News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 May
to Saturday 8 May 2004
Matched motors and drives save in HVAC
User Application Article Matched pairs of ABB high efficiency motors and drives will reduce energy consumption at the new Coventry Hospital by over 1400MWh per year for the ventilation system in block A.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 May 2004)
Substation orders clock up GBP 4.6 million
ABB has won orders worth a total of around GBP 4.6 million from NEDL for four distribution substation projects at Norton, Wormald Green, Ravenscar and Ormond Street in northern England.
News from ABB Power Technologies ( 7 May 2004)
Download AutoCAD 2005 without the wait
Potential customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) can now download AutoCAD 2005 trialware direct from the Internet.
News from Autodesk ( 7 May 2004)
Membrane dryer story has a twist in the tail
Beko Technologies has launched the new generation of Drypoint M membrane dryers, claimed to represent a major step forward in the Drypoint M story. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 7 May 2004)
CAM system tops software poll
The PowerMill CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining was the outright winner in the "Best software" category at the Metalworking Production International Machine Tool Industry Awards. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 May 2004)
Gearmotors and pumps provide turnkey solutions
Davidon Industries has recently become the representative for Anko Products in selected territories in North America.
News from Davidon Industries ( 7 May 2004)
Software analyses valve and pipeline transients
The Tremolo software program has been developed specifically to analyse single- and two-phase flow transients in nuclear power plant piping systems.
News from Fauske and Associates ( 7 May 2004)
Affordable route to personal FEA
Abaqus Student Edition is billed as the ideal personal finite element analysis tool.
News from Abaqus ( 7 May 2004)
Load cell has certification in the bag
User Application Article UK manufacturer Tascol Shore Engineering has included HBM's Z6 load cell in the design of its automatic gravimetric weighing equipment enabling the company to gain OIML R61 certification. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 7 May 2004)
Sealing cord available in handy size
The revolutionary Loctite 55 sealing cord is now available in two pack sizes - the original 150m length and a new handy 50m measurement.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives ( 7 May 2004)
Motor range covers the field
The Siemens portfolio of standard motors and customised designs is now available from LC Automation. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation ( 7 May 2004)
Fast response from inline flow meter
The improved Series 730 Accu-Mass flow meter Sierra Instruments now comes with CE approval.
News from Litre Meter ( 7 May 2004)
Gearmotors for battery powered applications
MMP-MGM Series DC gearmotors feature a unique design, ranging in size from 12 to 42mm diameter, and are ideal for battery-powered or other low-voltage DC applications.
News from Midwest Motion Products ( 7 May 2004)
Agreement brings complete vision solutions
Alrad Instruments is to sell and market the National Instruments Compact Vision System along with FireWire cameras and lighting solutions for vision applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 7 May 2004)
Welding station dedicated to tubes and pipes
The Tiger welding station has been designed for the prefabrication of tube and pipe work.
News from Orbimatic ( 7 May 2004)
Novel manifold cuts down topside instrumentation
User Application Article A novel new type of manifold is helping to save a large amount of weight and space on BHP Billiton Petroleum's Angostura offshore platforms. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 7 May 2004)
Take the engineering challenge
An entrtaining quiz and discussion aims to answer the qustion why so few women take up engineering as a career.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 7 May 2004)
Automation DVD brings it all together
The new "Premium Studio" from Siemens Automation and Drives includes all the important software tools for automation technology on one DVD.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 7 May 2004)
Partnership to promote weatherproof enclosures
To bring a new range of innovative and highly cost effective junction boxes to a wider market, Spelsberg has joined forces with specialist UK electrical distributor and wholesaler supplier Loblite. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK ( 7 May 2004)
Micro-calibration bars test fabrication capacity
User Application Article In response to an unusually challenging customer request, Tecan has manufactured over two million microscopic calibration bars with submicron tolerances, for a leading chemicals manufacturer.
News from Tecan ( 7 May 2004)
Translators keep track of software upgrades
Identifying the best time to update an installed CAD system to its latest release is one of the important challenges facing engineering OEMs and their supply chain partners.
