What's New In Industry articles from September 2008

What's New In Industry archives from September 2008

UPFRONT: Capacitance liquid level switch.
September 24, 2008... Capacitance technology in the measurement of fuel, oil and coolant levels is now the favoured alternative to traditional methods and Fozmula has launched the S81, S82, S85 and S86 Capacitive Liquid Level Switches designed to detect liquid...

UPFRONT: Instant adhesives.
September 24, 2008... Generic Cyanoacrylates have earned the reputation of instant adhesives from their ability to be used immediately with little preparation and to cure in very short time periods. ThreeBond TB7700 Gold Series now takes that a stage further with...

UPFRONT: Diecasting service reduces costs.
September 24, 2008... A low cost diecasting service has been introduced by Rencol, providing manufacturers with a cost effective alternative to machining. Applicable for volumes ranging from prototype samples through to mass production, the service is available for...

UPFRONT: Finishing touch.
September 24, 2008... Surface coatings specialists, Hi-Tec Spray Ltd. will be exhibiting at this year's W8 SHOW from October 26th to 29th at the NEC sharing a presence with specialist coatings supplier. In a custom built working spray booth there will be live...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Improved handling in the pipeline.
September 24, 2008... GPS PE Pipe Systems now has a total of three Aisle-Master articulated forklifts at its Walsall based 40,000ft' National Distribution Centre. The company manufactures polyethylene and multi-layer pipe systems and is a supplier to the...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Pedestrian truck lightens the load.
September 24, 2008... STILL Materials Handling has launched the EXV 10 and EXV 12 pedestrian high lift pallet trucks. With capacities of 1.0 and 1.2 tonnes respectively, the system is designed around a modular platform with a wide range of options to create a...

HANDLING & STORAGE: New shelf life for Mothercare.
September 24, 2008... A wire mesh shelving system for Mothercare's new #13 million distribution centre in Daventry has been custom designed by industrial storage specialist Troax. The new shelving has been designed with safety and ease of use in mind and...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Reach for the storage skies.
September 24, 2008... Dore Metal Services has credited Atlet with improved storage capacity and efficiency. Dore supplies non-ferrous and special metal extrusions including aluminium, brass and stainless steel throughout the UK. The company selected Atlet Forte...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Packaged goods seminar.
September 24, 2008... Sartorius Ltd will be hosting a seminar on the Packaged Goods Regulations. The event will be attended by Trading Standards experts and one of the world's largest weighing companies. The seminar will outline the requirements of the Packaged...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Wood is the best solution.
September 24, 2008... The Timber Packaging and Palleting Confederation (TIMCON), has delivered the message that in the face of rising industry pressures and costs, timber remains the most popular and sustainable material in the world for the storage, transport and...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Floor mounted lift.
September 24, 2008... A free-standing Transdek goods lift has provided a cost-effective solution for moving loads between the ground and first floors of the central distribution hub managed by DHL for Canon at Coalville, Leicestershire. The new lift, which can...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Trucks deliver the goods.
September 24, 2008... DSV Road Ltd has selected the new Toyota Tonero forklift to develop a fleet that can deliver the goods. A typical week for DSV can include unloading 380 inbound trucks and loading 300 outbound trucks for their onward journey via the Humber...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Every little helps supermarket storage.
September 24, 2008... Easilift Loading Systems has supplied loading bay equipment to three major new purpose-built Tesco distribution centres at Livingston, Lichfield and Goole, in contracts valued in excess of #9 million. For the one million sq ft Livingston...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Reach for the stars.
September 24, 2008... Materials handling supplier Stanley Handling has launched the ROBUR SBC- R Compact Counterbalanced Reach Truck This compact reach truck is designed for use in small to medium size warehouses where space is at a premium and cost a...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Recycling storage and handling systems.
September 24, 2008... AMH Group is a supplier of bespoke storage and materials handling systems. The company has recommended a list of questions that should be presented when purchasing new and used equipment. Once these questions are answered, it should be...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Single mast handling system.
September 24, 2008... TGW's new MAGITO is a single-mast handling machine that can be used for heights of up to 18m at full capacity. The machine has a conveying speed of up to 6m/s and an acceleration of over 3m/s' , which is due to a new construction concept...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Built to last.
September 24, 2008... Toyota Toneros are being used by the Minelco mineral processing site site in Flixborough. The company now has 3 tonne capacity forklifts for use loading bulk bags onto transport lorries and feeding material into the mineral processing...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Hygenic food conveyor.
September 24, 2008... Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) has supplied a leading producer and distributor of fresh chilled foods with a conveyor system that operates in three classifications of food hygiene and transport goods from first floor level down to ground floor. ...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Grappling for the contract.
September 24, 2008... Nuclear Engineering Services Limited (NESL) has received an order to supply specialised lifting equipment for the Encapsulated Product Store 3 (EPS3) at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. The contract for the manufacture, assembly and...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Sensors improve safety.
September 24, 2008... The ODS 96B optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic offer a solution to protection against accidental push-through of pallets in high-bay warehouse racking configurations, providing an alternative to mechanical systems involving...

