What's New In Industry articles from September 2002

What's New In Industry archives from September 2002

ICE breaker cracks the coding link.(thermal transfer coder)
September 1, 2002... This month's PPA Show (see our preview starting on Page 10) marks the launch by Interactive Coding Equipment of a new version of its innovative Zodiac thermal transfer coder, together with a network system that allows coders of different makes...

Transducers add options. (Process Plant & Control).(flow measurement )
September 1, 2002... PVL has expanded its range of Omni transducers to include five new level and flow measurement options, in addition to the existing pressure, temperature and flow transducers. All are available in either flat face, 45deg tilted face or...

Valve eases inspection. (Process Plant & Control).
September 1, 2002... Boiswood can now supply its new Furon moulded valve box as an alternative to welded opaque valve enclosures, Its moulded, seamless construction in a clear material allows inspection of valves and connections without opening the box, The design...

Valves for CIP. (Process Plant & Control).(butterfly valves)
September 1, 2002... Butterfly valves from Mucon are designed for pharmaceutical and food industries where CIP is essential and product damage unacceptable. There are four designs--standard, flexible disc, quick disassembly and dosing types, Standard valves have...

Intelligent approach to pump control. (Process Plant & Control).(liquid meters)
September 1, 2002... PC interface introduced to Flux Pumps' liquid meters, allows automation of filling operations. It incorporates a Process Control Module (PCM) which interfaces two liquid meters and up to four output devices, like magnetic valves and pumps, to a...

A finger on the pulse of flow rates. (Process Plant & Control).(fluid sensor)
September 1, 2002... Based on Burkert's established insertion-type magflowmeter, the Type 8040 Magfinger is a fluid sensor with a frequency signal proportional to the flow rate and an output of up to 340Hz. It can be integrated easily into control systems using...

Transmitters add Fieldbus. (Process Plant & Control).(ph and conductivity transmitters)
September 1, 2002... Two of Yokogawa's established process instrumentation,products--the EXA PH202 pH transmitter and the EXA SC202 conductivity transmitter--are available with Foundation Fieldbus communications. The devices have been verified for conformance and...

Dispensed with precision. (Process Plant & Control).(liquid metering and dispensing pumps )
September 1, 2002... New range of digitally controlled liquid metering and dispensing pumps to deliver fluids precisely, regardless of pressure variation, flow or viscosity, has been introduced by Michael Smith Engineers. The Travcyl pumps are suited for...

HMI on the road to freedom. (Process Plant & Control).(Human Machine interface)
September 1, 2002... Rockwell has moved its MobileView portable HMI technology further ahead with the introduction of the wireless Allen-Bradley MobileView Tablet T750. This industrially-hardened Windows CE-based, portable Human Machine interface, uses Ethernet...

When the weld gets tough ... (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Designed for fast, heavy-duty plastic welding in rough field locations, Leister's new-generation Astro Wedge Welder, available from Welwyn Tool Company, is the latest contender in the geomembrane market for lining land-fill sites, reservoirs,...

Regulators for MIG and TIG. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... BIG Vantage MIG and TIG regulators have been introduced to complement existing Vantage 25L MIG models, Both single and two-gauge versions are available: single versions cover MIG 25L applications and TIG 2 bar fixed service pressure. The two...

Machine builders to benefit from integrated weld control. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Any process using spot, projection or roll seam resistance welding can benefit from medium-frequency dc welding, says Rexroth, whose new welding control system, the PS 6000, offers an integrated digital power source for either ac or...

Inspection tool cuts defects and scrap. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Laser-based inspection and measurement tool from Meta Vision Systems examines and reports on critical trends in process quality. Called Meta Inspection, it can significantly reduce defects and scrap, minimise rework and improve component...

Workstations for lasers. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Alpha Laser range of laser welding hand workstations from Laser Lines come in four sizes and laser powers. The range has units for applications from manufacturing jewellery to repair of 350kg injection mould tools. Other uses include...

Friction welder joins bi-metal parts. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... A specially-designed friction welding machine with integral face-milling facilities has been supplied by Blacks Equipment for high-volume production of copper-aluminium power line connectors. The equipment joins an existing machine built for...