News from Theorem Solutions ( 7 May 2004)
New name - same supplier
C6 Solutions is a new name in the chemicals industry; however, the company has been in existence for over 80 years, operating under the name Hickson and Welch.
News from Verderflex ( 7 May 2004)
Seals and gaskets put to the test
The Versaperm WVT water vapour transmission meter can cope with several samples at a time, often give a reading in as little as 30min.
News from Versaperm ( 7 May 2004)
Temporary guards provide short-term protection
During the construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance or modification of machinery, temporary guards can provide the necessary protection in an easy, cost-effective manner. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 7 May 2004)
Understanding BS EN 953, the guarding standard
Technical Background Article Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses BS EN 953, the machinery guarding standard. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 7 May 2004)
Web enabled I/O module provides simple control
The Adam-6052 is a 16-channel source type digital input/output module. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) ( 6 May 2004)
Pulsation dampeners guard against system shocks
Sentry pulsation dampeners remove virtually all system shock, enhancing all-around performance and reliability of fluid flow in process flow applications.
News from Blacoh Fluid Control ( 6 May 2004)
Drives optimised for higher performance
New 110-250kW units in the Danfoss VLT 4000 series are optimised for increased reliability, higher performance, lower installation costs and lower overall costs of ownership.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 6 May 2004)
Modelling software has designs on bottles
User Application Article Crown UCP, a manufacturer of packaging products to the consumer marketing industry, has selected Solid Edge from UGS PLM Solutions to create 3D designs for its customers' drink bottles.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 6 May 2004)
Read about corrosion-resistant mounted bearings
A new 6-page brochure features both Sealmaster and Browning brand corrosion-resistant mounted (CRES) bearings.
News from Emerson Power Transmission ( 6 May 2004)
Commercial pricing for vacuum-rated motors
Commercial-grade VC series vacuum motors are designed to survive pressures as low as 10e-6 Torr.
News from Empire Magnetics ( 6 May 2004)
Precision control for metering pumps
The V200 stroke rate controller provides precision control of all FMI V-Series variable speed metering pumps.
News from Fluid Metering ( 6 May 2004)
Consultants line up support
Flow Science has enlisted Blue Hill Hydraulics and CFD Solutions to provide consulting services and marketing and sales support to interested persons in the USA and the UK, respectively.
News from Flow Science ( 6 May 2004)
Alba opts for manufacturing execution system
Honeywell Process Solutions has received a multi-million-dollar order from Aluminium Bahrain to provide a manufacturing execution system for the company's Potline-5 expansion project.
News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 6 May 2004)
Lubricating paste won't wash away
Kluberpaste 46 MR 401 is a white high-performance lubricating paste especially suitable for long-term and lifetime lubrication. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 6 May 2004)
Drives star in Oscar-winning role
User Application Article Oscar-winning German film-projector manufacturer Kinoton fits the Lenze smd frequency inverter to its film projectors. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 May 2004)
Modular geared motors promise cost savings
The new Hydromec range of helical geared motors can deliver significant cost savings in light to medium duty applications such as conveyors, feeders, pumps, mixers and food processing machinery. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 6 May 2004)
Software speeds through point-cloud comparisons
Focus Inspection is the next-generation software for point-cloud to CAD inspection built on the new Metris software platform, Focus V3.
News from Metris ( 6 May 2004)
Software speeds instrumentation automation
LabView 7.1 is billed as a significant upgrade to the family of LabView graphical development products. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 6 May 2004)
US Army gets to grips with CAD standards
The Jacksonville District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers has decided to implement ProSoft Netspex.
News from ProSoft ( 6 May 2004)
Seminars dedicated to machinery safety and EMC
Pilz Automation Technology is sponsoring a series of Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) seminars on machinery safety and EMC.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 6 May 2004)
High-resolution camera exploits IEEE1394b link
This week Point Grey Research unveils the Dragonfly Express, its first IEEE1394b camera product at The Vision Show East in Boston.
News from Point Grey Research ( 6 May 2004)
Piezo power puts mirrors in their place
The latest addition to the PI range of ultrafast piezo-driven mirror scanners features an optical deflection range of 6 degrees - claimed as a world record for piezo scanners. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 6 May 2004)
Thermoregulators provide precise control
A new generation of Huber Ministat thermoregulators combines compactness, high performance and operational flexibility.
