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Contents:

British EncoderSee them on page ........30

PalamaticSee them on page ........32

Innovec ControlsSee them on page ........18

Laboratory Equipment Manufacturer of the Month ...............................2

Test, Measurement & Monitoring .......................7

Maintec Review Top 10 ...........22-23

Surface Finishing News........... ....................25

Materials Handling Company of the Month....... ......................32

Master Abrasives is bringing in further machines to its showroom

in Daventry and its first installation will be the Alex Machine Tools’ NH-500 surface grinding machine, new to the UK. Having the new machine at their facility, Master will offer more comprehensive demonstrations for its range of precision grinding products at its facility.

Master Abrasives is installing Alex Machine Tools’ SL-500 surface grinding machine in its showroom at its premises in Daventry, Northamptonshire this January. This demonstration area was initially set up to show the range of MASTER® precision grinding products, including conventional and superabrasive grinding wheels, diamond dressers and superfinishing products.

The high quality, cost-effective MASTER branded products will be available to support any in-house demonstrations and display the potential of both Micromatic and now also Alex Machine Tools’ machines.

ALEX offers a comprehensive range of

surface grinding machines, including a reciprocating hydraulically-operated machine, a high-power rotary surface grinder, creep feed machines and a range of precision double disk grinders.

The machines include a wide variety of sophisticated elements including computer numerical controls, automatic in-process gauging and other material handling automation, depending on the customer’s application and requirements.

Martin Stevens, Master Abrasives’ Applications Engineer of Grinding Machines & Abrasives, is fully conversant with the latest developments at Alex Machine Tools and the most recent progressions in machine technology. With a background in engineering, Martin has the technical expertise to help customers and offer best solutions for their precision grinding applications.

Ian Meredith, Applications Engineering Manager at Master Abrasives, stated: “Once we have the Alex machine installed, we will be able to offer customers demonstrations and potentially also grind customer parts when required. The demonstration machine will be a great aide in promoting Alex Machine Tools in the UK.” Master Abrasives invite customers to get in contact for technical advice and to discuss their specific grinding application requirements.

ContactT +44 (0)1327 703813sales@master-abrasives.co.ukwww.master-abrasives.co.uk

Surface grinding machine

C.GERHARDT UK was selected as one of the Top 20 Exhibitors

from the Lab Innovations 2018 show.

For laboratories analysing soil, soil fertility and plant nutrition C. GERHARDT recently launched the DUMATHERM® CN: an elemental analyser which as well as total nitrogen TN offers the option to analyse an additional key parameter: Total carbon TC.

EFFICIENT – Fully automated sample feed, low oxygen consumption due to stoichiometric input and rapid catalytic combustion, minimal blank values and very low maintenance costs – these properties make the DUMATHERM® CN a particularly efficient ‘continuous combustor’.

SAFE – Software-controlled and can be operated safely in any location without the need for an extractor.

COST-EFFECTIVE – Low operating costs, long service life, low maintenance costs.

PRECISE – Thanks to helium technology and total gas analysis, the DUMATHERM® can determine even extremely low nitrogen content reliably and precisely. The detection limit is 0.003 mg N. Standard deviation is less than 0.5%

RAPID – The unit is fully operational in 30 minutes, including a fully automatic system test and leak test. Consumables can be replaced or refilled easily during operation.

FLEXIBLE – The system can change into the N, C or CN modus even within a sample series.

For more information visit www.gerhardt.de or call C.GERHARDT UK on 01280 706772 for a demonstration.

C. GERHARDT UK

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Bioeconomy Consultancy of the Month

Laboratory Equipment Manufacturer of the Month

Within this issue of Industrial Process News we are featuring NNFCC as our Bioeconomy Consultancy of the Month.

NNFCC was first established by the UK Government in 2003 as The National Non-Food Crops Centre. The company has expanded globally and is now a leading commercial bioeconomy consultancy providing services for an international client base. NNFCC provide a wealth of knowledge and experience within the bioenergy, biofuels and biobased product sectors.

Based in York UK, the company travels a lot for its international client base. Their resourceful team give consultancy advice through their international experience to guide businesses through technical, market, policy and regulatory hurdles, in effort to assist the development of strong, sustainable and profitable businesses.

“We are strategic bio-based business consultants – the strategic business advice is really where our USP

lies. Because of our history we have excellent policy connections and unrivalled oversight of the bioeconomy as a whole, rather than focussing on a single sector or product stream.” Lucy Hopwood, Director.

NNFCC work across the bioeconomy, embracing the economic, social and environmental activities and impacts which are attributed to the use and conversion of biomass into both, energy and products. They also examine the use of biotechnology, as a resource, environmental technology and process.

In regards to the benefits of working within the bioeconomy sector, Lucy Hopwood, Company Director stated. “The bioeconomy has the potential to supply a large array of biobased products, fitting all forms of circular thinking from reuse to closed and open loop recycling.

It can be viewed as an enabler for an optimised circular economy beyond the current largely linear fossil based economy.”

NNFCC offer an array of diverse consultancy services including: Biomass feedstock production and sourcing; Advice on biological and thermochemical conversion of biomass feedstocks; Environmental impact assessments; Biomass supply chain sustainability analysis and life-cycle assessment; Bioenergy technology evaluation and due diligence; Techno-economic modelling, evaluation and analysis; Policy and regulatory analysis and strategic impact analysis; Feasibility assessment; Future market potential and scenario analysis; and Risk assessment and analysis.

“We are widely recognised for our expertise in policy/regulatory advice, compliance and interpretation. This includes sustainability reporting and life-cycle assessment

(LCA) of new product or process-streams. We have developed bespoke GHG calculators for the biogas & biomethane industry, and for the transport fuels industry to comply with the regulatory requirements and to demonstrate that they are delivering the carbon savings required to receive public-support. These tools and the advice we provide alongside them are widely recognised and highly valued by the industry, saving costs, avoiding payment delays, and eliminating risks around non-compliance.” Lucy Hopwood, Company Director.

Due to the vast range of services provided by NNFCC, their client base includes a mixture of both Public and Private Sector clients. Their client base includes technology and project-developers, investors, local authorities, regulatory bodies and policy makers. In addition to their

vast client range, NNFCC also work on an array of different projects with the specific ambition to drive forward the bioeconomy. Most of the projects carried out by NNFCC are covered by confidentiality; however the company does conduct public projects as well.

Through their proven reputation, NNFCC have demonstrated a devotion to the bioeconomy industry with the objective of providing accurate advice and robust strategies for their clients to help them make informed decisions in terms of developing sustainable business strategies. NNFCC pride themselves on being a leading strategic business within their sector, analysing, explaining and de-risking the bioeconomy for their clients.

In terms of the future, NNFCC will continue speaking at conferences and attending trade shows to deepen their client base and extend their network. The company strives to maintain their already established reliable reputation and enhance their presence by showcasing the breadth and depth of their knowledge to the industry.

For any further information, please see below.

T 01904 435182www.nnfcc.co.uk

Leading Bioeconomy Consultants

Industrial Process News is proud to announce that XRF Scientific has been selected as our Laboratory Equipment Manufacturer of the

Month, for their expert in-house manufacture and distribution of specialist laboratory instruments.

XRF Scientific’s impressive history extends back to 1972, which saw the first commercial XRF flux production by the Founding Director David Brown at Sigma Flux. The next 30 years witnessed even more firsts, with the sale of the first ‘MFM’ and Phoenix automated gas fusion machines, the commencement of Analytical Platinum Supplies (APS) Labware, and the first Modutemp electrical fusion machine. In 2006, XRF was listed as a public company on the Australian Securities Exchange, and since then they have expanded across the globe.

They have manufacturing, sales and support facilities in Europe and Canada and distributors in the United States, South America, Africa, Middle East and Asia.

As the only company worldwide to manufacture flux, labware and fusion machines in-house, XRF Scientific’s equipment and chemicals are distributed to production mines, construction material companies and commercial analytical laboratories all around the world. Their technology is used to measure the composition and purity of materials in industries such as metal and mining, construction materials, chemicals and petrochemicals, with applications in industrial quality control and process control for various manufacturing processes. This means XRF Scientific’s equipment helps customers to improve product quality and performance, increase productivity and yield, and reduce downtime and waste.

We spoke to Frederic Davidts about some of the company’s products: “One of our particular ranges is the xrWeigh Flux Weighing machines, which help to take the difficulties and inconveniences out of weighing flux, as well as improving

accuracy. We also have the Platinum Labware range, which includes dishes, moulds and crucibles.”

There are two xrWeigh machines available, with a single position option or a carousel system which takes either vials or platinum crucibles. The single position machine offers fast and accurate measurement of flux and other powder based chemicals for precision applications. In a typical laboratory, this reduces the time needed for manual weighing by up to 75%.

Simple to operate with an easy user interface, it requires little or no training and has simple touch screen operation for the selection of target weight and range. It also boasts an in-built stability checking system, an adjustable load receptor with overload detection internal calibration weight, and a force compensation technology weighing system, all of which combine to improve accuracy and repeatability for the user.

The xrWeigh Carousel comprises of all these features, but also allows the user to weigh 30 vials of flux in less than 20 minutes, with simple operation and easy to clean equipment. With the technology to weigh either granular or micro-beads flux types with no extra accessories, the Carousel system removes a repetitive task from the laboratory environment and saves the user valuable time.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of platinum products, XRF Scientific’s Platinum Labware range showcases their unique expertise in the area. Using years of combined experience to create their extensive range, it comes in either standard configurations or they can help with the design and manufacture of specialised products, supporting customers to meet all of their laboratory needs from basic utensils to intricate individual designs. The products are primarily used by industrial professionals for mineralogical analysis. Their platinum crucibles and moulds can be used for analytical spectroscopy for identifying and quantifying minerals of interest, such as copper and iron ore, in small geological samples.

For full contact details and more information about XRF Scientific’s excellent range of expert and high-quality laboratory equipment, head to their website.

Contactwww.xrfscientific.com

In-house manufacturer and global distributor of XRF fusion technology, platinum labware and chemicals

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Electronic Production Equipment Company of the Year

Industrial Process News is proud to announce that Zen Production Equipment Limited (ZPEL) has been selected as

our Electronic Production Equipment Company of the Year, for their outstanding commitment to supplying the finest quality equipment for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Established in 2006, ZPEL has since developed a stellar reputation as a reliable supplier of the most appropriate electronic production equipment for each company they work with. Their management team has over 30 years’ experience in all the key aspects of electronics production equipment, and they have travelled to a wide range of countries in order to find the highest quality products in each sector of electronics production engineering. This means that their equipment is unrivalled for value in the marketplace, and each customer can guarantee that they are receiving the highest quality products available.

Speaking to Managing Director, Peter Clarke, he expressed that he is thrilled that ZPEL has been selected as our Company of the Year: “The past 12 months have seen a good order book as well as some very interesting large projects which are still being worked on. We are extremely happy and of course proud to have won the award and to have been recognised for our hard work.”

The majority of ZPEL’s equipment is sourced from the industry’s leading suppliers, all of which sell to businesses worldwide including many of the world’s leading OEM and CEM electronics companies. Some of ZPEL’s most loyal customers include manufacturers such as ZF Group, Sony, Honeywell, McLaren and Kentec, as well as an extensive selection of subcontract manufacturers.

One of their suppliers, Asscon, specialises in Vapour Phase Technology, which is also known as Condensation Soldering. Their equipment uses vapour as an energy transfer medium, which is one of the most efficient procedures for heating assemblies. Asscon products therefore are ideal for use from prototype to final production. They save time and money in the workplace and boast low operating costs as a result of low energy requirements.

Another leading supplier, Inertec, has released the new CUBE.460 soldering system, which is a production cell for small and medium batch sizes. Users can perform THT assembly directly on the machine thanks to the loading shuttle, as well as improve the quality of the soldering

when compared to manual processes. The system’s simplified graphical programming allows quick entry into selective soldering technology, and the user can benefit from the professional functions and proven technology available in larger systems, such as process monitoring or bus-capable DC servomotors.

Heller, another of ZPEL’s excellent suppliers, are a world leader in Reflow Oven Technology, using the most advanced production systems available in order to provide the user with consistent performance for high Mix / high volume requirements. The ovens also help to minimise preventative maintenance costs as well as taking up minimal floor space. The Mark5 Series delivers up to a 40% reduction in electrical and nitrogen consumption, meaning the machines have the best overall value in the industry.

In 2018, ZPEL took on two new excellent suppliers, Aurotek in Taiwan, and Essemtec AG in Switzerland. Aurotek supply a range of PCBA profiling equipment ranging from simple desktop solutions to high volume inline systems. Essemtec AG offer a range of pick and place systems, dispensing systems and component storage solutions. “As far as we are aware,” says Peter, “their pick and place systems are the only ones that can offer dispensing on the same platform as pick & place.”

Essemtec AG supply smart and highly flexible SMT Solutions, including the Fox and Puma Pick & Place systems which can offer multiple heads for P&P, as well as dispensing on a single platform. The Fox and Puma can both be used as stand-alone systems or be configured as inline solutions, and there are also the Spider and Tarantula systems which have a range of nozzle technologies purely for dispensing. All the systems use mineral cast beds for vibration free production as well as benefiting from no warping caused by thermal drift. They use linear motors throughout in order to give the highest accuracy with zero maintenance, and have one of the most comprehensive software packages available. As well as these, Essemtec AG has the Cubus and Cubus Large Component Towers, which offer the flexible storage of SMD reels in a range of sizes, trays, and boxes. The towers reduce logistic problems by 95% and offer full interface to most production systems and all major ERP and material management.

ZPEL are based in Long Eaton, just outside Nottingham, and in January 2019 they moved to a new location across the road from their previous office. We asked Peter about what this means for the company’s future: “At our new premises, we can now locate everything centrally. This gives us the opportunity to service our customers and suppliers far more efficiently. We have the possibility to have a demonstration area for our equipment here as well, and intend to bring in some key equipment so we can

demonstrate it to potential customers.”

With an impressive 12 months behind them, Zen Production Equipment Limited are cementing their status as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of electronic production equipment, offering dedicated customer service

and excellent after sales support. If you would like to find out more information, head to their website or use the contact details below.

ContactT 01159 722733www.zpel.co.uk

The home of lead free soldering and PCB cleaning

Managing Director, Peter Clarke, accepts the Company of the Year Award

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Process Technologies News

Amazon Filters reports that coatings manufacturers are installing their

SupaClean contained filtration system prior to filling lines to remove impurities such as skins, coagulants and undispersed pigments from their final product.

Faced with declining support and patchy availability of a discontinued enclosed filtration systems from an alternative supplier, the SupaClean system is widely reported to produce better-quality product with a reduction in filter / labour costs for both solvent and aqueous based coatings production processes.

Sharing the same dimensions as the discontinued filtration system the

SupaClean system also provides the benefit of being a direct retrofit.

The SupaClean contained filtration system consists of high-performance filter cartridges from Amazon Filters enclosed inside two sealed plastic bags. This proprietary design results in the filters and any process fluids being contained inside a secure assembly, providing isolation of the product and filters. Changing out filters using SupaClean assemblies is quick and simple reducing the traditional high operational costs associated with cleaning and changing production filters. Each filter assembly can be simply and quickly lifted out of the

housing and replaced by a new unit.

As each SupaClean filter unit is supplied already assembled this eliminates the risk of operators not installing filters correctly and the risk filter by-pass occurring. As a consequence, the SupaClean system is ideally suited to the batch production filtration of top-quality coatings.

For further information on SupaClean contained filtration systems please visit www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/supaclean

T +44 (0)1276 670600 sales@amazonfilters.co.uk

Retrofit filtration system benefits coatings manufacturers

Co-organized by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI UK) and the European Interreg Project INCASE

“Industry 4.0 via Networked Control Applications and Sustainable Engineering”, this free-to-attend seminar addresses the key practical issues of digital communications in automated manufacturing, with particular attention to Industry 4.0.

Covering key application areas such as logistics, robotics, automotive engineering, electrical and electronics assembly and control systems, it will be accompanied by hands-on demonstrations and will be of great value to Designers, Production/System Engineers, Instrument Technicians/Engineers involved in design, operation and maintenance of modern automated factories.

Topics will include: n Overview of current and developing technologies for

Industry 4.0 n PROFINET basics n Ethernet’s copper physical layer finally unveiled n IO-Link for the “last metres” communication n Network Safety & Security n Cybersecurity n EMC for networks n PROFINET diagnostics n Redundancy for PROFINET networks n Designing & virtual commissioning: co-simulation

with Siemens NX n PROFINET’s “oversampling” and “I-Device” features:

industrial cases for control and signal processing

The event will provide delegates with an excellent networking opportunity and the ability to discuss technical issues with our experts.

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The smart way to Industry 4.0 with PROFINET based technologies

The success of 2018 flowed into January 2019 with three orders for SSSC model Stainless Steel Magnetic Separators. All three orders are for different customers with specific

metal separation objectives.

“This is a fantastic way to start 2019,” said Dave Hills, Head of Sales. “Interest in the Stainless Steel Magnetic Separator has never been higher. We are continually undertaking tests for customers, which will undoubtedly develop into orders as we progress through the year.”

Bunting Magnetics is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of magnetic separators and metal detectors for the recycling, quarrying and mining industries. Their wide range of metal separation and detection equipment is manufactured at their Master Magnets facility in Redditch, just outside Birmingham, UK. The Stainless Steel Magnetic SeparatorThe Stainless Steel Magnetic Separator has an extremely high powered magnetic head pulley to separate work hardened stainless steel. A standard Magnetic Separator removes strongly magnetic

materials from the feed prior to passing over the SSSC. Commonly, an Eddy Current Separator also removes all non-ferrous metals. A vibratory feeder feeds the remaining fraction onto the conveyor belt of the Stainless Steel Magnetic Separator. As the material enters the strong magnetic field, weakly magnetic metals such as fragmented and work-hardened stainless steel, and even printed circuit boards are attracted and separated.

