OEM Update February 2015 by I-Tech Media Pvt Ltd

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Quick Update Tata Technologies partners with N.K. Orchid College of Engineering in Solapur ��8 LESER launches new safety relief valve in India ��8 Infor delivers multi-tenant ERP for manufacturing verticals ��10 Blaupunkt India unveils android based multimedia navigation system ��10 Schmersal’s Ranjangaon plant becomes fully operational ��12 Avlock appointed as exclusive distributors by SFC Koenig ��12 2015 manus: on the lookout for challenging plain bearing applications �14

CNC

CNC industry growing significantly ��16

Technology How engineering adhesives can help achieve better assemblies at reduced cost �� 22

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‘Make in India’ movement gets momentum at IMTEX ��26 Dormer open to acquisition in India ��28 HARTING in expansion spree, to set up facility in Chennai ��29 Colibri displayed Typhoon HSM spindle at TaeguTec stall ��31 Renishaw’s new metrology products proved a huge attraction ��32 Sandvik Hyperion unveils high-performance metal cutting solutions ��33 SKF exhibits machine tool Life Cycle Management portfolio ��33 AMT Group: offering German quality at Indian price ��34 Walter Tools appoints new MD for India operations ��34 Meiban launches Twin Spindle Turning Machine MW 18 ��35 DMG MORI displayed intelligent manufacturing solutions ��36

Automation

Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software drives automation productivity ��40 OMRON Automation highlights its focus on robotics in packaging industry �� 41 B&R conducts seminar on automation technologies for manufacturing world ��42

Gears & Control

Alliance presents versatile Allflex flexible gear couplings ��43 Planetary gearbox: cost-effective and power saving solution ��44 ABB’s advanced PLC to address emerging challenges in machinery control ��45 ElectroMech growing through partnerships ��46

HVAC

HVAC Champs ��48 ZIEHL-ABEGG: 25 years of EC technology in ventilation sector ��50 BITZER to open new international training centre in Germany ��51

Brand Report

BKT excelling through continuous innovation ��52 Safe Treat Engineers provides innovative structural and environmental solutions ��53 GE helps Pennsylvania power plant save 1.3 MGD of drinking water ��54 ALM presents aerosense air flow measuring station ��56 Max Pure aiming max in water treatment industry ��56 HARTING products on the road to Industry 4.0 ��58

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The Changing Dynamics Thanks to the new formula! India’s economy grew almost 50 per cent faster in 2013-14, not the 4.7 per cent reported earlier. For some, the announcement may be a simple number game. But for the manufacturing sector, it’s a sigh of relief with of course certain degree of encouragement. Reviving economy always plays a key role for the domestic as well as foreign manufacturers. The Indian government estimates that the manufacturing sector to account for 25-30 per cent of the country’s GDP by 2025. Realising this potential the government is taking efforts on war foot basis toward restoring manufacturing competitiveness and improving the ease of doing business. With an aim to promote manufacturing sector, the government has set an ambitious target to locally manufacture more than 181 products the country currently imports at a cost of around `1.1 trillion. Need of conducive business environment is in demand for decades as far manufacturing sector in India is concerned. On this note, the government is working on the provision of one-window clearance for various approvals and streamlining the land acquisition mechanism. Latest announcement on the Land Acquisition Bill amendment is a positive direction in this regard.

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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector forms the backbone of the manufacturing sector, however is again neglected for decades. If the government wants to realise its ‘Make In India’ dream, it needs to strengthen its MSME sector. The government is expected to come up with a separate set of labour laws for the MSME sector. The proposed new labour laws governing the MSME sector will be applicable to industrial units that employ 40 or less in their workforce and will specifically address the needs of those who are employed in the small factories or manufacturing units. Once implemented, the new labour laws are expected to boost investor sentiment, manage labour conflict and provide the much-needed thrust in ease of doing business in India. Please do send me your comments at editor@oemupdate.com February 2015 n OEM Update

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Tata Technologies partners with N.K. Orchid College of Engineering in Solapur Tata Technologies, partnered with N.K. Orchid College of Engineering, Solapur to launch the ‘Distance Ready Engineer’ platform, as a part of its corporate sustainability program. The initiative aims to improve the employability of engineers and reduce the time and resources spent by companies on re-training the graduate engineers. According to the third edition of the National Employability Report, Engineering Graduates - 2014, though 18.33% of the engineers are employable, 18.09% actually get a job. The ‘Distance Ready Engineer’ program as an industryacademia interface is a means to enhance design and application skills of students and work towards creating a pool of highly qualified and industry-ready professionals.

“In an attempt to solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges of ready talent through direct intervention, Tata Technologies initiated Ready Engineer Program in 2010. This program impacted more than 500 students not only in India but also in UK and USA through a classroom model. Now, taking a step further, we want to reach out to each and every student in the country. For this, we have developed an e-learning module of the program which gives access to subject matter experts from the industry right to the student in a most easily accessible form. This program will also extend to the Professors of the colleges in India to act as our evangelists and mentors to the students,” said S.D. Pradhan, Sustainability Consultant at Tata Technologies.

“At a time when we flagged off the ‘Make in India’ Campaign the expansion in manufacturing sector will require additional pumping of talented individuals to focus on zero defect quality, e-innovate, ready talent and opportunity. Tata Technologies is taking a step in this direction through our Distance Ready Engineer Program and we hope, this will give students the right opportunity to grow,” said Anubhav Kapoor, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Tata Technologies.

As an e-learning course, this is likely to reach out to engineers in India and around the globe. The e-learning module is a 40 hours training on Tata Technologies’ proprietary iGET IT platform consisting of CATIA V5 software and domain knowledge on Analysis, Crash, Die Design and Formability. This program has been developed by in-house experts of Tata Technologies. The modules focus on developing the understanding of application of engineering fundamentals by reviewing case study projects n

LESER launches new safety relief valve in India LESER, one of the Europe’s biggest safety valve manufacturers, launched ‘Type 526’ safety relief valve for the oil and gas industry in India. Joachim Klaus, Chairman, LESER and Neeraj Mangal, CEO, LESER were present at the launch event in Mumbai. The API safety valve Type 526 has been adapted to the requirements of the Indian oil and gas and petrochemical customers. “The country configuration (IC) is available from local production with short lead time,” the company said. LESER safety valves protect people and the environment in the chemical, petrochemical, technical gases, oil and gas production, and engineering branches as well as in the food and pharmaceutical industries. On the occasion Mr Klaus said, “LESER India Type 526 is a globally proven safety valve which is used by leading companies. Now, it is available in an IC-configuration especially for the requirements of Indian oil and gas and 8

petrochemical customers which include UV stamp, IBR and CCoE approvals.” “Customers in India will benefit from global recognition and pre-qualifications by more than 100 EPCs and endusers who have been using the valve for more than a decade,” he adds. “Technologically, LESER transfers its modern design concepts with sturdily designed critical parts (durable design) and high tightness (tight finish) to India. This ensures a reliable valve function.” Mr Kulkarni said, “LESER India offers a country configuration that is based on the requirements especially for the requirements of the Indian market. In March, we will start quoting and in April we will start delivering the new valve for the Indian oil and gas and petrochemical customers.” The launch of the 526 valve also marks the transition of Fainger LESER which has been a reliable safety valve manufacturer in the Indian market for more than 25 years to LESER India as a full-range supplier and member of the global LESER quality cluster. In Paithan, a new manufacturing hall is under construction to cope with the expected increase in demand. n February 2015 n OEM Update

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Quick update

Infor delivers multi-tenant ERP for manufacturing verticals Business

application software provider Infor announced an enhanced version of Infor LN, delivering deeper vertical and micro-vertical functionality within manufacturing, with the goal of helping better align customers with business objectives and reducing the need for costly customisation.

Infor LN is now multi-tenant enabled to support the industry specific needs of Infor CloudSuites. Infor believes that no two clouds are alike, so the latest iteration of Infor LN utilises a tailored approach, helping customers focus on the unique manufacturing needs of their organisation. This update of Infor LN was designed with customer feedback in mind and provides functional enhancements to order management, invoicing, procurement, warehouse management, project planning and quality management.

Infor LN is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that is aimed at managing everything from design to delivery, with a specialised out-of-the-box approach that is customised for a specific industry or micro-vertical. Infor LN is available to customers via a cloud-hosted or on-premise deployment to better meet individual business requirements. The revamped user experience is designed by Hook & Loop, Infor’s in-house creative agency. “Customers come to us with specific micro-verticals needs, seeking to improve operations and while many challenges are similar, they do not want to customize our software to meet their industry specific requirements. That is why the latest version of Infor LN has been optimised to offer a tailored approach for enhancing operational efficiency for specific discrete manufacturers,” said Edward Talerico, industry director, Infor. According to said Kimberly Knickle, Practice Director and Robert Parker, Group Vice President, International Data Corporation (IDC), “Infor’s investments are essential to the transition manufacturers should make in modernizing their applications and their enterprise architecture.” n

Blaupunkt India unveils android based multimedia navigation system Blaupunkt,

one of the world leaders in car infotainment and sound has launched its first android based double-din multimedia navigation system for the aftermarket - the Cape Town 940.

Cape Town 940

While the automotive industry continues to work towards realising a connected car experience, Blaupunkt has taken a big leap in this direction, with the launch of Cape Town 940. Commenting on the launch, Preeti Bakshi, Marketing Head Blaupunkt India said, “The Cape Town is a major step change in functionality, performance and technology from today’s multimedia navigation radios on the market. This radio offers a cutting edge technology experience in terms of connectivity, integration, processing power, multimedia performance, tuner quality and flexible user interface. And with android and internet access, it opens up a

realm of opportunities that were not earlier possible in a car radio – users can now choose from a variety of applications included but not limited to games, rich media/video content, internet radio for over 20,000 channels and ad-free music, podcasts, social media applications, news, weather, financial market, music apps etc. either pre-deployed or via the android app marketplace. With the launch of Cape Town, Blaupunkt brings to market, the next generation of automotive radios and promises to take the in-car entertainment experience to a completely different level. Commenting on the company’s presence in the OEM space, Pankaj Jagwani, Managing Director, Blaupunkt India said, “While being a top 3 brand in the aftermarket segment, we continue to expand our footprint in the OEM space, where over half our global revenues come from providing true OEM solutions to the world leading passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Cape Town 940, priced at ` 54,990, runs on the android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean operating system. n February 2015 n OEM Update

Quick update

Schmersal’s Ranjangaon plant becomes fully operational At an investment of ` 65 crores, the greenfield project has a capacity to manufacture 3.6 million safety switches annually

Schmersal

Group, the seven decade old Germany based multinational company and a specialist in safety for man/ machine interface, automation and lift switchgear has recently announced that its first plant in India at Ranjangaon MIDC, Pune has become fully operational.

Sagar Bhosale, MD, Schmersal India and Heinz Schmersal, President, Schmersal Group

Schmersal has now 7 manufacturing sites globally of which 4 are located in Germany and 1 each in Brazil, China and India. Built at an investment of Rupees 65 crores, this greenfield facility is spread over 5 acres and has a capacity to manufacture 3.6 million safety switches annually. Safety position switches, safety door switches, pull cord safety switches for conveyors and safety switches for elevators will currently be manufactured from this facility to meet the demands in Indian market. The company also plans to start exporting to its parent company from the first quarter of 2015 and then to Asean and Gulf countries as well. “It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that Schmersal’s seventh manufacturing site at Ranjangaon, Pune has become fully operational,” said Heinz Schmersal, President, Schmersal Group on the occasion. “India is strategically a very important and emerging market for our products. The Indian industry is focusing more on

making the workplace safer for its employees and in order to achieve this, they need complete technical solutions which should reach to customers through faster deliveries and services. The rationale behind setting up this facility in India is to provide safety solutions to Indian customers more quickly and locally.” Sagar Bhosale, Managing Director, Schmersal India, said, “Safety standards and norms in Indian industry will become more stringent and will be comparable to global standards. As a pioneer and first to start manufacturing of machine safety products in India, we foresee huge opportunity for Schmersal India contributing in a big way to much lesser accidents in industry and therefore play a lead role in the market. We are ambitious and plan to have 30-40 per cent growth YOY without losing focus on other business objectives.” The company has also started a campaign, ‘Machine safety – Make in India’ to increase the awareness about safety at work place, educate people about standards of machine workplace, create a facility to ‘make safety products locally in India’ and provide a facility where people can visit and test the safety solutions. Bharat Forge, Ferromatic Milakron, Johnson Lifts, L&T, LMW Group, OTIS, Schindler, Tata Steel, Thyssen, Trutzschler, Unilever and Windworld are some of the prominent customers of Schmersal in India. n

Avlock appointed as exclusive distributors by SFC Koenig Avlock International India Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between Avlock International, SA and the Bulchandani Group, has been appointed as the exclusive distributors for sealing and flow control systems by SFC Koenig, Switzerland. The products may be used in hydraulic manifold, pumps and motors, valves and mobile power packs. The new partnership came into effect on 1st January the global resources and expertise of SFC Koenig group and the local infrastructure of Avlock’s in India. The partnership will capitalise on the strong reputation SFC Koenig has developed as a leading provider of sealing and flow control technology around the world and the excellent infrastructure and 12

target customer access shared by the Indian promoter group. “The SFC sealing and flow technology products perfectly complement our existing range of fasteners that we currently supply to the same customer base and believe that the Indian companies continue to use older more inefficient sealing systems which can easily be replaced with the more sophisticated systems offered by us,” commented Koshi Thomas, Avlock International’s Country Manager. The product lines for this new partnership will include sealing plug of pull and push type, as well as flow controllers. these may be used all types of engineering applications including hydraulics, engine manifolds, automotive, medical, marine, aviation and transportation industries. n February 2015 n OEM Update

Quick update

2015 manus: on the lookout for challenging plain bearing applications International competition for plastic plain bearing applications is in its seventh year – application entry phase is now open Apart from the global manus, there will also be a local manus awards for the best plastic bearing application within the country. Entries for the global awards will be automatic entries for the local (India) manus awards. Deepak Paul, National Sales Manager dry-tech Bearings at igus India says, “The response for the 2013 manus awards was humbling and overwhelming, and we expect many creative and path breaking solutions from India for this edition as well using plastic bearing solutions.”

The manus award goes into the seventh round the application entry phase runs until 20 February 2015.

In the last manus award in 2013, the golden manus went to a manufacturer of cross-country skiing exercisers from Denmark.

A for automatic telescope, B for boring device, C for cross trainer – right through the whole alphabet, over 400 submissions competed for the 2013 manus award. Motion prevails in all these machines and equipment - and that is precisely where the lubrication-free plain bearings are used. The application entry phase for the 2015 manus continues until 20 February, the competition where special applications with plastic plain bearings are recognised and rewarded. The awards carry prize money worth up to Euro 5,000 and will be presented at the 2015 Hanover Show. They perform their service millions of times in the truest sense of the word “silent”. But since they are so inconspicuous, they attract little attention to themselves. To counteract this, the manus award was introduced for the first time in 2003, and in the last competition, 437 participants from 33 countries competed. Over the years the manus awards threw up a lot applications showcasing the benefits of self lubricating oil free bearing solutions. The dry-tech range of bearings offers a host of benefits and is ROHS compliant. Now, after twelve years, it will be the seventh time that applications using plastic plain lubrication free bearings will be examined, applications are characterised by technical and economic efficiency and the creativity of the developer. “With this competition we want to support innovation and award bold applications, regardless of the industry,” says Gerhard Baus, authorised officer for plain bearings at igus GmbH. “Among the winners of the 2013 manus award were the developers of a pneumatic rotary piston engine or a friction clutch, as well as the designers of a cross-country skiing exercise machine.” An array of inventions – from a sausage toaster to a foldable car – was presented at the competition.

