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ENGINEERINGTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information
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Published every Thursday from the UK.
Issue 191: 20
November 2003
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20,011
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] Miniature panel PC aims for machine
builders
[2] Cam locks offer durability and design
[3] Budget UV sensor outperforms big vision systems
[4]
Sensor spots liquid at the cost of a switch
[5] Bonding
fasteners are speedy alternative
[6] All-digital servo
gains IEC61131-3 programming
[7] Pipe coupling slashes time
and effort
[8] Lubricant gains food-grade approval
[9] Cost-effective expansion for DIN-rail power
[10] Translation service for 3D parts and assemblies
* New
Technical Articles and Case Studies
* ...And take a look at these
stories too...
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Chris Rand, Editor, writes:
"Globalisation" has not been
anyone's conscious invention. It is simply the result of developments
in transport and communications meeting the explosive growth of
free-market capitalism. But I wonder if it will eventually cause
capitalism to eat itself? Remember ten years ago, the "joke" was that
with so much of the UK's manufacturing being shifted overseas, the
only jobs left would be at telephone call centres? I don't remember
many people predicting then that even the call centre jobs would
follow manufacturing overseas. But they have.
It does make
you wonder how many "safe" jobs there will be for our children. The
security guard monitoring banks of CCTV cameras in your local shopping
centre? I was staggered to read that he could now be an outworker the
other side of the world, sitting in front of a shiny PC in a small
shack. But it's not just the low-skilled jobs being moved to poorer
parts of the world. Skilled manufacturing has moved, and so can the
design, the research, and more. I think the public in the "west" is
often unaware that the difference between the "west" and the "low
cost" economies is just that - the cost. There's a perception in the
"west" that it's mainly the lower-skilled jobs which the lower cost
economies are after. Big mistake. The technological skills in
countries such as India and China are still widely underestimated
elsewhere in the world, as our many readers there often remind me.
The "joke" now is that everyone in the "west" will end up
working in the leisure sector. But no economy can survive on leisure
alone.
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] MINIATURE PANEL PC AIMS FOR MACHINE BUILDERS
(Phoenix
Contact, 16 November 2003)
Phoenix Contact has developed a
new rugged miniature panel PC for the OEM market. The PPC5006 comes
with a 6in LCD, touch screen and full VGA or is optionally available
as a blind node. If required the unit can be supplied with an integral
Soft-PLC, eliminating the need for multiple devices and reducing
cabinet sizes to a minimum. Up to three slots enable connection to bus
couplers for Interbus, Profibus, CANopen or DeviceNet, for maximum
network connectivity.
* Request free details from the
supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pix/156/1
*
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[2] CAM LOCKS OFFER DURABILITY AND DESIGN
(Southco, 13 November 2003)
A new line of cam locks from
Southco is designed specifically for panels that require secure
key-locking or manual access without compression. They are durable and
are ideal for applications that must meet demanding NEMA 4 and IP66
requirements where dust, dirt, and liquid contaminants are an issue,
such as caravans or off-highway equipment. There's a stainless steel
lock cover for scratch resistance and an O-ring for a complete seal of
the internal latch components.
* Request free details from
the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/sut/118/1
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/sut/sut118.html
or send a blank email to mailto:sut1[-email
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[3] BUDGET UV SENSOR OUTPERFORMS BIG VISION SYSTEMS
(EMX
Industries, 16 November 2003)
The UVX 300 is a novel UV
luminescence sensor claimed to detect targets more reliably than
vision systems that typically cost ten times more. Other industry
"firsts" being claimed include long-range sensing capability, smallest
UV sensor size, fastest response time/sensitivity specs, and a
solution for the long-standing difficulty of tuning the sensor to a
light that is invisible to the operator. Not as widely known as other
sensors, UV (ultraviolet light) sensors can detect the application of
seals, grease, adhesives, paper labels and other materials, for
quality assurance and manufacturing process feedback. Because UV
sensors can easily discriminate targets in any orientation from
similarly coloured backgrounds, they are often more reliable than
vision systems costing $6000 and more. The UVX 300 extends the useful
operating distance of UV sensors to 350mm - three to six times the
distance of competing sensors - so the sensor will not get bumped or
dirtied by passing targets.