HANDLING & STORAGE: The joy of material handling.
September 24, 2008... Morris Material Handling is continuing to deliver a total crane care package at the Worcester-based facility of Joy Mining Machinery Limited. The fixed price maintenance contract cover 50 overhead travelling cranes and some 120 jib hoists, and...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Fleet management goes wireless.
September 24, 2008... Yale Europe has supplied ID Systems of New Jersey with a dedicated wireless fleet management system, which operates automatically to provide remote real-time monitoring of all lift truck operations. Wireless fleet management systems are...

HANDLING & STORAGE: Hoists used in alp transit tunnel.
September 24, 2008... J D Neuhaus has provided four EH 25 air operated monorail hoists to assist the completion of the Gotthard Base Alp Transit Tunnel. The Tunnel, designated for the high-speed rail transit of passengers and freight, has deployed the hoists...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Cut and dried.
September 24, 2008... Guyson International has produced an eight page Marr-Line(R) conveyorised spray wash brochure. This and other manual and automated blast, spray wash and ultrasonic cleaning brochures, can be viewed online or downloaded from www.guyson.co.uk....

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Vandal proof buttons.
September 24, 2008... EAO has introduced a range of vandal-resistant pushbuttons to improve the design and durability of control panels. Featuring a stainless steel body, the 16mm and 19mm R.series pushbuttons are protected to IP65 for use outside or within...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Solenoid valves optimise energy.
September 24, 2008... Burkert's new Type 6027 modular range of general purpose solenoid valves is designed for use with vacuum, neutral gases, fluids (compressed air, water, hydraulic oil) and slightly aggressive media, at pressures up to 16bar. The range comprises...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Clearing the blockages.
September 24, 2008... When the largest coal fired power station in Europe was experiencing regular sub-basement flooding, it called on ITT Water & Wastewater to offer an effective answer. Drax Power Station, in Selby, North Yorkshire, produces almost 10% of...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Predictive maintenance.
September 24, 2008... Fluke has launched an affordable approach to industrial condition monitoring with a Fluke 289/FVF Combo Kit comprising a true-rms Fluke 289 Industrial Logging Multimeter plus FlukeView Forms software, which enables comparisons with other...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Biological parts cleaning.
September 24, 2008... KARCHER has launched a new PC 100 M Biological parts cleaner for use in workshop environments. The system uses on microbiological technology and offers several safety, environmental and cost advantages. Biological parts cleaners differ to...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Under pressure.
September 24, 2008... Big machine technology comes to compact pressure washers with the launch of Nilfisk-ALTO's new NEPTUNE 2, the latest addition to its range of hot water pressure washers. The system is designed for garages, car dealers, tradespeople, small to...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Quick fit connector.
September 24, 2008... Gardner Energy Management has updated its Emerald range with a trap set that is much lighter and easier to maintain. It has been specifically produced for repetitive load capacity applications where there is an extensive use of drip legs and...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Protected power.
September 24, 2008... Fawley Power Station has installed Sensonics monitoring equipment to achieve more reliable, more accurate data and eliminating time consuming physical overspeed tests associated with mechanical systems. The RWE Npower, Fawley facility is an...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Motors for hazardous areas.
September 24, 2008... Motors for Hazardous Areas is ABB's 255-page, full-colour catalogue detailing motors designed to meet the toughest safety standards in many of the world's most strictly regulated environments, where flammable gas, vapour or dust may be...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: All-in-one multi-valve.
September 24, 2008... ARI-Armaturen, supplier of process valves, has announced its next generation all-in-one steam trap solution that delivers cost efficiency, reliability and can reduce the number of pipe connections required by 80%. The CONA All-in-One is a...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Versatile process controllers.
September 24, 2008... Micro-Epsilon is now able to offer customers a comprehensive process control solution for all its displacement and temperature measurement sensors with five new, low cost process controllers and indicators added to its range. The...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Triplex plunger pump.
September 24, 2008... Designers and manufacturers of high specification industrial pressure washers, jetters and fixed installations now have the ability to enhance the performance of their equipment following the introduction of a new high pressure triplex plunger...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Industrial vacuums make light work.
September 24, 2008... Nilfisk-CFM has launched a range of three-phase industrial cleaning and extraction machines with a multi-purpose design that can be adapted to suit different cleaning demands. Options include the 2.2kW CTS unit with side-channel blower for...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Hot stuff sensors.
September 24, 2008... Contrinex, the Swiss sensor supplier, has introduced a new range of high temperature inductive proximity switches designed specifically for use in manufacturing processes such as furnaces, steel plants, casting machines, engine control,...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Process system software.
September 24, 2008... Invensys Process Systems (IPS) has released the newest version of SimSci-Esscor's PRO/II software, a steady-state process simulator used to design, analyze and improve chemical processes. PRO/II simulation software can now be used on...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Dalek starter kit delights Dr Who.
September 24, 2008... Trio Motion's evaluation kit has been used by London-based Windmill Studios who provide audio-visual solutions for the conference, live events and attractions industry. The MC206X motion controller was evaluated whilst saving costs for a...