2013 Local (India) Manus awards winners Gold Indian manus winner (` 100,000/-) Late Harshwardhan Gupta from Neubauplan Automation for file cutting machine with Drylin and many other parts. Silver Indian manus winner (` 75,000/-) Munir Pansare from Tata Motors was awarded for his application of noise reduction in steering column using iglidur JVSM. The Bronze Indian manus winner (` 50,000/-) Manjari Govankop from Mahindra & Mahindra had a tractor application where igubal WGRM ball and socket special part with seal and real VALVE was incorporated. Participants can apply online with a short text, images and videos of their application. This joint initiative of igus GmbH, Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (Institute for Composite Materials), the Industrieanzeiger (industry indicator) and the Fachhochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences Cologne) invites all developers and designers from around the world to participate. After the application phase an independent jury will select the winners. All participants should build at least one prototype of the proposed application. Award ceremony at the Hanover Show The prize-giving ceremony of the manus award will be held at the Hanover Show on the booth of igus GmbH. The winners of the contest will be rewarded with a prize of up to Euro 5,000. n

2013 Local (India) Manus awards winners

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Cover Story

CNC industry growing significantly The engineering industry in India has grown significantly across all segments. Let us explore how this growth is fuelling the demand for quality CNC machine tools

The machine tools sector has been seeing revolutionary technologies now instead of the evolutionary technologies which were used earlier. Keshav Khurana, Executive Director, Wohlhaupter India

Introduction In earlier days focus of machine tool industry was mainly for mass production and automobile industries. However, in recent days the focus is being shifted to technological products like aerospace industries, boring machining, energy sectors like turbine machining, wind mill, railways crank cases. High speed machining with lot of accuracies possibilities with double ball bearing technology spindles 16

has really created an interest for end users who really want to compete in this market with technological products. The Indian machine tool industry has been able to meet the growing demand with a mix of local made CNC machine tools and imports. Recent developments Global machine tool builders have now set up offices and manufacturing bases in India and this influx of technology and investment is driving the industry to newer heights. “The machine tools sector has been seeing revolutionary technologies now instead of the evolutionary technologies which were used earlier. Robust designs, quick and precise machining these are all advantages which the customer hence gets,” says Keshav Khurana, Executive Director, Wohlhaupter India Pvt. Ltd. “The business environment in India is also being simplified with a clear focus from the government to reduce duties and taxes and bring these in line with global norms. This February 2015 n OEM Update

Cover Story is also helping both Indian and foreign machine tool builders looking to grow in the Indian market,” says Terrence Miranda, Managing Director, HAAS Automation India Pvt. Ltd. and also describes two major driving factors as follows: • CNC machine tools: Machining centres and turning centres are becoming faster, more accurate and capable of more complex machining tasks every day.

Present challenges The global business environment continues to be uncertain and this continues to challenge industrial recovery in India as well. Infrastructure in India continues to improve with major reforms in power, roads and rail sectors to name a few. This along with reforms in regulatory and tax framework needs to continue at a rapid pace if India is to be a manufacturing hub for the world.

• Automation: The extensive use of automation can be seen nowadays. Rrobots loading/unloading parts or automatic pallet systems or barfeeding systems is a clear trend that is being seen in India.

“There are operational challenges in every business and we are no exception to this. We have focused on setting up a world class sales, service and applications team backed by infrastructure and the latest CRM systems and processes which all contribute to us providing unbeatable value for our customers,” says Mr Miranda.

The need to machine a complex component in a single set-up is also growing. CNC turning centres with 3, 4 and 5 axes and CNC machining centres with 4 and 5 axes are contributing significantly to enhanced accuracy, reduced part handling and overall productivity. Initiatives taken Wohlhaupter has come up with a fine boring head which covers boring range from diameter 6 mm to 128 mm. It can be adjusted in 2 microns diametrically. The body is serrated for a strong clamping and comes in through coolant arrangement; it is balanced at 12,000 RPM. This boring head comes in a cost-effective kit which ensures customers get the same Wohlhaupter quality at an enticing cost. “The boring range covered by us of diameter 0.4 mm to 3,255 mm is the largest range in the industry. We also give servicing support at our Delhi head office, all tools can be serviced at the specially set up service facility,” informs Mr Khurana. “Simple innovation and providing true value to our customers is a mantra at HAAS,” says Mr Miranda. “In line with this philosophy we have launched a number of new products recently which provide simple, innovative solutions to the machining needs of our customers. HAAS offers a range of high performance 5 axis machining centres in vertical or horizontal configurations to machine a range of complex components such as impellers, blades, cylinder heads, cylinder blocks etc. in a single set-up.

HAAS Automation believes that it is its simple innovative products, its trained team and established systems and wide spread HFO network (Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Ahmedabad, Manesar, Ludhiana, Bangalore, Dharwad, Chennai and Coimbatore) which will help it build a sustainable brand advantage for HAAS products in every market in which we compete in India and deliver optimal machining solutions providing true value to customers. “The Indian economy and manufacturing sector are seeing some hope in the new government and its policies, though they will take time to get fully implemented,” says Mr Khurana. “Keeping this in mind, the company has added manpower to cater to the growing demand.” Wohlhaupter has had some good news lately: inflation eased sharply in October; industrial output for September saw a better than expected growth; and more recently, the decision to deregulate diesel prices, will convert to a more comprehensive economic revival in the coming months. Market fluctuations The fall in retail inflation — an index which is watched closely by the RBI — to 5.5 per cent, along with the fall ST series by HAAS

The new UMC-750 five-axis Vertical Machining Centre offers a generous capacity of 762 x 508 x 508 mm in the X, Y and Z axes respectively. It features a two-axis, 630 x 500 mm integrated trunnion rotary table with +110 and -35 degrees of tilt and 360 degrees of rotation to provide excellent tool clearance and large part capacity up to 300 kg. Also featured is a 40+1 side mount tool changer and a 40-taper, 22.4 kW, 12,000 rpm direct drive spindle. The new ST series CNC turning centre from HAAS set the standard for quality and affordability in complex CNC turn mill applications and provides high end options such dual spindles, C axis, Y axis and powerful live tooling, all at an affordable price. February 2015 n OEM Update

Cover Story US agreement on the WTO row, the finer details of which are still unclear, seems a welcome development.

Simple innovation and providing true value to our customers is a mantra at HAAS.

Terrence Miranda, Managing Director, HAAS Automation India in wholesale inflation to 1.7 per cent, is worth celebrating as it is far better than the RBI’s target of 8 per cent by January 2015. “It sounds great that our government has not compromised the interest of farmers and at the same time the Trade Facilitation Agreement, which seeks to make global trade faster, easier and cheaper, is likely to be a reality soon,” points out Mr Khurana. “If implemented, it will boost global trade in a big way, eliminating delays, uncertainties and high transaction costs in international trade to a great extent. The presence of local competitors who provide tools at throwaway prices is a challenge. Customers sometimes only see the cost associated with them and skip seeing the disadvantages of using a poor quality tool.” Industrial production in India increased 3.80 per cent in November of 2014 over the same month in the previous year, beating market expectations. Manufacturing expanded 3 per cent; mining rose 3.4 per cent and electricity output went up 10 per cent. Industrial production in India averaged 6.58 per cent from 1994 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 20 per cent in November 2006 and a record low of (-)7.20 per cent in February 2009. However, production of consumer durables, an indicator of demand, fell 11.3 per cent. Drop in car sales, even during the festive session, is another area of concern.

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According to World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2015, and going to beat China by 7 per cent in 2017. Also the India-

Technology helps Technology is playing a big role as quick and stronger machines have enabled the cutting tools to reach higher cutting parameters. The quality of component thus produced with the help of these machines and the new high quality tools ultimately help the customer to stay ahead of competitors, who are still using the old technology and not adopting the latest innovation in similar industries. Minimised part handling, reduction in part load/unload times, multi axis, multitask machining with auto loading are all examples of how advancements in machine tool technology are changing the way in which we plan, set up and machine components in a variety of industries. This coupled with significant advancements in cutting tools and work holding have all resulted in increased efficiency, faster throughput times, higher consistency and accuracy. “In line with the philosophy of going green, HAAS has incorporated several features which reduce running costs in terms of power consumption without compromising on speed or spindle, axis power/torque,” informs Mr Miranda. Other solutions offered For precise machining Wohlhaupter offers a wide range from 0.4 mm to 3,255 mm boring tools in digital heads. In digital boring heads and bar, it is very easy to set the boring diameter and customers are really appreciating who need a consistent and precise performance. Its CombiLine tool (roughing and finishing by one tool) with range 24.5 mm-3,255 mm is a first choice in liner bore machining for cylinder block and other similar applications. “We have a range of boring tools from diameter 0.4 mm to 3,255 mm. Our tool’s quality and the advantage of quick delivery, local servicing ensure customer has a peace of mind when he uses Wohlhaupter tools,” believes Mr Khurana. “The build quality of our tools and the technology involved in them give industry leading results.” In this way, Wohlhaupter brings the innovative technology in form of boring kits, auto balance boring tools, digital boring heads, digital boring bars and CombiLine boring bars to support the metal cutting industries in line with the latest trends and need of the competitive world. HAAS has also been at the forefront of automation technology, creating products such as the EC-400PP horizontal machining centre with 6 station pallet pool system and its unique RRI (Robot Ready Interface) which makes interfacing part loading robots on a HAAS, simple and cost-effective. n

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CNC Machining

Siemens extends operating range of SINUMERIK 828D Powerful hardware and software now enable the compact computerised numerical control to be used with grinding machines In this way, two workpieces can be machined at the same time in one machine, for example for the simultaneous machining of their rear sides in the counter spindles. Two tools can also be in action simultaneously on the same work piece in order to rough at double the cutting rate, or to rough and finish at the same time. Likewise, the new Siemens CNC increases the throughput of workpieces while at the same time improving machining precision.

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Siemens has substantially extended the scope of functions of the SINUMERIK 828D with new hardware and software. The compact CNC is now equipped with the new software version 4.7 and the powerful PPU 2xx.3, and can control up to ten axes or spindles. SINUMERIK 828D offers a second machining channel for simultaneous machining with two tools. The update also widens the range of use of the SINUMERIK 828D, which can not only control turning and milling machines but also grinding machines. The standardised SINUMERIK Integrate RunMyRobot or EasyConnect interface also allows robots to be connected to machine tools quickly and easily via the CNC. This development of the compact SINUMERIK 828D offers higher productivity and better machine tool performance to the user. The SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 provides the option of running two machining channels in turning and circular grinding machines. Users can execute two NC programs simultaneously in independent channels, or synchronise them in the simplest way with Program Sync.

The G-Tech software version is available as from the current SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 software version. It helps the machine manufacturer to design compact grinding machines with up to ten axes and two machining channels. SINUMERIK 828D also offers grinding machine manufacturers functionality such as grinding cycles and tailor-made tool management. SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 also offers comprehensive protection of cycle know-how, which prevents unauthorised access to sequences pre-programmed in the factory. Custom-made user interfaces can use new programming elements, such as dialog windows to indicate progress and concealed password entry, which make the implementation especially user-friendly. SINUMERIK 828D V4.7 also has the standardised SINUMERIK Integrate RunMyRobot or EasyConnect interface as standard. This interface enables robots to be connected to machine tools quickly and simply via the CNC. As the interface is open for all machine tool and robot manufacturers, any combination of machine and robot is possible, providing they both support the interface. The updated SINUMERIK 828D has an optional, integrated OPC UA server to connect machine tools to higher level production networks. This provides data access directly via Ethernet without needing an intermediate industrial PC. n

NI Trend Watch 2015 explores Internet of Things impact NI,

the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced the release of NI Trend Watch 2015. The second annual report examines a range of topics – from the industrialisation of the Internet of Things (IoT) to the growth impact of the maker movement. “NI knows that future systems will be based on architectures and technologies that may not even exist yet,” said Eric Starkloff, NI executive vice president of global sales and

marketing. “We’re investigating these trends because we’re committed to providing a flexible platform that can incorporate new technologies so that you can build systems to meet your future needs.” According to Jayaram Pillai, Managing Director, National Instruments- India, Russia & Arabia, “IoT promises to revolutionize the engineering world. We see Graphical system design platform playing a significant role in enabling the industrial IoT.” n February 2015 n OEM Update

Technology

How engineering adhesives can help achieve better assemblies at reduced cost

Retaining bearings, shafts, bushes and other cylindrical assemblies with engineering adhesives Application of Anaerobic Retaining Compounds

When it comes to the use of bearings, one option involves the incorporation of engineering adhesives for both original design and maintenance applications. Adhesives used in cylindrical assemblies bond one part that is inserted into another, are referred to as ‘retaining adhesives’ or ‘retainers’. The technology behind adhesives that are employed for such bonded applications is known as anaerobic. As such, they cure in the absence of air when in contact with metal surfaces. These adhesives are applied as a liquid that not only covers the area of the components to be joined, but also fills all the surface irregularities. As the surfaces are brought together and the air is excluded, the adhesive begins to harden to form a tough plastic. This action not only bonds securely the parts but, because the adhesive provides 100 per cent contact over the entire surface, it also prevents any moisture from entering the joint. Beyond that, retaining bearings through the use of anaerobic adhesives means that fretting can be eliminated, joint strength can be increased, designs can be simplified and, significantly, worn parts can be reclaimed. Increasing competition and customer expectations have forced machinery and equipment manufacturers worldwide to look for newer ways to reduce this process costs and improve the operational reliability of their products. Augmentation of cylindrical assembly strength by using engineering modern adhesives helps the machinery manufacturers in achieving lower assembly costs while also increases the reliability of the most

critical assemblies in the machines – thereby improve the overall dependability of the product. It is obvious that though the interference fits offer a better alternative to complex assembly methods such as keyways and splines; requiring fewer parts, simpler and generally less expensive design and resulting in improved performance; even this method has serious drawbacks. Even with finer finish, surface irregularities reduce actual surface contact to around 20-40 and of the available surface area. This considerably reduces the actual frictional pressure between the mating parts that keeps them together and reduces the retaining effectiveness. The micro gaps between the parts allow the entrapped air to fret and corrode the parts – which develop into cracks that are difficult to identify (refer Table 1). Anaerobic adhesives Loctite anaerobic adhesives were invented in 1950s and today, these anaerobic adhesives are the preferred method of retaining cylindrical assemblies for machine manufacturer’s world over. The curing of Loctite anaerobic products is a process in which a liquid cures and hardens into a thermoset plastic material. This hardening process will only occur in the absence of air when confined within the metal surfaces (non-metal parts can be used). The cured material has a very high cohesive strength and joins the mating parts to their ultimate assembly strength. Anaerobic adhesives for retaining application Loctite anaerobic retaining compounds help prevent the February 2015 n OEM Update

onsets of loose bearings, worn keyways and housing and fretting corrosions. The retaining compound is normally spread on one of the mating surfaces either as a bead or coating) directly from its original container – a plastic bottle – or by automatic or semi-automatic application equipment. The parts then assembled and within a few minutes the adhesive begins to cure to allow final positioning of the components. Handling strength is usually achieved within 30 minutes while complete strength can be realised within 4 –12 hours depending on the grade of the adhesive. This curing time can be improved with the help of an activator. The controlled strength of Loctite retaining compounds enables dismounting of the assembled parts using the usual hand tools.

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The anaerobics being liquid in nature, flow and fill all the spaces and surface irregularities between mating parts and provide a 100 and surface contact. It is possible to assemble even mating parts of the dissimilar materials. The benefits of using Loctite retaining adhesives in place of the conventional methods of assembly can be summarised as under: Reduced manufacturing cost • Due to the high cured strength over a wide range of gaps, Loctite retaining compounds allow usage of clearance or light press fits – thereby eliminating the high costs of precision surface finishes and close tolerances between mating parts • Eliminate the processing costs involved in producing the press or shrink fits by avoiding using expensive machines such as presses, grinding / honing machines and heaters. • Eliminate precision machining and additional material costs involved with keyways and multiple splines. • Reduced rejections of mating parts. Significantly lower assembly times. Improved production efficiencies. • Reduced inventories of multiple locking accessories / fits. Improved assembly reliability • By filling the surface roughness and clearances with a rigid thermoset plastic, the area in surface contact is greatly increased – improving the stress distribution. • The effect of pressure between the surfaces are reduced or eliminated. • Improved fatigue resistance. • Consistency of load carrying performance is improved even over uncertain tolerances. • Eliminate the fretting corrosion.

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Type of assembly

Assembly method

Hand Soldering; Brazing

With clearance (free to slide)

Keyway and key; Multiple splines; Taper; Dowel etc.

By hand.

