News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 March
to Saturday 8 March 2003
Breakers provide resettable protection
Aerco now offers a range of thermal overcurrent circuit breakers from E-T-A.
News from Aerco ( 7 March 2003)
Magnetic connectors provide speedy fix
Magtrix connectors comprise versatile miniature neodymium-iron-boron nickel plated magnets connected to a copper-tin-plated flexible lead for use as battery connectors. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 7 March 2003)
Latest AutoCAD release is "made for sharing"
Autodesk has released details of its next generation of design software, a full range of powerful new technologies including the fastest AutoCAD software release yet- AutoCAD 2004.
News from Autodesk ( 7 March 2003)
Right-angle gearhead for cost-sensitive servos
The Stealth RX right-angle planetary gearhead offers high torque, quiet operation and smooth action in a space-saving, easy-to-install package.
News from Parker Bayside ( 7 March 2003)
Rust blocker penetrates and protects
Dri-Touch is a novel rust blocker that penetrates and protects recessed areas that are prone to premature rust due to thin plating deposits.
News from Birchwood Casey ( 7 March 2003)
Adapter switches between DIN rails
An innovative adapter enables mounting of symmetric "top-hat" style 35mm DIN rail products onto asymmetric G-style and symmetric 15mm mini-DIN installations.
News from Camden Electronics ( 7 March 2003)
E-learning package speeds GM MCAD uptake
User Application Article Cadpo has completed the successful global deployment of i.get.it through General Motors' Knowledge Centre.
News from iKnowledge Solutions ( 7 March 2003)
Modules allow customised MCAD e-learning
The latest e-learning innovations from Cadpo for the MCAD/PDM industry are authoring and publishing, delivered through the i.get.it e-learning portal.
News from iKnowledge Solutions ( 7 March 2003)
Model manager aids 2D-3D interoperability
Aveva Solutions has developed a new model management solution.
News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 7 March 2003)
Collaboration speeds process plant design
The Vantage Enterprise NET (VNET) family of products is a unique engineering collaboration and integration platform for the plant life cycle.
News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 7 March 2003)
Software maintains AutoCAD compatibility
AutoManager Meridian 2003 and AutoManager TeamWork 2003 from Cyco Software will have full support for AutoCAD 2004.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 7 March 2003)
Dutch nylon plant faces closure
The DuPont Engineering Polymers business is proposing to close its nylon resin compounding unit situated at Rozenburg, the Netherlands.
News from DuPont (UK) ( 7 March 2003)
Eastman acquisition boosts polymer portfolio
DuPont Engineering Polymers has acquired the high-performance crystalline plastics business from Eastman Chemical Company.
News from DuPont (UK) ( 7 March 2003)
Vienna PM event open for business
Fifty stands have already been sold at PM 2004 World Congress and Exhibition to be held in Vienna, Austria, from the 17th to 21st October 2004.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 7 March 2003)
Extruder alignment cuts system wear and tear
A new extruder alignment system provides producers in the plastics, rubber and aluminium industries with the means of making considerable cuts in maintenance and service costs.
News from Fixturlaser ( 7 March 2003)
Alignment system keeps it on the level
Fixturlaser has developed a new and highly accurate system for positioning and aligning machines and production line installations.
News from Fixturlaser ( 7 March 2003)
Consultancy increases use of CFD
Halcrow, the design, planning and management consultancy firm, has confirmed its investment in Fluent CFD software to boost its already substantial analysis capability.
News from Fluent ( 7 March 2003)
Reliable metering for budget flow applications
The "no moving part" FMS-01 ultrasonic flow meter is specially developed for low-cost applications such as beverage delivery, heating systems, chemical dosing and water purification.
News from Gentech International ( 7 March 2003)
Process knowledge system goes offshore
User Application Article Brunei Shell Petroleum has chosen Honeywell's Experion PKS Process Knowledge System for monitoring, control and safety shutdown operations at its Well Jacket-2 platform off the coast of Brunei.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 7 March 2003)
CD simplifies rodless cylinder selection
A new software package, available free as a CD, allows designers and specifiers to take the guesswork out of rodless cylinder selection.
