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ENGINEERINGTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information
Guide
for Product Design and Automation Engineers
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Published every Thursday from the UK.
Issue 188: 30
October 2003
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19586
product announcements and technical articles
on our web site, all
fully searchable at
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look!
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] Ultraclean steel for diesel fuel
injection systems
[2] Smartcards are the key to configurable
safety
[3] Stainless-steel ties for top tensile strength
[4] Smaller package for AC flux vector drive
[5]
Flexible solution to rotary seals
[6] Longer
travel for high-resolution actuators
[7] Easy tolerance
studies for parts and assemblies
[8] Holding magnets lift up
to 60kg
[9] Vision software gains new
functions
[10] Absolute encoders claim new
standards
* New Technical Articles and Case
Studies
* ...And take a look at these stories too...
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Chris Rand, Editor, writes:
It's been reported in the
last hour or so that Ford is to close the famous Brown's Lane Jaguar
plant in Coventry, as part of continued cost-cutting by the automotive
giant. If true, this would be terrible news for 1,600 employees there,
as well as many suppliers. According to a Birmingham Post reporter -
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y18152266 - it's already been
decided in Detroit that there's one too many Jaguar manufacturing
plants, and Brown's Lane has not been getting the investment seen at
Halewood or Castle Bromwich.
It's unfortunate too that, if
it's happened, the decision was made with Sir Nick Scheele in charge
at Ford as chief operating officer running the global automotive
business. Scheele is of course a Brit who ran Jaguar for seven years
and who has been credited with rescuing the marque. I'll be reading
the comments in the automotive press with particular interest in the
next week or two.
Even more up-to-date news than when I
wrote this:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=jaguar
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In
addition to
the new products, news and ideas featured here, there
are hundreds more on
our website and dozens more being added
daily, so do take a look if you can.
Alternatively, the full
stories behind all the summaries and headlines in
this newsletter
can be retrieved by email alone: see details below.
In the
meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we might make the
site or the newsletter better, email me directly.
Best
wishes
Chris Rand, Editor
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OUR TOP
TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] ULTRACLEAN STEEL FOR DIESEL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
(Corus,
27 October 2003)
A new range of extremely clean steels will
help manufacturers of the latest generation of diesel fuel injection
systems meet the growing demand from carmakers for improvements in
performance, fuel efficiency and cost. Key benefits of Corus's clean
steels for diesel injectors include a consistent heat treatment
response and excellent machinability, to meet the demands of the high
injection pressures present in the close tolerance gun-drilled holes
of the fuel delivery system. In the case of steels for injector
nozzles, Corus products exhibit extremely high cleanness, consistent
hardenability and increased fatigue resistance, which importantly,
help improve the life expectancy of diesel injector components.
* Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/cru/115/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cru/cru115.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:cru1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[2] SMARTCARDS ARE THE KEY TO CONFIGURABLE SAFETY
(Pilz
Automation Technology, 27 October 2003)
The PNOZmulti is a
novel, software-configurable safety controller for all safety
functions in applications up to BS EN954-1 Category 4. It is designed
for medium-complexity machinery for which conventional
electromechanical relays or microprocessor-based electronic safety
relays are unsuitable, and where the use of programmable safety
systems would be excessive. PNOZmulti is as simple to use as a
traditional PNOZ electromechanical relay, with drag-and-drop
configuration software that needs no specialist programming skills.
Furthermore, the modular nature of the controller means that the
customer only has to purchase and install the required functionality,
thereby saving both costs and cabinet space. Using the modules already
available, customers can employ a PNOZmulti controller for safety
related control systems with emergency stop switches, gate switches,
limit switches, light curtains, safety mats and two-handed starts.
More modules are planned for launch in the near future.
*
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pil/118/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pil/pil118.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:pil1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[3] STAINLESS-STEEL TIES FOR TOP TENSILE STRENGTH
(Panduit, 27 October 2003)
A revolutionary new stainless
steel cable tie design claims the world's highest rated ratio of loop
tensile strength to tie width. The new, enhanced locking head
construction means the ties now boast loop tensile strengths of 890,
1112 and 2000N for respective widths of 4.6, 6.4 and 7.9mm,
representing an increase of 80-100% on the closest market equivalents.
The new design also features a novel self-locking mechanism with a low
thread force, so installation is quick, secure and effortless.
* Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pan/115/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pan/pan115.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:pan1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[4] SMALLER PACKAGE FOR AC FLUX VECTOR DRIVE
(Danaher
Motion: Thomson (USA), 27 October 2003)
The Seco SV3000 AC
adjustable speed flux vector drive performs like a DC drive but is
equally at home in machines driven by conventional AC drives, allowing
precise control of the speed and torque of an AC induction motor. Its
performance surpasses that of most DC drives and approaches that of
servo, and it is available from 1 to 350hp, with open loop and closed
loop models available. Optional firmware packages tailor the SV3000 to
demanding applications such as tension control, digital line-shaft and
centre-driven winders.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/txv/txv158.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:txv1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[5] FLEXIBLE SOLUTION TO ROTARY SEALS
(Ceetak,
28 October 2003)
Ceetak has a new rotary seal design which
it reckons can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of the
toughest manufacturing and process environments. The new VR rotary
seal requires less radial force to form an integral seal, resulting in
less damage or tracking on the shaft, increased component life
expectancy and reduced system leakage. This unique construction can be
supplied in a number of different materials, including nitrile rubber,
FPM/PTFE elastomers and numerous viton variations. Crucially, these
materials can be specified separately for the front and back
components of the seal depending on the shaft media.
*
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/cee/122/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cee/cee122.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:cee1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[6] LONGER TRAVEL FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION ACTUATORS
(Newport
Group, 26 October 2003)
Primarily intended for use in
benchtop optomechanical systems and test and measurement applications,
LTA series actuators are the first to combine both high-resolution
motion and a very long range of travel (50mm) in a novel, compact
package. The actuators come in two versions that provide resolutions
of 7.4 and 35nm. Moreover, the LTA offers a significant increase in
speed over other high-resolution actuators.
* Request free
details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/mcr/130/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mcr/mcr130.html
or send a
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[7] EASY TOLERANCE STUDIES FOR PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES
(Geomate
Corp, 24 October 2003)
ToleranceCalc 1.0 is an automated
tolerance stack-up calculation wizard especially created to assist
Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical software users in conducting
tolerance studies of parts and assemblies at any stage of the design
process. An important characteristic of ToleranceCalc is in-process
instantaneous calculation of planar max, min and worst-case stacks of
any 1D and 2D tolerance chain containing virtually unlimited number of
contributors. It is available worldwide through Autodesk authorised
resellers for $195.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/geo/geo109.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:geo1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[8] HOLDING MAGNETS LIFT UP TO 60KG
(Densitron Control Systems, 29 October 2003)
A new range
of holding magnets from Densitron Control Systems develops a high
attraction force of up to 600N to flat metal surfaces which makes them
capable of lifting 60kg. Particularly suited to work holding, door
catches or for securing inserts in moulding tools, the samarium cobalt
magnets retain their performance even at high temperatures making them
ideal for industrial applications. Available in sizes ranging from 6
to 32mm, the magnets are also available in larger, custom build
designs.
* Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/den/118/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/den/den118.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:den1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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[9] VISION SOFTWARE GAINS NEW FUNCTIONS
(Cognex
UK, 24 October 2003)
Cognex has expanded the capabilities
of its VisionPro PC-based machine vision systems with the addition of
new high-performance vision software tools. When an acquired image is
unavailable or unsuitable for training, Synthetic PatMax can be used
to generate reference models without relying on image data; users can
import CAD (DXF) data, extract edges, or sketch freehand to create
reference models. PatInspect is a highly accurate defect detection
tool. And VisionPro eliminates the tradeoff between ease of use and
flexibility by combining graphical development for fast prototyping
with advanced lower-level programming.
* Request free
details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/cog/180/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cog/cog180.html
or send a
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[10] ABSOLUTE ENCODERS CLAIM NEW STANDARDS
(Hengstler, 26 October 2003)
Hengstler has a new family
of encoders featuring two devices. Acuro-Drive is the first fully
digital motor-integrated encoder with an open BiSS interface.
Acuro-Industry is an adaptive encoder based on the 58mm
industry-standard size. The "heart" of the new absolute encoders is a
common sensor unit centred around an all-new opto ASIC design with
unique benefits. Both single- and multi-turn versions are accommodated
in the same compact housing. This facilitates design tasks and allows
operation even under restricted space conditions. The design also
features enhanced safety through self-diagnostic functions.
* Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/hng/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hng/hng100.html
or send a
blank email to mailto:hng1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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DRIVES SHOW TO RETURN TO ITS ROOTS
(High-Point
Exhibitions, 24 October 2003)
The Drives and Controls exhibition
is moving back to its traditional home at Telford next year.