Mechanical Force

Force fit using a press

Shrink Fit

Fit either by heating or cooling the components

Interference Fits

Where can retaining adhesives be used? Slip Fits Using an adhesive to bond parts enables the male and female components to be slip-fitted into place instead of being forced together. Yet despite the ease of assembly, the bonded slip-fitted component can transmit three or four times more torque than an unbonded press-fitted unit. Not only is it stronger but has no assembly stresses and eliminates remedial work such as reaming and shaft straightening. Press and Shrink Fits The use of retaining adhesives does not necessarily entail re-design. Used together with existing interference fits, they can uprate an assembly to withstand higher loads without the need for modifications. Used on heat shrink Even with finer surface finish, the effective contact area may be 20-40% of the available surface area. This allows non uniform load distribution & fretting corrosion.

Retaining Compounds fill into the micro gaps and surface irregularities. Allowing higher tolerances, ensuring 100% surface contacts.

Cost of Machining and assembling

Reliability factors

Expensive; Involves long time

Risk of softening the material

Expensive machining, requires additional parts for retaining the assembly parts

Clearances are increased due to fretting and pressure between mating surfaces; Keyways, Keys and Splines get worn out over a period of service and assemblies need to be scrapped.

Expensive machining, Low tolerances, High degree of finish or grinding, Requires additional assembly equipment (presses or heaters); Skilled labour required; Mass production difficult

Risk of damaging the parts by bending, shearing or galling, Not suitable for parts with thin walls, Risk of Premature fatigue, Corrosion. Exceeding elastic limits, Limited to temperature limitation of materials used, Risk of Premature fatigue, Corrosion.

fits they will provide high resistance to complex dynamic loading and differential thermal expansion particularly where dissimilar materials are used. Bonded interference fits are also an ideal solution for situations where interference is limited by yield stress and component thickness. How Loctite helps in doing this? An increasing number of manufacturers use retaining compounds for improving the bond strength of their press fit or shrink fit assemblies; the usage of retaining compound allows them to relax the tolerance specifications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which reduce the manufacturing costs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while improving the reliability of the assembly. The following test results prove a point in the case: It is apparent that the press fit joint bonded with retaining compound offers much higher retaining strength compared to one without it. In fact, at an interference of 0.05 mm the push out force required to disassemble the bonded joint is almost 3.8 times the push out force required to disassemble an unbonded press fit joint. What also should be noted that this ratio is as high as 3.3 even when the interference levels are relaxed by 90 and to 0.005 mm. n

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Pradhyumna Ingle, Business Director - General Industry, Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

For more information, contact at marketing.ag@henkel.com or visit www.henkel.in / www.loctite.in

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‘Make in India’ movement gets momentum at IMTEX “IMTEX is a crucial exhibition to propel the Indian manufacturing sector towards productivity and high quality”

‘Make in India’, a major new national program designed to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, is started spreading its wings. Encouraged with the government’s commitment in facilitating ease in doing business, companies are increasingly expressing their interests in investing in India. Market scenario Buoyed by strong domestic demand the manufacturing sector in India is having huge potential to grow. According to a Mckinsey report, India’s manufacturing sector could reach $ 1 trillion by 2025. The sector has potential to account for 25-30 per cent of the country’s GDP and create up to 90 million domestic jobs, by 2025. Business conditions in the Indian manufacturing sector continued to improve in fuelled by accelerated growth of output and new orders. According to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI data, manufacturing operating conditions in India rebounded from 51 in September 2014 to 51.6 in October 2014. Positive outlook The optimism within the manufacturing sector was largely witnessed during the recently concluded IMTEX 2015. The 17th edition of South East Asia’s largest industrial show IMTEX 2015 and Tooltech 2015, organised by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturer’s Association (IMTMA), was a grand success with the participation of over 900 exhibitors from 24 countries. 26

L. Krishnan, President, IMTMA considers IMTEX 2015 is a great enabler of ‘Make in India’ which showcases technological developments, innovations, etc. He said, “IMTEX is the crucial exhibition to propel Indian manufacturing towards productivity and quality and to make Indian manufactured products globally acceptable. IMTEX is a crucial exhibition to propel the Indian manufacturing sector towards productivity and high quality, and to make Indian manufactured products globally acceptable. IMTEX 2015 also provided a thrust for the ‘Make in India’ movement and in turn the Indian economy.” IMTEX 2015 showcased an exhaustive range of innovations and technological refinements in the complete product segment of metal-cutting machine tool; while Tooltech 2015 featured the newest trends in cutting tools and tooling systems from all across globe. Talking about the latest developments in the industry, Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman, Exhibitions, IMTMA said, “IMTEX has always been a pioneer when it comes to showcasing the latest technologies and solutions from the global manufacturing industry. This year as well, visitors got to see some of the emerging trends in 5-axis machines, multi task machines, new gear cutting tools, (new measuring methodologies), force controlled robots etc.” Karnataka calling! Karnataka has seen a major part of investment in the February 2015 n OEM Update

Best of IMTEX on reducing costs and undertaking quality research,” he acknowledged. G. M. Siddeshwara, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, said, “IMTEX is a great platform for the machine tool industry where manufacturers from all over the world can showcase their best achievements.” He announced that the government is dedicating Rs 124 crore for the upcoming machine tools park in Karnataka. “We are also implementing several other measures like formation of new labour laws and the smooth acquisition of land in the state in order to attract manufacturers and give this crucial sector a much-desired thrust,” he adds.

machine tools sector during the past decade. Inviting more and more investors in the state, R. V. Deshpande, Karnataka’s Minister for Higher Education and Tourism said, Karnataka is a hub for the machine tool industry and we have constituted a unique industrial policy that supports the sector. We assure manufacturers from across the world that they will receive our wholehearted support and urge them to set up their business in the state.” “Our machine tool industry has a great future, but we have stiff competition from China. In such a scenario, costs will play a huge role and the emphasis has to be

The Rendezvous IMTEX 2015 and Tooltech 2015 were held at IMTMA’s worldclass facility – BIEC. The exhibition featured live display of more than 1,000 machines; eight group participations from China, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Taiwan and USA; international visitors from 50 countries besides Indian visitors from 26 states; and 40,000 decision makers and business delegations from many industries.” The inaugural event was also attended by Ms. K. Ratnaprabha, Additional Chief Secretary to Karnataka Government; Ajay Shankar, Former Member Secretary, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC); Tarun Das, Founding Trustee, Ananta Aspen Centre and Former Chief Mentor, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII); and Debasish Mallick, Deputy Managing Director, Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM). n

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Dormer open to acquisition in India “We are convinced to grow in emerging markets like India and China. To achieve this, we are open for a 100-per cent acquisition in India,” says Fabrizio Resmini, Group President, Dormer Pramet enhance competitiveness within Indian manufacturing sector. Citing the advantages of increased competitiveness Gautam K. Ahuja, Managing Director, Dormer Tools India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Competitiveness definitely brings the best in people as well as the company. It helps everyone to innovate new products and technology. Different types of machines will keep coming and we have to evolve the new products in that.” Mr Resmini feels innovation is the key to increase competitiveness. He said that Dormer Pramet invests around 3 per cent of total sales in R&D globally.

(L to R) Stefan Steenstrup, Business Development Director, Dormer Tools PA (Italy); Fabrizio Resmini, Group President, Dormer Pramet; Gautam K. Ahuja, Managing Director, Dormer Tools India; John Eustace, Sales Director, Dormer Tools Limited (UK)

Dormer

is one of the leading manufacturers of solid carbide and high-speed steel rotary cutting tools globally. In October last year, Dormer announced a merger with Czech Republic-headquartered cemented carbide specialist Pramet, both members of the Sandvik group. Together, the united operation of Dormer Pramet offers a combined product programme that encompasses a comprehensive range of rotary and indexable drilling, milling, threading and turning tools for the general engineering sector. Dormer Tools India Pvt. Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Dormer Tools and offers products under three brands: Dormer, Pramet and Carboloy. Currently, the company imports its Dormer branded products from its facilities in Brazil and Sweden whereas the Pramet products are being sourced from its Czech Republic plant. Positive outlook Due to the large consumer base, Dormer considers India as a potential market for its products. Despite slowdown in global markets, the company has achieved a double-digit growth in India. Talking about the current trends in Indian market, Fabrizio Resmini, Group President, Dormer Pramet said, “Mature market like the US has shown significant growth in the second half of the last year. We think that this year will also be good. India is a growing market and in 2015 we expect a very positive growth here.” Undeniably, the Indian industry lacks competitiveness as far as manufacturing sector is concerned. Today, the policy makers and industry bodies are putting efforts to

Value for money Stefan Steenstrup, Business Development Director at Dormer Tools PA (Italy) observes that the Indian market is cost competitive due to the presence of local manufacturers. However, he feels, Dormer products are way ahead of competitions due to their quality features and reliable operations. He said, “Dormer products are designed to offer higher productivity, versatility and maximum reliability. These are very important for our customers to maintain consistency in their product line.” Growth path Started with 6-7 people couple of years back, today Dormer has grown up to a team of more than 20!. The company is enhancing its sales network to reach closer to the customers. Highlighting the major sales strategies for Indian market John Eustace, Sales Director, Dormer Tools Limited (UK) said, “We are very much focused on improving distribution channels in the ‘Domer way’. We feel the Indian market is very much relationship driven as well.” The big news In an aim to gain additional market share in the Indian market, Dormer plans to localise its product line. Revealing the same Mr Resmini said, “We are convinced to grow in emerging markets like India and China. To achieve this, we are open for a 100-per cent acquisition in India.” The possible acquisition should be completed before 2016, he hinted. Post acquisition, Dormer expects a market share of around 16 per cent in India. New launch at IMTEX Dormer was present in a big way in the recently concluded IMTEX 2015. The company launched a few new products in this international exhibition. “A square shoulder mini cutter with a small insert ADMX07 and a new Shark Line of taps were the major highlights at IMTEX,” informed Dinesh Kumar, Assistant Manager – Commercial & Logistics, Dormer Pramet. The company had also introduced some new inserts for railways at this event. n February 2015 n OEM Update

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HARTING in expansion spree, to set up facility in Chennai HARTING offers electrical and electronic connectors, device terminations, network components as well as cable harnesses for networks or machinery, or for power and data application in factories. On the sidelines of IMTEX 2015, Girish Rao speaks to Subhajit Roy and talks on the company’s aggressive growth plan. How was the year 2014 for HARTING in India and what is yourtarget for 2015? Though a lot is being talked about growth and positive sentiment, we are yet to see the impact in the market. If we look at the machine tools market, the demand is always driven by the automobile industry. Most of the metal cutting machines and metal forming machines come under the industrial automobile sector.Currently, the automobile industry is not investing much in the market.Therefore, there is a slowdown in the machine tools market. At HARTING India, we are doing really well in the OEM segment and growing faster than the market. Our yearon-year growth rate has been more than 20 per cent. We achieved around 28 per cent growth during the first quarter (Oct - Dec 14) compared to last year. What is your long-term prospective for HARTING India? Our long-term perspective is ‘Vision 2020’and we have defined our strategy based on that. We have to grow atleast by 20 per cent every year to reach our 2020 objectives. From the corporate initiative, our core strategy will be ‘JUMP Strategy’ which means whatever we are doing we need to jump to the next level. We would like to become a complete solutions provider in the component segment and therefore add value to our customers. What are your efforts to achieve this vision? We already have a small facilitynearChennai and would like to enhance our manufacturing facility. We are in search of around 12 acres of land in and around Chennai having good connectivity with the airport and port as there will be a lot of German interactions. Also, today we have around 50 distributors and going forward we would like to have around 150 distributors. From a component supplier to a system supplier – how would you define this transition? Earlier we were known as a connector company and today we have much more products to offer beyond connectors. Apart from connectors we have Ethernet switches and cabling solutions. We have rugged RFID systems and will take up complete hardware and software projects especially on rugged industrial environment. We have introduced new products February 2015 n OEM Update

“We are in search of around 12 acres of land in and around Chennai having good connectivity with the airport and port,” says Girish Rao, CEO, HARTING India to the industrial automation range and integrating everything to offercomplete packages for our customers. Which are the key market segments that will drive you towards desired growth? In India we are strong in 4 markets: machinery and robotics; wind energy; transportation (railways and shipbuilding); and automation. Out of these we are market leader in railwayssegment and undisputed leader in the energy market for the wind turbine sector. Railway market is divided into two segments – rolling stock and signalling. Harting is very strong on signalling side and major OEMs like Siemens, Alstom are our clients in this segment. We are expanding this market with adding new products like addressing systems from the driver to the announcement and display systems. On the other hand, railway coach manufacturers like Integral Coach Factory (Chennai) and Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala) are using our products in the rolling stock segment. What kind of response you are getting from OEM’S? Over the years, we have build very good reputation as far as wind turbines and railways are concerned people who are concerned with critical applications where they don’t want to take any chance will come to HARTING no matter what the market is going through. Major machine makers will always go for our connectors as they deliver highest reliability. n

Harting stall at IMTEX 2015

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Ace Micromatic sets optimistic growth target “Ace Micromatic would like to be a $2 million group globally by 2023,” says Sidhartha Dhand, Director, Micromatic Grinding Technologies

Grinding Technologies (MGT) Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers of Cylindrical Grinders in India. Ace Micromatic has also introduced a High Speed CBN Grinder (Model CBN3263 C80) to meet the end-users’ demand from automotive industry. Lower cycle times of 80m/sec cutting speed with CBN wheel, compact layout by adoption of moving wheelhead system, and customised screen based HMI – are major advantages of this new grinding machine. “We assure that overall productivity will be improved because of its high speed,” Mr Dhand asserts. Ace Micromatic Group, a major machine tool group in India with a presence in many parts of world, displayed its wide range of machine tools at IMTEX 2015. The group specialises in the manufacturing CNC turning centers, CNC grinding machines, CNC machining centers, and automation equipment. The company showcased a few rugged and precision equipment in the range of Twin Spindle CNC Lathe with Gantry, Twin Spindle Horizontal Machining Center, CNC Sliding Head Automat, High Speed CBN Grinder and 5-axis High Precision Vertical Machining Center. Feedback matters IMTEX has emerged as the largest industrial show on machine tools in South East Asia. Ace Micromatic Group with its group companies left no stone unturned in fully utilising this perfect opportunity. Apart from showcasing its existing range of products, the group has launched couple of new products during the exhibition. Commenting on this Sidhartha Dhand, Director, Micromatic Grinding Technologies said, “After launching a bigger size cylindrical grinder during the last IMTEX, we have conducted a detailed market study. Out of 70 customers we met, around 40 of them were looking for a product which is 40 per cent cheaper than the earlier version. Working on this, we have developed a 100 per cent indigenised cylindrical grinder and showcased the same at IMTEX.” More than 40 customers have expressed their interest in this new product during the exhibition, Mr Dhand informed. The company also plans to export this product in the potential overseas markets. Micromatic 30

Creating partnerships As the Indian market is gaining maturity, customers are becoming quality conscious increasingly especially in the machine tool sector. However, sourcing from quality vendors remains a challenge. Acknowledging the same, Mr Dhand said, “The only way to handle this is by closely interacting with the suppliers. We will have to educate them and work together as partners – not just as suppliers.” Enhance competitiveness Lack of competitiveness is one of the major hindrances for achieving growth in Indian manufacturing sector. Ace Micromatic, being one of the major players in machine tool business, is playing a pivotal role in this regard. Sharing the efforts being taken at the group level, Mr Dhand said, “We need to keep innovating and reinventing ourselves to be more competitive in the market. Quality and reliability are utmost important for us to compete with international machine tool players.” According to Mr Dhand, it is not just the product which one has to sell, but the way of providing solution also needs to be addressed. He adds, “Competition does not restrict to cost factor alone. Innovation plays a vital role there.” The company invests about 5-6 per cent of its total turnover in R&D. Future outlook Talking on the company’s long-term objectives, Mr Dhand said, “We will focus on becoming truly global. Also, Ace Micromatic would like to be a $2 million group globally by 2023.” n February 2015 n OEM Update

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Colibri displayed Typhoon HSM spindle at TaeguTec stall “Colibri’s Typhoon high-speed spindle cuts machining time and dramatically reduces costs,” says Baruch Books, Deputy CEO and VP Sales and Marketing, Colibri Spindles

