What's New In Industry articles from August 2002

What's New In Industry archives from August 2002

Making sense of surfaces.(Matsushita Electric Works SUNX HL-C1)(laser measurement system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Matsushita Electric Works has enhanced its range of measurement sensors by introducing the SUNX HL-C1 laser measurement system. Using charge-coupled device-based technology, the sensor is able to quickly and precisely inspect surfaces that...

Probing down to just 1.9mm. (Quality Control).(test probes from Peak Test Services)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The new P740/G range of test probes from Peak Test Services are said to be the smallest-diameter threaded probes available. The new devices can test down to 1.9mm minimum centres, compared to the previous minimum of 2.5mm. These new...

Joystick in control. (Quality Control).(Mahr Federal's Precimar PLM 600)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... New precision length measuring machine from Mahr Federal offers a combination of high accuracy, motorised drive with joystick control, and software to provide semi-automatic operation for a range of gauge calibration and precision part...

Touch and vision combine for benchtop measuring. (Quality Control). [OGP SmartScope Flash by Disc].(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Compact, bench-mounted elevating bridge design of Disc's OGP SmartScope Flash, a combination video-based non-contact and touch trigger contact measuring machine, has a 12.1 zoom lens giving up to 560 times on-screen magnification. The...

Sensor selects optimum light source. (Quality Control).(KT5W from Erwin Sick Optic-Electronic)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... From Erwin Sick comes the KT5W registration mark sensor. Such devices are used throughout the packaging industry to detect marks to trigger cutting or punching operations, but this new product features built-in intelligence, enabling it to...

Measuring faster by fan. (Quality Control).(Cargoscan from Mettler-Toledo)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Cargoscan's range of dimensioning solutions from Mettier Toledo has been expanded with the CS900 measuring fan. The fast, accurate over-the-belt dimensioner measures all cuboidal parcels providing data to optimise inventory control and...

Flowrate calibration goes in-line. (Quality Control).(Krohne MagCheck)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Fully portable in-situ calibration verification system for electromagnetic flowmeters has been launched by Krohne. The MagCheck unit performs a complete functionality check on flow heads, signal converters and cables while the flowmeter remains...

Gauges aim to reach new heights. (Quality Control).(Trimos Mestra from Bowers Metrology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Trimos Mestra range of advanced height gauges from Bowers claim high levels of accuracy due to their motorised probing system, high contact stability and the use of Trimos registered embedded technology. The basic functions of the range...

Transducers take control. (Quality Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... To complement their existing range of transducers and instrumentation for measurement of load, pressure and torque, Applied Measurements offers a series of LVDT displacement transducers with models covering most applications in industry and...

Measurement on the move. (Quality Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... With mobile 3D measuring technology one of the fastest growing areas in manufacturing, the new ProCam system from Measurement Solutions offers users a cost -efficient system with minimal set up times and large measuring capabilities. ...

Moving gantry system measures up. (Quality Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Meeting the demand for high-specification, cost-efficient non-contact measurement, the MicroVu Excel range of measuring centres from Metrology Direct offers measuring capacities up to 1500 x 1200 x 150mm and supplements the existing Vertex,...

Gauge gets the measure of coatings. (Quality Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... The eXacto coating thickness gauge by EiektroPhysik is available from Sheen Instruments, providing an easy-to-use and precise method of measuring the thickness of coatings on ferrous or non-ferrous substrates, in situ or in the laboratory. ...

Vision system is PC-based. (Quality Control).(Leuze Mayser )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Latest advanced vision system from Leuze Mayser is an industrial PC-based machine that enables up to 16 cameras to report to a single master computer. The edition Leuze allows simultaneous networking of cameras to the master PC as well as...

High-speed stroboscope for wide frequency range. (Quality Control).(product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... High speed Helio-Strob Gamma stroboscope for use where precision and convenience are demanded, has been introduced by Compact Instruments. The internal clock of the multi-functional Gamma offers a wide range frequency from 0.1 to 1075Hz from...

Dual test for axial and torsional flex. (Quality Control).(Zwick Roell Group)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Axial and torsion testing can be carried out in combination or separately on a new testing machine from the Zwick Roell Group. With such cost-saving dual capability, the digitally controlled system is said to be ideal for testing any materials...

Actuators in low profile. (Design Components).(SMC Pneumatics product detail)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Series CRJ rack and pinion type, mini rotary actuator from SMC Pneumatics offers a low profile, narrow body and compact size, achieved by using a small bore, single piston. Backlash is eliminated and high rigidity is attained by the inclusion...

