News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 June
to Saturday 6 July 2002
Battery CD-ROM includes specification program
The latest Alcad CD-ROM has been revised and extended to provide even more information and utilities for the correct specification and usage of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
News from Alcad ( 5 July 2002)
Power station switches to nickel-cadmium batteries
User Application Article Nickel-cadmium technology replaces lead-acid Plante batteries for a demanding high-temperature application in South Africa.
News from Alcad ( 5 July 2002)
Subcontract honing service shows its experience
User Application Article Apperley Honing's specialist subcontract honing division has seen an 18% increase in sales over the past 12 months.
News from Apperley Honing ( 5 July 2002)
Lean lingo defined
"LeanSpeak: the productivity business improvement dictionary" is the first business improvement resource to focus specifically on words, terms, and phrases associated with lean manufacturing.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 5 July 2002)
Electronic whip keeps tabs on jockeys
User Application Article The MathWorks' flagship technical computing language and environment, has been used to help develop a new electronic horsewhip that will allay growing criticisms of cruelty to animals in horseracing.
News from MathWorks ( 5 July 2002)
BrightCAM takes Camtek into the Americas
Camtek has appointed BrightCAM Solutions a master dealer for the PEPS product range, covering the USA, Canada and the South American continent.
News from Camtek ( 5 July 2002)
Local motor control made easy
Hard on the heels of the launch of the Decentral VLT FCD 300 variable-speed drive, Danfoss has released a matching Decentral motor switch DMS 300, for cage motors up to 3kW.
News from Danfoss Motion Controls ( 5 July 2002)
Laser scanning speeds surface modelling
User Application Article ModelMaker from 3D Scanners is speeding up the creation of surface models at DaimlerChrysler by providing highly dense, accurate point clouds from which to construct digital surfaces.
News from 3D Scanners ( 5 July 2002)
Descaling provides wastewater treatment solution
User Application Article Southern Water is celebrating finding a solution to the scaling up of its plate heat exchanger and condensers at its newly opened state-of-the-art wastewater treatment works at Ford, West Sussex.
News from Environmental Treatment Concepts ( 5 July 2002)
Campaign to fight job-related stress
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has launched a major campaign to combat work-related stress - the second biggest occupational health problem in the European Union after back pain.
News from European Agency For Safety And Health At Work ( 5 July 2002)
Knobs take control on the panel
The OKW range of control knobs available now from Foremost Components consists of four main product groups that will cover most control knob requirements.
News from Foremost Electronics ( 5 July 2002)
Caps keep switches waterproof
A new waterproof cap option for Multimec switches is now available from Foremost Components.
News from Foremost Electronics ( 5 July 2002)
Metallic seal design has low seating load
Garlock Sealing Technologies has a new metallic seal designed to meet the demanding requirements of the semiconductor, ultra-high vacuum, space and nuclear industries.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) ( 5 July 2002)
Acquisition system monitors blood supplies
User Application Article A data acquisition system with extensive alarm capabilities plays an important role in monitoring supplies at the National Blood Service.
News from Hexatec Systems ( 5 July 2002)
Lubrication provides significant energy savings
Technical Background Article Advanced synthetic air compressor oil formulations can outperform commonly used mineral-oil-based compressor fluids not only in terms of service life but also in energy saving. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 5 July 2002)
Rod mill for China
Morgan Construction Company has received an order from Shanxi Haixin International Iron and Steel Company for a new high-speed single-strand rod mill to be built in Shanxi Province, China.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 5 July 2002)
NAFEMS extends its international reach
NAFEMS, the international association for the engineering analysis community, has recently expanded its International activities through the EU-funded FENet project.
News from NAFEMS ( 5 July 2002)
Board set provides OEM stepper and servo control
Advanced Motion Control, AMC, is now the name for a whole family of control systems providing a full range of control options for the system builder and original equipment builder.
News from NEE Controls ( 5 July 2002)
Expansion for pattern and toolmaker
Nuneaton based NPL Technologies has doubled its work force and sales in four years and is now increasing the size of its office and production facilities by 25%.
