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The multiparameter controller Liquiline CM442 opens completely new dimensions for your measuring point. Together with sensors for six parameters, this team covers all applications. Its ease of use and maintenance guarantees operational safety. All devices speak the same language based on the Memosens protocol. Our complete concept supports you in achieving your goals of cost optimization and plant security.

Resolve Optics Ltd. has supplied a ruggedised F-Mount Periscope to Specialised Imaging Ltd (Tring, UK) designed to provide real-time focusing of any prime lens on their ground breaking SIR3 high-speed Ballistic Range Camera.

Traditionally most range camera designs have made do with lens focusing systems not designed for the high shock and vibration environment of the ballistic testing range. Resolve Optics Ltd. were tasked to design and manufacture a rugged and lockable F-mount periscope focusing system for the SIR3 that incorporated a manual iris adjustment enabling use of any prime lens including modern DSLR lenses that have no manual iris control. A micro switch, activated by the mirror slide, was incorporated into the periscope design, to ensure that the camera can not be used while the mirror is in the focusing position.

Our range of maxxTop Flat Top Chains in Plastic and Stainless Steel, as well as the MaxxBelt Modular Belts provide a solution for all of your conveyor transportation requirements. Our programme is designed to cover all aspects of Industry which include Beverage and Bottling, Packaging and any operation which necessitates the use of a “Flat Top” conveyor system.

Due to the maxxPerformance of our chains and belts and the maxxService provided by our customer service team, Flexon can create and provide solutions to bring the maxxSuccess to your conveyor system. Our competent teams will engage and work closely with your business at all levels and as a customer you can be rest assured of our strictest quality standards and levels of service.

Company Overview – Quality is our drive

During our long years of existence we have, above all, learned one thing: All our interests are supposed to contributing to the satisfaction of our customers. This is the only way of gaining success and making a company to what we are today: Market leader and experienced partners in the field of development and delivery of high-quality chains – drive systems.

They say that in order give up bad habits something positive must be put in their place. So it was at the Whitwell Works of Steetley Dolomite Ltd who quarries and produces magnesium limestone products for the steel, refractory and agricultural industries.

The processing of the limestone to produce these products results in the creation of a lot of dust around the plant which gets deposited on the overalls of workers on site.

To de-dust themselves, although advised frequently not to because of the very real danger that it poses, many of the staff used to clean their overalls down with compressed air.

Thankfully that situation has now changed. This has come about since John Collins had a blower powered ‘JetBlack’ personnel cleaning unit from Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard installed on trial after an on-site demonstration. The trial, which started in February, proved so successful because of the appreciation by his colleagues throughout the plant for its safety and ease of use that he has had second unit installed.

“Everyone is really pleased with the ACI JetBlack”, said John Collins, Steetley Dolomite’s Senior Electro Technician. “It cleans down effectively and is safe. It eliminates all the health hazard risks present when using compressed air. By providing the JetBlack as an alternative we have broken the bad practice of using compressed air for cleaning down.”

The blower powered JetBlack delivers high volumes of air at low pressure that can even be applied directly onto exposed skin.

Rugged heavy duty design for industrial automation applications :

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/h standards, 2.4 / 5 / 5.4 GHz bands
Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2, IEEE 802.1X/Radius
2-port Ethernet 10/100 Base TX, auto MDI/MDIX (WLg-IDA/N or WLG-IDA/NP models)
or 1 serial port (RS232/422/485)
MODBUS/TCP, PROFINET & MODBUS RTU support
Web based configuration, SNMP administration
Data key for quick & easy on-site unit maintenance
Dual power supply input 9-36 VDC or POE
Shockproof rugged IP 30 enclosure, din rail or panel mounting

