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PCNE November 2005 : On cover
		Gravimetric Blender - for extrusion control (TSM Control Systems) With an Integrated Software Solution, - Paper Manufacturers Can Improve Quality () Radar Succeeds with Narrow Focusing on Molten Iron - (Vega Controls Ltd) Integrated Control and Safety System - goes into the North Sea (Yokogawa Europe BV) LabVIEW8 Launches - for design, control, and test (National Instruments Corp.)

The products of the month

Measurement and Instrumentation

Online vibration monitoring - (Wilcoxon Research)
System 800xA High Integrity - (ABB Process Automation)
Marathon MM Series - (Raytek GmbH)
Exigo -shaft alignment - (Fixturlaser AB)
TC-KUB overpressure protection - (Rembe GmbH Safety + Control)
Non Toxic Heat Transfer Fluid - (Paratherm Corp)
Drum vent dryers & tank vent dryers - (Brownell Limited)
Vacuum conveyors - (Volkmann GmbH Vakuumtechnik)
MC5 Multifunction Calibrator - (Beamex Oy AB)
Magnetic coupled metallic flowmeters - (Asa SpA)
Dew point hygrometers - (Michell Instruments Ltd)
Pinch valves and knife gate valves - ()
Temperature Sensor - (Italcoppie Sensori Srl)
Sandpiper pumping solutions - (Warren Rupp Inc.)
Metering pumps & dispensers - (Fluid Metering Inc.)
High speed optical sensor - (CBT / Comunicación & Multimedia, S.l.)
Lynx Switch Series - (Westermo Teleindustri Ab)
Paperless recorders & TrendManager - (Honeywell Int. Inc.)
Submersible Level Sensors - (Sensortechnics GmbH)
Temperature handbook - (Labfacility Ltd)
Reliable DCS supplier in Asia - (Hollysys Automation Co., Ltd)
Moisture Measurement - inside natural gas pipeline (Bartec GmbH)
Han 3A Hoods and Housings - upgraded to meet IP67 protection (Harting KGaA)
Chemineer's IBC Mixer keeps Southern Water in Suspense - (Chemineer Ltd)
WinCC V6 - (Siemens AG - A&D)
NXP drives - (Vacon OYJ)
Vision System - for robotic applications (Fanuc Robotics Europe)
Safety Switch - offers high-force option (Euchner GmbH & Co.)
Safety Relay - with one E-stop command (E.J.A. Ltd)
Data-Logger with USB - for CAN/LIN in one device (Vector Informatik GmbH)
Level Transmitter - for the most difficult applications (Endress+Hauser Ltd)
Sanitary Inline Flow Switch - combines high accuracy, fast response time (Fluid Components International)
Condition Monitoring - allows direct machine analysis via Fieldbus (WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
Industrial CPU boards - (Fastwel Ltd)
Sensing solutions - (GE Sensing)
TBOX Telecontrol system - (Techno Trade S.A.)
Malaysian Fertilizer Plant - Upgrades With European Safety Equipment (HIMA Paul-Hildebrandt GmbH + Co. KG)
Coriolis Meter Helps - Engineers Evaluate New Gas Pipe Material (Krohne Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG)
With an Integrated Software Solution, - Paper Manufacturers Can Improve Quality ()
LabVIEW8 Launches - for design, control, and test (National Instruments Corp.)
Load Cells - improve manufacturing quality (Applied Measurements Ltd)
Feeder and Handling System - for gravimetric feeding and free flowing (Brabender Technologie KG)
Steam Generators - for de-icing operations (LOOS Deutschland GmbH)
High-Performance Transmitter - for process weighing systems (Vishay Measurement)
Digital Display - for mass flow meters (Fluid Components International)
Paper Testing System - to optimise paper machines (AB Lorentzen & Wettre)
Press-In Connectors - range extended (Compel Electronics S.p.A.)
Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector - receives Atex approval (General Monitors)
Flexible Storage Systems - range extended (Bott Ltd)
Centrifugal Pump - designed for extended life (Johnson Pump AB)
Rack PC - for high performance (Siemens AG - A&D)
Hose Handling Operations - need flexible solutions (HepcoMotion)
Humidity/Temp Transmitter - humidity and temperature monitoring (Vaisala Oyj)
Portable Meter - for oxygen measurements (Knick Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG)
Calibration Software - increases flexibility (Beamex Oy AB)
Radar Succeeds with Narrow Focusing on Molten Iron - (Vega Controls Ltd)
Industrial weighing components - (Esit Elektronik Sistemleri)
Looking for distributors, - (Emko Elektronik A.S.)
