News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 June
to Saturday 28 June 2003
Visualisation upgrades to support Unigraphics NX
Actify has added support for Unigraphics NX to its award winning SpinFire product line.
News from Actify (27 June 2003)
Simple setup for SPC software
Now there's a brand-new version of NWA Quality Monitor - NorthWest Analytical's complete factory-floor statistical process control (SPC) software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (27 June 2003)
More capacity for cleaning compressor condensate
The Bekosplit range of emulsion splitting plants has two new high-capacity models. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (27 June 2003)
Drives stack up to steel handling requirements
User Application Article A purpose-built machine for the handling and stacking of steel blanks of any shape and size for use in the car industry features the new Unidrive SP "solutions platform" AC drives. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (27 June 2003)
Long life for stainless-steel chain
SSS super stainless steel chain is suitable for use in the most demanding applications, exhibiting resistance to water, acids, alkalis, chemicals, high humidity and extremes of temperature. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (27 June 2003)
EDM seminar runs from CAD to components
Agie, Delcam and System 3R are to repeat their recent "From CAD to component" seminar on the latest developments in the design, manufacture and use of electrodes in the UK and in North America. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 June 2003)
Novel technology boosts flowmeter performance
New technology in the Rosemount Model 485 Annubar averaging pitot tube extends the performance and application of differential pressure flow measurement.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Analytical (27 June 2003)
Icore gains green recognition
Icore International has been awarded BS EN ISO14001 approval for all operations at its Slough manufacturing and administrative site.
News from Icore International (27 June 2003)
Monorails help raise precision grinding output 20%
User Application Article When engineers at the Barden wanted to increase throughput and accuracy for a grinding operation, the result was an all-new machine using a pair of RUE 25 D FE monorail guidance systems. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (27 June 2003)
Novel compound ousts aluminium from blower design
User Application Article Fewer parts and energy saving performance led Italian manufacturer Medys to select Staramide PA6 compound for the fan wheel and housing of its latest crossflow blowers.
News from LNP Engineering Plastics Europe (27 June 2003)
Welding kit stands up to student abuse
User Application Article When Sentinel Training came to kit out its welding department, the company chose Murex to ensure trouble-free operation and a long service life. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (27 June 2003)
Controller range gains European seal of approval
Having enjoyed considerable success on other continents, the newly acquired CE Mark for the Nematron OptiLogic range of industrial Ethernet I/O marks its debut in Europe.
News from Nematron Europe (27 June 2003)
Screwless terminals speed relay installation
The screwless-clamp terminals featured in the latest range of relay and timer bases from Omron Electronics cut wiring time by up to 50% compared with conventional bases which use screw terminals. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (27 June 2003)
Oxygen analyser monitors weld quality
The ORB1000 oxygen analyser is used to ensure the internal purge of a tube is pure before welding can commence.
News from Orbimatic (27 June 2003)
Fieldbus I/O blocks save time and money
A new range of fieldbus I/O modules combines cost savings over conventional systems with fast, easy installation using pluggable connector blocks with spring-clamp terminals.
News from Phoenix Contact (27 June 2003)
Coupling's slit design minimises stress
The Reli-a-Flex slit coupling range is designed to provide extremely accurate transfer of motion between two rotating shafts, while at the same time catering for parallel and angular misalignments.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (27 June 2003)
Specialist fasteners add value
Specialist fasteners have always been a strength of the Reliance catalogue.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (27 June 2003)
Safety devices cut down on wiring
Schmersal UK estimates that companies can save between 20 and 30% on AS-i Safety at Work installations by using its range of AS-i embedded-chip safety devices.
News from Schmersal UK (27 June 2003)
Practical advice from corporate killing seminar
More than 80 concerned delegates gathered in Chelsea last week to learn how to help protect their staff and businesses from prosecution under the proposed new corporate killing legislation.
News from Society of Operations Engineers (27 June 2003)
European plant to double production capacity
THK is making a further major investment in its European manufacturing facilities, with the start of development on the second stage of its production centre in Alsace, France.
News from THK UK (27 June 2003)
Polymer proven in aerospace applications
User Application Article Materials used in the aerospace industry have to satisfy critical criteria.
News from Victrex (27 June 2003)
Quote as you work for modelling users
Instant quoting add-in lets users get instant quotes for the manufacture of their parts without leaving the modelling environment.
