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Anton Paar are offering a free receipt printer
with the CLA 5 and PMA 5 flashpoint testers ordered before 31st December 2017.
The receipt printer gives a permanent record of your flash point test results.
The CLA 5 is an open cup Cleveland instrument, fulfilling the requirements of ASTM D92 and ISO 2592 for flash and fire point. The PMA 5 is a Pensky-Martens closed cup instrument that meets the requirements of ASTM D93 and ISO 2719.
Both of these flash point instruments feature an innovative
user interface and software, this gives ease of use and adaptability to match your testing requirements. A large capacity data memory and statistical functions ensures data and test integrity.
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Building success in unpredictable timesAs the UK comes to terms with the
uncertainties arising from Brexit and a hung parliament, the focus of this year’s Agile Business Conference will be building success during unpredictable times.
Hosted by Daniel Thornton, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, the first day of the event will feature keynote addresses from experts including Chris Roebuck, Visiting Professor of Transformational Leadership at Cass Business School London, and Dr Patrick Dixon, ranked as one of today’s 20 most influential business thinkers (Thinkers 50-Awards).
The conference, which takes place in London on 4 and 5 October, is being organised by the Agile Business Consortium, the not-for-profit body that pioneered Agile business thinking some 20 years ago. The consortium continues to be at the forefront of Agile as it expands from its IT and project management origins to enable enterprise-wide Business Agility.
Professor Roebuck, who has been a regular on the HR Most Influential Thinkers list since 2010, will reveal how to get the best from your people - including the role of emotion and
creating a “we not me” culture - and how to focus that energy on delivering organisational success so that it could deliver 10%+ on the bottom line for virtually no cost. Dr Dixon will examine how global trends are set to transform retail markets, whether in terms of demographics, agile packaging,
niche marketing, faster delivery or sustainability. Companies that correctly identify and respond to these trends will, he says, be able to delight customers with small changes that have huge impact at little cost.
Other talks will cover some of the many
ways using Agile techniques can help organisations with issues as diverse as better budgeting, managing risk and developing digital services.
The second day of the conference will feature a diverse programme of collaborative workshops and roundtables to support further learning around three main themes: Transformation and Leadership, People and Culture, and Digital Services. The keynote speakers from day one will attend and facilitate this work.
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Testing, Measurement & Monitoring News ..........4-7
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Health & Safety Event ....10
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2017 Review ..............14-15
Industrial Process Technologies News ..19-21
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Reinforced concrete reinvented
Low and Bonar is a London-headquartered company that is globally renowned for its competency in providing high performance
materials for the building & industrial, civil engineering, coated technical textiles, interiors and transportation sectors. Manufacturing plants and sales offices are based in Europe, North America, the Middle East, India and China.
Its activities revolve around the development and supply of fibres, industrial/coated fabrics, composite materials and yarns using state-of-the-art technologies. With its suite of products, all engineered for each specific end-use, Low and Bonar assists businesses across the world to make construction sites safer, reduce carbon footprint, cut total cost of ownership and promote cleaner air and water.
The roots of the premium product brand Adfil date back to the early 90s targeting those working within the construction market with synthetic fibre reinforcements. The comprehensive Adfil product
portfolio includes standard and custom-made fibres that are readily available in measured quantities.
“We develop, manufacture and sell construction fibres to improve the durability of concrete,” summarised Manager of Technical Sales, Mark Mitchell, who is based at the company’s UK office in Hull. “Specifically focusing on additives for concrete, our customers tend to be ready mixed concrete producers, engineers and contractors.”
Delivered in paper degradable bags, plastic bags, jumbo sacks or bulk boxes, the micro and macro synthetic fibre types are all developed in accordance with EN 14889 – 2:2006 (the EC Certificate of Conformity). The flexibility of this industry quality compliant range has attracted customers seeking solutions for various applications; the materials are frequently utilised for concrete floors, pattern imprinted concrete, precast concrete products and tunnelling (for example). This popularity is largely because the advantages
of using macro and micro fibres over traditional steel mesh reinforcement have become increasingly apparent over the years. The fibre alternatives help to improve impact, abrasion & shatter resistance whilst ensuring plastic shrinkage & settlement crack reductions. They also provide post-crack ductility, moderate waste and offer significant economic, social and environmental benefits.
The synthetic blends are also easier to handle than their conventional equivalents and offer asset longevity as well as, crucially, improved safety at the construction site. Building projects can be completed in a speedier manner and all works conducted help to reduce the site’s carbon footprint.
Low and Bonar is committed to innovating and invests heavily in R&D in order to improve upon its offering. Internal and external tests at independent laboratory facilities ensure consistency and the company philosophy is centred on performance and the creation of customer value.“We are a progressive company that has been in the trade for over 100 years,” Mark concluded. “We manufacture products for construction fibres mainly in Belgium and
have a sales team operating in the UK, Belgium & India as well as a distribution network delivering solutions to customers in over 90 countries worldwide.”
To find out more about these materials please refer to the contact details provided. By reaching out to the Adfil team to source a tailor-made solution you can become a valued Low and Bonar partner whilst discussing concrete mix designs, engineered proposals and unique packaging configurations.
ContactT 01482 863777www.adfil.co.ukwww.lowandbonar.com
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has introduced its latest all-electric injection moulding machine series to the UK
market, where the company says it will close the price and performance gap between hydraulic and all-electric machines for the automotive industry.
The new IntElect series, which made its worldwide premiere at the K Show in October 2016, is 20% smaller than its predecessors in the range, which was first introduced in 2009.
It comes in two performance categories, a standard and top-end version, both said to be designed with the automotive market in mind. The standard model is designed for applications previously run on hydraulic machines, for example the moulding of mass-produced automotive components.
The top-end option is geared to cater for even more challenging dynamic and precision applications. Included within the standard package is: fast clamp speed; high force, high speed and controlled ejector technology for the removal of components from the mould; an injection speed of 300 to 350mm per second; fast nozzle movements; cycle analysis; and a below seven second cycle time.
Distinguishable by its darker blue cladding, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has reduced the footprint of the new IntElect by 20%. To slash production costs by reducing the complexity of stock holdings, it’s the first all-electric injection moulding machine with a standard platform worldwide.
Contactwww.uk.sumitomo-shi-demag.eu
Amtek Precision Engineers, one of the UK’s market leading suppliers of plastic injectiron mould tools
has upgraded its material handling capability in order to safely move up to eight tonnes around its workshop and finishing/assembley area.
One of the key benefits of this is that the company can now offer its customers, especially those in the caps and closures market, larger mould tools with a greater number of cavities.
Mike Lawes, Amtek’s Production Manager, commented: “We are renowned for multi-cavity moulds that have 96 impressions. Now, thanks to our new material
handling system and the well-planned workflow through our entire facility, from reciept of the raw
material right through to inspection and dispatch, we can offer tools with up to 128 impressions.”
This increase in cavities could make significant difference to the customer as Mike pointed out: “The cycle time for the tool might be around six seconds, which equates to around one million cycles per year. The additional tool capacity could result in an extra 33 million parts being produced.”
T +44 (0)1803 865665www.amtek-precision.com
Plastics & Rubber News
Oil, Gas & Offshore News
Storage tank maintenanceFor owners of above ground process storage tanks,
including both atmospheric and pressurised storage systems such as bullets and spheres, tank inspection programmes are normally based around EEMUA 159 and/or API 653. According to both of these standards, the purpose of an inspection is to determine if tanks are safe for continued service in terms of their mechanical integrity.
To help tank owners comply with ever-increasing stringent regulations, risk-based inspection (RBI) systems and advanced non-destructive testing (ANDT) methods can be used to assess the condition and mechanical integrity of an individual
tank or a complete tank farm. This tank-specific RBI approach enables owners to focus their inspection on those assets that have the highest probability of potential problems.
The most effective approach to tank inspection blends the regulatory compliance to current codes and standards with Risk Based Inspection and Advanced Non Destructive Testing methods. The Tank Specific RBI ap¬proach allows owners to concentrate inspection on those assets that have the highest probability of potential problems. It also considers the consequences of such a failure. As a result, Out-of-Service inspection of tanks can be recommended that exhibit
potential problems, while continuing to operate assets that are in good condition.
The continued operation of healthy tanks, along with large reductions in budget spent on preparing tanks for traditional internal inspections (including cleaning, degassing and waste disposal) provides tank owners with better profitability and improved operational effectiveness.
ContactT +44 (0)1954 231612 www.mistrasgroup.co.uk
New Poundfield contract makes it a nuclear hat-trickPoundfield Products Ltd, the Suffolk-based market-
leading manufacturer of quality precast concrete, has announced another contract win to supply the nuclear industry – the third in the last year.
From next month, Poundfield will be supplying a number of Alfablocs to I D Corcoran who are currently working at Sizewell A on the decommissioning of the power station project.
The interlocking Alfablocs will be used as a shield wall
surrounding the active waste facility building as a means to reduce ‘shine’ or radiation. The product is typically used for the retention and storage of bulk materials, but offers versatility for use in many other sectors as well.
The Sizewell A win comes hot on the heels of two major contracts to supply Alfabloc’s to the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station, which is currently being constructed.
In spring of last year Poundfield was commissioned to
supply 80 Alfabloc units, followed by another 70 in the autumn to the Somerset station, which uses the same technology as that for the prospective station at Sizewell C.
In both cases the products have been used as onsite storage for materials, aggregates and bulk storage for the groundworks being carried out on the site.
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Aberdeen Open Day
MISTRAS Group invited people working within the Oil & Gas sector to their Offices in Aberdeen. The event
was held over two days which allowed MISTRAS group to showcase the services they offer to the Oil & Gas Sector.
MISTRAS group shared technical presentations on industry hot topics such as Stress corrosion cracking, corrosion under insulation and trunnion support inspection, as well as live demonstrations on advanced NDT and monitoring technologies. Customers were encouraged to bring colleagues to the event to help them understand the many services that MISTRAS group can offer to the Oil & Gas industry.
From the event MISTRAS group found that the number one inspection challenge within the Oil & Gas industry was varied from each attendee. From “Inspection of corrosion blisters getting an accurate remaining wall thickness” to “Adopting new technology and looking beyond what we currently use”.
MISTRAS group have 3 more open days planned around the UK. The next Open day will be held at the Rotherham office looking at traditional NDT methods.
For more information on these open days, please contact: [email protected]
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New hygienic mag flow meterNew Electromagnetic hygienic flow meter released
by Badger Meter and available at Bell Flow Systems further extend our ability to provide an ideal solution for many applications.
The new MS1000 is a fully stainless steel, robust electromagnetic flow meter, specially designed to be used in the food industry and meet the highest requirements. It is available with various process connections and installation lengths for food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications. It is also resistant to aggressive chemicals used in CIP and SIP processes.
The MS1000 benefits from the attributes of all electromagnetic flow meters with no mechanical moving parts and the meter bore is free of obstruction producing a negligible pressure drop and giving the meter long life with long term high accuracy. The high accuracy makes it a great option for dosing or mixing applications and with digital and analogue outputs the measurements can be transferred to control systems.
The meter also benefits from Modbus RTU RS232 /
RS485 communication as standard and with optional Ethernet, Hart or MBus interface making it a flexible option to integrate into existing systems.
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Non-destructive testingLocated centrally in the Midlands, the privately owned
business was set up in 2000 and has since progressed significantly to become one of the most prominent and recognisable suppliers of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) equipment in the UK. From its strategically located facility in Tamworth the team can ably facilitate the needs of customers across the country and throughout Ireland, and do so with their impressively comprehensive range of products and services.
The equipment available comes in the form of high performance X-Ray systems, computed and digital radiographic equipment, Real Time radiography, microfocus X-Ray systems, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Particle & Dye Penetrant inspection systems, portable X-Ray equipment and X-Ray film processors. As exclusive UK distributors for Bosello, Dürr NDT, Teledyne ICM, X-RayWorx, Magnaflux Tiede MPI and Penetrant equipment & consumables, the company is proud to offer systems from many reputable brands.
Euroteck’s workforce specialises in system integration (bespoke equipment manufacture) for the inspection of
ferrous and non-ferrous parts, electrical assemblies, automotive components and composite materials. A large selection of stock is held (for those seeking spares for the purpose of exchanging defective parts and resolving emergency breakdown issues) at its factory facility in Staffordshire, which also features a customer demo area and dedicated repair workshop.
Euroteck is an ISO accredited organisation that has delivered solutions to customers across the whole spectrum (from aerospace, automotive and defence organisations to engineering companies, art galleries and museums). To find out how you can personally benefit from employing NDT, please contact the team today.
T +44 (0)1827 312455www.euroteck.co.uk
William Hughes shares spring making secrets
Ever wondered how springs are made? William Hughes Ltd, one of the UK’s foremost spring makers, has
produced a video demonstrating the manufacturing processes involved in producing the hundreds of thousands of bespoke springs delivered to customers each week. To see the video, just go to YouTube and enter ‘William Hughes – A Better Spring.’ The video follows the evolution of a small compression spring from concept and design through coil winding and high temperature stress relief.
Each spring is then ground flat at both ends before being subjected to shot peening in order to achieve the ten million cycles required for its working life. Next comes an inorganic finishing treatment called Delta Tone where colour is added to the spring for identification purposes. Finally, the springs are subjected to scragging – a pre-stressing process that compresses the spring to near solid and then load tests each and every one to ensure that they meet the tight tolerances required.
T +44 (0)1963 363377www.wmhughes.co.uk
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Testing, Measurement & Monitoring News
Modbus device to The Cloud in record time from any controller!
Every day seems to bring a new
request to connect a Modbus device to our SmartHub™ in order to give clients that rich functionality, to monitor, manage and inform. All done remotely, real time and on-line. So how do we get Modbus Controllers talking to the CDL SmartHub™ so quickly, securely and seamlessly?
The Intelligence is in the SmartHub!
Once the NanoULTRA is connected to your target device (RS232 or RS485) and powered up, all of the configuration work is then done via the SmartHub, there is no need to connect to the device directly with a PC to configure Modbus communications. This can all be achieved, securely via any browser/Smart Device.
For a conversation about how we can help with your Modbus devices, call Paul Sanders on +44 (0)1905 754078 or email: [email protected]
BLFT Turbine Meter installation for Sir Bob Geldof’s Winery
Bell Flow Systems has recently supplied a Stainless Steel Turbine Meter to Awash Winery in Ethiopia. Not
only is this winery the largest in the country, but it is also part owned by UK equity firm chaired by Sir Bob Geldof.
Awash currently bottles seven million litres of wine annually. It plans to boost production under 12 brands, including the well-known Axumite, Awash and Gouder names.
Gouder is a national brand Geldof first tasted in 1984, when he got back from areas of drought in the north that had taken the world by shock. The 1984-85 Ethiopian famine had prompted many such as Geldof to galvanize the international community for help. He is known to be a force behind a LiveAid concert, a phenomenal event that was the first to get broadcast live across the world for the first time, and as a result raised over 100 million dollars for charity.
Geldof says he decided in 2013 to get involved in the winery hoping to see the factory expand and improve in order to provide additional employment. The transfer in technology and skills, he said, expedites development and ends dependency in Ethiopia.
The Turbine meter is the second unit to be installed in the production process as the original meter, supplied through a third party has proved to be accurate and reliable. The BLFT turbine meter features a high +/-1% accuracy and is constructed from stainless steel ensuring it ideal for the measurement of low to medium viscosity liquids. As standard meters include a long battery lifetime of 4 years and a choice of 4-20mA signal, pulse outputs and programmable alarms.
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Compact rugged pressure transmitters
The PX119 pressure transmitter series from Omega Engineering
is said to be ideally suited to material handling, industrial and mobile equipment applications where space constraints require a small body size.
The body is machined from a single piece of stainless steel to provide added protection for the internal electronics. A piezoresistive ceramic sensor along with ASIC signal conditioning provide an excellent thermally compensated output.
ContactT +44 (0)800 488488
Thermal imager
Omega’s new OSXL-TG165 series of high performance thermal imaging
cameras offer a true thermal image with a portable, ergonomic design.
Cameras feature tripod mount/lanyard connection. Dual pointer lasers frame the area of interest, while a convenient pull trigger activates lasers and freezes images. There is a mini USB port for downloading images and charging the internal battery. The OSXL-TG165 is simple to operate with intuitive buttons and menu icons.
For the full spec, go to: www.omega.com/pptst/OSXL-TG165.html or call 0800 488 488.
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New measurement solution for water vapour in heat treatment processesMBW manufacture high performance
chilled mirror dew point hygrometers used in metrology and industrial applications. The precision and stability of dew point mirrors is so good that they are used as transfer standards in many humidity/moisture measurement applications and for traceable calibration.
Heat treatment processes such as annealing, sintering and case hardening depend on the measurement of water vapour in the reducing gas. With precise measurement and control, product quality, gas and energy use are optimised.
The new 573 is the latest in a long line of industrial chilled mirror hygrometers from MBW. Its form factor is identical to the previous generation DP3 and DP30 instruments, so existing users can easily drop in the 573 to existing 19” racks. Its integrated measuring head is front panel mounted so that routine maintenance of the measurement cell is easy. Integrated test functions allow the user to check both
measurement stability and operational range without removing the instrument.
