What's New In Industry articles from May 2004

What's New In Industry archives from May 2004

Safety approval makes sense.(What's News)
May 1, 2004... Like Yokogawa's earlier EJA Series of pressure transmitters, its new EJX Series uses DPharp sensing technology which gives high accuracy and stability along with built-in safety features. The DPHarp EJX is the fast pressure transmitter, says...

Tooling up for competitiveness.(What's News)
May 1, 2004... Developed as the ideal tool to improve productivity, the power, flexibility and scaleability of CitectSCADA can allow manufacturers in most industries to maximise competitiveness through improved productivity, more efficient process control...

Presenting pressure with precision.(What's News)
May 1, 2004... Claiming the sort of measurement precision/stability performance usually associated with laboratory reference standards, the new Druck DPI 150 precision pressure indicator presents the latest developments in sensing and microprocessor...

In the dry ...(What's News)
May 1, 2004... Brownell's new dry nitrogen and gas purge improver can be used with most dry gases, including argon, SF6 and helium, Placed in the supply line between the nitrogen regulator and equipment being purged, the NEPS 11300 Advantage will control and...

Like a Rocket out of Heller.(What's News)
May 1, 2004... Pride of place on Heller's stand at last month's MACH show was Triumph's mighty new Rocket 111--the first production bike to break the two-litre barrier. Triumph approached Heller for assistance while the Rocket 111 engine was in the early...

A Lab with a virtual VIEW.(What's News)
May 1, 2004... A major upgrade to National Instruments' family of graphical development products, LabV1EW 7.1 extends Express technology to auto-mated instrumentation and real-time applications. There is Express virtual instrumentation for NI modular...

Conveying: cutting the cost of control.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... The overall project costs and complexity associated with centralised control systems in conveying applications can be reduced through a new distributed control system designed and manufactured by IDC. Simplicon is said to provide the ideal...

A lift for the Powertrain.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Automotive engine and transmission specialist Powertrain is already achieving cost benefits half-way through a contract with Linde Creighton, the Midlands-based national network company of Linde Materials Handling. LC was awarded the contract...

Truck stacks up the features.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Latest of Atlet's compact X-series sit-on stacker trucks, the Ergo, takes on board some of the innovative safety, ergonomic and technological features of the UNS Tergo reach trucks. Able to operate in 2.4m aisles, it can stack to 6.4m and...

Access all areas.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... To meet substantial business growth at its Aberdeen facility. Plaza Shofitting & Joinery is using a diesel-powered C4000 Combilift, allowing installation of cantilever racking into the storage area. As a result, all available vertical space is...

System well vetted.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... A specially-designed conveyor system with a high degree of automation is enabling National Vetinary Services to ensure a reliable next-day service to 1500 veterinary practices. Installed by European Conveyor Systems, it serves a new live...

Top combi ...(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... From BT comes the flagship operator-up C 15 combi trucks to complete the three-model Vector range. The existing C10 mad C12.5 offer a footprint similar to that of operator-down machines, while the new C 15 has an articulated chassis and can...

Three-wheeler within reach.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Translift has gone 'back-to-front' with its new three-wheel Bendi forklift. The B3 track's single wheel is at file front, almost beneath the mast, a design that improves its stability over conventional three-wheelers, says inventor and...

Flexibly efficient.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Versatile and energy-efficient flexible slat-band modular conveyor from CSL is designed to expand design capabilities for transporting a range of products around curves, up inclines and straight sections. At the heart of the unit is a side...

Pallets kept in the cold.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Based on their Polar pallet load insulation system. Aerotrim's Trenzcube is a high-integrity insulated pallet cover combined with a thermally-efficiency pallet base from Iretex Innovations that does away with the need for a separate under-lend...

Charging to new heiqhts.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Three-tier charging system from Chloride Motive Power sets out to give optimum space utilisation and improved health and safety for warehouses and other electric vehicle users by offering a triple-deck installation with the charging unit at...

