News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 October
to Saturday 30 October 2004
Pulsation dampeners smooth out spray
User Application Article Blacoh Fluid Control recently consulted with a decontamination facility that pumped acids through a series of 15-degree spray nozzles to rinse radiation from contaminated metals.
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (29 October 2004)
Dampener boosts chemical metering precision
User Application Article Blacoh Fluid Control was approached by the GM of a 300MW power plant that used a chemical feed system to delivery hydrazine to a boiler.
News from Blacoh Fluid Control (29 October 2004)
Novel coating keeps speed reducers cleaner longer
New from Boston Gear, Stainless Bost-Kleen (SBK) is a washdown protection treatment for speed reducers in aggressive washdown applications.
News from Boston Gear (29 October 2004)
IED prize for graduate designer
A wind-up toothbrush designed especially for children has helped Coventry University graduate Andrew Mitchell win the runner-up prize at the Institution of Engineering Designers Midlands competition.
News from Coventry University (29 October 2004)
Multiphysics software gains heat-transfer module
A new module for Femlab offers ready solutions for thermal management in electronics, healthcare/bioengineering, plus thermal processes across manufacturing areas from food to metals. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (29 October 2004)
CADCAM software adds an extra dimension
User Application Article Delcam's Power Solution CADCAM software has added an extra dimension to the toolmaking services offered to the packaging industry by Somerset-based TMB Patterns. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 October 2004)
VRQ offers route to skills passport for welders
EAL has added a Level 1 Certificate in arc welding to its range of qualifications.
News from EAL (29 October 2004)
Upgrades improve function and performance
UGS and its D-Cubed subsidiary have announced the immediate availability of new releases of three of D-Cubed's industry-leading component software products.
News from Siemens PLM Software (29 October 2004)
Learn all about solid model tolerancing
Effective Training now offers a one-day solid model tolerancing course for designers, engineers and managers who are implementing maths-based product development processes.
News from Effective Training (29 October 2004)
Emerson to automate China's Wangting power plant
Emerson Process Management has won a contract to automate the new 780MW Wangting combined cycle power plant.
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (29 October 2004)
Faraday finds funds for commercial research
The Faraday Plastics and Polymers Partnership has been enjoying recent successes in helping West Midlands-based companies secure research funding for their plastics and polymeric-based innovations.
News from Faraday Plastics (29 October 2004)
Project management expertise in demand
Foster Wheeler Energy has been awarded a project management services contract by Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) for its Acetyls Complex to be built at Jubail Industrial City.
News from Foster Wheeler (29 October 2004)
Wet work for pressure transducers
The 9500 series of pressure transducers from Gems Sensors has been designed specifically to meet the rigorous conditions and accuracy requirements of hydrometric applications.
News from Gems Sensors (29 October 2004)
Integral diaphragm sensor boasts a bigger range
The 1700/1701 range features an integral diaphragm made of AISI 316 stainless steel, providing a sensor that can be used in sterile environments over wide temperature and pressure ranges.
News from Gems Sensors (29 October 2004)
Northrop Grumman picks PLM for US Navy project
Northrop Grumman has selected PLM solutions and services from IBM and Dassault Systemes to design, build and manage the US Navy's advanced, 21st-century surface combatant programme, the DD(X).
News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (29 October 2004)
Plain bearings for underwater applications
Technical Background Article New polymer materials promise to outperform graphite bearings in underwater applications. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (29 October 2004)
Heavy-duty chain reduces transmission noise
Moving energy chains need to be able to guide heavy cables over long distances in tough, dirty conditions at high speeds. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (29 October 2004)
Upgrade for two-strand rod mill in Spain
Morgan Construction Company has signed a contract with Aceralia Redondos Zumarraga, of Zumarraga, Spain, for an upgrade to the company's two-strand rod mill.
News from Morgan Construction Company (29 October 2004)
Low-viscosity epoxy boasts excellent adhesion
A new two-component, transparent, low-viscosity epoxy system is ideal for high-performance bonding, sealing, coating, encapsulation and casting.