Gas sampling is simplified with the 573. An integrated sample pump with variable speed controls and flow measurement mean that measurement set up is simple. Sample pressure measurement is a standard feature that ensures dew point measurements are precise. For high dew point applications, the 573 also features a temperature controlled internal sample path and external heated sample line controller that prevents condensation from forming.
MBW have supplied instruments for heat treatment applications for more than 50 years. This experience combined with typical Swiss engineering quality and operational lifetimes often more than 25 years, means that MBW instruments are widely used within the metal industry. Compared with lower cost sensor based solutions that struggle to maintain performance in aggressive environments, a
chilled mirror instrument provides lower cost of ownership, and most importantly, enables process engineers to deliver quality and efficiency improvement.
Contactwww.mbw.ch
DD Scientific launches combustion monitoring sensorsDD Scientific, a leading manufacturer of gas sensors for industrial,
commercial and residential safety applications, is pleased to announce the first in a new line of products designed to make the measurement of combustion gas simple.
Traditionally, if you wished to measure carbon monoxide gas in the exhaust of a boiler or burner, your choices were limited to a few expensive sensors, available only from a small number of suppliers. With the DD Scientific F-range of gas sensors, you can benefit from the high performance associated with our life safety devices, coupled with a competitive price position and market-leading application support.
Our novel carbon monoxide sensors, available in industry standard 20mm and 32mm diameter packages deliver superb gas response times and are fitted with innovative filter technology ensuring they remain robust even in the most challenging of gas streams. The proprietary catalyst deposition techniques ensure that long working lifetimes are guaranteed which means that you can fit a DD Scientific sensor into your flue gas analyser and be certain that it will meet its performance requirements for many years and avoid the annoyance of unplanned and inconvenient sensor replacement.
For more information, contact: [email protected]
New O2 & COe, in-situ OXYGEN monitoring systemMRU
(Germany) is a leading manufacturer of industrial process gas measurement and emission monitoring systems. The price increase of fuels is causing boiler and furnace operators to search for ways to decrease the excess air of burners to reduce the heat loss and nitrogen oxides emissions.
The new in-situ probe OMS420 is used for continuous measurement of oxygen and combustible gas concentrations in stacks of various industrial boilers or furnaces, with fast response signal, ideally suited for combustion optimisation. Beside standard zirconium sensor for oxygen measurement, the probe can be equipped with a new technology, heated solid electrolyte sensor for combustibles COe (CO equivalent) measurement.
The OMS420 probe is manufactured to a compact and reliable, rugged industrial design, whilst being easy to operate and maintain. There is no need for reference air, this instrument performs true wet gas analysis for flue gases up to 1,700°C. OMS420 offers a fast response time and low energy consumption of both O2 and COe sensors. The probe offers fast and easy servicing and sensor replacement, without removal of probe from the stack; the transmitter or sensors are replaceable in the field within a minute!
MRU offers an optional compressed air back-purging for high dust sites and optional auto calibration. Also available are application customised models like compact probe, remote transmitter probe and very high temperature probe, to accomplish various sites measurement request.
T +49 7132 9962 0www.mru.eu
Stay safe with Seaward PAT ‘Superhero’The market-
leading manufacturer of PAT testing equipment has showcased its ‘superhero’ device at Safety & Health Expo 2017.
North East-based Seaward called on attendees to make the most of its Apollo range to meet their responsibilities for workplace health and safety.
The company’s Apollo 600 device – the self-styled ‘superhero’ of PAT testing – helps duty-holders and contractors complete a range of workplace compliance tests.
This advanced testing device is the first to integrate PAT testing with risk assessment so users can comply with the latest IET Code of Practice.
The Apollo 500 and 600 can be configured by the user themselves to run a range of PPM and PPE test programmes including ladder checks, emergency lighting, vehicle inspections, Legionella and many more.
Seaward’s Field Sales Manager, Richard Slade, said, “It’s been excellent talking to duty-holders and contractors about the benefits of using our PAT superhero. At Seaward we’re proud to offer a range of devices that meet the needs of engineers from all walks of business.”
Used with PATGuard 3 software, the Seaward range of portable appliance testers provides a total solution to recording, storing and managing workplace tests and inspections.
This year Seaward celebrates 35 years of keeping people safe through electrical safety test equipment.www.seaward.co.uk
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Harrier PneumaticsHarrier Pneumatics
and their SB Services Pneumatic Controls Division attracted many visitors to their Stand, U73 when they exhibited at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show, held at FIVE in Farnborough, on the 21st to 23rd March 2017.
Harrier were showcasing a number of Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps and Side Channel Blowers from industry leading supply partners CompAir, Hydrovane and Elmo Rietschle.
SB Services displayed a number of their customisable Pneumatic Control Systems, which the specialist pneumatics division team routinely design and configure to customers specific requirements.
The SB Services division team produce a wide range of custom designed or standard customisable pneumatic control systems for clients with a range of liquid level control applications or more unusual control requirements.
A recent project undertaken provided a pneumatically controlled system for a Flight Simulator. A stairway, platform and bridge mechanism, plus warning Klaxon system was needed for access. Pneumatic cylinders, rotary actuators and a number of control points (including one inside the simulator) combined to allow safety gates to be controlled, and a bridge to be raised and lowered, and an alarm to sound, when the access and simulator were commencing operation.
www.harrier.co.uk
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London Name PlateExceeding expectations
London Name Plate enjoyed this year’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition,
meeting current customers and beginning working relationships with quality contacts, including being able to satisfy some of the stranger enquiries that were posed to us.
With recent investments in more state of the art equipment, London Name Plate remains firmly at
the front of the UK manufacturing of nameplates and labels for industry and associated products.
We also enjoyed meeting competitors in our field and have been able to assist them with their requirements they’ve been unable to meet. Developing working relationships with each other also helps to strengthen what we all can offer within the UK Manufacturing sector as well as support the export side of our business.
In our factory we have been experimenting with our second laser machine and pushing the boundaries of what is achievable with many different materials. This has enabled us to exceed customer’s expectations with a response time second to none.
For further information about London Name Plate and our capabilities please visit: www.LondonNamePlate.co.uk
Industrial Process News would like to congratulate Relec Electronics for being named as one of the Top 30 exhibitors
at the Southern Manufacturing 2016 show.
Relec Electronics has almost forty years of experience in electronics and has gained a reputation for being a reliable and dedicated industry leader.
They provide specialist products and support to electronic companies, operating specifically with regards to AC DC power supplies, DC DC converters, EMC filters and displays, and employ a committed team of highly skilled and qualified engineers.
This dedicated team consistently goes above and beyond to match customers with the ideal piece of technology to suit their specific needs. Using only carefully selected manufacturers and unmatched personnel, Relec can locate solutions in the minimum time. Even if a solution cannot be found, they will work with the factory to obtain a modified version or even create a fully bespoke product to match the clients’ needs.Relec Electronics recently received a high level
of attention and interest at the Southern Manufacturing show last year for their professionalism and expert client satisfaction. The Southern Manufacturing show took place between 9th-11th February brought together the automation, machining, electronics, engineering and design sectors to showcase the very best and latest developments in the industry.
T +44 (0)1929 555700www.relec.co.uk
Creating innovative electronicsEngineering & electronics solutions
RVL, the electronic engineering company in Kent, has had a lot to shout about lately. It has expanded
its dedicated electronics manufacturing facility; gained the new ISO9001:2015 certification ahead of many of its competitors; exhibited at Southern Manufacturing for the 6th consecutive year; and is celebrating its 25th anniversary of creating innovative electronics.
Peter Smith, RVL’s Operations Director, commented, “Southern Manufacturing and Electronics gives us the opportunity each year to venture out from behind our desks and workbenches and talk to potential customers
about exactly what we do, and how well we do it! It’s also invaluable for meeting suppliers and potential partners and keeping up to date with industry developments.”
Director, and Software Development Manager, Peter Hall added, “I enjoy the face to face contact on the stand, and we always invite interested parties to visit us afterwards for a more thorough discussion. Once they’ve met our experienced team and seen the evidence that quality is our top priority, plus the reassurance that we do everything from design to testing and assembly on one secure site, it is rare for us not to win the work. It’s a successful show for us and we’ll be back next year.”
T +44 (0)1892 722228www.rvl.co.uk
Looking for the best in engineering and electronic solutions? You need to attend the next edition
of the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show (known as SME for short), which is scheduled to run from 6 – 8 February 2018.
Held at FIVE in Farnborough, the trade event is the biggest regional exhibition of its kind, as it focuses explicitly on the promotion and celebration of effective manufacturing technology, electronics and subcontracting. The most recent showcase took place from 21-23 March 2017 and proved to be just as successful as previous conventions.
The hub of activity is simply unmissable as it offers visitors and exhibitors alike invaluable networking and business opportunities.
Regarded for its industry innovation and excellence, SME promises to deliver the best engineering products and systems to those operating within this constantly changing marketplace.
Accessible to attendees is a range of exciting new technologies, components, materials, products and services that simply must be explored. There will also be an inviting programme of technical seminars and live demonstrations, so you will be sure to find inspiration whilst making an appearance.
This is our third pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Bopp, Hainbuch, Harrier Pneumatics, H.C. Starck, GTX Europe, London Plate Name, Relec, RVL, Soumac.
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Machining News
High quality, low-to-mid volume PCB assembly services
Precision woven meshes for challenging applications
Subcontractor gets a grip
Soumac specialise in high quality, low-to-mid volume PCB assembly services.
Having been exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing Show for nearly a decade, we are delighted to have been chosen as one of the top 40 exhibitors for 2017.
Soumac Assembly Services are one of the UK’s leading PCB assembly companies, specialising in high quality, high mix, low-to-mid volume PCB assembly, from prototype, to full production, test and repair.
Based in Hampshire, covering the UK and European markets, the company operates out of our 8,159 sq ft hi-tech factory facility
in Portsmouth. Working with fast-growing start ups to some of the electronics industry’s biggest names, our team are committed to delivering a high quality service, rooted in outstanding customer care and attention to detail.
We are so confident in the quality of our service that we offer a no quibble 2 year warranty on all our assembly work.
We are ISO accredited and work to IPC-A-610.
Alongside PCB assembly, we also have long-established test and repair departments, enabling us to provide you with a complete PCB service.
To discuss your project or to receive a free no obligation quote, please email:[email protected] or call 023 9267 9200 or for more info, visit: www.soumac.co.uk
For many decades now, precision woven meshes from BOPP have represented an
acknowledged performance benchmark in industries and applications worldwide, providing the highest levels of quality and accuracy. The company’s core competence lies in the weaving of fine meshes using stainless steel, and over the years BOPP has become established as a solutions provider across numerous industry sectors.
BOPP’s SI range was developed specifically for sieving and sizing operations, offering extremely high levels of weaving accuracy, regularity and definition with above average thermal and corrosion resistance.
BOPP’s FI filtration and separation mesh range includes medium, fine and ultra-fine filter meshes, produced using state of the art weaving machines, in clean and air conditioned halls, to the highest levels of quality and reproducibility.
The company offers a comprehensive range of sintered meshes to meet the challenges of increasingly demanding applications. These include single layer (DKS) meshes and multi-layered material.
The BOPP product portfolio also includes a comprehensive range of SD stainless steel meshes developed specifically for the most challenging applications in technical screen printing.
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When Parker Precision set itself
on a course to improve productivity, precision and output, the Bilston business acquired a Mazak QuickTurn 200MSY turning centre equipped with a Hainbuch collet chuck. The impact of the new investment soon snowballed into a raft of new machine purchases.
Installed in 2012, the Mazak was purchased for its sub-spindle turning capability with the aim of reducing second operations, part handling, potential for error and of course improving throughput. The impact of the Mazak QuickTurn rapidly noted the arrival of a second 200MSY, a 250MSY and a Hyper Quadrex – all fitted with collet chucks from workholding experts Hainbuch. In addition to this, the AS:9100 certified manufacturer has purchased three sliding head turning centres from Star and a 5-axis VariAxis i500 machining centre.
Machining batches from 20 to over 200 on the manually loaded chucking machines, the clamping forces, concentricity, accuracy and ability to delicately hold machined surfaces without marking the parts were all considerations for Parker Precision. These considerations were all overwhelmingly solved by the Hainbuch Spanntop Combi dead-length collet chucks. The components machined at Parker Precision are particularly challenging with considerable and often heavy duty milling operations on materials that vary from steel through to titanium, Monel, beryllium copper and much more. Not an issue for the Hainbuch range.
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H.C. Starck’s fabricated products
H.C. Starck’s Fabricated Products, a division of the H.C. Starck Group, is a leading global supplier
of technology metals from the company’s core competencies – molybdenum, tantalum, niobium, and tungsten with a robust portfolio of fabricated products. H.C. Starck offers product solutions to chemical processing, electronics, medical, aerospace, energy, glass melting, and commercial heat treating industries as well as additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
H.C. Starck’s Calne facility in the UK features unique capabilities in chemical milling and plating refractory metals for heat sink substrates utilized in powersemiconductor applications including high speed trains, hydropower generation, earth moving equipment, aerospace, and satellite communications. Focused on customer satisfaction, Calne services Europe, Africa, and the Middle East Calne’s from its Fast Track store with 24-hour turnaround on quotations, delivery of stock inventory within 3 days, and non-stock items quoted and delivered using its global supply chain.
The H.C. Starck Group employs approximately 2,700 workers globally in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan.
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Machines + Tools + AutomationUNISIG deep hole drilling systems consist of machines, durable tooling, and automation, and are designed to meet the highest performance standards possible. Products are engineered and manufactured in the USA using metric hardware, and include the integration of premium components such as FAG, INA, Parker, Rexroth, Rohm, Schunk, SKF, Wittenstein alpha and ZF. Products are designed following all applicable ISO, DIN and IEC standards, and are exported worldwide.
Recognised PrecisionUNISIG deep hole drilling machines are proven with industry leading manufacturers in all regions of the world. UNISIG is chosen for the ability to consistently meet vital demands of tolerance. UNISIG stands out among industry players for its skill in handling large, complex projects including multiple machines and automation, process development and tooling testing, as well as custom engineering.
For more information, please call +49 7125 9687590 Email [email protected] | Web www.unisig.de/en
GTX Europe is a leading provider of technical imaging software and 3D printers.
Software GTX specialises in developing technologically advanced proprietary raster-to-vector conversion as well as raster editing software to bridge the gap between your paper archive and CAD.
They are highly regarded for their world-class provision of scan-conversion and raster editing products which offer seamless and complete integration and interfacing between scanned drawing archives and Computer Aided Design/Drafting CAD systems.
The GTX Raster CAD Series is highly sought by engineering designers after and contains all the raster editing and manipulation capabilities needed,
plus boasting automatic raster-to-vector conversion technology.
3D PrintersOur ranges of 3D printers give everyone the chance to use one of the most exciting design tools available on the market today. Produce your own functional Models and pre-production prototypes.
If you’re an Architect, CAD Designer, Mechanical Engineer or Student, the MakerBot and Stratasys 3D printers will help you to take your design workflow to the next level.
MakerBot and Stratasys are setting the standard in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Tens of thousands of people are using the MakerBot and Stratasys Range of 3D printers to innovate and create right in their own homes, workshops, offices and
studios. The printers deliver ease of use and connectivity offering a simple and versatile way to get from 3D model to 3D print. Designed to unleash creativity the printer makes it easy to print, manage and share your creations in the world.
Save considerable amounts of time and money by producing your own models and pre-production prototypes in your place of work – all you have to do is contact GTX Europe for more information.
www.gtx.co.uk
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Sheep dip your removable storage devices to reduce cyber attacks
Real time production data
Eurolec reveals a new-look website
Top quality overshoes
Providing straightforward health & safety advice
For businesses that use removable storage devices, the threat of
cyber-attacks on Industrial Control Systems can be greatly reduced by “sheep dipping” your external storage devices before they even enter the building or production plant, says Tim Ricketts, Director of M.A.C. Solutions.
The Blue Coat ICS USB Scanner is an essential device for any business that holds security, reliability and customer satisfaction at the forefront of its operations. Offering Industrial
Control Systems Protection (ICSP), this scanner solution enforces consistent security compliance to guard your site regardless of its size, complexity or environment, in instances where removable storage devices must be used.
Sadly, cyber-attacks are now a very real threat to manufacturing firms and technology industries, which will stay with us well into the future. Network violations are only going to become more destructive and harder to prevent. Businesses therefore deserve the most cutting-edge, resilient products on the market. Blue Coat’s scanner may be a true solution from the future, but finding inspiration in a humble agricultural practice from the 1800s may provide you with the reassurance and the confidence you need to give sheep dipping a go for yourself.
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By installing eWON Flexy VPN routers and
using the Talk2M Internet-based remote access system, manufacturer of high speed food tray sealing machines, Packaging Automation, is able to offer customers a range of added value options.
Tray sealing machines are capable of sealing from 12 to 200 packs per minute. These machines are fitted with the eWON Flexy and Talk2M solution, which enable remote diagnostics and real time visualisation of live production data on the machines.
