What's New In Industry articles from June 2001

What's New In Industry archives from June 2001

On the flat.(Alurack Logic series, flatpack units by Boss Industrial Moulding Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Problems of storing and shipping 19ins racks are solved by Boss's Alurack Logic series of flatpack units. They can be assembled and disassembled in minutes by one person using just four quarter-turn fasteners. Available in heights from 12 to...

Key to security.(Foremost biometric keyboard by Cherry Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Cherry's Foremost biometric keyboard has high levels of security for access verification, and eliminates the need for passwords and pin numbers. The keyboard has a smart-card reader and fingerprint recognition scanner, supported by ISL's...

Faster data.(FACT-S, operating equipment effectivity system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Working out and gathering OEE data can be done automatically, taking data directly from the production line to the PC, using the FACT-S data retrieval system. It communicates with the PLC control unit, collecting the relevant information and...

Can I quote you on that?(PS-Estimator software upgrade by Delcam PLC)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Aimed at helping toolmakers to produce accurate quotes from CAD models more quickly, a major upgrade has been introduced by Delcam for its PS-Estimator software. It still uses a complete CAD model rather than a faceted representation to...

Analysis from the archives.(ScreenMaster 2000 by ABB Automation Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Advanced ananalysis software tool which provides graphical presentation, automatic validation and spreadsheet-style formatting of archived process data files has been launched by ABB Automation. ScreenMaster 2000 provides an easy migration...

PC keeps tabs on temperature.(pcTherma computerized thermometer by Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Developed by Electronic Temperature Instruments, the pcTherma software displays temperature over the range of -20 [degrees] to 85 [degrees] C, with a resolution of 0.5 [degrees] C. The thermometer plugs straight into any free serial port on a...

Chassis for tight spaces.(RK-604A by Amplicon Liveline Ltd.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Compactness and a pure PCI backplane suit Amplicon's RK-604A four-slot mini-node chassis for use where space is at a premium. It can be used either as a wall or desk-mount chassis for control/ embedded applications. Measuring 248 x 260 x...

Scales are in for the count.(Spider Basic Count, Spider Fast Count, industial counting scales by Mettler Toledo U.S.A. Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Spider Basic Count (BC) and the Spider Fast Count (FC) are two industrial counting scales from Mettler Toledo, designed for counting mass-produced parts in goods received, production, packaging and despatch departments. The reference piece...

Gauging the thread.(Digi-Thread by Bowers Metrology)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... The Digi-Thread from Bowers Metrology is an innovative digital thread depth gauge that allows the user to determine the depth of any internal thread, or to gauge accurately the point at which a thread becomes tight. This flexible unit will also...

Taking temperatures in tight spots.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... With overall dimensions of only 18.6mm diameter x 118mm, Land Infrared's miniature MF3 infrared radiation thermometer is ideal for continuous, on-line industrial applications in a tight corner. It is intended for plastics, textiles, rubber,...

Mapping out vibration.(Type 8330 Ometron Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer by Bruel and Kjaer Instruments Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Non-contact vibrometry system from Bruel & Kjaer is said to offer key advantages over traditional methods which use surface-mounted vibration transducers. The Type 8330 Ometron Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer (SLDV) is an accurate,...

Taking the USB route to real-time analysis.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Phazer from Gould Nicolet is a high-performance, two-four channel dynamic analyser, the latest in a series of dynamic signal analyser products. The ultra-portable Phazer makes any USB equipped computer an instrument-quality, real-time analyser,...

Echo System measures up.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Cygnus 5 ultrasonic thickness gauge will measure metal thickness through coatings by a multi- echo technique. It can switch to single echo for more attenuative materials if there is no coating, so all thickness measurements can now be taken...

Reducing product give-away.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Profit loss and product losses associated with the inefficient packaging and distribution of large numbers of small or medium sized products or piece parts are said to be virtually eliminated by the high-accuracy Setra Super II parts counting...

Manifold goes free of taper threads.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Parker Instrumentation is claiming a major step forward in manifold technology with a new design that is completely free of taper thread connections. The manifolds make it possible to optimise the integrity of pressure and flow instrumentation...

