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            <title>Transport Case for large equipment protection</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The 0550 Transport Case by Peli Products is built for tough and versatile large equipment protection. It offers more than 325 liters of usable storage space (Dimensions: Exterior 129.6 x 69.9 x 57.9cm; Interior: 120.8 x 61.1 x 44.9cm). The case features two integrated automatic pressure equalization valves that keep moisture out and prevent vacuum lock ensuring the case is easier to open at any altitude. Its lid is equipped with special locking hinges (lid-stays) to ensure that the case stays securely open for easier access. Optional available features include heavy duty caster wheels (each rated to handle 113 kilos) and detachable pallet risers for easy forklift transport. The open cell-core wall, polymer construction protects sensitive equipment from severe conditions. The case offers a robust “honey-comb” style, reinforced lid that provides extra support for stacking multiple cases. Additional features include a removable 10 x 15cm clear identification document holder and a lid equipped with a polymer o-ring for a dust and water-resistant seal. Dual action latches that have been tested to withstand more than 180 kilos of pressure (but open with a light pull) and two double-wide grips for team lifting are also featured. The cases are fully stackable for optimal space efficiency.]]></description>
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            <title>Communication System for networking switching devices</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Eaton’s Moeller Business SmartWire-Darwin technology, that received the TR Award 2010 , offers an innovative communication system for networking switching devices which allows the implementation of new kinds of switching cabinet concepts. The previous conventional control wiring for switchgear is thus now replaced by the communication system. As well as the control wiring, this also eliminates the need for the I/O modules that were previously required. This elimination of both wiring and I/O modules also means that the switching cabinet sizes can be considerably reduced, which consequently results in benefits for planning, designing and installation. The enhanced diagnostics options as well as the simple exchangeability and expandability are additional benefits.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:13:57 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Vison Sensor with touchscreen</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This year's IEN Europe Award went to Banner Engineering for the iVu vision sensor, an image processing system with an integrated touchscreen. It may be used in a variety of different applications that formerly required extensive parameterization, like code inspection in the pharmaceutical industry, label detection in the chemical industry or the detection of welding nuts in the automotive sector. Thanks to its intuitive graphical user interface, even inexperienced users can install and teach the vision sensor in no time at all – without the aid of a personal computer. All inspection routines and camera settings can be adjusted on-site using the menu-driven software.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:12:59 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Radar Sensors with extended tempearture range</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The VEGAPULS radar sensors sensors vom Vega received the PCN Europe Award 2010 . They belong to the new instrument generation plics plus. Through the extension of the temperature range to 450 °C and the higher chemical resistance of the antennas, this new generation of radar sensors has a wider application spectrum. Additional housing versions, an optimised connection concept and simplified operation thanks to clear adjustment parameters make setup and commissioning even easier. &nbsp;As a result of the noticeably more powerful electronics, the new radar sensors are even better adapted to the requirements of the many different applications and industries.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:11:19 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Transparent consumption, better electricity tarifs</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In the overall cost analysis of a chemical additives company from northern Germany, energy costs were a major cost factor at almost 40%. Combined with an anticipated annual price increase of about 5%, it was time to act. 
The world is facing a turning point in the energy policy. Since the industrialization 150 years ago, the industry depends on basic commodities, such as oil and gas. Reversing this dependence is the greatest and most difficult task that science&nbsp; and politics face in the future. Utilities reassure the industrialized countries with the promise: The supply of oil and gas is still secure for at least another 50 years. At the same time, the debate concerning nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance. However, uranium cannot break down indefinitely. According to current projections, the deposits will be exhausted in approximately 35 years. Moreover, the safe storage of highly radioactive waste is still unclear to this day.
Renewable energies, such as photovoltaics, solar-thermal energy conversion, geothermal prospecting, biogas and wind provide hope. However, these do not have the efficiency needed to compete with the cheaper basic raw materials at this time. If renewable energy should become a serious alternative, energy consumption has to be dramatically reduced. Should this effort succeed, it would have an immediate dual effect: Lower energy requirement makes renewable energy affordable for the consumer, and every measure by itself reduces CO2 emissions.