News from NPL Technologies ( 5 July 2002)
Actuator locks keep systems safe and secure
The Netherlocks actuator lock locks rotating as well as linear actuators.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems ( 5 July 2002)
Rolls-Royce awards bearings contract
Orkot Marine Bearings has won a prestigious contract from Rolls-Royce for the supply of water lubricated bracket bearings for the new Type 45 destroyer fleet.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions - Orkut ( 5 July 2002)
Smooth motors run quietly at low speeds
Lo-Cog Series 8000 brush-commutated DC motors and gearmotors from Pittman feature seven-slot skewed armatures designed to minimise magnetic cogging (or reluctance torque) even at low speeds.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 5 July 2002)
Test specification for Profinet
Profibus International has released a test specification for Profinet certification.
News from Profibus Group ( 5 July 2002)
Profibus joins DTI expert list
Profibus UK has been accepted into the DTI's new national network of Centres of Expertise in Manufacturing (CEMs).
News from Profibus Group ( 5 July 2002)
Process modelling environment links with CFD
Process Systems Enterprise has released a novel tool that allows users of computational fluid dynamics packages to model complex reaction systems in its gPROMS process modelling environment.
News from Process Systems Enterprise ( 5 July 2002)
UPS maintains three-phase supplies
The MasterElite ERT 160kVA is a three-phase-in/three-phase-out UPS for emergency, industrial, comms and data applications that host centralised computer or telecomms facilities.
News from Riello UPS ( 5 July 2002)
Maintenance and diagnostics for DeviceNet networks
RSNetWorx MD for DeviceNet is a maintenance and diagnostic software tool that provides automatic diagnostic analysis and troubleshooting information for the DeviceNet open network.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 5 July 2002)
Intelligent valve actuator keeps caves open
User Application Article A new Rotork IQ intelligent electric valve actuator now controls an essential water management function at the world famous Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset.
News from Rotork Controls ( 5 July 2002)
Drayer brings savvy onboard at Savi
Savi Technology has appointed Ralph Drayer, a renowned industry expert who worked at Procter and Gamble for 32 years, to the Savi Industry Advisory Board.
News from Savi Technology ( 5 July 2002)
Evaporative cooler removes nasty niffs
User Application Article Not only does the Breezair unit provide evaporative cooling to factories, offices and buildings, but it also helps remove unpleasant odours from the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 5 July 2002)
Batteries keep buses running at the seaside
User Application Article In November 2001 the city of Carpinteria, California celebrated the one-year anniversary of its all-electric Seaside Shuttle bus service powered by Saft rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries ( 5 July 2002)
Large MNO2 battery contract from the US Military
Saft has received 40% of the latest US Military CECOM (Communications and Electronics Command) contract to supply primary LiMNO2 batteries. Brochure Available
News from Saft Lithium Battery Division ( 5 July 2002)
Super precision from data acquisition series
A new series of data acquisition cards from Strategic Test has been designed for measurements that require simultaneous sampling at a maximum sampling rate of 1MHz.
News from Strategic Test Scandinavia ( 5 July 2002)
Design and functionality combine in latch choice
User Application Article Pinguely-Haulotte chose a Southco sealed lever latch to use on access door applications on its new range of articulated work platforms.
News from Southco ( 5 July 2002)
Pump hose gives longer service life
Hypalon has recently been added to the range of Verderflex hose materials.
News from Verderflex ( 5 July 2002)
Torque limiters disengage automatically
Zero-Max H-TLC torque limiters can protect expensive drive trains from overload damage. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max ( 5 July 2002)
Boards capture 64 analogue channels at once
New from Adlink Technology is the DAQ-2200 series of 32bit PCIbus 64-channel high-speed multifunction data-acquisition cards. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology ( 4 July 2002)
Automatic lubricator uses high-performance grease
Ambersil has joined forces with Wymark to manufacture a Greasomatic automated lubrication system filled with Ambersil's high performance EXL Ambergrease.
News from Ambersil ( 4 July 2002)
Synchronous motors do it all
Baldwin Supply now has synchronous motors to fit any application.
News from Baldwin Supply Co ( 4 July 2002)
Software boosts mould and die design efficiency
Vericut is an NC verification and optimisation software package that detects mistakes in NC programs and improves CNC program efficiency. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 4 July 2002)
Low maintenance for flooded battery
EnerSys (formerly Yuasa) Motive Power Group has released a new flooded battery that increases operational efficiency while reducing overall maintenance costs.
News from EnerSys ( 4 July 2002)
Custom front panels added to enclosures
To complement its custom enclosure offerings, Elma UK has launched a front-panel customisation service incorporating both straightforward and complex user interfaces.