News from Quickparts (27 June 2003)
Modular encoder is absolutely cheaper
The industry's smallest high-speed "plug-and-play" absolute encoder is claimed to reduce assembly time by half and cut costs for industrial automation systems by as much as 40%. Brochure Available
News from Avago Technologies (26 June 2003)
Reflectometer finds faults in fibre networks
The new XC850 crosschecking reflectometer brings all the benefits of OTDR to fibre-optic data networks, with none of the conventional OTDR complexity and cost. Brochure Available
News from Megger (26 June 2003)
Downing takes on sales and marketing
European Safety Systems has appointed Andrew Downing as Sales and Marketing Manager in succession to John Rattlidge, who has moved on within the company.
News from European Safety Systems (26 June 2003)
Brushless pump motor for hazardous environments
A world-first brushless explosion-proof motor for barrel pumps combines safety in hazardous environments with operational flexibility, controllability and reliability.
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) (26 June 2003)
Munich debut for laser diode driver modules
HiTek Power will launch the versatile LDD family of laser diode driver modules at Laser 2003 in Munich.
News from HiTek Power (26 June 2003)
Integrated bearing mechanism is "tops" for BMW
User Application Article An integrated high performance bearing and threaded shaft has proved the ideal solution to the challenge of creating a robust closing mechanism for vehicle soft tops at BMW.
News from Jesa UK (26 June 2003)
Simulation software predicts turbulence noise
LMS Sysnoise can be used to simulate flow-induced noise and aero-acoustic phenomena long before the physical prototype stage. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (26 June 2003)
Novel pressure regulator simplifies sampling
Parker Instrumentation has developed an innovative turnkey solution for connecting continuous process analysers into flare disposal systems. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division (26 June 2003)
Pumps shift nonflowing materials
Transferring very high viscosity creams, gels and pastes which do not flow presents a major problem for companies in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and process industries.
News from Pump Engineering (26 June 2003)
Software speeds thermal specifications
The Therm 4.1 software package takes care of the complex calculation of climate control requirements, and now includes the new generation of Rittal TopTherm cooling units. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (26 June 2003)
Power handling boost for helical gear units
Renold Gears describes its new generation of shaft-mounted helical gear units as a breakthrough in gear design.
News from Renold Gears (26 June 2003)
Corus of approval for valve upgrade
User Application Article Rotork's performance throughout a challenging valve actuation retrofit project on the gas booster station at the giant Corus Scunthorpe Steelworks has been praised by the project manager.
News from Rotork Controls (26 June 2003)
Total chlorine probe joins specialist range
Sentek has a new probe for the measurement of total chlorine.
News from Sentek (26 June 2003)
Gauge solves difficult measurement problems
Developed after close consultation with the industry, the Solarton Block Gauge addresses a whole new range of applications not covered by conventional gauging probes.
News from Solartron Metrology (26 June 2003)
Robots clean up skids for Land Rover
User Application Article ABB has supplied three industrial robots to the paint shop at Land Rover's manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (25 June 2003)
Software speeds quality data acquisition
User Application Article Crest Industries uses WinWedge Pro to interface to a test instrument used to measure the performance of mechanical-pneumatic devices used on surface mount chip placement machines. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 June 2003)
Transformer tidies up dirty industrial supplies
An all-new universal input constant voltage transformer produces a stable, uncorrupted voltage and frequency output regardless of the quality of the mains supply.
News from Advance Electronics (25 June 2003)
Acquisition software gains data validation
ACR Systems has upgraded its industry leading TrendReader software to include data validation, adding the security needed in today's digital world.
News from ACR Systems (25 June 2003)
Steady growth for industrial fastener markets
US industrial fastener demand is forecast to rise 5.6% annually through 2007 to $11.5 billion.
News from Freedonia Group (25 June 2003)
Robust growth forcast for chemical sensors
Demand for chemical sensors is forecast to grow 8.6% per year to $3.4 billion in 2006.
News from Freedonia Group (25 June 2003)
Technology to drive the sensor market
The US market for sensor products (sensors, transducers and associated housings) is projected to increase 6.7% per year through 2006 to $13.4 billion.
News from Freedonia Group (25 June 2003)
Challenging times for European motors market
The European integral horsepower motors market continues to be impacted by a mixture of trends including the weakening of the global economy.
