfully
RFI has completed its first SAR test project for a major telecommunications company following the delivery of its new phantom from Swiss supplier Schmid and Partner
News from Radio Frequency Investigation (19 October 2001)
Test and debug I/O boards without distortion
Rittal's new CPCI Developer subrack provides a simple solution to test and debug CPCI front plug-in and rear-loaded I/O boards and avoids the use of extender cards, which may distort sensitive signals Brochure Available
News from Rittal (19 October 2001)
Safety shields for milling machines come to UK
SKF Engineering Products has signed an agreement to become the UK distributor of the Finn Safety Systems range of protective screens and shields for a variety of equipment in the metalworking industry Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (19 October 2001)
State of the art RP machine installed at bureau
Accelerated Technologies has installed an additional Objet Quadra rapid prototyping printer based on state-of-the-art ink jet printing technology
News from Accelerated Technologies (18 October 2001)
pH and ORP electrodes for almost any application
Amalgamated Instrument Co has just released a specialist catalogue featuring the range of pH and ORP electrodes and accessories manufactured and distributed by AIC.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (18 October 2001)
Handy sachets avoid pH calibration headaches
Amalgamated Instrument Co has pH calibration solutions available in convenient 25ml sachets guaranteed accurate to within 0.01pH (at 25C) and are certified traceable to NIST
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (18 October 2001)
New masterbatches for polyolefin applications
Ampacet Europe, the independent supplier of masterbatches for polyolefin applications, is introducing twenty new products at K2001 on Stand 4B55, Hall 04
News from Ampacet Europe (18 October 2001)
Portable testing of SCRs and power diodes
Designed for testing SCRs and power diodes, the Model M3K portable tester tests both reverse current leakage and gate triggering on SCRs and uses 110V AC power
News from Amps Abundant (18 October 2001)
Developments in spray-nozzle technology
Technical Background Article What are the principal factors which affect nozzle performance? How can a nozzle be designed to provide optimum performance? What's new in nozzle design? Beesh Zytynski has the answers
News from Bete (18 October 2001)
Most powerful PC-based CFD software yet claimed
CHAM has announced the launch of Phoenics 3.4, which it says is the most powerful, flexible and cost-effective program to date for constructing, visualising and solving complex CFD problems on a PC
News from CHAM (18 October 2001)
Specifying the correct end of line attachment
To ensure maximum productivity, to minimise costs and to ensure a safe lift and successful outcome it is essential to specify the correct end of line attachment for a specific lifting application
News from Camlok Lifting Clamps (18 October 2001)
Rail grabs capable of lifting 110m lengths of rail
Camlok manufactures several types of rail clamps including the MR and MRC multi rail clamps designed to facilitate the fast and safe bulk handling of rail sections
News from Camlok Lifting Clamps (18 October 2001)
Disposable plastic flowcell keeps maintenance easy
User Application Article A major upgrade of the biological detection system manufactured by Biotrace International features a single, disposable plastic flowcell manufactured under contract by Carville
News from Carville (18 October 2001)
Visual analysis software cuts energy costs
User Application Article A visual tool applied to half-hourly readings from a production site electricity meter has allowed Flexsys at Ruabon to recover costs several times greater than its annual outlay on the tool. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (18 October 2001)
Manual and actuated process valves for acid plant
FCx Truflo Rona and FCx Orton have secured a major contract to supply manual and actuated process valves to one of the world's largest Pure Terephthalic Acid plants
News from Truflo International (18 October 2001)
European fuel cell market set to take off
Which comes first? The Hydrogen infrastructure or the fuel cell car? Frost and Sullivan predicts that the total European fuel cell market will be worth over $50 billion by 2040
News from Frost and Sullivan (18 October 2001)
Marine valves and more at Korean exhibition
FCx Truflo Marine is to exhibit a range of high performance flow control solutions for marine applications at this year's Naval and Defence Exhibition in Busan, Korea from the end of October
News from Truflo Marine (18 October 2001)
Hospital ditches jam-prone mechanical steam traps
User Application Article At Dykebar Hospital, Paisley, the GEM venturi steam traps which have been brought in to replace the hospital's jam-prone mechanical steam traps have no moving parts and so need minimal maintenance
News from Gardner Energy Management (18 October 2001)
Complete materials testing system launched
The new 'T-Series' range of tension and compression materials testing machines contains five models, extending from the portable H1K-T to the bench mounted or floor standing H50K-T Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (18 October 2001)
New proportional valve for pressure control
Norgren-Herion's new Model VP-22 Proportional Valve for pneumatic pressure control is a compact valve providing a variable pressure output in response to a 0-10 VDC or 4-20 mA analogue control signal
News from Herion USA (18 October 2001)
Plating system avoids the use of cadmium
The new TTHT plating system from Icore has been specifically developed to inhibit the corrosion of aluminium and brass components in tough aerospace, maritime and military environments