AGV for lighter loads.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... An automated solution for handling loads up to 100kg is being offered by Indumat with its lastest AGV, part of the Micro range. Its verastility results from the many modular options available, allowing the user to buy what amounts to a custom...

Power to push.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... A Nu-Star Hi-Torque Power Pusher is being used to move off-road vehicle chassis down the production line at the-Multidrive plant in North Yorkshire. When planning the new M8-40 line, Multidrive works manager Jack Lee realised he could save...

Spiraling options.(Handling Storage)
May 1, 2004... New range of spiral conveyors from Astec provide smooth, vertical transfer of product in either direction from upper and lower levels. The units are suitable for transporting small, lightweight pharmaceuitcal containers, through to cartons,...

Robot gets a strong grip.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Heavy-duty RoboFlex parts handling and manipulation system from Gudel Lineartec has four times the carrying capacity of standard units, allowing workpiece grippers and operating heads of up to 100kg to be located and oriented precisely in any...

New, faster Cat sees all.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Cat N range of counterbalanced forklifts from sole national distributor Finning is an evolution of the K range, and spans 1.5 to 3.0 tonne models (DPI5-35N and GP15-35N) with diesel or LPG engines. With their superior hydraulics, the N...

Conveying little or large.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Designed to provide versatile, economical conveying and accumulating solutions for firm-based items such as trays, tote boxes and cartons up to l000mm wide, Peer's lineshaft conveyor has handled successfully items as small as 125 x 125mm on...

Stock maximised.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Pro-Deck narrow-aisle cantilever racking, specially designed to take account of a variety of panel products, has enabled a specialist timber distributor to maximise stock volumes a new distribution centre, Silverman, supplier of panels for...

Fork or walk: take your pick.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Hyster's K1.0L mid-range order picker has been developed to incorporate features and options requested by retail users during detailed consultations. So you get a choice of fork configurations, excellent manoeuvrability and performance, plus...

Chain links.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Overhead chain conveyor specialist Conveyors International has formed a partnership with chain conveyor systems manufacturer Schierholz that enables CI to project the full range of Schierholz systems in the UK. These can accommodate loads up to...

Hot off the press.(Handling & Storage)
May 1, 2004... Strapping specialist Mosca is supplying newspaper strapping machines to Glasgow printer Saltire Press, who required swapping equipment to keep pace with its fast-moving printing environment without compromising on bundle quality. Aimed at...

Glass: handle with care.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... The latest glass handling equipment from York-based Sheppee International has been designed around new Unidrive SP (Solutions Platform) drives by Control Technques. The development has reduced both machine size and costs. The new machine...

Drives double up to catch the bus.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Canopen and Modbus communications facilities on Telemecanique's new Altivar 31 variable speed drives allow for easy and inexpensive integration into fieldbus-based automation systems. The compact units can also bring savings on panel space. ...

Compact drive stays in step.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... At just 64 x 64 x 21mm, the new p210 stepper motor drive from Astrosyn International Technology packs a high level of performance into its diminutive frame. The four-phage bipolar unit outputs a variable phase current of between one and 7A,...

Control ac or dc.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Motor/gearbox supplier Parvalux offers a range of electronic speed controllers for its ac induction motors, dc shunt, permanent magnet and brushless motors. The 3001 inverter series give accurate control of ac squirrel cage induction...

Panel range milks the cream.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... New GMW range of panel instruments from Metrix Electronics is said to combine the 'cream' of the former Gossen, Muller & Weigert and Neuberger panel instrument series into a comprehensive family. The DIGEM digital panel meter series...

Clearing the air.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... A UK manufacturer is using Lenze smd drives to clear the air from the cutting bed on its range of laser cutting machines, which are used to cut intricate patterns and designs in a wide range of thin sheet materials from pvc to textiles. ...

Turning up the power.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Rockwell Automation has turned up the power of its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700 ac drives, extending the range up to 600V for high power applications. Now rated from 0.37 to 132kW and 230 to 690V, these drives can be configured for either...