Applications for the Ordered Stainless Steel Magnetic SeparatorsAll three Stainless Steel Magnetic Separators have a 900mm wide magnetic field. The three projects are:

Project A – Shredded PVC Window FramesThe customer had previously purchased Bunting Drawer Filter Magnets to remove ferrous metal from the shredded PVC. Following onsite discussions, tests took place at the Master Magnets testing facility. The initial tests demonstrated 100% removal of the stainless steel including the door mechanisms and hinges. The customer visited Master Magnets to witness a larger scale test. These confirmed the separation performance of the original test and the client confirmed the order.

Project B – Car FragInitial discussions with the client took place at the IFAT exhibition in 2018. The customer has a very specific fraction of metal scrap originating from car frag containing valuable stainless steel. Tests took place at the Master Magnets testing facility. These met the separation objectives of the customer, who then confirmed the order for their first unit.

Project C – WEEE and other metal scrapThe Israel-based recycling company first met Bunting at the

recent IERC Conference in Austria. After listening to the “Magnetic Separation of Stainless Steels” presentation by Don Suderman, Bunting Magnetics’ Material Handling Product Manager, they met the Bunting team on their stand. The customer confirmed the order shortly after the end of the congress.

Ongoing Projects“As well as these orders, we are working with recycling companies based across Europe on specific projects,” said Dave Hills. “We are conducting many tests every week, with an increasing number of samples. It is a busy and exciting time for our technicians.”

T +44 (0)1442 875081www.buntingeurope.com www.e-magnetsuk.com

Three stainless steel magnetic separators sold in January 2019

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What we’ve heard from our customers is they want better product information, easily accessible, easy to understand and order from. They also told us they value our way of

doing things, our agility and our cutting-edge technology and they wanted the products and the company to look the part of the world class partner we are.

Our purpose is to harness the Industrial Internet of Things to help you power your business. In order to give our customers this clarity we have re-branded to create a new identity and a true product family. Our company logo now represents the wireless solutions for IIoT that sit at

the heart of all we do. Our standard hardware products service a wide range of applications and offer you the chance to immediately access the Industrial Internet of Things to power your business. They all seamlessly link to the CDL SmartHub™ where you can configure and manage assets, set alarms, view audit trails, integrate and export data, view trends and visualise data.

Investing in the NanoULTRA and CDLSmartHub™ gives you access to a fully integrated end-to-end IoT solution to effectively manage your assets.

The products within our range all have their own unique attributes that deliver solutions within specific application areas. But what they all do is log data and transfer it securely to our IoT asset management platform, the CDLSmartHub™, where the raw data can be turned into actionable insights, delivering you a quick return on investment.

Our unique position of having application specialists, hardware, software and firmware engineers in house allows us to go a step further and custom build our standard range to ensure our customers get exactly what they need.

This ability to adapt and remain agile can allow customers to engage us on these special projects and ensure that their Industrial IoT needs are met!

NANOULTRA – EDGE Managing a network of field assets has never been easier with the NanoULTRA – Edge. It has the flexibility of up to 16 I/Os, integrated SD card and communication via mobile phone networks. Its high-resolution data transfer happens seamlessly and securely from multiple assets to our secure cloud platform, the CDLSmartHub™.

NANOULTRA – MATRIXThe NanoULTRA – Matrix allows you to connect multiple wireless sensors to a single base station allowing measurement of temperature, humidity, CO2, WME and more. The analogue input wireless sensor option allows not only connectivity to our sensors but opens up the ability to connect with 1000s of available ‘off the shelf’ sensors, which creates infinite options for accessing the Internet of Things within your sensor networks.

Our internally made, battery-powered wireless sensors incorporate state-of-the-art sensing technology to accurately measure and monitor data, before transmitting to NanoULTRA – Matrix base station. The data is then

transmitted via mobile phone networks to our secure cloud platform, the CDLSmartHub™, where raw data can be turned into actionable insights. Previously known as the RDL//1000 and the Nano//1000, we plan to build on this product’s capability.

NANOULTRA – VIBE Monitoring the levels of vibration in a static environment has never been easier with the event base NanoULTRA – Vibe. It has been carefully designed to be robust for use in harsh environments such as construction sites, yet simple to use and sensitive enough to capture low frequency vibrations providing you with valuable data on events as they happen. Formerly known as the RDL//Vibe, this unit will continue to be a leader in event-based monitoring for the construction industry.

NANOULTRA-SHOCKManaging the tracking and condition of assets on the move has never been easier. NanoULTRA – Shock is a battery powered, web based, real time monitoring system that tells you where your shipment is whilst in transit, and what shock loadings and environmental conditions your goods are subjected to.

Previously known as the Shocktrail, this product is designed to meet our customers’ logistical tracking needs.

NANOULTRA – ATOM Deploying remote environmental sensors has never been quicker and easier. The NanoULTRA – Atom is a self-contained, battery powered temperature and humidity data logger that seamlessly communicates its values to the CDLSmartHub™, recording temperature and relative humidity (RH). Formerly known as the NanoATOM, this compact unit quickly addresses your environmental needs.

Investing in hardware from the NanoULTRA range and CDLSmartHub™, gives you access to a fully integrated end-to-end IoT solution to effectively manage your IIoT needs.

We will continue to listen to our customers to build on this change and ensure we deliver the best service we can. We hope you are excited about our re-brand and look forward to hearing your feedback.

ContactT +44 (0)1905 754078info@captiondata.comwww.captiondata.com

Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

Introducing the NANOULTRA Range

VEGA Controls is proud to

announce another innovative first for the water sector. They have achieved the first ever WRAS approval of a submersible pressure sensor as a whole device. This means a full product certificate number registration and listing on the WRAS approved product list. The VEGAWELL submersible pressure sensor is the first and only transmitter of this type to be fully WRAS certified and meets the requirements of Regulation 31 (4)(b). The WRAS certification means it will not contaminate or harbour microbial growth when used in potable or drinking water.

Laboratory testedUniquely for this type of sensor, it has been fully laboratory tested and assessed as a compete device/assembly. This was on top of the materials of the individual components, which included testing and scrutiny of their composition, design and surface finishes. The VEGAWELL WRAS certified transmitter is now capable of cost effective, safe level and pressure measurement of drinking water throughout the supply chain. With ranges from 0.1 Bar to 60 Bar, it is extremely versatile, and suitable applications include clean water reservoirs, pump control, storage or small header tanks and associated pipework, found either in the water company supply or end users on- site storage or ‘towns water’ buffer tanks.

For further information or a demonstration about the product, certification and its capabilities, contact VEGA Controls Ltd.

www.vega.com/uk

First WRAS ‘certified’ submersible level sensor

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Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

AIID Solutions provide custom instrumentation, primarily to the U.K. OEM market. Specialising

in control panel replacement we have a proven track record of helping clients with cost reductions and product improvements. One client enjoyed a staggering 90% reduction in control panel build time simply by implementing a bespoke pcb. Our bespoke instrumentation can help you

n Reduce build costs n Improve reliability n Reduce commissioning and maintenance costs n Overcome obsolescence

With little or no capital outlay you could reduce the cost, size and complexity of your instrumentation.

T 01614 803163info@aiid.co.ukwww.aiid.co.uk

Are you looking to improve your control panels?

The new vacuum transducer VSL measures absolute pressure in the range of 1200....1e-4

mbar as well as relative pressure in relation to the environment in the range of -1260...+940 mbar. The metal sealed gauge head uses multi sensor technology combining two piezo sensors with a Pirani. Users thus profit from a reliable, space- and cost-saving solution. This gauge is designed in particular for the challenges involved in load lock applications and easy to integrate in the plant control system.

The VSL vacuum transducer includes two piezo-resistive diaphragm sensors to monitor the chamber during the pump-down and vent-up process. With its fast reaction time of 40 ms, outstanding accuracy (0,3% from scale end) and gas type independent measurement at atmosphere pressure, the gauge is ideally suited for load lock applications.

A Pirani sensor with a measuring range of up to 1e-4 mbar ensures optimal purity of the process by controlling the low-pressure transfer between the load lock and process chamber.

Excellent long-term stability, outstanding repeatability and the individual temperature compensation of each sensor provide additional process safety

Contactwww.thyracont-vacuum.com

New digital vacuum gauge in Thyracont’s Smartline

Switched on industrial safety technology provider Bernstein AG’s

latest product represents a really smart safety move at a time when the ongoing merging of automation and IT see Industry 4.0 move from vision to reality.

The company, based on the Westgate Park Industrial Estate in Aldridge, Walsall, has introduced the non-contact Smart Safety Sensor SRF, to protect those working in Smart

Factories from injury.

The SRF – an abbreviation of Safety RFID – is an especially compact sensor which monitors moveable separating protective equipment such as flaps, doors and protection hoods. If, for any reason, these separating safety devices fail to close properly, the SRF immediately shuts down machines and equipment – or prevents them from starting.

In developing this new product, Bernstein has paid particular attention to the diagnostic system accompanying the sensor which provides a large amount of data, making it available centrally and flexibly as an aid to intelligent production.

ContactT 01922 744999www.bernstein-ltd.co.uk

Smart safety sensor SRF for smart factories

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One Sensor, two Signals: Rotational Speed Sensor with an integrated Temperature Sensor

M8-rotational speed sensors and ABZ sensors from RHEINTACHO detect temperature additionally.

With both above mentioned speed

sensor series, RHEINTACHO is beginning to integrate temperature recording in addition to rotational speed measurement. Further sensor series are now being developed.

And with the ABZ-sensor, RHEINTACHO is even going a step further: the recording of

rotational direction and position are also included.

For recording temperature, an NTC temperature element with the following specifications is used: ± 1,5 °C above the total operating range, NTC 4.7 kOhm, ±1 % @ R25; B25/85-

value: 3830 K. Recording can of course be application/customer-specific in combination with other components.

Depending on the application, the evaluation of the temperature signal has to be adapted to the differing installation conditions. In hydraulic applications, the homogenizing effect is supported by the hydraulic fluid. In electro-motors, the use of a temperature signal side in a speed sensor requires significantly more adaptation as the installation position has very different ambient conditions from the common installation position of the temperature sensor.

The indisputable advantage of being able to call up several parameters at the same time is still actual. The cost advantages are complex and are not only limited to the installation costs, but also do not include requiring further sensor access gates.

The advantages are obvious: n Material costs: one complete sensor with its own electronics, own housing and connection interface are saved. n Installation effort: complete elimination of one installation process n Design simplification: Saving an additional sensor access including all possible side effects like improving design freedom and reducing leakage opportunity.

Wolfgang Sexauer, Sales Manager, “At first glance, the idea is captivating and logical, as is every good idea. However, as usual, we can certainly say that the problem was in the detail. Especially when considering the realization of the series product, many challenges had to be overcome. But now the products are available, and sales are developing above our expectations. We are sure further series will follow.”

Contactwww.rheintacho.com

Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

There need be only one!

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Industrial Process News is proud to announce that RMGroup has been selected as our Process and Packaging Machinery Specialists

of the Month, for their expert manufacture of manual and automated packaging systems.

Based in mid-Wales, RMGroup was founded in 1995 after a successful contract packing animal feed for British Sugar. Since then, their reputation for efficient service and a leading team of mechanical and electrical engineers has grown rapidly, ensuring they are playing a significant role in the growing credibility of UK engineering. They guarantee that all of their staff are passionate about customer satisfaction and strive to provide the best after sales service and support in the industry. Over the

last three years, the company has continued to evolve and is now one of the UK’s largest packaging machinery providers.

They supply and manufacture a wide array of different packaging systems, including manual bagging machines, weighing systems, robot palletising systems, bulk filling and material handling systems, as well as supplying high speed form fill and seal packaging lines and horizontal baling machinery. There is also an ever-increasing demand from other customers for quality service on their own automated packaging systems and machinery, and RMGroup has evolved with these industry demands.

The company’s four main departments offer a wide range of services. Their Sales team can provide expert advice on the right packaging automation solution, producing layout drawings and completing site surveys with experienced sales technicians at their clients’ service. RMGroup’s Projects department handle all manner of standard or bespoke projects, with mechanical fitters, electrical fitters and highly dedicated project managers.

The Design team works with both Projects and Manufacturing, with their skilled design engineers making use of stress simulation software and the latest solidworks. Finally, their Manufacturing department has the capability to manufacture all metal work onsite, using laser cutting, shot blasting and spray painting facilities, as well as welding, fabrication and folding machinery.

Indeed, RMGroup can work with a large selection of materials, metals and non-metals, and can provide solutions for their customers’ needs whether it be a one-off prototype or a large batch order. Their laser machinery is capable of cutting 4x2m sheets

in thicknesses up to 20mm, and their in-house milling and turning facilities can work to the tightest tolerances. To add to their successes, they have recently installed and commissioned highly technical

precision engineering CNC machinery, which provides accurate services to customers who require small to medium sized parts.

All of RMGroup’s lines are CE approved, conforming to EU directives and using the most current standards from British Standards and the International Organization for Standardization. This means that everything they provide is fit for purpose, safe for use, reliable and of sound quality.

The company’s services and products undergo rigorous testing and design philosophy to match the client’s needs, and their customers’ Safety Integrity Levels and Performance Levels are achieved using SISTEMA (Safety Integrity Software Tool for the Evaluation of Machine Applications) software.

If you would like to find out more information on RMGroup’s high quality packaging systems, contact them using the details below or visit their website.

T 01686 621704sales@rmgroupuk.comwww.rmgroupuk.com

Test, Measurement & Laboratory News

Process & Packaging Machinery Specialists of the Month

Hot on the heels of its fatigue testing facility, William Hughes has added salt spray testing to its cannon of

quality control procedures.

Salt spray or salt fog testing exposes springs and other components to a saline fog environment in order to ascertain the corrosion resistance of the material of which they’re made or the surface coating thereof. A controlled saline situation will show how long it takes for a component to accede to rust or other oxides, if indeed it succumbs at all.

Equipment required for the salt spray chamber comprises the holding tank with its salt solution of between 4 – 6% pH and the salt spray cabinet itself where the salt water solution is atomised using pressurised air. The samples to be tested are then exposed to this extremely corrosive saline fog for the requisite amount of time, which can be days or weeks depending on the standard to be achieved.

Regular daily tests ensure that temperature and the specific gravity of the salt solution are maintained at a level consistent with ASTM B117, an internationally recognised salt spray standard.

The salt spray test is generally applied to items coated in,

for example, Delta-tone® or KTL-Black. These coatings, used in the aerospace and automotive industries, typically are required to meet specifications which include a number of hours of salt spray testing. The requirements that William Hughes meet range from 48 hours to over 600 hours of salt spray testing.

T 01963 363377 sales@wmhughes.co.uk www.wmhughes.co.uk

Salt spray testing keeps a check on corrosion-resistance

Packaging machinery specialists

Dwyer Instruments, the preferred source for your

complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation, is announcing the release of the Differential Pressure Transmitter, Series 629HLP. The Series 629HLP is ideal for monitoring differential pressure in applications such as air handlers, heat exchangers, chillers, and hydraulic systems.

The 629HLP is a high static, low differential pressure transmitter that is suitable for measuring overpressure or under-pressure conditions. The IP65 rated

enclosure provides a robust exterior, while the compact and lightweight assembly allows for a trouble-free installation.

The Series 629HLP can detect a low pressure differential across high-static pressures, allowing for improvement of measurement accuracy and providing the ability for the system to react quickly to changes. Integral dual pressure sensors are able to convert pressure sensors into a customer-selected 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 VDC output signal.

ContactT 01494 461707www.dwyer-inst.com

Series 629HLP Differential Pressure Transmitter product release

We repair endoscopes of the following manufacturers: Everest / GE Inspection,

Henke Sass Wolf, Storz, Richard Wolf, Heine, Streppel, Schölly, Olympus & Comeg (others on request).

Range of performance: n An average repair time of 14 working days n Manufacturer independent service for your actual stock of endoscopes

n Individual HIPP service concepts with fixed price guarantee for your actual stock of endoscopes

n Repurchase program for your old scope in case of a constructive total loss (HIPP Payback Program)

n 1 year warranty on all accomplished services and installed parts

The HIPP service pledge: repair time of 14 working days.

T +44 (0)845 299 7440M +44 (0)7761 674499visionscope@btinternet.comwww.hipp-borescopes.co.uk

HIPP borescope repairs

Eight wastes identification checklistThe eight wastes

identification checklist from Mettler Toledo is a template to support laboratory managers to carry out an efficiency audit of their lab.

This checklist provides a simple way to measure the current status for any sized lab, and can be tailored to individual requirements.

Previously ‘The Typical 8 wastes in the laboratory’ guide introduced an explanation of these 8 wastes, with typical laboratory examples, and recommendations for how to reduce or eliminate waste in these situations.

The latest identification checklist takes it one step further by providing a template to measure the efficiency of a specific laboratory based on

the occurrence of waste in the workflows.

This checklist is organised into 8 sections, based on the 8 wastes from Lean principles. It consists of a series of criteria with recommended target values that should be met. Based on the entries recorded during the audit a total score is calculated with a maximum of 33.

Any scored below 20 shows significant potential for improvement.

