News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 November
to Saturday 9 November 2002
Double savings for dyeing specialist
The installation of simple but effective process control systems has solved a QA problem, improved quality and reduced costs for a customer in the textile industry. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 8 November 2002)
Rolling diaphragm delights Wichita
User Application Article A custom engineered rolling diaphragm is helping Wichita Clutch to achieve enhanced performance in a recently developed actuator option for its ModEvo tension control brake.
News from Ceetak ( 8 November 2002)
Power controller aids factory automation
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has a new version of a solid-state remote power controller which reduces installation times when used in combination with an E-T-A power distribution module. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 8 November 2002)
Taper test fixture eases hardness testing
Indentec has designed a fixture for making hardness tests deep inside tapers such as those on toolholders in machine tools.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 8 November 2002)
Fixture gets to the hub of hardness tests
A fixture from Indentec halves setting times by enabling both external and internal hardness tests to be made on drive shaft hubs without removing them from the test table.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 8 November 2002)
Brochure covers temperature control equipment
Temperature control of small- and large-scale production or industrial needs from -95 to +400C can be met using Julabo equipment, as detailed in the company's new general brochure for 2002/2003.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 8 November 2002)
DriveWorks distribution with Zeal
KB4 has appointed Zeal Solutions as distributor of DriveWorks in the UK.
News from DriveWorks ( 8 November 2002)
Morgan ships first China-made stands
Morgan Construction Company's manufacturing plant in Shanghai has recently shipped 12 No-Housing stands to Zhang Jia Gang Shatai Steel Company in Jiangsu Province, the People's Republic of China.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 8 November 2002)
True log files simplfy weld mapping
To make weld mapping simple it is important to use equipment with easy-to-use data logging systems.
News from Orbimatic ( 8 November 2002)
Newsletter focuses on Profibus in the UK
In response to reader demand for more local news of Profibus activities and applications, Profibus UK has published a UK version of the popular Profibus newsletter, Profinews.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 November 2002)
Budget tester tackles wiring regs
Robin is offering a low-cost tester suitable for electrical contractors carrying out the four primary test functions required by the 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, BS7671:2001.
News from Robin Electronics ( 8 November 2002)
Fasteners to be demonstrated at TEAM
WTI Fasteners will be exhibiting on stand 3614 at next week's TEAM show.
News from WTI Fasteners ( 8 November 2002)
General motion control market set to rebound
After years of growth, the worldwide general motion control market experienced double digit decline in 2001 as manufacturers across all industries reduced their capital expenditure.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 7 November 2002)
Quality Press publications now available in Europe
Publications from Quality Press, the publishing division of the American Society for Quality, are now available in Europe and the Middle East through American Technical Publishers.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 7 November 2002)
Complex shapes modelled in Frankfurt
Delcam will demonstrate new developments in its Power Solution range of software for the design, manufacture and inspection of complex shapes during the Euromold exhibitionnext month. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 November 2002)
Frame grabber suits acquisition and vision
The DT3145 is a high-performance high-speed digital image acquisition board, based on the Camera Link standard.
News from Data Translation ( 7 November 2002)
Guided level radar handles bulk solids and liquids
The Levelflex M is a guided level radar for both bulk solids and liquids. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 7 November 2002)
Strong power/volume from micromotors
As part of a new product family launch, Electro Mechanical Systems has three new DC micromotors from Faulhaber Group. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 7 November 2002)
Finger lickin' energy savings
KFC (GB), the UK's leading quick service chicken restaurant, has made massive energy savings at all its corporate outlets with the expert assistance of the Energy Information Centre (EIC).
News from Energy Information Centre ( 7 November 2002)
New repair and maintenance facility for GDS
Global Display Solutions has a new repair and maintenance facility at Keighley in Yorkshire.
News from GDS ( 7 November 2002)
Fixture checks hardness of hidden teeth
A fixture for accurately locating hardness test points on internal gear teeth has been developed by Indentec.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 7 November 2002)
Fixture aids camshaft lobe testing
Indentec has designed a fixture to solve the problem of positioning camshaft lobes accurately for hardness testing.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 7 November 2002)
Presidency passes to Batterham
The Presidency of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is set to pass into Australian hands for the first time in nearly 20 years.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) ( 7 November 2002)
New UK base aids instrumentation training
National Instruments and Loughborough University has set up a joint initiative to deliver comprehensive training and education on computer-based instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 November 2002)
Website focuses industrial vision
Nikon has launched a new information website for its industrial product range. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 November 2002)
Video measurement on show at TEAM
Nikon's latest range of microscopes and metrology systems will be on show at this year's TEAM next week at the UK NEC. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 November 2002)
3D modelling package takes control of surfaces
Version 1.2 of Power Solids features significant new functionality.