Face to face with safe, clean air. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Jetstream powered respirator system from Key Industrial Equipment is fitted with an extra-large capacity HEPA dust filter for protection from toxic dusts and other hazardous particulates. It delivers clean safe air to the face at a rate of...

A plug for ultrasonics. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Forward Technology's Omega ultrasonic welding system is being used in a plastics assembly operation where the two Nylon 6 parts of a three-pinned electric plug are being joined by the ultrasonic welding process. The base of the plug...

Feeding at a distance. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Where small diameter welding wire has to be fed over considerable distances during MIG/MAG or flux cored wire welding, Murex has introduced its Transmatic Lynx machines. Three models make up the range of two and four-roll drive machines. ...

TIG welding range goes into orbit. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Designed to provide fast, high-quality, consistent, repeatable welding of cylindrical components, ESAB's range of orbital Tig welding equipment, in addition to numerous mechanised welding heads, now includes power sources and accessories such...

Flexible `pen pal' for plastic welders. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Leister's new-generation Welding PEN from Welwyn Tool is available in both PID and non-PID versions. Easy-to-handle, it can be used with precision, not only for intricate, lightweight welds but also for larger welding projects involving...

Caddy in control. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... All-new Caddy Tig HF from ESAB has a microprocessor-controlled power supply to give advanced welding features that include high-frequency or lift arc TIG starts and MMA functions, with up to 150A welding current available. This machine...

Bench draws away dust. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Catering for industries such as furniture manufacturing, agriculture, automotive and aerospace, health and applications from adhesive application to metalworking, WorkPoint's range of AirBench ventilated workbench products have been developed...

MIG/MAG with cored or solid wire. (Welding).
September 1, 2002... Based on Murex's established 253 and 353 models, the new Transmig 333S and 403S welding machines have been designed for high productivity solid or cored wire MIG/MAG welding. They can use consumables up to 1.6mm and provide optimum performance...

Bulk handling advances. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... The latest advances from Portasilo centre around the Superflo dense phase pneumatic conveying system and the Rotoflo low-profile discharge system. The Superflo optimises conveying performance throughout the conveying cycle with a built-in...

Wraparound labeling. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Weber RSE2500 wraparound and site labelling applicator system features a modular construction with a choice of base conveyors, transport belts and chains, plus the availability of over-printing using hot foil, ink jet or laser coders, to suit a...

Print & apply. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... ALX 3138 labelling system from ALS features a two-line display with error messaging, velocity compensation using encoders for accurate label placement when product speed changes, and multiple product memory banks for saving set-up parameters to...

Driving towards greater automation. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... From automation and motion control specialist Inmoco comes a new system designed to revolutionise packaging-automation. The Elau PacDrive uses only standardised hardware, interfaces and software to offer packaging companies an automation system...

Flexibility from the Joker in the pack. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Flexible packaging specialist Supreme Plastics is showing the latest developments in the Joker packaging machinery series. The cost-effective Joker series made by Swedish manufacturer Pronova AB, enables medium-volume producers to create...

Put an end to coding errors. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Latest version of Clarisoft Generic Image Design Software from Claricom can eliminate package-coding errors using network control to remove mistakes and increase efficiency. Clarisoft can benefit coding accuracy for off-line message design...

Coding gets Smarter. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Two new thermal transfer codes from Markem, the SmartDate 3i Plus and 3c Plus, feature SmartTouch, a common user interface that provides a fast easy way to control coding operations. The SmartDate 3i Plus and 3c Plus offer more processing...

Form, fill and seal is in the bag. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Offered by Webster Griffin, the B&C CV25 high-speed, low cost form-fill-seal bagging machine has been developed for packing sand, aggregate, chemical, pet food, food ingredients and composts into 5 to 40kg plastic bags. It is easily and quickly...

End of the line automation. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Okura A1600 high-speed palletising and de-palletising robot available from Webster Griffin has been designed to provide efficient, versatile end of line automation. Equipped with a Unigripper pick-up hand, the Okura machine can stack...

