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Safety system protects personnel and operations
ABB’s System 800xA high integrity now operating on StatoilHydro’s Troll A platform; system will control emergency shut down applicationsWireless transmitters: 869MHz module can achieve 5km range
Offers 450mW RF at 869.5MHz output for use in wireless data system applications, says RadiometrixCam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners
A special design of lift-off cams that ensures precise backstopping and optimised speed while overrunning without further contacts between cams...
Energy
Cam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners
A special design of lift-off cams that ensures precise backstopping and optimised speed while overrunning without further contacts between cams and racesCam-clutches provide protection overrun in fans and air conditioners
Monitoring motor vibration: it can harm both energy and efficiency
Monitoring programmes can give early warning of vibration problems. Vince Burson reportsEfficient gearboxes ensure reduced energy consumption at sewage works
Recent energy price rises and a growing awareness of its carbon footprint has prompted Scottish Water to audit the efficiency of the equipment at its Glendevon site
Electronics
Signal conditioning amplifiers are sealed to IP65
RDP Electronics is introducing a family of signal conditioners that are designed for mounting close to transducers in harsh environmentsSignal conditioning amplifiers are sealed to IP65
Wireless transmitters: 869MHz module can achieve 5km range
Offers 450mW RF at 869.5MHz output for use in wireless data system applications, says RadiometrixEthernet switches incorporate power supply
Garrettcom Europe's new PES42P hardened Ethernet edge switch features an integral power supply for operating power-over-Ethernet devices
Power
Electrically conductive foil tape
ARclad 90038 from Adhesives Research is as an alternative bus bar material for delivering highly-reliable conductivity in thin-film photovoltaic modulesElectrically conductive foil tape
Photovoltaic cells: will grid parity change everything?
Photovoltaic installations measured in terms of megawatts are expected to rise at a CAGR of 72.4 per cent from 2010 to 2013Digital automation of coal gasification plant
Emerson PlantWeb architecture and engineering services selected for project that doubles output of methanol to meet the strong market requirementOil & Gas
Compact strain transducer features high safety reserve
HBM's new SLB-700A strain transducer measures just 6mm high yet it has a measuring range of 500 um/m and a breaking strain of 300 per centCompact strain transducer features high safety reserve
Safety system protects personnel and operations
ABB’s System 800xA high integrity now operating on StatoilHydro’s Troll A platform; system will control emergency shut down applicationsSubsea applications: bolt tensioning and flange pulling tools
Optimus 6 bolt tensioning tools with quick acting split reaction nuts have been developed for ease of use, as well as reducing diver fatigueDesign
Nanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis
Aerotech is adding a vertical translation stage to its ANT range of nanotranslation linear position stages with a choice of 25mm or 50mm of travelNanotranslation linear position stages gain vertical axis
Combat product piracy with explosive embossing
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a cost-effective explosive embossing technique for protecting mass-produced goodsPlanetary gearheads boast high capacity and quiet operation
Thomson's new Xtrue planetary gearheads are offered in a wide range of sizes, torque capacities and reduction ratios, all offering high performance and low noiseProcess
Remote I/O module is sealed to IP67
B and R is launching the X67 I/O modules with IP67 protection for decentralised machine control systemsRemote I/O module is sealed to IP67







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