T +41 44 944 20 39www.mt.com/gb/en/home/library/guides/laboratory-weighing

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Facilities Management & Business Services News

We are delighted to announce the

launching of Angel IP, a boutique legal practice dedicated to intellectual property law and commercial law, representing a combination of technical-legal experience with commercial focus. Angel IP’s expertise aggregates its legal, technical and commercial skills.

With considerable IP experience and expertise ranging from patent and IP prosecution, to litigation, licensing and contractual arrangements, Angel IP offers bespoke, cost-effective solutions for clients’ IP needs, whatever the technology and in all industry sectors. Angel IP are experts in identifying and extracting the core commercial value in an innovation. Market-focused strategies are designed to maximise the value in an IP asset.

David Sant, Managing Partner of Angel IP, said: “It is very exciting to be part of this new venture and to be working with an important client base. This launch coincides with the success by an Angel IP lawyer before the UK High Court in the recent Estar case.”

REGENLAB SA V ESTAR TECHNOLOGIES. Angel IP is also pleased to announce the success of an Angel IP lawyer before the UK High Court in the case RegenLab SA v Estar Technologies Limited et al [2019] EWHC 63. Angel IP’s lawyer, who, as solicitor (at his previous firm) successfully acted for the three defendants, obtained the court’s declaration of invalidity of the RegenLab’s UK patent. In a judgment published on 18 January 2019 the Court held that the claims of the patent lacked novelty due to prior disclosure of the invention and would have been obvious to a skilled team on receipt of the claimant’s product with instructions for users. The judge found that the patent as applied to be amended by the claimant would also have been invalid.

The full judgment is available at https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents/2019/63.html

Launch of Angel IP

Plymouth-based Waterjet Industries re-financed their state-of-the-art machinery to raise

£80,000 with Henry Howard Finance to complete a management buyout.

Launched in 2007, Waterjet Industries aims to be the first choice for any water cutting requirements. A waterjet is an industrial tool that’s capable of cutting a wide variety of materials using high pressure water. With two precision waterjet machines, Waterjet Industries work with businesses in numerous sectors including aerospace, automotive, marine, oil and gas, power generation and precision engineering.

Waterjet cutting technology is also more environmentally friendly than traditional precision cutting technology as there are no noxious gases or liquids used, nor hazardous vapours. Daniel Stanley, Managing Director at Waterjet Industries, had managed to personally raise some of the funding he needed to complete the management buyout but

needed a further injection of cash to get it over the line, and this is where the team at Henry Howard Finance were able to lend a hand. Daniel chose to re-finance his two waterjet cutters as collateral for the loan.

Now, as sole managing director at Waterjet Industries, Daniel aims to expand his business through operating the machinery 24 hours a day and seven days a week. This means that he can ultimately take on more business and recruit more staff.

T 01633 415222www.henryhowardfinance.co.uk

Henry Howard Finance

Daniel Stanley

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has reached the finalist stages of the Corporate Social

Responsibility category, CSSA awards 2019.

This is for their work with the British Heart Foundation; the charity that conducts ground-breaking research in to heart and circulatory diseases and their causes. The winners will be announced next month at an invitation only lunch event next month. This will be taking place during the Cleaning Show on Wednesday 20th March, 2019, in London.

The CSSA awards recognise and reward excellence and effectiveness across many sectors of the UK Contract Cleaning Industry. They acknowledge everything that shines within the UK cleaning sector.

TCFM’s approach has helped the British Heart Foundation raise funds for their life-saving research. This has been achieved by the services the provided in their Furniture and Electrical stores and being only a hair-breath’s away from achieving their annual fundraising challenge of £5K. This has taken just over 4 months, since the National Charity

agreement started in September.

Millie Coulter, Regional Fundraising Manager for BHF said: “Being shortlisted for the CSSA awards is a fantastic achievement for TC Facilities Management and recognises how much they care about helping us achieve our aim of beating heartbreak forever. The results they have provided with their professional cleaning services has made a significant difference. Having gone one step further in creating a national charity partnership with us and seeing the speed with which the team have worked together to achieve their £5K challenge has made us feel even more excited about the future of working with TCFM.”

www.tcfm.co.uk

TCFM and BHF partnership shortlisted for prestigious Cleaning Award

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Electrical & Electronics News

T&D Corporation enhances its TR-7wb/nw series with an advanced device

With the latest models in its TR-7wb series, T&D Corporation, the Japanese market leader for data

loggers, has extended the original TR-7wf series with a Bluetooth feature to enhance connectivity between data loggers and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The ThermoApp has also been redesigned with a new look and easier to use interface. T&D Thermo enables the use of mobile devices for viewing recorded data, as well as direct communication between the connected devices TR-71wb, TR-72wb and TR-75wb.

The new TR-7wb model is ideal for temperature and humidity monitoring, and is designed for people who require a broad range of measurement tasks. Recorded data can automatically be uploaded to T&D’s free of charge WebStorage Service, accessible anywhere and any time by computer, smartphone or tablet via mobile Thermo app connection. The new design and easier to use interface plus the option to view data from all networked TR-7wb/nw loggers makes handling with mobile devices easy and effective. The simplicity of these applications allows uncomplicated and cost-effective protection of various goods and processes. They are ideally suited to the supervision of climatic conditions in public buildings and warehousing, as well as storage of sensitive products and the safeguarding of laboratories, server rooms or refrigerators.

A wide selection of optional sensors are available, enabling the two-channel TR-71wb/nw for a wide range of temperature measurements from -60 to 115°C. What’s more, the two-channel TR-72wb/nw measures temperatures and humidity from 0 to 55°C and 10 to 95% RH. The TR72wb-S/nw-S provides higher accuracy to ±2.5% RH and ±0.3°C thanks to the model sensors covering a sector from -25 to 70°C/0 to 99% RH. In contrast, the TR-75wb/nw as a two-channel thermocouple sensor type (K, J, T, E, S, R) provides measurements ranging from -199 to 1760°C. Their high precision and wide scope of measurement capabilities combined with their flexibility make the TR-7wb data loggers perfect for industrial as well as public use. They can be utilized, for example, in hospitals, museums or subway trains, as well as for facility management to control cooling, heating and humidity.

www.tandd.com

New models in TR7 series simplify access to data

To help engineers and buyers in the electronic components industry with End-of-Life (EoL)

issues and getting round today’s long lead times for current products, BEC Distribution has announced the availability of direct alternatives to TOKO/Murata, Coilcraft, Vishay and Sumida lines, with short lead times of 6-8 weeks, where most manufacturers are currently working on 16-30 weeks.

BEC’s range of EoL replacements and pin-for-pin replacements for current passives include: shielded power inductors, multi-layer ceramic chip inductors, radial peaking coils, open wire-wound chip inductors and then-film chip inductors.

Background to EoL and current component supply issuesTypically, large component manufacturers discontinue product lines after 5-10 years. This can have a potentially disastrous impact on customers whose products have longer than expected lifetimes e.g. aerospace, medical, surveillance or defence industry equipment. The availability of BEC’s component replacements will far exceed 10 years.

BEC Distribution’s EoL component supplies will be a lifeline to R&D engineers and buyers, where components have been designed into their product lines.

With a stock of 15m passive components and franchised distribution agreements with quality alternative component manufacturers, BEC can provide high quality, pin-for-pin direct replacement or alternatives.

If the required components are not in stock, then BEC will track down and source matching alternatives, ensuring that EoL issues will not hinder customer’s projects.

ContactT 08454 900405www.bec.co.uk

Discontinued passives & long lead times with current components

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ESAB CutCloud utilises Microsoft Azure, Columbus now includes cost calculators based on actual

production data. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products demonstrated its new Columbus® III version 1.6 CAD/CAM software for mechanised cutting at EuroBLECH, which took place in Hannover, Germany in October.

The new ESAB CutCloud 3.0 version utilises Microsoft Azure IoT and the ThingWorx® Industrial Innovation

Platfrom from PTC, which respectively allow for on-premise, hybrid and cloud based architectures and functionality to import and visualise machine data.

Columbus III version 1.6 now includes the ability to calculate offers and orders for customers based on actual production data. An easy-to-use cost calculator enables fabricators to enter cost variables, such as costs preparation, programming and materials.

T 01992 768515www.esab.com

Electrical & Electronics News

Lasers, Cutting & Welding News

Jasic, one of the leading manufacturers of inverter welding equipment have introduced

the TIG 315P AC/DC Multi Wave Inverter.

This highly advanced AC/DC inverter offers superior multi wave versatility. Key features include TIG AC/DC with digital control, programme memory storage of up to 50 sets of data and microprocessor control of a wide range of functions. The current range offered on TIG is 30-315 amps and on MMA 10-270 amps. Other key features include VRD function, remote control interface and intelligent fan and cooler control.

This TIG 310 P Multi Wave comes complete with TIG torch and adaptor, gas regulator, work return lead and clamp. The machine is supported by an industry leading 5 year warranty; registration is simple and easy at www.jasic.co.uk. Additional accessories include trolley, water cooler and a foot control unit.

Contact: Tina Wilkinson-Bell T 0161 793 8127 tina@wilkinsonstar.com

New Jasic TIG welding inverter

Established in 1972 by Graham Tickle, Gard Plasticases Ltd is a dynamic, privately owned family business that

is celebrating over 40 years as a frontrunner in plastic case technology. They are widely recognised as a market leader in the UK plastic case and packaging sector, and are constantly working to grow their already extensive product range.

Based in Kent, their purpose built factory is a one stop shop, providing every service in house to all industries. This includes multipurpose and density foam inserts, plastazotes and polyesters, and their silk screen printing facilities allow for corporate branding and identity to be incorporated with their wide array of cases. They also have vac forming and routing capabilities, and are continually investing in the latest machinery and technology available in order to provide the best and most up to date services for their customers.

What’s more, their cases can hold objects ranging in sizes, from less than an inch all the way to over eight feet in length. They also offer a free of charge design and sampling service, and can visit clients on site in order to discuss requirements face to face.

T 01622 871887info@gardplasticases.comwww.gardplasticases.com

Market leaders in plastic case technology

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Pumps & Valves News

An organisation with a global customer base, Langley Alloys is one of the world’s leading suppliers of unique metals for demanding

applications. Distributing stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, nickel and copper alloys, the organisation’s products are used in some of the harshest of conditions – this including everything from subsea environments through to the chemical and process industries.

Known as the “Home of Super Duplex”, Langley Alloys has a clear focus on this particular family of alloys. They developed the world’s first super duplex alloy in 1969, widely recognised as Ferralium® 255. This 25%Cr stainless steel is specified by leading oil companies for the production of downhole tooling, by pump and valve manufacturers and also for the production of high-strength fasteners. It was even used in the refurbishment of the Statue of Liberty in the 1980’s!

In addition to Ferralium 255, Langley Alloys are the distribution partner of Sandvik, and so carry a comprehensive stock of their alloys, including 2205 (F51), 32750 (F53) and 32760 (F55). These alloys are available in up to 40 different sizes from ½” to 16”

diameters, and held in sufficiently large quantity to meet the requirements of the biggest projects. Apart from these top-of-the-range stainless steels, the company has extended its range of nickel alloys available ex-stock. Used by customers for similar applications to those mentioned previously, an investment of more than £1.5M in stocks of alloys 718, K-500, 625, 725, 825 and 925 means that Langley Alloys are your go-to partner

when it comes to sourcing these specialist metals.

Most of Langley Alloy’s stock is in the form of solid bar, which is machined to form a wide variety of components. However, the product range was expanded to include hollow bars too. Hollow bars can save machine shops significant cost and time, allowing them to start with a product closer in shape to the finished component. More than 80 different sizes of stainless steel hollow bar are currently in stock, and are used to manufacture connectors, couplings, seals and cylinders.

To offer the best possible choice, Langley Alloys also operates their own deep hole borer. Able to produce holes up to 200mm in diameter, and over 2m in length, this piece of kit means that customers can get hollow bars in bespoke sizes or alloys not available from stock. It therefore removes the need for large minimum order quantities and mill production lead times and is another service beyond just supplying metal.

This is complemented by in-house inspection (ultrasonic and dye penetrant), plus an experienced team including several metallurgists that can help interpret your requirement, review specifications and arrange any extra testing, certification or 3.2 witness inspection as required.

Langley Alloys main warehouse is located near Stoke on Trent. From there, orders large and small are despatched daily on a global basis. For your high-performance alloy needs think Langley Alloys.

ContactT +44 (0)1782 610250sales@langleyalloys.comwww.langleyalloys.com

The home of Super Duplex stainless steels

Wanner has launched the Hydra-Cell® T200 Series Medium Pressure, multi-diaphragm pump

range, which in terms of flow rate and pressure are the highest performing pumps in the Hydra-Cell range and the biggest pumps ever produced by the Company. They feature a seal-less design that eliminates leaks, hazards and the expense associated with seals and packing; lowering the cost of ownership and giving a longer service life than competitive pumping technologies.

There are two models, currently, in the T200 Series, rated at 207 bar (3000 psi) and 241 bar (3500 psi) with maximum flows of 387 l/min (102.2 US gpm)

and 349 l/min (92.4 US gpm) respectively. The new pumps are ideal for oil and gas production, mining operations, boiler feed and high-pressure cleaning, along with chemical and petrochemical process and transfer applications.

Hydra-Cell pumps have no dynamic seals, cups or packing to leak, wear or replace, eliminating seal maintenance costs while hazardous materials and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are fully contained.

The seal-less design, combined with robust check valves, also enable the pump to handle abrasive particles up to 800 microns in size and with less wear

than gear, screw or plunger pumps.

The Hydra-Cell T200 can operate with a closed or blocked suction line and can run dry indefinitely without damage, eliminating downtime and repair costs.

With energy costs becoming an ever-increasing element in overall operational cost the T200’s low energy consumption, in relation to performance, will contribute significantly to its claim of having the lowest cost of ownership.

T 01252 816847

New Hydra-Cell heavy duty, high pressure, multi-diaphragm seal-less pump

Xylem’s (NYSE: XYL) Jabsco

brand has launched an update to its iconic Hy-line series of hygienic rotary lobe pumps; an enhanced redesign based on 11 years of research and development. The newly improved Hy-Iine Plus pump is the first update to the series since 2007 and features enhanced stability when in operation, a tri-lobe rotor design, ideal for high viscosity liquids, or Jabsco’s renowned single scimitar design, as well as the brand’s much-loved front-loaded mechanical seal system.

Unlike most rotary lobe pumps on the market, Jabsco Hy-line pumps including the new Hy-line Plus, boast a front-loaded mechanical seal system. This delivers significant time and cost savings if maintenance on the pump is required; changing a seal on a front-loaded pump can be completed within 15 minutes, compared to three-four hours on a non-front-loaded seal pump.

Jabsco hygienic rotary lobe pumps are used by leading global manufacturers for ingredient unloading and transfer, tank filling and emptying, recirculation and mixing, portion and container filling and sampling and filtration. Jabsco Hy-line pumps are used in one of the world’s largest corn flake manufacturing plants as well as a leading international wafer and snack producer. World-leading brewers and dairy and confectionary producers rely on Jabsco rotary lobe pumps for efficient and reliable food production.

Xylem’s Jabsco brand is committed to swift order fulfilment with lobe pump orders completed and shipped to customers within five days.

www.xylem.com

Hy-line rotary lobe pump

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Training & Development News

Hydraulics & Pneumatics News

Learning good communication skills is essential for the safe and productive use of water jetting as part of process

maintenance procedures, says the Water Jetting Association (WJA).

Effective communication is vital on worksites where multi-disciplined teams must co-ordinate their activity and apply safety procedures clearly and promptly, says the UK’s leading water jetting training provider.

High-pressure water jetting is used for cleaning and de-fouling equipment and structures throughout process industries, including manufacturing, petrochemical refining and pharmaceutical production.

WJA Director David Kennedy says: “High pressure water jetting can be hazardous if not managed properly. Good communication skills bring high-pressure water jetting operatives into decision-making processes, so risks can be

properly discussed and mitigated.

“Also, operatives are more likely to take an active part in sharing important issues relating to their work if they have full confidence in their communication skills, and that comes from effective training.

“This is just as important when using remotely-controlled robotic water jetting systems as specialist teams need

to communicate between themselves and with onsite personnel using verbal or visual signals. All WJA training emphasises and gives instruction on the importance of effective communication when carrying out water jetting. That includes, where appropriate, the use of hand signals.

Good communication skills build trust between colleagues and within wider work teams. This helps ensure instructions are given and received with clarity, especially when supervisors may not be on site, and give operatives the confidence to challenge actions that may undermine safety.

To be registered with the WJA and receive a Certificate and Photo ID Card, a trainee must attend a one-day class-based Water Jetting – Safety Awareness course. Topics include water jetting systems, control procedures (including communication), risk assessment and emergency response.

Operatives can also select from a range of one-day practical application modules: Surface Preparation (SP), Tube and Pipe Cleaning (TP), Hydrodemolition (HD) and Drain and Sewer Cleaning (DS). The courses are accredited by City & Guilds and are based on the association’s Codes of Practice which are accepted as setting the industry standard for best practice in the UK and internationally.

T 0208 320 1090info@waterjetting.org.uk

It’s good to talk – communication is key for water jetting

At the Hanover Fair this year, we will be celebrating 111 years of engineering innovation and high-quality

manufacturing by unveiling two new screw compressors, including a special 111th Anniversary Edition of our S-4 machine.