* Request free details from
the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/emx/100/1
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[4] SENSOR SPOTS LIQUID AT THE COST OF A SWITCH
(Active
Switch and Sensor, 17 November 2003)
The TANEWS1 is a novel
sensor that detects the presence of liquid. Its switch contacts will
remain closed until the liquid drains away from the two sensor probes.
The only mechanical part of the sensor is a reed switch, so
reliability is expected to be very good. Liquids should be
noncorrosive and in a temperature range +5 to +80C.
*
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/aiv/125/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aiv/aiv125.html
or send a
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[5] BONDING FASTENERS ARE SPEEDY ALTERNATIVE
(Jet
Press, 17 November 2003)
Bonding fasteners have proved
extremely popular with the manufacturing and automotive industries,
providing a hidden fastening solution. The latest Jetloc range again
eliminates the need to drill unsightly fixing holes (and the necessary
making good), speeding up the production process. Suitable for a vast
array of applications where load-distributing anchorages are required,
Jetloc bonding fasteners provide a particularly effective metal to
plastic fastening system.
* Request free details from the
supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/jtp/104/1
*
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or
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[6] ALL-DIGITAL SERVO GAINS IEC61131-3 PROGRAMMING
(Parker
Hannifin EME, 17 November 2003)
New modular hardware and
software options significantly extend the functionality of Parker
Hannifin's Compax3 intelligent servo drive. They include IEC61131-3
graphical and textual programming facilities, advanced electronic cam
functions, and a powerful PLC controller card which facilitates
cost-effective configuration of multi-axis motion control systems.
Compax3 series all-digital servo drives are inherently modular and
based extensively on open industry standards, enabling system
integrators and machine builders to address sophisticated automation
requirements without using proprietary software. The drives cover a
very wide power range from 1 to 20kVA.
* Request free
details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/phe/127/1
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http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/phe/phe127.html
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[7] PIPE COUPLING SLASHES TIME AND EFFORT
(Viking
Johnson, 19 November 2003)
The new AquaFast range of
couplings and flange adapters for polyethylene and PVC pipes make the
installation of pipe joints simpler and quicker than ever. There are
only two bolts to tighten on sizes up to 125mm, and no need for a
torque wrench. Instead the metal-to-metal positive stop shows when
final assembly has been achieved, so a spanner is all that is
required. Designed to resist pull-out as specified in WIS4-24-01 Type
2 and ISO14236.2, AquaFast also dispenses with the support liner
normally required for PE pipes.
* Request free details
from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/vki/107/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/vki/vki107.html
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[8] LUBRICANT GAINS FOOD-GRADE APPROVAL
(Kluber
Lubrication GB, 17 November 2003)
Good news for all those
using Barrierta L 55/2, the high-temperature and long-term lubricant
up to 260C. For decades this proven special lubricant based on
perfluorinated polyether (PTFE) has been successfully used for a large
variety of applications such as bearings subject to high temperatures
in the textile, packaging and food-processing industries. Now
Barrierta L 55/2 even fulfils the requirements of FDA for food-grade
lubricants and has been approved according to NSF H1.
*
Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/klu/120/1
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http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/klu/klu120.html
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[9] COST-EFFECTIVE EXPANSION FOR DIN-RAIL POWER
(Lambda
UK, 18 November 2003)
Lambda has added 100 and 180W models
to its lead-free DLP series of DIN-rail mounted AC/DC supplies. With
its high efficiency, low heat generation and long life, the very
competitively priced DLP is also up to 17% smaller than competing
units, making it ideal in areas where space is at a premium.
* Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/lbd/138/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lbd/lbd138.html
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[10] TRANSLATION SERVICE FOR 3D PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES
(Elysium, 17 November 2003)
Elysium has set up a per-file
translation service using its highly effective 3D CAD data translation
technologies. The quick-turnaround translation system accepts parts
and assemblies, and delivers what are claimed to be the industry's
highest data translation success rates, including feature-based
translation. Elysium has provided robust translation technology to
companies for 15 years and now provides that technology online to
individual users. Supported formats include Autodesk Inventor, Catia
V4 and V5, SolidWorks, I-Deas, Unigraphics, Iges, Pro/Engineer and
ParaSolid.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ely/ely110.html
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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SCIENTIFIC TOOLS ARE FREE TO DOWNLOAD
(Motor
Technology, 13 November 2003)
A small, unobtrusive, desktop
toolbar that provides easy access to commonly needed utilities for
engineering and scientific calculations is free to download from Motor
Technology's website.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mog/mog124.html
(or email
mailto:mog1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
(Status
Instruments, 13 November 2003)
A new online resource is set to
simplify the purchasing of a wide range of process instrumentation and
sensors.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/std/std114.html
(or email
mailto:std1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
WELDEX JOINS MACH IN 2006
(Highbury
Nexus, 13 November 2003)
The 2006 Weldex event is to be held
alongside Mach and Subcon at the NEC in April 2006.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hjp/hjp103.html
(or email
mailto:hjp1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
STEAM
SYSTEMS TRAINING PROMISES PAYBACK
(Spirax-Sarco, 19
November 2003)
A new training course comes with a money-back
guarantee if energy savings equal to double the course's cost are not
achieved within one year.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/spx/spx125.html
(or email
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RESTRUCTURING PUTS THE BRAKES ON UK RECRUITMENT
(Cranfield
University, 13 November 2003)
A third of UK employers expect to
restructure their businesses over the next 12 months, research from
the Recruitment Confidence Index (RCI) has found.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/crd/crd103.html
(or email
mailto:crd1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
CHINESE COMPANIES OFFER "ENORMOUS OPPORTUNITIES"
(DTI
(International Technology Service), 16 November 2003)
China is
now increasingly recognised as being one of the world's major
locations for the research, development and manufacture of high
technology products.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/dti/dti105.html
(or email
mailto:dti1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
JOHNSTONE SCOOPS AWARD
(Institution
of Incorporated Engineers, 19 November 2003)
Grace Johnstone, 27,
a Flight Test Engineer for BAE Systems at Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire
has been awarded the prestigious title "Young Woman Engineer of the
Year 2003", by HRH The Princess Royal.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iie/iie108.html
(or email
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New
Technical Articles and Case Studies
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SOFTWARE SPEEDS NEW CALCULATORS TO MARKET
(IBM Product
Lifecycle Management Solutions, 13 November 2003)
Kinpo
Electronics, the world's leading manufacturer of calculators, uses
Catia V5 to help significantly shorten its product design time.
*
Free details from the supplier on Catia V5:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/ibm/107/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ibm/ibm107.html
(or email
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MAPLE
MODELS MOTION OF ROBOTIC ARM IN SPACE
(Adept Scientific,
17 November 2003)
The Canadian Space Agency is testing the design
of its manipulator for the International Space Station using Maple.
* Free details from the supplier on Maple:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/ade/252/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ade/ade252.html
(or email
mailto:ade2[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
INTELLIGENT DRIVE IMPROVES PACKAGING SYSTEMS
(Baldor, 13
November 2003)
A motion control system based on a stand-alone
intelligent drive is providing a flexible upgrade for Kappa's
wrap-around packaging machinery.
* Free details from the supplier
on MintDrive:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/bal/161/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bal/bal161.html
(or email
mailto:bal1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
TURN
IT OFF TO SAVE MONEY
(Fairford
Electronics, 16 November 2003)
UK industry is missing out on
opportunities for energy saving in its largest area of motor
operations, says James Bowler of Fairford Electronics.