News from Master Bond (29 October 2004)
Acquisition board simplifies PC vision systems
National Instruments has developed the industry's first PCI Express-based image acquisition board for high-throughput vision applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (29 October 2004)
Compact modular PLCs gain Ethernet option
Omron reckons it has redefined the threshold for distributed control over 100Mbit/s Ethernet by integrating a 100Base-TX Ethernet interface on its smallest modular PLC.
News from Omron Corp (29 October 2004)
Tests confirm benefits of bypass oil filtration
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is continuing to evaluate the benefits of bypass oil filtration for Federal vehicles.
News from Puradyn Filter Technologies (29 October 2004)
Condition monitoring goes online
Pruftechnik Condition Monitoring is expanding its product line of diagnostic online condition monitoring systems to include Vibroweb XP.
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (29 October 2004)
Steppers optimise power, performance and price
Parker Hannifin has launched a range of cost effective three-axis stepper drives specifically designed to meet the needs of system builders and OEMs. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (29 October 2004)
New guide cures fluctuation and flicker headaches
A new free guide explains everything anyone needs to know about the requirements of the latest flicker standards for EMC compliance. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (29 October 2004)
Optical distance sensors come out on top
The F90 series of high performance optical distance measuring laser sensors feature optimum resolution and very attractive pricing to open up many more applications.
News from Sensopart UK (29 October 2004)
Contract extends dual-spectrum camera development
Sensors Unlimited has recieved a new USAF contract to research and design a communication device that can be added to its proprietary dual-spectrum camera.
News from Goodrich Optical and Space Systems (29 October 2004)
Combination I/O module features 16bit accuracy
The new ST-MIX12884 Sixtrak combination I/O module offers 12 discrete inputs, eight discrete outputs, eight analogue inputs, and four analogue outputs. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (29 October 2004)
Catia users are keen on conversion
High levels of interest in Theorem Solutions' CADverter translator products at the recent European Catia Forum (ECF) in Paris have led to a major uplift in enquiry levels.
News from Theorem Solutions (29 October 2004)
Environmental certification is good for business
Technical Background Article ISO14001 certification provides internationally accepted proof of sound environmental management practices.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (29 October 2004)
Faster DSP boosts camera performance
Visual Inspection Systems is adding a new range of high performance models to its Smart Camera product range.
News from Visual Inspection Systems (29 October 2004)
Adding range to barcode scanning
The Axiom with EtherNet/IP offers long range barcode scanning for a variety of industrial material handling applications.
News from Accu-Sort Europe (29 October 2004)
Automationtechies.com acquires new name
Automationtechies.com, a leading online destination for industrial automation, process control and instrumentation professionals, has acquired the www.automation.com domain name.
News from Automation.com (28 October 2004)
Cost-effective solution for object detection
The S51 series is billed as the most cost-effective solution for object detection in all industrial automation applications.
News from Datasensor (UK) (28 October 2004)
Italian sensor companies come together
Infra has joined the Datasensor group, forming a new Italian partnership devoted to sensors for industrial and civil applications.
News from Datasensor (UK) (28 October 2004)
High-voltage connectors hold on tight
Duraline has a range of single and multi-gang 600V connectors with a novel latching design that assures positive connection with high conductivity and low resistance.
News from Duraline (28 October 2004)
Rapid prototyping firm upgrades plastic sintering
User Application Article The firm that designed such 1960s icons as the Reliant Scimitar car and the Chopper bicycle for Raleigh now concentrates exclusively on model-making and rapid prototyping (RP).
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (28 October 2004)
More security for industrial networking
GarrettCom Europe is now offering industrial Ethernet networking equipment with built-in safeguards to prevent unauthorised access.
News from GarrettCom Europe (28 October 2004)
Kingsbury joins association
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools has joined the GTMA.
News from GTMA (28 October 2004)
Linear guides cut down on friction and wear
Igus has now developed its DryLin W family of linear guides even further. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (28 October 2004)
Plastic bearing applications online
The Igus Manus website now features the largest ever compilation of plastic bearing applications. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (28 October 2004)
Check valve suits critical medical applications
A new miniature 2.5mm diameter check valve can be installed into a Luer adapter and is ideally suited for critical flow control in medical applications. Brochure Available
News from Lee Products (28 October 2004)
Let there be light for inspection
A range of rigid and flexible inspection scopes each comes with a portable 12V battery pack and a halogen lamp in the probe tip to provide bright illumination in the darkest and smallest of cavities.
