Costs cut by 30% (1st November 2008)

State-of-the-art controls based on a variable speed drive from ABB have cut the energy consumption by one third on an injection moulding machine at McKechnie Automotive and Engineered Plastics in Pickering. The contro

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  Optimum regulation (1st November 2008)

Petroquimica Cuyo is reported to be enjoying improved productivity at its polymer plant in Mendoza, Argentina, thanks to ABB's Loop Performance Manager (LPM) software.

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  Recorder role (1st November 2008)

Videographic recording technology from ABB is being used to improve performance at two water treatment works in South Wales.

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  Painting robot (1st November 2008)

The ABB IRB 52 painting robot is designed for spraying small and medium sized parts in a wide range of industries. The company says it can help users achieve a 20% reduction in energy consumption.

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  Actuators help cut emissions (1st November 2008)

ABB has supplied six rotary actuators worth £40k+ to Halifax Fan as part of a project to cut emissions of NOx from three boilers at a 2000MW coal-fired power station. The project, known as BOFA, or Boosted Over Fire A

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  Electro-flow saver (1st November 2008)

Cavaghan & Gray is saving around £6000 a year thanks to a new system to measure and control the water consumption of the washing system on its potato blancher. The system relies on a Miniflow electromagnetic flowmeter f

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  Cementing a relationship with ABB's transmitters (1st September 2008)

CEMEX's Rugby Cement manufacturing facility is standardising on fieldmountable temperature transmitters from ABB following successful trials on a rotary cement kiln.

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  Shower-proof transmitters (1st September 2008)

Robust pressure transmitters from ABB are taking the strain in the R&D lab at shower manufacturer Mira. Although some competing transmitters are reported to have failed in the demanding application, ABB 261 pressure tr

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  Maintenance bill cut by 10% (1st September 2008)

ABB says maintenance costs at PolymerLatex UK site have fallen by more than 10% following work carried out by ABB's full service TM team.The achievement comes in the second year of a five-year performance based contract

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  Keeping Messier Dowty flying high (1st September 2008)

ABB's service expertise has helped secure an order for instrumentation that will be fitted to five new ovens shortly to be installed at Messier Dowty's site in Staverton, Gloucestershire. To be used in the production of

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  Free catalogue details motors (1st July 2008)

Motors for Hazardous Areas is a 255-page catalogue from ABB that details motors designed to meet the toughest safety standards in many of the most strictly regulated environments, where flammable gas, vapours or dust ma

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  Free guide to achieving functional safety (1st July 2008)

Anew guide explaining Functional Safety is available from ABB. Called 'A methodology for achieving Functional Safety certification to IEC61508', it provides a detailed explanation of the key areas that users need to co

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  Flow family (1st July 2008)

ABB has launched a new range of flow meters for process industries, including chemical, power and metals and mining. ProcessMaster is part of ABB's FlowMaster family. It is available in sizes 3 to 2000mm, with a choice

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  Carbon check (1st July 2008)

ABB has launched an online calculator that will help users minimise the carbon footprint of industry's largest user of electricity, the electric motor.

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  Electronic recorder (1st July 2008)

RAC Autowindscreens in to be pumped.

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  Combating silica (1st July 2008)

A new application factfile on the damaging effects of silica in power plants and how monitoring can help combat it, is available from ABB. Silica monitoring in power stations is a four-page guide aimed at power plant op

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  Flow meters for process (1st July 2008)

ABB has announced the launch of a new range of flow meters targeted at the process industries. Part of ABB's FlowMaster family, ProcessMaster incorporates a host of features providing users with enhanced performance with

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  Boosting comfort and control (1st May 2008)

ABB has expanded its Alpha bs range of light switches, with a new comfort switch and a two-gang 'memory' touch dimmer.

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  A measured approach (1st May 2008)

High fuel prices are threatening the competitiveness of UK-based businesses. But if companies want to make a real reduction in the amount of steam and hot water they use, the first thing they must do is measure it, says

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  Temperature check (1st March 2008)

More than 1000 ABB Resistant Thermometer Devices have been supplied for Statoil's Snohvit liquefied natural gas development in the Barents Sea.