* Free
details from the supplier on Soft starters:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/frf/106/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/frf/frf106.html
(or email
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A NEW
ERA IN DATA RECORDING
(ABB Automation
Technologies (Instrumentation), 16 November 2003)
Martin Binney
of ABB explains the benefits that electronic data recorders can bring
and how they can be used to transform the way in which process data
are collected and used.
* Free details from the supplier on
InformIT SM range:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/apr/127/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/apr/apr127.html
(or email
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STEEL
BELTS PACK A PUNCH
(Belt Technologies
Europe, 17 November 2003)
The diverse and complex nature of the
packing industry opens up a multitude of design applications for the
stainless-steel belt range supplied by Belt Technologies Europe.
* Free details from the supplier on Stainless-steel belt:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/bel/119/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bel/bel119.html
(or email
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EASY-TO-FIT POLYMER BLOCKS MOVE PANASONIC
(Renold
Chain, 16 November 2003)
Innovative polymer block chain from
Renold has been installed by Panasonic at its distribution centre in
Northampton, to handle a wide variety of products from DVD players to
televisions.
* Free details from the supplier on Klik-Top
chain:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/reb/117/1
*
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(or email mailto:reb1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
LEAD SCREW TECHNOLOGY ROLLS OVER BALL SCREWS
(Kerk
Motion Products, 16 November 2003)
Lead screws offer the latest
technology for motion control, with many distinct advantages, says Tom
Solon of Kerk Motion Products.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/krk/krk105.html
(or email
mailto:krk1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SERVO
CONTROLLER SPEEDS HYDROFORMING PROCESS
(Moog Controls, 19
November 2003)
The M3000 digital servo controller is ideal for
the complex pressure and motion profiles required in hydroforming or
any other metal forming application.
* Free details from the
supplier on M3000 series:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/mgc/104/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mgc/mgc104.html
(or email
mailto:mgc1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
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...And
take a look at these stories too...
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USER INTERFACE SIMPLIFIES PIPING SYSTEM DESIGN
(Algor, 19
November 2003)
The latest version of the PipePak piping system
design and analysis software makes it easier for engineers to design
entire piping systems.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/alg/alg167.html
(or email
mailto:alg1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
CAM
SOFTWARE OFFERS EASIER PROGRAMMING
(Delcam, 18
November 2003)
The latest release of Delcam's PowerMill CAM
software offers easier programming despite the inclusion of an even
wider range of strategies.
* Free details from the supplier on
PowerMill 5:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/dea/161/1
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/dea/dea161.html
(or email mailto:dea1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
MULTIPOSITION AIRLESS CYLINDER FOR PRECISE CONTROL
(Norgren, 17 November 2003)
A new new electric actuator
complements Norgren's existing range of pneumatic cylinders.
*
Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/noa/noa156.html
(or email mailto:noa1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
RADIO TRANSCEIVERS GO IN ONE BY ONE
(AeroComm, 13 November 2003)
A new miniature all-inclusive
900MHz FHSS transceiver breaks new ground in the short-range wireless
market.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/aro/aro112.html
(or email
mailto:aro1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
LOAD
SWITCHES OFFER PROTECTION AS STANDARD
(ABB Automation
Technologies (LV Products), 17 November 2003)
ABB's complete
range of enclosed load break/switchfuses from 20 to 800A enables
installers to specify a robust IP65 rated enclosurefor less than the
cost of most basic IP41 enclosures.
* Free details from the
supplier on Enclosed load break/switchfuses:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/abc/124/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abc/abc124.html
(or email
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CURRENT REPEATERS SOLVE LOOP WOES
(Omniflex
(UK), 18 November 2003)
Omniterm LPI and LPX current repeaters
are designed to isolate instrument current loops from circulating
ground currents that can cause system inaccuracies, or at worst
instrument failure.