News from Icore International (18 October 2001)
Positive year for motion control manufacturer
The AGM of Infranor Inter AG, held in October this year, reflected a very positive year for the group, and included a very favourable financial and operational report on Infranor Ltd, the UK arm
News from Infranor (18 October 2001)
Three years of success for robots at clay plant
User Application Article Robots have been introduced into the manufacture of clay building products at Hepworth Building Products' Donnington Works in Derbyshire, which runs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (18 October 2001)
New software for tension and compression testing
Specifically designed for use where the mechanical properties of manufactured products need to be assessed on a routine basis, 'Emperor' controls Mecmesin's new range of Imperial-class test stands Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (18 October 2001)
30-page publication introduces the basics of SPC
Mitutoyo (UK)'s "Guide To The Basics of Statistical Process Control" presents the basics of sampling manufactured components including simple mathematical procedures Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (18 October 2001)
Small helical gearbox extends manufacturer's range
Nord Gear has unveiled a new, small, 2-stage helical gearbox that is an inexpensive extension, at the low power end, of the existing Nord range of helical gearboxes and gearmotors.
News from Nord Drivesystems (18 October 2001)
Battery systems keep naval dockyard running
User Application Article When DML, owner and operator of Devonport Royal Dockyard, was looking for reliable back up for its critical power supply, it chose switch tripping and closing battery systems from PB design
News from PB Design and Developments (18 October 2001)
Easy installation from surge protection filter
The CNW 703 from REO is a new surge protection filter designed for easy installation into existing equipment, reducing cable runs and possibly dispensing with additional mains filters Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (18 October 2001)
Self-aligning ball bearing kit simplifies ordering
The new SKF self-aligning ball bearing kit represents a versatile choice for the materials handling, agriculture, textile, food and beverage, and fluid machinery equipment manufacturers Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 October 2001)
One-day seminars on Profibus DP-V2 in the UK
Softing has announced a series of free Profibus DP-V2 seminars in the UK to provide an overview of Profibus-DP and coverage of the features made available with the new Profibus DP-V2 specification
News from Softing (18 October 2001)
Monitor and control drives from anywhere!
An Ethernet communication card means that users of Altivar 58 variable speed drives from Telemecanique can now monitor the status of their drives from almost anywhere in the world
News from Schneider Electric (18 October 2001)
Giant performance leap for shock absorbers
Compared to standard shock absorbers, the effective weight range of the new Ace models is nearly 10 times greater and their energy capacity capability has increased by some 200%
News from Ace Controls International (17 October 2001)
400 Watt plug-in PSUs optimised for CompactPCI
APW has introduced a range of 400W AC and DC input high performance power supplies, providing standard CompactPCI voltages of 3.3V/68A, 5V/25A, +12V/5A and -12V/1.5A.
News from Vero Electronics (17 October 2001)
KeyBridge chooses server housing supplier
APW is supplying more than 200 cabinets from its flagship product family, Paramount, into KeyBridge data centres in London, Amsterdam, Washington, DC and San Jose
News from APW Enclosure Solutions (17 October 2001)
Now operators can feel the kickdown in pedals
In addition to analogue output and directional switches, all Caldaro's pedals can now be fitted with a mechanical detent so that the operator feels the kickdown area
News from Caldaro (17 October 2001)
Stock control of jumper cord sets made simple
Feller manufactures and uses harmonised cable which means that one set now meets all of the approval requirements for the UK, European, Canadian and American markets which include UL, CSA and SAA
News from Feller (UK) (17 October 2001)
Prestigious accolades awarded at PPMA show
Festo, marked its first PPMA show attendance and award sponsorship by handing over two prestigious accolades, the Bob Newman Medal and the John Downing Medal Brochure Available
News from Festo (17 October 2001)
New instrumentation at Manufacturing Week 2001
At Manufacturing Week 2001 Fluke will be showing a wide range of rugged handheld test tools including the latest digital multimeters (DMMs), ScopeMeters and process calibration tools Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (17 October 2001)
Precision calibrators at Measurement Conference
Fluke will be showing precision calibration products and software as well as industrial handheld test tools in the Exhibition Area alongside the UK's National Measurement Conference 2001 Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (17 October 2001)
Web-based PDM system for component sourcing
GlobalSpec has created SpecStation, a Web-based Product Data Management (PDM) application for the sourcing of mechanical, electrical and optical components
News from Globalspec (17 October 2001)
GlobalSpec.com website links to Findfast Online
Users of the GlobalSpec.com website will now be able to link directly to Findfast Online, First Index's web-based marketplace for custom-made components
News from Globalspec (17 October 2001)
Filters remove water vapour and solid contaminants
Drymicron breathers use a three-stage filtration design to ensure optimum protection by removing water vapour and solid contaminants before they enter the fluid system.
