News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 October
to Saturday 19 October 2002
New opening for hygienic stainless-steel manways
Axium Process has a range of stainless-steel manways for atmospheric and medium-pressure liquid, powder and grain applications.
News from Axium Process (18 October 2002)
High-pressure miniature isolation valves
Bio-Chem Valve has produced a range of inert high-pressure miniature isolation valves.
News from Bio-Chem Valve (18 October 2002)
Integrated "plug and go" manifold systems
Bio-Chem Valve can supply designers of medical and scientific instruments with fully integrated manifold assemblies, configured to meet specific flow schematics.
News from Bio-Chem Valve (18 October 2002)
Largest high-flow oil-free scroll vacuum pump yet
BOC Edwards has added to its highly successful XDS range of dry vacuum scroll pumps with the launch of its largest pump yet.
News from Edwards (18 October 2002)
Efficient lifting with roofing hoist
Beta Max's Smith roofing hoist is easy to assemble and ideal for roofing contractors who rely on efficient lifting machinery.
News from Beta Max Hoist (18 October 2002)
Stainless-steel cable locks immobilise valves
Safety specialist Castell Iso-Lok has introduced a range of tamper-proof, heavy-duty stainless-steel cable locks.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (18 October 2002)
Chocolate mix safety fix
User Application Article Maintenance workers at Nestle's Chilled Desserts plant are using lockout bags made by Castell Iso-Lok to ensure safety while maintenance is carried out on the wet mixing operation.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (18 October 2002)
Carecut saves on coolant and cleaning bills
User Application Article Running two new sliding-head CNC machines at speed with a conventional chlorine-free mineral oil caused PDP Engineering serious overheating problems.
News from Castrol UK (18 October 2002)
Panel PC takes control of interfaces
The NetPanel is a rugged display unit for industrial and mobile applications.
News from Dexdyne (18 October 2002)
Baby screw jack comes with matching bevel gearbox
The closely coupled HSG-0 screw jack and KG-0 bevel gearbox combination provides a space saving, compact and economical solution for light-duty lifting, lowering, tipping and slewing applications.
News from Drive Lines Technologies (18 October 2002)
Planetary family boasts 3300 members
IMS planetary gearboxes can be used with virtually any motor and offer cost effective torque enhancement and speed reduction.
News from Drive Lines Technologies (18 October 2002)
Prestress is key to hydraulic torque wrenches
Technical Background Article This article provides further information about the principles behind hydraulic torque wrenches, the various application possibilities, and factors that need special attention when using these tools.
News from Enerpac (18 October 2002)
Pumps tackle extreme situations
Ultrachem ANSI dimensional magnetically driven pumps are designed to withstand the toughest process applications, and are constructed on the basis that "extreme situations call for extreme measures".
News from Michael Smith Engineers (18 October 2002)
Mistura manages access to Albon's automation
User Application Article Trapped key interlocks from Mistura Systems are ensuring worker safety on automated production lines at Albon Engineering.
News from Mistura Systems (18 October 2002)
Safety when it comes to the crunch
User Application Article Mistura Systems has supplied trapped key interlocks to guarantee worker safety in an automatic warehouse built by Swisslog of Redditch for Walkers Snack Foods, the UK's biggest snacks manufacturer.
News from Mistura Systems (18 October 2002)
Superliner builder orders 3000km of cable
Nexans has won a contract from Chantiers de l'Atlantique for the supply and installation of over 3000km of halogen free, flame retardant and/or fire resistant cables.
News from Nexans (18 October 2002)
Instant generation of CAD drawings
Real Time CAD is a new feature of Officecad that provides development and hosting of automated design and CAD drawing creation.
News from Officecad (18 October 2002)
Interplas enquiries for Rapra
Rapra Technology's new look company attracted lively interest from companies and individuals old and new on its stand at Interplas 2002.
News from Smithers Rapra (18 October 2002)
Steam trap maintenance cut from hours to minutes
With the release of the UFT14 stainless-steel ball float trap, Spirax Sarco has completed the launch of its comprehensive range of Quick-Fit steam trap range.