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/kam/kam107.html
(or email mailto:kam1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
ONLINE ADVICE ON DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, 26 October 2003)
The European Agency has launched a new online safety and health
guide on dangerous substances as support for the European Week for
Safety and Health at Work.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eqq/eqq112.html
(or email
mailto:eqq1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
ASSOCIATION MOVES TOWARD SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
(LonMark, 26
October 2003)
The LonMark Interoperability Association is
expanding its scope to encompass whole systems in addition to
individual devices.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lon/lon109.html
(or email
mailto:lon1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
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New
Technical Articles and Case Studies
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SAFETY OF MACHINERY STANDARD SET TO CHANGE
(Pilz
Automation Technology, 27 October 2003)
Machine designers and
builders are sometimes confused over the standards to which they
should be working; but all that is set to change with the introduction
of the new standard ISO13849-1.
* Free details from the supplier
on ISO13849-1 safety systems:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pil/119/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pil/pil119.html
(or email
mailto:pil1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
JUST
THE TICKETING FOR RAILWAY STATIONS
(Hothouse Product
Development Partners, 25 October 2003)
Hothouse Product
Development Partners has teamed up with Ascom Transport Revenue to
provide railway stations with a new generation of customer-friendly
ticketing machines.
* Free details from the supplier on Design
consultancy:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/hot/102/1
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hot/hot102.html
(or email mailto:hot1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
CMMS KEEP LATEST ASTONS IN SHAPE
(LK,
28 October 2003)
The factory for the forthcoming Aston Martin DB9
GT includes a new metrology facility to check the quality of the
lightweight aluminium-bonded frame structure before the car is hand
built around it.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lkl/lkl114.html
(or email
mailto:lkl1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
STICKY WEIGHING PROBLEM FOR DSM
(Applied
Weighing International, 24 October 2003)
All weighing systems at
DSM's new plant in Cheshire are required to operate in a zone 1
hazardous area as components of the filled resin it produces include
styrene and methyl methacrylate.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/adw/adw106.html
(or email
mailto:adw1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
PINCH
VALVES PROVIDE PRECISION AND RELIABILITY
(Asco Joucomatic, 29
October 2003)
Used extensively for microbiological sampling in
the food, water, dairy and public health sectors, the unique Whitley
automated spiral plater uses silicon tube pinch valves from Asco
Scientific.
* Free details from the supplier on Silicon tube
pinch valves:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/asc/130/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/asc/asc130.html
(or email
mailto:asc1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
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...And
take a look at these stories too...
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CONNECTING PINS LAST LONGER
(Flexco
(Flexible Steel Lacing Company), 25 October 2003)
Two new
connecting pins for Flexco Clipper wire hook belt fasteners feature an
advanced nylon coating test-proven to provide ten times greater
abrasion resistance than conventional nylon covered pins.
* Free
details from the supplier on Clipper Duralink and DuraStainless:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/fex/112/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/fex/fex112.html
(or email
mailto:fex1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
HIGH-PAYLOAD ROBOT NEEDS NO COUNTERBALANCE
(Kawasaki
Robotics (UK), 29 October 2003)
The M series robot offers a
maximum payload of 500kg and incorporates a compact profile design
with long reach and high wrist torque of 3920Nm.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/kaw/kaw108.html
(or email
mailto:kaw1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SUSPENSION SYSTEM SMOOTHS MINING OPERATIONS
(Lovejoy, 27
October 2003)
The Rosta AB oscillating mount suspension system
ensures maximum production while promising low maintenance in
applications for both screens and feeders.
* Free details from
the supplier on Rosta AB oscillating mount suspension system:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/lov/119/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lov/lov119.html
(or email
mailto:lov1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
TELECOMMUTER OPTION OFFERS SECOND LICENCE FOR FREE
(IronCAD, 24
October 2003)
A new IronCAD Telecommuter product allows a
customer to install a second licence of IronCAD at home or on a laptop
computer at little or no cost.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iro/iro117.html
(or email
mailto:iro1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
DATA
ANALYSIS EXTENSION BOOSTS ENGINEERING DESIGN
(Adept Scientific,
23 October 2003)
The Data Analysis Extension Pack is a powerful
new enhancement to Mathcad, the industry-standard solution for
applying maths.