Colibri, one of the world leaders in developing special spindle technology and solutions, displayed its revolutionary coolant driven spindle – the Typhoon, for the metal cutting industry at IMTEX 2015. The company demonstrated how the Typhoon HSM spindle cuts machining time and dramatically reduces costs at the TaeguTec India stall during the show. The Typhoon is capable of high speed machining on regular milling centres and turn machines. The company’s manufacturing facility is located at the Lavon Industrial Park in northern Israel, where the entire process – from design to production – takes place using the advanced equipment. TaeguTec India, an IMC Group company, markets the Typhoon in India. Present at the occasion Baruch Books, Deputy CEO and VP – Sales and Marketing, Colibri Spindles Ltd. discussed on the significant advantages of using the Typhoon for high-speed machining needs. He said, “The simpleto-insert-and-use Typhoon auxiliary spindle is a true alternative to buying an expensive high-speed machine tool for manufacturers. For a relatively small investment, the returns on Colibri’s spindle are huge – savings on machining time of up to 75 per cent. Thus reduces production costs, increases tool life significantly, and offers quick ROI.” Working only off the powerful force of the machine tool’s coolant flow, Typhoon spindle speed can reach 50,000 RPM and deliver more precise machining results and superior surface quality. Place the Typhoon on a standard CNC and hard and soft metals can be machined in a wide range of applications for which high speed is required – such as those using small diameter tools; it is ideal for semi-finishing and finishing operations. Colibri offers spindles tailored to different machining speeds and varying shank sizes and shapes. Tools to connect the Typhoon are available as well. The Typhoon system also includes a wireless, real-time RPM monitor which displays spindle speed and issues alerts if the RPM deviates from the preset RPM – information critical to the operator during machining. The wireless system can store and communicate with the different Typhoon spindles that may be connected to a single CNC machine and can track speeds for up to 127 tools. “For manufacturers seeking to increase productivity while keeping costs down, adding the economical and really easy-to-implement Typhoon to their shopfloor will make the difference,” asserts Mr Books. n February 2015 n OEM Update

Typhoon • Unique spindle, driven by the coolant flow • Recommended for finish and semi-finish machining, in a range of applications and materials • Suitable for a range of standard and special machines • Effective machining and shorter manufacturing times • Precision machining with excellent surface quality • Upgrades and expands the machining speed limits • Simple and easy to use • Reduces the use of the machine spindle • Saves energy • Efficient chip removal • Prolongs tool life • Automatic tool changer compliance.

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Renishaw’s new metrology products proved a huge attraction Displayed applications that demonstrate the capabilities of the company’s additive manufacturing technology a new generation of on-machine scanning technology that will deliver a step-change in the benefits of process control, enabling fast and accurate form and profile data capture from both prismatic and complex 3D components. For blade manufacturing, the SPRINT system provides unprecedented capability for blade tip refurbishment and root blending applications. For multi-task machining applications, the SPRINT machine tool scanning system offers users completely new process control capabilities, including exceptionally repeatable diameter measurement cycles.

Renishaw product launch at IMTEX 2015

At IMTEX 2015, Renishaw displayed a range of process control solutions that help tackle the increasing drive to lean manufacturing, from new technologies for pre-process machine calibration, to on-line and off-line post-process measurement. The company’s additive manufacturing (3D printing) systems with the new PlusPac upgrade for its AM250 additive manufacturing machine were also on display. The list of new Renishaw products included a high-speed contact scanning system for CNC machine tools, a family of products for the measurement of aerospace blades, a new range of modular fixtures for metrology applications, and a miniature encoder system. The company had also organised demonstrations of its 5-axis scanning technology for CMMs, plus a demonstration of its Equator gauging system in an automated production cell, together with new process monitoring software. SPRINT high-speed contact scanning system Renishaw’s game-changing contact scanning system opens up completely new process control opportunities for highvalue CNC machine tools. The SPRINT system incorporates

Sprint scanning probing system

Additional functionality offered by the SPRINT system provides a rapid health-check of a CNC machine tool’s linear and rotary axes in seconds, making it possible to implement a daily machine monitoring regime with little or no operator involvement. Powerful suite of high performance blade measurement and analysis tools At IMTEX Renishaw has highlighted a developing family of high performance hardware and software products for coordinate measuring machines that are specifically designed to aid the measurement and manufacturing of aerospace blades. All products complement the multi-award winning REVO 5-axis measurement system and include APEXBlade planning software for REVO sweep scanning and DMIS programming, MODUS aerofoil analysis for the calculation and reporting of blade section profile and aerofoil characteristics, and SurfitBlade to aid reverse engineering of the complete airfoil. Enhancements in metal 3D printing A new range of additive manufacturing technologies was also on display at IMTEX. Renishaw’s laser melting systems utilise a pioneering, additive manufacturing process capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD, using a high-powered fibre laser. n

3D printed bike

Equator gauging system

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Sandvik Hyperion unveils high-performance metal cutting solutions Sandvik Hyperion manufactures rotary tool blanks and inserts for a wide range of metal cutting applications such as drilling, milling, turning, threading, gear manufacturing and sawing. For the first time, Sandvik Hyperion brought its expertise in hard and super hard applied materials to the Indian market. The company has launched high-performance grades at the IMTEX 2015. Sandvik Grade AM5O AMSO is the perfect blend of Wolfram Carbide grains and binder developed for hard part machining applications. This new grade delivers a combination of high toughness and hardness to produce extraordinary edge sharpness that will not break down or chip in extreme heat conditions. AMSO has very good coating adhesion properties and has also shown remarkable tool performance in finish machining of stainless steels used in the electronics industry.

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of sub-micron Wolfram Carbide grains and binder that provides the perfect mix of toughness and wear resistance. It is recommended in applications where edge integrity is required to prevent corner chipping. AM7O was developed to increase drilling productivity in alloy steels, as it provides faster penetration rates while maintaining edge security. It has also shown excellent performance in roughing and finish milling applications involving ISO M and Titanium materials.

Recommended applications Roughing and finishing milling of ISO H and finish milling of stainless steel.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The grade has been tested in several aerospace and medical applications to machine titanium materials and has shown tool life increases of 20 to 30 per cent, depending on machine integrity and tool quality,â&#x20AC;? Sandvik Hyperion claims.

Sandvik Grade AM70 The new AM7O grade is comprised of a combination

Recommended applications Roughing and finishing milling of ISO M and Titanium. n

Sandvik Hyperion metal cutting RTB

SKF exhibits machine tool Life Cycle Management portfolio SKF

India, a global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services, exhibited machine tool Life Cycle Management (LCM) portfolio at IMTEX 2015. Through its LCM portfolio offerings, SKF aims to reduce the total cost of ownership for the machine tool industry. Products and solutions showcased Super precision bearing range Machine tools and other precision applications require superior bearing performance. Extended speed capability, a high degree of running accuracy, high system rigidity, low heat generation, as well as low noise and vibration levels are just some of the challenges. SKF super-precision bearings helps original equipment manufacturers and end users to further optimise performance parameters of their equipment and applications. The benefits differs depending on the bearing series and applications but include high speed and load carrying ability, long bearing service life, long maintenance intervals and low energy consumption. February 2015 n OEM Update

Profile rail guides SKF profile rail guide slides are equipped with a pair of profile rails fitted with a total of four carriages (with the exception of size 212 with linear motor 1FN3150-3K which has six carriages). They help customers with high load carrying capacity and stiffness. Spindle SKF offers capabilities for repairing and optimisation of machine tool spindles with global support, providing services and providing complete solutions for all types, brands, sizes of spindles in their solution factories.

Swivelling table

MTx The SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx is a standalone data logger system for machine tools and machine tool spindles which offers benefits to both OEM and end users. It can easily be integrated into new machines or retrofitted as an upgrade for existing machines. n 33

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AMT Group: offering German quality at Indian price “German quality which is affordable at Indian market is an advantage for us,” says Chetan Sawant, Director, Machine House (India) Pvt. Ltd, a AMT Group company products in India. At a later stage part of the product range is manufactured in India under license agreement from our partners for Indian as well as European Markets.” Based on this ideology, the group has established successful partnership with German giants like Bilz Anti Vibration Technology AG, AMF, Allmatic, and Albrecht. AMT at IMTEX with German associations AMT along with their German associations has a wide range of products at display at IMTEX 2015. Machine House India Pvt Ltd. along with Bilz Anti Vibration Technology AG provides for vibration solutions for machine tool industry. A range of these products are manufactured in Indian for exports to Germany.

For Ahire Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd. (aka AMT), ‘Make in India’ started with its inception way back in 1982. AMT group was formed with the objective of becoming an allround partner to business houses in India and abroad. Over the last 25 years of manufacturing and marketing experience supported by a policy of innovation, AMT group is a force to be reckoned in machine tools industry. AMT has been working closely with its associates on all fronts, right from product Development stages to contract manufacturing. Today the group has a marketing network in almost 20 industrial cities across India. With an expertise in marketing and manufacturing, AMT should prove to be an ideal partner for European corporate who wish to establish themselves, in India Highlighting the group’s core strength, Chetan Sawant, Director, Machine House (India) Pvt. Ltd. said, “We collaborate with our German partners to represent their

Allmatic and AMF offer different products from the fields of work and tool holding solutions. Around a year back, AMT in technical collaboration with Allmatic, developed a mechanical vice for the Indian market. “We are not only selling this vice in India but also have an interest to meet the demand of other Asian countries,” comments Mr Sawant. AMT trades for Albrecht – manufacturers of precision chucks AMT manufactures bench and column drilling machines under its own brand and also markets drill – tap machines from Maxion, a company based in south of Germany. AMT’s association with Maxion is a recent development to explore opportunities in Indian market. A high speed drilling machine, which was manufactured in India under a joint collaboration between AMT and Maxion was recently launched at IMTEX 2015. “AMT Group of companies with a global presence, will aim to act as an effective sourcing medium for foreign Manufacturing houses, providing them with cost effective, quality conscious and environmentally Green manufacturing solutions, by way of contracts, collaboration and joint ventures,” Mr. Sawant concludes. n

Walter Tools appoints new MD for India operations At IMTEX, Walter India announced the appointment of Ravishankar S. as the new Managing Director of the Company with immediate effect. He will be responsible for the overall growth of Walter businesses in India and drive operational excellence with an emphasis on growth strategies and developing people. He joined Walter India from Yamazaki Mazak India Pvt. Ltd., where he held a similar role. He has more than 34

three decades of experience in cutting tools and machine tools. The company also exhibited its latest developments in drilling, milling, turning and threading with the motto “Engineering Kompetenz” during the event. This GermanEnglish phrase represents the demand to always offer the best solutions for the machining requirement worldwide. The new range of innovative products was displayed including high performance DC170 solid carbide drills and M4000 range Milling Cutters. n February 2015 n OEM Update

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Meiban launches Twin Spindle Turning Machine MW 18 Great performance in compact space Compact cell system with floor size 2,850 mm x 1,865 mm • Three-axis gantry loader offers versatile automation • High speed gantry loader and turret axes reduces the cycle time drastically • Long stroke loader chuck allows reduced set-up time • Heavy duty cutting possible with column or turret bar style design construction. Growth forecast The competition within the industry was a bit tough last year because of the slowdown in the automotive industry. However, Meiban Engineering anticipates significant growth during the current fiscal. According to Mr Srinivasan, “We expect a growth of 20 per cent from the last year. When the sentiment is strong and people feel that the market is good they will start buying the products. We also expect a reduction in interest rates.”

“MW 18 has been designed to offer a product which fits exactly into the desired range so that the cost comes down and it becomes more affordable,” claims AV Srinivasan, CEO, Meiban Engineering Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Breakthrough technology “We offer technology which is proven, reliable and maintain optimum uptime. At the same time we ensure that the cost can be taken up by the customers. We use our specialised skill to make every product special,” assures Mr Srinivasan. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Meiban Engineering has presence allover India with branch offices in Delhi and Chennai. To be closer to the customers, the company has sales and service set-up in Ahmedabad and service set-up in Mumbai. n

Meiban Engineering Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a solution provider in the field of automation and turnkey projects for manufacturing automobile and sheet metal components. New launch Continuing its efforts on technological advancements, Meiban Engineering has launched a new Twin Spindle Turning Machine MW 18 at IMTEX. It is a three-axis high-speed gantry loader and offers versatile automation. “MW 18 has been designed to offer a product which fits exactly into the desired range so that the cost comes down and it becomes more affordable,” claims AV Srinivasan, CEO, Meiban Engineering Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Specification of Twin Spindle Turning Machine MW 18 Maximum chuck size Number stations

Ф 210 mm (8 inch) Ф 254 mm (10 inch)

turret Standard

Spindle drive motor Spindle speed range

10 x 2

Option

12 x 2

Standard

11 kW/30min x 2

Option

15 kW/30min x 2

Standard A

24 - 2,400 rpm

Standard B

35 - 3,500 rpm

Spindle diameter at front bearing mounting Ф 110 mm Diameter of spindle bore

JIS A2-6

Total weight

7,200 kg

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DMG MORI displayed intelligent manufacturing solutions DMG MORI showcased 16 ultra-modern CNC machine tools and intelligent manufacturing solutions for metal cutting Additionally, it accelerates the way from the idea to the finished product by direct coupling of ERP / PPS and PDM. With CELOS DMG MORI sets standards and gives the answer to industry 4.0. Uniform: Uniform interface for all new high-tech machines from DMG and MORI Consistent: Consistent management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data Compatible: Compatible with PPS and ERP systems, networkable with CAD/CAM products, designed to work with other forward-looking CELOS APPs. CELOS

With a deep insight into its future-orientated product portfolio, DMG MORI presented 16 machines from its latest product portfolio at IMTEX 2015. It focused on CELOS – from the idea to the finished product – and the new machine design. CELOS – from the idea to the finished product All new high-tech machines from DMG MORI are provided with CELOS. This new user interface of the control is as easy and intuitive to use as a smartphone. On a unique 21.5inch multi touch display CELOS APPs provide the user with integrated and digitised management, documentation and visualisation of order, process and machine data. The latest CELOS version with a total of 16 APPs is available from April 2015 on and includes four new APPs that will be presented for the first time at DECKEL MAHO’s Open House in Pfronten. Also new is the CELOS PC version which enables users to plan and control their production and machining processes already during work preparation. CELOS connects the machine with superordinate corporate structures in a unique way and creates the basis for a consistent paperless manufacturing.

ecoTurn 450

New DMG MORI design The design of a product instantly determines the customer’s perception and estimation of value. From this perspective alone, DMG MORI has once again set standards in the field of machine tool manufacturing with the new joint design that illustrates the uniformly high quality standard of the machine tool manufacturer. Additionally, the new design impresses with more functionality, extra user-friendliness and high value retention. Highlights of DMG MORI design User-friendly l CELOS from DMG MORI: ERGOline Control with 21.5inch multi-touch screen and common interface l Continuously adjustable display and control desk for a comfortable working position l SMARTkey for customised authorisation of the operator for l individual access rights to the control and to the machine. Multifunctional l Maximum view of the working area for better monitoring of the production process l Improved functionality, e.g. removal of safety glass windows from the outside.

