What's New In Industry articles from July 2002

What's New In Industry archives from July 2002

Processing precisely in proportion.(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... ASCO Joucomatic has widened the applications for its E290 and E390 process valves, with the introduction of two modular positioner units. These enable the valves to perform proportional control of liquids and gases in a range of industries,...

Testers in harness. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Safelec cable harness testers from Cropico provide real-time testing of cables and harnesses, including continuity measurement, insulation and dielectric strength plus performing diode tests and energising relays for more complex systems. ...

Recipe for success. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... GE Plastics, a market leader in the colouring of plastic casings, has installed a 2220 Recipe Formulation System from Stevens Group in Grangemouth to weigh the colour ingredients for manufacturing plastic compounds, to be packaged in pellet or...

Load cells cope with harsh areas. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... From Flintec comes a range of fully-welded, stainless steel, UB Series of universal tension/compression S beam load ceils: the UB1 is available in the capacity range 1000 to 5000kg (10 to 50kN) while the UB6 covers from 100 to 500 kg (1 to...

Inspection through the window. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Range of thermographic inspection windows introduced by Cockburn Thermal Imaging are for applications which require equipment and components to generate low smoke and fumes (LSF) in a fire. The LSF performance has been achieved using anodised...

Options for Fieldbus I/O. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Engineers now have a new option for taking Type J and K thermocouple measurements with National Instruments' 12-bit, dual-channel FieldPoint modules. The NI FP-TC-J and NI FP-T-K modules expand the line of FieldPoint distributed I/O and are for...

Calibrating the pressure. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Fluke's new high-accuracy pressure calibrator is designed to calibrate P/I transmitter using an internal sensor or external pressure modules. The 717-100G calibrates P/I transmitters with simultaneous pressure and current measurement using an...

Calibration modules just plug in. (Inspection & Measurement).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Meriam MFT 4000 modular calibrators from Labcell is a portable handheld calibrator with plug-in modules that enable the same base unit to calibrate a variety of pressure and temperature transmitters simply by changing the hot-swappable modules....

Defining a problem solver: component cleaning problems? There's always a solution, says Layton Technologies' Phil Dale. (Company Profile).
July 1, 2002... Phil Dale says problem solving is in his blood. Ever since the late 1970s, when he was learning the ropes as a young technician with the ultrasonic division of a large manufacturing company, Dale has thrived on a staple diet of technical...

Pressure and loop tested. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... High-accuracy pressure and loop calibrator from SI Pressure Instruments is designed for the test and calibration of process instrumentation. The PC6-Pro can simultaneously display pressure versus voltage, current, percentage and pressure switch...

Upgrade just straps on. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Simple existing Mag-Level gauges can now be converted to 4-20mA level transmitters by strapping on piggyback fashion, a K-TEK Magnetrostritive level transmitter from Allison Engineering. Installation is quick and simple because it's not...

High functionality on the level. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New MSP900 and MSP400 ultrasonic level transmitters from Solartron Mobrey claim exceptional functionality in a rugged housing, for wide application in the process industry. Key features include easy three-button programming with no need for a...

Maximum metering by multiples. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Makro/5 HMH hydraulic diaphragm-type metering pump from ProMinent Fluid Controls offers maximum metering capacity from 6000 to 36,000 litres/hr with a delivery reproducibility of [+ or -] 1 percent. This capacity range can be achieved by...

Teflon probe resists aggressive media. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... From Magnetrol comes a new PFA Teflon insulated probe option for the Eclipse range of Guided Wave Radar level transmitters, bringing the benefits of GWR level measurement technology to the most challenging applications. Compatible with the...

Pressure at the core. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Druck's PTX 7800 pressure transmitters combine modular design with ASIC technology and surface-mount electronics for a cost-effective alternative to gauges and switches. Using Druck's piezo-resistive silicon technology, their `standardised'...

Measuring through the dust. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Sitrans LR 400 radar instrument from Siemens Process Instruments is designed to offer continuous level measurement solution for difficult applications on dusty solids. This ability to penetrate dust makes it ideal for applications on cement,...

