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July 08's "Top 10" Process Control, Engineering & Maintenance innovations



Cracking down on solvent abuse


ELGA Process Water helps achieve high performance aqueous washing for Renishaw

Around 50% of manufacturing companies in the UK are still using trichloroethylene and similar solvents for degreasing. If they continue to do so after 31st October this year, they could face prosecution under the Solvent Emissions Regulations 2004. Using high purity water from ELGA Process Water in aqueous based washing machines can produce results as good as solvent cleaning systems, as Gloucestershire based measuring equipment manufacturer, Renishaw, discovered.


Renishaw uses Mecwash (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit ELGA Process Water online or click here to send an enquiry





Improved safety and less risk for fall-accidents on the work floor by suspending cables with synthet


Cablesafe ® is a development from the offshore industry to improve safety on decks, stairs, scaffolding and other structures. Disorder on the workshop floor during building and maintenance works can lead to accidents which in certain cases may result in long term absence due to injury with the possible consequence of liable action being taken. More than 20% of accidents are the result of falls caused by tripping over electrical cables, welding cables, fire hoses, air hoses etc. spread over decks and (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Cablesafe online or click here to send an enquiry





Primasonics Audiosonic Acoustic Cleaners the “Sound Solution” to ensure material movement wit


Primasonics Audiosonic Acoustic Cleaners the “Sound Solution” to ensure material movement within Silos and Hoppers.

Primasonics® Acoustic Cleaners are widely employed wherever ash, dust and powders are generated, processed, stored or transported. This range of acoustic cleaners has been of tremendous benefit in both preventing material hang-up and ensuring maximum, continuous material flow in silos and hoppers. Indeed some of Primasonics most challenging but successful applications were within silos which contained dry materials which had a tendency to ‘knit’ together. (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Primasonics International online or click here to send an enquiry





Leading the way with Testo Saveris


Testo Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the Saveris data monitoring system.

The Testo Saveris data logging system continuously monitors temperature and humidity accurately and reliably. The easy-to-use system automatically measures, documents and issues alarms whenever limit values are exceeded.

Testo Saveris is ideal for:
• Recording quality data in production and storage environments
• Continuous monitoring of climate in industrial plants and facility maintenance
• Quality assurance in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry
• Ensuring ambient conditions are maintained in buildings (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Testo Ltd online or click here to send an enquiry





FT4 aids friction material formulation at Teijin Aramid


5 June 2008; Welland, UK: Teijin Aramid GmbH (Wuppertal, Germany) is using Freeman Technology’s FT4 Powder Rheometer to deliver essential information in the development of new friction materials.

Teijin Aramid, one of the leading aramid producers in the world, manufactures among others the para-aramid fibre Twaron. This is a very strong, light and heat-resistant, high performance fibre that is used in a wide range of applications, including friction materials such as brake linings and clutch facings. The FT4 is being used (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Freemna Technology online or click here to send an enquiry





Launch of new digital touchscreen for combustion control


Dunphy has launched their new, in-house designed touchscreen for the Ratiotronic TM 6000 digital burner/boiler management system. The panel has all the functionality of a standard PC including IP addressable web access. The touchscreen offers manufacturing and production engineers the facility for multiple set points as well as a unique timer features which enable burners to fire at specific temperatures and pressures preset for any time of the day or night. The Windows style interface makes the system easy to (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Dunphy Combustion Ltd online or click here to send an enquiry





Removing Blockages from Bulk Solids Material Silos FAST, SAFE and EFFECIENTLY


The Prima Whip offers a safe and fast solution to maintaining clean and continuous operating conditions in silos, bins and hoppers in the bulk solids handling and processing systems. With this system there is no need for operators to enter the potentially dangerous confines of bulk storage systems thus eliminating accidents. The Prima Whip is designed for use remotely through a manhole opening at the top.

Powered by compressed air, the Prima Whip motor can be maneuvered by one operator (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Primasonics Ltd online or click here to send an enquiry





Flush pressure transmitter, buy on-line, 2 day delivery


Amongst the range of level instruments and controls available to buy direct on-line at vega-line.co.uk, is the new compact flush-mount hydrostatic level and pressure transmitter VEGABAR S16. Customers can order today and pay a low, fixed price for next day despatch and 48hr delivery. VEGABAR S16 has Tri-clamp or DIN 11851 hygienic fittings, IP65 ingress rating and an all stainless steel compact body. Electrical plugs are DIN or M12, the transmitter diaphragm is ultra-high purity, flush CERTEC high performance (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit VEGA Controls Ltd online or click here to send an enquiry





SOFTWARE HELPS BUILDING INDUSTRY MANUFACTURING AND BATCH ASSEMBLY


The purchase of DataTrack production software, specifically suited to batch assembly and manufacturing has led to significant cost and productivity benefits at Andromeda Telematics, of Byfleet, Surrey.

Intelligent building integrator and KNX member, Andromeda Telematics (ATL), does not manufacture in the traditional sense but complex projects involving batching parts and assemblies in its stores and workshop, as well as on site, made its activities ideal for the
DataTrack treatment. The company has grown very quickly in size and reputation, being (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Psl Datatrack online or click here to send an enquiry





EMX White Paper Takes the Mystery Out of Selecting Photoelectric Sensors


EMX Industries Inc., a manufacturer of sensors for industrial automation, today announced the release of a new white paper, PhotoElectrics: The Key to Successful Automation Control. Based on the premise that photoelectronic sensors are critical to successful and reliable automation systems, the paper covers all the information necessary to select the right sensor for a particular application.
The paper begins with a brief overview of optical sensor basics and then offers essential considerations in sensor commissioning. Readers also learn the (continued) Read More...

For further information, visit Emx Industries online or click here to send an enquiry