* Free details from the supplier on Omniterm
LPI and LPX current repeaters:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/oni/109/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/oni/oni109.html
(or email
mailto:oni1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
FLOATING PANEL FASTENERS HANDLE MISALIGNMENT
(PEM
Fastening Systems, 19 November 2003)
A new panel fastener can
compensate for mating hole misalignment of up to 1.52mm and can be
installed into any panel material.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pem/pem166.html
(or email
mailto:pem1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
HMI
SOFTWARE RUNS ON TABLET PCS
(Invensys
Wonderware, 19 November 2003)
The Wonderware InTouch
human-machine interface (HMI) software is the first industry-leading
HMI to support the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating
system.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ixv/ixv113.html
(or email
mailto:ixv1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
MORE
OPTIONS FOR BASIC CONTROLLER FAMILY
(SMC Pneumatics, 19
November 2003)
The PneuAlpha range of easy to use, compact,
stand-alone programmable controllers provides simple, inexpensive,
low-level control for industrial as well as domestic applications.
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/smc/smc156.html
(or email mailto:smc1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
VERSATILE 1U SOLUTION FOR SERIAL INTEGRATION
(Sena
Technologies, 17 November 2003)
The STS Series is a secure
terminal server with a wireless interface for managing multiple serial
devices over a network.
* Free details from the supplier on STS
Series:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/sna/112/1
*
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SMS TEXT MESSAGES AID REMOTE MONITORING
(Send
Technology, 19 November 2003)
The novel GSM Alarm allows remote
monitoring of up to eight inputs, with alarm messages sent via SMS.
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/snd/snd103.html
(or email mailto:snd1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
SAFETY SWITCHES OFFER A CHOICE OF RANGES
(Pilz
Automation Technology, 13 November 2003)
Pilz Automation
Technology has made two new additions to its range of switches
suitable for use in safety-critical applications up to Category 4 in
accordance with EN954-1.
* Free details from the supplier on PSEN
1.1 and 2.2:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/pil/124/1
* Read more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/pil/pil124.html
(or email mailto:pil1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
INTENSIFIER IS GENERAL-PURPOSE REPLACEMENT
(Engineered Pressure Systems, 17 November 2003)
EPSI offers an
intensifier module specifically designed to replace older and/or
damaged intensifier units, regardless of the original intensifier
manufacturer or hydraulic system supplier.
* Free details from
the supplier on Replacement intensifier modules:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/eee/107/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eee/eee107.html
(or email
mailto:eee1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
AIR
MOTORS PROVIDE SMOOTHER POWER
(Motair
International Pneumatics, 19 November 2003)
The durable Bulldog
air motor range is constructed with precision heavy-duty bearings
throughout, and multiple blade rotors for smooth power.
* Free
details from the supplier on Bulldog air motor range:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/myl/101/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/myl/myl101.html
(or email
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PXI
CHASSIS HOSTS HIGH-CHANNEL-COUNT SYSTEMS
(National
Instruments, 13 November 2003)
A new software-configurable
18-slot PXI chassis enables engineers to programmatically configure
precise timing and synchronisation signals between modular
instruments.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/nat/nat133.html
(or email
mailto:nat1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
HANDHELD DEWPOINT METER CLAIMS TOTAL CAPABILITY
(Alpha
Moisture Systems, 16 November 2003)
The latest SADP mini
automatic dewpoint hygrometer from Alpha Moisture Systems is expected
to set new industry standards for equipment of this type.
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more: http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/alm/alm101.html
(or
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THERMOMETER TAKES THE HEAT TO 1300C
(SKF UK, 18
November 2003)
The TMDT 1300 is a portable dual-channel digital
thermometer that provides high-accuracy temperature measurement from
-50 to +1300C.
