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NOVSee them on page ........15

JSP Company of the MonthSee them on page ........21

TerinexSee them on page ..........2

Fisher Leak Systems Commitment to Excellence .........................5

PPMA Show 2018 Review ...........................8/9

Bioquell Decontamination Company of the Month ...20

Delta Rock Engineering Company of the Month ...25

Northern Balance Laboratory Equipment Company of the Year .................................32

Titan Enterprises, a leading manufacturer of specialist flowmeter, reports on the development of a high-

pressure turbine meter for measuring the flow of liquid refrigerants.

In response to their OEM customer’s requirements, Titan Enterprises designed a flowmeter able to deliver reliable, high performance across 6 flow ranges from 0.05 to 15 litres per minute.

To ensure the highest degree of inertness to the refrigerant fluids the flowmeter polymer components were moulded in an FDA approved grade of Polyvinylidene difluoride (PDVF) and mounted in a 316 stainless steel body.

Incorporating steel reinforced polymer components, to give a pressure rating of 40 Bar, the low inertia turbines of the flowmeter have proven ideal for measuring the low viscosities (0.3 to 0.4 centipoises) encountered

with volatile refrigerant fluids measured in the liquid form. With careful sensor selection the pressure drop through the flowmeter is low enough to prevent gas break-out and ensure reliable flow measurement from -25°C to +125°C.

Drawing upon over 40-years of flowmeter innovation – Titan Enterprises Ltd are manufacturers of high-performance solutions including the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Oval Gear flowmeters, low flow Turbine flow meters and a flow instrument range.

Titan’s company philosophy of “pushing the envelope by trying to do things a little different and better” has resulted in sales of over 500,000 products into 50 countries worldwide and a repeat purchase percentage of 95%.

All flow meters produced by Titan Enterprises are designed and manufactured to ISO9001 and calibrated to an uncertainty of ±0.25%.

To discuss development of an application optimised flowmeter please visit www.flowmeters.co.uk or contact Titan Enterprises on +44 (0)1935 812790 /sales@flowmeters.co.uk

High pressure flowmeter measures liquid refrigerants

Goole based contact manufacturer Grotech Production has received ISO9001:2015 certification.

The company is a longstanding holder of the ISO quality standard certificate having retained the ISOQAR certification for ISO 9001 since 1999 for blending and packing to customer requirements for the agricultural, horticultural and industrial chemical industries.

Grotech said it conforms to the up-to-date standards, maintaining traceability throughout each production stage from administration to warehouse, processing and packing ensuring that batch traceability is visible throughout the whole process.

Tracey Farrow, quality assurance manager, said: “There were some challenges transitioning from the 2008 standard to ISO 9001:2015 but overall it proved to be a

straightforward process. Maintaining certification is of paramount importance.

“These standards provide a clear structure to enable the organisation to meet its objectives and maintain strategic direction. It’s my role to oversee compliance to the ISO standard by ensuring all quality requirements are met and maintained throughout the year between audits.”

One of three new internal auditors is Theresa Hemingway who said: “Becoming an internal auditor means I work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager, performing and executing internal audits on a range of different departments and processes which Grotech Production regularly operates.

“I understand the importance of regular quality checks

to ensure that all of our customers are given the highest degree of service and more importantly peace of mind that we conduct these thorough quality checks.”

T 01405 761746 www.grotechproduction.com

Grotech awarded new quality certification

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Editor Recommends

With the strapping of heavy goods playing such as a big part in the

transportation business, the main question that people tend to ask is; should we use Polypropylene or Steel strapping?

Heavy loads being conveyed on flatbeds and pallets, such as timber, steel I-beams, and heavy building materials, all need the correct choice of strapping to ensure they reach their destination in perfect condition.

Clients want peace of mind that goods will be kept in place no matter how far they’re travelling, and regardless of the weight of their goods. In this situation, Polypropylene strapping may not prove to be the best option – it has low retained tension, potential to split, is susceptible to environmental factors, and a higher rate of failure when used on extremely heavy products.

Steel Strapping comes with multiple positives, including that the tension is maintained for a long period of time. Steel straps are the oldest, strongest, and highest tensile strength strapping available.

They are fully recyclable, and available in a variety of widths and thicknesses, as well as variations in the grade of steel.

As one of the UK’s largest providers of steel strapping, all Samuel Grant Packaging’s strapping experts are trained to be able to provide bespoke strapping solutions to clients, offering conversions and downsizing which can have a positive impact on their bottom line, as well as their environmental impact.

The company are able to offer full tooling support and maintenance, and nationwide support, allowing Samuel Grant to provide strapping as a service, not just as a product, with clients retaining full operational control.

Samuel Grant’s advisors will assess client requirements and use their years of expertise in the field to guide clients to the best products, at the best price, coupled with the confidence of not having to worry about the costs of replacing damaged cargo.

You can find out more about Steel Strapping from one of the biggest packaging suppliers in the UK at: www.samuelgrant.co.uk/strapping-transit-products

Steel strapping – The right product for the job

Introducing Q-Tex film, a heat sealable PET mono layer HD printed food grade ovenable film, pira

certified and suitable for freezer, microwave and oven usage, that’s more environmentally friendly than the alternative laminate applications, which will reduce plastic consumption.

Terinex have recently collaborated with Kraft Heinz using Q-Tex Film with their exciting new Heinz Beanz toastie product that introduces the iconic beans on toast meal now available in a mess free, food to go application.

Through partnering with some of the largest global food brands and food service businesses, Terinex has

the experience and industry knowledge to develop and supply packaging solutions that cater to the needs of the food packaging industry and changing consumer demands.

This highly versatile food packaging solution has the capabilities to serve a number of food processing and packaging requirements stretching across a wide variety of different food industries.

For more information on this product and how Terinex can assist you with your food packaging solutions, please email: sales@terinex.co.uk or telephone: 01234 364411

Q-Tex Film

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For this issue of Industrial Process News, we are happy to give our Editor’s Recommendation to GridBeyond®, in

light of their continual commitment to helping companies take control of their energy consumption for significant financial, operational and sustainability benefits.

GridBeyond, was founded in Dublin in 2007 by Michael Phelan and Padraig Curran, both of whom remain at the helm of the company. GridBeyond specialises in working with large industrial and commercial energy consumers to optimise their energy consumption, increase operational efficiencies, and generate energy savings and increase revenues by enabling their participation in energy services and National Grid programmes.

The company has significant experience working with some of the UK and Ireland’s best-known brands, and across multiple process-driven industries including: food, chemicals and glass manufacturers, wood, paper, flour mills, metal foundries, animal feed and manufacturing, as well as retail, data centres, logistics, hotels, airports and healthcare, to name a few.

At the core of GridBeyond’s range of energy services is their advanced energy platform. Powered by machine learning and big data analytics, the platform helps clients visualise, control and predict their energy usage to gain intelligent insights and pattern analysis of energy consumption and costs. The platform provides and compares live and archived data to detect inefficiencies, highlight areas of potential improvement and trigger predictive maintenance alerts when necessary, extending the lifecycle of the energy intensive equipment and machines.

In addition to the on-site operational benefits, GridBeyond’s technology is designed to simplify the complex energy markets. The platform gives high energy users access to a wide spectrum of energy services and programmes run by National Grid, including grid balancing services, capacity

market, smart tariffs, energy trading and peak avoidance. National Grid manages the UK’s infrastructure for transmitting electricity and ensures supply and demand remains equally balanced for peak efficiency, security and quality. Companies with high energy usage are encouraged to work with National Grid to maintain this balance by increasing or lowering their consumption at certain times. Due to the rise of renewable generation, which is, in most cases, weather dependent and thus highly volatile, it is increasingly challenging to balance the grid and ensure supply meets demand, or demand lowers to match supply.

The Grid recognises demand side response (the name given to a business responding to low or high electricity demand) as a vital part of maintaining system security, and offers financial incentives for large businesses to participate. By connecting to GridBeyond’s platform, clients not only benefit from additional revenue, benchmarking and optimisation mechanisms but also strengthen their environmental and sustainability credentials by supporting grid decarbonisation.

Michael Phelan, GridBeyond’s Chief Executive, explains: “GridBeyond have developed world-class technology to help balance the electricity grid, enabling the integration of more renewables and delivering enhanced benefits to large energy consumers. We work closely with grid operators, over 400

intensive energy users both in the UK and Ireland, suppliers, distribution networks and battery providers to drive the transition of the energy sector into a more digitalised, decentralised and decarbonised system.

“2018 has been a highly successful year for GridBeyond. We finalised the development and released the world’s first hybrid battery & demand network, an innovative solution that has proven to increase significantly our clients’ energy flexibility. By having more on-site flexibility, our clients can benefit from participation in DSR programmes to a greater extent, generate more income and enhance savings, for example, by avoiding peak demand charges. GridBeyond’s technology is the first of this type in the world and we are proud that our innovation drives change across the energy landscape.” In addition to the launch of their hybrid battery & demand network, GridBeyond have been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards, including the Global Platts Energy Awards 2018 (still to be announced), an Edie Sustainability Leaders Award, Innovation of the Year Award at The Energy Awards, and recently won the Smart Tech Innovation Award at the it@cork Leaders Awards 2018.

GridBeyond’s experts regularly speak at various industry events, both on a national and international level. This year, Michael Phelan was one of the main speakers at the Financial Times Digital Energy Summit and took to the stage at Electrify Europe in Vienna too. Later this month, he is scheduled to address the audience at the EMEX 2018. Wayne Muncaster, UK Managing Director, has recently engaged audiences at Energy Live Expo and The Energyst’s Battery Storage Event, and Eamonn Bell, GridBeyond’s Head of Market Strategy, is often called upon by The Association of Decentralised Energy (The ADE) to speak at conferences on the topic of demand side response markets and policy. GridBeyond’s experts are frequently quoted and interviewed by prestigious publications including The Financial Times, The Times, The Telegraph, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, The

Energyst, Edie.net to name a few.

The team are continually looking for ways to break down barriers for industrial and commercial businesses to access the energy market. This is why GridBeyond created ‘The GridBeyond Academy’. Recognised by National Grid as one of the industry’s “Success Stories”, The GridBeyond Academy is an educational library of resources ranging from whitepapers, guides and insight blogs, through to live and recorded webinars, seminars and podcasts, as well as reports, briefings and statements on current energy market affairs. Resource levels vary from introductory/beginner, through to intermediate and advanced, for every level of understanding.

The GridBeyond Academy trains professionals to understand energy consumption, new technologies, the changing energy landscape, assets for demand side response participation, energy cost saving opportunities, flexibility opportunities and innovative ways of reaching sustainability goals. GridBeyond ensures that the resources are useful across a number of roles, from energy managers to operations and finance professionals, MDs to engineers, and those simply interested in enhancing their business profitability and sustainability.

T 01923 431638www.gridbeyond.com

Rethinking your energy strategy with GridBeyond

Editor Recommends

Trantec are leading suppliers of auger spares to the Bulk Solids Industry. From Powder Dosing Systems to

Metering Screw Feeders to Filling Machines, Trantec have supplied an array of replacement auger screws and ancillary parts.

Trantec specialise in full flight augers, however not all metering feeder manufacturers use a full flight screw, with some suppliers opting for the simpler spiral spring type auger. To ensure Trantec cover the full range of replacement spares, a development program was established to manufacture Spring type augers at their Clayton le Moors production facility.

Augers of this type are usually formed by winding a wire form onto a mandrel. The wire must be accurately moved as the mandrel rotates to form the correct pitch of the helix.

Trantec modified existing machinery to accomplish this task accurately and consistently, paying careful attention to the wire feed mechanism design.

T 01282 777566www.trantec.info

Replacement auger screws made easy

Based on the high-speed 3D sensor C5-1280-GigE, Automation Technology

expands its series of 3D laser sensors with four new models, which feature a compact design.

The models in the C5-CS series support an output of up to 1,280 points/profile and achieve a scanning frequency of up to 200kHz. The entire design concept is tailored to the outstanding features of the high-speed 3D sensors and combines high-end 3D technology with the latest laser electronics in a compact housing.

All 3D laser sensors are already pre-calibrated and come with a working

distance between 31mm and 90mm. This results in measuring ranges of up to 40mm in width and 46mm in height. Thereby, the lateral resolution achieves an accuracy of 5um and the height resolution achieves an accuracy of up to 0.11um. Furthermore, the high-speed 3D sensors feature a linearity of +/–0.05% of the z-range and a repeat accuracy of 0.5um, which allows very accurate measurement results.

www.automationtechnology.de

AT adds to 3D laser sensor lineupAutomation Technology, the innovator in the

field of imaging special sensors, presented its globally new smart infrared cameras of the IRSX series at Vision 2018.

With these cameras, intelligent, self-contained thermal imaging systems that are consistently designed for industrial use are available for the first time. The web-based configuration interface and result display make the setup for thermal monitoring tasks child’s play. After installation, the IRSX cameras communicate directly with the process control and provide an outstanding functionality for the practical implementation of Industry 4.0.

Designed as an all-in-one solution, the IRSX cameras combine a calibrated thermal imaging sensor with a powerful data processing unit and a variety of industrial interfaces in a small, rugged IP67 housing. A computer, special thermal

imaging software or external interfaces are no longer required. This considerably reduces system complexity, installation effort and costs while significantly improving system stability. For the communication with external automation and control equipment, the cameras feature a multitude of protocols, including GigE Vision, Modbus TCP, HTTPS and FTP.

A comprehensive range of software tools supports the integration and use of the cameras. In addition to standard APIs such as REST, GigE Vision, MQTT and OPC-UA, this also includes a constantly growing number of application-specific apps. The IRSX series comprises a variety of models with different fields of view, resolutions and frame rates and covers a broad spectrum of applications in all areas of industrial process automation.

Wherever temperature has a decisive influence in the manufacture and processing of products, the

IRSX cameras provide a highly flexible solution for autonomous thermal monitoring.

A further application focus is the preventive early fire detection and plant condition monitoring. Once set up, the intelligent cameras automatically detect temperature anomalies and trigger an alarm long before a fire breaks out or a system fails.

More information about the IRSX series is available at: www.automationtechnology.de/cms/en/irsx-i-self-contained-thermal-imaging-systems

T +49 (0)4531 88011-0www.automationtechnology.de

Smart infrared cameras for Industry 4.0

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Intelligent Inventory Solutions Company of the Month

Digital Specialists Company of the Month

Industrial Process News is proud to announce this month’s Intelligent Inventory Solutions Company of the Month to SupplyPoint, who

are celebrating 20 years, for their innovative and market leading point-of-use inventory management systems – changing the way inventory is managed in the workplace.

For over two decades SupplyPoint has established themselves as world leaders in intelligent automated point-of-use inventory solutions; aimed at any industry or business where there’s a need to control the use of components, tools, stationary or anything required to operate.

Established in 1998 by founder Jeff Harrington; their UK base of operations is located in Rugby where they have their research, development and manufacturing factory and head offices. With another manufacturing facility and office in North Carolina in the US and a further 6 offices located strategically in Italy, Germany, Brazil, China, Australia and India, SupplyPoint is a truly global brand.

Inventory management systemsTheir secure storage solutions are built to dispense equipment of any kind to the end-user as required. From parts and tools, to medicines and stationary

the applications are infinite and the direct benefits to the business plentiful.

The SupplyPoint point-of-use inventory management system logs users’ details each time an employee requests something – ensuring only the equipment, tools or parts needed are dispensed in the required quantity. This management of assets ensures accountability and automatically stops the misuse of equipment in the workplace – or theft.

By having all relevant tools and equipment in one area – positioned where needed – SupplyPoint solutions streamlines 5S in the workplace, increasing efficiencies. Employees have less opportunities to ‘waste’ time during working hours and internal studies with companies using the SupplyPoint systems have seen between 25% and 40% savings in efficiencies, while also seeing a huge drop in the misuse or ‘disappearance’ of equipment, tools etc.

Remaining relevantSupplyPoint understands that to continue to sell solutions to more clients their cabinets need to evolve with the times and adapt to customer feedback and suggestions – allowing SupplyPoint to stay relevant. Production of their solutions consists of three distinct areas as Mark Peers, President of SupplyPoint explains.

“We research and develop all solutions in-house to

ensure the highest quality and compatibility. We have large Design & Innovation teams dedicated to the hardware side of the cabinets, the electronics running throughout and the software solutions. Through close working relationships with our distributors and end users, our products are continuously evolving to provide ever improving benefits. Our custom design skills, coupled with a unique knowledge of real-life inventory management requirements enable us to produce products which consistently deliver diverse, tangible benefits to organisations of any size.”

What stands SupplyPoint out from the competition as well as their industry leading software is the quality of the solutions supplied. Describing solutions as robust would be an injustice. During our interview Mark explained that many of their cabinets have been in continuous operation for over a decade. While most businesses prefer to supply newer, updated versions to clients on a regular basis, SupplyPoint pride themselves on the robust nature of their products.

“Client satisfaction is crucial. We have distributed and installed over 38,000 supply solutions throughout the world and if they all last 20 years we’d be extremely happy. We value our reputation as a supplier of quality and robust solutions that can be relied upon. Our feeling is one of repeat and new custom through our status as the world’s market leader in our sector.”

Bringing everything togetherSupplyPoint’s latest solution – BinSense™ – represents years of feedback and continuous development to create the first intelligent Kanban solution to be added to the SupplyPoint portfolio. Driven by a simple IoT controller and web based software, the system supports fast moving and low cost inventory through constant notification of inventory levels and automatic reordering resulting in the elimination of many of the manual replenishment steps associated

with this type of inventory.

To comply with visual manufacturing practices the BinSense™ displays instant visual feedback through an innovative strip of LEDs.

Highly configurable with 72 locations per frame, allowing 12 small, 8 medium or 6 large bin locations per shelf, the BinSense™ solution can adapt to the specific needs of the user, and should things change, the solution can be adapted on the fly. And as with all SupplyPoint solutions, if required the system can be expanded to use multiple BinSense™ systems all connected and configured to work in unison.

T +44 (0)8445 761247uksales@supplypoint.comwww.supplypoint.com

Leaders in intelligent inventory solutions

Here at Industrial Process News, we would like to present Halpenfield with our esteemed Digital Specialists Company of

the Month profile as a result of their expert way of navigating businesses through the digital world.

Halpenfield was established in 2004 by Heather Beardmore Halpenfield, and today stands as one of the UK’s most trusted providers of BI and data analytics. Based in Milton Keynes, the company help clients bring their business into the digital age, whether by moving their data and processes onto the cloud, running data analyses or providing detailed business reports.

Passionate about busting all things data, HAL can help clients to design accurate and in-depth reporting solutions, as well as deploy and manage their analytics, so that they can easily analyse the business and make better informed decisions. Better yet, for those companies who are looking to make the leap to digital platforms, HAL can help them transition to cloud based software or even devise a hybrid system

of sorts, with some of the business ran online and some by hand. HAL have worked with clients of all shapes and sizes, big and small, from across numerous different industries, all of whom have their own unique set up with their own unique needs.

We spoke to Heather who explained exactly how HAL can help, “HAL assists companies to organise, analyse and visualise their data. We also specialise in helping companies move to cloud implementations. We are a full-service consultancy; providing everything from application design to architecture and development. We provide a full support service and also a complete managed service offering.

“We have partnerships with a number of leading software companies and Cloud vendors, and we are able to tailor solutions to the needs of their client rather than compromise the needs of a client to a single software product.”

