Wireless Technology for Process Automation

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Wireless Technology for Process Automation

The use of wireless technology in process industry offers entirely new possibilities for the system operators to optimise existing production processes and adopt entirely new paths.
A wide field of applications with various solutions becomes available to the user: R. STAHL considers this trend in many different ways.
Besides WLAN, GSM and WirelessHART, R. STAHL also offers switches working without battery or power supply. Recently, the offer has been completed by a localisation system offering new solutions for more efficient production processes and increased safety.

Digital Thermostats for Refrigeration and Heating Applications

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New Digital Thermostats will Improve the Performance of Refrigeration and Heating Applications

West Control Solutions has launched the CAL Thermostats family, a range of easy-to-use temperature thermostats that improve performance and efficiency for food and beverage manufacturers. With a simple user interface, large clear display and a high ingress protection-rated casing, CAL Thermostats offer precision monitoring of temperatures within ovens, fryers, refrigerators and other chillers.

Digital Thermostats with NTC Sensor InputSelf-Tuning Digital Thermostat

The CAL ET2011 digital thermostat is an easily programmable standard thermostat for heating or cooling control, with a 4-digit display. A simple panel clamp enables quick installation and release, while a range of input options for thermocouples or PT100 provides capability to meet a wide range of application requirements. The automatic, ‘self-tuning’ calculation of PID parameters, soft-start functionality and the option for relay or SSR output to be assigned as the main control output all contribute to the flexibility and efficiency of the instrument.

Defrost Thermostats for Compressor Defrost or Fan Control

For refrigeration applications where defrost is required, the CAL EDT defrost thermostats offer different output options for compressor defrost or fan control, up to two NTC thermistor sensor inputs and an option for an external digital input to trigger a defrost event. The devices support different defrost cycles: compressor shutdown, electric or hot gas defrost cycles. Fast set-up is enabled using the “CAL key”, a flash memory key that allows configuration settings to be copied from a master device to any further devices that share the same configuration, saving time and ensuring commissioning or down time is minimised. An RS485 option is available for monitoring and reporting, while a real-time clock for initiating the defrost cycle at a specific time of day.
The CAL thermostat range provides an aesthetically-pleasing design featuring a large display that is ideal for both industrial and non-industrial applications.
Call us to discuss your application – ANDERSON CONTROLS       800-699-0290

Nitriding system for Automotive Ring Gears

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automotive ring gearsNitrex Metal Inc. completed the installation of a new nitriding system at Korean heat treater Dongwoo HST Ltd.
The system is used primarily for processing Hyundai ring gears and includes 3 Nitreg®-based nitriding technologies for a number of steel types with process recipes for each product application.
Besides the ring gear business, another impetus for the recent purchase is for Dongwoo HST to meet the country’s growing appetite for advanced heat treatments that offer superior capabilities. Through an exclusive licensing deal, Dongwoo HST now offers Nitreg® potential-controlled nitriding, Nitreg®-C nitrocarburizing, Nitreg®-S nitriding of stainless steels, as well as ONC® in-process post-nitriding/nitrocarburizing oxidation.
The Nitrex furnace at the Dangjin site has a work zone of 39” diameter by 98” height (1000 mm x 2500 mm) and a gross load capacity of 6600 lbs (3000 kg).
Nitrex Metal currently has licensees in 16 countries.  Ask us how we can help you!