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 June 2003)
Acquisition boosts manufacturing software lineup
GE Fanuc Automation has acquired Mountain Systems, a provider of advanced manufacturing execution systems for essential industries. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (25 June 2003)
Control system keeps up Range Rover standards
User Application Article A team from GE Fanuc has migrated the new Range Rover body-in-white, paint shop and final assembly production lines so they are now all monitored by Cimplicity Plant Edition software. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (25 June 2003)
Website features novel solvers
Geomate Corp has added three groundbreaking solvers to its website that allow CAD and solid modelling users to shorten design cycles, reduce costs, and solve a wide range of engineering challenges.
News from Geomate (25 June 2003)
Further improvements to budget 2 and 3D package
PowerCAD Pro 5.2 is a major update to the flagship computer aided design software system.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (25 June 2003)
Linear system described pictorially
In parallel with Hepco developing its linear product range to give designers the widest range of options available, its literature has also become characteristically comprehensive. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (25 June 2003)
Advanced course in acoustics, noise and vibration
The 32nd advanced course in acoustics, noise and vibration will be held in Southampton on 22th-26th September, 2003.
News from Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (25 June 2003)
New UK choice for Cinch connectors
Jet Press has expanded its already extensive product range by becoming the UK's sole distributor for Cinch, the internationally renowned manufacturer of connectors.
News from Jet Press (25 June 2003)
Fastener stocks top 70 million items
Jet Press provides one of the most comprehensive ranges of high quality metal and plastic fasteners available anywhere in the UK.
News from Jet Press (25 June 2003)
Comprehensive slide solutions from stock
Accuride ball bearing slides are increasingly becoming an effective solution in an ever growing number of industries, including automotive, industrial, IT and electromechanical.
News from Jet Press (25 June 2003)
Mould software gains debug help
Imold 2003 for SolidWorks, Service Pack 2 contains many improvements over Service Pack 1.
News from Manusoft Technologies (25 June 2003)
Clutches boast low inertia and no backlash
EAS-NC torque-limiting clutches are specifically designed for use on power transmission applications where high performance together with drive rigidity and low inertia are prerequisites.
News from Mayr Transmissions (25 June 2003)
Collets speed welding of pulled tees
Orbimatic has developed modified collets which fit a standard Orbiweld fully enclosed weld head range to allow operators to weld a pulled tee with minimal weld neck.
News from Orbimatic (25 June 2003)
Software shortens telecomms product development
User Application Article EdgeCAM offline programming software has revolutionised the machining of complex duplexer units produced by Aerial Facilities.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (25 June 2003)
Terminals come with full ATEX documentation
To complement its extensive Clipline range of rail-mounted terminals, which are supplied as standard in ATEX-compliant versions, Phoenix Contact is now offering free ATEX documentation on CD-ROM.
News from Phoenix Contact (25 June 2003)
Nominations open for next year's Queen's Awards
Entries are now being invited for the 2004 Queen's Awards for Enterprise - the UK's highest honours for business success.
News from Queen's Awards for Enterprise (25 June 2003)
Green formulation for multicoloured marking inks
The WB 2040M series of water-based marking inks are an ideal choice for part marking and colour code identification applications.
News from RBC Industries (25 June 2003)
Guide simplifies power quality problems
REO UK has released a new comprehensive guide to power quality for those with little or no experience of effective power supply control. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (25 June 2003)
Simulator aids control-system debug
RSTestStand is a cost-saving software package that allows control system engineers to thoroughly test their control system designs and correct any errors before they start up the system.
News from Rockwell Automation (25 June 2003)
Linear motion approved by car makers
Resistance to corrosion and weld splatter has made the Speedy Rail linear motion system the preferred choice for many car manufacturers.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (25 June 2003)
Gazelle gains Modbus communications
R2 Controls has added Modbus communications software enhancements to its existing line of C-programmable industrial grade microcontrollers.
News from R2 Controls (25 June 2003)
Sealing solution for airlocks and rotary valves
Meco engineers have designed an effective solution for the unique sealing problems posed by airlocks and rotary valves. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (25 June 2003)
Software brings maths students up to date
User Application Article For many students studying mathematics at the University of Queensland, using Maple software is a daily event. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (24 June 2003)
Sharing software covers full product lifecycle
The Autodesk Streamline 5 manufacturing collaboration service helps users instantly share digital design data across their extended manufacturing chain.