News from Radleys ( 6 May 2004)
Guide to measurement automation products
Scientific Technologies Automation Products Group has published its 2004-2005 selection guide to measurement automation products.
News from Automation Products Group ( 6 May 2004)
Guide to machine and process safeguarding
Scientific Technologies has released its free 2004-2005 engineering guide to machine and process safeguarding.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 6 May 2004)
Interactive catalogue speeds electrical design
Wago ProServe 4.0 combines an interactive electronic product catalogue with built-in capabilities for designing assemblies and marking configurations to include specific customer product information.
News from Wago Corp ( 6 May 2004)
Valves prevent excess system pressure
C46 Series valves from Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering, prevent excess system pressure by bypassing total system fluid flow.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 6 May 2004)
Access platforms cut the cost of maintenance
Technical Background Article Jeremy Procter explains how custom-built access platforms can reduce the cost of maintenance in process and manufacturing plants. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 6 May 2004)
Brochure details manufacturing and test solutions
Aerotech has released a new 32-page information brochure examining cost effective solutions for a wide range of high precision manufacturing and test applications. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 5 May 2004)
Camera reads 2D codes on the run
The AV2000 is a smart camera reader that can function independently - without being linked to a PC - or in a networked environment using Ethernet connectivity.
News from Absolute Vision ( 5 May 2004)
Miniature sensor is up to bigger tasks
The Minos adjustable diffuse sensor features background suppression to overcome the limitations of conventional fibre-optic solutions or mini-sensors.
News from Baumer Electric ( 5 May 2004)
GSM modem makes light of meter reading
Businesses can now make huge savings by remote monitoring their energy usage through a mobile phone with the new GSM modem from Jekyll. Brochure Available
News from Jekyll Electronic Technology ( 5 May 2004)
More machine safety products than ever
With 25 years in the sensor and safety business, Balluff has published its most comprehensive safety catalogue to date.
News from Balluff UK ( 5 May 2004)
Tiny sensor expands its range
A new miniature inductive sensor with 3mm diameter stainless-steel housing gives a unprecedented rated operating distance of 3mm.
News from Balluff UK ( 5 May 2004)
Small claims for sensor/connector combination
Balluff reckons its M5 is the world's smallest sensor/connector combination.
News from Balluff UK ( 5 May 2004)
Solenoid valve helps in water-saving controller
User Application Article Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied one of its solenoid flow valves for a unique rinse-water control system designed to save millions of gallons of water and thousands of pounds. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 5 May 2004)
Decision support systems aid real-time automation
At Urban Transport 2004, Cambridge Consultants will demonstrate the role of decision support systems for optimising the efficiency of real-time control rooms.
News from Cambridge Consultants ( 5 May 2004)
Inspection is key to productivity
User Application Article An OGP Zip 200 is helping provide zero-defects delivery with a host of added benefits for Derbyshire-based automotive plastics company BPTE.
News from OGP UK ( 5 May 2004)
UK distribution for novel rheometer
Fluid Dynamics has appointed Celsum Technologies to handle UK sales of the T2SR rheometer.
News from Fluid Dynamics ( 5 May 2004)
Low-backlash worm gearbox handles heavy duties
The AE 180 is the latest addition to the range of high performance, worm drive gearboxes for servo-drive applications from power transmission and automation equipment specialist, Gudel UK.
News from Gudel UK ( 5 May 2004)
Guide to weld purging
Any organisation involved in welding stainless steel, nickel alloys, nickel chrome, duplex or titanium materials will benefit from the new "Guide to weld purging". Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 5 May 2004)
New office focuses power on Japanese market
HiTek Power Japan is a new company set up in a purpose-built office and service facility in Osaka to enable HiTek Power to better service its existing customer base.