Redesigned drives get lighter and slimmer.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Volume and weight reductions averaging over 35 percent--and lower prices--are the results of a redesign of Danfoss ac drives. The VLT 5000, VLT 6000 HVAC and VLT 8000 AQUA are all housed in smaller enclosures said to make them the smallest IP54...

Digital lowdown.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Manufactured by Danaher Motion, the Kollmorgen Servostar 200 is a high-performance, all-digital servo drive aimed at low power applications. Available from Motor Technology, it has a velocity loop bandwidth of up to 800Hz. its 24-bit,...

Get the measure of control.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Sensor Technology says it is presenting machine designers with a significant new technology for measuring power in drive shafts and other rotating machine elements. Unlike traditional slip ring transducers, the innovative new range of...

Motors will take the direct route.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Optimising the performance of innovative machinery, whilst at the same time improving OEM competitiveness through a reduced component count, is the aim of the new Danaher Motion range of direct drive motors from Inmoco. Easily integrated into...

Smooth driver.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... New T-Series from SmartDrive is a Eurocard implementation of its Taranis ultra-smooth, DSP-based microstepping drive/controller. At the heart of the Taranis technology is a super-fast digital signal processor with dedicated peripheral...

Drive for protection.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Versions of WEG's high-performance CFW-09 vector drive in IP56 stainless steel enclosures can be used in aggressive environments where absolute protection of electronic equipment is essential. Typical applications include drive systems in...

Aiding servo efficiency.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Innovative technology in Wyko's Sanmotion Q servo system is said to reduce power losses and increase energy efficiency by 20 percent over previous generations of servo drives. It can also reduce the cogging torque of motors by about 33 percent,...

High performer hits the stage.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Aerotech's ALS1000 direct-drive linear stage offers accuracies associated with direct-drive architecture combined with a compact and sealed design and internal cable management. With its small cross-section and 50kg load capability, it offers a...

Gearboxes turn up the power.(Drives & Controls)
May 1, 2004... Offering torque outputs up to 7800Nm, a range of mounting options, three shaft configurations and a broad range of gear ratios, new Graessner PowerGear gearboxes from ZF aim to allow designers and end users to reduce the size and weight of...

Stronger ties but no damage.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... With their enhanced locking head design, Panduit's new stainless steel ball locking ties are claiming the highest rated loop tensile strength: tie width ratio--890N:4.6mm, 1112N:6Amm and 2000N:7.9mm. These ties are said to endure the toughest...

Clamping for ribbon cables.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... New from cable management specialist Hellerman Tyton is a range of cable clamps designed for use on ribbon cables, although runs of individual wires can also be held. FKH clamps come ha four sizes and can be used to secure and route ribbon...

Fastener clinches cut in motor component count.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Application engineers Serco Ryan have developed an efficient fastening solution for control gear from one of the world's largest motor manufacturers. As well as significantly reducing assembly time through reducing the number of components, the...

Making a down to earth connection.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Profil was highlighting the cost-saving and productivity benefits of pierce fastener technology at last month's MACH exhibition with the launch of its high-performance earthing stud. This two-piece fastener providea a fast and reliable method...

Mechanism goes 'in-house'.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... With its latest quick-action fastener, the 200-5000 'under-centre' latch, Protex has housed the closure mechanism entirely within the body of the unit, for a neat, effective and near-flush method of securing a variety of assemblies. This...

Adhesives to stick together.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Permabond is to integrate its operations with the Bondmaster Adhesives business of its parent company National Starch & Chemical. Users are expected to benefit from an expanded product range and enhanced technical capabilities. The...

Arrestor fights flashback.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... From Witt Gas Techniques comes a new low-cost flashback arrestor for use with gas welding and cutting equipment. The Super 55 is aimed typically at small-to-medium fabricators where the user is conscious of safety but does not require the low...

Controller puts safety on the spot.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Bossed at the Engineering Department of Warwick University, tire Warwick Manufacturing Group carries out research into manufacturing control systems and processes for mass production environments such as the automotive industry and, as such, is...

The key to quick access.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Providing tire added assurance: of lockable security, a new key locking version of Southco's established quad panel latch otters strong fastening and quick access to gasketed doors and panels, It is scaled for NEMA 4/IP 66 applications. This...

