News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 August
to Saturday 23 August 2003
Pinch valves use magnetic position sensing
Model 932 pneumatically operated pinch valves feature magnetic position sensing (MPS) - the only sensing technology developed specifically for use in pinch valves.
News from Acro Associates (22 August 2003)
Sampler keeps check on wastewater quality
User Application Article An Aquamatic wastewater sampler is helping Birmingham International Airport to successfully monitor foul water discharges by providing a hassle-free facility to gather samples.
News from Aquamatic (22 August 2003)
New faces ready for challenge ahead
Over the past 10 months there has been many organisational changes at Baumer Electric in the UK, with the added benefit of the introduction of new staff.
News from Baumer Electric (22 August 2003)
Robots turn to clean-room assembly tasks
To meet the ever-increasing demand for clean room assembly systems, Yamaha has widened its range of industrial robots to include a comprehensive selection of Class 10 approved clean room robots.
News from CPR Automation (22 August 2003)
Nylon resin saves weight in Porche SUV
User Application Article The 2003 Porsche Cayenne's complex air intake manifold and rocker covers are made of glass-reinforced Zytel nylon resin, helping to save space and weight under the hood.
News from DuPont (UK) (22 August 2003)
Die-cast hinge adds strength and rigidity
The Elesa 237 die-cast hinge will suit all applications where greater strength and rigidity are required for doors on cabinets, panels or access hatches. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (22 August 2003)
Specialist hinges for traditional appearance
The wide range of hinge types within the 1030 series ensures that specialist panel builders can easily find a suitable item to suit flange returns of 16 to 25mm or greater. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (22 August 2003)
Step-controlled machines for MIG or MAG welding
Designed to suit medium or heavy-duty applications, EsabMig step-controlled welding machines can be used for MIG or MAG welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (22 August 2003)
Marshalling units aid product flow control
Automation specialist Festo has developed two new sets of marshallers featuring a toggle action to provide feed separation and improved product flow control on conveyor lines. Brochure Available
News from Festo (22 August 2003)
Analyser checks landfill emissions
A new fast and efficient handheld analyser for monitoring extraction systems on landfill and biogas sites has been launched by Gas Data.
News from Gas Data (22 August 2003)
Research labs provide custom sealing solutions
Garlock is offering the services of its advanced research facilities at Pierrelatte, France, to design engineers needing to apply solutions to today's ever increasing sealing problems.
News from Garlock (Great Britain) (22 August 2003)
Pumping system shifts Swedish poultry waste
Landia has completed an installation in Sweden of a new pumping system, which chops, macerates and stores poultry waste byproducts on site.
News from Landia (22 August 2003)
Custom valves solve high-viscosity problems
User Application Article Custom-designed rotary valves from Omnifit have helped the manufacturer of a DNA analysis instrument solve a seemingly intractable problem.
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit (22 August 2003)
Plastic hot air staking is measured success
User Application Article The cost effectiveness of Phasa plastic hot air staking is being exploited by UK manufacturer Fisco Tools in the manufacture of a new range of heavy duty tape measures.
News from Phasa Developments (22 August 2003)
Award for high-tech cooling solution
At the Electrical Products Awards held in July, the UK industry recognised the superiority of Rittal's TopTherm in the marketplace by voting it winner in the category "Best use of high technology". Brochure Available
News from Rittal (22 August 2003)
Cross roller bearings handle higher loads
A revolutionary concept from THK is set to help manufacturers and end users of automation, robotics and process systems make significant improvements to machine performance and reliability. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 August 2003)
Deep-groove ball bearings resist corrosion
A new range of multipurpose stainless-steel deep-groove ball bearings (DGBBs) is resistant to corrosion in moisture and other corrosive environments. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 August 2003)
Formed aluminium parts up to 10mm thick
New capacity at Superform Aluminium offers formed aluminium parts up to 10mm thick.