Automatic Control - (Elimko)
Balancing Machines - with emergency stops (HOFMANN Mess- Und Auswuchttechnik GmbH & Co; KG)
Thermal IR Camera - 400Hz full frame rate (CEDIP Infrared Systems)
High Performance Sensors - for safety applications (Rechner Industrie-Elektronik GmbH)
Submersible Pumps - oxygenate polluted Italian lake (ITT Flygt AB)
IR Hydrocarbons Sensor - reduces nitrogen purging costs (Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd)
CSF Piston Pump - for highly viscous fluids (Pump Engineering Ltd)
Precision Meter - for pH, mV and T measurements (Harvard Apparatus Inc.)
Moulded Oil Bearings - for vegetable peelers (NSK Europe Ltd)
Integrated Control and Safety System - goes into the North Sea (Yokogawa Europe BV)
Advice for DCS Vendors: - To Boost Revenues, Venture into Untapped Market Segments (Frost & Sullivan)
Gravimetric Blender - for extrusion control (TSM Control Systems)
Analytical Transmitter - ATEX approval meets FISCO compliance (Emerson Process Management Ltd)
Ruggedised Panel PC - based on Intel’s powerful, low-voltage CPU (MPL AG)
Pump and Seal Solutions - customisable, suited to polymer handling (Viking Pump Inc.)
Gas Flow Calculator - with orifice plate, turbine meter (Sixnet)
Potting Compound - works up to 185°C (Aremco Products Inc)
World's First Industrial Grade USB 2.0 Microcontroller - (Cypress Semiconductor)
Sealing Compounds - for low temperatures (Parker-Hannifin GmbH Seal Group Europe)
Modular Switchboard Systems - power distribution, motor control to 6300A (Moeller GmbH)
Air Preparation Equipment - higher flow rates (Midland-ACS)
Surface Speed Digital Readout - extends manual lathes’s capability (Newall Measurement Systems Ltd)
Dispensing System - for precise deposits (I&J Fisnar Inc.)
Smart Cameras - ready for Ethernet (Imperx)
Tank Manways - PED-certified (Axium Process Ltd)
Pneumatically-driven Escapement - separates parts from vibratory feeders (SMC Corporation of America)
Wireless Cellular Weighing - for industrial weighing and process control (Measurement Systems International)
Flow Volume Booster - in aluminium or stainless steel (ControlAir Inc.)
Hydraulic Pumps - for industry, to 700bar (Enerpac BV)
Rugged Power Supply Units - metal- and plastic-housed switching models (PLC Direct Benelux BV)
Serial Converter - COM port extension (Korenix Technology Co Ltd)
Automation Software - for all industrial and commercial sectors (Mitsubishi Electric Europe Industrie Automation)
Ultrasonic Level Transmitter - communicates over Profibus (Siemens AG - A&D)
Drainage Pumps - designed for narrow spaces (Grindex AB)
Compressor Pumps - oil-free; clean air supply (Jun-Air Ltd.)
Locks and Handles - for specialist cabinets (EMKA Beschlagteile GmbH &Co.KG)
Best steel served - (Borusan Holding)
TUBE or not TUBE - (Borusan Holding)
Minimal Quantity Lubrication - improves metal cutting processes (Willy Vogel AG)
Simple Automation - modular, expandable (Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH)
Steel Compensator - for chemical industry (Stenflex Rudolf Stender GmbH)
Food Grade Lubricants - for high performance industrial requirements (OKS Spezialschmierstoffe GmbH)
Flue Gas Oxygen Analyser - for ex situ installations (GE Industrial Sensing)
Belt-actuated Electric Hoist - Atex version (Verlinde SA)
Calibration Service - for a variety of testers (Clare Instruments)
Cable-driven Remote Operator - for valves in inaccessible locations (Smith Flow Control Limited)
Complete Process Solutions - for waste water treatment (Christ)
Cartridge Valve - for pressure reducing applications (Integrated Hydraulics Ltd.)
Portable Particle Counter - for manufacturing and process systems (Parker Hannifin (UK) Ltd)
Solenoid Valve - Atex-certified (SMC European Marketing Centre)
Spectrophotometer - for process engineers' needs (Ametek Process Instruments)
Measuring Instruments - contamination free (WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co KG)
Oil-free Chiller - industrial, building applications (Axima Refrigeration)
Wireless Sensors & Networks 2005 - (Reed Business Information Division Comundi)
Mobile Filling Machine Uses Servo-pneumatic Technology - (Festo AG & Co. KG)