News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 December
to Saturday 14 December 2002
ATEX motors to save energy at BP Grangemouth
ABB has signed an agreement with BP to supply hazardous-area low-voltage motors to the Grangemouth complex in Scotland.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 December 2002)
Microminiature isolation valve keeps it clean
A new 9.65mm-diameter inert solenoid-operated isolation valve provides flow control for high-purity or aggressive chemicals in a small, lightweight package.
News from Bio-Chem Valve (13 December 2002)
Colour-coded lock-offs save confusion
Castell Iso-Lok has a range of different coloured locking-off equipment contained in matching storage cases.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (13 December 2002)
High specs for stainless-steel interlocks
Castell has a new range of trapped-key safety interlocks with very high mechanical specifications.
News from Castell Safety International (13 December 2002)
Collaboration for automotive and aerospace sectors
The latest version of the OneSpace Solution Suite includes key improvements for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries.
News from CoCreate Software (13 December 2002)
Low-cost alternative to conventional Scada
A novel integrated control and monitoring system offers a versatile, low-cost alternative to conventional Scada systems.
News from Controlstar Systems (13 December 2002)
Three-phase gearmotors keep out rubbish
Danfoss Bauer three-phase gearmotors are rugged, dustproof units that are completely enclosed and comply with NEMA MG1, IEC34-1 and CSA C22.2 #100 to satisfy nearly any harsh industrial application.
News from Danfoss Drives (13 December 2002)
Biofuels cut down on global warming
The market for biofuels is driven by the need for security of fuel supply and the recognition that greenhouse gas emissions are causing global warming.
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 December 2002)
More sponsorship for Formula SAE competition
Gamma Technologies is continuing its affiliation with Formula SAE as both a corporate and supplier sponsor for the 2003 competition year.
News from Gamma Technologies (13 December 2002)
Measurement solutions for electricity distribution
A new catalogue contains information for specialists in energy production, transmission and distribution companies as well as electricity customers in industry and official authorities.
News from LEM UK (13 December 2002)
Award for novel golf club merchandising cart
User Application Article Meese Orbitron Dunne won the coveted "Conversion of the year" award for the intuitive design and rugged rotomoulding of a golf club merchandising cart for golf products manufacturer Titleist.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (13 December 2002)
Fuel tanks can be made to fit odd spaces
Fuel tanks from custom plastics moulder Meese Orbitron Dunne are moulded with tight radius curves, complex cutouts and an array of twists and turns.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (13 December 2002)
Modular interlock allows authorised access only
A novel solenoid tongue switch incorporates a side bolt actuator for safety interlocking guards on machines.
News from Mistura Systems (13 December 2002)
Safety is logical for Savoye Logistics
User Application Article Mistura Systems has supplied trapped key interlocks to keep employees safe in all the most recent automatic warehouses built by Savoye Logistics of Loughborough.
News from Mistura Systems (13 December 2002)
Pedestal and arm systems are height adjustable
Rittal has extended its innovative Command Panel (CP) range of stand and support arm systems with a height adjustable pedestal unit and height adjustable support arm. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (13 December 2002)
Contact strips enhance safeguarding
The SGE series of safety contact strips features moulded end caps as well as wiring plugs that are inserted directly into the safety contact for simplified assembly.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (13 December 2002)
Load cell assembly gains RS seal of approval
The innovative LeverMount load cell assembly for process weighing applications is now available through the RS Components catalogue and online.
News from Thames Side Sensors (13 December 2002)
Load cells protect loading booms
User Application Article Thames Side Maywood has supplied load cells for two new bulk material ship loading chutes in Italy, manufactured by Cleveland Cascades.
News from Thames Side Sensors (13 December 2002)
Seminar looks at FEA for medical devices
Wilde and Partners is to host a seminar on "Finite element analysis and simulation in biomechanics and biological structures", on behalf of Meditech next January at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester.
News from Wilde FEA (13 December 2002)
Programmable automation controllers take over
According to a new survey, the additional functionality of new PLCs has allowed a new class of system to emerge - programmable automation controllers.
News from ARC Advisory Group (12 December 2002)
Productivity unharmed by improved safety standards
User Application Article The UK's largest cider manufacturer has improved safety at its Hereford site with the installation of twin-key electrical switches from Castell.
News from Castell Safety International (12 December 2002)
Oven lining makes 17% energy saving for Honda
User Application Article Honda Cars Philippines is the latest international manufacturer to benefit from the revolutionary Fujihokka heat emissivity material.