News from HiTek Power ( 5 May 2004)
Single-rail system saves space and money
By eliminating the need for external rail-to-screw alignment, the ScrewRail simplifies the design, manufacture and assembly of linear motion systems. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 5 May 2004)
New price list complements shortform
Kopex International has published its new 2004/5 price list. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 5 May 2004)
Space agency chooses simulation solution
The European Space Agency Technical Centre ESTEC has selected LMS Virtual.Lab Motion as the preferred solution for dynamic multibody simulation. Brochure Available
News from LMS International ( 5 May 2004)
Publishing software shrinks 3D design data
The latest publishing applications from Lattice3D include a breakthrough in the ability to collaborate, share and publish large complex 3D designs for immediate use throughout an enterprise. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology ( 5 May 2004)
Rubber compounds keep microbes at bay
User Application Article DSO Fluid Handling Co now offers Elastoguard rubber compounds to maximise antimicrobial protection in rubber parts for food processing equipment.
News from Milliken Chemical ( 5 May 2004)
Megapixel camera produces 12bit output
The A102kc is the latest addition to Basler's successful A100 series of cameras. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging ( 5 May 2004)
Conference to showcase users' experiences
This year's Manufacturing Excellence, the process industry conference on the benefits of automation and asset management, will be held from 15th to 17th June.
News from Emerson Process Management - User Events ( 5 May 2004)
Bearing integrates absolute encoder
NTN Corporation has developed a novel absolute-encoder-equipped bearing for precisely determining the rotation angle of a shaft.
News from NTN Bearings (UK) ( 5 May 2004)
Read all about high precision off-axis paraboloids
New technical datasheets bring together over 35 years experience in the design and production of high precision off-axis paraboloids.
News from Optical Surfaces ( 5 May 2004)
Training brings skills in-house at Panasonic
Pilz Automation Technology has earned itself a reputation as a leading provider of both general and product-specific safety training courses.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 May 2004)
New company focuses process engineering services
Process Installations is a new company formed to provide engineering services to process and manufacturing industries including the healthcare, brewing, food and pharmaceutical sectors.
News from Process Installations ( 5 May 2004)
Price cut for colour HMI units
Pro-face has reduced the list prices for many of its larger colour HMI units by as much as 12%.
News from Pro-face UK ( 5 May 2004)
Academy award aids medical device development
Edinburgh-based engineering entrepreneurs Neil Tierney and Neil Farish are heading for great things - with a little help from their friends.
News from Royal Academy of Engineering ( 5 May 2004)
System provides dynamic analysis of nip width
The F-Nip flying dynamic electronic nip analysis system is a novel real-time nip analysis tool.
News from Sensor Products ( 5 May 2004)
Embedded board brings industrial Ethernet
The PS100B is a single-port serial Ethernet communication board that brings RS232/422/485 based industrial devices under the control of 10Mbit/s Ethernet network.
News from Sena Technologies ( 5 May 2004)
Analysis software works with Catia V5
Boss quattro V5 is a powerful industrial software tool for parameterised analyses, stochastic analyses, design of experiments, optimisation and updating of numerical models with experimental data.
News from Samtech ( 5 May 2004)
Package optimised for machine tool design
Samtech has released the first industrial version of Samcef for Machine Tools, its professional solution for the design, analysis and optimisation of machine tools.
News from Samtech ( 5 May 2004)
Petrobras signs up for modernisation
Smar has signed a new agreement with Brazil's oil company giant, Petrobras.
News from Smar UK ( 5 May 2004)
Lab-quality analysis for industrial gas processes
The Nicolet Antaris IGS FT-IR gas analyser is billed as providing exceptional multiple-component gas analysis.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 5 May 2004)
Cable assemblies bound for German light rail
Tyco Electronics recently won a contract from Alstom, supplying 15kV cable assemblies as well as surge arrestors for Citadis dual-voltage light rail vehicles built for the S-Bahn in Kassel, Germany. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics UK ( 5 May 2004)
Standard blowers demand nonstandard shafts
User Application Article Multi-Stage centrifugal blowers and exhausters from Air Control Industries form part of the company's standard product range but they call for nonstandard motors to drive them.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 4 May 2004)
Valve actuator handles high humidity
The latest addition to the Series G solenoid valve programme is a solenoid coil especially for applications in high humidity.
News from Alpha Controls ( 4 May 2004)
Sponsorship supports BSB privateer
Amplicon has recently signed a 2004 sponsorship agreement with 25-year-old Sam Corke, one of the top riders in the British Superbikes (BSB) motorcycle championship.
