What's New In Industry articles from August 2000

What's New In Industry archives from August 2000

Taking the heat out of thermography.
August 1, 2000... Press once for autofocus... just press again to store the image. FLIR has been busy upgrading its ThermaCAM system with features designed to provide even more powerful means of detecting faults, saving money and saving time. The PM 695...

Packaging foam fights static.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Available in low and high-density specifications, the Teknis range of electrostatic discharge (ESD) control foams can be custom-designed to suit specific packaging applications. Ideal for IC and small component packaging, these conductive...

Now it's `e' for everything industrial.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... INDUSTRIAL news, technical features and new product information from What's new in Industry and its five sister Centaur journals are offered to manufacturing industry on our new portal website -- http: //www.e4engineering.com A...

PC/HMI combo.(PBE Systems Ltd. computer workstation)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2000... A powerful workstation with hinged sections that simply snap open for fast and easy configuration, customising and servicing without any tools, the CTC PC9 PC-based HMI from PBE Systems brings open thinking to open computing in plant floor...

Faster mould design.(Vero International Software VISI-Series)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Even during the design and manufacture of the most complex mould tools, Vero says its VISI-Series software offers the designer the ability to reduce tasks that have traditionally taken days to be completed in a matter of minutes. The dedicated...

HMI Range for the simple life.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Hitachi's new human machine interface range from HID is designed to make system operation as simple as possible. There are 11 models in the EH-HMI series, including text and graphics displays as well as touch panels, which allow users to select...

Software upgrade to check out CAD data.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Latest version of Delcam's PowerINSPECT inspection software features new point cloud processing functionality, additional geometric inspection options and new reverse engineering capabilities. PowerINSPECT provides a quick and easy method...

PC can take the shocks.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... From Densitron comes an industrial 15-inch flatscreen Pentium-compatible PC with a ruggedised shock-mounted motherboard, housed in heavy-duty aluminium or steel enclosure. Data storage is via a 6.0Gb or larger hard disk with external...

Walkie, talkie and scanner.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Wireless systems provider Telxon has introduced a powerful handheld Windows terminal which combined mobile computing and bar code scanning with VoIP telephone and voice communications in a single unit. This three-in-one convenience means...

Blanks kept apart.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... If you consider a process line feeding blanks into large forming presses, the damage that can occur to the press tools if two blanks enter the die at the same time can be serious and costly. The Eclipse Magnetics switchable sheet floater fitted...

Deeper in the mould.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Secure Surface Machining Technology (SSMT) is a suite of surface machining features embodied in the latest version of Pathtrace's EdgeCAM off-line programming software, providing the bedrock for the creation of a new phase in the development of...

VMC retains its shopfloor appeal.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... To meet the continuing demand for shopfloor programming, XYZ Machine Tools offers its Vulcan range of vertical machining centres suitably configured. The three-model series is now being supplied with the Siemens 810D control and the Shop Mill...

Machining flexibility.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... For single cycle component, small batch or higher volume component production, Mikron's entry-level UCP 600 universal machining centre meets exacting component machining including hardened steel, graphite or normal production materials. The...

More accuracy at the bar.
August 1, 2000... Two new FMB bar magazines said increase the productivity of an automatic turning machine by typically ten per cent -- but conceivably by as much as a third depending on the application -- have been introduced by A & S. Called Turbo 5-42XT...

Multi-tasking for more productivity.
August 1, 2000... Capable of multi-axis, multi-process machining from a single set-up, Yamazaki's Integrex 100Y turning centre claims milling capacity greater than many machining centres. It has five-axis control and is also offered with a second spindle as the...

Bridge power.
August 1, 2000... High levels of accuracy and repeatability are claimed for the new Kingsbury-Kondia HM-2010 bridge type vertical machining centre from Geo. Kingsbury MHP machines. The HM- 2010 offers X-axis travel of 2000mm and Y-axis travel of 1000mm,...

Powder power cuts cycle times.
August 1, 2000... Three new series of powder steel rough and rough/finish milling cutters from WNT are for cutting surgical stainless steel, stainless steels, heat treatable steels and also Nickel alloys like Hastalloy, Inconel and Nimonics. They are said to...