Some of their partners include Amazon Web Services and Snowflake, who are renowned across the UK for their excellent digital solutions which are helping businesses take advantage of the Internet of Things.

For those businesses who do not have or can’t afford their own hardware or infrastructure, HAL provides a very necessary link to the online world, where they can easily and quickly conduct business online, store data, or deal with communications. Heather adds, “Many companies are considering moving to cloud implementations as this can offer a number of significant cost and performance advantages.”

Amazon Web Services provides a cost-effective cloud hosting platform which clients can rent to use. Clients pay for only as much as they use as opposed to a set amount which may far outweigh the amount they use. Similarly, Snowflake is a cloud based SAS database that is built into the cloud and which clients can use for easy data storage and access. Snowflake is exceptionally easy to use, as well as being flexible and able to expand and contract in relation to usage.

Right now, HAL are currently working to develop a new range of solutions with more versatility and advanced capabilities. You can catch them exhibiting at this year’s Big Data London in November, where they will be showcasing their many services and connecting with clients and industry peers. No matter the query or task, any type of business is invited to get in contact with the team at HAL in order to discuss their needs and figure out a customised solution just for them.

Be sure to give HAL a call on the number provided, or to find out more information, why not check out the website below.

ContactT 0190 855 0229www.halpenfield.co.uk

Take your business into the future with Halpenfield

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At Industrial Process News, we are always pleased to recommend companies that go above and beyond

for their clients, and for this issue we would like to present Fisher Leak Systems with our prestigious Commitment to Excellence Award.

Fisher Leak Systems is part of the Fisher Leak Group of companies, which are strategically placed at the centre of British manufacturing in Aston, Birmingham. FLS design and manufacture Special Purpose Machines, typically Assembly and Test Systems. These systems can be applied throughout a whole host of industries, including the medical, industrial, packaging and automotive industries.

With their state of the art technology, FLS are able to provide everything from bespoke fabrication to fully automated test and assembly systems and “everything in between”; including project support and a wide range of engineering solutions. Just some of the Special Purpose Machines they can tailor make include assembly systems, pick and place systems, performance test rigs, flushing systems, drilling and tapping rigs and high-pressure air test/burst test systems. FLS have also been supplying Vision systems, and Part marking/traceability systems; including Laser Marking Systems for a number of years.

Fully Automated Robot Cells can also be supplied as a complete “Turnkey” package, including “in house” Robot Programming and associated cell fencing/guarding.

One of the biggest points of pride for the company is their unmatched knowledgeable workforce, who can boast extensive industry experience and a wealth of manufacturing know-how. The workforce’s main objective is to deliver an exceptional and complete package for every client, guiding them all the way from concept to completion of their system. Better yet, as everything is designed and manufactured in-house by the company’s skilled team, from one company, FLS can guarantee low costs and lead times, with each product meeting exact specifications.

Fisher Leak Systems’ 3D modelling software is used to design and produce all their systems and machinery. This is used to ensure that the client will get a feel for what the product will look like, and how it will carry out its intended function. Once satisfied, it is moved onto the production stage.

One of FLS’ most sought after products is their “Air Decay” Leak Test Machines. Leak Test Machines are used all over the world in order to test everything from gas valves to a wide range of automotive components. FLS have continually developed the design and functionality of their Leak Test Machines over the last twenty years. This has resulted in a very versatile “template” that can easily be tailored to suit particular customer requirements. The machines are commonly built to include assembly processes and part marking processes (including Laser Marking). Typically, the one machine will handle the customers complete assembly, leak test, and part marking requirements in the same automated process.

Bespoke, monitored “fail chutes” can be integrated into the systems to ensure fail components are isolated.

FLS range of Leak Test Systems also includes a “Modular” System with a common Main Frame with a series of interchangeable “jig trolleys”. These are connected to the main frame using a number of quick fit connectors with “Auto” Program Select. This enables one system to be used to test a wide range of components with a wide range of test requirements.

FLS’ Pump Performance Test Systems is another machine “template” that has been developed over many years. These systems can be suppled as endurance test machines, or for production testing. Typically, the rig will run a series of

“live” tests of the pumps at various speeds and monitor the pump torque, pressure, and flows rates. These series of tests determine the overall performance of the pump. The system will then auto mark the pump with a unique serial number (using Laser Marking or Engraving). All of the test parameters are then stored against the unique serial number for full traceability.

In addition to providing multiple industries with a range of bespoke machinery, FLS also prioritise their after sales and maintenance support too. Over their many years in the industry, they have amassed an unmatched level of expertise and often provide advice to clients and OEM’s on suitable test specifications and test methods for a particular component.

FLS is part of the Fisher Leak Group of companies, comprising Fisher Leak Systems, Fisher Leak Engineering and Propbrook.

Fisher Leak Engineering can provide clients with a range of expert engineering services. These services consist of the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures, and manufacture of component parts.

Propbrook Ltd are a specialist fabrication company with “in house” laser cutting and auto folding machines. Propbrook specialise in

elevators and bespoke elevator components for companies within the lift industry. Propbrook can also cater for all general fabrication requirements, and have their own “in house” team of design engineers.

With such a wide range of services on offer under “one roof”, it is clear to see why Fisher Leak Systems are becoming market leaders in the supply of assembly and leak testing solutions for some of the world’s best known brands.

If you would like to get in touch with the company, feel free to contact them on the number listed below. Alternatively, if you would like to view an extensive range of their products and services, be sure to check out their website.

T 0121 328 8050 info@fisherleakgroup.co.uk www.fisherleakgroup.co.uk/leak-systems

Fisher Leak Systems: Special purpose machines – from concept to completion

Commitment to Excellence

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Laboratory Equipment & Services News

Drives, Controls & Automation News

KROHNE introduces OPTITEMP TT 53, a new universal programmable 2-wire temperature

transmitter for resistance (RTD) and thermocouple (TC) elements. Aimed at the Chemical, Oil & Gas and the Power Generation industries, it features HART 7 communication, NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics as well as Ex approvals.

Available in both compact (C) and rail-mounted (R) versions, the new transmitter can be programmed via PC or HART handheld, or wireless by using the OPTITEMP Connect mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app can communicate with OPTITEMP TT 53 via the built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) or the optional OPTITEMP TT-CON BT configuration kit, a small Bluetooth modem.

From a mobile device, the user can program, configure and monitor the transmitter, e.g. set mA outputs, perform an output simulation, view actual supply voltage, check the runtime counter and the current or historical process/ambient temperature log. Via HART 7 communication, some of these readings can also be made available to a PCS.

The robust design of the OPTITEMP TT 53 ensures reliable operation even under harsh environmental conditions: vibration-resistance up to 10 g, a fast step response time and a high accuracy (±0.08%

of span; max. ±0.08K) result in a high long term stability (max. drift ±0.02% of span/year). With ATEX and IECEx approvals, the new transmitter is suitable for use in hazardous areas.

OPTITEMP TT 53 offers extended diagnostic information according to NAMUR NE 107, e.g. device error, sensor break monitoring and wiring conditions. It is also compliant to NAMUR recommendations NE 21, 43 and 53.

www.krohne.com

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group. HART is a registered trademark of FieldComm Group.

OPTITEMP TT 53: new temperature transmitter with NFC & Bluetooth

We are excited to introduce a Clarity version 8.0 that brings a graphically

enhanced user interface. Great attention was paid to GLP and MS options where new functions and enhancements were added.

The portfolio of controlled instruments has grown again; it results in more than 700 supported instruments in Clarity 8.0 software platform. Existing users of Clarity Chromatography Software can update to the new version free of charge. Detailed information on the new version features can be found at our webpages.

Clarity Chromatography Software has a strong position in the chromatography data systems market. Clarity is highly regarded for its intuitive approach, excellent performance, cost-effectiveness and proficient technical support.

DataApex is solely focused on chromatography software development. A strong emphasis is placed on technological

innovation, visionary adoption of new laboratory standards, best practices and extensive customer support.

DataApex products are sold in over 100 countries around the world. 15 chromatography instrument manufacturers resell privately labelled versions (OEMs) of DataApex’s software.

To obtain further information about DataApex Clarity products please contact us at clarity@dataapex.com or visit www.dataapex.com

Clarity Chromatography Software version 8.0 with major changes

The latest family of Magic suction cups from vacuum experts Simmatic

features an innovative modular design that allows cups for a wide range of uses to be assembled quickly easily and economically – without the use of tools – from a small range of components.

The basic components of the Magic suction cup system are the fitting, which connects to the vacuum system; the bellows cartridge which provides flexibility and allows the cups to operate over a range of heights; the suction stopper; and the suction lips.

By selecting an appropriate combination of bellows, stopper and lip, Magic suction cups can be configured to work reliably in even the most challenging applications.

Bellows cartridges are available in various lengths and are typically selected to provide compliance with the range of product heights and angular presentation required by the application.

The bellows collapse under vacuum, a feature that designers can take advantage of to accommodate misalignment, changes in size and shape of the product, and even to generate a pulling force on the product.

ContactT 01299 877770

Modular design suction cups

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Facilities Management News

Training & Development News

A hat trick that our clients will tell you is well deserved

TC Security Services, part

of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), have not only been placed in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor

Scheme in the UK, they have also passed the ISO 9001 and 14001 management systems audits which come into force next month.

The 4-day visit by both auditors involved full scrutiny of the TC Security Services operation and for the ACS audit included visiting both the Head Quarters and satellite offices along with a mix of varied customers.

The maximum overall score on the ACS audit that can be achieved is currently 175 points. TC Security Services’ score of 164 places them not only in the top 2% of all SIA listed companies within the Approved Contractor Scheme, it

also showed an increase in the score awarded by the auditors in 2017. All this shows TC Security Services as one of the very best security companies in the entire country.

Coupled with this was passing the ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 management systems audits. This was the fourth time these new quality standards, coming in to effect on September 14th, 2018 have been audited and passed each time.

Both achievements mean that potential and existing customers have the confidence that not only has our service been independently assessed against recognised standards and procedures, it also offers added peace of mind that all the security personnel have been correctly trained for the role they are performing and our quality and management systems meet these ISO standards.

T +44 (0)1737 814016info@tcfm.co.ukwww.tcfm.co.uk

TC Specialist Services bringing an extra sparkle to Poundland stores

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) have secured the

contract to deliver window and external signage cleaning across the country.

The contract being delivered by a team from TC Specialist Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), started

Last month. It provides window cleaning services to every Poundland store, 4 DCs and their admin offices in the UK along with each Dealz store in the Republic of Ireland.

The team from TC Specialist Services are ensuring that the standards of appearance to the windows and external signage of each site will help to create a welcoming, fresh and engaging environment for Poundland’s customers and suppliers.

The contract utilises innovative software which will help to deliver robust scheduling, monitoring and management reporting to Poundland. Eric Dawson, Business Manager, TC Specialist Services said, “Having previously provided services to about

half of Poundland sites, we are delighted to now be providing our services to their complete portfolio. This award of contract has been as a result of us building relationships over a 5 year period that demonstrates our efficient and proactive response to Poundland’s needs, particularly by our helpdesk, led by Abby Tordoff.”

Steve Wengrow, Divisional Director, TCFM added, “Our team have worked incredibly hard to secure this win and are looking forward to demonstrating to Poundland our innovative approach to delivering a great service.”

In addition to this contract win, TC Specialist Services have also secured an extension to the contract to clean the windows at 678 pubs and restaurants from Mitchells and Butlers’ portfolio which includes Harvester, Ember Inns, Vintage Inns, Toby Carvery and Miller & Carter to name a few. This takes the total number of sites cleaned by TC Specialist Services to 2390.

T +44 (0)1737 814016info@tcfm.co.ukwww.tcfm.co.uk

Steve Wengrow, Divisional Director, TC Facilities Management

High-quality certified training is vital to underpin the safe and productive use

of robotic water jetting systems used in process manufacturing, says the Water Jetting Association.

Operatives must consider a wide range of variables to carry out water jetting safely and effectively. They include the effect of water jetting on the object being cleaned, and on the material being removed, plus the volume, pressure, and type of water jet needed to achieve the desired result.

Understanding what to do in an emergency or if there is a fault with the equipment is also crucial for safe and productive use of water jetting equipment, whether carried out remotely or via a hand-held lance.

The training developed by the WJA, and accredited by City & Guilds, delivers both class-based and practical ‘hands-on’ learning that equip operatives with the basic skills and knowledge they need to do all this. The WJA is the UK’s

leading provider of high-pressure water jetting training, delivered via a network of WJA-approved training instructors in the UK and internationally.

To be registered on the WJA’s international operator database and receive a certificate of competence and a photo ID card, trainees must attend a one-day class-based mandatory Safety Awareness course.

Once initial training is completed, to maintain certification, operatives must attend and pass the Safety Awareness course every three years. Practical modules are for life and are automatically refreshed on renewal of the Safety Awareness Course.

Contactwww.waterjetting.co.uk

Skills training vital for high tech robotic water jetting

Lorien Engineering Solutions has been recognised among the top firms in the engineering construction

industry at a prestigious awards ceremony.

Young Lorien engineer Lou Charpentier-Dusoir won Graduate Learner of the Year at the seventh annual Engineering Construction Industry Training and Development Awards.

Burton-on-Trent based Lorien also received a commendation in the SME of the Year category in recognition of its overall approach and commitment to training and development. The awards ceremony was held at The Bloomsbury Hotel in London.

Lorien, a division of GP Strategies Corporation, is a multi-disciplined engineering and project management business specialising in capital projects for food, brewing, drinks, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, logistics and safety compliance.

Lou Charpentier-Dusoir is one of nine graduate engineers who joined Lorien across its UK and Poland offices in 2017. Lou hails from Orleans in France and joined Lorien’s Packaging department following her degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in the Design of Rotating Machines.

Lou said: “I was attracted to join Lorien by the diverse range of clients and projects, along with the opportunity to experience the full life cycle of projects. I’m learning so much from the expertise and experience in the team.”

Chris Claydon, ECITB chief executive, said: “These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the people, employers and training providers who have really excelled this year and showcase the finest examples of training and development in the industry.”

Lorien’s revenues in the UK and Poland increased by 11% during 2017, and with a best-ever sales performance it was the most successful year in the firm’s 33-year history.

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Fountain food machinery was set up in 2013 to support the food industry with the sale of refurbished metal

detectors and food machinery throughout the UK and Ireland. For many companies a new metal detector or new food machinery may not always be a priority, but they wish for a reliable machine that will do its job to a certain standard. We set out to achieve this and to offer aftersales support with servicing and 24-hour call support.

The business has grown and is now developing and manufacturing a new machine which is built in house to meet the requirements of the customer. As the largest UK stockists of used metal detectors, we strive to provide an outstanding service to our customers by being able to provide a metal detector on the same day as order. We hope to ensure our customers feel confident with the machinery they are using by offering training for staff both on site and in our own training facility for all machinery that we sell. The business is always looking for new opportunities and we look forward to meeting new customers and suppliers in the future.

T 01366 324164sales@fountainfoodmachinery.co.ukwww.fountainfoodmachinery.co.uk

Fountain Food Machinery

Looking to achieve unattended production on a Krauss Maffei

KM150, Rutland Plastics selected UPM Conveyors to provide a turnkey solution requiring 8 belt conveyors to allow automatic product divert for QC inspection; ferrous/non-ferrous metal detection; product cooling; parts separation and box filling with a capacity of 8 full; 8 empty and 1 filling. Product divert is achieved with a small reversing conveyor located onto a swan neck conveyor in the well of the machine and at any stage in production an operator can energise to reverse and transfer a shot to an integral sample drawer for QC inspection. Metal detection is based on UPM inserting a search coil under the inclined section of the Swan Neck in the well of the machine and on detecting a foreign body

will energise an audible / visual alarm and stop the belt conveyor so an operator can check and remove the contamination.

Product cooling is necessary to avoid any deformation to the mouldings which are produced in PP on multi-cavity tools ranging from 8-16 impressions mould and 4 sprues with a section thickness of 5 to 15mm and UPM fitted a cooling tunnel with high flow air fans to reduce the temperature from 80oc to 20oc. Parts separation is via a roller drum with central adjustment for the gap to allow ease of changing so the sprues exit onto another swan neck for transfer to a granulator and mouldings discharge to a third swan neck for conveying to the box filling station. The UPM box filling station is a

two tier construction and was designed to accommodate 8 full boxes; 8 empty and 1 filling with the box located onto a weigh scale to count by weight which achieves an extremely high level of accuracy.

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

Unattended production for Rutland

The Adelphi Group of Companies were thrilled to

win the prestigious Environmental Initiative of the Year Award at the PPMA Show in September.

PPMA established the Environmental Initiative award to recognise one company per year who have “demonstrated the most significant progress over the past 12 months in reducing its environmental impact”.

The winning entry outlined Adelphi’s eco-friendly warehouse production facility, The Friary, which was completed in October 2017.

Exemplifying Adelphi’s core values, The Friary took into account energy efficiency at every stage of the build, and as a result had eco-friendly LED lighting installed, thermal testing conducted, high quality insulation introduced, and 256 photovoltaic solar panels mounted on the south-facing roof of the warehouse, which now produce more electrical power than is used.

The building was also constructed to harvest rainwater for use in the company’s cleaning and toilets. Whilst work was underway on The Friary, an old artesian well was uncovered, which was excavated, re-lined and recommissioned. This, along with the harvested rainwater, now serves all the buildings on site with water for cleaning and is also used for machine testing.

Adelphi recognises the responsibility of companies to integrate sustainability ideas into their processes and facilities. Contact us:

ContactT +44 (0)1444 472300info@adelphi.uk.comwww.adelphi.uk.com

Adelphi wins prestigious industry award

Since 1979, Kemtile has worked with many of the UK’s leading food and beverage brands – as well as many

smaller producers – to design and install flooring and drainage systems that are able to withstand the most rigorous manufacturing and processing environments.

In doing so, the company has helped these customers realise their strategic growth ambitions – as well as safeguarding their operational efficiencies – on an array

of projects including minor weekend shutdown work to more extensive refurbishments and new builds. And for added peace of mind, all flooring and drainage systems are installed by Kemtile’s in-house teams.

The company also only uses top quality products from market-leading suppliers such as BASF (UCRETE), KAGETEC ARGELITH (MV Tech) and WIEDEMANN-TECHNIK.

Main benefits from working with Kemtile? Complete satisfaction and maximum possible design life with minimal disruption for the customer.

Previous project experience includes work for brands such as Coca Cola, A.G. Barr, Brioche Pasquier UK, GCL Food Ingredients, Camden Town Brewery, Heineken and Rhokett.

For further information visit www.kemtile.co.uk, email info@kemtile.co.uk or call 01925 763045 or follow us on Twitter @KemtileLtd or find the company on LinkedIn.

Kemtile has it covered when it comes to hygienic flooring systems

Packaging has been a hot topic this year and will continue to be in the minds of consumers and brands

for the foreseeable future.

In a timeline set out by BRC Global Standards Technical Manager, Joanne Griffiths at BSI’s annual Future Food Conference in London this October, it was announced that the BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 6 is due to be released August 2019. The first draft of the standard will be available for industry consultation as early as November 2018.

The update looks to address issues including the management of raw materials and reducing the loss of pellets. The British Plastics Association has been involved in the drafting process.

