News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 March
to Saturday 23 March 2002
Efficient drives save money for bankers
User Application Article Energy savings in the region of 90% have been achieved for the air conditioning system at Coutts and Co with the help of drive technology from ABB.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2002)
Long life for corrosion-free gasket
Chomerics has a new form-in-place EMI gasket material for applications requiring long-term shielding stability and galvanic corrosion resistance.
News from Chomerics Europe (22 March 2002)
CNC shootout at MACH 2002
Over three days during MACH 2002, two apprentices will be battling it out as finalists for the Turning Award trophy and cash prize in the UK Skill CNC Competition.
News from Colchester-Harrison (22 March 2002)
Tiny PC crams in serial, parallel and Ethernet
The CPU-1420 from Datasound Laboratories is an enhanced 586 class computer in a compact expandable PC/104-Plus form factor with a low-power-consumption core based on the AMD 520 running at 133MHz.
News from Datasound Laboratories (22 March 2002)
Compact controller crams in I/O capabilities
FF-Automation has further developed its AutoLog 2000 series of PLC and soft logic distributed control systems to provide more analogue I/O than previously offered by any other small controller.
News from FF-Automation (22 March 2002)
More info from sourcing application
GlobalSpec has released SpecStation for MatrixOne.
News from Globalspec (22 March 2002)
Biocompatible material replaces titanium
User Application Article When Lifecore Biomedical wanted to improve the healing cap component of its cement-on-crown abutment systems, it chose Peek-Optima, a high-performance biocompatible material from Invibio.
News from Invibio (22 March 2002)
Display takes up to 64 messages
The Message Runner from Matsushita Electric Works is an easy to use compact message display unit that allows up to 64 messages to be stored and displayed on a clearly visible eight-character screen.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (22 March 2002)
Morgan to build Shanghai rod mill
Morgan Construction has received an order from Baosteel Group Shanghai No 5 Steel Company of the Republic of China for a single-strand rod outlet to produce specialty and stainless-steel products.
News from Morgan Construction Company (22 March 2002)
Novel design improves blind riveting
A first class job turned out every time is the boast from Masterfix for its new PLIA range of standard rivets.
News from Masterfix Products (22 March 2002)
Adhesive aims for passenger interiors
Designers working on interiors for aircraft, buses, trains and recreational vehicles can now select an adhesive that offers them lower weight and higher flame retardant properties.
News from Bondmaster (22 March 2002)
Cost effective yet powerful micro drive
According to Rockwell Automation, the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 provides cost-effective powerful speed control for single- and three-phase AC motors from 0.2 to 3.7kW.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 March 2002)
Rotork wins multi-million-dollar Canadian project
Rotork is supplying several hundred electric and pneumatic valve actuators and control systems throughout an extensive oil production development in northern Alberta, Canada.
News from Rotork Controls (22 March 2002)
Resettable fuses fit for telecomms
Schurter has expanded its PTC-Fuse family with two ranges of devices for telecomms applications. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (22 March 2002)
Inlet module takes a fuse or two onboard
New from Schurter is the type 4707 fused power entry module. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (22 March 2002)
Saft's lithium powers Hubble servicing
User Application Article NASA astronauts servicing the Hubble telescope relied on lithium batteries supplied by Saft - and the batteries are now standard on power tools used on Shuttle missions. Brochure Available
News from Saft Batteries (22 March 2002)
Holders and long-life die system arrive at show
A range of competitively priced multitool holders for CNC punch presses and a new 2.4.1 die system with increased grind life will be launched by Wilson Tool International at Metalworking 2002.
News from Wilson Tool International (22 March 2002)
Silicon nitride balls can take the heat
Thomson Precision Ball has a new family of balls made from silicon nitride that are ideal for a number of high precision medical and test applications, including dental drills and gauges.
News from Danaher Motion (22 March 2002)
Software handles plant-floor data collection
Available now from Adept Scientific is version 2.2 of Quality Monitor, the powerful, configurable software for plant-floor data collection and SPC charting, from Northwest Analytical. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (21 March 2002)
Training initiative boosts SW engineering
Three of SW England's leading engineering trade bodies have joined forces with national training organisation EMTA in a project to strengthen the prospects of the region's engineering sector.
