News releases on Engineeringtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 February
to Saturday 9 February 2008
Field wireable connectors add more contacts
Turck's 6- to 10- and 12-pin field wireables are designed to handle up to 18mm cable diameters, accommodate 14AWG conductors and are rated for up to 8A at 600V AC/DC.
News from Turck ( 8 February 2008)
Accelerometers are hermetically sealed
Rugged devices are suitable for a wide range of applications including flight testing, environmental testing, transportation measurements and shock testing.
News from Measurement Specialties ( 8 February 2008)
Intrinsic safety systems in focus
Manual is loaded with information on successfully installing, using, maintaining and repairing intrinsic safety systems. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 8 February 2008)
F1 initiative makes CAD-embedded CFD attractive
Restrictions on the use of computational fluid dynamics analysis software by Formula One teams might actually increase the use of more efficient CFD tools. Brochure Available
News from Flomerics ( 8 February 2008)
Compressor development to revolutionise wind power
User Application Article Ricardo is helping General Compression and Mechanology to develop technology that aims to make wind power as reliable as conventional power.
News from Ricardo ( 8 February 2008)
Bushings prove their worth at high temperatures
User Application Article Graphalloy's diverse mountings and extensive experience have proved valuable in developing bearings for use in biodiesel fuel production Brochure Available
News from FTL Seals Technology ( 8 February 2008)
Mould design guide is backed by experience
Book provides an in depth guide to the design and manufacture of mould tools that work successfully in production.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 8 February 2008)
More support for thickness gauging
Tritex ultrasonic thickness gauges use the multiple echo technique of measurement which allows coatings to be completely ignored.
News from Tritex NDT ( 8 February 2008)
Up to the mark for medical device design
Sagentia now has the ability to provide medical device design services that consistently meet both customer and regulatory requirements.
News from Sagentia ( 8 February 2008)
Specialist aims to crack Chinese motor market
Euro-me specialises in promoting industrial components, equipment and systems from European and US manufacturers to Chinese customers. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors ( 8 February 2008)
Actuators stand the test of cleaner combustion
User Application Article The use of moving coil actuators improves the accuracy of spring characterisation in the manufacture of diesel injectors. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 8 February 2008)
Test rigs upgrade motor repair services
Permanent magnet motor repair and calibration service covers all manufacturers, makes and sizes, and includes the complete overhaul of motors, gearboxes and pumps.
News from Anstee Ware Group ( 8 February 2008)
Concealed hinge range is found with more options
Concealed hinge installation enhances security against vandalism and promotes better aesthetics for the exteriors of enclosures or equipment housings.
News from Southco ( 8 February 2008)
Components create custom conveyors
Additional components allow even more possibilities to customise parts transfer and handling systems. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK ( 8 February 2008)
Handles are stylish and cost-effective
Chrome-steel handles are available in a wide choice of sizes with fixing centres ranging from 32 to 250mm and three body diameters.
News from ECH Solutions ( 8 February 2008)
Temperature sensors seal out the environment
ATC Semitec has developed a range of TPE encapsulated sensors where the leads and sensor are made from the same material.
News from ATC Semitec ( 8 February 2008)
Steam turbines to power oil production
User Application Article Turbines are the world's most powerful to be installed on an FPSO vessel.
News from Peter Brotherhood ( 8 February 2008)
Cages have bearing on performance and reliability
User Application Article Polymer is chosen for bearing cages because of its combination of strength and flexibility, high operating temperatures, high chemical and wear resistance and ease of processing.
News from Victrex USA ( 8 February 2008)
Sensor sets semiconductor wafers straight
Vision system provides precise noncontact measurement of wafer position and orientation that is faster and more accurate than comparably priced mechanical systems. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 8 February 2008)
DC motor powers up to 440W
Customisable 86mm DC brushless motor is available with a range of gearboxes, including the new G and LS worm-wheel units. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors ( 8 February 2008)
IR cameras adopt common vision interfaces
First ever thermal cameras to be GigEVision and GenICam compatible and to feature a trigger/synchronisation capability. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 February 2008)
Adhesives complement fixing portfolio
Rite-Lok cyanoacrylate and anaerobic adhesives are fast and easy to use, and form strong bonds to secure components firmly in place. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components ( 8 February 2008)
IR sensors produce meaningful outputs
Rugged design coupled with the relatively small dimensions make these sensors ideally suited for a wide variety of applications. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering ( 8 February 2008)
Portable arm expands inspection services
Increases ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to customers anywhere in North America.
