News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 October
to Saturday 3 November 2001
Matrix terminal blocks aimed at trackside use
Aerco has introduced the 726 series from Wago, a new range of matrix terminal blocks that have been specially adapted for trackside applications in the railroad industry
News from Aerco ( 2 November 2001)
Compact servo amplifiers tune themselves
Aerotech has launched a new range of inexpensive, but high performance, servo amplifiers which automatically tune themselves and can be adjusted dynamically "on the fly" while running a program Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 2 November 2001)
DMOS full-bridge PWM motor driver IC launched
Allegro MicroSystems has introduced a new range of DMOS full-bridge PWM motor driver integrated circuits, capable of output currents of up to +/-3A and operating voltages of up to 50V
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 November 2001)
Nanometer-scale position-holding from linear stage
The high-throughput, fieldless Picostage, based on Anorad's patented Piezo-Ceramic Linear Motor technology, is optimised for accuracy, rapid step-and-settle, and nanometer-scale position-holding
News from Anorad UK ( 2 November 2001)
Customised steel belts offer greater versatility
Belt Technologies can adapt its range of plain steel belts and provide combination belts by adding perforations, attachments, coatings and timing elements for precise positioning
News from Belt Technologies Europe ( 2 November 2001)
UK distributor announced for Uni-Spray Systems
Bete has been appointed as exclusive UK distributor for Uni-Spray Systems, the manufacturer of industrial piping fittings and spray nozzle assemblies.
News from Bete ( 2 November 2001)
The mysteries of diaphragm seals revealed
Technical Background Article Unlike most other types of seal, diaphragms are not designed around industry standards, and there is a lack of knowledge about what actually goes into the design beyond the performance advantages
News from Ceetak ( 2 November 2001)
Centrifugal clutch with automatic belt tensioning
Supplementing the existing range of centrifugal clutches, Combidrive can now offer a new design whereby the integral vee belt pulley flanges close to grip the belt by centrifugal force.
News from Combidrive ( 2 November 2001)
Thermoplastic high gloss finish knobs on show
At the UK's Manufacturing Week, Elesa-Clayton are this year showing new items such as the I.622 family of thermoplastic high gloss finish threaded and knock-on knobs Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 2 November 2001)
RoHS to be discussed at recycling conference
Six 'hazardous' substances will be banned from use in electronics and electrical equipment by the RoHS directive, but for some applications there are no suitable drop-in replacements, says ERA
News from ERA Technology ( 2 November 2001)
Annual growth forecast of 25% for biodiesel market
The imminent announcement by the European Commission of its proposals on biofuels will give a huge boost to the European Biodiesel industry, says a new report
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 2 November 2001)
New opportunities for piping problem solving firm
Acquisition by the international Flowserve Corporation has added a broad spectrum of new opportunities to Ipsco (UK), which specialises in hot-tapping and line-stopping equipment
News from Ipsco (UK) ( 2 November 2001)
Flexible magnetic extrusion just how you need it
Kane Magnetics International is offering flexible magnetic extrusion for engineering applications in ferrite and rare earth (neodymium-iron-boron) compounds.
News from Energy Conversion Systems ( 2 November 2001)
Best value yet in small servo systems claimed
Lenze claims that the Panasonic A series is ideal for small servo systems up to 750W, offering OEMs and end-users vastly improved levels of functionality at no extra cost Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 2 November 2001)
New UK plant for rare earth magnet manufacturer
An assembly area running to a full 3,500 sq ft is just the one of the facilities at the new UK plant of rare earth permanent magnet manufacturer Magnequench.
News from Precision Magnetics ( 2 November 2001)
Everything you need to use the easy control relay
Moeller Electric has introduced the EasyKit, a starter kit for the popular Easy control relay which allows user selection of timing sequences without the need of specially trained engineers
News from Moeller Electric ( 2 November 2001)
Horizontal Coil Compactors for Brazilian rod mill
Belgo Mineira Steel Company, of Monlevade, Brazil, has ordered two Horizontal Coil Compactors from Morgan Construction Company for use in Belgo's existing two-strand rod mill in Joao Monlevade
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 2 November 2001)
Sister recruitment companies to merge
The NES Group has announced the merger between NES International and MRA Recruitment UK, sister companies which will now be operating under the NES International brand name
News from NES Group ( 2 November 2001)
Fully synchronised movement of lifting hooks
Monorail units from J D Neuhaus feature twin hoists operated via a common drive shaft, which ensures fully synchronised raise and lowering of both lifting hooks.
