News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 July
to Saturday 12 July 2003
Paperboard mill benefits from using DC drives
User Application Article An installation of DC drives from ABB is providing correct tension at BPB Paperboard in Purfleet, helping avoid downtime costs of potentially GBP 10,000 per hour.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (11 July 2003)
Proximity switches have normally closed contacts
Active Switch and Sensor has extended its range of MC15 plastic moulded switches to include a Form B type, closed contact.
News from Active Switch and Sensor (11 July 2003)
Novel approach to tension measurement
Digiforce is a novel portable instrument that uses a completely different measuring technique to monitor tension in wires, strands, cables or rods, without making contact. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (11 July 2003)
Ison takes charge of manufacturing solutions
Kevin Ison is the UK and Ireland Business Unit Manager for the newly created Autodesk Manufacturing Solutions Division (MSD).
News from Autodesk (11 July 2003)
Valves aid F1 tyre safety
Thorite Group has supplied a range of Burkert Fluid Control Systems' pneumatic control valves to specialist manufacturer Jedwin Engineering of Blackburn. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (11 July 2003)
Vision system ensures proper bottle bundling
User Application Article As part of Merck Manufacturing Division's new multi-million-dollar high-speed packaging line, a Cognex Checkpoint 900 machine vision system is used to check the integrity of bundled bottles. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (11 July 2003)
Nut feeder speeds welding operations
Elscint Automation manufactures a nut feeding accessory for resistance spot welding machines.
News from Elscint Automation (11 July 2003)
Feeder manufacturer upgrades quality systems
Elscint Automation has been certified under ISO9001:2000.
News from Elscint Automation (11 July 2003)
Speedy reconnection for pressure transducers
The 8510/8530 family of miniature pressure transducers now supports a four-pin detachable cable.
News from Endevco (11 July 2003)
No escape from EMC regulations
The issue of compliance with the EMC Directive when CE marking a machine has always been a grey area. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (11 July 2003)
Sealed speed control packs a whallop
The MMP25A-12V motor speed control is ideal for battery-powered applications.
News from Midwest Motion Products (11 July 2003)
True planetary gearmotor runs from battery power
A new "true planetary" gearmotor delivers up to 10Nm of output torque, at nearly 200rev/min of shaft output speed.
News from Midwest Motion Products (11 July 2003)
Material transfer control solution hits the market
Q.i is the first commercially available material transfer control solution. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 July 2003)
Materials transfer solution on show at PPMA
Mettler Toledo will exhibit checkweighers, metal detection equipment, a variety of statistical quality control equipment and a new material transfer control solution on stand 12151at PPMA 2003. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (11 July 2003)
Scope sheds light on inaccessible structures
Robust, reliable and weighing only 500g the Light Scope from Moritex Europe is ideal for engineers tasked with viewing inaccessible structures.
News from Moritex Europe (11 July 2003)
Speedy payback for drive leasing scheme
Mitsubishi Electric has set up an equipment leasing scheme as part of its drive to encourage the take up of energy-efficiency technologies across the whole spectrum of industry. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 July 2003)
High-precision optical systems star at Laser 2003
At last month's Laser 2003, new ranges of tube collimators and precision mounts from Optical Surfaces generated considerable interest from visitors.
News from Optical Surfaces (11 July 2003)
Bottle caps are chemically inert
Omnifit's chemically inert bottle caps are suitable for many applications within the laboratory, such as connecting tubing to inert fluidic systems, solvent reservoirs or waste bottles.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (11 July 2003)
Flame-retardant silicones use standard processes
A new range of flame-retardant silicones can be processed using traditional moulding and extrusion equipment.
News from Primasil (11 July 2003)
Zoom in for a closer look
The Prior zoom optical system consists of literally thousands of individual parts that can be combined to produce exactly the magnification, field of view, depth of focus and resolution desired. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (11 July 2003)
Modules drive samples into focus
Prior has adapted a number of its highly successful Z Focus modules to fit a range of stereo microscopes from leading manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (11 July 2003)
Cable marking process is fast and error-free
The new Clipline WireMark system takes the data it needs to print cable markers direct from project planning and CAD packages, ensuring that the cable marking process is fast and error-free.