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  Corporate comfort (1st March 2008)

Variable speed drives from ABB are helping visitors to Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium to dine in comfort, however heated things may get on the pitch. The drives control fans for the air conditioning system ser

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  Improved reliability (1st January 2008)

ABB's new generation of HART transmitters, the TTH300 and the TTF300, feature SIL2 certification from TUV. Suitable for use in a wide range of chemical processing and oil and gas applications, the TTH300 and TTF330 can

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  Northern Foods cuts air costs (1st January 2008)

Northern Foods is saving almost £2500 annually on its compressed air system since installing an ABB variable speed drive at its Riverside Bakery in Nottingham. The 45kW drive was supplied by Inverter Drive Systems (IDS)

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  Measures steam use (1st November 2007)

Accurate flow data delivered by 11 swirl meters from ABB is enabling William Grant to identify areas for potential energy savings at its Glenfiddich distillery.

Steam for the distillation process is generated from a central

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  Preventive maintenance kits for drives (1st September 2007)

ABB has extended its range of preventive maintenance kits for ABB industrial drives.

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  Extended drives warranty available (1st September 2007)

Extended warranty is now available for ABB standard and industrial drives. The optional three year warranty reduces risk and gives the user added peace of mind. The warranty also offers optional maintenance intervals, i

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  Driving down energy costs (1st July 2007)

Variable speed drives from ABB are helping paper manufacturer James Cropper save around £20,000 a year in energy costs at its mill in Cumbria. The energysaving project has achieved a payback of a year. The drives have

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  Maintenance tips (1st July 2007)

The first of a new series of Instant Guides for instrumentation users is available from ABB. Offering tips and advice on achieving optimum plant performance, the Instant Guide to Plant Maintenance provides guidance on k

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  Steeled for tough task (1st July 2007)

Celsa has chosen compact and robust ABB pressure transmitters for its arduous steel re-rolling environment in Cardiff.

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  Speaking out (1st July 2007)

Two presentations were made by ABB at this year's Profibus UK Users Conference.

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  Service programmes for drives (1st May 2007)

A three-tiered variable speed drives service programme has been introduced by ABB to help users prevent downtime and lost production.

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  Motors meet new standards (1st May 2007)

ABB Process Performance motors are now available with NEMA standards, meeting the needs of exporting OEMs wishing to target process industries in countries operating to these specifications.

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  Control for China (1st March 2007)

ABB is supplying an AC800F Control system to operate a 30 000t/year melamine expansion project in china for Sichuan Chemical Works (Group).

The system, which will be provided by ABB China, includes one engineer workplace, th

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ABB launches servo drive (19th February 2007)

ABB has designed a new servo drive which it claims is the most adaptable in the market...

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  Letting off steam? (1st January 2007)

Flowmeters and data recorders from ABB are helping Campbell Grocery Products (OGP), now owned by Premier Foods, to identify areas for potential energy savings at its Norfolk site. OGP has installed six swirl meters to measure

From Energy management

  New catalogue (1st January 2007)

The 2007 issue of ABB's 44-page drives and motors catalogue is now available.

The full colour publication provides technical details on ABB's range of low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800 kW as well as motors from 0.06 t

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ABB compiles 'dodgy motor' dossier (22nd November 2006)

ABB says some quarters of the electric motor industry aren't being as honest as they could be with technical motor data. While some motors may meet Eff standards, they do so at significant increases in heat and noise, leading to early breakdowns that could be avoided. It's now gathering statistics and seeks help from end users who've experienced premature motor failure.

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  Celebrating 500 000th unit (1st November 2006)

After more than 15 years and thousands of installations worldwide, ABB is celebrating the production of its 500 000th MagMaster flow meter transmitter unit. The milestone was marked with a special presentation to Anglian Wate

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  Akza Nobel chooses batch control (1st November 2006)

Power automation technology group ABB has been chosen to supply Akza Nobel with a batch control system for the production of cellulose derivatives at its operation in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden.

The batch control system, which is

From Production engineering

  Fan-less smoke venting motors (1st November 2006)

New smoke venting motyors from ABB can now take advantage of the surrounding airstream for cooling when mounting inside a ventillation duct. The motors do not require fans or fan covers and the high air flow available from th

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  Single-call service (1st September 2006)

Users of variable speed drives can now source repairs, maintenance and hire services as well as new drives from one source, thanks to a new support package from ABB Drives Alliance.

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  Free wallchart (1st September 2006)

ABB has expanded its range of flowmeter wallcharts with a new guide that provides information about vortex and swirl flowmeters.