Food packaging has had a high profile recently therefore this new version of the Standard is likely to attract more attention than previous revisions.

Those organizations that have achieved certification to this Standard may find themselves with a competitive advantage when it comes to tendering for packaging work

in any FMCG company, especially in the food sector.

To help companies understand the requirements of packaging certification, BSI is running BRC Packaging training courses, officially licenced by the BRC. To see course details and availability please visit www.bsigroup.com/foodtraining-uk

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Prepare for changes to packaging standards in 2019

The NEC, Birmingham, hosted one of the most anticipated and respected events in the processing and packaging

sector calendar – the PPMA Show 2018, which ran from 25 to 27 September. The three-day event celebrated its 30th anniversary this autumn and it proved to be the biggest and best show in its 30-year history.

With 350 exhibitors presenting a host of new product launches and the latest technology innovations, and a free conference and first-class speaker line-up poised to tackle key industry issues, the PPMA Show 2018 offered a unique, informative and value-added visitor experience.

The diversity of exhibitor stands ensured every aspect of the production environment was represented, from filling and packaging machinery, processing equipment to robotics, automation and vision systems, making the PPMA Show the ‘go-to’ industry event.

The Enterprise Zone was a focus of learning and networking during the show with its 2 day conference providing expert knowledge and insights into the latest industry trends, with presentations, interactive panel discussions, case studies and personal experiences on how to increase efficiencies & future-proof businesses.

Topics included Industry 4.0, automation, augmented reality, sustainability, and the future of food manufacturing

as well as the impact of plastics in packaging.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: BSI Group, CME Ltd, Cobalt, COLOP UK, Fountain Food Machinery, Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions, Kemtile, Pipeline Products, RMGroup, RPC bpi protec, The Adelphi Group, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group and UPM Conveyors. Further details can be found on this page and the next.

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At the PPMA Show earlier this year, Cobalt demonstrated a new selection of All-Electric label

applicators from the Nexus 20 range. Delivering speeds of up to 80 packs per minute, the highly accurate machines deliver real-time front or side of pack labelling with no need for compressed air, speed synchronisation or special conveyor systems, reducing the capital costs of implementation and ensuring lowest cost of ownership.

The GS1 compliant technology is packed with clever, yet simple to use features. Extensive consumer research has led to the entire Nexus 20 range being focussed on ease of use and reliability. Operators can adjust the height of the Nexus head and application position with a touch via the HMI and integrated depth gauge.

“The Nexus is one of the best machines we have ever bought, everyone in the factory loves them”- Jamie McGregor, Supply Chain Director

With an industry best 3-year warranty, it’s no wonder leading manufacturers have bought into the Cobalt way of thinking.

ContactT 01270 539800 sales@cobaltis.co.uk www.cobaltis.co.uk

Unrivalled Nexus 20 printer applicator labels 80 packs per minute without the need for compressed air

RMGroup are pleased to announce the introduction of the BP800 Bag Placer, an open mouth bagging

machine that is a high-speed bagging solution for sacks/bags of different sizes and materials.

The BP800 bag placing machine is highly versatile, precise and reliable. The fully automatic high-speed machine is able to adapt to various applications which require change in bag materials, sizes and closing devices. The BP800 system is designed to provide constant, consistent bag positioning, opening, closing and conveying of open mouth bags.

The BP800 Bag placer can fill either gusseted or pillow-type open-mouth bags of different materials such as porous and laminated polywoven, paper, woven, paper/polylined, PE and polyethylene bags.

Suitable for the following products Aggregate • Food • Chemical & Minerals • Animal Feed • Agricultural • Powders

RMGroup also supply reliable and robust Robot Palletising Systems for all types of packaging lines. Together with ABB Robotics the world leading robotics

specialists, RMgroup discovered a shared commitment in providing quality robotic palletising systems and support packages to new and existing customers.

Our systems range from one-on-the-floor end of line palletising system for manual lines to fully automated palletising systems for high output packaging lines with various conveying, pallet magazines, pallet accumulation and pallet wrappers.

T 01686 621704www.rmgroupuk.com

RMGroup

RPC bpi protec demonstrated its commitment to environmental

stewardship at the PPMA show with the launch of its X-EnviroPouch barrier film that delivers an oxygen and water-vapour barrier as well as being fully recyclable.

Alongside this the business also promoted its latest X-EnviroShrink film, which with its 100% recyclability and 30% post-consumer recyclate, make it one of the most sustainable solutions for the multi-packing of goods.

The development of products that demonstrate a focus on sustainability with no compromise on performance, is core to RPC bpi protec and as part of the bpi group, the company can make effective

use of all recycled film in the production of valuable second-life products.

“Sustainability is fundamental to our business as we focus on initiatives that reduce waste in all forms. X-EnviroPouch and X-EnviroShrink are great examples of this approach and highlight how, through innovation, we can create products that help to protect the environment and support the requirements of the circular economy,” comments David Lumley, Managing Director of RPC bpi protec.

“We saw tremendous interest at PPMA and look forward to delivering the protection, functionality and cost-effectiveness

that customers demand for their packaging all from our fully recyclable and sustainable film solutions.”

Contact: Gareth Lloyd, Marketing ManagerT +44 (0)151 482 8849g.lloyd@rpc-bpi.comwww.rpc-protec.com

A game-changer in flexible film packaging

A large company who specialise in manufacturing household

care products have recently asked Pipeline Products to fabricate a Duplex filter system to be used in their production line. Once the company had finished its design, it was passed over to Pipeline for fabrication.

Cutting maintenance downtime and improving efficiency was high on the Agenda for the manufacturing company and the Duplex filters are intended to do just that. With the product flowing through a single inlet and outlet, it passes through two separate filters.

The filters are positioned between two sets of shut off valves which will allow the customer to divert flow to one filter, whilst the other can be maintained. The end user has described the Duplex filters as “ideal for our application and they will help achieve our goal at becoming more efficient with our downtime”.

Pipeline Products managed to fabricate the product within a single working week once the final design was submitted by the customer. The items needed for the product were already kept among the huge stock range which works perfectly for when

quick turn-around times are essential.

ContactT 01275 873103info@pipeline-products.co.uk www.pipeline-products.co.uk

Pipeline Products used for Duplex filter system

We have decided to name CME Ltd as one of the Top

20 Exhibitors at the PPMA show in light of their showcase, which was undoubtedly among the most attention grabbing.

The PPMA show was held in Birmingham in September, and saw all the brightest minds of the process and packaging industry gather together to network, display their best selling solutions, and catch up on the latest industry trends.

CME is a Somerset based company providing standard and bespoke machinery solutions, spare parts and engineering services to brand owners across multiple sectors.

They have successfully developed and implemented solutions for the Tobacco, Pharmaceutical and Food and Drink sectors over a span of 35 years.

At the show attendees were instantly hooked by CME’s new carton erector which was on display. This is one of their latest standard product offerings to sit alongside other well established solutions which include tax stamping, wrapping, multipack cartoning and overwrapping.

The CME team exhibiting were able to connect with both new and existing customers, as well as their suppliers and industry partners. We spoke to Jack Miller from CME

who commented, “The show was the perfect chance for us network with our peer group and widen our potential client base across the UK packaging sector as well as continuing to progress projects with existing customers.”

ContactT 01460 269500 www.cme-ltd.com

CME wows at Birmingham’s PPMA show

Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions proudly presented their

new food sector filling offering from French Manufacturer Serac at PPMA Show 2018.

Evolution has previously specialised primarily in the drinks sector, with MBF liquid filling at the heart of its offering. The firm has serviced food companies through the likes of its end of line equipment from TMG and labelling machines from PE. However, what was missing from the portfolio was filling equipment that was suitable for the food sector.

The partnership with Serac and Nova (who are part of the Serac Group) changes that, with Evolution

now in a position to offer filling machines that are ideal for the likes of yoghurts, desserts and sauces.

Evolution has carefully selected a company with shared values to fill the gap in the portfolio. Serac fit those requirements with a good reputation, good standards and good reliability of machinery.

Alongside this expansion in

portfolio, Evolution has been increasing its Customer Service Team, recognising that good service is the most crucial aspect of their proposition at every stage of the relationship with the customer.

The full Evolution portfolio now provides single machine or complete turnkey solutions for all aspects of the Food and Drink sectors.

Find out more at www.evolutionbps.co.uk

Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions

Solenoid diaphragm pumps were suffering chemical

dosing accuracy issues in the production of moulded fibre board at a global leader of packaging materials.

Chemicals represent 10% of the overall cost of paper manufacturing to this company and therefore overdosing is an expensive issue.

Qdos pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group were installed and now deliver a number of benefits including improved handling of corrosive fluids, constant flow irrespective of pressure, as well of ease of calibration.

Long maintenance intervals reduce the impact of process downtime and lower the overall cost of ownership of Qdos chemical metering pumps. Furthermore, simple drop-in installation eliminates ancillary equipment.

These accurate and repeatable pumps - n Cut chemical costs through higher accuracy

metering n Reduce maintenance with single, no-tools,

component replacement n Provide flow rates from 0.1 to 2000 ml/min at up

to 7bar

T +44 (0)1326 370370info@wmftg.co.ukwww.watson-marlow.co.uk

Qdos pumps optimise chemical dosing in paper production

For over a decade, COLOP UK has been the official UK distributors of REINER industrial marking equipment,

market leaders offering intelligent and cost-effective inkjet solutions worldwide.

The company offers equipment for packaging, food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical and automotive sectors and has formed strong partnerships with companies all over the UK.

The versatile handheld electronic stamps are suitable for various industrial applications. The devices are light-weight and capable of unlimited printing options, replacing the need for labelling products and documents.

The REINER equipment makes it possible to mark onto porous and non-porous surfaces, such as paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastics and textiles, enabling unrestricted movement within the operating area, independent of the power source and wires.

The advanced printer for special appliancesAvailable from March 2019, the jetStamp 1025 will be able to print up to a height of 25 mm. It will offer a diverse print spectrum, freely adjustable 1-D and 2-D barcodes, dates, time, texts, numbers or graphics. The desired print images will be created as standard using the software supplied. By an individual extended programming the data transfer can take place via Windows based programs and ERP systems with interface programming.

T 01216 228900www.reineruk.com

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

Introducing the Ishida WM Nano

Automatic Wrapper • The most compact,

affordable table top semi-automatic wrapper in the world

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

• Scale, software and set up included

• Innovative packaging technology award 2012

• Use Foil, Polystyrene, PSP and PP Trays

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Hexcel Wrap is protective

packaging material supplied by exclusively by Protega Global is fast becoming the number one choice of packaging

material with businesses looking to reduce their use of plastic. This 100% biodegradable and recyclable material has a premium luxury appearance which creates a gift-able open box experience which is easy for end users to responsibly recycle.

The key to the success of Hexcel Wrap is the innovative design with the material being specially manufactured to interlock as it is wrapped around goods, this interlocking quality allows the operative to apply the correct amount of material and reduce wastage. Another benefit of using Hexcel Wrap is that it can be teared by hand which helps to considerably reduce packing times.

The small footprint of the Hexcel Wrap and ergonomic dispenser is another benefit to consider, as operations of all sizes can facilitate this flexible, compact system which in comparison to bubble wrap, will free up storage space. Hexcel Wrap doesn’t require electricity, and unlike air cushioning machines requires no maintenance, meaning downtime is a thing of the past.

T 01722 42 7842sales@protega-global.comwww.protega-global.com

The many benefits of Hexcel Wrap

In the October budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging that uses

less than 30% recycled content. The new Retran® product supplied by Bell has a 70% recycled content which more than satisfies the planned legislation. This material is used to produce Retran® tubing, PET folding cartons, clampacks and formed inserts.

Retran® is ideally suited to present giftware, confectionery, stationary and DIY products and for direct food applications the Retran® is produced in a BRC accredited facility.

Commenting on this Government initiative, Managing Director Peter Lennie stated “Bell is delighted with the announcement from the Chancellor in last months’ budget.

Everyone in the packaging industry is working very hard to provide more environmental solutions and it is vital that we work closely with the High Street and public to remove any plastic that does not have a recycled content and cannot be recycled.

“So much of the plastic packaging we see in the shops at Christmas is imported and often suppliers from China and the Far East cannot provide certification of where, how, or sometimes what, the material is made

from. Remember we have been told that 90% of the plastic waste in the Oceans comes from Africa and the Far East so let’s do our bit to stop it.”

“In simple terms Retran® is manufactured in the UK using Polymer that is made from rubbish – that is used plastic fizzy drinks bottles like lemonade, cola or energy drinks that are collected, cleaned, chipped and then processed into polymer granules that make the core of the film used to make Retran®.

“To ensure the surface of the film is clean and suitable for direct food contact or pharmaceutical applications, a thin layer of virgin PET Polymer is applied to the surface which provides an excellent surface if the Retran® is being printed.

“Laboratory trials confirm the performance of the film is comparable with virgin grades of PET Box making film and the finished Retran® product has been trialled extensively with our major clients throughout Europe.

“The finished design has a very high clarity; it folds easily and can be recycled. In simple terms, it is the perfect solution for anyone

wanting visual display in today’s retail or commercial environments. To date over

60% of our customers has switched from the traditional PVC/PET films into the

new recycled Retran® format.

“We have introduced this to the major retailers who are very excited about the product – UK Plastics companies are leading the world in recycling initiatives so rather than criticize and ban plastics let’s embrace the new technologies and educate the rest of the world on how to dispose

of packaging responsibly, then recycle and re-use.”

Bell are working on exciting new developments for Retran® which includes increased recycled content and material identification so the public knows the product can be recycled, and local councils can identify the product through normal kerb collection channels.

Retran® can be supplied plain or printed using flexographic, rotogravure or the traditional hot foil or screen processes.

Retran® is available in a standard range so great prices with no tooling or origination costs. Many of the standard sizes are kept in stock so delivery

times are really quick. Commenting on this Mr Lennie advised “We hold a minimum of 30 tonnes of raw material ready for immediate conversion – we operate the world’s largest production of tubes for presentation packaging so can process small and large requirements with very fast delivery to meet client’s requirements”

Bell is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of Retail promotional and presentation packaging. Exporting to over 20 countries Bell is based in Luton where they provide a free design and consultancy service.

For samples and information please contact the Bell offices on + 44 (0)1582 459292 or visit our website at www.bellpackaging.com

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Industrial Process News is extremely pleased to present Dena Nano Ltd with this issue’s Nanotechnology Recycling

Company of the Month profile due to their incredibly innovative and highly advanced technology which can see rubber materials turned into furniture and other useful products.

Dena Nano was first established by Dr Brian Sulaiman (PhD, BSc, PGD, MAC Mauslmm) over 20 years ago when he had an epiphany about how to use nanotechnology to control the spread of particles within a material. He realised that nanotechnology could be used to break down matter and reform it in new, purposeful ways, a discovery which could lead to infinite applications.

You may think of nanotechnology as more fitting for a science fiction novel, however the truth about nanotechnology is far more practical. Essentially, nanotechnology takes a material, breaks it down into incredibly small particles, and then inserts it into another substance in order to change its properties. The possibilities of nanotechnology are endless. In fact, as the particles are so small, the chosen material can be even made to go through skin, and as such, have far reaching effects on health, medicine and the human body.

Dena Nano, under the careful guide of Dr Sulaiman, has been researching,

experimenting with, and perfecting the use of their patented nanotechnology in order to influence everything from construction to food, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, cosmetics, housing, electronics, detergents, water treatment, and the environment. They provide the specific machinery, licenced technology and even fully approved training for clients to recycle products in the way they need, and have worked with all manner of clients, including BP, Boots, MaxFactor, Heinz and ICI. As the only company in the world to offer

such solutions within the complex realm of nanotechnology, Dena Nano have built up a reputation as a master of innovation and advanced technology.

One of their main projects right now is the conversion of rubber tyres into household furniture. Simply put, Dena Nano takes waste tyres, converts them into rubber powder, runs that through their specialist Barnsley based factory, and transforms it into a wood alternative. This can have immense ramifications for the environment, given that the World Business Council for Sustainable Development revealed that an estimated 1 billion end-of-life tyres are accumulated annually, with a staggering 4 billion currently in landfill.

As rubber tyres do not decompose, this poses a great fire, rubbish and pollution risk. Some tyre yards have been burning for years, spewing the atmosphere with toxic fumes, whilst the polymers used to make tyres can have adverse consequences for micro-organisms, thereby affecting ecology and in turn, food chains.

Luckily, Dr Sulaiman’s nanotechnology can be used to recycle these tyres into construction materials and a special kind of wood that has proven to be incredibly durable, waterproof, chemical proof, UV resistant, fire resistant, and easily cleaned. Like wood, it can be drilled and screwed and nailed, and is available in various

different lengths. Not only that, but these products can be recycled once again, creating a ‘green on green’ chain, whilst the entire nanotechnology process itself produces zero emissions and results in zero waste, making it all 100% sustainable and waste free.

We spoke to Dr Sulaiman himself who explained, “The majority of our client base is made up of specialist companies from all over the Middle East, although as awareness grows about the presence of nanotechnology and its benefits, we are seeing interest gaining traction all over the world. Right now, we are seeing huge interest in our tyre recycling technology. Normally, there is little to no profit to be gained from EOL tyres, however when converted, our clients are seeing their profit margins widen by as much as 3x. Instead of ending up in landfill, tyres can be recycled into a wood alternative for use in a vast number of applications, such

as household needs, industrial processes, construction, irrigation and much more. Even if not used by the client themselves, the new product can be sold to others. With rubber flooring tiles, decking tiles, construction boards and various plywood casing replacements available, we have managed to provide a long-lasting, easier to maintain and cheaper alternative to wood that once finished with, can be recycled yet again.”

When it comes to solutions for use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, inks, and food and beverages, Dena Nano’s Nanolutions offer a wide array of benefits. Using their sophisticated wet particle size reduction technology, Dena Nano can provide machinery that processes solutions and suspensions in small 15ml batches or even 30,000litre batches. When applied to liquids, nanotechnology can achieve tighter particle size reduction, increased homogeneity, unique compounds, and overall refine the product itself.

Within the chemical sector, using nanotechnology allows for unprecedented levels of accuracy when developing liquids, solids, gasses, oils, emulsions and suspensions. Similarly, perfectly uniform paints and inks can be made using

nanotechnology, with pigment particles dispersed equally throughout the entire emulsion. Better yet, Dena Nano machinery also works faster and more cost-effectively than typical mixing devices.

When asked about what exciting plans Dena Nano has in the pipeline, Dr Sulaiman divulged, “Our aim for 2019 is to increase revenue from selling products in addition to selling our patented technology. As of now, we are working on setting up a new factory in Leeds. We have invested £50 million into this state-of-the-art premise, from where we will be mass producing construction and furniture materials made from recycled rubber to sell into different markets.

We are also hoping to widen our global presence and see our technology in more countries. We have seen a growing trend of nanotechnology interest across the US and Far East, particularly within Thailand. In the short term, we are working hard to further improve our lead times.”

If you would like to find out more information on how Dena Nano and nanotechnology can be used to meet your goals, be sure to get in contact using the number below. Alternatively, you can find out more information by checking out the website.

