News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 October
to Saturday 12 October 2002
DC motors at home in harsh environments
A new range of permanent magnet DC motors has been introduced by Astrosyn.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (11 October 2002)
Revamped website features e-learning
The British Fluid Power Association and the British Fluid Power Distributors Association website now features a more colourful, crisp appearance having been completely revamped.
News from British Fluid Power Association (11 October 2002)
Temperate calibration
The Fluke 724 temperature calibrator, new from TTi, is a powerful yet easy-to-use calibrator.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (11 October 2002)
Fixture keeps machines dynamically aligned
Dynamic changes to rotating machinery in transition from an offline to running condition need careful consideration as there is no such thing as "identical" machines with identical dynamic movements.
News from Fixturlaser (11 October 2002)
European pulp and paper defoamer market analysed
The European market for pulp and paper defoamers has become commoditised and only those suppliers who quickly recognise and respond to this fact will be successful in this market in the future.
News from Frost and Sullivan (11 October 2002)
Modular distribution for mains power
A new range of mains distribution units from Multipulse Electronics features a modular design that makes them simple to incorporate into any enclosure where mains power outlets are required.
News from Multipulse Electronics (11 October 2002)
Orbital welder helps cut manufacturing costs
User Application Article Delstron Systems in Burton has used orbital welding equipment from Orbimatic to help bring down the delivery time of its process systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Orbimatic (11 October 2002)
Supply drives into electromechanical switching
Now available from Powerline, the ETA PFD-HWX-U is a switch-mode power supply which incorporates a high-peak capability 24V DC output for motor drives or electromechanical switching applications.
News from Powerline (11 October 2002)
Piston pumps shift high-viscosity liquids
Transferring thick, high viscosity 'liquids' such as tomato purees, creams, syrups and other similar liquids in the food process industries, presents unique pumping problems.
News from Pump Engineering (11 October 2002)
Website focuses on industrial telemetry
Servelec has set up a new website focused on its Telemetry Group.
News from CSE Servelec (11 October 2002)
Ultrasonic flowmeter is OIML approved
The Caldon LEFM multipath ultrasonic transit time flowmeter has been developed for custody transfer applications in the petroleum industry.
News from Caldon Europe (10 October 2002)
Liquid level sensors keep check of coolant
Gentech International's comprehensive range of LS liquid level sensors are ideal for coolant level sensing in heavy machinery.
News from Gentech International (10 October 2002)
Actuators oust hydraulic and pneumatic types
A new range of highly versatile mini-actuators provides low-cost high-accuracy replacements for hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
News from Infranor (10 October 2002)
Weld seam sensor is better on reflection
A novel weld seam tracking sensor works by scanning a high intensity laser spot across the joint, allowing seam tracking on shiny surfaces.
News from Meta Vision Systems (10 October 2002)
Plastic connectors handle medical sterilisation
ODU has developed the plastic-bodied Medi-Snap push-pull locking circular connector for the medical equipment market.
News from ODU UK (10 October 2002)
Weld heads get down to micro precision
Orbiweld 10 and VK19 water-cooled micro weld heads are ideal for welding small-bore tube and micro weld fittings used in the fabrication of high-purity stainless-steel pipelines.
News from Orbimatic (10 October 2002)
Crane manufacturer is happy with joystick
International crane manufacturer Manitowoc Cranes of Milwaukee USA has specified Penny and Giles joystick controllers for all its Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (10 October 2002)
Read all about Profibus products and technology
The new 24-page Profibus brochure from Phoenix Contact not only contains details of products in the company's extensive Profibus range, but also key information about the Profibus system itself.
News from Phoenix Contact (10 October 2002)
Joint venture on greener chromium electroplating
Poeton Industries is part of a joint initiative to develop 'green' electrolytes to deposit chromium by electroplating.
News from Poeton Industries (10 October 2002)
Time compression products on show next week
The two day exhibition that runs parallel with next week's TCT conference attracts the UK's premiere suppliers of time-compression products and services.
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition (10 October 2002)
Novel glass pH probe reduces breakages
Testo has developed a new pH probe for use with the Testo 230 pH and temperature measuring instrument within the meat processing industry.
News from Testo (10 October 2002)
Selection software speeds pump sales
Vogel Software has released the second generation of its pump selection software, Spaix Classic.