News from Phoenix Contact (11 July 2003)
Miniature outlines for filter housings
Prosep Filter Systems has a brand new range of miniature housings.
News from Prosep Filter Systems (11 July 2003)
Low-power radio module is Profibus slave
User Application Article Profibus presents some special requirements that cannot be met by a conventional narrowband radio modem without severely compromising the performance of the Profibus network as a whole.
News from Radio Data Technology (11 July 2003)
Thermal imager aids predictive maintenance
The ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager is the first product to allow plant maintenance personnel with minimal training to conduct cost effective and highly accurate predictive maintenance inspections.
News from Raytek Corp (11 July 2003)
Expansion for stainless-steel bar stock
The former RGB Stainless is to use its leading market position in large diameter stainless steel round bar to extend its involvement in the market for small diameter bar.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (11 July 2003)
Testing of actuators and valves made easy
Easi-Test is a novel device that permits the independent testing of pneumatic actuators and process valves on live systems. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (11 July 2003)
Core valve range on short lead times
The Premier Range has been specially chosen from Sterling Hydraulics' most popular pressure flow control valves and solenoid valves to create a selection that is suitable for many applications.
News from Sterling Hydraulics (11 July 2003)
Advanced features for novel torque tester
Update Manufacturing has developed a novel torque tester using a fully digital and embedded software system.
News from Update Manufacturing (Thailand) Co (11 July 2003)
Vantico becomes Huntsman Advanced Materials
MatlinPatterson Global Opportunity Partners has completed restructuring of Vantico and the transfer of the business to HMP Equity Holdings, its partnership with Huntsman.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (11 July 2003)
Defender watches over industrial control networks
Industrial Defender is the first real-time security software and services suite designed specifically for industrial control environments.
News from Verano (11 July 2003)
ATEX approval for fans and blowers
Air Control Industries has recently completed the process of gaining approval to the very latest stringent ATEX Directive. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (10 July 2003)
Actuators turn to the right angle
The Amot CompACT range of electric actuators has been developed for quarter-turn operating applications such as valves, dampers or similar uses. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (10 July 2003)
Industrial Ethernet seminar set for Brighton
The first in a series of free one-day seminars to be held at the Amplicon HQ in Brighton, UK, will examine the growing trend of Ethernet use in industrial and automation environments.
News from Amplicon (10 July 2003)
Guide to ATEX-associated jargon
ABB's new "ATEX jargon buster" provides instrumentation users with a definitive guide to the ATEX Directive, which came into effect on 1st July 2003.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (10 July 2003)
Temperature sensor is an extreme sort
The ACI Submersible Ultra-Cold series is a temperature sensor designed for cryogenic or refrigeration applications to -200C.
News from Automation Components (10 July 2003)
Ansys completes CFX acquisition
Ansys has completed its acquisition of CFX from AEA Technology for approximately $21 million in cash.
News from Ansys (10 July 2003)
Parallel processing speeds latest CFD revision
CFX-5.6 provides increased accessibility to advanced computational fluid dynamics.
News from Ansys (10 July 2003)
Design contest offers top workstation to winner
Entries are now open for this year's Autodesk Inventor Design Contest.
News from Autodesk (10 July 2003)
CFD tool takes on aero acoustics capabilities
The latest version of the Swift computational fluid dynamics tool features advanced computational aero acoustics capabilities.
News from AVL List (10 July 2003)
Couplings feature novel non-spill valve design
The NS4 Series non-spill coupling features a shutoff valve that enhances operator safety and speeds connection time.
News from Colder Products (10 July 2003)
Liquid curative for TDI-based prepolymers
Crosslink Technology has developed a Moca based liquid curative for TDI prepolymers.
News from Crosslink Technology (10 July 2003)
Software streamlines alloys smelting process
User Application Article Delmia Quest software has been used to streamline processes at market leading aluminium alloys company, FE Mottram (Non Ferrous).
News from Delmia (10 July 2003)
Smart transmitters work on unattended platforms
User Application Article Intelligent instrumentation allows Shell to reduce the size and complexity of its unattended North Sea gas platforms.
News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement (10 July 2003)
DTI approves plan for plastics
The UK's plastics research and development centre has agreed its business plan for the next three years with the Department of Trade and Industry.