News from Fujikura Europe (12 December 2002)
Noryl flow switch takes on food and drink
Gentech international has extended its range of flow switches with the introduction of a Noryl-construction inline flow switch to cater for food and beverage applications.
News from Gentech International (12 December 2002)
Cables safe for onboard railway applications
Modern train manufacturers can benefit from a complete range of halogen-free, low-smoke and high-temperature cables and cable systems, manufactured by Huber+Suhner.
News from Huber+Suhner (12 December 2002)
Rotational moulding replaces vacuum forming
User Application Article A new fireproof software safe developed by plastics design and moulding firm Meese Orbitron Dunne is rotationally moulded from crosslinked polyethylene in a seamless insulated double-wall design.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (12 December 2002)
Website provides intro to rotational moulding
Pioneering plastics rotomoulder Meese Orbitron Dunne provides a practical introduction to rotomoulding on its new website.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (12 December 2002)
Solid modelling aids plastics prototyping
Plastics rotomolder Meese Orbitron Dunne has introduced a computerised 3D solid-modelling service.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (12 December 2002)
On-site inspection of fibre connectors via video
New from Moritex Europe is a novel system for on-site inspection of fibre connectors.
News from Moritex Europe (12 December 2002)
Eagle lines them up for Swan Hunter
Eagle Welding and Engineering Supplies of Stockton-on-Tees has secured a major order for welding equipment from the Swan Hunter shipyard. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (12 December 2002)
Handy pocket book provides useful formulas
"The working shop" is a novel pocket book for engineers which contains speed formulas which are easily mentally calculated for CNC and other types of machines.
News from Neadsenterprises (12 December 2002)
Express programme adds more than 100 motors
PittmanExpress is a new programme for European motor users with the Phase 1 introduction of 112 ex-stock metric and NEMA standard brushed and brushless motors and geared motors.
News from PennEngineering Motion Technologies - Europe (12 December 2002)
Software adds flexibility to fastener installation
The Pemserter Series 2000 automatic fastener-installation press system offers added capabilities with new operating software options to promote streamlined job productivity and quality.
News from Pemserter Products Division (12 December 2002)
Wright develops X-ray imaging business
Stuart Wright is the new Business Development Director at X-Tek Industrial.
News from Shaw Inspection Systems (12 December 2002)
Siemens commits to CFX
Siemens Power Generation has made a global multi-year commitment to use CFX for design analysis by engineering teams in both Germany and the USA.
News from AEA Technology, CFX Division (11 December 2002)
Connector turns RJ45 to industrial Ethernet
Amphenol Socapex has launched a new industrial Ethernet connector range for harsh environment Ethernet.
News from Amphenol Socapex (11 December 2002)
Sims wins again
A 15,000-word thesis on "Micro pitting performance of nitrided discs and gears" has won Vicky Sims a cash prize from the British Gear Association.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (11 December 2002)
Animal feed freed from unnecessary delays
User Application Article The UK's leading animal feed manufacturer is using motion-monitoring products from Castell to minimise the impact of routine maintenance on productivity.
News from Castell Safety International (11 December 2002)
Safer maintenance for metal recycling
User Application Article Britain's largest metal recycler has greatly facilitated safe routine maintenance at its Birmingham site with the installation of an integrated safety system from Castell.
News from Castell Safety International (11 December 2002)
Product recovery system helps Cussons clean up
User Application Article The installation of a product recovery and waste minimisation system at its Nottingham site has delivered significant time and cost savings to toiletries manufacturer PZ Cussons.
News from Castell Safety International (11 December 2002)
Eaton to acquire Delta Electrical Division
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp has signed an agreement to purchase the Electrical Division of Delta for GBP 130 million ($205 million).
News from Eaton Corp (11 December 2002)
Awards for computational fluid dynamics company
Fluent Europe picked up two awards at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Sheffield Telegraph Business Awards ceremony, held at the City Hall last Friday night.
News from Fluent (11 December 2002)
GE Plastics upgrades with Cimplicity
User Application Article Automation of the extrusion process at the GE Plastics plant at Grangemouth in Scotland has been radically upgraded to provide increased flexibility and control over production. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (11 December 2002)
Fixture aids hardness testing of spades
User Application Article Indentec has solved the problem of securing large curved surfaces for hardness testing with a special fixture for Irish manufacturer True Temper.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (11 December 2002)
Bakkers returns to new responsibilities
Willy Bakkers has returned to LMS, in the position of Corporate Vice President Marketing. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (11 December 2002)
Radar probe takes on hazardous environments
User Application Article Level measurement during the process used by a major Louisiana chemical company to make the very high quality fuel known as hydrazine provided a tricky problem, solved using guided wave radar. Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (11 December 2002)
Video recording enhances on-site inspection
The video PalmScope is a novel affordable solution for on-site inspection tasks that benefit from video recording, image capture and storage.