This year marks our 111th anniversary and we plan to celebrate this in style by unveiling a special Anniversary Edition of our popular S-Series screw compressors at the Hanover Fair (April 1-5, 2019). Now in its fourth generation of development, the S-4 takes energy saving, sound pressure dBA and ease of maintenance to an entirely new level. The S 111-4, a new ‘limited edition’ compressor, packs some novel technologies, all of which will be revealed to visitors to the stand at this year’s show.

Also making its debut at Hanover this year, is our next-generation compact C-2 screw compressor that combines optimised energy efficiency with a fully accessible, ergonomic design. Engineered to meet customers’ specific requirements for versatility and ease of maintenance, the C-2 combines market leading levels of energy efficiency with quiet operation and minimised footprint.

Mark Whitmore, General Manager at BOGE UK comments: “Hanover provides a great showcase for our products and technologies and this year’s exhibit is possibly our best ever.

With new products, including our stand blockbuster, the S-4 Anniversary Edition, S 111-4, and some fine examples of our Industry 4.0 related work that really push the boundaries of remote human-machine communication.”

Visitors are warmly invited to meet the BOGE team at the Hanover Trade Fair in Hall 26, Stand B56.

https://uk.boge.com/en

Hanover debut for BOGE’s anniversary edition S-4 screw compressor

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC), on the Manufacturing

Technology Centre campus at Ansty Park in Coventry, is trebling the number of apprentices it trains. The industry-leading centre, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, is to provide training for 300 high quality apprentices a year by 2020.

AMTC apprentices are trained through a mix of

traditional skills complimented with modules of advanced manufacturing and are exactly what manufacturing industry is looking for to fill the high-tech jobs of the future.

AMTC apprenticeships have the advantage of not being company or sector-specific, so the result is a fully-rounded apprentice capable of filling the most demanding of manufacturing and engineering positions.

The apprentices are fully tutored in work behaviours and engineering basics, but are also exposed to the latest manufacturing technology.

To find out about our part trained apprentices contact Colin Bancroft, Employer Placement Leader.

colin.bancroft@the-mtc.org

Training the next generation of engineering technicians

Stephen Wright, the Managing Director of Bradford based Thorite, has been elected to the board of the

British Compressed Air Society.

Thorite is the UK’s leading supplier of air compressors, air tools, pneumatics and fluid handling products, employing over one hundred and twenty staff at the Bradford head office and eleven Sales & Service Centres. Thorite also provides a range of services that includes help and advice on equipment, energy efficiency, automation and system design, system installation and maintenance. Thorite also has an active apprenticeship scheme and provides training courses which take place both in-house and at customer’s premises.

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), which was founded in 1930, is the UK’s only technical trade association that is dedicated to providing its membership – end users, manufacturers and distributors of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied products – with unbiased advice on legislation, technical standards, education, compliance, safety and environmental matters relating to the use of compressed air and vacuum systems. In addition, BCAS

plays a crucial role in upholding standards and advising its members about changing legislation and standards to ensure compliance and safety within the industry.

There are five seats on the board that are elected by the membership so election to the board is quite sought after. Directors serve a two-year term before either standing for re-election or standing down.

For more information please contact Thorite on 0800 034 5850 or visit www.thorite.co.uk

Stephen Wright is elected to BCAS main board

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Guardtech Cleanrooms are an Industry leading provider of bespoke Cleanrooms; designing, installing and

commissioning controlled environments for the Life Science and Microelectronics industries throughout Europe since the year 2000.

Offering turnkey solutions for clients looking to create, improve, upgrade or relocate a critical environment, Guardtech manage the design and installation of all

structural, mechanical and electrical elements, to provide a hassle-free experience for clients.

With In-house Designers, Full-Time specialist Installation Engineers and dedicated Project Managers, Guardtech provide expert advice based on a 20-year history and varied portfolio of Cleanroom projects. Guardtech excel in balancing client specification and requirement against project limitations, to deliver Cleanroom’s that exceed expectations, not budgets.

Guardtech design & install bespoke cleanroom environments for Industries including: Pharmaceutical, Electronics, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Medical Device, Optical, Food and Universities.

Guardtech also supply a wide range of standard and bespoke Cleanroom Equipment & Furniture, in addition to Cleanroom Validation, Service & Maintenance, Testing and Cleaning.

T 03301 130303sales@guardtech.com www.guardtech.com

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Re-branding, research and development and expansion

are key areas that we have been focused on the past year. Enhancing customer experience and driving our product quality to the forefront of what we do.

The company is undergoing a full re-brand updating the company image to match the innovation of our product development.

Having successfully launched a preview of our new look and new website at lab innovations, we are proud to announce that the new Bigneat branding will be rolled out in the first quarter of 2019.

Research and development have always been an important function of what we do here at Bigneat and a new feature due to roll out early this year, is the addition of a coloured touch screen display to all of our products.

Increasing user functionality giving you the ability to view the status of your unit including filter life, real time air flow and service due.

Due to a very prosperous year, increased workload and future orders we have invested in an additional facility and increased our workforce within the manufacturing, production and

engineering departments to meet the demands of our customers.

T +44 (0)2392 266400info@bigneat.comwww.bigneat.com

Bigneat Ltd

There’s never been more functionality per cubic centimeter! Our Microlab VANTAGE is THE robot

when it comes to safe and efficient automated liquid handling. Your processes are our purpose. Our goal is to make your workflow so simple, safe and efficient that you can take care of more important things.

The VANTAGE has years of development, innovation and above all know-how from over 60 years of Hamilton history. Our most modern and advanced platform is characterized by a wide variety of technologies and features. Starting with the unique CO-RE technology, which ensures maximum precision and safety during pipetting. Intuitive software guides you step-by-step through your workflow. With the XLS Editor or the modern Assay Editor, you can adapt your processes individually to your needs, while the Status Light informs you about the progress at any time.

The enclosed system ensures safety for you and your samples during the entire process. In addition, the

samples can be tracked precisely from loading to evaluation, by means of an integrated barcode.

The VANTAGE should not only make you happy today but also tomorrow; that’s why you can expand your system at any time – according to your needs. All this, so that not only you and your workflow are safe, but also your investment. Welcome to the next level of automated liquid handling.

T +44 (0)121 272 9280Info.gb@hamilton.chwww.hamiltoncompany.com

The future of automated liquid handling

London Organ-on-Chip specialist CN Bio has secured a license to

key technology from its partners at MIT for a device which connect human tissues allowing a “Human-Body-on-a-Chip” of up to 10 organs to be built.

The device will boost the accuracy of pre-clinical drug discovery studies, helping researcher to predict the effects of chemical and biological substances have on human organs.

CN Bio’s PhysioMimix lab-benchtop Organ-on-Chip device is designed for biopharma and academic laboratories. Its compact, easy-to-use cell-culture system has impressed laboratory experts, and in 2018 PhysioMimix won the Innovation Gallery Award at the UK’s largest laboratory event (Lab Innovations).

PhysioMimix’s open-well plates support the formation of three-dimensional micro-tissues that mimic the structure and function of human organs.

Two or more of these systems can be linked using microfluidics to reveal how multiple organs interact and respond to drugs or other chemicals.

Cells and media can be sampled throughout experiments for analysis including biomarker assays, imaging to visualize cell morphology, cell migration and protein marker localization.

Researchers are using PhysioMimix to study primary cells, stem cells, and organ mimetics including include liver, lung gut, heart, kidney, skin, endometrium and brain. CN Bio’s PhysioMimix system is

powered by technology licensed from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, developed in the laboratory of Professor Linda Griffith. In 2018, Nature Scientific Reports published results by Griffith and CN Bio of a 10-organ “Human-Body-on-a-Chip”: the final milestone of a five year $26M contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

For more information, visit www.physiomimix.com and www.cn-bio.com

Multi-Organ “Body-on-a-Chip” technology

Lab Innovations was one of the first opportunities for many

customers to see Haier Biomedical’s new range of Smart Frequency ULT freezers.

We showcased the DW-86L829BP, an 829-litre capacity ULT freezer and one our most energy efficient ultra-low temperature freezer to date, with an energy consumption of just 8.2 KwH/24H.

This January two more models were added to the range, the DW-86L729BP (729L) and DW-86L579BP (579L) available initially with our standard microprocessor controller and LED display.

However, the new touchscreen controller featuring our unique

intelligent sample management system for easy, accurate, convenient

and efficient sample storage will be available later this year.

Haier Biomedical are committed to reducing the impact of life science equipment and our freezers featuring our frequency conversion technology have been independently tested to comply with the Energy Star Program requirements for Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Eligibility Criteria Version 1.1 – see https://www.energystar.gov

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Haier Biomedical

Guardtech Cleanrooms

The Novacyt Group was founded in 2005 and focuses on its strengths in the design,

manufacture, and supply of a growing portfolio of oncology and infectious disease diagnostic products. The historical supply of solutions (from our molecular and more traditional microbiological methods) to the food, industrial and environmental testing industries, coupled with our expertise in global distribution of these products has reinforced the company’s status as a market leader in this area.

It was our first time exhibiting at this particular show and the response to the company and products was excellent from both end-user customers and industry contacts. It proved to be an excellent show to meet with existing clients; an invaluable opportunity to develop new business relationships, and a great way to bring our own

business divisions closer together in collaborative projects. We had fantastic feedback from visitors, both from a Novacyt exhibition perspective, and on the merits of attending the show. Some of the thought provoking seminar sessions added further value to an altogether enjoyable and worthwhile experience!

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Novacyt

Lab Innovations 2018 proved to be one of the best yet, hosting a record breaking 3,113 visitors.

Held at the NEC in Birmingham, across two days on the 31st October and 1st November 2018, Lab Innovations showcased the latest products and services in the Laboratory industry.

Attendees had the chance to experience new product launches from companies in multiple sectors.

There was something for everyone at the show, with various networking opportunities available thanks to the wide range of industries involved in the show, some of these sectors being in manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies and more.

The show was also supported by some of the top UK

Science institutions including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Science Council.

Lab Innovations has fast become one of the most important and must see events in the Laboratory industry.

The show will be returning on the 30th and 31st October 2019. This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from the 2018 show, listed here in alphabetical order: Bigneat Ltd, CN Bio, Guardtech, Haier Biomedical, Hamilton and Novacyt. Further details can be found on this page.

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2018’s record breaking show

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Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading

independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services has offered to support, REIDsteel to help transport steelwork on a 4,000 mile journey from Dorset to the Caribbean for the reconstruction of a primary school, devastated by hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.

A consortium of businesses in the UK which have joined forces to help rebuild the Enis Adams Primary School in the British Virgin Islands are providing support free of charge, in kind or at a discounted rate to the total value of £35,000.

They are Meachers Global Logistics, REIDsteel, Tata Steel, National Tube Stockholders, Joseph Ash Galvanising,

Euroclad, Ayrshire Metal Products, BAPP, Powell Gee & Co Ltd and Kestrel Liner Agencies.

Meachers has offered their support and services to help ship steelwork and supplies to the British Virgin Islands for the project. Main contractor in Tortola, Newton Construction Co Ltd is leading the construction work and will erect the steelwork.

Now four 40’ cargo containers full of steel work are being shipped across the Atlantic for the project on the island of Tortola, with three more to follow in the coming months.

Others involved in the project are architect AEMC Architectural Services, Civil Engineer AEC Consulting Engineers Ltd, Electrical Barry’s Electrical Services, Reliable

Plumbing, S & D Security, and the British Virgin Islands Ministry of Education and Culture.

The first ground has been broken for the reconstruction of the school, which is due to open in September 2019.

Contactwww.meachersglobal.com

Consortium of local steelwork and logistic firms join forces for hurricane devastated school

Nexen Group expands its product portfolio with the launch of the New Nexen FDSL 4-Way Side-Loader.

Available in Diesel and LPG with the latest low emission engines it boasts many key features which carry on the tradition of providing innovative materials handling solutions.

Benefiting from a chassis manufactured from a generous amount of quality structural steel with European components to ensure longevity of product life. Serviceability and ease of maintenance is a key component of any Nexen designed product.

The Nexen FDSL range benefits from the capability to travel through narrow doorways and work areas with loads from four metres upwards in a reduced space and also at low level.

A retractable mast that retracts the loads into the dimension of the machines chassis and brings the load closer to the operator which also improves visibility giving the ability to drive into block stacked products.

These machines can drive as a side-loader, then by changing the wheel direction into the counterbalance setting, within seconds the Nexen FDSL transforms into

a front loading forklift enabling precise manoeuvrability up to trailers, racking systems or work stations.

When in tight work areas or transferring in and out of aisles the Nexen FDSL’s 360 degree rotational steer function offers unrivalled manoeuvrability with ultimate precise control, with this function activated the machine will operate within its own axis with an all-wheel hydrostatic drive system with increased ground clearance. The machine offers unparalleled performance both during inside and outside operations.

“Nexen the one stop materials handling provider”

ContactT +44 (0)1502 532211

Nexen Group

Lödige UK have recently installed a goods lift in

a laser testing facility in the Midlands.

This project required a flexible lift to fit the size requirements and bespoke door needs. This specific SHERPA goods only lift has a 7 meter travel with 2 stops.

Daily activities depend on this lift to achieve results on time so the reliability of the lift is very important.

The Lödige goods lifts are bespoke products that can be installed in any environment, including explosion risk and

cooling environments. As standalone products, the lifts can be installed with no pit or control room in both existing and new buildings.

The SHERPA and ESCORTA goods lifts are free standing and can travel up to 18 meters with cabin sizes of up to 2800w X 3000d X 2900h.

Lödige UK have been established for over 30 years and have installed over 1300 lifts across the country so far.

All products are manufactured in house at the Lödige Industries factory in Warburg, Germany.

All products are made of high quality components and are open protocol. For more information contact the office on 01784 221140 or look at the website www.lodige.co.uk

Laser facility goods lift

Rutland Plastics is a private company based in Oakham,

Rutland with a 66,000 ft sq. factory and a turnover in excess of £10 million, operating moulding machines ranging from 150 tonne to 1700 tonne.

Looking to achieve unattended production on a Krauss Maffei KM150, Rutland Plastics selected UPM Conveyors to provide a turnkey solution requiring 8 belt conveyors to allow automatic product divert for QC inspection;

ferrous/non-ferrous metal detection; product cooling; parts separation and box filling with a capacity of 8 full; 8 empty and 1 filling.

Rutland expressed their total satisfaction with the UPM project team who installed and commissioned the system which is operating 24/7 trouble free.

For more information contact: Roy Fowler, UPM Conveyors, +44 (0)1753 548801

Unattended production for Rutland

Christeyns Food Hygiene brings

to market a new innovative, cost effective and time saving visual option for surface testing. Recently released in the UK and Europe and already in use with many food manufacturing companies.

FreshCheck, a patented formulation, is a unique hygiene verification test that reveals the presence of viable bacterial populations and organic soiling on food contact and preparation surfaces in a matter of seconds via a simple visual colour-change method.

The opportunities for FreshCheck are almost endless to reduce risks and help producers meet hygiene specifications. The products use is very flexible from positive release of equipment to route cause analysis of bacterial contamination and the products simplicity decrease hassle when carrying out hygiene audits.

Tested by Campden BRI, FreshCheck has proven to be effective at revealing the presence of low levels of both pathogenic and spoilage bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium. It only takes seconds to provide a qualitative presence (or absence) of contamination.

The product is applied onto a dry surface and the original blue colour of the liquid will change if any contaminants are on the surface. This can be measured against the colour-test guide on the product packaging. The result is nearly immediate and thorough, as proven in extensive testing carried out by Campden BRI.

www.christeynsfoodhygiene.co.uk

Rapid hygiene verification

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UNISIG adds five new models to its proven range of deep drilling and milling centres

With the new range of UNISIG’s USC-M deep drilling and milling

centres, mould makers now have seven powerful and versatile solutions for workpiece diameters of up to 3,600mm and workpiece weights of up to 30t. All machines combine several processes in one machine: the deep hole drilling and milling on all four sides of a workpiece, while at the same time reducing setup times and increasing accuracy for mould makers. All machines support the high feed rates of modern indexable gundrill tools.

In addition to the use of gundrill deep hole drilling tools, some models can even support the more effective BTA deep hole drilling tools for the high performance drilling of waterline holes. A CAT50 quill allows you to perform all deep hole drilling and machining operations within the machine’s working range.

The machines are equipped with a 360° rotary work table and a programmable deep drilling and machining spindle. These can be aligned via a pivot axis with 30 degrees down and 15 degrees upwards. The latest Heidenhain TNC 640 CNC controller and Heidenhain motors and drives are used. A full guarding with oil mist extraction completes the equipment.

This machine series has now been extended by 4-6 axis machines, for deep hole drilling with gundrilling tools and milling, with a universal spindle and a short changeover between deep drilling and milling operations for the efficient production of small to medium sized workpieces.

In addition, 5-7 axis machines are available for the use of gundrilling and more efficient BTA deep hole drilling tools, each with a dedicated spindle for deep drilling and milling, to dramatically increase performance for mould makers.

High-end solutions include 7-axis machining centres for highly dynamic

motion control, powerful milling spindle with gear reduction and optional pallet changer. With the model USC-M38, workpieces with a length of up to 2,000mm can be conventionally machined and deep-

drilled in one clamping. The larger USC-M50 can handle up to 3,000mm long workpieces.The machines can be equipped with an automatic tool changer with up to 120 tool positions, a laser tool presetter, workpiece

probes, Heidenhain glass scales for increased accuracy, as well as an automatic pallet changer.

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Amazon Filters has introduced a new variant of its VisClear spun bonded

cartridge as a superior alternative filter solution for manufacturing processes using resin bonded filter cartridges.