PROCESS PLANT & CONTROL: Peristaltic pumps.
September 24, 2008... Peristaltic pumps continue to be preferable to water authorities. The introduction of a planetary gearbox system such as the range offered by Brevini ensures that these pumps will run more efficiently with less maintenance. Brevini has a...

FASTENING & JOINING: Flexible friend.
September 24, 2008... Anixter Components, formerly Heyco Ltd, has announced the addition of six new ranges of domestic Mains and Flexible Control Cables to its 2008/2009 product catalogue. The range of Mains cable includes industry standards such as 2192Y,...

FASTENING & JOINING: Enclosure encounter.
September 24, 2008... Rittal's range of system peripherals offer compatibility with TS 8 enclosures, CM Compact and TP Consoles, allowing specifiers to utilise one range across a spectrum of enclosure applications. Specifying the right enclosure for the...

FASTENING & JOINING: Fastening and assembly solutions show.
September 24, 2008... The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham is the location for the next Fastening and Assembly Solutions Exhibition on 23rdOctober 2008. Design engineers planning their next project may be looking ahead to solve problems involving...

FASTENING & JOINING: Thick skinned.
September 24, 2008... Rittal has introduced a new range of double skinned Aluminum outdoor enclosures built from a series of modular sections to enable quicker delivery times and reduce purchasing costs. Centred around a welded stainless steel frame with 25mm...

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS: Dryer cost and carbon savings.
September 24, 2008... A BEKO Everdry dryer with a performance of 64,000 m'/h was ordered in spring 2007 by a large chemical company and delivered and installed on schedule by Christmas. Seven heavy goods vehicles were necessary for the transport from the assembly...

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS: Pure nitrogen supply 24/7.
September 24, 2008... Atlas Copco is now offering its new NG series of advanced nitrogen generators to provide a continuous, reliable and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at low cost for a broad spectrum of industry applications including chemical...

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS: Dryer for hygiene.
September 24, 2008... Airchannel has supplied dryer equipment and consultancy services to Lees of Scotland for their confectionery factory in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has introduced the Food Grade Compressed Air Code...