News from KV ( 7 March 2003)
"World's first" claim for hybrid modeller
IronCAD 6 is claimed to be the world's first true hybrid CAD modeller, bringing the worlds of surfaces and solids together in a single CAD product.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems ( 7 March 2003)
European spacecraft are put to the test
User Application Article ESA-ESTEC is currently integrating next-generation LMS test hardware and LMS vibration control and data-reduction software. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 7 March 2003)
Upgrade for acquisition and reporting package
Lowe Engineering, already established in the continuous emissions monitoring systems market, has introduced the latest version of its comprehensive data acquisition and reporting package CEMData.
News from Lowe Engineering ( 7 March 2003)
Tough gear pumps now available close-coupled
The choice and flexibility of the Liquiflo pump range has been enhanced following the recent introduction of close-coupled mechanically sealed options for the RotoGear 3 and H Series pump ranges.
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 7 March 2003)
High precision from beam steerers
New from Newport Corp is the BSD Series of beam steerers. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 7 March 2003)
Ready-made assembly eliminates mistakes
User Application Article Retail-savvy plastics moulder Meese Orbitron Dunne has devised and developed a novel point-of-purchase lighting display for a major building products manufacturer.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 7 March 2003)
Lenses focus on machine vision
Machine Micro Lenses (MMLs) from Moritex Europe provide the high resolution and sharp contrast required by the most demanding machine vision and inspection applications.
News from Moritex Europe ( 7 March 2003)
Applications grow for water-based lubricant
McLube water-based formulations are currently being used in a number of applications as a process aid/lubricant to facilitate the installation of component parts during assembly.
News from McLube Division, McGee Industries ( 7 March 2003)
Greases have special formulations
McLube offers many specially formulated greases.
News from McLube Division, McGee Industries ( 7 March 2003)
Nanofiltration membranes come to the UK
Grace Davison has licensed Membrane Extraction Technology to distribute its Starmem range of membranes throughout Europe for applications in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacture.
News from Membrane Extraction Technology ( 7 March 2003)
European Community Patent on the horizon
An outline for a European Community Patent was finally agreed by the EU's Competitiveness Council this week, after 30 years of political wrangling.
News from Marks and Clerk ( 7 March 2003)
Young apprentices win through
A team of three apprentices from NPL Technologies recently won the Thomas Wills Memorial Trophy and were the youngest team in the competition.
News from NPL Technologies ( 7 March 2003)
Argyle to develop business
NPL Technologies has appointed John Argyle as Business Development Manager.
News from NPL Technologies ( 7 March 2003)
Budget meter makes a show of temperature
The DP1000 series is an economical thermocouple scanner/meter that handles all the common temperature display applications with simplicity, reliability, accuracy and ease. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering ( 7 March 2003)
Force calibration system gains ATEX option
Procon Engineering's highly successful force calibration system for calibrating weighing vessels, silos and hoppers is now available in an ATEX certified, battery operated version.
News from Procon Engineering ( 7 March 2003)
Load limiter adds precision to screw jack
User Application Article Conventional screw jacks are best suited to lowering applications, but Spooner industries wanted to use the technology push a cover into position on one of its dryer hoods. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 7 March 2003)
Easy installation for flexible laminated busbars
A new range of flexible laminated copper busbars for applications between 120 and 1600A is especially suited for low-voltage systems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 7 March 2003)
Microtagging identifies bona fide compounds
To ensure that parts are made with the materials or resins specified, RTP Company is offering a traceable, anticounterfeit technology called microtagging.
News from RTP Company ( 7 March 2003)
Disc-drive-sized UPS provides 25min backup
New from Rugged Technologies is the SI series of internal UPS battery backup units for fitting inside a workstation or personal computer.
News from Rugged Technologies ( 7 March 2003)
Magnetic system determines absolute position
The MLA magnetic distance-measuring system provides absolute position feedback for a variety of industrial applications.