News from Superform Aluminium (22 August 2003)
CD features open automation solutions
A new version of Sixnet's free "Open automation solutions" CD is now available. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (22 August 2003)
Cross roller bearings handle higher loads
A revolutionary concept from THK is set to help manufacturers and end users of automation, robotics and process systems make significant improvements to machine performance and reliability.
News from THK UK (22 August 2003)
Free seminars on industrial water use
A series of free seminars will take place at IWEX, the International Water and Effluent Exhibition, from 11th to 13th November 2003 at the UK NEC, Birmingham.
News from Turret Group (22 August 2003)
Sludge thickener cuts energy bills
Vexamus Water has introduced a highly efficient rotary drum thickener, which has a proven track record for sludge thickening and dewatering.
News from Vexamus Water (22 August 2003)
UV systems keep discharges clean
User Application Article Wedeco UV Systems has supplied two small packaged UV disinfection units for installation inside modular rotating biological contactors.
News from Wedeco UV Systems (22 August 2003)
Bridge to analogue signal acquisition
The WaveAnalog Pro Bridge enables direct connection of strain gauges, load cells and other four-wire resistance measuring devices to control and measurement systems.
News from Weidmuller (UK) (22 August 2003)
Choice of ends for steel socket head cap screws
Available now from JW Winco are a range of steel socket head cap screws with full, flat, or serrated ball point ends.
News from Winco (22 August 2003)
Speedy fulfilment is key to export contract
RF Winder Electrical has completed delivery on a major contract for the installation of transformers and switchgear.
News from Winder (22 August 2003)
Camsell takes charge of UK servicing
Boge Compressors has promoted Chris Camsell to the position of UK Service Manager, to provide technical support for the Boge distributor network and for end users in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (21 August 2003)
Bespoke guarding service for all-round safety
A bespoke guarding service covers the range of situations where standard guards cannot be adapted to the parameters of a machine, or cannot provide the levels of operator protection required.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (21 August 2003)
Centre to support high-performance couplings
Kop-Flex has opened a new facility to support customer requirements in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
News from Emerson Power Transmission (21 August 2003)
Packaging machinery gains an electronic edge
User Application Article With the help of technology from GE Fanuc, Italian packaging machinery company STS is developing ever more advanced and efficient machines for its customers. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (21 August 2003)
Etherner switch adapts to industrial environment
The ESC67 is a five-port Fast Ethernet switch in a robust metal housing sealed to IP67 and designed to meet the mechanical, temperature and EMC requirements of the industrial environment.
News from Harting (21 August 2003)
HMI software supports latest Windows
Wonderware InTouch human-machine interface software is the first industry-leading HMI to provide support for the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition operating system.
News from Invensys Wonderware (21 August 2003)
Imager provides budget preventive maintenance
Anyone looking for a competitively priced thermal imager for predictive and preventive maintenance will find it hard to do better than the new Land Cyclops PPM+ ER. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (21 August 2003)
Solver simulates asynchronous operation
MagneForce Software Systems has demonstrated the transient solution solver built into its BLDC software.
News from MagneForce Software Systems (21 August 2003)
Analyser spots poisons in museum samples
User Application Article A novel X-ray fluorescent analyser has been used by the University of Aberdeen to identify poisonous pigments in original William Morris pattern wallpapers held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
News from Niton UK (21 August 2003)
Analysers gain wireless links to PDAs
Niton UK has added Bluetooth wireless communication to its new generation XLi and XLt alloy/environmental analysis instruments.
News from Niton UK (21 August 2003)
New standard calls for upgraded EMC testing
A novel buy-back deal will help manufacturers maintain compliance with the latest amendments to the EN61000-4-4 test standard. Brochure Available
News from Schaffner (21 August 2003)
Flexible leak tester covers range of pressures
TQC reckons the S9 takes air leak test technology to the limit by combining the most sensitive pressure differential leak test valving with the most advanced front-end interface available.