VI Technology MMTS™ for production testing of new and existing components was used in the development of second-generation of Ford’s SYNC system. VI Technology MMTS™ is an automated test system designed to improve productivity for design and test engineers needing analog & digital measurements for audio/video devices.
Ford has continued to innovate and add features to SYNC, including adding traffic, directions and information capabilities starting with the 2010 model year.
VI Technology worked closely with the Ford’s design team to customize MMTS™ tests tailored specifically for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and audio and video features found in SYNC. A key feature of the MMTS is its scalable architecture, which enabled users to easily create or add existing tests. These customized tests and the ability of MMTS™ to test up to eight devices simultaneously were essential to Ford’s aggressive 2010 plans.
“The Ford SYNC project is a perfect example of how to leverage the MMTS™,” said Alex Backus, vice president of strategic development at Aeroflex. “Ford required fast and accurate automated measurements for a variety of multimedia technologies in a high volume production environment. The MMTS has been recognized as the best in the industry for consistently addressing these types of challenges.”
In 2009, the MMTS™ was selected as the winner of the Test and Measurement World’s prestigious Best in Test Award for the Audio/Video and Multimedia Category. The MMTS™ Moving Video Test System is a finalist in the same category for 2010.
For more information about the MMTS™, please visit www.vi-tech.com/mmts or call 1-888-689-4415 to speak with a regional account manager.
VI Technology, an Aeroflex company, is a leader in enterprise test solutions, test engineering services, and baseband test systems, specializing in audio/video and multimedia such as the MMTS™ (www.vi-tech.com/mmts). In addition to distinguishing ourselves as a leader in audio/video test, we are experts in test software, software development, hardware design, and enterprise technologies such as Arendar® 2009 Suite (www.vi-tech.com/arendar2009suite).
Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the company’s web site: www.aeroflex.com

MVS-PM vision sensor for pattern matching achieves 1500 pieces per minutes (25 pieces per second) !

MVS-OCR vision sensor for OCR ( Optical Character Recognition ) achieves 840 pieces per minute (14 pieces per sencond) !

Please check Optex-FA Vision Sensor MVS Demo Box 08Apr2010.wmv at youtube.

Gericke’s Multiflux® mixer GMS creates with its 2 horizontal, overlapping mixing rotors a fluidized bed. As a mixing process is based on the exchange of the particles in a volume by convection, this principle is very efficient for the energy-saving and product respecting mixing.

The GMS mixer is known as long-lasting and reliable process equipment. In order to complete its exist-ing range, Gericke has made a redesign of the GMS Multiflux mixer that responds to the increasing demand for hygienic execution in the food and pharmaceutical industry.

The new model is called GMS C. C stands for canti-levered and refers to the 2 shafts that are cantile-vered, offering many advantages. Not only is the number of sealing divided by 2. Due to the con-struction, the front side of the mixer can be opened entirely. In the high end version, named the GMS ECD, the operator can even pull out the complete drive and mixing shafts out of the body. Large lat-eral doors offer an easy access to the mixing chamber.

The new execution shortens the inspection-, dis-mantle- and cleaning cycle and increases the value creating production time!
The concept of the shaft sealing is adapted according to the product and process characteristics.

A reliable and robust food grade stuffing box is in the basic execution foreseen. In the high end ver-sion, a “hypergienic” sealing allows the dismantling without tools and total access to the shafts.

Different investigations show that Gericke’s Multiflux® mixers are capable to mix additives and minor components quick and reliably also in concentrations of some per mille.
Industrial scaled trials can be carried out in our new with full-scale machines equipped Test Center.

We look forward to meeting you at the Powtech exhibition 2010 (27.- 29.04.2010, hall 6, booth 311)

Friendcom recently released a new radio module named FC-301/E.. This module can work in VHF or UHF band. It adopts specialized IC integrated with RF and audio circuit on-chip which makes it more stable and reliable. It offers 38 standard CTCSS. It works in half-duplex mode and offers 2W RF power with 16 channel capability. It can be widely used in low-cost audio communication and low rate data communication applications.
The key features as below:
. FCC compliant .
.2W RF power
.Frequency for 16 channels programmable
.12.5KHz/25Khz channel spacing programmable
.Freq step 5Khz /6.25Khz compatible
For more details, You are welcome to contact email [email protected]