Rui Cardadeiro, senior R&D engineer at Packaging Automation, says: “The eWON Flexy router and Talk2M solution provide us with remote connectivity into the heart of the customer’s machine via the
Internet, enabling our engineers to remotely access and diagnose faults regardless of the machine’s location, so that we can get to the root cause of stoppages quicker. These features are critical to our 24/7 customer support service.”Available in the UK from Industrial Data Communication and M2M specialist M.A.C. Solutions, the eWON Flexy is a flexible, modular, industrial machine-to-machine (M2M) VPN router.
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Following on from the recent buy-out of Eurolec Instrumentation Ltd, the company has already
unveiled its new-look website.
The news of the acquisition by Scientific Measurements Pte Ltd last month has prompted increased interest in Eurolec’s range of thermometers, pressure gauges and vibration monitors, with the brand continuing to enjoy strong market recognition. That reputation has now been consolidated with the new website that makes it even easier for clients and potential partners to find product information as well as company background data.
Chris Mears, Eurolec Managing Director, said: “It has been full-on since we became part of Scientific
Measurements and we have been working closely with its marketing team to start getting our key product and brand messages out there.
“The very first important stage was the website and since the new look went live we are already seeing a sharp spike in visitor numbers as well as positive comments about the look and its ease of use. We are going to continue to build on that great start, to maintain and grow our customer base online as well as through our solid distribution network.”
Looking ahead the Eurolec team, which is headquartered in County Louth, Republic of Ireland, will be concentrating
on product enhancement and development.
www.eurolec-instruments.com
CleanBook UK Ltd has been chosen by Industrial Process News as one of the top 10 exhibitors to
have attended the Health and Safety Event.
During the show the company wowed audiences with their new and impressive CleanBoot which is now available in the UK. Developed as an alternative to paper overshoes which tear apart and only last for one wear, this exciting product allows tradesmen to cover their shoes or boots and prevent dirt entering customers’ properties.
Durable, lightweight and machine washable, the CleanBoot is made from 100% recyclable neoprene with a patented grip sole that gives extra grip for safety and traction on most work surfaces. It is durable, washable, and reusable and can even last up to 6 months.
The CleanBoot demonstrates the care and respect you have for your customers property, therefore generating customer satisfaction and as well as referrals for repeat business. It complies to OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and saves time on the job and clean-up costs.
Simply place over the top of shoes or boots when entering customers’ homes and let The Original CleanBoot “keep the outside out and the inside clean”.
For more information, contact CleanBoot on 08454 747 770, emailL [email protected] or visit the website at: www.thecleanbootuk.com
The Health and Safety Event is a hugely important trade show that is held annually at the NEC in Birmingham. It
recently took place from the 21st – 23rd March and proved, as expected, to be a huge hit with visitors and exhibitors alike.
The healthcare and education focused convention, which is organised by Western Business Exhibitions in accordance with its official educational partner, The British Safety Council, has been widely considered the UK’s fastest growing event for practitioners working within the health & safety field.
Aimed at anyone with the responsibility of managing a safe and efficiently operational workplace, the show is free to attend and is accessible to all, which is why it draws such a huge audience.
The massively influential three day exhibition and conference is supported by The International Institute for Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), which ensures attendants can take full advantage of a carefully planned instructive programme.
The Health and Safety Event has impressive stats; the showcase draws in approximately 6000 visitors, features 200 exhibition stands and plays host to 45 professional industry
speakers. In addition to this, there is much opportunity to learn more about health and safety strategies with the meticulously prepared conference and seminar plan (48 sessions are scheduled).
The 2018 edition is set to share fresh perspectives with much new content spread across 4 theatres – it is simply unmissable, so find out more today.
This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Boplan, The Cleanboot and Eurolec.
www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk/event
Pendle chooses Boplan flexible safety barriers
Pendle Forklift Services of
Earby in Lancashire have chosen Boplan HP Plus pedestrian barriers to protect staff, trainees and visitors at their Forklift Training Centre. Made from flexible polymer, the HP Plus handrails are the strongest version of the Boplan FLEX IMPACT® handrails. By adding a third
extra horizontal rail and heavier posts, they safely separate
and shield pedestrians from high-risk traffic zones where constant heavy manoeuvring takes place.
The barriers are made from a polymer which is flexible and shock absorbing. They will absorb impacts safely and then return to their original shape and position with no loss of ongoing performance. Also, the damage caused to the FLT will be far less severe than if it hit a metal barrier. The impact to the driver is reduced, minimising any injuries.
To ensure that the product is backed by an equally high standard of service, Boplan has opened an office in Wolverhampton to deliver a local service for the UK. David Smith, Manager Boplan UK said “We offer a wide range of quality and innovative products with specialist in-house design and development teams.”
For more information, call 01902 824280 or visit the company website: www.boplan.co.uk
Company shows it cares with feeling appWastewater specialist Lanes
Group has created a digital app that asks its people: ‘How are you feeling today?’
The new feeling app gives the opportunity for five responses, from very unhappy to very happy, and asks colleagues if they want help with any concerns. If they select ‘Yes’, the app sends an alert to the appropriate line manager to see what support can be offered. The feeling app has been created by Lanes Utilities, Thames Water’s wastewater network services maintenance partner.
Lanes Utilities director Andy Brierley said: “We want to let our teams know we care about their wellbeing, because that reflects our values as a business. We also see staff wellbeing as being integral to workplace safety and the way customers experience our service.”
Wastewater engineers are prompted to respond to the
app as they log on to a digital workplace operating system on their mobile phones at the start of every shift.Since the app was introduced in November 2016, the number of engineers indicating they are ‘very unhappy’ has fallen from 8% to less than 1%.
In that time, senior managers have helped colleagues with a range of concerns, including financial problems, family relationships, conflicts with colleagues at work, and dissatisfaction with career opportunities.
www.lanesgroup.com
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Qimarox introduces improved standard OEM stretch hooder
Optimise picking
After Qimarox added a standard OEM stretch hooder to its product range last year, the manufacturer of material
handling components has now released an improved version of the machine. What’s new about the stretch hooder is the patented concept whereby the tensioning arms, which stretch the stretch hood over the products, function independently in separate guideposts. The new OEM stretch hooder was introduced at the Interpack trade fair earlier this year which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany. The lack of a framework (in which the tensioning arms are traditionally connected) improves the flexibility of the design of the standard stretch hooder. The position of the guideposts is determined in the project specifications, allowing the stretch hooder to adapt to project specifications. This opens up the possibility of processing pallets from two different directions, allowing the machine to be used in corners. The concept is furthermore completely standardised and the machine fully modular. This makes the stretch hooder suitable for many different projects.
This extremely compact stretch hood machine has four tensioning arms that can stretch a stretch hood taut and pull
it over the loaded pallet. When the tensioning arms release the stretch hood, the boxes, bags or other products on the pallet can no longer move due to the elasticity of the film. Because the four tensioning arms can move horizontally in two directions, the stretch hooder can hood any size of pallet.
What makes the machine unique is its lack of power-hungry technologies such as pneumatics and hydraulics to power the tensioning arms. Energy consumption is thus minimised, allowing end customers to save up to €3,500 on energy costs each year. In addition, the machine excels in ease of maintenance.
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Kardex has introduced the LR 35, the Vertical Buffer module, developed in response to
organisations that have a requirement to optimise order picking performance.
LR 35 answers the demand for scalable solutions that fit seamlessly into existing processes.
With up to 500 order lines per pick station per hour, LR 35 optimises picking performance for small parts and lightweight goods.
The company says: “Regardless of the size of your operation or your warehouse layout, there is an integrated Kardex solution to meet your needs.
From designing new order handling systems to improving existing processes and procedures, we can combine low risk/high performance system designs with integrated in-house software and automated pick-to-light technologies.
“Kardex has the experience to improve key areas of a warehouse distribution system with ‘tried and tested’ best practices. Our systems focus on improved process flow, high ROI solutions, greater levels of employee productivity, reduced floor space requirements and improved accuracy.”
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Sortimo leaders in Van Racking 5S a gateway to beginning the LEAN journey
Sortimo are the world leaders in Van Racking and offer a comprehensive range of vehicle
installations and storage solutions. Sortimo International Ltd head office is based in Warrington but work throughout Europe with ‘Station Partners’ offering support at a regional level. Sortimo offer complete project management for our customers from design to delivery of the vehicle and can install anything that is required to be fitted inside, outside or underneath a vehicle. Sortimo are the only
company with the confidence to Crash test loaded racking systems up to 880kg, exceeding the European standard 25 fold.
Sortimo prides itself on being one of the lightest racking systems on the market. By using our Globelyst aluminium Space-Frame technique, we offer a weight saving system with greater flexibility and strength, which obviously has a lot of benefits for our customers. Not only can our equipment improve the storage efficiency of your van by up to 50%, the weight saving qualities also mean a bigger payload for your operation and a reduction in fuel costs!
We also have the Type Approval/N1 Enhancement Scheme for N1 Vehicles. This is verified by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) which is the designated UK national authority for approving new road vehicles.
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5S is often misunderstood and widely thought of as just a housekeeping activity. While housekeeping is important,
5S has a much wider scope.
5S relates to workplace organisation - a gateway to beginning the LEAN journey, whilst engaging the workforce throughout
the development and use of ‘Standards’ and ‘Practices’.
5S can be used as a method of gauging an organisation’s approach to its business. An evaluation of the workplace, using the principles of 5S can quickly provide a clear picture of an organisation’s capability for continuous improvement and visual management standards.
The 5S steps: n Sort – Getting rid of items no longer needed n Straighten – Organising the workplace around the tasks n Shine – Cleaning the work area and equipment n Standardise – Setting standards n Sustain – Maintaining the standards you have put into
place
The continuing success of 5S depends on the discipline of the team to use audit documents and should be a key performance indicator (KPI), scored and reviewed during the Gemba activity at an agreed frequency by responsible owners.
A systematic and methodical approach will allow teams to organise their workplace in the safest and most efficient manner. This is equally applicable and successful in any industry helping to achieve immediate results.
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Brendan Tilson joins TRILOGIQTRILOGIQ is
expanding its sales and marketing presence with new offices in Texas and Georgia. Sales Director, Brendan Tilson (pictured), will oversee business development, bringing the company’s unique solutions expertise to new markets in the Southern and Eastern States.
TRILOGIQ helps companies increase output, reduce waste, and create better working environments – by supporting implementation of ‘Lean Manufacturing’ principles (such as continuous process improvement) and supplying turnkey modular solutions.
With over ten years in sales and marketing management, Brendan brings with him impressive and well-rounded industry experience in many sectors, cultivating impressive client relationships in manufacturing and consumer durable goods.
Brendan moved from his position as Country Manager for TRILOGIQ Australia and New Zealand Melbourne Australia in October 2016 – making a significant personal, as well as professional, journey.
“I wanted to stay with Trilogiq because they embrace change and innovation. Moving from Melbourne, Australia, to Houston, Texas, was an opportunity that only a truly global company can provide. The decision to move was easy; the scale of the opportunity in the USA is huge. “
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Efficient line feed systems
Every production line manager is looking for ways to maximise efficiency and improve productivity levels while driving
costs down. However, all too often there is a lack of time or resources to justify the changes needed to develop a streamlined, flexible solution to achieving such gains. The integrated approach of SSI Schaefer brings together a wealth of disciplines, experience
and expertise needed to devise and implement tailored, practical and efficient solutions to help manufacturers improve their efficiency, competitive position and profitability.
From Storage to LinesideSSI Schaefer is working in partnership with MoTuM, in which it is the majority shareholder, and now offers a comprehensive range of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), automated stackers and reach trucks for different applications. The complex and intelligent AGVs can be employed for the transport
of pallets, totes and cases and they utilise ‘Swarm Technology’ controlled by SSI Schaefer’s logistics software WAMAS®, which handles planning, control and checking of all goods, information and resource flows.
The AGVs can be used for the responsive and precise replenishment as part of a picking process
and supply to lineside manufacturing operations. The swarm intelligence of the AGVs means that they can communicate with one another and organise themselves independently when it comes to completing tasks efficiently. If, for instance, an operator removes a pallet from a warehouse storage location to an AGV, a replenishment command is triggered with the next free vehicle will source and deliver replenishment stock, if available. Once the AGVs have arrived at their destination, they are able to automatically place the pallets in a lineside supply position, storage or shipping location. In order to maximise the performance and availability of the vehicles, MoTuM has equipped the AGVs with a highly efficient battery system (‘2 Lite Battery Solution’) with which it is possible to charge the vehicle completely in just eight minutes.
Cruising through production SSI Schaefer‘s Autocruiser has been designed and built with production in mind. It represents a less expensive and more flexible alternative to a conventional conveyor system, and consists of transport carriers operating on rail structures which are easy to extend and modify, making this a versatile and scalable solution. Each carrier is automatically electrically charged as it moves along the track. The standard system is capable of transporting loads of up to 30 kg in weight,
although it can be modified to accept greater payloads if necessary. It is easy to assemble and build and can be installed by a customer’s own maintenance team before being finally commissioned by SSI Schaefer. This approach helps operators save money on the installation costs of the system and further costs savings – up to 70% – can be made in energy efficiency in comparison to forklift trucks.
Lining up for assemblyAGVs, the Autocruiser transport system, or even simple conveyors can be used to transfer goods to and from assembly areas. The ergonomic pick@work assembly workstation system is a stand-alone solution which is based upon Pick-by-Light technology. Its graphical user interface allows the user to create a complete a Pick-by-Light application without specialised IT knowledge and this includes the integration of an order database, installation of control elements, allocation of storage locations and a “guided work station” operation. This system displays product images on a monitor while sequencing the correct parts and guiding the operator through the assembly and build process.
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IMI Precision Engineering is transforming the way customers access pneumatic components with the
launch of a revolutionary app. The free smartphone app is set to provide engineers and maintenance supervisors with a faster and easier solution when sourcing replacement parts.
The new IMI Norgren Express App uses patent pending technology to provide maintenance engineers with a unique ordering system, enabling
them to find and order products on their smartphone from a catalogue of over 100,000 part numbers. It also offers the ability to convert pneumatic parts from other competitor brands.
Utilising real time information and user location finder, the free app provides a ‘buy it now’ option or can locate the nearest distributor with the product in stock. Engineers can scan the product code to quickly receive real time information regarding availability,
price and technical data. Alternatively, for any product that is not in the database, engineers can photograph the part number or the product and send it to the App’s dedicated technical team. The team will then identify the product and nearest stockist and provide the user with a response within 30 minutes.
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Hydraulics & Pneumatics News
Enerpac SL300 GantryThorite has launched its go-to Fluid Power Catalogue
Find parts fast with new app
Enerpac announces
the SL300 hydraulic gantry, the latest innovation in the SL series telescoping hydraulic gantries, offering the highest lifting capacity
on a 61cm (24-inch) track gauge in heavy lifting and rigging applications. The SL300 is equipped with two stage lifting cylinders for loads up to 3,000kN.
Designed to meet stringent safety requirements, the SL300 complies with the safety standards set by ASME B30.1-2015. At 2,705mm retracted height, the SL300 has a lift capacity of 3,000kN (four legs), at stage 1 lift capacity is 750kN at 4,605mm, and at stage 2 the lift capacity is 500kN at 6,700mm
maximum height. To ensure quality performance, each gantry is tested to 125% of capacity at full extension and witness-tested by a qualified, third-party organization. The SL300 is also CE-compliant.
Like all Enerpac gantries, the SL300 has self-contained hydraulics, electronic controls and Intellilift wireless control system. The control systems allow users to operate the lift locally at each leg or use the Intellilift remote control for unobstructed views of the load. The wireless system ensures automatic synchronization of lifting with accuracy of 25.4mm and automatic synchronization of travel with accuracy of 15mm
For enhanced durability, the SL300 offers a sturdy, proven base frame that can withstand a variety of environmental conditions. It can also be equipped with a powered side shift for easy operation.
For further information on the SL300 hydraulic gantry, visit: www.enerpac.com
Thorite, the UK’s leading supplier of air compressors,
air tools, pneumatics and process products have published their new catalogue.
Everything about this latest catalogue is new. From the page layout to the overall design this 800 page catalogue has been created in-house by Thorite’s Marketing department and is unique in that it is the only catalogue available that showcases all the top brands in one place. Almost three hundred suppliers are featured including some of the most
important manufacturers such as IMI Norgren, Festo, SMC, HPC, Hydrovane, Gardner Denver, Burkert and Ingersoll Rand/ ARO.
The vast range of customer services such as training courses, air quality testing, compressed air auditing and compliance with relevant legislation / codes of practice and more are all covered in the new catalogue.
For more information and to request a copy of the catalogue you can register online at:www.thorite.co.uk or telephone 0800 158 3920.
Introducing the FIDC™ seal – the next generation of high performance sealing
Aventics acquires vector horizon technology
Developed using the basis of the proven CDSA™ cartridge double mechanical seal,
AESSEAL® is pleased to announce the availability of the FIDC™ (Flow Induced Dual Cartridge) seal.
The FIDC™ boasts improved barrier fluid flow through a unique integral pumping device. This is designed to increase and direct barrier fluid towards the seal faces keeping them cool, therefore leading to even further improvement on reliability in the process.
Available in a range of different materials from standard stainless steel to other
exotic alloy materials, this makes the FIDC™ compatible with a whole host of process fluids
including the special demands of corrosive fluid containment.