News from TQC (21 August 2003)
Stereo viewers bring CAD to life
StereoWorks is a range of systems that bring stereo viewing mainstream. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (21 August 2003)
Wider availability for couplings and adapters
Viking Johnson pipe couplings and flange adapters and are now being stocked by distributor Capper Plastics. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (21 August 2003)
Couplings and adapters to debut at IWEX
Among the highlights of the Viking Johnson stand (E28) at the IWEX exhibition in November will be the launch of two new products into the UK market. Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (21 August 2003)
Simulator simplifies control system retrofit
User Application Article When Honeywell UK won a contract to retrofit an existing control system on a General Electric LM2500 gas turbine, it required a simulation package. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (20 August 2003)
Power quality - what is it?
Technical Background Article Advance Electronics Managing Director Nathan Briggs considers the question "What is power quality?", and examines exactly what can be done to safeguard essential equipment.
News from Advance Electronics (20 August 2003)
Convertor brings CAD files up to date
The Autodesk Batch Drawing Converter 2004 allows users of the AutoCAD 2004 family of products to convert any AutoCAD DWG drawing file to a DWG file format used by earlier AutoCAD releases.
News from Autodesk (20 August 2003)
Survey shows payoff for software upgrade
A recent independent research study and user survey found that key features in AutoCAD 2004 software can save the average user in a production environment between 3.3 and 4.5 hours per week per task.
News from Autodesk (20 August 2003)
Conference focuses on pipeline protection
The 15th International Conference on Pipeline Protection will provide the latest information on research, developments and applications.
News from BHR Group (20 August 2003)
Acquisition range pushes the boundaries
The Spectrum PCI ultra-high-speed board range is claimed to push forward the boundaries of PC-based data acquisition and waveform generation.
News from Dataquest Solutions (20 August 2003)
Prototype material checks out medical redesign
User Application Article DSM Somos 8120 has been used by Medtronic Xomed in an exploratory project to exploratory project to improve its disposable nerve stimulator/locator. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (20 August 2003)
Aqueous solvents clean and degrease
The Safewash Mechanical range has been developed to effectively clean and degrease mechanical parts.
News from Electrolube (20 August 2003)
Rotating lead screw for all-in actuator design
A new design of Size 34 hybrid external linear actuator uses a rotating stainless-steel acme lead screw, which is incorporated directly into the motor's rotor.
News from Haydon Switch and Instrument (20 August 2003)
Toolkit simplifies server architecture
The ArchestrA DAS toolkit is designed to make building data access servers (DAS or DAServers) easier through the use of Invensys' open ArchestrA software architecture.
News from Invensys Wonderware (20 August 2003)
Lubrication products go multilingual
John Crane has published a series of brochures which detail its Safematic range of lubrication products in Finnish, Swedish, German, Italian and French.
News from Crane (20 August 2003)
Lightweight lasers save on motion systems
The Synrad Firestar f-series range of sealed, compact CO2 lasers has been extended, and now encompasses four models in the 100 to 400W range.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (20 August 2003)
Switchboard aims for UK applications
Moeller Electric's latest low voltage distribution switchboard has been designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK specifically to meet the needs of the British market.
News from Moeller Electric (20 August 2003)
MTL sells Dutch panel systems business
MTL has sold its panel wiring company E and M Systems to SES, a private limited company incorporated in Malaysia which specialises in engineering services to the process control industry.
News from MTL Instruments Group (20 August 2003)
Rodless cylinder range saves space
A new range of rodless cylinders is ideal for use in applications where space is at a premium.
News from Norgren (20 August 2003)
Software simplifies thermal planning
The latest Pfannenberg PC-based thermal calculation software is now available free of charge on CD.
News from Pfannenberg (UK) (20 August 2003)
Ultrasonic probe produces radar maps of corrosion
A rotating ultrasonic probe which provides a "radar map" of its surrounds promises to be a major step forward in the field of corrosion surveys.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (20 August 2003)
Meyers joins sales and marketing team
Buoyant lubricant specialist Q8Oils has recently added another heavy hitter to its sales and marketing team to underpin the company's rapid growth with the arrival of St John Meyers.