Continuous filling a matter of routine. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... For volumetric filling of a wide range of viscous products, Avery Berkel's Neumo PM80 is a double-acting machine claiming significantly faster, continuous filling routines. It is capable of dispensing into containers ranging from 250g to 25kg...

Detector on its metal. (Packaging & labelling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Fortress Technology's metal detection systems combine simple operation with high performance and rugged reliability. The latest range for both in process and end-of-line inspection can satisfy a range of applications covering food,...

Laser and optics advance coding. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Significant advances in laser and optics technology to provide high quality coding are claimed by Domino for its new S200 machine. Key to its performance is its `unique' scanning technology: whether it is a simple code or includes complicated...

Package gives remote labeling. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Logonet package will be demonstrated by Logopak, and some `print and apply' labellers will be running Webmaster software with TSMi modules. The remote service module allows `dial in' maintenance and advice on machine condition, whereas...

Weight/price label package. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Latest in weigh-price-labelling technology from Bizerba, the GLM-l 150, is part of a new generation of such units and is said to be amongst the fastest in the world. Built entirely in stainless steel, the machine features removable conveyor...

Labeller always on the bottle. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... New SSA Mono and Duo bottle labeller from Sessions of York is easily adjusted for different container sizes and can handle bottle sizes between 10 and 90mm in diameter. Bench-mounted and extremely user-friendly, the SSA is capable of...

Taking a wider view. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... New wide version of WLT's LLC entry-level friction feeder is designed for feeding a wide range of items. The model has a feed width of 70mm, allowing dispensing of a wider range of products. Typical applications include jumbo padded...

Tunnel vision. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... From Wrapid Packaging Systems comes the high-speed, automatic BVM Compacta 5022 packaging machine with shrink tunnel, Running at 60 packs/min, the 5022 is a continuous operation, fully automatic in-line machine with a maintenance-free,...

Still taking the tablets. (Packaging & labeling: PPMA preview).
September 1, 2002... Demonstrating its capabilities in the simultaneous feeding of different products into one blister pack, capsule and tablet feeder specialist Electro-Mec is setting up two of its top-selling EMF feeders on a special demonstration test rig on its...

Separator cleans itself. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Claiming the smallest self-cleaning separator on the market, Westfalia's OSD2 is ideal for applications throughout industry for cleaning cooling oil, hydraulic oil, de-greasing baths and all lubricants extending their useful life by up to ten...

Quick switch is no wind-up. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... New winding machine developed by Gatfield Systems can switch instantly between coiling up and paying out without imparting any extraneous tension to the cable. This is achieved using a standard variable speed drive, supplied by Toshiba's...

Cutting the cost of oil-free air. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... With the introduction of three new models, Atlas Copco's oil-free Z VSD series covers the range from small 90kW to powerful 900kW compressors with variable speed drive, for applications requiring oil-free air and energy savings. There is also a...

Move towards high-speed assembly. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Mikron's new GO5 assembly system is said to mark a sea change in the design of the company's linear high-speed assembly equipment. By using standardised modules and easily configured software, together with expert project management, Mikron...

Scanning at speed. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Datron Technology's 3D scanner. makes converting an object into a digital model almost as easy as photocopying. Whether it is an existing part or prototype, the Copymate 3D scanner is fast and accurate. With the Copymate, a 20 x 22 x 8cm...

Hot right off the plate. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Versatile Platecoil prime surface heat exchanger from SWEP offers an efficient and economic heat transfer solution to a variety of industries. A cost-effective alternative to Pipecoil heat exchangers, Platecoil units can provide accurate and...

Removing water and oil traces. (Factory Equipment).
September 1, 2002... The oilfreepac 2000 from ultrafilter is designed to remove all traces of oil, water and dirt particles from compressed air. Using the latest adsorption dryer technology, the oilfreepac 2000S are available as MINI-dryers, for volume flow rates...

Trucking by colours. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Plastic folding platform trucks added to Welconstruct's range of handling and storage equipment are offered with blue, red, green or yellow platforms, opening up the opportunity for individual departments to specify their own colour-coded...

Trucks combine ac power with active stability control. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... With nine models spanning the 1.6 to 5.0 ton capacity range, Toyota's 7FBMF range of four-wheel counterbalanced lift trucks combine ac power with the innovative `SAS' active stability system. Along with significant enhancements to operator...

