What's New In Industry articles from February 2005

What's New In Industry archives from February 2005

Cutting out tool failures.
February 16, 2005... Rocol's TRI-Logic lubrication system has solved cutting fluid problems at Coventry-based automotive components manufacturer Robson Engineering, who make crankshafts, connecting rods, flywheels, manifolds and engine brackets. Prior to...

RFID partners get Smart.
February 16, 2005... Printing solutions provider Printronix has announced a joint partnership with supply chain technology specialist RedPrairie to provide radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and enterprise. This combined offering integrates RedPrairie's...

Steam's new turn of speed.
February 16, 2005... With no moving parts and the ability seemingly to revolutionise the economics of liquid food production with its supersonic 'shockwave' principle, the steam-based PDX technology of Pursuit Dynamics has been taken to a new level with the Sonic...

Linear drain set to take the faster route.
February 16, 2005... Water and effluent are channelled down the drain faster and easier with an innovative new linear system developed by Clark Drain. Offering advantages to stockists, contractors and end users, and offered in four graded versions, Clark Drain's...

Cutting cabinet costs.
February 16, 2005... Costs of attaching items such as hinges to an enclosure door/frame often outweigh the cost of the hinge itself, says EMKA, aiming to counter the trend with its 1110 programme hinges. The design can cut assembly time close to zero with...

Guidance in miniature.
February 16, 2005... Expanding Parker Hannifin's MX80 family of low-profile miniature positioners that permit rapid linear translation and precise positioning within very small working envelopes, the new MX80L linear motor stage offers travels up to 150mm and high...

Pan and tilt precision.
February 16, 2005... A complex, custom-designed bearing assembly has been developed by plastic bearings specialist Sarnatech to provide an innovative moulded pan/tilt bearing assembly to be fitted inside a surveillance camera dome. Replacing a heavy, noisy and...

Caged ball goes downsizing.
February 16, 2005... THK is continues to expand its Caged Ball technology offerings with a range of miniature SRS LM guides. The silent movement, near maintenance- free operation and high speed characteristics of caged ball units suits these new linear motion...

Turning up the turbo.
February 16, 2005... Barden's super-precision F1 bearing technology is providing the key to the next generation of high-efficiency turbochargers that are being employed on a wide range of performance vehicles, including some World Rally Championship (WRC) cars....

Air bearings put precision on the slide.
February 16, 2005... Developed for use on ultra precision machine tools, the latest range of direct drive linear air bearing slideways from Loadpoint Bearings can also suit uses on test or measuring equipment and on machinery used in clean environments. ...

Bearings bring 'power up or size down' options.
February 16, 2005... In a world where a super-thin film of oil may separate you from costly equipment failure, a tiny particle of dirt, excessive heat or vibration can lead to disaster. To minimise these damaging effects, engineers need bearings designed to...

Guide design takes the load.
February 16, 2005... Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its Origa System Plus (OSP-P) programme of rodless cylinders with a new guidance component designed to withstand the heaviest loads. The OSP-P cylinder is now offered with the Starline linear guidance system...

A lot less bovver from the hover.
February 16, 2005... Using an extruded aluminium beam rather than the more usual granite, an air bearing linear axis suitable for general production environments has been introduced by Anorad, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation. This linear air bearing...

Spider offers easier bearing removal.
February 16, 2005... Designed to ease removal of bearings and machine parts, the PowerPull SPIDER series of hydraulic extraction pullers and puller plates from INA FAG can be used to extract roller bearings, gears, sleeves, washers and many other shrink-fitted...

Cylinders go for flexibility.
February 16, 2005... New, square profile barrel of Asco Joucomatic's PES 111 range of pneumatic cylinders offers the benefits of cleaner lines for use in hygiene-conscious environments, plus the option of 'T' slots or dovetail grooves to give OEMs maximum choice...

Muscle power.
February 16, 2005... Designed to put some muscle power into pneumatic installations, SMC's C95 series of big bore actuators benefit from the use of lightweight aluminium alloy for both cover and tubing: weight reductions of up to 45 percent over some similar...