News from Faraday Plastics (10 July 2003)
Absolute positioning at a budget price
The model 7700 is new compact modular encoder designed for superior performance.
News from Gurley Precision Instruments (10 July 2003)
MG Rover awards "First Tier" status
Hawker Traction has been made a First Tier supplier to MG Rover, as providers of batteries and chargers for the lift truck fleet at the carmaker's Longbridge site.
News from EnerSys Motive Power (10 July 2003)
Real-time bubble column control using tomography
Impedance tomography is a new and powerful tool for monitoring and controlling bubble hold-up and distribution in columns and stirred cells.
News from Industrial Tomography Systems (10 July 2003)
Disc coupling reaps benefits at harvest time
User Application Article Lovejoy has discovered an unexpected application for its disc coupling and mounting, to improve equipment reliability and performance during soybean harvest time.
News from Lovejoy (10 July 2003)
High-resolution output is measure of displacement
The latest eddy current measurement system from Lion Precision Inductive is the ECA100.
News from Lion Precision Inductive (10 July 2003)
Expansion brings top-of-the-line machinery
Laser Process has just installed its second Trumpf L3050 5kW laser cutting system.
News from Laser Process (10 July 2003)
Test software logs real-time vibration data
The latest generation of vibration controller systems can now collect both the original time data and processed data during the same closed loop control test run.
News from M+P International (10 July 2003)
Cast iron repair technology safeguards rail bridge
User Application Article Broken cast iron lips that hold parapet panels in place on a Grade II listed railway bridge at Codsall in South Staffordshire have been repaired by Metalock Engineering.
News from Metalock Engineering (10 July 2003)
Controller goes on and on at QBL
User Application Article A modest relay PLC at contract pharmaceutical packer QBL in Burnley has been running 24 hours a day, seven days a week for over 10 years - and has never yet failed. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (10 July 2003)
Simple setup for general-purpose servo drives
Mitsubishi has extended its mid-range 400V servo offering with two new models - rated at 3.5 and 5kW - from the well-received Melservo-J2-Super series. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (10 July 2003)
Diamond-like coating protects hydrogen-fuelled car
User Application Article A novel coating technology promises to overcome the serious lubrication problems posed by the use of hydrogen as a fuel for car engines.
News from Poeton Industries (10 July 2003)
Vision sensor takes pattern recognition onboard
A novel highly compact vision sensor with complete "onboard" processing can, in many instances, replace applications that would have previously required a vision system approach.
News from Sensopart UK (10 July 2003)
Disc pumps take on "dirty" applications
A new range of dual- and single-disc pumps features robust construction and a glandless disc design, providing an indefinite dry-running capability.
News from SSP Pumps (10 July 2003)
Award funds MRI development work
Supertron Technologies has won a funding award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Programme to design and build the next generation of MRI array coils.
News from Supertron Technologies (10 July 2003)
Gas detector isn't fooled by its environment
The new SafEye 700 optical open-path gas detection system integrates well-proven and superior xenon flash technology which has an excellent operational record in many installations worldwide.
News from Spectrex (10 July 2003)
Flame detectors resist false alarms
Two new SharpEye flame detectors are based on innovative triple infra-red (IR3) technology which ensures high reliability with no false alarms from other radiation sources.
News from Spectrex (10 July 2003)
Unified source for heat exchangers
Swep International PHE has now joined forces with its US-based sister company Tranter PHE.
News from Tranter PHE (10 July 2003)
Marine diesel engine chosen for lifeboats
User Application Article A new class of RNLI of lifeboat will use a Cat C18 marine diesel engine in twin-engine configuration to meet its extremely demanding requirements.
News from Finning UK (10 July 2003)
Conference to address vehicle thermal management
A modern vehicle thermal management system must co-ordinate the thermal environments of the under-bonnet powertrain cooling system and the passenger compartment.
News from AVL List ( 9 July 2003)
GSM module slims for remote metering
Adding a remote mobile communications capability to an electricity meter couldn't be easier, thanks to the new Telemodem2 Mobile. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 9 July 2003)
Audit rationalises Ford's lubrication policy
User Application Article When Castrol was awarded the sole supply contract for lubricants to Ford Motor Company's Dagenham Stamping Operations its priority was to rationalise the number of lubricants used on the site.