News from Siko ( 7 March 2003)
SAW-based torque sensor optimises pump designs
User Application Article A bespoke pump maker is using ultrasound waves to efficiently model drive torque and thus contain development costs to within predictable limits. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology ( 7 March 2003)
Upgrade for steel industry news portal
Steelonthenet.com has relaunched its former steel industry newsfeed, as a new and much deeper and broader steel industry news information service.
News from Steelonthenet.com ( 7 March 2003)
Students aim for careers in motorsport
Students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath are aiming to launch careers in motor sport by winning this year's Formula Student competition.
News from University of Bath ( 7 March 2003)
Wire thread inserts can save thousands
According to WTI Fasteners, automotive manufacturers can save thousands of pounds by using helical wire thread inserts on the production lines.
News from WTI Fasteners ( 7 March 2003)
Intelligence makes more use of tank level data
With its new Tank Intelligence profile, Saab Rosemount hopes to help customers look beyond tank measurement products and consider their systems at a higher level.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 March 2003)
Bapco upgrades to radar gauges
User Application Article The need for gauge replacement became urgent when the existing tank gauge supplier to the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) announced it was to stop supporting its older systems.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 7 March 2003)
Slimline option for rotary dampers
Ace Controls International has added two new slimline models into its range of rotary dampers.
News from Ace Controls International ( 6 March 2003)
Budget price for USB-based acquisition
The compact Minilab 1008 unit from Measurement Computing enables external signals to be connected to a PC with all the flexibility of a removable USB device. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 March 2003)
Electronic tilt sensor sealed to IP65
The ETS90XA electronic angle sensor is fully sealed into a rugged ABS case which will meet the requirements of IP65. Brochure Available
News from Assemtech Europe ( 6 March 2003)
New Scottish pump operation
Ceetak Engineering has opened a new facility in Grangemouth, Scotland, offering its usual wide range of services, including pump overhauls and repairs, service and new supply.
News from Ceetak Engineering ( 6 March 2003)
Collaboration spreads to Solaris environment
The AutoVue 17 server is now available for the Solaris platform.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 6 March 2003)
Leviton aims for worldwide collaboration
User Application Article Electromechanical device maker Leviton Manufacturing Company is to deploy CoCreate Software's OneSpace Collaboration to all of its US and overseas manufacturing facilities.
News from CoCreate Software ( 6 March 2003)
Gregory joins Canadian operation
Aveva Group has appointed Dennis Gregory to its business unit covering the American continents, as a Senior Account Manager for Western Canada.
News from Aveva Engineering IT ( 6 March 2003)
Breather keeps lubricants free from moisture
The Hydroguard breather is ideal for management of lubricant condition in high humidity applications where there is an increased incidence of gearbox and lubricant faiilure due to moisture ingress.
News from Des-Case Corporation ( 6 March 2003)
Abbey gains Keronite option
User Application Article Abbey Metal Finishing Company of Nuneaton, UK, has recently bought a licence to use the Keronite process.
News from Keronite ( 6 March 2003)
Rotational moulding brings realism to the toy shop
User Application Article When ET phoned home, he was calling to tell his friends to come to Hollywood, where new jobs were being created by the hundreds for aliens, puppets and animated and computer generated characters.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 6 March 2003)
High-temperature elastomers aid oil and gas seals
Precision Polymer Engineering has developed four new Aflas elastomers for high temperature sealing applications in the extreme environments encountered in oil and gas production and processing.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering ( 6 March 2003)
Rotary unions come to the UK
Rotoflux has appointed Tom Parker of Preston as its sole agent for the UK and Ireland, responsible for sales of its range of rotary unions.
News from Tom Parker ( 6 March 2003)
Simulation is a hit with Rex
Vistagy has completed a contract to sell FiberSIM software and training services to Rex Composites of Issoire, France.
News from Vistagy ( 6 March 2003)
Long life for pneumatic pinch valves
Acro Associates' pneumatic pinch valves offer high pinch forces and with their multi-million-cycle life are ideal for filling, dispensing, transfer, and vacuum operations.
News from Acro Associates ( 5 March 2003)
Williams to speak at dinner
Sir Peter Williams will be the special guest speaker at the British Stainless Steel Association Conference dinner.