News from nPower Software ( 7 November 2002)
PFC boosts Perkins' efficiency
User Application Article Although the Perkins Engines plant at Peterborough has always had power factor correction equipment, a survey of its substations found that, typically, the power factor was 0.8.
News from PFC Engineering ( 7 November 2002)
Guide to power quality and EMC
REO (UK) has issued a free mini-guide that simplifies the issue of power quality problems surrounding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 7 November 2002)
Missing link in clip chain reliability
SKF Reliability Systems now provides a specialist service dedicated to clip chain refurbishment it reckons offers enormous benefits to manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 November 2002)
Noncontact thermometer takes the heat
The new ThermoLaser from SKF is a lightweight and compact noncontact thermometer, especially designed to measure the temperature of hot, hazardous or hard-to-reach objects. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 November 2002)
It's safer to use authorised distributors
Despite the frequent stories of woe many still fall into the trap of believing that using an unauthorised distributor is the way to secure a cheaper, usable product. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 November 2002)
Longer life for angular contact ball bearings
SKF's series of angular contact ball bearings has now been added to the Explorer family of products. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 November 2002)
SSI provides project management
SSI has recently signed a deal with the Kidderminster-based Rocket Motors Division of BAE Systems RO Defence.
News from SSI ( 7 November 2002)
Inverters take control of wire knitting
User Application Article Tritex Design and Development produces machines to knit fine wire into circular tubes from 0.2 to 30in diameter, and selected Yaskawa VS Mini J7 single-phase inverters to control its motors.
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe ( 7 November 2002)
Linux adds flexibility to Internet enabled RTU
Sixnet's Versatrak Ipm is the world's first Internet enabled RTU (remote terminal unit) with the flexibility of Linux.
News from ATS International ( 6 November 2002)
Acquisition boards aid PXI migration
New additions to the DAQ2000 range of data acquisition boards include PXI versions, with complimentary chassis and controllers for test and measurement, industrial control and data acquisition.
News from Amplicon ( 6 November 2002)
Cool choice for blow-moulded bottles
RB206MO is a new random polypropylene (PP) grade strengthening Borealis' position as one of the leading suppliers in high performance bottle applications.
News from Borealis ( 6 November 2002)
Linear position transducer for hydraulic cylinders
The SL Series linear position transducer from Control Products is the first noncontacting linear position transducer to mount completely inside hydraulic cylinders.
News from Control Products ( 6 November 2002)
Instrumentation catalogue is easier to use
In response to user feedback, Endress + Hauser has given a new look to the Instrument Express catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 6 November 2002)
New name for Hibbitt, Karlsson and Sorensen
Hibbitt, Karlsson and Sorensen has changed its corporate name to Abaqus, effective immediately.
News from Abaqus ( 6 November 2002)
Blast cabinet aids low-cost component cleaning
An economy blast cabinet and dust collector, designed to provide effective, low-cost component cleaning and surface preparation facilities, has been introduced by Hodge Clemco.
News from Hodge Clemco ( 6 November 2002)
High precision for intelligent digital servo
The ViX range of digital servo drives features an all-new design that Micromech reckons represents an outstanding combination of innovation and performance in the 250-500VA power range.
News from Micromech ( 6 November 2002)
Royal visit to busbar factory
To mark the launch of its new semi-automated LX production line, Moeller Group Company Barduct received a visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester.
News from Moeller Electric ( 6 November 2002)
Rapid assembly boost for high-pressure fittings
Parker Instrumentation has launched a breakthrough in tube fittings for liquid and gas instrumentation systems, with a new 'rapid assembly' design that will handle pressures up to 15,000lb/in2. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 6 November 2002)
One size fits all for valve lockout
A new hybrid valve lockout is specifically designed to allow any type and size of ball/gate valve to be padlocked in the 'open' or 'closed' position.
News from Reece Safety Products ( 6 November 2002)
Open protocol for safety communications
Three of the industry's leading global automation and machine safety companies are collaborating on the development of an open protocol for safety communications.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 November 2002)
Lithium-ion cells boost aircraft endurance
User Application Article A switch to Saft high-energy rechargeable lithium-ion batteries will enable a revolutionary self-launching sailplane to reach an altitude of 3000m in powered flight. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries ( 6 November 2002)
Nickel-cadmium batteries provide backup in Qatar
User Application Article Saft rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries will provide 8h of autonomous backup power for critical control and protection systems at a new electricity and desalination plant in Qatar. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries ( 6 November 2002)
ABB streamlines its divisions
User Application Article ABB has streamlined its divisions to strengthen its customer focus.
News from ABB Power Technologies ( 5 November 2002)
Making assembly operations flow
A new book from Productivity Press provides readers with a guided tour of lean manufacturing techniques applied to existing or newly designed assembly facilities.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 5 November 2002)
Linear actuator can travel a long way
A new complete linear actuator package for moving loads at high speed that can be configured in multi-axis and gantry configurations is now available from Bayside Motion Group.