News from Q8 Oils (20 August 2003)
Moulding expansion confirms automotive drive
Sarnatech BNL has invested in an additional moulding machine to help manage a major new contract it has won with a large American tier one automotive supplier.
News from BNL (UK) (20 August 2003)
Safety first for seed treatment plant
User Application Article By using products from the Siemens Safety Integrated range, Wynnstay Arable has been able to combine every aspect of process control and data management at its seed treating plant.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 August 2003)
Modular system for "roll-your-own" actuators
Engineers can now build their own positioning actuators using the modular CAPR 43 system. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 August 2003)
Slow-opening valve brings fast savings
User Application Article An automatic slow-opening valve has helped textile dyer Bulmer and Lumb to halve the cost of the steam it uses for processing and space heating at its Bradford site.
News from Spirax Sarco (20 August 2003)
Edwards runs for charities
Paul Edwards, Business Development Manager for 3T RPD, will be taking part in this year's Great North Run on Sunday 21st September 2003.
News from 3T RPD (20 August 2003)
Nominations open for IWEX Innovation Awards
The IWEX Innovation Awards are now open to all companies regardless of industry sector.
News from Turret Group (20 August 2003)
Technical seminars at Photonex
The UK Industrial Vision Association will be hosting two days of free technical seminars at the forthcoming new Imaging Science section of the Photonex 03 exhibition.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (20 August 2003)
Inspecting microsystem technology components
User Application Article I-Sys Automation Technology uses a Lynx stereo microscope to inspect critical moulded components used in microbiological test systems. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (20 August 2003)
Blackouts threaten business bottom line
Businesses who have not prepared for a power failure could face major losses.
News from Finning UK (20 August 2003)
Software aids design of brake components
Allied Signal/Bendix uses DADiSP in the design and manufacture of automotive brake components and brake systems. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (19 August 2003)
Software certified for Solid Edge
Algor's InCAD products for Solid Edge were among the first named by EDS PLM Solutions as Solid Edge Version 14 Certified Select applications.
News from Algor (19 August 2003)
Open-architecture HMI upgrades to full Scada
A typical 100-point HMI for just GBP 400, supported by 130 major drivers and complete with a free development system, is the promise for the new CitectHMI. Brochure Available
News from Citect (19 August 2003)
Film fits the bill for cinema ordering panel
User Application Article Hoffmann + Krippner of Buchen, Germany, has used Autotex film for the development of a modern ordering system designed for use in multiplex cinemas. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (19 August 2003)
Interlocks enforce radiation safety
User Application Article Mechanical and electrical interlocks from Castell are safeguarding the operation of a state-of-the-art 30MV cyclotron at the Eindhoven University of Technology.
News from Castell Safety International (19 August 2003)
Interface turns industrial joysticks to PC control
The Deva 020 USB joystick interface provides a convenient way to interface industrial potentiometer/voltage based joysticks directly to a PC.
News from Deva Electronic Controls (19 August 2003)
Service quits board
The Board of Directors of 3D Systems Corp have revealed that that Brian K Service has decided to resign from his positions as officer and director immediately.
News from 3D Systems Europe (19 August 2003)
Harris sees significant opportunities
Elfab has appointed James Harris as its new Sales and Marketing Director.
News from Elfab (19 August 2003)
Acoustics course is back by popular demand
Bruel + Kjaer's highly popular "Basic principles of acoustics" course has been revised and updated this year to be even more comprehensive.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (19 August 2003)
How compliant are you with 21 CFR Part 11?
A recent - and soon to be repeated - seminar hosted by ABB Eutech Process Solutions addressed the full implications of compliance with the US FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 regulations.