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  Ensures constant power (1st September 2006)

ABB has expanded its range of OT switches with the OT change-over switch. Enabling quick changeover to back-up electrical supplies in the event of a power failure, the switch is suitable for applications demanding a constant

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  Wireless io pad (1st September 2006)

ABB has introduced a wireless IO pad, simplifying the process of transmitting and receiving data via a central control system for complex automated applications in factories.

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  Modular induction motors (1st September 2006)

Available from ABB, the AMI series induction motors ranging from 500 to 11 000kW are of modular construction, enabling them to be tailored to specific applications.

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  Driving force in recycling (1st July 2006)

As an environmentally-conscious manufacturer, ABB, collects old drives that have been replaced by newer ABB models, or even those produced by other manufacturers, and dismantles them.

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  Latest data recorder (1st July 2006)

Described as the world's first fieldmountable videographic data recorder, the easy-to-use SM500F from ABB provides users with an electronic data recorder that can be installed anywhere, taking recording out of the control room and offering users loca

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  Station order (1st July 2006)

ABB is to supply 52 differential pressure transmitters to Scottish Power's 1200mW coal-fired Cockenzie Power Station.

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  Mass flow and density (1st July 2006)

High accuracy, low cost measurement of mass flow and density for ost liquids, including huigh viscosity liquids can be achieved using ABB's FCM2000 TrioMass Digital flowmeter.

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  Recording benefits (1st May 2006)

ABB's SM3000 electronic data recorders enable staff at Workington-based Alcan to view process data and analyse it online, making it easier to identify and solve any potential problem. Data security too has been enhanced.

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  Circuit Breaker Wallchart (1st March 2006)

Three new wallcharts have been introduced by ABB to help take the confusion out of circuit breaker selection.

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  Data recorders (1st March 2006)

New features have been added to the SM range of videographic recorders from ABB.

From Plant process control

  Small additions to switch range (1st March 2006)

ABB has extended its range of compact switches as part of an ongoing replacement programme for the OETL and OESA ranges.

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  Fully coordinated (1st March 2006)

ABB will demonstrate its latest development in fully coordinated, multiple-robot manufacturing systems at MACH 2006, with a fully operational 'MultiMove' arc welding cell.

From Production engineering

  Fast, reliable connections (1st January 2006)

Based on ABB's insulation displacement connection technology (IDC), ADO terminal blocks are said to be capable of reducing wiring times by up to 80% compared with conventional terminal blocks, without compromising safety.

From Premises management maintenance

  More beans, less gas (1st January 2006)

ABB drives are helping achieve 14 per cent greater efficiency at a new energy centre for a Heinz factory.

From Energy management

  Accuracy boost for flowmeter (1st January 2006)

ABB has expanded its range of electromagnetic flowmeters with the launch of the PARTI-MAG II.

From Plant process control

Control for Queen VIC (1st January 2006)

ABB has received an order to upgrade the Queen Victoria blast furnace system at Corus' Scunthorpe steel works.

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ABB updates energy saving plan (30th November 2005)

ABB has released an updated version of its award winning Six Step Energy Saving Plan – which gives end users advice as to how to make substantial cuts in electricity use, reducing liability to the Climate Change Levy and helping companies under Clima

From Newsletter Stories

  30k savings (1st November 2005)

Northern Foods is saving £30 000 a year in electricity thanks to the installation of three ABB VSD's at its Riverside Bakery, Nottingham.

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  VSD helps FA staff keep cool and cut energy use (1st November 2005)

A 22kW variable speed drive from ABB is helping staff keep their cool at the Football Association's headquarters in London. By varying the speed of the building's air handling fan to match the changing pressure in the air ducts precisely, the drive i

From Premises management maintenance

  FLOW MEASUREMENT COSTS CUT (1st September 2005)

ABB believes the cost of electromagnetic flow measurement has been cut by up to 20% following the introduction of its FXL4000 (COPA-XL range) flow meter.

From Plant process control

  Low voltage (1st September 2005)

New products in IEC frame sizes 80 to 132 join ABB’s range of low voltage flameproof motors. The new additions provide greater versatility through easier installation and modification.

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Free wallchart (1st September 2005)

ABB is offering free a wallchart and pocket guide to help customers determine which activities are needed for a successful project and where these activities fit into their overall process, from initial concept to lifecycle maintainability of plant.

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  More protection for motors (1st July 2005)

ABB has introduced a new motor design for hazardous area aircooled heat exchanger applications. Motors are fitted with a special end shield and a maintenance-free, non-contacting labyrinth seal to prevent damage caused by water ingress.