Sensors suit fluids or gas. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New Amot PT3, PT4 and PT5 series of pressure transmitters feature rugged stainless steel construction to suit a wide range of applications and robust ceramic sensor technology featuring calibrated and amplified signals available as standardised...

Seal extends valves' life. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Hoke high-cycle 7223D Roto-Ball bi-directional ball valves from Circor feature a high-performance Delta stem seal designed to extend their operating life to between 50,000 and 100,000 cycles-depending on system configuration-with leak-free...

Enclosures for on-site protection. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Sabre has developed a range of specialist enclosures, designed to provide maximum on-site protection for sensitive measurement and communication equipment against the hazards of harsh environments and weather conditions. There is a range of...

Dual input sensor in control. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Rosemount division of Emerson Process Management offers the Model 3144P smart temperature transmitter dual input capability and diagnostics. The unit can accept simultaneous inputs from two separate sensors, providing capability for advanced...

Checking up on milk. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... Claro Precision Engineering, leading manufacturer of specialist metal and plastic components, has won a further contract for the sole manufacture and assembly of infrared milk analysers from On-Line Instrumentation. Claro and On-Line are...

Manifolds can aid plant safety. (Process Plant & Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Parker Instrumentation has unveiled a comprehensive range of high-integrity manifolds to meet the demand for new levels of safety and performance for instrumentation systems used in oil, gas, chemical and other process plants. The range...

Taking a look at humidity. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Protective Packaging is now able to incorporate a humidity indicator into its range of custom fitted barrier foil shrouds and liners. The clock style device monitors the relative humidity inside the barrier bag and allows the contents to...

Two-line coders get the message. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... TextStandard speed Xymark 7 and high-speed Sprint S Xymark dot matrix laser coders from Linx provide high-performance printing solutions across the range of print applications. Both models have a storage capacity of up to ten messages and can...

Auto return system is on the cards. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed to help improve efficiency levels through effective automation, the Auto Tray labelling solution is the latest weigh-labelling system to incorporate Bizerba's advanced case-handling and weighing technology. Developed in...

Printer suits all FFS types. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New Videojet DataFlex thermal transfer overprinter is the latest addition to Videojet's line of digital printing systems. The TTO supports digital, thermal transfer printing for the application of clean, high-resolution images, allowing for...

Fibre products get a new i/d. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Total i/d solutions specialist Brady has been chosen by Tyco Electronics' Telecom Outside Plant--designer and manufacturer of end-to-end solutions to seal, connect and protect telephone networks--to provide an already tested and proven range of...

Strapping without the operator. (Packaging & Labelling).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Signode has developed a new operator-less vertical strapping machine offering fast throughput and reliable operation combined with low-cost installation. The MD-3000-TRB is said to be ideal for palletising applications where the strap joint is...

Customised conveying. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Modular powered conveyor system from BHL Conveyor Technology can be easily customised to individual layout requirements, Designed for unit load operations, the conveyors are quiet in operation, and can be used for linking multiple production...

Lightweight trucks for fast manoeuvres. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Lightweight machines from BT are specifically designed to work in applications that require fast, frequent order assembly, and where manoeuvrability and low machine weight are key requirements. With Ergomover range, a single drive unit sits...

Crane control gets smart. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New PLC-based control packages from Street Crane are designed to enhance safety, efficiency, prolong service life and drive down the cost of ownership. The new developments also introduce a degree of automation into operations that reduce...

Trucks offer power options. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... To make the most of available space, Nissan has introduced a compact but powerful range of engine-powered lift trucks from 3.5 to 5.0-tonne capacity. With two-speed automatic transmission for working in tight spaces, the F[O.sub.4] series...

Moving two tonnes on three wheels. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed for high performance and user comfort, the new B20T 48v three-wheel 200kg capacity lift truck has been launched by Daewoo. With ergonomically positioned control levers and an optional emergency battery disconnector, the B20T...

Conveying--it's all sorted. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... With the SmartSort range of modular conveyors from Swissiog Transnorm, pre-configured and factory-tested modules give simple installation and commissioning to system integrators and OEMs alike. In high-speed mail order applications, speeds...