News from Moritex Europe (11 December 2002)
3D cable carrier takes power through robot arms
Robotrax is the first truly three-dimensional cable carrier designed specifically to carry power and control cables, hydraulic and air/water lines in robotic equipment.
News from Kabelschlepp Metool (11 December 2002)
Static problems wrapped up
User Application Article The addition of a static elimination system will ensure that the pizzas keep flowing at full speed at Geest. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (11 December 2002)
Free courses in orbital welding techniques
Orbimatic is offering a free course to anybody who has an interest in orbital welding in the UK.
News from Orbimatic (11 December 2002)
Approval seals software interoperability
EDS PLM Solutions has approved EdgeCAM as a "Certified Select Product" for Solid Edge version 12.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (11 December 2002)
Acoustic cleaner keeps cement powder flowing
User Application Article An acoustic cleaner is playing a key role in keeping things flowing at the Castle Cement Terminal in West Thurrock.
News from Primasonics International (11 December 2002)
Profibus technology and application
A new 42-page brochure entitled "Profibus technology and application" is now available for download free of charge as a pdf file from the Profibus Group website.
News from Profibus Group (11 December 2002)
Lifecycle management for the super jumbo
User Application Article PTC Windchill product lifecycle management solutions have been deployed to create the "product information backbone" of the Airbus A380, the 555 passenger super jumbo aircraft now under development.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) (11 December 2002)
Apprentices are put to the 16th Edition test
Robin 16th Edition testers were used in earnest for testing and fault finding in the UK finals of the electrotechnical Modern Apprenticeship competition (eMAc).
News from Robin Electronics (11 December 2002)
Tolerance rings reduce automotive break-in damage
Developments in fastening technology are making it harder for would-be thieves to damage vehicles and reducing the cost of repairs following attempted break-ins. Brochure Available
News from Rencol Tolerance Rings (11 December 2002)
Panel-mounted display for cost-effective info
The latest compact Allen-Bradley InView message display is suitable for mounting on the front of machinery control panels to instantly alert operators to alarms and other key production information.
News from Rockwell Automation (11 December 2002)
Materials for medical design and manufacturing
Rogers Corp will feature six speciality material product lines at Medical Design and Manufacturing West next February in Anaheim, California.
News from Rogers Corp (11 December 2002)
Coatings reflect and absorb
LaserGold coatings have been developed over a period of decades by Epner Technology to give ultimate infra-red reflectivity.
News from sp3 Plus (11 December 2002)
Big savings come from small packages in Cardiff
User Application Article Energy savings are expected from the installation of three Spirax Sarco EasiHeat units, which are providing heating and hot water for buildings at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
News from Spirax Sarco (11 December 2002)
Control knobs resist chemical agents
A new range of technopolymer plastic knurled control knobs with steel inserts is available from JW Winco.
News from Winco (11 December 2002)
Weight indicator shows off its IQ
Applied Weighing has a pioneering new range of weight indicators it claims are set to change the future of the process control industry.
News from Applied Weighing International (10 December 2002)
Load cells help in search for world-class rowers
User Application Article Applied Weighing is set to make a huge impact on the future of the sport of rowing after developing a pioneering rowing machine that measures strength in three key areas of an athlete's body.
News from Applied Weighing International (10 December 2002)
Transient surges - the hidden problem
Technical Background Article Nathan Briggs, Technical Managing Director at Advance Galatrek explores why mains transients are the scourge of modern commerce and industry.
News from Advance Electronics (10 December 2002)
Digital readout technology aids Vision Engineering
User Application Article With steadily rising international sales in the early 1990s Vision Engineering needed a digital readout company that could complement its in-house mechanical and optical skills.
News from ACI (UK) (10 December 2002)
Bluetooth is not the only solution
Technical Background Article OEMs contemplating incorporating Bluetooth into products are being misled - or at the very least are becoming confused about the platform's capabilities and rollout, says Jim O'Callaghan.
News from Aerocomm (10 December 2002)
Workstation makes a big display in control
Advantech has introduced the AWS-8248V to complement its existing range modular workstations designed for use in factories and other harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (10 December 2002)
Stage combines steppers with precise piezo motors
A new type of x-y positioning stage provides rapid submicron positioning over very large working areas. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (10 December 2002)
Comprehensive selection of washer sizes
Boker's has published its new 2003 washer and spacer catalogue - a convenient industrial resource, offering the industry's most comprehensive selection of washer sizes.