News from Advanced Engineering Skills Project (21 March 2002)
Constant voltage transformer or voltage stabiliser
Technical Background Article Nathan Briggs, joint MD of power quality management provider Advance-Galatrek considers the benefits of constant voltage technology, especially in regions where power quality is not always consistent.
News from Advance Electronics (21 March 2002)
Control retrofit transforms grinding operations
User Application Article A three-axis Anilam CNC control system has transformed the capability of a rebuilt Jones and Shipman 540 toolroom surface grinder at tooling manufacturer, Electro-spark.
News from ACI (UK) (21 March 2002)
Cautious optimism for construction welding
These are challenging times for manufacturers of welding equipment for construction applications, as detailed in a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 March 2002)
Grants on offer for overseas exhibitors
Companies considering participating at the Medica and Achema international trade shows can access Government grants of up to GBP 2300 towards their costs.
News from Gambica (21 March 2002)
UV dechlorination cuts plant maintenance
User Application Article Since installing Hanovia UV dechlorination equipment, Procter and Gamble USA has reduced the cost of maintaining the reverse osmosis membranes at its North Carolina manufacturing plant.
News from Hanovia (21 March 2002)
Manta to support Safe Technology
ITI subsidiary Manta Corp is to provide post-sale technical support for Safe Technology's durability and fatigue analysis software.
News from ITI (21 March 2002)
Comprehensive options in mini enclosure range
Moeller Electric claims the latest additions to its CI-K range of miniature enclosures make it the most comprehensive range of enclosures of this type available on the market.
News from Moeller Electric (21 March 2002)
Card connectors handle foils
The ODU Mini-Fix card-to-cable connector can now be used with flexfoils in addition to ribbon cables.
News from ODU UK (21 March 2002)
Planar boosts options for medical market
Planar Systems is to acquire Dome Imaging Systems.
News from Planar Systems (21 March 2002)
Quality control is key to fastener performance
Seac puts all its products through a stringent series of tests to make sure they can cope with the rigorous uses they are designed for.
News from SEAC (21 March 2002)
Power entry module takes switch onboard
The EC11 is the latest addition to Schurter's fast growing range of high-current power-entry modules. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (21 March 2002)
Expanded family of resettable fuses
Schurter has extended its PTC-Fuse product family a new range and extended ratings for existing devices. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (21 March 2002)
Appliance switch protects against undervoltages
The UV45 appliance switch from Schurter is a two-pole device with integrated undervoltage release and restart protection. Brochure Available
News from Schurter (21 March 2002)
New machinery raises productivity for Master Tools
User Application Article By replacing an existing Fanuc W1 wire EDM machine with the latest Fanuc Alpha OiA from 600 Centre of Shepshed, Master Tools of Stockport has improved its productivity by 25%.
News from 600 Centre (21 March 2002)
Automatic system keeps bearings greasy
SKF's System MultiPoint is a novel automatic lubricator for multiple grease lubrication points. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (21 March 2002)
Bed-type mill shows up at MACH 2002
A development from Ward CNC for Soraluce's world-leading milling machine portfolio, the TA-20 bed-type mill will be making its UK public debut at MACH 2002.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (21 March 2002)
Novel all-in-one waste solution
The Wilo-Drain WS is suitable for displacing waste water and sewage from below the backflow level, in small developments, residential buildings and commercial applications.
News from Wilo (UK) (21 March 2002)
Green motor technology makes pumps more efficient
The Wilo-Stratos range of environmentally friendly high-efficiency pumps for heating and cooling is claimed to reduce energy demand by as much as 80%.
News from Wilo (UK) (21 March 2002)
Actuators for miniature and industrial uses
New from Thomson Saginaw are ranges of AC, DC and miniature clevis-to-clevis Performance Pak actuators (CPPA).
News from Danaher Motion (21 March 2002)
Bearing keeps it smooth in harsh environments
A novel composite-lined FluoroNyliner bushing bearing provides smooth low-friction linear and rotary operation under harsh conditions, even in environments where temperatures range from -240 to +288C.