News from GKS Inspection Services ( 8 February 2008)
Composite design on the F1 grid
User Application Article The ING Renault F1 Team used Vistagy's FiberSim software to design and manufacture all the composite parts of its new car, including the chassis, roll hoops and wings.
News from Vistagy ( 8 February 2008)
Turbine flowmeters handle large pressure range
Cox precision turbine meters provide a linear extended range from 15:1 on small meters, ranging up to 100:1 on 2in meters, without the use of linearising electronics.
News from Cox Instruments ( 7 February 2008)
Springs and rings improve passenger comfort
User Application Article Smalley Crest to Crest wave springs and retaining rings are used to secure aircraft passenger service units, preloading the lighting, heating and air-conditioning elements above the passenger seats. Brochure Available
News from TFC ( 7 February 2008)
Zigbee products clear the cable clutter
IDC's family of ZigBee products is designed around the company's ZB108 OEM module, which features a complete system-on-chip (SoC). Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls ( 7 February 2008)
Modern gearbox boosts efficiency in sewage works
User Application Article The integral torque limiter now means that if the tank paddle jams the torque limiter will trip and will simply need resetting, providing time and cost savings for Thames Water.
News from Brammer UK ( 7 February 2008)
UPS company makes efficiency commitment
Demands for environmentally friendly products and services are constantly increasing and, in signing up to a new EU scheme, Chloride has committed itself to meeting these challenges.
News from Chloride Power Protection ( 7 February 2008)
Analysis verifies even pressure
The Digital Analysis System for Prescale consists of pressure analysis software, a scanner, a dedicated scanner cover to improve data-read precision and a calibration sheet.
News from Tekscan ( 7 February 2008)
Software helps pick out the important data
User Application Article ICE-flow GlyphWorks data analysis software provides a graphical, process-oriented environment that enables engineers to rapidly extract useful information from vast amounts of measured data.
News from nCode International ( 7 February 2008)
New oils improve turbine reliability
The Shell Turbo Oil CC series combines the traditional strengths of the previous formulation, is fully compatible with the current formulation and improves long-term deposit resistance performance. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants ( 7 February 2008)
Lock switch resists water and fire
The WRLM miniature key-operated lock switch has a zinc alloy bright chrome-plated lock housing and up to 200 possible key combinations.
News from Lorlin Electronics ( 7 February 2008)
Tension mounts in belt and chain drives
Tensioners reduce noise, transmit torque more efficiently, reduce wear and so prolong the life of belts and chains.
News from Quality Transmission Components ( 7 February 2008)
Custom gas spring meets prepress needs
User Application Article The gas strut is required to provide a push and pull effect, so that the lid will remain secure in the open position with the spring at full extension.
News from Industrial Gas Springs ( 7 February 2008)
Gear actuator facilities precise vehicle testing
User Application Article Heason had to develop a compact, zero backlash, precision gear actuator which would allow ABD to offer higher rotation speeds while providing exceptionally smooth motion.
News from Heason Technology ( 7 February 2008)
Versatile DC motors provide smooth operation
Pittman series 9000 brush-commutated DC motors have two-pole stators that incorporate seven-slot skewed armatures to minimise magnetic cogging and enable smooth and quiet running performance.
News from Ametek Technical and Industrial Products ( 7 February 2008)
Software cuts radio development time by two thirds
User Application Article Tait knew it was imperative to identify problems up-front in order to avoid the late-stage tooling changes that slow a product's market launch.
News from PTC - Parametric Technology (UK) ( 7 February 2008)
Pneumatic deal brings new range to Wisbech
BRT Group now has direct access to over GBP33 million worth of stock held at Festo's European Customer Services Centre in Germany. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 7 February 2008)
Vision software handles most cameras
Fire-i Software will automatically load dedicated drivers for 99% of industrial firewire cameras on the market. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision ( 7 February 2008)
PCB sockets allow rapid component changes
Finder has released the launch of the 97.11 and 97.12 sockets for PCB mounting of its 46 series miniature industrial relays.
News from Finder ( 7 February 2008)
Sealed accelerometer raises reeliability
The 787F accelerometer's integral cable is permanently mounted, eliminating a common concern that contaminants can penetrate the connector.