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 4 July 2002)
Meter minimises downtime on flow lines
The latest Emco V-bar insertion vortex flowmeter, available from Flowline Manufacturing, combines the advantages of 'no moving parts' with the benefits of hot-tappable installation. Brochure Available
News from Flowline Manufacturing ( 4 July 2002)
Things go better with UV disinfection
User Application Article Coca Cola's Spanish concessionary, Cobega, has installed medium pressure UV disinfection systems from Hanovia at three of its factories.
News from Hanovia ( 4 July 2002)
Scada software takes on smaller networks
Hexatec has unveiled the latest version of its best selling Scada software, Scan 1000 OPC.
News from Hexatec Systems ( 4 July 2002)
Background suppression aids photosensors
Easy adjustment, exceptionally precise operation and a tiny easy-to-accommodate housing are among the benefits of an innovative sensing system. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 4 July 2002)
Conductive grease cuts arcs from bearings
A novel electrically conductive grease can eliminate costly machine failure by prevention of electrical erosion bearing damage. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 4 July 2002)
Grease switch cuts costs for film manufacturer
User Application Article A major polythene stretch film manufacturer recently contacted Kluber with a a major lubrication problem. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 4 July 2002)
Pair to provide complete safety solutions
Laidler Associates and Safety Systems Technology have formed a partnership which will cover all aspects of machinery safety. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 4 July 2002)
Software aids productivity and profitability
User Application Article Just six months after installing Manusoft's Dynamic Resource Control (DRC) software, Saren Engineering has reported a considerable improvement in productivity and profitability.
News from Manusoft UK ( 4 July 2002)
Curtains for traditional safety sensors
E3FS photoelectric safety sensors allow protection comparable to that provided by a safety light curtain to be achieved, without the mounting limitations imposed by traditional light curtain products. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 4 July 2002)
Upgraded Profinet software ready to download
Experience from the pilot application of Profinet has been incorporated into the new version of the run-time software V1.1.
News from Profibus Group ( 4 July 2002)
Seminar reveals Profidrive and Profisafe profiles
The Profibus Group has arranged for one of the world's leading experts to lead a one-day seminar on the new Profidrive and Profisafe profiles for Profibus.
News from Profibus Group ( 4 July 2002)
Accord aims to converge Profibus and IDA
The Profibus User Organisation and the Interface for Distributed Automation are to promote the use of accepted standards to minimise differences between the two solutions.
News from Profibus Group ( 4 July 2002)
High-fluidity polyamide picks up awards
Siemens has rewarded Rhodia Engineering Plastics with two innovation awards for its new TechnylStar polyamide.
News from Rhodia Engineering Plastics ( 4 July 2002)
Warning system puts a new slant on safety
The SlopeAlert tilt warning system has undergone many changes and improvements allowing for a multitude of options to suit the needs of just about any application.
News from Rieker Electronics ( 4 July 2002)
Nitrogen controller saves soldering gas
User Application Article Installing automatic control of the nitrogen atmosphere in its wave soldering plant has allowed Axis Electronics to increase productivity of assembled PCBs and reduce gas costs.
News from Systech Instruments ( 4 July 2002)
SBC optimised for embedded control on the road
The Zeon StrongARM computer board is optimised for embedded industrial and automotive applications.
News from Strategic Test Scandinavia ( 4 July 2002)
Schneider supports its disties
Schneider Electric is enhancing its distributor support with a rolling programme of roadshows and events.
News from Schneider Electric ( 4 July 2002)
Building block approach to clutch design
Tsubaki's new MZEU range features a building block design that gives users the flexibility to tailor clutches to their application, in terms of fixings, direction of engagement and speed requirements. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 4 July 2002)
Soft starters prevent torque damage
WEG's new Micro soft starters provide controlled starting and stopping of AC electric motors, overcoming sudden current inrush and high torque problems.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 4 July 2002)
Open-frame enclosure allows easy access
The IMnet GPF open frame is the latest addition to the comprehensive IMnet networking enclosure family from APW Standard Products.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions ( 3 July 2002)
Set moves smoothly via wireless motion control
User Application Article A novel wireless motion control system that permits seamless set changes for television and stage productions has been introduced by Visual ACT of Stockholm.