Additionally, the FIDC™ has self-aligning seal faces keeping them square to the shaft whilst also being hydraulically pressure balanced to ensure excellent sealing. With its modular design, the FIDC™ is easy to install and can be easily adapted to different applications.
For more information, visit our website at: www.aesseal.com
The internationally operating Aventics Group, manufacturer of pneumatic components and systems, has announced
the acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology LLC (VHtek).
Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky US, VHtek develops solutions in advanced mechatronics primarily for the global truck industry, but also covering other areas of Aventics’ target market sectors globally. VHtek focuses on engine emissions technologies and develops electric actuators, valves, emissions, controls, and other components to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
Through this acquisition, Aventics further strengthens its position in the global commercial vehicles business and further expands its business beyond pneumatics, offering both pneumatic and electronic systems and components.
The business of VHtek is defined as the management of design, research, development, prototyping of products and applications around the electro-mechanical actuation
and electro-hydraulic actuation; including air valves such as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, exhaust flap valves, and backpressure valves mainly for application on medium and large engines.
Further DevelopmentThis business and technology will primarily support further development of Aventics’ commercial vehicle sector. In addition, VHtek technologies and the increased R&D capacities provided by the owners and employees of VHtek, will further benefit Aventics’ core sectors, including; industrial automation, life science, energy, food & beverage and railway technologies.
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Handling, Storage & Logistics News
JD Cooling Systems finalist at National Industry Awards
Transporting bulk materials
JD Cooling Systems Limited has been shortlisted as a
finalist at this year’s national RAC Cooling Industry Awards.
It has now officially been announced that JD Cooling Systems will go up against other companies from across the refrigeration and air conditioning industry to win the RAC Contractor of the Year 2017 award.
The cooling awards is now in its 13th year and is the industry’s biggest and most respected awards event, where it champions the leading innovations and environmental successes.Now with four branches across the UK, JD Cooling Systems
was set-up by King’s Lynn businessman John Dye, and has quickly become a recognised as one of the leading independent supplier of bespoke cooling systems to the fresh and processed produce industry.
John commented, “I am delighted that the company has been selected as one of the finalists at these prestigious awards. For us to be recognized nationally for the achievements it has made in the past 17 years is an honour and is down to the hard work and dedication of the team.”
Other companies and finalists from the industry from around the UK will be present at the awards night on 27 September 2017 at London Hilton, Park Lane where the winners will be decided and presented with their awards.
You can find out more about the awards and the other nominees shortlisted here: www.coolingawards.racplus.com
With high operational reliability and flexible application possibilites, conveyor belts are indispensible for the
transport of bulk goods in industry today. Transportation lines and material streams are important aspects of every production plant. They need to be cost-effective, efficient and above all reliable in continuous operation. A true all-rounder in transport systems for bulk materials is the VecoBelt pipe conveyor from Vecoplan.
The VecoBelt is suitable for conveying bulk materials such as wood chips, refuse-derived fuels, meat and bone meal or wood shavings. The forward-moving VecoBelt conveyor runs inside a tube and not on rollers like normal conveyor belts. The belt runs on a cushion of air; low friction losses and quiet operation are therefore guaranteed. The fully enclosed system is particularly suited to the safe transportation of dust-laden materials.
In recent years, Vecoplan has made some optimisations to the components and further developed the technology of the VecoBelt series (500/800 and 1000 belt width). The return belt now also runs in an enclosed housing,
supported by a return air duct. This gives customers 100% certainity that no material can fall or trickle down, for example in the area of the return rollers.Another new edition is that Vecoplan equips the VecoBelt with two scrapers at every drive station. The pre-head scraper and hard metal scraper can be adjusted from the outside, and tensioning the scraper with the ratchet is quick and easy to do. The pre-head scraper is flexible yet stable enough to remove impurities on the belt.
A further technical improvement has been added to the weight tensioning stations. Additional scrapers on the drive stations have been added here to prevent impurities from adhering to the belt.
www.vecoplan.de
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Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2017 Review Top 10
Adamson Jones IP LtdMed-Tech Innovation Expo 2017 Hits Record Attendance
Vivaldi Software at Med Tech
At AdamsonJones
we understand the nature of research and development and the risks involved developing new technologies. Our team of patent attorneys can help identify if a product development project faces a
risk of infringing any patent or design rights owned by a competitor. Being aware of any such risks can help reduce uncertainty and save significant potential cost by taking the appropriate steps to mitigate the risks early in the development process.
Alongside our patent work, we also have detailed understanding of registered and unregistered design rights that protect the shape and appearance of products. We frequently advise our clients on the availability of design
protection and possible design changes that may be required to avoid existing rights.
Our team has specific experience in the fields of: n advanced manufacturing and moulding technology n packaging and consumer goods n engineering design, controls and equipment health
monitoring n materials science including composites and coatings n oil and gas exploration n drug delivery devices n implantable devices n diagnostics and sensors n instrumentation
We also carry out freedom-to-operate analyses and risk assessments in relation to competitor patents, and where appropriate take aggressive action to invalidate and clear away obstructive patents that impede our clients’ activities.
To discuss your intellectual property requirements with a qualified attorney in confidence, and at your convenience, please call us on 0115 947 7977 or email: [email protected]
Chester, May 19th, 2017. The UK’s annual showcase of medical
technology took place in late April to positive reviews from visitors and exhibitors alike. Under the management of the Rapid News Communications Group for the first time since being acquired in November 2016, Med-Tech Innovation Expo - the only event serving the whole of the £27bn UK and Irish medical technology sector - saw almost 2,000 attendees from 22 different countries visit the Ricoh Arena to speak to over 150 exhibitors and learn from the world class speaker programme on both the Conference and Med-Tech Introducing Stages. Over 500 visitors attended the conference presentations, produced in association with Medilink UK and
Med-Tech Innovation Magazine. Topics ranged from the Internet of Things, research and development, 3D printing in medical technology and patient focus to data-driven methodology, intellectual property law, improvement, working with the NHS, challenges, opportunities and so much more.
The Med-Tech Innovation Expo show floor offered unparalleled access to the tools needed for realising ideas across medical device product development, engineering and manufacturing projects.
Visitors were delighted with the fantastic array of tech to be seen including a 3D printed vase displayed on the Formlabs stand whose twin was printed live throughout day 1 and Ostling Etchmark’s laser engraving machine etching visitor names onto
branded pens before their eyes – a great memory to take home.
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2018 will take place in the Ericsson Hall 1 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK, from 25-26 April 2018.
This is our first pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Adamson Jones, Etchmark, IDC, IPF, Pyms Consultancy, RWS, Venner Shipley and Vivaldi Software.
www.med-techexpo.com
Vivaldi Software exhibited during the 2 days at Med Tech 2017 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, a booth
side of the main stage and our goody-bags with green pens flashing across the whole event. The event had a mix of med-tech manufacturers & suppliers. They enjoyed discussing how many of the manufacturers currently manage their regulatory compliance.
This in turn complimented their overall objectives for exhibiting at Med Tech, they were there to simply spread the word about our one-stop QMS solution for medical device compliance. Having held numerous discussions over the two days, it re-affirmed what they already knew, there is a significant demand for a better way to manage your manual QMS for medical devices.
Many people that they spoke to were frustrated by systems that simply do not fit their organisation and the requirements of ISO 13485, FDA and GxP.
They’re offering a comprehensive solution for management of your quality standards, inclusive of many quality standards and requirements. A solution that has been created to match every detail in the ISO 13485 standard, from change management, CAPA, to document control, versioning and training management, on the back of 20+ years’ experience in digital QMS for ISO 9001.
They invite you to find out more at:www.vivaldisoftware.com
Need to access markets, complete bid applications, or deliver new products & services?
Pym’s Consultancy Ltd, is an award winning
flexible health and social care consultancy which draws in decades of
experience from the Managing Director and experienced Associates. Bespoke support provides tailored solutions to the meet needs of your organisations and the specific market or markets you are wishing to enter or expand within.
Providing consultation, in addition to individual and group training we aim to increase your market access, and improve your commercial awareness and competitiveness. Our range of services provide everything from researching potential markets, to prototype design and delivery.
Consultation is available to support business development, through a structured approach to current and new service design; building effective teams; innovative responses to tenders; reviewing available technologies to support services and looking for enhancements of existing contracts.
Our structured individual and group training covers: Commercial Awareness, behavioural change to improve team working and sales; Market Access – NHS structures and Commissioning.
For more info, contact us on 01529 469596/07775 287642 or visit: www.pymsconsultancy.co.uk
Intellectual property – are you IP aware?
Does your company develop new
products, processes and ideas? If you want to minimise the chance of being copied by your competitors, then effective intellectual property protection is essential.
A patent is the most valuable form of protection and can be sought for relatively small
incremental improvements in existing technology as well as new products and processes, especially when those improvements overcome a technical problem. Effective protection can also be sought via registered designs, trade marks and copyright.
Prior to launching a new product, it is important to establish that you will not infringe rights belonging to others by carrying out freedom to operate searches. Existing patents can also provide a valuable source of information, and so a review of previously published patents can provide an understanding of what has already been developed in your technological area, which can also help steer your own research.
Patents can be licensed and assigned and if you are seeking investment or eventually hope to sell your business, then the existence of a patent portfolio can help increase the value of your company. The UK also offers favourable tax incentives to companies that derive income from patented inventions.
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Traceability through direct product identification
High quality standards always apply to the
production and use of items in the medical sector. Unique identification for traceability is essential, and can be achieved without labels by Direct Part Marking, whereby the data is permanently marked onto the product itself. Different marking methods can be used depending on the material, type of surface and the item’s final usage – laser marking is most commonly used
in the medical sector, but electrochemical and dot peen marking systems can also be used. Once marked, products can be verified using optical inspection equipment, which can be used to decode the smallest of DataMatrix codes.
The Ostling Group has provided marking systems to the medical, aerospace, automotive and engineering sectors for over 30 years and offers a complete range of direct part marking solutions including electrochemical, dot peen and laser systems.
With headquarters in Germany, the Ostling Group operates worldwide with subsidiaries in Europe, USA and Asia Pacific.
For more information or for free sample marking contact [email protected] or call 01785 253143 or visit:www.etchmark.co.uk
Foreign filing, made simple
RWS inovia is the world’s leading expert in IP and legal
translations, foreign patent filing, and patent search services. We have led the industry and helped more than 10,000 clients protect their intellectual property and enforce their IP rights around the world.
Our Patent Information Division was the first search company to receive ISO 9001 quality certification and boasts 60 years of experience and expertise. We have
a full team of dedicated search analysts and resources including PatBase, our own world-leading patent database with over 30,000 users. PatBase also covers over 47 million patent families and contains historical information dating back to the early 1900s.
Our team has appropriate technical backgrounds in specialties such as Chemistry and Life Sciences, Electrical/Electronics and Physics, Mechanical and Engineering, and Watch and Documentation.
We are able to deliver customized search solutions for projects of critical importance or specific budget, making us a preferred search partner of industry, law firms, licensing organizations, and tech transfer offices.
With offices worldwide in Europe, North America, and APAC, RWS inovia is truly a global partner you can trust. Learn more at www.rws.com and www.inovia.com
Keep up to date with new on RWS by connecting with us on LinkedIn: RWS Group or alternatively you can follow us on Twitter: @inoviaIP
Med-Tech Innovation Expo 2017 Review Top 10
IPF at the forefront of cutting edge medical technology
Belinda Gatland, a Dubai resident has
this week received the region’s first-ever fully 3D printed prosthetic leg.
Gatland is an equine physiotherapy specialist who severely injured her left leg in a horse racing accident in the UK when she was in her early 20s. The leg had twisted badly, and according to Gatland, the bones below her knee were “shattered to smithereens.” She started to suffer from
necrosis and at the age of 40, after nine fruitless operations, she finally opted to have the leg amputated below the knee. Then, as the muscles near her knee began to shrink and waste, she had to wear countless new conventional prosthetics.
Earlier this week, she was fitted in the UAE with the region’s first fully 3D-printed prosthetic leg. Gatland now has a new lease of life as the leg allows her to resume horse riding in comfort.
The leg, which was made in Germany, Bulgaria and England (Here at IPF Ltd) in separate parts and fitted in Dubai, costs far less than a traditional sculpted prosthetic. For a 3D-printed prosthetic compared to the high-end conventional ones, the cost is reduced, patient comfort is increased dramatically due to customisation using 3D scanners, and more importantly, the speed of production is increased.
While 3D printing is fast emerging in health care, it is relatively new in prosthetics. IPF have worked collaboratively with our client on this new technique to offer a cheaper, more convenient option, with tailor-made printed sockets being a huge benefit for amputees. With 3D printing, the specifications of the patient can be delivered using a computer to ensure a first-time perfect fit.
T +44 (0)1992 893231www.ipfl.co.uk
IDC produces ready-made secure electronic IoT modules to save time, cost & risk
Electronic devices for
medical patients are rapidly becoming wireless and connected to meet the changing needs of users. IDC’s experience has shown that many
manufacturers want to incorporate this technology, but have concerns about managing the safe transfer of data, as well as the associated development costs. With this in mind, IDC has created ready-made IoT modules that can be integrated with electronic devices for a huge range of applications.
With IDC’s wide experience in RF, wireless, network protocols and low power micro-electronics, the team developed a series of flexible, low-cost IoT modules to suit the diverse
range of medical applications for connected & smart devices.
Speaking about the benefits of the modules, IDC’s MD, Stephen Knowles, said, “It is not always necessary for manufacturers to develop bespoke electronic solutions. This is a perfect example of how clients can benefit from our IoT expertise by using proven, ready-made IoT modules to save development time, cost and risk. Data safety and hacking of IoT devices is becoming an increasing concern for consumers and manufacturers so we have created modules which come with robust security providing end-to-end encryption, which means data is encrypted before it is sent and then further encrypted while being sent for added reassurance.”
IDC currently has two different IoT modules that can be incorporated within clients’ electronic devices. For medical applications these can be validated to ISO 60601 for hardware and ISO 62304 for software.
www.idc.uk.com
Maintec Review Top 10
Lokring Northern UKLokring Northern are receiving wide coverage from their
sponsorship of current British Touring Car Champion Gordon Shedden, but it’s not just on the track where Lokring Northern are associated with setting records.
Lokring the weld equivalent pipework connection is smashing records in the field both through cost savings and installation time.
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer recently trialled Lokring as a replacement for welded pipework on a new build bownfield project. The site installed over 16 connections on 150 metres of 2” stainless steel pipework in less than one and a half hours, which the project engineering manager described the install speed of Lokring as “Like Mclaren F1 stuff”! The equivalent welded connections would have taken over 3 days to complete in field.
Lokring eliminates hotwork, requires no NDT inspection and meets the ASME piping specification, performing a permanent weld equivalent pipework connection.
Utilised by all offshore facilities in the North sea, all UK refineries and the majority of UK nuclear facilities, Lokring has a proven application history in maintenance, repair and new build projects, delivering both significant cost and time savings.
Lokring Northern offer technical engineering support and service from its Aberdeen, Leeds and Republic of Ireland stores, contact Lokring Northern to arrange an on site technical demonstration and to see how Lokring can reduce your costs and increase site safety.
T +44 (0)1224 878877www.lokring.com
The future of maintenance engineering
The UK's premier event for the maintenance engineering and asset
management community, Maintec, is set to be even bigger and better than ever before when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC next year.
This is because the event is now under new ownership and the next edition, as a result, will be rife with exciting developments and innovative features. The revamped programme of content is likely to bring in a whole host of new visitors and exhibitors, so attendance
for the 2018 showcase comes highly recommended.
The most recent event was a great success, yet the upcoming one will take the exhibition to new levels with the promise of 100 exhibitors, 5000 visitors, 15 hours of free conferences & seminars and the presence of 30 professional speakers.
The unmissable show acts as a prime meeting point for some of the sector’s most respected voices.
Attendance will enable individuals to gain new insights and learn more about the industry in which they operate
whilst liaising with many important maintenance engineering and asset management specialists.
This is our final pick of the best exhibitor from this year’s show, listed here is Lokring.
With easy transport links, the NEC is a great place to connect with new and existing customers.
Maintec 2018 will take place from 6 - 7 November – please feel free to register your interest today.
Contactwww.maintec.co.uk
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Pumps & Valves News
Hydra-Cell metering pumps hold all the aces
Verderhus® screw channel centrifugal pumps
There are only two common pump
types that purport to guarantee a fixed delivery volume over time and against varying back pressures… reciprocating diaphragm pumps and plunger pumps.
Traditional diaphragm pumps guarantee the volume but deliver it with high pulsation while plunger pumps offer a smoother flow but suffer seal wear that causes leaks and impairs volumetric accuracy over time.
Unique Hydra-Cell pumps offer the benefits of each type without the drawbacks. Having multiple diaphragms in a single pump head guarantees the volumetric accuracy of a conventional metering pump but with very low pulsation, removing the need for pulsation dampeners in many instances.
Hydra-Cell pumps are also more economical than traditional diaphragm metering pumps, in terms of acquisition, spare parts and energy costs. At a given flow and pressure, a traditional diaphragm pump with a 15kW motor can usually be replaced with a Hydra-Cell® metering pump with a 5kW motor. Having a compact footprint, a Hydra-Cell will also free up valuable real estate, so critical in many applications.