Typical energy costs in chemical plantsHowever, until alternative energy sources are economically viable, conventionally produced energy will initially become more expensive, since an increasingly greater expense is necessary for the extraction and production. A lecture at the VDI / GMA Conference in Baden-Baden last year, stated: The average energy of a chemical production facility amounts to an average of 37% of the total cost. The energy costs, as determined in the overall cost analysis of a medium-sized chemical company, are therefore a typical value at up to 40%, rather than an isolated case.
Measurements create Transparency&quot;In the beginning was the measurement.&quot; This old phrase from the process automation is still valid. In order to understand and interpret processes, a possibly accurate and continuous monitoring of product flows is required. Known measuring methods, such as pressure, filling level, temperature, flow and analysis measuring transducers are enlisted. In order to be able to reduce energy costs in production, measurements are also required to make the energy consumption transparent. However, before the energy consumption can be affected, the energy flows must first be analyzed in detail. It was therefore important for the medium-sized chemical company in northern Germany to precisely capture the power consumption of vulnerable areas. It searched for a solution that can easily be integrated and pay for itself within a manageable framework. The choice fell on the Wago-I/O-SYSTEM. It has convinced the company, because, apart from the control functionality, is contains a variety of components, including one for energy monitoring. ((Figure 1))
The 3-phase power measurement module 750-493 was therefore an argument for the Wago I/O-SYSTEM. It allows a detailed measurement of electrical volumes in a three-phase supply network. The voltage of the three phases and zero can be measured at the terminal by directly wiring the individual lines.
However, it records the current and voltage values of all three phases by six analog / digital converters within a time frame of 16 microseconds. The currents are delivered by a simple current transformer for a current measurement. The measured current and voltage values are shown in root-mean-square values by the terminal and calculates the effective power (P), the energy consumption (W) and the power factor (cos &#966;) for each phase. The apparent power (S) and the phase shift (&#966;) can be derived from these values. In addition to these energy data, it also records the energy peaks occurring over a definable period and internally sums up the energy consumption. Various operating modes, or shifted peak times can therefore be already assessed after one production cycle. ((Figure 2))
Using these components, small intelligent &quot;I/O measurement nodes&quot; developed in selected areas in the northern German chemical plant, which capture the consumption with this power measurement terminal. Each node is provided in the field with an Ethernet controller, which is networked with other controllers. The power consumption of each node is also visible via the network from the intranet.
Measurements result in MeasuresConcrete actions followed, after the energy consumption was recorded and an analysis of the measurements was determined and the cost per consumer and time period were calculated. First, the chemical company negotiated with local suppliers. They laid down electricity rates for various time periods during the day and at night. In order to use the electricity rates optimally, the intelligent measurement nodes also had to assume turning the plant components on and off. This not only depends on favorable electricity rates, but also on the feasibility of the operation. However, there were actually pumps and compressors that were not operated continuously around the clock. Here, the optimization depending on the electricity rates and time was possible. This function was realized by decem-energy controlling. It assumes overriding management functions and can therefore objectively activate or deactivate or plant parts.
SummaryOnly an accurate recording of the power consumption and the determination of the timeframe brought clarity of the situation. Energy guzzlers could thereby be identified. &quot;I / O-measurement nodes, linked by an Ethernet network and some equipped with small on-site panels, were able to precisely analyze the energy flow. The energy controlling tool of the Berlin firm Dezem assumed the monitoring, analysis, billing and issuance of control commands of the plant. Based on the calculated values, the company negotiated the best rate with the energy supplier. The entire energy requirement was reduced by actively activating and deactivating the consumers in reference to the rates. This represents a reduction of energy costs to below 25% in the total cost analysis. The investments in this project therefore paid back over a period of approximately two years.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:10:34 +0100</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:47:11 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Piezo elements and actuators for micro-dosing pumps</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[It is no trivial matter to automatically and accurately dose tiny quantities or volumes in the microliter or even nanoliter range, especially since the demands placed on the components are constantly increasing as miniaturization moves on. 
The devices of choice are micro-dosing pumps, also known as micro-dispensers. They act as displacement pumps, i.e. they supply defined volumes per stroke or per time interval, allowing for very accurate dosing. An important requirement for this is the choice of the appropriate pump drive, however. Piezo elements and piezo actuators are ideally suited for this task; they generate the linear motions required in a very precise and direct way and can also be perfectly matched to the relevant application environment. 