News from Danaher Motion (21 March 2002)
Handheld data logger features graphics display
The Daqpro is a portable battery-operated data acquisition and logging system offering a 16bit high-resolution eight-channel data logger.
News from Audon Electronics (20 March 2002)
Embedded PC offers a long lifetime
With powerful fanless processor operation and a solid system chipset, the PCM-9575 SBC from Advantech provides the ideal core technology for long-life applications. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (20 March 2002)
Budget pressure transmitter is compact and robust
Barksdale Control Products has launched the UPA 5 electronic pressure transmitter. Brochure Available
News from Barksdale Control Products (20 March 2002)
Citadon licenses AutoVue from Cimmetry
Citadon has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue technology for its next generation product, Citadon CW, providing users with superior viewing and markup capabilities.
News from Cimmetry Systems (20 March 2002)
Control Techniques gets its own house in order
User Application Article Control Techniques has proven the effectiveness of its energy saving message to industry - in its own drives manufacturing unit at Newtown. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (20 March 2002)
Collaborative document management aids efficiency
AutoManager Meridian 2002 represents the latest advances in collaborative document management and workflow, and ships with support for SolidWorks, Inventor, Oracle and business templates.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (20 March 2002)
Interlocks balance throughput and safety
User Application Article Achieving a balance between production schedules and operator safety is never easy, but Dailycer has achieved it by using Guardmaster Prosafe trapped key chain interlocks.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (20 March 2002)
Cut-price information from specialist databases
New users can sign up to the STN sci-tech information service from now until August 31st 2002 without incurring the normal registration fee - a saving up to GBP 163. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (20 March 2002)
Workshop to demonstrate benefits of thermography
On Wednesday 1st May 2002, Flir Systems will be holding the first in a series of workshops on the benefits of thermography in predictive maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 March 2002)
Report examines automotive welding market
The European metallic welding equipment market for automotive applications is expected to expand against a backdrop of strong price pressures and intensifying competition.
News from Frost and Sullivan (20 March 2002)
HVAC on the web
Instant access to comprehensive information about the latest control products for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration applications is provided by the new Invensys Climate Controls
News from Invensys Climate Controls (20 March 2002)
Client drags AutoCAD into TeamVault
A new AutoCAD client is the latest of a planned series of clients from IronCAD to integrate TeamVault to multiple design systems.
News from IronCAD (20 March 2002)
Award for Laidler
Last week, Laidler Associates was voted winner of the 2001 Tees Valley Business Awards Services category. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (20 March 2002)
Adhesives mix without static nozzles
With Bondmaster's external mix technology, two-part, structural acrylic adhesives can be thoroughly blended and applied without the use of static mix nozzles.
News from Bondmaster (20 March 2002)
Plastic hot air staking works for ABB Metering
User Application Article The cost-effectiveness of Phasa plastic hot air staking is being exploited by ABB Metering in the manufacture of moulded impeller assemblies used at the heart of its range of commercial water meters.
News from Phasa Developments (20 March 2002)
CANbus operator panels for commercial vehicles
With increasing takeup of the CANbus system on commercial vehicles, a range of operator panels with direct connection is set to generate a lot of interest. Brochure Available
News from Sensor-Technik UK (20 March 2002)
Low-risk route to handheld instruments
Testo has a new mail order catalogue of "try before you buy" products.
News from Testo (20 March 2002)
Gearbox is crucial to satellite success
User Application Article The recent successful launch and subsequent solar array deployment of the Eur 2 billion (GBP 1.2 billion) Envisat satellite depended (in part) on a 4in-diameter gearbox.
News from David Brown Engineering (20 March 2002)
Sikorsky Aircraft doubles FiberSIM capacity
Vistagy has supplied further FiberSIM 3.4 software to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp of Stratford, Conn.
News from Vistagy (20 March 2002)
Power drive lightens loads for hand pallet trucks
A novel power drive system from Zed Systems can be fitted to almost any hand pallet truck to help ease the strain and pain of moving goods.
News from Zed Systems (20 March 2002)
Ball screws keep it clean
In response to customers whose applications are contaminant sensitive, Thomson Industries has made available a range of clean room and vacuum compliant balls screws.