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DMG MORI Systems i 50

Value retaining l Premium area with fine texture, for higher scratch resistance and protection against damage. ECOLINE: high-performance CNC technology ECOLINE was present at the IMTEX 2015 with a total of 6 models. The three lathes ecoTurn 310, ecoTurn 450 and ecoTurn 510 and the machining centres ecoMill 50 and ecoMill 635 V stand for efficient and highly accurate metal removal at very low investment costs. The 5-axis MILLTAP 700, a highly productive and versatile compact

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chip times of up to 2.2 sec.: 1 / 1 / 1 g (NHX 4000) or 1 / 1 / 0.8 g (NHX 5000); up to 96 m/min rapid traverse, 60 m/min in the standard versions; 35% higher dynamic stability Maximum machining performance thanks to the new speedMASTER spindle: 15,000 rpm with 111 Nm in the standard version; 15,000 rpm as a high-torque version with up to 200 Nm and a 20,000 rpm high-speed version available as options Direct Drive Table (DDM) with up to 100 rpm for the shortest possible positioning times of 0.8 sec. for the NHX 4000, or 1.38 sec. for the NHX 5000 Optimum chip flow thanks to steep covers in the work area and a sturdy Y-axis cover in “pantograph” design CELOS with MAPPS V for maximum user-friendliness and an increase in manufacturing profitability.

i 50: key to more productivity With the i 50, DMG MORI presents an ultra-compact horizontal machining centre for the highly productive large-scale production of motor components such as cylinder blocks and heads in the automotive sector. Highlights of the i 50 Patented (registered) Z-axis kinematics of the spindle: stability with two angled guides l Positioned outside of the chip disposal area l Minimal moving masses through X / Y / Z travel for the spindle: high machine dynamics for short chip-tochip times; optimal chip disposal through the machine bed with steep work area covers l All feed drives are positioned outside of the work area: no temperature impact for unparalleled precision l Low machine height for fast workpiece loading l Table versions with A- and B-kinematics. l

NHX 4000 2nd Generation

machining centre whose dynamics set new standards in production, was also on display. The ecoTurn models bring together numerous competences: their stable construction guarantees top precision, the extensive equipment promises maximum efficiency, the wide choice of 3D controls ensures flexibility – and the task-optimised expansion options enable an upgrade of the machines right through to turn and mill complete machining. NHX 4000 2nd Generation and NHX 5000 2nd Generation With the new NHX 5000 2nd Generation DMG MORI offers a horizontal machining centre that is as compact as it is dynamic; a machine ideally suited for the manufacture of complex and demanding components and on through to highly efficient serial production, e.g. in the automotive industry or machine and plant engineering. Together with its new smaller sister machine – the NHX 4000 2nd Generation – the new NHX series now boasts a Direct Drive Table (DDM technology) with speeds of up to 100 rpm and direct scale feedback systems from MAGNESCALE on all axes as standard to provide high-precision positioning using absolute magnetic linear scales. Highlights l High machine dynamics for shortest possible chip-to38

DMG MORI Systems The scope of performance of DMG MORI Systems ranges from standard automation right through to fully integrated 360-degree solutions. The continuing trend towards ever shorter development phases and higher cycle frequencies with a simultaneous increase in quality demands is also setting new standards in production. While the level of automation is growing, the increasing diversity of models demands a high degree of flexibility in manufacturing processes. With its years of experience in the field of technology planning and automation DMG MORI Systems offers a wide range of solutions starting with standard automations and including the development of holistically coordinated manufacturing systems that encompass technology, machines, automation and customised peripherals. With this one-stop-sourcing DMG MORI Systems saves customers’ time and money normally spent on coordination and reconciliation already during the project development phase. At the same time the automation experts ensure the necessary reliability. Another advantage is the communication between both parties. The customer has just one contact person from DMG MORI Systems, who is responsible for all questions that arise in the course of a project. n February 2015 n OEM Update

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Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software drives automation productivity Software from Rockwell Automation intuitively aligns control system with manufacturing operation for improved design experience is used to configure Allen-Bradley Logix5000 controllers from Rockwell Automation for discrete, process, batch, motion, safety and drive control. The Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software features a new logical organiser that arranges program code based on the users’ applications – rather than how the programmable controller executes. Logical organisation of program code can help users identify and troubleshoot code faster for improved downtime recovery.

Studio 5000 Logix

With the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software from Rockwell Automation, engineers have new design capabilities that can dramatically increase automation productivity, improve start-up time and reduce costs throughout a project’s life cycle. The new additions include an application-centric view of code, enhanced work flows for more efficient re-use of content, and new collaborative tools that make it easier for multiple people to work together.

Automation system design and maintenance teams are increasingly global and specialised by function. This highlights an increasing need for more powerful collaborations tools. The Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software is addressing this need by building on its already strong baseline of multiuser capabilities, which allows many users to work separately and then bring their work back together.

“Many machine builders and manufacturers struggle to support production changes due to unstructured code that is not easily understood and organised,” said Mike Brimmer, product manager, Rockwell Automation. “The Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software improves the design experience by more intuitively aligning the control system with the manufacturing operation, thus leading to enhanced automation productivity.”

In addition, the Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software supports the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive with integrated safety to help machine builders reduce development and installation time. It also provides support that allows the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive to be the first variable frequency drive to exclusively use the motion instruction sets within the Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software for machine control and motor synchronisation.

As part of a contemporary automation engineering design environment, the Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 software Studio 5000 Design Tenets System Organization

System Security & IP Management

Modular Automation

Device Management

Library Management

Collaborative Engineering

Additionally, the Allen-Bradley Dynamix 1444 integrated condition-monitoring system allows manufacturers to leverage the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, rather than an isolated condition-monitoring device. It helps assess current equipment health, predict potential issues, and help avoid damage to critical machinery. n

Virtual Design & Engineering

Actionable Information

Common Infrastructure

New library management work flows, meanwhile, ease the ability to store and re-use intellectual property. Users can simply drag and drop modules of code from the Studio 5000 Logix Designer v24 library into a new project. The new work flows enable design engineers to re-use sections of code, which reduces design time and eases the ability to make future operational changes.

Scalable Architecture

Multi Discipline

Contact: E-mail: indiamarketing@ra.rockwell.com Customer Care (Toll Free): 18002000121 www.rockwellautomation.com February 2015 n OEM Update

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OMRON Automation highlights its focus on robotics in packaging industry Moving forward with its vision of “Bringing innovation to manufacturing by automation to enrich lives of people around the world,” OMRON Automation – part of Omron Japan; a global leader in industrial automation – organised a seminar on “Robotics: a global trend in packaging industry” at its Automation Technology Centre (ATC) in Mumbai. The company exhibited its proficiency and know-how in this domain in the seminar which focused on the future global trends of robotics in the packaging industry. The objective of the seminar was to help the customers to increase the efficiency with quality, which is the need of the hour. Addressing the participants, Sameer Gandhi, MD, Omron Automation India said, “Being a key player in providing automation solutions to the packaging sector across varied manufacturing fields, OMRON believes that there is certainly a huge scope for robotics in this segment. Our robotics along with vision solutions can play a very vital role in improving flexibility, reliability and speed which are the key factors for a robust packaging solution.” Attended by more than 30 OEMs and channel partners, the seminar was an interactive session with Sameer Gandhi and Eduardo De Robbio, Robotics Product Manager, OMRON Europe BV. OMRON’s expertise and proficiency in the

robotics- packaging automation industry was displayed through its upgraded Sysmac Automation Platform which has been making rapid strides in varied industries like automotive, material handling, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage and textile. Sharing his experience in the robotics industry, Mr Robbio mentioned that to increase the machine output and reduce the cost of ownership it is extremely important to have robots together with a robust solution. This is why OMRON offers its robotics solutions on the proven Sysmac automation platform. By seamlessly integrating this, Omron solutions bring all automation components like vision, safety, servos, drives and controllers together to deliver fast, accurate and reliable control to the fastest packaging machines. n

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B&R conducts seminar on automation technologies for manufacturing world Innovation Day 2015 served as an ideal platform for deliberating on innovations for manufacturing industry live demonstrations on all-in-one software platform - automation studio, plant and factory automation, new HMIs, multi-touch panels and automations PCs, motions technology, and real time industrial Ethernet - POWERLINK.

Delegates from across the industries encompassing endusers, OEMs and integrators attended B&R Innovation Day 2015

Exhibition area with exciting live demonstrations

B&R

Automation, recognised for its trend-setting automation solutions, conducted its Innovation Day 2015 on 9th January in Pune. The event served as an ideal platform for deliberating on innovations for manufacturing industry. B&R Innovation Day 2015 was attended by over 120 delegates from various industries encompassing end users, OEMs and integrators. B&R presented the innovations for 2015. There were eight presentations made by B&R experts. PV Sivaram, Managing Director, B&R India spoke about “B&R Innovations to add Value” highlighting how technology can help to benefit from the opportunities in the form of ‘Industry 4.0’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. Other interesting presentations included topics like mapp technology, plant automation, ultrafast automation, extreme modularity in industrial PCs, extreme ruggedness, Scalability+, and redundancy. These presentations were supported by

Focus on innovations Prominent guest speakers added value by shedding light on industry trends, overall plant efficiency and much more. A key note was delivered by chief guest Shirish Divgi, Managing Director, Ferromatik Milacron India. His presentation focused on customer expectations which act as fuel to innovations. “With the help of innovations from B&R in all fronts including hardware, software, technologies for productivity and savings, Ferromatik Milacron India is able to provide better and improved solutions to the customers,” said Mr Divgi. M. Ramesh Babu, National Head – Projects, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, delivered an informative speech on “Planning for future plant expansions – Scalability of automation – Trends vs Reality”. An engaging presentation on “Increasing importance of software in machine building” was given by Nikhil Baste, Founder Director, Technoshell Automations which highlighted how superior software is instrumental in better solutions. “Complexity of automation software is increasing day by day but this is the right way to move ahead and win over competition,” sights Mr Baste. Mr Chandrashekhar, Sr. Manager R&D, Auma India provided an insight on redundancy in plant and spoke on the topic “Network topologies to increase availability.” Launch of ‘automotion India’ B&R is reputed in solving a wide range of complex applications for different industries and is a preferred supplier to many OEMs and plant operators. To highlight different application and customer success stories “automotion India”, a B&R technology magazine was launched at this event. It was unveiled by the eminent guest speakers and the B&R management. The magazine also features testimonials by renowned end users for B&R. By and large B&R Innovation Day 2015 turned out to be a very successful one. Everyone in the audience was excited to know more about the innovative technologies and giving a genuine thought over implementing innovations in their machines and plants. n

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Gears & Control

Alliance presents versatile Allflex flexible gear couplings Alliance Engineering Company, established in 1967, is an ISO 9001-2008 certified company. Today it is one of the largest manufacturers of gear couplings, spindle couplings and torsion shaft type couplings with brand name ALLFLEX. Its factory is situated in the Dombivali Industrial area of MIDC, about 50 km from Mumbai. It is equipped with 12 gear hobbing and gear shaping machines, radial drills and lathes.

Flange gasket Identical Forged Hubs with External teeth

One piece forged sleeves with Internal teeth

‘O’ Rings

The company focuses on maintaining strict quality control during machining, heat treatment and gear cutting. Its marketing office is in Dadar, Mumbai with agents in Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Indore and Bangladesh. Allflex flexible gear couplings The fundamental characteristic of Allflex flexible gear couplings is their high torque to size ratio, thus offering a compact asembly capable of both high loads and high speeds. The design of these couplings is such that it accomodates angular, offset or combined angular-offset misalignment within allowable ratings and permits axial float or thermal expansion of connected shafts. Construction Full gear type AFG Allflex flexible gear coupling consists of two identical toothed hubs, two identical flanged sleeves with internal teeth, a flange gasket, a set if flange bolts nuts and lockwashers, four lube plugs with alluminium gaskets and two oil/grease retaining Nitrile O rings over the hubs. The use of O rings for sealing of oil/grease eliminates the necessity of dismantling the hubs from shafts for changing the oil retaining O rings. Size selection The specification sheets give the maximum torque, bore and RPM capacities of individual couplings. To arrive at final size, procedure given below should be followed: • Calculate the effective torque to be transmitted by formula: Effective torque = (716.2* H.P.*SF)/RPM Kg.m. Where SF is the service factor. • Select the coupling size tentatively on the basis of the bore considering the maximum diameter of driven and driving shafts. In case the rated torque capacity of coupling thus selected is equal or more to effective torque calculated above, confirm the coupling size. In case the rated torque is less than effective torque, increase coupling to the size with rated torque equal or more to effective torque. • Check that RPM of coupling is within limits of maximum RPM specified for the size of coupling selected. February 2015 n OEM Update

Close tolerance connecting bolts Lubrication plugs

Advantages Advantages of Allflex flexible gear coupling are as follows: • Bigger bore capacities • Higher torque ratings • Wider applications • Quicker deliveries. Types of AFG coupling • AHG half gear half rigid coupling • AFS floating shaft type gear coupling • AFG standard full gear coupling • AMG mill motor type gear coupling • ASG spacer type gear coupling. Application Allflex flexible gear couplings can be used effectively and economically for transmission of mechanical power for agitators, blowers, cranes, conveyors, crushres, elevators, escalators, feeders etc. in industries like cement brewing and distilling food lumberrolling mills, oil and petrolium, chemical and fertilisers, papermills, rubber industries, sewage disposal, sugar textile industry, thermal power houses etc. Today Allflex couplings manufactured by Alliance are extensively used by over 1,000 OEMs and actual users for drives in cement mills, sugar mills, hot and cold rolling mills, paper mills, cranes, conveyors, pumps, compressors, rubber mills etc. n

Contact Alliance Engineering Company, Shyam C Lala, Partner, Trisandhya A, 97, Dadasaheb Phalke road, Dadar (E), Mumbai 400014 Tel: + 91-22-24156510 Email: allenco@vsnl.com, couplings@allianceengineering.in www.alliancecouplings.com/www.allflexcouplings.com 43

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Planetary gearbox: cost-effective and power saving solution Ratio One of the planetary gearsets from its transmission has a ring gear with 72 teeth and a sun gear with 30 teeth. Lots of different gear ratios can be obtained out of this gear set, assures the company. Why planetary? The efficiency loss in a planetary gear train is 3 per cent per stage. This type of efficiency ensures that a high proportion of the energy being input is transmitted through the gearbox, rather than being wasted on mechanical losses inside the gearbox.

Planetary gearbox

todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive world planetary gearing is becoming more popular, cost and power saving gearings and used in a wide range of applications as alternative to other type of gearboxes. Introduction Epicyclic gearing or planetary gearing is a gear system consisting of one or more outer gears, or planet gears, revolving about a central, or sun gear. Typically the planet gears are mounted on a movable arm or carrier which itself may rotate relative to the sun gear. Epicyclic gearing systems also incorporate the use of an outer ring gear or annulus, which meshes with the planet gears. Planetary gears (or epicyclic gears) are typically classified as simple and compound planetary gears. Simple planetary gears have one sun, one ring, one carrier, and one planet set. Compound planetary gears involve one or more of the following three types of structures: meshed-planet (there are at least two more planets in mesh with each other in each planet train), stepped-planet (there exists a shaft connection between two planets in each planet train), and multi-stage structures (the system contains two or more planet sets). Compared to simple planetary gears, compound planetary gears have the advantages of larger reduction ratio, higher torque-toweight ratio, and more flexible configurations. The axes of all gears are usually parallel, but for special cases like pencil sharpeners they can be placed at an angle, introducing elements of bevel gear. Further, the sun, planet carrier and annulus axes are usually coaxial.

