News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 October
to Saturday 25 October 2003
Discrete manufacturing CPM market set to double
The collaborative production management for discrete manufacturing market, which exceeds $500 million in 2003, will more than double and top $1 billion by the end of 2008, says a new report.
News from ARC Advisory Group (24 October 2003)
Parliamentarians brush up on ISO9001:2000
This week an influential group of Parliamentarians heard how the use of standards can boost competitiveness by encouraging innovation, improving markets and supporting trade.
News from BSI British Standards (24 October 2003)
Pump boosts transmission oil flow
User Application Article Concentric Pumps has developed an oil pump with double the original capacity for the new XtraShift transmission fitted in McCormick's high-rated CX Series tractors.
News from Concentric (24 October 2003)
IR camera boosts NDT capabilities offshore
User Application Article CAN Offshore's multidisciplined project services include a range of NDT inspection techniques, now including thermography. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 October 2003)
Thermal camera meets new SOLAS requirements
User Application Article Under the new Safety of Life at Sea Regulations it is now mandatory for all ships to undergo thermographic testing to identify surface temperatures that are unacceptably high. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 October 2003)
Electronic meters set to dominate utilities
The Eur 415.1 million European electricity meters market is in the midst of a dramatic, structural transformation.
News from Frost and Sullivan (24 October 2003)
Schools visits provide seed for apprentice scheme
Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon has been overwhelmed by the interest shown by local schools in the manufacturing capabilities of the prestigious Cumbrian company.
News from Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon (24 October 2003)
Slowly does it for accurate materials testing
The LR30KPlus materials testing system offers all the benefits of simple operation, result accuracy and flexible control with Nexygen MT control software.
News from Lloyd Instruments (24 October 2003)
Distributed control aids conveying applications
The Simplicon distributed control system can substantially reduce the overall project costs and complexity associated with centralised control systems in conveying applications. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (24 October 2003)
Contrasting global routes to industrial networking
A recent market study estimates that Profibus has the lion's share of the European industrial protocol market with an estimated installed base at the end of 2002 of 5.5 million nodes.
News from IMS Research (24 October 2003)
Website wins recruitment award
Justgroup.net has been voted best specialist jobsite at the prestigious National Online Recruitment Awards 2003.
News from Justengineers.net (24 October 2003)
Nanopositioning range finds new US source
Lion Precision is now the exclusive North American distributor of the popular Queensgate line of nanopositioning and sensing products.
News from Lion Precision (24 October 2003)
Modbus Organization and IDA join forces
The Modbus Organization and IDA Group have decided to join forces in recognition of the alignment of their goals and vision of the future of industrial communication and automation.
News from Modbus-IDA (24 October 2003)
Regulated performance from cable reels
Metool Products has completed a comprehensive re-engineering of its range of torque regulator drive cable reels, making the design simpler, more efficient and more economical.
News from Kabelschlepp Metool (24 October 2003)
Design service for PED compliance
In addition to its normal PED consultancy, software and training solutions, Pedcat now offers a full design service for the pressure equipment industry.
News from Pedcat (24 October 2003)
Seminars explain Pressure Equipment Directive
Pedcat is planning a series of PED seminars around the UK.
News from Pedcat (24 October 2003)
Protection for solar panels
The Trabtech range, designed to protect a building's electrical equipment from lightning strikes, voltage surges and spikes, has now been extended to include photovoltaic systems.
News from Phoenix Contact (24 October 2003)
Filters maximise particle removal
ProBond resin bonded filter cartridges are now available with an optional metallic core for paint, ink, resin and adhesives manufacturing applications where high strength is necessary. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division (24 October 2003)
Smart stuff from weighing sequencer
The latest range of high-speed weighing sequencers from Penko Engineering of The Netherlands now includes a versatile unit which is both smart by design and Smart by name.