News from Bokers (10 December 2002)
Faster access to custom washer sizes
Boker's has enhanced and reconfigured its washer production technology to add remarkable speed to long washer runs.
News from Bokers (10 December 2002)
Fieldbus system takes on milk processing
User Application Article Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied components for an automation system that is claimed to be the largest milk processing fieldbus in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (10 December 2002)
Camlok to celebrate 45th anniversary
Camlok, originally Deeweld, was founded on 6th February 1958 and soon gained a reputation for quality and reliability.
News from Camlok Lifting Clamps (10 December 2002)
Electrium has (electrical) designs on Paracad+
User Application Article Paracad+ is providing a powerful design solution for production tooling at the Electrium Group's plant for domestic consumer products in Manchester.
News from CADlogic (10 December 2002)
Cutting fluids cut out deposits
User Application Article Following the commissioning of 15 new CNC machines, Flight Refuelling found that sticky deposits left by a cutting fluid threatened to invalidate the warranties.
News from Castrol UK (10 December 2002)
Interlock slams shut for speedy safety
Slamlock is a dual-action mechanical interlock that provides positive interlocking for the safeguarding of operators, and saves valuable production time by allowing guard doors to be slammed shut.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (10 December 2002)
Web-based client provides a view of CAD
The eRoom Viewer for CAD Visualisation provides distributed product design teams with seamless, secure, web browser access to technical product data from within the eRoom digital workspace.
News from eRoom Technology (10 December 2002)
Control system upgrade improves adhesive plant
User Application Article When Loctite Ireland decided to upgrade the 15 year-old process control system on its superglue production plant at Ballyfermot, Dublin, it identified a number of key operational requirements.
News from Eurotherm (10 December 2002)
Acquisition expands antioxidant lineup
Great Lakes Chemical Corp has acquired Flexsys America's nonstaining phenolic antioxidants business.
News from Chemtura (10 December 2002)
Bond's Vanquish takes on extra gearboxes
User Application Article Gearboxes from Ondrives play a crucial role in the gadget-laden Aston Martin built for the latest James Bond film.
News from Ondrives/Rino Industries (10 December 2002)
Flexible jaw couplings cut down backlash
The inclusion of a flexible and resilient polyurethane element between aluminium hubs allows the new range of flexible jaw couplings from Huco to transmit high torque with little or no backlash. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (10 December 2002)
Catalogue boasts 400 pages of test and measurement
Keithley Instruments has published its 400-page, full-colour 2003 test and measurement products catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (10 December 2002)
Guide turns over to double its working life
A novel 'double-life' low shaft guide for compact linear motion applications effectively doubles the life of the shaft by allowing it to be turned over for fresh surface use when wear becomes evident.
News from Lee Controls (10 December 2002)
Development for next-generation Mitsubishi
LMS Engineering Services Division has been given development responsibility for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (MMC) next-generation platform. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (10 December 2002)
Lotus helps Proton carve out new niche
User Application Article Lotus Engineering had extensive involvement in the development of the new Proton Arena, launched as the 'Freedom Machine' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7th November 2002.
News from Lotus (10 December 2002)
Brochure describes novel coupling design
A new six-page colour catalogue explains key features and provides full dimensional, performance rating and service factor data for Lovejoy's next-generation jaw in-shear 6-pin couplings.
News from Lovejoy (10 December 2002)
Chung checks magnet quality
Dennis Chung is the new process and quality engineer at Magnequench in Rotherham.
News from Precision Magnetics (10 December 2002)
Temperature controllers display versatility
The NAiS KT range of versatile temperature controllers includes features such as multi-type input ranges and RS485 based Modbus communications.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (10 December 2002)
Time to check up on pressure regulators
Pressure regulators and flashback arrestors used in cutting, welding and allied processes contain elastomeric components which deteriorate with age and cause the units to fail in service. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (10 December 2002)
Optics turn to plastics welding
NanoWeld DPSS is a patent-pending laser beam shaper and scanner technology for laser micro-level spot welding, seam welding and medical plastic bonding applications.
News from NanoVia (10 December 2002)
Clutch can be customised to applications
The novel Air Champ LSCC-32 straight-bore conveyor clutch can be modified to accept a wide range of sprockets, timing belts or pulley diameters to meet customer's expectations.