Input

Output

Stationary

Calculation

Gear Ratio

Sun (S)

Planet Carrier (C)

Ring (R)

1+R/S

3.4:1

Planet Carrier (C)

Ring (R)

Sun (S)

1/(1 + S/R)

0.71:1

Sun (S)

Ring (R)

Planet Carrier (C)

-R/S

-2.4:1

The load in a planetary gear train is shared among multiple planets; therefore torque capability is greatly increased. Formula goes as the more planets in the system, the greater load ability and the higher the torque density. In addition, the planetary gear train also provides stability due to an even distribution of mass and increased rotational stiffness. Torque applied radially onto the gears of a planetary gear train is transferred radially by the gear, without lateral pressure on the gear teeth. They provide multiple kinematic combinations, purely torsional reactions, and coaxial shafting. Planetary gear trains are compact in size, cost effective and higher ratio can be achieved. Planetary gear trains provide high power density in comparison to standard parallel axis gear trains. Any type of mounting can be possible, and used in wide range of applications. Limitations Disadvantages include high bearing loads, constant lubrication requirements, inaccessibility, design complexity and low thermal rating. Applications Gear trains are used in representing the phases of moon on a watch or clock dial. It is also used for driving a conventional two-disk lunar phase display off the day-ofthe-week shaft of the calendar. It also finds applications in sugar industries, chemical industries, cement industries, wind mill, marine industries, material handling, construction machineries, crane applications, mining industries, conveyor, paper mills, robotic drive, automatic transmission vehicles, low backlash drive, electric and hydraulic winches, decanter applications, track drives and many more n Authored by -

Shinde MM Manager Design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gear Box Division, Involute Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Alandi - Markal, Dhanore, Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune 412 105 Email: mmshinde@involutegear.com, www.involutegear.com

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ABB’s advanced PLC to address emerging challenges in machinery control Power and automation technologies provider ABB has extended the capability of one of the most popular PLCs in the world - the AC500 - with a very high performance version. The new AC500 PM595 features a multiprocessor system with the performance to handle the most demanding machinery and motion automation control and communication tasks. The new machinery controller is optimised for robust, high performance industrial control, and is built around a 1.3 GHz processor with four 32-bit RISC processors plus an embedded double-precision floating point processor, 16 MB of user program memory and a large array of communications interfaces. The very high level of computational capability allows the new controller to handle extremely complex control tasks, involving complexities such as precision coordinated motion with very large quantities of axes, and mathematics-intensive computation such as real-time trigonometric calculations for robotics or other advanced kinematic applications. The controller also has a built-in interface to allow ABB’s advanced safety PLC to be connected for high risk applications. “Machinery and motion control applications are becoming much more complex as machinery becomes more capable, smarter and safer, and as demands for more sophisticated human interfaces and communications grows,” says ABB’s product marketing manager, Wangelis Porikis. “The sheer computational capability of the AC500 PM595, with its rich feature set and versatile communications capability, provides enormous flexibility for automation builders. It provides a controller that can

handle virtually any application, but also one that is highly softwareconfigurable – giving OEMs a single control platform for a very broad range of applications.” Versatile connectivity is central to the new machinery controller’s AC500-PM595 design. This allows it to be used with both legacy systems and today’s favoured networks – as well as providing a soft architecture that can handle future demands. Four independent Ethernet interfaces and an integrated network switch are built in. Two of these interfaces are programmable, supporting different Ethernet based protocols such as EtherCAT and PROFINET – allowing the PLC to be connected to control two different types of network simultaneously. TCP/IP, UDP, CAN/CANopen and two RS232/485 serial interfaces complete the on-board connectivity. Further networking and fieldbus interfaces may be added via the PLC’s dual expansion ports. This variety of communication possibilities gives users the means to evolve control networks easily, to add new machinery or equipment into control system networks for example, even if located on another process line or location. n

EOT Cranes

ElectroMech growing through partnerships We ensure the things with a partnership approach with our clients. We see to it that the client is in a position to economise on his investment and derive maximum value.

“We believe in a solutions approach to selling. We don’t just sell cranes but we provide well engineered hoisting solutions. Hence we ensure the things with a partnership approach with our clients, we see to it that the client is in a position to economise on his investment and derive maximum value,” says Mr Mehendale. “Ultimately the clients are looking at value and we are here to provide this value. We are always geared up to provide our clients with an extremely efficient response and help them benefit from our economies of scale and reach.”

Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director, ElectroMech

ElectroMech is in the business of building cranes since 1979. Over the last 35 years in the industry, it has managed to build a good reputation for quality, on-time delivery and prompt services through its solutions selling approach. Mr Mehendale analyses the market situation and also explains ElectroMech’s strategy of making partnerships. Make in India effect ‘Make in India’ is a rallying call for the global manufacturing industry and definitely is being marketed well. India is being looked upon once again as a country that can emerge as a leader on the manufacturing front globally. “With the Modi government kick starting this campaign that aims to project India as the place to be, action on the manufacturing front is definitely going to be interesting,” believes Mr Mehendale. For ElectroMech, the current size of the Indian market is tiny as compared to countries like China, Germany and Japan. However, if the Make in India campaign succeeds, the company will be potentially looking at a substantial ramp up in the domestic consumption of capital goods. This will definitely lead to good economies of scale which are currently missing in India. Establishing in market Today ElectroMech is India’s one of the largest EOT cranes manufacturers by value and volume. It has installed over 5,000 cranes and hoists in thousands of facilities across 35 countries. Over the decades, it has provided solutions to several companies at various stages in their projects, whether setting up a green field facility, new plant or expansion, often crafting customised solutions as per its clients’ needs. ElectroMech’s plant in Pune is the largest EOT crane manufacturing facility in India practicing international standards of engineering and quality assurance, claims the company. It is known for ensuring service excellence through a widespread network of sales offices across India and enjoys its significant presence both in India and overseas. 46

After sales support has always been a key differentiator for the company, providing its customers with the support needed to ensure that their cranes do not let them down at an inopportune time. Setting up Cranedge, our service subsidiary to offer a host of services for cranes of all makes is testament to this. Solutions offered ElectroMech manufactures a diverse range of cranes and hoists for a variety of applications across numerous industry verticals. These include single girder and double girder cranes, EOT cranes, gantry and semi-gantry cranes, jib cranes, wall-travelling cranes, light-weight cranes, goliath cranes, explosion-protected cranes, tower cranes and under slung cranes. The company also manufactures special purpose cranes such as stacker cranes and tunnel mucking systems that are used for specialised applications in various sectors and industries. Partnerships ElectroMech firmly believes in offering cutting edge products and services to its clients. Its associations with renowned companies allow the company to explore advanced technology solutions from world leaders. These solutions together with ElectroMech’s domain knowledge, understanding of the local market and infrastructure help its customers to get worldclass products from a trusted partner like ElectroMech. Being an exclusive India partner of ABUS Crane Systems, Germany, ElectroMech is now capable of providing hoists and cranes for even most challenging applications. The company’s association with STAHL Crane Systems, Germany helps it in providing Explosion Protected (Ex) hoists and cranes used in hazardous areas like chemical plants, refineries, etc. ElectroMech’s JV with Zoomlion brings to the Indian market the entire range of Zoomlion tower cranes backed by ElectroMech’s local support. The company has always aimed at tying up with the best-in-class companies across the globe with a focus to offer solutions and services that satisfies the needs of its customers. Going forward, the company plans to explore newer product categories in the crane business depending on the market scenario and its clients’ requirements. n February 2015 n OEM Update

IMT emerging fast in MHE industry Indiana Machine Tools (IMT) has emerged as one of the fastest growing companies in material handling equipment industry. Ii has been certified as Star Export House by Government of India. The company is accredited with ISO-9001-2008, 14001-2004 and 18001-2007. Products offered The company offers its products in four major categories as: EOT cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes and wire rope hoists. Besides, the above major products, IMT also offers products like C-hooks, tongs, spreader beams, coil transfer cars/trolleys, and grabbers. Infrastructure IMT has state-of-the-art equipment for machine shop and fabrication shop. Its machine list includes NC lathe machines, planomillers, horizontal boring machine, VTL, gear cutting machine, gear shaper machine, gear grinding, surface grinding machine, milling machine, drill machines, automatic threading machines, CNC cutting, plasma cutting, profile cutting machines, shot blasting, compressors, EOT cranes etc. Strict quality control and adherence to international standards kept IMT excelling and its products are now accepted by corporate and government departments. IMT has developed techniques to manufacture crane components to provide quality products. Testing facilities IMT has in-house testing facilities and has equipment for testing weld joints (DPT), MPI, radiography, ultra sonic testing and hardness testing, paint/primer thickness testing, shot blasting etc. Most of the inspections are done in routine; while as special tests are carried on the customers’ requests and requirements. The company has certain objectives which are as follows: • To increase the working life of the equipment by improving quality • To reduce the overall maintenance of equipment • To ensure maximum safety level for the users • To improve the productivity of the equipment. Services The company believes that globalisation has forced to increase production and reduce per unit cost of manufacturing. IMT provides variety of solutions in engineering, procurement and construction and helps providing lifting machinery and provides complete turnkey solutions for industry. Some of IMT services for the industry are design, engineering, construction, trial run, training, capacity enhancement, conversation of electrical drives to electronic drives, span increase/decrease, repair and service of crane/equipment, erection, commissioning, shifting. n

Contact: Indiana Machine Tools 16, Sector 7 A, Mandi Gobindgarh - 147 301, Punjab Phone: +91-1765-255604 February 2015 n OEM Update

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HVAC Champs

Over the years, the field of HVAC has been focused on offering enough comfort and required indoor air quality through variety of solutions. This article takes a look at some of the top players in HVAC industry

HVAC

is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. Refrigeration is sometimes added to the field’s abbreviation as HVAC&R.

Today Carrier has operations in more than 170 countries. Carrier distributes and provides service to its customers via its worldwide network of owned and independent distributors and dealers.

HVAC is important in the design of medium to large industrial and office buildings such as skyscrapers and in marine environments where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors.

Carrier has one manufacturing facility in India, Carrier Airconditioning and Refrigeration (Carrier India), which produces air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for the domestic market. Products manufactured at Carrier India include window room air conditioners, duct free splits, chillers, airside systems, freezers and truck refrigeration.

The three central functions of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are interrelated, especially with the need to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality within reasonable installation, operation, and maintenance costs. HVAC systems can provide ventilation, reduce air infiltration, and maintain pressure relationships between spaces. Nowadays it can be observed that HVAC is finding its applications in many fields. Hence let us know more about some top players in HVAC industry providing the solutions to meet the ever-growing needs of the industry. Carrier India Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd. is one of the leaders in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier professionals focus on to provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy efficient products, building controls, and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier believes that it improves the world around through engineered innovation and environmental stewardship. 48

When it comes to the market place, Carrier serves three markets: • Residential and light commercial (homes and small facilities): The company supplies furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, air filters, window units, split systems and other home comfort solutions. • Commercial building (industrial and multi-level facilities): It supplies chillers, large unitary, airside systems and controls that provide comfort and enhance efficiency in buildings around the world. • Refrigeration systems for food retail and transportation: Carrier provides applications to ensure food supplies are transported and stored for safe consumption. Daikin Airconditioning Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL) is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of commercial use and residential air conditioning systems. Backed by the quality technology, the organisation offers a wide range of energy efficient air conditioning solutions to the Indian February 2015 n OEM Update

Industry Report customers. It has been successfully offering premium air conditioning solutions in the Indian market for largescale projects. Robust growth is forecasted in India’s air conditioning market in the future and Daikin intends to further increase its market share of residential and largescale projects.

Customers can choose from an array of air conditioners and find the perfect way to cool and heat any space. In addition to offering state-of-the-art air conditioners, the company also offers other home appliances, commercial products as well as quality after sales service and support to help ensure that the products work properly.

The company feels it is essential to offer customers optimum convenience and comfort with the high quality products, materials, and services. Moreover, it aims to continue offering quality products and services. It furthermore believes that such activities are an important source of increased profit and business expansion for the Group. Its AC offerings include: split, cassette, ducted, VRV, floor standings, and also air purifiers, FCUs, chillers etc.

The company is making technology advances and identifying business opportunities through various partnerships relationships with some of the world’s leading companies. LG Electronics focuses on to create new products and services with its innovative approach, while developing new technologies and business fields through various partnerships with some of the world’s most successful companies.

Hitachi India Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. (HIL) markets and sells a wide range of products ranging from power and industrial systems, industrial components and equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to international procurement of software, materials and components.

Danfoss Industries Danfoss India serves a wide range of industries that rely on Danfoss products for their component and subsystem needs state-of-art refrigeration, air conditioning components and controls, VLT drives and a range of heating valves, controls and solutions for HVAC, district cooling and under floor heating applications.

Hitachi India offers a host of products and solutions, designed to meet the specific requirements of consumer dynamics and constantly evolving business landscape. It develops cutting-edge business and consumer products which are designed with the latest technology to ensure high functionality and flawless operation. Customers can explore Hitachi’s comprehensive range of consumer and business products, services and solutions. Ingersoll Rand Ingersoll Rand India Ltd. was founded in Kolkata in 1921, one of the first American investments in India. It has brought up centrifugal technology into India and started manufacturing CENTACS (Centrifugal Compressors) way back in 1989 when centrifugal technology was hardly known and accepted. In recent times, with the focus shifting to energy efficient compressor technology, the company has launched the award-winning ‘Nirvana’ energy saving rotary compressors. The company continues to bring latest technologies to India and launch localised products keeping in mind the requirements of the Indian market. It believes that its strength lies in its path-breaking technologies and products and quality service to its customers across the country. Ingersoll-Rand (India) Limited has recently rolled out an aggressive plan for growth in India. The foundation of this growth will be customer driven innovation, a robust infrastructure to support after sales services, a significant investment in the facilities to transform them into world class manufacturing operations. LG Electronics Designed with innovative technologies and stylish designs, LG’s air conditioning systems are made in order to keep everyone cool on hot summer days and offer heating functions for cold winter nights. February 2015 n OEM Update

Established in 1998, Danfoss is headquartered in Chennai with a nationwide sales and support network comprising of 10 offices, a manufacturing unit, R&D centre, and strong network of channel partners. Danfoss supplies compressors and automated solutions to the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Its product range used within a number of business areas, ranging from household, commercial, food, retail, and industrial refrigeration to air conditioning and products for the wholesale refrigeration market to automation in specific industrial sectors. Sterling and Wilson In 2005, Sterling and Wilson started its HVAC division with its first project being the Serena Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan. The success of this project was a major learning experience and the right impetus needed for charting the company in its successful entry into HVAC services. The HVAC division of the company has shown consistent growth over years and today it is among the top players in the country. It has gained a reputation for executing challenging projects in India and abroad. Today Sterling and Wilson’s clients for HVAC projects include Tata Motors, Tata Power, Pepsi, Volkswagen, BHEL, TCS, Nokia, Siemens, IBIS hotels, Wipro, Bharti, Etisalat etc. Over the years Sterling and Wilson has set up a strong team across India to offer complete HVAC solutions like: central chilled water plant systems, DX system/VRV systems, primary/secondary pumping system, thermal storage system, hot water generator, solar heater and related low side work, ventilation system and evaporative cooling systems, roof extractors and jet fan systems, clean room technology for micro electronics, micro mechanics and pharma, district cooling system, heat recovery and desiccant cooling systems. n 49

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ZIEHL-ABEGG: 25 years of EC technology in ventilation sector Energy-saving motors first used in telephone exchanges RD40K-4KW.4R.1L was the type designation of the first fan fitted with energy-saving EC motors. Back then, the flexible rotor was still made from steel, today they are made using aluminium. The first serial products were delivered in 1991 and were first used in the digital exchanges at the Deutsche Bundespost. Due to the outstanding efficiency of the EC fans from ZIEHL-ABEGG, they were increasingly used by all leading manufacturers of digital exchanges.

Gerhard Leutwein, Head of Electronics Development at ZIEHL-ABEGG, presents an older device (right) alongside the current technology: a modern EC motor and a Cpro centrifugal fan made from highperformance plastic.

years ago, ZIEHL-ABEGG laid the foundations for the launch of energy-saving EC motors in ventilation technology. This came as the result of Germany’s telephone exchanges changing to digital technology. The new technology required safe and reliable cooling of the operating rooms. The Austrian post and telegraph administration service (the forerunner of today’s Telekom Austria) also moved to modern technology in the 1990’s. The call for tender by the Deutsche Bundespost (predecessor of today’s Deutsche Telekom) paved the way for the use of EC motors. Until then, fans in ventilation systems were driven using uncontrolled asynchronous motors. The first attempt to significantly reduce power consumption was the use of frequency converters as a control device. “Back then, the postal service wanted to have the energy requirement included in the offer,” remembers Gerhard Leutwein. He was Head of Development at ZIEHL-ABEGG for control technology. The new call for tender took into account the power consumption for the next 10 years when calculating the retail price for the ventilation systems. Or to put it simply, fans could be fitted with a much more expensive motor, as long as this resulted in an energy-saving product when combined with the fan.