Unlike plunger pumps, Hydra-Cells have no dynamic seals and offer 100% containment of the pumped liquid. They have no seals through which hazardous fluids might escape or through which air could enter the system on the suction stroke to cause degradation or crystallisation of the pumped liquid.
Meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of API 675 and available with ATEX approval, Hydra-Cell pumps are fast becoming the pump of choice for metering and dosing.
www.hydra-cell.eu
Verderhus® screw channel
centrifugal pumps combine the best features of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. They define a new standard for low head, high flow pumps. The Verderhus® pumps have a large clearance screw impeller, which gently feeds product into the pump chamber. This allows the product to be efficiently transferred into the discharge line and allows for large solids to be easily pumped.
Verderhus® features a unique impeller designed for high efficiency and low NPSHr pump action, lowering both energy usage and operational costs, generating a lower overall cost of operation and maintenance. In addition to this, the screw impeller is ideal for high solid contents and viscous liquids.
Unlike traditional screw channel pumps, Verderhus® has a unique ability to overcome wear due to abrasives with Externally Adjustable Clearance to restore optimum efficiency. Verderhus® pumps are run with a positive head and require no external lubrication as bearings and seals sit in their own oil bath. This makes this pump a great option for applications like:
n Biogas treatment n Chemical processing n Construction n Food and Beverage n Industrial Processing n Mining Industry n Paper and Pulp Industry n Pet Food Processing n Slaughter Houses n Power Stations
Verderhus® pumps are available with various motor and sealing options for most difficult media in order to offer best chemical, corrosion and cavitation resistance for applications above.
www.verderhus.com
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Pumps & Valves News
Introducing the THOMAS 1610 AC Vacuum Pump
M5000 Battery Mag Flow Meter
A continuous emissions monitoring system
(CEM) aims to reduce or avoid contaminants and pollutants. It is an important part of environmental protection. With regard to exhaust emissions, strict regional guidelines and norms apply and must be complied with. The THOMAS 1610 AC vacuum pump by Gardner Denver fulfils the stringent requirements that are placed on CEM systems in the industry. It distinguishes itself through continuous operation and excellent performance stability over lifetime thus enabling reliable fume and emissions monitoring.
The maintenance free operation, long lifetime and stable performance of the 1610 AC pump speak for its outstanding durability.
The most important features of the 1610 AC include: n Continuous operation due to efficient heat extraction n Chemical compatibility due to FKM elastomers n Long lifetime due to the pump configuration n No breaking of molded inlet and outlet ports thanks to
threaded ports
The 1610 AC vacuum pump, particularly in combination with the SR25 peristaltic pump, is perfectly suited for gas detectors and collectors, and can be used for example in large combustion plants, incineration plants, for cement or lime kilns etc.
Gardner Denver Medical is a leader in flow control products for medical, life sciences and selected other industries – focused on solutions for OEMs. Innovation, global capabilities and a solution centric approach to our customers’ success is at our core. Together, the brands THOMAS Welch, TriContinent, ILS and Zinsser Analytic are serving customers worldwide. A global production network with seven modern manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia allows for fast and flexible reactions to the customer needs.
www.gardnerdenver.com
The M5000 IP68plus is a battery operated
electromagnetic flow meter designed for water metering and management. It is designed to meet the highest demands of water metering applications assuring the user of reliable and accurate measurements with low maintenance. The meter comes certified to OIML R49 and MID MI-001 providing a meter that conforms to the requirements throughout Europe and the world.
With many water metering applications it is often found that the meter will be submersed and it is essential that the meter will still work in these situations. The M5000 IP68plus as its name suggests is IP68 rated suitable for continuous immersion and the integral model can still be operated whilst immersed.
Another constraint can be the lack of power supply in remote areas, but the M5000 is battery powered and offers up to 20 years life allowing the meter to work without the worry of regular maintenance. With many meter technologies there is a requirement for straight sections of pipe before and after the meter, which limits the installation position and often requires pipe modifications, however the M5000 IP68plus requires no straight pipe sections making it a great option where installation points are limited.
The M5000 also boats and internal data logger function to monitor water usage that can be accessed by the IrDA interface avoiding opening the front panel of the device. There is also the added option of a GSM/GPRS modem to transmit the logged data.
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Drives, Controls & Automation News
Cutting edge leak detection technology
Located in Aston in Birmingham, Fisher Leak Systems Ltd (FLS) is a specialised manufacturer
of leak detection equipment and special purpose machinery. Placed at the heart of British manufacturing, the company boasts a deep-rooted knowledge of this niche and can competently perform within this demanding field of engineering.
FLS employs a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals who are well positioned to handle the complexities involved with leak testing. The dedicated designers and manufacturers supply leak test systems, special purpose machines, standard test systems, jigs & fixtures, sheet metal work and lifts & lift components. Their services extend to the delivery of water jet cutting, laser cutting, seal manufacture & calibration, component testing & training, bespoke fabrication and full turnkey automation.
This comprehensive offering includes everything you would expect from such a focused company – with the provision of a complete package customers can rest assured that all important aspects will be considered (from the concept and commission to budget & time management and quality maintenance). The whole process is conducted in line with individual requirements, which in turn ensures long-lasting working relationships are established during projects.
Many clients appreciate the level of care and attention to detail that is provided by FLS and this customer-oriented approach has enabled the organisation to build itself a large and all-encompassing customer base. The group are proud to supply to businesses within the automotive, industrial, medical and packaging markets (to name a few core examples), and do so successfully with their impressively structured air decay and underwater leak testing systems.
FLS strives to advise and assist where required, delivering cutting edge leak detection technology to those in need after making suitable suggestions based on leakage rates and leak limitation. Recommendations are made based on the application in hand, and individuals who are unsure can be confident that a company representative will talk through the various specifications of standard leak testing systems and purpose-built machinery before any final decisions are made. With their large array of solutions, which encompass different sizes and configurations, the right product can be sourced for the job presented.
The leak detection firm forms part of the larger Fisher Leak Group, which comprises four singular enterprises. As well as FLS, there is Fisher Leak Engineering, a jig/fixture design & manufacturing toolmaker company, Propbrook Ltd, an elevator specialist, and Leaksys Ltd, a Manufacturer of portable leak detection units.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more.
T +44 (0)1213 [email protected]
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Industrial Process Technologies News
Smart robotic fabrication
Optimas introduces cable protection for extreme environments
Making the best, slimmer
The world’s leading ropeway producer Doppelmayr, Austria,
has been utilizing igm robots since many years. Due to reconstruction of the production facility, automatic welding system of transport frames had to be reconsidered. Focus was set on simplifying the part’s design, reduction of manpower and the cycle time as well as increasing the fabrication quality.
The existing robot cell was replaced by a fully automatic industry 4.0 ready overall solution consisting of one handling- and two welding robots. With this smart robotic fabrication, it is possible to manufacture five different frame types. To handle the different
geometries of the various components a fully automatically gripper exchange system is realised.
Following the welding stages, an automatically measuring stage is integrated for quality control where each part
is controlled on its given tolerance range. Finally welding spatters are removed and the complete part is palletised at a transition stage.
Within this project, a semi-automatic manufacturing process has been turned into a fully automated process, which is completely programmable offline. Doppelmayr’s production rate has risen up to 2500 transport frames per year. The reduction of manpower values with two hours per part which leads to an overall reduction of 5000 hours per year.
M +44 (0)7740 710862www.igmuk.com
Specifically designed for a high level of resistance to oil and grease, OR Grade Conduit maintains its
flexibility in this environment, whereas other conduits with less resistance to oil and grease suffer from their jackets stiffening and rupturing over time. Sealtite® OR conduit features a galvanised steel core and UV resistant thermoplastic jacket, making it ideal for outdoor use. Rated to protection class IP 67 with a working temperature range from -15ºC to 100ºC, with intermittent use to 120ºC, these conduits provide a high resistance to oil and grease ingress in harsh applications such as machine-building, diesel-engines, generator-sets and metal, paper, chemical and petrochemical industries.
Boasting a galvanised steel core and UV/sunlight resistant TPE jacket, the Sealtite HCX Conduit offers protection for cables at very low and high temperatures ranging from -55ºC to 140ºC, long-term, and 160ºC intermittently. Rated to IP 67, this robust yet flexible conduit finds applications in transformers, offshore applications, steelworks, foundries, machine building and a variety of outdoor installations. Theses conduits maintain their integrity in high-temperature environments to provide a high degree of mechanical protection of cables, unlike inferior conduits that become brittle or rupture.
Special stainless steel AISI-316 Anaconda conduit fittings feature IP68 rating protection making them ideal for wash down areas. Key attributes include a 316 stainless steel body and nut, -45ºC to 105ºC temperature range, nylon clamp ring and insert, brass nickel-plate ferrule and FDA-approved TPE seals.
FDA-approved PVC food-grade conduits are also available for the food production and pharmaceutical industries. Rated to IP 67, these conduits use a PVC specially formulated for food and beverage applications per FDA CFR 21 and NSF 51 requirements, preventing the growth of bacteria. Easily cleaned, the Sealtite® FG PVC food grade conduit with steel core is rated for a temperature range of -20°C to 60°C (80°C short term). Sealtite® NMFG food grade PVC conduit is rated over -35°C to 50°C (up to 70°C short term).
www.optimascomponents.com
Leading provider of quality hand tools, C.K tools, has extended its popular range of screwdrivers with the
introduction of C.K dextroVDE Slim Screwdrivers, designed to provide quick and easy access to recessed screws and fixings. Already named the number one screwdriver brand chosen by electricians, the new C.K dextroVDE Slim Screwdrivers feature a slim shaft, while retaining all the features electricians value from the dextroVDE range. Featuring an ergonomically shaped handle for increased
comfort, control and safety in use, and long-lasting, premium quality chrome vanadium steel blades providing exceptional strength and durability, the C.K dextroVDE Slim Screwdrivers’ new slim shaft, allows easy access to recessed screws and fixings without the need to remove insulation or compromise safety. Individually tested to 10,000v, each screwdriver provides safe live working up to 1,000v offering electricians maximum safety, and the dynamic torsional feedback offered by the C.K dextroVDE Slim blades regulates over-torque by alleviating
pressure normally fully applied to the tip, extending the life of the screwdriver. Covering the most popular sizes, the C.K dextroVDE Slim Screwdrivers represent the culmination of a year of exciting product launches from C.K tools, with its experienced team of engineers responding to the evolving needs of the busy electrician. T +44 (0)1758 704704 www.ck-tools.com
What do your motors really do?In 1969, the first home security system was born, consisting
of four peepholes and a camera that could be moved to look through any of them, broadcasting the images to a monitor. Nowadays, we can now stream and view a feed of our home security cameras on our mobiles, giving homeowners greater piece of mind. Here, Markus Brettschneider, of ABB’s food and beverage program, explains how food plant managers can add a similar level of connectivity to retrofit most motors with smart sensors to bring their plants to the digital age.
Industry as a whole is utilizing technologies and solutions enabled through the industrial internet of things (IIoT). Gartner predicts that 25 billion devices will be connected to the internet of things by 2020, with some agencies predicting even double this amount.
This presents plant managers with a conundrum. Most food manufacturing and processing plants currently have motors powering essential equipment such as mixers, conveyors and packaging machines. These motors are just motors and do not play in the same league as the other intelligent devices in their factories.
With years of service often left in the motors, it’s difficult for plant managers to justify replacing motors that work effectively for the sake of an upgrade with any smart features. However, there are alternatives to a complete overhaul in order to connect motors to the IIoT.
Instead of investing in new, more intelligent / smart equipment, plant managers should invest in sensors that provide similar functionality to connected devices. For example, ABB offers smart sensors, which can be fitted to almost any standard low voltage induction motor. The pocket-sized sensor, dubbed ABB Ability Smart Sensor, is directly attached in a couple minutes to the motor’s frame, without wiring.
By using sensors that feed performance data to the cloud through a smartphone or gateway solution to a secure server,
plant managers can bring their motors up to date with the IIoT. This data gives plant managers a full picture — even on mobile devices — of how their motors are working, without having to carry out dangerous hands-on monitoring. Plant managers can then carry out condition based or predictive maintenance, rather than periodic maintenance.
Using the right method to monitor motor condition, enables plant managers to reduce unplanned downtime by up to 70 per cent. This is particularly important in the food and beverage industry, where even a short downtime can be extremely costly. Infrastructure failures in this industry cost up to $75,000 per hour and have a serious impact on seasonally produced items such as sugar. This is a cost that plant managers can avoid by using the right performance insight and awareness.
An increased awareness of the condition of any motor also leads to a better awareness of how an entire system is performing. For example, a motor overheating or burning out may indicate a problem elsewhere in the production line, such as a line moving too fast and producing waste. Eliminating this problem could improve energy efficiency by up to ten per cent.
Motors, the heart of the food and beverage plant, don’t have to be left behind in the age of the IIoT. Just like a home security camera being connected to your mobile phone, a smart sensor could give a motor a new lease of life, making it perform as an integral part of the data-rich factory and providing all the additional benefits that this creates.
www.new.abb.com
New greener GAST pump rangesGAST – the
leading designer and manufacturer of precision air products and member of the IDEX Corporation – is introducing a new range of vacuum pumps and compressors to its extensive portfolio. These new products are simple in operation, robust and an effective source of compressed air. The three pump and compressor ranges include sixteen oil-free and oil-lubricated rotary vane models and, in a first for the organisation, four claw pump models.
Gast Group’s Andrew Lidington explains that the company has extensive knowledge of the pneumatic industry and its customers’ needs continually drive the development and introduction of new and innovative products.
“GAST is already renowned as a world-class manufacturer of vacuum pumps and compressors and these additions to our portfolio will provide customers with products that, compared to our traditional offering, can deliver even greater flow and deeper vacuum. The addition of claw pumps also perfectly complements our portfolio and opens up new industries and sectors that we haven’t been able to participate in previously.” says Andrew.
T +44 (0)1527 [email protected] / www.jun-air.com
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Industrial Process Technologies NewsThe top five challenges of relubricating bearings
Up close with Blue Diamond in new microscope video
A car owner’s worst nightmare is accidently filling their tank with diesel when their car runs on petrol. A fuel
mix up can be very damaging and costly, not to mention embarrassing. The same can be applied to being selective when designing machinery, particularly when choosing your bearings.
Deciding on the best lubricant for your application is quite a skill. It is important to understand exactly what is required of the bearing, as requirements for speed, load, temperature, noise levels, water resistance or food approval are just some of the factors that need to be considered. Luckily, SMB Bearings has a wide stock of lubricant types for any application and the industry knowledge to advise on lubricant selection.
So, like filling up your car at the pumps, when filling up your bearings it’s important to make good decisions to choose the perfect lubricant for the exact application. SMB Bearings is here to help prevent costly downtime and bearing failure. With our bespoke relubrication equipment and many years of experience, you’re bearings are in good hands — don’t settle for standard lubricant.
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Blue Diamond Technologies, the Hampshire-based engineering firm specialising in the design and
manufacture of bespoke mechanical components, has added a new video - “A Closer Look” - to its YouTube channel to demonstrate the effectiveness of its Optimax Evo-Cam full HD digital microscope.
You can view the video by going to YouTube and entering “Blue Diamond Technologies A Closer Look”.
The Evo-Cam incorporates a powerful camera capable of capturing full HD imagery and video footage which can be saved directly to a USB memory stick for easy reference. An integral LED ringlight ensures shadow-free illumination which, combined with up to 125 times magnification, allows the user to focus on the tiniest detail.
Incorporating a remote control console which eliminates any prospect of shake or blur, the Evo-Cam also features a calibration facility which allows a customised grid to be laid over the image for quick on-screen measurement.
Blue Diamond is able to use the microscope for assistance with reverse engineering, product inspection, testing and fault analysis, underpinning the attention to detail which is a hallmark of the Blue Diamond service.
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Industrial Process Technologies News
Highly efficient wine pre-filtration
New CIP system feature offers ‘sterilising on the move’
Nuclear waste storage vent filters
Cornelius responds to TiO2 shortage with extender solutions
SupaPore FPW Microfiltration
cartridges from Amazon Filters have been widely proven as highly efficient membrane pre-filters by leading wine producers and bottlers.
Wine making is a combination of modern technology and traditional craft. The control or removal of contaminants such as
bacteria, crystals, particles, treatment residue and yeast is critical to ensure the taste and shelf-life of the wine.
Manufactured from highest quality filter materials, contained within a robust polypropylene assembly,
SupaPore FPW filters are designed to meet the high and exacting standards seen in modern wineries.
The optimised multi-layered pleated depth media in SupaPore FPW filters offers high flow rates, excellent dirt holding capacity and superior retention levels making them an ideal clarifier for wine, in particular for pre-filtration. Reduction in contamination concentrations in wines are calculated using log reduction values (LVR). Different grades of SupaPore FPW filters with validated LVR are available to ensure the user of optimum protection for both their process and the final product.
All polymeric materials in SupaPore FPW filters meet the US FDA CFR Title 21 standard and the requirements for food contact as detailed in European Regulation(EC) Number 1935/2004.