News from Autodesk (24 June 2003)
Noise and vibration tester hits production line
Version 5.0 of the Plato system offers a number of new features which enhance the ease of setup and extend the scope of noise and vibration testing of vehicle assemblies in the production environment.
News from Anthony Best Dynamics (24 June 2003)
Correct handling maximises precision bearing life
Technical Background Article Experience shows that up to one third of bearing failures can be attributed to improper handling and faulty mounting of bearings.
News from Barden Corporation (24 June 2003)
Crimp terminals speed electrical connection
New from Roebuck is a 300-piece set of crimp terminals, available exclusively from BuckHickman InOne.
News from Buck & Hickman (24 June 2003)
More to brass than meets the eye
Talking recently with design consultant Ken Kempson about the family of copper/zinc alloys collectively known as "the brasses", the discussion centred on the principal benefits of these metals.
News from Copper Development Association (24 June 2003)
Scheme aims to raise motor efficiency
The "Motor Challenge" is a new initiative, promoted by the European Commission, to help industrial companies improve the energy efficiency of their electric motor driven systems.
News from Copper Development Association (24 June 2003)
Visualisation software works with SAP
AutoVue can now be integrated with SAP.
News from Cimmetry Systems (24 June 2003)
AC drives gain synchronisation features
The Unidrive SP AC drive now has an added feature - CTSync is designed to give machine and system builders added flexibility where precise synchronisation is required between drives. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (24 June 2003)
Stereolithography speeds models to the wind tunnel
User Application Article Airbus has purchased an SLA 7000 system to produce components for wind tunnel testing at its operations in Filton, Bristol.
News from 3D Systems Europe (24 June 2003)
Accelerometer offers superior modal analysis
The Model 63C12/C13 is a compact three-axis piezoelectric accelerometer.
News from Endevco (24 June 2003)
Powders produce stronger fine-detail prototypes
A new range of very-fine-grained metal powders can be used to form 20um laser-sintered layers using Eosint M rapid-manufacturing machines.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (24 June 2003)
Serial sensors gain wireless Ethernet links
The Digi TSW family of one-, two- and four-port serial to wireless Ethernet device servers are the first in a series of Digi products to ship with 802.11b wireless connectivity.
News from Entrix Computing (24 June 2003)
Synthetic lubricants and functional fluids study
Demand for synthetic lubricants and functional fluids in the USA is forecast to advance 5% per year to $2.8 billion in the year 2006.
News from Freedonia Group (24 June 2003)
Study looks at US materials handling systems
The market for conventional and advanced/automated materials handling systems and equipment in the USA will increase 5.2% per year through 2006 to $23.5 billion.
News from Freedonia Group (24 June 2003)
Embedded PC slims for industrial control
A new, highly integrated, industrial PC has the features and functionality of an x86-based PC in a very compact embedded systems form factor. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (24 June 2003)
Alliance links transatlantic recruitment sites
CareerBuilder.com and GoJobsite have joined forces to bring more employment resources to companies and job seekers on an international scale.
News from Jobsite (24 June 2003)
Interface modules accelerate acquisition
The latest interface modules for the MGCplus amplifier system have markedly improved transfer rates and provide better support than the previous interface modules they replace. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 June 2003)
Integrating plant and business systems pays off
Invensys recently presented its vision of the "chemical plant of the future" stressing the need for integrating information collected on the plant floor with enterprise-level systems.
News from APV (24 June 2003)
Case study can win a trip to Prague
The IChemE has launched a competition offering young chemical engineers the opportunity to win a free trip to next year's Loss Prevention Symposium in Prague.
News from Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (24 June 2003)
Servos suit multi-axis applications
A new range of servo drives is ideal for multi-axis applications such as pick-and-place machines, robots, packaging and feeding. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (24 June 2003)
New England at the NEC
A small corner of the NEC took on the flavour of New England at the Drives and Controls Exhibition, as Lenze celebrated its new distributorship for the compact economical smd inverter. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (24 June 2003)
Safety record brings to award
Lichfield-based project management specialist Lorien Engineering Solutions has won one of the top safety awards in the UK.
News from Lorien Engineering Solutions (24 June 2003)
Chinese mill expansion continues
Morgan Construction Company has received an order from Zhangjiagang Shatai Steel Company, in Jiangsu Province, the People's Republic of China, for a new bar-in-coil outlet.