Bearings for tight designs. (Design Components).(Kaydon Corp product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... At just 2.5mm wide the new Kaydon low-profile, large-bore Ultra-Slim bearings from R.A. Rodriguez are suited to even the most restricted design envelopes. They are ideal for applications in robotics, inspection equipment, satellites and cameras...

Rework stencils aiming for single-shot success. (Design Components).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Mini Rework Stencils, manufactured by Tecan, give accurate and repeatable printed results for many components when replaced during PCB rework operations. Rework Stencils mimic the footprints and aperture sizes corresponding to the device and...

Cage design keeps bearings on a roll. (Design Components).
August 1, 2002... One-piece cage design of NSK's new EM Series cylindrical roller bearings enables a greater number of larger rollers to be integrated, claiming up to 30 percent higher load capacity than conventional riveted brass cage bearings of similar size....

Shaft coat for low friction. (Design Components).(Huco product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Kerk Spline Shafts from Huco are offered for applications where low-cost, light loading, low friction and long life are the primary criteria. In two types and three sizes, these lightweight aluminium spline shafts are treated with Kerk's...

Support bearings at the double. (Design Components).(Torrington Inc products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Superprecision Fafnir bearing range from Torrington has been extended with the addition of new double row ballscrew support bearings. These new bearings have been designed to meet the harsh requirements of servo-controlled machinery. In...

Making light of complex components. (Design Components).(Dynacast product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Dynacast has introduced a unique magnesium multi-slide die casting technology capable of producing complex, robust, yet lightweight components for use in the telecoms, automotive and IT industries. The technology is designed to yield complex...

Absorbing the shock of the new. (Design Components).(Hoerbiger-Origa product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Hoerbiger-Origa has expanded its range of miniature industrial shock absorbers or linear decelerators, with 38 versions of a corrosion-resistant model called Armor Line. A thin dense chrome plating that nodularly adheres to the high strength...

Block design gives tailored clutches. (Design Components).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Tsubaki's new MZEU range features a building block design that gives users the flexibility to tailor clutches to their application, in terms of fixings, direction of engagement and speed requirements. The building block package includes a...

High seal, but with a low load. (Design Components).(Garlock product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... New metallic seal from Garlock is designed to meet demanding requirements in the semiconductor, ultrahigh vacuum, space and nuclear industries. A joint development with CEA, the French Atomic Energy Commission, the Ultra-Flex seal design...

The L-shape of bearings to come. (Design Components).(SKF product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Many industrial applications can now benefit from a full range of pre-lubricated L-Shape slewing bearings from SKF, which have been designed to provide a high-performance and reliable solution in a fully interchangeable design. Offering a...

Check it out. (Design Components).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HCH check valves from Haskel Energy Systems are aimed primarily at distribution points and hydraulic products distributors. They offer operating pressures of up to 10,000psi and boast elastomeric seals, one-piece body construction, high flow...

More torque by a thread. (Design Components).(Southco product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Miniature captive fasteners from Southco are made with heat-treated steel screws and claim superior torque strength, outstanding durability, and improved thread performance, plus substantial corrosion resistance. They are available in two...

Cut costs to the core. (Design Components).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Cost-saving encapsulated split-core current transformer has been added to the Hobut range of CTs by Howard Butter. Incorporating a multi-ratio terminal arrangement, the product is ideal for stockists, contractors and users who require access to...

Stop that sound. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(JSP ear protection products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... New range of Soundstopper ear defenders and ear plugs from JSP offer high levels of performance and comfort. The ear defenders are for medium-to-heavy industrial applications and feature a wide headband with deep foam padding for additional...

Try a free earmuff. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Expanding its range of hearing protection, Moldex has launched the M2 Earmuff with free sample available. The M2, with an SME of 30dB, is ideal to protect against intermittent noise or as an alternative to earplugs. 491 Moldex ...

Timed delay unit aids plant safety. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(from Guardmaster Prosafe)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Guardmaster Prosafe has increased the range of operations for its Prosafe trapped key interlock systems, with the introduction of a new electronic timed-delay unit. The new unit is a fail-safe timer and/or motion sensing locking key unit,...

Plug-in modules boost light barrier flexibility. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(Leuze Mayser COMPACTplus)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Safety light curtain that offers users a choice from a larger selection of plug-in interface assemblies to bring about improved costing and easier matching of safety solution to a specific application is being introduced by Leuze Mayser. ...

Control for fire protection. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Notifier Fire System's ID60 family of analogue addressable fire control panels is designed to be a cost-effective alternative to an aspirating system for the protection of buildings where computer rooms, control centres and other...

