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All of the benefits of an RDP LVDT with a 4-20mA output

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

With more than forty years experience in the design and manufacture of LVDTs RDP Electronics Ltd has over the years also been involved with significant advances in external control systems, including the widespread adoption of the 4-20mA, 2-wire interface.

World's largest LCD

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Trident supports world's largest LCD monitor

Reigate, UK, 21 July 2008. Trident announce that they are to support Sharp's new 1085 Full HD LCD display - the worlds largest.

Extronics launches the iWAP103 universal access point enclosure

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Explosion proof access point enclosure system allows any wireless vendors’ equipment to be installed in zone 1 hazardous areas

Congleton, UK, 21st July 2008: Extronics, a leading supplier and manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof electrical and electronic equipment, has today announced the launch of the iWAP103, an ATEX approved zone 1 universal access point enclosure.

New loop powered 4/20mA flameproof indicators

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

To compliment their extensive range of intrinsically safe and Type nL certified 4/20mA loop powered indicators, BEKA have introduced two new five digit flameproof loop powered models which only drop 2.

Banner SI-HG63 Hinge Switches provide additional safety contacts and adjustable switching point

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Banner introduces SI-HG63 Series Hinge Safety Interlock Switches for safeguarding of hazards. SI-HG63 hinge switches are used in place of the standard hinges on swinging guards, gates or doors.

Banner R-Gage™ QT50R Sensor resists wind, rain and extreme temperatures to reliably detect objects

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Banner introduces the R-GAGE™ QT50R, an advanced radar based sensor for close and long range presence detection in a broad range of weather conditions. The QT50R uses Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) to accurately monitor or detect moving or stationary objects such as cars, trains, trucks and cargo while resisting rain, wind, humidity and extreme temperatures.

Turck Banner offers robust special sensors for error-free level measuring of dry granulates

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Turck Banner Ltd has launched the BCC sensor series especially for the level measurement of plastic granulates. The capacitive sensors of the BCC series can detect even the smallest grain sizes.

High functionality servo can be commissioned in minutes using powerful software tool

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Premium servo product line offers extensive controller/motor options
Closed-loop control of speed, position, current & torque using absolute encoder

Festo has launched a range of high performance servo motors and controllers that use the company’s renowned FCT software tool to expedite system configuration and commissioning.

ATEX Certification For JOFRA Industrial Pressure Indicators

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

AMETEK Calibration Instruments has announced that the JOFRA range of IPI Industrial Pressure Indicators is now ATEX and CSA certified for use in potentially explosive environments in the field or in calibration laboratories.

New: Profile roller energy chain 'P4' for fast, quiet movement

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Secure energy and data transmission for indoor and outdoor crane equipment and conveyor systems

With the development of the roller energy chain more than 10 years ago, igus® has successfully designed a safe solution for the transmission of energy and data for cranes.

New low cost process controllers suit every measurement task

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

With five new, low cost process controllers and indicators added to its range, precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon is now able to offer customers a comprehensive process control solution for all its displacement and temperature measurement sensors.

Gearbox with disengaging torque limiter

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The Huco Dynatork MS worm gearbox with integral torque limiter is a great product for safeguarding machinery and the people that operate it. It stops rotation of the low-speed shaft whenever the stall torque exceeds the calibrated value of the internal torque limiter.

New, Price Effective LED Lighting Modules

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Charlotte, NC (July 17, 2008) - The Imaging Source - a multi-national manufacturer of industrial cameras - has just announced a new series of cost effective LED lighting modules, which seamlessly integrate with The Imaging Source USB, FireWire and GigE camera.

Pressure sensors ideal for viscous fluids and withstand wash downs

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

A range of ceramic and stainless steel pressure sensors for viscous and gaseous media is now available, which not only withstand frequent wash downs and temperatures of up to 300°C, but are also certified for use in explosive atmosphere (ATEX, Zone 0) environments.

High temp oil level indicator now Ex-Rated

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Elesa’s oil level indicator in its GN743.6 guise will not only operate comfortably at up to 150°C, but is now Ex approved for use in explosion risk environments and complies fully with 94/9/EG guidelines.