From Production engineering

  A shake up in food and drink (1st July 2005)

The Vinopolis wine museum in London was an appropriate venue for ABB to launch a new package of products and services for the food and beverage market. Ian Clay reports for IP&E... Steve Ruddell, ABB’s general manager drives and motors has said that

From Premises management maintenance

  EXTRA DRIVES (1st July 2005)

ABB has extended its range of component drives by adding 1.5 and 2.2kw versions to its 0.18, 0.37 and 0.75kW models.

From Plant process control

  GUIDE TO FLOWMETER SELECTION (1st May 2005)

An easy-to-use wallchart from ABB helps users find their way through the maze of factors that affect selection of flowmetering equipment for process use.

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  Simple to set up (1st May 2005)

Simplified programming and the ability to be retrofitted into any temperature head are two of the benefits claimed for ABB’s new TH01 head-mounted temperature transmitter.

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  Free handbook (1st March 2005)

ABB’s softstarter handbook is said to provide an invaluable guide to softstarter technology for novice and expert alike.

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  ABB delivers savings (1st March 2005)

High efficiency motors from ABB are saving a leading supplier of bakery products more than £10 000 per year in energy costs and a further £5000 in spare parts.

From Energy management

  Coming together (1st March 2005)

The integration of standard process control products and safety control products continues apace. Here Ian Clay reports on ABB’s latest offering

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  SAFETY WALLCHART (1st January 2005)

August 2004 marked the deadline for the withdrawal of any national standards that conflict with IEC 61508, the international standard that focuses on safety-related systems that incorporate electrical, electronic and/or programmable electronic instru

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  Flexibility from latest intelligent controller (1st January 2005)

Anew Universal Motor Controller from ABB offers a powerful and flexible intelligent control device for motor protection applications.

From Production engineering

  Productivity improvements (1st January 2005)

ABB’s IndustrialIT System 800xA has been widely embraced by customers in a variety of process industries since its introduction earlier this year. IndustrialIT System 800xA provides new and existing ABB customers with a better way to achieve measurab

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  Huge savings (1st November 2004)

ABB equipment installed for £20k is saving more than £100k a year at Salt Union’s Runcorn plant.

From Energy management

  No vibration (1st September 2004)

Motors from ABB have helped resolve a motor vibration issue for British Gas HRL at its North Morecambe plant, Barrow-in-Furness.

From Production engineering

  Automation system (1st September 2004)

ABB’s recently enhanced automation system, System 800xA, has been bought by OM Group, producer of cobalt and nickel, for its Manchester facility.

From Plant process control

  Big savings (1st September 2004)

An ABB drive is set to save Hendra Holiday Park almost £5000 on the annual electricity cost for its indoor swimming pool.

From Premises management maintenance

  Driving down costs (1st July 2004)

Installing ABB variable speed drives has saved a brass manufacturer 130 000 a year in energy costs.

From Energy management

  Transmitter range extended (1st May 2004)

ABBs Field Temperature Transmitter series has been extended with the addition of the Foundation Fieldbus TF02/202 transmitters suitable for use in atex Zone 0, 1 and 2 applications.

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For pressure measurement (1st March 2004)

ABBs new Field 2600T pressure transmitter series offers one of the most complete ranges of pressure measurement equipment currently available. Options that include basic model types, materials, working pressure, fill fluids, remote seal options and c

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  Drive helps cut costs (1st March 2004)

An ABB drive is helping SEH Europe save energy while providing increased capacity on its water ring main pumping system. It has reduced duty for the pump to 60% during normal conditions. Problems occurred when a new machine was installed. Its water d

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  The all new king of swing (1st January 2004)

ABBs recent launch of a new standard drive seems set to reinforce the companys position as a market leader in AC drives. While the companys products in recent years have focused on performance, the newly launched standard AC drive primarily aims to p

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  Are you getting enough? (1st November 2003)

We all like the S word: savings that is. But are you getting your full share? Variable speed drives are well known for making the bottom line look good, but those figures could be tightened up by removing some old favourites and investing in a new m

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  Latest intelligent softstarters (1st November 2003)

ABBs new PST range of IndustrialIT enabled softstarters for motor currents from 30 to 1050A (in line) matches the latest power electronics with smart circuitry and interactive software that makes them as easy to set-up and operate as a mobile phone.

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