News from Moritex Europe (28 October 2004)
Digital callipers get the measure of dirty tasks
A new line of digital callipers and micrometers that assure precise and reliable measurements under difficult conditions.
News from Mahr Federal (28 October 2004)
USB-based analogue input has advantages
The USB-1616FS is a new high-speed, USB-based analogue input interface, and is the first product in the new Measurement Advantage family.
News from Measurement Computing (28 October 2004)
Industrial-spec interface has eight serial lines
The CP-118U is a smart multiport serial board that supports up to eight RS232/422/485 serial ports and features a 128byte FIFO buffer and burst data mode using the Moxa Turbo Serial Engine.
News from Moxa Technologies (28 October 2004)
Synthetic lubricants come with NSF H-1 approval
Although many mineral-oil based products meet NSF International food grade requirement, they often do not measure up to demanding temperature and load requirements.
News from Newgate Simms (28 October 2004)
Displacement sensor claims top accuracy
Omron has expanded its smart sensor family by introducing a contact displacement measurement sensor that it reckons is one of the most accurate in the business.
News from Omron Corp (28 October 2004)
US students scoop F1 awards
A US student team from Bloomsburg High School won best overall and fastest car in the international finals of the "Jaguar F1 Team in Schools CAD/CAM Design Challenge" in Birmingham.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (28 October 2004)
Studs and standoffs hide their heads
PEM concealed-head self-clinching studs and standoffs can be mounted permanently in steel or aluminium sheets as thin as 1.6mm.
News from PennEngineering (28 October 2004)
Custom laminate on the crest of a wave
User Application Article When Softcore Surfboards wanted to design a board that functioned like two products combined into one, it turned to Premier Material Concepts (PMC) for its expertise in custom film fabrication.
News from Premier Material Concepts (28 October 2004)
Controller provides safe source for vision tasks
The new PP900 programmable lighting controller includes patent pending Safe-Sense technology for use with the CCS range of machine vision illumination. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 October 2004)
Industrial connector range extended
Available from Phoenix Electronics, the Han K8/0 is the latest addition to the Harting Han-Com range of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (28 October 2004)
Module simplifies three-phase distribution
Rittal's PSM power system module offers significant benefits by reducing the cabling and assembly work for equipment power distribution within a rack or enclosure. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (28 October 2004)
Imager enhanced for preventive maintenance
Raytek Corp has enhanced its ThermoView Ti30 thermal imager and the InsideIR companion PC software.
News from Raytek Corp (28 October 2004)
Heat flux sensor boasts accuracy and repeatability
Sequoia has a new heat flux sensor that delivers the high accuracy and repeatability of Schmidt-Boelter type sensors with much faster response time and true first-order performance.
News from Sequoia Technology (28 October 2004)
HSE to clamp down on unsafe manufacturers
The Health and Safety Executive is launching a new enforcement-led campaign to reduce the unacceptably high number of fatal and serious injuries that continue to occur in manufacturing industries.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 October 2004)
Returning from sick leave aids rapid recovery
Returning to work as soon as possible after taking sick leave may help you get well, and staying at home longer than necessary could make you worse, according to new guidance from the HSE.
News from Health and Safety Executive (28 October 2004)
Consultants advise TV production company
Smart Advice has secured a contract to provide health and safety advice to television production company Endemol UK, which makes programmes such as Big Brother and Restoration.
News from Smart Advice Health and Safety (28 October 2004)
Web-based control demonstrated online
Prospective users can now view a demonstration of the webDAQ/100 web-based data acquisition and control unit in action, live over the Internet.
News from Audon Electronics (27 October 2004)
Taking the toil out of earth testing
With the introduction of Megger's new DET10C and DET20C earth resistance testers, measuring earth resistance is no longer a time-consuming and complicated task. Brochure Available
News from Megger (27 October 2004)
CoCreate allies itself with Citrix
CoCreate Software has joined the Citrix Alliance Partner programme.
News from CoCreate Software (27 October 2004)
Support for manufacturers on Microsoft platform
UGS has released a full PLM solution built on the Microsoft platform.
