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Robots are on the march
There have not been that many robots used in food processing industries to date but we are on the cusp of a sea change, says Chris Evans. Five years from now they will be very much the normModern food...
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Docking station for portable gas detectors
Industrial Scientific’s DSX Docking Station is said to be the only gas detector maintenance and record keeping solution suited to support the needs and requirements of every customer, regardless of...
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Corrosion monitor now with ISA100 wireless protocol
Cosasco has expanded the functionality of its CWT-9020 wireless water system corrosion monitor for electrically hazardous areas by offering ISA100 Wireless communications protocol. Along with...
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Improving industry corrosion anomaly tracking
Strategic Corrosion Management (SCM) has launched new systems to support improved tracking and management of Integrity and Corrosion anomalies for both on and offshore assets, supporting safety,...
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Fact or fabrication: Busting the myths surrounding robotics
Paul Wilkinson addresses the most common preconceptions about the use of robot systems in the food and drink industry and tackles some of the most persistent myths head-onRobotic systems are more...
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Ultrasound degassing
Having proved that ultrasound degassing of molten aluminium alloys is cleaner, greener and cheaper than current methods, a team of scientists from Brunel University London, working within a European...
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Bulk bag conditioner has height-adjustable rams
A new Block-Buster hydraulic bulk bag conditioner from Flexicon conditions bags ranging from short to extra tall using hydraulically-actuated rams that automatically adjust in height during...
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How to avoid ‘water hammer’ in steam systems
Ian Webster looks at this condition occurs in steam systems and why it should be avoidedSteam is a very versatile and efficient carrier of energy and it is used in a wide range of industrial processes....
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High-pressure pumps - what price reliability?
Mike Sherman looks at the balance between cost and reliability and explains why spending more often leads to savings in the long runFor industries involved in the processing of high value commodities,...
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Contactless radar level sensor
E&JW Glendinning is the largest independent supplier of quarry and concrete products both to the trade and direct to the end user in Devon and Cornwall, UK. Over recent years, they have embarked...
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Pyrometer simplifies multi-point temperature monitoring
Calex Electronics Ltd releases the PyroMiniBus, a simple system of infrared temperature sensors and interface modules designed to make multi-point industrial temperature monitoring easier and more...
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Protection against data manipulation
With the new CP 1243-8 IRC communication processor, Siemens enables telecontrol applications based on the Sinaut ST7 telecontrol protocol.The new communication processor makes it possible to connect...
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Steel enclosures range for high impact applications
Spelsberg UK has launched a range of steel enclosures to support its comprehensive product portfolio. The company, which is known for supplying some of the best quality enclosures on the market, has...
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Triple offset valve
Pentair Valves & Controls announces the expansion of its Vanessa Triple Offset Valves (TOVs) product line with the launch of the Series 30-RS. The new manual triple offset valve is designed to...
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Sourcing the extreme
The trials and tribulation of sourcing obsolete automation parts. Leroy Spence reportsDo you remember that time your car wouldn’t start because the battery died at the very moment you were about to set...
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Bi-directional flow sensor
The MFC2030 Bi-Directional Flow Sensor, from MEMSIC Inc, is for a wide range of applications, such as analytical instruments, anesthesia and other medical flow devices, process control, and natural gas...
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Solenoid valves: some are more equal than others
Michael Hannig looks at the improvements in design that have allowed an increasing number of processes to rely on this essential deviceProcess control throughout a vast array of industries relies...
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Valve control product portfolio expands
AUMA, the electric actuator manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of modular valve control devices with a new range of GP coaxial gearboxes. The gearboxes are designed for gate and globe valve...
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Single cable receptacle for robot welder connectors
A single cable receptacle for robot spot welding connectors has been introduced by Multi-Contact. The empty flange-mounted receptacle is angled downwards at 30 degrees to reduce stress on the...
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Don’t neglect palletising when automating lines
Chris Sumner helps you determined the best robotic palletisation solution for your businessThere are many different reasons for adopting robotic palletisation – usually the very last process on a...
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