Clamps get a grip on welding.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... New Wilton clamps and vices offered by Carver includes a range of copper-plated L-clamps particularly suited to welding applications. Their sliding raft design allows rapid clamping of the work-piece, while the solid steel spindles are...

Tool brings high-torque fixing to sheet metal.(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... Threading tool for use on computer-controlled punch presses has been developed by Wilson Tool to allow the High Torque Fastener System to be used in sheet metal assembly. The HTFS threading system avoids the need for extra operations such as...

In the groove.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... New range for producing internal grooves in small-diameter bores has been introduced by Mircona, and is available in the UK from Advanced Carbide Tooling. The 157SA4-00 toolholders have a 25mm reach and can produce grooves up to 3mm deep in...

What a gem!(Fastening & Joining)
May 1, 2004... The Diamond Portable is the latest addition to the Diamond Range of compressors from Thomas Wright/Thorite Group. The Portable features a single-phase (240V) 2.5hp electric belt drive, with a free air delivery of 7.7 cfm, mounted on a...

For all-round performance.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... A high performance globe valve range designed for isolation duties on medium to high-pressure liquid, steam and gas pipelines in the power, chemical and processing industries is now available from Tyco Valves & Controls, a business unit of Tyco...

New Cube is hot stuff.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Manufactured by Ceia SpA, Power Cube is a range of industrial induction heating systems, suitable for large-scale heat treatment applications to contact-free soldering and ultrasonic cleaning. Power Cube Series 200 is a mid-frequency...

Take your pick.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Improved FilterCart range from Nederman has been developed to be more application specific. There are three models, each of which is supplied with customised ancillaries and filtration media, making the most appropriate system selection easier....

Multi-spindle in the wings.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Six-spindle mill-turning centre from INDEX, designated the MS 18C, is poised for its UK launch. Sole UK agent. Gee. Kingsbury Machine Tools, will be holding Open House at its Gosport premises from 6th to 8th July 2004 where the machine will be...

Torque test.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... New, cost-effective, simple-to-use torque tester has been added to the range from Norbar Torque Tools. Re-engineering the circuits of their existing instruments has allowed Norbar to increase resolution to five digits, so making the new...

Vacuum pack.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Flexible, modular, floor mounting medium-duty vacuum systems, rated up to 15 kW/4800, are available from Nederman. Compatibility with other Nederman equipment allows a system to be configured for dust extraction at source Oil a variety of...

Stirring new mixer range.(Factory Equipment)
May 1, 2004... Helisem mixers from Milton Roy cover tank capacities from 0.5 up to 400[m.sup.3], with speed options from 8 to 1500rpm and a choice of impellers including turbine and SABRE. The Helisem standard mixer range comprises the VT, VR and VD...

Take aim ...(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... ETI's 8820 is a simple infrared non-contact thermometer. Quick and easy to use--just aim and pull the trigger--the thermometer gives a digital temperature read-out from -50[degrees] to +538 [degrees]C with an assured accuracy of [+ or -]...

Fast fire framing.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... ALRAD has launched high-speed CCD image capture and recording cameras; the FOR-A VFC-300 and VFC-1000 The cameras feature built-in memory and their compact design is said to make them ideal for a range of applications such as research and...

Tank weighers take the lift.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... The Z6 tank weighing module, from HBM UK, has been improved by the inclusion oft new integral lifting device; allowing load cell exchange without removing the module. The lifting device secures the load cell, eliminating the influences of...

Data at a single stroke.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... The latest multi-channel amplifier module, the ML801B, needs just one keystroke to load a transducer's data, together with its correct settings, thanks to HBM UK's TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) identification. TEDS transducers...

Interconnecting the mass.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... Virginia Panel Corporation's new Gemini 2100 Series 6-module and 10module mass interconnect systems, available in the IJK exclusively from The Peak Group, offer speed, versatility and a modular approach to UUT (unit under test) changeover. ...