News from Amplicon ( 4 May 2004)
Plug-and-play operation from budget sensors
World-Beam QS18FF background suppression sensors are ready to use "right out of the box".
News from Banner Engineering ( 4 May 2004)
Compressors breath life into Excalibur ride
User Application Article Boge Compressors has assisted Drayton Manor, one of the UK's major theme parks, in making the new Excalibur ride work efficiently and reliably. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 4 May 2004)
Meshing program runs on Mac OS
CEI has added support for the Macintosh OS X platform to Harpoon, the extreme meshing program that the company launched in March 2003.
News from CEI ( 4 May 2004)
Flowmeter goes high and low
User Application Article Croda Chemicals needed a device that would measure the high flow rates at the beginning of a hydrogenation process, as well as the very low flows at the end of the process. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 4 May 2004)
UGS poised for independence
UGS PLM Solutions has highlighted some of the detail behind its first quarter performance for 2004.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 4 May 2004)
Portable welding kits go in and out
Indoor and outdoor welding applications using TIG and/or MMA are catered for by the new Esab OrigoTig 150 and OrigoArc 150 portable welding sets. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 4 May 2004)
Shrinking size and price for steppers
A new range of two-phase stepper motors from Festo delivers reduced size and greater performance over the company's existing products - at savings up to 50% in price. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 4 May 2004)
Joint venture aims for antimony advantage
Great Lakes Chemical Corp has completed a transaction that will merge its antimony business with OxyChem's Laurel Industries unit in a 50/50 joint venture, GLCC Laurel.
News from Chemtura ( 4 May 2004)
Instrument test and calibration benches
Since its formation in 1965, Haven Automation has built up a worldwide reputation as a supplier of instrument test and calibration benches.
News from Haven Automation ( 4 May 2004)
More approvals for cable glands
Test houses in Australia and North America are the latest to test and certify the performance of Hawke International's cable glands.
News from Hawke International UK ( 4 May 2004)
High-speed output from Hall-effect sensor
The Hamlin 55085 Hall-effect mini-vane sensor uses non-optical sensing technology, and so is immune to the effects of dust, dirt or extraneous light sources but still provides a high-speed output.
News from Hamlin Electronics Europe ( 4 May 2004)
Hydraulic products for mobile applications
The Mobile Division of Hydra-Perm-Co Ltd can supply a range of hydraulic products for mobile equipment as well as many other general industrial applications.
News from Hydra-Perm-Co ( 4 May 2004)
Distribution for machine vision solutions
ipd has named Barr-Thorp Electric Company as the Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska distributor of its complete line of easy-to-use machine vision solutions.
News from ipd ( 4 May 2004)
New centre boosts Gulf service
A new service centre opened in Saudi Arabia represents yet another step forward in John Crane's ongoing programme to improve its international service and support capability.
News from Crane ( 4 May 2004)
Virtual reality in machinery safety seminars
Schmersal UK and Laidler Associates are coming together to run a short series of machinery safety seminars. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 4 May 2004)
Integrating technology and industrial design
The London Technology Network has organised an event on "Integrating technology and industrial design in automotive and consumer electronics accelerating design cycles and cutting costs".
News from London Technology Network ( 4 May 2004)
Cost savings for prompt AutoCAD upgrades
AutoCAD 2005 contains new features that enhance the workflow of drawing sets and new tools to facilitate collaboration amongst project teams.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems ( 4 May 2004)
MediaGold comes under new global banner
BVRP Software is rebranding all its subsidiaries worldwide under the Avanquest banner.
News from Avanquest UK ( 4 May 2004)
Metal-cased shaft seals suit tough duties
A range of metal-cased rotary shaft seals caters for more arduous gas and liquid sealing applications.
News from Moontown ( 4 May 2004)
Upgrade for torque calibration laboratory
Norbar Torque Tools has opened a new, enlarged and modernised UKAS accredited calibration laboratory. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 4 May 2004)
Master class improves plastics process
User Application Article Leading European plumbing and drainage supplier Geberit Terrain is currently rounding off a course of master-class improvements with PICME.
