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ENGINEERINGTALK
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Issue 228: 19 August 2004
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new
Products Selection
[1] Accelerometer-based motion tracker takes
position
[2] Breakthrough claims for sealing gaskets
[3] Enclosures are hardened to outdoor applications
[4]
Pulleys complement belt ranges
[5] Sterling
performance from three-way valves
[6] Management system
optimises process alarms
[7] HMIs promise simplified
database replacement
[8] Motors aim for agricultural
applications
[9] ATEX 137 dos and don'ts explained
[10] New design analysis for SolidWorks users
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* Other featured new
product news
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Chris Rand, Editor, writes:
We had a swift half
in the office this week to celebrate the 25,000th news
story
going on to our website. You'll probably think "so what?" but let's
put it into context. In the 14 years from 1986 to 1999, I was
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enough to work as a staff writer or Editor on some of
the best-known
engineering magazines in the UK (Design
Engineering, What's new in Design
and, most notably, Industrial
Technology). In that time, I would have been
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in-depth features extending over several pages, to the smallest of
product
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time we "only" (!)
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Now, in the four-and-a-half years of Engineeringtalk's existence,
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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[1] ACCELEROMETER-BASED MOTION TRACKER TAKES POSITION
(Imego, 12 August 2004)
The IMT6000, manufactured by
Imego of Sweden, is the first ultralight
inertial navigation
system (INS) device able to track motion for 10s with
positional
accuracy, in x-y-z co-ordinates, of a few centimetres and angular
accuracy surpassing 0.3 degrees. The system consists of a 60g IMU
sensor
head that collects, digitises, stores and transmits all
sensory data. A
standby laptop receives the digital information
via a Bluetooth link and
computes all requested motion
parameters, including positions and angles for
all degrees of
freedom.
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[2] BREAKTHROUGH CLAIMS FOR SEALING GASKETS
(Novus Sealing, 16 August 2004)
The novel ElastaGraph
gasket is billed as a major breakthrough for
industrial liquid
and gas sealing applications. The product combines the
outstanding thermal and chemical properties of flexible graphite
with an
ability to maintain constant bolt load even under thermal
cycling
conditions. This makes the product particularly suited to
valve and pipeline
flanged joints in the chemical, petrochemical
and general industrial
processing markets. Preformed ElastaGraph
gaskets, complete with
identification markings, can be supplied
for class 150 and 300 applications.
Larger vessel gaskets can
also be supplied to order. Temperatures up to 450C
can be
accommodated in oxidising service, even higher in steam and
reducing
fluids.
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[3] ENCLOSURES ARE HARDENED TO OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS
(Rittal, 18 August 2004)
Three new Rittal enclosures have
special design features for economical
outdoor applications. The
enclosures, all 350mm deep, are available in sizes
of 800 x 1200,
1200 x 800 or 1200 x 1200mm. The roof plate is
screwed-fastened
at the correct distance for permanent air circulation to
prevent
the formation of condensation without major technical input such as
heaters or fans. The bonded insulating plate in the roof
additionally helps
to prevent the formation of moisture drips.
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[4] PULLEYS COMPLEMENT BELT RANGES
(Cross + Morse, 17 August 2004)
Cross + Morse has
extended its range of high-performance industrial
transmission
products with the Ferrodan-IPL range of engineered V-belt and
timing-belt pulleys. Of particular interest is their wide
application
capability; the V-belt pulleys are manufactured for
taper bushes, solid hubs
and variable pitch - up to 1250mm
diameter. The timing belt range, for taper
bushes, pilot bored or
timing bars is also available up to 1250mm diameter.
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[5] STERLING PERFORMANCE FROM THREE-WAY VALVES
(Sterling Hydraulics, 17 August 2004)
Sterling
Hydraulics' new N04 series of four-port three-way directional
valves are capable of switching high flows of up to 85 litre/min. In
a
standard aluminium line body the valves can operate at up to
210bar, and a
zinc plated steel version is available for
pressures up to 420bar. Both are
10-4 industry common cavity
compliant. The N04 range can be combined in many
ways either into
a manifold with other valves to form a complete hydraulic
circuit. One possibility is to use two N04 valves and a solenoid
valve in
combination to make an electrically operated six-port
diverter valve.
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[6] MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OPTIMISES PROCESS ALARMS
(Yokogawa UK, 14 August 2004)
Many plants have introduced
alarm analysis and reporting systems from
various suppliers in
order to get a better picture of their plant
operations, but
because of employee turnover and/or reduction in budgets,
many
plants do not have a sufficient number of engineers on hand who
possess
the level of plant experience and knowledge necessary to
be able to take
full advantage of these analytical systems.