News from VSX - Vogel Software (10 October 2002)
All-in portable gas chromatograph goes on-site
The Agilent 3000 micro gas chromatograph (GC) portable is a small, easy-to-carry GC that does not require an outside power source or external carrier gas supply.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe ( 9 October 2002)
Acquisition puts Autodesk on the road
Autodesk has completed the acquisition of CAiCE Software Corp, a Florida-based developer that specialises in providing innovative survey, construction and highway design software solutions.
News from Autodesk ( 9 October 2002)
Loop testers stay within specs for longer
Stable calibration is a key feature of the latest LT7, LCB2000 and LCB2500 loop testers from Megger. Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 9 October 2002)
Coolant keeps machining at high speeds
User Application Article In the competitive world of subcontract manufacturing every product and every supplier comes under the microscope that is used to drive costs out of the business.
News from Castrol UK ( 9 October 2002)
Booklets highlight Internet resources
EEVL has published three new Internet resource guide booklets.
News from EEVL ( 9 October 2002)
Worm gear reducers come in stainless steel
Emerson Power Transmission has published a new 24-page catalogue for the well-known Morse brand worm gear products.
News from Emerson Power Transmission ( 9 October 2002)
Top job for White
First Index has appointed Russ White as CEO for its global operations.
News from Qimtek ( 9 October 2002)
Handheld tester traces network cabling
Fluke has added another handheld voice, data and video (VDV) test tool to its MicroTools family aimed at security installers and electrical contractors. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 9 October 2002)
LEDs aim for traffic and video displays
New from Forge Europa is a range of high-performance red, yellow and green discrete LEDs aimed at the rapidly expanding traffic and video display market.
News from Forge Europa ( 9 October 2002)
CFD software solves under-bonnet flows
User Application Article MIRA, the independent European product engineering and test services provider for the automotive industry has invested extensively in engineering software from Fluent Europe.
News from Fluent ( 9 October 2002)
Full-featured CAD runs on Windows CE handhelds
GiveMePower Corp reckons its website has received over 4 million hits since the company became a Microsoft Mobile Solutions Partner and introduced PowerCAD CE.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 9 October 2002)
3M products go online
Hillas has added new sections of 3M products to its website.
News from Hillas Packaging ( 9 October 2002)
Acquisition brings Plugway to Nova
Nova Electrical has purchased the Power Systems Division of Astra Engineering Products (previously called Cressall Engineering/EMS).
News from Nova Electrical ( 9 October 2002)
Help at hand on the PED
As part of the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service, Pedcat has been awarded CEM status, to provide consultancy, software and training relating to the Pressure Equipment Directive.
News from Pedcat ( 9 October 2002)
Seminars explain the Pressure Equipment Directive
Pressure Equipment Directive specialist Pedcat is holding a series of PED seminars throughout the UK.
News from Pedcat ( 9 October 2002)
Product guide to DC motors
A free four-page "Product guide and index to bulletins" profiles Lo-Cog brush-commutated and Elcom brushless DC motors and gearmotors from Pittman.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 9 October 2002)
Little reluctance from DC motors
Lo-Cog Series 14000 brush-commutated DC motors and gearmotors from Pittman feature 11-slot skewed armatures designed to enhance performance by minimising magnetic cogging even at low speeds.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe ( 9 October 2002)
CD explains all about Profisafe and Profidrive
Everything anyone needs to know about Profisafe and Profidrive can now be obtained on a single CD published by Profibus UK.
News from Profibus Group ( 9 October 2002)
Enclosures won't blow the budget up the wall
Sarel reckons its new Spacial 3D product range sets new standards for convenience, ease of use, and value for money in steel wall-mounting enclosures.
News from Sarel ( 9 October 2002)
Engineering opportunities in New Zealand
Engineers with a yen to work in the land of the long white cloud should consider visiting the Opportunities New Zealand Expo.
News from Small World Media Group ( 9 October 2002)
Developer seeks partner for medical trials
Supertron's new developmental Q-Coil System provides enhanced MRI imaging often exceeding 300%.
News from Supertron Technologies ( 9 October 2002)
Analyser checks flue gases for efficient burning
The Testo 300-I is an easily portable handheld professional flue gas analyser that is competitively priced specifically for the industrial sector.
News from Testo ( 9 October 2002)
Free consultancy at Radio Solutions
Visitors to this year's Radio Solutions show will be able to solve their low power radio problems by taking advantage of free consultancy sessions being offered by Wood and Douglas.
News from Wood and Douglas ( 9 October 2002)
Analyser checks moisture in parts per trillion
The Meeco MTO series is the world's first commercially available gas analyser to incorporate cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS).