Trucks offer CNG option. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... In the drive to provide cleaner and more efficient materials handling, Hyster and its distributor Barloworld Handling, are offering Compressed Natural Gas as an alternative fuel option across the Hyster range of i/c-engined lift trucks. ...

High tech goes high level. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... With a lift height up to 12m, Linde K 13-3 and K 15-3 combination order pickers and VNA turret trucks take care of pallet load stacking/retrieval and stock picking in high-level racking storage warehouses. Economy of the trucks, designed...

Intelligence gets a lift. (Handling & Storage).(Street CraneXpress; Gorbel)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Street CraneXpress has reached an agreement with American workstation lifting systems specialist Gorbel to market and distribute the G-Force Intelligent Lifting Device designed to increase operator safety and productivity where repetitive...

Tug keeps loads on the move. (Handling & Storage).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... MotorMover has developed a 10000kg capacity Supermover tug which may be specified with a weight transfer jack and/or a semi-automatic tilt to enable easy coupling and increase efficiency. Promoting complete flexibility, the Supermover can...

A filter to fit and forget. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed as a `fit and forget' solution, SMC's new FN1 low-maintenance filter is suitable for industrial processes--i.e. machine tools--as it will take out solid particulate from liquids, such as coolant. The element is dynamic,...

High temps on a plate. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Compact, all-welded plate heat exchanger from SWEP, the Ultramax, handles high temperature applications and corrosive substances unsuitable for traditional gasketed models. SWEP says it has combined the compact footprint and efficiency of a...

Modular options turn up the heat. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... EasiHeat range of packaged heat exchange systems from Spirax Sarco comprises a core steam to hot water plate heat exchange package for basic heating applications, plus a series of optional add-on modules to meet the needs of almost any domestic...

Compressors take the lower road. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Introduction of five new models has completed CompAir's L series range of oil injected rotary screw compressors. Joining the four high-output models, the new lower output L07 to L22 models offer motor sizes from 7.5kW to 22kW, including units...

Taking the pulse. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed for quality TIG welding with all types of material, the Aristotig DTE 200 ac dc welding set offers features including programmable data and pulsing. Introduced as a sister unit to ESAB's Aristotig ac dc 255 unit, this new model...

The smaller generation. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Eurospex range of generators from Cummins comprises a series of 18 sets ranging from, 30 to 500kVA, and is being targeted at small-scale contractors, events, exhibitions, restaurants, hotels and other end-users requiring a reliable, robust...

Weld control with vision. (Factory Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Reliable seam tracking at 15m/min is a significant advance claimed for the new Laser Pilot MTR finding and tracking system for robot welding from Meta Vision Systems. Suitable for arc and laser welding for all seam types, it can be totally...

Tough guys clean up. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Heavy-duty Series M industrial vacuum cleaner from Depureco is suitable for either wet or dry applications in the toughest industrial applications. The M series has a powerful vacuum with in-built cyclone assembly. Waste is collected into...

For your eyes only. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... A sophisticated monitoring and reporting device has been added to Controlled Flame Boilers' existing range. Mobileyes is a versatile personal telemetry tool, said to reduce the cost of on-site servicing. This system utilises telemetrics to...

Scale and corrosion levels put to the test. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... An easy to use organo-phosphate test for monitoring OP levels in boiler and cooling water systems has been introduced by Palintest. Using a specially developed tablet containing a pH buffer and screened indicator, this new test eliminates the...

Scissors can slip through doors. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... X-Series of electric scissor lifts launched by UpRight has the ability to pass through standard single width doorways and very narrow aisles. The X26 Ultra-N has a short overall length of 2.35m coupled with a tight 0.2m inside turning...

Emission levels sent packing. (Plant Maintenance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Range of high-performance control packings made for long-term low emission performance from high cycling, fire safe control valves, is available from Garlock. Using graphite based die-formed rings, the CVP 9005 range provides reliable sealing...

Tough glove resists cuts. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Linemans climbing glove from ADEO is a tanned cow leather glove fully lined with Kevlar and suitable for use by utility linemen, firefighters and in general engineering applications, particularly if handling metals or other sharp objects. ...

