News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 January
to Saturday 12 January 2002
Exclusive web features for maths software users
Adept Scientific has announced MaplePrimes, a members-only web site offering exclusive technology, information and value-added services to subscribers of Waterloo Maple's Extended Maintenance Program Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 January 2002)
Low-cost audio analyser uses PC for its interface
The new ATS-2 audio analyser from Audio Precision allows use of PCs to give a familiar interface to allow monitoring of instruments, graphically display test data and easily share and archive data
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (11 January 2002)
Vacuum system control from a single compact unit
Designed for use with BOC Edwards 24V turbo pumps, backing pumps and active gauges, as well as mains backing pumps, the T and IC does the job of two conventional vacuum system controllers
News from Edwards (11 January 2002)
Big order book for giant UK fabrication shop
Much of the machinery on the Kvaerner E and C Manufacturing Division site is unique to the UK, while the sheer scale of the fabrication and machine shops is unrivalled outside Eastern Europe
News from DavyMarkham (11 January 2002)
Non-contact thermometer for lower temperatures
More metal manufacturing processes can now be monitored by Land Infrared's System 4 non-contact temperature measurement range, following the introduction of a thermometer for lower temperatures. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (11 January 2002)
Soft jaw boring discs save time for lathe users
A series of low-cost soft jaw boring discs will save lathe users the time, money and hassle of producing chuck jaw 'slugs' in-house to suit varying workpiece diameters
News from Leader Chuck Systems (11 January 2002)
Getting solid data on the consistency of cement
Magna Projects and Instruments has been licensed to develop and market a rugged machine for the Tattersall Two-Point Workability Test for fresh cement and concrete
News from Magna Projects and Instruments (11 January 2002)
Innovative soot blower control relies on PLC
User Application Article The Mitsubishi FX2N micro PLC is the intelligence behind the HF Controls Smart controller, an innovative approach to the problem of soot blowing control Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 January 2002)
Versatile desktop keyboard can also panel-mount
A new, versatile desktop keyboard incorporates a novel feature whereby the case can be removed to allow the internal keyboard assembly to be panel mounted
News from Read Cosine (11 January 2002)
Pressure transducers delivered in only two weeks
With a design based on a series of modular component parts, delivery of the Sensotec FP2000 range of pressure transducers is typically only two weeks Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (11 January 2002)
Rotary Torque Transducers use innovative technique
Torqsense RWT Rotary Torque Transducers are not only exceptionally accurate, but more importantly, require no physical contact between the revolving shaft and its housing Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (11 January 2002)
Analysis software is SolidWorks 2001Plus certified
Structural Research and Analysis Corp has announced that Cosmos/Works 6.0 and Cosmos/Works 7.0, the upcoming release, are now certified for SolidWorks 2001Plus
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (11 January 2002)
Metal cutting compound ensures good surface finish
Tufcut metal cutting compound is a ready to use compound that provides an extreme-pressure resistant, tenacious film between the tool cutting edge and the workpiece
News from Ambersil (10 January 2002)
The industrial strength hand cleaning wipes
Ambersil Tough Wipes are capable of removing oil, grease, paint, ink and adhesives; the textured side will remove ingrained contamination, while the smooth side will retain contamination
News from Ambersil (10 January 2002)
Metal detector prevents engine failures
The Amot Controls MPD metal detector signals the presence of metal particles, chips or dust in lubricating fluids due to bearing wear or other engine part problems Brochure Available
News from AMOT (10 January 2002)
Miniature hybrid stepper motors on fast delivery
The latest range of miniature hybrid stepper motors from Portescap are an ideal choice for applications such as barcode printers, blood analysers, X-Y tables and semiconductor manufacturing equipment
News from API Portsecap (10 January 2002)
Chocolate machines refurbished with new controls
User Application Article Baldor has supplied three multi-axis motion control systems to Premier Packaging to upgrade three Cadbury chocolate bar wrapping/cartoning machines in Canada Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (10 January 2002)
Desktop and portable labelling system links to PC
Brady has reinforced the family of TLS printers with the TLS PC Link - a thermal transfer labelling system which may be used in the office or hand-held on site Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (10 January 2002)
Ten Reasons to go with planetary gearboxes
Technical Background Article Planetary gearboxes are hardly new, but for some reason a surprising number of designers regard them with suspicion. Here then are Ten Reasons to go Planetary...