News from Able Instruments and Controls ( 8 October 2002)
Films aid illuminated aluminium instruments
User Application Article Pacel Electronics is using Autotex screen printable polyester film in the manufacture of a revolutionary new design of electroluminescent (EL) lamp assembly for the latest Lotus Elise. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 8 October 2002)
Amphenol acquires Radsok
The Industrial Operations Division of Amphenol has completed the acquisition of the Radsok Business Unit of K and K Stamping, based in Detroit, MI.
News from Amphenol Industrial Operations ( 8 October 2002)
Monitor takes the surprise out of shocks
Shock and vibration that can damage equipment can now be monitored and identified at low cost using Shockmaster compact mechanical devices. Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 8 October 2002)
Tie-down shelving keeps equipment on the road
Brownell has a range of tie-down shelving providing a highly flexible, adjustable and secure method of mounting all shapes and sizes of standard equipment into vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Brownell ( 8 October 2002)
Mains connectors take up to 20A
New from Bulgin is a range of high-power mains connectors for applications up to 20A, 250V AC. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components ( 8 October 2002)
Valve meets Class V shutoff requirements
CCI Sweden has enhanced its VST-SE valve to include Class V shutoff capabilities to prevent leakage in a wider range of steam conditioning applications.
News from CCI ( 8 October 2002)
Aluminium, nylon and steel materials for SLS
3D Systems is to introduce four new materials for its SLS system between the end of 2002 through the first half of 2003.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 8 October 2002)
Polymer distributor terminated
DuPont Engineering Polymers has terminated its official distributorship agreement with Resin Express in the United Kingdom with immediate effect.
News from DuPont (UK) ( 8 October 2002)
Valve terminals ideal for tight spaces
The remarkably compact new CPV-SC valve terminal is the world's smallest for its flow rate featuring a profile cross-section of just 40 x 40mm and a grid of 10mm. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 8 October 2002)
Budget online tool aids component sourcing
First Index has launched Pro Lite, a simple, low-cost online sourcing tool for buyers of custom-made parts and assemblies, into the UK market.
News from Qimtek ( 8 October 2002)
Premium service for procurement
Findfast Pro is First Index's premium online service for buyers, allowing control of the sourcing and procurement process for custom-made parts.
News from Qimtek ( 8 October 2002)
Calibration tool offers increased functionality
Fluke has extended its range of process calibration meters. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 8 October 2002)
Flame retardants go up in price
Great Lakes Chemical Corp is to increase the price for pentabromodiphenyl oxide-based flame retardants by $0.10/lb in the Americas and by $220/mt in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
News from Chemtura ( 8 October 2002)
Stands add extra precision to force testing
Lloyd Instruments has a new range of modular Chatillon benchtop mechanical test stands for accurate force gauge testing up to 2.2kN force.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 8 October 2002)
Wiegel-Group opts for UK-made furnaces
Hasco-Thermic has been awarded a substantial contract from major European galvaniser, Wiegel-Group, to supply all its furnaces for several years.
News from Hasco-Thermic ( 8 October 2002)
Budget price for smart camera
The VCM50a is a new progressive scan smart camera, manufactured by Vision Components.
News from Image Management Technologies ( 8 October 2002)
Dead weight force calibration system
Instron's dead weight force calibration system can be used as a primary force standard to ensure accurate load measurements.
News from Instron ( 8 October 2002)
Fluids go straight from can to dispensing valve
Intertronics reckons the Fisnar FK001 Autocan System is the ideal method for transferring viscous material directly to a valve.
News from Intertronics ( 8 October 2002)
Software makes sense of thermal data
For laboratory, R and D and process control applications, Ircon's Image Analysis software package enables users to capture thermal data at an adjustable speed up to 60 frames per second.
News from Ircon ( 8 October 2002)
One sampler handles two crudes at once
User Application Article The task of simultaneously measuring online density of two crude oils has been answered with the specification of a Jiskoot fast-loop sampling and density analysis system.
News from Jiskoot ( 8 October 2002)
MBE for Parmar
John Crane was represented in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List when an MBE was awarded to one of its key personnel.
News from Crane ( 8 October 2002)
Bespoke web-based procurement systems
A novel project has created an innovative online procurement system.
News from Crane ( 8 October 2002)
Seals satisfy offshore demands
John Crane has unveiled details of its 8600 Series of advanced, high-performance seals.