The new compact vacuum pumps for filtration and solid phase extraction

At Analytica 2010 VACUUBRAND launched the new diaphragm pumps ME 1 and ME 1C. They complete the range of compact vacuum pumps for applications like filtration and sample preparation in chemistry, microbiology, waste water control and other analytical processes. The ultimate vacuum of 100 mbar obtains 90% of atmospheric pressure that is doing the work of forcing the media through the filter. For aqueous filtration, the ME 1 is the optimal choice; however, for more aggressive solvents, the ME 1C with its superior chemical resistance properties is the right solution. The new top mounted power switch and the space saving design offers an easy-to-use functionality even with gloves and requires minimal bench top space. An optional manual control valve with dial gauge enables variable fine adjustment of the pumping speed (max. 0.7 m³/h).
The ME 1 and ME 1C allow an almost maintenance-free use. New designed from the established technology of the three-stage model line MD 1 and MD 1C they stand out due to a proven long diaphragm life.
For more information please contact:
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4
97877 Wertheim / Germany
Tel.: +49 9342 808-0
Fax: +49 9342 808-450
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.vacuubrand.com

– Specially designed flowmeter for vehicle refueling
with compressed natural gas (CNG)
– Direct mass flow measurement without pressure or
temperature compensation
– Backlit local display, simple operation via ‘Touch
Control’
– Multiple signal outputs: pulse, frequency, power
and Ex(i) output
– Excellent measuring accuracy and repeatability
– For process pressures up to 350 bar
– Worldwide sales and service network with expert
support

The new Pirani sensor VSP 3000 from VACUUBRAND offers the world first fine vacuum sensor with outstanding corrosion resistance and mechanical robustness. Primarily designed for applications in chemistry laboratories and process engineering, it benefits from a ceramic-encapsulated measuring element, an embedded reference element for temperature stability and wetted parts made of high-grade chemically resistant plastics.
This technological breakthrough means that the VSP 3000 is a high shock proof sensor that will even survive in the event of sudden gas bumping – a typical cause of failure for standard sensor filaments.
This new patent pending sensor design is unique in fine vacuum measurement and sets a new benchmark standard for chemical fine vacuum measurement.
The new Pirani sensor VSP 3000 from VACUUBRAND can be used in conjunction with both the DCP 3000 vacuum gauge and the CVC 3000 vacuum controller respectively and offers therefore not only a versatile fully chemically resistance in the measuring range from atmosphere down to 10-3 mbar, but also the innovative possibility of accurate 2-point vacuum control within this extended range.
In addition, up to four external gauge heads can be connected simultaneously to the DCP 3000 vacuum gauge for easy and cost effective multi-point measurement.
With small flange connection KF DN 16 at the gauge head and a screw-in hose nozzle for DN 6 to
DN 10, the sensor offers flexible connection options for existing vacuum apparatus. Finally, the VACUU•BUS™-system also allows cable extensions up to 30 m, enabling remote application usage.

For more information please contact:
VACUUBRAND GMBH + CO KG
Alfred-Zippe-Str. 4
97877 Wertheim
Tel. +49 9342 808-0
Fax +49 9342 808-450
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.vacuubrand.com

With an output at 1m in excess of 140dB, louder than a jet engine on full power at takeoff, the new A141 high output disaster siren and alarm from E2S is the most powerful device ever produced by the company – so far. With a power increase from 100W to 400W, the output of the A141 is substantially higher than the A140 it replaces, giving it an effective warning range of between 500 and 750m depending on the atmospheric conditions. The unit has a choice of 32 user-selectable warning tones and with second and third stage alarm capability, it is ideal for use in quarries, on large industrial and petrochemical sites and for civil defence requirements. The A141 generates multiple internationally recognised alarm tones including fire, security, civil defence, alert, COMAH (SEVESO II) toxic gas alarms and disaster warnings for flood, tsunami, tornado and other severe bad weather conditions.

The A141 is powered from either 24VDC or 115/230VAC. The mains-powered versions can be fitted with battery backup to enable it unit to operate for up to 30 minutes without mains power; AC power and battery voltage can be remotely monitored for potential faults. Radio control capability, utilising secure telemetry for additional security, is available to enable wire-free installation on large sites.