Developers at ZIEHL-ABEGG had been working on mainspowered EC drives (EC: electronically commutated DC motor), since the mid 80’s. But the much higher costs always prevented them from being used en masse. In 1989 came the first serious discussions with Hansa, a company that made air-conditioning units, about the use of the new motors as part of the postal service tender. Another two years passed however, before the motors went into full production. In order to meet Deutsche Post’s requirements, both the fans (centrifugal impellers) and the motors were reconsidered and optimised again and again. By the end, the volume ran into many thousands of units. 50

“In the first EC applications, the motor and the electronics were separate units,” says Leutwein. From 1998 on, ZIEHLABEGG supplied the first axial fans from the FH035-065 and FC040-063 model series with integrated EC controller. These fans from the “ETAvent” model series were mainly deployed in the fields of thermodynamics and agriculture. The product range was extended from 2000 onwards with three-blade agricultural fans, the models FE071 and FE091. In order to make the operation and electrical connections of all devices as identical as possible, Ziehl-Abegg spent the following years standardising the control devices. It now makes virtually no difference to the operator whether the new device is controlled by phase control, frequency converters or EC controllers. If they decide on an EC device however, the savings in energy costs soon become clear. n ZIEHL-ABEGG India’s Pune plant becomes ISO 9001:2008 certified ZIEHL-ABEGG India Pvt. Ltd., a 100 per cent subsidiary of ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, Germany, started its production facility in Chakan, Pune in 2013. This facility has acquired ISO 9001:2008 certificate issued by TuV Rheinland in Nov 2014. “From the beginning of its operations in India, ZIEHL-ABEGG’s aim and focus has been to provide German quality products from the Indian factory,” the company said issuing a statement. The products that are manufactured in this facility include plug fans for air handling units, ECblue fans for air handling units and other applications, axial fans for condenser, chillers, ventilation and other applications. “Going forward more product categories shall be added, with an objective to cater to a wider band of application and helping our customers utilise the highly energy efficient and reliable fans,” the statement adds.

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BITZER to open new international training centre in Germany BITZER Group, the independent manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, is setting up SCHAUFLER Academy at the Rottenburg-Ergenzingen in Germany. Construction of this ambitious project kicked off in August last year and is expected to be completed by October this year. BITZER is therefore further pursuing its strategy to expand the Rottenburg-Ergenzingen location, now in construction phase 8. “With the construction of the SCHAUFLER Academy in Rottenburg, BITZER is clearly demonstrating its intention to continue investing in this region in the future,” explains Jürgen Kleiner, Chief Procurement Officer at BITZER. Named after BITZER CEO Peter Schaufler, PeterSchaufler-Strasse leads to the current large-scale project – the SCHAUFLER Academy – and will be the new address of the Rottenburg-Ergenzingen location following completion of construction. Because the SCHAUFLER Academy was designed to be a multifunctional building, it will also be the new main entrance and representative reception building for the entire factory, providing the location with a unique ambience. “We decided to build the SCHAUFLER Academy for many different reasons,” says Rainer Große-Kracht, Chief Technology Officer at BITZER. “The complexity of BITZER compressors and products is always increasing, for example due to the integrated frequency inverters, electronic components and new CO2 systems. Technically demanding solutions also require a well-trained service staff. The SCHAUFLER Academy will be the central training location for customers and employees from all over the world. Here we’ll offer the training courses that keep the maintenance teams of our business partners up to date.” Multifunctional A major advantage of the three-storey, ten-meter-tall SCHAUFLER academy is that it can host several training courses at the same time as it offers five rooms for teaching the necessary theory and three for practical training. BITZER planned the SCHAUFLER academy to be a multifunctional building in order to make optimal use of all the new space. For instance, three training rooms can be combined to create a larger space with enough seating for up to 60 people. The SCHAUFLER academy will also serve as a representative reception building for the Rottenburg production facility. “The training courses offer a variety of benefits: BITZER can present the theory behind the added value provided by cutting-edge compressors and electronic components as well as demonstrate the practical advantages when February 2015 n OEM Update

used with new technologies and carry out testing on real systems,” says Große-Kracht. BITZER will also showcase its latest products at the SCHAUFLER academy, including the CSVH compact screw compressor and the ORBIT 6 scroll compressor in practical applications for heating and cooling. The specialist in refrigeration compressors also designed the SCHAUFLER Academy to offer space for offices for the training staff and a company restaurant with seating for 110 employees and training course participants.

The SCHAUFLER academy will serve as a representative reception building for the Rottenburg production facility

Innovative energy concept One of the SCHAUFLER Academy highlights will be the innovative energy concept, featuring heat pumps for heating and cooling, underground latent storage (ice storage), the solar thermal collector and the block-type thermal power station. Having pursued sustainability for quite some time, the company is now demonstrating how cutting-edge environmental protection works. “We’re happy to assume higher investment costs for the ice storage, for example,” says Kleiner. “We use it to collect temporarily available cooling and thermal energy and retrieve it again when necessary. This allows us to compensate for the fluctuating energy supply and use renewable energy sources that are suitable for heating and occasionally for cooling. Of course we also use the existing waste heat released by the testing and demonstration systems.” The concept also has additional benefits: its ecofriendly, doesn’t require any approval processes and can also be used in water protection areas. n 51

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BKT excelling through continuous innovation Balkrishna Industries (BKT), enjoying its presence in variety of sectors across OTR segment globally, is now excelling rapidly through innovation and strong R&D capabilities

With over 25 accomplished years of global presence in the off-highway tyres business, Balkrishna Industries (BKT) is today one of the leading names in industry. Today BKT enjoys principal presence in five continents around the world, encapsulating a staggering 130 countries and over. It has now become the preferred supplier to international OEMs in industrial, construction and agricultural tyre segments, and has grown since its inception in 1988 into a diversified industrial conglomerate exporting its expansive range of ‘off-highway solutions’ to the world. BKT at ConMac BKT considers North-East part of India as one of their major potential markets. In an aim to enhance its foothold in this market, BKT is going to participate in forthcoming ConMac exhibition. ConMac, the 1st edition on construction equipment exhibition for the North-East region is scheduled between 27th, 28th February and 1st March at Maniram Dewan Center, Guwahati. “BKT, being the event sponsor, plans to display its world-class radial range of OTR tyres at ConMac. Our stall is expected to be ‘the show stopper’ at this event,” informs Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT. New BKT website 2.0 goes online Completely updated with brand-new contents, the 2.0 version of the www.bkttires.com website represents a reliable platform for customers, users, and partners all over the world offering technical and general information as well as updates on manifold initiatives, products, markets and innovation in the agricultural, industrial and OTR sector.

BKT, being the event sponsor, plans to display its world-class radial range of OTR tyres at ConMac. Our stall is expected to be ‘the show stopper’ at this event.

Rajiv Poddar, Joint Managing Director, BKT supplier, thus implying that every BKT product is superior in creation and delivers expected performance. This is achieved by using the quality of raw materials that are processed through the advanced technology creating a BKT product. “Each product passes over 450 stages of tests. The result of this rigorous practice being that BKT products are known for their reliability and have the lowest claim ratio in the industry,” says Mr Poddar. As of today, BKT has four functioning state-of-the-art manufacturing plants spread across India. Currently the company provides over 2,300 different SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) for various kinds of applications. It has products from 5-inch to 54-inch rim diameter for vehicles ranging from trailers, forklifts, etc. to technologically advanced machines like high horsepower tractors, combines, harvesters, GPS controlled vehicles, articulated dump trucks, high-speed cranes, sophisticated port vehicles and container handlers etc.

A multilingual reference point for professional users and branch operators worldwide, which enables easy and fast surfing from computer, tablet and smartphone. In addition to social media links, there is a new community, a blog and an interactive forum.

BKT’s Bhuj plant The manufacturing plant at Bhuj, Gujarat is the 4th manufacturing unit set up by BKT in India. Introducing the plant Mr Poddar says, “We have invested over a half billion dollar in this plant. This is a huge plant spread across 300 acres and with the most modern machinery ever used in production in India. The plant will enhance our total capacity by 75 per cent.”

Made at BKT BKT has become a global player and enjoys a strong presence in a staggering 130 countries. Quality conscious users which adhere to stringent conformity standards in countries like Europe and America prefer BKT as their

“There are plans being made to modify the Bhuj plant and extend its production capacity to the level of 2,80,000 metric tonnes,” adds Mr Poddar. “This is made possible by the use of the most advanced machinery till date in the industry and intense R&D by the BKT engineers.” n February 2015 n OEM Update

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Safe Treat Engineers provides innovative structural and environmental solutions Safe Treat Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (STECPL) is one of the leading organisations in the field of structural engineering, water treatment and environmental pollution prevention and control. It has in-house capabilities to offer state-of-the-art, reliable and economically viable engineering solutions to address environmental problems. The company is a client-oriented, multi-disciplinary engineering company using latest project management techniques. Its commitment is to provide the most innovative structural and environmental engineering services, water purification and/or pollution control technologies and to balance the objectives of maintaining corporate profitability with social responsibility. Besides providing solutions to a broad spectrum of industries in India, STECPL and its group companies have also worked overseas in countries such as Singapore, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. From Concept to Compliance In every instance, STECPL’s goal is to design, fabricate and install equipment that assures a functional, reliable and cost-effective approach towards structural and environmental engineering and water treatment/pollution control. The functional yet innovative solutions that STECPL strives to provide are made possible through the joint venture approach initiated with their clients. Working in tandem, critical operational parameters central to any water purification/pollution control solution are determined. This JV approach also allows STECPL to identify, early in the process, the specialised needs of each of their clients. Once identified, its task force implements a comprehensive process that quantifies those needs and responds to them in minimal time.

• Upgradation of existing systems for water and wastewater treatment projects. • Trouble-shooting, system assessment and augmentation of water and wastewater treatment plant • Guidance and assistance in securing financial assistance. Major industries catered STECPL and its group companies have supplied water and effluent treatment plants and offered services to various industrial sectors such as agro chemicals, brewery, cement, ceramics, dairy, dyes and paints, electroplating, food processing, glass, metallurgical, pesticides, petrochemical and polyester, pharmaceutical and bulk drugs, plastics, pulp and paper, rubber, steel and allied products, sugar, tannery, textile, hotel, distilleries and winery. n

Contact: Safe Treat Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd. (STECPL) Office No.130, first floor, Ashar Enclave Commercial Premises, Kolshet road, Dhokali, Thane (W) 400 607 Tele: +91 22 2589 5201/2589 5202 Mob. : 09820613041/09920200772 Email: nileshsao@safetreat.com, vivekdalal@safetreat.com www.safetreat.com

Spectrum of services From big corporations to small businesses, STECPL has the ability to serve the customer’s needs. It offers a range of cost-effective solutions and techno legal services in the following areas: • Structural and RCC design • Design and execution of water, domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants, solid waste management and hazardous waste management facilities • Manufacturing of water and wastewater pollution control equipment. Execution of turnkey projects for water and domestic/industrial wastewater treatment schemes from ‘concept to compliance’ • Operation and maintenance of water and effluent treatment plants on contract basis • Environmental impact assessment studies and preparation of environmental audit reports and total environmental management plans • Obtaining NOCs, air-water consents, clearances for environment related aspects from various State and Central Government authorities February 2015 n OEM Update

Case Study

GE helps Pennsylvania power plant save 1.3 MGD of drinking water Advanced water reuse technology from GE enabled the plant to reuse 1.3 MGD of treated discharge water from a nearby municipal wastewater treatment plant for the facility’s cooling tower

Covanta’s

Delaware Valley energy-from-waste facility in Chester, Pennsylvania, has saved 1.3 million gallons a day (MGD) from local water supplies by installing GE’s advanced RePAK water reuse technology in the power plant’s cooling tower. The Chester facility generates up to 90 MW of clean energy from 3,510 tonnes per day of municipal solid waste. Previously, the plant used 1.3 MGD or nearly 5 million litres a day of municipal drinking water in its waste conversion process, costing the company thousands of dollars in daily water purchases. To reduce facility operating expenses and the consumption of local water resources, Covanta Delaware Valley upgraded the facility by installing GE’s RePAK combination ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) system as a tertiary treatment package. The new system enabled the plant to reuse 1.3 MGD of treated discharge water from a nearby municipal wastewater treatment plant for the facility’s cooling tower. GE installed two RePAK-450 trains, each producing 450 gallons per minute of purified water. As a result, Covanta Delaware Valley has eliminated the need to purchase 1.3 MGD of local drinking water a day, which results in a substantial financial savings in addition to the environmental benefits. “By installing GE’s water treatment technology, we are able to reuse the nearby wastewater treatment plant’s wastewater effluent that otherwise would have been directly discharged, enabling us to save over a million gallons per day in drinking water for local residents rather than using it for industrial purposes. Not only are we

reducing the stress on local drinking supplies, but also the environmental impacts of the wastewater treatment plant and the use of potable water by our facility,” said Tim Gregan, facility manager, Covanta Delaware Valley. GE’s RePAK equipment was delivered in 2014, with commissioning taking place the same year, making Covanta Delaware Valley the first North American company to deploy GE’s RePAK technology. “This project highlights the significant economic and environmental benefits that North American industrial companies can achieve when they decide to make an investment in water reuse technologies,” said Yuvbir Singh, general manager, engineered systems—water and process technologies for GE Power & Water. Covanta chose a combined treatment technology approach because the typical organic and dissolved mineral content of the wastewater requires additional treatment to be suitable for use as cooling tower makeup. RO was selected as the technology of choice, and UF was required as the pre-treatment solution. GE’s RePAK combined treatment system offers critical advantages by reducing the equipment footprint up to 35 per cent as compared to separate UF and RO systems, the company claims. By combining the UF and RO into a common frame with common controls and GE’s single (patent-pending) multi-functional process tank, GE also is able to reduce the capital costs and field installation expenses when compared to the use of separate UF system and RO systems with multiple process and cleaning tanks. n February 2015 n OEM Update

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ALM presents aerosense air flow measuring station Total pressures sensed by the upstream ports are continually averaged within the airflow element in an isolated chamber. The static sensing ports are averaged in a second isolation chamber. Multiple elements are joined together for connection to a differential measurement device (gage, transmitter, etc) for flow measurement and indication purposes.

ALM Engineering & Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., an ISO 9001 certified company, is basically into instruments related to measure and control of pressure including differential pressure, flow, temperature, relative humidity and level. The company is either manufacturing or importing quality precision instruments for HVAC, BAS, EMS, textile and industrial automation. The company has now come up with its duct mounted and airflow measurement station. The air flow measuring station is easy to install. The instrument utilises an airflow averaging element in a head-type device, generating a differential (velocity) pressure signal similar to the orifice and other head producing primary elements. Strategically located sensing ports continuously sample the total and static pressures when inserted normal to flow.

Product specifications: • Accuracy: +/- 3 per cent • Temperature: Maximum operating, 350 degree • Maximum designed flow: 6,000 feet per minute • Casing: CRCA duly powder coated • Pressure sensors: SS304 duly buffed • Pressure ports: SS 304.

Contact: A L M Engineering & Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., Unit No.: 304, Damji Shamji Industrial Complex, Next to Madhuban Toyota, L. B. S. Marg, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400 070 Tele: +91-22-25126500 Mob: +91-9820885881 Email: info@almontazar.com www.almontazar.com

Max Pure aiming max in water treatment industry Max Pure Water System Pvt. Ltd. is an importer and supplier in water treatment industry. It is also a member of Water Quality Association, USA since 2005 and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. Max Pure is also certified with NSIC-CRISIL rating SE 2B for performance and financial strength. The company has its head office in Surat and sales offices in the major cities of India like Delhi, Nagpur, Ludhiyana, Jaipur, Udaipur, Indore, Ahmadabad, Rajkot, Surat, Chennai, Secunderabad, and Bangalore etc. Today Max Pure is one of the leading and trusted names as supplier of genuine components and plants in water treatment industry. Now the company has developed its own pump with brand name of FILMAX. The company believes it as its high quality pump with economic price range. In fact, the company has launched the series of products with brand name of FILMAX and PURE-MAX, etc. 56

The company is having tie up with national and international level for the procurement of water treatment product like water filter cartridge, water pump, reverse osmosis elements, filter housings, QC fittings, TDS meter, and antiscalant-balls etc. The company is a distributor for sales and distribution of Vontron’s RO element. Vontron Technology Co. Ltd. is specialised in R&D, manufacture and technical service of RO and NF membrane elements owning the core technology and capability for fabrication of membrane sheet. Vontron is one of the biggest professional manufacturers of compound RO membranes in China, and is the provider of system design and applied service with powerful technical support. Vontron owns and operates its producing plant in Guiyang, amounting to a total yearly capacity of 10 million sq. m. of RO/NF membrane sheets. n Contact: Max Pure Water System Pvt. Ltd., Near Bharat Petrol Pump, Opp. Bharat Cancer Hospital, Kumbharia Road, Saroli Surat, 395010. Tele: +91-261-2643894 Mob.: +91-76000 10480 www.maxpure.com February 2015 n OEM Update

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HARTING products on the road to Industry 4.0 HARTING Integrated Solutions (HIS) offers sophisticated PCB solutions handles a wide range of different signals. The harflexicon connectors are available in the grid dimensions 1.27 mm, 2.54 mm, 3.50/3.81 mm and 5.00/5.08 mm and suitable for reflow soldering. Screw-free, push-in spring clamp connection technology and insulation displacement versions are available for single core wiring scenarios.