News from British Stainless Steel Association ( 5 March 2003)
Replacement valves aid CE approval
Digitrol of Swansea has specified shutoff valves and manifolds from Burkert Fluid Control Systems for a range of cleaning chemical dispensing machines it is re-engineering for one of its customers. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 5 March 2003)
Document management helps plan passenger transport
User Application Article Centro, the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive, has chosen Cad-Capture to provide its new document management solution based on Hummingbird DM.
News from Cad-Capture ( 5 March 2003)
Speedier optimisation for CAM programming
Vericut 5.3 features all-new milling verification technology that is much faster than the current version but retains the same accuracy. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 5 March 2003)
LCD keypad provides helpful drive HMI
Control Techniques has extended the Unidrive SP AC drive system's ease of use with a new onboard or remote mountable amber backlit LCD keypad that talks the engineer's own language. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 5 March 2003)
Steel bar targets internal combustion engines
Fractim is a new steel bar product designed to bring cost savings to the automotive supply chain and meet increasing performance specifications required by next generation internal combustion engines. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive ( 5 March 2003)
Complete CADCAM solution for patternmakers
User Application Article A combination of Delcam software has provided a complete solution to the CADCAM needs of patternmaker and toolmaker H Eccles (Patternmakers). Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 5 March 2003)
Rapid prototyping on show in Birmingham
3D Systems will demonstrate its InVision si2 3D printer and provide an outlook on developments in selective laser sintering materials at Solid Modelling 2003 later this month at the UK NEC.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 5 March 2003)
Industrial PCs bring Swiss quality to tight budget
Elma Electronic has launched a modular family of ATX and P4 industrial PCs, offering superior Swiss build quality for projects on tight budgets.
News from Elma Electronic UK ( 5 March 2003)
Website gains product specification tools
Emerson Power Transmission has added three new selection modules to its website.
News from Emerson Power Transmission ( 5 March 2003)
CFD software finds Canadian outlet
Flow Science has appointed Simulations Group to sell and provide technical support for its Flow-3D computational fluid dynamics software in Canada.
News from Flow Science ( 5 March 2003)
LED lamps are brighter outdoors
Forge Europa has a comprehensive new series of precision high performance LED lamps.
News from Forge Europa ( 5 March 2003)
Special intro offer on AutoCAD-compatible package
PowerCAD Classic 5.2 is a new high-performance CAD software solution for affordable, AutoCAD compatible design and digital blueprint processing on Windows desktop, laptop and XP tablet computers.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 5 March 2003)
Deal brings full support to Indian market
The very latest launches in materials testing equipment from Lloyd Instruments are now available in India through an official franchised distributor, Hemetek Techno Instruments.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 5 March 2003)
Software automates materials testing
For quick and easy, large-scale automation in materials testing, Lloyd Instruments has launched a upgraded version of its Batch Tester program.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 5 March 2003)
Fibre-electrode NiCad batteries run up to 1500Ah
HBL Nife has recently introduced its 3rd-generation (fibre electrode) NiCad technology, making it the only company in the world to offer all three generations of NiCad technology.
News from HBL Nife Power Systems ( 5 March 2003)
Fastener promises maximum joint integrity
HuckLok is the latest fastening innovation from Telford-based Huck Fasteners. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems ( 5 March 2003)
Automation software gathers support
User Application Article Invensys continues to deliver on new product, end customer and partner adoption of the ArchestrA industrial automation and information software architecture.
News from APV ( 5 March 2003)
Green plating system to oust cadmium
The TTHT plating system greatly eases the task of providing effective and durable corrosion protection for brass and aluminium components, while adhering to environmental requirements.
News from Icore International ( 5 March 2003)
Collaborative package speeds the way to 3D design
InnovationSuite 2003 (IS 03) is the latest version of the award-winning integrated solution from IronCAD.
News from IronCAD ( 5 March 2003)
Plant intelligence rides the web
A new service pack for the SuiteVoyager 2.0 plant information portal allows viewing of real-time and historical information over the Internet and the delivery of plant intelligence.