ContactT 01226 388805www.dena.co.uk

Construction materials and furniture from waste tyres

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Food & Drink Process & Manufacturing News

The importance of surface coating in the food industry. The food and beverage

industry is fast paced and places huge pressure on equipment. Here, Ian Beckwith, Technical Manager at Surface Technology, considers the importance of coating applications in optimising manufacturing efficiency, and why the choice of coating and application process should be a top consideration for the industry.

Research in the food industry shows that on many production lines, annual downtime exceeds 400 hours with a consequent knock-on effect on productivity, efficiency and profit margins. Contributing factors include intensive operations and high operating speeds and temperatures, all of which can lead to wear and tear and equipment break-down. To help offset these challenges, the use of specialist coatings to protect the equipment and enhance its operational performance is therefore commonplace.

The benefits of coatingBy offering wear resistance and high release – among other benefits – the use of surface coatings throughout the production cycle extends equipment service life while reducing downtime, waste and contamination. This in turn leads to higher product quality and lower unit costs. The advantages are therefore significant, and coating has a central role to play in production efficiency.

What are the key factors affecting the selection of coatings?When selecting a coating – and even a process for its application – a number of factors need to be considered. There’s the specific application challenge that needs to be solved – typically a question of corrosion or wear and tear through friction. The material to be coated is also a major factor, as are the conditions in which the equipment is operating. There’s also the question of cleaning and preparing the surface as well as the curing process.

Cost benefit is an important factor because while coatings undoubtedly prevent wear and corrosion, they also involve an up-front investment. This should be viewed in terms of the ‘total cost of ownership’ where the overall investment is balanced against the hidden costs of repairs, spares, downtime and failure, and the consequent loss of production.

Understanding the exact nature of the challenge is therefore key to the selection of coatings, and the best results will be achieved by engaging with the surface specialist as early as possible, preferably during the equipment design stages.

What coatings are available? A wide range of surface coatings are available to food manufacturers, each designed to tackle a particular manufacturing or engineering challenge. For example, there are anti-corrosive coatings, and coatings to reduce friction and wear through abrasion, erosion,

adhesion or surface fatigue. There are dry-film lubricants, non-stick ceramics and powder coating solutions, along with multi-layer and combination coatings which address numerous specific issues. Many of these coatings are patented, with unique properties developed for specific applications. Similarly, Surface Technology is a leader in the field of applying Fluoropolymer based (non-stick) coatings to food processing equipment such as rollers, chutes, guides and moulds. These and other ‘easy-release’ coatings provide a rapid return on investment by boosting quality, reducing scrap and driving down cleaning costs between cyclesWhat should you be looking for when choosing a coating supplier?

From coatings and applications, through to operating conditions and desired outcomes, it’s clear that many factors need to be considered. So, it’s important that your coatings supplier has a proven track-record, with easy access to in-depth technical support and advice. Alongside this, they should offer a broad spectrum of services and coatings to ensure you get the

right solution – not just the only solution they provide.

With more than 60 years’ global experience combined with a complete range of engineered surface coatings, Surface Technology is ideally placed to help you select the right coatings to keep your production equipment up and running.

Contactwww.surfacetechnology.co.uk

Solving a sticky problem…

Producing 26,000 tonnes of crisps

and snacks each year, UK-based Kolak Snack Foods has come a long way since opening for

business back in 1984.

Back then, it was manufacturing potato crisps using a 100kg capacity production line and employing just eight people. But fast forward more than 30 years, and today the company boasts a 35,000sq ft facility and more than 800 staff. So, not surprisingly, a new bespoke conveyancing system has been very well received.

The brief for the new installation, fulfilled by Berkshire-based UPM Conveyors, was to design an automated system for carrying the company’s finished goods from the main production area to packaging and dispatch.

The UPM solution involved elevating boxes to four

metres from ground level, along a through tunnel over a service road. It was then necessary for the system to decline in height to a packing area.

Barcode readers are employed throughout the system to dictate the final location for each box of product prior to being palletised and shrinkwrapped, as well as labelled for discharge to different shipping lanes. Products are then palletised from an incorporated powered roller ‘S’ bend and custom-engineered belt conveyors.

In what is obviously a competitive sector, the team must meet demands and deadlines while adding value to their clients. As a result, Kolak says it was important for them to maintain quality while having the appropriate system to deliver the desired output in terms of quantity and deadlines.

It was also essential that any updates and improvements to their current infrastructure resulted in minimal disruption to their workflow, accounted for all required health and safety standards and could ensure a smooth process from

production to packaging and dispatch.

“From understanding the requirements of Kolak Foods and its own business objectives, we were ideally placed to design an automated system to reduce the workload of staff and improve efficiencies as they take on large orders,” says Roy Fowler, Director at UPM Conveyors. “With bespoke projects such as this, we utilise the latest CAD

design technology and complete site surveys to create the best solutions.”

A PLC control in the new system allows operators across the production and packaging areas to communicate with each other including in emergency situations. The interface includes both emergency pull cords and emergency stops.

To ensure his company could meet current deadlines with clients, the team from UPM Conveyors were on site carrying out certain work aspects of the system over weekends to avoid any disruption to production.

“UPM Conveyors provided a flexible dedicated service,” says Mark Kenny, Deputy Head of Operation at Kolak Snack Foods. “That meant we were able to continue operating through the installation, and were able to start completing orders using the new system at the earliest possible opportunity.”

T 01753 548801www.upmconveyors.co.uk

Crunch time for crisp company

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Alliance Technical Laboratories Ltd is an independent contract analysis laboratory

based in the heart of Suffolk. For over 21 years ATL has been offering a professional service to many differing industries and has been at the forefront of anaerobic digestion testing and consultancy services for several years, offering analysis for both feedstock and final digestate samples.

This includes all the parameters required by the

PAS110:2014 standard, as well as evaluating potential input materials and providing advice on their suitability as feedstock for the AD process.

The laboratory has been appointed by REAL to carry out testing under the Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS) and our on-site microbiology department offers testing accredited by UKAS to ISO 17025.

In addition to the those required under the BCS, we continue to offer tests for troubleshooting and evaluation purposes, including theoretical biogas yield and inhibition testing to assess quality and potential issues with input material.

Our expertise has enabled customers to establish effective biogas processes while keeping the testing costs to a minimum. Contact us for more information and one of our team will tailor our services to suit your requirements:

T +44 (0)1449 721192info@alliancetechnical.co.ukwww.alliancetechnical.co.uk

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Coventry based Atritor Ltd, design and supply the Turbo Separator de-packaging system.

Developed and built to separate the contents from the packaging of a range of materials, reducing waste and increasing value of recyclable materials.

It has been an AD industry workhorse for more than a decade and even longer for food and beverage producers. Ideal for the de-packaging of out-of-specification, outdated or mislabelled foodstuffs, beverages, restaurant and kitchen food waste. The Turbo Separator can reclaim up to 99% of dry or liquid products from their containers.

Avoiding shredding and causing minimal damage to the packaging allows the contents to be separated efficiently. The quality of the separation means that a secondary processing is not required resulting in lower energy consumption when compared with other de-packaging systems.

The Atitor Turbo Separator can operate as a stand-alone wet or dry system; water or other liquid can be added during or after the separation process as required.

The model range gives a choice of throughput performance to suit sizes of applications from 3 to 20 tonnes per hour of mixed packaged food waste.

For more information call us on the number below or visit our website

T 0247 666 2266www.turboseparator.co.uk

Turbo Separator

Our system processes digestate from a biogas plant to produce a usable,

concentrated by-product (fertiliser) and reduces water content of the liquid fraction, thereby reducing the volume of the residual digestate.

The system utilises available waste heat to thicken and reduce the total volume of the digestates produced in the biogas plant. Water is removed from the digestate through vacuum evaporation utilising waste heat from the CHP’s.

At the same time, volatile nitrogen is bound so that any emissions during storage and spreading will be minimised, making the nitrogen available as ammonium sulphate solution (ASS).

Up to 70% of water content can be reduced through a very high evaporation rate of 2.5 litres per kilowatt of thermal output. Typically a 500 kW plant provides enough heat to reduce the liquid volume by about 10,000 m³ per year.

The plant is scalable to suit and is available in a module sizes of 400 kW or 500 kW.

Please visit our website at www.biogastechnik-sued.de for more information on this and our full range of products for feeding, mixing and process components.

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Vapogant digestate evaporator

The average SME’s energy use in the UK is around 50,000 kWh per annum, with large

businesses often using considerably more, so it is important that its management is in safe hands. Energy Account Management

(EAM) is FEC Energy’s solution to take care of a business’s energy needs so that staff can concentrate on running the business. FEC Energy’s EAM is one tidy package that covers all of business requirements such as:

n Negotiate the best electricity contract n Get the best price for any generation,

FEC Energy currently manage a portfolio of electricity generators with an annual income of over £20 million in export sales

n Check energy purchases or sales to make sure a business receives exactly what it’s contract entitles it to

n Manage all of your Government incentives n Ensure that businesses don’t fall foul of

compliance

As an example, one of FEC Energy’s larger

EAM clients has 30 MW of natural gas on-site generation and a total electricity import contract totalling 100 GWh. In addition, they export in the region of 100 GWh and FEC Energy has been successfully arranging their import and export contracts to get them the best possible price, ensuring their compliance with both mandatory and voluntary schemes along the way, offering them expert advice and reporting all under one simple agreement.

The best bit about it is that FEC Energy charge transparent fees for their services, either as a fixed up-front cost or via commission if preferred. Call FEC Energy on 024 7669 8885 to find out how you can benefit from being an EAM customer.

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Put your energy in safe hands

The largest trade show solely dedicated to anaerobic digestion and biogas

UK AD and World Biogas Expo offers a unique combination of industry insight, innovation

and investment opportunities for both the UK and international markets. The show covered all sectors and regions where anaerobic digestions offers solutions – from UK farming to world mega cities, from local waste and water management to global energy generation and transport.

UK visitors at the show got to hear about the latest domestic market news, including policy and regulations, as well as discover international trends and developments. International visitors explored business prospects in the UK as well as showcasing their success stories.

Join the debate on the global future of the industry at next years show in 2019, with over 100 influential political and industry leaders and experience unrivalled opportunities to learn, showcase, and do business.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show. Further details can be found on this page and the next two pages.

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Igniting biogas growth around the world

Birch Solutions is continuing a successful year with a move to new offices which is powered

by renewable energy produced from on-site biogas plants.

The company was formed after North Lincolnshire lime business Singleton Birch who have 5 years experience in AD management bought a controlling share of green energy company, PlanET Biogas UK, one of the worlds largest biogas technology providers.

Martin Haworth, director of Birch Solutions, said: “Research and development will be a key part of the Birch Solutions business going forward as we continue to offer biogas plant owners a fresh approach to services and consultancy.

“This will also complement our work with blue chip

water companies which also use the anaerobic digestion process but as a water treatment rather than to produce energy.

“This investment is a sign of our commitment to deliver excellent support to our customers, especially biogas plant owners who are looking to get the best out of their systems.”

The new centre was opened by Jonathan Kay who has family links to Singleton Birch’s founder, William Singleton Birch. Singleton Birch was founded in 1815 and although it has diversified into a number of sectors, its core business remains the global supply of chalk and lime products.

T 01652 686060www.singletonbirch.co.uk

New home for Birch Solutions

Vapogant Digestate Evaporator

The Vapogant Digestate Evaporator, processes digestate from biogas plants into a highly concentrated fertiliser (ASS). The residual digestate is thickened by removing water under vacuum, together with efficient utilisation of waste heat from the CHP’s. This system is a completely closed circuit process, ensuring no emissions, dust or odours are released into the atmosphere.

Energy-efficient, novel digestate reduction with nitrogen recovery

For more information, visit: www.biogastechnik-sued.de

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Arnold Plant Hire offer a large range of equipment to support the waste

and recycling industry, with the Bio Fuel Industry being an ever growing market, they have a large fleet of equipment ranging from heavy duty tele-handlers, loading shovels, teletruks and materials rehandlers all packaged with reverse fans, tyres that grip on the greasy surfaces and large buckets to support the applications.

With the operations of these sites, having

to load on demand, to ensure the process is efficient, the uptime of the products is critical, Arnold Plant Hire understand this and offer the support to mirror the customers/sites requirements.

Couple the equipment Arnold Plant Hire offer with there flexible approach, getting up and running with these mainly new projects couldn’t be easier, allowing the investment to go into the processing plants and not having to commit on equipment that may be right today on start up but the demands of handling within the operation increase so different products are called for, Arnold Plant Hires flexibility allows the customer to do this, no having to contact finance houses for settlements, they are more than happy to work and grow with there customers.

‘Handling your future today’

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Arnold Plant Hire

When it comes to biogas upgrading and recovering resources from biomass

streams, there is no doubt that DMT should be your choice. With over 30 years of experience we serve our customers and help them with their environmental challenges. Our offices are strategically placed globally.

The European market is serviced from our offices in the Netherlands, the UK and Italy. The North American market is serviced from our office in Portland (OR), branch office in Florida and Montreal Canada.

DMT has developed a vast amount of biogas treatment technologies. For the key biogas contaminants, DMT can offer one or a combination of technologies to economically manage them. A technology selection is made by analyzing the mixture of contaminants, the gas flow, the pollution load and the application. By not pushing one technology, DMT can provide the

customer with the best solution for that specific project, either based on CAPEX, OPEX or TCO. Our solutions are the very best the market has to offer.

DMT offers a suite of cost effective solutions that are achieved through our team of engineers and highly motivated employees to help you achieve your goals!

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DMT environmental technology

Stortec Engineering Ltd are a specialist contractor in the supply and installation of

storage vessels for the Water, Wastewater & AD sector. We are the UK’s leading tank construction company in the market with over 150 years combined experience.

Stortec’s advanced engineering solutions take the biogas and water engineering industries further, using forward-thinking technology and industry-leading skills to fit the bill.

Our bespoke and specialised Anaerobic Digestion solutions are market-leading, but it’s our attention to detail, our industry experience and specialised project management that makes Stortec the first choice for water and wastewater innovation.

Longevity is a lifeline in the biogas and water engineering industry. Stortec specialises in Asset Management, extending tank lifespans by five years – which translates as an estimated seven-figure saving year-on-year for our clients. With the correct maintenance and support, your projects will continue to perform, in all weathers, under any circumstance.

Put simply – we go further than any other organisation to provide complete bespoke

solutions comprised of individualised components we source and project manage ourselves. Stortec’s line of process is deep and effective with an integral knowledge of industry supply chains, enabling flexible working to create efficient projects that fit the exacting requirements of your sector.

T 01200 407507info@stortec.co.ukwww.stortec.co.uk

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Integrated Biomethane

Solutions enable biomethane producers to safely and reliably inject upgraded biogas into the local natural gas grid while complying with all

relevant UK regulations.

The global shift in the use of energy from renewable resources has been driving the growth of the biogas market for Elster since 2012; now deployed on 50 gas to grid projects in the UK.

Biogas plants and the distribution networks place increasing demands on gas measurement, particularly on gas quality analysis. In the case of injection systems, gas quality specifications must be complied with and monitored using metrological technology – all this while adhering to official fiscal gas measurement requirements which we are renowned for.

Gas distributors must measure both the quantity and quality of gas before allowing it to enter the grid, or reject the gas if it does not meet quality standards. They also require solutions to control pressure and add an LPG for

enrichment and odorant to the gas, which is stipulated for safety reasons in case of leakages.

If you want to discuss how our fast acting Ofgem compliant Gas Measurement solutions in our fully integrated Grid Injection Solution can assist your project, please contact: andrew.lings@honeywell.com

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NNFCC, the Bioeconomy Consultants offer support and guidance to project developers to ensure

they are able to develop and deliver robust business plans. Support is provided from concept through to commercialisation. The team has a wealth of experience in development of policies, regulations and sustainability criteria in the energy and fuels sectors.

NNFCC are available to prepare, submit and secure RHI and FIT accreditations on behalf of developers, and have a strong track record in this area. A client recently commented “NNFCC have been a lifeline for my project…without them involved we wouldn’t be half the business we are today, quite literally”.

NNFCC’s Biogas and Biomethane Carbon Calculator is a bespoke tool to help AD plant managers remain compliant with sustainability criteria, allowing them to earn maximum possible support from schemes such as RHI, FIT and RO.

The Calculator covers the entire supply chain and enables operators to calculate GHG savings for heat, power

and biomethane outputs simultaneously, for multiple feedstock consignments. The tool is Excel-based, uses industry standard units and has a user-friendly interface to make the process as simple as possible.

Direct support is available with NNFCC also acting in an advisory capacity; guiding and troubleshooting projects that face regulatory challenges. This service is also proving popular in the biofuel industry, for which a separate tool has also been developed.

To find out more please visit www.nnfcc.co.uk, email us on enquiries@nnfcc.co.uk or call +44 (0)1904 435182

Maximising and securing support with NNFCC

The most effective way of desulphurisation and ferment stabilisation on the market

n Your supplier of FeSfix in the UK and Ireland n Deal with Sulphur in the fermentate instead of gas phase

n Improve methanogenesis by trace elements and H2S control

n Save on oil changes

FeSfix is the latest generation product to deal with desulphurisation in anaerobic

fermentation industry, developed in cooperation with German scientific institutions.

It comes in powder form, working on the basis of iron oxide (FeO and Fe2O3) which binds hydrogen sulphide (H2S) contained in ferments during the process of anaerobic fermentation in biogas plants.

FeSfix comes with an optimal content of trace elements (Co, Ni, Cu, Mn, Zn, B, V, Al), which optimises the process of anaerobic fermentation and enhances the methanogenesis.

T+31 (0)164 655138info@biogasjg.nlwww.biogasjg.co.uk

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Pumps and Systems Ltd

Netzsch Pumps and Systems UK officially launches the new xLC® stator adjustment unit.

This year has seen some major additions to the Netzsch product range. Our latest innovation is the xLC® stator adjustment unit for restoring pump performance quickly and in situ – tripling the life of the pump stator with no drop in flow or efficiency.

With its retrofit design, xLC® can be added to your pump without pipework modifications. It even uses existing stators, so your stock parts don’t need to be added to or scrapped.

The incremental adjustment system is a perfect way to have a truly predictive maintenance program, saving money on urgent deliveries.

The xLC unit requires only standard tools.

You can get hold of our team on: 01935 483900

Netzsch Pumps and Systems LtdHolywell, Dorchester, Dorset

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National Oilwell Varco (NOV) introduced the Chopper Hopper™ to its line of industrial pumping solutions.

Designed for food processing, and rework or recovery of product, the Chopper Hopper is a powerful, aggressive grinder pump that brings together solids reduction and transfer pumping into one efficient unit. The biogas production process requires that products of various types and sizes are efficiently

reduced to a homogeneous particle size.

This unique packaged system helps to improve digestion efficiency and gas yield and homogenizes items like whole fruits and vegetables, turning them into a pumpable puree. Drastic size reduction occurs in the first stage of solids reduction, where cutting blades grab, tear, and shred solids down to a particle size of approximately 50 mm in a single pass. The second and third stages offer greater reduction, providing the desired solid size and texture needed.

The Chopper Hopper incorporates a combination of the proven EZstrip™ progressing cavity pump and EZstrip TR Muncher, making processing easier and faster than ever before. The Chopper Hopper’s overall design, which includes a large surge capacity hopper and high flow rates, leads to

less wear, better performance, and less downtime than similar units.

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National Oilwell Varco (NOV)

PROTEGO® have participated at the UK AD

and World Biogas show for many years showcasing state of the art products for the protection of Biogas plants and associated systems.