* Free details from the supplier on Mathcad Data
Analysis Extension Pack:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/ade/249/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ade/ade249.html
(or email
mailto:ade2[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
UPGRADE FOR PED ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
(Pedcat, 24
October 2003)
Pedcat has updated its Pressure Equipment Directive
analysis software.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pdc/pdc111.html
(or email
mailto:pdc1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
ADVANCED WINDINGS PROVIDE PRECISE GUIDANCE
(Densitron
Control Systems, 29 October 2003)
Advanced coil-winding
techniques used in the construction of the VMXY36 voice coil actuator
allow push and pull coils to be combined in a mechanically compact and
robust radial field assembly.
* Free details from the supplier on
VMXY36:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/den/117/1
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/den/den117.html
(or email mailto:den1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SOFT STARTS ARE COOL ANSWER FOR HVAC
(Carlo
Gavazzi, 28 October 2003)
A new family of compact
high-performance soft starters can prevent voltage dips, surges and
burn-outs in HVAC and other environment control applications.
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/car/car130.html
(or email mailto:car1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
COMPACT SERVO EXPANDS UP TO EIGHT AXES
(Beckhoff Automation, 28 October 2003)
The AX2500 is a compact
servo drive that needs only one power supply module - including axis
control.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bec/bec102.html
(or email
mailto:bec1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SMALLER STEPS MAKE MOTORS SMOOTHER
(JVL
Industri Elektronik, 25 October 2003)
The SMD41 Ministep Driver
fulfils requirements for a small compact unit that is easily
incorporated into control systems.
* Free details from the
supplier on SMD41 Ministep Driver:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/jvl/105/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/jvl/jvl105.html
(or email
mailto:jvl1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SOFTWARE MAKES SENSE OF BATTERY MAINTENANCE
(Megger, 26
October 2003)
A new PC-based software package promises big
reductions both in costly downtime caused by battery problems, and in
the maintenance costs of battery installations.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/avo/avo129.html
(or email
mailto:avo1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
COMPACT RELAY TACKLES INDUSTRIAL CONTROL
(Omron
Electronics, 28 October 2003)
A compact, slim-profile relay for
5A mains switching applications is ideal for use in industrial control
relay banks.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/omr/omr180.html
(or email
mailto:omr1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
BRAKING RESISTORS MEET UL REQUIREMENTS
(Rhopoint
Components, 23 October 2003)
The ULH/ULV series of metal-clad
wire-wound high-power resistors is designed specifically for motor
braking applications where the user must have UL approval.
* Read
more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rho/rho123.html
(or
email mailto:rho1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
PIEZO SWITCH IS TOUGH ON THE PANEL
(Schurter
Input Systems, 23 October 2003)
The ring illuminated PSE M22R
piezo switch is a vandal-protected device ideal for use in tight
spaces.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/snp/snp109.html
(or email
mailto:snp1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
NOVEL
LOCKNUT CAN BE USED AGAIN
(Security Locknut,
28 October 2003)
The innovative two-piece construction of a new
locknut design makes it capable of maximum holding power, yet allows
it to be removed and reused many times.
* Free details from the
supplier on Security Locknut:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/skn/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skn/skn100.html
(or email
mailto:skn1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
QUICK
RELEASE FOR TEMPORARY FASTENING PINS
(WDS, 29 October
2003)
WDS stainless-steel quick-release pins are ideal for any
applications where objects regularly need to be fastened or attached
and where excessive vibration occurs.
* Free details from the
supplier on Stainless-steel quick-release pins:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/wds/126/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wds/wds126.html
(or email
mailto:wds1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
STAINLESS-STEEL LOCKS KEEP IT CLEAN AND SECURE
(Elesa (UK),
27 October 2003)
Elesa has launched stainless-steel versions of
its CQ lock with 90-degree opening and IP65 protection.
* Free
details from the supplier on CQ Inox range:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/elc/146/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/elc/elc146.html
(or email
mailto:elc1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
STAINLESS-STEEL HANDLES UPGRADE ENCLOSURES
(Hoffman, 27
October 2003)
A new range of Type 4X rated 316 stainless steel
accessories is now available both for new enclosure applications and
for upgrading existing Hoffman enclosures.