At the heart of the matter.
February 16, 2005... A polymer vascular prosthetic graft for treating diseased and damaged arteries is proving so popular with vascular and cardiovascular surgeons that production is being automated further to meet demand. Key elements in the automation system...

Intelligence provides the driving force.
February 16, 2005... Rexroth is utilising the advantages of decentralised intelligence for hydraulic drive technology with the functionality of its new Integrated Axis Controller (IAC) family. The compact, pre-tested assemblies are based on Rexroth's...

Seals have the bite for a leak-free connection.
February 16, 2005... Legris is applying its expertise in pneumatics technology to high- pressure hydraulics by introducing a leak-free pipework connection system for DIN 2353 couplings. The three-bite DiNova cutting ring uses metal-to-metal sealing, further...

Alliance sets out to provide a perfect match.
February 16, 2005... A fully matched extended hydraulics package - motor, pump, valve and filter unit - is being offered through a strategic alliance of filter systems specialist Mahle Industrial Filters and pump/motor manufacturer Linde Hydraulics. Together...

It's a lockout.
February 16, 2005... Pneumatic Lockout device from Panduit effectively isolates potentially hazardous pneumatic energy without the need for tool modifications or inconvenient in-line valves. The unit is used to prevent energy being released in an uncontrolled...

Lohm sweet Lohm.
February 16, 2005... Useful Lohmolator 'slide rule' device, and associated software used for Lohm's Law calculations, are being offered free by miniature components specialist Lee Products to engineers and technicians who specify hydraulic valves. The slide...

Detection flexibility.
February 16, 2005... Offering flexible detection solutions for a variety of medical applications - such as testing medical implants, medical consumables, instrumentation and packaging - the H2000 leak detector from Sensistor Technologies operates on the hydrogen...

Servomotors come clean.
February 16, 2005... Baldor's new all-stainless steel IP67-rated servomotors suit demanding automation applications in clean environments such as bio-pharm and food packaging and processing lines. Designed to withstand high-pressure washdown environments, the...

Moving up to fibre optics.
February 16, 2005... Lemo has developed a range of electro-optic converters that provide a simple, rugged solution for upgrading an existing copper system to fibre optic. Copper systems that may be limited by bandwidth or distance can now be easily upgraded to...

A gateway to automation.
February 16, 2005... Automation specialist Festo is showing a new Ethernet-equipped gateway for pneumatic valve terminals. This latest-generation open architecture product is designed for easy integration into factory automation and higher-level IT networks,...

Guide system stays in line.
February 16, 2005... At Machine Building & Automation, igus is showing its new Dryline WQ20, a linear guide system that compensates for misalignment. Its geometry improves load distribution on the rail, while lab. tests show both friction (-20 percent) and wear...

Pocket a PC.
February 16, 2005... From C-Cubed comes a range of portable data acquisition products, including the rugged, waterproof Recon IP67 Pocket PC. On demonstration in conjunction with the PC will be the Dataq-CF2 Compact Flash data acquisition card in a variety of...

Turn up the heat.
February 16, 2005... Raytek's new MIH non-contact infrared temperature sensor, with its -40 to 600 degrees C measurement range, can be installed in ambient temperatures up to 180 degrees C without the need for water or air- cooling accessories. The sensor's...

Saving through variable speed.
February 16, 2005... The enhanced Genesis range of compressors from ABAC now runs to over 20 models covering outputs from 5.5 to 22kW. There are two variable speed machines offering significant power savings by matching the generation of compressed precisely...

Re-launch for Hydrovane.
February 16, 2005... Compressed air equipment manufacturer CompAir has relaunched its established Hydro-vane brand - and increased its focus on European expansion by opening its first dedicated Hydrovane sales office in Cologne, Germany, to support a new German...

Compressed air a bear necessity.
February 16, 2005... Atlas-Copco distributor Motivair has established a partnership with the Bear Factory - part of the Hamleys Group, probably the biggest name in toy supplies in the country - through the use of GX rotary screw compressors in the production of...

One-box air system gives easy installation.
February 16, 2005... From Sullair comes a 17-model range of 'Pure Air' rotary screw compressors, complete with dryer and air treatment. The machines offer outputs ranging from 57 to 278m3/hr. The BDS-PA units comprise refrigerant type dryer with two...