Sounding the charge. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Evolution battery and LifePlus charger package from Hawker Traction claims considerable energy efficiency, enabling users to cut electricity costs for battery charging by as much as 30 percent. Evolution is also maintenance-free. The...

Trucks tackle steepest slopes. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... From Daewoo comes a range of 5-7 tonne capacity LPG lift trucks equipped with a powerful GM V6-cylinder 4.3 litre engine. The G50/60/70S-2 machines claim high performance with low noise and pollution levels: the power output of 85.5hp at...

Taking the tension out of conveying. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Spiroflow has developed an automatic conveyor rope tensioning and monitoring system that can increase the working life of the rope operating mechanism on its aero mechanical conveyor range by up to 40 percent. Reducing maintenance time and...

Palletising streamlined. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Stargate Logistics from Palletways is a central stockholding facility that dovetails with Palletways' national palletised freight distribution network. It removes the need for manufacturers to make special arrangements for urgent deliveries...

Shelving given a new profile. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Universal Shelving system from Polstore is a heavy-duty modular design for the storage of CNC tooling, jigs and fixtures and mould toots. A further utility allows storing of small parts such as drills, reamer taps and dies etc. The system...

More power to your elbow. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... G-Force intelligent lifting device from SEX can handle loads up to 130kgs. The device is designed to empower its operator by effectively becoming an extension of the person's arm, adding mechanical power to the physical lift. By holding the...

Get the the lowdown on pallet transporters. (Handling & Storage).
September 1, 2002... Atlet has extended its Compact range of low-cost low-lifters/pallet transporters with a new light-duty model, the 1450kg-capacity Compact CLL145 complements the existing 1800 and 2000kg low lifters. With its high-performance 1kW traction...

Coating beats corrosion. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... Apticote 425 is a super corrosion-resistant electroless nickel composite that Poeton Industries claims will outperform traditional electroless nickel coatings by up to twenty times. This new surface treatment combines electroless nickel and...

Cut the cost of cutting. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... Rocol's new TRI-Logic range aims to revolutionise the cutting fluid market by helping metalworking manufacturers improve efficiency, cut costs--and improve their `green' credentials--by eliminating premature cutting fluid failure and tackling...

Assembly fluids dispensed without the turbulence. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... EFD's 752V-DVD dispense valve applies adhesives and other low- to medium-viscosity assembly fluids quickly and accurately, without bubbles or turbulence. Typical uses include dispensing precise amounts of UV-cure polymers and similar fluids...

Flat mesh offers higher rigidity. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... The result of a continuous development programme Weldmesh Flat from Tinsley Wire is an attractive mesh panel claiming a greater rigidity than a standard round wire mesh panel and superior strength to weight ratio. Weldmesh Flat panels are...

Resins offer alternatives. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... Aimed at circuit and component protection in electronics/electrical encapsulation, Electrolube's UL-approved epoxy and polyurethane resin range includes four conventional polyol resins, four polybutadiene resins offering effective moisture...

Gaskets provide wide frequency shield. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... Latest soft gaskets from EMI shield specialist TBA Electro Conductive Products deliver attenuation in excess of 100dB across a wide frequency range for applications requiring the highest performance. The ECP 400 soft EMI shielding gaskets...

Increased coverage for CIP. (Finishing & Materials).
September 1, 2002... New range of products from Bete has been designed to provide increased spray coverage and superior performance for Clean in Place applications. Delivering a variety of spray angles from 180 to 270deg. the range is said to eliminate the need for...

Watch your backs. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Damage caused by the occasional parking or reversing error could be a thing of the past, according to Brigade Electronics, which has launched Backscan, a reversing sensor system that senses and warns the driver of obstacles behind the vehicle...

Mats help to fight fatigue. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Safety matting manufacturer Coba Plastics has introduced an effective new anti-fatigue mat to its range of industrial products. Coba-Elite is a high-quality mat that has been designed specifically to increase comfort for workers whose jobs...