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Suncombe – the world leading hygienic process engineers, has launched a Sterilising version of its well-established
MobileCIP™ range of portable Clean In Place System primarily used in the BioPharma sector. Called MobileCIP/SIP™, it has been developed to carry out Sterilise in Place (SIP) directly after Cleaning in Place.
The MobileCIP/SIP™ incorporates an advanced control system built to GAMP guidelines, with 21CFR part11 compliance. Using standard SIP setting of 121.11°C for 30 minutes, the control system allows configuration of F0 (Steam Sterilization Lethality) sterilising parameters.
It complies with ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment), the international standard for design and construction of equipment used in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals, plus compliance with the 2D deadleg rule, fully drainability, full traceability and suitable for validation.
Cleaning of vessels, reactors, fermenters, mixers, fillers, pipelines and other process equipment is possible. The
MobileCIP™ units are a ready to use, plug-in solution and include up to 100 configurable recipes to clean both existing and future equipment.
Helping to minimise validation and qualification, the new systems include a full validation package including risk assessment, design, manufacture, testing and qualification protocols. Designed to cGMP, they comply with all legislative and safety standards and are available in standard or bespoke versions.
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Amazon Filters Ltd., a F4N (Fit For Nuclear) approved manufacturer of Nuclear filtration
products, has received a major order from Magnox - the management and operations contractor responsible for 12 nuclear sites and 1 hydroelectric plant in the UK.
The order, received was for the manufacture of vent filter assemblies to be used on nuclear waste storage containers used to isolate radioactive waste until it is safe for disposal. To make these nuclear waste storage containers suitable for use, it is necessary to fit a vent filter assembly to prevent any pressure build-up of flammable gases in the package and to eliminate the passage of any contaminated dust.
Following a lengthy evaluation process, Amazon
Filters was chosen by Magnox as the successful vendor - as it was able to meet quality, production and schedule requirements, while also being able to offer a cost saving, helping to deliver improved value for the UK taxpayer.
For further information on filtration products for nuclear applications, please visit: www.amazonfilters.com/applications/contained-systems or call the company on +44 (0)1276 670600 or email: [email protected]
Cornelius Group, an independent European
distributor of high quality and innovative raw materials and chemicals, has collaborated to deliver two extender product solutions to market in the wake of the Titanium
Dioxide (TiO2) shortage.
The company has partnered with VB Technochemicals SA to offer VB White, which is suitable for the masterbatch market and Huber Engineered Materials to provide Zeolex® 330 to the paint and coatings market.
TiO2 is a white pigment and key ingredient used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks, rubber and plastic products to enhance performance and quality. However, reduced production capacities in Asia and a major fire at one of the largest TiO2 manufacturer’s sites in
Europe in January 2017 has led to a severe supply shortage and significant raw material price increases.
VB White, from VB Technochemicals SA, is a unique hydrophobic coated barium sulphate that is specifically designed for white and coloured masterbatch, compound and composite. The cost-effective solution can support customers increase productivity whilst improving product quality.
Huber Engineered Materials’ Zeolex 330 is an amorphous sodium aluminosilicate powder for paint and coatings applications. It also acts as a gloss sheen control agent and provides high levels of opacity, whiteness and brightness as well as outstanding flatting and scrub-resistance for interior architectural formulations.
Cornelius is committed to working with supply partners that only use high quality raw materials.
For more information, please visit: www.cornelius.co.uk
Bearing the load for longevityWe’ve all tried it – carrying our bags from
the weekly food shop into the house in one go, to avoid an extra trip to collect the rest. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings, explains a different kind of load – and how a bearing’s ability to deal with it can help prolong bearing life.
While our arms can deal with an extra heavy load once in a while, bearings may not cope as well.
Approximately ten per cent of bearing failure is caused by an unsuitable choice of bearing and such failure can be extremely costly. As the global market for bearings is predicted to reach $83.3 billion by 2020, correct estimation of bearing load is no small matter.
Deceptive dataAs well as size and material, bearings can be categorised by load rating. However, these ratings can be deceptive.
For example, a dynamic load rating indicates the radial load that a bearing can endure for one million inner ring rotations before the first signs of fatigue develop.
While that sounds a lot, a bearing operating at 5,000 rpm with the maximum dynamic load would last just over three hours.
Unless plant managers and maintenance engineers are happy to replace their bearings
every few hours, they should understand that bearings should not normally be subjected to anywhere near these loads.
To get the best life from your bearings, keep the load between six and twelve per cent of the bearing’s dynamic load rating, not forgetting that stainless steel bearings have load ratings up to 15 per cent lower than chrome steel bearings.
Overbearing weaknessUnder excessive load, bearing steel suffers early fatigue. Sub-surface cracks occur, eventually spreading to the bearing raceway in the form of flaking or “spalling”. Early signs are typically increased vibration and a rise in bearing temperature.
Excess loading can also be caused by insufficient internal clearance where the play in the bearing is reduced too much by tight shaft or housing fits. The same can occur
thanks to an out-of-round shaft or housing or an excessive axial preload.Static radial overloading can also be an issue, causing the balls to make indentations on the bearing raceway. This is known as brinelling and greatly increases vibration, drastically shortening bearing life. This can also occur if the bearing or component is dropped or an incorrect fitting procedure is used.
Long life loadingTo increase the life of your bearings, avoid sudden impact loads, pay attention to internal clearance and shaft/housing roundness and try not to run the bearing at more than twelve per cent of its dynamic load rating.
Remember, inappropriate loads cause increased fatigue and risk of bearing failure. Just like when your arms get tired during heroic efforts to carry a weeks’ worth of food into the house in one go. The difference is that tired arms don’t cost hundreds or thousands of pounds in plant maintenance or hundreds of thousands in downtime.
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Industrial Process Technologies News
Racing to the finish
Enhanced metal detection
Specialist supplier
of miniature and precision bearings, SMB Bearings, has supported F1 in Schools competitor Tiro Racing to achieve the prestigious
title of national champions. A range of EZO bearings, supplied by SMB Bearings, was used throughout prototype and final construction stages in preparation for the regional and national finals competition. The team will now be provided with ongoing advice and products from SMB Bearings in preparation of the world finals in September.
The F1 in Schools competition challenges youngsters aged between nine and 19 to design, construct and race the fastest Formula One car of the future, powered by compressed air cylinders. Tiro Racing has already progressed through the regional and national finals and now face worldwide opponents at the World Finals for the Bernie Ecclestone World Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia later this year.
SMB Bearings, based in Oxon, supported the Tiro Racing team with ongoing advice from the company’s technical team, as well as providing a range of EZO bearings for wheel system development and vehicle prototyping. Based on advice and testing, the team selected a stainless-steel ceramic hybrid bearing for its final vehicle design. After two days of competition, the team placed second overall in the UK and were crowned English National Champions as well as being awarded with Best Engineered Car award.
Tiro Racing is a team of six engineering apprentices from Kingston College, South West London and they are the first ever apprentice team in the history of the F1 in Schools competition to reach the World Finals. They are currently seeking sponsorship to fund their involvement in the F1 in schools World Championship Finals in Kuala Lumpur.
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In a move designed to ensure high speed, accurate inspection of tablets, capsules and soft gels whilst
strengthening operating efficiencies. Lock Inspection, part of the Loma Group, has launched an enhanced version of its proven Insight Pharmaceutical Metal Detector.
Lock’s Insight PH system offers advanced detection performance, construction and reliability characteristics, making it an effective inspection solution for the high speed elimination of metal contaminants after the tablet press and de-dusting processes.
Utilising its 68 year history and significant industry experience, Lock has developed the Insight PH to further improve stability and manoeuvrability, which allows easy integration with the tablet presses, de-dusters, polishers and encapsulation equipment commonly used by pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers.
The Lock Insight PH Metal Detector boasts a newly upgraded ‘H’ frame for improved stability designed to counteract the surrounding noise pollution often causes false contamination rejection and increased product wastage.
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Industrial Process Technologies News
Fulton’s steam remedy for Neal’s Yard helps to increase output
Fulton Limited – the leading heat transfer specialist – has supplied an oil-fired, skid-mounted steam boiler
system to Neal’s Yard Remedies, a UK-based manufacturer of natural, organic health and beauty products including essential oils, moisturisers, shower gels and soaps. The 60J oil-fired boiler was supplied with the necessary ancillary items including hot-well, water softening, chemical dosing and blowdown vessels.
Commenting for Neal’s Yard, a spokesperson says: “The Fulton boiler was suited to the processes demanded from Neal’s Yard Remedies and was of a style and type that was ideal for the location of the company’s new plant room, which is situated on a mezzanine floor.”
This is Neal’s Yard’s first steam boiler installation and it replaces an old electric element heating process, which used de-ionised water – an important ingredient in most products – introduced into small mixing vessels and heated using electric elements to produce a steam jacket. The new process line uses steam from the Fulton boiler to provide indirect heat – in excess of 90 degrees – to a heating pot containing products such as
coconut oil. Two larger mixing vessels on the same line are also indirectly heated and contain only naturally-occurring products, blended to produce cosmetics including hand lotions, shampoos, face polishes, etc.
While the new process line features a much larger heating pot and mixing vessels, Fulton’s boiler system quickly raises steam and bring the vessels up to temperature, making it a very efficient way for the company to produce the indirect heat required for its processes.
The skid-mounted Fulton system has been designed to future-proof the Neal’s Yard operation and allow for the addition of a second boiler, which will be used during maintenance and shutdown periods and to cope with increased demands in throughput.
“The combination of larger vessels and a move to a steam-based process has enabled us to more than doubled the potential throughput of the new line.” says the Neal’s Yard spokesperson.
The Fulton name has been synonymous with steam since the company first introduced the vertical tubeless steam boiler in 1949 and Fulton was established in Bristol in 1966. Today, Fulton is still one of the world’s leading manufacturers, producing an unrivalled range of heat transfer solutions, including steam and thermal fluid systems, but increasingly these are ordered by customers as part of bespoke turnkey systems designed to meet exacting specifications.
Fulton’s renowned ‘J’ Series vertical gas- and
oil-fired steam boilers includes eight models covering outputs from 96 to 960 kg/h. Its tubeless design, invented by Fulton, eliminates the coils and tubes traditionally used in steam raising plant and enables the Series ‘J’ to raise its full steam output in just 20 minutes. The simple design and robust construction from top quality materials make them ideal for arduous applications in a wide range of industries.
Fulton’s heat transfer solutions can be delivered as fully-prefabricated plant rooms or complete skid-mounted units, built to fit a prepared location and connect direct to pre-installed services. Using the latest CAD equipment, its design team can accommodate the most sophisticated engineering specifications in surprisingly compact spaces, locating components in the best possible position to suit the installation.
Further information on the products and services available from Fulton can be found at: www.fulton.co.uk, by emailing: [email protected] or by calling: +44 (0)117 972 3322.
Jet dispensing technology
Gentle shot blasting of aluminium components
EFD’s PICO Pµlse valve
and PICO Toµch controller make it possible to dispense very extract, repeatable micro-deposits as small as 0.5 nL at up to 500Hz continuous with 1500Hz maximum bursts.
The PICO Pµlse non-contact jet valve’s modular design makes it possible to jet low high to high-viscosity fluids onto any surface, including uneven and tough to reach substrates. Exchangeable parts provide versatility, making the valve adaptable to a wider range of applications, so it can meet changing production demands.
A tool-free latch mechanism allows for easy removal of the fluid body for faster serviceability and maintenance, while the PICO Toµch controller features an easy-to-use intuitive touch screen interface for precise control of the PICO Pµlse valve.
Pulse time can be adjusted in increments as small as 0.01ms. Better slope control is said to deliver more repeatable deposits while preventing turbulence and air bubbles from entering the fluid – preventing deposit variation.
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Walther Trowal has recently
commissioned a THM troughed belt continuous shot blast machine for a customer in Mexico that is equipped with a brand new generation of blast turbines. These turbines were specifically designed for shot blasting of aluminium components. With a considerably higher blast media throwing speed, the new turbines produce significantly shorter cycle times than the predecessor models.
The Mexican customer already operates very successfully four continuous Trowal shot blast machines. Because of their excellent performance he chose to purchase another THM machine, when he had to expand his production capacity.
The increasing sales trend at Walther Trowal indicates that ever more customers are switching to aluminium media when shot blasting aluminium components. Because of its lower bulk density aluminium media is a lot gentler than, for example, stainless steel shot.
Typical automotive forgings made from aluminium are, for example, steering knuckles or swivel bearings. Aluminium die-castings processed in THM shot blast machines can be all kinds of housings, covers or levers.
However, the impact energy of aluminium media on the work pieces is considerably lower compared to other blast media. To offset this limitation Walther Trowal developed turbines with curved throwing blades, which generate a significantly higher blast media throwing speed than straight blades. This, combined with the fact that in THM machines the turbines are located very close to the work pieces, and the media throughput is considerably higher, results in optimised energy utilisation and surprisingly short cycle times.
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Industrial Process Technologies News
Evonik and SINOPEC to collaborate
The new LM range by Electric Actuator
The German specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG and the SINOPEC
Beijing Research Institute of the Chemical Industry (BRICI) have signed a collaboration agreement to build a process development laboratory for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) membrane technology.
Based on its solid technical expertise and comprehensive OSN product portfolio, Evonik will act jointly with BRICI to develop new processes for Sinopec. “Starting up the OSN lab is a consistent step in our growth plan for the attractive membrane business,” notes Dr. Dominic Stoerkle, Vice President & General Manager of the High Performance Polymers Business Line Asia Pacific at Evonik. “Based on the close partnership with BRICI and our active participation in the open platform, we anticipate further growth to result from the new joint OSN laboratory.”
Professor Li Hongbo, president of the Yanshan Branch of Sinopec BRICI, particularly emphasized his organization’s willingness to enter into a more extensive cooperation with
Evonik: “The joint OSN laboratory is a novel approach to fostering collaboration. It is well aligned with our regional innovation strategy and future development vision. Evonik will contribute advanced technology, which SINOPEC will make accessible to various business stages. With Evonik’s support, we will also build up a pilot plant unit in one of Sinopec’s production sites as an OSN reference plant.”
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The Electric Actuator Company are pleased to announce the launch of
the ALL NEW LM range of actuators.
The LM Actuator has been developed as a modular linear actuator allowing designers to specify a bespoke actuator choosing Stroke Length, Force and Speed tailored to individual requirements.
LM Modular actuators are typically built and delivered within 1 – 2 weeks of order. Up to date manufacturing processes delivers the LM Modular actuator to the market at a very competitive price.
We have developed the LM range of actuators alongside SEW the German motors and gearbox manufacturer. The actuators can be configured with all SEW control equipment. They can be operated as single units or in multiple groups using industry common control as well as the extremely versatile SEW MOVITRAC system.
The Electric Actuator Company has a World Wide reputation for manufacturing extremely robust long life actuators for the harshest environments. Designed and built in at our factory in Bradford, West Yorkshire the NEW LM range benefits from over 60 years of actuator manufacturing expertise.
The combined strengths of The Electric Actuator Company and SEW brings a powerful combination to the Worldwide linear actuator sector.
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Dry paint investmentMcAree Engineering has added a state
of the art, 7,000ft2, dry powder paint facility to complement its existing wet spray capability.
Designed specifically for large fabrications, the 14m long x 7m wide x 6m high blast booth is said to ensure ideal surface preparation using chilled iron. Complete with a Gema Sprayboot (7.2m long x 4m wide x 3.3m high) and a similar sized box oven, this facility allows McAree Engineering to now paint and fully finish a range of assemblies.
McAree Engineering has recently been contracted to design and fabricate a Cab unit for one of its clients. This allowed the company to demonstrate its facility’s full capabilities. Designed using 3D modelling software, McAree’s worked with the client to identify key design characteristics that
needed to be integrated into the design.
Fitted with panoramic windows, air conditioning, seat and monitors the end result matches the customer’s requirements exactly.
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Health & Safety News
Purpose-built training centreA highly versatile digital camera systrem
Respiratory protection Master introduces the cost-effective range of ZIPP fastening tools
Training and equipment provider, Safety Technology (STL), and telecoms
operation, maintenance and training company, 8point8 Group (8P8), are joining forces to offer a full range of training options to meet and exceed the requirements of technicians in the renewables and telecoms sectors.
STL jointly operates a number of training facilities in the UK as well as in Germany and the US, and prides itself on providing
innovation and technical support for bespoke training programmes. STL was one of the first companies to gain RenewablesUK and GWO approval in 2011.
8point8 Group’s new, purpose-built centre in Doncaster not only provides outstanding facilities, but offers excellent road, rail and air access for its global clients.
The partnership doesn’t intend to rest on its laurels. Plans are already in place to add IRATA training, sea survival courses and training to meet the specific requirements of individuals and sectors.
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Since launching its VIA-Cam industrial spot speed camera in April 2017, Truvelo has enjoyed great
success rolling it out to blue chip companies across the UK. VIA-Cam comprises a high definition camera, radar unit and IR lighting module, housed in a modern compact weatherproof enclosure.
Features include the ability to cover two lanes and to offer front and rear photography. This provides the option of Simultaneous Bi-Direction speed enforcement whereby a single camera can capture speed offences in either direction, by mixing front and rear photography at the same location.