News from Castrol UK ( 9 July 2003)
Powder metallurgy event open for registration
Be prepared for a busy three days at the Euro PM 2003 congress and exhibition to be held in Valencia, Spain from 20th to 22nd October.
News from European Powder Metallurgy Association ( 9 July 2003)
Six-wire connection makes starter easy retrofit
User Application Article The ability of Fairford soft starters to connect directly into the six-wire delta connection of a motor starter has improved system reliability and saved BOCM Pauls both time and money.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 9 July 2003)
Measuring system combines best of both worlds
HBM has combined the strengths of its MGCsplit and MGCplus products to give measurement engineers a single system for both centralised and distributed measurements. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 9 July 2003)
Slip rings shrink for compact connection
IDM Electronics has introduced a new Mini version of its popular H Series slip-ring assemblies.
News from IDM Electronics ( 9 July 2003)
Schad adds experience across the board
LMS International has increased its complement of outside directors with the appointment of Tilman Schad to the Board. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 9 July 2003)
Pinch valve features fireproof structure
The new Larox fireproof pinch valve is ideal for firewater and sprinkler systems in various industries and applications. Brochure Available
News from Larox Flowsys ( 9 July 2003)
Shaper turns Gaussian beams into flat-tops
A novel refractive beam shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to a collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 9 July 2003)
Spatial filter for set-and-forget lens alignment
The 910A Series spatial filter has a space-efficient design combining five-axis alignment with high stability for set-and-forget adjustment. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 9 July 2003)
Intrinsically safe rating for vibration sensors
Monitran's new family of intrinsically safe vibration sensors meet with the latest ATEX European Directive 94/9/EC100a for hazardous areas.
News from Monitran ( 9 July 2003)
Interlocks meet ATEX requirements
Netherlocks mechanical valve interlock systems are 99% applicable in hazardous areas zone 1 and zone 2.
News from Netherlocks Safety Systems ( 9 July 2003)
Ruler keeps magnified images in perspective
Prior Scientific has produced a flexible ruler which can be used to quickly and easily assess the total magnification of any system displaying an image on a screen. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 9 July 2003)
Maverick to keep plastics processes aligned
Maverick Systems Corp will serve as the field services partner for Spirex in providing extruder bore laser alignment expertise to plastics processors in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions ( 9 July 2003)
ISA adds support to new exhibition
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society is to have a high profile at Total Processing and Packaging, the new international event dedicated to processing and packaging machinery.
News from Total Processing and Packaging ( 9 July 2003)
Heat exchanger technology features in new show
Total Processing and Packaging 2004 will feature a major display and conference dedicated to the latest heat exchanger technology.
News from Total Processing and Packaging ( 9 July 2003)
Environmental chains optimise energy use
Technical Background Article Tsubaki UK is at the forefront of environmental chain technologies, with a range that includes energy-efficient, low-noise and antibacterial chains, says Marketing Manager Bob Young. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 9 July 2003)
Weighbridges meet exacting opencast mining demands
User Application Article Two 15m, 80t Eurodeck weighbridges are helping leading opencast mining expert Crouch Mining maintain its position as one of the largest producers of surface coal in the UK.
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 9 July 2003)
Galvanised fencing resists "charges"
Humberside Galvanizing of Hull has successfully completed the galvanising of over 4.5t of steelwork for a new rhino house and refurbished "big cat" enclosure at Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.
News from Wedge Group Galvanizing ( 9 July 2003)
Pumps keep sealed systems under pressure
A new range of pressurisation units is designed to protect sealed heating and cooling systems by maintaining a predetermined pressure.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 9 July 2003)
Engine hat trick for Scottish ferries
Caterpillar Motoren and Cokg are supplying engines to three ferries serving mainland Scotland and the Orkney Islands.
News from Finning UK ( 9 July 2003)
Pricing structure to help CAD education
A new product scheme across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) enables educational users to participate for the first time in the Autodesk subscription programme.