I/O Modules give a fast response.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Moeller's new generation of compact, modular fieldbus I/O products feature individual hot-swappable electronic I/O modules and software for station design and diagnostic reporting. The XI/ON family provides fast response I/O communication via...

Some like it hot.(Danfoss MBS 3250 pressure transmitter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Because mobile applications dictate that relatively small quantities of oil are used, severe demands are placed on hydraulic cooling systems, with operating temperatures sometimes as high as 125 [degrees] C, The new MBS 3250 from Danfoss is...

Under pressure.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... New 100 series of low-cost temperature, pressure and differential switches for process plants has been introduced by Able Instruments. The rugged enclosure, which provides high vibration immunity, is made from die cast aluminium with an epoxy...

PC panels in control.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Enhancement to the range of multi-functional platform devices from Siemens Automation & Drives, the SIMATIC Multi Panel MP370 is based on the Windows CE operating system, and supporting PC-typical automation solutions, even under the PC...

Flowmeter now has a HART.(HART protocol)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The FCI ST98 thermal mass flowmeter from Allison Engineering is now offered with HART protocol to supplement existing RS232C outputs. Measuring gas flow directly, the ST98 is configured to offer low flow sensitivity down to 25mm and up to...

Thick liquids on the move.(transferred with Pump Engineering CSF piston pumps)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Clean, quick and reliable liquids transfer is an essential requirement, particularly in the food, brewing, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. However, when the process involves high viscosity, slow moving `liquids' such as creams, syrups,...

Getting a helping hand.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Simple, three-stage process introduced by Ambersil ensures that hands stay clean and healthy and can help to prevent occupational skin disorders. Universal Barrier Cream should be used before work to help prevent contaminants from penetrating...

Helmet offers safety options.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Albatross 3000 welding helmet from Murex is available with many optional extras which provide extra protection and can be specified subject to the welder's environment. Options include a compressed air unit, automatic filter lens shade,...

Power breathing.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Jackson Air powered respirator from Jackson Products uses a microprocessor-based flow control system to monitor and regulate the airflow to compensate for filter blockage. Approved to EN12941: 1999, the respirator is available with several...

Curtains for all-round safety.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Combining cost effective installation with the latest technology, the 1000 series safety light curtain system is available from Smartscan. The system is a Type 2 safety device which meets the light curtain standard EN 61496-1 and the...

Variations with the right key.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... By providing a simple re-programming system, an advanced transponder key locking system from Emka offers up to 4.3 billion variants and eliminates problems of lock changing. The system fits directly into a standard Emka Swinghandle complete...

Getting a grip.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Joining the range of high protection chemical resistant gloves from Marigold Industrial are the G26G and G26B. Made using nitrile rubber, they provide protection against a range of chemicals. Featuring an unlined interior, they are...

No slipping with fatigue.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Available from Plastic Extruders, Heronair is a slip-resistant and anti-fatigue matting, particularly suitable for medium duty use in environments where the safety and comfort of employees are important. Heronair is made with flexible PVC...

Cutters for bar or wire.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Easy to operate, a range of portable hydraulic wire rope cutters from Enerpac is designed to cut through high tensile locked coil wire rope and solid steel bars. Available in a choice of three models, the powerful cutting blade and jaws are...

On a roll.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... A range of continuous feed gauge rollers is available from Alphamation. They are ideal for gauging parts to check and select for diameters and other dimensions. They are fully adjustable through a range from o to 15mm on the standard units, but...

Compressors keep the noise down.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Available from Jun-Air, the OF300 series compressors offer a compact ergonomic design with oil-free operation to ensure optimum air quality. Operating noise level is just 55dB(A). Operation is based on the WIP compression principle. This...

Drive unit boosts feed rates.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Heavy-duty electro-magnetic drive units have joined the range of vibratory feeders from KF Alliance Engineering. They are specially designed to provide fast, accurate and evenly distributed product discharge. The feeders include an...