News from Brevini (10 January 2002)
ASP hype passes CAD/CAM users by, says report
Only three out of ten UK-based CAD/CAM managers operating in the mechanical engineering sector are aware of the term ASP (Application Service Provider), and this figure has not changed from a year ago
News from Business Advantage Group (10 January 2002)
Ball valves maintain zero leakage over cycle life
Designed to exceed 100,000 cycles with zero leakage, Hoke 70/71 Series unidirectional ball valves have live-loaded seats that compensate for wear and temperature cycling to ensure leak-tight operation
News from Circor Instrumentation (10 January 2002)
New Web community on the Schneider Automation site
Schneider Electric's Automation Business has partnered with Control.com to launch a new Web community on the Schneider Automation site at www.modicon.com.
News from Control.com (10 January 2002)
One stop shop service for fine sheet metalwork
New from Wimbledon-based CTL Components is a brochure describing the company's one stop shop service for the manufacture of fine-tolerance sheet metalwork
News from CTL Components (10 January 2002)
High quality crimping lugs for up to 500A
Kew Technik is introducing a comprehensive range of high quality crimping lugs that meets all the electrical contractor's requirements for lugs, terminals and splices rated up to 500A.
News from Kew Technik (10 January 2002)
New man at the helm for pumps specialist
Netzsch Pumps has appointed as its new Managing Director in the UK Guy Glennon, who was previously general manager of American-owned process pump manufacturer Blackmer
News from Netzsch Pumps (10 January 2002)
Better torque output from servo motor brake
Nexen Group has announced the new Eclipse Servo Motor Brake with superior torque output, offering rugged durability for dynamic stopping applications
News from Nexen Group (10 January 2002)
Data acquisition system uses Ethernet for 100m
The Advantech Adam-5000/TCP distributed data acquisition and control system is a high-capacity Ethernet I/O solution providing higher speed and longer distance communication of up to 100m
News from PBE Systems (10 January 2002)
Operator interface terminals connect to Profibus
Red Lion Controls' PAPBH provides a communication channel from a Profibus-DP EN50170 network to any of Red Lion Controls' Paradigm operator interface terminals
News from Red Lion Controls (10 January 2002)
LED illuminators on display at Elektronic EP Show
Prominent amongst the products on display at Elektronic EP Trade Fair will be the High Flux LED illuminators, from Opto Technology Inc, which are ideal for high performance lighting applications
News from Rhopoint Components (10 January 2002)
Range of innovations on mould changing system
The QMC 121 Quick Mould Changing System for injection moulding generates maximum clamping force right across the area of the mould and approaching the mould centre Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (10 January 2002)
New grease filler pumps enable faster filling
SKF has expanded its range of bespoke lubrication accessories by introducing the new LAGF series of grease filler pumps and the LAGG series of grease pumps. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (10 January 2002)
Industrial SCARA robot used in biscuit automation
User Application Article TM Robotics and Evershed Robotics have automated the collating of biscuits, in readiness for packing, at one of the UK's leading biscuit producers. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (10 January 2002)
Enhamced support for electrical contractors
WF has now expanded its service specifically to help contractors who need to identify obscure products, products that are no longer manufactured or even foreign products
News from WF Electrical (10 January 2002)
Charting the rise of small AC drives
Technical Background Article Peter Cribbin charts the rise of small AC drives and suggests that while they might not get physically much smaller, communications means their wider adoption seems assured Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 9 January 2002)
Converting PCI to PXI data acquisition is a snap
Simply using the PXI-2000 carrier, users can upgrade the Adlink PCI-bus DAQ-2000 data acquisition products to the PXI bus without changing a single line of software Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 9 January 2002)
Data acquisition and control at a very low price
The LabJack U12 USB data acquisition and control unit features 8 single ended or 4 differential analogue inputs, 2 analogue outputs, and 20 digital I/O at a remarkably low price
News from Audon Electronics ( 9 January 2002)
Mixer saves up to 50% on batch processing times
Savings on batch processing times of 50% can be achieved, with highly consistent results achieved for a wide range of hot and cold product mixes, using the new Ad-Pro system
News from Advanced Engineering (Middleton) ( 9 January 2002)
Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors for DIN-rails
Advance-Galatrek's new StrikeSafe DIN-rail compatible Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS) are designed to clip directly onto the universal DIN-rail mount format tracking
News from Advance Electronics ( 9 January 2002)
Three out of ten UK CAD/CAM sites outsource design
Three out of ten UK CAD/CAM sites are currently outsourcing some part of the product design and development process, according to recent research conducted by The Business Advantage Group.