News from Autodesk ( 8 July 2003)
Linear stage aids connector testing
User Application Article A Baldor linear motor positioning stage has helped AmFax to deliver a compact and high-throughput vision system for the production testing of a novel range of connectors. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 8 July 2003)
All tied up with Roebuck
General-purpose strong polypropylene rope is now available from Roebuck through industrial distributor BuckHickman InOne.
News from Buck & Hickman ( 8 July 2003)
New division supports fluid control
Burkert Fluid Control Systems has launched a UK Service Division to support its extensive range of fluid control equipment. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 8 July 2003)
Drive to produce more Pot Noodles
User Application Article The drive is on to boost production of the UK's most popular hot snack food, and production lines are being improved to reduce downtime and increase throughput. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 8 July 2003)
Vision sensors play key role in lock assembly
User Application Article One of the world's largest lock manufacturers has begun to use machine vision systems to automate inspection during manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 8 July 2003)
Co-operation smooths automotive fasteners supply
User Application Article The supply of fasteners into the automotive industry has been radically improved, thanks to an initiative bringing together three key players in the supply chain. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive ( 8 July 2003)
Engineering vacancies start to rise
Delta Consultants reports a busy time in the last month with numbers of new vacancies rising rapidly.
News from Delta Consultants ( 8 July 2003)
Top sensitivity for pressure transducer
The combination of excellent linearity and very high resonance makes the Model 8520A rugged piezoresistive pressure transducer ideal for a wide range of static or dynamic pressure measurments.
News from Endevco ( 8 July 2003)
Relays and breakers add safety to appliances
E-T-A Circuit Breakers will be displaying door lock relays and circuit breakers on its stand during the 2003 Domestic Appliance Tour. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 8 July 2003)
Survey reveals curriculum squeeze on engineering
Teachers believe an overloaded curriculum and constant exam pressures prevent pupils from understanding and exploring engineering and developing the skills they need to pursue a career in the field.
News from ETB ( 8 July 2003)
TV guides infra-red purchase
User Application Article In more than one sense, television played an important part in Westland Helicopters' investment in a ThermaCAM PM695 thermal imaging camera. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 July 2003)
New name for temperature sensor specialist
Heraeus Sensor-Nite will now operate under the name Heraeus Sensor Technology.
News from Heraeus Sensor Technology ( 8 July 2003)
Audit checks mill performance
User Application Article Elgiloy Specialty Metals has received a Millcheck rolling mill shape performance audit from Industrial Automation Services.
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 8 July 2003)
Guide to radial insert ball bearings
INA Bearing Company has published a new guide to its range of radial insert ball bearings and housed units. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 8 July 2003)
CAD software comes with free input device
Under a new promotion, anyone who purchases a new copy of IronCAD will receive - free of charge - 3Dconnexion's SpaceMouse Plus, valued at US $495.
News from IronCAD ( 8 July 2003)
Software designed for extreme spectroscopy
SynerJY is a fully integrated data acquisition and data analysis software package for spectroscopic systems.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon ( 8 July 2003)
Stage sets optics in place for inspection
The DynamYX RS air-bearing positioning stage offers an innovative approach to reticule positioning in semiconductor manufacturing inspection systems. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 8 July 2003)
Servo actuators aid welding applications
A new range of linear servo actuators for use with welding machinery offers several advantages over both pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders.
News from Motor Technology ( 8 July 2003)
Acquisition expands fastener range
Moss Plastics Parts has greatly extended its range of fastener and fixing products, since purchasing the Plastivis business from Capi (France) in late 2002.
News from Moss Plastic Parts ( 8 July 2003)
Web-based system shares technical content
Mathcad Application Server is a server-based method for communicating Mathcad content within and outside technical organisations.
News from Mathsoft ( 8 July 2003)
New line handles all hard anodising demands
Poeton Industries has opened a new state-of-the-art hard anodising line to meet the growing demand for its Apticote 300 aluminium coating process.
News from Poeton Industries ( 8 July 2003)
ATEX certification for safety lights
The Peli lights range of over 30 torches is designed to perform in the worst conditions.
News from Peli Products (UK) ( 8 July 2003)
Award adds to CAD software trophy cabinet
Iced*CAD has received a Cadence Editors' Choice Award.