News from Hydac (17 October 2001)
New Plant Design System cuts cost of meeting regs
Intergraph has announced an update to its flagship Plant Design System (PDS) software, featuring expanded capabilities for design of biochemical and pharmaceutical plants
News from Intergraph Process, Power and Offshore (17 October 2001)
Printer dedicated to A5 labels for pallets
The Imaje MP6000 prints and applies labels onto one or two adjacent sides of a pallet in one operation.
News from Imaje UK (17 October 2001)
Proportional valve gets microprocessor treatment
Watson Smith has combined microprocessor technology and the pneumatic expertise of Norgren into a completely digital, fully programmable, proportional valve
News from IMI Watson Smith (17 October 2001)
Carrier card provides eight channels of filtering
The Kemo CardMaster 8 is a 8-channel filter carrier card that is designed to fit in a PC card slot and can act as a configurable front end in conditioning-monitoring or data-acquisition systems
News from Kemo (17 October 2001)
Metal stitching repairs cracks in giant kiln
User Application Article Problems with a series of cracks on one of Elementis Chromium's kilns have been overcome by Metalock Engineering using its metal stitching process to secure infill plates into the windows
News from Metalock Engineering (17 October 2001)
Digital implementation of classic filter types
Microstar Laboratories has announced an IIR filter module, an onboard digital implementation of the five classic filter types: Bessel, Butterworth, Chebyshev, Inverse Chebyshev and Elliptic
News from Microstar Laboratories (17 October 2001)
Project management software makes new jobs easier
Several powerful new features have been incorporated into the latest release of the Micro Planner X-Pert project management software from Micro Planning International
News from Micro Planning International (17 October 2001)
CAM software integral to TVR's high performance
User Application Article Hypermill CAM software is now an important part of TVR's component development process, providing reliable capability to generate programs to machine components accurately to the original CAds model
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (17 October 2001)
E-commerce in the electrical installation industry
Is the world of e-commerce hype or will it form the cornerstone of the way we do business? The UK's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is trying to find out in a new study
News from Quo-Tec (17 October 2001)
Immunoassay field test results in under 20 minutes
SDI's Immunoassay field test system is available for the determination of PAH's, TPH, PCB's, explosive residues and pesticides, with qualitative, semi-quantitative, or quantitative results
News from SDI Europe (17 October 2001)
New Italian travelling column machining centres
The MV is a new range of vertical machining centres from the Italian specialist builder Eikon featuring up to 1,500 mm for the travelling column X-axis with 10,000 revs/min spindle as standard
News from StarragHeckert UK (17 October 2001)
Push to turn switches offer more protection
Requiring a deliberate action to get into a specific operating position, the new 'push to turn' facility which Wasp has introduced to its rotary switches prevents accidental damage or injury
News from Wasp (17 October 2001)
Connector makes membrane switches more reliable
Wasp is offering a new connector on its range of membranes and resistive touchscreens which will connect reliably to all kinds of supports including polyester, FR4, polymide and PTFE.
News from Wasp (17 October 2001)
New coating increases press brake tooling life
A new coating for press brake tooling dramatically increases the service life, lowers frictional resistance during bending and reduces any problems associated with galling and surface marking
News from Wilson Tool International (17 October 2001)
New line of Thermoplastic Three-Lobed Knobs
JW Winco has introduced a new line of Thermoplastic Three-Lobed Knobs, available with either a tapped insert or a tapped through insert, both made from brass
News from Winco (17 October 2001)
Power quality analyser offers good comnnectivity
The new Hioki model 3196 fully portable power quality analyser can monitor, record and analyse power supply abnormalities, and even has an HTTP server to enable web-based control
News from ASM (16 October 2001)
Power meter takes wide range of readings
Hioki distributor ASM has introduced a new power meter which will measure Voltage, Current, Active Power, Apparent Power, Reactive Power, Integrated Values, Power Factor, Frequency and Harmonics
News from ASM (16 October 2001)
Cable actuated position sensors go programmable
Position sensor manufacturer ASM has introduced a new programmable version of its standard range of Cable Actuated Position Sensors with ranges from 0-50mm to 0-40,000mm
News from ASM (16 October 2001)
Recorder suitable for low speed and transients too
Hioki has released a subnotebook sized memory recorder that has a colour display, RS232 and PC card interfaces, eight digital inputs and a choice of two or four analogue inputs.