News from Wilcoxon Research ( 7 February 2008)
Ceramic actuators clean up on medical applications
PI offers three advanced types of ceramic, nonmagnetic linear motor actuators that can replace classical actuators in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 7 February 2008)
Overcoming the limitations of ballscrews
Abssac reckons its satellite roller screws offer formidable advantages in the linear technology sector. Brochure Available
News from Abssac ( 7 February 2008)
E-manufacturing enables mass customisation
A survey conducted by EOS at recent trade shows in Germany reveals some interesting trends in e-manufacturing.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) ( 7 February 2008)
Pump acquisition targets process industry
Ceetak has a national network of service facilities based in all of the major industrial regions in the UK, as well as a network of mobile service technicians.
News from Ceetak Engineering ( 6 February 2008)
Low-cost mini PLC suits low-end users
Installation costs for Rexroth's IndraControl L20 are reduced significantly because of simple DIN-rail mounting and flexible multilead connection technology.
News from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls ( 6 February 2008)
Thermal switches suit custom needs
Thermal switches can be manufactured to meet custom requirements, including severe or special environments, high or low current applications and specific temperature ranges. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 6 February 2008)
Ethernet eases motion control installation
Automation users want Ethernet to keep up with the higher-performance motion control systems now available, a desire that is sometimes at odds with the abilities of standard Ethernet.
News from Micromech ( 6 February 2008)
Weighing system handles 500 tonne silo
User Application Article Conventional content measurement methods struggle to provide acceptable data for silos as large as the one at Pilkington's Greengate flat glass manufacturing site. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology Silo-Weigh ( 6 February 2008)
Recorder tracks down power problems
The Fluke VR1710 can help users pinpoint the root causes of voltage problems by recording data specified by a user-selected average period on voltage trends, dropouts and power quality parameters. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 February 2008)
Distribution system slashes installation time
Contrinex distribution boxes provide interconnection between sensors and control units by means of a range of quick-lock cable connectors and different sized distribution boxes.
News from Contrinex UK ( 6 February 2008)
Actuators cut air use, easing environmental impact
The G series actuator range now has 15 double acting and 15 spring return models and covers the Tomoe valve range from DN400 - DN600.
News from Tomoe Valve ( 6 February 2008)
Thermostat eases temperature control
LAE's AT1-5 panel thermostat offers an door open alarm, automatic condenser maintenance warning, integrated defrost, an on/off button and an optional light control button.
News from Hawco ( 6 February 2008)
Water conditioning controls dangerous limescale
User Application Article Management at a mining camp located north of Mt Newman decided to trial Hydropath water conditioning technology to reduce the impact of limescale.
News from Hydropath (UK) ( 6 February 2008)
Chemicals company receives efficiency boost
User Application Article Proficy Process Systems will be controlling Xinneng Energy's three process lines, producing one million tons of dimethyl ether per year. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 6 February 2008)
Transmitter receives new hazard approvals
The Easidew TX IS is certified by FM Approvals for use in hazardous areas to IS/I/1/ABCD/T4 when used with a galvanic isolator for signal power supply connections. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 6 February 2008)
Wireless organisation seeks new members
The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute establishes specifications and processes for the testing and certification of wireless products and systems for the ISA100 family of wireless standards.
News from ISA ( 6 February 2008)
Steam traps cut energy bill for chemical company
User Application Article As the GEM steam traps have no moving parts to wedge open or fail, they provide great reliability, necessitating only minimal maintenance and requiring no spares, testing or monitoring equipment.
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 6 February 2008)
Pressure transducer keeps high-volume costs down
Pi600E pressure transducers has a stainless steel body housing a ceramic diaphragm and ASIC conditioning electronics. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements ( 6 February 2008)
Hose assembly training gathers pace
A quality training scheme is one of the surest ways to raise professionalism within the workforce while improving safety, output quality and customer satisfaction.
News from British Fluid Power Association ( 6 February 2008)
Guide compares drives and soft starters
Comprehensive and fully illustrated guide features variable frequency drives and soft starters for industrial applications.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 6 February 2008)
Food sector looks for energy efficiency
The market for electric drives in the European food and beverage industry earned revenues of US $260.4 million in 2006 and is predicted to reach $413.8 million in 2013.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 6 February 2008)
Remanufacturing as a cost-effective option
Technical Background Article Remanufactured transmissions enable off-highway operators to get the most from their assets says Mike Goatley, Of ZF's Off-Highway Division. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 6 February 2008)
Website reflects shift to design collaboration
Actify has evolved to not only be a visualisation software supplier, but also a collaboration specialist with the addition of the DesignShare product line.