News from QSSolutions - Engineered Systems Group ( 8 July 2003)
Module acquires from up to 164 transducers
RDP's modular 600 electronics system combines signal conditioning, power and local display facilities in a Eurocard format for a wide range of transducers. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 8 July 2003)
Disc lasers shine in Munich
At Laser 2003 in Munich, Rofin presented a number of new products from all areas including its novel 'disc laser' technology. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 8 July 2003)
New machines expand in-house test lab
Spirex Corp has significantly expanded its in-house testing laboratory including the addition of two new moulding machines.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions ( 8 July 2003)
Regulator family gains new baby
The ITV0000 is a new compact and lightweight electropneumatic regulator.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 8 July 2003)
Relays add safety to nuclear plant
User Application Article Schmersal UK has supplied and installed a number of safety relays and a unique positive break safety limit switch for applications at the British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) Sellafield site.
News from Schmersal UK ( 8 July 2003)
Low profile for rodless cylinders
The compact CY1F series of low-profile magnetically coupled rodless cylinders will have particular appeal to manufacturers of light electrical and electronic parts, and builders of transfer machines.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 8 July 2003)
Connectors have integral seals
Simrit's Plug and Seal connectors are novel way of connecting and sealing fluid and gas circuits between housings, aggregates and pipe ends.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 8 July 2003)
Sealing and damping solutions for wind power plant
Great demands are made on components used in wind power plants - elastomer elements in particular need long service life, easy installation and resistance to environmental influences.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 8 July 2003)
Rod seal features pressure relief function
The recently developed Omega OMS-MR PR rod seal is used as a primary sealing system seal.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 8 July 2003)
Transparent extension to headquarters
The Schneider Electric Global Competence Centre for Transparent Building technology is among the key activities which are housed in the company's newly extended UK headquarters.
News from Schneider Electric ( 8 July 2003)
Guides simplify circular motion
The latest HCR circular guides from THK have been developed to help OEMs and end users construct rotary motion systems quickly, simply and at relatively low cost.
News from THK UK ( 8 July 2003)
Linear system provides food for thought
A novel product combines a linear motion guide and a linear motor in a single unit to provide an integrated high-speed, ready-to-use precision system ideal for use in food processing applications.
News from THK UK ( 8 July 2003)
Open day marks half century not out
On June 25th 2003 TUV Product Service held an open day at its UK headquarters in Titchfield as part of this year's celebrations marking half a century of testing and certification services.
News from TUV Product Service ( 8 July 2003)
No compromise from compact drives
WEG reckons its new CFW-08 range of compact drives is proof positive that users don't have to compromise on drive size, performance, ease of use or price.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) ( 8 July 2003)
Heavyweight joins hydraulic damper range
Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International is extending its range of hydraulic dampers with the addition of model HB-70.
News from Ace Controls International ( 7 July 2003)
Test case proves worth of corporate licence
User Application Article In today's challenging business environment, corporate organisations are looking to manage their resources better - including the costs associated with them. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 July 2003)
Visual solution to prototyping in Mathcad
VisSim from Visual Solutions has been one of the most popular and successful Windows-based solutions for system simulation for over 20 years. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 July 2003)
Flowmeter calibration certified accurate
ABB now has official proof of the high accuracy of its flowmeters following a recent visit by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 7 July 2003)
Acquisition system keeps track of quake-prone rigs
User Application Article Specialist structural monitoring consultant AV Technology is playing a vital part in ensuring the safety of the Chirag-1 oil production platform, situated in the Gunashli field in the Caspian Sea. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 7 July 2003)
Software gives BS Tooling a triple time saving
User Application Article Changing to Delcam software has given a triple time saving at Northern Ireland die casting equipment manufacturer BS Tooling. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 July 2003)
Knobs complement encoder range
Grayhill has developed a selection of attractive and durable control knobs ergonomically designed to complement its wide range of high-quality rotary switches and encoders. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 7 July 2003)
Articulated feet keep equipment on the level
Static load capacities up to 30kN and foot diameters of 50 to 100mm with stainless-steel options, make the Elesa LMR levelling foot elements an all-round attractive proposition. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 7 July 2003)
Additives bring new stability to fibres
Anox FiberPlus polymer stabiliser blends embody a solution-focused concept for the process stabilisation of polypropylene fibres.