Fluid tames exotic alloys.
August 1, 2000... Cimcool's Cimtech A31 synthetic metalworking fluid for grinding and machining aluminium, titanium and nickel alloys combines good rancidity control with excellent visibility (freshly mixed fluid is transparent) allowing a clear view of the...

Compact sensor.(Baumer Electric Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Baumer electric's `PosCon' compact line sensor combines the easy handling features of photo sensors with the versatility of line-reading camera systems. Smaller than a cigarette box, PosCon not only provides the full range of signal evaluation...

Step up the volts.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Amprobe Isotest-Digi from PID is an advanced 5kV digital insulation tester designed for demanding applications where accurate and reliable insulation measurements are required. Ease of use, flexibility and simple programming are other features...

Analysis to hand.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Kane International has developed a portable handheld exhaust gas analyser that weighs just over 1kg. For this design, Kane developed a low-cost IR bench that measures CO to 20 percent with 0.01 percent resolution. Hydrocarbons to 10,000ppm with...

Gauge captures data in its net.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New MM710 `fit-and-forget' online measurement gauge from NDC Infrared Engineering is now available with a complete range of networking options, including both databus and TCP/IP protocols, to offer users easy access to process data from factory...

Detection on the edge.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Powelectrics' MZS-2000 laser line-sensor, in addition to an edge guide function, can also be used for crack and gap direction, as well as distance measurement and positioning to a resolution given as within [+ or -] 0.2mm. With automation...

Sensor choice cast in stone.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Extension to Turck Banner's range of Uprox inductive proximity sensors uses a new stone-based compound called Duroplast, suiting the devices to use in harsh environments. Uprox sensors can sense all types of metal at the same sensing range, a...

A shining light for inspection.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Five optical machines which use video analysis to inspect components without contact have been introduced by LK. The LK Vision System is appropriate for measuring flexible components and small features which may not be accessed by conventional...

Sensor data.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Wireless Data's model 2100 collects up to ten channels of wireless data from sensors mounted on rotating shaft installations. There are no physical connections between the transmitter and receiver and no need to cut or modify the rotating...

Testing for tension.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Gates' new 505C sonic tension meter for synchronous belts analyses sound waves and natural frequencies to give a tension value shown in Hz on a digital display. Tel: 01387 242000 Gates 483

A vision of compact performance.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New A-Series of high-speed greyscale machine vision systems have been developed by Matsushita Electric Works. The system's compact system controller, at just 120 x 40mm, is almost dwarfed by the camera and hand-held programmer. In terms of...

Sensor gets into position.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New non-contacting inductive position sensor from Ixthus Instrumentation is ideal for applications such as control pedals, levers, actuators and vehicle transmission etc. Made by Gill Instruments, the product, sealed to IP67, is designed...

Networking PLCs.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Hitachi's EH-Micro Series of PLCs from HID offer between 10 to 84 I/O. They have been developed with special consideration being given to network capabilities, international standards and the reduction of EMC noise. The compact package includes...

Pump protection.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Compact PMP-25 digital load control from Vydas gives an efficient low-cost solution to prevention of damage to industrial electric motors caused by overload, jamming, loss of load or pump dry running. The rugged polycarbonate sealed enclosure...

Mix and match.(Jumo Instruments two-wire transmitters)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Jumo Instruments has introduced a two-wire transmitter for companies with mixed hazardous and non-hazardous environments. The dTRANS T01 is available in standard, Ex, HART and HART Ex version: users can mix and match according to requirements....

Comprehensive valve control.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Easier installation, reduced wiring costs and improved reliability are among benefits claimed for T-range IND valve position sensors from sensing and control specialist IFM. In addition to two sensors which detect valve open/closed...

Stay static or go walkabout.(Comark adds new handheld logging thermometers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Comark has added two new handheld logging thermometers to its Evolution range, the logging models N1001 differential thermometer and N1092 food thermometer. Evolution logging thermometers can store temperature readings within the...

Probe directs sensor data.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Monitran's 4-20mA eddy current probe enables operators to feed sensor information directly into PLC, SCADA or bespoke proprietary control systems. This new probe is ideal for measuring distances on static and rotating machines in a wide range...