Both AC and DC versions feature low start-up inrush current and low operating current draw, and, unlike traditional electro-mechanical warning devices, they are lightweight, require no maintenance and offer the reliability, low energy consumption and long life associated with solid state devices.

On request, OKW Gehäusesysteme GmbH can also offer its standard cases in antimicrobial plastic. Unlike antibacterial media, OKW use an antimicrobial batch which acts not only against bacteria but also against other harmful agents. These include viruses (e.g. HIV, influenza), fungi (e.g. Aspergillus Niger) and various algae.

The compound used for this consists of a standard ABS material and a sufficient admixture of the ROWACARE SAN X 10 AM batch. This additive contains so-called sterions, in which the active substance is permanently anchored in an inert carrier material and allows the controlled release of high-activity ions. These ions attack the metabolic systems of the microbes that they can no longer breed, and then die out. The material-specific properties remain practically unchanged. This means that the product surface of the new material mixture has a permanent antimicrobial effect. The standard JIS Z 2801 serves as a test for antimicrobial activity and effectiveness. The identified germs and in particular their quantity must be reduced by >2 log10 levels within a defined time frame. Depending on requirements, the concentration of the additives can be increased. Good results can be achieved with an admixture of approx. 2% of the ROWACARE batch, i.e. there is a reduction of germs >99.9% realized after 5 – 6 hours.

Besides use in the medical sector, the antimicrobial materials and products are also ideal for equipment and cases that are touched and used by different persons. This serves as a natural prophylaxis, as protection against bacteria, viruses and fungi, and is good for our most important asset, our health.

The benefits of using a British manufactured Verderflex peristaltic pump to remove yeast from fermented wine are manifold. It is self priming, dry running, provides constant flow to the filter press at increasing pressure and requires little maintenance. These qualities have met the exact needs of a major German chamber filter press manufacturer resulting in the Verderflex VF25 industrial hose pump being specified as a standard component in its systems.

The yeast removal process usually requires the addition of diatomaceous earth into the fermented wine. This attracts the yeast cells to form clumps that remain in suspension. The resultant slurry is then pumped through the filter press by the Verderflex unit leaving the wine ready for bottling.

From the yeast flurry storage vessel, the slurry is fed into the peristaltic pump via a 32mm suction line made form flexible Verderflex hose to reduce pulsation. The pump is naturally fitted with stainless steel sanitary connections and its drive system includes a 1.1kW gear reducer to provide a pump speed of 48 rpm. This delivers 800 litres of the slurry to the filter press per hour.

On the discharge side of the filter press pump a 32mm flexible hose is used to feed the chamber filter press. Elimination of pump pulsation is even more important in this process so a 20 litre capacity air dome is also incorporated to absorb any excess. The dome also acts as a pressurised storage tank for the filter.

The chamber filters are evenly filled with the wine/yeast mixture to a pressure of 10 bar. As this pressure must be maintained and not exceeded for effective operation a pressure sensor is installed on top of the air dome. When 10 bar is reached the pressing shoes of the pump stop rotating, however at least one pressing shoe is always positioned to be fully compressing the hose. This maintains pressure in both the air dome and chamber filter and eliminates the need for non-return valves.

As the wine slowly flows through the filter, the pressure inside the air dome reduces, until the sensor registers a pressure of 7 bar. At this point the Verderflex pump resumes operation and continues to stop and start, maintaining an even pressure of between 7 and 10 bar until the filter is completely filled with yeast solids.

At the end of the batch, when the yeast slurry feed vessel is empty, the Verderflex system can run dry without damage.

The advantages of a single-shaft shredder are well known: it is possible to fill a feed hopper which is then gradually emptied by means of a hydraulically operated ram without the assistance of operators: due to its special design, the rotor only “nibbles” at the material that is fed via the hydraulic ram.
Until now it has not been possible to obtain small granule sizes with these shredders: often a 15 or 20 mm-screen has been the lower limit, making intermediate conveying and a secondary granulator necessary in order to achieve smaller granule sizes ranging from 4 to 8 mm and a satisfactory throughput.