News from Actify ( 6 February 2008)
Tubes for hydraulic and instrumentation systems
All tubes are supplied complete with the original mill certificates guaranteeing and providing complete traceability of the finished product.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK ( 6 February 2008)
Photoelectronic sensor specification simplified
White paper covers all the information necessary to select the right photoelectric sensor for any given application. Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries ( 6 February 2008)
Site caters to needs of flow meter users
Visitors to the new Flow Technology website can find detailed descriptions of flow measurement equipment for various different industry segments.
News from Flow Technology ( 6 February 2008)
Laser transmitter suits long-range positioning
The small wavelength of the LM80 laser transmitter provides accurate readings even when measuring into silo cones, inside silo chutes and through narrow openings in protective grids.
News from K-Tek ( 5 February 2008)
Small drives suit external motion control
There are two ranges of matched synchronous servomotors available for PositionServo, offering a wide range of speeds and inertias. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 5 February 2008)
Low-cost GPS tracks vehicle position
The RT2500 can be installed in the vehicle in minutes using an RT strut and will capture the vehicle's motion with high precision.
News from Oxford Technical Solutions ( 5 February 2008)
Drives save power on massive presses
User Application Article Alcoa's aluminium extrusion presses were upgraded in 1998, a big project requiring the installation of 12 132kW Unidrives. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 5 February 2008)
AC drive add on provides communication options
Control Techniques modules give connectivity to virtually all the major industrial networks, allowing feedback from a large range of devices. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 5 February 2008)
Laser tracker handles huge jobs
The Leica AT901-LR is aimed at companies working in aerospace manufacturing with tooling, part mating and inspection applications.
News from Leica Geosystems ( 5 February 2008)
Flexible data logger records impacts
MadgeTech's TSR101 data logger records data from before and after the impact, with a reading of between 1024Hz and 1Hz.
News from MadgeTech ( 5 February 2008)
Simulation software handles nonlinear systems
VisSim 7 provides a better physical understanding of model behaviour through 3D plots and animations as well as better simulating the noise in real-world systems with new random number routines. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 5 February 2008)
Linear elements handle high loads
HepcoMotion's linear driving packages are custom engineered to individual specifications and are supported by extensive before and after sales service. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 5 February 2008)
Linear and rotation stages suit precision work
The holding force of the motors lock the position of the AG-LS25 and AG-PR100 for true set-and-forget, long-term stability. Brochure Available
News from Newport Spectra-Physics ( 5 February 2008)
Laser melting machines produce solid metal parts
DM100 and DM250 Systems suit tooling and conformal cooling applications that require accurate, dense metal parts made from a wide selection of metals.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 5 February 2008)
Load cells cover huge weight range
Stellar load cells are built to ISO9001:2000 quality standards for use in oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and all manufacturing and test and measurement applications.
News from Stellar Technology ( 5 February 2008)
Maseter-slave system simplifies winding operation
User Application Article The Optidrive Plus 3GV was controlled via Modbus RTU, connected through an Invertek-supplied splitter to a touch Panel and PLC.
News from Invertek Drives ( 5 February 2008)
Code reader tracks MP3 player PCBs
User Application Article Production volume at the plant is 40,000 units a day and so the reading solution deployed had to guarantee a read rate of 99.997%, allowing the production line work nonstop, eliminating down time. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 5 February 2008)
Software keeps bill of materials in focus
MasterControl BOM controls the multiple iterations of a BOM generated during the design process and enables users to exchange BOM data with suppliers, buyers and planners.
News from MasterControl ( 5 February 2008)
Precision colour images for machine vision
Remote head three-CCD colour camera is ideal for high speed machine vision systems where space is limited.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division ( 5 February 2008)
Electrohydraulic control systems explained
Hardback book which offers machine designers and builders an up-to-date appreciation of the potential for electrohydraulic control of machines.
News from British Fluid Power Association ( 5 February 2008)
Easy access to engineering adhesives
Users can now source engineering adhesives online via the Permabond website. Brochure Available
News from Permabond ( 5 February 2008)
Precision gears for positional indexing
Dual-lead worm-gear sets are ideally suited for use in positional machinery as they provide a kinematically correct gear that can run in either direction of rotation.