A clearer indication.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... From BEKA come two new panel mounting loop-powered combined analogue and digital indicators. Both claim excellent display visibility which can be further enhanced with optional backlighting: optional alarms and linearisation are also available....

Fieldbus flexibility.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... New Fieldbus system from Rexroth Mecman is said to offer greater flexibility and economic benefits to automation specialists. The system can be used with a wide range of protocols, including PROFIBUS-DP, INTERBUS-S, CANopen, DeviceNet and...

Drive stays in control.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Designed as a PLC that specifically controls inverter drives, the new Drive from Lenze offers high performance and timesaving features. It matches the Lenze vector range of frequency inverters with its built-in CAN system bus. Drive PLC is...

Induction heating.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... ISM induction heating equipment from CIH can meet the needs of applications in the power and frequency range of 5kW to 120kW in the 50 to 150kHz band. Equipped with a user-friendly yet sophisticated control and monitoring system, typical uses...

Easier sampling.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Gilian 3500 is a 3.5 litres/min pump from Sensidyne that uses advanced technology to simplify air sampling and improve sampling reliability. Available from Quantitech, the Gilian 3500 features a new nickel-metal hydride battery which doesn't...

A clean air act.
August 1, 2000... GRI's new air purifier reduces hydrocarbon levels in the air to less than 0.01ppm. Ideal for uses such as gas chromatography (GC), especially GC with flame ionisation detection (FID), the Zero air purifier results in a lower and more stable...

Dual-power cleaning both indoors and out.
August 1, 2000... Success of the ECO system fitted to the three SR ride-on sweepers from Nilfisk-Advance has received a further boost with the introduction of a new diesel model, the SR 1300 ECO Diesel. The ECO transmission system enables the units to switch...

Samples always on tap.
August 1, 2000... Designed to operate without the need for a clean water supply, the Self-Emptying Bottler from Aquamatic incorporates two 4.5-litre sample collection vessels and a patented tipping mechanism that sequentially empties each vessel so that...

Fresh air benefits.
August 1, 2000... Fresh air is a key component of a well balanced, air conditioned, indoor environment but, says Daikin, its provision, often via complex mechanical ventilation systems, can have adverse effects on overall system efficiency by diverting...

Keeping cool and staying, slim is the solution.
August 1, 2000... York has launched a new range of MCC-MCH minisplit console air conditioning units. Five models are available for installation in ceiling and floor locations. They have a slimline profile and nominal cooling capacities from 2.1kw to 8.7kw and...

Relays for safety.
August 1, 2000... New from Matsushita Electric Works is the SF3 safety relay. Designed for machine safety applications, these relays are of the polarised monostable type. With the SF3 relay there are six contacts, four forced and two independent in operation....

Drive options.
August 1, 2000... Altivar 28 range of drives by Telemechanique, a brand of Schneider Electric, offer an extended range of features, including integral communication facilities and built-in EMC filters. The new drives also include PI control and preset speed...

Transforming the range.
August 1, 2000... To extend its current transformer range, Howard Butler has introduced a new design of ring type Split-core CT, this being ideal for retrofitting into existing networks. The new HOBUT current transformer range spans five sizes and a total of 16...

Higher power from a smaller package.
August 1, 2000... Ohmite's TAP1000 Series heat sink power resistor from Steadlands International, uses thick film technology and refined manufacturing processes which combine to provide a thermally efficient package that delivers 1000W of continuous power when...

Pick and choose from the menu.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... With a menu structure using plain English parameter names, the new PLX drives from Sprint Electric are designed to offer powerful, flexible and easy to program digital dc control with a compact design to save panel space. Both two and four...

Frameless motors offer options.
August 1, 2000... Designed to provide a low-cost, compact solution to position accuracy, the type 55 ac brushless permanent magnet servo motors from Control Techniques Dynamics form a frame, less three-phase motor with a cross section of 55 x 55mm. There...

Soft switching for a smooth drive.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Jaguar VXM and VXSM inverter drives from IMO Precision Controls range from 0.2 to 400kW and are interchangeable with earlier models. All have a newly designed IPM (Intelligent Power Module) with advanced `soft switching' technology. They are...