News from Parker Bayside ( 3 July 2002)
High accuracy from function generator
Unlike conventional low-distortion generators using RC oscillators, the DS360 function generator makes use of a precision digitally synthesised source.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 July 2002)
Precision drive solves packaging bottleneck
User Application Article A recurring headache for Project Technician Brian Raynor at Johnson and Johnson's Wound Management Division has been cured thanks to the application of a Control Techniques Unidrive. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 3 July 2002)
Machining software on show at the air show
Delcam will promote the five-axis machining strengths of its PowerMill CAM software on stand A22 in Hall 1 at the Farnborough Air Show from 22nd to 29th July. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 July 2002)
Open channel flowmeter has multiprobe capability
The Ultraflux range of 'time-of-flight' ultrasonic flowmeters, from Flowline, combines the latest advances in signal processing, datalogging, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.
News from Flowline ( 3 July 2002)
Stainless-steel sensor is hygenically on the level
Gentech International has developed a stainless-steel version of its continuous output ESS, specifically for use in food industry applications.
News from Gentech International ( 3 July 2002)
Micro gear grows for mass production
For a world that is constantly calling for devices to become smaller with no reduction in performance or quality, Harmonic Drive has introduced an extra-extra small precision gear unit.
News from Heason Technology ( 3 July 2002)
More power and features from HDD-size embedded SBC
Hot on the heels of the success of the Gene-4310, the Gene-5310 improves the subcompact range further by increased functionality and low power CPU capability.
News from Impulse ( 3 July 2002)
Low-power compact SBC runs fanless in control
Running on a NS Geode GX1-300MHz low power CPU, the PCM-5335 is ideal for demanding multimedia, networking and industrial applications as well as those that require an ultracompact footprint.
News from Impulse ( 3 July 2002)
Two poles are better than one in an emergency
KAC has introduced double-pole versions of its break glass and resettable manual call points.
News from KAC Alarm Company ( 3 July 2002)
Control switches give doughnut fryer the "look"
User Application Article For food processing equipment manufacturer, Kerry/DCA, not only must its state-of-the-art doughnut fryers work brilliantly, they must also look right.
News from Moeller Electric ( 3 July 2002)
Panels make the most of smoke sensor sensitivity
Notifier Fire System's ID60 family of analogue addressable fire control panels is a cost-effective alternative to an aspirating system.
News from Notifier Fire Systems ( 3 July 2002)
High-performance servos provide fast acceleration
The MH and SMH families of high-performance brushless synchronous servomotors offer a wide choice of configuration options and high levels of dynamic performance. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 3 July 2002)
Hill Graham Systems gains CGI qualification
Pantek has awarded membership of its sought after Certified System Integrator (CSI) Programme to Chesterfield based Hill Graham Systems.
News from SolutionsPT ( 3 July 2002)
Rugged control valves for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco is the latest end user to take delivery of high technology Severn Glocon MLT control valves to fulfil especially demanding applications.
News from Severn Glocon ( 3 July 2002)
Huddlestone takes control at Tektronix
Tektronix chose experience when they appointed Neil Huddlestone to Vice President of the company's Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) sales and operations. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 3 July 2002)
Plating company gets off the Trike
User Application Article Twickenham Plating has replaced its Trichloroethylene (Trike) system with a semiautomatic cosolvent cleaning process, featuring 3M Novec Engineered Fluid HFE-7100.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 3 July 2002)
Scope for a closer look with video capture
The DigiScope is a versatile portable digital microscope with an optical magnification of up to 200x and an on-screen full-colour computer display facility.
News from Warwick Test Supplies ( 3 July 2002)
Hydraulic cylinders to take control of coil line
Parker Hannifin MMB heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders were specified for control functions on a recently commissioned GBP 2 million coil slitting and banding line. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 3 July 2002)
AA helps AC cover the North
AC Technology has appointed AA Electric as a new distributor, making its popular SC range of motor drives available to processing, handling and packaging industries in the north of England. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 2 July 2002)
Motion controllers gain Firewire interfaces
Agile Systems is shipping high performance IEEE1394 Firewire interfaces with its MAX 3000 series of integrated multi-axis controller/amplifiers.
News from Agile Systems ( 2 July 2002)
German locomotive maker switches to 3D CAD
Vossloh Schienenfahrzeugtechnik has purchased 50 licences of Autodesk Inventor Series high-performance 3D mechanical software.
News from Autodesk ( 2 July 2002)
Chinese students benefit from CAD alliance
Autodesk is working with China's Association for Educational Technology to offer a university certification programme that will help advance the education of China's next generation of engineers.