Oil-free units keep their cool.
February 16, 2005... Part of the wide range of Panther compressors available from Tom Parker, the latest oil-free machines offer power ratings from 0.5 to 4hp, tank capacities up to 50 litres and operating pressures between 100 and 120psi. Latest design...

Alliance bids for STARDOM.
February 16, 2005... A alliance between ICS Triplex and Yokogawa Electric Corporation has aims to provide compressor control technology for Yokogawa's STARDOM network-based control system. ICS is a leading supplier of triple modular redundant technology....

Air on the move.
February 16, 2005... Inclusion of a slow-running belt drive and durable cast iron pump brings long operating life and quiet operation to Thorite's new portable Diamond series compressor. The machine has a 2.5hp motor of 10.7cfm piston displacement, producing 145...

Pipes at a push.
February 16, 2005... John Guest has introduced a range of aluminium pipe to its Push Fit System of pipe and fittings for compressed air. Light and easy to handle, the pipe is colour coded blue and offered in 15, 18, 22 and 28mm sizes in 3m lengths, although it can...

Keeping quiet about it.
February 16, 2005... Extensive range of oil-lubricated and oil-less compressors offered by Jun-Air has been designed to help companies within the pneumatics sector meet the growing demand for an independent source of clean, dry air and, at the same time, comply...

Venturi pumps get in line.
February 16, 2005... Vacuum venturi or ejectors have the reputation being costly to run, as they require a continuous supply of compressed air for operation. The new vacuum venture pump sets offered by Advanced Vacuum Services, in association with Vuototecnica...

Scope for a deal.
February 16, 2005... Spectronic Analytical Instruments, the Leeds based laboratory instrument specialists, have recently been appointed UK dealer partner by Leica Microsystems to market its comprehensive range of industrial microscopes and accessories. Spectronic...

Check ahead.
February 16, 2005... Easy Check Online offers an 'early warning system' of any pending damage to machinery. Created by INA FAG, it can be fixed to the machine via an existing screw thread in housing, using either the standard adaptor or other available adaptors...

World's strongest attraction?
February 16, 2005... Shenhua Coal Trading Company recently placed an order for six Eriez Suspended Superconducting Electromagnets (SSE). The magnets were purchased to help Shenhua achieve 'zero impurity' in coal exports. Eriez-Europe will manufacture the six...

Station gets the measure.
February 16, 2005... Yokogawa has introduced two new high-performance measuring stations that are designed to enhance the speed and ease of use of its WE7000 series PC-based measurement system. The WE500 and WE900 are five-slot and nine-slot mounting units for...

Bottling up on the level.
February 16, 2005... Detecting costly product under fills, over fills and missing or misapplied closures, the Inscan(R) X-Ray Inspection System, available from Thermo Electron, is said to offer a safe and highly accurate measurement and quality control solution for...

Reduce the cost of stress testing.
February 16, 2005... HBM's CANHEAD system is said to offer large cost savings when conducting experimental stress analysis tests by removing the need to fit expensive connection cables. CANHEAD works by making the base module independent of the amplifier...

Leak tester.
February 16, 2005... Initially designed for a manufacturer of axle differential gear boxes, as a test for porosity and cracks in castings, the Incotech Air Leak Detection Test Unit has also been used to test for leaks in radiators, mouldings and much more. ...

New load cells.
February 16, 2005... Load cells are accepted as the most accurate technique for measuring the mass of material inside large silos and tanks but other measurement methods are sometimes selected for reasons of simplicity and cost, especially for very large storage...

Data logging system for pocket PC.
February 16, 2005... Land Instruments International has introduced a data logging system that allows users of its Cyclops portable infrared thermometers to download and analyse temperature measurements of production plant or products. The Cyclops DL-1000 Data...

At Peak by appointment.
February 16, 2005... Peak Test Services has been appointed as the exclusive UK representative for a range of automatic test markers produced by Quintest of Kirchheim,Germany. The markers are suitable for use in manufacturers' quality assurance operations for...

Displacement measurement.
February 16, 2005... The AIMS Interferometer, manufactured by Interferomet and available from Queensgate Instruments, is a new high precision metrology instrument combining fast, simple set up with a robust technology. The instrument can function in non-contact...