Switching towards increased safety. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Euchner CES-A-CE-01 transponder switch has been designed to replace magnetic switches in many applications. This non-contact switch, which uses a CES-A-EA-04B evaluation unit, utilises the latest advances in transponder technology. A...

Detecting the detectors ... (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Latest advance in conventional detection technology from System Sensor Europe is an enhancement to the Series 300 family, the Zonal Display Unit. The S300ZDU uses the inherent computing power of the Series 300 conventional detector to identify...

Easy on the ear ... (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Available from Chapman & Smith, the Slimline folding ear defender is said to offer excellent noise attenuation and wearer comfort. The design allows the Slimline to be conveniently folded into a small compact unit for carrying in the...

The key to safe access. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... Interlocks in the Guardmaster Prosafe range are offered in single key and dual key access configurations. Single key access units are designed for the interlocking of hatches, guards and doors on machines where full body access is not required....

A rebel without a frame. (Safety, Security & Cleaning).
September 1, 2002... The Rebel safety spectacle from lles Optical is a stylish modern design with a one-piece polycarbonate lens. It is designed to closely follow the contours of the wearer's face and, through the wraparound configuration, offers a high degree of...

Drill bodies take the shock. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Extensive range of high-performance drills from Unimerco covers four types in a variety of sizes. TS80 drills are made from a shock-absorbing steel body with a carbide top; TS100 drills made from solid carbide, are designed for all-round...

Wheels built for speed. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Meteor range of high-performance grinding wheels from Asahi Diamond Industrial has been designed and built for precision manufacturing CNC applications, where higher speeds and temperatures combine with a need for unerring accuracy in shape...

A strategy for automated CAM. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... A facility enabling production engineers to define machining strategies from first principles--and then apply them to produce both current and future machining tasks--is presented by the new version 7.0 release of Path-trace's EdgeCAM. Strategy...

Tool puts safety on the edge. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... A tool developed by Wilson Tool can incorporate the forming of a smooth safety edge on holes and slots in sheet metal components within the automatic cycle of a CNC punch press. The tool creates a safe edge to a consistent standard, making it...

Inserts stand the heat. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Specialist cutting tool maker TaeguTec has launched a new ceramic grade of turning inserts for machining at very high speeds the ultra-tough resistant alloys used in the aerospace industry. The strength and heat resistant properties of...

Upgrades speed VTC. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Mazak VTC-200-II and VTC-300C-II vertical machining centres from Yamazaki Machinery now offer a number of upgraded features including a high spindle speed, a more powerful main spindle motor and faster rapid traverse rates. Combined, these...

Lathe cuts to the chase. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Harrison has embodied automatic `thread chasing' and `Acme' threading cycles to its Alpha T (Touchscreen) range of electronic lathes. The Alpha T's electronic thread chasing facility can `pick up' and clean the threads of a component in...

Seal out dust. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Watco's new water-based Wallseal produces a silky, low-sheen finish to dusty concrete pillars and gritty brick and blockwork walls. Applied by brush, just one coat is generally sufficient. 640 Watco www.e4enquiry.com ...

Stop skidding. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Non-flammable Tecguard makes most surfaces--mineral surfaces, ceramic flagstones, granite, tiling etc.--anti-skid. You can walk on it after an hour. 641 Boston Chem. Co. www.e4enquiry.com

Door modifies to suit clean rooms. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Although many Seuster roll fast and industrial doors are suitable for food manufacturing use, the S1100 fast roll unit is seen as particularly suited to modification to meet Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. This is achieved by replacing...

Fittings at just a push. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Versatile Adaptalok non-metallic conduit system from Adaptaflex offers fast, easy installation with push and twist fittings for IP66 ingress protection as standard. It now also benefits from a new, high-visibility insert seal that is easy to...

Boilers put on the style. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Halstead has involved styling consultants in the development process of its new Hero cast iron boilers and Eden condensing boilers range. Eden will offer three options: a combination condensing boiler, an open vent condensing boiler and a...

Fan offers a silent option. (Metalworking Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Elegant design of Vortice's Vario fan houses a powerful yet energy-efficient axial motor which can be specified in silent sintered bronze or the more powerful ball bearing version, guaranteed for 30,000 hours continuous operation. The...