Weld unit suits batch working.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Designed as a complete wire welding workshop for prototype modelling, flexible small batch production or for use in a `jobbing' workshop, Uniman is a three-in-one system comprising butt welding, tee welding and cross wire welding. ...

Mouldings kept cool.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Production rate of high quality plastic components can be increased by up to 30 percent with Beko Technologies' Bekoblizz system which uses precisely controlled dry compressed air. Air is circulated under pressure and spread evenly around the...

Hello dolly.(plastic hygiene dollies)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Wanzl's new plastic Hygiene dollies conform to the European HACCP health standards, They are easily cleaned by hand or by high-pressure hose and are extremely space efficient in storage. The dolly is manufactured from either polypropylene...

Stack up the lifting options.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Extending its range of powered stacker range, Toyota's SLL Series are high-capacity trucks built specifically for demanding applications in manufacturing operations and medium-sized stores. These pedestrian and stand-on trucks offer even...

Taking the alternative route.(ac-powered trucks)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Offered in capacities of 2,2,2.5 and 3 tonnes, and with lift heights to 7m, the PE range of ac-powered trucks from Boss share many parts with Boss's other three and four-wheeled trucks -- yet their CanBus control system affords greater...

Low cost IBC.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Allibert's TankGo is a range of roto-moulded composite recyclable low-cost units for the handling storage and transport of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, with an sg up to 1.9. In addition, the TankGo is designed to meet many applications...

Handy truck.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... From Key Industrial comes a 2000kg capacity hand pallet truck. Features include cushion rubber handle, three-function lever for lift, neutral and lowered position, adjustable push rods and tapered fork tip. 505 Key Industrial 0845 60 40 660...

AC trucks reach for new heights.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Claiming to be the first reach truck to employ ac technology on all functions including drive, hydraulics and steering, Mitsubishi's RB-K series comes in 1.4 to 2.5 tonne capacities. Harnessing of ac technology is said to greatly enhance...

Pallets on the move.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... SmartB from Rocla is one of a new generation of automated pallet movers: a choice of automatic or manual operation and the flexibility to change tasks with the self-teach operator interface, means that the SmartB offers the best characteristics...

Air hoist keeps clean.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Ingersoll-Rand has developed an air joist with a special corrosion-resistant design for use in the food industry. The Palair premium food grade air hoist suits a range of food applications and can be thoroughly washed and steam cleaned to...

Material moves guided by laser.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Essential repetitive handling applications -- particularly those which add no value -- are widespread throughout industry and are often carried out manually using conventional lift trucks. Now there is a way to automate repetitive transport...

Fuel options.(natural gas powered truck)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Yale's new Dual-Option CNG truck maximises the cost benefits and environmental advantages of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) with the added assurance of an LP gas option. The innovative design of the Dual-Option model is said to give complete...

Monitoring the flow.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Portasilo Superflo dense phase pneumatic conveying system incorporates an on-line airflow monitoring feature and in-built blending capability to enhance and extend the benefits of this well proven system which is widely used in process...

A sucker for safety.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Safely handling delicate and fragile components on automated assembly lines can be made easier and more convenient with an array of suction devices available from Leader Grippers. The range includes more than 15 styles in many sizes, even...

Tilting at pallets.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... New pallet tilter from Jarshire has been developed as a portable material handling machine which can be easily moved around the factory floor and into position. The machine can tilt and stop the workload at any position from zero to ninety...

On the level.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Southworth Handling's Dandy Leveller is a simple low-maintenance lifting table which requires minimal effort to operate. Featuring an automatically adjusted work platform, it remains at an ideal working height for the operator and can be an...

Turning Turtle.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Electrohydraullic Turtle lifting machine from Adaptatruck can lift and transport its cargo in any direction and place it within a millimetre of its fixed location. Unlike the overhead crane working under fixed bays, the Turtle can also...

Conveying without the pressure.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Zero pressure accumulating conveyor from Peer Conveyors incorporates a modular electronic control system that allows goods to be accumulated in pre-determined zones, without coming into contact with one another. Combined with smooth...