The 2018 show held at the NEC in Birmingham was a

great success. PROTEGO® introduced PROTEGO® PARC Services, (PROTEGO® Authorised Repair Centres) and performed live demonstrations of Pressure Vacuum Relief Valve (PVRV) servicing and calibration. Delegates were given the opportunity witness the importance of correctly set and maintained valves and discussed the benefits this would have on their process. PROTEGO® PARC’s can perform a full range of on-site servicing and certification of PVRV’s, PSV’s and Flame Arresters to ensure a plant remains safe, compliant to relevant industry standards and also efficient.

At the UK AD and World Biogas show 2018 the main points raised by delegates who visited the PROTEGO® booth were; leaking PVRV’s, PVRV instability or ‘chattering’ and the potential of clogged flame arrester when installed beneath a PVRV on a digestor. A PROTEGO® PARC can identify issues which can lead to valve instability and leakage, then engineer a practical solution which eradicates valve instability and the necessity to install flame arresters onto digestors by correct product selection and sizing.

T 0044 (0)1543 420660uk-office@protego.com

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Little Green Consulting Ltd is involved in developing and auditing environmental

management systems, assisting organisations meet their environmental and legal obligations, environmental project management, and identifying energy efficiencies. Initially with a background in the Food and Drink industry, Little Green Consulting Ltd has expanded to encompass retail, road haulage and renewable energy sectors. Little Green Consulting encompasses Quality (ISO9001), Environmental (ISO14001), Energy (ISO50001), Asset (ISO55001) and Business Continuity Management (ISO22301), providing Lead Auditor and Training experience in most of these disciplines.

Little Green Consulting Ltd has been responsible for supporting a number of Anaerobic Digester projects with a 100% record of achieving planning consent and is currently leading on both the planning and environmental elements of several Anaerobic Digester projects in Norfolk and Suffolk that will generate energy and bio-fertiliser as well as removing large tonnages of road haulage from the national road network system.

In addition, the Company has developed an expertise with environmental permits and environmental management systems suitable for AD plants and has developed an environmental risk assessment process for the AD process. We hold Level 4 VRQ Waste and Resource Management qualifications, enabling us to provide Technical Competence support for AD plants.

T 01379 783918www.littlegreenconsulting.com

Little Green Consulting Ltd

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Compressed Air Filtration Company of the Month

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Established in 1983, Walker Filtration is a leading manufacturer and designer of high

quality Compressed Air Filtration and Drying solutions for industrial and medical applications worldwide. With a diverse product range that includes Filter Housings, Vacuum and Compressor Air/Oil Separator Elements, Original and Alternative Filter Elements, and Desiccant Dryers, Walker Filtration has firmly positioned themselves at the forefront of innovative compressed air filtration and drying solutions.

Five-time winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – in both Export and Innovation, the past two years has seen numerous additions to the Walker Filtration product range including the PRO XF and new ALPHA series of compressed air filters.

PRO XF is a compressed air filter that provides a

compact and modular alternative to traditional fabricated flanged filters. Offering significantly reduced footprint, shorter lead times and simplified servicing, this product is ideal for skid-based packages and is revolutionising compressed air filtration for high flow applications.

The New Alpha Series of compressed air filters has been engineered with energy efficiency and low life time costs in mind. With enhanced housing features and market leading element performance, the New Alpha boasts an enviable saturated differential pressure of < 125mbar and the test results to match.

Both PRO XF and the New Alpha are tested and validated to ISO 12500-1: 2007, guaranteeing the highest levels of air quality.

The New Alpha Series also includes Medical Vacuum Filters – designed for use in critical medical applications where it is necessary to remove solid, liquid and bacterial contamination in vacuum systems.

Essential for reducing the risk of delivering infectious material to vulnerable patients and operatives, these filters are used in Hospitals, Laboratories and Medical Facilities worldwide,

and are fully compliant with global medical gas pipeline systems standards ISO7396-1, HTM 02-01, NFPA99 and AS2896.

In addition to their high quality, reliable and economical range of own brand range, Walker Filtration also specialises in the development of custom build solutions for specific applications and OEM / ODM requirements.

As a flexible, UK based manufacturer with dedicated technical and design teams, as well as on-site test facilities and laboratories, Walker Filtration are partners of choice for OEM clients in the compressed air and gas industry on an international scale.

Working in complete collaboration with their

customers from initial design concepts and engineering, through to testing and validation, as well as branding and aftermarket support – Walker Filtration can provide a diverse range of compressed air filtration, drying and separation solutions.

Headquartered in the UK, and with divisions in US, Australia and Japan, Walker Filtration is committed to exceptional and innovative design and exemplary customer service. Now in their 35th year, the Company continues to grow in strength; spearheading the industry as a compressed air purification solution provider.

T 0191 417 7816www.walkerfiltration.comLinkedIn: Walker Filtration Ltd

Walker Filtration: 35 Years of market leading compressed air filtration and drying solutions

Panasonic’s 4kW/2HP CO2 condensing unit for commercial refrigeration is now available in

the UK, aimed at small supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations.

Panasonic UK Marketing Manager Tony Nielson said: “The main points to note with this product are its low carbon footprint, energy saving capacity, reliability and low refrigerant charge. Installation has also been made easy with its compact size and plug & play applications, ensuring a simple and low-cost install.”

TF Solutions are among the first UK distributors to stock the new units and Commercial Director Andy Reed said: “The new units offer a stable, natural and reliable solution that can help save on energy bills and are suitable for both freezing and refrigeration.”

T 01344 853182 www.aircon.panasonic.eu

PANASONIC CO2 Unit arrives in UK

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Ready for vacation? Packed your bags and on the way to the airport, excited to check-in and finally

board the plane? We all have been there, but have you wondered about what happens to your luggage? Each airport handles the suitcases behind the scenes, hidden from the public. So, what actually happens?

After dropping off the luggage, it gets transferred on conveyer belts to the right terminal. As they get transported, robots pick out the luggage from the

belt to move them to the allocated destination, to make sure they reach the correct plane in time and eventually back to you.

With the high pressure and responsibility of all the personal belongings, airports try to avoid situations in which these conveyor belts stop working.

Imagine the consequences of an airport with non-functioning conveyor belts: all luggage will remain on

the belt not reaching the plane on time, which also means that you will not have your possessions when you reach your destination. Additionally, airlines will be delayed, which will cause a packed airport with frustrated travellers, who will spend their time waiting instead of relaxing on the beach.

To avoid this exact scenario, an airport in the UK has contacted PROCENTEC in the hope of finding a solution.

PROFIBUS and PROFINET: A mixed network architectureA reason for a stop in the conveyor belts and thus to the entire airport procedures can be caused by a fault in the network system. The luggage system the airport uses, which includes the scanning and moving of the suitcases, works on a mixed architecture of PROFIBUS and PROFINET, two very common industrial protocols. In the past years, the airport has been using the PROCENTEC ProfiTrace to diagnose their network, which means they are familiar with the PROCENTEC and the ProfiCore, which allows diagnostics on any PROFIBUS DP and PA network.

Through the growth of the airport and the industry pushing PROFINET into the market, the UK airport started to use PROFINET. Despite the fact that PROFINET only covers a small part of their network, they now have to deal with a mixed network architecture, which makes it that more difficult to maintain and monitor.

As a result, they contacted PROCENTEC for a solution that could diagnose their new network with an easy to use interface: a simple “click and do report”. A solution that would not require a lot of technical knowledge and can be understood by anyone to quickly resolve network issues in order to prevent costly downtime of the luggage system. In response to their question, PROCENTEC provided their newest solution: the PROCENTEC Mercury, along with the Commissioning Wizard, that offers automated commissioning of PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet networks.

PROCENTEC Mercury: Maintenance, Troubleshooting and monitoringPROCENTEC Mercury is the latest diagnostics solution for such scenarios. It is a rugged mobile solution that allows you to run multi-protocol diagnostics for all environments. The PROCENTEC Mercury is perfect for troubleshooting, maintenance and monitoring Industrial Ethernet and PROFIBUS networks. It not only enables the user to gain insight in to the health and possible faults in the network, but also automates commissioning for PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet networks, with the Commissioning Wizard.

During the development, the user was and remains, the focus. To keep this promise, PROCENTEC consulted users, with the objective to develop a product that fulfils their needs. As a result, the device offers remote and wireless connection, mobility and an easy to use interface for everyone to use. It also includes the PROCENTEC Delphi, your Virtual Network Engineer that holds 20 years of knowledge, assisting the user on every step.

With the mixed architecture the UK airport is dealing with, PROCENTEC has not only provided a mobile and easy-to-use solution for the current situation, but also prepared them for the future, as the PROCENTEC Mercury enables them to run diagnostics, detect faults and as a result prevent potential downtime.

For more information contact UK Sales Manager Jonathan Machin at +44 (0)7534 30 7696 or visit www.procentec.co.uk

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Mercury: the ideal tool for multi-protocol diagnostics

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Electronics, Electrical & Enclosures News

Delta, a global provider of power and thermal management solutions, showcased smart

and integrated energy-saving solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging at eMove360 Europe.

Solutions on show from Delta eMove360 Europe 2018 included:

n The new DC 100kW EV charger features three charging ports (CCS, CHAdeMO and Type 2 AC) capable of charging three cars simultaneously.

n The 150kW DC Ultra-Fast EV Charger - a system that features a highly modular and scalable power capacity of up to 150kW, as well as offering two DC charging points: a CCS up to 150kW and a CHAdeMO up to 63kW.

n Charging-site owners and operators can serve an even larger number of EV drivers with Delta’s 25kW DC Wallbox EV Charger.

Not only ideal for fast charging, it is also suitable for cost-efficient, straightforward installation in parking lots, commercial buildings, hotels and service stations.

n Delta’s AC Mini Plus EV Supply Equipment – for customers seeking convenient and reliable EV charging devices for residential and commercial applications

n Delta presented its PCS offering, which is a bi-directional conversion system that converts power between energy storage and the grid.

Contactwww.delta-emea.com

New high-efficiency solutions for EV charging

Our new 8K Projection Showroom in Akihabara to Nurture the 8K Value Chain Delta, a global

provider of power and thermal solutions and a pioneer of display technologies, announced the launch of the world’s first 8K 25,000 lumen DLP® projector in Japan, along with Digital Projection

International Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “Digital Projection”), an associate company of Delta and a global provider of high-calibre display solutions.

As one of the pioneers in 8K technology for public broadcasting of major events, Delta has enabled its fully equipped 8K projection showroom, under co-operation provided by Fuji Soft Incorporated, with a 320-inch mega screen. The first-of-its-kind Digital Projection INSIGHT Laser 8K leverages Delta’s cutting-edge display, power supply and thermal management solutions, and unique algorithm to provide a seamless, industry-leading 33-megapixel resolution image, made it especially for public viewing, broadcasting, planetarium, simulation and visualization applications.

INSIGHT Laser 8K projector provides an ultra-high 8K resolution (7680 X 4320) of 33 million pixels

through 25,000 ANSI lumens of solid-state laser-phosphor illumination. The flagship projector is the ultimate solution for the most elaborate medical, scientific and immersive visualisation and large venue applications.

In addition to the resolution and brightness performance, it uses proven DLP technology incorporating 3x 1.38” DarkChip™ DMD™ chips and Digital Projection’s ColorMax™ technology to ensure superb colour accuracy and black levels. These are especially vital imaging characteristics when matching projectors in tiled or blended applications.

Note: DLP® and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc.

www.delta-emea.com

Delta launches the World’s first 8K 25,000-lumen DLP® projector in Japan

A new ground-breaking machine for medical treatment of acute and chronic wounds includes a Herga

Technology 6210 series Bluetooth® footswitch. Developed and produced by the Swiss medical technology company Medaxis AG, the debritom+ cleans acute and chronic wounds precisely by means of a high-pressure micro water jet.

The treatment frees chronic wounds from coverings, as well as acute wounds from foreign bodies and can also serve as a preparatory measure for skin grafting.

The micro water jet technology, triggered by the Herga footswitch, stimulates wound healing, preserves tissue and helps reduce the time required for wound treatment with sterile fluid sprayed onto the wound surface at a selectable intensity level.

Providing an alternative to conventional surgical procedures such as the scalpel, wound treatment with the debritom+ does not necessarily have to be done by a doctor, requires no anaesthesia, reduces costs and has proven to result in significantly less scar tissue.

The Herga 6210 series Bluetooth footswitch offers the benefits of wireless operation and for this application is supplied with a 6202 series protective cover for safe operation. With the 6210 receiver card housed in the debritom+, a working range of 10 metres is perfectly suitable for the close-proximity working operation of the machine.

For further information on Herga’s footswitches, hand controls and switching solutions, please visit Herga at www.herga.com or call +44 (0)1284 701422.

Optimal wound management with Herga wireless footswitches

William Cook is a UK manufacturer

of track running gear for armored vehicles. William Cook is the main supplier of vehicle tracks to the British Army, in addition to having their products on the majority of armored fighting vehicles worldwide. These vehicle tracks include a key component – track pins – which are designed to endure intense wear and tear from large, fast moving vehicles on uneven terrain. Track pins consist of a challenging material and have a deep hole throughout the length of the part, which William Cook had previously been sending out to be gundrilled.

The team at William Cook initially brought their application to UNISIG for a machine solution, but according to plant systems engineer Brian Birkett, UNISIG provided more than just a recommendation. UNISIG’s technical team provided in-depth foundation information about the gundrilling process, available tooling, and the right machine to meet their needs.

“The machines are perfectly paced to keep up with production. The machines do exactly what was promised. UNISIG knows what they are talking about, and our expectations are exceeded.”

Brian also praised the ease of operation, with UNISIG’s standard PLC interface and a thorough training session, allowing the team to feel completely confident with deep hole drilling. The straightforward operation allows them to set up their program and let the machine do the work, while operators monitor the process and look for improvements. “It’s such a benefit. It’s so easy to learn”, he commented.

www.unisig.com

Production gundrilling of track pins

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics News

Surface Finishing News

The latest video from William Hughes Ltd features the passivation process facility based at the

Company’s headquarters in Stalbridge, Dorset. NADCAP accredited and Honeywell Aerospace approved; the video explains how passivation can be used to remove exogenous iron or iron compounds left behind on the surface of stainless steel as a result of machining and fabrication processes.

To view the video, simply enter “Passivation William Hughes” into YouTube or follow the link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QlBWYUVS8s

The William Hughes passivation plant is fully automated and PLC controlled, offering novel functionality in that once the component basket is placed in position, there is no manual ‘dunking’ of components from station-to-station, as with traditional systems. Instead the plant performs ‘fluid transfer’, moving chemical solutions from holding tanks into the main processing unit as required. This prevents damage to the parts involved as they are

not required to move.

Typical treatments feature nitric acid/sodium dichromate and rinse cycles followed by a further rinse in deionised water before the parts are placed in a drying cell.

Other innovative plant functionality includes an ultrasonic passivation facility and a rotary option where parts can be rotated through the solution, thus filling air gaps in more complex and tubular-type components, for example.

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

Passivation explained and demonstrated

We’re pleased to announce that we have been appointed the UK representative for the range of innovative

cutting and grinding products manufactured by Rhodius Abrasives!

Rhodius products offer outstanding price-performance ratio and are manufactured to high quality standards in Germany.

The brand offers the thinnest cutting disc available on the market with a thickness of 0.6mm, which provides a high precision cut with minimal burr formation and reduced material decolourisation due to low heat.

www.master-abrasives.co.uk

Master Abrasives now representing Rhodius

BOGE Compressors extends its EO range of

scroll compressors. The new ultra-quiet EO 11 produces oil-free compressed air in the 11kW performance segment and completely eliminates the risk of contamination.

BOGE’s eccentric oil-free (EO) compressors meet the requirements of oil-free compressed air for sensitive applications. What makes this scroll compressor technology stand out is that it operates without oil lubrication: the aluminium spirals in the compressor chamber interlock but do not touch. The resulting compressed air is pulsation-free and absolutely free of oil.

Flexibility BOGE’s control system, focus control 2.0, can regulate up to four EO scroll compressors horizontally with base load switching, thus ensuring efficient control for as many as 16 compressor units. And when maintenance is required, users benefit from unrestricted operation of the compressed air system. Durability and efficiency are backed up by a two-stage cooling concept. A primary surface cooler systematically cools down the compressed air along with an aftercooler in stainless steel.

Mark Whitmore, General Manager, states “We understand how important an oil-free compressed air system is for use in applications such as medical technology, pharmaceutical and food processing. We have set ourselves up to react speedily when customer orders come in and are able to deliver throughout the UK.”

T+44 (0)1484 719921https://uk.boge.com/en

The new EO 11kW oil-free compressor

is sponsored by GridBeyond – see them on page 320

For this issue of Industrial Process News, we are incredibly pleased to present Bioquell

with our highly esteemed Decontamination Company of the Month profile, chosen in light of their superb range of Risk Reduction Solutions for Pharmaceutical, Life Science & Healthcare.

Bioquell was initially established in Hampshire in 1734, and specialised in sanitation. Over the next couple of centuries, the company grew and evolved, eventually becoming the industry renowned giant it is today, with its focus still on providing the very best possible bio decontamination products and services.

The many years have seen them progress from steam to sterilisation, manufacturing, surgical sterilisation and filtration. In 2000 the company cemented itself as a global pioneer of bio decontamination technology, with a worldwide reach covering the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Singapore, China and the US.

Using their cutting edge Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour solutions, Bioquell is able to achieve an outstanding 6-log decontamination. Essentially, this means that should there be 1,000,000 bacteria, this would be reduced to just 1 bacterium after Bioquell intervention. This Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour solution is predominantly used across the pharmaceutical, health, and life sciences market. In fact, Bioquell’s Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour technology is routinely used throughout hospitals around the world to reduce the risk of infection and create a safer, cleaner and more sterile working environment.

There are a number of decontamination methods and solutions available today, but

the Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour technology has a number of key benefits that sets it apart from the rest. For example, it is able to kill pathogens and spores on any available surface.

When compared to UV light, which only kills bacteria where the light touches, the Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour is evidently far more efficient. Not only that, but with every inch that light travels, its UV radiation weakens. This means that no matter how close the item to be cleaned is to the UV unit, there will inevitably be unharmed pathogens left behind, which will simply continue to reproduce.

Bioquell has worked with companies and facilities of all sizes all around the world. We spoke to Executive Chairman and Director Ian Johnson about some of their proudest accomplishments, to which he explained: “We recently conducted a 6-log decontamination of a hospital in Qatar. Based in Sidra, this large newly constructed hospital needed 450 clinical area rooms disinfected, including 12 operating theatres, amounting to 56,000 cubic meters in total. It was a highly important task and challenge, and I’m happy to say we

were able to complete the decontamination and disinfection of the hospital in just under 15 days. It was a huge success, with bacteria and pathogens drastically cut down and the hospital safe to open.”

One of the best things about Bioquell is not just its Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour technology, but the way in which it can help companies use it to full advantage. In addition to undertaking decontamination of a client’s facility, Bioquell can also train clients on how to use the equipment, enabling them to take charge of their own decontamination. This is a highly beneficial service as clients can schedule decontamination in line with their own needs whilst saving on outsourcing costs.