Now it is possible in one single size reduction step with the HERBOLD granulator of the
HB series. The design of the HERBOLD HB granulator is a combination of a feed hopper and a hydraulic ram with a granulator. Due to the special design of the grinding chamber and the high cutting frequency, it is now possible to transform bales, cut open film rolls, mingled packs of sprue spiders, but also extremely large and thick-walled purgings into the finished product in one single step.

Also bulk hollow bodies, e.g. whole IBC containers and rainwater collecting basins can be processed with this machine in a particularly economic way. An intermittent feeding of large quantities of material (e.g. a great many of bottle crates) is therefore possible without the necessity of dosed feeding or the risk of jammed material in the grinding chamber. Once the material has been fed and the hopper filled, no operators will any longer be necessary, thus enabling a semi-automatic operation.

Typical input material for the granulator of the HB series:

The main advantage of this new development is its space-saving design since only one size-reduction step is necessary. In addition, only one size-reduction step also makes cleaning and colour and material changes much easier: there is no problematic and difficult to clean intermediate conveying by means of a belt conveyor. Only one machine will need knife change and maintenance, thus reducing maintenance times and costs. Compared to a two-step solution and a granulator fed by gravity, it has also a considerably favourable effect on the energy balance.

Herbold Meckesheim GmbH
www.Herbold.com

The MACT spindle (water cooled with manual tool change with draw bar) is designed and built to give high performances in a compact design whenever speed and accuracy are called for, making it ideal for stone, marble and granite working operations.
This special version was designed with plates on both sides of the spindle to allow an easy installation on the machine. The spindle is cooled by using the same water going through the revolving sleeve.

Installation: Fixing plates on both sides
Weight: 108Kg (MACT 105)
Power: 15 Hp./11 kW (S1) 4 poles (1440 RPM)
Max speed: 8.000 RPM
Cooling: Water cooled
Tool change: manual with draw bar
Cone: ISO 40
Shaft: Stainless steal 440C bored shaft for water
passage on the tool
Included: Flange, counter-flange and locknut

The UniStrip 2300 programmable stripping machine offers the best price / performance ratio in its class. In a price range where machines usually require manual operator adjustments, the UniStrip 2300 is fully programmable and doesn’t require any mechanical adjustments when processing different wire sizes. It can strip wires ranging in size from 0.03 – 6 mm2 (32 – 10 AWG) and jacketed cables up to 5.5 mm (0.22”) in diameter.
Besides precision mechanics, short cycle times and excellent accessibility for short break-out lengths, the new UniStrip 2300 has an intuitive color touchscreen which offers user-friendliness formerly unknown in this machine class. All processing parameters, including strip length, pull-off length and cross section are programmable can easily be saved and retrieved. The simple and easy-tounderstand user interface guarantees fast and reliable settings by the operator without requiring any programming knowledge. High accuracy and repeatability of the set values make the UniStrip 2300 extremely reliable.
Customer tests have shown that its very user-friendly operation, mechanical precision and short cycle times results in significantly improved productivity with higher process reliability, resulting in lower scrap production.
Schleuniger is one of the globally leading companies for wire processing solutions and is a specialist for high-precision stripping & crimping technology. Manufactured in Switzerland and Germany, Schleuniger machines and equipment are used in various industries and markets all over the world. The Schleuniger Group has own sales & service companies in Germany, USA, Canada, Mexico, Slovakia, Japan and China and a world-wide sales & service network with long-term partners in more than 50 countries. The Schleuniger Group represents the division “Wire Processing” of the METALL ZUG GROUP. The holding company METALL ZUG AG is listed at the Domestic Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange, Zurich, Switzerland).

For a long time, the S20 from Feinmechanik MICHAEL DECKEL has been considered the top model in the market among five-axis CNC grinding centres. Its perfected technology combined with sturdy mechanics guarantees what counts today: precise grinding results. Now, the leading tool grinding machine builder is coming up with a consistent innovation.