News from Siemens PLM Software (27 October 2004)
Customisable controller is made for embedding
A new customisable temperature controller from Eurotherm is designed to be embedded in OEM equipment that does not require a visual display or operator interface.
News from Eurotherm (27 October 2004)
Troubleshooting industrial datacommunications
A 2-day workshop on "Troubleshooting and problem solving of industrial datacommunications" will be held next month in London, Manchester and Leeds.
News from IDC Technologies (27 October 2004)
Learn about power systems protection
IDC Technologies is presenting a 2-day workshop in "Power systems protection" for engineers and technicians.
News from IDC Technologies (27 October 2004)
Workshop explains fundamentals of OPC
A 2-day workshop to be held next month in London, Manchester and Glasgow will examine "Fundamentals of OPC (OLE for process control)".
News from IDC Technologies (27 October 2004)
Guiding carriages boast accuracy on silent pads
DryLin N17 "Preload" miniature guiding carriages are designed to meet all the requirements of small mechanical handling units. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 October 2004)
Clips bearings compensate for misalignment
A clip bearing has now been developed for the Igus Igubal spherical bearing range for use in sheet metal applications. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 October 2004)
Polymer bearings thrive in automotive applications
Technical Background Article Although plain polymer bearings have been a common choice in the machine tool industry for many years, they are also becoming widely accepted in the automotive industry. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 October 2004)
CompactPCI convenience at a rack-mounted price
The XL-Pocket/6500-V for 6U devices is billed as a system design that offers CompactPCI convenience at a rack-mounted price.
News from Kontron UK (27 October 2004)
Software copes with mad panics at Asylum
User Application Article South London-based Asylum Models and Effects may not be a household name, yet the organisation's capabilities will be familiar to almost everyone. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (27 October 2004)
Gear motor pulls big torque from small current
Accepting any 90V DC power source, the MMP.PDSF80-90V.180DC gear motor measures just 2.8in diameter, by 6in long, with an 80mm square gearbox.
News from Midwest Motion Products (27 October 2004)
Shaft motor takes a new approach to actuation
Shaft motors are a new generation of actuators based on a very simple construction.
News from Micromech (27 October 2004)
Fastening all over the world
Northern Precision has recently supplied Smart Machine Technologies of Virginia, USA, with a batch of sheet nuts for use in the construction of bespoke materials handling equipment.
News from Northern Precision (27 October 2004)
Newall Measurement Systems acquired
Digital readout and linear encoder specialist Newall Measurement Systems has been acquired by Californian based BEI Technologies. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (27 October 2004)
PFPE lubricants have all formulations covered
Unlike any other line of fluorinated lubricants, the Uniflor family includes all types of PFPE oils.
News from Newgate Simms (27 October 2004)
Synthetic fluid boosts lubricant performance
Experimental synthetic greases formulated at Nye for CV joints and automotive electrical connectors suggested that alkylated naphthalene (AN) blendstocks offer a value proposition OEMs want.
News from Newgate Simms (27 October 2004)
Software aids advanced motion control
A new release of NYCe3000 provides machine designers and motion control engineers with the latest means to design and develop machine control systems and motion control systems.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (27 October 2004)
Buffer module keeps supplies steady
Phoenix Contact has extended its range of power supply products to include the maintenance-free capacitor based Quint buffer module.
News from Phoenix Contact (27 October 2004)
Enclosures meet Rycroft's special requirements
User Application Article As its hot water systems cover a wide range of applications, Rycroft needs an enclosure supplier that can satisfy diverse electrical requirements and also solve varying enclosure cooling problems. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (27 October 2004)
Lab shows off colour change technology
Colour-change specialist, Sherwood Technology has a new Applications Laboratory.
News from DataLase (27 October 2004)
Inverter solutions are ready to run out of the box
A new range of IP54 sealed drives with integrated Class B EMC filters provides an out-of-the-box inverter solution for a wide range of industrial applications.
News from Silverteam (27 October 2004)
Styger honoured with CSci status
The awarding of Charter Scientist (CSci) status to Dr Lee E J Styger FIMMM, Engineering Director at Springer Rapid Industries, recognises his extensive contribution to the scientific community.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (27 October 2004)
Product CD features complete range
A new product CD contains full details on the current lineup of products from Servotechnic.