VIA-Cam provides a single JPEG image per offence, complete with time, date, speed, direction of travel info on the data strip. Built-in IR illumination allows operation 24/7.
Images can be transferred via 3G to a back-office PC or retrieved by means of a laptop. Several cameras can be networked together making it easy to monitor speeds at a large site, or even across multiple sites. It is even possible
for Truvelo to host the back office in the cloud meaning that cameras can be configured and offences can be viewed from any web-facing PC.
VIA-Cam is aimed at companies with an on-site speeding problem and who need a permanent camera capturing images of vehicles exceeding the speed limit. These include car manufacturers, airports, oil refineries, steel and chemical plants, ports, quarries and distribution centres.
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Developing a successful RPE
programme can help employers comply with the law, protect and educate their workers in the need for RPE and facilitate tracking of the effectiveness of deploying RPE across a workforce.
An effective workplace risk assessment will identify all factors potentially hazardous
to health in a particular work situation. In terms of respiratory hazards, it will recognise potential threats arising from environments Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) such as oxygen-deficiency and the presence of acute respiratory toxins. It will also consider the threat from combinations of respiratory hazards such as mixtures of dusts, fibres and gases.
Selecting appropriate RPE for protection in a hazardous environment requires a thorough assessment of all hazards present. A clearly defined process must be followed to determine the type of RPE to be used for the work task which could include breathing apparatus, filtering masks, powered air respirators or continuous flow airline systems. Clarity in the process for determining workplace hazards and selecting PPE is essential.
Quality of a respirator’s fit to a person’s face is critical to the level of protection it will afford against a hazard. HSE’s HSG53 document provides general advice on RPE selection. Once selected and fit tested by a competent person is required to ensure that a respirator assigned to an individual fits properly.
Employers are expected to provide training for their end users in general RPE use and specific use instructions for their RPE. Manufacturers assist by providing training aids both in physical copy and online. Manufacturers also provide training services, including certification where the level
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ZIPP Group’s range of metal removal air tools have been providing cost-effective solutions for users in the United
Kingdom and Ireland. Two years on from launching the ZIPP range in the UK, Master Abrasives is now introducing the complete range of fastening air tools manufactured by ZIPP Group and sold under the ZIPP® brand and is looking for suitable distributors for the range.
Initially, Master Abrasives has been working with ZIPP Group to provide customers with a low cost, high quality solution for power tools which offer advanced, innovative designs that meet the needs of the user. This includes features such as low-vibration technology, designed to help companies to reduce the risk of HAVS in the workplace affordably. The industrial tools available include die grinders, orbital sanders, pencil grinders, and other cutting, grinding, and surface finishing tools.
The newly introduced range of professionally designed fastening tools by ZIPP Group includes impact drivers, oil impulse tools, torque wrenches, riveters, and more, with tools being made in USA and Taiwan all to the highest quality standards. The new ZIPP fastening tools catalogue details the full range available to meet demanding applications
in automotive, shipyard, railway, and other markets. This comprehensive brochure complements the existing ZIPP pneumatic tool range currently available from UK representative Master Abrasives.
“ZIPP Group is continually developing products to meet the changing needs of users. Paul Batson, Managing Director states, “these innovations together with the build quality of the tools and excellent price levels make us at Master Abrasives proud to represent ZIPP Group in the UK and Ireland for their entire range of tools.”
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Micromatic grinding machines – the option for superior performance
As part of its precision package, Master Abrasives is offering a range
of Hydraulic, CNC and special purpose precision grinding machines from the reliable Micromatic Grinding Technologies, whose machines are new to the UK through Master Abrasives distributorship. Micromatic’s success in providing a superior performance whilst carrying out ethical work practices is evident in their numerous awards and achievements.
Micromatic’s range of hydraulic grinding machines includes the eco 200 mini grinder for external, internal or face grinding applications which is highly precise and available with many accessories including the digital read out. This machine is available for demonstration at UK distributor Master Abrasives premises in Daventry, Northamptonshire. It benefits from the advantage of a small footprint and is a low cost option with
the ability to hold tight tolerances. The next series of hydraulic grinding machines model GC 350 is available with a grinding length of 500, 750, or 1150 and is designed for precision tool room and production applications for medium size components.
The heavy duty model GCH 440 series hydraulic cylindrical grinders are used in diverse heavy-duty applications and guarantee roundness accuracy of <2 microns as standard on live spindle grinding. For this series, the workhead spindle runs on precision antifriction bearings for both between centre and live spindle grinding.
In its range of CNC grinding machines, the Micromatic brand offers a full variety of options to suit differing customer needs from the economical to the heavy duty series. For example, the two axis Simple Grind model series is a low-cost, simple cylindrical grinding solution available in angular and straight configurations. This machine is ideal for medium and small scale industry production in applications for components ground in multiple plunges or traverse grinding such as pump shafts and motor shafts.
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Practicing what they preach!As part of regular
team meetings, Health & Safety matters are always top of the agenda. Those of us that regularly travel and visit customers’ electrical substations are only too aware of the potential risks. We have plenty of procedures and documents that help us manage these environments, but when it comes to it, the people on the ground are the ones that truly manage the risks.
They are in the business of advising their clients on the merits of understanding the condition of their assets and go to great lengths to communicate the capabilities and features of our instrumentation and services. This involves live inspections on customers’ assets to demonstrate all the “clever things” that can be done to understand the health of the asset and how the information can be used to manage the assets safely, effectively and cost efficiently.
While they are keen to focus on their technical ability and knowledge during demonstration in front of their customers, there is always an initial exercise that can go unnoticed but it is in fact central to the whole point of being there: they simply use their judgement and an instrument to check that the asset is generally doing what it’s supposed to! Performing background tests for electrical Partial Discharge (EA Technology’s UltraTEV Detector is an ideal instrument), listening for any audible discharge and sensing for the tell-tale gases are fast and effective first-pass safety checks.
These simple activities are now habitual for them and are part of their standard risk assessment when working in an electrical substation.
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Water, Energy & Environment NewsCutting-edge energy storage solutions and PV invertersunveiled
Inspection technology boost for George Fischer joint performance
Delta, a global leader in power and
thermal management solutions, recently presented a broad portfolio of high-efficiency PV inverters and battery energy storage solutions at Intersolar 2017 Europe. The energy storage system ES30 series, an all-in-one and highly scalable solution integrating Li-ion batteries for up to 90kWh capacity and more than 2 hours of
continuous 30kW back-up power; and the new high-performance string PV inverter M88H series, featuring maximum 88kVA output power, industry-leading peak efficiency up to 98.8%, active cooling and an electromagnetic interference (EMI)-proof design, were all key highlights of Delta’s showcase.
By leveraging its core competence in power electronics, leadership in energy conversion efficiency and expertise in system integration, Delta develops intelligent solutions capable of optimising the adoption of solar PV power and energy storage not only to support the transition megatrend from centralized energy supply to decentralized renewable energy plants, but also to enable greater electricity costs savings as well as a more reliable and eco-friendly energy supply.
For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com and www.delta-emea.com
The value of George Fischer’s widely specified HDPE pipe systems has just been enhanced through the
development of the world’s first non-destructive testing (NDT) regime for HDPE products, which now allows the manufacturer to issue a “Fit for Service” certificate on both Electrofusion and butt welds. This very significant stride forward means that clients in the water, gas distribution, food processing and other industries requiring the highest standards cam now specify systems such eco-FIT, ELGEF Plus and PROGEF with the same confidence as metal pipework alternatives.
Meanwhile customers can continue to benefit from these well engineered systems’ speed of installation, versatility, low weight, durability and other key attributes. Crucially GF Pipe System’s new ultrasonic based, non-invasive testing will see the company’s internationally recognised partner provide a responsive on-site service which can check up to 20-30 separate welds per day. The Pass/Fail report can include details of any discontinuities detected by the scanners and is accompanied by a 10-year guarantee to provide complete peace of mind for the specifier or their end client.
As one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of HDPE and other pipework systems, George Fischer strives to set the highest standards in quality control, both within the factory and throughout the installation process. The GF Pipe Syswtem’s 10 year guarantee backed NDT service can only enhance the overall offer to customers.
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Expel will dramatically
improve compressed air systems throughout the industry.
The unique patented design allows it to efficiently remove 99.9999% of liquid, oil, water and removes other contaminants down
to 1 micron when installed at point of use.
The Expel 30 filter is the world’s first cleanable and reusable compressed air filter, and therefore requires no ongoing costs for replacement filter elements.
Key Features and Benefits Include: n Tested to ISO12500 – part 3 & 4
standard n Removes 99.9999% of liquid water
and oil n Removes particulates down to 1
micron n Flow range of 5 – 30 CFM n 15 bar(g) – 217 psi(g) maximum
pressure n No Power source required
n 2 year manufacturer’s warranty n Pressure indicator fitted as standard n ½” and ¾” BSPT or NPT Inlet / Outlet
Ports n Fully dismantlable n No decrease in performance over
lifetime of well-maintained filter
The Expel 30 can also be supplied with and optional manual drain valve, or automatic magnetic float drain.Should they be required, all spare parts will also be available for the Expel 30.
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REDUCE YOUR COOLING COSTS BY 90% with EcoCooling’s Direct Evaporative Cooling, Ventilation and Control Systems
With over 3,500 installations worldwide, UK based EcoCooling are innovators in low energy, direct evaporative
cooling and ventilation technologies. They have developed energy efficient cooling solutions to suit all types of buildings including warehouses, factories, data centers, comms rooms, retail and commercial.
Founded in 2002 EcoCooling provides energy efficient and low carbon alternatives to air conditioning. Developed from one of the oldest and simplest technologies known to man.
EcoCooling have taken the concept of direct evaporative cooling and reengineered it to provide a sophisticated cooling and ventilation system that can outperform the alternatives on most counts.
Fresh Air Cooling with EcoCooling can provide a 3m3/s or cool a 30kW load from 1kW of power at a cost of under 14p per hour. Energy use can further be reduced by the use of EC (Electrically Commutated) fans in IT environments. EcoCooling’s 1,500m² of warehousing provides
a manufacturing and R&D facility, as well as a storage base for all spares and coolers. This ensures that short lead times and adequate supply of spares are guaranteed.
Simple ventilation can provide a perfectly satisfactory solution to cooling many industrial and commercial premises, however recent advances in fan technology, controls and evaporative cooling have now taken this principle to a new level of performance, which has proven to be very popular for industrial purposes.
EcoCoolers can either be used for blanket cooling a building or for spot cooling of workstations and production lines. The solution is perfect for factories, warehouses, and mezzanine floors. Clients include: TKMaxx, Cummins Diesel, Net-a Porter, and Matalan. The EcoCooler is highly cost effective in comparison to traditional refrigerant air conditioning, and can operate on less than 10% of the running cost.
Cummins Diesel Engines recently invested in 42 EcoCoolers, due to very hot uncomfortable
temperatures on their main shop floor. These units introduce fresh, chilled and filtered air to the various workstations throughout their production facility. They are all controlled from two floor mounted centralised control panels. The system reduces summertime temperatures from over 30oC to a far more comfortable 21oC.
Many locations can maintain compliant conditions by using only ‘free cooling’ (fresh air). Multiple EC fans can be connected directly to simple temperature controllers giving the simplest of automated solutions. PLC’s can be used where more stringent conditions have to be met or when heating and cooling systems need to be integrated.
Ventilation coupled with evaporative cooling and modern controls can provide industrial and commercial premises with a sophisticated air handling system that can compare with any air cooling refrigeration system at a fraction of the energy cost and provide a high level of control of the environment.
The EcoCooler is also available in several different configurations, meaning they are suitable for any location and are easy to install and come with minimal maintenance.
Our complimentary in-house design consultancy service capitalises on our vast industry experience to work closely with consultants and clients to design the most efficient systems possible.
If you are having temperature problems in your warehouse or factory please contact us on the number below.
More information and case studies are available on our website.
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Marsh Industries for your off mains drainage needs
Exceptional compressed air quality guaranteed
A UK manufacturing business in Northamptonshire, Marsh Industries
Ltd manufactures Sewage Treatment Plants, Septic Tanks, Pump Chambers, Separators and Rainwater Harvesters using 100% GRP and Resin.
With a professional, friendly and helpful internal sales office plus lead times from order placement to delivery direct to site for our domestic range of 5-7 days, we really can cater to all your Off Mains Drainage needs.Also, manufacturing at our new state of the art facility in Bridgwater, Marsh can also make larger commercial and industrial projects seem simple
thanks to the ease of our manufacturing techniques. This is secondary to our state of the art computer programme ‘Gaia’ which allows each project to be bespoke. Marsh also has an external sales team who cover the UK and are more than happy to undertake site visits both before and after projects are completed to guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.
It is not just in the larger treatment plant sector in which Marsh is focusing their attention; early 2017 saw the
launch of the new ‘Hydroil’ Separator Range making Marsh Industries product portfolio complete. Contactwww.marshindustries.co.uk
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Calibration News
Electronics & Enclosures News
PCB announces CALROUTE firmware option for portable calibratorsPCB Piezotronics, Inc.(“PCB®”),
a designer, manufacturer, and global supplier of accelerometers, microphones, calibration systems, and force, torque, load, and strain sensors has announced CALROUTE. Developed by PCB’s sister company, The Modal Shop, this new firmware upgrade for the Portable Vibration Calibrator delivers semi-automatic generation of test points to simplify calibration routines.
Ideal for installations with many vibration sensors of the same model, CALROUTE enables repetitive calibration routines to be generated. Test routines are set up on a laptop or desktop computer before being transferred to the Portable Vibration Calibrator via a USB memory stick, allowing multiple sensor models to be calibrated without having to reload data. Running these routines on vibration sensors is straightforward.
On the Model 9110D Portable Vibration Calibrator, an indication of pass or fail status is clearly displayed on the calibrator’s screen in real-time during testing. Test results are then recorded onto the same USB memory stick for later transfer back to the computer where ISO 17025 compliant calibration certificates can be printed. This simple process allows a vibration expert to set up tests and hand them off to a
technician, even someone with no vibration testing experience.
The CALROUTE upgrade is complemented by two additional improvements for Model 9110D Portable Vibration Calibrators. The low frequency range of the device is extended from 7Hz to 5Hz. A new firmware option, 9110-MC, adds “modulated current” sensor calibration capability and displays sensitivity in µA or mA per engineering unit.
More information is available here at: www.modalshop.com/Model 9110D Portable Calibrator?ID=784
Expanded compact calibration kit range
New addition to Hitaltech’s high powered terminal blocks
Rosenberger has expanded its wide
range of compact calibration kits and provides a series of kits in common coaxial connector interfaces: RPC-2.92, RPC-3.50, RPC-N (50Ω), RPC-N (75 Ω), 7-16, N, 4.3-10, and 4.1-9.5, each male and female.
The compact calibration kits combine all necessary calibration units in one
unit. The three-in-one mechanical calibration kits combine open, short and load in a compact unit for complete MSO calibration of single port vector network analysers. The four-in-one mechanical
calibration kits combine an open, short load and thru element in a compact unit for a complete MSOT calibration of two or more port vector network analysers.
All the kits come in a hard shell case with general coefficients on a standard definition card.
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A new latching PCB terminal block is the latest innovation in
Hitaltech’s high powered terminal block range.
The new latching wire entry terminal block enables high current inputs and outputs to be connected to a printed circuit board at speed, without the use of a tool.
Like our other high power terminals and connectors, the blocks come in either modular interlocking versions or solid blocks of up to 8 poles and are available in a wide range of industry standard pitches, wire entry sizes up to 35mm2 and current rating up to 125 Amps. Additional options include locking screw flanges that allow the terminal block to be screwed to the PCB for additional mechanical stability.
Two-part pluggable connectors are available up to 16 poles, wire entry sizes up to 16mm2 and current ratings up to 76 Amps. For ultra-reliable connections, a screw flange option allows for the male and female to be locked together, and is ideal for high vibration applications.
ApplicationsAll Hitaltech high power terminal blocks and connectors are suitable for high-capacity frequency converters, power supplies and battery chargers. The new high power latching wire entry is also particularly suited to industrial control applications.
Fully CustomisableHitaltech has long been an industry leader in customizable terminal blocks. Yet the capacity to tailor the new latching wire entry terminal block with bespoke colours, markings and legends is just the start of your options.
We also offer custom configurations, which could include special pin arrangement and supplying our rising clamp terminal blocks with the clamps closed, for ease of testing.
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Calibrate with the new PIE 422Plus and PIE 311Plus
Simplify your day-to-day calibration tasks with a PIE process calibrator
The PIE 311Plus Diagnostic RTD & milliamp calibrator and the PIE 422Plus Diagnostic Thermocouple & milliamp
calibrator offer you not only a high accuracy temperature calibrator but also a milliamp calibrator that can source and read up to 24mA, simulate 2-Wire transmitters and also power and measure your 24V transmitters or other control instrumentation.
Similar to our PIE 334Plus, our new Plus calibrators include our Patented (US # 7,248,058) Current Leak Detection which protects not only your instrumentation and property from potentially catastrophic failure, but also helps ensure the safety of your most valuable assets – your people! With our Current leak detection, you can detect excess loop current due to issues such as moisture, corrosion and ground faults that can cause potentially dangerous situations.