* Free details from the supplier on TMDT 1300:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/skf/229/1
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http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/skf/skf229.html
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WORLD'S SMALLEST CLAIM FOR INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR
(Turck, 16
November 2003)
Turck has developed new 3- and 4-pin M5 Pentafast
threaded connector products for carrying power and signals to factory
automation equipment in pharmaceutical, electronics and semiconductor
industries
* Free details from the supplier on M5 Pentafast
family:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/tur/105/1
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MORE THAN JUST A BATTERY CHARGER
(Omniflex (UK), 19 November 2003)
The Powerterm is a combined
power supply and battery charger suitable for DIN rail mounting and
ideal for RTUs, dataloggers, alarm systems, remote field
instrumentation and remote access systems.
* Free details from
the supplier on Powerterm:
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EXTREME ELASTOMERS ARE BASE-RESISTANT
(Du Pont
(UK), 13 November 2003)
Viton Extreme high performance specialty
products are designed to meet demanding performance requirements
currently not met by traditional high performance elastomers.
*
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PULLEYS SHRINK TO FIT
(Challenge Power Transmissions, 17 November 2003)
The Challenge
Mi-Lock range consists of lightweight cast-iron pulleys with grooves
allowing the use of A/SPA and B/SPB section belts.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/chb/chb107.html
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BALLSCREWS TO EUROPEAN SPECS
(THK UK, 13
November 2003)
An extensive new range of standard rolled and
precision ground ballscrews has been developed specifically to meet
the European DIN69051 part 5 (ISO3408-5) standard.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/thk/thk141.html
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LASER
SCANNING PROBES UPGRADE CMMS
(Mitutoyo, 19
November 2003)
Laser scanning devices have become a well
established technology, which is now available for use on CMMs.
*
Free details from the supplier on Metris LC scanning probes:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/mto/139/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/mto/mto139.html
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SOS
PROCESS PROVIDES ROBUST PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
(ESI Technology,
18 November 2003)
A novel high-pressure sensor is capable of
accurately measuring vibration, torque, force or pressure in extreme
temperatures and adverse conditions over a long duration.
* Free
details from the supplier on SOS pressure transducers:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/eit/100/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/eit/eit100.html
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GRAVIMETRIC DEVICE MEASURES LARGE LOADS ACCURATELY
(HBM United
Kingdom, 16 November 2003)
The ESM series of gravimetric
measuring devices is intended for filling level measurements with all
types of silos, vessels and tanks that are not subject to statutory
calibration.
* Free details from the supplier on ESM series:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/hbm/151/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hbm/hbm151.html
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BEARING ISOLATOR KEEPS OIL CLEANER
(Garlock
(Great Britain), 17 November 2003)
A new noncontact bearing
isolator can reduce the ingress of water and particles in oil - a
major cause of premature bearing failure.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/grl/grl110.html
(or email
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O-RINGS MADE FORM MANY MATERIALS
(James
Walker and Co, 17 November 2003)
O-rings in more than 100 general
and high-performance elastomers are now precision-moulded by James
Walker at its rapidly expanding Cockermouth plant in Cumbria, UK.
* Free details from the supplier on O-rings:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/jam/106/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/jam/jam106.html
(or email
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STRONGER BONDS FOR PEEK/FKM COMPOSITE SEALS
(Precision
Polymer Engineering, 19 November 2003)
High performance seals
specialist, Precision Polymer Engineering has developed a new method
of bonding fluorinated elastomers to the engineering plastic
polyetheretherketone.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/prk/prk115.html
(or email
mailto:prk1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
VENT
ALLOWS GAS TO ESCAPE
(Brownell, 18
November 2003)
A novel FOOG (filtered outlet outgassing) vent
allows gas to escape from a container or bag during processing
*
Free details from the supplier on FOOG vent:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/rdx/da/brw/108/1
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/brw/brw108.html
(or email
mailto:brw1[-email removed-]ineeringtalk.com )
EXPLOSION-PROOF SWITCHBOXES EXCITE DEMAND
(Rotork
Valvekits, 19 November 2003)
This year's introduction of
ATEX-certified explosion-proof switchboxes has created a much higher
level of demand than could have been predicted, says valve accessories
specialist Rotork Valvekits.
* Read more:
http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rto/rto104.html
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