News from Parker Bayside ( 5 November 2002)
Calendar provides metric conversion tables
Boker's has published the 2003 version of its popular scheduling calendar and metric conversion chart, marking the company's 84th year of manufacturing quality washers and spacers.
News from Bokers ( 5 November 2002)
Gearboxes turn the screw on nylon production
User Application Article The compact nature and high reliability of Brevini's planetary gearboxes have been instrumental in their specification for use in the production of nylon at Du Pont's facility in Gloucestershire.
News from Brevini ( 5 November 2002)
Sensor has its finger on the pulse
User Application Article Burkert Fluid Control Systems' components are being used to help monitor the accuracy of some of the most vital instruments in medicine. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 5 November 2002)
Software seeks to save the whale
User Application Article A research team working for the International Fund for Animal Welfare is using The MathWorks' software as part of a project to determine the whereabouts of endangered North Atlantic right whales.
News from MathWorks ( 5 November 2002)
Hoke reaches zero-defects milestone
Hoke has reached a milestone in the USA during 2002 by achieving a "zero-defects" record over a total of 1200 government GSI and non-GSI shipments dating back to 1993.
News from Circor Instrumentation ( 5 November 2002)
Engineering workflow integrates mechanics
Aveva Solutions has released Vantage Plant Engineering (VPE) Workbench 5.2.
News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 5 November 2002)
Board aids simulation of intelligent actuators
The new DS4330 LIN interface board and corresponding RTI LIN Blockset enable Dspace Simulator to be connected to a Local Interconnect Network bus to simulate LIN slave nodes.
News from Dspace UK ( 5 November 2002)
Rare-earth cobalt magnets run to high temperatures
Electron Energy Corp has been awarded a US Patent for its new series of rare-earth cobalt magnets for high-temperature applications.
News from Electron Energy Corporation ( 5 November 2002)
Sound level meter offers real-time analysis
A new handheld, state-of-the-art sound level meter and sound analyser ideal for the real-time measurement of environmental and workplace noise has been introduced by Bruel and Kjaer.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK ( 5 November 2002)
Accelerometers are rugged low-cost DC solutions
Endevco's new Model 7596A and 7596AM3 Valuline accelerometers offer a cost-effective solution for high-accuracy low-level acceleration measurements requiring DC response.
News from Endevco ( 5 November 2002)
Japanese patents go online
FIZ Karlsruhe has made available an improved version of the JAPIO patent database. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 5 November 2002)
Actuators point to second-generation fusion plant
User Application Article The world's most advanced plasma fusion experiments use drives and actuators from Hoerbiger-Origa that can withstand strong vacuum forces and magnetic fields, yet remain fast and accurate. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 5 November 2002)
The smaller the linear bearing, the lower the cost
When a small, lightweight, quiet running, high-speed linear bearing system is required, the new TK-04 range from Igus offers the complete solution. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 5 November 2002)
Tabletop system puts asphalt to the test
The AsphaltPro DTT is designed to perform tensile tests for determining the failure properties of asphalt binder at low temperatures.
News from Instron ( 5 November 2002)
Science and the Scottish Parliament
Chemical engineers will be mingling with members of the Scottish Parliament at the annual "Science and the Parliament" event on the 6th November 2002.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) ( 5 November 2002)
Material of choice for orthopaedic implants
Invibio Peek-Optima LT polymer has replaced POM-C in the manufacture of Synthes spiked washers.
News from Invibio ( 5 November 2002)
Chamber improves sounder quality control
As part of its continuing investment into the development of its audible-visual product capability, KAC has installed a 4 x 3 x 3m hemi anechoic chamber at its Redditch production facility.
News from KAC Alarm Company ( 5 November 2002)
Pumps speed paint movement by 50%
User Application Article Jotun Paints Europe, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of sophisticated marine coatings to the world's merchant fleets, has installed three transfer pumps from Netzsch Pumps.
News from Netzsch Pumps ( 5 November 2002)
Clutch-brake keeps conveyors in check
The Air LSCB-44HT is a through-shaft air-to-spring clutch-brake that is ideal for starting and stopping the roller shaft on chain-driven accumulating conveyors.
News from Nexen Group ( 5 November 2002)
Roadmap shows the way to product first
PTC has published a detailed product development strategy roadmap that enables manufacturing companies to create sustainable value through revenue growth and improved profitability.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 5 November 2002)
Approved training in hazardous areas
Sira Test and Certification has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by FAS (Foras Aiseanna Saothair) Training and Employment Authority.
News from Sira ( 5 November 2002)
Major orders for intelligent wet gas meter
User Application Article DualStream II, the world's first wet gas meter capable of providing gas and liquid flow rates in a single instrument, is proving popular with the oil and gas industry.