News from Servotechnic (27 October 2004)
TIC on IQA awards shortlist
The TIC has been shortlisted as one of the IQA's top three "Best education centres of the year", 2004.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (27 October 2004)
Additional consultation on Work at Height Regs
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) is launching an additional six-week consultation on a proposed regulation to be added to the draft Work at Height Regulations.
News from Health and Safety Executive (27 October 2004)
Motor has global appeal
The Global Motor can be specified and used anywhere, regardless of local voltage standards, efficiency demands or safety requirements.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 October 2004)
Software converts AutoCAD files to PDF
Any DWG to PDF Converter is a full-featured DWG to PDF convertor package for use with the Windows operating system.
News from AnyDWG Software (26 October 2004)
Winch drives boast top torque to size ratios
Brevini has launched two new series of high-efficiency planetary winch drives.
News from Brevini (26 October 2004)
Customised CADCAM software shrinks machining time
User Application Article When Custom Fluidpower decided to investigate CADCAM solutions, no single system offered the end-to-end solution it desired.
News from Camtek (26 October 2004)
CAM software integrates more CAD formats
The latest release of PEPS SolidCut includes Design Integrators for direct handling of component and assembly data from SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Autodesk Inventor solid model design solutions.
News from Camtek (26 October 2004)
Business-to-business guide praises collaboration
Forbes has again included CoCreate Software in its annual "Best of the Web" business-to-business guide.
News from CoCreate Software (26 October 2004)
Software firm seeks partners in the UK and Europe
Curvaceous Software is actively looking for agents to meet the demands of the market for its award winning Geometric Process Control (GPC) technology. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (26 October 2004)
Support for Tomlinson report
EAL supports the proposals of the Tomlinson report to strengthen the vocational offer to 14-19 year olds and to improve the status, relevance and quality of vocational learning.
News from EAL (26 October 2004)
Blower keeps it quiet
The San Ace B76 S speed DC blower is billed as the industry's highest air flow and static pressure fan, with the lowest noise and power consumption on the market today. Brochure Available
News from EAO (26 October 2004)
Switches change to electronic operation
The Ceraphant electronic pressure switch and the Thermophant electronic temperature switch are designed for use across all process industries. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (26 October 2004)
Software furnishes simplified data exchange
International furniture manufacturer Vitra has selected UGS' NXT and Teamcenter software and services for its locations in Germany and Switzerland.
News from Siemens PLM Software (26 October 2004)
Book comes with free evaluation software
The English version of the new book "Solidthinking techniques" is now available.
News from Evoqe (26 October 2004)
Enclosures like to be beside the seaside
User Application Article The Southern Promenade at Blackpool, situated on the south side of the famous Pleasure Beach, has for many years been an unlit area.
News from Fibox (26 October 2004)
Industrial connector hosts eight power contacts
A new heavy-duty industrial connector with eight power contacts rated at 100A has been added to the Harting Han-Com connector family.
News from Harting (26 October 2004)
Industrial design software explained at breakfast
ImpactXoft will debut IX Style, its first solution for industrial designers, at the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) national conference in Pasadena, California.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (26 October 2004)
Passport pays off with French contract
Stoke-based engineering company Gough and Co has won a GBP 55,000 contract in France with the help of UK Trade and Investment. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (26 October 2004)
Interface simplifies safety applications
The PSSZ-2 safety interface from Tapeswitch combines compact size and DIN-rail connectivity, making it one of the most usable safety interfaces around. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (26 October 2004)
Detector set helps isolate mechanical faults
The EP449 detector set allows users to listen for technical malfunctions in car engines, gearboxes, rear-axle assemblies, bearings and many other movable parts. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates (26 October 2004)
Lorien wins crispbread contracts
Lorien Engineering Solutions has won a second contract with the UK's leading crispbread manufacturer, Ryvita.
News from Lorien Engineering Solutions (26 October 2004)
Wood enters the frame for machine builders
MK Profile Systems reckons it has introduced a novel material technology to the frame building systems market - wood profiles.
News from MK Profile Systems (26 October 2004)
Aerospace boss backs MTA on manufacturing
Sally Howes, Director General of the Society of British Aerospace Companies has outlined her industry's thoughts on the future and restated the importance of manufacturing to the UK economy.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (26 October 2004)
Software enhances Catia virtual prototyping
Noesis Solutions released Noesis PLM Optimization CAA V5 Based during the recent European Catia Forum (ECF) in Paris.