News from Penko Engineering (24 October 2003)
Trim strip keeps dust from cracks
A novel dust guard trim safeguards against the potential problems of dust and liquids collecting along the upper edge of wall-mounted enclosures. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (24 October 2003)
Steam meters set to save beer money
User Application Article Spirax Sarco steam meters are helping Interbrew track down the best ways to save energy around its Boddingtons brewery.
News from Spirax Sarco (24 October 2003)
Acquisiton includes pipeline simulation package
Sheffield based CSE-Servelec is expanding through the acquisition of ttc, an oil and gas pipeline systems supplier, based in Bratislava, Slovakia.
News from CSE Servelec (24 October 2003)
Safe sampling without stopping
The problem of obtaining process samples from reactor vessels without requiring process shutdown can be solved using the PV vessel-sampling device from Neotecha.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (24 October 2003)
Versatile fan for general industrial applications
The Trufoil is a versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional aluminium hub designs for a wide range of industrial cooling applications.
News from Truflo Air Movement (24 October 2003)
Online tool benchmarks e-commerce
The DTI-led initiative UK online for business has launched a quick and easy "online benchmarking tool" for companies across the UK measure their e-business progress.
News from UK Online for Business (24 October 2003)
Plug Adlink, play LabView
Adlink has developed a plug and play LabView driver for its flagship NuDAQ data acquisition cards. Brochure Available
News from Adlink Technology (23 October 2003)
Design software certified for Inventor
Algor's InCAD products have achieved certification under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Programme.
News from Algor (23 October 2003)
ATEX approval for electrical connectors
The Star-Line EX Series of electrical connectors has successfully completed ATEX update testing for use in hazardous environments.
News from Amphenol Industrial Operations (23 October 2003)
Sensor measures gas flow through turbulance
The Scheme 500 range of ultrasonic gasflow transmitters are designed for accurate, cost-effective measurement of air and gas flows in general-purpose and engine blow-by applications.
News from Delta Controls (23 October 2003)
Korean modelmaker cuts development times
User Application Article Replacing its previous mixture of software with Delcam's Power Solution has enabled Korea's Academy Plastic Model Co to significantly reduce the time taken to develop new model kits. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (23 October 2003)
Software to speed British bike to MotoGP title
User Application Article Proton Team KR has chosen EDS product lifecycle management software as part of its drive to win the MotoGP World Championship with a British-built bike.
News from Siemens PLM Software (23 October 2003)
All-in-one system analyses engine noise
A new all-in-one exhaust noise inspector system has been introduced to the marketplace by Bruel + Kjaer.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (23 October 2003)
Stages boast picometre resolution
The PI PicoCube is heralded as the world's smallest multi-axis, closed-loop, piezo nanomanipulation and scanning stage family. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (23 October 2003)
Smooth operation from heavyweight couplings
All-metal 1000 Series grid couplings combine high-torque high-horsepower operation with vibration, shock and misalignment capabilities not provided by other metallic coupling types.
News from Lovejoy (23 October 2003)
Top resolution from robust magnetic encoders
A new range of magnetic encoders able to deliver up to 10,000 pulses per revolution are available for use in extreme environments where optical encoders may not be an option.
News from Motor Technology (23 October 2003)
Electronic design centre lands in Staffordshire
National Instruments is working with Staffordshire University Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology, to develop and implement the new National Instruments Electronic Design Centre. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 October 2003)
Bearings help cut friction in record attempt
User Application Article NSK has provided sponsorship and a set of specially adapted low friction, high-load bearings for the final drive system of E-motion, the UK's electric land speed record attempt car. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (23 October 2003)
Plastic enclosures resist the environment
The OD series is a family of waterproof IP56-rated enclosures.
News from Pactec (23 October 2003)
University spinout scoops Smart award
A Smart award from the Department of Trade and Industry will fund pioneering research and development into an innovative new optical measurement system for manufacturing industry.
News from Phase Vision (23 October 2003)
USB cable provides PC/HMI link
Pro-face has released a new USB download cable for transferring code written on a PC to any panel in its HMI range.