PIE calibrators are designed with the field technician in mind – half the size of similar process calibrators and weighing less than a pound makes carrying them around the plant or up and down ladders no big deal. Combine that with our simple to use double click menu and advanced troubleshooting tools, these are a technicians go to tool.
Troubleshoot RTD sensors and wiring with the patented 2, 3 & 4 Wire detection in the PIE 311Plus. The PIE 422Plus solves all your thermocouple connection problems by offering mini jack connections, screws for bare thermocouple wires and banana jack connectors for mV test leads.
The toolbox tough design includes a backlit display for use in dark environments, protective rubber boot with built in stand and test leads. A hands free carrying case comes with the 422Plus and 311Plus to free up your hands for calibration with room to store extra test leads, batteries, etc. securely in a zippered compartment. Add the optional hanging magnet strap for versatility out in the field.
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Practical Instrument Electronics (PieCal) is a highly experienced manufacturer
of calibration equipment for the process industry. Focussed on manufacturing accurate, durable and precise calibration equipment, the renowned company produces easy to use, innovative equipment which is “Practical” and “EZ-as-PIE” for the end user in the field.
Their exclusive PIE calibrators are designed, assembled, calibrated with NIST traceability, and serviced in the United States of America with components that are sourced from around the world. They are compact, easy to learn, simple to setup and highly accurate, as well as being the only calibrators with patented Loop Diagnostic Technology.
PIE’s unique and intuitive EZ-DIAL Double Click Menu makes them simpler to setup than larger calibrators with their complicated button filled
panels and confusing menus. It can be used right out of the box instead of wasting time trying to learn to use more complex calibrators.
Practical Instruments consists of a world-class team headed by the former Director of Engineering of Altek© and Transmation Products Group, Ron Clarridge. The combined experience and knowledge within the industry of the team enables the company to produce practical instruments of exceptional quality. Expert calibration and repair of practically all Altek© products is also available with 30+ years of experience in design, repair and recalibration services.
For more information contact PieCal on 585-872-9350, email: [email protected] or visit the website at: www.piecal.com
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Print & Packaging News
Bobst introduces web feed services to the UK for the first time
Rothenberger rolls out new packaging for UK’s best selling brazing torch
LINPAC makes investment in new energy-efficient cooling system
Industrial slicer VSI T
ORBIS’ new plastic reusable 1,200mm x 800mm GitterPak™
BOBST, one of the world’s leading suppliers of machinery and services to the folding carton,
corrugated board and flexible materials markets, has strengthened its service offering by delivering web-fed capabilities in the UK for the very first time.
BOBST’s UK customers can now benefit from web-fed converting lines that lead the industry in accuracy and performance, with support from a dedicated team based at the company’s UK & Ireland headquarters in Redditch.
Graham Dolan, Web-Fed Technical Sales for BOBST UK & Ireland Ltd, joined BOBST in 2001 as a senior technician and has played an instrumental role in the development of the technical services support team. As well as overseeing all web-fed projects, Mr Dolan provides technical support to BOBST customers.
The move to deliver services at a more localised level is part of a wider company project, the Business Unit Services Transformation Program, delivered by BOBST. It has been established to place customer satisfaction and
efficiency at the core of all BOBST business activities and will see more than 200 service technicians recruited globally to ensure customers around the world receive the same high level of service and support.
In addition to the new web-fed service offering, BOBST UK & Ireland Ltd is now overseeing web-fed spare parts. Previously, web-fed services, spare parts and technical support had only been available from BOBST Bielefeld in Germany (formerly Fischer & Krecke) and BOBST San Giorgio in Italy (formerly Rotomec).
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Rothenberger are recognised as the supplier of the worlds’ most comprehensive range of professional plumbing
and pipework tools. Mention the name to any plumber and they will almost instantly associate the name with their best-selling Super Fire 2 soldering and brazing torch. Sold in 19 countries the torch outperforms their competition owing to its unique design and outstanding performance.
As with most successful products copies have appeared in the market. This prompted Rothenberger to review their position and presentation of the product. Various options were considered including clampack, printed board cartons and transparent presentation packaging. Following months of research Rothenberger chose to use the transparent pack designed by Bell Packaging Limited.
The end caps are made using a special mould developed for the application. In addition to being a closure the cap can be used as a stand to hold the torch when not being used. The caps use the patented Jetlok® design of fixing (Patent No. GB2355000). This feature ensures that copies cannot be made and protects the substantial investment made by Rothenberger in the new packaging.
The end caps are moulded using a special PP polymer which delivers excellent strength. The caps are 100% recyclable.The body of the box is made using a recycled grade of PET recycled film. A hanging facility is added to the pack to deliver a flexible and attractive completed pack which is decorated with a silver foil print
Previously the clampacks would be opened, removed and put in the bin however the new packaging gives the user an ideal container to store the torch when not in use. To meet the 2017 launch date the mould to make the end caps was created in the UK and all other aspects of the packaging are manufactured at the new Bell production facility that is BRC registered.
Contact Guy Hadwin at Superfire brazing torch on 01536 310300 or for more information on Jetran® packaging contact Kirsty Potts on 01757 708422.
Leading fresh food
packaging manufacturer, LINPAC, has invested over £320k in a state-of-the-art outside chill plant at its West Yorkshire headquarters
to bring its UK cooling system in line with the European standards of LINPAC Group.
The new system, which replaces three existing evaporating cooling towers at the site, will run at a low ambient temperature for optimum energy efficiency and completely removes the risk of legionella bacteria formation on site.
UK Engineering Manager at LINPAC, Nathan Oades,
commented: “By installing the new cooling system external to its manufacturing operation, LINPAC UK now complies with industry-wide best practice. It also mirrors the standards set by our LINPAC Ritterhude, Pravia and Infia sites, which already operate similar systems.”
“The investment will have a positive environmental impact, with estimated energy savings of up to 26,000 tonnes of water and over £120k in power per year. And importantly it eliminates the potential health risks associated with vapour emitting systems, being fully HSHE compliant.”
LINPAC aims to maintain high HSHE standards in all areas of the business. By taking the initiative to replace its existing cooling system as part of a phased replacement project, LINPAC has continued to adhere to its ‘We Care’ policy, which ensures that the health and safety of its employees, contractors and communities is at the forefront of its operations.
For more information, please visit http://linpac.com
Hygienic fully automatic slicer with integrated target weight control for
flexibility and efficiency in industrial processes.
Designed for industrial production the fully automatic VSI T smoothly integrates in your production lines. It is impressive in terms of its high slicing performance at minimal power consumption due to Emotion® technology. With an integrated tendency control, the target weight is reached even when slicing naturally grown products. You avoid overfilling of same weight packages and increase your efficiency. For modern and safe operation, the VSI T is fitted with an intuitively operable touch screen.
For more information on Bizerba products call us on 01908 682740 or visit our website at: www.bizerba.com
ORBIS® Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in
supply chain optimization, is launching a new foldable container (FLC) for use in the European market. Designed to European dimensions and produced in Europe, the 1200mm x 800mm GitterPak™ holds up to 900 kg and is a reliable substitute for metal gitterboxes. As part of the ORBIS line of FLCs, the GitterPak (Model HDB1208) offers logistics advantages, warehouse cost-savings and an environmentally friendly alternative to steel tubs, wood pallets and crates.
The GitterPak stacks securely when full and folds when empty for return trips, allowing for more containers per truck when compared with fixed-wall gitterboxes. With its all-plastic design, it features a tare weight less than metal bins, so trucks will efficiently cube out before weighing out because of heavy packaging.
Its 1200mm x 800mm x 960mm footprint makes it ideal for sequencing parts, as well as right-sizing part
shipments for line-side assembly and work-in-process operations. The GitterPak was designed to better protect and transport parts in global automotive and industrial applications by eliminating the need for steel stillages, gitterboxes or wooden crates commonly found in 3-tier packaging systems.
The GitterPak is engineered as a strong and durable container for heavy weight loads requiring increased packaging protection, while optimizing pack density. Visit www.orbiscorporation.de for more information.
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Cleaning & Facilities Management News
Strategic management change at the Nationwide Hygiene GroupCurrent CEO David Scholes will be retiring in
August this year following a successful 17 years leading the Nationwide Hygiene Group.
Nationwide Hygiene Group are delighted to announce that Darren Broad (pictured) has been appointed as their new CEO and took over the reins on April 26th, following the group’s AGM.
Darren and David will work closely together in the coming months to ensure that there is a seamless transition of leadership for all Nationwide Hygiene Group customers, colleagues and suppliers.
Darren has a wealth of business experience, most recently as MD of Bunzl Catering Supplies and the
Nationwide Hygiene Group are extremely pleased to recruit somebody of his calibre.
Commenting on his appointment, Darren says he is “Looking forward to building on the tremendous work of David and his team, and working with the board and members to develop a strategy that continues to grow Nationwide Hygiene Group’s market share and presence in the UK and Ireland.”
Nationwide Hygiene Group would like to congratulate Darren on his new role and wish David the very best in his retirement.
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TCFM contract at Eden WalkTCFM is now delivering Cleaning and Security Services
at Eden Walk in Kingston, part of the Regional multi-let retail portfolio managed by Broadgate Estates and owned by British Land and USS. This new contract commenced on April 1stand will help enable the 10 million visitors that go to Eden Walk each year to have a safe and enjoyable shopping experience.
The team from TCFM, led by Andy Farley, TCFM Contract Manager, will ensure that the extensive cleaning & security expertise along with the standards that TCFM are renowned for in other Retail and Office sites are replicated, and with it will enable Eden Walk to provide visitors with an outstanding place to visit.
The contract will utilise smart management systems and state-of-the-art technology to help maintain and improve standards along with delivering robust monitoring and management reporting to Broadgate Estates, all with the aim of delivering unrivalled customer service and value.
Having been able to demonstrate added value within other cleaning & security contracts, the contract was awarded based on TCFM’s proven track record spanning almost 55 years, along with their design of a bespoke solution, built on Broadgate Estates’ individual needs.
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TCFM and Remploy scoop prestigious national award
Green glory with prestigious award win
A partnership between TC Facilities Management (TCFM) and Remploy the disability employment
specialists, has won the Large Employer of the Year award at the ERSA Employability Awards 2017.
The winners were announced at a ceremony attended by the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Penny Mordaunt MP and hosted by BBC journalist Kirsty Lang.
The ERSA Employability Awards are now in their fifth year. The awards showcase and champion best practice from across the employment support sector, celebrating and recognising the hard work and achievements of those involved in supporting people into work.
Rachel Gardiner, Head of HR for TCFM commented: “We’re delighted to win the ERSA award for the Large Employer category. This is a huge achievement, especially given the calibre of the nominations for this award. Knowing that we are making a difference to people with a disability or health condition is hugely satisfying, and to receive a
national award recognising this is fantastic! Our partnership with Remploy goes from strength to strength.”
This year the awards judges included Heidi Allen MP, a member of the Work and Pensions Committee in the last Parliament; a senior official from the Department for Work and Pensions; a senior researcher at the Resolution Foundation; and last year’s winner of the Adviser of the Year Award, Keith Tottingham.
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One of the UK’s largest cleaning and facilities service providers, Floorbrite based in Sale, has won a
Green Apple Environment Award in the international campaign to find the greenest companies, councils and communities.
Floorbrite was awarded the accolade for helping Manchester polythene manufacturer and supplier Duo UK achieve zero to landfill status by implementing recommendations made by the cleaning and facility company’s waste & environmental consultant, Trudie Williams.
The firm competed against more than 500 other nominations in the Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice, and was presented with their trophy and certificate at a glittering presentation ceremony in the Houses of Parliament.
The family run firm was recognised for increasing sustainability at Duo UK, following the manufacturer’s own moves to become responsible suppliers of sustainable polythene packaging.
Throughout the project with Duo UK, Floorbrite’s aims were, amongst others, to reduce waste removal costs, encourage 100% recycling, achieve zero landfill, introduce full segregation of waste streams, and recover energy from waste.
Zoe Brimelow, brand director at Duo UK, added: “Trudie and the team at Floorbrite are experts in implementing green measures which save waste going to landfill - everything they recommended has had a positive impact on our own
eco-credentials and sustainability targets.
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1,000 jobs with Remploy achieved by TCFM
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) are celebrating placing their 1000th employee with their recruitment partner Remploy.
Divisional Director, Jeff Lloyd-Jones will be celebrating with In-Store Manager, Martin Horvath at Tesco Canton, near Cardiff, where Tarik Miah recently secured a job working as a cleaner.
The partnership with Remploy began over 10 years ago and has seen over 1000 exceptional and committed individuals become part of the team.
On re-signing the partnership agreement last year, TCFM committed to achieving placing their 1000th candidate through working with them.
This milestone took less than 9 months to achieve due to candidates soaring on the back of significant contract wins during 2016.
On hearing the news, Jeff Lloyd-Jones, whose team has placed more than half of all the candidates in his region said, “I am delighted that we’ve achieved this milestone. The candidates placed through Remploy that I have worked with are among some the most very talented and committed individuals I’ve had the pleasure to know.”
Rachel Gardiner, Head of HR commented, “We’re over the moon to know that we’ve now placed our 1000th candidate through our partnership with Remploy. Not only am I looking forward to the celebration that will be taking place later this month but I am also looking forward to seeing our partnership place even more candidates in to the business as part of our ongoing commitment to provide meaningful employment for people with a disability”.
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Don Valley Engineering Ltd (DVE) is an engineering specialist situated in Doncaster. DVE is widely recognised
for providing high quality and cost-effective machinery solutions. Its main areas of activity revolve around designing, building and installing a specifically developed array of robust classifying and dewatering screens, vibrating centrifuges, vibrating feeders, apron feeders, belt feeders and conveyors. They also provide specialist process equipment for the malting industry through to complete turnkey material handling solutions.
The acknowledged manufacturer and supplier was founded in 1947 by a team of experienced engineers
in Yorkshire. Their work initially focused on general fabrication and repairs for those operating within the coal industry, but continued success made it a strategic business move for the group to diversify into different fields. DVE is now, as a result, a favoured machinery provider that is capable of servicing the exacting requirements of organisations rooted in the bulk material processing & handling, screening, centrifuging and maltings process equipment production markets.
“We soon built a reputation with new and existing customers for consistency and quality whilst acquiring
status as the supplier of choice for the sourcing of linear screens, centrifuges, feeders and maltings equipment,” commented Jeff Buxton, DVE’s Group Sales Manager. “As a company, we are very forward-thinking and always looking to progress, either by organic growth or through acquisition of competitor services or other relevant business assets. As we have evolved, new industries have emerged, bringing us new opportunities and challenges.”
In 2009 there was another significant restructuring that helped the company to expand further. It was at this time the Don Valley group of enterprises were
formed; a cluster of dedicated divisions each with its own industry-specific knowledge and expertise. The purpose of this was to enable customers to experience a more focused form of material handling service, and the resulting setup was four individual businesses: Don Valley Construction, Don Valley Maltings, Cleeve Materials Handling (a provider of material handling solutions to the water treatment, chemical, food, alternative fuels and waste to energy markets) and, of course, Don Valley Engineering.
Equipment supply, site construction and process design are all core examples of works conducted by DVE; this is made possible with the company’s competent workforce and impressively vast suite of equipment. Its specific selection of systems and services include conceptual design & feasibility studies, FEEDS, EPC, Design, Build, Risk Management, Site management, Site Supervision and CDM 2015. With these first-rate resources, the team are well placed to provide full turnkey solutions for process industries and for the material handling of bulk solids, delivering products that can function in heavy industry applications (such as power, biomass, iron & steel, mineral, aggregates and recycling).
“We can offer customers many significant benefits; these include high equipment reliability, product
longevity, good availability and reduced maintenance costs,” Jeff said in his concluding statement. “Our capabilities extend to complete installation and site management with a dedicated aftersales service, which allows all of our customers the opportunity to realise what an excellent return on investment they gain by working with a company like DVE.”
For more information please don’t hesitate to contact this NQA ISO: 9001: 2008 accredited company today.
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Thermaset Ltd have established an enviable UK-wide reputation for innovation and excellence in the formulation and manufacture of thermosetting powders for electrostatic application. Established in 1984, our success has always been based on the principal that our customers’ problems are our opportunities.
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A leading powder coating specialistStaffordshire-based Thermaset
Limited is the one of the UK’s leading powder coating specialists and a Qualicoat approved manufacturer, which means it adheres to strict architectural standards.
The company has been creating powder coating for more than 30 years formulating, manufacturing and supplying products to a wide range of customers; and supplies powder coatings direct through a combination of routes to market comprising telephone orders, email and via its online shop.
Among the industrial markets for powder coatings are: automotive, electrical/electronics, scaffolding/form work, general engineering and steel partitioning.
Operating from Claire Works, a purpose-built facility on the Lichfield Road Industrial Estate in Tamworth, Thermaset has a 30 strong workforce and is a family run business headed up by Director Gill McElhannan.
In January this year, work commenced work on the first of a two phase development on the Thermaset site including the refurbishing of a two-storey vacant unit to re-house a plush reception area, an administration office centre, board and meeting rooms, as well as a training facility.
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