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS: Rocking piston.
September 24, 2008... The Gast Rocking Piston range has been launched for use on garage forecourts, petrol filling stations and vehicle body shops. The performance and quiet operation of the oil-less design are suitable for tyre inflation applications and can be...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Wristband printer.
September 24, 2008... Varlink, the York-based distributor of mobile computing and associated barcode printing products, has launched the HC100 wristband printer from Zebra Technologies. The HC100 Patient I.D printing solution was developed to meet the unique...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Machine safety at PPMA 2008.
September 24, 2008... Industrial safety supplier Troax UK Ltd is highlighting new developments in machine safety at PPMA 2008, displaying practical and cost-effective methods for manufacturers to meet Health and Safety legislation. The centrepiece of Troax's stand...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Food conveyor detects metal at PPMA 2008.
September 24, 2008... S+SInspection will be launching its new ALUMASTER, a compact metal detection system for products packed in aluminium foil bags and containers. Designed to be easily integrated with existing conveyor packing lines, the new machine complies with...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Bagging improvements in productivity.
September 24, 2008... DEM Manufacturing bags around 3 million units every year in its Connector Parts division. Thanks to its relationship with bagging solutions provider. Automated Packaging Systems, DEM has cut bagging downtime by 80%, and reduced waste from...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: A healing solution.
September 24, 2008... A customised solution designed by coding and marking supplier. Markem-Imaje has resulted in substantial savings for a leading wound care product manufacturer. Advanced Medical Solutions had a problem with poor legibility of batch...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Labelling at speed.
September 24, 2008... Newman Labelling Systems, the pharmaceutical labelling systems supplier, has launched the S350, designed to operate 24/7 at a true production rate of up to 300 containers per minute with high levels of efficiency according to DIN 8743. The...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: 3D vision robots.
September 24, 2008... RTS Flexible Systems has developed a pioneering 3D vision-based robot automation solution for product handling and end-of-line picking and packing. Founded on RTS' unique, modular PickCellTM software, the new system enables automated...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Thermal desktop printer.
September 24, 2008... Varlink, the York-based mobile computing and data capture specialist distributor has introduced the new G-series direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printers from Zebra Technologies. The G-series products are targeted at sectors...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Laser ink jet printer options.
September 24, 2008... Linx Printing Technologies has promised a number of new launches at the PPMA Show, including its latest solutions in laser coding, Large Character Marking (LCM) and Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) inks. Linx will also be showcasing its Scribing...

PACKAGING & LABELLING: Small can be beautiful.
September 24, 2008... Automated Packaging Systems is set to add its name to an eclectic group of technology innovators when it unveils its PS 125 FreeSpace desktop bagger at PPMA. The new desktop bagger system offers all the benefits of an Autobag system, but in...

QUALITY CONTROL: Electrical test is wired.
September 24, 2008... Designer and manufacturer of motorsport electrical wiring systems, Cyprium Motorsports has chosen a Mecmesin MultiTest 1-x force testing system to perform quality control assessments on electrical harness terminals. Cyprium design and...

QUALITY CONTROL: Robot inspection arm.
September 24, 2008... Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) has achieved a new level of machine mobility and casing design; bringing multi-axis manoeuvrability to a robot CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). The project required the development of mobility casing...

QUALITY CONTROL: Rugged vision sensor.
September 24, 2008... The new Balluff BVS Vision Sensor combines vision capability and photoelectric sensor simplicity. It is designed to provide error proofing and quality inspection. Its small size enables it to be mounted to provide product detection, part...

QUALITY CONTROL: X-ray inspection for plastics.
September 24, 2008... 3DX-RAY has launched a new range of 2D and 3D x-ray systems for measuring or checking the position and alignment of components inside other components, including intermeshing plastic & rubber components for metrology or quality control. The...