News from Crane ( 8 October 2002)
Compact infra-red line scanner
Low temperatures are a speciality, and restricted spaces are no problem to the latest infra-red line-scanning system from Land Instruments International. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 8 October 2002)
Transparent energy powers comms network
User Application Article A Merlin Gerin outdoor NS feeder pillar that can be monitored anywhere in the world is helping cut maintenance and network control costs for Colt Telecom Group.
News from Merlin Gerin ( 8 October 2002)
Productivity boost for PC real-time simulation
RT-Lab 6.1 is the latest version of the PC-based real-time simulation platform from Opal-RT Technologies.
News from Opal-RT Technologies ( 8 October 2002)
High-efficiency rectifiers take on tough tasks
The latest switch mode rectifier and control and supervisory units from PB Design are high efficiency systems for demanding applications.
News from PB Design and Developments ( 8 October 2002)
Four-stage filter cleans up CO2 supplies
A novel filtration system for the beverage and bottling industries reduces product spoilage by ensuring the purification of the carbon dioxide used in the processes. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 8 October 2002)
Custom-made assemblies for linear motion
The Domi-Assembly is a new concept from RA Rodriguez.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 8 October 2002)
Market-focused distributors have it taped
Scapa, has appointed two new market-focused distributors for its comprehensive range of electronic and electrical tapes.
News from Scapa UK ( 8 October 2002)
Gun produces minimal overspray
The MIK 660 manually operated spray gun combines Sames electrostatic technology with the Kremlin air mix air cap and spray tip.
News from Sames UK ( 8 October 2002)
Wider availability for analysis software
Safe Technology and Hibbitt, Karlsson and Sorensen have expanded their alliance for HKS to offer the complete fe-safe software package to users of Abaqus.
News from Safe Technology ( 8 October 2002)
Simple safeguards for machinery
A simple low-cost solution for safeguarding both the perimeter and the conveyor entry/exit zones of palletisers and other automatic end-of-line packaging machines is now available from Smartscan. Brochure Available
News from Smartscan ( 8 October 2002)
Hidden world uncovered at HVCA conference
Shepherd Engineering Services has once again agreed to become a patron of the Heating and Ventilating Contractor's Association (HVCA) Summit 2002 Conference.
News from Shepherd Engineering Services ( 8 October 2002)
Microstructure manufacturing facility opens
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, has performed the opening ceremony for a prestigious new GBP 2 million purpose-built microstructure manufacturing facility at Tecan's Weymouth.
News from Tecan ( 8 October 2002)
Scopes feature world's longest memory
The DL1640 SignalExplorer family of digital oscilloscopes from Yokogawa features the world's longest memory (32Mword) along with four-channel simultaneous operation and real-time digital filtering.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 8 October 2002)
Ethernet HMI for data acquisition and display
Z-World's new OP7200 eDisplay is a C-programmable operator interface/HMI that offers rugged I/O, built-in Ethernet connectivity, and optional A/D and touchscreen capabilities.
News from Z-World ( 8 October 2002)
Polymer bearings snap into place
Thomson Type 7 snap-in nylon engineered polymer bearings are designed for easy installation in thin plates, thanks to their double-flange construction that assures positive bearing retention.
News from Danaher Motion ( 8 October 2002)
Simulator speeds brake control system prototyping
User Application Article GM Delphi has used VisSim to reduce brake control system prototyping time from 2 months to 2 days. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 October 2002)
High-accuracy stage aids productivity
Anorad has added a new high-performance stage to its already extensive Microglide product line of high precision air bearing stages.
News from Anorad UK ( 7 October 2002)
Report predicts recovery for PLC market
According to ARC's "PLC worldwide outlook, market analysis and forecast through 2006", the PLC market will revive despite the global economic slowdown.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 7 October 2002)
Consulting services expand
ARC Advisory Group has expanded its strategic consulting services to include a team dedicated to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 7 October 2002)
Nonstick film is easy for robot handling
Autoflex Autoform G180M is a formable hard-coated polycarbonate film with superior levels of handle-ability and excellent cosmetic consistency and quality. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 7 October 2002)
Pentium 4 SBC takes on top-end control
Advantech has developed its first Pentium 4 full-sized single board computer, the PCA-6184. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 7 October 2002)
Laser technology provides high-precision encoder
Sony Precision Technology has developed a new range of linear encoders using its Laserscale technology.
News from Axis Group ( 7 October 2002)
Latest fluid power directories published
The British Fluid Power Association has published new editions of the BFPA and BFPDA directories.
News from British Fluid Power Association ( 7 October 2002)
Subsidies available for Hannover exhibitors
As usual, the British Fluid Power Association is arranging a UK group stand at the 2003 Hannover Fair (7th-12th April).