ARI-Armaturen solves it ‘All-in-One’ with CONA compact multi-valve

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

July 2008, Tewkesbury - ARI-Armaturen, worldwide leaders in the manufacture and supply 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%.

Rockwell Automation advances safety switch technology with SensaGuard

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

New RFID-coded, non-contact safety switch helps reduce machine and wiring costs, boasts Cat. 4/SIL 3 rating, and offers extended diagnostics for easier troubleshooting

Protection of personnel and equipment is a main concern on the plant floor.

Wind River expands presence in test automation market for device software

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Test management to shorten testing process for device manufacturers

Wind River Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: WIND), the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced a test automation solution, called Wind River Test Management, that is designed to help device manufacturers significantly shorten the testing process, drive down product development costs and bring devices to market more quickly.

Unique new SICK DFS60 incremental encoders improve production control and reduce costs

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

HIGH POSITIONAL ACCURACY is uniquely combined with customer programmability and competitive prices by SICK‘s new DFS60 award-winning series of rugged, IP65 protected, high resolution incremental encoders.

Good Looks are a Winner

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

For safety spectacles to protect they need to be tough, but to be worn they also need to look good. Wearer acceptance can be as important as the protection offered by safety spectacles if they are to be a practical safety solution, and uvex has incorporated both these qualities into the design of the newest safety eyewear product to join its safety spectacles range this month.

Safety Specs in the Blink of an Eye

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

uvex has made it easier and quicker for safety professionals to order safety prescription eyewear with the launch of a new enhanced prescription ordering website. The user-friendly system is designed to display pre-agreed frame and lens options, accept orders and issue approval for the employee to proceed with an eye-test.

Low-voltage stepper motor driver IC is ideal for portable battery-powered applications

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The new A3906 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a low-voltage dual full-bridge motor driver IC designed to drive one bipolar stepper motor or two DC motors.

The new device - part of Allegro’s low voltage motor driver series targeted at portable battery-powered applications in the consumer, industrial, office automation and medical markets - has output channels rated at 1 A each and an operating supply voltage range of 2.

Double-skinned modular flexible outdoor enclosures

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Rittal introduce 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.

New, high speed shuttle valve

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Cartridge valve manufacturer, Integrated Hydraulics has introduced an in-line shuttle valve to complement the company’s range of screw-in products. The new valve is simple, light, reliable and exhibits excellent flow characteristics that minimise the response time of the components they feed.

ITT Water & Wastewater adds pumps up to 300kW to Flygt N-Pump wastewater range

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

ITT Water & Wastewater, the premier supplier of water and wastewater treatment solutions, has extended its acclaimed Flygt N-Pump range of highly efficient, wastewater pumps with the introduction of much larger pumps ideally suited to heavy duty applications such as pumping ‘raw’, unscreened wastewater.

RS introduces the V300 Quick Install Safety Camera online

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

RS Components now offers the V300 quick install safety camera from SICK as part of its online range of new products.

The V300 is space-saving, rapid to install and ideal for hand protection environments.

ABB extends temperature range with TUV certified SIL2 transmitter

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

ABB has extended its range of HART temperature transmitters with the addition of a dual-compartment version. Like the other transmitters in the range, the new TTF350 offers independent SIL2 certification from TUV, ranking it among the safest transmitters on the market.

National Instruments DIAdem 11.0 expands test data management and visualisation

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Software adds features to simplify high-channel-count system visualisation and improve user productivity

National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) has announced the release of DIAdem 11.

Hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers protect critical electrical systems in industry

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Process continuity is vital in many engineering and process applications where non- critical electrical anomalies cannot be permitted to interrupt the process.
The latest ranges of high precision hydraulic-magnetic circuit breakers available from Rowe Hankins are designed to ensure complete circuit protection confidence.

K-TEK Announces MS41, industry's most durable magnetically actuated level switch

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Compact, dual-compartment design protects unique switching mechanism from corrosive environments; no maintenance required

Prairieville, LA (July 2008) - K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art instrumentation for level measurement, today announced the MS41, the industry's most durable, magnetically actuated electric switch.