News from Morgan Construction Company (24 June 2003)
DC LVDTs take conditioning onboard
The DC 750 Series of DC-operated LVDT position sensors promises highly accurate, repeatable measurement in a variety of OEM applications.
News from Macro Sensors (24 June 2003)
More modelling power for Rhino users
Power Solids 1.1 and Power Booleans 1.1 incorporate support for Rhino 2.0 and 3.0.
News from nPower Software (24 June 2003)
More money up for sustainable projects
The Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI) has organised its next launch event - for the seventh of ten calls for proposals - to take place on 19th November in London.
News from Oakdene Hollins (24 June 2003)
Wider use for welding supplies
Orbimatic has made two major improvements to its Orbimat orbital welding power supplies.
News from Orbimatic (24 June 2003)
Cable ties speed Swiss tunnel antenna upgrade
User Application Article SBB chose Dura-Ty extruded cable ties and stackable cable spacers for a recent key project upgrading antenna cables in several railway tunnels in Switzerland.
News from Panduit (24 June 2003)
Motors and fans for automotive applications
A new brochure from Papst outlines the cooling specialist's broad capability in the automotive industry.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (24 June 2003)
Pressure transmitter takes to the water
A new hydrostatic pressure transmitter from Pepperl+Fuchs is suitable for water and waste applications. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (24 June 2003)
Motion detector isn't easily fooled
The RK53E-P motion detector is an intelligent microprocessor controlled opening sensor for all automatic door and gate systems used in industrial applications. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (24 June 2003)
White seals tackle contamination problem
A novel range of white encapsulated O-ring seals tackles the risk of contamination arising from seal shredding during active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacture.
News from Precision Polymer Engineering (24 June 2003)
Multiple roles for fluids handling system
User Application Article Some in the food industry will view the PDX fluids handling system from Pursuit Dynamics as a pump, whereas others will see it as a heater, cooker, macerator or mixer.
News from Pursuit Dynamics (24 June 2003)
Hazardous area solenoid valves are ATEX certified
The NADI range of EExd IIB and EExd IIC hazardous area solenoid valves are now available with ATEX certification.
News from Red Dragon (24 June 2003)
Controller sets up for industrial Ethernet
The 317-2 PN/DP is a powerful new CPU for Simatic-S7 300 controllers from Siemens Automation and Drives.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (24 June 2003)
Cutting edge solutions
User Application Article Siemens state-of-the-art drives and control technology is being used in the manufacture of a new range of polycarbonate precision cutting machines called Polycut.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (24 June 2003)
Take a holistic approach to machinery safety
Technical Background Article Taking a holistic approach to machinery safety means looking at many aspects of a company's operations, says Robert Sharrock.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (24 June 2003)
Simple solution to cable management and protection
Cablemat is a novel cost effective solution for the management of voice and data cable below raised floors.
News from Support Comms (24 June 2003)
Handheld tester checks machine vibration
Vib Test is a low-cost handheld unit for monitoring industrial equipment vibration levels. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (24 June 2003)
Output filter smooths out PWM waveforms
The KMG sinewave filter converts the PWM square wave shape into a near sinusoidal waveform, removing high frequency voltage distortion.
News from TCI (24 June 2003)
Upgrade for "comfortable" MCAD package
A new version of the compact Varicad design package is now available.
News from Varicad (24 June 2003)
IGBT inverters raise risk of motor bearing failure
Technical Background Article Marek Lukaszcyk outlines how the traditional problem of motor bearing failures due to electrical discharge has taken on new impetus with the widening use of PWM IGBT inverters.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (24 June 2003)
Private placement provides development funding
Xenics has successfully increased its capital to the tune of Eur 1.5 million.
News from Xenics (24 June 2003)
Software speeds robotic programming
BendWizard computer software can be used to quickly and efficiently program robots for use in tending press brakes. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (23 June 2003)
Free support for BMPTA members
Every member of the British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (BMPTA) is to receive a free business support helpline card.
News from British Mechanical Power Transmission Association (23 June 2003)
Norgren designs in brass for a hot application
On occasions customers wish to use control valves, actuators, drive cylinders and other components for purposes that could potentially push these devices beyond their design limits.
