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Scada software goes mobile
Siemens Industry has extended the range of functions of the Simatic WinCC Scada (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software in its latest Version 7.3 with the addition of the Simatic...
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Improving assembly lines
A new conveyor system was designed and built by MiniTec for a global automotive company as part of their assembly for car lights. The flexible mounting system has workpiece carriers that are...
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Light fittings for hazardous areas
R. Stahl’s new line of light fittings for use in Ex zone 1/21 and 2/22 hazardous areas achieves better energy efficiency than previous generations and provides approximately 10% more luminous flux. New...
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Actuator adjustment advancement
A new electronic position transmitter designed to simplify end position adjustments for actuators has been developed by Auma. The EWG is compatible with its predecessor, the RWG, which ensures rapid...
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Solving vibration issues for large pumps in water treatment plant
A large raw water pumping station in Malaysia was suffering from severe vibration problems with the drivetrains on a number of large pumps which resulted in regular failures and downtime.When an update...
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Compressor has high-cooling capacity
Atlas Copco has unveiled its latest GA 90+-160 range of oil-injected rotary screw compressors.The patented screw element is packaged in an enhanced design that improves performance by up to 5% and...
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Fuel for thought
Recent diesel fuel legislation changes could have had an impact on your data centre, leaving systems under threat from a new type of bug. This could put your diesel-powered generators and therefore...
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Gas detector can detect 29 hydrocarbon gases or vapours
Gas detection specialist Crowcon has released the latest IRmax capability extension, enabling the detection of 29 hydrocarbon gases or vapours.As a key component of Crowcon’s Fire & Gas Safety...
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Internet Servicing: how to maximise your service revenue potential
By adopting the latest Internet 4.0 technologies, machine builders and process equipment suppliers can maximise their revenues by offering new value-added services that improve their customers’...
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Rotary selector valves
In some processing plants, liquid chemicals are stored in large vessels where the fluid flow into and out of each vessel is controlled by in-line valves, writes David Elliott.Pneumatic control of the...
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Degassing rotors for secondary aluminium processing applications
Morgan Advanced Materials has announced the launch of its new generation of degassing rotors for secondary aluminium processing applications.The company has produced the first one-piece degassing rotor...
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Braskem, Latin America’s largest petrochemical company, has signed a contract with Aveva to convert the engineering and design data of 12 of its plants to Aveva Plant Design Management System (PDMS)...
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Kit turns column level indicators electronic
The Elesa HCK column level indicator series between 127mm and 508mm length can now be ordered or retro-fitted with an electronic sensing and control kit.The SLCK kit includes a magnetic float and two...
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Process gas trend analysis
Vacuum processing is an essential element of diverse chemical, metallurgical and electronics-related procedures including vacuum furnacing, chemical vapour deposition, surface etching and evaporative...
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Solar-powered pumping
The new SUN-BUDDY is a solar-powered submersible pumping system that has been designed to combine outstanding performance, long life and minimal maintenance requirements.Managing water movement on a...
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Understanding sensors within a fluid control system
Kieran Bennett looks at the range of sensors available, the different technologies used in their design and how the application affects the specification.In the world of fluid control systems today,...
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Infrared temperature measurement in thermoforming
The process of thermoforming a plastic sheet depends critically upon temperature, says pyrometer manufacturer Calex Electronics. Forming temperatures typically range from 120°C to 370°C. Precise...
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The red firefighter
Marathon Motors’ range of UL-listed fire pump, drip-proof motors has been expanded to include a totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) NEMA offering. The whole range including the new units is available...
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Non-telescoping retrieval tool
With the introduction of the Magnetic Retriever, Rohrback Cosasco Systems is making retrieval operations of corrosion coupons and probes easier for field service personnel.The Magnetriever (MAG-6)...
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Measuring both vibration and acceleration
Silicon Designs Inc (SDI), designer and manufacturer of industrial-grade MEMS accelerometer chips and modules, has announced the global market introduction of the Model 1410.Model 1410 is a family of...
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