The S20 – ideal for precision

With justification, the S20 is considered a perfected machine in the industry today, where a lot of trend-setting technical innovations from MICHAEL DECKEL have left their marks. By its patented vertical design, it belongs to the top models among five-axis CNC grinding centres. It offers a compact design, optimum stiffness and facilitates ideal movements of its axes. Thus, it can be automated without any problems. The vertical tool results in better trueness. Optimum user-friendliness such as a multi-function, height-adjustable operator panel with a flat screen makes working immensely easier. Being provided with a standard six-station wheel changer, a modern control system and with efficient software, it is the ideal choice for the economic and highly efficient resharpening and manufacture of demanding tools. An integrated chain loader system offers sufficient room for a variety of workpieces of various diameters and geometries up to a length of approx. 170 mm. A swivelling gripper can (variably) take up tools with diameters in the range from 5 to 25 mm. The good cost effectiveness is not only pointed out by the manufacturer itself but is also realized as it is in the market.

Tool machining at its best: S20 E NUM

By the new S20 E NUM tool grinding centre furnished with NUMROTOplus software, DECKEL is getting proven know-how and far-reaching experience into its S20 family. The Swiss software specialist NUM AG is a tool grinding trendsetter well known in the market and has been proving useful in connection with other DECKEL product series for many years. NUMROTOplus® as a standard solution for tool grinding allows free programming for almost unlimited applications. Perfected programming software with intuitive guidance is available to the user for common grinding applications, and if this is not sufficient, for example, in specific cases integrated free programming in NUMROTOplus® will provide further assistance. Measured values are directly taken over, with the CNC program required for the grinding process being automatically computed, transferred and started. Full-scale 2D simulation of the complete tool makes programming enormously easier and can be updated to 3D simulation. To constantly keep to the state of the art NUMROTOplus® is being permanently upgraded, optimized and provided with new application options. Users will be granted access to the latest update any time.

By the S20 E NUM, MICHAEL DECKEL has extended its position within a segment that gives new impetus for automatic tool grinding and manufacturing to both tool grinding beginners and more demanding resharpening shops. Moreover, the Weilheim company also meets the growing demand of the market and of those enterprises that are already using NUM software for their machinery and that wish to be given the opportunity for smooth extension. Custom-built financing proposals submitted by DECKEL will make extensions of your machinery manageable and calculable. It turns out again that MICHAEL DECKEL makes tool grinding centres for any demand and is scoring great hits by its services – even in economically difficult times.

License and registration free industrial radio bands lend themselves well for wireless transmission of signals over short distances. But for large distances, one usually cannot get around using modems in conjunction with GSM/GPRS technology. VEGA has two components, PLICSRADIO and PLICSMOBILE, that make customized and thus cost-effective wireless communication solutions possible.

PLICSRADIO for local areas
PLICSRADIO wirelessly transmits 4 … 20 mA/HART signals as well as switching states up to one kilometre in the 2.4 GHz radio band. The solution lends itself well in cases where laying a signal cable from the sensors to the signal conditioning instruments is not possible or too ex-pensive. It overcomes obstacles such as railroad tracks or rivers quickly and cost-effectively. Further areas of application are mobile system components. With the flexible PLICSRADIO, not only can existing systems be quickly and easily extended without interruption, but modifications can be carried out any time as well.

PLICSMOBILE for remote areas
VEGA has been using remote data transmission in conjunction with signal conditioning instru-ments for years. These supply the sensors, deliver intrinsically safe signals when required and ensure that standard modems (analogue, ISDN or GSM/GPRS) can be accessed.
The transmitting and receiving unit PLICSMOBILE fits seamlessly into VEGA’s modular plics® concept. It is available either as an integrated auxiliary module for the new plics®plus sensors or as a standalone instrument PLICSMOBILE T61.
SIM card and integrated modem allow worldwide data transmission via the widely-used GSM/GPRS service – including remote diagnosis and teleservice. Another plus: the integrated energy management system with independent battery supply.
PLICSMOBILE complements the solutions with signal conditioning instruments especially in the area of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory). Areas of use are primarily applications in which measurement and evaluation are located far apart, e.g. deep wells, high containers or mobile silos.
With the complementary components PLICSRADIO and PLICSMOBILE, VEGA can cover prac-tically any application in wireless communication.