News from British Fluid Power Association ( 7 October 2002)
Longer life for ball valves
Circor Instrumentation has introduced a high cycle low-maintenance design into an increasing range of Hoke ball valves using energised stem packing technology.
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 7 October 2002)
Vision sensor keeps track of wafers
Cognex has a new high-performance vision sensor for identifying and tracking wafers through the semiconductor manufacturing process. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 7 October 2002)
Brushless DC motors come with onboard control
Crouzet has developed a new generation of brushless DC motors featuring fully integrated electronic control. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet ( 7 October 2002)
Guaranteed savings from compressed air management
Energair Solutions has made an unprecedented move in the compressed air market by guaranteeing the energy savings delivered by the company's compressed air management systems. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions ( 7 October 2002)
British Sugar is sweet on Emerson
User Application Article Instrumentation from Emerson Process Management has helped British Sugar improve sugar liquor processing.
News from Emerson Process Management - Flow Division ( 7 October 2002)
Power quality troubleshooting on video-CD
Fluke has produced a video on CD designed to develop the skills of electrical maintenance engineers in troubleshooting power quality problems. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 October 2002)
Array of displays at Electronica
Next month's Electronica 2002 provides the perfect forum for Global Display Solutions to exhibit its world-class range of industrial displays on booth A6.575.
News from GDS ( 7 October 2002)
Easy fitting for rugged force transducer
The newly developed U5 force transducer is convincing not simply from the measuring point of view, but also because of the practical fitting advantages for the user. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 October 2002)
Signal amplifier has all the intelligence needed
HBM has increased its range of industrial measuring amplifiers with the launch of the programmable MP80 (DP) to simplify understanding of the functional relationship between two measured signals. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 October 2002)
Program provides right-first-time wormgears
Holroyd has developed a new Wormgear Contact Analysis Program it reckons revolutionises the production of large-centre-distance wormgears.
News from Holroyd ( 7 October 2002)
High stability for novel pH sensor
Foxboro has a new family of pH sensors designed to improve operation in traditional problem areas within harsh process applications.
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 7 October 2002)
Sampling system reduces measurement errors
Installation of Jiskoot G5 gas samplers at the Foxtrot 3 platform in the Dutch sector of the North Sea provided accurate allocation measurement and lower maintenance costs.
News from Jiskoot ( 7 October 2002)
Vibration sensors at home in hazardous areas
Monitran has launched its latest IS family of intrinsically safe accelerometers, or vibration sensors, for use in a wide range of applications in Group I and Group II hazardous areas.
News from Monitran ( 7 October 2002)
Plastics marketplace moves to chemical arena
Omnexus is continuing the industry's growing trend to move business processes online with a new suite of technology services.
News from Omnexus ( 7 October 2002)
CO2 purifier cleans up for beverage industry
The PureDraft beverage carbon dioxide purifier ensures the efficient removal of unwanted taste, odours, hydrocarbons, other vapour contaminants and particulates from carbon dioxide. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 7 October 2002)
Filters comply with the PED
Balston 2000-series coalescing compressed air filters from Parker are fully compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 7 October 2002)
Conference gets to grip with interfaces
On Wednesday 6th November 2002, the RSA is holding a one-day conference "Interface - user and machine".
News from RSA ( 7 October 2002)
Radiation resistant compound helps childbirth
User Application Article When Prism Enterprises developed its new one-piece vacuum-assisted delivery system it worked with RTP Company to select thermoplastic materials that could be incorporated into the product.
News from RTP Company ( 7 October 2002)
Hazardous area technology training courses
Sira Test and Certification has published a new free brochure detailing hazardous area technology training courses for Autumn 2002.
News from Sira ( 7 October 2002)
CO2 monitor checks sick building syndrome
To help combat the modern problem of sick building syndrome, Testo has launched the 535 carbon dioxide (CO2) measuring instrument.
News from Testo ( 7 October 2002)
Budget CAD for Windows and Linux
Varicad has updated its 3D/2D mechanical CAD package for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and Linux (RedHat, SuSE, Mandrake).
News from Varicad ( 7 October 2002)
Composite design runs within Catia
Vistagy has released the latest version of its FiberSIM software for use on the Catia V5 platform.
News from Vistagy ( 7 October 2002)
Insulation quality is key to motor reliability
Technical Background Article The recent debate about the quality and reliability of electric motors has brought into sharp focus critical elements of the motor insulation system.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 7 October 2002)
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