News from Noesis Solutions (26 October 2004)
PLCs speed through function block processing
The latest range of programmable logic controllers from Omron features high-speed function block processing.
News from Omron Corp (26 October 2004)
Industrial PC is black-box vision solution
The NetSight 2 is a robust machine vision solution designed for quick and easy implementation in a factory floor environment. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (26 October 2004)
Ryder to direct operations
Adrian Ryder has joined Poeton Industries as Operations Director.
News from Poeton Industries (26 October 2004)
Workshop aims to help NE plastics and rubber
Pera is holding a free one-day workshop for companies in the plastics and rubber sector based in the North East of England.
News from Pera (26 October 2004)
Diaphragm pumps handle explosive environments
Tapflo has a new range of diaphragm pumps designed for environments in which there is a risk of explosion.
News from Tapflo (UK) (26 October 2004)
Probe gets the measure of humidity and temperature
The Vaisala Intercap HMP50 humidity and temperature probe is a new small-size humidity instrument for OEM applications. Brochure Available
News from Vaisala (26 October 2004)
Side thrust assemblies press to fit
JW Winco now offers press fit side thrust assemblies, tapped without pins.
News from Winco (26 October 2004)
Dream contract to net a billion bucks
Parker Hannifin has been awarded a contract for the hydraulic subsystem for the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner passenger jet, as well as individual components on the aircraft and GE candidate engine. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (26 October 2004)
Boatbuilders in the dark on moulding costs
A survey of US boatbuilders indicates that 69% of boatbuilders who have not converted to closed moulding cite cost as a major barrier.
News from Owens Corning (26 October 2004)
Fabrics cut the cost of closed moulding
Woven-roving-based fabrics for closed moulding infuse 10 times faster than current options - at a significantly lower price than competing products.
News from Owens Corning (26 October 2004)
Lifting Solutions elevates engineering manager
Lifting Solutions has announced that its new technical director designate is Kevin Aspinall, who is currently the company's engineering manager.
News from Lifting Solutions (26 October 2004)
Self-reversing screws don't change direction
A new range of machined self-reversing screws is available in carbon, alloy and stainless steels from 10 to 180mm in diameter, and up to a maximum length of 6m. Brochure Available
News from Abssac (25 October 2004)
Fanless PC aims for machine control
The UNO-3062 is a Pentium III grade front-access fanless PC which comes with two PCI extensions. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (25 October 2004)
Control package gains new visualisation features
The latest Version of B and R Automation Studio has been completely refined and once again provides the user with a multitude of new functions and improvements.
News from B and R Industrial Automation Corp (25 October 2004)
Report highlights falling UK demand
A new report from the British Stainless Steel Association confirms that although the global stainless-steel market continues to grow, UK demand has faltered, especially since the mid-1990s.
News from British Stainless Steel Association (25 October 2004)
Novel polyurethane seals go to extremes
A new range of high-performance seals is based on a new polyurethane material that is capable of withstanding the most extreme operating conditions.
News from Ceetak (25 October 2004)
Bespoke tool ensures correct tube fitting
Circor Instrumentation is helping to ensure maximum system safety with the Hoke Gyrogage tool introduced as an invaluable accessory in the Gyrolok instrumentation tubing range.
News from Circor Instrumentation (25 October 2004)
Strong turnout for annual convention
The European Power Transmission Distributors Association saw a strong turnout at its annual convention 2004 held in Barcelona, Spain, from 22nd to 24th September.
News from EPTDA (25 October 2004)
AS-Interface bus switches meet all standards
Euchner (UK) is now offering enabling switches for the safe AS-Interface bus, which can be combined in such a way as to meet the requirements of all governing standards.
News from Euchner (UK) (25 October 2004)
Novel tool improves lacing installation
An improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper wire hook lacing in narrow light-duty conveyor belts is being introduced by Flexco.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (25 October 2004)
Sweet solution to a sticky situation
User Application Article A high speed reciprocating cutter based on a Hoerbiger-Origa servo actuator has completed 2.5 years of trouble-free operation on Trebor Bassett's nougat production line. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (25 October 2004)
Electronic flowmeters measure gas accurately
New from Instruments Direct (Services) is a range of high-accuracy electronic flowmeters for the measurement of air and gas.