News from Pro-face UK (23 October 2003)
ASi bus reaches into hazardous areas
Ex-rated ASi modules bring the benefits of ASi networks into a Zone 1 hazardous area. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (23 October 2003)
Safety module mounts the bus
ASi-Safety at Work can help to reduce the machine downtime caused by intermittent faults or accidental triggering of safety devices. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (23 October 2003)
Distributed control made easy
Integrating multizone PID control into PC and PLC based systems now only takes a few minutes with Red Lion's new modular controller series.
News from Red Lion Controls (23 October 2003)
System precisely dispenses large or small shots
Users can dispense precise volumetric shots of single- or plural-component materials with Sealant Equipment and Engineering's positive-displacement Shot-A-Matic dispense systems.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (23 October 2003)
Fast response from thermistors
New fast-response, miniature thermistors from Betatherm feature platinum leads and glass encapsulation making them ideal for highly humid and other severe environments.
News from Sequoia Technology (23 October 2003)
Proximity sensors offer performance at low cost
Infra X-Sensors bring high performance and competitive prices to any application where proximity sensing is required.
News from Switchtec (23 October 2003)
"World's largest" claim for cast iron frame motors
WEG has designed and manufactured the world's largest cast iron frame motors for use in the Collahuasi mine in northern Chile.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (23 October 2003)
Kit provides easy low-pressure gas testing
A novel low-pressure test kit is claimed to be easier to use than a manometer and can be used in a variety of applications to set or measure gas pressure.
News from Winters Instruments (23 October 2003)
Adjustable snubber protects measurement kit
A new adjustable snubber significantly reduces the damaging effects of pulsation on pressure gauges, transducers, transmitters, manometers and pressure switches.
News from Winters Instruments (23 October 2003)
Lower-cost alternatives in acquisition
Measurement Computing has published a new 32-page catalogue on its latest PCI-DAS 6000 series of PCIbus data acquisition and control boards entitled "The only difference is the price". Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (22 October 2003)
Cleaner banishes traces of old resin
Polyklene is the latest generation in granulated cleaning materials for injection moulders that cleans barrel, screw and even hot runner systems of old production resin.
News from Ambersil (22 October 2003)
Aveva alliance aims for plant design
A new alliance brings together Aveva's leading data-centric plant design management expertise with the superior drafting and documentation capabilities of AutoCAD 2004.
News from Autodesk (22 October 2003)
Sealing and screening put USB to industrial use
The latest addition to the Bulgin range of IP68 waterproof connectors is a novel design for USB connections. Brochure Available
News from Bulgin Components (22 October 2003)
Portable display is a tough character
The PDI portable display interface from Dolch shares the small size, light weight and robustness of the company's PCs.
News from Dolch Computer Systems (UK) (22 October 2003)
Simulator to help spinal device engineering
A novel six-degree-of-freedom full spine simulator aims to significantly improve spinal device engineering.
News from Bose Corporation (22 October 2003)
Rapid termination for Profibus connector
Harting has a novel shielded M-12 Profibus connector using the company's Harax rapid termination technique.
News from Harting (22 October 2003)
Fastener returns to German trailer design
User Application Article A UK company is still impressing Germany's leading trailer manufacturer seven years after regaining a lost contract. Brochure Available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (22 October 2003)
Study confirms process industry dissatisfaction
A recent study provides strong evidence that process industry automation users are frustrated with the low success levels provided by current plant production management strategies.
News from Invensys (22 October 2003)
Programme aims to fund West Midlands SMEs
150 of the region's business leaders and opinion-formers will assemble today at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Birmingham NEC to witness the launch of InvoRed.
News from InvoRed (22 October 2003)
Jiangling signs for test services
LMS International has secures a multiyear codevelopment contract with Jiangling Motor Corporation in China. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (22 October 2003)
Mounts bring shakers back to full capacity
User Application Article A change of suspension has solved a long-standing problem at a southeast US coal-mining operation.