While resin-bonded filters have traditionally been a product of choice because they can withstand high differential pressure and temperatures, increasingly health and safety considerations are driving users to look for alternatives.

Whatever the operating conditions of your production processes, Amazon Filters can offer different configurations of its VisClear cartridge filter to protect your processes without needing to change your existing filter housings. VisClear spun bonded filter cartridges have been specifically designed to operate in the chemical processing and manufacturing industries. Manufactured using Amazon Filters unique fibre processing system,

they offer controlled performance and minimal fibre shed – an absolute requirement in the world of high-tech chemistry. Offering a high void volume and integral support core for maximum strength, VisClear filters show excellent performance in terms of life and cost effectiveness. The superior structure of VisClear filters is ideal for high temperature, high viscosity applications, and will remain integral even under severe operating conditions and is not prone to fibre shed.

Amazon Filters is not only able to provide existing users of resin-bonded filter cartridges with full technical assistance to choose the

best replacement product from its portfolio but is also able to look

at manufacturing quickly new product variants for specific

problems.

For further information on the VisClear spun bonded filter range please visit www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/depth-filters/visclear/

T +44 (0)1276 670600 sales@amazonfilters.co.uk

Amazon Filters introduce replacements for resin-bonded filters

The DELUMPER 1975 LP Crusher reduces hard or soft, heat sensitive, sticky or wet agglomerates

and lumps at high volume without degrading the material or causing rise in temperature. The unit’s low-friction cutting action is excellent for large quantities of sludge cake, agglomerated chemicals, plastics, fats, waxes or solid waste.

The DELUMPER 1075 LP employs extended cutting teeth that rotate completely through a heavy bar cage, self-clearing the slots with each rotation. The ultra-compact DELUMPER Crusher is designed to be used in open or closed systems such as ducts, chutes or pipes. The unit only requires 13” headroom space in-line.

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DELUMPER® 1075 LP Crusher

To support growth in its Master Tool Services (MTS) department, Master

Abrasives has appointed Mike Timofte as its new MTS Sales Technician, offering support to local industry and collection of tools for repair and service.

Mike joined Master Abrasives last year as a Technician in MTS, carrying out services such as tool repair and on-site Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) testing for customers. He will continue to do this alongside his new role to support local industry, offering collection of tools for repair and service. This service will be available to customers in nearby regions,

covering areas such as Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

MTS has grown significantly since it was re-launched as a separate business unit in 2013 and moved to a larger location on-site to expand its capacity. Since then, the team has multiplied, the range of tool brands offered has increased and the department’s service capability has expanded. MTS has long enjoyed close relationships with top power tool manufacturers like Atlas Copco, Dotco, Dynabrade and Cleco, allowing the company to offer a large range of power tools. Since its re-launch, MTS also became a distributor for

Metabo’s high-quality electric and pneumatic power tools and Cengar air saws.

The team also helped introduce to the UK ZIPP Group’s cost-effective range of air tools which boast unique designs at low costs, such as incorporating low-vibration elements in tool designs. The company also introduced fastening tools into its product range including impact wrenches, oil impulse tools, torque wrenches and riveters, by welcoming the addition of ZIPP Air Tools fastening range.

www.master-toolservices.co.uk

New Sales Technician appointed at Master Tool Services

Flegg Projects and Installation Services is home to a wealth of expertise in machinery

installations, removals and re-locations.

Our specialist teams have over 40-years industry experience operating across a wide range of process industries including manufacturing, healthcare and engineering. Over the years we have developed a reputation for providing a bespoke service utilising our own staff and equipment to complete single machine deliveries to complete factory re-locations.

Our resources include engineering, transport and storage. We have achieved ISO9001 and safe contractor accreditation as well as FORS Bronze. So, whether you are looking for a partner to give you an on-going deliver and install service or you need some support with a major project we would welcome the chance to talk with you.

To find out more about our company and how we can service your requirements please visit www.fleggprojects.co.uk or call us on 0845 458 4958

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Industrial Process News is thrilled to announce Innovec Controls as the recipient of our Process Control

Systems Company of the Month Award. Truly deserving of this accolade, Innovec Controls have established themselves as reliable manufacturers of high quality products in several international markets. Now they’re eyeing up further expansion.

Established in 1987, in Australia, Innovec Controls is an internationally renowned designer and manufacturer of process control systems and LED safety lighting instruments. From humble beginnings in Australia, Innovec Controls have grown consistently to serve a broad range of varying industries world-wide. Operating in markets in Australia, North America, Scandinavia and Asia, Innovec are intent on further expansion into new markets still.

I spoke to Innovec Control’s CEO Rob Newman on where the company is headed, where they have been, and everything in-between. I asked Robert how the last twelve-months have fared for the company. “They have been very good for the company.” I’m told. An integral part of the plan for the company is establishing footholds in previously untapped markets. “Our policy has always been to get a hold in various niches. Part of our programme has been to establish the company in the UK and Euro markets from our beginnings in Australia.”

Actively working towards establishing themselves in the UK and wider European markets, Innovec Controls have appointed a business partner in the UK, Flotech Performance Systems, facilitating the establishment of the foothold they seek in

the UK market. Moreover, Innovec Controls have taken further measures to achieve this short-term goal. Seeking to boost their advertisement exposure, whilst “taking a visible stance at trade exhibitions and to eventually have a strong presence in the UK, a place where we are strengthening our base.” An eye for expansion signals a company’s true intent on growth; it’s a true sign of a healthy and productive company not content with the status quo.

Whilst it is important that the company is intent on growth and expansion into international markets, what has facilitated this growth is the impressive and varied range of high quality, cost effective products designed and manufactured by Innovec Controls. The company has Quality Certification to ISO 9001:2015.

Amongst the wide range of quality products on which the company has bolstered their

international reputation are: additive injection controllers, flow measurement and batch controllers, LED railway and safety and transport lighting, automotive instruments and portable calibrators. In March of 2018 at their first trade show, StocExpo in Rotterdam, Innovec Controls were very well received and gained a significant amount of attention.

A testament to the quality and reliability of Innovec’s products, a Norway based railway company have adopted Innovec’s simple but highly effective safety lighting for use on trains in the robust and testing conditions of the Arctic cold. The client presented a challenge to Innovec, a challenge they efficiently overcame, delivering a product, the LEDMLD which was highly satisfactory to the customer. The product has a life expectancy of 10 years.

ContactT +61 299 067158 sales@innovec.comwww.innovec.com

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AMA is a global company specializing in the development

and integration of remote collaboration solutions on connected devices (smart glasses, microscopic camera, endoscope...). AMA develops XpertEye Light & XpertEye Advanced, two complementary solutions that make instant remote assistance easier.

Take your remote assistance, remote maintenance and quality control

to the next level with XpertEye, by sharing your vision and gestures with one or more geographically remote operators, whenever and wherever you want and by adding a new dimension to them: Assisted Reality. Our simply-to-use, intuitive solutions overcome the geographical remoteness of your experts and field operators.

AMA now operates across Europe and North America via subsidiaries

in Rennes, Bucharest, London, Cologne and Boston. Our solutions are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide.

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AMA XpertEye

Advanced Engineering 2018 took place at the NEC in Birmingham from the 31st of

October to the 1st of November, and proved to be the most successful show to date! Indeed, the 2018 edition saw a 10% rise in OEM and tier 1 attendance compared with the previous year. Resultantly, exhibitors have been booking at a record rate for 2019!

With the UK’s largest gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals, the show saw over 700 exhibiting suppliers and partners and was packed with forums hosting popular industry experts.

First launched back in 2009 with just 80 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees, Advanced Engineering has grown year on year to

become the UK’s largest annual meeting of advanced engineering professionals and supply chain organisations.

Celebrating its 11th edition this year, Advanced Engineering continues to build even further upon its position as the UK’s largest annual gathering of OEMs and engineering supply chain professionals.

Since moving to the NEC, it has become one of the fastest-growing events and has launched several co-locating show zones reflecting key, inter-related sectors driving the UK’s manufacturing capabilities: Aero Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Composites Engineering, Performance Metals Engineering, and Enabling Innovation.

Growth is set to continue for 2019 as the UK continues to meet national and international requirements in the high value manufacturing sector.

This is our third pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show. Further details can be found on this page and the next four pages. The next show will take place from the 30th October to the 31st 2019 and is set to be even bigger.

www.advancedengineeringuk.com

UK’s place for advanced engineering professionals

Process Control Systems Company of the Month

A company with footholds in international markets, intent on further expansion

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Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) provides high quality surface treatments which

will improve the life and performance of critical components through its global network of over 70 operating divisions and specialist onsite teams.

Our surface treatments have been successfully used by OEM’s in major industries such as aerospace, automotive, oil & gas and power generation for many years.

We are only too aware of the logistical challenges and costs faced by our customers and so we can offer a “One Stop Shop” solution providing a wide range of surface treatments including Controlled Shot and Laser Shock Peening, bespoke and trade Coating Applications, Thermal Spray Coatings and Parylene Coatings for metal, alloy, plastic and electronic components as well as Analytical Services.

We offer our customers a single source solution and point of contact for all their surface treatments, supporting their requirements through our global network of over 70 worldwide facilities and on-site field teams, improving and reducing turnaround times and costs.

We are specialists in protecting components from common failures and reducing maintenance costs

for key industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, medical and general industrial markets.

T 01635 279621eurosales@cwst.comwww.cwst.co.uk

Curtiss-Wright Surface TechnologiesGratnells is the latest company to be awarded

the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark from The Furniture Makers’ Company after successfully passing the rigorous independent audit.

Headquartered in Harlow, Essex, Gratnells is a privately owned, British manufacturer of storage systems for the education sector. Its award-winning trays can be found in over 20,000 schools throughout the UK and 68 countries worldwide,

Sponsored by Lectra, the Manufacturing Guild Mark has been the mark of excellence, distinguishing Britain’s top furnishing manufacturers, since 1993. The Mark is awarded to companies that demonstrate high standards across all aspects of the business.

Manufacturing Guild Mark Chairman Ben Burbidge presented Murray Hudson, Managing Director at Gratnells, with the Manufacturing Guild Mark last month, saying “I would like to congratulate Gratnells for being awarded the Manufacturing Guild Mark. We’re delighted to welcome an educational furniture manufacturer

to the increasing list of holders, which goes to show that the Mark is relevant across all sectors within the wider furnishing industry.”

Murray Hudson responded, saying: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award as recognition of all our hard work in advancing our manufacturing processes and environment. Achieving a Manufacturing Guild Mark accreditation has provided us with the ideal springboard to further advance our engineering capabilities.”

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Gratnells

An excellent industry event for companies offering special processes allied to the Aerospace, Defence, Oil

& Gas, Nuclear, Instrumentation and Automotive Industries.

Electron beam welding is EBP Ltd’s specialist offering, with Tungstan Inert Gas welding, Non-Destructive Testing and Precision Machining playing an important supporting role to our clients. It was quite an eye opening experience to discover that there is a serious lack of general knowledge within the industry regarding EB welding and its capabilities. For EBP Ltd the event proved to be a very successful, busy 2 days, with well over 70 positive leads being generated from the show which was well above the average number being fed back to the exhibitors by the organisers.

EBP Ltd would like thank all of the 70 plus enquiries , who requested an information pack via the electronic ‘Smart Leads’ system which was run at the event. Hopefully all of you have physically received the information via the Royal Mail. Secondary contact will be made to all of those who requested the information, unfortunately due to the high the level of interest in EB welding, the follow-up phone call process is still on-going as many of the enquiries have matured into site visits having to be made. Your patience is appreciated and EBP will be in contact as soon as possible.

Due to the success of the 2018 Advanced Engineering event, EBP Ltd will be exhibiting at the 2019 show which will be held on the 30th and 31st October, again, at the NEC in Birmingham. We hope to see you at the event.

www.ebpglobal.com

Electron Beam

LDD Technology is an Electronics Design House

specialising in the design and development of complex digital electronics systems. The success of our business is built on a highly skilled team, a flexible approach and strong customer relationships.

It was our first time exhibiting at the Advanced Engineering Show and we used this event to showcase some of our recent designs to visitors from many different industry sectors.

LDD Technology is a long-established company which takes pride in using the best

electronics technologies to meet our customers’ requirements. We have recently further expanded our team with two talented and dynamic young designers. This will ensure that we continue to have the skills and capabilities to design the advanced electronics systems required by our customers to develop their products.

We are designing in the fields of Video Processing, Sonar and Image Processing, and have recently completed some highly complex Mobile Communication projects.

We are always looking to utilise our skills in new applications in any field that requires advanced electronic systems.

For a free, no obligation discussion or meeting to discuss your requirements, please call LDD Technology on 01258 821222, or email info@ldd.technology. For more information, please visit www.ldd.technology

Electronics design house

An electronic design house with a differenceYour product, our expertise

www.ldd.technology

If you know what you need your product to do, but you’re unable to design or develop the electronics to achieve it, we can help.

We are experts in the design of electronics systems, from specifying to design, prototyping and production. Our team have the skills and the passion to take on the most ambitious and complex projects to bring your ideas to life.

For a helpful, no obligation discussion, please call 01258 821 222 Alternatively email info@ldd.technology

Europol is a leading Specialist Supplier of Epoxy, Polyurethane and Silicone products

to the moulding and casting industries.

Service markets include: Rapid Prototyping, Arts & Crafts, Badge Doming, Off-Shore, Composites, Television & Film, Medical and General Industry Automotive.

Europol has now strenghtened its product range by supplying Kisling ergo.® adhesives directly in the UK.

Kisling AG IntroductionKisling AG opened its manufacturing operation in 1998 in a purpose build manufacturing site in Wetzikon Switzerland. Its aim is to produce

high-performance adhesives and sealant solutions under the brand name “ergo.®”.

These adhesives offer solutions for almost every area of industrial production. The company’s product portfolio includes adhesives for electronics, machinery and plant engineering, pump and valve production, automotive and consumer goods.

Kisling ergo.® provides high-strength methacrylate and epoxy-based structural adhesives, anaerobic adhesives, instant adhesives, hybrid polymer adhesives and sealants, as well as RTV silicones for a variety of applications.

ContactT +44 (0)117 971 5500 sales@europoluk.comwww.europoluk.com

Europol

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Cristex recently expanded its service portfolio with the arrival of the new Zünd G3 cutter, offering

customers enhanced cut quality and precision.

By investing in the Zünd cutting machine, Cristex can accelerate the production process therefore increasing productivity in the Kitting department. This is due to the intelligent control technology and excellent tooling that makes tailoring the G3 cutting system simple, reliable and expandable.

One of the main reasons Cristex chose the Zünd was the ability to configure the machine on size, width and tooling to meet exact requirements. This has enabled Cristex to offer their customers a tailored cutting service whilst exploring new business opportunities, thanks to the variety of tooling options available.

Running at speeds of up to 1.4 metres per second

while offering repeatability of +/- 0.03mm, the Zünd G3 can keep pace with the growing needs of the various market sectors.

For more information about Cristex’ cutting and kitting service please contact marketing@cristex.co.uk or call 012 8277 0666.

Cristex invest in new Zünd G3 L3200 Cutter

Founded in Sheffield in 1849, Pryor is the only UK manufacturer of a full range of Dot Peen

and Laser Marking Machines for permanent part marking and component traceability. With 170 years of experience in industrial marking and a key partner to some of world’s best known automotive, aerospace and manufacturing brands, Pryor has the expertise and local support to help companies of all sizes integrate Dot Peen and Laser Marking technologies within an existing factory environment.

n Dot Peen Marking uses a stylus that rapidly actuates to indent a series of dots on to the surface of a material. Dot peen provides fast, accurate, low-stress engraving and can mark through coatings or film on the material surface

n Laser Marking is a high contrast, non-contact form of permanent marking. It is the fastest and most versatile marking system and suitable to high volume and high variety output

n Use Dot Peen and Laser Marking machines to apply unique serial numbers, 2D data matrix

codes, CE mark, company branding and meet industrial standards

Pryor marking machines are available as bench mounted, portable, for production line integration or bespoke design-to-order systems.

T 01142 766044info@pryormarking.comwww.pryormarking.com

Pryor Marking

Following its debut in 2017, Coventive Composites returned to Advanced Engineering in 2018 with a

new and improved exhibition stand. “When we launched the Coventive brand at the end of 2017, the idea was to provide potential clients with a much clearer overview of the areas in which we can support them.” explains Ben Hargreaves, Business Manager at Coventive.

The new approach has been very successful, with Coventive generating a number of promising leads at this year’s exhibition.

“It was another busy show for us this year. As well as exhibiting, members of our Research & Technology team chaired several open forums and presented some of our recent research into natural fibre composites and composites for ballistic protection. We also put on a free taster-session of our popular composite materials training course.”

The results? “It can often be difficult to quantify the benefits so soon after an exhibition. However, this year, we have already turned around a pilot-scale prepreg production project for a client and, as we speak, we are working with a separate client to deliver some tailored market intelligence and market entry strategy advice.”

Discussions regarding Coventive’s attendance at Advanced Engineering 2019 are already underway.

Visit www.coventivecomposites.com to discover our full range of professional services.

Coventive Composites

Durr Technik UK Ltd have been understanding, developing and suppling

compressed air solutions to your niche applications for the past 25 year. We are active in all applications from drinks dispense, to medical and rail to nuclear. With our large global R&D team developing market leading oil-free piston compressors, our team locally has been developing and refining our stations and solutions to meet the increasing demands of UK & European industry. All our stations are developed and offered with 100% duty cycle rating (S1) and the lowest whole life costs of any solution on the market.