Consequently, many of these
plants have not yet succeeded in
fully solving the problems that they had
sought to address with
the introduction of these systems, and are still
plagued by alarm
"flooding". Now, with the availability of its AAASuite,
Yokogawa
says these issues need no longer be a problem. AAASuite is an alarm
management system that optimises and enhances process alarms issued
by
control systems, automatically detecting typical nuisance
alarms such as
repeating high/low alarms caused by improper alarm
settings and chattering
high/low alarms caused by improper PID
parameter settings.
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[7] HMIS PROMISE SIMPLIFIED DATABASE REPLACEMENT
(MMI Solutions, 17 August 2004)
HMI configuration updates
or replacement configurations have traditionally
needed the
configuration software and programming cables in order for the
changes to be downloaded, usually requiring an engineer to be
present.
However, with the V7 Series of HMIs from MMI Solutions,
the downloading can
either be performed on power up or from a
simple menu on the HMI itself. The
key to this is the ability to
have the configuration stored on a standard
CompactFlash card
which can be saved from the unit on completion of
commissioning
or saving directly to the CF card from V-SFTE the
configuration
software.
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[8] MOTORS AIM FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
(Baldor, 18 August 2004)
Baldor has expanded its presence
in the UK motor market by launching a range
of large
metric-mounting single-phase AC induction motors primarily intended
for farm and agricultural applications. The range comprises four
models,
with IEC frame sizes of D100L, D112M, D132S and D132M,
with power ratings of
2.2, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.5kW and are designed
for direct-online operation from
standard 240V, 50Hz single-phase
mains supplies. The 2.2 and 3kW models
feature very low starting
currents, enabling them to be run from a standard
domestic
supply. Typical applications include milk pumps, conveyor and
hopper feed systems, crop dryers and grain stirrers.
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[9] ATEX 137 DOS AND DON'TS EXPLAINED
(ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors), 17 August 2004)
ABB's campaign to help its customers comply with ATEX 137
continues with the
publication of "ATEX 137 dos and don'ts", a
step-by-step guide to the
responsibilities of end users operating
motors in potentially explosive
atmospheres. ATEX 137 became law
throughout Europe last year and is designed
to protect employees,
the public and the environment from explosion hazards.
But many
firms find implementing the directive daunting, especially as it
covers industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and cereals, which
may not
have had to consider the risk of explosion under previous
legislation.
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[10] NEW DESIGN ANALYSIS FOR SOLIDWORKS USERS
(Noran Engineering, 12 August 2004)
NEiWorks is a design
analysis tool fully integrated within the SolidWorks 3D
modelling
environment which can work with any Nastran FE solver, including
NEiNastran, NX/Nastran or MSC.Nastran. This makes NEiWorks the first
design
analysis tool that offers upward and downward
compatibility with industry
standard solvers, and will allow
designers to send usable data directly to
the analytical
engineers.
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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US STANDARDS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES
(BSI Business Information, 18 August 2004)
BSI's commitment to
offer its customers the best price for American
standards has
lead to a complete review of their pricing, partly due to
recent
exchange rate changes.
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SAFETY STANDARDS AND ARTICLES ONLINE
(Read-Out Publications, 16 August 2004)
The Read-out Signpost
has added a new page as a resource to various
standards and
articles as well as to some specialist companies in the field
of
safety.
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CUSTOMISED PORTAL TO POLYMER INFORMATION
(Rapra Technology, 17 August 2004)
Polymer Contents is a new
free service from Rapra Technology, custom-created
to the needs
of individual subscribers and designed to bring the world of
polymers direct to the doorstep of the industry.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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SOFTWARE CUTS OUT MISUNDERSTANDINGS
(CoCreate Software, 17 August 2004)
M-Tec, a company that
engineers products for companies such as Siemens,
Bosch,
DaimlerChrysler, Whirlpool/Bauknecht, Volkswagen and JCI, has
adopted
CoCreate's OneSpace.net.
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EVEN DRESSING REQUIRES SMOOTH MOTION
(Hoerbiger-Origa, 14 August 2004)
An even coating of a ceramic
die dressing is the key to the consistent
production of perfect
cast iron cylinder liners for engine blocks at GKN
Sheepbridge
Stokes in Chesterfield.
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Electric actuators:
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A SENSE OF TOUCH
(Danielson, 14 August 2004)
Ian Smith, Business Development
Manager for Touch Screens at Danielson,
reviews the latest
developments in HMIs - notably touch screen technologies
and
membrane switches.