News from ASM (16 October 2001)
Taking on data conversions that can't be automated
Cadcam-E's engineers can economically perform CAD data conversions, particularly those involving feature-based solids, that can't be cost-effectively automated
News from CCE (16 October 2001)
Web inspection system for US plastic film company
User Application Article One of the largest manufacturers of plastic film products in the US has selected the SmartView ICN system to perform automated quality inspection on its plastic film manufacturing line Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (16 October 2001)
Plastics moulder to offer collaboration software
Harbec Plastics has become a member of CoCreate's Engineering E-Services Partner program, whereby it can use OneSpace in providing services such as tooling design, analysis and industrial design
News from CoCreate Software (16 October 2001)
Easy programming from high power stepper drive
Reliable and rugged, the 3540 Series drive/indexer system is suitable for use with stepper motors from size NEMA 14 through to 34 and is capable of microstepping resolutions of up to 50,800 steps/rev Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology (16 October 2001)
Pre-formed cabling and more cuts safety costs
A new range of compatible system integration hardware to complement the ICS Triplex range of 'Trusted' critical control and safety systems is designed to cut costs for OEMs and system integrators
News from ICS Triplex (16 October 2001)
New marketing manager at hygrometry specialist
Michell Instruments, the manufacturer of hygrometry and process instrumentation, has announced the appointment of a new marketing manager, Liz Wilson Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (16 October 2001)
52mm diameter motors added to versatile range
The latest additions to the BCI motor range, which offer an excellent price-performance relationship and high customisation potential, are 52mm diameter motors with body lengths of 95mm and 125mm
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (16 October 2001)
ISO 9001 achieved by US contract staff company
Peak Technical Services, which supplies technical professionals to staff major projects across the USA, has received registration to the international quality management system standard ISO 9001
News from Peak Technical Services (16 October 2001)
Find out what Profibus can do at the UK Conference
At the Profibus UK Conference on November 16th, delegates will be able to find just how Profibus addresses the present and future needs of manufacturing industry by embracing many IT standards
News from Profibus Group (16 October 2001)
Easy mounting from capacitive proximity sensors
Housed in Delrin for superior durability, Stedham Electronics' new liquid level sensors have standard 1/2" NPT threads to fit into tanks and fittings without requiring a sensors well
News from Stedham Electronics (16 October 2001)
Automated warehouse operation for Computacenter
User Application Article Same day service for non-configured products at Computacenter is facilitated by the highly automated warehouse operation designed, installed and supported by Stocklin
News from Stocklin (16 October 2001)
$6500 of parametric software for course attendees
Customers who attend a two-day Synthesis training class in Bellingham, Washington or at an authorized Synthesis training center, will receive a $6500 full Synthesis R16 Professional license free!
News from Synthesis Company (16 October 2001)
Cable transitions formed, sealed and protected
The new Raychem QFT, from Tyco Electronics, offers an innovative heat-shrinkable method of cable management for the forming, sealing and protecting of cable transitions and breakouts. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection (16 October 2001)
Sensors specialist's success in Great North Run
A team of seven runners from Variohm Components have raised a grand total of £2050.00 for the British Heart Foundation by participating in The Great North Run.