Act on impulse.
February 16, 2005... CheckStar range of rotary transducers from Crane Electronics is considered among the market leading products for dynamic torque and angle measurement of all continuous drive and impulse tools. These transducers have provided reliable...

Motoring choice.
February 16, 2005... Parvalux, manufacturer of small geared motors, offers options of motor type (ac or dc), power rating, torque, voltage, speed, type of fixing, shaft styles and dynamic brakes, resulting in what is claimed to be over 100 million possible...

Safety on show.
February 16, 2005... A new demonstration and training suite has been created by hazardous area electrical specialist Hawke International at its Ashton-under-Lyne headquarters. Its range of cable glands, connectors and enclosures is used in oil and gas...

Brand new for retro-fitting.
February 16, 2005... A new range of cable gland products has been introduced to the UK by M Buttkereit. The icotek range is designed to offer flexibility to a host of users, including machine builders, system integrators, panel builders, the automotive industry...

TEDS easy on the upgrade.
February 16, 2005... HBM claims to provide an inexpensive and reliable method to upgrade equipment for TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) use without replacing all of the existing hardware. Older amplifier systems need to have the connector plates...

Get connected with Han.
February 16, 2005... HARTING has expanded its Han-Modular connector family with the introduction of a new version of the Han C industrial connector module featuring axial screw termination. In the three-pole power module, this enables termination to be carried out...

Small space, smart sensor.
February 16, 2005... In assembly automation where space is confined, sensors need to be small enough to fit, yet maintain optimum sensing performance. ifm electronic continues to develop inductive sensors in small packages with greater sensing ranges. One...

Harness the power of cut grass.
February 16, 2005... Connect 2 Technology has designed a special wiring harness to provide power and communications within a new lawnmower system. The North East based cable assembly and wiring harness specialists were approached by McMurry earlier in 2004...

Pin-depth probes.
February 16, 2005... A new range of step probes from Peak Test Services is designed to aid in the checking of electrical connectivity and correct pin length in female connectors. The probes, available in the standard P10/G, P15/G, P21/G and P60/G ranges, are...

Peripherals are so close, yet so far away.
February 16, 2005... Scene Double, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of products for keyboard, video and mouse extension, has launched a range of USB 1.1 extenders that enable peripherals and control interfaces to be located up to 500m away from the host...

PCB connectors stay in control.
February 16, 2005... Camden Electronics has launched a new range of PCB connectors designed for use in heating and ventilating control applications. The new CTH/CTM1300 series connectors are said to provide fast and easy interconnection between a printed circuit...

Switch-shape.
February 16, 2005... The Ville de Bordeaux is a custom built barge that is being used to transport major parts of the new Airbus A380 to Toulouse for final assembly. Power distribution and electrical systems throughout the ship are built to ensure safety and...

Slimline sensor.
February 16, 2005... Variohm EuroSensor has introduced a new slim line linear transducer. This sensor has a diameter of 9.5mm, a lightweight housing that is sealed to IP67, and is available in stroke lengths from 12.5mm to 150mm. Designated ELP, it uses track...

The sharp edge of telecomms.
February 16, 2005... Artesyn Communication Products, supplier of blade products for telecom OEMs, has introduced the KatanaPPB; said to be the industry's fastest AdvancedTCA multiprocessor telecom blade. The KatanaPPB features six PowerPC 7447A processors,...

Controlling in comfort.
February 16, 2005... Rittal has introduced a new digital controller, with a three digit display, which enables users to monitor the temperature inside an enclosure. The controller governs both cooling and heating and has the facility to manage both simultaneously....

Bus makes a connection.
February 16, 2005... HARTING has introduced a new hard metric power connector with a current rating of up to 23A per contact at 70 degrees C. The new har-bus(R) HM Power connector is designed to be used in conjunction with HARTING's 2mm har-bus(R) HM signal...

Arconix shoot the cool breeze.
February 16, 2005... Newly introduced Arconix brand dc fans and blowers offer users a series of quiet, powerful, and reliable airflow and cooling products that are said to be ideal for integration into electronics equipment, lighting systems and other industry...