News from Instruments Direct (Services) (25 October 2004)
Specialist distibutors to improve market focus
Kopex International is in the process of selecting and appointing accredited specialist distributors to support its market specific focus. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International (25 October 2004)
Japanese office clocks up tenth anniversary
LMS International is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its regional affiliate office in Japan. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (25 October 2004)
New office serves UK and Ireland
MTI-Leewood Elastomer is expanding into the UK market, with a new sales office in Preston, Lancashire.
News from MTI Leewood (25 October 2004)
Oscillating mounts feature compact size and price
Lovejoy has extended its Rosta AB oscillating screen mount family by adding a more compact oscillating mount with broader appeal.
News from Lovejoy (25 October 2004)
Catalogue aids custom vision system design
Moritex designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high performance lenses, light sources, light guides and peripherals to enable perfect image processing across a spectrum of applications.
News from Moritex Europe (25 October 2004)
Automation information that sets you free
A new type of catalogue has been developed by Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (25 October 2004)
PCB accessories complement existing range
A new range of printed circuit board (PCB) accessories complements the extensive product portfolio from Moss Plastic Parts.
News from Moss Plastic Parts (25 October 2004)
Singapore to host international plastics fair
ASEANPlas incorporating ASEANRubber 2005, Southeast Asia's leading international trade fair for Plastics and Rubber, will be staged at the Singapore Expo from 26th to 29th April 2005.
News from Messe Duesseldorf Asia (25 October 2004)
Mechatronics centre officially opened
The Right Hon Stephen Byers, MP, has officially launched the new Mechatronics Centre at North Tyneside College in Wallsend.
News from North Tyneside College (25 October 2004)
Proximity sensors made in Europe
Omron continues to invest heavily in Europe, and has now expanded its sensor development and manufacturing capacities at Nufringen near Stuttgart, Germany.
News from Omron Corp (25 October 2004)
Joysticks aid inspection
Prior Scientific offers programmable joysticks for easy control of its OptiScan and ProScan microscope automation systems. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (25 October 2004)
Acoustic transmitters offer economical alternative
Ultrameter 3000 is a new range of noninvasive level transmitters based on acoustic wave technology.
News from PSM Instrumentation (25 October 2004)
Air/air heat exchangers off the shelf
Rittal's air/air heat exchangers are now available off the shelf. Brochure Available
News from Rittal (25 October 2004)
Load cells integrate wireless telemetry
Straightpoint has relaunched its Radiolink plus range of telemetry load cells.
News from Straightpoint (UK) (25 October 2004)
Economical mounting for precision ground shafting
Skamar Machine shaft support assemblies and rails provide an economical means for mounting hardened and precision ground shafting.
News from Skanem (25 October 2004)
Electromagnet clutch meets ATEX requirements
An electromagnet clutch has been designed by SG Transmission to meet new European legislation.
News from Stephenson Gobin (25 October 2004)
Access hardware keeps CAF on the right track
User Application Article Developing products for the international railway industry can be a monumental undertaking.
News from Southco (25 October 2004)
Silicone gaskets come with moulded corners
When gaskets require strong, reliable joins, Silicone Extrusions now offers injection moulded corners from its new machines.
News from Silicone Extrusions (25 October 2004)
3D viewing software speeds job quoting
TransMagic View uses the same powerful engine as in TransMagic's popular 3D CAD translation applications.
News from TransMagic (25 October 2004)
Valve dispenses consistent deposits
New from Techcon Systems is the TS5622VU-DVD stainless-steel diaphragm valve.
News from Techcon Systems (25 October 2004)
Mark I rolling stock to roll a little longer
The Health and Safety Executive has granted exemptions to three southern train operating companies and Network Rail to allow continued operation of Mark I rolling stock.
News from Health and Safety Executive (25 October 2004)
New source of fire-resistant rubber parts
Cafac-Bajolet is now offering a new service to help companies develop the use of rubber products across the whole of the railway industry, with the focus on fire-resistant product lines.
News from Cafac-Bajolet (25 October 2004)
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