News from ABB Engineering Services (19 August 2003)
Manufacturing excellence discussed in Ireland
A two-day manufacturing excellence conference in Cork will discuss automation and asset management in the Irish pharmaceutical industry.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (19 August 2003)
Teamwork solves design problem
User Application Article West Alloy, based in Morden, Surrey, has a long-established relationship with Harris Springs which has been supplying the company for the last 15 years.
News from Harris Springs (19 August 2003)
Flexible controllers dedicated to steam turbines
Triconex has two new configurable control solutions for steam turbine applications.
News from Invensys Triconex (19 August 2003)
Packaging machinery market leads industrial growth
IMS Research recently estimated that control and mechatronics products in the North American packaging machinery sector generated sales of almost $0.75 billion in 2002.
News from IMS Research (19 August 2003)
Servomotor is sealed to IP67
JVL Industri Elektronik has released an IP67 version of its integrated AC servomotor.
News from JVL Industri Elektronik (19 August 2003)
Briquetter stands the test of laboratory use
A new bench-scale laboratory model roller press has been developed specifically for research and small laboratory projects.
News from Komarek (19 August 2003)
Software development makes the grade
LMS International has successfully undergone recertification of its software development quality system to the new ISO9001:2000 standard. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (19 August 2003)
Erskine aims to maintain sales growth
Greg Erskine is the new Sales Manager at Rotherham-based Magnequench.
News from Precision Magnetics (19 August 2003)
Vision system shows its true colours
A new colour vision system, the AX30, has joined Matsushita Electric Works' image processing family.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (19 August 2003)
Novel ceramics on show in Munich
Examples of product technology that did not exist only two years ago will feature in the presentation of Morgan Advanced Ceramics on the TASK stand at Materialica 2003.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (19 August 2003)
Schaevitz returns to his sensor roots
Macro Sensors has promoted Lester P Schaevitz to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing.
News from Macro Sensors (19 August 2003)
Site focuses advanced process control knowledge
APC-network.com is a new virtual community for advanced process control technology in the refining and petrochemical industry.
News from Ocaso Technology (19 August 2003)
Insurance clause leads to large order
Pruftechnik Condition Monitoring has won a contract for 300 installation-ready systems for online condition monitoring of wind turbines.
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (19 August 2003)
Workshop to highlight best process practice
Process and chemical manufacturers looking to raise their operations potential and performance need look no further than a one-day workshop to be held in Cheshire on Thursday 30th October 2003.
News from PICME (19 August 2003)
Tiny claims for piezo stages
The PicoCube is dubbed the world's smallest multi-axis, closed-loop, piezo nano-manipulation and scanning stage family. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (19 August 2003)
Modular solution for z-axis actuation
A new tubular rack actuator combines standard components with 40 years of motion control experience to provide a neat, simple solution for z-axis movement.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics (19 August 2003)
HMI software takes on distributed control
The latest edition of RSView provides a distributed multiserver, multiclient HMI as standard.
News from Rockwell Automation (19 August 2003)
The "third way" to rigid couplings
Nomar rigid shaft couplings are available in a three-piece design by special order.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (19 August 2003)
Couplings slide to accomodate misalignment
Paradrive oldham couplings for motion control applications comprise two aluminium hubs with drive tenons that mate with a floating centre member.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (19 August 2003)
Shaft collars handle bores up to 80mm
Ruland now offers its Nomar shaft collar line in aluminium, black oxide carbon steel and stainless steel.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (19 August 2003)
New capabilities for fatigue analysis suite
The latest version of the fe-safe suite of fatigue analysis software for finite element models offers a substantial increase in speed of analysis as well as incorporating extended capabilities.
News from Safe Technology (19 August 2003)
Batteries smooth out renewable supplies
Saft Sunica rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are designed to provide the optimum energy storage solution for renewable energy applications such as photovoltaic and wind-power systems. Brochure Available
News from Saft Industrial Batteries (19 August 2003)
Swiss precision puts banknote in the frame
User Application Article Setmaster designs and manufactures collators for a wide variety of applications in the printing industry and relies on the precision of Zurrer gearboxes and Isliker solenoids.