News from Autodesk ( 2 July 2002)
Wizards magically improve mould designs
Delcam has added new wizards for the design of slides and cooling channels to its PS-Moldmaker software for the automated design of moulds for the injection moulding of plastics. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 July 2002)
Powder metallurgists to converge on Vienna in 2004
The Powder Metallurgy World Congress 2004 (PM2004) will take place in Vienna, Austria, from the 17th to 21st October 2004.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 2 July 2002)
Software speeds link from CAD to thermal analysis
User Application Article Engineers at ASML have guaranteed the thermal reliability of a heat-sensitive unit in record time using Flo/MCAD. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 2 July 2002)
Handheld DMM acts as a datalogger
Fluke's top of the range handheld digital multimeter is designed to increase the productivity of maintenance engineers when used in stand-alone mode to identify hard-to-find intermittent problems. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 2 July 2002)
Software upgrade empowers Mini paint shop
User Application Article The new Mini is being manufactured on one of the world's most modern and advanced production systems, including a new paint shop controlled and monitored by Cimplicity Plant Edition. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 2 July 2002)
Washer cleans up on aluminium components
Guyson International has developed a compact rotary-table hot aqueous wash machine for fast efficient cleaning of small aluminium automotive components. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 2 July 2002)
Lasermeters provide affordable level measuring
K-Tek has perfected an inexpensive laser level, distance and position transmitter that accurately measures bulk solids and opaque liquids under harsh conditions.
News from K-Tek ( 2 July 2002)
Level gauge fit for US railways
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) now certifies K-Tek as a Class F Tank Car Facility.
News from K-Tek ( 2 July 2002)
K-Tek lines up its certificates
K-Tek has received two further industry certification renewals: ISO9001 certification and a certification of strict compliance to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
News from K-Tek ( 2 July 2002)
Productivity is key to turnkey finishing solutions
User Application Article With the strength of sterling and international competition in the finishing industry growing in intensity, the need to reduce manufacturing costs has become as critical as product capability.
News from LVD (UK) ( 2 July 2002)
In-situ machining keeps china clay kiln running
User Application Article To eliminate the risk of a cracked casing on one of its china clay drying kilns, Imerys Minerals called on Metalock Engineering to in-situ machine one of the tyres on a 41 year old kiln.
News from Metalock Engineering ( 2 July 2002)
Easy networking for control relay
Following on from the success of its existing range of Easy control relays, Moeller has expanded the series with the addition of the Easy 800 relay.
News from Moeller Electric ( 2 July 2002)
Meter comes with a free screwdriver
Meterman is offering a money-saving compact kit for electronics technicians and engineers for a limited period.
News from Meterman Test Tools ( 2 July 2002)
Laser scan micrometer speeds film seal inspection
User Application Article The rapid scanning speed of the Mitutoyo laser scan micrometer made it the ideal choice when Denholm Velvet wanted to add continuous inspection to its high-speed production line for velvet strip. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 2 July 2002)
Safety solution for cluster tool pneumatics
Global pneumatics expert Norgren has developed a stackable lockout valve to help machine builders and end users comply with the new SEMI safety standard S2-0200.
News from Norgren ( 2 July 2002)
Software cuts mould and die development by 30%
User Application Article With only 11 employees, MK Tool and Die depends as much on Pathtrace's EdgeCAM programming software as anything else for maintaining its competitive edge.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 2 July 2002)
Shortform covers transducers and instrumentation
RDP Electronics has published a new 6-page shortform colour brochure describing its comprehensive range of transducers and instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 2 July 2002)
Update your technical library
RDP has three new technical datasheets describing series DWT draw-wire displacement transducers, MLP low pressure transducers, and SensaGap proximity and linear displacement sensors. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 2 July 2002)
Disconnector saves space and reduces costs
To meet demands for a three-phase switch disconnector for motors rated up to 4kW, Rockwell Automation has released a 16A rated version of its popular 194E range of Allen-Bradley switch disconnector.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 July 2002)
Electrode machining package erodes machining time
User Application Article A new vertical machining centre has cut machining times by 20%, improved quality and provides unmanned capability at night for round-the-clock working at MH Mould Tools.