Safety in harness. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Safety also means high-visibility with the latest range of harnesses from HSS Safe and Sure. These Day-Glo Orange harnesses are sold through its network of him depots. For underground rescue work, HSS has developed green harnesses which...

Label advice by telephone. (Packaging & Labelling).(Logopak)
August 1, 2002... From `print and apply' labelling specialist Logo-pak, Webmaster system can give telephone advice in the event of a machine fault. When an error is detected on the iLEAP642 controller, a message is sent to the PC running Webmaster software, and...

Get connected. (Packaging & Labelling).(Willett Connector)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... New version of Connector, networking and management software of CIJ coders, has been launched by Willett. A CD ROM is included with every CIJ shipment with a cable allowing connection to the first printer. Message design and backup are...

Flatpack storage can be reused. (Packaging & Labelling).(Uni-Box from Crocodile Packaging)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Crocodile Packaging's innovative Uni-Box reusable storage system offers a compact and easily managed flatpack design for minimising storage and return costs whilst providing robust, reliable protection for goods during transit. Claiming to...

Vertical strapping can pack them in. (Packaging & Labelling).(Signode MD-3000-V)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Latest fully-automatic vertical strapping machine from Signode, the MD-3000-V offers a reliable, high-performance solution for installations where products are transported into the machine along the side of the conveyor, eliminating the need...

Printer packs dual comms. (Packaging & Labelling).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... New CP424MRS24V thermal printer from Able Systems boasts an integral control board and includes Centronics parallel and RS232 serial communications into a compact outline for four-inch (114mm) paper rolls. The overall height of the assembled...

Coders are a touch smarter. (Packaging & Labelling).
August 1, 2002... Two new thermal transfer coders from Markem Systems, the SmartDate 3i Plus and 3C Plus feature SmartTouch, a new user interface that provides a faster and easier way to control coding operations. The 3i Plus and 3c Plus machines give more...

Labelling all wrapped up. (Packaging & Labelling).
August 1, 2002... Low-cost range of semi-automatic label machines for applying a single label or front and back labels around circular containers has been launched by Sessions. Based on the company's Spectrum labelling unit, the compact SSA bottle labeller is...

A quick start to monitoring. (Process Plant & Control).
August 1, 2002... E-view is a new software-based HMI system from Mitsubishi Electric that fills a gap between dedicated HMIs and PC-based SCADA. The construction of user screens and interactive functions such as recipe handling are built in the same way as a...

Pumping options. (Process Plant & Control).(Autoclude MO25 peristaltic pump)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Autoclude's MO25 peristaltic pump offers ac or dc motor options. The low-flow ac version is for intermittent duty applications, making it an ideal dosing pump for chemicals, soaps, detergents and many other wash/disinfect/rinse products....

Pumps can handle abrasive media. (Process Plant & Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Fluids handling applications which involve aggressive or abrasive media present tough challenges for pumps. In certain pump designs, areas of stress can be concentrated or localised, perhaps resulting in premature seal and diaphragm failures....

High temperature flow metering. (Process Plant & Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Krohne's H250 variable area flowmeter can now be specified to measure flow at very high process temperatures. This all-metal flowmeter for liquids and gases operates on the variable area principle--the position of a float in the measuring tube...

Dose with precision. (Process Plant & Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Genie portable, leak-free pump unit from Verder combines the industrial features of a Verderflex hose pump with the precision controls of a Verderlab laboratory tube pump. Suitable for dosing and metering applications, it features its own...

Metering at full bore. (Process Plant & Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Aimed primarily at food and beverage processing applications, Burkert's Full Bore magflowmeter features an EasyLink system which, used in conjunction with the integrated transmitter or batch controller and Burkert valves, creates a...

Terminal eases AS-i integration. (Process Plant & Control).
August 1, 2002... New AS-i master bus terminal from Hayes Control Systems makes it easy to integrate the AS-i low-level fieldbus system with installations based on any of 12 higher-level fieldbuses. Users benefit from the simplicity and low cost of the system...

The strongest link. (A chain of events ...). Renold PLC introduces Renold Synergy.(advertisement)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Renold says that the latest generation of its transmission chain outperforms the next best competitor's brand by at least a factor of six, and offers superior performance, reliability and cost savings. Renold Synergy was developed over a period...

Long life and lubrication-free. (A chain of events ...).(Renold's Syno)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Lubrication-free chain from Renold is said to have a longer wear life than rival products, with at least twice the life of the next best lube-free alternative, and 15 times the life of standard chain. Branded Renold Syno, its performance...