News from Business Advantage Group ( 9 January 2002)
Fastener responsibility for ladder gets outsourced
User Application Article In a good example of successful outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics, Challenge Industrial Fastenings has been responsible for a complete fixing kit involved with a DIY loft ladder
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 January 2002)
UK is first international subsidiary for PSU firm
Power supply manufacturer Elektro-Automatik's first international subsidiary began trading from the UK in June 2001, headed by PSU industry veterans Stephen Evans and Jonathan Scott
News from Elektro-Automatik ( 9 January 2002)
Very low cost intelligent camera available in UK
Image Management Technologies (IMT) has introduced the VC 2028, a very low cost intelligent camera for industrial applications which is a complete image processing system contained in one neat housing
News from Image Management Technologies ( 9 January 2002)
Relay is completely lead and cadmium free for WEEE
IDEC has designed and developed a revolutionary new relay called the RU Series, which is completely lead and cadmium free, in preparation for the Waste in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
News from Idec Electronics ( 9 January 2002)
Servo linear actuators take on ballscrews
The new Exlar SR Series of linear actuators from Inmoco integrate patented roller screw technology with an integral brushless servo motor to provide high performance at low cost Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 9 January 2002)
70mm fan ideal for network servers/workstations
Designed to easily incorporate on to any Intel PIV solution, a new 70mm fan from JMC Products is an ideal cooling solution for network servers and workstations
News from JMC Products ( 9 January 2002)
Flux residue removal solves telephone problem
User Application Article Gai-Tronics, which manufactures ruggedised telephones, has had a potentially damaging quality problem solved by the installation of a co-solvent cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 January 2002)
Check data through access window on compact PLC
Featuring the industry's first built-in access window and including an AC power supply model and operator interface panel, the Visual PLC compact PLC has been designed for ease of use
News from Keyence (UK) ( 9 January 2002)
Innovative adhesive automation for Ford
User Application Article Kleinmichel has recently installed an innovative adhesive and automatic installation system for roof strengthener modules for the Ford Focus in Saarlouis plant, Germany.
News from Kleinmichel ( 9 January 2002)
New 1500W version for switch mode power supplies
Lambda has extended its Alpha family of configurable switch mode power supplies with the introduction of a new 1500W output version, the Alpha 1500. Brochure Available
News from Lambda ( 9 January 2002)
New HMIs to feature at UK machine building show
Mitsubishi Electric's graphic Operator Screens with their optional video and vision system inputs as well as 3 new E series HMIs will be at the 2002 Machine Building Show at the NEC, UK Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 9 January 2002)
Fastening technology firm wins business award
Norbar Torque Tools has been named Business of the Year in the Banbury Business Awards 2001 in recognition of its strong financial performance and commitment to the local economy Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 9 January 2002)
Handy reference to wide range of fastening systems
An updated free 12-page full-colour Product Guide and Index to Bulletins is a handy reference source for the complete line of PEM fasteners, SI threaded inserts, and Pemserter installation systems
News from PennEngineering ( 9 January 2002)
Signal towers are simple to configure
The new BR 50 modular signal tower range from Pfannenberg UK is available sealed to IP54 for interior use or IP65 for use both inside and outside the factory.