Ne'er a slip or a fall. (Health & Safety).(Heath Tech Services offer empolyee safety posters)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Poster helping prevent slips, trips and falls, and another giving simple rules for working from ladders, extend the range of safety posters and wallcharts from Heath Technical Services. Both feature the `adventures' of hapless worker `Careless...

Modular route to monitoring safety. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New MSR200 modular safety system from Allen-Bradley Guardmaster is designed to overcome both the cost and complexity of using discrete safety relays and programmable safety systems for monitoring shut down control circuits on plant and...

Anti-static footwear put to the test. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Anti-static footwear test station from Newson Gale ensures compliance with international safety standards by testing operators' footwear before proceeding into hazardous areas. Static electricity is generated when a person moves around. One...

A warning in a flash. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Safe flashing beacon from BEKA is ATEX certified intrinsically safe and has a red, amber or green output. The BA 386 produces two double flashes/second and can be used alone or in conjunction with a BEKA sounder. The unit incorporates an...

Welders can choose fresh air options. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... From Murex Welding Products come two new air filter units for welders, the Air 140 and the Air 175. Both are approved to EN 12941/2 and consist of a breathing mask with filter, pre-filter and rechargeable battery pack. The Air 175 is...

Safety in a package. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... SMS range of Entry/Exit safety packages from Erwin Sick provide a set of compatible components to make up a standard safety system. Supplied as a pre-wired and ready assembled pair of units, they can be configured to suit the application. ...

New lifeline on the block. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New addition to Tractel's Blocfor range of retractable lifeline and retrieval blocks, the Blockfor 5 is lightweight (2.7kg) with a 5m lifeline. It is extremely robust and corrosive-resistant when used in harsh environments. The Blocfor...

Hazards safely bolted in. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Castell has extended its range of high specification shotbolts for machine guarding and controlled-access applications. The Electrobolt 700 and 700LD shotbolts are electrically continuously rated and have a mechanical specification for...

Storage for first aid. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed to be instantly recognisable in an emergency, Welconstruct's new range of first aid storage cabinets are robust, hygienic and easy to clean. Manufactured from steel and finished in powder coated white with identification symbol,...

Safety behind the curtain. (Health & Safety).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New Safety system for end-of-line packaging machines has been launched by Smartscan. The 8000 Series provides a totally integrated solution for guarding the conveyor entry/exit zones of potentially dangerous machinery where the system needs to...

System is quietly flexible. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... As an innovative solution to noise at work problems, rather than going to the expense of utilising an expensive steel enclosure system, AcTech is offering a flexible acoustic curtain system utilising AcQuilt acoustic quilts and a sectional...

Modular filters give extraction flexibility. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Nederman's new Modular Filter System (MFS) offers users a cost-effective means of filtering gases, odours, fumes and dust--or any combination of these. Its modular construction enables a flexible, scaleable system to be specified, installed and...

Portable unit keeps waste compaction on the move. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Simpak PP10H portable compacter from Randalls Fabrications is a robust high-efficiency compactor with 10m3 capacity that can process about 1.5m3 of waste a minute using a heavy-duty 5.5kW motor which, coupled with a fast-cycling compaction...

Thinking about air conditioning. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Advanced version of Toshiba's Super Multi air conditioning system, the SMi, is a three-pipe heat recovery VRF system using R407C. The letter `i' indicates `intelligence'--the unit has an intelligent power drive unit (IPDU) and sophisticated...

Gas-fired coils provide the heat. (Environmental Control).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Designed to be built into air handling units to provide a gas-fired heat exchanger section, or for inclusion in ductwork systems, Reznor's extended RHC range of gas-fired heating coils can replace steam and hot water coils in existing units and...

Economic machining. (Metalworking Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Latest Fadal EMC (Econony) vertical machining centre available from Yamazen is a compact unit with a 508 x 406 x 355mm working envelope. Power is from a 12hp motor providing spindle speeds up to 7500rpm. As standard, the machine has a...