News from Lovejoy (22 October 2003)
Operations expansion in North America
Prima North America, the North American subsidiary of the Prima Group, has made two major appointments to its staff as part of its operations expansion in North America.
News from Prima North America (22 October 2003)
Bespoke panel service keeps contractors happy
User Application Article For electrical contractor MJ Electrical Services, speedy installation is essential if it is to keep its customers happy.
News from Moeller Electric (22 October 2003)
Catalogue covers custom motor/gearbox combos
Parvalux reckons is now Europe's leading supplier of custom-built motor/gearbox units rated up to 300W. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (22 October 2003)
Analysers speed to compliance
User Application Article Pedcat was recently approached by Phase Dynamics of Richardson, Texas, to provide consultancy and PED implementation services relating to its range of water cut analysers.
News from Pedcat (22 October 2003)
PED guideline on heat exchangers
A new PED guideline attempts to bring structure to the issue of whether or not heat exchangers consisting of piping are to be categorised as vessels or piping.
News from Pedcat (22 October 2003)
ASME code and the PED
Pedcat has acted as consultant to a number of companies who have successfully applied ASME codes to demonstrate PED compliance.
News from Pedcat (22 October 2003)
Plastic equipment meets PED requirements
User Application Article International Plastics Systems commissioned Pedcat to undertake a full product and company strategic analysis with a brief to advise on the most cost effective route to PED compliance.
News from Pedcat (22 October 2003)
Servomotor drive provides submicron positioning
A new series of miniature linear servomotor driven positioning stages features a height of just 25mm and a width of 80mm, making them the smallest units of their type in the industry. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (22 October 2003)
Poster provides quick reference to ATEX Directives
The implementation of the ATEX Directives has prompted Phoenix Contact to produce a wall-mounting poster explaining the definitions and descriptions surrounding the referencing of product approvals.
News from Phoenix Contact (22 October 2003)
Turbines bound for Brazil
Peter Brotherhood has despatched what is believed to be the world's most powerful steam turbine driven alternator sets for a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility.
News from Peter Brotherhood (22 October 2003)
Search for the right chain online
Renold Chain reckons it is the world's first chain manufacturer to launch a fully searchable, online, chain-products catalogue.
News from Renold Chain (22 October 2003)
Chemical metering pump avoids hotspots
Newcastle-based hydraulic manufacturing company, Rotary Power, aims to meet the increasing variety of industrial demands for smaller displacement pumps with precision metering capabilities.
News from Rotary Power (22 October 2003)
Polymer enhancement of technical textiles
A new review from Rapra Technology, "Polymer enhancement of technical textiles", examines the potential for these high performance speciality materials.
News from Smithers Rapra (22 October 2003)
Image processing system speeds phone production
User Application Article Auto identification specialist Computype Europe has been working with Siemens vision and PLC hardware to develop the world's fastest label application machines.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (22 October 2003)
Hydraulic power for safe and easy dismounting
The TMMA 8E hydraulic EasyPull uses a hydraulic pump for safe and effortless dismounting of bearings, pulleys and flywheels that require a force up to 80kN. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 October 2003)
Compact steppers are a bit of a gamble
User Application Article Europe's leading manufacturer of roulette wheels for casinos is using DSP-based stepper drive technology from as the basis of a new "slingshot" technique for automating the operation of the wheel.
News from SmartDrive (22 October 2003)
Just tick the box for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Industries that need highly secure monitoring and control systems can now benefit from Prodigy's "one tick" approach to compliance.
News from Tascomp (22 October 2003)
In-house expertise provides polished finish
User Application Article A combination of in-house plating, unparalleled surface finishing expertise and X-ray analysis have brought about a significant business coup for Dorset based specialist Tecan.
News from Tecan (22 October 2003)
I/O leads the way in flexibility and integration
Advantys STB is a new solution from Telemecanique claimed to answer all distributed I/O needs.