Versatile Power Packs Piezoelectric materials can be used in the manufacture of powerful drive solutions (Fig. 1) which are ideally suited for use in micro-dosing pumps: They provide (high) speeds and operate with short response times, thus allowing high pumping frequencies and flow rates. The variable strokes and high stiffness allow to precisely control the dosing processes, and the durability of piezoelectric drive solutions is convincing. Since they are very compact and require little power they can also be used in drives for mobile devices or lab-on-a-chip technology. Furthermore, piezo actuators are maintenance-free, because they have no moving parts in the conventional sense. PI Ceramic, Lederhose, (see text box) offers a wide range of piezoelectric components in a wide variety of shapes, standard as well as custom-made, and also piezo actuators with and without preloading in different sizes (Fig. 2) to suit almost every application.
Piezo Actuators for Micro-Diaphragm Pumps ...In micro-diaphragm pumps the transported medium is separated from the drive by a diaphragm (Fig. 3). The drive therefore cannot exert any adverse effects on the media pumped. Highly dynamic disk-shaped piezo elements make a miniaturized drive for this type of pump. High delivery rates can thus be realized by varying the switching frequencies or the amplitude of the piezo displacement. The micro-diaphragm pumps which are often used for dosing applications are suitable for both liquids and gases.
Possible uses range from laboratory technology and medical engineering, chemistry and pharmaceutical applications to mechanical engineering. Compact piezo-driven diaphragm pumps here can accurately dose the lubricants and coolants required &quot;on the spot&quot;, for example, and thus usually make it possible to reduce consumption.
... for Peristaltic Pumps ...Peristaltic pumps are ideal in cases where liquids or gases are to be dosed not only accurately, but at the same time as evenly and with as little pulsing as possible. The external mechanical deformation of the tubing forces the medium to be transported through a tube. Peristaltic pumps can be easily sterilized, are non-contact in operation, and can be operated without valves. The pumping direction is determined by the control of the individual actuators. Peristaltic pumps can be found in laboratory technologies, as well as the dosing of industrial adhesives or soldering fluxes, and most infusion pumps also operate according to this principle. Figure 4 shows a peristaltic pump with mounted piezo elements. 
The drive element consists of flat piezo bender elements, compact piezo chip actuators or piezo stack actuators, depending on the power and size requirements. Bender actuators are suitable mainly for applications with low backpressure and for liquids with low viscosity; they convince by virtue of the small amount of mounting space they require and are thus easily integrated into the pumps. Piezo actuators allow more viscous substances to be processed but more space is required for the drive. 
… for Micro-Dosing ValvesIt is often difficult to clearly distinguish micro-dosing valves from micropumps, because both are involved in the dosing. In valve applications (Fig. 5) the forces required are usually higher. Micro-dosing valves achieve flow rates up to tens of liters per minute for highly accurate individual and bulk dosing of gases or liquids in the microliter and nanoliter range. The dosing frequencies here are usually in the kilohertz range, with low switching times of the piezo actuators being in the millisecond to microsecond range.
A variety of piezo components are used in the micro-dosing valves; e.g. piezo tubes are used for drop-on-demand methods in ink jet printers. Miniaturized valves for nanoliter dosing tasks are produced using piezo disks, for example, which are also used for lab-on-a-chip applications. Piezo actuators, which generate more force, can be used for valves where space is no issue, as can piezo drives with leverage. These are suitable for larger drop sizes – depending on the material properties (Fig.6). Similar applications can also be found in the industrial sector for the fine-dosing of soldering fluxes, oils, greases, adhesives etc. 