From the data that we have collected, we now offer up to 5 years warranty for some stations (applications) that we supply (subject to terms and conditions). We are continually looking for ways to reduce the overall size, weight and noise of the solutions

that we offer. We strive to offer compressors within the smallest footprint and with the lowest possible noise level but that perform faultlessly.

If you are an OEM looking for an inbuilt compressor system or an End User that requires a standard alone compressed air solution, then please do not hesitate to contact us today. For further details please see www.durr-technik.co.uk

Durr Technik UK Ltd

Industry Leaders Since 1990

Supplying a comprehensive range of products:• Woven fabrics• Multiaxial• Structural foams• Braids and tapes • Resins & adhesives • Treatments

www.cristex.co.uk 01282 770666 sales@cristex.co.uk

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Cronite is a leading global business with nearly 100 years of experience in the design and

manufacture of nickel-based heat-resisting cast steel components.

AerospaceCronite’s involvement with the aircraft industry started over 30 years ago with the development of cast forming tools for super plastic forming and hot creep forming of titanium. We also produce tools for the production of Composite in low coefficient of expansion type materials.

Cronite works closely with the industry and its sub-contractors to design strong, thermally efficient tools. Related parts such as platens for the hot presses are also supplied.

Lost WaxAccuracy, integrity and finish. Three essential elements in the manufacture of investment castings which Cronite consistently achieve. This is why we

lead the field offering substantial savings in time, materials and labour across a wide range of high quality castings. Cronite has been manufacturing high quality lost wax castings since 1973.

We supply castings to various industries including heat treatment, aerospace, marine, petrochemical, power generation and general engineering. Cronite offer castings in nickel alloy, stainless steel, carbon steel, Duplex and Stellite grades with other grades available on request.

Contact: John Lampitt, Area Sales ManagerT 01460 270300M 07792 382787john.lampitt@cronite-group.com

From Automotive to R&D: You’ll find LAUDA temperature equipment everywhere. For over 60 year LAUDA,

with its headquarter in Germany and multiple locations worldwide, has built a reputation for producing high quality temperature control equipment for almost every need. From thermostats to industrial chillers, from made-to-measure installations to industrial heating and cooling systems, LAUDA meets heating and cooling requirements across multiple segments such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage and beyond.

You’ll find LAUDA temperature equipment in test benches, quality assurance, material testing or temperature simulation to provide precise and reliable results. Up and coming products like the new industrial Ultracool chiller line will meet the demand for energy saving devices, or, with the Integral line, introduce intuitive operating

concepts via mobile devices. LAUDA experts will work closely with you to meet your individual needs and offer customised solutions for your application. We pride ourselves on having the necessary expertise to assist the customer in all applications.

T +44 (0)1780 243118info@lauda-technology.co.ukwww.lauda-technology.co.uk

LAUDA offers the complete spectrum of perfect temperature control

Cambridge Numerical Control (CNC) attended the recent

Advanced Engineering Exhibition held at the NEC.

Allen Lawrence, CNC’s Applications Training & Sales Manager said, “We felt the Advanced Engineering Exhibition would be the ideal place to put us in contact with companies that would really benefit from our software. We demonstrated the benefits of the MDC (machine tool data collection) system & NC-Base file management with revision control software.

“It was great to engage with all our visitors. Some were existing customers looking at new features, but most were new contacts that showed great interest in our software.

“We really wanted to showcase how the technology we provide can help drive productivity – that’s at the heart of many of our customers’ decision to install MDC and DNC software. All companies using the MDC software have reported an increase in profit through increased productivity.

“We’ve gained a lot of new contacts that have already or will convert into new business so we’re really happy!”

Contact Allen Lawrence at Cambridge Numerical Control to arrange a site visit or to find out more information. You can also visit our web site for more details.

T 01480 468639sales@cnc.uk.comwww.cnc.uk.com

Cambridge Numerical Control (CNC)

The Explorer is the latest offering from Nordson

Dage, bringing the power of unsurpassed imaging provided by the larger systems to the production floor. Explorer provides an inspection area of 300mm x 300mm with a resolution of 2 microns.

The 10W, 90Kv tube is matched to the Aspire flat panel detector for crisp clear images for either manual inspection or automated inspection through programmed routines.

The system also boasts the patented Nordson Dage orbit technology, which provides for 360 degree views without rotating the sample and, combined with the live filtering and image

adjustments gives a clear 2.5D image in 3D space.

To get further information or to have a demonstration on this, or any of the Nordson Dage systems please call us on 01962 832654 or visit our web site at www.cupio.co.uk. The latest version of the Nordson Dage “X-Ray Inspection Criteria & Common Defect Analysis” can also be requested through our site.

ContactT 01962 832654 www.cupio.co.uk

Explorer 1: X-Ray for SMT production

New thermal break regulations and triple glazing requirements are prompting architects, designers,

and civil engineers to choose composite pultruded profiles over traditional aluminium and steel window frames, internal stiffening bars, and thermal breaks.

Thermoset and thermoplastic pultruded profiles have a number of properties that make them the material of

choice for a wide range of applications – lightweight and low maintenance for example. They are also recyclable, and even more importantly, thermally efficient. These properties combine to make them perfect for meeting new window regulations, and any planet-friendly regulations that dictate new design.

Pultruded composite lintels are good to - 40°C, have outstanding thermal properties, and they get stronger as they get colder. Another bonus, especially for construction workers, is that composite lintels can be handled at low temperatures with just gloved hands, without fear of getting freezer burn.

Using composites for frames and internal stiffening bars also results in a huge weight-saving. Good news on the cost of transport, and the carbon footprint of a building project – but also on the risk of installation.

Pultrex have been the market leaders in composite technology for over 40 years. To find out more about composite technology for window frames, internal stiffening bars, and thermal breaks, contact their composite experts on +44 (0)1206 395559 or visit www.Pultrex.com.

Recyclable, thermally efficient and lightweight composites

The UK Government’s research and development tax relief scheme aims to promote innovation by

reducing a company’s tax bill.

You could use it to cut your corporation tax by an amount that is equal to a percentage of your company’s qualifying R&D expenditure.

This means that you could claim up to 33p for every £1 of qualifying R&D expenditure you spend and, last year, the Government awarded over £3.5billion through the scheme.

Many companies are missing out on this additional funding because either they, or their accountant, do not think their projects qualify or believe claiming itself is an expensive process.

n At F. Initiatives we’re aiming to make specialist tax advice accessible to all - with a number of flexible pricing options depending on the size of your projects.

n We’re experts at leveraging within the HMRC criteria for what qualifies as R&D and have a 100% success rate in the UK.

n Companies of any size can claim, you don’t have to be profit making and your projects do not need to have successful outcomes to be eligible.

Contact us on contact@f-initiatives.co.uk to arrange a call back and start your claim!

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Are you missing out on tax relief?

CroniteOur expertise ranges from a recognised knowledge of

materials (plastics, high performance polymers and composites), to the mastery of various implementation technologies to create parts and sub-assemblies covering a wide spectrum of applications.

n High precision machining of plastics and composite n Injection moulding; 2K moulding and over moulding n Forming and thermoforming, OOA composite forming,

Thermocompression, RTM, SMC n Design and manufacturing of parts, moulds & tooling n Metallisation of plastics & composites TP, Plastronic –

EMC-EMI shielding & Microwave Absorbers n Surface Treatment - Decoration – Technical Painting

– AssemblingThe scope of the know-how positions the group as one of the reference specialists in France for the substitution of metal by plastic, especially in the context of weight reduction of parts.Our six business units are located in France (4), Romania and United States (Chicago, Illinois) with sales offices in Germany (Dusseldorf ) and the UK (Sussex).

We exhibit at the Advanced Engineering show to help us gain access to a large variety of high quality visitors from the world’s leading aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors. 2018 presented over 200 scanned and logged stand visitors across the 3 days.

ContactT +44 (0)1825 732532www.dedienne.com

Plastic moulding & composite expert

SIC Marking is an international company that has developed innovative, permanent marking

solutions and automated identification for the complete traceability of industrial components. With a €50,000 turnover and an annual growth of 15%, we are second to none when it comes to industrial marking equipment.

For over 30 years, SIC Marking has engineered a wide range of the most robust and state of the art Dotpeen, Scribe and Laser Marking machines available on the market today. Whether Column Mounted, Integrated or completely Portable like our eMark for example, we can provide a machine that is suitable for both your application and budget.

Our experienced and dedicated team services over 10,000 happy customers in 100’s of different industries around the World. Our installed base of over 50,000 machines in the field is thanks to our 9 subsidiaries and over 40 exclusive distributors.

Our Team in the UK is based in Warwick, where we have dedicated Sales and Aftersales engineers with over 30 years’ experience who would welcome a call to discuss your marking application. Please call 01926 830372 for further details or email us on salesuk@sic-marking.com

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Radwell International Ltd is the global leader in MRO and automation solutions,

recognised as the world’s largest stockist of industrial automation products, with an inventory of over 20 million parts within its locations across Europe, America and Canada.

Radwell delivers factory new, surplus and obsolete parts and repair options to all areas of automation including PLC’s, servo motors, HMI’s, drives, hydraulics, CNC equipment and robotics. Radwell have full component level Repair capabilities for all industrial electronic and electrical equipment, backed by an extensive range of testing fixtures.

Radwell serves the Automotive, Energy and

Oil, Pulp & Paper, Manufacturing, Engineering, Printing, Press, Textiles, Packaging, Pharmaceutical and Food Processing Industries plus many more.

Our Asset Recovery buy back program is very popular, helping businesses to clear their store rooms of old parts and in turn raise capital to reinvest in their production lines. Our UK and German facilities are home to 140 employees and hold the ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001 ensuring we delivering quality products and continually improve processes.

This commitment to quality is the cornerstone of Radwell’s business strategy, further

demonstrated by a team of highly trained electronic repair technicians. With our unrivalled choice of new, surplus and obsolete automation equipment no one can match Radwell’s range, pricing and commitment to customer service.

T 01782 576800UKsales@radwell.co.ukwww.radwell.co.uk

Radwell International Ltd

Advanced Engineering 2018 Review Top 30

Providing customers with specially designed surface

textures, patterns and logos to compliment the design and functionality of their plastic/rubber components and steel/aluminium tools across a diverse range of industries from automotive interiors and exteriors through to leisure and domestic products.

Our Design Studios in UK, Germany and India deliver an unparalleled design, rendering & prototyping service and with a global network of texturing facilities, our vastly experienced technicians apply long lasting surfaces to steel and aluminium tools.

Traditional chemical etching techniques are employed alongside our pioneering Ceramic Technologies and state-of-the-art LaserTec ablation process to create innovative, eye catching and previously unattainable patterns to mimic leathers, textiles, complex geometric grains as well as matching VDI/EDM surfaces.

Eschmann Textures unique G-Coat & CeraMat coating systems can be applied to tool surfaces to improve the visual appearance of

a plastic component. G-Coat works predominantly with polypropylene components to harmonise gloss levels and reduce moulding related issues such as tiger striping, flow lines, scuffing and ghosting whilst CeraMat is intended to control gloss and even mimic painted surfaces for engineering polymers such as PC, ABS and ASA.

We offer an exceptional mobile and in-house repair service to support customers experiencing critical situations where damage to a textured surface might lead to production stoppages. This includes an experienced in-house polishing team, co-ordinating laser welding and sand blasting for gloss harmonisation.

For further information on our products and services please visit our website at www.eschmanntextures.com or call the Sales Team on 01457 867627.

Eschmann TexturesTrinity College Dublin, the

University of Dublin, is Ireland’s highest ranked and oldest university. It is a research led University. It is home to 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all the major disciplines in the arts and humanities, and in business, law, engineering, science, and health sciences.

Trinity’s School of Engineering offers professional programmes in mechanical, manufacturing bio-medical, electronic, civil, and environmental and computer engineering.

Its flagship Masters level qualification (MAI) has a focus on Research and Innovation with integrated internships and international study options.

Trinity is committed to supporting industry, from start-ups to SMEs to MNCs, from short term projects to long term on-going collaborative projects.

In a national or international context, we work collaboratively with industry stakeholders and agencies to share infrastructure and

expertise, tackle industry relevant research challenges, problems, or address grand challenges.

Trinity has ambitious plans for a new multidisciplinary institute, E3 which brings together Engineering, Environment and Emerging Technologies. The research agenda will involve more interdisciplinary activities between Engineering, Natural Science and Computer Science.

Six themes are emerging – resources, production, environment, data, well-being and cities. Megatrends such changing demographics, urbanisation, depletion of resources, or shifting global powers will be challenged.

Contact: Dr. Chris KeelyT +353 1 896 3028 chris.keely@tcd.iewww.tcd.iewww.tcd.ie/Innovation

Trinity College Dublin

The 3D Measurement Company (T3DMC) are a provider of high-quality 3D Engineering Solutions

including the provision of 3D measurement, inspection and reverse engineering services and a range of handheld portable laser-based 3D scanning systems.

The team at T3DMC have over 20 years’ experience providing 3D scanning services across a wide range of industries using the largest open sourced 3D automated measurement system in the UK capable of measuring parts up to 2 tonnes in weight and 3 meters in size. We also have a range of portable equipment which we take to customer sites to ensure that we provide the most cost-effective solution to meet our customers applications.

T3DMC also provide a unique range of handheld portable 3D Laser scanners to the UK market including a highly versatile Prince scanner which has dual laser functionality with a red laser for general scanning applications and a blue laser for more detailed feature scanning in the same lightweight handheld unit. The AXE scanner is ideal for larger applications with built in photogrammetry and we also have a range of handheld portable CMM equipment with touch probe functionality enabling highly accurate scanning without markers or spray.

T 01746 762251 info@t3dmc.com

The 3D Measurement Company

Manufacturing systems supplier, Idhammar Systems, is marking a successful start to

2019 following its increased outreach, including an appearance at the Maintec show in 2018.

Idhammar Systems shows no signs of slowing down through 2019. With increased focus on its World Class Manufacturing (WCM) application alongside its CMMS and OEE offering, helping to improve efficiencies and streamline lean manufacturing for its clients, Idhammar is set to face a busy few months ahead.

John Roberts, managing director of Idhammar Systems said: “Over the past few months, our business has gone from strength-to-strength, securing new client wins including Innovia, Rick Bestwick, AB Mauri, Tojo Plast and Whitworth

Holdings, as well as enhancing relationships with existing clients such as Unilever and the Environment Agency. We’ve worked hard to continue to bolster our reputation, delivering consistently for existing, as well as new clients alongside appearing at events such as Maintec.

“We look forward to continuing our outreach in 2019 and further expanding our client portfolio.”

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturing software companies, Idhammar works to develop, deliver and support market-leading software products that enable clients to achieve the ideal balance of efficiency and effectiveness required within maintenance and manufacturing.

www.idhammarsystems.com

Idhammar Systems

Education is at the very heart of the Maintec show, with the wide range of seminars and presentations designed

to inspire the visitor, affecting real workplace enhancement. With carefully curated speakers and expert panels, and with the exhibition being free for registered professionals who sign up online, this was must-visit event for anyone and everyone in the maintenance engineering industry sector.

The 2018 Maintec Conference took place over 2 days from the 6-7 November at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham. It is set to return on the 30-31 of October 2019.

Maintec is the only exhibition in the UK dedicated to the maintenance engineering community. The exhibition’s track record speaks for itself, providing useful, practical educational insights for over forty-years.

A testament to the scale of the exhibition, in 2017, 15 of the top 20 manufacturing sites sent engineers to the event. Engineers from mammoth firms such as BAE Systems, Airbus, Jaguar Land Rover, Allied Bakeries, Aeropak, Babcock International Group, Birmingham Airport, Balfour Beatty Rail Plant, BMW, Caterpillar, EDF Energy, Jordan’s Ryvita Company,

Mars, Moog Aircraft, Nestle, North Wales Police, Pfizer, Rolls-Royce, Primark, Royal Mail Group have all visited in the past.

Based in the heart of the UK, the NEC is perfectly located, allowing easy accessibility for exhibitors and visitors. Practically next door to Birmingham International Airport and a nationally serviced railway station, and next to the heart of the UK’s motorway network, travelling to Maintec will never be easier.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from the show, listed

here in alphabetical order: Caption Data, Hunter Selection, Idhammer Systems, Keytracker and Radwell. Further details can be found on this page and the next page.

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By implementing a straightforward way to manage every key and asset

with maximum security, Keytracker believes their systems will grant peace of mind to all businesses.

Keytracker offers dependable and secure products and services suitable for facilities management – whether it’s storage of keys for offices, buildings, safes, vehicles or whether you have important devices that need managing and charging overnight ready for the working day, they say that Keytracker systems ensures that every item is kept secure yet easily accessible for authorised staff members.

These time-saving, security boosting systems allow businesses, nationally and internationally, to control their keys and assets easily and securely, whilst also saving them money as well as time which would have been previously wasted on looking for keys, charging every day tablets/iPads or changing locks.’

ContactT 01215 599000Sales@Keytracker.co.ukwww.Keytracker.com

Keytracker As a provider of end-to-end Industrial IoT solutions,

Maintec was a great fit for us as a company. Our in-house designed and manufactured products allow asset management via a cloud-based platform to be realised. We connect your people and your assets, end to end, online and in real time. So, whether your goal is growing sales, improving customer experience, reducing costs or managing risks, we exist to help you unlock your organisation’s true potential. We give you the tools that allow you to stay ahead in your field.