News from Schneider Electric (22 October 2003)
Load cells are central to vehicle weighing
User Application Article Thames Side-Maywood has provided Central Weighing with a range of bespoke load cell solutions which are incorporated into the company's vehicle weighing systems.
News from Thames Side Sensors (22 October 2003)
Novel solution cuts tooling costs
User Application Article Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon reduced tooling costs by two-thirds with the simple yet ingenious idea of splitting the cylinder of Golf-Tech's golf ball server into two parts.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (22 October 2003)
Recruitment exhibitions ready to roll
Final plans are now in place for The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibitions (NER) and The National Construction Recruitment Exhibitions (NCR).
News from Venture Marketing Group (22 October 2003)
Slow opening for stainless-steel needle valves
Winters Instruments has added a new line of stainless-steel needle valves to its existing accessory product Line.
News from Winters Instruments (22 October 2003)
Bright idea for temperature measurement
A novel solar digital bimetal thermometer provides fast and accurate temperature measurement under minimal lighting conditions.
News from Winters Instruments (22 October 2003)
Protect instruments from overpressure
A new overpressure protector can be used to protect pressure instruments from surges and pulsations.
News from Winters Instruments (22 October 2003)
Flag provides high-level advertising
Olaf Leijdekker, General Manager of Yaskawa Engineering Europe, realised a life-long ambition recently when he successfully scaled Kilimanjaro.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe (22 October 2003)
Pinch valves handle powders without clogging
Competitively priced automatic pinch valves provide the important advantages of providing a complete seal, without the need for glands, while also ensuring a full flow within a process line. Brochure Available
News from Milton Roy Europe (22 October 2003)
Blower-driven airknife cuts drying costs
Blower-driven airknife systems offer a clean and cost effective means of achieving optimised drying of manufactured components, bottling/packaging lines, paint finish surfaces and textiles. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (21 October 2003)
Huge potential for LIMS market
The worldwide market for laboratory information management systems is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.8% over the next five years.
News from ARC Advisory Group (21 October 2003)
Landmark birthday for Mint motion language
The Mint motion control language is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (21 October 2003)
USB interface simplifies thermal camera control
The Jade UC camera is now available with the flexibility of USB 2.0 digital output. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (21 October 2003)
Dome valve solves sand handling woes
User Application Article Throughout 2001, Brockmoor Foundry in Brierley Hill, West Midlands experienced numerous issues with a piston operated seal valve.
News from Clyde Materials Handling (21 October 2003)
Cable heaters warm to compact applications
Durex Industries manufacturers a complete line of mineral-insulated cable heaters, which can be formed into a wide variety of shapes and sizes to fit customer requirements.
News from Durex Industries (21 October 2003)
Perfluoroelastomer parts outperform old O-rings
A new range of seals made with Kalrez perfluoroelastomer parts not only outperform conventional O-rings for slit and gate valve door seal applications, but counter unique problems posed by O-rings.
News from DuPont (UK) (21 October 2003)
Metal alloy promises wear-resistant parts
A consortium led by industrial consultant E9 has secured funding from Advantage West Midlands Innovation Networks programme to produce and characterise a new metal alloy.
News from E9 (21 October 2003)
Conveyor-belt fasteners suit medium-duty tasks
A smaller-sized version of Flexco SR rivet-attached, hinged-plate conveyor belt fasteners combines that design's field-proven ruggedness and holding power with patent-pending features.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (21 October 2003)
Automation for novel chemical synthesis plant
User Application Article A DeltaV digital automation system is used to control the first full-scale production facility for continuous multipurpose chemical synthesis via supercritical fluids.
News from Emerson Process Management - Systems and Industry (21 October 2003)
Thermal software makes sense of mechanical CAD
The version of Flotherm allows parts and assemblies from mechanical CAD packages to be imported directly in their native file formats, and then simplified for reliable thermal analysis. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (21 October 2003)
New templates boost educational CFD tool
FlowLab is a novel piece of educational software that uses the power of flow visualisation through CFD to teach basic fluid mechanics principles in the engineering classroom.