News from Spirax Sarco (18 October 2002)
New base seals expansion plans
Freudenberg Simrit has relocated to a new purpose-built site.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP (18 October 2002)
Monitoring service sends alerts on SMS
Thames Side-Maywood has become the worldwide distributor of the Mobileyes monitoring service for vessel weighing applications.
News from Thames Side Sensors (18 October 2002)
Dage pulls it off
User Application Article When Dage Precision Industries required tailor-made low range transducers for its market leading bond testers, the company turned to force measurement specialist Thames Side-Maywood.
News from Thames Side Sensors (18 October 2002)
Smart junction box monitors four load cells
A novel smart junction box constantly monitors the condition of up to four connected load cells.
News from Thames Side Sensors (18 October 2002)
Custom designs for tool holders
Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon has turned its experience in vacuum formed storage trays to the development of a range of tool-holders to contain CNC cutting tools.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (18 October 2002)
Instrument avoids sick building syndrome
Testo reckons it makes light work of fault finding and regular maintenance in ventilation and air conditioning systems with its versatile all-rounder, the Testo 445.
News from Testo (18 October 2002)
Meter makes light work of intensity readings
Modern light measurement is made simple by Testo's new 545 luxmeter, which measures luminous intensity with mean calculation, memory and location management facilities.
News from Testo (18 October 2002)
Quality award for specialist steels manufacturer
Swedish steel manufacturer Uddeholm has been awarded BS9001:2000 covering activities at its UK operation at Oldbury, West Midlands.
News from Uddeholm Tooling (18 October 2002)
Interactive electronic motors and drives catalogue
An updated version of Baldor's interactive electronic motors and drives catalogue has been published. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 October 2002)
Bureau Veritas acquires Regspec
Bureau Veritas has acquired Regspec, one of the UK's leading electrical safety specialists.
News from Bureau Veritas Group (17 October 2002)
Enterprise platform for 3D plant collaboration
Aveva Solutions has signed an OEM agreement with RealityWave, the maker of the leading technology platform integrating industrial data for enterprise collaboration.
News from Aveva Engineering IT (17 October 2002)
Distrupol takes sole responsibility
Distrupol has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK for the full range of DuPont's engineering plastics.
News from DuPont (UK) (17 October 2002)
Powerful press avoids voids
New from Engineered Pressure Systems is the HIP hot isostatic press production unit.
News from Engineered Pressure Systems (17 October 2002)
Houlgate brings transmission network experience
Ray Houlgate has joined ERA Technology as a Senior Consultant in Power Transmission Networks.
News from ERA Technology (17 October 2002)
Digital pressure gauge runs to 1000bar
The DGR-1 digital gauge offers high-quality and precise pressure measurement in a flexible compact package.
News from Enerpac (17 October 2002)
Positive lock holds hydraulic clamp
Enerpac's Collet-Lok technology is a unique combination of hydraulic and mechanical clamping to retain clamping force.
News from Enerpac (17 October 2002)
Farnell gears up Vauxhall stock rooms
Premier Farnell has won a five year maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) contract with Vauxhall Motors.
News from Farnell (17 October 2002)
Camera extends business opportunities
User Application Article Thanks to its recent purchase of a new handheld ThermaCAM E2 infra-red camera, Cardiff-based electrical engineering company Gwinnutt will be able to undertake projects it previously had to refuse. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (17 October 2002)
Food and drink sector drives growth
The food and beverage sector, as the second largest in terms of demand for drive technology in 2001, is catalysing growth in the European electric drives market.
News from Frost and Sullivan (17 October 2002)
Smart materials expand within global marketplace
Business and technical communities are recognising smart materials as a promising way to boost revenues and profits.
News from Frost and Sullivan (17 October 2002)
Current transducers for milliamp accuracy
The DF series of current transducers provides accurate measurement of low DC currents from 10 to 500mA without breaking the primary cable.
News from LEM UK (17 October 2002)
Kong takes the chair
Teck Soon Kong is the new non-executive Chairman of Noble Denton Holdings.