PI Ceramic, a subsidiary of Physik Instrumente, develops and manufactures piezoceramic materials which are used in today’s high-tech markets. In addition to the broad spectrum of standard products, a top priority is the realization of custom-engineered solutions.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:45:28 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Stainless steel discharge gear pump for high viscosity media</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The cinox-V / therminox-V stainless steel discharge pump&nbsp;by Maag&nbsp;offers a special inlet geometry for industrial applications with medium to high viscosity media. The pump suits all plant operators with difficult applications at low inlet pressures (vacuum) and high levels of viscosity (up to 4 million mPas), e.g. resins, fats, silicones, sucrose esters or prepolymers. It can be used at temperatures up to 350°C. The inlet geometry ensures even filling of the gears at low pressure to safeguard continuous production flow. Two versions are available. The gear pump with round inlet geometry offers a ANSI standard flange connected to the discharge flange of the reactor (thin-film evaporator). On the second variant the connection flange is omitted and the pump is directly connected to the reactor, particularly suited for reactors under a vacuum. The reduced distance between the reactor and the gear pump makes it possible to work at a low NPSH value. The V series can be supplied with heated and unheated housings. In addition, a packing gland, throttled and spring-loaded are options.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:44:52 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Sanitary receiver for food ingredient handling</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The redesigned K-Tron Premier P30 sanitary receiver conveys difficult powders in applications that require a high level of sanitary design and frequent cleaning. A modular design accommodates various discharge options, quick disassembly for cleaning, volume extensions and jet filter cleaning. The modularity has been enhanced with the introduction of extension modules to increase the receiving volume of bulk materials. The design also allows ease of disassembly and cleaning, offers a new sealing and earthing feature, and is more user-friendly. The design meets cGMP sanitary requirements, with all components constructed of stainless steel. The P30 (30 liter capacity), can convey up to 1800 kg/h. Other design features include: reverse jet polyester cartridge filters, Tri clover quick release fittings and band clamps for quick disassembly, FDA approved elastomers and sealing materials and steep cone angles to ensure discharge. The sanitary design is suited for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The P-Series family of sanitary receivers is also available in two additional models: the P10 (10 liter capacity), can convey up to 600 kg/h; and the P100 (100 liter capacity) can convey up to 4000 kg/h.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:44:07 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>PDS-100, dispensing &amp; metering pump Programmable, digital, ideal for analytical lab, ...</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:42:54 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Process refractometer PIOX R400 measures refractive index and concentration, even under the ...</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:37:55 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>ATEX-rated valves provide safe shut off for fuel oils</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ATEX- rated electrically actuated ball valves are providing the safe shut off of heating oil and diesel fuels at multiple depots operated by one of the UK’s largest fuel distributors. The flow and level measuring specialist Severn Instruments was formed in 1991 to supply specialised process control and gauging instrumentation. The full range the company supplies, includes temperature control systems, tank content sensors, flow monitoring equipment, level measurement equipment and associated products.Severn Instruments oversees complete projects, from project development, through to installation and servicing, providing the maximum customer security that results from a single source responsibility supplier.
ATEX- rated electrically actuated ball valves are employed by Severn Instruments, as part of the company’s tank overfill protection alarm system (TOPAS). The TOPAS system is critical to safe and efficient operation at fuel depots, as fuel spillages are potentially hazardous and cost around £1,000 per litre to clean up.Severn Instruments has a contract from the fuel distributor to install its TOPAS system in depots right across the UK. So far, the company has installed the system at 25 depots, with many more to come.
“The tanks at the depots where we are fitting our TOPAS system range from 50,000-litres up to-1,000,000 litres,” said John Roberts, Owner of Severn Instruments. “With such large volumes, the depot operators have to be very careful of overfilling of tanks during deliveries. This is where our TOPAS system comes in. After checking in, drivers delivering fuel to the depot connect their hose to the appropriate tank; this could be Kerosene (heating oil) or white or red diesel. The driver then presses a button on a central control panel to test the tank alarm system. Normally this is set at 97% of volume, 2% above the normal gauging level of 95%. If the alarm sounds, then the gauging system is operative and the filling cycle begins. However, if for any reason the filling exceeds the 95% level, the alarm system blasts and signals the Burkert 8804 valves to close in a timed sequence of less than 30-seconds – this to give time to switch the pump off – preventing any fuel spilling over the top of the tank.”
“When we won this contact we knew that we needed a highly reliable, IP67 rated, ATEX shut-off valve that would operate seamlessly with our TOPAS system. Burkert’s 8804 valve ticked all of these boxes; we were also recommended to use Burkert on the project, and we know from experience that their equipment is very good.”