* Free details from
the supplier on Type 4X rated 316 stainless-steel accessories:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/hof/101/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hof/hof101.html
(or email
mailto:hof1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
POWER
MEASUREMENT TERMINAL FOR THREE-PHASE CONTROL
(Beckhoff
Automation, 29 October 2003)
The KL3403 power measurement
terminal allows industrial machinery users to incorporate measurement
and control of their three-phase motors into the Beckhoff bus terminal
I/O system.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bec/bec104.html
(or email
mailto:bec1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
TRIP
AMPLIFIERS ARE SMALLER AND CHEAPER
(Lee-Dickens, 23
October 2003)
Two new DIN-rail mounted trip amplifiers feature a
size and cost claimed to improve on anything else currently
available.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/led/led104.html
(or email
mailto:led1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
HMI
SOFTWARE CONNECTS WITH EVEN MORE DEVICES
(Pro-face UK, 23
October 2003)
Pro-face has upgraded its HMI programming
software.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pof/pof120.html
(or email
mailto:pof1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
DEVICENET ON THE BUTTON
(Interlink
BT, 26 October 2003)
Interlink BT has developed a novel FDN20
DeviceNet station for connecting every pushbutton to a DeviceNet
network.
* Free details from the supplier on FDN20-4S-4XSG-E:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/irl/101/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/irl/irl101.html
(or email
mailto:irl1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
CONVERTOR PUTS SERIAL DEVICES ON THE NET SECURELY
(Total
Robots, 29 October 2003)
The PortBox is a novel serial to
Ethernet convertor that enables secure communications with any serial
device over an Ethernet LAN or via the Internet.
* Free details
from the supplier on PortBox:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/tta/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tta/tta100.html
(or email
mailto:tta1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
RS485
RANGE RUNS FROM HV SUPPLIES
(Westermo Data
Communications, 23 October 2003)
To meet continuing demand
Westermo has enhanced its range of RS485 DIN rail mounting products by
launching high-voltage versions of the RD-48 repeater/isolators and
MD45 convertors.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wea/wea104.html
(or email
mailto:wea1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SYSTEMS GAIN MORE SUPPORT FOR HART DEVICES
(Invensys
Foxboro, 27 October 2003)
Foxboro Automation Systems has
introduced exciting field device tool based software tools that open
up important new Hart capabilities for I/A Series system users.
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iys/iys107.html
(or email mailto:iys1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
PLATFORM REDUCES CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT COSTS
(Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions, 26 October
2003)
RSAutomation Desktop is an integrated control system
software tool that provides a single platform for designers,
technicians and maintenance engineers to build and manage their
automation projects.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rss/rss109.html
(or email
mailto:rss1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
LOAD
CONTROL VALVES MEET NEW DEMANDS
(Sterling
Hydraulics, 26 October 2003)
Sterling Hydraulics has extended its
range of load control valves to meet changing customer demands.
*
Free details from the supplier on E6C1, E6K1 and E6P1 load control
valves:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/srl/109/1
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/srl/srl109.html
(or email mailto:srl1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SOFTWARE MAKES SENSE OF MASSES OF DATA
(HBM
United Kingdom, 23 October 2003)
HBM's DataView software provides
a solution for graphically analysing large amounts of data generated
during high dynamic data acquisition with multichannel measurement
systems.
* Free details from the supplier on DataView:
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TRANSMITTER KEEPS WATCH ON BEARING PERFORMANCE
(SKF UK, 23
October 2003)
SKF Reliability Systems has developed a new
velocity transmitter, which provides continuous condition monitoring
at low cost.
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condition transmitter:
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WEB-BASED SERVICE SOLVES MOULDING PROBLEMS
(Texas
Plastic Technologies, 24 October 2003)
A new company founded by
world renowned troubleshooting expert Douglas M Bryce offers a new
troubleshooting service for those involved with plastics injection
moulding.
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service:
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PRODUCTION-READY STEEL FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING
(3D
Systems, 25 October 2003)
LaserForm A6 steel is a new material
for the 3D Systems SLS (selective laser sintering) system.
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more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/dsy/dsy132.html
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FOUR-POINT-CONTACT BEARINGS HANDLE AXIAL LOADS
(Jesa UK, 28
October 2003)
A novel four-point-contact ball bearing offers
design and performance benefits wherever space and weight savings are
key concerns and both radial and bidirectional axial loads are
found.
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ball bearings:
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NOVEL
TECHNOLOGY CUTS DIESEL EMISSIONS
(Adastra, 25 October
2003)
Environmental technology, developed by a British company,
could drastically cut air pollution on school bus routes.
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ATEX
APPROVAL FOR COUPLING RANGES
(British Autogard,
28 October 2003)
Autogard has received approval under ATEX
Directive 94/9/EC for its Autoflex and Samiflex ranges of couplings
for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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ATEX
COMPLIANT GEARBOXES
(Lenze, 23 October
2003)
G-motion helical-bevel, bevel, helical, shaft mounted
helical and helical-worm gearboxes now comply with ATEX Category 2
conditions.