News from Pfannenberg (UK) ( 9 January 2002)
Pressure/temperature data sent directly to PC
SI's new high performance Digital Pressure Module is designed to send pressure and temperature related information digitally to a PC or directly to a printer
News from GE Sensing ( 9 January 2002)
DC drives to give precise control for theatre
User Application Article A major Swedish theatre has recently installed a new state of the art scenery handling system using 45 Sprint Electric PLX DC drives to give the smooth, precise control required for rapid set changes
News from Sprint Electric ( 9 January 2002)
ERP system contract signed for strip mills
SSI has defeated vendors such as Mapics, Geac and Ross to win the contract for an ERP solution for Corus' Brinsworth Strip Mills, a deal clinched by SSI's people according to the customer
News from SSI ( 9 January 2002)
Tough roll-on sealing sleeves for outdoor use
Originally developed by Tyco Electronics for marine and offshore applications, heavy-duty Rayolon sealing sleeves are now available for general sealing and protecting connections Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Wire, Harness and Protection ( 9 January 2002)
High torque thread-based fasteners for sheet metal
A special threading tool for use on computer controlled punch presses developed by Wilson Tool International of Swindon will allow the patented High Torque Fastener System to be used on sheet metal as
News from Wilson Tool International ( 9 January 2002)
Two-spoked handwheels launched in two versions
J.W Winco has introduced a line of Technopolymer Plastic Two-Spoked Handwheels, available in two versions, either with or without a revolving handle or with a locking retractable handle
News from Winco ( 9 January 2002)
Shaft seals handle demands of oil and gas sectors
A range of high duty mechanical shaft seals have been designed by Flowserve to provide reliable operation at the high speeds and pressures now required of critical pumps in the oil and gas sectors
News from Flowserve ( 9 January 2002)
Inserts overcome parting-off and grooving problems
A new type of insert has been introduced by Mircona to counter problems associated with parting-off and grooving sticky and work-hardening materials, small-diameter workpieces and thin-wall tube.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling ( 8 January 2002)
Generate Windows keyboard characters from a button
New from Audon Electronics is a range of off-the-shelf keyboard encoders which allow a button, contact or keypad to generate Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP keyboard characters
News from Audon Electronics ( 8 January 2002)
No-seals dry piston vacuum pump achieves 10mbar
AC Engineering is announcing an innovative line of piston pumps which achieve 10 millibar abs vacuum with no seals, so that friction, wear and excessive energy use are avoided
News from AC Engineering ( 8 January 2002)
Hall-effect sensors win Engineering Award
Allegro MicroSystems has been awarded the distinguished 2001 Frost and Sullivan Market Engineering Leadership Award in the Hall-effect sensors segment.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 January 2002)
Diffusion-bonded blocks perfect for new analyser
User Application Article Technology that allows blocks of pre-machined acrylic to be diffusion-bonded together to form complex yet compact manifolds, features in a new range of portable analysis instruments
News from Carville ( 8 January 2002)
Dustproof motors sealed with built-in O-rings
Empire Magnetics' Abrasive Dustproof Motors are sealed with built-in O-rings, and include optional air fittings for pressurization (up to 15 psi) to lock out contamination
News from Empire Magnetics ( 8 January 2002)
Thermal imaging cameras at Maintec exhibition
Westferry, Europe's largest newspaper printer, bought a Thermacam PM675 at Maintec 2001, and supplier Flir Systems hopes to repeat the success with more sales this year Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 January 2002)
Compact, space saving electric linear actuators
Constant stroke speed, exact positioning and virtually no maintenance are the key benefits that the new Elero electric linear actuators provide over pneumatic and hydraulic alternatives Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 8 January 2002)
Faster printing and application of outer labels
The MP2000 outer labeller from Imaje prints and applies direct thermal or thermal transfer labels from 50 mm to 120 mm square at up to 50 per minute.