News from PICME ( 4 May 2004)
PC-based HMI is more flexible for Pirelli
User Application Article Pirelli Tyres is employing 39 Pro-face PC-based HMI systems to improve production and stock efficiency at its Carlisle tyre plant.
News from Pro-face UK ( 4 May 2004)
Feedback finds backlash-free motion control
User Application Article When Feedback Instruments was looking for components for its digital pendulum control system, the company approached Reliance Gear Co.
News from Reliance Precision Mechatronics ( 4 May 2004)
Show goes beyond expectations
The Roemheld stand proved a very successful draw to visitors at MACH 2004. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK ( 4 May 2004)
Frost and Sullivan award for welding prowess
Frost and Sullivan has awarded Fronius its 2003 award for technology leadership for its dedication to producing the most technologically advanced products in the arc welding equipment market.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 4 May 2004)
Pneumatic grippers handle heavy loads
The GH6 Series is a new line of long stroke parallel grippers that features a robust T-slotted jaw design for the toughest loads.
News from Techno-Sommer ( 4 May 2004)
Photovoltaic material for the 21st century
The largest single research project into solar power ever funded by the UK research councils was launched this month and could help make the energy source much more widely used in Britain.
News from University of Bath ( 4 May 2004)
Integration brings order to woven product design
Vistagy and OptiTex USA have integrated their software for designing sewn products.
News from Vistagy ( 4 May 2004)
Silver anniversary for environmental cube
Visioneering UK is celebrating the 25th anniversary of environmental cubes (e-cubes), which have helped to revolutionise preproduction and volume production accuracy in the automotive industry.
News from Visioneering UK ( 4 May 2004)
Flexible fixturing reduces time to market
Visionfix can help vehicle manufacturers drive down the costs associated with the development of fixtures.
News from Visioneering UK ( 4 May 2004)
Thermographic survey improves marine safety
Wyko has recently carried out a thermographic survey of the RRS Ernest Shackleton's engine room, allowing the ship to comply with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) requirements. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 4 May 2004)
Website speeds access to extraction information
With the launch of a completely revamped website, dust and fume extraction equipment specialist, Nederman UK, has put a strong focus on applications and solutions. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 4 May 2004)
Stockist appointed for extraction equipment
Sheffield-based Fumex Installations is being appointed as a principal stockist for the Nederman range of exhaust extraction equipment. Brochure Available
News from Nederman ( 4 May 2004)
Clever ducting protects cables and personnel
Technical Background Article Machine designers often have a mental picture of their machine that extends as far as the control cabinets and the gland plates, but cable ducting should not be viewed as 'somebody else's problem'. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 4 May 2004)
Modular system suits compund construction
Although designed for machine perimeter guarding, the modular Angel system can be used to build cost-effective, attractive, reconfigurable stores compounds. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 4 May 2004)
Sliding gates added to modular guarding range
Sliding gates are the latest addition to the Angel modular machine guarding system, with an extensive range of options. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 4 May 2004)
Designing guards for the food and drink industry
Technical Background Article Designing guards for food and drink production equipment is a specialist task, and care must be taken to ensure that rapid access is still possible for clearing blockages and cleaning between batches. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 4 May 2004)
Solenoid valves aim for compressor control
A comprehensive new series of solenoid valves is specifically designed for the compressor OEM and after markets.
News from Alpha Controls ( 3 May 2004)
Proportional valves reach new levels of control
Technical Background Article The latest developments in fuzzy logic and piezo technology are consolidating and expanding the role of electropneumatic proportional valves in all areas of industry and medical technology. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 3 May 2004)
In-mould decorating addressed in Dusseldorf
Autotype International is once again sponsoring Europe's premier in-mould decoration event - In-Mould Decorating 2004 - which is being held in Dusseldorf, Germany between the 16th and 17th June 2004. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 3 May 2004)
More grunt for servomotor range
Baldor has added higher-power options to its series of brushless AC servomotors with rare-earth neodymium iron boron magnetics. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 3 May 2004)
Programmable power supply delivers up to 1000W
The XHR range of 1000W programmable power supplies is power-factor-corrected for low current draw and reduced generation of input current harmonics.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 3 May 2004)
Seals help fire fighters worldwide
User Application Article Custom designed gaskets from Ceetak have been approved for use in the world's most advanced thermal imaging camera, the Argus3, developed and manufactured in Chelmsford by e2v technologies.