News from Fluent (21 October 2003)
PC-based control gains in popularity
Beckhoff's unique TwinCAT software is now being used worldwide in more that 10,000 control systems every year.
News from Hayes Control Systems (21 October 2003)
Encoders excel at angular accuracy
A new range of absolute angle encoders feature a system accuracy of +/-1arc-sec. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (21 October 2003)
"Voluminous" upgrade for illustration packages
IsoDraw 6 and IsoDraw 6 CADprocess contain a multitude of new illustration functions as well as technical enhancements to speed access to 3D design data for technical illustrators.
News from Itedo Software (21 October 2003)
Functional testing for automotive powertrains
User Application Article A Gosport company, Geo Kingsbury, has emerged as a world leader in the manufacture of powertrain test equipment, winning many of the orders placed by automotive OEMs over the past eight years.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 October 2003)
All dressed up and ready to flow
User Application Article One of the world's largest food manufacturers is relying on the accuracy and repeatability of Optimass mass flowmeters for the precise batching of high-viscosity salad dressings into pouches.
News from Krohne (21 October 2003)
Couplings streamline paper processing plant
User Application Article Frequent failures were costing a US paper plant huge sums in lost production - a problem that was solved by using a disc coupling that could accommodate misalignment.
News from Lovejoy (21 October 2003)
Rubber website is valuable technology resource
Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics reckon their new website as a valuable technology resource for design engineers needing custom rubber and thermoplastic parts and assemblies.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (21 October 2003)
Ceramics precision aids antenna manufacturer
User Application Article Morgan Advanced Ceramics is applying its materials and metallising expertise to the development of the next generation of mobile phone antennas.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (21 October 2003)
UK machine tool trade figures still in deficit
UK exports of machine tools in the 1st half of 2003 were worth GBP 182.2 million, an increase of 0.3% compared with the 1st half of 2002.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (21 October 2003)
Relay modules take control
Two new electromechanical relay modules are designed for Compact FieldPoint and LabView Real-Time control applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 October 2003)
Investment delivers enhanced manufacturing
NDC Infrared Engineering has invested in a new Satis Vacuum SP-100 sputter coating machine at its UK manufacturing site at Maldon, Essex.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (21 October 2003)
Global support for FireWire
The European 1394automation group is set to join the 1394 Trade Association, forming a worldwide group to promote "the only standard where motion, vision and I/O are brought together in one cable".
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (21 October 2003)
UK website for Japanese motor maker
Oriental Motor, Japan's largest manufacturer of stepper and AC motors, has consolidated and strengthened its UK Internet presence.
News from Oriental Motor (21 October 2003)
Measurement modules aid predictive maintenance
The Entek XMT Series of intelligent measurement modules are heralded as a major breakthrough in machinery monitoring and protection.
News from Rockwell Automation Entek (21 October 2003)
Unplugged but not disconnected
"Automation unplugged - Pinto's perspectives, prognostications, predictions and poetry" is a new book available in Europe from Read-Out.
News from Read-Out Publications (21 October 2003)
Adjustable focus for top welding laser
At the upcoming EMO exhibition in Milan (21st to 28th October) the Rofin Laser Macro group will launch its new top-of-the-line CO2 laser, the DC 060 W. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (21 October 2003)
New technology provides reliability and safety
New versions of the general purpose and heavy duty Allen-Bradley 800Z Zero Force touch button increase operator safety and reliability while expanding the range of applications.
News from Rockwell Automation (21 October 2003)
Catalogue explains moving coil actuators
SMAC Europe has released an updated catalogue containing details of the latest products in its expanding range of moving coil actuators. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (21 October 2003)
Service contract assures clean drinking water
CSE-Servelec of Sheffield has recently been awarded a contract to support a Scada system for Severn Trent Water at its treatment works in Homesford.