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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
(Matsushita Electric Works UK, 17 August 2004)
Micro PLCs are
now established as a key tool for the control and automation
of
virtually every industrial process.
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NITROGEN SOURCE HANDLES VIOLENT EXTREMES
(Parker Hannifin Filter Division Europe, 17 August 2004)
For a
recent oilfield application in Sudan, Parker Hannifin had to call
on
all its experience as a system provider to deliver robust,
reliable gas
generation equipment.
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COUPLING ADDS VALUE TO PNEUMATIC MEDICAL CUFF
(Colder Products, 18 August 2004)
Colder Products Company is
providing its South American customers with
couplings that add
functionality and safety to pneumatic limb compression
cuffs used
for operations.
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MECHANICAL SOLUTION TO A LEGISLATIVE PROBLEM
(Parker Pneumatic, 12 August 2004)
Parker Hannifin has helped a
company address recent legislation through the
use of an
incredibly simple, off-the-shelf solution for lorry crane
operators.
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MASS TRANSIT BATTERIES
FEATURE IN NEW DANISH TRAIN
(Saft Industrial Batteries, 18 August
2004)
AnsaldoBreda has specified Matrics MRX rechargeable
nickel-cadmium batteries
for 83 IC4 intercity diesel multiple
unit trains currently under
construction for the Danish state
railway.
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RAPRA TECHNOLOGY HELPS WITH THE VISION
(Rapra Technology, 16 August 2004)
Rapra Technology has been
working with the Manufacturing Advisory Service -
West Midlands
(MAS-WM) in order to enable a leading manufacturer of surgical
instruments diversify and expand its range.
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VENDING MACHINE USES ECO-FRIENDLY INSULATION
(GE Advanced Materials, 18 August 2004)
An innovative and
expandable new Noryl resin grade from GE Advanced
Materials is
helping to keep spectators and athletes alike refreshed at the
Athens Olympics.
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2110:
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COATING STOPS A STICKY
PROBLEM
(Poeton Industries, 16 August
2004)
A new Apticote coating from Poeton Industries has helped
label printing
specialist, Norprint, solve a sticky production
problem with a self-adhesive
paper.
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BIG WHEEL KEEPS ON TURNING
(INA Bearing Company, 17 August 2004)
The British Airways
London Eye is one of the most spectacular and popular
attractions
in the world.
Free details from the supplier on FAG double row
radial spherical roller
bearings:
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DEFINING LINES
(THK UK, 17 August 2004)
Bob Love, Technical Manager at THK UK,
clarifies linear motion guide
specification and defines
performance in terms of linear guide selection,
load ratings and
testing procedures.
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motion guides:
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OPTIONS EXPAND FOR WATER PURIFICATION
(Purite, 14 August 2004)
Mark Bosley, Development Manager for
Purite, considers the options for
purified water.
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Other featured new product news
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FREE EVALUATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE STYLING SOFTWARE
(ICEM, 14 August 2004)
ICEM has commenced shipments of its new
automotive styling and industrial
design software, ICEM Style, to
customers worldwide.
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CAM SYSTEM INCLUDES NEW USER INTERFACE
(Delcam, 17 August 2004)
Delcam has launched the latest release
of its award-winning PowerMill CAM
software.
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SLIMLINE SERVO IS EASY TO INTEGRATE
(Inmoco, 12 August 2004)
The Cello digital servo drive is just
1in wide, yet it incorporates all the
key features necessary for
fast and problem-free integration of motors and
drives into
machines.
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DIGITAL SERVO BOASTS OUTSTANDING ACCELERATION
(Total Motion Systems, 18 August 2004)
The ViX series digital
servo drive is available with power ratings of 250 or
500VA,
giving continuous current ratings of 2.5 and 5.0A RMS with a motor
bus voltage up to 80V DC.
Free details from the supplier on
ViX digital servo drive:
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HIGH SENSITIVITY FOR LOW-PROFILE RELAYS
(Active Switch and Sensor, 14 August 2004)
The MHR range of
mechanical contact relays offers high sensitivity in a low
profile plastic housing.
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range:
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FAST CURE FOR POLYURETHANE
ADHESIVE
(Inseto (UK), 16 August 2004)
Delo
PUR is a black, two-part mineral-filled polyurethane adhesive,
which
offers an initial handling strength of 1-2MPa after 10min
and 15MPa after
24h.
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REDESIGNED LACER FEATURES FASTER SPLICING
(Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company), 17 August 2004)
An
improved tool for on-site manual installation of Clipper wire hook
lacing
in light-duty conveyor belts is being introduced by
Flexco.