Turret miller now adds CNC function. (Metalworking Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Viking is offering a 2 1/2-axis version of its VM-4VS turret miller with an Acu-Rite MILLPWR CNC. Integration of the MILLPWR CNC into the VM-4S-GL enhances the operation of the turret miller, enabling users to do much more with their machines...

Software enhanced for machining and finishing. (Metalworking Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Enhancements for rough machining, as well as new flat land finishing cycles and toolpath simulation, are key developments by Pathtrace to its EdgeCAM off-line CNC programming software. The improvements found in Version 6.75 include better...

Milling difficult materials. (Metalworking Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Unimerco has developed a milling range for both metal matrix composites and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics, advanced materials increasingly used, particularly in aerospace and automotive applications where their superior strength/weight ratio...

Drilling without the swarf. (Metalworking Equipment).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Available from Flowdrill (UK), is a swarfless drilling process for creating holes up to 50mm diameter in pipes and tubes, box sections or fabrications. The system requires no pilot hole and creates an accurate hole for threading, brazing or as...

Polished coil and sheet straight off the shelf. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Stainless and aluminium processor Cashmores has introduced new ranges of polished coil and sheet stock to provide users with an off-the-shelf service. Coil widths can be slit and cut to length to specific requirements. Pre-polished and...

Robotic tool in fine fettle. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... From Tatem Industrial Automation comes the Flexifile 2000, a high-spec compliant product which can be robot or tool-stand mounted. It is designed for use in de-burring, fettling and flash removal from aluminium die-castings, and is ideal for...

Machine makes a clean start. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... High-quality deburring and finishing of small components by vibratory cleaning is now available to a much wider market with the Burr Bench from USF Walther Trowal. With its small footprint, the standalone Burr Bench will fit into the smallest...

Disposable valve can reduce maintenance. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Manufacturers who normally invest hours of engineering resource cleaning, repairing and maintaining fluid material dispense valves are being offered an alternative from Techcon subsidiary OK International--a disposable device that does away...

Strengthen cured parts. (Finishing & Materials).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... New material for infiltrating Z Corporation's 3-D printed parts that produces excellent strength and durability and permits cured parts to be machined, drilled and painted has been introduced by RenShape Solutions, the tooling division of...

Fasten up to keep warm. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Smart solution for reducing the cost of space heating, Pinsulator fasteners from Bighead Bonding Fasteners easily and cheaply fix thermal and acoustic insulation to walls and other surfaces. The 3mm diameter stainless steel pins have a flat...

Picking up the threads. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Blind rivet nut from Torque Control provides a solution for damaged threads in either blind or open situations. The usual approach is to re-tap `one size up', but fitting a blind rivet nut can provide a repair with the same thread as the...

Automated system gives retaining ring checks. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Innovative way of checking and improving the accuracy of measurements of a retaining ring has been developed by Rotor Clip. Retaining rings need to meet high performance expectations and the operator often takes measurements during...

Hotmelt gun runs on butane gas. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... Multi-purpose, compact GAS-TEC 300 hot-melt glue gun from BeA can adapt to meet the requirements of a host of adhesive applications, both large and small. Weighing only 295g, it needs neither mains electricity nor batteries as it runs on butane...

One step fix and finish. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... New series of socket-drive fasteners to fix and finish in one step has been introduced by SEAC to extend its Polytop screw range. All sizes and gauges of Polytop socket drive screws are available with six-point hex head in over 40 colours. ...

Overcentre fastener can aid security. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... Padlockable, rigid overcentre fastener from Protex, the model 29-569, is compact--32mm wide including its fixing wings x 58mm long x 14mm deep--and weighs only 30g. Yet it has an impressive breaking strength of 165 kgf (1.617kN). Rigid Protex...

Low-cost torque verification. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... Crane Electronics' ProWrench II range of digital torque wrenches with 25, 75 and 180Nm measuring torques can provide a low-cost solution to demanding torque verification operations. ProWrench II is easy to use with many of the measurement...

Sealing for security. (Fastening & Joining).(advertisment)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2002... TFC has launched a comprehensive collection of lightweight plastic security seals manufactured by ITW suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Engineered from a range of materials including super tough nylon, polypropylene and...