Among Bioquell’s newest innovations is the Qube Isolator, built at the company’s state-of-the-art facility. Isolators are designed to prepare sensitive drugs and personalised medicines in a safe and secure environment. Ian added, “Bioquell’s Qube isolator has been specially designed as a workstation, allowing for pharmaceutical technicians to create the drug within the isolator itself. With integrated Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour, the isolator is guaranteed to remain sterile, ensuring the drugs remain in perfect condition. The Qube isolator has been especially useful within gene and cell therapy studies and for keeping cytotoxic drugs free from contamination and the technicians safe. Not only that, but it takes us just 12 weeks to build one Qube isolator, whereas devices of such calibre would typically take up to 9 months. It is also modular, adding more space and flexibility than a typical isolator, and is made using rotomoulding to keep costs down.”

Bioquell will also be further investing in its

staff and training, ensuring continued long running success in the future. At Bioquell, the team champion integrity, high quality products, and trust above all else, ensuring the relationship between company and client remains as supportive as possible. No matter where in the world they are, Bioquell operates as one team, providing different clients around the world with the same level of unmatched quality and manufacturing they have come to expect.

If you are seeking bio decontamination products and services and would like to find out more about Bioquell’s many outstanding products and services, then don’t hesitate to get in contact with the team today. Alternatively, you can always find out more information by checking out the website detailed below.

ContactT 01264 835833www.bioquell.com

Decontamination Company of the Month

Global providers of industry leading bio decontamination

is sponsored by TCFM – see them on page 7 21

Recycling & Waste Management News

The UK’s largest independent drainage and utility specialist, Lanes Group plc, has

invested over £1million in new pipe lining technology.

The purchase of three new dual-core ultraviolet light cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) lining systems significantly adds to the company’s sewer rehabilitation capability. Two of the UV systems will line pipes with diameters from 150mm to 1600mm. The third is mounted on three rail pods and will line pipes with diameters of up to 1200mm.

The package includes two new robotic cutters, for preparing pipes for lining, and opening lateral connections, adding to a powerful range of remote cutting equipment already in service with Lanes.

The equipment, supplied by ProKASRO, is housed and carried in new low-emission trucks, adding to the already impressive sustainability

credentials of UV lining as a method for rehabilitating pipes.

The Lanes Sewer Lining and Rehabilitation Division is based at Eccles in Greater Manchester. It offers a full range of lining technologies, including UV, hot water, and ambient CIPP lining.

The new ProKASRO UV lining systems have been designed to allow faster curing, using less energy, and with greater control, so lining is completed safely and to the highest quality standard in the shortest time.

Each system has a sophisticated digital monitoring system that allows Lanes and ProKASRO to record and review a wide range of operational data to continuously improve performance and supply to clients.

The rail pods have been designed to Lanes’ specifications and are transported on a 9.5

tonne lorry, then loaded and unloaded using a truck-mounted forklift. UV CIPP has key advantages over other lining techniques. It can be carried out with less equipment, using less operational space.

www.lanesfordrains.co.uk

Lanes Group invests £1m in latest pipe lining technology

Vanden Recycling has welcomed Scott Archibald to the company as a Business Development

Manager (BDM). Scott has joined Vanden as part of its strategy to bring new ideas and talent from outside

of the recycling sector.

His experience will help the plastics recycling company to target new markets and customers.

In particular, he will target accounts in the PVC card and PET converters sectors. He will also move up the supply chain to position Vanden as the preferred recycling partner to large sheet and film manufacturers.

He has previously worked in sectors

including fast-moving consumer goods, industrial, smart card, mobility and telecoms. He will therefore bring his expertise of those sectors to assist Vanden in purchasing and supplying post-industrial plastics. He has more than 15 years career experience working across numerous markets including the Middle East, India, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Scott Archibald said: “I am delighted to have joined Vanden Recycling as it is a fast-growing and dynamic company. In particular, I am looking forward to working in the recycling sector, and ultimately ensuring that we recycle more plastics into new products.”

Vanden Recycling UK managing director David Wilson said: “We are really pleased that Scott has joined us. He is a welcome addition to our

Business Development team in the UK and brings superb experience that will help us to achieve our aim of recycling more plastics at our facility in Peterborough.”

T 028 9266 8009David@vandenrecycling.comwww.vandenrecycling.com

Scott Archibald joins Vanden team

Industrial Process News is pleased to announce that Johnstone Safety Products has been selected to receive our Personal

Protective Equipment Company of the Month Award as a result of their outstanding range of manufactured Personal Protective Equipment.

JSP was first established back in 1964 by the current Chairman Clive Johnstone, and his son Mark Johnstone is current CEO. The long running family business was set up to provide industrial head protection and “above the neck” protective equipment, such as helmets, hard hats, safety goggles, and ear protection, plus height safety equipment and traffic and site management products.

JSP have grown to become one of Europe’s leading PPE manufacturers, with a client base and distributor network that stretches over 100 countries, and offices in France, Spain, Poland, the USA, UAE, China and East Africa.

For this issue, we spoke to Sarah Baker, Marketing

Director at JSP, about how the company have managed to elevate themselves above the competition. She candidly explained, “Our products are manufactured on ultramodern production lines and offer the highest levels of protection, comfort and ease for workers. Whether in construction and civil engineering, automotives, steel, chemical, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, energy and utilities, rail transport and infrastructure, or even the agricultural market, users can rest assured that their safety and wellbeing will be maximised with our safety solutions. In fact, there is an estimated 40 million people worldwide using JSP PPE on a daily basis to protect themselves both at home and at work.

“We’re committed to improving and innovating, and we’re always keen to hear customer feedback. By listening to end users, we can adapt products in line with the environment they face. Our PPE can also be made to measure; the safety helmets, hearing products and eyewear can be customised accordingly and they can even bear corporate logos, colour schemes, safety messages, personal names and identity systems.”

Most recently, JSP launched the highly lauded PowerCap® Infinity®, a highly advanced powered air respirator. With complete above the neck protection, the respirator protects the head, eyes, ears and face, and is perfect for dusty environments where there is risk to both respiration and health. With 4 in 1 integrated protection, the PowerCap® Infinity® features an incredibly durable ABS shell, high efficiency filters which deliver 160 litres per minute of clean breathable air, a panoramic impact visor that can provide impact protection at speeds of 270mph, and even integrated Sonis® helmet mounted ear defenders.

Sarah added, “The PowerCap® Infinity® was designed using customer feedback on the weight, heat and restriction of movement of waist mounted respiratory PPE. Through extensive user trials, we engineered out waist mounted units and hoses, resulting in an easy to operate, lightweight head mounted unit. The wearer even receives feedback on the battery and filter condition via a display, plus audible notifications, whilst indicator lights can alert co-workers of are any issues.”

Among JSP’s other releases is the JSP Springfit™, a disposable mask featuring a sprung endoskeleton,

the JSP Force™ 8 half mask featuring PressToCheck™ filters, plus a new range of Industrial Safety Helmets which can be viewed at the JSP Hub, a brand new showroom in Oxfordshire. If you are interested in getting your hands on some of JSP’s exceptional safety products then be sure to get in touch using the contact details below. Alternatively, you can also find more information on their vast product range by checking out the website below.

T 01993 826050 www.jspsafety.com

JSP: Providing exceptional protective gear across Europe

Personal Protective Equipment Company of the Month

is sponsored by GridBeyond – see them on page 322

Health & Safety Scotland Review Top 10

An award to recognise

businesses which encourage staff to be active during the working day has

been launched by Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All.The Walk at Work Award will equip workplaces with the knowledge they need to foster a walking culture, provide the right facilities for employees who walk to work, and support initiatives such as active meetings and lunchtime walks.

Taking part is free and open to any Scottish workplace, whether public, private or third sector, that wants to promote everyday walking. Workplaces that register for the award will receive one-to-one support as well as examples of best practice, resources and signposting to other sources of information.

Ian Findlay, Chief Officer at Paths for All said: “This award will not only reward workplaces that are creating a walking culture for their staff, it will also increase walking opportunities during the day which will help create a happier, healthier workforce. Walking is one of the easiest

and best things we can do for our physical and mental health, but it’s also good for business. We know that physically-active employees take 27 per cent fewer sick leave days than inactive employees. Our award will help workplaces of all sizes enjoy the benefits of an active workforce.”

To register, email WalkAtWork@pathsforall.org.uk or call 01259 218888

New award for workplaces will get Scotland’s workforce walking

Protos® Integral is the world’s first integrated safety helmet of

its kind. The aim was to develop a safety helmet that could integrate ear, facial and neck protection, as well as chin strap and rear ventilation between the inner and outer shells. Allow yourself to be impressed with the best head protection in the world!

The Protos® Integral comes in a range of designs to suit different sectors. The base industrial model meets the EN 397 standard while the climber meets the EN 12492 standard.

With the uncomplicated modular principle, it gives you the ability for any accessories, such as ear

defenders, protective glasses, visor, hygiene kits, torch or the Protos® BT-COM to be easily added or removed.

The Protos® Bluetooth Communication (BT-COM) was launched in September 2018

and has set the next milestone in the field of occupational safety. The advanced Bluetooth wireless technology allows the connection of 4 BT-COM communication units, providing uninterrupted intercom connection between up to 4 operators. With no cables or connectors, this guarantees maximum comfort with no risk of snagging.

Outwear is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Protos®. Please contact Outwear for more information on Protos, our other brands and for any trade enquiries.

T 01576 490100info@outwearltd.co.ukwww.outwearltd.co.uk

Protos® Integral

Health and Safety Scotland: The event bringing safety awareness to businesses across Scotland. Supported

by the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), the event provided the perfect opportunity for professionals to network and gain valuable industry health and safety knowledge.

The year’s theme was ‘Working together for a safer Scotland.’ Popular features of the event included the conference theatre, where visitors could listen to conferences presented by Health and Safety Scotland’s educational partner The British Safety Council. As well as this, there were the safety dialogue theatre sessions, featuring a panel of experts answering numerous questions from the audience on health and safety topics.

Health and Safety Scotland was sponsored by 3M, who supported the event and provided their health and safety expertise. Alongside this event, were two other co-located

events: Fire Safety Scotland and Facilities Scotland. These additional events were free for Industry professionals to attend and provided extra knowledge on keeping many Scottish businesses safe.

This is our pick for the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Mabbett, Outwear Ltd, Paths for All and The Parallel. Further details can be found below.

www.healthandsafetyevents.co.uk/scotland

The Scottish safety event

Mabbett is Scotland’s largest independent environmental consultancy, helping their

clients to “See a Difference” through their Safety, Environment and Engineering (SEE) services.

The team recently attended Health & Safety Scotland where they showcased their many services, making their mark within the dual realms of process safety and occupational health and safety.

Working with both public and private sector organisations of all sizes, within a wide variety of industries, Mabbett demonstrated how they can help their clients See a Difference by focusing on identifying and implementing solutions to manage risk, achieve compliance and reduce costs.

Specifically, Mabbett’s Health and Safety services cover everything from audits and inspections, to risk assessments, bespoke and IOSH-approved Health and Safety training, and occupational hygiene. The team can also develop, implement and maintain ISO standards, including ISO 90001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 45001 (health and safety), and ISO 50001 (energy).

Some of their specialist services under the Process Safety and Risk Management umbrella include COMAH Consultancy, Hazard Identification and Analysis, DSEAR Hazardous Area Classification and Risk Assessment, and Electromagnetic Fields Risk Assessment.

To fully serve their clients, Mabbett have an internal training team who design and deliver bespoke environmental, health and safety training including IOSH and IEMA-approved courses.

Mabbett’s courses are designed to build knowledge and competency to change behaviours; help reduce risk, loss-time accidents and illness; comply with legislation; improve performance; and save money.

To find out how your business can benefit from Mabbett’s wide ranging consultancy services, be sure to check out the website for more information.

Contactwww.mabbett.eu

Leading the way in safety, environment and engineering

The Parallel is a cutting-edge VR training solution aimed at improving the standards

of health and safety using high-tech extended reality hardware that enhances employee engagement in training, resulting in a safe working environment, fundamentally helping business performance and reducing the costs of traditional training methods.

Our team is a mixture of health and safety professionals, experts in virtual and augmented realities, IT with more than 15 years’ experience in each field our teams consult and create solutions customised to improve our clients’ specific processes.

One of the massive benefits of virtual reality is the ability to put someone in isolated situations in places and scenarios which would be otherwise too dangerous to do training for in real life. For example a pipe burst in the middle of a city how do you deal with that scenario? What is the emergency procedure? What do you do about civilians?

How do you react emotionally? Etc.

These are things which are hard to track and explain just in a class room. Using VR you can put someone in that exact situation and using the motion tracking we can collect that data and make sure all your teams reach a basic standard where they have physically carried out these emergency situations before.

For a free demonstration and discussion on how VR can improve your processes get in touch and we can come down to your offices.

Contact: Ashton KehindeM 07340 714074a.kehinde@gewinnan.co.uk

The Parallel

Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

Spectrolytic has developed a robust, low cost, mid Infra-Red spectrometer, based on ATR (Attenuated Total Reflection) principles,

for the precision measurement of industrial oil condition and aging.

Industrial oils used in engines (automotive, marine, biogas), gearboxes (wind turbines) and hydraulic systems, contain a base oil and a complex mixture of additives to enhance the oil’s lifetime, lubrication and application properties. The spectrometer, that can either be laboratory based or a field-use battery powered ‘lab-in-the-Box’ Unit, allows the customer to accurately determine key parameters used to monitor the general condition and aging of their oil.

By measuring the mid infra-red absorption spectra of the oil, and comparing to a calibration file, various properties of the oil like TAN (Total Acid Number), TBN (Total Base Number), ipH, metallic levels, oxidation, nitration, sulphation, water and soot are measured to give the customer a complete picture of their oil condition. A sample measurement takes approximately 60s and Spectrolytic’s powerful software platform, SphinxSuite, allows the user to easily view a colour coded pass/fail classification of the oil sample and/or running process

control information on the oil.

For higher volume applications, Spectrolytic offers an inline Transmission device and customised multi-channel sensor (MIRS8) that allows in-situ, real-time process control of the oil parameter(s) the customer wishes to control. These devices can be readily fitted into existing equipment and pipework and theSphinxSuite software platform allows complete device automation in order to capture the required data.

Spectrolytic’s customers are using their products successfully to allow superior equipment preventative maintenance plans whilst reducing conventional laboratory costs associated with oil condition monitoring.

T 0131 608 1230 info@spectrolytic.com

Real time oil analysis using Mid-IR portable spectrometersThe VEGADIF 85

differential pressure transmitter offers a host of user benefits based around ease of use, productivity, safety and reliability. It makes set up and operation simpler – whether locally in the head via push buttons, magnetic pen or remote: as the first DP transmitter to

feature Bluetooth encrypted technology, it can be set up from a safe, convenient location; using either a Smartphone, Tablet or PC and/or via traditional HART Handheld.

For safety related applications it features EIC 61508 SIL2/3 conformance for peace of mind. VEGADIF 85 has integrated independent static pressure measurement for enhanced accuracy and stability – ideal for flow applications.

This static pressure measurement can be output as a second process variable for total system pressure. As part of the plics® system from VEGA, it shares common features with all other transmitters in the range; universal programmer, multiple housings, easy set-up and a variety of communication options: 4-20mA (twin 4-20mA), HART, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus.

To complete a range of flexible differential pressure solutions, it partners VEGABAR 80 series e-DP systems for complete versatility and capability for flow, level, density corrected level, pressure, density measurement, interface and many other applications. The VEGA pressure range is comprehensive, competitively priced, with a choice of measuring cells and certifications, with easier, faster installation, and a quick 3-day delivery for standard options with a 3 year warranty. For a live demo or trial, please contact VEGA.

T +44 (0)1444 870055info.uk@vega.comwww.vega.com/uk

New Bluetooth DP transmitter

is sponsored by TCFM – see them on page 7 23

Test, Measurement & Monitoring News

Identifying alloys correctly in the field is imperative. Niton UK offers engineers certainty. Niton handheld

analysers are light, robust, and prevent mistakes. They use X-Ray fluorescence spectroscopy to identify alloys under the harshest conditions. The new Niton XL2 Plus is the toughest analyser yet: its detector is protected from puncture by the new ProGuard shield and its new seals withstand dustier, wetter conditions and pass the IP54 standard. The XL2 Plus is now easier to use thanks to its new screen GUI, nose alignment guides and hot swap battery.

Niton analysers are manufactured by global technology company, Thermo Fisher Scientific. 20 years ago Malcolm Sibbald founded Niton UK to distribute Niton analysers in the UK and Eire. There are now nearly 2500 handheld instruments in the UK verifying materials, detecting contaminants and earning money for business.

We are encouraged by the many positive comments from our customers. For example, this summer British Steel Special Profiles said, ‘We have used Niton as our preferred XRF supplier for several years. The customer support is excellent.’ Niton UK is an ISO9001 accredited company.

If you work with alloys in difficult conditions, let’s try the XL2 Plus on your site. Book a demo by contacting 01256 397860 or info@nitonuk.co.uk and find us at www.nitonuk.co.uk

Niton UK launches its toughest XRF metals analyser, the XL2 Plus

A new range of pressure systems are now available

from Evolution Measurement representing the next generation of multi-point electronic pressure scanning.

The Scanivalve DSA3217-PTP Digital Pressure Scanner incorporates 16 temperature compensated piezoresistive pressure transducers with a pneumatic calibration valve, RAM, 16 bit A/D converter and a microprocessor in a compact self-contained module, resulting in a network-ready Ethernet pressure scanning module.

The DSA3200-PTP series microprocessor compensates for temperature changes and performs engineering unit conversion. It also controls the actuation of an internal calibration valve to perform online zero and multipoint calibrations.

This online calibration capability virtually eliminates sensor thermal errors with a long-term system accuracy of ±0.05 percent FS (five psi and up). Pressure data is output in engineering units via Ethernet using TCP/IP, UDP or FTP protocol.

Scanivalve offers an optional multi-range calibration, which allows the DSA modules to have multiple pressure ranges. The calibration valve and transducers are manifolded in groups of eight. The user

can specify up to three pressure ranges within that group of eight as long as the ratio for all three full scale ranges does not exceed 3:1 from highest to lowest range.

The DSA3217-PTP is enclosed in a stainless steel, splash resistant enclosure intended for most laboratory, educational or other controlled environments. The DSA3218-PTP, however, is enclosed in a stainless steel, splash resistant, shock mounted enclosure with Swagelok fittings on all pneumatic connections. It is intended for applications such as gas turbine testing, flight testing, industrial applications and other more rugged environments.

www.evolutionmeasurement.com

Multi-Point pressure scanning

The TFX-500w is designed for measuring water flow

in industrial applications. It measures water flow bi-directionally and has a clamp-on design, avoiding the need to cut the pipe. It is well suited to existing projects and there is no loss of pressure because of the non-invasive design of this ultrasonic flow meter.

The TFX-500w is capable of measuring flow rate, velocity and water flow with precision and accuracy and comes in sizes ½ inch to 10 inch. Temperature range of -40 to 70°C. It is capable of measuring flow from 0.38 to 37,000 L/min. Data communications options include the Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP. It can also be fully integrated with the Badger Meter Beacon and AquaCUE Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) cloud-based software suites. The Dynasonics TFX-500w is designed for water systems, wastewater effluent, agricultural irrigation and industrial discharge.