Free details from the supplier on Clipper Roller
Lacer:
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GAS SPRINGS COME IN
HIGH-GRADE STAINLESS STEEL
(Industrial Gas Springs, 16 August
2004)
A comprehensive range of stainless steel gas springs
designed for food,
medical, marine and other demanding operating
environments has been launched
by the UK's leading gas spring
specialist.
Free details from the supplier on Stainless steel
gas springs:
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IN-VEHICLE COMPUTER MEETS
MILITARY SHOCK LEVELS
(Kontron UK, 14 August 2004)
The
next-generation EnVoy II Mobile Data Server is an advanced,
modular,
mobile computing system designed specifically for
installation and use in
professional service vehicles.
Free
details from the supplier on EnVoy II Mobile Data Server:
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MODULARITY AT THE HEART OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
(Parker Hannifin - Hydraulics Group, 14 August 2004)
The PVPlus
pump range is available in five frame sizes, flow rates are from
20 to 400 litre/min at up to 350bar and, thanks to variations and
options,
over 100,000 configuration are available.
Free
details from the supplier on PVPlus:
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PACKAGE SPEEDS THERMAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
(Flir Systems, 18 August 2004)
A new version of the ever
popular ThermaCAM Researcher package provides
digital image and
data acquisition up to a maximum rate of 750Hz.
Free details
from the supplier on ThermaCAM Researcher:
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BEARING WEAR SYSTEM GIVES THE EARLIEST WARNING
(Amot Controls, 12 August 2004)
Amot will feature the
innovative XTS-W bearing wear conditioning system at
the SMM
Exhibition, offering the earliest warning of bearing wear and
trends
monitoring.
Free details from the supplier on XTS-W
bearing wear conditioning system:
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TERMINALS TAKE GRAPHICS TO HAZARDOUS ZONES
(Bartec (UK), 18 August 2004)
The BAT 300 and BAT 800 are the
latest additions to Bartec's highly
successful BAT VGA pro range
of Ex terminals.
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BAT 800:
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INTERFEROMETERS SHRINK TO
NEW TASKS
(Lambda Photometrics, 17 August 2004)
A new range of interefrometers caters for measurements on the
compact optics
found in today's mobile phones, digital cameras,
DVD players and endoscopes.
Free details from the supplier on
Zygo Fizeau interferometers:
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ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR MONITORING AND PROTECTION
(SKF UK, 12 August 2004)
The VM600 is a digital, modular,
scaleable hardware and software system that
provides users with
integrated machinery protection, condition monitoring
and
advanced performance monitoring.
Free details from the supplier
on VM600:
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PROGRAMME AIMS TO BOOST
STANDBY POWER RELIABILITY
(Active Power, 14 August 2004)
The Genstart Retrofit Programme is aimed at enhancing reliability
in
existing engine generator installations.
Free details
from the supplier on Genstart Retrofit Programme:
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PSUS GAIN UL1604 HAZARDOUS LOCATION APPROVAL
(Puls UK, 16 August 2004)
Ten models of the popular MiniLine
power supplies family as well as the
MiniLine decoupling module
have been approved to meet the UL1604 safety
standard.
Free
details from the supplier on MiniLine:
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EXPLOSION-PROOF PRESSURE SENSOR HANDLES HYDROGEN
(American Sensor Technologies, 17 August 2004)
The Model AST
4600 explosion-proof pressure sensor is ideal for use in
hydrogen
service and other hazardous applications.
Free details from the
supplier on Model AST 4600:
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PROCESS GAS ANALYSERS GAIN MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS
(Servomex, 18 August 2004)
Servomex 4000C platform gas
analysers are now available with Modbus
communications.
Free details from the supplier on 4000C platform gas analysers:
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INFRA-RED CAMERA SYSTEM IS RICH IN FEATURES
(Flir Systems, 12 August 2004)
The ThermoVision A40-M is a
high-precision, noncontact temperature
measurement system that is
affordable, flexible and feature-rich.
Free details from the
supplier on ThermoVision A40-M:
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READ ALL ABOUT SENSORS, VISION AND MEASUREMENT
(Keyence (UK), 12 August 2004)
The Keyence "Sensors, vision and
measurement" catalogue comes in a compact
B5 size for easy
handling and storage.
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VALVES AND FILTERS APPROVED FOR CNG VEHICLE USE
(Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division, 15 August
2004)
Parker Instrumentation has secured ECE R110 approval for
its range of ball
valves, check valves and filters.
Free
details from the supplier on ECE R110 approved valves and filters:
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