Up to the test.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... Front-loading cyclic corrosion test chambers from Ascott Analytical Equipment, offer up to nine controlled environments ranging from freeze/thaw to [SO.sup.2] (acid rain) testing. The new lowered trout design, offering easier and safer...

Dew process.(Inspection & Measurement)
May 1, 2004... Michell Instruments has developed a cooled mirror dew point sensor capable of high temperature measurements. The High Temperature Optidew Sensor is designed for use with Michell's Optidew range, said to represent the most affordable fundamental...

Heads in gear.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... High-efficiency, high torque capacity and the low backlash are claimed by the Series P and E planetary in-line gearheads developed by David Brown Engineering. Designed to save space while providing quiet, accurate advanced positioning...

Syno II for lube-free life.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... Renold's Syno 11 is believed to be the world's first truly maintenance-free chain a development of a previous Syno product incorporating the latest techniques in controlled-flow lubrication and anti-corrosion coating technology. As opposed...

Get equipment on the level.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... The LMRS levelling feet from Elesa are manufactured in stainless steel (AIS1303/304) and designed to shed liquids downward, making them suitable for the levelling of equipment used in hygiene sensitive applications. The low sulphur content...

Simplicity itself.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... igus has announced a new version of their maintenance-free iglidur M250 clip bearings. The latest addition to the polymer bearing range has a bevelled slot for easy installation. The lightweight, non-corrosive Clip2 bearing has very low...

Right on time.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... Thanks to their colour, Bulte's locating washers indicate to the operator how often to grease items of machinery. Red washers indicate daily lubrication, yellow for weekly and blue for monthly lubrication. A large Choice of diameters makes...

Slim sleeving.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... Printasleeve announces a new range of low cost thin and super-thin wall flexible polyolefin heat-shrinkable sleevings, manufactured to the highest standards with UL and CSA approvals. The manufacturing plant is registered ISO9002 and these...

Rollers keep a low profile.(Mechanical Components)
May 1, 2004... SRG15, the latest product in THK's Super Roller Guide range, uses low profile rollers to reduce rolling resistance. it also incorporates THK's proven Caged technology to ensure that rollers remain evenly spaced under all operating conditions,...

Feature-packed.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... The Pathfinder, Paxar UK's multifunction, real-time, one-piece, handheld scanner, data collector, printer and label applicator is now available in two lightweight, enhanced specification models. The MO6032 and MO6037 are believed ideal for...

Easy does it.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... Strapex has launched the easy-to-use battery powered STB 63 for use with plastic swapping. Weighing less than 4kgs, the STB 63 tool combines proven battery technology with the latest innovation for display and settings, thus enabling the...

All-encompassing enclosures.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... The range of electronic enclosures available from Hellerman Tyton is designed to cover file complete spectrum of application requirements. The enclosures now range from panel instrument cases through small cases suitable for benchtop use and...

Case closed by Kosme.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... For creation, loading and sealing of carton boxes, the Formapack and Combipack range of machines from Kosme Packaging, can provide a solution for most applications, especially within the pharmaceutical, wine, spirits, food and chemical...

Look sharp!(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... Logopak International has supplied two high-speed real-time print and apply labelling systems to a contact lens manufacturer. Operating a tandem solution, the two 901TB90/400 units are being used for the accurate labelling of triple packs of...

Protection? It's in the bag.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... A new solution for packaging products which require the protection of a moisture vapour barrier but still need some visibility during storage or transit. Protective Packaging has the capability to manufacture 3-dimensional bags in a totally...

Getting stuck in.(Packaging & Labelling)
May 1, 2004... Available hl the UK from Key Capital Equipment, the Anter 550N Folder Gluer is part of a range developed specifically for the carton industry. The recently upgraded model offers longer pre-folding and folding sections; wireless remote...

Mixing it.(Process Plant & Control)
May 1, 2004... Coolant Management Systems has introduced a range of venturi type mixing systems, approved for use by the Water Regulation Authority. The Accudose Proportioner mixes water and chemicals to metered concentrations: approved air gap backflow...