News from Invensys Wonderware ( 5 March 2003)
Trip to Brazil is carrot for show registration
Drives and Controls is giving a lucky visitor the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime for two. Brochure Available
News from DFA Media ( 5 March 2003)
Actuators overcome piezoceramic shortcomings
PBT has launched a full portfolio of actuators and Servocell ready-assembled plug-and-play solutions.
News from Servocell ( 5 March 2003)
Remote monitor sends alarms via SMS
A new generation of data acquisition and communication systems uses the GSM network to enable engineers to capture data, respond to critical events and maintain control using their mobile phones.
News from Powelectrics ( 5 March 2003)
Media convertors put industrial Ethernet on fibre
A new range of Ethernet media convertors means that industrial users of Ethernet can now incorporate fibre-optic transmission media into their networks easily and inexpensively.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 5 March 2003)
Product development team measure up to task
The product development team at Sheffield Hallam University's School of Engineering have measured up to a challenge set by a Sheffield firm specialising in interactive displays.
News from Sheffield Hallam University ( 5 March 2003)
Rechargeable NiCad batteries are reliable standby
Saft has published a new eight-page brochure which explains how rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries can provide the reliable standby power which is a vital component for efficient industry. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries ( 5 March 2003)
Electromechanical cylinders pack a big punch
The CEMC range of compact electromechanical cylinders is claimed to set a new standard for high-performance motion. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 5 March 2003)
Steam control for advanced waste disposal
User Application Article Spirax Sarco's steam control equipment lies at the heart of one of the UK's most advanced waste disposal facilities.
News from Spirax Sarco ( 5 March 2003)
All you need to know about temperature sensors
TemperatureSensorNews, the e-newsletter supporting the About Temperature Sensors and Temperature Community websites, has started its second full year of publication with a new website of its own.
News from Temperatures.com ( 5 March 2003)
Pumps bound for chocolate maker
Tapflo has secured a large contract from a leading chocolate manufacturer.
News from Tapflo (UK) ( 5 March 2003)
Software helps F1 racing car compliance
User Application Article Vistagy has sold over $1.4 million in FiberSIM software and training services to the Renault F1 Team in Enstone, England.
News from Vistagy ( 5 March 2003)
Wallingford has designs on Australian water
As part of its ongoing commitment to further international expansion, Wallingford Software has opened a new office in Australia.
News from Wallingford Software ( 5 March 2003)
Intrinsically safe torches upgrade to ATEX
Originally launched in 1987, Wolf Safety's intrinsically safe torches with their unique variable beam adjustment, now comply with the 94/9/EC ATEX Equipment Directive.
News from Wolf Safety Lamp Company ( 5 March 2003)
Motion control products online and on CD
A new website from Applied Motion Technology offers a whole range of motion control products, many not previously available in the UK.
News from Applied Motion Technology ( 4 March 2003)
Catalogue covers precision gantry systems
Anorad has published a new precision gantry systems catalogue.
News from Anorad UK ( 4 March 2003)
Entry-level cabinet has 19in systems covered
IMstart is a cost-effective entry-level 19in cabinet designed to serve the requirements of the traditional 19in rack user in general applications such as electronics, broadcast and instrumentation.
News from APW Enclosure Solutions ( 4 March 2003)
Steady growth prediction for control valve market
The worldwide control valve market, which totalled almost $3 billion in 2002, will reach almost $3.5 billion by the end of 2007, expanding at just over 3% a year, according to a new study.
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 4 March 2003)
Dust comes under the ATEX microscope
Technical Background Article ATEX is not just about potentially explosive gaseous environments, dust is equally dangerous, explains Steve Meadows, Product Manager for process valve products at Asco Joucomatic. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 4 March 2003)
Farm shop keeps track of the recipe
User Application Article Chatsworth Farm Shop has celebrated its 25th anniversary by supplementing its range of Bizerba weighing systems in order to cope with increased customer demand.
News from Bizerba UK ( 4 March 2003)
Machining manuals go online
Business Industrial Network has boosted its support for the machining industry with a new resource of over 650,000 machine manuals and technical documentation.
