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Kit for checking meters in HVAC

Tuesday 11 November 2008

SIEMENS has developed a kit for checking the performance and accuracy of energy meters in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.


Slippery conduits foil wire-chewing cockatoos

Wednesday 03 September 2008

FLEXICON says it has supplied Telstra with ‘cockatoo-proof’ flexible conduit for protecting cables in the Australian outback from attacks by the wildlife.


Compact interface module converts analogue device signals

Thursday 07 August 2008

TURCK has released a compact interface module for converting analogue signals from sensors and other devices.


Thermoplastic a suitable replacement part

Wednesday 30 July 2008

ACCORDING to Dotmar, its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) thermoplastic material offers properties which make it a suitable replacement part for certain areas in factories.


Thermoplastics lower maintenance costs

Friday 27 June 2008

SCOTT Foster from Dotmar has written about the suitability of engineering thermoplastics to replace metals in facilities, plants and structures.


Upgrades to corrosion-resistant drainage systems

Tuesday 17 June 2008

ACO POLYCRETE claims to have upgraded its range of stainless steel building drainage systems for increased corrosion resistance and hygiene.


Lightweight timber replacement

Tuesday 22 April 2008

DOTMAR has released a new family of lightweight industrial materials that are said to have the advantages of both plastics and timber.


Multi-function electrical safety analyser

Thursday 10 April 2008

WESTEK Electronics is distributing an electrical safety analyser which combines various tests and allows for automation of testing procedures.


Metallised carbon material for high temperatures

Wednesday 26 March 2008

METALLIZED Carbon has released two new grades of high temperature mechanical materials which operate in difficult environments where oil and grease lubrication cannot be used.


Tough plastics

Thursday 21 February 2008

DOTMAR has released two new treated plastics which resist scratches, ultraviolet rays (UV), chemicals and impact, for use in engineering and manufacturing processes.


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