News from Neuhaus ( 2 November 2001)
Reliable, integrated networking/control/monitoring
The Open Network Controller is a revolutionary, compact industrial computer that combines Omron's powerful industrial messaging service with a tremendous capability for integrating control systems Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 2 November 2001)
Waveguide manufacturing streamlined by CAM system
User Application Article At the heart of Elekta Oncology Systems' production unit for linear accelerator components is an EdgeCAM computer aided engineering programming (CAM) system
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 2 November 2001)
Second robot installed for plasma coatings
Poeton Industries has invested in a second thermal spray robot, effectively doubling its capacity to provide specialist plasma coatings and to tap the growth potential in the market
News from Poeton Industries ( 2 November 2001)
Up to seven hours continuous UPS power
Advance-Galatrek has developed a new series of extended runtime packs for its acclaimed PowerElite and MasterElite MultiTec ranges of UPS, extending runtimes up to and over seven hours duration
News from Riello UPS ( 2 November 2001)
New digital servo drives cut cost of installation
The new Allen-Bradley Ultra-3000 family of high performance, digital servo drives from Rockwell Automation offers a wide choice of easy to install, easy to commission motion control solutions
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 November 2001)
Shaft Alignment Tools now come with printer
SKF has introduced two options to its Shaft Alignment Tool range: the TMEA 1P, which comes with an in-built printer, and the TMEA 1Pex, an intrinsically safe version with a printer Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 November 2001)
Accuride slides to complement company's own range
SKF Engineering Products has completed an agreement with Accuride, the manufacturer of precision, telescopic ball bearing slides, to distribute its products in the UK. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 November 2001)
CAD system to support Microsoft Office XP
SolidWorks has announced that its 3D CAD software is one of the first CAD systems to support Microsoft Office XP, which should let users easily navigate between CAD software and office applications
News from SolidWorks Corporation ( 2 November 2001)
Simpler installation of load-cells to tanks
Sensor-Technik UK, the UK company known for its range of pressure sensors and CAN-Bus controllers, is introducing a range of load/force sensors to the UK market. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK ( 2 November 2001)
Light curtains protect PG Tips tea machinery
User Application Article Unilever Bestfoods has equipped the palletiser and bulk bag filler which handle its popular PG Tips tea with the compact new integrated XUS-L light curtains from Telemecanique
News from Schneider Electric ( 2 November 2001)
Award for capturing non-geometric design data
EnCapta software from Vistagy, which accelerates product development cycles, has been selected by Computer Graphics World as a winner of its Eighth Annual Innovation Awards.
News from Vistagy ( 2 November 2001)
Total life cycle seal projects at over 200 sites
Flowserve Strategic Alliance Partnerships are now operating at over 200 sites worldwide, where they are involved with total life cycle seal costs leading to lower plant operating costs
News from Flowserve ( 2 November 2001)
High quality PTFE seals on fast delivery
Economos is to launch a new fast-track seal production and delivery service based on seven new high-performance grades of PTFE, designated Ecoflon 1 through to Ecoflon 7 Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 November 2001)
Wide range of DIN-rail signal conditioning units
Ashe Controls' new Series TX-100 range of Signal Transducers, Transmitters, Isolators, Repeaters and Convertors are offered in a compact and rugged execution, in slim DIN rail mounting versions
News from Ashe Controls ( 1 November 2001)
Award winning stapler design helped by easy CAD
User Application Article A Mac and PC-based CAD program that "works the way a designer thinks" provided StudioBrown with the creative flexibility needed to develop an award winning stapler
News from Ashlar-Vellum ( 1 November 2001)
Fasteners supplier copes with Kanban and Linefeed
Challenge Industrial Fastenings is offering customers specialist logistics management to accommodate Kanban (bin feed systems to stores) and Linefeed (direct to lineside supply) systems
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 1 November 2001)
Low-cost, self-contained machine vision sensor
The In-Sight 1000C is a low-cost, self-contained machine vision sensor for verifying and sorting parts based on their colour, and is the first with with built-in Ethernet communications Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 1 November 2001)
Handles, knobs designed with clean rooms in mind
Elesa-Clayton noticed a need for "special" standard components to suit the requirements of clean rooms and now have a product range designed entirely with clean room environments in mind Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 1 November 2001)
Metal connector offers enhanced EMC protection
Harting has introduced a metal version of its Han Q8/0 connector, designed to provide enhanced interference protection for EMC in decentralised industrial drive installations
News from Harting ( 1 November 2001)
Complete linear motion systems at Man Week 2001
Whilst Hepco is introducing several new components at Manufacturing Week 2001, the stand will focus strongly on the company's ability to design and supply complete linear motion systems. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 1 November 2001)
World authority joins magnetics specialist
A world authority in magnetic materials and applications, Dr Viswanathan Panchanathan, has joined Kane Magnetics International as its Group Director of Research and Development.