News from Copper Development Association (23 June 2003)
Radar technology "sees through walls"
Cambridge Consultants (CCL) has successfully demonstrated a radical new type of radar technology that can "see through walls".
News from Cambridge Consultants (23 June 2003)
Pair to expand wireless machine communications
Sony Ericsson and Comtech have signed a collaboration agreement focusing on the delivery of M2M applications across TCP/IP networks.
News from Comtech M2M (23 June 2003)
Ultrasonic meter combines performance with economy
A novel noninvasive low-cost ultrasonic flow meter offers significant performance and cost advantages over traditional electromechanical and electromagnetic systems.
News from Cynergy3 Components (23 June 2003)
Wide scope for pressure transmitter
The PS1000 is a differential pressure transmitter with an integrated switch that selects one of four pressure ranges, enabling the customer to choose the optimum scale for their application.
News from DeltaSense (23 June 2003)
Analyser takes on multilayer coatings
A new standard of excellence has been claimed for Fischer's standard coating thickness X-ray product, the XDL. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (23 June 2003)
Low-profile relay takes on power switching
Providing the ideal solution to high-current PCB applications where height restrictions are a major consideration is Finder's 40.11 series flatpack PCB relay.
News from Finder (23 June 2003)
Machinery market expands use of intelligent drives
Intelligent drives are set to account for an ever increasing share of the overall motion control field as the technology's penetration into major regional and application markets deepens.
News from Frost and Sullivan (23 June 2003)
Programme aims to improve asset usage
PKS for Asset Effectiveness is a suite of hardware, software and services that helps customers in process industries optimise the performance of installed industrial assets.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (23 June 2003)
Flexon takes couplings to Germany
Wilnsdorf-based Flexon is to act as the main distributor sales force in the German and Austrian market for the Lovejoy line of couplings.
News from Lovejoy (23 June 2003)
Robust linear guideway is cost-effective solution
Micromech now stocks the Monorail BM range of guideways from Schneeberger.
News from Micromech (23 June 2003)
Manufacturing jobs on the up
Employer hiring intentions for the manufacturing industry in the quarter ahead are showing a moderate increase from this time last quarter and this time last year.
News from Manpower (23 June 2003)
Aluminium cases gain bigger range of sizes
Rolec has extended its popular Alucase range of IP66 die-cast enclosures - the newest concept in the marketplace.
News from OKW Enclosures (23 June 2003)
Connectors feed signals through walls
Combicon feedthrough headers provide a simple, efficient and cost-effective solution to the common problem of providing plug-in connections which pass through enclosure walls.
News from Phoenix Contact (23 June 2003)
Fluids handling system simplifies pulping
User Application Article The PDX fluids handling system is an innovative alternative to traditional macerators and pumps for paper-recycling businesses.
News from Pursuit Dynamics (23 June 2003)
Compact suppression on the (DIN) rail
The DRDC Series is a new family of ultra-compact DIN-rail DC power suppressors, available in 7, 12, 24 and 48V configurations.
News from Smiths Interconnect - Transtector Systems (23 June 2003)
High-end CPU boosts controller performance
The 317-2 DP is a powerful new high-end CPU for Simatic-S7 300 controllers.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 June 2003)
New face on safety for Madame Tussauds
User Application Article Safety Integrated technology has been applied to a new ride at one of London's most popular tourist attractions.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 June 2003)
Motor control centre improves supply
User Application Article As part of a major plant expansion programme, Quest International has recently invested in a Sivacon motor control centre for its Menstrie site in Central Scotland.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 June 2003)
CPU takes control of safety critical applications
A new fail-safe CPU for Simatic-S7 300 controllers is suitable for use in safety-critical applications conforming to Categories 1 to 4 (EN954-1) or SIL 1 to 3 (IEC61508).
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (23 June 2003)
Rotary cam switches for motor control
The Bremas CN series of rotary cam switches offers easy OEM installation and is designed to switch loads between 12 and 32A in motor control applications.
News from Switchtec (23 June 2003)
Electronic guide aids fastener specification
After 6 months and 2000 man-hours of work, TR Fastenings has released an electronic product guide which is now available free to OEMs.
News from TR Fastenings (23 June 2003)
Last chance for ATEX compliance
In less than two weeks, on 1st July 2003 the ATEX Directive, 94/9/EC, becomes a mandatory requirement.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (23 June 2003)
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