QUALITY CONTROL: 2D inspection for aerospace.
September 24, 2008... Colne-based Whitwam Precision Components, aluminium alloy routing supplier, has installed an optical, non-contact measuring machine that allows quicker inspection of flat components up to 1,350mm x 900mm against the original CAD file than...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Model software.
September 24, 2008... TargetLink 3.0, the latest version of dSPACE's production code generator, now offers a redesigned blockset. The blockset is a symbiosis between the features of TargetLink blocks and the modeling blocks in the MATLAB(R)/Simulink(R)/Stateflow(R)...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Taking the heat out of humidity calibration.
September 24, 2008... Antech Calibration Services, Great Yarmouth, has recently completed a new purpose built laboratory designed to offer additional calibration capabilities for both humidity and air temperature. The company, now celebrating its 20th...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: World class wind tunnel.
September 24, 2008... America's Windshear Inc. has celebrated the opening of the world's most advanced automotive wind tunnel on July 18th. The event, which drew nearly 300 attendees, marked the opening of the first commercially available, full-scale,...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Torque-ing shop.
September 24, 2008... Mecmesin has announced the release of a new brochure showcasing the force and torque testing solutions the company offers to packaging and packaging material manufacturers. The brochure demonstrates how force & torque measurement can prove...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Linear stage range.
September 24, 2008... Feinmess Dresden GmbH of Germany has developed a linear stage with a very wide speed range, high positional accuracy and low settling time by combining a high speed DC-motor with a piezo-driven rotary motor on a backlash-free ball screw. The...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Meating standards.
September 24, 2008... Ishida Europe has extended its range of solutions for the weighing and packing of fresh, sticky products with the introduction of a new range of Screw Feed multihead weighers. The new models are ideal for meat, poultry, fish and seafood,...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Toys tested to destruction.
September 24, 2008... LGA in Germany performs safety tests on toys using a Zwick Z005 testing machine equipped with a 500N load cell. Toys can only be placed in the European market if they bear the CE Mark. After successful results, LGA can also award the GS...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Controlling waste water.
September 24, 2008... Analytical Technology has launched Q45N Dissolved Ammonia Monitor which enables companies to effectively control the levels of ammonia in their effluent. The monitor offers on-line monitoring of ammonia, which is simpler to use and more...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Exhausting the problem.
September 24, 2008... Crane Electronics has supplied a TMAC Opta system with an IS WrenchMaster to a major UK vehicle assembly plant, where a new torque application has required the accurate tightening of the exhaust manifold to its petrol engines. The...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Thermometers raise the alarm.
September 24, 2008... Calex Electronics Limited has launched the ST640 series of handheld infrared thermometers. Features include a novel backlit LCD display that changes to red when the measured temperature reaches either of the user-adjustable HIGH and LOW...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Lighten the load.
September 24, 2008... Solent Scale Services Ltd has launched a range of weighbridges to accurately weigh transport and their loads, predominately in recycling centres across the UK. The weighbridge range is suitable for use in arduous conditions and is...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Optical tweezers.
September 24, 2008... Elliot Scientific has added to its Optical Tweezer E3100 and E3200 ranges. Optical tweezers have found many applications in the Sciences; such as DNA property measurement, particle spectroscopy and cell sorting. Until now optical (or laser)...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Acoustic calibrators.
September 24, 2008... Two new products from PulsarInstruments Plc aim to significantly improve noise measurements, as the company has just obtained EU Approval for their new acoustic calibrators models 105 and 106. Acoustic calibrators are an essential piece of...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Incremental encoders count.
September 24, 2008... Sick has launched the DFS60 award-winning series of rugged, IP65 protected, high resolution incremental encoders, which aims to enable precision process control, improve quality and reduce material waste. The DFS60 series starts at a list...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: It's getting hot in here.
September 24, 2008... Newly available from CelsumTechnologies is the HGC Humidity Generator and Controller is a flexible solution for providing an accurate relative humidity environment for many applications, such as conditioning samples for laboratory and QA...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: Encoder for high-speed spindles.
September 24, 2008... Motor Technology has launched an advanced version of Lenord & Bauer's ultra precise miniature kit encoder for measuring speed and position in high-speed spindle applications, such as cutting and drilling. The new GEL 2443 has new features...

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT: GPS noise testing.
September 24, 2008... Cooper Tire operates several test tracks across the USA to aid its advanced noise and vibration design and development. It also provides services to outside companies in key areas such as vehicle pass-by- noise testing. Recently, Cooper Tire...

SAFETY SECURITY & CLEANING: Firefighters breathe easy.
September 24, 2008... Draeger Safety has launched the new Bodyguard 7000 Electronic Monitoring Unit, which provides continual operational status of both firefighter and breathing apparatus. It can also be used in conjunction with other modular items from Draeger...

SAFETY SECURITY & CLEANING: Spray detects acid.
September 24, 2008... Allison Engineering has added to its OnGuard acid detection product range. The ACID SPOT'R translucent yellow spray turns purple immediately upon contact with even small drops of acid of pH 2.6 or lower. The spray is a simple, yet effective...

SAFETY SECURITY & CLEANING: Safety in the fast lane.
September 24, 2008... Sara Machine Protection Doors has worked closely with Audi production line builders to install protection doors for the production lines in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany. Most of the doors are placed in front of welding robots and some...