Injector options.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Dosatron has added three PVDF models to its range of water-powered injectors. The DI.16, DI.150 and DI.210 models offer flow rates of 10 to 2500 litres/hour, dilution rates of 0.2 to 10 percent and pressure range of 0.3 to 6 bar. Tel:...

Accurate metering.(Positive Displacement Flowmeters from Flotech Solutions)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New Positive Displacement Flowmeters from Flotech are based on the `Oval Gear' principal. Ideal for low flow rates of higher viscosity liquids, the BMO meters com in sizes from 1/4 in to 2ins. The use of two precision matched contra-rotating...

Just a minute ...(Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps has launched the 620 Series )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Watson-Marlow Bredel Pumps has launched the 620 Series -- a new pump range utilising its own LoadSure technology. The newpump and the technology behind it are said to bring one minute maintenance with snap-fit LoadSure elements, increased...

Metering valve gives control over low flows.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Hoke 1000 Series metering valves combine a compact design giving low dead volume with excellent control of low flows, plus lockable flow settings, to make them ideal for sampling or fine metering applications and use in analytical...

Safety interlock will not jam.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Ellis type GG safety interlock from Smith Flow Control is designed for use with diaphragm valves -- it can be adjusted to any variations in the valve's final closed position to enable the key to be freed. Under normal operating, the closed...

Compact couplings keep the flow.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Tested in oil refinery installations, the DUR O LOK range of pipe connectors from BETE can also operate in a wider range of process installations. The DUR O LOK couplings are compact -- space requirements for length and diameter can be cut...

Just checking.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Advanced high-performance check valve from WEH UK is suitable for use with both liquid and gaseous media. In the demanding environment of filling natural gas vehicles, for instance, where the valve has to be leak-tight, silent in use and...

Wire has finish options.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... A new nickel coated spring wire, the gusab Nicoat `A' has been developed for use in the spring wire and electronic industries. Nicoat `A' is available with a coated or alternatively a bright surface finish. The coated surface consists of a...

Take a cold bath.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... There is now a small, portable fluid bath that reaches temperatures as low as -30 [degrees] C. Hart Scientific's Model 7103 Micro-Bath Calibrator has a temperature range of-30 [degrees] C to + 125 [degrees] C with a resolution of 0.01 [degrees]...

Getting it taped.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... The 8160 is a high-grade smooth fabric tape with a weather resistant finish. Available from Davies Tapes, it is engineered to tight tolerances, has a high stability, good shear and easy tear performance. 8160 can be written upon and is suitable...

High-quality coating sprays on.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Thermal metal spraying process as been developed which is able to give coatings of near HVOF (high velocity oxy. fuel) quality at less than half the cost. The Purecoat process has been developed by Metallisation, in collaboration with six...

Wizard ensures clean-up.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Safety-Kleen's new Aqua Wizard is a point-of-use unit that continuously recycles aqueous cleaner baths, industrial process fluids, mop water and synthetic coolants. High-performance membranes are combined with rotating disc technology to...

Tool system for fast moulds.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New rapid-tooling system from CP can make moulds good enough for production-line injection moulding in three days. In addition to injection moulds, the system can be used for prototype tooling for RIM and PU-foam, vacuum forming,...

Hi-tech solution for spray booths.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Comprehensive TAK-kill range of denaturants and additives has been developed by Gramos Surface Treatments to meet the requirements of industrial paintshops. Denaturants for both water-based and solvent-based paints are available within the...

Big cat pumping.
August 1, 2000... The Puma 28-40 and the Leopard 35-70 are the first in a new range of pneumatic piston pumps from Wagner Spraytech. The Puma, a 28:1, 40cc per cycle pump with a maximum working pressure of 224 bar, will support a 19 thou spray tip. Supporting a...

Hinges for enclosures.(Elesa-Clayton's advanced technopolymer hinges)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Elesa-Clayton's CF range of advanced technopolymer hinges have been designed for specialist enclosure builders for use on switchgear cabinets, machinery guards, control desks, process equipment housings etc in industrial/ commercial...