News from Danaher Motion (20 March 2002)
Oil-saturated polymer makes guide self-lubricating
Thomson Industries has developed a range of self-lubricating RoundRail linear guides that offer maintenance-free operation.
News from Danaher Motion (20 March 2002)
Titanium balls are lightweight steel alternative
Thomson Precision Ball has a new family of balls made from inert titanium.
News from Danaher Motion (20 March 2002)
Modules cut drive setup time on exercise machines
User Application Article AC Technology's SCM submicro AC inverter drives have provided a perfect motion control and production solution for the latest range of exercise machines from Lifestyle Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (19 March 2002)
Leak detector pays dividends for Arvin Meritor
User Application Article An easy-to-use leak detector has allowed Arvin Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems to identify more than GBP 40,000 in annual savings. Brochure Available
News from Alpine Components (19 March 2002)
Stage has good velocity stability
Anorad Europe has a standard range of single-axis brushless linear servomotor-driven high-performance actuators.
News from Anorad UK (19 March 2002)
Novel concept in testing transmission elements
User Application Article Dynaspede was commissioned by a large tractor manufacturer to design and implement a Di_Vector based test bench for full load endurance testing of transaxles.
News from Dynaspede Integrated Systems (19 March 2002)
Connection technology cuts motor setup time
From April 2002, all Danfoss Bauer geared motor units up to 2.2kW will be supplied fitted with innovative Cage Clamp connection technology which reduces connection time and costs by up to 75%.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls (19 March 2002)
Agency has funds for SMEs to reduce risks
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work is organising a second SME funding scheme focused on reducing safety and health risks in Europe's SMEs.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work (19 March 2002)
Long life for captive linear actuator
Haydon Switch and Instrument has developed a size 17 captive linear actuator.
News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (19 March 2002)
Lifting systems handle up to 50t
Hepco-Winkel reckons its product programme can create the optimum system for loads anywhere in the range 100kg to 50t. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (19 March 2002)
Guide to platinum resistance temperature detectors
A CD-ROM based guide to the selection and use of platinum resistance temperature detectors (PRTDs) has been produced by Heraeus Sensor-Nite.
News from Heraeus Sensor Technology (19 March 2002)
Bayer implements Hyprotech's training system
Hyprotech has successfully completed the installation of an operator training simulator at Bayer's Leverkusen, Germany.
News from Aspen Technology (19 March 2002)
Free seminar offers help on storage and retrieval
Kardex Systems is organising a seminar on how to dramatically reduce storage and retrieval costs.
News from Kardex Systems (19 March 2002)
Resins take the heat under the bonnet
New vacuum casting resins with excellent HDT properties plus the ability to pigment resins to match all pantone or RAL colours are now available from MCP Equipment. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (19 March 2002)
Power supply handles all PC processors
The Minebea SD230U is a new 250W power supply optimised for use in PCs with either AMD or Intel processors.
News from NMB-Minebea (19 March 2002)
One-piece brass cages boost bearing capacity
The novel one-piece cage design of a new range of cylindrical roller bearings provides up to 30% higher load capacity than conventional riveted brass cage bearings of similar size. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (19 March 2002)
Modular stream switching system for gas or liquid
Parker Instrumentation has an novel valve system for automated stream switching in gas and liquid analysis applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (19 March 2002)
Level switch goes explosion- and flameproof
Solartron Mobrey's short fork level sensor Squing 2 is now available in two new versions for use in hazardous areas.
News from Mobrey Measurement (19 March 2002)
High-pressure seal replaces O-ring and backup
Cover Seal is a one-piece double-acting polyurethane compact seal designed to provide static sealing for rods and pistons in hydraulic or pneumatic systems at operating pressure levels abovve 5MPa.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (19 March 2002)
Complete piston cuts down on parts
According to Freudenberg, the pneumatic complete piston Pneuko M sets new standards in terms of durability and frictional behaviour.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (19 March 2002)
No company can do everything itself
Technical Background Article Southco's President and CEO Brian McNeill explains why suppliers have to provide total solutions, not just products.