News from Stephenson Gobin (19 August 2003)
Rebuilt boxes gain approval of Corus
User Application Article Gearboxes for the main hoists at the Corus Port Talbot steelworks have been re-engineered to produce a drop-in solution that radically improves the original design and eliminates shaft seal problems.
News from David Brown Engineering (19 August 2003)
Taylor and Goodman joins the network
WEG is continuing to expand the UK distribution and support network for its range of motors and drives products with the appointment of Taylor and Goodman.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (19 August 2003)
Split shaft seals suit blenders
Meco seals offer complete containment of dry powders, pastes, slurries, corrosives, fluids, solvents, vapours and gases, where traditional packings fail to seal. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (19 August 2003)
Actuators turn up in new catalogue
Parker Cylinder Division Europe has published a new 18-page technical catalogue highlighting its range of HTR heavy-duty hydraulic rack and pinion rotary actuators. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (19 August 2003)
Software receives Microsoft.NET seal of approval
CoCreate Software has received the Microsoft.NET Connected logo for its OneSpace.net collaborative engineering toolset.
News from CoCreate Software (18 August 2003)
Controller fits inside motor housing
A D-shaped bulge, extending the diameter of a 35mm motor housing by only 8mm now houses the latest model in the SuprMotr series of controllers developed by Diva Automation.
News from Diva Automation (18 August 2003)
Intensifier overcomes deep-sea pressures
Engineered Pressure Systems (EPSI) has recently received an order to manufacturer a hydraulically powered intensifier to pump seawater 3000m below sea level.
News from Engineered Pressure Systems (18 August 2003)
CFD software gains support in India
Flow Science has entered into an agreement for GissEta to represent its Flow-3D computational fluid dynamics software in India.
News from Flow Science (18 August 2003)
Audio and multimedia CDs spread the word on Hart
The Hart Communication Foundation has released two new Hart educational tools.
News from Hart Communication Foundation (18 August 2003)
Software keeps track of FDA regulations
User Application Article GlaxoSmithKline has adopted POMS CMS enterprise production management at its research and development facilities in the UK, and at its product development facility in the USA.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions (18 August 2003)
Pneumatic module brings buses and coaches to kerb
KV offers an easily retrofittable kneeling module for public service vehicles that uses the vehicle's existing air supply to raise or lower the air bags and requires minimal space.
News from KV (18 August 2003)
Fittings provide reliable pneumatic connections
The K-Fit range of parallel and taper push-in fittings is purpose designed to meet the demands of the most arduous pneumatics applications.
News from KV (18 August 2003)
Spherical roller bearings proven in construction
New from NBC Group is the latest FSQ spherical roller bearing range.
News from NBC Group (18 August 2003)
Open protocol controller saves on licence fees
The IP/IO module is an Ethernet device incorporating digital I/Os and digital to analogue convertors that provide a cost efficient and reliable way to control industrial equipment.
News from Raditex (18 August 2003)
Show highlights water and effluent treatment
IWEX, the international water and effluent treatment exhibition will be held from 11th to 13th November 2003 at the UK NEC in Birmingham.
News from Turret Group (18 August 2003)
Flexible multichannel acquisition from PC system
The MX100 DAQmaster is a PC-based data-acquisition system that combines high-speed performance with flexible multichannel capabilities and a high withstand voltage for the most demanding applications.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (18 August 2003)
Electromechanical clutch handles heavy torque
The Deltran PT Duralife-33 is an electromagnetic wrap spring clutch that combines high torque, reliability and rapid acceleration into one small package - at a very competitive price.
News from Danaher Motion (18 August 2003)
Aerospace and defence solutions
An informative, 12-page brochure outlines capabilities in providing aerospace and defence customers with a wide variety of mechanical and electromechanical motion control solutions.
News from Danaher Motion (18 August 2003)
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