News from Chemtura ( 7 July 2003)
Flame retardant enhances polyesters and polyamides
Firemaster CP-44HF flame retardant is a high-flow polybrominated styrene copolymer that offers unique compatibility in thermoplastic polyesters and high temperature polyamides.
News from Chemtura ( 7 July 2003)
Custom systems banish limescale
The proven Hydroflow system of limescale prevention is now available as custom sizes for large applications.
News from Hydropath (UK) ( 7 July 2003)
Collars and rigid couplings come to hand
The extended range of collars and rigid couplings from Huco is detailed in a newly published 4-page leaflet. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 7 July 2003)
Four-roll briquetter doubles production
A novel high-capacity roll press briquetter doubles machine productivity by adding a second pair of briquet-forming rolls.
News from Komarek ( 7 July 2003)
Radio Solutions Conference set for Nice
The Low Power Radio Association has published the conference programme for this year's Radio Solutions event.
News from LPRA ( 7 July 2003)
One-piece design solves poolside problems
User Application Article A major chemical company wanted to expand its pool/spa product line with a self-metering chlorinator but struggled with an uncertain design that would likely fail in operation.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 7 July 2003)
Welding station burning bright
The Tiger welding station has been designed for the prefabrication of tube and pipe work.
News from Orbimatic ( 7 July 2003)
MEMS flow sensor uses world's smallest elements
The D6F is a supersensitive MEMS gas flow sensor that uses the world's smallest sensor elements to detect the flow rate of a gas.
News from Omron Corp ( 7 July 2003)
Fasteners fix PC boards fast
An updated 12-page product bulletin available from PennEngineering Fastening Technologies profiles the complete line of PEM fasteners for use in or with PC boards.
News from PennEngineering ( 7 July 2003)
Rail-mount terminals gain plug-in convenience
With the latest Combicon range of plug-in terminal blocks, users of rail-mounting terminals can now benefit from the fast and easy connection and disconnection facilities of plug-in connectors.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 July 2003)
Analyser checks up on zinc coats
Quality By Vision has developed a novel zinc coating thickness analyser for material in used in the automotive industry - the Zinc 9000.
News from Quality By Vision ( 7 July 2003)
Acquisition boosts German presence
Ricardo has acquired the IFT Group, an automotive engineering group based in the southern German automotive cluster cornered by Stuttgart, Munich and Ingolstadt.
News from Ricardo ( 7 July 2003)
A quarter century in the plastics industry
Spirex Corp has clocked up its 25th business anniversary.
News from Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions ( 7 July 2003)
Scalable industrial PC takes on intensive tasks
The Simatic rack PC IL 40 S is service-friendly, scalable, and integrates a wide variety of safety functions.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 7 July 2003)
Life begins at thirty
Against the backdrop of doom and gloom being depicted by industrial soothsayers, Cambridgeshire-based Shearline Engineering enjoys reaching its 30th anniversary in bullish mood.
News from Shearline Precision Engineering ( 7 July 2003)
Gate valve meets semiconductor demands
The series XGT high vacuum gate valve was developed in response to demands from the semiconductor industry.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 7 July 2003)
Elastomer reduces high-temperature permeability
With the recently developed elastomer compound 70 EPDM 291, Freudenberg has once again succeeded in improving the long-term permeability of O-rings, especially at high temperatures.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 7 July 2003)
Seals take sensors onboard
A novel range of radial shaft seals integrate leakage sensors to predict failures.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 7 July 2003)
Speedy sourcing for replacement seals
Thanks to its special Merkel Xpress service, Simrit can help its customers out of a tight spot by producing the seals and guides they need within a matter of hours.
News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 7 July 2003)
Budget Scada package simplifies installations
The introduction of the latest Vijeo Look Scada software package by Telemecanique means that Scada installations need no longer be complicated or expensive.
News from Schneider Electric ( 7 July 2003)
Open day to show off postgraduate opportunities
On Wednesday 9th July Midlands graduates and employers will have the opportunity of finding out about postgraduate studies and other courses at Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre.
News from Technology Innovation Centre ( 7 July 2003)
OBE for Chief Executive Campbell
The Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Linda Campbell, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
News from United Kingdom Accreditation Service ( 7 July 2003)
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