News from Solartron ISA ( 5 November 2002)
Totaliser keeps check on essential fluids
User Application Article An innovative engineering firm in Dorset has perfected a monitor for beer flow that combines a low-cost pints totaliser with sophisticated security features to detect tampering. Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises ( 5 November 2002)
Engineering students roll into careers
Students at John Cabot City Technology College in Bristol are to set up and run their own company. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 5 November 2002)
Speed, flexibility and simplicity for flow test
Uson reckons its new Vector range comprises the fastest and most powerful leak and flow testers ever introduced; yet they are simple to set up and operate.
News from Uson ( 5 November 2002)
Cable marker won't let go
Weidmuller's popular SFX 9/24 cable marker has been upgraded, with an improved shape designed to allow more secure attachment with cable ties, to ensure the best possible fit to the cable.
News from Weidmuller (UK) ( 5 November 2002)
Supfina integrates integrators
User Application Article Supfina Grieshaber specifies Weidmuller's SAI-M sensor actuator integrators for use in its CNC controlled superfinishing equipment.
News from Weidmuller (UK) ( 5 November 2002)
Bright future for cold cathode tubes
Now available ex-stock from Aerco is a range of cold cathode tubes that are designed for indirect lighting of ceiling cornices, wall wash effects, and panel backlighting.
News from Aerco ( 4 November 2002)
Stamp of approval for feed system
User Application Article A US tool and die company has augmented its capabilities by feeding, inserting and staking two styles of rivets into progressive stamping dies producing components for a garage door manufacturer.
News from Action Feed Systems ( 4 November 2002)
Cat 6 cabling system exceeds specifications
The AMP Netconnect Category 6 cabling system from Tyco Electronics exceeds all performance and component compliance requirements of the recently approved Category 6 Specification.
News from AMP Netconnect ( 4 November 2002)
Control systems on show in Poland
Anord Control Systems is planning a major presence at Drives and Controls 2003 in Gdansk, Poland.
News from Anord Control Systems ( 4 November 2002)
Ethernet port serves many masters and protocols
The combination of multimaster and multiprotocol capabilities in the new Digi One IA RealPort offers the potential to break down many barriers to wider adoption of Ethernet in industrial automation.
News from Digi International ( 4 November 2002)
New name in 3D measurement
In response to a market shift in the UK for contact and noncontact 3D measurement and new developments planned by its major principal, Disc GB of Hatton, Derbyshire has changed its name to OGP UK.
News from OGP UK ( 4 November 2002)
TEDS accelerometer shows shock survivability
The Model 752A is a lightweight (13g) piezoelectric accelerometer with integral electronics, featuring IEEE P1451.4 transducer electronic datasheet (TEDS) capabilities.
News from Endevco ( 4 November 2002)
Guidelines reduce fibre-optic risks
Two new technical support documents from the Fibreoptic Industry Association address the handling of processing chemicals and the disposal of waste shards.
News from Fibreoptic Industry Association ( 4 November 2002)
Software collects magazine awards
GE Fanuc Automation recently received four awards for its Cimplicity collaborative production management software. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 4 November 2002)
Self-locking nuts survive a century of cycles
Moeller Manufacturing has added 100-cycle ASD locknuts to its line of self-locking fasteners.
News from Moeller Manufacturing ( 4 November 2002)
Order heralds German market success
Newall Measurement Systems has made a significant inroad into the lucrative German tool-making market with an order from Preisser Messtechnik worth Eur 40,000. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 4 November 2002)
International success for CAM software
International business is soaring for Pathtrace of Reading.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 4 November 2002)
Industry first for product brainstorming tool
Pro/Concept is the latest member of the Pro/Engineer family of product design and development software solutions.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 4 November 2002)
Lifting portfolio rescued from receivership
Power Jacks, the UK's largest manufacturer of worm gear screw jacks and actuation systems, has acquired all the intellectual property rights of West Midlands competitor Youngs Lifting. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 4 November 2002)
Inclinometers have virtually infinite resolution
Schaevitz inclinometers are extremely sensitive sensors measuring horizontal and vertical inclination in ranges from +/-1 to +/-90 degrees with resolutions down to 0.1arc-sec.
News from Sherborne Schaevitz ( 4 November 2002)
Right-angle shaft gearmotors claim new standards
Sumitomo reckons its new Hyponic is set to change the power transmission industry's way of thinking by 90 degrees.
News from Sumitomo Drive Technologies ( 4 November 2002)
Giant testimony to gearbox reliability
User Application Article The continuous action of a 48ft high 'hammering man' sculpture in Seattle has demonstrated that the odds of a David Brown gearbox failing are at least 12 million to 1.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 4 November 2002)
ATEX-certified torches are a big hit
Initial interest in Wolf Safety's new ATEX torch range, launched at Fire 2002 in September, has exceeded all expectations.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company ( 4 November 2002)
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