News from Noble Denton Europe (17 October 2002)
Compact inverter takes on small AC motors
The SPG micro-inverter is a slim profile, panel mountable inverter ideal for the simple speed control of small AC induction motors from 25-100W.
News from OEM Automatic (17 October 2002)
I/O system has all fieldbuses covered
The versatile Phoenix Contact Inline input/output system has now been extended to allow its use with all popular fieldbus systems, from AS-i to Ethernet.
News from Phoenix Contact (17 October 2002)
Thermal spray produces long-life nonstick coat
A new generation thermal spray technology creates a range of tough, flexible coatings with excellent wear, nonstick and release properties.
News from Poeton Industries (17 October 2002)
Plastics on multilingual interactive website
Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products has launched its brand new multilingual interactive website.
News from Quadrant EPP (17 October 2002)
Analysers keep check on carbon monoxide
A new pair of carbon monoxide analysers from Testo can be relied on to take measurement from a true zero position - even indoors.
News from Testo (17 October 2002)
Thermohygrometers watch out for humidity
Testo has introduced two professional, elegantly designed low cost thermohygrometers to revolutionise ambient condition monitoring.
News from Testo (17 October 2002)
Powder metallurgy directory and yearbook
Available now from MPR Publishing Services is the 10th Edition of the "International powder metallurgy directory and yearbook" (IPMD) for 2002/2003.
News from Inovar Communications (17 October 2002)
Linear assembly adjusts tool head stroke length
A novel linear motion system requires no programming and has mechanically triggered controls which automatically adjust the tool head stroke length and reversal, "on the fly".
News from Amacoil (16 October 2002)
Software gets spatial data under control
Autodesk OnSite Desktop 7 is the latest package for surveying, mapping, planning, civil engineering and facilities/infrastructure management projects.
News from Autodesk (16 October 2002)
Dust-tight absolute optical encoders keep it clean
Agilent Technologies has developed its first absolute optical encoder products that provide position information without requiring shaft movement. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (16 October 2002)
Aerodynamics and ventilation of vehicle tunnels
BHR Group's 11th International Symposium on "Aerodynamics and ventilation of vehicle tunnels" will be held in Luzern, Switzerland, 7th-9th July 2003.
News from BHR Group (16 October 2002)
Stainless solutions for a sustainable future
The British Stainless Steel Association is organising a two-day conference "Stainless solutions for a sustainable future" on 3rd and 4th April 2003.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (16 October 2002)
Drive system is complete solutions platform
Control Techniques reckons it has created a new benchmark for AC drive performance and flexibility with the launch of the Unidrive SP drive system. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (16 October 2002)
Touch screens withstand harsh conditions
Dolch describes the SafeTTouch 4X as the ultimate touch screen display to withstand the extreme conditions faced by the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries.
News from Dolch Computer Systems (UK) (16 October 2002)
Test rigs tackle automotive belts
A new range of test rigs provides rigorous performance testing of power transmitting belts for automotive applications.
News from Dynaspede Integrated Systems (16 October 2002)
Hardness tester handles three techniques in one
Indentec has introduced the first British made hardness-testing machine to combine the three classical test methods.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
PBA removes doubts from Brinell testing
User Application Article PBA Heat Treatment is eliminating human errors in Brinell hardness testing with one of the most advanced automatic measuring systems in the UK.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Fixture gets to the root of Rockwell testing
Indentec has developed a dual-purpose fixture to enable Rockwell hardness tests to be made in the roots of sprocket and at specific points on the sprocket faces.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Float design guarantees gauge performance
The KM26 magnetic level gauge comes with a risk-free performance guarantee and 5-year warranty.
News from K-Tek (16 October 2002)
Toolkit puts the "auto" back into CAD
A new toolkit allows users to add powerful design automation facilities to AutoCAD LT.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (16 October 2002)
Inspection of components straight from CAD
User Application Article The proven capability of LK's G-90C co-ordinate measuring machines and its Camio programming software were central to its selection by Bolton-based aerospace contract machinist, Silcoms.