News from Energy Conversion Systems ( 1 November 2001)
Drives and controls help innovative cable layer
User Application Article Fraser Hydraulic Power has developed an interesting solution to overcome some of the problems associated with laying subsea cables, with the help of Mitsubishi drives and controls Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 November 2001)
Drives keep conveyor speed controllable on dryers
User Application Article Working closely with Moeller Electric on the drives side, Strayfield Fastran has developed a range of high-specification RF dryers for the demanding global textile equipment market
News from Moeller Electric ( 1 November 2001)
Increased load from cylindrical roller bearing
NSK has produced a unique design of cylindrical roller bearing (CRB) which offers up to 20% higher load capacity, quieter operation (up to 7dB lower) and lower temperature running Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 1 November 2001)
Seals preserve production sample integrity
User Application Article One of the world's leading suppliers of sample pressure vessels is using fluoroelastomer seals from Precision Polymer Engineering to preserve the integrity of pressurised oil and gas samples
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 1 November 2001)
Foundation Fieldbus linked to High Speed Ethernet
Softing has launched a module for linking Foundation Fieldbus H1 (IEC 61158-2) low speed field networks to the FF High Speed Ethernet (HSE) network specification.
News from Softing ( 1 November 2001)
Elegant handle design also improves the grip
J.W Winco has introduced Elesa's elegant Technopolymer Plastic Ergostyle Bridge Handles with counter bored mounting holes to the North American market
News from Winco ( 1 November 2001)
Behind the modern wide band power analyzer
Technical Background Article Michael Potter of Cropico examines the technical characteristics a wide band power meter needed to deliver precise results and how to evaluate or proof them without advanced means in your laboratory Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 1 November 2001)
Pump company aims to get closer to customers
ABS is relocating its central quoting and contract management resources from the company's head office in Crawley to its local sales and service centres
News from ABS Wastewater Technology (31 October 2001)
Structured cabling in advanced school IT system
User Application Article AMP Netconnect, part of Tyco Electronics, has supplied a structured cabling system for one of the most advanced data and voice communications systems used in any British school
News from AMP Netconnect (31 October 2001)
Emery Szmrecsanyi joins CAD conversion specialist
Cadcam-E has announced that Emery Szmrecsanyi will be putting his many years experience in CAD data conversion and exchange to work for the company as Technical Advisor.
News from CCE (31 October 2001)
Web inspection systems to inspect coated newsprint
User Application Article Cognex has announced that Voith Paper has purchased two SmartView web inspection systems to inspect coated newsprint used for Sunday magazines and advertising inserts Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (31 October 2001)
Major high voltage contract announced for 24seven
Eastern Contracting has just been awarded a £1.1m high voltage contract with 24seven, after fighting off competition from six other contractors in a competitive tender.
News from Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE (31 October 2001)
Flexible Heater Mats with integral limiter
Recently completed by Hawco is a consignment of Flexible Heater Mats, commissioned to fit the underside of a laboratory water bath, with integral half-inch disc temperature limiter.