News from Ceetak ( 3 May 2004)
Rising demand for labour fuels migration debate
The latest research from the Recruitment Confidence Index has found that UK recruitment activity is set to rise for the fourth quarter in a row.
News from Cranfield University ( 3 May 2004)
Discount spares for Flotronic One-Nut pumps
A full range of heavily discounted spares and accessories for the popular Flotronic One-Nut range of diaphragm pumps is now available from Diaphragm Pumps and Spares.
News from Diaphragm Pumps and Spares ( 3 May 2004)
Switch to the strength of stainless steel
The Series 04 stainless steel key-insert switch is designed for really harsh use in transportation and related industries. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 3 May 2004)
Retrofit upgrades CMMs to new heights
Co-ordinate measuring machines can now be easily upgraded following the development of a complete retrofit package by EuroPac Metrology of Crewe.
News from Europac Metrology ( 3 May 2004)
Eastern Europe electric drives market set to grow
Improved customer acceptance, robust demand in key regions, technology advances and competitive pricing are poised to underline strong growth potential in the Eastern Europe electric drives market.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 May 2004)
Enclosed drive tackles rugged environments
The Jaguar TE is a new general-purpose AC inverter drive enclosed in an IP54-rated enclosure, making it ideal for use in environments where dust and water are a constant hazard.
News from IMO Precision Controls ( 3 May 2004)
Learn about pneumatic and hydraulic services
Logis-Tech Associates now delivers a Higher National (nationally recognised SQA certified short course) module, "Pneumatic and hydraulic services" by distance learning. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 3 May 2004)
Reflective sensor measures down to 0.4mm
Matsushita Electric Works has a new ultra-high-precision SUNX branded CX440 reflective sensor with an advanced optical system.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 3 May 2004)
Upgrade for Venezuelan mill
Morgan do Brasil has received an order from Siderurgica Del Orinoco for the design, manufacturer and installation of two reform station modifications.
News from Morgan Construction Company ( 3 May 2004)
Novel bearings cut motor noise
A new design of quiet-running cylindrical roller bearings for electric motors can reduce noise levels by as much as 7-8dB compared with conventional cylindrical roller bearings. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 3 May 2004)
Aluminium enclosures sealed to IP66
Alukom series aluminium enclosures are suitable for housing a very wide range of electronics and electrical equipment.
News from OKW Enclosures ( 3 May 2004)
Stainless-steel ties set for Dutch debut
Panduit will launch revolutionary new Stainless-Steel Ball-Locking Ties at PetroTech in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from 25th to 27th May 2004.
News from Panduit ( 3 May 2004)
Enclosure range fits analytical bill
User Application Article PS Analytical needed an enclosure manufacturer that could provide products for numerous applications while maintaining a corporate style for a range of products, particularly for process applications. Brochure Available
News from Rittal ( 3 May 2004)
Tape expands to seal automotive gaps
A new automotive butyl tape is capable of expansion up to 200%.
News from Scapa UK ( 3 May 2004)
Tecnomatix returns to profitability
Tecnomatix Technologies has published its financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2004.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 3 May 2004)
Chain proves to be a hero at Cadbury
User Application Article Tsubaki conveyor chain has enabled Cadbury to significantly increase production on an automated Bindler chocolate moulding plant at the company's Bournville works in Birmingham. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 3 May 2004)
Pump range passes the ATEX test
Tuthill Pump Group has received ATEX certification across its full range of internal gear pumps.
News from Tuthill Pump Group ( 3 May 2004)
Just-in-time service beats 24 hour deadline
User Application Article A heavy-duty gearbox critical to a leading UK pigments producer was delivered by David Brown Engineering in less than 24 hours, preventing production losses of up to GBP 10,000 per hour.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 3 May 2004)
Energy-efficient pumping on a budget
The latest generation of the Wilo-Smart "one size fits all" automatic circulator offers high levels of reliability and genuine energy savings in a wide range of light commercial applications.
News from Wilo (UK) ( 3 May 2004)
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