News from LK (16 October 2002)
Cadre covers southeastern states
Cadre Systems has joined Entrada's Solution Provider programme.
News from Entrada Software (16 October 2002)
Static eliminator bar is labelling lifesaver
User Application Article Specialist pharmaceutical labelling machinery company, Newman Labelling Systems integrates Meech static eliminator bars into its high-speed, clear labelling machines as a matter of course. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (16 October 2002)
Open and shut case for steel-ball technology
User Application Article The design of a novel automotive electric window measurement system led Philip James to use linear encoders rather than the usual fixed-position digital indicators. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (16 October 2002)
Screw marries encoder for true linear positioning
The ScrewCoder is an industry first that combines a lead screw assembly with a linear encoder.
News from Newall Electronics (16 October 2002)
Affordable digital readout display units
Newall Electronics reckons it has set a new standard for the digital readout industry with its new family of DRO display units.
News from Newall Electronics (16 October 2002)
Absolute linear feedback encoder is fully sealed
A new line of absolute linear feedback encoders has been developed to meet a wide range of feedback applications.
News from Newall Electronics (16 October 2002)
Calibrator keeps pyrometers on track
The BB701 black-body calibrator is a high-performance, rugged, portable calibrator for infra-red pyrometers. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (16 October 2002)
Modern coating aids vintage motorcycle
User Application Article Surface coating technology developed for leading-edge motorsport applications helped former motorcycling world champion Barry Sheene take the chequered flag at the recent Goodwood Revival meeting.
News from Poeton Industries (16 October 2002)
New lathe increases capacity for optics company
Precision-Optical Engineering (P-OE) has purchased a new CNC single point diamond turning lathe.
News from Precision-Optical Engineering (16 October 2002)
Dosing pump gains timer option
Prominent Fluid Controls (UK) has added a sophisticated 2-week timer option to its popular gamma/L precision dosing pump.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) (16 October 2002)
European Plastics Directory
The European Plastics Directory, now in its 13th year, is a unique directory that will keep companies in touch with the European plastics industry across the whole of Europe.
News from Smithers Rapra (16 October 2002)
Housings keep curtains free from food
Erwin Sick has a range of IP67 washdown housings for its Micro light curtains and grids.
News from Sick (UK) (16 October 2002)
Third unit completed in Leeds
Shepherd Engineering Services (SES) has recently completed the third of seven new units it is working on in the GBP 47 million reprovision of mental health services project in Leeds.
News from Shepherd Engineering Services (16 October 2002)
Shuttle valves for transmission applications
The K3A125 is a high-flow shuttle valve that is mostly used in transmission systems as a purge valve where a hydraulic parking brake is necessary.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (16 October 2002)
Danisco Sugar prefers Tyco valves
Tyco Valves and Controls has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Northern Europe's largest sugar producer.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (16 October 2002)
Aluminium brings lightweight strength to pumps
Tri-Ark can now offer the B50 and B75 Series of aluminium air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps from Blagdon.
News from Tri-Ark (16 October 2002)
Vision association celebrates a decade
The UK Industrial Vision Association is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (16 October 2002)
Five-lobed control knobs have revolving handles
New from JW Winco is a range of phenolic plastic five-lobed control knobs with revolving handles.
News from Winco (16 October 2002)
Acquisition software maintains battery quality
User Application Article WinWedge inputs serial data from any instrument directly into Excel, Access, MMIs, LIMS, statistical software etc - in fact any Windows 3.x, 95, 98, NT or DOS application. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 October 2002)
Speedy access to MIL connectors
Aerco can now offer a three- to five-day delivery service on MIL-DTL-38999 Series III connectors.
News from Aerco (15 October 2002)
Market-driven product development on show
AME Product Development Solutions will be exhibiting at this year's Time Compression Technology Expo at Manchester International Convention Centre.
News from AME prototypes (15 October 2002)
Worldwide HMI market study
The human-machine interface (HMI) market, which totalled $414 million in 2001, will hit nearly $590 million in 2006, according to a new survey.
News from ARC Advisory Group (15 October 2002)
Proactive risk management
A new book from Productivity Press provides product development teams and managers with a five-step process for managing innovation risk.