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BEARING GREASES COMPLETE LUBRICANT RANGE
(Dow
Corning, 26 October 2003)
Six new high-performance bearing
greases have been added to the Molykote lineup, making it one of the
most complete ranges of lubrication products in the industry.
*
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WATER-BASED LUBRICANTS TO REPLACE CUTTING OILS
(Henkel
Technologies, 27 October 2003)
Polyaquasol 7160 and Polyaquasol
5014 are water-based synthetic lubricants designed specifically for
arduous metal forming operations.
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WATER-BASED COATINGS ARE GREEN LUBRICANTS
(Morgan
Advanced Ceramics, 24 October 2003)
A new range of PTFE
water-based coatings systems can provide a more environmentally
friendly alternative to solvent-based solid film lubricants (SFLs).
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SELF-REVERSING SCREWS FOR BIDIRECTIONAL MOTION
(Abssac, 27 October 2003)
A comprehensive range of
self-reversing screws from 10 to 180mm in diameter is available in
carbon, alloy and stainless steels up to a maximum length of 6m.
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CAGED ROLLER GUIDES CARRY ON QUIETLY
(THK
UK, 24 October 2003)
Two new caged roller products aim to provide
exceptional levels of rigidity and load carrying capacity in a wide
range of applications, including industrial automation systems and
machine tools.
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caged roller guides:
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PNEUMATIC POWER CLEANS COMPONENTS
(Filtermist
International, 27 October 2003)
Filtermist has launched an
innovative component cleaning cabinet powered by compressed air.
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TILT SENSOR SHOWS ITS INTELLIGENCE
(Assemtech Europe, 23 October 2003)
The ETS 90SS is an
intelligent microprocessor-controlled single- or dual-axis sensor that
operates over the range of +/-45 degrees from horizontal.
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STERILE SOLUTION FOR FLOW
(Krohne, 23
October 2003)
The Variflux 6000 is claimed as the ultimate
high-performance sterile electromagnetic flowmeter for a wide range of
applications in the food and beverage industry.
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EASY
MOUNTING FOR PROXIMITY SWITCHES
(Active Switch and
Sensor, 27 October 2003)
The FM102W range of proximity switches
are supplied with a fitted adhesive pad and two locating holes in the
switch's plastic housing for easy fitting.
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LASER
ALIGNMENT RESOLVES TO 0.01MM
(Laser Components
UK, 27 October 2003)
The OT-6000 alignment laser system from
On-Trak provides simultaneous, real-time measurement of multiple
targets along a single reference laser line over a distance of
approximately 100m.
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THE ANSWER IS BLOWING IN THE WIND
(Biral, 26 October 2003)
WindSonic is a lightweight, compact
and robust ultrasonic wind sensor suitable for both land-based and
marine environments.
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COST-EFFECTIVE PRICE FOR MEGAPIXEL IMAGE CAPTURE
(Framos
Electronics, 25 October 2003)
The latest additions to the
Lumenera LU120 series of 1.3Mpixel machine vision cameras offer the
benefit of high-speed, megapixel image capture at extremely cost
effective prices.
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LU120 series:
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EASY
INTEGRATION FOR ALL-IN VISION SYSTEM
(ipd, 29 October
2003)
iCheck is the newest product in ipd's line of easy-to-use
prepackaged machine vision appliances for industrial end users.
*
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MACRO
CCD LENSES AID LARGE-AREA IMAGING
(Moritex Europe, 29
October 2003)
A new range of high-performance macro CCD lenses is
ideal for area inspection and alignment measurement applications,
including 300mm wafers, colour filters and liquid crystal glass.
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mex/mex109.html
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IEEE1394 CAMERAS FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS
(Sony
Business Europe - Image Sensing Solutions, 23 October 2003)
Two
new monochrome digital cameras are designed for high-speed
high-resolution machine-vision applications.
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ONE-INCH PUMP FILLS A GAP
(Tri-Ark, 26
October 2003)
To complement its 0.5 and 1.5in pumps, The
Versamatic Pump Company has released a 1in model pump with
polypropylene non-wetted parts.
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MEDIUM-PRESSURE UV LAMPS HANDLE THE COLD
(Berson
UV-techniek, 23 October 2003)
The Berson Inline range of powerful
ultraviolet disinfection systems uses specially designed
medium-pressure lamps which remain effective across a wide temperature
range.
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