News from Renold Gears ( 5 February 2008)
PLM plans for a safe seat
Safety, style, and utility rule the child seat, pushchair and travel system market, and Britax uses Catia V5 to excel in all departments while increasing productivity.
News from Applied PLM Solutions ( 5 February 2008)
Portable vibration analyser keeps costs down
The iPAQ supplies the computing power and 128Mbyte of data storage, while the Datastick VSA hardware module supplies the sensor power, Datastick electronics and interface.
News from Datastick Systems ( 4 February 2008)
Vibration analyser offers remote connection
Vibration data can be exported to the desktop PC via Palm HotSync technology or an SD card, or by email from the smartphone.
News from Datastick Systems ( 4 February 2008)
Legislation the only answer to tyre safety
PCL is committed to educating motorists about why tyre maintenance is vital to road safety, while developing new products and services to make this easier.
News from PCL ( 4 February 2008)
Safety device restrains hoses
If a hose is ruptured or separated the air supply will be interrupted with immediate effect, preventing injury and damage.
News from Proair Solutions ( 4 February 2008)
Temperature measurement explained
Free CD-ROM includes an explanation of different types of temperature measurement devices, applications for use of temperature sensors, plus an interactive resource centre.
News from Nanmac Corp ( 4 February 2008)
Control system simplifies gas terminal operation
The System 800xA extends the scope of traditional control systems to include all automation functions in a single operations and engineering environment,
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) ( 4 February 2008)
Linear motion components suit OEMs and end users
Utilitrak is suitable for running two systems in parallel where one slide uses DualVee guide wheels and other MadeWell crowned rollers. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 4 February 2008)
Technology helps refurbish vintage trains
Digital Factory's new Digital Factory Resource Centre provides North East businesses with advice, training and the latest digital technologies.
News from AMAP (University of Sunderland) ( 4 February 2008)
Isolator switches improve vintage train safety
User Application Article Two of Moeller's T0 switches have been fitted in the cab to enable the driver to easily switch modern safety systems on and off when appropriate.
News from Moeller Electric ( 4 February 2008)
Frequency inverters help reduce motor size needed
Nord Gear frequency inverters can allow low-cost AC motor equipment to be used in place of much more expensive motion controller and servomotor based automation.
News from Nord Drivesystems ( 4 February 2008)
System streamlines design process
The ProSTEP iViP Recommendation PSI 3-2 (Draft) is available for download free of charge on the website of the ProSTEP iViP Association
News from ProSTEP iViP Association ( 4 February 2008)
Economy of scale cuts prices for custom sensors
Those who choose to custom design their temperature sensors can reduce cost by using any one of the JIT, Consignment and Kanban inventory programs now running at Nanmac.
News from Nanmac Corp ( 4 February 2008)
Giving credit for in-house training
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers believes that snobbery regarding the government's new work-based qualifications could deepen the current national skills crisis.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 4 February 2008)
Sensors suit mobile applications
IQAN sensors are mounted in tough stainless steel or plastic housings, complete with all signal conditioning electronics and are protected against shock, vibration and electro-magnetic interference. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 4 February 2008)
Training course provides liquid pipeline guidance
Fluid Fundamentals Training discusses how to minimise capital, operating and maintenance costs involved in system operation.
News from Engineered Software ( 4 February 2008)
Scada partnership handles multiple protocols
The AutoSol Enterprise Server is an OPC/DDE server that communicates with different Scada and utility-metering devices in their native protocols.
News from Control Microsystems ( 4 February 2008)
Cutting the cost of digital temperature control
Low-cost digital controllers can be used as replacements for normal capillary thermostats.
News from Under Control Instruments ( 4 February 2008)
Sight glasses offer quick check of oil levels
Plastic oil level sight glasses are made of a transparent high-resistance polyamide with a BSPP thread.
News from Winco ( 4 February 2008)
Encoder range covers many options
Incremental and absolute encoders have a wide range of applications, and are available with a wide range of sizes, shaft types and output options.
News from Lika Electronic ( 4 February 2008)
Ten out of ten for machinery safety
To commemorate both its own 10th birthday and the 10th anniversary of the PUWER 98 regulations, Laidler is holding 10 free workshops and publishing 10 fact sheets in 2008. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 4 February 2008)
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