News from Hawco (31 October 2001)
Aqueous chemistry modeling for simulation system
The steady state and dynamic simulation of Hyprotech's Hysys software environment has now been underpinned by the aqueous chemistry modeling capabilities of the OLI Systems' Engine and Databank
News from Aspen Technology (31 October 2001)
Coding and marking devices kept under control
The latest version of the ETIX system controls a range of coding and marking devices, barcode readers, checkweighers and other on-line devices to provide complete unit traceability
News from Imaje UK (31 October 2001)
Track roller linear guidance system at nice price
INA is launching a new type of track roller linear guidance system with the advantages of the previous LFKL SF sealed systems at the price of the open types the new system replaces Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (31 October 2001)
Electromagnetic door retainers for fire systems
KAC has expanded its break glass call point, audible visual indicators and detectors product portfolio with the addition of three electromagnetic door retainers for use in fire systems.
News from KAC Alarm Company (31 October 2001)
Injection-mould complex parts as small as 0.5g
Kane Magnetics International also offers the special facility to injection-mould complex, high-precision, anisotropic, multi-pole components in volume at low cost and as small as 0.5g
News from Energy Conversion Systems (31 October 2001)
Cleaning system wins award from Seagate Technology
Kerry Ultrasonics has received a superior Performance Award from Seagate Technology for significant improvements made to Seagate's disk drive assembly operation in Singapore
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (31 October 2001)
AS-i module for intelligent programmable relays
Moeller Electric has introduced an AS-I module for its Easy 600 range of intelligent programmable relays bringing a new networking dimension to this highly versatile device.
News from Moeller Electric (31 October 2001)
Special tool secures earthmover counterweights
User Application Article Securing large counterweights to Komatsu UK's hydraulic excavators has been made faster and more accurate with the development of a bespoke torque tool. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (31 October 2001)
Aluminium enclosures aimed at control units
Rolec has launched the new Control range of robust enclosures, manufactured from die-cast aluminium and suitable for all types of electrical and electronic applications
News from OKW Enclosures (31 October 2001)
Control and safety system for new gas facility
Rotork Control and Safety has won the contract to supply an integrated control and safety system comprising a DCS, ESD and fire and gas system, for Aquila's new gas storage facility in Cheshire.
News from Serck Control and Safety (31 October 2001)
Stereo3D eyewear used in energy exploration
User Application Article CrystalEyes3 stereoscopic eyewear is being used in the first active stereo digital projection system purchased for use in energy exploration, enable scientists to collaborate on seismic data
News from Stereographics (31 October 2001)
Modular stacklights offer range of combinations
Schmersal (UK) has introduced a range of modular stacklights that meet the latest EN292-1 standard, with special internal prisms to ensure high light intensity and excellent visibility
News from Schmersal UK (31 October 2001)
British Gear Association's on-line shop is open
The British Gear Association's on-line shop which opened its doors in October now enables customers to buy goods 24 hours a day, 364 days of the year using all major credit cards.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (30 October 2001)
New driven tool version of slant bed CNC lathe
Colchester's top-selling Tornado slant bed CNC lathe is now available with driven tools; the three-axis 'M' version has six driven positions on the Sauter 12 station turret
News from Colchester-Harrison (30 October 2001)
Wales Environment Award for drives manufacturer
Control Techniques manufacturing facility in Newtown has received an award showcasing the most outstanding examples of Welsh companies putting the environment at the centre of their operations Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (30 October 2001)
New software for Risk-Based Inspection
Hyprotech has announced that it is expanding the Axsys Accumulated Knowledge System with the introduction of a new module for managing Risk Based Inspection for the Chemical Process Industries
News from Aspen Technology (30 October 2001)
Busbar trunking rising main cuts installation cost
The Canalis KSR Rising Main busbar trunking system launched by Schneider Electric enables electrical distribution to be rapidly installed in multi-storey buildings of all types
News from Merlin Gerin (30 October 2001)
Remote Telemetry Unit market to be revolutionised
A new telemetry solution from Mitsubishi is the combines software, RTU with integral industrial strength modem, flexible PLC control technology and the capability to make on-line programming changes Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (30 October 2001)
Compact overcurrent and earth leakage protection
The new F and G LD71 RCBO from Moeller Electric, provides protection against overcurrents and earth leakage faults from within a single unit the same width and profile as a standard MCB.
News from Moeller Electric (30 October 2001)
Cylinder meets ISO 6431 and VDMA 24562 standards
The first integrated actuator to fully comply with ISO 6431 and VDMA 24562 standards within the VDMA space envelope, known as 'Smart Cylinder', has been launched by Norgren.