News from Imaje UK ( 8 January 2002)
Pneumatic cylinders are significantly shorter
KV is widening its range of cylinders with the launch of new compact pneumatic cylinders and clamp cylinders designed around VDMA body mounting dimensions
News from KV ( 8 January 2002)
Environmentally-friendly melt pressure transducers
The Series 2000 range of Melt Pressure Transducers avoids the need for the traditional transmission-liquid filling of mercury or sodium-potassium, which can lead to product contamination
News from Magna Projects and Instruments ( 8 January 2002)
Valve adds new features to mobile equipment
Nordhydraulic's RSQ 240 is a valve which creates possibilities for more efficient use of cranes and shows that the well-proven spool type mobile valve still has potential for further development
News from Nordhydraulic ( 8 January 2002)
Large format LED message displays for plant floors
Rockwell Automation is introducing Allen-Bradley InView, a family of large format LED message displays specifically designed for industrial applications
News from Rockwell Automation ( 8 January 2002)
New manufacturing facility for automation company
Scientific Technologies recently broke ground in Logan, Utah for a new manufacturing facility which will grow to approximately 85,000sf and provide a 58 jobs over the next five years
News from Automation Products Group ( 8 January 2002)
Safety contact strip controller simple to operate
Scientific Technologies is introducing the SCC-1DN-1224 DIN-mount Controller, a category 3 control reliable device designed for use with all SCS safety contact strips.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 8 January 2002)
Improved flow rates from compact air regulator
The Series ARJ310 Miniature Air Regulator, from SMC, gives improved flow rates over similar units, and a one touch fitting version is ideal for panel assembly
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 8 January 2002)
Matlab users get direct link to oscilloscopes
Tektronix and The MathWorks have announced connectivity between Tektronix' mid- and high-performance lines of oscilloscopes and The MathWorks' flagship software, Matlab Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 January 2002)
Valves offer outstanding chemical compatibility
Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps is introducing the Hydra-Cell C Series Valves to provide accurate, repeatable pressure regulation or relief of corrosive solutions
News from Wanner Engineering ( 8 January 2002)
Battery testing stops theatre failing regulations
User Application Article Faulty batteries on emergency lighting at Shakespeare's Globe theatre were detected in time, but it's a salutary lesson to all of us that you can't take the lifetime for granted
News from Exide Technologies ( 8 January 2002)
High-end colour vision in low-cost sensor
The DVT Legend Series of SmartImage Sensors consists of six new cameras, ranging from standard greyscale systems to models which offer full-colour inspections at 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution
News from Allen Bennett Controls ( 7 January 2002)
Record and analyse power supply abnormalities
The new Hioki model 3196 power quality analyser is a new fully portable state-of-the-art Power Quality Analyser which can monitor, record and analyse power supply abnormalities
News from ASM ( 7 January 2002)
PFA lined valves handle those corrosive processes
Fluoroflow is an innovative range of fluoropolymer (PFA) lined products, suitable for service temperatures up to 200C, including check valves, sight glasses and inline sampling valves
News from Corrosion Resistant Products ( 7 January 2002)
Name change for insert supplier reflects growth
Fitsco Industries has changed its name to Fitsco Industries Ltd, and believes that as an independent manufacturer, no one in the UK has such a complete range of both standard and special inserts
News from Fitsco Industries ( 7 January 2002)
I/P converter certified for Ex, IS and Type n use
IMI Watson Smith has launched an I/P converter certified for Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe and Type n environments, by the US, Canadian and European Standards Authorities
News from IMI Watson Smith ( 7 January 2002)
HMI systems get Ethernet and Profibus capability
Additional expansion cards have been introduced to allow the GK series HMI systems to communicate with various networking systems, such as Ethernet or Profibus
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 7 January 2002)
Wide range of aluminium enclosures introduced
Suitable for all types of industrial uses, the Aluface enclosure range has an ingress protection rating of IP66 and is manufactured from die-cast aluminium DIN 1725
News from OKW Enclosures ( 7 January 2002)
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