News from Southco (19 March 2002)
Nearly 3000 products on CD-ROM catalogue
MaintenanceResources.com, the online plant engineering, maintenance and reliability resources site has released its first products catalogue on CD-ROM.
News from TWI Press (19 March 2002)
Portable monitor checks for dangerous gasses
The TX6522 Enviro Multisensor monitors flammable and toxic gases in confined spaces and hazardous areas.
News from Trolex (19 March 2002)
Subcontract manufacture for plastic parts
Toolcraft Plastics has helped several companies experiencing difficulties downsizing to improve supply of plastic components by closing the in-house facility and transferring production to Toolcraft.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (19 March 2002)
Supplies suit medical applications
Ultimate Renaissance has a range of AC/DC switching power supplies certified to IEC601 and UL2601 safety standards for Type-B non-patient-connected medical equipment.
News from Ultimate Renaissance (19 March 2002)
Only a fraction of a rotation to clamp nuts
JW Winco now offers a complete line of quick-release knurled nuts.
News from Winco (19 March 2002)
Top-of-the-range drives shrink and simplify
ABB's latest AC drive brings greater performance, easier commissioning and simpler programming, allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (18 March 2002)
Scientific constants package boosts maths software
New from Adept Scientific is a useful scientific constants package for users of Maple mathematical software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (18 March 2002)
Wrappers stretch to game packaging
AGI Media Packaging has taken delivery of two Robopac stretchwrappers from Aetna UK.
News from Aetna UK (18 March 2002)
Serial comms drives data collection terminals
Amplicon has a new range of versatile serial communications driven data collection terminals.
News from Amplicon (18 March 2002)
Study highlights collaborative process automation
The process industries are entering the collaborative manufacturing era with roughly $65 billion worth of installed process control systems that are rapidly approaching the end of their useful life.
News from ARC Advisory Group (18 March 2002)
Network cabling exceeds Cat 5e requirements
The Datwyler Unistar end to end cabling range is a cost effective solution to virtually all Cat 5e network needs, with all products exceeding Cat 5e performance requirements.
News from AX Distribution (18 March 2002)
Aerospace downturn hits SW England
BEMA, the Bristol and Western Engineering Manufacturers' Association, has released the results of its State of Trade Survey for 2002.
News from BEMA (British Engineering Manufacturers Assoc.) (18 March 2002)
Forum on design for manufacture and assembly
Boothroyd Dewhurst is to host the 2002 International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
News from Boothroyd Dewhurst (18 March 2002)
Brady labels keep fibres under control for Tyco
Brady has been chosen by Tyco Electronics Telecom Outside Plant to provide an already tested and proven range of labels to use with its Fist fibre product range. Brochure Available
News from Brady Lab (18 March 2002)
Knowledge management online
CaptureServe DM is a novel venture from Cad-Capture that provides an essential business portal for industry and offers a range of online document and knowledge management applications.
News from Cad-Capture (18 March 2002)
Brushless DC motor is ready to roll
Control Techniques Dynamics has developed a novel 115mm frame brushless DC motor with integral drive electronics and plug and play installation.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (18 March 2002)
Universal cable joint keeps stocking down
CTL Components has a universal cable joint that can be used in street lighting applications for straight, branch or multiple-branch joints.
News from CTL Components (18 March 2002)
Delmia joins in with Airbus development
Delmia has joined the team developing the new A380, Airbus's 21st century super jumbo.
News from Delmia (18 March 2002)
Harness design contract for new heavy truck
Engineering Design Consultants (EDC) was recently awarded a design contract for a new heavy truck wiring harness design.
News from Engineering Design Consultants (18 March 2002)
Plungers suit varied applications
Elesa-Clayton plungers are now available in spring loaded ball and bolt types as well as flanged indexing plungers to suit varied applications. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (18 March 2002)
Green energy provider solves scaling problems
User Application Article Electronic descaling units are saving Southampton Geothermal Heating Company hundreds of pounds worth of salt a day in its CHP scheme.
News from Environmental Treatment Concepts (18 March 2002)
Safety by the book... or catalogue
European Safety Systems has published a new edition of its product line catalogue.