Getting a grip.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New range of grippers from pneumatics specialist Norgren offers a guaranteed life expectancy and the option of field repair. The range incorporates 36 products, from two and three-jaw versions and with a choice of angular or parallel grippers....

Transmission chain for long life.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... The result of over three years' r&d involving computer modelling, finite element analysis and specially developed surface treatments, Renold's new generation of transmission chain claims at least twice the wear-life of its predecessor and six...

Heavy-duty gearbox.(from Rino Industries)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Precision worm-wheel gearbox, developed by Rino Industries for heavy-duty applications, has been designed around two high-duty, crossed-roller bearings with a precision-ground worm for a smooth, accurate drive with low backlash. It will cater...

Steel slides fit small spaces.(Widney PLC 300 series telescopic slides)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Widney's latest range of precision telescopic slides are manufactured in steel with a zinc and clear passivated finish. Designated the 300 series, the range includes two and three beam models, offering closed lengths of 300mm to 700mm. A...

It's a wrap.(FALK's non-lubricated elastomer couplings)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Manufactured by FALK, the `Wrapflex' non-lubricated elastomer couplings available from Wyko cover a torque range of 61Nm to 2500Nm in six sizes with a maximum bore capacity to 100mm diameter in close-coupled or full spacer versions. Their...

New labels on the block.(from River Labels & Labelling)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... If re-labelling is necessary, ordinary self-adhesive labels may not totally block out the label beneath (message, text or design on the original label can still be seen, making relabelled products look messy). Blockout labels, from River Labels...

Grip in the wet.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Bottlers and manufacturers of chilled and frozen products covered in condensation at the time of coding will find ink adherence problems solved by Black wet process ink from Linx, developed for coding products that get wet before or after the...

Label printing.(Weber Marking Sys.'s thermal transfer label printers)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2000... Webers 94 Series thermal/ thermal transfer printer imprints high-quality labels at 203dpi, in sizes up to 7.2 x 25ins. Labels can be printed on demand, singly or in strips and peeled from their liner during manual application. Alternatively,...

COMPACT APPROACH to label printing.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Matrix Developments has extended its Gazelle 2000 label printer range with a new compact unit which has an extremely small footprint -- just 254 by 305mm -- and comes with a choice of label design software. Identical to existing printers...

Software adds the options.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... New version of Allen Coding Systems' Allencraft product coding software package features a greatly increased range of options and support for a wider selection of Allen thermal transfer coders. This new level of software is designed to...

Easy to apply multi-labels.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... To allow applications of thicker, booklet-style labels, Collamat has modified its Collamat 9100 system, which is now more robust, easier to use and also offers a number of improvements to the unwinder to enhance performance when used with...

Wrapper goes with the flow.(Ilpak Ltd. Delta 3000 LD electronic flow wrapper)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Electronic flow-wrapper, designed to produce modified atmosphere packaging for food and non-food products at up to 140 packs/minute has been launched by Ilapak. The stainless steel Delta 3000 LD has a simple sealing head with oval jaw motion...

Bubbles and foam.(Sealed Air Corp. plastic packaging)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... In-line lamination conversion facility at Sealed Air's Kettering base enables the company to provide fast lead times on its small bubble and foam products that are laminated to a variety of films for a variety of applications. Claiming superior...

Carton control.(Bradman-Lake Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... FCC Compact 3 Closer incorporates Bradman Lake's latest advances in carton control. Designed for top load lines of up to 120cpm, the Compact 3 is servo-driven and has the same rubber fingers on overhead twin tracks as the high speed Tri-Liner...

Ribbon development.(Markem Systems Ltd.)(wax resin ribbons)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Added to the Markem Systems range of wax, wax resin and resin ribbons, the type 3710 ribbon has been specifically developed to give excellent print results on rough substrates such as Tyvek and Kraft paper, used mainly in pharmaceutical and...

Printing with clarity.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... Toshiba TEC's B-452-HS label printer is fitted with a 600dpi print head. Its high resolution gives the machine excellent print clarity, even of small 2D codes, to a maximum print width of 103.6mm. Applications include high-quality graphics,...