News from Norgren (30 October 2001)
Clinch nuts secure Land Rover engine mountings
User Application Article Clinch nut technology from Profil UK has been specified at the heart of 'foolproof' fastening methods used by Land Rover in safety critical assembly areas on the latest generation of Defender vehicles Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (30 October 2001)
Comms wins valve actuator contracts in Netherlands
The ability of Rotork electric valve actuators to fulfil preferences for different open control system technologies has helped to secure two innovative and environmentally responsible contracts
News from Rotork Controls (30 October 2001)
Circuit breaker enables internet control
Siemens' Sentron WL open circuit breakers, available in 3 and 4-pole versions, allow all of the parameterisation and plant monitoring tasks to be handled locally or via Profibus-DP, Ethernet/Internet
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (30 October 2001)
UPS ideal for all emergency lighting applications
The Digys EM UPS is ideal for all emergency lighting applications, even where discharge lighting is being used with leading power factor and high starting currents (typically 3 times nominal)
News from Socomec Sicon UPS (30 October 2001)
Bayonet temperature sensors customised on the web
Bayonet temperature sensors can now be designed and ordered on the web through a simple form - just specify all the relevant dimensions and parameters
News from Thermometrics (30 October 2001)
Bif order for pipeline valves from China
CCI has received a major order from China Petroleum Technology and Development Corp for 24 flow control and pressure reducing valves to be installed at the Lanchengyu Pipeline in China
News from CCI (29 October 2001)
Seals and boots for subsea fibreoptic connectors
User Application Article Seacon (Europe) has chosen DP Seals to supply high-performance seals and boots for its latest range of sub-sea optical fibre connectors, featuring a novel cable gland technology
News from DP Seals (29 October 2001)
Electrical engineering contractor still growing
Despite the fear of job losses creating an unsettled atmosphere within UK industry, Eastern Contracting is actively seeking new recruits to strengthen its workforce of over 1,000 staff
News from Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE (29 October 2001)
Rope-operated emergency stop ideal for conveyors
Guardmaster's new Lifeline 3 rope-operated emergency stop system provides OEMs and end users with an effective method of setting-up and maintaining operator protection along exposed conveyors
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (29 October 2001)
50% higher surge current handling from varistors
The Energeti Q series of square disk varistors are extremely small and offer up to 50% higher surge current handling capacity than varistors with the same space requirements
News from Epcos (29 October 2001)
Crash performance to be simulated by door firm
User Application Article ESI Group has announced that Wagon Automotive Waldaschaff (Germany), a supplier of door systems and structural components, has selected the Virtual Try-Out Space (VTOS) solution.
News from ESI Group (29 October 2001)
New knowledge management tool for chemical sector
Hyprotech has introduced Basys, a new knowledge management software tool for the chemical processing industries, facilitating the effective dissemination of project information across teams
News from Aspen Technology (29 October 2001)
Excellent reproducibility depth profile analysis
The GD-Profiler Series RF Glow Discharge OES Instruments from Jobin Yvon can characterise multiple layer conducting and non-conducting coatings.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (29 October 2001)
Director of European Distribution announced
Henry Furniss has been appointed as the new Director of European Distribution at Molex, responsible for further developing a European distribution strategy
News from Molex UK (29 October 2001)
Windows waves goodbye to 25-year-old code at last
Over 2,000 customers and a significant number of the UK's media were at The Royal Festival Hall yesterday to launch Microsoft's "latest and greatest" operating system, Windows XP
News from Microsoft (29 October 2001)
New software for computer-intensive imaging
Firstsight Vision has announced Sapera 4.0, the latest edition of the award-winning software library for high performance image acquisition, processing, and analysis. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (29 October 2001)
New size perforated baseplate bonding fasteners
Rotaloc has introduced several new sizes of the existing Rotaloc line of perforated baseplate bonding fasteners, as well as several new styles of threaded inserts and fittings
News from Rotaloc Int'l (29 October 2001)
Multi brand compressor spares available ex-stock
Standardair manufactures and exports air compressor spares to more than 80 countries and can support parts for a model made in 1950 just as easily as modern screw air compressor made this year
News from Standardair (29 October 2001)
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