News from CSE Servelec (21 October 2003)
Busbar trunking cuts cable connection costs
Telemecanique developed its Canalis KBA lighting distribution busbar trunking to produce a product with lower capital and installation costs.
News from Schneider Electric (21 October 2003)
Dry vacuum system keeps it clean
Welch's self-cleaning dry vacuum system is ideal to use with concentrators, gel dryers, or a rotary evaporator for stripping low-boiling-point solvents such as pentane, alcohol or methylene chloride.
News from Welch Rietschle Thomas (21 October 2003)
Steel thrust pads with steel grub screws
New from JW Winco are two different types of steel thrust pads with steel grub screws.
News from Winco (21 October 2003)
Maintenance contract safeguards transformers
Winder Electrical has secured a transformer maintenance contract with AEP Energy, which operates two of the biggest coal-fired power stations in the UK.
News from Winder (21 October 2003)
Large airport deal for Finning Power Systems
Finning Power Systems has secured a deal with Carmichael International to provide Cat C18 engines for crash tender vehicles at airports worldwide.
News from Finning UK (21 October 2003)
Poole gets a new Marine Centre of Excellence
With a tripling in sales over the last two years, Finning is expanding to meet customer demand, with a new Marine Centre of Excellence in Poole.
News from Finning UK (21 October 2003)
Motors pass muster for military applications
Dramatic video footage shows ABB's motors comfortably withstanding 30g of force as they undergo severe shock testing at QinetiQ.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 October 2003)
Connector takes USB into industrial environments
A novel interconnection system allows designers to employ a standard USB cordset in a harsh environments.
News from Amphenol Socapex (20 October 2003)
System suits the serious rheologist
The Dynalyser is a modular research level rheometer system designed specifically to address the challenging and diverse testing needs and requirements of the serious rheologist.
News from ATS Rheosystems (20 October 2003)
Long-life seals cut maintenance
User Application Article By replacing PTFE O-ring seals with Kalrez Spectrum 6375 perfluoroelastomer parts, Dow AgroSciences has extended the life of dynamic and static seals fitted to its product filling line by some 6000%.
News from DuPont (UK) (20 October 2003)
New impetus for LW switchgear and fusegear market
Pricing is emerging as a key competitive differentiator in the low voltage switchgear and fusegear market, says a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (20 October 2003)
Distributed system breaks down complex control
Simplicon is a novel modular control system claimed to significantly reduce both the complexity and the overall project cost of modern centralised control systems. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (20 October 2003)
Bradley steps up
Justgroup, the new media recruitment company, has appointed Anthony Bradley as Managing Director and guardian of the Justgroup brands, which include Justengineers, Justrail and Justgraduates.
News from Justengineers.net (20 October 2003)
Joint Strike Fighter standardises on Mathcad
User Application Article Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has selected Mathcad as a standard environment for performing, documenting and managing the structural calculations on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme.
News from Mathsoft (20 October 2003)
Cylinders keep it clean and hygenic
A new range of Smooth Line cylinders for hygiene critical applications specifically targets OEMs who are concerned with this critical factor in their machine designs.
News from Norgren (20 October 2003)
Clinch fasteners at the right angle
Patented R'Angle self-clinching fasteners can be used to create strong right-angle attachment points in thin steel or aluminium assemblies.
News from PennEngineering (20 October 2003)
Panel meters provide low-cost solution
In some cases, less is more, and now Red Lion offers this choice in panel meters.
News from Red Lion Controls (20 October 2003)
Continuous measurement under tough conditions
The Sitrans LC 500 provides reliable continuous level and interface measurement, even in the critical conditions often found in the chemical and hydrocarbon processing industries.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 October 2003)
Easy interconnection for solar power systems
The second generation of Solarlok connector systems delivers a flexible system solution for easy and reliable interconnection between photovoltaic modules and the DC/AC convertor. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK (20 October 2003)
Upgrade for air-operated double-diaphragm pumps
New from Tri-Ark is the Sandpiper II range air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps.
News from Tri-Ark (20 October 2003)
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