Our mission is to give your business a rapid, seamless and well supported immersion into IIoT, de-risking

the implementation of your strategy by utilising the expertise of our highly skilled teams. IIoT can add value in many areas in an organisation, so whether

you know exactly what you require, or you need our guidance, we’re here to provide that.

Our IIoT solutions can in turn help you unlock more touch points with your customers, helping you build stronger relationships with more opportunities. We work closely with you so that you can work more closely with them.

If you think we can help you and your business with Industrial IoT for the real world please get in contact via our website www.captiondata.com or email info@captiondata.com or just phone us for a chat on +44 (0)1905 754078

Caption Data

Hunter Selection, one of the leading providers of bespoke recruitment

solutions to the Engineering, Manufacturing & Technical sectors, recently celebrated its 14 year anniversary.

The business has experienced exceptional growth over this period, and now offers national coverage from its four key locations, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry and Stafford. Working with a broad portfolio of clients from Multi nationals through to local SME business, Hunter prides itself on providing a fast efficient service, backed up by in depth local market knowledge.

Hunter Selection has forged a strong reputation in the maintenance engineering sector across all industries ranging from traditional heavy engineering to Food manufacturing, FMCG, distribution and Pharmaceutical sectors.

The current optimism in the British economy across the manufacturing sector allows us to be extremely positive about the immediate future. We continue to hear that staffing is one of the major challenges facing UK industry. Our experienced and highly trained consultants are adept at identifying technically skilled candidates, whilst working hard to understand our client’s business culture to ensure the perfect match.

www.hunterselection.co.uk

Hunter Selection

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Surface Finishing News

TCT Show Review Top 10

At formnext 2018, 3YOURMIND announced that their Agile MES software had entered an Early Access

Program with AM power users in the US and Europe. The software was developed using the Agile project methodology; biweekly meetings with customers who are actively using the software to discover and solve the concrete hurdles to a seamless production flow. Every session, the 3YOURMIND programming team has deployed new features that are ready for testing and feedback.

The Agile MES offered immediate gains to transparency and production flexibility with a focus on smart part prioritization and dynamic scheduling. It quickly became clear that the next two priorities were defining the process chains using custom workflows and automatically translating those schedules into work and part lists. Now they are in active development for direct machine integrations to collect and analyse real-time production data. All these features will be packaged into the formal software launch leading into the AMUG.

The Agile MES Early Access Program has allowed 3YOURMIND to jump straight to solving the largest challenges facing the Additive Manufacturing production floor reducing the processing time from hours to minutes.

T +49 30 555 78748 (Europe)product@3yourmind.com

Agile MES Early Access Program is running at full steam

The Elettrolaser brand is making waves in the UK market. For several years British

companies have been benefitting from the quality and value of this credible laser source manufacturer based in Verona, Italy.

A few years ago Freeform Fabrication, the reseller of Elettrolaser products, took the plunge and decided to introduce an unfamiliar brand into a new market. Fast forward several years and the products and success of the company speaks for itself.

A laser welding system with motorised arms, the Dynamic Laser 200 Joule delivers impressive value for money; The DL 200 model is designed to be used in the industry field, it truly is the perfect solution for all those who look for precision in the restoration of large moulds & dies and the laser welding of large objects.

Equipped with three motorised movements (X-Y-Z) controlled by a joystick, it also has the possibility of having three further manual

movements such as the inclination of the welding arm, the rotation of the laser head output and the rotation of the Z axis on itself.

These additional movements allow the positioning and execution of welds in positions difficult to reach by other lasers on the market.

Freeform Fabrication supply a variety of low maintenance, high specification and competitively priced laser welding solutions.

ContactT 01438 900190mail@freeformfabrication.co.ukwww.freeformfabrication.co.uk

Laser weldingInnovations in Design-to-Manufacture

The TCT Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham every year for over 20 years, is one of the world’s leading

design-to-manufacturing exhibitions showcasing the very latest and greatest services and products in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering technologies.

Comprising of a packed 3 days, the event holds numerous live shows conducted by speakers and professionals from all over the globe along with learning zones, demonstrations, product launches and world-class conference and seminar programmes. And with 300+ exhibiting companies and more than 10,000 visitors from over 40 countries, the TCT Show is one of the largest of its kind.

Reasons to attend in 2019: n Keep up to date with industry advances and the latest

technology n Network with your peers, the leading players in the

industry n Broaden your knowledge and be inspired by the world-

class conference programme n Find solutions to current and future design and

manufacturing challenges n Meet vendors and get all the information you’ll need

to make informed purchasing decisions in the coming year.

For more information on how you could exhibit to promote your services or products at next year’s show at the NEC in Birmingham on 24-26 September 2019, visit the website below or use the following contact details.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: 3YOURMIND and Freeform Fabrication. Further details can be found on this page.

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Surface Finishing News

Curtiss-Wright have a commendable history behind them, having been founded by three of the world’s most

celebrated aviation pioneers, Orville and Wilbur Wright and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, one of the forerunners of naval aviation. Their companies, the ‘Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company’ and ‘Wright Aeronautical Corporation’ merged in 1929 in order to create Curtiss-Wright. Today Curtiss-Wright is one of the world’s leading advanced engineering companies, having diversified and branched out into numerous different technologies across multiple sectors, including commercial and industrial, defence, power, metals, aerospace and much more.

At the turn of the 21st century, Curtiss-Wright had grown into a multi-national company, with global sales of over $2 billion and having acquired almost 60 businesses. Many of these companies still operate under their original name, such as Metal Improvement Company, Bolt’s Metallizing, IMR Test Labs, Component Coating and Repair Services and more who now are part of Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies. These various divisions offer a wide variety of different specialised surface treatments such as thermal spray coatings, solid film lubricants, shot peening technology and much more.

Curtiss Wright Surface Technology, one of their most well-known and international subsidiaries,

specialises in providing material surface treatment solutions, focuses on enhancing the performance of critical materials and components. As many of their clients are in heavy engineering based industries, critical components are often of vital importance.

Not only do they need to be specially designed to precision specifications, but they need to be long lasting and properly maintained too. Curtiss Wright Surface Technology can offer clients a comprehensive material treatments service that covers silicone, plastic and electronic components, coatings, shot and laser peening, material analysis, testing, repair and maintenance.

Curtiss Wright Surface Technology can provide mechanical and metallurgical testing services for a range of different materials and components through IMR Test Labs. Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies uses only the most advanced technology and methods in order to conduct fatigue testing, thermal spray coating analyses, metallurgical and failure analyses, accelerated weathering and corrosion testing, weld testing and much more.

When it comes to engineered coatings, Curtiss Wright Surface Technologies have a wide scope of services, including providing thermal management, corrosion and erosion, and protection and repair of turbine components. Curtiss-Wright Surface Technology can provide

protective engineered coatings or metal coatings to protect components from the environment, corrosion, heat, and wear. As they can ensure protection for components of any size or complexity, they have a vast client base made up

of those seeking their protective coating services, including the aerospace, oil, gas, automotive and medical industries.

Their range of coating solutions includes thermal spray/HVOF coatings, solid film lubricants, liquid coatings, and parylene conformal coatings. Not only that, but Curtiss Wright Surface Technology also offer repair and overhaul for gas and steam turbine components, as well as laboratory testing and process verification for: salt spray corrosion testing, U.V testing and development of their own bespoke coating systems such as Everlube®, Microseal, and Flurene Lube-Lok®, sacrificial aluminium coatings, diffusion coatings and pre-treatments.

Metal and material surface solutions are a huge part of why Curtiss Wright Surface Technology has become such an internationally recognised name. In addition to their famous controlled shot peening process, the company can provide highly effective and controlled Laser Peening for components in turbine engines, aircraft structures, wing skins and more.

This specialist process puts exceptionally deep residual compressive stress in certain parts of

a component to prevent crack initiation and fatigue. Not only does this allow the component to resist damage from erosion, strike damage, fretting, and corrosion, but it can also better withstand pressure from both low cycle/high stress and high cycle/low stress situations. Better yet, their laser peening ensures quality control, precise application and poses no risk of process contamination.

Preventing the failure of critical components is a huge concern for clients, and is one of the most highly sought after services from Curtiss Wright Surface Technologies. Problems can be caused due to any number of reasons throughout the component design process, whether it’s the choice of materials used, incorrect assembly, or damage to the parts caused by bending, rolling or forging.

Components of any type can be damaged, such as blade roots, rotating rings and tie wire holes used in Aero-Engines, fasteners and stringers used in Airframes, and torsion bars, gears and keyways, which are used to make Crankshafts and more. Thankfully Curtiss Wright Surface Technology have a large array of solutions, including but not limited to: C.A.S.E. isotropic superfinishing, Parylene coating, Thermal barrier coatings, Cathodic protection and much more.

If you would like to find out more about Curtiss Wright Surface Technologies and their many specialised, services and solutions, then be sure to get in contact with the company today. Alternatively, you can find out more about the company by visiting the website below, where information, animations case studies and links to their many services can also be found.

ContactT 01635 279621www.cwst.co.uk

Experts in life extension of materials & critical components

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Health & Safety News

The Earth-Rite RTR is Newson Gale’s road tanker recognition grounding system for road and bulk chemical tankers transferring flammable materials for use in hazardous

environments. The loading and unloading of road tankers with flammable and combustible products, presents one of the most serious fire and explosion risks for site operations within the hazardous process industries.

Vehicles transferring combustible products require static grounding protection to prevent the build-up of static electricity on the truck or equipment, like hoses, that are connected to the truck. If static electricity is allowed to accumulate on the truck the discharge of a static spark becomes a very real, but unseen, ignition hazard. The presence of this voltage is the source of the spark risk. If the spark does discharge in the presence of a flammable atmosphere, the spark energy will be in excess of the minimum ignition energy of the flammable mixture.

The Earth-Rite RTR grounding system performs three critical functions which ensure the fire and explosion risk of an ignition caused by static electricity is eliminated. Utilising patented Tri-Mode technology, the system establishes these three key inputs before the operation

can commence: n Ensure grounding system is connected to

tank and chassis of truck n Ensure grounding system is connected to

true earth n Ensure the resistance between the truck and

the verified earth ground does not exceed 10 Ohms

Combining visual indication, interlocking capabilities, static ground verification and continuous ground loop monitoring; the Earth-Rite RTR is Newson Gale’s latest solution for tanker loading/unloading operations in hazardous area industries.

ContactT +44 (0)115 940 7537www.newson-gale.com

Newson Gale

For heavy-duty protection from

welding fume and particulates when welding, gouging and grinding, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduced the new ESAB PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) system at EuroBLECH 2018.

The ESAB PAPR features a P3 filter and pre-filter to remove particulates and the latest control technology, allowing the operator to adjust the airflow between 170 and 220 L/min to suit the environment and application.

As an extra measure of safety, it incorporates both visual and audible alarms to alert the operator in the event of a blocked filter or low battery. Compatible helmets include the SENTINEL™ A50 for Air, G30 Air, G40 Air and G50 Air and Warrior™ Tech.

ESAB Welding & Cutting is a recognised leader in the welding and cutting industry. From time-honoured processing in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanised cutting and automation.

ContactT 0800 389 3152www.esab.co.uk

New ESAB PAPR provides heavy-duty protection

Creating safer & healthier work environments

BenchVent

For more information, contact T 01423 790039, email: info@benchvent.com

or visit www.benchvent.com

Dedicated to providing reliable, high quality and cost-effective fume & dust extraction equipment.

All products come with a lifetime guarantee.

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The Divosan® Sani range has been

developed by Diversey – the leading global hygiene and cleaning company – to meet the ever more stringent requirements of the current regulatory environment in the food industry. This includes the implementation of MRL (maximum residues level) in Europe for dimethyl didecyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) and benzalkonium chloride (BAC) – which has been redefined to 0.1 mg/kg.

Diversey’s Divosan® SaniSigma and Divosan® SaniPerfect are two new quat-free detergent/terminal disinfectants for open plant cleaning applications in the food, beverage and dairy industries.

The Divosan® Sani range of disinfectants are food safe and deliver improved performance measured against traditional formulations available for hard surface disinfection – both for food contact and non-food contact surfaces.

Divosan® SaniSigma is the premium choice and has been independently assessed for biocidal efficacy and passes EN1276, EN1650 and EN13697 at 1%. It contains a combination of sequestrant and alkaline builders, which together ensure a highly effective soil removal and disinfection action against most vegetative forms of micro-organisms. Delivered by soak or spray applications, Divosan® SaniSigma has additional foaming properties which allows facilities the flexibility to use the disinfectant with suitable foam equipment.

Divosan® SaniPerfect delivers broad efficacy at a very attractive cost in use and produces excellent disinfection results. The Divosan® Sani range is supported under the European Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) for cleaning and disinfecting applications.

Both Divosan® SaniSigma and Divosan® SaniPerfect have been tested and endorsed as non-taint by independent laboratories and deliver broad spectrum terminal disinfection even at low temperatures.

For more information about the Divosan® Sani Range, visit www.diversey.com/sani

Diversey’s Divosan® Sani range

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Print & Packaging News

Experts in labels, labelling and label printing, Datamark supply and manufacture a varied range of labelling

solutions to a wide range of customers spread across various industries. Enlisting in the services of Datamark, customers can enjoy numerous benefits, for example gaining from the years of knowledge and experience amassed by Datamark. Constantly innovating and seeking to add new products to their already extensive range, Datamark truly are the one stop shop for all of your labelling needs. Moving from strength to strength since its inception in 1995, Datamark offers customers competitive pricing, unparalleled customer service, reliable deliveries, rapid quote turnaround, and an extensive product range.

Datamark’s product range includes: Plain and Colourwashed Labels, Flexographic Printed Labels, A4 Sheeted Labels, Fanfolded Labels & Tags, Own Brand Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Thermal Transfer Bureau Print Solutions, GoDex and other brand Thermal Transfer Printers, Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Print Solutions, and TT Printers Service and Maintenance.

Driving the company forward, aside from their extensive product range, is their continued emphasis on providing the best customer service possible. It is no wonder that Datamark supply such a wide variety of industries, including; food, distribution and logistics, storage and contract packers, electronics, homecare, automotive and industrial.

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The one stop shop for all of your labelling needs

Cap Coder specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke and standard

machines for capping, coding, and filling applications. Cap Coder is well established in its field, serving a wide range of industry sectors, including: toiletries, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, complimentary medicines, chemical, food and beverages. All products can be handled by Cap Coder’s machines, including all shapes and sizes of bottles, jerry cans and other bottles, tamper evident caps, pump action spray caps and trigger spray caps.

Its machines are ideal for a wide range of industries, and are all accredited to 9001-2008 build standard and come supplied with a Certificate of Conformity/Incorporation. The array of machines is impressive, meaning there is no company too big or too small for Cap Coder, and no project too specific. From screw cap tightening (to a desired torque), press on

capping, plug insertion (including brushes, roll-on deodorant balls, and dispensing nozzles), liquid filling, agitator ball insertion, conveyor, and ATEX zone 1 and 2 compliance; Cap Coder have it covered.

Moreover, all of the machines are made in England and designed in-house, with this ensuring the team have complete control over the entire manufacturing process. The end result? Capping, coding and filling machines which are second-to-none in quality.

T 01865 891466sales@capcoder.comwww.capcoder.com

High quality coding, capping and filling machines

Suppliers of food processing machinery, weighing scales, vacuum pouches, thermal labels and food packaging

Introducing the Ishida WM Nano

Automatic Wrapper • The most compact,

affordable table top semi-automatic wrapper in the world

• Weighs, wraps and labels up to 15 packs per minute

• Scale, software and set up included

• Innovative packaging technology award 2012

• Use Foil, Polystyrene, PSP and PP Trays

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Grotech Production Ltd mixes and packs agrochemical and

general chemical products. We handle both liquid and dry products and, depending on the nature of the product, we can process 2-10 tonnes per day using our experienced staff of thirty and our purpose-built factory and warehouse at Goole in East Yorkshire. We mix and pack liquids and solids to meet customer needs and we support customers in the development of their formulations and packaging as well as the production processes to meet their sales requirements.

Liquid formulations include aqueous

recipes to customers’ specification or bespoke designs against a client brief. Special emulsified suspensions are a particular forte.

Solid formulations include powder blends, including the dispersion of liquids, as well as granule impregnation or coating. We have a range of different dry blending equipment as well as sieving and pilot units. Our production is supported by a control and development laboratory equipped with an NIR spectrometer, tensiometer and as well as conventional pH, density and viscometry equipment.

These facilities are all available to support the ongoing manufacturing operations and the development of solutions for customers’ needs. We have experience with, viscosity modifiers, powder flow improvement, wettable powders, dye solutions and the development of hard surface cleaners and tyre sealants.

We have experience with export

shipments both large and small and we can provide a fulfilment service for selected clients. We are members of the BCMPA, certified by the Soil Association for the production of their certified products and our quality management system is approved to ISO 9001:2015.

T 01405 761746

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Water, Energy & Environment News

A drainage survey carried out by

Lanes Group plc has been an essential step towards development of a new waste-to-energy plant. Drainage engineers based at the Lanes Chester depot completed the two weeks of drain and sewer investigations at the site in Northwich, Cheshire.

Lanes has been commissioned by demolition specialist Scudder Demolition, part of the Carey Group of companies, to carry out the detailed CCTV drainage survey. The site is being prepared for the construction of a new waste-to-energy plant that will generate enough renewable electricity for more than 125,000 homes.

Phil Shelley, Site Manager at Scudder Demolition, said: “An important step is the have an up-to-date accurate map of the surface water and foul drainage system across and around the proposed development site. This will allow us to make sure the integrity of the drainage system for adjoining facilities is maintained during demolition and site development. The drainage survey will also allow our civil and structural engineers to plan the reconnection of surface water drains and foul sewers where that is necessary.”