News from European Safety Systems (18 March 2002)
Planar beam loadcell keeps its head down
A new ultra-low-profile single-point platform load cell from Flintec offers exciting design possibilities across a broad spectrum of industries.
News from Flintec UK (18 March 2002)
Test tools on show in Leeds
Fluke will be showing a wide range of rugged, handheld, test tools suitable for all areas of industry at Instrumentation North 2002. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (18 March 2002)
First major Korean order for FCX Truflo Marine
FCX Truflo Marine has secured a highly significant order for advanced 'air stations' designed to control vital functions on three new destroyers scheduled to be built in Korea.
News from Truflo Marine (18 March 2002)
GBP workstations are ergonomic for BAE Systems
GBP Ergonomics of Swindon has supplied and installed 143 ergonomic workstations in a prestigious deal with BAE Systems of Rochester, Kent.
News from GBP Ergonomics (18 March 2002)
Sensors measure nasty liquid levels
LS403-11 side-entry horizontal liquid level switch point sensors feature a high operating temperature range and are resistant to chemicals and detergents.
News from Gentech International (18 March 2002)
Melt pressure transducers provide food for thought
Gefran has launched the new M and W Series of melt pressure transducers for use in the plastic, polymer and food industries. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (18 March 2002)
Position transducers rated to IP67
New from Gefran, MK2 and IK2 IP67-rated linear position transducers are virtually wear-free due to noncontacting magnetostrictive operation. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (18 March 2002)
Programmable controllers take a range of inputs
New from Gefran, the 600 Series of single-loop modular process and temperature controllers have a fast sample time of 120ms and 0.2% full-scale precision. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (18 March 2002)
Dual-channel indicators show pressure and heat
Gefran has a novel combined pressure and temperature indicator for plastics manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (18 March 2002)
US deaths spark interest in UV
Following recent deaths in the USA from Bacillus anthracis, Hanovia has received many enquiries about the potential of UV to destroy harmful micro-organisms.
News from Hanovia (18 March 2002)
Hybrid linear actuator is accurate and durable
HSI's Size 17 hybrid linear actuator is the newest addition to an extensive line of award winning miniature motors.
News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (18 March 2002)
Easy-to-use hydraulics catalogue on CD
Holmbury has just released a complete catalogue of its quick-release hydraulic couplers, high-pressure ball valves and test points on an easy-to-use CD.
News from Holmbury (18 March 2002)
Entry-level model joins lathe range
Harrison has extended its Alpha T (touchscreen) range of easy-to-use electronic lathes with the introduction of the 330T (330mm swing x 1m bed) entry model.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (18 March 2002)
Biggest ever UK stand for Lenze at NEC
Lenze will be exhibiting its largest-ever selection of new drive products at the Drives and Controls Exhibition at the Birmingham NEC, 28th-30th May 2002. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (18 March 2002)
Transducer is ideal for monitoring wetted media
MicroFused Sensors, a division of Measurement Specialties, has a new low cost pressure transducer for medium- to high-volume commercial and industrial OEM applications.
News from Measurement Specialties (18 March 2002)
System ends lottery of game card distribution
UK National Lottery organiser Camelot has placed an order with Modular Automation for an automation system to speed the distribution of gaming cards throughout the country.
News from Modular Automation International (18 March 2002)
Tester gets the texture of surfaces
Surface texture measurement has been made even simpler with Mitutoyo's new SV-2000N2 Surftest instrument. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (18 March 2002)
Bethell buys BY pumps from Netzsch
Netzsch Pumps has supplied two BY progressing cavity pumps with dry run and over pressure protection to Bethell Construction for a waste water treatment plant in the north of England.