Labels by degree.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Established CelsiStrip irreversible temperature indicating labels now come as individually traceable bar coded CelsiBAR labels. Each CelsiBar has its own unique i/d number: this allows new approaches in quality control for excess temperature...

Sensor keeps an eye on bottles.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... The XUKT photosensors from the Telemecanique brand of Schneider Electric not only detect transparent objects, such as PET bottles, with ease, they can also continuously re-adjust themselves so that reliable detection is maintained even when...

Focus on coding.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... MDS Focus 1000 laser coder from Marconi Data Systems is ideal for marking onto products such as paperboard packaging, claycoat or secondary packaging labels, PET or PVC. Standard features in the Focus 1000 system include tri-line, tower,...

Printer cracks the code.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Compact Datamax high-resolution thermal printer, the DMX-E-4304, offer 300-dots-per-inch resolution, making it ideal for printing complex 2D bar code symbologies including PDF417, Datamatrix, MaxiCode, and QR Code. It can also be used for a...

Laser power codes difficult surfaces.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Imaje Lightjet claims all the advantages of indelible laser coding in an easy-to-install and use package with total customisation and once-a-year maintenance. The high power, 250W laser allows reliable marking of even difficult materials and...

Scan the image.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Imageteam 3900 is a fixed position linear imager scanner from Hand Held Products that allows manufacturers to add bar code scanning functionality to kiosks and other OEM applications. The IT3900 uses linear imaging technology to deliver a...

Cool air right on the spot.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Excessive heat generated in industrial processes can have a serious effect on product quality -- and on workplace productivity, To keep people and machinery working comfortably and efficiency, Youngman has announced a range of heavy-duty spot...

Fans draws air in or out.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Fanair from Diffusion Environmental Systems Can discharge treated air from a roof space and discharge it through a four-way grille into the work environment. It can also act in reverse and draw stale air from areas not served by open windows or...

Keep a watch on scale.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Manufactured by Flocare to cope with hostile environments (IP67, plus IK08 impact resistance), the L-range of Scalewatcher electronic descaling units come housed in a Fibox MNX polycarbonate enclosure and suit pipes from 150mm to 1m diameter....

Air cleaners filter away the dust.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Trion's industrial air cleaner range has been expanded with two new types of free-standing cartridge filters, the CV and EM series. They are aimed at fixed dust/fume collection operations such as welding, laser cutting, grinding, food...

Full steam for boiler efficiency.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Powered by natural gas, propane or oil, the Slim Jim 4VT steam boiler from Controlled Flame Boilers' `Green' family is said to offer reduced fuel consumption by maximising the correlation between fuel efficiency and energy output. By enabling...

Cross flow fans cool the flow.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Range of tangential -- or cross flow -- fans from Fan Technology claims to offer the advantage over axial fans of an extremely smooth, laminar airflow over the whole frame width. This, says FT, suits them for use in applications as varied as...

Drum fan on the spot.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The ability to create a comfortable indoor working environment is one of the main functions claimed for the new 24/36ins Drum fan from portable air conditioner supplier, EHS International. Suitable for moving large volumes of air for localised...

Turning up the heat for flexibility.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Air handling equipment designers and manufacturers can maximise the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of their systems with the new RJL, DJL and RHC heating coils from Reznor. The range is suitable for installation as part of a gas-fired...

Chill out in the rack.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Range of self-contained chillers designed to fit into standard 19ins electrical cabinets has been developed by Flowcool Systems. Incorporating a refrigeration circuit, liquid pump, storage tank and control gear, the RE range features special...

Do away with condensation.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2001... Mini Flowatch pump from Siccom removes condensed water from air conditioners. Compact and ultra silent, this new pump is designed for air conditioners (consoles, ceiling-mounted and wall-mounted) of up to 10kW cooling power. It offers a maximum...

It's a breeze.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Breezair evaporative cooling system from Seeley Int. supplies a constant flow of naturally cooled, fresh air. Cooling is achieved without the use of environmentally-harmful CFC gases and without the air having to be re-circulated: instead the...