News from Nexen Group (10 December 2002)
Coating solves a sticky packaging problem
User Application Article A specialised coating from Poeton Industries has helped solve a sticky packaging problem for Rexam, one of the world's top-ten consumer packaging suppliers.
News from Poeton Industries (10 December 2002)
Stages go a long way accurately
Polytec describes Hera as the world's longest-travel precision-guided PZT nanopositioning stages for advanced applications such as mask alignment, inspection and metrology. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (10 December 2002)
Hysteresis clutches put the cap on it
Rimtec's speciality permanent magnet hysteresis clutches and couplings are ideal for packaging applications such as bottle cap tightening.
News from Rimtec (10 December 2002)
Noncontact clutch cuts out maintenance
A novel barrier clutch enables maintenance free quick connections for flexible manufacturing by transmitting torque and speed with no contact.
News from Rimtec (10 December 2002)
Pneumatic actuators shrink to smaller valves
A new range of small quarter-turn pneumatic actuators enables the proven benefits of Rotork's larger, heavy duty scotch yoke actuator designs to be applied to the operation of valves as small as 25mm.
News from Rotork Controls (10 December 2002)
Booth changes colour without drama
The most significant advantage of the new PVV Easycolour automatic powder coating booth from Sames is that it allows the exceptionally fast change from light to dark colours, or vice versa.
News from Sames UK (10 December 2002)
Flame detector cuts down false alarms
The SharpEye 20/20-I (IR3) is a triple-spectrum flame detector that features flexibility, field programmability, and many output options.
News from Spectrex (10 December 2002)
Chain manufacturing facility is world's largest
Representing a total investment of GBP 500 million, Tsubakimoto Chain Co has opened the world's foremost chain manufacturing facility at Kyotanabe, Japan. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (10 December 2002)
Contra-rotating geared motor is a good mixer
User Application Article A contra rotating geared motor for industrial mixers has been developed by Custom Power Transmission using standard units by TPT David Brown Engineering.
News from David Brown Engineering (10 December 2002)
Comprehensive range of fasteners from stock
Wyko Industrial Services now offers a comprehensive stock of fasteners and fixing products through its nationwide network of 140 branches thanks to an arrangement with sister company Serco Ryan. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (10 December 2002)
Power relay board works with sensorProbe
AKCP has developed a power relay board for controlling power to devices over Internet.
News from AKCP ( 9 December 2002)
Battery powered clock is intrinsically safe
With the introduction of BEKA Associates' new intrinsically safe, battery powered clock, time can at last be safely displayed in potentially explosive atmospheres. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates ( 9 December 2002)
Broadened range of aluminium slitting options
Aluminium buyers can now look to multi-metals processor and distributor Cashmores to offer a substantially broadened range of aluminium slitting options.
News from Cashmores ( 9 December 2002)
Publishing module boosts manufacturing efficiency
Cyco Software has revealed details of its upcoming AutoManager Publishing Module for Collaborative Web Engineering Solutions, including Autodesk Streamline, bom.com, Open Text, Netvendor and others.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 9 December 2002)
ProtoFunctional Design Competition winners
DSM Somos and the VDID have revealed the winners in both the professional designer and student categories of the 2002 ProtoFunctional Design Competition. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos ( 9 December 2002)
Video-based measurement systems go on show
OGP will showcase its combination of video, laser and touch probe technology for the precise surface finishing and dimensional measurement at Medical Device Technology 2003.
News from OGP UK ( 9 December 2002)
Technology businesses on track to attract talent
Practical and realistic solutions for how businesses can effectively meet their skills' needs now and into the future were shared at a conference this week in London.
News from ETB ( 9 December 2002)
Pneumatic specifiers' toolkit
Festo has produced a new pneumatic specifiers' toolkit. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 9 December 2002)
Controller harnesses GSM and Internet
AutoLog ControlMan uses GSM and Internet technology to supervise and control target processes, maintain device programs, users, databases etc remotely using any Internet browser.
News from FF-Automation ( 9 December 2002)
Split hub provides ideal solution
User Application Article A specially designed Arpex split hub coupling has been supplied by Flender Power Transmission for use with a fan drive at UKAEA Harwell.
News from Siemens Flender ( 9 December 2002)
Custom sensor boosts Kodak's resolution
User Application Article FillFactory has begun shipments to Kodak Professional of a customised 13.85Mpixel CMOS image sensor for its new SLR camera, the DCS Pro 14n.