The Type 8804 valve as used by Severn Instruments is tailor-made for the application; it is suitable for use with aggressive media, such as fuel oils and diesel, and for operation in arduous conditions, thanks to an IP67 ingress rating. ATEX-rated, the 8804 integrates a small electrical rotary actuator with adjustable limit switches and a manual override, a visual indicator into a single compact, and robust assembly that is easy to install in restricted spaces.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:35:37 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Mobile shiploader for grain loading facility Gleadell Agriculture Limited has chosen a Mobile ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Gleadell Agriculture Limited has chosen a Mobile Shiploader and feeders, enabling peak loading rates of 1000 tonnes per hour, for its grain loading facility at the Port of Great Yarmouth on the UK east coast. 
Gleadell Agriculture was founded in 1880 as a grain merchant and expanded rapidly to include warehousing, malting, and animal feed manufacturing as its core activities. Indeed it was one of the first grain merchants in the UK to offer farmers a fully integrated storage and drying operation.It now operates from 5 offices in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Leicestershire and Wiltshire and is the UK’s third largest ex-farm buyer of cereals. The company remains a leading exporter of cereals, pulses and oilseeds to buyers around the world and is also the market leader in the supply of organic grain to UK processors.The 45 metre boom Mobile Shiploader will be fed by twin integral, chassis mounted, Samson feeders enabling peak loading rates of 1000 tonnes per hour and average rates of 600-700 tonnes per hour into handy size vessels. Maximum mobility is available through the provision of the latest ‘New Generation’ Inline and Parallel wheel travel system and an on-board diesel generator set. Environmental considerations are paramount with dust control fitted to both Samson feeders and at transfer points. To further eliminate dust and to protect the product from degradation a Cleveland Cascade telescopic chute will be employed at the loading boom end. Operator safety will be ensured by the provision of a climate controlled control cabin and general machine lighting. Product integrity will be enhanced by the provision of a permanent magnet and mesh grills fitted at the Samson transfer point to remove unwanted tramp and metals.This order follows an earlier Mobile Sterling Series Shiploader installation supplied by B&amp;W to Gleadell in 2002 for their facility at the Port of Immingham. In this case grain is received into four Samson feeders, enabling peak loading rates of up to 2000 tonnes per hour and average loading rates of 1200 tonnes per hour. This machine has loaded several million tonnes since it was commissioned. Since 1983 similar Grain Shiploader installations have also been supplied to more than 30 other Ports in the UK alone.Andrew Mitchell, B&amp;W Managing Director commented “Gleadell Agriculture have purchased B&amp;W Mobile Shiploaders in the past, including the Sterling series, and this latest order confirms their confidence in our design capabilities and the reliability of our equipment”.The equipment is due for delivery in May 2010 and manufacturing is currently well underway in the UK. The system will be commissioned in the summer months in order to meet the harvest period.B&amp;W started its Shiploading business over 30 years ago in the grain industry. B&amp;W is fully integrated into the International Aumund Group with strategically placed offices in more than 10 countries and representatives in over 40 countries.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:34:55 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>New ultrasonic limit switch The intelligent ultrasonic limit switch SONOCONTROL 40 from SONOTEC ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The new device of the SONOCONTROL series is used as a non-intrusive level control system through the wall, consisting of a probe, fastening, couplant and evaluation instrument. &nbsp; 
The ultrasonic measurement method is applicable in numerous industrial fields like the chemical industry, petrochemistry, food industry and the pharmaceutical sector. The non-intrusive system can be used for ride-height control, full-/empty signaling, protection against dry running, position control, ice level control, limit control in liquids and liquid gases and for air bubble- and solid detection. &nbsp; 
The SONOCONTROL 40 combines application diversity with an outstanding operating simplicity. The new innovative measuring method allows an easy installation. The device can be factory-set for measuring tasks of serial operations (plug-and-play). Additionally, the device consists of an easy operating software, which also facilitates individual measurement adjustments.&nbsp;&nbsp; The compact configuration of the ultrasonic limit switch, containing sender and amplifier, ensures an optimal operating mode. The new evaluation method of the device leads to increased system reliability. Since the installation of the sensor occurs from the outside, abrasion and leakages can be avoided. This advantage is very useful whenever the sensor system cannot be installed within the pipe or the container due to high pressure, aggressive mediums or in fields with high hygienic standards. &nbsp;]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:04:59 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Differential pressure sensor for wet media and low pressure ranges</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The AST5100 Wet/Wet differential pressure sensor is designed for differential pressure measurement ranges as low 0 to 0.01bar and up to 0 to 1bar. The LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) measures the movement of bellows and digitally amplifies the signal with electronics. The device is compensated from 0 to 55°C. With its advanced linearity correction and thermal compensation, the AST5100 series meets the demanding performance characteristics industrial applications require. It is available with 1/8” NPT female pressure ports and two mounting holes for easy installation. With an optional 4-20mA or 0-5V output signal, it is compatible with most PLC’s and controllers. Built to withstand a line pressure of up to 14bar, the series is designed for a variety of applications including; filter monitoring, flow calculation across an orifice and level measurement.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:04:26 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>The next generation of radar sensors State-of-the-art technology from VEGA</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[VEGAPULS radar sensors are considered “state of the art” in the market and are the most sold radar-based level sensors in the world. 