News from Business Industrial Network ( 4 March 2003)
Success points to turnover milestone
Knaresborough-based Claro Precision Engineering is predicting it will top the GBP 5 million turnover mark by 2008, thanks to its on-going investment in equipment and high-quality staff.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 4 March 2003)
Drives to debut at Hannover
At Hannover Messe, Control Techniques will showcase its latest products including the brand new Unidrive SP AC drive. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 4 March 2003)
Powerful performance from 6mm motor/gearbox combo
The Faulhaber 6mm DC motor is available with a matching planetary gearhead with six different ratios. Brochure Available
News from EMS ( 4 March 2003)
Inductive gauges designed for harsh environments
IW 250T inductive gauges can be used for adjustment of rolling slits, monitoring of engine beds and foundations, copying of wood and metal profiles and measurements of thickness and lengths. Brochure Available
News from Encoder Technology ( 4 March 2003)
Couplings ready for the ATEX deadline
Flender Power Transmission has launched a range of couplings that comply with the ATEX 94/9/EC standard.
News from Siemens Flender ( 4 March 2003)
DMM bundle saves cash
Fluke is offering a 24% saving for electronics technicians when purchasing a kit containing a category IV safety-rated digital multimeter and a range of test accessories. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 4 March 2003)
Testers set standards for hardness
Indentec has launched a series of accredited standardising machines for institutions and manufacturers keen to ensure that the hardnesses are always measured precisely to official standards.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 4 March 2003)
Snecma aims to reduce design times
Snecma has chosen LMS Optimus to form the core of its strategic optimisation project. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 4 March 2003)
Profile projectors link to geometric analysis unit
Optical measurement has traditionally been a major strength in the Mitutoyo range of metrology products, including the new PJ-A3000 profile projector series. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 4 March 2003)
Web revamp includes new dedicated sites
Marl International has both updated its main website and set up websites for a number of specific industry sectors.
News from Marl International ( 4 March 2003)
Loadcell ideal for engineering force measurements
New from Novatech, the F313 doughnut loadcell is available in standard ranges of 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20t (10 to 200kN).
News from Novatech Measurements ( 4 March 2003)
Two-axis loadcell produces pure outputs
The F314 is a two-axis loadcell available for ranges from +/-200kg to +/-1t (+/-2 to +/-10kN).
News from Novatech Measurements ( 4 March 2003)
Micro-ohmmeter is no heavyweight
Omicron Electronics now offers the world's lightest micro-ohmmeter with a weight of only 7.5kg.
News from Omicron Electronics ( 4 March 2003)
Inertial sensors from model planes to robots
Rotomotion is a new company in the inertial sensor systems industry.
News from Rotomotion ( 4 March 2003)
Chang to develop Asian market
Katy Chang has been named Market Development Manager - Asia at Rogers Technologies, one of Rogers' international sales offices, located in Taiwan.
News from Rogers Corp ( 4 March 2003)
Workshops take polymers to the West Midlands
Rapra Technology is running a series of three technology workshops during March as part of a regional programme for Advantage West Midlands.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 March 2003)
Consultancy provides competitive edge
Rapra Technology has been working with the Advantage West Midlands initiative in raising the competitiveness of client companies in the area.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 March 2003)
Interlock switch gains manual latch release
The T4011 heavy-duty safety interlock switch from Scientific Technologies (STI) is now available with a manual latch release mechanism.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 4 March 2003)
Project switches focus to DC motors
Crompton Small Motors has launched a new initiative by investing a considerable amount of money in its new DC motor development project. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Crompton Electric Motors ( 4 March 2003)
Buyout brings new name in virtual reality
Manchester-based virtual reality specialist Virtual Presence has been the subject of a buy in management buy out. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis ( 4 March 2003)
Oil monitor protects remote pumps
Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps has developed a new oil level monitoring kit.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 4 March 2003)
Cutting the cost of steel indexing plungers
JW Winco has produced an economy version of its steel indexing plungers.
News from Winco ( 4 March 2003)
Flexibility is key for modular UPS systems
A new series of uninterruptible power supplies uses a single, standard battery across the range and can be used in stand-alone, rack-mounted or stacking formats.