The Lanes CCTV drainage survey team is using robotic crawler cameras and push-rod cameras to inspect pipes with diameters ranging from 150mm to 300mm. The surveys will result in the generation of an accurate drainage map of the surveyed site, as well as HD-quality video of pipework revealing its condition, and any remedial work that is needed. Lanes won the work by competitive tender and will also carry out water jetting of drainage lines that are found to need cleansing.

The waste-to-energy plant is being developed on land owned by Tata Chemicals in Northwich.

T 0800 525488www.lanesfordrains.co.uk

Drainage survey key step for waste-to-energy plant

Hydratech is a specialist formulator and manufacturer of heat transfer fluids and has been supplying a range of

energy saving fluid solutions to the industrial automation, manufacturing and process control markets since 1998.

Coolflow and the DTX range of products has been especially formulated for use in process cooling applications, to exploit the advantages Ethylene Glycol has over Propylene Glycol – whilst delivering a non-toxic solution.

Specifically; More efficient heat transfer, easier to pump, especially at low temperatures, less volume for the same freeze protection and is cheaper per litre.

Over the last 20 years Hydratech has built up an enviable

customer base of companies including Sainsbury’s, Airbus, Siemens, EON and SSE. This they achieved by providing excellent customer support, and technical advice for all new and existing projects whilst ensuring this is matched with competitive pricing and rapid turnaround of orders.

Hydratech have the experience and expertise to provide you with the fluid that meets all the requirements for your systems. This is further supported by offering a range of Fluid Management Services to maximise, monitor and maintain long-term thermal efficiency.

So, the next time you are looking for an innovative cooling solution, be sure to talk with the experts.

www.hydratech.co.uk

Specialist fluid solutions

At Churchill Controls, we are the UK’s leading manufacturer of low power radio telemetry & control

equipment. Founded in 1976 and based in Crowthorne, Berkshire, we supply cost effective solutions to the problems of monitoring and control of remote industrial plant and processes.

The Mega_Link telemetry & control system, (which is enhanced and partnered with the Mega_Bridge IP communicator), is a low-cost and versatile telemetry communication system for passing two-way instrumentation, measurement and control data between industrial plant and equipment which can be distributed over wide geographical areas and remote locations.

Our telemetry & control systems typically concentrate on point to point or point to multi-point communications for the “relay” of signals from one location to another. Simply put, digital and analogue inputs go in one end and they come out as outputs at the other location, and this works in both directions.

The system can also interface with 3rd party PLCs and SCADA systems at either or both the basestation and outstation ends, using industry standard serial interfaces like Modbus, Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi protocols.

While licensed and licence free UHF low power radio and leased line/private wire has been the mainstay of our telemetry communications through multiple generations of equipment, the product range has continuously evolved to also include 2G/3G/4G and Internet Protocol (IP) based solutions with IOT architecture.

Our latest product, “Mega_Bridge” adds flexible and fully featured internet protocol (IP) connectivity to the well-established Mega_Link family of telemetry & control units used to pass two-way instrumentation, measurement and control data between equipment and industrial plant.

T +44 (0)1344 750233 sales@churchill-controls.co.ukwww.churchill-controls.co.uk

Telemetry and control

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning News

Water, Energy & Environment News

Designed specifically for new apartment buildings

that utilise the now standard high levels of insulation and building techniques - ELFOPack is the “all in one” internally installed air-source heat pump unit which covers the needs of heating, cooling, hot water production, mechanical ventilation with thermodynamic heat recovery and electronic filtration, revolutionising the market of comfort solutions for independent plant.

The main features of ELFOPack are: n Ambient comfort – The

perfect living environment is achieved by using the latest heat pump technology via a ducted delivery system throughout the home.

n Domestic hot water production – Ready for use within the bathroom and kitchen with very low energy

consumption n Continuous air purification

– the system extracts stale air from areas where humidity and odours are present.

n High efficiency – the system utilises the natural heat that is generated within bathrooms and kitchen areas, this energy is then used to assist with either heating or DHW production

n Decentralized solution – which guarantees the end user a reduction in charges by eliminating the waste of energy normally associated with a traditional centralised system

By integrating all the functions required for a system in an “all in one” unit that uses the ducting of the controlled mechanical ventilation for maintaining ambient comfort, ELFOPack reduces the capital costs, the management costs and simplifies the installation. As it is internally installed there is now no need to prepare or design for any external units that are associated with traditional heat pump systems. T +44 (0)1489 550631www.clivet.com

Clivet presents ELFOPack

Corroserve has just announced further major investment in its Thermodynamic

Pump Monitoring (TPM) System. As a result, the Leeds based corrosion protection and engineering services specialist can now monitor the performance of any class C industrial pump over its working life and as a result highlight significant cost saving opportunities for the user.

Calibrated and certified by the Yamari Standard Laboratory in accordance with relevant Japanese standards, the updated TPM system calculates pump efficiency by the thermodynamic method based on the first law of thermodynamics. The effect is that energy losses in the pumping process are

transferred to the pumped liquid in the form of heat energy, causing a rise in temperature. The TPM unit measures temperature and pressure at the pump suction and discharge and by inputting the motor power consumption, the system calculates the flow rate and actual pump performance and efficiency.

TPM identifies pump wear and measures changes in performance and efficiency, allowing the customer to make informed decisions about refurbishment and the optimum time for any work to be carried out. It also identifies the most efficient pumping conditions providing customers with a detailed & accurate report.

The financial investment in TPM testing will be quickly recouped in savings made by reduced energy costs from running a more efficient pump – savings that might be increased even more by using the company’s Fluiglide coatings to further enhance pump efficiency.

www.corroserve.com

Thermodynamic pump monitoring system

Total Lubrifiants, a leading player in the global lubricants market, announces the launch of TOTAL

FOLIA, a revolutionary development in the field of metalworking. TOTAL FOLIA is a biosourced, water-based fluid free of mineral oils and emulsifiers. Offering outstanding cooling and lubricating properties, it provides users a unique solution for a variety of machining operations.

TOTAL FOLIA delivers substantial productivity gains, longer tool life and lower operating costs and can also reduce the number of processing steps. TOTAL FOLIA’s

excellent cooling power and lubricity extend the tool lifetime and allow operators to manufacture more parts at a higher rate, reducing tooling costs which are a significant expense.

Total is committed to supplying energy that is affordable, reliable, clean and meets the highest safety and environmental standards. It is proud to offer a tangible solution to the challenges faced by the metalworking industry. Additionally, TOTAL FOLIA addresses three important focus areas: Health, Safety and Environment.

n Health Benefits: Odour-free, no fumes due to high cooling power, kinder to skin at direct contact, fewer hazardous components.

n Safety Benefits: Smaller inventory due to fewer stock-keeping units, non-slippery floors, cleaner operations and workspace.

n Environmental Benefits: Long fluid lifetime, safer for the environment, regular waste treatment methods, biosourced raw materials.

Total continues to differentiate itself from competitors through listening to its customers’ needs by making

working conditions safer and cleaner with TOTAL FOLIA with higher performance.

For further information about TOTAL FOLIA visit: www.total.co.uk/business-products/industrial-lubricants/metalworking/folia. Alternatively call: 01977 636303 or email: lubesorders@total.com.

Total brings TOTAL FOLIA to market

The new service enables energy managers to get more control and visibility over their

building energy management system by linking it to Carbon Numbers’ new cloud platform.

Through remote monitoring, Carbon Numbers can take responsibility and ownership of their clients’ systems, using technologies and data driven strategies to provide real-time insights to improve working conditions, cut costs and reduce carbon. Using real-time data has the added benefits of reducing site visits and maintenance costs, as well as being able to proactively identify issues and make instant adjustments.

Carbon Numbers, who were recently invited to take part in this year’s Parliamentary Review, were inspired to launch Carbon Cloud as a response to data inefficiencies. CEO, Neil Fright,

explains how while most buildings have an effective solution in place, all too often this is not an efficient one, “With many factors influencing a building’s performance, data is often poorly understood, whilst the ability to drive change can complex, especially when various systems aren’t connected properly.”

Neil goes on to explain how by linking their BMS to Carbon Cloud, companies and organisations can use data to create a more sustainable future, “There’s an increasing pressure, particularly on financial directors, to demonstrate sustainability. Rising energy prices, skills shortages and increasing legislation mean there are more factors to consider than ever before, but by connecting your BeMS to the Carbon Cloud, we can use your data to improve everything from your space utilisation and staff

wellbeing, to the cyber security of your building management system, all steps that help to future-proof your business. This will also enable you to achieve ISO 27001 compliancy.”

Learn more about Carbon Cloud: http://carbonnumbers.co.uk/carbon-cloud/

Carbon Numbers launches Carbon Cloud

Industrial electric heating elements

Elmatic is the largest manufacturer of industrial

electric heating elements in the UK, manufacturing a large range of products for all Industries.

Specialising in design and manufacture for the heating and ventilation industry, construction, renewable energy, shipping, railways, aircraft industry, industrial boilers, to name but a few.

Elmatic manufactures to customer’s requirements including air ducts for general air conditioning/air handling units, cab heaters for the railway industry, refrigeration for all aspects of cooling and defrost applications, heating living quarters in the shipping

Industry and other application that requires heated forced air.Elmatic also make tubular rod heaters for catering equipment, ovens, food warmers, fryers, heat sealing, industrial dish washers, sterilisers.

Any Industry which requires electrical heating, Elmatic can produce here in the UK. In addition to the above we also produce thermocouple and control panels as part of the package.

Our extensive products range also include mica bands/mica plate heaters, standard & high temperature nozzle heaters, cartridge heaters, square section heaters, stainless steel/mild steel plate heaters, ceramic knuckle heaters, ceramic core heaters, tubular rod/immersion heaters, bolt heaters, air ducts, industrial radiator heaters, load banks, thermocouples and controllers.

All available to view on our website at: www.elmatic.co.uk

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Drives, Controls & Automation News

For connecting monitors, displays or control panels

Monitors, touch screens, displays and control panels are used every

day. Industrial machines and systems are programmed or performance data displayed on modern touch screens or control panels.

On conveyors, monitors make it possible to monitor and visualise all sorts of processes. Today, control panels or flat screens are often an essential component of modern assembly workstations.

The RK monitor mounting is designed for monitors, control panels and touch screens up to 25 kg and offers many degrees of freedom. The screen can be turned, tilted and swivelled and – if fixed to a round or square tube system – also height-adjusted.

No tools required! All degrees of freedom can be adjusted separately via lever/handwheel bolts. With tilt-adjustment in 15° increments and vibration-proof locking.

T 01296 611660www.rose-krieger.co.uk

VESA or universal mount

Dash Dynamics understands the need for clear, easily understood graphics for Machinery and

Branding.

Using the latest design, printing and doming techniques we work alongside your business to create Resin Domed badges for use on panels and equipment to enhance their appearance and give accurate information on their use. Product branding also requires a bespoke look, that’s where the use of quality Resin Domed sets your products above the normal.

Need low volume production runs, a fast turnaround time? That’s no problem. We are happy to work with single badges and we usually can manufacture and ship the following day. Need higher volume? Just get in touch and we will be happy to offer you a quotation.

T 01995 606158info@dashdynamics.co.ukwww.dashdynamics.co.uk

Your answer for branding and control panels

Pyropress has enhanced its range of intrinsically safe Argus

switches with the introduction of a new M12 connector for both the stainless steel and engineering polymer bodied versions.

Argus switches can be used for the measurement and control of rotating machinery such as gas turbines, diesel and gas engines, compressors and pumps. The range of switches is designed for various applications with many models to suit different certification types, ingress protection, required operating points and maximum system pressures.

Manufactured by Pyropress in Plymouth, UK, the switches are available with Exla ATEX/IECEx certification for hazardous area applications. There is also an industrial version enabling one range of switches to be used for all applications.

“We now have a weatherproof M12 screw connector fitting for a simple

safe and reliable connection,” says Stephen Burns, Managing Director for Pyropress Limited. “This is available for the entire Argus range of pressure, temperature, differential pressure, level and flow switches.”

The Argus range is available with a corrosive resistant, robust PPS (engineering polymer) case or 316 stainless steel cast, both possessing a versatile rating of IP66/IP67. They can be used for ambient temperatures between -40°C and +85°C.

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New connector for intrinsically safe switches

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DD-Scientific is a fast growing electrochemical sensor manufacturer. Founded in 2011 by Daniel Davies, we are now producing nearly 1 million sensors per year in our factory on the South coast of the UK.

From the start our goal has been to provide high quality and performance sensors to the market at competitive prices. We have achieved this by investing in new technologies and manufacturing equipment to build sensors with low variability and high reliability.

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Materials Handling Company of the Month

Industrial Process News is proud to announce that Palamatic Ltd has been selected as our Materials Handling

Company of the Month, for their expert provision of materials handling solutions for an extensive range of manufacturing industries.

Palamatic was established in 1985 by Stewart and Sue Bennison, who are still shareholders of the company, and their Head Quarters are based in Chesterfield. They also have American premises in Garner, North Carolina, as well as a global distribution network covering Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia.

All of Palamatic’s equipment is bespoke to comply with each customer’s requirements, and they provide the service and commissioning for every product they distribute. Their range includes vacuum lifting systems, support gantries, and automatic sack opening machinery. Furthermore, Palamatic supply cGMP hygienic handling systems under their PalPharma Handling Solutions brand, which are ideal for handling products within controlled environments.

They distribute to any manufacturing industry where something needs lifting and transferring from one place to another, with their most frequent customers being involved in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and woodworking sectors.

We spoke to Andrea Fincham about what makes Palamatic leaders in their field: “Our equipment is always designed with the operator in mind. Even a seemingly standard application will be looked at by an engineer to check it will work within the specific constraints of the process it is being used for.”

Indeed, Palamatic are committed to providing excellent customer service, with a dedicated department providing after sales care and support throughout the lifespan of the customer’s

handling equipment. The company also ensure they continue to travel the world to help maintain equipment, deliver training, offer advice on the latest products, and provide equipment refurbishment.

In addition to their distribution services, Palamatic also offer a Service Contract Plan, which ensures that lifting systems stay up to date and allows improved allocation of labour resources. It includes installations and commissioning, servicing of equipment, service response, spare parts and technical manuals, training, upgrades, and system relocations. The dates of these services can be arranged to suit the company’s production requirements, meaning Palamatic’s Service Contract Plan is more cost effective than a breakdown call out charge.

One of the keys to Palamatic’s success is their state of the art design studio, where design engineers use the latest 3D hardware and software, maintaining the same design philosophy whether they are working on core products or a customer’s bespoke equipment. Working with the customer and customer’s project teams, they ensure that the operational requirements, project deadlines and financial budgets are met, whether the client requires a unique solution or one from the shelf.

As experts in health and safety legislation and ATEX regulations, Palamatic can guarantee that all their solutions are fully compliant, that legal obligations are met, and that their customer’s equipment and workforce are fully protected.

In 2017, Palamatic moved into a new factory, which is 22,000sq/ft. This huge expansion in factory space allowed them to scale up and provide a larger range of handling solutions for their clients. Indeed, they are currently in the process of introducing two new sub ranges, the Uni-LITE Series and Uni-LITE Flex Series. “The differentiator between the two sub-ranges is the strokes they can achieve to ensure the safest ergonomic application for the operator,” says Andrea. “Uni-LITE is for packing and unpacking applications around waist height and conveyor height. Whilst this range can offer longer strokes, we don’t see it as advisable to go for more than 600-700mm. The Uni-LITE Flex is for packing, unpacking, stacking, and de-palletising, and it has a much broader stroke range. It is also better for larger materials, where the operator prefers not to lean over.”

They are also introducing the new PalPharma Ally range of rechargeable IP65 stainless steel trolleys, which are electric and pneumatic and have a compact footprint. These will be used in the food

and pharmaceutical sectors for transporting products, with various attachments for carrying, holding, lifting and pouring. There will also be options for spanning pallets so the user can pick and place on the pallet. Furthermore, they have developed a ground breaking platform system of PalPharma trolleys in partnership with Meissner filtration products, as part of the CryoVault™ project, which is a scalable, robust and completely single-use freeze and thaw platform for biopharmaceuticals.

Palamatic also have expertise in supplying gantry systems. The optimised positioning of the supporting gantry or crane can be a vital

element in the successful implementation of a new suspended load handling system. The transportation of load needs to be ergonomically managed in order to prevent unnecessary strain or physical stress for the operator. Palamatic ensures they design their lifting aids to match the task, and their crane systems to match the

process environment, with the occupational health of the operator as one of their main concerns. Ergonomically, the lifting aid is only as good as the gantry from which it is suspended, and so Palamatic supply a complete range of overhead support systems which are individually rated for use with vacuum lifting units. These gantries are available in stainless steel, which minimises internal cavities and flat services to prevent product build-up and to aid clean down.

As the exhibition period approaches, Palamatic will be attending numerous trade shows, including Interphex in New York (2nd-4th April) where they will be displaying their latest developments in pharmaceutical materials handling. They will also be at Powtech in Nuremberg (9th-11th April) at stand number 2-221, where they will be presenting the best of their handling equipment for the processing industries, including their new Uni-LITE handling range. You can also find them at ProPak South Africa, in Johannesburg, ProMat in Chicago, and Farmaforum in Spain.

If you would like to find out more information about how Palamatic can help your company, head to their website or use the contact details below.

ContactT 01246 452054www.palamatic.com

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