News from Netzsch Pumps (18 March 2002)
Load cells weigh in for Phoenix
User Application Article Phoenix Chemicals specialises in the safe handling of hazardous reactions using purpose-built continuous and semicontinuous reaction systems, and it uses load cells for measurement. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (18 March 2002)
Digital encoder developments demonstrated
Newall will be showcasing its comprehensive range of digital encoders and DROs at Drives and Controls 2002, including several major new developments in linear encoder and readout technology. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (18 March 2002)
Linear encoder cuts positioning costs
Machine-tool builders, system integrators, machine designers and engineering companies are managing to cut costs and increase productivity with the help of Newall's Spherosyn Digital linear encoder. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (18 March 2002)
Pneumatic control for high-capacity grain dryers
User Application Article Maxam pneumatic cylinders and associated components are specified for control of the product discharge system on grain dryers manufactured by Law-Denis Engineering. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (18 March 2002)
Sensor is key to variable-pitch-in-motion fan
User Application Article Woods Air Movement has specified Penny and Giles SLS190 sealed linear sensors for its technologically advanced Varofoil variable-pitch-in-motion fan. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (18 March 2002)
Thin-film sensor is star Performer under pressure
The Performer range of ASIC transducers and transmitters from Parker Filter Division Europe uses the very latest in thin-film sensor technology. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (18 March 2002)
Threaded probe aids connector testing
A new threaded probe and receptacle from Peak Test Services are designed for use in tests on connectors such as the SCART sockets used in modern televisions and VCRs.
News from Peak Test Services (18 March 2002)
Possibly the largest brushless servo in the world
Powertec Industrial Motors reckons it has the largest brushless servos available anywhere in the world.
News from Powertec Industrial Motors (18 March 2002)
Programmable power chuck gets a grip
600 Group company Pratt Burnerd International will launch its patented PPC programmable power chuck at MACH 2002.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (18 March 2002)
Launches galore at Drives and Controls
Bearings, gears, linear motion, aerospace and conveyor products will all be featured on the RA Rodriguez stand at Drives and Controls, with new additions to each.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (18 March 2002)
Precoloured compounds make a case for gadgetry
User Application Article Precoloured compounds from RTP Company were chosen to incorporate innovative, trend-setting colours into the new wireless PDA, the Cybiko Xtreme.
News from RTP Company (18 March 2002)
Fasteners match Corus prefinished steel colours
Fabricators using Corus UK's Colorcoat range of prefinished steel can now specify polymer-headed screw and rivet fasteners from the Seac Polytop range in near-equivalent colours.
News from SEAC (18 March 2002)
Hong Kong Polytechnic University buys Cosmos
Structural Research and Analysis Corp (SRAC) has sold 21 seats of Cosmos/DesignStar to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for use in undergraduate, graduate and research programmes.
News from Structural Research and Analysis Corp (18 March 2002)
Speed modulation gearbox features at show
Tandler gearboxes were originally developed to meet the exacting standards of the printing industry, and its latest offering for this sector will feature at Drives and Controls 2002. Brochure Available
News from Tandler Precision (18 March 2002)
Menasha goes live with Taylor
The Yukon, PA facility of Menasha Corp has gone live with the Taylor Scheduler.
News from Taylor Manufacturing Systems (18 March 2002)
Reflector shield protects during reflow
A novel thin-metal reflector shield now allows pin-in-hole reflow soldering of both SMD and traditional leaded components in a single operation.
News from Tecan (18 March 2002)
Open and shut case - against EMI
A closed-end blind-rivet nut from Torque Control can complete the metallic seal on enclosures of metal or screened plastics when total EMI screening is needed.
News from Torque Control (18 March 2002)
Polymer offers design freedom in novel gear
User Application Article TRW of Koblenz, Germany chose Peek polymer for the actuator unit of an electrically controlled parking brake.
News from Victrex (18 March 2002)
Big milling machine handles big steel vessels
User Application Article When Stainless Metalcraft won a new contract to produce cryogenic vessels for a customer in Switzerland, it had to quickly install the appropriate machining capacity.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (18 March 2002)
High-efficiency motors save for TRW Pontypool
User Application Article TRW Pontypool has an ongoing programme to replace standard electric motors in its plant with high-efficiency types, including W21 Premium motors from WEG UK.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (18 March 2002)
Metric hex thread repair kits on show
Helical wire thread insert manufacturer WTI Fasteners will be exhibiting its new metric hex thread repair kits at next week's Midlands Manufacturing Exhibition.
News from WTI Fasteners (18 March 2002)
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