Stainless steel chain on a roll. (A chain of events ...).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Range of stainless steel chain from Renold is particularly suited for use in the food industry as its solid rollers prevent any possible build-up of contaminants--a common problem with split-roller chain. Branded Renold Cods, it is manufactured...

A ride with Colossus. (A chain of events ...).(amusement park ride uses chain)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A breathtaking new leisure ride, recently unveiled by Thorpe Park in Surrey, is driven by chain supplied by Renold. The new ride, aptly named Colossus, is the world's first ten-loop roller coaster which, say theme park owners, The Tussauds...

In tension. (A chain of events ...).(Renold product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Simple yet innovative chain tensioner from Renold is not only easy to install, it's self-adjusting, maintenance-free and is a chain tensioner and noise damper in one. Branded Roll-Ring, the design is based on a toothed ring made from a...

Maintenance straight out of the blocks. (A chain of events ...).(Polymer block product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Polymer blocks can simply be clicked on and off roller chain for easy maintenance, thanks to the Klik-Top innovation from Renold's A & S Chain Brand. The design of the externally attached clips enables a single polymer block to be easily...

Check up on boilers. (Environmental Control).(Bailey and Mackey product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Typical application for the Duplex pressure temperature gauge from Bailey and Mackey is in boiler installations where the pressure and temperature of hot water need to be seen at a glance. These new gauges are for use where the measurements of...

Options to chill out. (Environmental Control).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Eurovent range of certified water-cooled water chiller/ heat pumps with screw compressors has been launched by AiAX, the UK distributor Aermec air conditioning equipment. There are 17 models in the NW range, all with nominal capacities from 157...

Filter system offers environmental protection. (Environmental Control).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... It has long been accepted that filtering out noxious substances such as welding fumes and particles in the workplace is highly desirable, but Nederman says it has now taken this one step further with the introduction of Filtermax, a modular...

High energy heating and ventilating. (Environmental Control).(Nordair product details)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Nordair's new DV/DH direct gas-fired unit heaters offer high energy performance space heating with ventilation for premises that require both heating and make-up air to maintain a balanced environment. The units are particularly suited to...

Monitor emissions. (Environmental Control).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Aimed at plant operators and local authorities, ABB's ACF-NT is a single emissions monitoring system to measure HF, N[H.sub.3] and HCl continuously, as required by the latest EU regulations on waste incineration. It offers reliable precise...

Tube cuts out clogging. (Environmental Control).(Meech product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... New 913 Flow Tube from static control specialist Meech, is designed to eliminate material clogging in ducting, conveying and handling systems due to static charge. When materials are moved through ducting, either by gravity or...

Ioniser for the benchtop. (Environmental Control).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Kaisertech has introduced the Simco MINion ionising air blower to control ESD at the bench top in production areas and clean room situations. This mains-operated unit, which measures 14cm wide x 16cm high x 5.6cm deep, can cover a 0.3m x 1.3m...

Lighter lifting. (Handling & Storage).(TAWI product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Available from TAWI, the Protema range of trolleys has a lifting capacity of up to 200kg and is ideal for lifting a variety of lighter goods. For overhead handling, the Lyftman LR rail system is a smooth and flexible alternative, which can...

Trolley on a roll. (Handling & Storage).(Southworth Handling product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Southworth Handling's range of products now includes a new version of the Mini-Lift 70 elevating trolley. A new roll handling option is available with twin booms for supporting rolls of film or labels and loading them on a machine mandrel. The...

Trucks with stacks of improvements. (Handling & Storage).(Toyota Industrial Equipment product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Enhanced drive performance, improved safety and driver comfort are all in-built features of the new Generation 7 stackers from Toyota Industrial Equipment. The design of the stackers enables them to rack away products to heights up to...

Smooth slimline conveying. (Handling & Storage).(C-Trak product details)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Mobile and adaptable for many different locations, the C-Trak slim profile food quality mini conveyor combines smooth conveying with a small footprint facility. Typical applications include linking with packaging or labelling machines, work...

A lift by monorail. (Handling & Storage).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Sheffield mechanical handling specialist Street CraneXpress (SCX) has been appointed sole UK agent for the Swedish Lyftman LR light crane and monorail system. Suitable for a wide range of light industrial and manufacturing applications and...

Hoisting up the weight limit. (Handling & Storage).
August 1, 2002... Donati has added to its range of DRG wire rope hoists to include models with safe working loads up to 40 tonnes. New models may be supplied with three-speed lifting, of 4, 1 and 0.4m/minute, which allows for greater control of movement and...