News from Variohm Eurosensor (16 October 2001)
Finalists in Prototype Design Award announced
Accelerated Technologies has announced finalists in the WaterClear 2001 Prototype Design Award competition, which showcases the design opportunities made possible by WaterClear resin
News from Accelerated Technologies (15 October 2001)
Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner at Gold Level
Arcom Control Systems is pleased to announce membership at the Gold level in the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner (WEP) Program, created to identify best-in-class partners Brochure Available
News from Eurotech (15 October 2001)
Labelling system for voice/data identification
Brady now offers five new lines of labels developed for its TLS2200 and TLS PC Link printers and specifically designed for voice/data identification Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (15 October 2001)
New labels for electrical installation marking
The ISST division (Identification Solutions and Speciality Tapes) at Brady is extending its existing ranges and offering six new high-performance label series designed for the electrical market. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (15 October 2001)
New benchmark open Fieldbus gaining momentum
The latest open Fieldbus, CC-Link, and its foundation, the CLPA, is gaining momentum following a successful launch of the European section of the CLPA at the Hanover Messe Brochure Available
News from CC-Link Partner Association (15 October 2001)
60-metre long load bank supplied to Rolls-Royce
User Application Article The largest ever load bank produced by British resistor specialist Cressall - able to handle up to 84MW - has been supplied to Rolls-Royce for testing gas turbines
News from Cressall Resistors (15 October 2001)
Latch release version of safety interlock
Guardmaster's new latch release version of its heavy duty, dual-channel MT-GD2 safety interlock, is designed for use on machines suffering problems of vibration or misaligned guards.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (15 October 2001)
Schaffner EMC award Distributor of the Year 2001
Farnell has been awarded the title of 'Distributor of the Year 2001' by Schaffner EMC in recognition of both Farnell's overall sales of Schaffner products and the close relationship between them
News from Farnell (15 October 2001)
Avoid confusion with coloured mains power leads
Genalog can now supply a range of coloured mains power leads that can be used for identification, co-ordination of even decorative purposes on a range of products
News from Genalog (15 October 2001)
PCB adaptors eliminate wiring in cabinets
Han PCB adaptors provide a direct interface between a PCB and the Han ranges of industrial connectors, for panels, cabinets and distribution boxes where power and signal circuits need to be interfaced
News from Harting (15 October 2001)
Reliable, digital output liquid level sensor
Honeywell has launched a new, enhanced liquid level sensor, for accurate detection of the presence or absence of liquid, with solid state reliability and a digital output function in a small package
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (15 October 2001)
First and only true surface mount pressure sensor
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell has introduced the 26PC SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Series sensor, the first product offering in its 20PC SMT Pressure Sensor family.
News from Honeywell Sensing and Control (15 October 2001)
Emergency shutdown control for fuel rod systems
User Application Article ICS Triplex is to supply its Trusted emergency shutdown control technology to Duke Energy for controlling the operation of two fuel rod insertion systems in a pressurised water power plant
News from ICS Triplex (15 October 2001)
Unlimited life from direct drive rotary stage
The new T-Max direct drive rotary stage from Nutec is driven by a powerful brushless servo torque motor with an integrated high resolution rotary encoder for closed loop servo feedback.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (15 October 2001)
Four serial port PC/104 board now for +5V systems
Micronix PV-series is a complete line of 4-ports PC/104 modules for serial communication, customisable to any given combination of RS232, RS422 or RS485 data transmission in one single board
News from Micro Technic (15 October 2001)
Improvements to intelligent 1/32 DIN controllers
Omron has extended its 1/32 DIN range of intelligent controllers, to offer three models which provide higher degrees of functionality and flexibility in a highly compact, cost-effective package Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (15 October 2001)
A more economic linear bearing arrangement
SKF precision rail guides are ready-to-mount linear bearings, suitable for limited travel, in applications where high standards of running performance and precision are required. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (15 October 2001)
On-site lock re-coding for valve interlocks
Smith Flow Control has introduced a new series of valve interlocks with on-site lock re-coding, which lets plant managers quickly adapt interlocking sequences to changes in process logic Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (15 October 2001)
Dresser to extend its use of 3D CAD software
User Application Article Dresser is to extend its use of SolidWorks three dimensional computer-aided design software to hundreds of engineers in its equipment design groups
News from SolidWorks Corporation (15 October 2001)
Medical designers home in on tiny metal parts
Ground-breaking manufacturing techniques have been developed by Dorset based Tecan, allowing medical industry design engineers to specify increasingly small and complex metal parts
News from Tecan (15 October 2001)
The exhaust system force/stress measurement expert
Hitec produces a wide range of single, half bridge and full bridge gauges from foil or chrome Aluminium Alloy for use in environments where the ambient temperature can rise as high as 1350C
News from Variohm Eurosensor (15 October 2001)
Failure at golf club sorted by pump specialist
User Application Article When both pumps at Mentmore Golf and Country Club's sewage station failed just a few days before a bank holiday weekend, it was Wilo Salmson that provided the quick and effective solution
News from Wilo (UK) (15 October 2001)
Refrigeration dryers have patented heat exchanger
Zander-Hiross has introduced the PoleStar range of modular refrigeration dryers, which are fitted with a patented heat exchanger called the 'DryPack'.
News from Zander-Hiross (15 October 2001)
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