Take the pressure.
February 16, 2005... Yokogawa has introduced a new version (Version 4.0) of its automotive engine combustion analysis software, designed for use with the company's DL750 and DL708E/716 Series of digital oscilloscopes and WE7000 Series of PC-based...

Capability is in the Gene.
February 16, 2005... Distributor and system integrator, Display Solutions has announced the availability of Aaeon's Gene-6350 SubCompact board. Driven by the requirements of the automotive and embedded computing markets this 5.75 x 4-inch board is said to offer...

Multiple output.
February 16, 2005... Oracle III 200-9 battery-backed switch-mode power supply from VxI Power offers designers greater flexibility by providing one main output, one charger output and up to seven 35W auxiliary outputs. Operating from an 85-264V ac autoranging...

Playing rough.
February 16, 2005... Two new ranges of industrial PCs have been added to the Magelis family from Telemecanique, a brand of Schneider Electric. These cost effective, robust, easily operated and installed iPCs are designed to withstand the toughest environments. ...

DIY's energy solution.
February 16, 2005... Chloride Motive Power with Jungheinrich have been selected to meet the materials handling/traction power requirements for a leading DIY retailer. The on-going contract covers over 320 sites throughout the country. Jungheinrich has supplied...

New picker in the middle.
February 16, 2005... Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has added a medium level order picker to its range of warehouse solutions. The OPBM10K, powered by a 24V battery, will handle loads of up to one tonne and will allow picking at any height up to 6500mm. Moreover,...

Moving TNT.
February 16, 2005... Astec Conveyors has designed a reversible materials handling system at TNT's new Birmingham depot. A mezzanine floor to accommodate a raised sortation system avoids ground floor congestion. Incoming goods are transported on a common close...

Moving solution.
February 16, 2005... Trans Haul, a growing distribution and warehouse operation with facilities in Cumbria and Bedfordshire, has discovered the benefits of replacing both reach and counterbalanced trucks with Bendi forklifts from Translift. Warehouse capacity...

Reels in a spin.
February 16, 2005... The Hovair Systems Division of British Turntable Co. has supplied a manually-operated space-saving air film turntable to Georgia-Pacific in Sheffield to streamline the loading of large reels of tissue paper into processing machinery. Paper...

Materials getting Sidetracked.
February 16, 2005... Multi-directional lift truck from Sidetracker Engineering is being used by racking manufacturer Hi-Lo to carry materials safely around its East London factory. The materials to be moved include rolled steel sections up to 12m long. With...

Plastic's taking over.
February 16, 2005... When the new conveyor belts situated on the factory floor failed to transport the old wooden pallets to the stockroom, German car parts manufacturer, Marquardt contacted Craemer Plastics for a solution. The introduction of a range of...

Handling on tap.
February 16, 2005... When plumbing products distributor, Robert Lee, reviewed their order picking system Conveyor Systems (CSL) was called in to speed up the process. Completed orders were being transferred from a mezzanine floor to the ground floor by hand...

Steel yourself.
February 16, 2005... Synrad's new Firestar f400 400W laser, available from Laser Lines, can cut through automotive door quality steel. The f400's best-in-class mode provides a higher delivered power density than many competing 500W lasers. The illustrated...

Fabricator's impressive new kit.
February 16, 2005... Mitchell Dryers, manufacturers of dryers and mixers for the process industries, has used ESAB welding equipment for many years, but nonetheless has been impressed by the extreme versatility of its recently purchased AristoMig U400 universal...

Coatings will feel the heat.
February 16, 2005... A specially designed thermal cycling rig (TCR) and seven chamber furnaces have been supplied by Carbolite to Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery at Lincoln to expand facilities for development work on thermal barrier coatings. Chamber...

Thinking BIG.
February 16, 2005... Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment from BIG have achieved independent third party verification of compliance with EN standards from two of Europe's most renowned test houses. BIG now issues a Certificate of Conformity with its products,...

Get noticed!
February 16, 2005... Noticepoint and Infopoint are a range of advanced design noticeboards from Glasdon UK, featuring the unique magnetic InfogripTM system. Notices are simply mounted, without the need for awkward pins or tape. Noticepoint is a durable...