News from FillFactory ( 9 December 2002)
CD catalogue has more than 2000 LED devices
Forge Europa has updated its CD catalogue incorporating in excess of 2000 LED devices.
News from Forge Europa ( 9 December 2002)
Five new recruits for Fluent
Fluent has further expanded its Sheffield-based UK office with the appointment of five new recruits.
News from Fluent ( 9 December 2002)
Sensors protect gensets from water leaks
User Application Article Gems Sensors' electro-optic technology is providing environmental protection for a major international trading bank, using diesel engine generator sets for emergency shutdown power.
News from Gems Sensors ( 9 December 2002)
Free switch for AutoCAD developers
GiveMePower Corp is to provide its PowerCAD software development systems free to existing AutoCAD developers.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 9 December 2002)
Antioxidant protects latex from discolouration
Great Lakes Chemical Corp is increasing the price of its Lowinox CPL hindered phenolic antioxidant by 12% from 15th December 2002.
News from Chemtura ( 9 December 2002)
Lubricant additive gains German green seal
The Durad 310M phosphorus-based specialty additive has been approved by the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt-UBA) for use in rapidly biodegradable hydraulic fluids and lubricants.
News from Chemtura ( 9 December 2002)
Retardant slows polyurethane foam
Firemaster 520 is a higher reactivity flame retardant for rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam applications.
News from Chemtura ( 9 December 2002)
Transmission specialist pioneers high-tech tests
User Application Article Motor sport transmission specialist Xtrac is the first to install one of the UK's most advanced Vickers hardness testing machines at its plant in Finchhampstead.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 9 December 2002)
Bearings sort out railway applications
INA-Schaeffler offers a comprehensive range of bearing solutions for modern railway engineering applications. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 9 December 2002)
No maintenance required for spherical bearings
Helmut Elges, part of the INA Group, has worked systematically and successfully for decades in the field of maintenance-free spherical plain bearings with high load capacity. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 9 December 2002)
Loop-powered LVDTs are intrinsically safe
Ixthus Instrumentation has a range of LVDT sensors for applications requiring reliable position measurement in hazardous locations.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation ( 9 December 2002)
Simulator solves plastics problems
A new release of Moldflow Plastics Insight, the simulation software for optimising part and mould design for injection moulded plastics, has been released by Moldflow.
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 9 December 2002)
Control strategy at Machine Building
Mitsubishi Electric will be focussing on its Qnected control strategy on Stand C38 at the Machine Building Show. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 9 December 2002)
Free fieldbus module with PLC purchases
Until the 30th March 2003, anyone who purchases a new Mitsubishi Q series PLC system will receive a free CC-link Fieldbus module. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 9 December 2002)
In-line valve range saves space, time and money
Norgren has extended its range of competitively priced in-line valves that feature higher flow rates than any other valve of the same body and port size.
News from Norgren ( 9 December 2002)
Solid lubricant boosts bearing life in vacuums
NSK has continued the development of its high-tech Spacea series of bearings, with the introduction of two new bearing types for use in vacuum environments at atmospheric pressures down to 0.1nPa. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 9 December 2002)
European alliance to develop FireWire automation
A group of European companies and organisations have come together to form the 1394 Automation Group, following of an initiative taken by Nyquist Industrial Control and Wago Kontakttechnik.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control ( 9 December 2002)
Simple check for plating thicknesses
Quality By Vision is offering StannoMetal and ChroMetal under Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
News from Quality By Vision ( 9 December 2002)
Rugged transmitters run up to 150bar
Sensortechnics has a new series of industrial pressure transmitters which offer compact, lightweight and cost effective solutions for a wide range of industrial measurement applications.
News from Sensortechnics UK ( 9 December 2002)
High accuracy from digital output pressure sensors
A new range of digital output pressure sensors offers precision measurement in standardised sensor housings.
News from Sensortechnics UK ( 9 December 2002)
Faster fastener website
Seac has relaunched its website, designed to be quick and easy to navigate, and with a host of new features.
News from SEAC ( 9 December 2002)
Powder coated fasteners in 225 colours
Seac's new powder coated fasteners have been developed specifically for architectural/outdoor applications.
News from SEAC ( 9 December 2002)
Invensys combines SimSci and Esscor business units
Invensys has combined its SimSci and Esscor business units, operating under the new name SimSci-Esscor.
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 9 December 2002)
Software speeds terminal rail design
Weidmuller's new Raildesigner software is a solution for which the panel builder, OEM and engineering designer, among many others, have been waiting.
News from Weidmuller (UK) ( 9 December 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 134
News releases from 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