News from American Technical Publishers (15 October 2002)
Casco selects Autodesk Revit
Casco has purchased 55 licenses of Autodesk Revit, a powerful building design and documentation system.
News from Autodesk (15 October 2002)
Software upgrades mapping management
Autodesk Map 6 is the latest version of the company's software for map creation and maintenance.
News from Autodesk (15 October 2002)
Surveyor keeps track of pipeline potentials
BAC Corrosion Control has a new Windows-compatible version of its highly reputable Surveyor System which enables a complete pipe to soil potential profiles over an entire pipeline length.
News from BAC Corrosion Control (15 October 2002)
Modest recovery in UK fluid power industry
John Walker's message to delegates of The British Fluid Power Association's (BFPA) sixth economic seminar at Gaydon was for a modest recovery in the UK fluid power industry in early 2003.
News from British Fluid Power Association (15 October 2002)
Optical sensors solve positioning problems
Designed for a variety of applications, Balluff BOD series optical sensors are ideal for positioning tasks such as level detection, material jam control or detection requiring expanded background supp
News from Balluff UK (15 October 2002)
No business like show business for Claro
Claro Precision Engineering will be exhibiting specialist metal and plastic components along with various subcontracting solutions at a trio of major exhibitions during the next three months.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (15 October 2002)
Project produces budget vertical windmill design
Empire Magnetics is working on a project to design and manufacture low-maintenance wind power systems.
News from Empire Magnetics (15 October 2002)
Transducer mounts flush on curved surfaces
The Model 8507C miniature pressure transducer is designed for installations that do not require threaded mounting, or locations that are difficult to reach.
News from Endevco (15 October 2002)
Hopkinson Bar shock accelerometer calibration
Endevco now offers calibration services based on the Hopkinson Bar.
News from Endevco (15 October 2002)
Major hazards offshore
ERA Technology is holding a two-day event covering "Major hazards offshore" on 25th-26th November 2002 at the Regents Park Marriott Hotel in London.
News from ERA Technology (15 October 2002)
Recycling electrical and electronic equipment
A two-day event on "Recycling electrical and electronic equipment" will take place on 2nd-3rd December 2002 at the Regents Park Marriott Hotel in London.
News from ERA Technology (15 October 2002)
Design award for manual control units
Euchner has been successfully nominated for the prestigious Germany Design Award 2002.
News from Euchner (UK) (15 October 2002)
MBO signals major push for FCX
Management at global flow control specialist FCX believe they can take the business rapidly forward after a management buyout.
News from Truflo International (15 October 2002)
All-in-one laser engraver
Firescan is an all in one laser engraving system available from Finishing Techniques.
News from Finishing Techniques (15 October 2002)
End-user survey of drives for HVAC
The HVAC customer base in the electric drives market, accruing revenues worth $159.3 million in 2001, remains highly cost-conscious, according to a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (15 October 2002)
Gearboxes and geared motors markets in Europe
A new survey reveals that the gearboxes and geared motors market, a $2.82 billion industry across Europe in 2001, still holds hidden scope for growth.
News from Frost and Sullivan (15 October 2002)
Rubber layer resists keypad abuse
GGI International has released Canada's first vandal-resistant keypad.
News from Ggi International (15 October 2002)
CAD hits the streets in Loveland
User Application Article The City of Loveland, Colorado is reducing costs and improving efficiencies by combining PowerCAD CE from GiveMePower with the AutoCAD Map geographical information system (GIS).
News from GiveMePower Corporation (15 October 2002)
Higher density for modular industrial connector
Harting has added a high-density module to its Han-Modular range of industrial connectors.
News from Harting (15 October 2002)
Interface opens the gate to Ethernet
The RG2-1TX is a new rail gateway product that allows most electronic devices with a serial interface to be connected to an Ethernet network at low cost.
News from Hirschmann Electronics (15 October 2002)
Roveda works on HCFC replacements
Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe has appointed Tiziano Roveda as Technical Service Representative for its European foam blowing agents business.