T 01280 817304www.bellflowsystems.co.uk

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Specialist software has helped to bring down the cost of tooling manufacture, and has also made cost calculations more robust and transparent. Dawson

Shanahan’s Jeff Kiernan reveals all.

The term ‘tooling’ may seem broad, but it does describe the process of designing and engineering the tools that are needed to make final parts or components.

In an engineering-led industry like aerospace, high quality tooling is essential for efficient manufacturing. Every aspect of a finished part relies on the precision of the tooling, from part quality through to process conditions such as manufacturing repeatability. Yet making such tooling – especially for high speed, multi-spindle CNC machines and cold forming systems – is complex and demanding. And while computer-aided design and modelling software can assist the process, it does not replace the insight of experienced tool and die makers.

The aerospace industry in the UK is currently riding high: turnover in 2018 increased to £35bn, according to a report from ADS. Productivity is rising, and the industry is employing increasing numbers of apprentices. Maintaining this kind of growth will rely on getting the fundamentals right – and this includes the vital skill of tooling.

Manufacturing tooling is fundamental to engineering success, and comes in many different types, including:

n Work holding tools – such as jigs and fixtures; n Cutting tools – for milling, turning and grinding machines; n Punching dies – for cold forming, forging, extrusion machines and presswork;

n Sheet metal welding fixtures; n Inspection fixtures.

Design effectivenessEffective tooling design requires a deep understanding of production conditions, which then informs the tool design, the materials used and how the tooling is built – as well as potential modifications to process criteria. The aim is straightforward: make finished parts that meet the required quality and specifications – at competitive cost – in the volumes and lead times demanded by the customer.

Tooling designers must consider a range of factors when doing this, and these include:

n Tolerances in the finished part, which will affect tooling configuration;

n Cutting tool strength, which must withstand high machining forces, especially in high volume production;

n Mechanical strength and rigidity of the tool, which is essential for the accuracy, repeatability and quality of the work piece;

n Disposal of swarf or other waste from the machining area, as this may affect the tool design;

n Machine tool speed, feed and size, which determine the properties of each tool set;

n Sacrificial or weak links, to resist wear and prevent damage to indexing tools.

Cost transparencyThere has historically been huge confusion over the way in which the cost of tooling is calculated. There were no standard definitions to guide cost calculations, so suppliers adopted a variety of practices to estimate the cost of developing tooling. Few were consistent or transparent, and most depended on a small number of experienced toolmakers and estimators.

Now, dedicated tooling software helps engineers to accurately assess the time, labour and materials needed to produce individual tool sets. This has led to more standardisation across the sector. It’s worth noting that companies with a professional

approach to tooling will already have a consistent approach to how they present tooling costs to their customers.

At Dawson Shanahan, we explain to the customer how tooling costs are calculated, then find the best solution for both sides. It might be a one-off charge, or an agreement to amortise the cost of tooling across the lifetime of the project. It all depends on the specific application.

A critical step in the process is always to consider the best way in which the cost of tooling – and the overall project – can be reduced, while ensuring that critical factors such as delivery deadlines and part quality are unaffected. This is an area where it is critical to ensure that cost saving does not descend into cost cutting. Slashing the cost of tooling can actually lead to higher part costs during the production phase. As a rule of thumb, it is usually better to invest a bit more in the tooling if this significantly reduces the cost of the final part. This is particularly relevant in high volume projects.

At this point of the process, it is equally important to consider the method of manufacture: while tooling for precision cold forming is marginally higher than that of conventional CNC machining, for instance, cold forming is generally more cost-effective: it is faster, uses less material, and produces a higher quality component that needs less post-processing. As well as delivering lower part costs, the process uses less energy while generating less waste.

Software controlModern manufacturing techniques have cut the cost of conventional tooling for CNC machining and precision cold forming, making it more affordable. There are exceptions – such as for complex, low volume parts, or in applications that need specialised or difficult-to-engineer materials – but even here, costs can be reduced through intelligent design and careful control of production processes.

Overall, it’s time to shatter the myth that tooling is an expensive, cost-prohibitive process. This misconception is based largely on past performance. For instance, cost and time delays were once

commonplace, because tooling development was an iterative process – with improvements made in a succession of prototyping stages. The concept is still applied today, but elements such as tool design, analysis and testing can now be done virtually – using software tools such as SolidWorks or DEFORM – rather than in the tool room.

DEFORM metal forming and process simulation software, for instance, enables tooling companies to optimise their designs by eliminating iterative tool room processes. By simulating deformation and die stress analysis, it can eliminate ‘trial and error’ to ensure that a die is ‘right first time’ when it is cut. This type of software may seem custom-designed for companies that use only traditional techniques, but it can also help companies that already run fast, efficient toolmaking procedures.

It shrinks development time, and can reduce costs – by eliminating several stages in the design process – while maintaining (or even improving) the quality of the machined components.

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3M Launches Gas & Flame Detection Product Portfolio. 3M Gas & Flame Detection, a new product portfolio under 3M’s Personal

Safety Division, has debuted its gas and flame solutions, product breadth and innovative technologies as a unified front. The new group is formed from 3M’s 2017 acquisition of Scott Safety and its Detcon, Oldham, Simtronics and GMI brands.

“By unifying our expanded portfolio of brands into 3M Gas &

Flame Detection, we’re providing the POG, industrial, hazmat and commercial communities with a single source for a broad line of safety equipment, including an enhanced offering of gas and flame detection system solutions,” said Mel Gerst of 3M Gas & Flame Detection.

“From the safety managers who are responsible for choosing their team’s equipment to the workers who need confidence in that equipment so they can stay focused on the task at hand, our customers can be assured that under the umbrella of 3M Gas & Flame Detection we have products, technology and service that can help them be safe and successful,” Gerst said.

The products from 3M Gas & Flame Detection are well recognized for being designed for harsh environments and tough applications and appreciated for their user-friendly portables and large fixed selection. They help keep personnel and plants safe from hazards thanks to a wide range of sensing technology, including electro chemical, catalytic bead, metal oxide sensor, infrared and other optic solutions for gas and flame detection.

One of the largest manufacturers of gas and flame detection products, 3M Gas & Flame Detection is continuously expanding and updating its solutions, such as a new infrared sensor for the OLCT 100 detector and CSA certification of the MX 32 Controller.

The Oldham OLCT 100 is a 4-20 mA analogue gas transmitter designed for industrial applications in hazardous locations; it offers reduced maintenance, improved MTBF, no interference and stability in temperature variations.

The operating principle is based on the reduction of infrared radiation when gas is present. There is no chemical reaction or modification to the structure of the HFO molecule. The sensor is not damaged by the continuous presence of gas or over-exposure of gas.

The MX 32, a compact, low-profile gas detection controller also from Oldham, recently received certification by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). The MX 32 can continuously monitor up to eight gas detection sensors.

When customers require a customized approach, 3M Gas & Flame Detection’s application engineering groups help customers build the right plan for their unique hazards.

A complete product line and industry-leading solutions offer excellent perspective and quality products trusted for the

most critical situations.

“This product line further strengthens the broad line of 3M safety products trusted by our partners. From large-scale oil rigs to confined spaces, we’re providing safety managers with a vast array of detection system solutions,” said Gerst.

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Protecting your workers from occupational noise just got easier and cheaper thanks

to a new deal being offered on the Cirrus Research doseBadge.

Cirrus Research has been protecting workers’

hearing for nearly 50 years, but it helped to revolutionise the sector 20 years ago when it introduced the first wireless personal noise dosimeter badge to the UK market. Not only did its first doseBadge make the process of monitoring workers’ exposure to noise far simpler, it made it much more cost-effective at the same time.

The doseBadge still is the only noise dosimeter on the market without buttons or a display, meaning that its readings are more accurate than other instruments as the data recorded can’t be tampered with. Comprising of a single compact unit, the doseBadge

weighs in at a mere 0.051 kg (1.8oz) and is made from robust materials, making it the perfect instrument to measure the personal noise exposure of workers and employees across all industries, in all types of locations.

The overall package has now been enhanced by Cirrus Research with an attractive 30% price reduction. The full range can be seen at: https://dosebadge.com

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Crowcon Detection Instruments has launched a new dual range portable

monitor to add to its acclaimed Gas-Pro range. Gas-Pro TK has been designed for use in specialist inerted tank environments to monitor levels of flammable gases and oxygen; an environment where standard gas detectors will not work.

In Tank Check mode, the Crowcon Gas-Pro TK (rebranded from Tank-Pro), monitors concentrations of flammable gas and oxygen, checking that an unsafe mixture is not developing. It uses dual IR sensor

technology which detects the spectrum of possible flammable gas concentrations from high %vol to low %LEL. The device auto-ranges, switching between %vol and %LEL as gas concentration demands,

without manual intervention, and notifies the user as it happens.

The Gas-Pro TK is available calibrated methane, propane or butane. With IP65 and IP67 ingress protection, Gas-Pro TK meets the demands of most industrial environments. With optional MED certifications, it is a valuable tool for tank monitoring on-board ship. The optional High H₂S Sensor addition allows users to analyse possible risk if gases vent during purging, as well as the potential risk from pyrophores. With this option, users can monitor over the 0-100 or 0-1000ppm range.

As with other units in the Gas-Pro range of detectors, Gas-Pro TK has the additional benefit of offering full personal gas detection and confined space pre-entry check functionalities.

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Every day, more than 1 in 10 workers suffer from dermatitis – sore and inflamed skin on the hands

which can make routine manual tasks a challenge. Dermatitis is just one of a number of Occupational Skin Disorders (OSDs) which collectively pose a threat to health, safety and efficiency in the workplace, as well as to the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the individuals affected.

Deb, the occupational hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is shining a light on the importance of the 3-Moments of Skin Care – a universal best practice standard for skin care which heralds a breakthrough in the fight against OSDs.

The recently launched whitepaper, ‘Preventing Occupational Skin Disorders: Skin Care Best Practice’, clearly re-affirms the 3-Moments of Skin Care as the industry standard for skin care and explains how

businesses can adopt these three moments to improve skin behaviour compliance in the workplace.

The 3-Moments of Skin Care is the work of an expert panel of eight international dermatologists who have combined their wealth of experience and a comprehensive analysis of 75 published occupational skin care studies .

These three moments identify when skin care action is required, more importantly highlighting when skin protection or restorative creams should be applied by workers – before starting work, after washing hands (during work) and after finishing work.

Paul Jakeway, Marketing Director at Deb, says: “The whitepaper provides an in-depth insight into tackling Occupational Skin Disorders and how businesses can take the preventative steps to ensure skin care is front of

mind. The aim of the 3-Moments of Skin Care is to help occupational health and safety professionals develop a culture where skin health is considered a priority and where the wider workforce can understand, address and improve skin care behaviour compliance.

“The ultimate objective is to reduce the incidence of OSDs and change workplace culture so that it is no longer deemed acceptable for workers to have to tolerate painful skin conditions. We believe the 3-Moments of Skin Care will form the catalyst for change in skin care behaviour.”

The 3-Moments of Skin Care is implemented in the DebSafe™ skin care programme for industry, which aims to drive positive and sustainable behaviour change, increase skin care compliance, change workplace culture, and ultimately, ensure healthy skin remains a priority in the workplace.

To find out more, download the ‘Preventing Occupational Skin Disorders: Skin Care Best Practice’ whitepaper here:

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Sensors & Instrumentation Review Top 10

Finding the right flow meter or level sensor should be a simple process. Yet

most products can be used in a variety of applications with different ranges, temperatures or pressures adding to the selection process. Products are often linked to form local or remote networks of instrumentation so getting the correct connections is also paramount. Choosing the right supplier to provide your instrumentation should be effortless.

At Icenta Controls we pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers expert advice throughout their purchasing journey. Our team is able to guide you to the right products for your application every time, in fact we are so confident of this that we offer a performance guarantee on all our products and services, making your decisions as risk free as possible.

For more information on how we can help visit our website or contact us on the email address below.

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Regular calibration of low pressure

transmitters is a requirement of systems controlling clean rooms throughout the pharmaceutical industry. As the sensors are often remote from the control

system and its user interfaces this has usually required two people to carry out the work. One would generate the pressure manually at the transmitter, whilst in contact with a second person, via radio. The two operators would call out the values as they were attained and held. The person at the control panel would then make whatever adjustments were necessary and make the notes.

The ADT 760 LLP provides a completely automated solution for this application. Using the touch screen interface the technician can programme the 760 to run the test cycle with dwell times between points. When the unit is running the tech can just walk over to the control panel and note the points, make adjustments as needed. The second technician can be getting on with another set of calibrations.

The ADT 760 can also be communicated with wirelessly to generate different points, start and stop the task etc. The 760 comes with a built-in pressure module to 75mbar and provides an accuracy of 0.05%FS. Additional internal pressure modules (ADT155 series) are available and provide a variety of ranges down to ±0.62 mbar. The accuracy of 0.05%FS and control stability 0.005%FS is based on the internal module’s span.

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DSL’s presented their new ‘Functional Building

Block’ approach to IoT and sensor based designs, which is bespoke design at its heart. Where it differs is that DSL have essentially fronted the majority of the NRE costs.

DSL have built an all singing, all dancing development platform containing a plethora of functionality.

DSL have created the footprints, produced the schematics, laid out the circuits, and built and tested every single aspect of it exhaustively. Only now does the customer step in.

The client, perhaps tarnished by years of reinventing the wheel for their own means now simply selects which ‘functional building blocks’ they want, what size and shape PCB they desire and any additional proprietary IP we can easily hoover up – and DSL simply drops existing work into a new design, and voila!

By this approach of re-using proven circuitry, DSL drive the majority of the risk out of the design, the cost, and obviously, time – this approach provides a lightning time to market, universally attractive in staying ahead of the competition; such is the nature of business.

DSL have taken the unprecedented step of essentially paying for the majority of their own customer’s electronic designs.

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The UK’s only national event on sensors and instrumentation returned to the

NEC Birmingham for another two days of technology filled entertainment from the 25th to the 26th September 2018.

The event provided a platform for the latest in the industry of test, measurement and technology and provided the opportunity for visitors to see the newest product launches in the sector.

Alongside a CPD accredited seminar programme, the Sensors and Instrumentation event had a full line-up across the two days. Highlights included a new FLC Zone, demonstrating the latest from the flow, level and control sector, as well as exhibition stands covering the latest products and solutions from leading suppliers.

A special area of the event was also dedicated to the innovation showcase, which showed

some of the latest innovations. Altogether visitors were impressed with the dynamic and interactive atmosphere at the event.

Be sure to attend next year’s show in 2019, which celebrates the Sensor and Instrumentation show’s 10 year anniversary. The event will be bringing forward a whole new style and much more content than ever before.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: ARTS Energy. Chamois, Datasound Laboratories, Icenta Controls and Innovec Controls. Further details can be found on this page.

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Bringing innovations to life

At the recent Sensors and Instrumentation

show at the NEC in Birmingham, Innovec Controls from their booth # A6 were demonstrating their new IBLEXD Batch Controller.

This instrument incorporates a range of features; from a eight line RGB backlit graphics LCD display module, an industry standard flowmeter input selection, quadrature input, low flow alarm, reverse flow detection, four output relays, two 240VAC permissive inputs and RS485 communication

The instrument can be configured from the front mounted push buttons which are EXD rated, from a communication link or from a 4 button infra-red remote control.

The IBLEXD is supplied in a 340mm wide by 380mm high by 198mm deep enclosure with EXD IIB T6 IP66 IECEX and Atex Approval. Furthermore, the IBLEXD outshines its competition with style and ease of operation.

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ARTS Energy is pleased to be able to offer into the

marketplace what we think is probably the most powerful battery in the world today. Based on Nickel Metal Hydride technology, this re-chargeable battery can be charged and discharged extremely quickly.

This makes it ideal for equipment which must have as little down time as possible.

Being a high power cell it is used in applications such as high power tools, robotics, AGV’s,

small electric or hybrid vehicles. Typical charge time for a cell is in less than 5 minutes (20C).

It can discharge at a constant 25C rate (150A) with a peak current of 230A.

Custom battery packs can be built using our standard ‘D’ size cell (33600) with large systems being assembled with sticks. Propriatory battery management circuits are used to control more complex battery systems.

Another feature is the ability to micro-cycle the cell. This means rapid discharging and charging of the cell by a small percentage.

This lends itself to peak shaving applications as it can

withstand greater than 200,000 micro-cycles.

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Engineering Company of the Month

At Industrial Process News we are delighted to recognise companies that are committed to providing

excellent service in industry. This is why we are excited to present Delta Rock Group with our prestigious Engineering Company of the Month award. This has been awarded to the company for their world-class integrated engineering services and positive attitude towards the needs of their customers.

The company was established in 1990 as an electrical installation business, and since then has provided electrical installation services, primarily within the Food and Beverage industry to a high level of quality. This has earnt Delta Rock an excellent reputation and developed some brilliant talent amongst their site team along the way.

Delta Rock has also been a member of the electrical certification company, NICEIC, for over 25 years, which has allowed them to become recognised as one of the leading industrial specialists in Britain.

Recently, Delta Rock Group has updated their brand and evolved their product and service offerings, aligning themselves with a modern approach to engineering, process and production, enhanced by the new methods and technologies available.

Delta Rock Group is now proud to provide multiple engineering services that cover three main disciplines: electrical, automation and mechanical. The company specialises in a range of integrated solutions, contributing numerous aspects to their projects - from design, through execution, to delivery – ensuring that their clients are provided with the necessary expertise to succeed.

In addition to the heritage of electrical installation, Delta Rock Group provides automation system design and development, both electrical and mechanical design and installation, commissioning and further service support facilities. Clients are constantly kept in the know during the project life cycle

and are relinquished from the issues and risks associated with the management, compliance and technical elements of the task.

This is achieved by the company’s expert operations team, who can work independently or in partnership with a client’s project team, using their specific platforms to develop and install a range of systems. Reinforced with such a vast wealth of industry experience that enables Delta Rock Group to increase the manufacturer’s production benefits such as speed, quality and repeatability.

Delta Rock Group is already becoming a recognised name within the industry and has built up several strategic relationships with some of the world’s leading OEMs. Many whom, over the years, have partnered with Delta Rock to carry out the installation of their equipment through the integration of multiple engineering disciplines from a single source. This is incredibly advantageous; as such a partnership enhances communication, reduces procurement and overhead resource requirements and delivers consistent results.

Alongside the development of project and site related services, the company have been successful in diversifying into the design and manufacture of electrical control panels, automation software, mechanical hygienic

pipework and the assembly of valve matrices and pump solutions. Delivering the high level of quality expected in the industries they service.

In a recent interview with Delta Rock’s Managing Director, Scott Davis, we asked Scott what benefits do Delta Rock’s products bring to clients that their competitors do not. “We aren’t a product based business, but we do differentiate our services. We have a flexible network of resource which enables us to efficiently deliver projects across Europe, in addition to being able to integrate engineering disciplines under one entity, which gives rise to significant customer benefits.”

We also asked Scott if Delta Rock has made any recent changes to the company. “Following acquisition, the company grew into automation and mechanical service provision with the additional divisions in the business. Since acquisition we have grown the business successfully and profitability enough to be able to pay back our investors over 4 years early.”

Scott also informed us that since acquisition, the company has made several significant operational business improvements. Firstly, they have remodelled their entire structure which has enabled them to reposition the business. They have rolled out professional project software and invested further in staff

training. This has accumulated in several successes, as the company have recently been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 accreditations, in addition to being approved by Avetta and entered into a strategic partnership with Beckhoff Automation.