News from 600 Centre ( 2 July 2002)
Tek sales down but still in the black
Tektronix has reported net sales of $208.5 million and net earnings from continuing operations, before nonrecurring items, of $12.2 million or $0.13 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 2 July 2002)
Lathe is model (railway) of consistency
User Application Article Since Derbyshire based Slater's Plastikard installed a Traub TNL 12/7 CNC sliding headstock lathe, the business has never looked back.
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 2 July 2002)
Baumer signs with Wyco
Wyko Industrial Distribution's Automation Division received a double boost at this year's Drives and Controls show. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 2 July 2002)
General-purpose relays at half the price
New from Aerco is a series of cost-effective general-purpose relays from Honeywell that are half the price of comparable products, even in low quantities.
News from Aerco ( 1 July 2002)
No traps in easy-to-install industrial Ethernet
Amplicon has added a new range of modular industrial communication equipment (MICE) to its product offering.
News from Amplicon ( 1 July 2002)
Models aid electric vehicle design
Ansoft has released two software models for fuel-cell and lead-acid batteries within Simplorer.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 1 July 2002)
Lean product development revealed
A new workbook, "Lean product development", applies "lean thinking" to the way that products are developed.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 1 July 2002)
Extended libraries aid AutoCAD users
The i-drop Enhancer Extension is a modular enhancement to the i-drop functionality in AutoCAD 2002 and AutoCAD 2002-based products.
News from Autodesk ( 1 July 2002)
Distributors raise funds for Children in Need
Distributors of Beko Technologies compressor condensate products have collected over GBP 600 for the BBC's Children in Need campaign. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 1 July 2002)
BSSA first for Aalco
Gary Nalson from Aalco has become the first student to obtain an intermediate certificate on BSSA's Stainless Steel Specialist Course.
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 1 July 2002)
Power outlet snaps to the panel
The latest addition to Bulgin's extensive Polysnap range of mains power modules is a novel switched power outlet version. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 1 July 2002)
Secondments keep TTS up in the field
The UK DTI's International Technology Service has provided financial and practical support for two secondments that are helping a Northumberland company keep up with developments in its field.
News from DTI Global Watch Service ( 1 July 2002)
Touch and vision combine for measurement
The OGP SmartScope Flash is a compact bench-mounted combination video-based noncontact and touch trigger contact measuring machine with up to 560 times on-screen magnification.
News from OGP UK ( 1 July 2002)
Delay unit safeguards slow-stopping machines
Guardmaster Prosafe has increased the range of operations for its Prosafe trapped key interlock systems, with the introduction of a new electronic timed-delay unit.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 1 July 2002)
Budget price for solid modelling package
Evoqe is now shipping Solidthinking LT 5.0, a new low-cost easy-to-use 3D surface modeller it claims offers "never-seen-before-in-this-class" modelling tools.
News from Evoqe ( 1 July 2002)
Liquid level sensor knows which way is up
A novel omnidirectional liquid level sensor solves the problem of orientating float travel in fluid level sensors for horizontal side mount applications.
News from Gentech International ( 1 July 2002)
Superabrasive systems show a turn of speed
The Edgetek range of superabrasive machining and turning systems offers a unique opportunity to improve competitiveness by delivering massive reductions in product cycle times.
News from Holroyd ( 1 July 2002)
Shock absorber resists corrosion
Hoerbiger-Origa has expanded its range of miniature industrial shock absorbers or linear decelerators, with 38 versions of a corrosion-resistant model called Armor Line. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 1 July 2002)
Budget spline shafts take on light duties
The new Kerk spline shafts from Huco are the ideal choice where low cost, light loading, low friction and long life are the primary design criteria. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 1 July 2002)
Benchtop materials testing on a budget
Designed to test tensile, compression and flexural properties of rubber, plastic, wire, metals and fasteners, the 3300 series is a cost-effective benchtop mechanical tester.
News from Instron ( 1 July 2002)
Compact power units with 3kW of available power
Hawe has released a range of compact power units with 3kW of available power, good for 700bar in both continuous and intermittent duties.
News from Koppen + Lethem ( 1 July 2002)
Keeping the oil flowing in the Caspian
User Application Article Ultrasonic flowmeters from Krohne are playing a key role in maintaining the flow of oil from one of the world's richest oil fields in Kazakhstan.
News from Krohne ( 1 July 2002)
Guided-wave radar meets level-detection challenges
Technical Background Article Going one step beyond through-air technologies, guided-wave radar brings level measuring to an increasing range of industries that store and process difficult-to-measure liquids and solids.