Industry 4.0 is changing the world of manufacturing – and this major technological shift is bringing change to manufacturing systems and industrial devices. HARTING connectors are accompanying these changes – by simply being integrated in industrial devices. HARTING will be showcasing relevant solutions and applications at this year’s “electronica” trade fair in Munich. “Our HARTING connectors will also be on the job throughout Industry 4.0. On the one hand, we are dealing with the simple device integration of new interfaces by manufacturers, while on the other hand, industrial users are demanding simple and convenient connection options,” as Philip Harting stated, Vice President Connectivity & Networks at the HARTING Technology Group. “We offer our customers innovative solutions tailored to their needs in the area of device connectivity that are specifically prepared for Industry 4.0.” In addition to the M12PushPull solution, HARTING will also be showcasing the preLink connection technology at electronica 2014 – a solution that impresses with convenient installation, while ensuring reliable processes. As a connection option, pre-Link is now available for the entire range of installation components required for Ethernet. With regard to the Gigabit Ethernet applications environment, the M12 connector solutions with X-coding that can be easily configured in the field – and naturally also with preLink – represent another highlight on the fair. The compact har-flexicon connector (6 – 17 A) can also be readily configured in the field. This solution, however, is deployed within protected IP20 environments and 58

HARTING is also highlighting innovations in the printed circuit board area. In addition to conventional wiring concepts, printed circuit boards are finding increasing use in distributing high currents. In order to bring the necessary current intensities onto PCBs, the HARTING product portfolio is featuring connectors that offer very special advantages for various different applications and designs. HARTING Integrated Solutions (HIS) has mastered the complete design and manufacturing of such sophisticated PCB solutions. Consequently, customers benefit from the full competence range from a single course. These solutions are meeting with increasing acceptance, for example in the transportation engineering sector, but also in automation technology, as they are replacing or augmenting conventional, wire based terminal designation circuits. Additional customer benefits are considerable weight and space savings, which translate as lower costs for users. The Han connector solutions for PCBs form the perfect bridge between industrial devices and leading installation standards. PCB adapters from the Han-Modular program can supply the PCB with currents of up to 40 A. This direct contacting is even possible with semi-flexible PCBs from HARTING; using both together saves considerable space and assembly costs. Han-Fast Lock enables even more amps – up to 60 A to be precise. The PCB connector is simply inserted into the drilled hole provided for the contact, locked into place with a latching pin, and released again if necessary. n Contact: HARTING India Pvt Ltd Abhishek Bimal Assistant Marketing Communications Manager 7th Floor (West Wing), Central Square II Unit No.B-19 Part, B 20 & 21, TVK Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai – 600032 Tele: +91-44-43560415 Fax: +91-44-4356 0417 abhishek.bimal@HARTING.com www.HARTING.in February 2015 n OEM Update

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COMMERCIAL PARTNERS Ace Micromatic Group ................................................................21 Ahura Aqua Treat .......................................................................63 ALM Engineering & Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd............................IFC Amsak Cranes Pvt. Ltd................................................................41 Amsons Technologies .................................................................62 B&R Industrial Automation Pvt Ltd ...............................Cover Strip Balkrishna Industries Ltd ............................................................67 Blue Galaxy Engineering Projects...............................................62 Chatur Parmanand Vaswani .......................................................15 Dhiraj Enterprises .......................................................................45 Filtra Consultants And Engineers Ltd ........................................57 Finder India Pvt. Ltd. .................................................................66 G R Cranes & Elevators ............................................................47 Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt Ltd ....................................................11 Global Water Consultants ...........................................................63 Graebert India Software Pvt Ltd ................................................23 Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Ltd .....................................5 igus India Pvt Ltd .......................................................................19 Indiana Machine Tools ...............................................................47 Janatics India Pvt Ltd ..................................................................9 Linear Systems............................................................................35 M. K. Precision Metal Parts Pvt Ltd ...........................................13 Max Pure Water Systems Pvt Ltd ...............................................61 Omron Automation Pvt Ltd ...........................................................3 Power Build Ltd .......................................................................IBC Quickbird Refrigeration & AC works............................................62 Radiant Engineers .....................................................................27 Safex ..........................................................................................63 S K Metal ....................................................................................62 Safe Treat Engineers & Contractors Pvt Ltd .............................55 U K Systems ..............................................................................53 ZIEHL - ABEGG India Pvt Ltd ......................................................7 February 2015 n OEM Update

New Projects

Textile

Chemicals

Creative Textile Mills is planning an expansion of its dyeing unit in dist. Valsad, Gujarat. Location: Valsad, Gujarat. Status: Planning Stage Contact: General Manager Office: 401, Sun Industrial Estate, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013, Maharashtra, India. Tel: 91-22-24920046. Fax: 91-22-24931760/ 24938723. Website: www.creativegarments.com, www.viavapi.org

Clean Science & Technology is implementing an expansion of its synthetic organic chemical manufacturing project in dist. Pune, Maharashtra. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2015. Location: Pune, Maharashtra. Status: Under Implementation Contact: Sales Clean Science & Technology Private Limited Office: Office No. 503, Pentagon Tower 4, Magarpatta City, Hadapsar, Pune 411013, Maharashtra, India. Tel: 91-20-26898122/ 26899953 Fax: 91-20-26898894. Email: sales@cleanscience.co.in Website: www.cleanscience.co.in

Drugs and Pharma

Sugar

Virupaksha Organics is planning an expansion of its bulk drug & intermediate manufacturing project in dist. Medak, Telangana. Location: Medak, Telangana. Status: Planning Stage Contact: Manager Office: F-10, IDA Gandhi Nagar, Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500037, Telangana, India. Tel: 91-40-23073079/ 23073417/ 23075816 Fax: 91-40-23720538/ 23720738 Email: mktg@virupaksha.com info@virupaksha.com Website: www.virupaksha

Cane Agro Energy (India) is planning an expansion of its integrated sugar project in dist. Sangli, Maharashtra. The project will come up in the existing plant premises. Location: Sangli, Maharashtra. Status: Planning Stage Contact: Chief Engineer Office: Cane Agro Energy ( India ) Limited, Plant Add: Raigaon, Taluk Kadegaon, Post Hingangaon, Sangli - 415305, Maharashtra, India. Tel: 91-2347-245148/ 245149. Fax: 91-2347-245166 Email: caneagro1@gmail.com

Cement

Automotive components

My Home Industries is planning an expansion of its clinker plant in dist. Nalgonda, Telangana. The project is waiting for environmental clearance. Work on the project will commence after receipt of environmental clearance. Location: Nalgonda, Telangana. Status: Planning Stage Contact: Senior Manager, Environment Office: 9th Floor, Block-3, My Home Hub, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081, Telangana, India. Tel: 91-40-66929696/ 66398686. Fax: 91-40-66929797 Email: corp@myhomegroup.in Website: www.myhomegroup.in

Roki Minda Company is planning an air cleaners manufacturing project in South India. The project may come up either in Chennai or in Bangalore. Land is yet to be acquired. The project is is initial stage. Work on the project is expected to commence in 2016. Location: Chennai/Bangalore India. Status: Conceptual Stage Contact: Deputy General Manager, Dept: Marketing & Purchase. Office: Plot No. 328, Sector 3, Phase 2, Growth Center, Bawal, Rewari 123501, Haryana, India. Tel: 91-1284-264338 Fax: 91-1284-264339. Website: www.roki-jp.com

Metallurgical Industries

Hydel Power generation

Manaksia Steels is implementing an expansion of its flux manufacturing project in dist. West Midnapore, West Bengal. Civil work is in progress and the project is scheduled for completion in Q4 2015. Location: West Midnapore, West Bengal. Status: Under Implementation Contact: Senior Vice President Office: Bikaner Building, 8/1 Lalbazar Street, 3rd Floor, Kolkata- 700001, West Bengal, India. Tel: 91-33-22310050/ 22310051/ 22310052. Fax: 91-33-22300336. Email: info@manaksia.com Website: www.manaksia.com

Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board is planning the Chhatru hydroelectric power project in dist. Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. The estimated cost of the project is ` 8,750 million. DCM Shriram Infrastructure is the contractor. Location: Himachal Pradesh India. Status: Planning Stage Contact: Dept: Project Office: 304-305, 3rd Floor, Rishabh Tower, Plot No. 16, Community Centre, Karkardooma, East Delhi - 110092, Delhi, India. Tel: 91-11-30003200 Fax: 91-11-22374775 Email: eqms@eqmsindia.org Website: www.eqmsindia.com

Non conventional energy

Oil & Gas exploration & extraction

Maharashtra State Power Generation Company is planning a grid interactive solar power project in dist. Dhule, Maharashtra. Tenders have been floated for selection of solar power company for the project. Location: Dhule, Maharashtra. Status: Planning Stage Contact: Deputy Chief Engineer Office: Plot No. G-9, 3rd Floor, A. K. Marg, Prakashgad, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051, Maharashtra, India. Tel: 91-22-26472131/ 26474211/ 26475833/ 26476909. Fax: 91-22-26476518/ 26476749/ 26581516. Email: mailto:dycespgd@mahagenco.in Website: www.mahagenco.in

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation is planning development of the Vasai East Field in Maharashtra. The project, part of ONGCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategy to improve recovery factor of Vasai East field where production started in 2008, is scheduled to be completed by April 2016. Location: Maharashtra. India. Status: Planning Stage Office: Jeevan Bharti, Tower-II, No.124, Indira Chowk, New Delhi - 110001, Delhi, India. Tel: 91-22-67525656/ 67525840. Fax: 91-22-67525858/ 67525893 Email: infodesk@larsentoubro.com Website: www.larsentoubro.com

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Tenders

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Company Name: Paradip Port Trust Tender Detail: RFQ for development of Railway Siding and Construction Location: Balijhara Documentation Sale from: 08-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 23-February -2015 Documentation Fees: ` 10,000/EMD: ` 71,66,000/Closing Date: 23 -February -2015 Address: Administrative Bldg, Paradip Port, Paradip-754241 Odisha, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. P.K. Tripathi Designation: Executive Engineer Tel: 91-6722-222026/27 Mobile: 91-9777452809 Email: ceppt@paradipport.gov.in Website: www.paradipport.gov.in Company Name: Mormugao Port Trust Tender Detail: RFP for appointment of consultant for development of Port Handling Facilities for the 1st Phase of the Master plan on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (the ‘DBFOT’) basis. Location: Mormugao Documentation Fees: ` 1,000/EMD: ` 100,000/- (Bid Security) Closing Date: 20-February-2015 Address: Civil Engineering Department, Mormugao Port Trust Headland, Sada, Goa- 403804 INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. Prem Kumar Designation:The Superintending Engineer (P) Tel: 91-832-2521162 Mobile: 91-9822388841 Email: prem.mpt@gmail Website: www.mptgoa.com

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Company Name: West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited Tender Detail: Construction two nos. 132KV bay and two nos.33KV bay including supply of two nos. 20MVA, 132/33KV transformer and all other materials at Darjeeling 132/33 KV sub station, District-Darjeeling on turnkey basis. Location: Darjeeling Documentation Sale from: 13-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 20-February-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 5,000/EMD: `13,50,000/Closing Date: 20-February-2015 Address: 10th floor, “D” Block, Vidyut Bhavan, Bidhannagar, Block - DJ, Salt Lake Sector-II Kolkata -700106 West Bengal, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. Smith Abu Raichur Designation: Chief Engineer TR (O&M) Tel: 91-33-23591892 Fax: 91-33-23591895 Email: cetr@rediffmail.com Website: www.wbsetcl.in

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Company Name: NMDC Limited Tender Detail: Supply Erection testing and commissioning Of One number Tripper for Kirandul Complex Chhattisgarh and One number Drive System Assy for Tripper of Bacheli Complex Chhattisgarh Location: Chattisgarh Documentation Sale from: 17-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 08-April-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 5,725/EMD: ` 2,00,000/Closing Date: 08-April-2015 Address: Materials Management Department, 2nd Floor, NMDC Limited, 10-3-311/A, Khanij Bhavan, Castle Hills, Masab Tank, Hyderabad - 500028, Telangana, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. K Veera Prakash Designation: Assistant General Manager (Materials) Tel: 91-40-23538713-22 (ext 226) Email: kvprakash@nmdc.co.in Website: www.nmdc.co.in Company Name: Security Paper Mill Tender Detail: ender Document for Purchase of: Rolled Strip and Plate Location: Hoshangabad Documentation Sale from: 02-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 19-February-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 250/EMD: ` 46,000/Closing Date: 20-February-2015 Address: Security Paper Mill, Hoshangabad - 461005 Madhya Pradesh, India. Contact Person: Mr. Vikas Kumar Designation: Officer (Material) Tel: 91-7574-279041 ext: 6842 Email: gm_spm@yahoo.co.in Website: http://spmhoshangabad.spmcil.com www.spmcil.com Company Name: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited Tender Detail: Purchase of 2241 Kms ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR STEEL REINFORCED CODE ‘PANTHER’ (30+7/3.00 mm) on e-basis. Location: Jaipur Documentation Sale from: 06-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 16-February-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 15,000/EMD: ` 6,768,000/-(Bid Security) Closing Date: 16-February-2015 Address: Office of the SE (TLPC), RVPN, M.M. Building of RVPN, OldPower House Premises, Near Ram Mandir, Bani Park , Jaipur-302006 Rajasthan, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. Ravi Dwivedi Tel: 91-141-4022688 Email: eproc@rajasthan.gov.in Website: www.rvpn.co.in Company Name: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited

Tender Detail: Procurement of ACSR Moose conductor Location: Jaipur Documentation Sale from: 02-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 19-February-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 25,000/Closing Date: 19-February-2015 Address: Room No.336, Vidyut Bhawan, Janpath, Jaipur-302005 Rajasthan, India Contact Person: Mr. A K Sharma Designation: Superintending Engineer (P&P) Tel: 91 -141-2740373 Mobile: 91-9414061519 Fax: 9 1 -141-2740794 Email: ppmrvpn @sancha rnet.i n ; se-p&p@rvpn. co.in Website: www.rvpn.co.in

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Company Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Tender Detail: Substation Package ARP-SS-02 Including Transformers Reactors in NER Sikkim IntraState Arunachal Pradesh Location: Sikkim & Arunachal Pradesh Documentation Sale from: 31-December-2014 Documentation Sale to: 23-February-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 25,000/EMD: ` 21,303,000/Closing Date: 02-March-2015 Address: Saudamini, 3rd Floor, Plot No 2, Sector-29 Gurgaon – 122001 Haryana, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. Y D Sharma Designation: DGM/Asst. General Manager (CS-G1) Tel: 91-124- 2571700-19 Fax: 91-124-2571831 Website: www.powergridindia.com Company Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Tender Detail: Reactor Package RT01 For Supply, Erection, Testing And Commissioning at Banaskantha Substation Associated With Green Energy Corridors Inter-State Transmission Scheme Location: Chhittorgarh and Banaskantha Documentation Sale from: 15-January-2015 Documentation Sale to: 02-March-2015 Documentation Fees: ` 25,000/EMD: ` 20,599,000/- (RT1) & ` 13,139,000/- (RT2) EMD (US$) 322,700/- (RT1) & (US$) 205,800/- (RT2) EMD (Euro) 262,300/- (RT1) & (Euro) 167,300/- (RT2) Closing Date: 03-March-2015 Address: Street Address Saudamini, Plot No-2, Sector-29, Third Floor, Gurgaon- 122001 Haryana, INDIA. Contact Person: Mr. U C Pandey Designation: Chief Manager Tel: 91-124-2571 700-19, 2822374, 2822366 Fax: 91-124-2571 831 Website: www.powergridindia.com

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