Conveying on the corners. (Handling & Storage). [Spiroflow aero mechanical conveyors have been introduced with a new design].(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Spiroflow aero mechanical conveyors have been introduced with a new design enabling them to turn at 90deg. bends. This ability to turn tight corners with no loss in throughput is seen as an advance on most powder and granule conveying...

Getting it taped. (Buildings & Maintenance).[Limpet Tapes adds new adhesives].(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... From Limpet Tapes comes a new range of high-quality, low-cost products specifically for builders' merchants. Included in the range is pvc electrical insulating tape, duct tape, masking tape, lane marking tape, hazard warning tape and...

Modular flooring catches liquid spills. (Buildings & Maintenance). [Allibert S.A. intriduces Retenkit].(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Retenkit is a durable 508 x 508mm modular flooring system from Allibert. Made from 100 percent polypropylene, it provides a secure safety surface and is designed to trap liquid spills from surrounding working environments. Retenkit suits...

Flexible aircon system goes underfoot. (Buildings & Maintenance).(air conditioning under the floor from York)(International, Kingspan Access Floors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... A Building Technology Platform--a flexible air conditioning system combining FlexSys underfloor VAV air conditioning technology beneath a Kingspan raised access plenum floor--has been launched by the development partners York and Kingspan...

The seal of approval. (Buildings & Maintenance).(Compriband sealing tapes)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... New products added to Compriband's range of impregnated foam sealing tapes and mechanical movement jointing systems include Compriband i pre-compressed sealing tape, which combines airtightness, movement accommodation and insulation for...

The louvre with a lip. (Buildings & Maintenance).(McKenzie Martin Maximair `K' Series)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Latest in the comprehensive range of ventilation products from McKenzie Martin, the Maximair `K' Series is an extruded weather louvre with a return blade lip. This gives a distinctively crisper and sharper line, especially over large areas. ...

Safety at the HART of multifunction calibrator. (Company Profiles).(Beamex)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Beamex has introduced an intrinsically safe All-in-One truly multifunction calibrator in accordance with the EEx ia IIC T4 classification and the ATEX directive (II 1G). The MC5-IS calibrator is suitable for hazardous environments and includes...

Early closing--an open and shut case. (Company Profiles).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Such is the number of active Speedors in use across the UK, Hart Door Systems' commercial director Steve Laughton reckons that one opens and closes every minute of every day of the week. "We calculate there are at least 3000 Speedors each...

Taking orders. (Industrial Computing).(RS Components)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... PurchaseManager from RS Components is an innovative e-procurement service to improve purchasing efficiency and control whilst delivering cost savings for customers of its Internet Trading channel--rswww.com. It allows an unlimited number of...

Software in profile. (Industrial Computing).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... ESAB's management and monitoring system for profile cutting machines gives scheduling and monitoring of production workflow and provide this information from anywhere in the production area, being a LAN-based system. Activity data can be...

Software for virtual measurement. (Industrial Computing).
August 1, 2002... Mitutoyo has developed its latest Cadpak-Win software in conjunction with Matra Datavision. Designed to run with existing Geopak-Win software, it allows CAD models to be imported, manipulated and programmed off-line ready for CMM inspection...

Programming in a box. (Industrial Computing).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... MicroAutoBox from dSPACE is a programmable prototyping control unit for function development, now available in a new hardware version with a 300-MHz processor. The 300-MHz processor increases the speed by 10 to 30 percent depending on the...

Computer control at a touch. (Industrial Computing). [PBE Systems introduces Advantech TPC-1560T touch panel computers].(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Advantech TPC-1560T touch panel computers for heavy-duty harsh environment HMI applications are offered by PBE Systems complete with built-in fanless Pentium III grade 500MHz CPU and 128MB DRAM for simple `out-of-the-box' use with no need for...

Mission critical MICE. (Industrial Computing).(Amplicon)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Industrial Ethernet switches from Amplicon provide flexibility and reliability for individuals designing mission critical switched networks. These new MICE units feature a base unit, the M52108-2, containing eight port Ethernet switch...

Modular shaft seals make good mixers. (Plant Maintenance).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... Mixerpac M-Series, from the Flowserve range of mechanical shaft seals, can be configured to operate wet, dry, or with the latest non-contacting gas barrier technology. They are designed for use with mixers, dryers and agitators used in the...

Software automates thermal imaging process. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 2002... ThermaCAM P60 thermal imaging camera from Flir Systems makes it easier for maintenance professionals to determine the severity of problems and to spot faults. The palm-sized P60 is said to be the first automated infrared inspection system...