News from K-Tek ( 1 July 2002)
ATEX and PED approval for level sensors
US level-sensing specialist K-Tek has recently received approval under both the ATEX Directive and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
News from K-Tek ( 1 July 2002)
Guided-wave radar transmitters aid level detection
K-Tek has perfected a guided-wave radar level transmitter that measures the level of bulk solids and liquids under the harshest of conditions with an industry-leading accuracy of +/-5.1mm.
News from K-Tek ( 1 July 2002)
Automation training comes to Stourbridge
Stourbridge College's new GBP 8 million Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) has recently taken delivery of building and industrial automation training kits from Moeller.
News from Moeller Electric ( 1 July 2002)
Software provides virtual measurement capabilities
Mitutoyo has developed its latest Cadpak-Win software is conjunction with Matra Datavision. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 1 July 2002)
Infra-red film gauge controls web thickness
The FG710 infra-red film thickness gauge allows users greater production control which leads to a low cost of ownership.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering ( 1 July 2002)
Gearbox offers higher capacity at lower cost
A new range of helical bevel gearboxes offers an increased capacity of 20-61%, while gearbox dimensions remain unchanged.
News from Nord Drivesystems ( 1 July 2002)
Pneumatic CAD library on the web
Parker Pneumatic's AirCad drawing library can now be accessed from the company's website. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 July 2002)
Economatics enters service with Parker
Parker Filter Division Europe has appointed Economatics as the national provider of installation and maintenance services for the Balston ranges of nitrogen generators. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 1 July 2002)
John takes over at Poeton
Poeton (Gloucester) has promoted Colin John to MD.
News from Poeton Industries ( 1 July 2002)
UPS cleans three-phase power up to 30kVA
Advance Galatrek's latest three-phase uninterruptible power system is designed to deliver sinewave power protection up to 30kVA, and offers a wide variety of customisation and communication options.
News from Riello UPS ( 1 July 2002)
Housings keep dirt out and lubrication in
Thanks to a new optionally available back seal, Greenlign plastic bearing housings from RA Rodriguez promise an even longer working life than ever.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 1 July 2002)
Precolored compounds combine safety with "cool"
User Application Article When Dan T Moore lost his daughter Wendy in a downhill skiing accident, he decided to combine his personal inspiration and professional expertise to prevent further deaths.
News from RTP Company ( 1 July 2002)
Prof Wilson takes charge at Sheffield
Prof Brett Wilson has recently being appointed as Head of the Electronics and IT division of the School of Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University.
News from Sheffield Hallam University ( 1 July 2002)
Grant funds further micro robot research
Researchers in the Electronics Research Group of Sheffield Hallam University's School of Engineering have just received a grant worth GBP 180,000 (over 3 years) for their MiCRoN project.
News from Sheffield Hallam University ( 1 July 2002)
The L-shape of bearings to come
Industrial applications can now benefit from a full range of prelubricated L-Shape slewing bearings which provide a high performance and reliable solution in a fully interchangeable design. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 1 July 2002)
SMC helps Brunel with pneumatics training
SMC Pneumatics (UK) and the Department of Industrial Design and Technology at Brunel University are collaborating in the training of existing and new engineers in pneumatics technology.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 1 July 2002)
Piping hot scheme for hospital hot water
Spirax Sarco has helped Morriston Hospital save thousands of pounds a year in maintenance costs by replacing the old calorifiers that were providing domestic hot water.
News from Spirax Sarco ( 1 July 2002)
Robots take the biscuit
User Application Article Bahlsen, the German manufacturer of cakes and biscuits, has modernised a packaging line with 24 SIG Delta robots.
News from Sigpack Systems ( 1 July 2002)
Schneider disowns Indian products
Schneider Electric has issued a caution over products manufactured by an Indian company, Telemecanique and Controls (India).
News from Schneider Electric ( 1 July 2002)
Top prof heads up engineering at Greenwich
A top engineering professor has been recruited to head the School of Engineering at the University of Greenwich at Medway.
News from University of Greenwich ( 1 July 2002)
Mountings cut damage from vibration
The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and the working environment can be reduced with the new range of antivibration mounting systems from WDS. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 1 July 2002)
A guide to gearhead selection
Technical Background Article Choosing the right gearhead is key to "torquing up" servomotor performance, according to Rob Pearson, Product Manager for ZF Industrial. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 1 July 2002)
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