We also asked Scott if the company have any plans for the future. “We have just introduced the foundations to our 2024 strategy that will begin in 2019. This strategy for sustainable growth will see the business double in size and continually strive for improvements. The topic I am most passionate about is our employees and particularly the engineers of tomorrow. This country needs to act now to ensure that we have the engineering resource available for the future, hence the necessity to inspire our employees to be the best they can be and to excite, encourage and entice the engineers of tomorrow.”

It is clear to see how Delta Rock has established such an incomparable reputation, so if you would like to get in touch, contact them on the number below. Alternatively, if you would like to view an extensive range of their products and services, make sure you check out their website.

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Bunting engineers have conducted a thorough review of all the Magnetic Separators installed at the Jordans Dorset

Ryvita plant in Poole, Dorset. The audit was completed over three days, including attending site on Saturday to prevent any loss in production.

Bunting Magnetics is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors. The European manufacturing headquarters are based in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, UK and they have an extensive overseas network of distributors and marketing agents.

Jordans Dorset Ryvita has a strong heritage of making whole grain foods and working with farmers to protect the countryside. Ever since the brands first came together, they have continued to act on these values.

A Magnetic Separation Audit involves the inspection and test of Magnetic Separators to confirm their magnetic and physical integrity. Commonly, such tests are conducted annually, with the final report forming part of the company’s quality audit process.

The tests in a Magnetic Separator Audit are conducted in two stages. Stage one involved the inspection of the physical integrity of the Magnetic Separator. This includes checking welds, and assessing any wear and damage to the surface. Stage two involves testing the magnetic strength of the Magnetic Separator. These

tests are conducted by placed a magnetic ball or plate into the magnetic field and then measuring the force (in kg) needed to remove that object from the surface of the magnetic separator. The actual ‘gauss’ reading of a Magnetic Separator is not checked as measurement is difficult and often inaccurate. Gauss is the cgs unit of measurement of magnetic flux density (or “magnetic induction”, but can be difficult to measure accurately.

The metal test piece is attached to the end of the Spring Balance and then placed into the magnetic field, being attracted to the magnetic pole. The metal test piece is then pulled off the surface of the magnetic separator whilst holding the other end of the spring balance. The amount of force needed to remove the metal test piece from the surface is recorded (in kg). The test is repeated three times and an average reading taken. Similar techniques are used to test other designs of Magnetic Separators such as Plate Magnets.

There were a wide range of designs, strengths and ages of Magnetic Separators in the production process at Jordans Dorset Ryvita. The company had not experienced any problems due to metal contamination and requested the audit as part of their continued improvement plan.

Day one was spent assessing the location and recording the customer identity numbers of all the Magnetic Separators. Checking the location also highlighted any health and safety issues that needed to be considered for the audit, such as working at

heights. The review identified 52 Magnetic Separators.

The physical checks of the Magnetic Separators were conducted on day two and three, on the weekend to minimise any production downtime. Each Magnetic Separator was removed from its location and visually inspected. Then the magnetic strength was checked using the pull test technique. The data was recorded and presented in a detailed report with recommendations following the audit. This report can then be used as part of the quality management system. It also provides base data for comparison on future audits.

Following the audit, the engineering team at Jordans Dorset Ryvita have made several changes to improve the removal of metal during the production process.

“Having an external review of the Magnetic Separators really helps the client,” explained Mark Harris, Bunting’s Engineer. “We conducted the audit without any assumptions and this freedom enabled us to highlight the areas where protection was good and also focus attention where they could be improvements. We are looking forward to working with the team at Jordans Dorset Ryvita for the long-term and providing our technical support when needed.”

For additional information on the technology mentioned in this article please contact Paul on 07909 103789 or press@buntingeurope.com or visit www.buntingeurope.com

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Amazon Filters has received a significant

investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF). The business will use BGF’s support to continue its organic growth and further expand its distribution network.

BGF is the most active and influential investor in small and mid-sized businesses in the UK. An established and independent company, it has £2.5bn to support a range of growing companies across every region and sector of the economy.

Founded in 1985 by Mike Pizzey, Amazon Filters is the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of bespoke filter housings and cartridges. It provides a complete range of standard and customised filter housings and consumables for use in a wide range of industrial sectors.

As a leading manufacturer of filtration systems, Amazon Filters (www.amazonfilters.co.uk) is able to offer a solution to meet all your liquid and gas microfiltration requirements. To view a video on Amazon Filters design and manufacture capabilities please visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9S6SLDgM4

BGF (www.bgf.co.uk) makes long-term equity capital investments in return for a minority stake in the companies it backs. Initial investments are typically between £1-£10m and BGF can provide significant follow-on funding. With a 150+ strong team, BGF offers an unparalleled international network of business leaders, sector experts, board-level non-executives and provides in-house support with Chair and senior executive selection and appointments.

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Production Engineering News

Gratnells has been providing engineering solutions for over 40 years. Historically known as the leading name in school storage in over 68

countries of the world (and the producer of the iconic Gratnells Tray) Gratnells has developed into a multi-sector manufacturer capable of providing high-volume laser cutting, powder coating and bespoke metal solutions to a wide range of customers.

This year, Gratnells has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark, an exclusive accolade only permitted to businesses that can showcase the highest of standards.

The Manufacturing Guild is awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company and for the past 25 years has distinguished Britain’s top furniture manufacturers. This respected accreditation can only be achieved after a thorough and rigorous audit process that takes into account abilities in manufacturing, design, sustainability and quality. The inspectors that assessed Gratnells reported they were particularly impressed with the company’s demonstrable culture of continuous improvement.

Gratnells continues to expand its offering and remains at the forefront of equipment and technological advancements in the engineering space. The company recently showcased latest developments at the PDM event in Telford and as part of the AILU laser hub at the Advanced Engineering show at the NEC in Birmingham.

The Harlow-based manufacturer specialises in short run, quick turnaround projects, giving customers (such as those with bespoke automotive requirements) shorter lead times, high precision and quality customer service. Powder Coating, Injection Moulding and Laser Cutting are just some of the areas where investment has been made this year, including a new Sprayline Plant machine, IM machine number 8 and a BLM LT Fiber tube cutting machine.

In particular, the BLM LT Fiber tube cutting machine has helped increase efficiency, benefitting both the company and their customers with a fast and highly precise process. Designed to cut from small to medium diameters and thicknesses of metal tubular sections, the LT Fiber allows tubes of any shape to be cut, process of special sections and even open shapes without any additional special equipment required.

The laser cutting range boasts an automated unloading and support system for pre-cut lengths up to 6100mm, automatic weld seam detection, and a module that maintains the cleanliness of the internal tube surface whilst machining. Anti-crush technology makes the machine capable of processing even the lightest of tubes without deforming the walls. This high-tech equipment is also great for scrap reduction by setting the sequence of parts to be cut and minimising end of bar scrap; meaning less overall waste, which is good for the company and for the environment too.

Loic Jones, Operations Director, says “Gratnells decided to invest in state-of-the-art laser technology to enable us to offer fast production runs with the best quality finish, to our customer base. This substantial investment will allow us to

continually support the ever-demanding needs of modern manufacturing clients”.

The Gratnells Engineering factory can turn around tube laser cutting jobs within 3-5 days from receipt of order and, using sophisticated software, can process parts from a variety of media including 3D models, xt files and solid works. This is particularly beneficial for bespoke automotive and point-of-sale components where the minimum quantities can start at one.

It isn’t just machinery that Grantells have been investing in for the future either; they remain committed to providing opportunities to students who show an active interest in STEM topics. Just last year, three Harlow College students achieved engineering apprenticeships at Gratnells and have now gone on to become integral members of the team.

For more information and the latest news on Gratnells Engineering, please visit http://gratnellslasercutting.com

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ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has optimised the consumables on its iSeries

high-precision plasma systems for plasma bevelling applications.

The new design, distinguished by a more pointed nozzle and shield cap, narrows the torch profile to enable tilting the torch at greater angles, moving the torch closer to the plate to maintain optimum arc lengths without collisions.

The ultra-cooled, two-piece iSeries tip gets cooled all the way to the orifice to provide a quality cut over its complete life span.

XtremeLife electrodes feature multiple hafnium inserts, which are said to last longer in high

current applications, lowering the cost of ownership. ESAB says iSeries consumables can save as much as 35% when cutting mild steel and up to 70% on stainless.

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Products has expanded and enhanced the series of MXL MIG/MAG torches for industrial-duty applications.

ESAB has boosted the duty cycle from 35 to 60% and now offers a full range of MXL gas and water-cooled torches designed for industrial-duty applications.

All MXL torches feature knuckle joints and spring supports that improve flexibility to reduce wrist

strain. A new handle offers better ergonomics and soft-grip areas on the 341, 411W and 511W models further increase comfort.

A refreshed front-end design accepts the same standard ESAB consumables.

MXL torches come in cable length options of 3 or 4m. Gas nozzles are available in 3 different versions (standard, straight and conical) to provide maximum flexibility and optimum durability.

The torches are available with a range of outputs.

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Master Abrasives has appointed several Team Leaders to

support and ensure efficient running of the relevant departments. The stores department Team Leader will be Danny McBride who has been working at Master Abrasives for seven years.

Paul Bowhill has been working in the production department for eight years. Paul will become the Team Leader for the production departments with the continued objective of the highest quality conversion in the quickest time possible for customer orders.

In May 2016, Stephanie Hanson joined the Master Tool Services

department as an administrator and has played a major role in providing customers with assistance and answering queries. This makes her a great fit to lead the tool services administrative team as the Commercial Team Leader.Dave Grice returned to work at

Master Abrasives when he came back to the UK five years ago after having previously worked as the company’s stores supervisor. Dave is currently working in the tool service department among a team of Technicians who carry out power tool repair and services. He will be Technical Team Leader for this department.

Having joined the customer service department three years ago, Kelly Warrington has been a key team member for technical products and some of Master Abrasives newer initiatives such as grinding machines.

Contactwww.master-abrasives.co.uk

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The unique Roto-Clean 4900 from Fraser eliminates static

electricity and provides more effective cleaning in injection moulding environments, enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs. Incorporating patented technology, the Roto-Clean blasts pulsating ionised air from single or multiple rotating heads onto the product surface, cleaning complex shapes and

crevices with ease.

This makes it ideal for use in highly automated workflows, where items are bulky or need a superior level of cleaning, and particularly when substrates need to be free of dust before moving on to secondary processes such as painting, decoration or labelling.

Complementing Fraser’s traditional range of air guns, air knives and nozzles, the versatile Roto-Clean consists of a dual rotary nozzle driven by a centrifugal control integrated into a circular static eliminator.

Shockless and suitable for tough industrial processes, the compact Roto-Clean is available in diameters of 112mm or 178mm and can be mounted onto a robotic arm or fixed array over a conveyor to assure a dust-free product that won’t re-attract contaminants.

Using less air delivered at a lower pressure than air knives but at a greater intensity of ions per cubic centimetre, the Roto-Clean reduces compressed air costs whilst ensuring higher quality output with less rework.

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What’s New in Electronics Live Review Top 10

This year, the UK’s biggest event solely for electronics and the electrical industry, took

place in the NEC Birmingham from the 25th to the 26th September 2018. Running alongside other industry events such as EMC UK, Embedded Live, Sensors & Instrumentation, PPMA and TCT show, visitors signing up to one of the events gained access to all five!

What’s new in electronics Live hosted a huge range

of entertainment from conferences and seminars to debate sessions and multiple live features. Everyone from the world of electronics attended this show. Visitors included Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Directors, CEO’s and more – all receiving valuable industry knowledge and updates.

Exhibitors of the show were offering supplies and services to help improve businesses and had many new products on show. Networking seemed to be

a key element of the event, with facilities such as the central hub encouraging attendees to meet industry peers. This electronics trading event will be returning in September 2019, once again bringing the world of electronics together.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from this year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Brandauer, Cupio and SGS. Further details can be

found below.

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Custom Interconnect Ltd (CIL) is a long-established

electronics manufacturer engaged in producing some of the most technically challenging electronic assemblies in the UK. This allows them to meet the functional, environmental and dimensional demands of high-reliability, mission-critical applications in sectors like

medical, aerospace and oil & gas.

After 14 years’ successful experience with a DAGE XD7600 X-ray machine, CIL decided to update to a Nordson DAGE Quadra 5 system better-equipped to inspect the boards they now produce. CIL’s decision was driven both by the Quadra 5’s advanced technical capabilities and by the quality of

support from Nordson DAGE and their UK suppliers, Cupio.A key Quadra 5 advantage is its computerised tomography (CT) capability. X-Plane builds X-ray 3D images comprising up to 1000 distinct image planes of the component being inspected. A plane will remove obstructions outside the plane of focus, leaving only the regions of interest. Defects like interfacial voids, cracks, HIP and other solder defects can be found and measured easily.

CT image cross-sections can be generated from anywhere on the sample tray without need for manual alignment. The CT sample stage adds full CT capability for small samples requiring 3D reconstruction for detailed analysis.

If you would like to join CIL had have one of the best X-Ray imaging systems for electronics available, please contact us for a demo. Email info@cupio.co.uk or call 01962 832654.

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Brandauer are committed to developing and championing

the most innovative precision stamped components and supplying them across multiple industry sectors. Electronics is one industry in particular which consistently demands such innovation. Brandauer answered some of those demands by recently becoming the only UK supplier of EloPin® press-fit.

From product design, progression press tooling to prototyping and large-scale manufacture, over the past 20 or so years, Brandauer have become crucial partners to

customers with critical connector and press-fit pin requirements.

During that time and during the development of bespoke press-fit requirements, Brandauer have come to know the truly important aspect of reliable connections when working with PCBs. Press-fit connectors, no matter how well designed and manufactured can cause mechanical stress on the PCB, with a ‘nozzle effect’ that leaves the PCB deformed over repeated use.

With that in mind, solder-free assembly becomes a number one priority for our customers and

for our own peace of mind. The innovative and patented EloPin® press-fit connection ensures that the solder-free assembly we’re looking for, even in multi-contact applications can be realised. And the increased efficiency and robustness in interconnects only strengthens our relationship with our clients.

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SGS United Kingdom Ltd is a UKAS Approved Test House accredited to EN ISO 17025 and a Notified Body under the Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU. The company specialises in a single in-house Electro-Magnetic Compatibility testing in combination with RED, Machinery and Electrical Safety requirements and is also able to provide full consultancy services

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Engineers will attend and perform detailed measurements against the limits specified in the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, thereby assisting manufacturers in meeting their legal obligations.

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Industrial Process News is happy to present Northern Balance with our coveted Laboratory Equipment Company of the

Year profile. Northern Balance are industry leading, weighing specialists, providing unbiased advice, quality equipment and excellent support to businesses across the UK since 1971.

December 2016 saw Northern Balance become part of the Gem Scientific Group, which includes Gem Scientific, a laboratory equipment and consumables supplier, Precision Instruments, an ISO accredited weighing and legal verification specialist, and Yorkshire Scientific Instruments who specialise in on-site servicing of microscopes, temperature and precision weighing equipment.

The partnership between the companies is part of their ambitious development plan to service the growing life sciences, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, education, manufacturing and medical technology sectors across the UK and Ireland, while improving product and service offerings for all clients and enhancing their local and national presence whilst continuing excellent customer service across the group.

Precision Instruments and Yorkshire Scientific Instruments are now integrated into Northern Balance, allowing them to offer a full range of services through one company.

A UKAS accredited calibration laboratory (No. 0370), Northern Balance have maintained this status for 26 consecutive years and are one of the few companies to attain this high standard for on-site calibration of non-automatic weighing machines.

2018 has seen Northern Balance exceed their UKAS status, adding ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and NAWI D Certification (certification for module D of Directive 2014/31/EU on Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments) to their organisation. NAWI D Certification allows Northern Balance to perform Legal Verifications and Re-Verifications of weighing instruments in the same way that Trading Standards do, adding another service offering to their service portfolio.

The combination of these three accreditations makes Northern Balances one of the few UK weighing companies to achieve this standard, and reflects the competence, impartiality and integrity of their business, assuring clients they will always receive the highest quality of service.

Sam Jones, Technical and Quality Director for Northern Balance said, “Merging the quality processes and legal documentation of Northern Balance and Precision Instrument has been an intensive process, but thanks to the hard

work and commitment from our team we have achieved these certifications. ISO 9001:2015 is a standard that all companies will know, and that organisations of all sizes strive to achieve, and will ensure the future success of Northern Balance.”

As an industry leader in the weighing field, Northern Balance is continuously looking to challenge and improve themselves and work closely with various accreditation bodies, equipment manufacturers and undertake regular training to keep their product knowledge and technical abilities up to date.

In conjunction with National Physical Laboratory and the UK Weighing Federation, they are developing the new metrology apprenticeship.

Daniel Egan-Sheath, Group Finance and Operations Director said, “The framework for the apprenticeship will train the next generation of engineers and technicians into their industry, and ensure that we don’t just have the best employees now but have the next generation of engineers to drive and continue the hard work already put in over the last 40 years.”

Northern Balance relocated in 2017 to a new facility on the Team Valley Trading Estate, with a fully equipped workshop for their engineers and a showroom for them to exhibit the latest

in weighing technology for clients. The second base of operations was set up in 2018 at the Gem Scientific offices near Leeds, with a third in Hull opening early 2019.

To support their continued growth, February 2018 saw Northern Balance launch a new website to highlight their extensive service and product offerings, along with unleashing a new fleet of vehicles across the North of England. With their eye-catching design, they are sure to turn heads.

As one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of weighing equipment, they work with some of the worlds most trusted brands. Because of these strong relationships, Northern Balance is well placed to supply state of the art weighing equipment to businesses countrywide.

Moving into 2019, Northern Balance are developing their Industrial Division, providing turn-key solutions for businesses looking at large scale weighing and inspection, including weighbridges, silo and vat weighing, x-ray and metal detection equipment.

Justin Welton, Managing Director of Gem Scientific and Northern Balance, said, “As the Gem Scientific Group continues to grow, this is a great opportunity for all the companies to employ their respective expertise and substantially enhances the Group’s ability to provide the latest technology to companies across the UK.

“We’re honoured to be recognised as Industrial Process News’s Company of the Year in recognition of our status as one of the UK’s leading independent Weighing specialists. Our mission is to continually develop our staff, products and services to exceed our customer and employee expectations. We believe in

honesty, integrity and in solving technical problems with enthusiasm.”

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North East OfficeT 0344 477 1966hello@northernbalance.co.ukNorthern Balance, Unit 8, Queens Court, Third Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0BU

Yorkshire OfficeT 0344 499 5866team@northernbalance.co.ukNorthern Balance, Unit 301 Batley Enterprise Centre, 513 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8LL

Laboratory Equipment Company of the Year

L-R: Andrew Simpson, Sales Manager, Tom Vulliamy, Service Engineer, Paul Moran, Continuous Improvement Manager, Daniel Egan-Sheath, Finance Director & Operations, Rebecca Morgan, Service Co-ordinator, Gary Pook, Service Manager, Gemma Cooke, General Admin, Stephanie Olds, Finance Assistant & Justin Welton, Managing Director, accept the Company of the Year Award from our journalist

Another successful year for Northern Balance