News from Honeywell Fluorine Products (15 October 2002)
Rockwell pays off for McConnel
User Application Article The adoption of the Rockwell test has enhanced both accuracy and scope of hardness testing for Britain's leading manufacturer of commercial grass and hedge cutting equipment.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (15 October 2002)
Handheld makes testing better for VOR
User Application Article One of the latest pocket-sized digital testers is helping VOR Transmissions improve and speed hardness testing at its factory in Willenhall.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (15 October 2002)
Testers check for thermomechanical fatigue
Designed to simulate the combined effects of thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue, Instron's thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) systems are ideally suited for the aerospace industry.
News from Instron (15 October 2002)
Record hit rate for recruitment site
Jimfinder.com achieved its highest traffic figures to date in September this year with over 74,000 unique visitors to the site over the month, generating over 281,000 page impressions.
News from Jimfinder.com (15 October 2002)
Still stronger steel shaft support blocks
SB series steel shaft support blocks are precision manufactured and machined to stringent tolerances and are claimed to be stronger and more durable than any material offered before.
News from Lee Controls (15 October 2002)
Flexible coupling all-rounder
Lenze now offers an extended range of GR flexible shaft couplings, suiting both simple and demanding requirements. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (15 October 2002)
Inverter range extended to 400kW
Lenze has announced a major extension to its 9300 vector series of inverters, extending the peak power range from 90 to 400kW. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (15 October 2002)
Green approval for Scottish plant
The Bosch Rexroth manufacturing plant in Glenrothes, Scotland has been certified to ISO14001.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Hydraulics (15 October 2002)
PC-based multifunction data retrieval system
Micro Technic has developed an all-new PC-based RTU/datalogger system with unprecedented flexibility and performance.
News from Micro Technic (15 October 2002)
PC-based motion control goes multitasking
Motor Technology has launched what it claims to be its newest and most feature packed motion control cards for ISA, PCI and CPCI PC bus operation.
News from Motor Technology (15 October 2002)
Morgan buys rights to Tentec's clamp
The Morgoil Bearing Division of Morgan Construction Company has signed an exclusive license agreement with Tentec for the rights to its patent for a new chock roll clamp design.
News from Morgan Construction Company (15 October 2002)
High-pressure regulators get gas under control
The latest Belgas direct acting high-pressure regulators are designed for reducing high inlet pressures down to lower supply pressures suitable for precision regulator control.
News from Marsh Bellofram Europe (15 October 2002)
Integrated lubrication boosts hoist life
JD Neuhaus has improved the performance and longevity of hoists by fitting rotors which incorporate a novel integrated lubricating system.
News from Neuhaus (15 October 2002)
Wormall scoops second award
Newall Measurement Systems Apprentice Technical Engineer Christopher Wormall (20) has been awarded the Technician 2002 Award by the Leicester Engineering Training Group (LETG). Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 October 2002)
Newton Tesla takes IMO to the regions
Newton Tesla (Electric Drives) has been appointed as a new regional distributor for IMO Precision Controls.
News from Newton Tesla (Electric Drives) (15 October 2002)
Remote control system combines GSM and web
The System Ceres modular control solution uses GSM and web technologies to provide remote monitoring and control functions of manufacturing plant.
News from PBE Systems (15 October 2002)
Torque transducers come in compact packages
With an impressive overall accuracy of 0.25% full-scale, the QW range of torque transducers from RDP Electronics is designed to meet demands for high accuracy, small size with mounting options. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (15 October 2002)
Simple solution to reducing bearing resonance
Using a tolerance ring mount rather than traditional rubber or "solid" contacts can play a major contribution in reducing resonance in bearings. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (15 October 2002)
Ruggedised notebook PC isn't easily shocked
The Panasonic CF-28 is a fully ruggedised notebook PC, capable of withstanding a 3ft drop.
News from Rugged Technologies (15 October 2002)
Compact light curtain saves space
New from Scientific Technologies is the MicroSafe Flexible MCF4700 Series of safety light curtains.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (15 October 2002)
Noncontacting technology for safety switches
A new generation of noncontacting safety switches is said to be the first application of noncontacting functionality in safety switch design.