Through the extension of the temperature range to 450 °C and the higher chemical resistance of the antennas, the new generation of radar sensors has a much wider application spectrum. Additional housing versions, an optimised connection concept and simplified operation thanks to clear adjustment parameters make setup and commissioning even easier. 
Ultrafast microprocessors provide more power for signal analysis and enable complex processing algorithms. Modern electronic components allow a never-before realised signal evaluation and a better differentiation between product level and vessel installations. Due to the considerably faster signal processing, the sensors are able to follow quick level changes. 
In the development process, special importance was given to ensuring complete compatibility between existing and new instrument adjustment.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:18:04 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Unshakeable reliability VEGA’s microwave barrier conquers the market</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[VEGAMIP 61, the new microwave barrier recently introduced by VEGA, is a sensor that reliably and contactlessly detects the limit level of bulk solids and liquids. The microwave barrier detects the limit level with absolute certainty even under adverse environmental conditions like intense dust generation, fog or high temperatures. 
The non-contact measurement proves to be advantageous primarily for abrasive products or for very high temperatures. The instrument is insensitive to dirt, buildup and baked-on deposits. Changing product properties, such as density or moisture content, affect the instrument just as little as product temperature or intense dust generation. To detect the limit level, VEGAMIP 61 simply measures from the outside of the vessel through a microwave permeable window. 
The microwave barrier consists of a transmitter and one or several receivers. The receiver measures the attenuation of the received microwave signal and generates a switching signal from it.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:17:03 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Non-intrusive full/empty limit switch at small diameter pipes The optimized ultrasonic limit ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The compact sensor is mainly used in plants of the pharmaceutical sector and the food industry. Here, the SONOCONTROL 15 is employed for the protection of pumps and the control of filling systems. The known advantages of the limit switch, such as the non-intrusive ultrasonic measurement through the wall as well as the precise distinction between empty and liquid filled pipes, have been upgraded by further favourable characteristics. The simplified installation method of the 2-wire system for example, which can be carried out even during system operations, guarantees an optimal use of the device. Due to a new pipe fastening system made of plastics the sensor can be relocated quickly and easily. Furthermore, the advanced firmware assures a stable operating mode. The required power supply is 12 ... 40 VDC. According to the 4…20mA concept the switching status is represented by the current consumption of the sensor. The acceptable medium- or pipe temperature range lies between –40°C … +140°C. A particular device version of the SONOCONTROL 15 is also available for the use in hazardous areas.]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:28:19 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Refrigerant air dryers with minimum energy profiles</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Arctic Energy range of compressed air refrigerant dryers are suitable for operation at air pressures from 4 to 16 bar, with ex-compressor air inlet temperatures from 0 to 55°C. Airline dewpoint settings from 2 to 10°C are maintained by a digital controller, within an ambient working condition range of 0 to 45°C. The control and heat exchanger technologies ensure that the dryer compressor is only operated when the pre-set dewpoint is exceeded. This ensures energy efficiency in operation, with further savings achieved by ensuring that even in ‘no-demand’ conditions where a main compressor is shut down (eg overnight). 32 models are available covering flow rates from 0.2 to 25m3/min, with larger dryers up to 257m3/min available to order. They all feature digital dewpoint display with compressor protection provided by high/low pressure switches. Refrigerant gas and dryer pressure manometers are fitted. Single phase 230V operation is available up to 14m3/min flow, higher flows with three phase operation. Only approved Freon gas refrigerants are used (R134a or R407c).&nbsp;]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:57:35 +0100</pubDate>
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