News from XP Power ( 4 March 2003)
Flexible specs for high-efficiency gear range
The Graessner range of bevel gearboxes and gear sets is designed to provide the flexibility, precision, performance and reliability required in modern power transmission and automation applications. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 4 March 2003)
New approach to torsion testing
Torsionline is a new generation of testing machines to study the torsional influence on materials and components. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 4 March 2003)
Tractor takes cameras to point of inspection
Ashtead Technology can now offer an even larger selection of remote visual inspection hire equipment with the recent addition of the P448 explosion proof steerable tractor.
News from Ashtead Technology ( 3 March 2003)
New gear systems offer higher strength
The Davall Spiradrive is a right-angled/offset drive, consisting of a gear and pinion.
News from Davall Gear Company ( 3 March 2003)
Technopolymer lock goes where metals fear to tread
The CMT.AE-VO from Elesa (UK) is an IP65 lock for doors or access panels and features a built-in foldaway key. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 3 March 2003)
Connector toughs it out for industrial Ethernet
The Han-Brid RJ-45 from Harting is specifically designed for the interconnection of devices to Ethernet networks in the harsh industrial environment.
News from Harting ( 3 March 2003)
Bearings are key to monorail guidance systems
Monorail guidance systems are frequently specified for linear motion applications where there are particular requirements for accuracy, performance or compact bearing arrangements. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 3 March 2003)
Software gains support for latest input devices
IronCAD is now supporting the SpaceBall and SpaceMouse 3D motion controllers from 3Dconnexion.
News from IronCAD ( 3 March 2003)
Instrument warranty extended to two years
Julabo is providing a free of charge warranty extension up to 24 months or a maximum of 10,000 operating hours on all instruments purchased from 1st January 2003 onwards.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 3 March 2003)
Displays hit the road
Kent Modular Electronics has designed a versatile LCD (TFT) monitor module for use in mobile computing and monitoring applications.
News from Kent Modular Electronics ( 3 March 2003)
Speedy calibration cuts downtime
Livingston reckons it has achieved possibly the quickest calibration turnaround times in the industry. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK ( 3 March 2003)
Automated jigs speed turbocharger production
User Application Article Garrett Engine Boosting Systems, has increased production at its factory in Cheadle Hulme by automating the turntable jigs used to set the required inlet and outlet port angles of each turbocharger.
News from Motor Technology ( 3 March 2003)
Digital multimeters star in catalogue
Meterman Test Tools has published a new, full-colour product catalogue for electricians, electronics and industrial technicians and field service personnel.
News from Meterman Test Tools ( 3 March 2003)
Static torque transducer goes to new lows
Earlier this year, Novatech Measurements officially launched the F311 static torque transducer and has already improved on the design.
News from Novatech Measurements ( 3 March 2003)
Making the case for more space
OKW has extended its Datec-Mobil-Box M range in response to customer demand for greater internal space.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 3 March 2003)
Full range supports portable appliance testing
Robin has a full range of products for PAT testing, from state-of-the-art portable appliance testers, through data management software and customer documentation, to test labels and barcode scanners.
News from Robin Electronics ( 3 March 2003)
Controller bristles with buffered I/O
The R104 Impala microcontroller is ideal for a wide variety of embedded processing and control applications requiring low-power, high-performance microprocessor control.
News from R2 Controls ( 3 March 2003)
Blueprints available from new website
The S and S Hinge Company's redesigned website allows visitors to download blueprints of its standard continuous hinges, its production tolerances diagram and its reference guide.
News from S and S Hinge Company ( 3 March 2003)
Local assembly speeds UK gearmotor supply
Stober Drives has set up a complete assembly line in the UK based at its head office in Waltham Abbey.
News from Stober Drives ( 3 March 2003)
Electrical calibration in the lab or on-site
Continuous updating of the electrical calibration laboratory at Sira Test and Certification has allowed the company to extend its calibration service offerings with a new low current facility.
News from Sira ( 3 March 2003)
Mounts cut down on vibration and noise
The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and machine operators, can be reduced with a new range of antivibration flexible bushes and mounting systems from Paulstra. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 3 March 2003)
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