News from Schmersal UK (15 October 2002)
Remote logger takes temperature onboard
Silvertree Engineering has added a PT100 probe and transmitter to its radio-linked temperature, RH and events recording and alarm system.
News from Silvertree Engineering (15 October 2002)
Open Linux provides transparent industrial control
The Sixtrak IPm Open DCS controller is the latest edition to Sixnet's ground-breaking line of truly open Linux based industrial control products. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (15 October 2002)
Employees raise more than GBP 32,000
Employees at Schneider Electric sites throughout the UK raised more than GBP 32,000 in a worldwide campaign providing support for organisations involved with assisting young people in difficulty.
News from Schneider Electric (15 October 2002)
Compliance testing spreads westwards
TUV International has opened its most westerly office in Europe in central Dublin.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 October 2002)
Twist-on bearing design cuts fitting costs
Self-clinching bearings that reduce the cost of mounting are now available to UK OEMs via Unimatic Engineers. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 October 2002)
Polymer seals out high-pressure steam
User Application Article Victrex Peek 450GL30 has enabled Magnetrol International to develop a guided wave radar probe that reliably seals out high-temperature steam.
News from Victrex USA (15 October 2002)
Metering pumps are smooth operators
M-03 metering series pumps provide a maximum capacity of 3.0gal/min at 1750rev/min, maximum inlet pressure to 250lb/in2 and pressure variable to 1200lb/in2.
News from Wanner Engineering (15 October 2002)
Graphical control for acquisition
DasyLab 7.0 enables users without the time for programming to create the perfect on-screen control panel and information display, and handle the interface to their data acquisition hardware. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 October 2002)
Recalibration and repair for flow controllers
Bronkhorst's recalibration and repair service provides traceable calibration for all its equipment including mass flow controllers manufactured by Porter Instrument USA or Oval Techno Corp of Japan.
News from Bronkhorst (14 October 2002)
Easy assembly for boards on the rail
Camden Electronics' range of DIN rail mounting supports offers versions sporting double width side elements and integral DIN rail mounting foot elements that enable easy assembly.
News from Camden Electronics (14 October 2002)
Pneumatics power pillow packaging
User Application Article Not only is Festo the preferred supplier for pneumatic and control systems for use in Airfil packaging machinery, the machines are built completely by Festo for its originator Amasec Airfil. Brochure Available
News from Festo (14 October 2002)
Hot stuff for novel slide bearing
Hepco's development of a universal bearing, capable of working at elevated temperatures and in vacuum applications, presents designers with two important benefits. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (14 October 2002)
Tester checks up on three-phase supplies
The Socket and See SOK 60/16HD is a heavy-duty 400V, 16A tester for checking the sequence of rotation and presence of all phases and earth in three-phase electrical supplies.
News from Kew Technik (14 October 2002)
Chamber contains ultra-high-intensity laser
User Application Article The Sheffield-based Manufacturing Division of Kvaerner Engineering and Construction is known for applying precision engineering standards to large-scale fabrication and machining jobs.
News from DavyMarkham (14 October 2002)
Good timing for Isaacson
Rob Isaacson has joined Walsall-based progressing cavity pump manufacturer Netzsch Pumps as an environmental sales engineer, focusing on the water and waste treatment industry.
News from Netzsch Pumps (14 October 2002)
Probes put fine-pitch boards to the test
Peak Test Services has a new range of fine-pitch spring test probes for general-purpose test use on bare and loaded printed-circuit boards, surface-mount assemblies or individual components.
News from Peak Test Services (14 October 2002)
Actuators aid rainforest power plant upgrade
User Application Article Rotork electric valve actuators have been installed during a modernisation project at an important hydroelectric generating plant serving the state of Queensland in North East Australia.
News from Rotork Controls (14 October 2002)
Flat panel computer takes on tough tasks
The full-function compact 7595 industrial flat panel computer is protected against shock, vibration, dust and water and has an extended operating temperature range.
News from Rugged Technologies (14 October 2002)
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