Compact chiller hits the roof.(York International Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Ideal for roof-top installation, York's new ECOFRIO chiller is available in a range of cooling capacities from 6 to 36kW with two more sizes, 45 and 55kW in development. Utilising refrigerant R407c and certified to Eurovent standards, Ecofrio...

Hot water on a plate.(Stokvis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Latest Stokvis Econoplate packaged plate heat exchanger has been designed to provide instantaneous hot water, but without the need for hot water storage. All Econoplate units are formulated around an epoxy-coated chassis containing a heat...

Sure step.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Tread plates from The Grating Co. can be fitted over the top of existing stair threads. Manufactured from resin that is corrosion-resistant, fire-resistant and hard wearing, the plates are typically 4mm thick and have a coarse aggregate finish...

Down lighting.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The 700 series of fixed and adjustable recessed down-lights from Sill use a range of metal halide and sodium discharge lamps for energy efficiency and optimum light output. 551 Sill Lighting 01844 260006

Security on site.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... At four heights between 2.25 and 3.0m, and with the paling tops bent at an angle of 45deg, Jacksons Barbican Defender is said to make a formidable security perimeter fencing for industrial or commercial sites. Jacksons also offers Barbican...

Structural panels see the light.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Vision Panels provide a quick and easy means of letting windows into structural polyurethane foam panels. Suitable for cold stores, food processing plants, clean rooms and similar hygiene applications, Vision Panels can be fitted into panels up...

The portable hotel.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... The `C' Class Sleeper from Rollalong Hire has been designed around a fully welded 20 x 8 x 8 8ft steel container to offer high levels of security -- yet inside it will sleep three people in near hotel-like comfort. With the ability to be...

Behind the shutters.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Roller shutter assemblies have been added for the line 8 Item range of system build equipment from Machine Building Systems. They can make ideal cabinet or production cell closures where either hinged or sliding doors are not practical owing to...

Fluids to the grindstone.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Extended range of Ultragrind synthetic grinding fluids from Rocol now includes three water-mix products -- the multi-purpose Ultragrind 430 for use on light or medium surfaces and cylindrical grinding operations' Ultragrind Premium for...

Cutting on side or face.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... In diameters from 80 to 315mm and with a choice of insert geometries, the F2252 adjustable side and face milling cutter from Walter offer considerable flexibility in producing narrow slots using either heavy, medium or light cuts. Depending on...

Staying cool.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Getting rid of residue build-up in machine tool sumps, coolant supply lines and coolant filtration equipment is one of the best ways to extend coolant life. For this purpose, Master Chemical Europe has introduced Whamex to its Trim range of...

Table choice gives machining options.
June 1, 2001... Portal design Hermle C1200 from Traub Heckert can be specified with either a rigid table or NC swivelling rotary table to cater for sophisticated components requiring five-axis machining in small and medium batches or die and mould machining....

Lubricant resists coolant `wash-off'.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Increasingly, machine tools are using coolants with a high water content, delivered at very high pressures and flow rates. These conditions can create an aggressive environment for slideway lubricants, causing `wash-off' by water soluble...

Feeding time for lathes.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Designed for feeding sliding-head and fixed head automatic lathes with bar in the diameter range 2 to 16mm, the Turbo 2-16 from FMB Maschinenbau has been introduced by A&S Precision Machine Tools. There are now five Turbo models for handling...

Inserts for rapid removal.
June 1, 2001... Dieterle's LWPH range of indexable radial turning inserts from Advanced Carbide Tooling provide rapid metal removal economically on small-diameter components with the convenience of easy in-situ replacement. The inserts have been designed...

Gaskets have a gentle touch.
June 1, 2001... Range of gaskets from Gore suit fragile or uneven flanges where torque and gasket compression is limited. Gore-Tex TriGuard gaskets address the problem of sealing plastic and glass-lined flanges common in the chemical and pharmaceutical...

Sweeping powers.
June 1, 2001... Manual and powered traction vacuum sweepers have been introduced by Welconstruct -- the former Capable of cleaning up to 2000m2/hr. Complete with 500mm wide main brush, or 700mm with side brush, these lightweight models are fitted with a 12V...